AWT Flashcards
Which one-man carry would you use to transport an unconscious patient up or down stairs?
Cradle-drop carry
What is the description of MOPP level 3?
Over garments, over boots, and mask worn. Gloves carried
The most common method of expressing a direction is by using azimuths. True/False?
True
The point from which the azimuth originates is the center of the azimuth circle. True/False
True
To convert a magnetic azimuth to a grid azimuth, add the G-M angle.
True/False
False
When locating a point on a map, the number 1181 is more accurate than 115813.True/False
False. The more digits, the better
What do you call the vertical distance between contour lines?
Contour interval
Heat stroke is the same as heat exhaustion.
True/False
Super false
When dealing with cold injuries, should you thaw a frozen part before evacuating?
Only if you know it won’t refreeze. Generally better not to
In a combat setting, how often should you check the M-40 series protective mask with hood to keep it in good condition?
Weekly
What does the M8 detector paper indicate?
Type and presence of a chemical agent
When obstacles are in the approach or departure routes on a helicopter LZ, a ___ to ____ ratio must be used to lay out the landing site. A helicopter requires a relatively level landing area ____ meters in diameter. The ground slope must be no more than ____ degrees. VS–17 marker panels may be used to mark the landing site, but MUST NOT be used any closer than ____ feet to the touchdown point.
when obstacles are in the approach or departure routes on a helicopter LZ, a 10 to 1 ratio must be used to lay out the landing site. A helicopter requires a relatively level landing area 30 meters in diameter. The ground slope must be no more than 15 degrees. VS–17 marker panels may be used to mark the landing site, but MUST NOT be used any closer than 50 feet to the touchdown point.
Recite Article II of the Code of Conduct.
What is I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.”?”
The acronym SALUTE stand for this.
- Size
- Activity
- Location
- Unit
- Time
- Equipment
Keep your body off of the ground, Rest your weight on your forearms and lower legs, Cradle your weapon in your arms, keeping its muzzle off the ground, keep your knees well behind your buttocks, so your buttocks stays low describes what movement?
High crawl
The two types of resection are the____and_____method and resection without a _______. To perform a _______ resection, you must be located on a linear feature such as a road, stream bank, railroad, or ridge. ____ ______is a technique of following a set route or line for a determined distance. The _____ ____is the main constellation used as a guide South of the equator.
the two types of resection are the map and compass method and resection without a compass. To perform a modified resection, you must be located on a linear feature such as a road, stream bank, railroad, or ridge. Dead reckoning is a technique of following a set route or line for a determined distance. The Southern Cross is the main constellation used as a guide South of the equator.
When interacting with news media, you must recognize your rights. Name the 3 listed in the CTT manual.
- You do not have to speak to the media.
- You do not have to answer all the questions.
- You control the length of the interview.
Name the five major terrain features and then name the three minor terrain features (map reading) listed in the CTT manual.
hill, saddle, depression, valley, and ridge (MAJOR)
spur, cliff, draw (MINOR)
Use the outer, (color) ring of numbers and tick marks for finding direction in ____. Use the inner (color) ring of numbers and tick marks for finding direction in _____.
What is use the outer, black ring of numbers and tick marks for finding direction in mils. Use the inner red ring of numbers and tick marks for finding direction in degrees.
In regards to contour lines on a map, widely spaced contour lines show a _____ slope. Close lines indicate a _____ slope. Every ____ contour line is heavier and has a number that gives its ______. Widely spaced contour lines at the top of a hill show a ______ hilltop. Close lines indicate a ______ hill.
in regards to contour lines on a map, widely spaced contour lines show a gentle slope. Close lines indicate a steep slope. Every fifth contour line is heavier and has a number that gives its elevation. Widely spaced contour lines at the top of a hill show a flat hilltop. Close lines indicate a pointed hill.
If your westerly GM angle is 9 degrees and you need to convert your magnetic azimuth of 161 degrees to grid azimuth, give the grid azimuth. What if you had a easterly GM angle of 9 degrees?
152, 170
What is the basic team formation?
Wedge
When is the file formation used?
When employing the wedge is impractical and in severely restrictive terrain.
*** Visual signals for contact right/left
(1) Extend the right/left arm parallel to the ground.
(2) Bend the arm until the forearm is perpendicular.
(3) Repeat.
*** Visual signals for right/left turn
(a) Bend the right/left arm at the elbow parallel to the ground.
(b) Rotate a light to describe a 12 to 18 inch circle to the left.
***Cradle drop drag
Used when moving a casualty up/down stairs
Collecting applicable info for 9 line
a. Determine the grid coordinates for the pickup site
b. Obtain radio frequency, call sign, and suffix.
c. Obtain the number of patients and precedence.
d. Determine the type of special equipment required.
e. Determine the number and type (litter or ambulatory) of patients.
f. Determine the security of the pickup site.
g. Determine how the pickup site will be marked.
h. Determine patient nationality and status.
i. Obtain pickup site chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
(CBRN) contamination information normally obtained from the senior person
Camouflage
-Paint high, shiny areas (forehead, cheekbones, nose, ears, and chin)
with a dark color
-Paint low, shadow areas (around the eyes, under the nose and under the
chin) with a light color.
- Paint exposed skin on the back of the neck, arms, and hands with an
irregular pattern.
What 2 lines use “break”
3 and 5
What is the normal distance between Soldiers while in formation?
10 meters
What is resection?
Locating your position on a map by determining two or more well-defined locations on a map
What is intersection?
The location of an ukn pt by occupying at least 2-3 know positions on the ground, then plotting on the map ea grid azimuth and identifying the point of intersection.
How far should you hold your compass from your rifle or helmet?
1/2 meter
