AR 40-8 and AR 95-2

Question 1

AR 40-8 purpose

Answer 1

Stipulates the minimum self-imposed temporary restrictions to be placed upon aircrew following exposure to certain physiological conditions in order to ensure optimal physiologic and psychological fitness in aircrew

Question 2

Who has overall responsibility for temporary flying restrictions due to exogenous factors affecting aircrew efficiency?

Answer 2

The Surgeon General (TSG)

Question 3

What does the term “aeromedical provider” refer to?

Answer 3

1) flight surgeon

2) aeromedical physician assistant

3) aviationmedicine nurse practitioner

4) aviation medical examiner

Question 4

What does the aeromedical provider do?

Answer 4

Supervise and coordinate all medical treatment of all aircrew members for reasons of flight safety.

Question 5

When will aircrew members consult an aeromedical provider?

Answer 5

Anytime a physical or psychological condition is suspected or known to be detrimental to the safe performance of flight duty

When they have participated in activities or received treatment for which flying restrictions may be appropriate

Including exposure to exogenous factors listed in AR 40-8 as well as any treatment or procedure performed by a non-aeromedical provider

Question 6

Reasons to consult an aeromedical provider

Answer 6

1) ANY medical/denta procedure requiring use of medication after the treatment

2) ANY medical dental procedure requiring the use of any type of general, spinal, epidural, or regional anesthesia or sedation

3)treatment by mental health professionals

4) ANY chiropractic or osteopathic manipulative treatment

5) and treatment given by a homeopath, naturopath, herbalist, etc.

6)ANY emergency room orurgent care visits

Question 7

DD 2992

Answer 7

Medical recommendation for flying or special operational Duty

Question 8

Anesthesia

Answer 8

48 hours after general, spinal, or epidural

12 hours after local or regional

Question 9

Alcohol

Answer 9

12 hours after last drink consumed and until no residual effects remain

Question 10

Immunizations

Answer 10

12 hours following any immunizations

Question 11

Chemical warfare agent stimulants

Answer 11

12 hours and no residual systemic effects

Question 12

Blood or plasma donation

Answer 12

Aircrew will not donate more than twice a year

Blood donation: (20Occs or more) 72 hours

Plasma donation: 24 hours

( bone marrow-must see aeromedical provider)

Question 13

Ocular medication use

Answer 13

24 hours (or as otherwise specified by aeromedical provided )

Question 14

AR 95-2 purpose

Answer 14

Prescribes Army policy, responsibilities, and rules for air traffic services, army airfields/heliports, and airspace operations.

NAVAIDS, flight activities, nonmilitary aircraft operations, and other related functions

Question 15

DAR

Answer 15

Department of the Army Representative

Question 16

The mission of Army ATC …

Answer 16

Is to provide for the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of air traffic. This includes aircraft movements on the airport surface and within airspace where control jurisdiction has been delegated.

Question 17

Who has final authority for applying separation criteria to control air traffic?

Answer 17

The qualified air traffic controller at the control position

Question 18

Standard shift.

Answer 18

8 continuous hours

Question 19

Maximum duty day

Answer 19

Will not exceed 10 hours for nonstandard shifts

Question 20

Standard work week

Answer 20

40 hours

Question 21

Maximum work week

Answer 21

50 hours is authorized for a period not to exceed 60 days

Question 22

Rest periods

Answer 22

15 minutes every 4 hours - if traffic permits

An uninterrupted 8 hour rest period required prior to each shift

24 consecutive hours at least once during each 7 day period

Question 23

Currency requirements: facility chiefs (training supervisors

Answer 23

Required to rotate through all facility positions for a minimum of 24 hours each calendar month

Question 24

Currency requirements: controllers holding multiple ratings

Answer 24

Rotate through all positions within those facilities for a minimum of 24 hours for each facility each calendar month

Question 25

Currency requirements:
Facility chiefs/training supervisors holding multiple ratings

Answer 25

Required to rotate through all positions for a total of 16 hours in each facility each calendar month

Question 26

No more than what percentage of hours may be spent providing direct supervision for currency requirements

Answer 26

No more than 50%

Question 27

Currency requirements:All other controllers except GCA controllers

Answer 27

Required to rotate through all facility positions for a minimum of 40 hours each calendar month

Question 28

Factors relevant for required stuffing level calculations

Answer 28

1) days per week facility is open

2) hours of operation per day

3) number of peak and off peak shifts

4) number of control or operating positions per shift

5) day-week-month conversion factors

6) manpower availability factor

Question 29

EML

Answer 29

Emergency manning level

Represent the minimum number of facility- rated and position-qualified controllers necessary to support the mission for limited periods.

Revalidated every two years on when a change to mission requirements is initiated

Question 30

If a facility remains at EML at the end of the 60-day period…

Answer 30

Facilities must immediately reduce services or curtail operating hours

Question 31

Currency period for installation facility controllers is based on…

Answer 31

The previous calendar month

Question 32

Currency requirements: GCA controllers

Answer 32

Required to complete 10 approaches each currency period, 5 of which may be conducted through simulation and one of which must be an emergency or no-gyro approach

Question 33

Currency requirements: GCA controllers w/ multiple ratings

Answer 33

Must complete 5 live approaches, one of which must be an emergency or no-gyro

Question 34

When does aduty day begin

Answer 34

At the first required activity of the day

Question 35

No less than ________ _________ controllers will be present for duty in a control tower, GCA, AIC, one of which must be _______ ________ and ______ _______

Answer 35

No less than ** two qualified** controllers will be present for duty in a control tower, GCA, AIC, one of which must be ** facility rated** and CIC qualified

Question 36

Non-PQ trainees may conduct precision or surveillance approaches during IFR conditions under certain circumstances…

Answer 36

1) at discretion of SL

2) direct one-on-one supervision is maintained

3) direct communications override is available at the position of operation

4) weather conditions are acceptable NOT less than a 500 ft ceiling or 1 mile visibility

Question 37

What must ATC do of a facility, service, or NAVAID is suspected to have been involved in an aircraft accident or incident

Answer 37

ATC must act immediately

If radar service is suspected to have been involved- facility will discontinue radar service until a flight inspection is performed