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Question 1

Where else is SAR discussed?

Answer 1

IAMSAR (planning)
SAR TACAID (mission ex)

Question 2

SAR Organization

Answer 2

SAR Coordinator (Rescue Cood Center)
SAR Mission Coordinator
On-Scene Commander

Question 3

Marking Device Precautions

Answer 3

1) Smoke flares SHOULD not be used if fuel is in the water
2) Don’t hit the survivor
3) Don’t drop the smoke upwind of the survivor

Question 4

Multiple Rescue Decision Factors

Answer 4

Sea state, visibility, and location/distance of survivors from each other

Question 5

When should you consider recovery or short haul of RS?

Answer 5

1) Sea state greater than 2
2) Night/IMC
3) >25yds between survivors

Question 6

How close can you get to a parachute?

Answer 6

SHALL be no closer than 1 rotor diameter outside rotor wash

Question 7

When shall a rescue swimmer enter the water to assist the survivor?

Answer 7

SHALL in all cases except where HAC determines circumstances will endanger the RS unnecessarily:

1) Sea state
2) Debris in water
3) Sea predators
4) Fire in the water

Question 8

How shall the swimmer be deployed?

Answer 8

SHALL be deployed by jumping (15/0 or 10/10) or via the hoist

Question 9

Direct Deployment Shalls

Answer 9

1) SHALL not be used if survivor has parachute attached
2) SHALL only be used if crew determines it is the safest method
3) Quick strop SHALL be used with TSH
4) SHALL only be used on head/neck/spine if normal recovery isn’t the safest method

Question 10

Direct Deployment Shoulds

Answer 10

SHOULD be used in extreme situations: surf zone, heavy seas, high winds, swift seas, ice
SHOULD not be used on an ejected aviator

Question 11

If _____ is present, the RS ______ be deployed ___wind

Answer 11

Smoke, SHALL, up

Question 12

The pilot _____ remain at or below ____ until the CC reports _______

Answer 12

SHALL, 15’, SWIMMER AWAY

Question 13

Night/IMC Deployments

Answer 13

SHALL be conducted via the hoist

Question 14

Can you give just the quick strop to a survivor?

Answer 14

SHALL NOT be deployed without the RS

Question 15

Dangers of too much/too little cable

Answer 15

Too little: jerked from water
Too much: entanglement

Question 16

What do you need on the hook prior to lowering?

Answer 16

SHALL have some sort of rescue device with flotation ability

Question 17

Who is QS usually for?

Answer 17

Nonaviators/civilians

Question 18

Can the rescue basket be used without an RS?

Answer 18

Yes; designed for one person

Question 19

What devices must you use a trail line with?

Answer 19

Mandatory for MEDEVAC litters

Question 20

How does the litter come into the cabin?

Answer 20

Feet first, unless head first is most appropriate

Question 21

Jammed Hoist with Personnel On

Answer 21

SHOULD lower into the water, unless too hazardous, then lower to a reasonable altitude

Question 22

Jammed Hoist Transit

Answer 22

Hoist 30AGL and no faster than safe single engine airspeed (~40kts)

Question 23

Rescue/Recovery Methods

Answer 23

1) Landing to effect a rescue
2) Rescue via 1 or 2 wheel landing (OpNec)
3) Rescue via hoist
4) Rappelling, short haul
5) Direct Deployment

Question 24

Hook Weight Ratings

Answer 24

Large: 3000lbs
Small: 1000lbs
Equipment Ring: 1500lbs

Question 25

Mk 25 Specs

Answer 25

10-20 minute burn time
SHALL not be launched from a hover (valve plug can strike something)
Safe-able

Question 26

Mk 58 Specs

Answer 26

45 minute burn time
Up to a 50’ flame jet

Question 27

SAR Curtian Contents

Answer 27

12 x chemlights
6 x MK58
3 x Crainals and LPUs
3 x Gunners belts
1 x cable grip
1 x penumatic cutter
1 x hand cutter
1 x quick splice
1 x hoist gloves