(a) Grant permission to suitably qualified members of the Naval, foreign naval, army and air services to fly naval aircraft.
(b) Authorise suitably qualified members of the Naval, foreign naval, army and air services to fly naval aircraft.
(2) Flights shall not be authorised in accordance with sub-regulation (1) unless: -
(a) The Government concerned will accept full financial responsibility for its own members in respect of: -
(i) Death or injury.
(ii) Loss of, or damage to uniform and personal equipment.
(b) The government owning the aircraft will accept full financial liability for:- i. Injury to the person, or damage to the property of third parties, irrespective of the nationality of the pilot or the precise circumstances in which the injury or damage was caused.
ii. Loss of, or damage to, its own equipment and property.
(3) Before granting permission under sub-regulation (1) (a), the commanding officer concerned shall obtain from a responsible authority of the foreign Government or service concerned a written acceptance of the conditions laid down in subregulation (2) (a), and an understanding that reciprocal facilities will, should an occasion arise, be afforded to members of the Naval service to fly corresponding types of the aircraft in then service of the foreign government concerned, with acceptance by that government of the risks involved, as provided for in sub regulation
(2) (b). Before authorising flights under sub regulations (1) (b), the Commanding officer shall obtain written acceptance of the condition laid down in sub regulation (2)
(b) and may, if necessary, give an assurance regarding reciprocal facilities.
(4) Any case in which difficulty is encountered in securing agreement to the conditions set out above or in which special considerations are thought to arise shall be referred to the Chief of the Naval Staff.
(5) A Commanding officer not below the rank of Captain may give permission to members of foreign Naval, Army or Air services to fly as passengers in Naval aircraft. All such flights will be undertaken at the risk of the person making the flight.
See regulation 2131 (1).
(6) A Commanding officer not below the rank of Captain may authorise members of the naval service to accept invitations to fly as passengers in Foreign Service aircraft. Officers and sailors carried in foreign service aircraft with due authority under this sub regulation will in the event of injury or death, be dealt with for non-effective purposes as if the aircraft had been an Indian service aircraft. See regulation 2131 (2).
(7) No foreigners are to fly in East European origin, Indian naval aircraft unless they are from the same country as the aircraft. Even under these circumstances, prior permission for carriage of such personnel is to be obtained from Naval Headquarters. Commanding officers may, however, undertake search and rescue/mercy missions involving foreigners when the same is inescapable in the absence of an alternate aircraft.
2125. Flights by Foreign Naval, Army or Air force Personnel in Connection with Approved Courses of Training or Instructions. Foreign Naval, Army or Air force personnel undergoing instructions or training, in the course of which they may be required to fly in Naval aircraft, shall sign a release from claims as prescribed in regulation 2131.
2126. Definition of VVIP/VIP. (1) The term VVIP includes the President, Prime Minister, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, visiting Heads and Vice Heads of States, Heads of Governments and other dignitaries specified as VVIP by Naval Headquarters or the Government of India from time to time.
(2) The term VIP includes Governors of States, Ministers of Cabinet rank.
Deputy Ministers, Ministers of State, Chief Ministers of States, Service Chiefs and other dignitaries as specified by Naval Headquarters.
2127. Aircraft for VVIP. VVIps will be carried only in twin engined aeroplane/helicopter. Should conveyance by singly engine aeroplane/helicopter by inescapable, the matter is to be referred to Naval Headquarters for obtaining orders from the government.
2128. Air Move of VVIP/VIP Passengers. (1) When circumstances make it necessary for VIPs to be carried as passengers in naval aircraft, the flight must be authorised by the Chief of the Naval Staff. The Captain providing the air transport is to select suitable and reliable aircrew, experienced on the type of aircraft and the type of flight which the air move will entail and captained by an officer who is cleared to self authorise.
(2) When naval air transport of a VVIP/VIP is authorised, full information about the provision of an air escort when necessary, the special security arrangements to be made, and the degree of urgency attaching to the completion of the journey will be provided to the Commanding officer of the ship or air station concerned.
(3) The Captain of the aircraft has the same authority over and the same duty towards a VIP as he has to the other occupants of his aircraft. See regulation 2130.
(4) The briefing authority is to ensure that the VIP has been handed the form of notice quoted in Regulation 2130 (3).
(5) On completion of VIP flights, a comprehensive report is to be rendered to the Administrative Authority with a copy to Naval Headquarters.
