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Passenger Handling Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

If normal vehicular means for inserting or retrieving personal cannot be accomplished for whatever reason, alternate means must be utilized ( _____________)

A

a helicopter

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Alternate Insertion and Extraction (AIE) operations can be accomplished during daylight hours or at night with the aid of _________ _________ _________(_____)

A

Night Vision Goggles (NVGs)

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AIE operations are most often seen in the news during natural or some form of disasters that requires an alternate means of rescue; not seen are the operations performed in a tactical environment under hostile conditions. In either case , different devices and methods of deployment and/or recovery are available, depending on the __________ __________

A

mission requirements

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4
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AIE operations can be broken down into these two categories:

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Tactical AIE Operations

Non-Tactical AIE Operations

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5
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Rapid insertion/extraction of personnel and/or equipment without landing or being detected by enemy forces in a tactical environment

A

Tactical AIE Operations

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6
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Performed when the threat environment is low, tactical operations are not feasible, or for peace time rescues in response to some sort of disaster

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Non-Tactical AIE Operations

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7
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Understanding the capabilities of each AIE device is crucial for mission success. Which _______ is used will be influenced by a number of factors that must be addressed at the time of the rescue.

A

device

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8
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Compact device designed to accommodate one to three survivors at the same time, can be used to recover personnel over land or water (with the flotation collar attached)

A

Forest Penetrator

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9
Q

Forest penetrator is designed to penetrate the _______ _________ _________ of Southeast Asia

A

triple canopy jungles

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10
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Forest penetrator is _________ __________ for high visibility

A

bright yellow

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11
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A bright orange __________ ___________, made of foam rubber for high visibility can be attached for water operations

A

flotation collar

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12
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For water operations, the device has enough buoyancy for the top ____ inches to still be visible above the water level

A

six

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13
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Constructed of wire mesh and lightweight steel or titanium tubing that holds a survivor immobile in a face up supine position

A

Stokes litter

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14
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_______ of the stokes litter protect the survivor from bumping against obstructions or side of helicopter during retrieval

A

sides

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15
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Stokes litter weighs approximately _____ pounds

A

56

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16
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Stokes litter may be be deployed by the following two methods:

A

Low and slow

Rescue Hoist

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17
Q

Method used with a survivor in the water, aircraft will come to 10ft AWL, and 10 KIAS, nearing survivor, first PJ will deploy, then stokes litter, then second PJ. This is the fastest water operations recovery method

A

Low and slow

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18
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Used to lower and raise stokes litter and rescue individuals; used when landing is impractical or impossible, especially over water or hazardous terrain

A

Rescue Hoist

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19
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Made of interwoven hemp, has a diameter of approximately two inches, and an aircraft point on one end

A

Fast Rope

20
Q

Rope lengths vary based on mission needs, but usually range between ____ and ____ feet

A

60 and 120

21
Q

Allows for rapid insertion of personnel. limiting aircraft and personnel exposure time

A

Fast rope

22
Q

Fast rope is used for hovers up to _____ feet

A

100

23
Q

Buoyant device constructed of a fiber filling encased in a red or orange waterproof cover to make it highly visible during rescue operations

A

Horse Collar (Rescue Strop and Survivor Sling)

24
Q

_________, woven through the cover with both ends terminating in two V-rings is used to attach the sling to hoist hook

A

Webbing

25
Q

A horse collar can be be used to _______ _______, as well as _________ _________over land or water and is normally used by Navy, Coast Guard or Air Force

A

lower rescuer

raise survivor

26
Q

___________ allows direct control of descent and precise placement of team into objective area

A

Rappelling

27
Q

Rappelling may reduce aircraft exposure in tactical environment, however it requires more specialized equipment and preparation than _________ ______ insertions

A

fast rope

28
Q

Rappel ropes are approximately _______ in diameter and are carried and stored in small bags

A

1/2-inch

29
Q

Rappel ropes have a minimum length of

A

150 ft

30
Q

Up to _____ rappel ropes may be installed and deployed at a time

A

two

31
Q

Rappel ropes connect to the fast rope bar by means of ________ _________ __________

A

locking steel carabiners

32
Q

Fabricated from stainless steel tubing and cable

A

Rescue Basket

33
Q

Two nylon covered foam floats, silk screened with the words “__________ __________” provide the flotation capability for the rescue basket

A

REMAIN SEATED

34
Q

Has a folding assembly of tubing and cables that hinge at all four corners to provide for ease of storage and mobility

A

rescue basket

35
Q

_______ ________ are located in the bottom tubing of a rescue basket to allow for water drainage

A

Drain holes

36
Q

The __________ design of the rescue basket eliminates sharp corners, reducing potential for puncturing aircraft skin when in use

A

tubular

37
Q

_______ _________ is particularly useful for recovery of personnel not familiar with penetrator and/or horse collar

A

Rescue basket

38
Q

Because entry is easier and more rapid for a survivor than a forest penetrator, a rescue basket is perhaps the best device for recovery of survivors from _________ ________

A

frigid waters

39
Q

As a crew member, it is your responsibility to be able to utilize ____________________________, as assistance may or may not be available

A

whatever AIE is sent you

40
Q

Inspection of AIE equipment prior to use is _________ Deploying a defective rescue device can cause serious injury or death

A

essential

41
Q

Inspect all AIE equipment for the following:

A

Serviceability
Breaks, bends or frays on cables and structure
Carabiners must be steel and locking

42
Q

Ensure all AIE _____________ are complied with and current

A

inspections

43
Q

Never use if AIE equipment is saturated with _______ or ___________ ________, or ________

A

fuel, hydraulic fluid or oil

44
Q

Always inspect AIE equipment prior to _______ ______ use

A

live team

45
Q

Inspections of all AIE devices are necessary to ensure they are ready for ____________ __________ at all times

A

operational use

SMA (30 decks)

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