When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small UA, CRM must be integrated into —

Why: A published FAA UAG sample knowledge-test question states that when adapting CRM concepts to small UA operations, CRM must be integrated into all phases of the operation, not limited to the flight portion or to communications alone.

• Narrows CRM to only the flight portion, when the correct answer applies it across the entire operation, including planning and post-flight phases.
• Narrows CRM to communications alone; CRM also covers task management, situational awareness, and resource use, not just radio discipline.