MEDEVAC ops Flashcards
What is the CAB organized to do?
synchronize operations of aviation squadrons/battalions for task forces, round maneuver battalions or joint aviation units.
BNs in CAB
Attack reconnaissance squadron (ARS)
Attack reconnaissance battalion (ARB)
Assault helicopter battalion (AHB)
General support aviation battalion (GSAB)
Aviation support battalion (ASB)
CAB Mission Tasks
Movement to contact.
Attack.
Reconnaissance.
Security.
Air assault.
Aerial mission command.
Air movement.
Aeromedical evacuation.
CASEVAC).
Personnel recovery (PR).
How many air craft per platoon
3
How many platoons are in an aviation company
5
What is the total lift capability utilizing all aircraft in a company
90 litter patients or 105 ambulatory patients or combination
ASMP
Area Support Medical Platoon
Role 2 to role 3
With DIV or EAB AO
Forward support medical platoons mission is
point of injury care, medical movement and transport
Golden hour summary
15 min MEDEVAC/Launch
20 min en route time
5ground time
20 enroute time
60 min total
Range Ring
120 Knots
40 min
40 NM Radius
If you miss the 15 min launch time who hears about it
Secretary of the army
How many forward support platoons are there in a company
3
How many platoons are not forward support platoons
2
Medical Mission Authorization
- Medical legitimacy
- Do you need aeromed evac?
- BDE SURG
Mission Launch approval
- Feasibility
- Approve at specific risk level
- CAB COC
- What kills aviation faster then anything else?
Bad weather
- What are three goals of fighter management
- Maximize crews and aircraft’s available
- Manage Crew endurance
- Minimize risk
What is AR 95-1
Flight Regulations - This is straight up the name of it
Max Flight hours per day
8 hours a day, 6 NVG, 7 combined of no NVG and NVG within 10 hr duty day
Reset rest period
Full 10 hour uninterrupted rest period(SOP)
Who can grant a one hour extension?
Company commander
How many MEDEVAC crews should be available at any time
2