What information should the receiver transmit to the tanker during the initial 15-minute call?

The information that the receiver should transmit to the tanker during the initial 15-minute call is crucial for coordination and ensuring a safe and effective rendezvous for aerial refueling. The correct choice focuses on specific operational details that enable the tanker to prepare for the refueling process.

Transmitting the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to the Air Refueling Initial Point (ARIP) allows the tanker to adjust its position and timing for the rendezvous. Indicating the true airspeed (TAS) during rendezvous is important for the tanker to understand the receiver's speed relative to its own, ensuring that both aircraft can safely and accurately meet during the operation. Providing altitude information is critical for maintaining safe separation between aircraft and for alignment during the refueling process. Additionally, sharing the altimeter setting assists both the receiver and the tanker in maintaining accurate altitude references, which is essential for a successful operation.

While the other options include relevant information, they do not encompass the key details necessary for an effective aerial refueling operation during the initial call. For example, fuel remaining or time to target are important but not as immediate for the rendezvous as the ETA to ARIP and TAS. Current weather, while important for operational safety, does not directly inform the tanker