3-50 Flashcards
Where else is SAR discussed?
IAMSAR (planning)
SAR TACAID (mission ex)
SAR Organization
SAR Coordinator (Rescue Cood Center)
SAR Mission Coordinator
On-Scene Commander
Marking Device Precautions
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
Multiple Rescue Decision Factors
Sea state, visibility, and location/distance of survivors from each other
When should you consider recovery or short haul of RS?
1) Sea state greater than 2
2) Night/IMC
3) >25yds between survivors
How close can you get to a parachute?
SHALL be no closer than 1 rotor diameter outside rotor wash
When shall a rescue swimmer enter the water to assist the survivor?
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
How shall the swimmer be deployed?
SHALL be deployed by jumping (15/0 or 10/10) or via the hoist
Direct Deployment Shalls
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
Direct Deployment Shoulds
SHOULD be used in extreme situations: surf zone, heavy seas, high winds, swift seas, ice
SHOULD not be used on an ejected aviator
If _____ is present, the RS ______ be deployed ___wind
Smoke, SHALL, up
The pilot _____ remain at or below ____ until the CC reports _______
SHALL, 15’, SWIMMER AWAY
Night/IMC Deployments
SHALL be conducted via the hoist
Can you give just the quick strop to a survivor?
SHALL NOT be deployed without the RS
Dangers of too much/too little cable
Too little: jerked from water
Too much: entanglement
What do you need on the hook prior to lowering?
SHALL have some sort of rescue device with flotation ability
Who is QS usually for?
Nonaviators/civilians
Can the rescue basket be used without an RS?
Yes; designed for one person
What devices must you use a trail line with?
Mandatory for MEDEVAC litters
How does the litter come into the cabin?
Feet first, unless head first is most appropriate
Jammed Hoist with Personnel On
SHOULD lower into the water, unless too hazardous, then lower to a reasonable altitude
Jammed Hoist Transit
Hoist 30AGL and no faster than safe single engine airspeed (~40kts)
Rescue/Recovery Methods
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
Hook Weight Ratings
Large: 3000lbs
Small: 1000lbs
Equipment Ring: 1500lbs
Mk 25 Specs
10-20 minute burn time
SHALL not be launched from a hover (valve plug can strike something)
Safe-able
Mk 58 Specs
45 minute burn time
Up to a 50’ flame jet
SAR Curtian Contents
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