2129. Carriage of VVIPs/VIPs- Special Checks on the Aircraft. (1) In the interest of flight safety, all aircraft allotted for VVIP/VIP commitments are to be subjected to additional checks detailed in relevant (India) Naval Technical Instruction (I) NTIs/policy letters.
(2) At least 24 hours prior to the VVIP/VIP commitments, the aircraft is to be placed unserviceable in the unserviceability log of form A. 700 for compliance of the relevant (I) NTIs policy letters.
(3) The Captain of the ship/air station undertaking the VVIP/VIP commitment is to ensure that the check/test schedule is strictly followed and once the aircraft is declared service able for the commitment, it is not touched thereafter. The aircraft is to be parked in a safe place and suitable sentries placed around it. No unauthorised person is to touch/enter the aircraft it has been declared serviceable for the commitment
2130. Briefing of Passengers. (1) Passengers carried in seats which are in close proximity to cockpit controls are to be fully briefed on the importance of avoiding contact or interference with controls, control rods, switches and instruments.
(2) The Captain of the aircraft is to satisfy himself that the passengers have been briefed on the aircraft, equipment and emergency drills. For this purpose he may accept the assurance of the briefing officer, or the officer authorising the flight, but not the unsupported assurance of the passenger
(3) Form of Notice to be given to Passengers. The following notice shall be given to all passengers in a naval aircraft: - Notice to Passengers
(a) The Captain of the aircraft has authority over all occupants of the aircraft irrespective of rank, and is entirely responsible for the safety of the aircraft in the air, on the ground, or on the water.
Passengers must therefore, carry out any instructions given by him immediately before the flight and until it has been completed.
(b) The Captain of the aircraft is entitled to make a decision that conditions are unsuitable for taking off and in n o circumstances is he required to consider representations to the contrary made by a passenger.
(c) If a passenger wishes to represent that his journey is urgent, he should state his case to the senior most officer available under whose authority the Captain of the aircraft is at the moment. Where none of these is available representation should be made to the Senior Naval Officer available. The Naval authority providing the air transport will be informed as to the degree of urgency attached to the completion of the journey without delay.
(d) Passengers must arrive at the station of departure sat the hour stated in order to allow adequate time for their briefing by the responsible authority on regulations covering the conduct of passengers during the flight and action in an emergency.
Misunderstanding or disobedience of instructions issued by the Captain of the aircraft to any occupant of an aircraft may result in injury to passengers or the loss of the aircraft.
2131. Release from Claims Forms. (1) All civilians (including ladies) not employed directly under the central government and members of foreign army, naval and air force permitted to fly as passengers are required before embarking to sign a Release from Claims Form 1, placed at Appendix 3.
(2) Members of the Naval service authorised to fly in foreign service aircraft as passengers unless a suitable form is provided by the foreign country concerned are required to sign before embarking a Release from Claims Form 2 placed at Appendix
3.
(3) Members of foreign naval, army or air force who are permitted to fly in connection with course or training are required to sign a Release from Claims Form 3 placed at Appendix 3 which is to be completed at the outset of the course of training or instructions. The purpose and effect of the form are to be explained in simple terms where necessary to foreigners who knowledge of English may be imperfect.
SECTION III AIRCRAFT EXPLOSIVES
2132. Introduction. All personnel concerned with aviation are to be thoroughly acquainted with their duties and responsibilities in connection with armament equipment and explosives stores as laid down in the Naval Magazine and Explosive Regulations (BR 862) and other relevant regulations/instructions.
2133. Definition of Aircraft Explosives. Aircraft explosives in both ships and air stations include all explosive used in and on aircraft whether associated with weapons or not. Examples are guided missiles, bombs, rockets, gun ammunition, pyrotechniques torpedoes, mines depth charges, anti-submarine weapons, rocket assisted take off motors, starter and ejection seat cartridges and cable cutters.
2134. Responsibilities of Executive officer. The Executive officer is responsible to the Captain for the safety of all explosives stowed on board.
2135. Responsibilities of Gunnery and Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Officers. (1) The Gunnery and ASW officers are responsible to the Executive officer for the safety of all aircraft explosives in their charge.
(2) They are responsible to the Commander (Air) for other aspects of these weapons and explosives, except for the requirements for airworthiness and coordination of servicing and maintenance.