Exhibit_10_OPNAVINST_3100_8C.pdf

This document is a Navy instruction (OPNAVINST 3100.8C) issued on 22 Mar 2022 that provides comprehensive policy and procedural guidance for deck landing operations by civilian helicopters on U.S. Navy vessels. The instruction establishes detailed requirements for civilian helicopter equipment, aircrew training, and landing facility standards, covering aspects such as:

Equipment and Training Requirements:

• Civilian helicopters must have a standard airworthiness certificate, emergency equipment, communication systems, and air traffic control transponders
• Aircrew must possess current FAA commercial pilot certificates, medical certifications, and complete specific Navy-related training including deck markings, landing signals, navigation aids, and water survival techniques
• Pilots must meet specific landing qualification standards for different types of Navy ships, including requirements for day and night landings, currency maintenance, and periodic requalification

Landing Facility and Safety Provisions:

• Navy vessels must provide a clearly delineated landing area with minimum clearance, a helicopter control station with communications systems, firefighting equipment, and deck edge protection
• Operations require advance approval, direct liaison between ship agency and helicopter contractor, and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations
• Emphasis on safety, with requirements for lookouts, passenger safety, and reporting of any incidents involving property damage or personal injury