Passenger Handling Procedures Flashcards
If normal vehicular means for inserting or retrieving personal cannot be accomplished for whatever reason, alternate means must be utilized ( _____________)
a helicopter
Alternate Insertion and Extraction (AIE) operations can be accomplished during daylight hours or at night with the aid of _________ _________ _________(_____)
Night Vision Goggles (NVGs)
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 __________ __________
mission requirements
AIE operations can be broken down into these two categories:
Tactical AIE Operations
Non-Tactical AIE Operations
Rapid insertion/extraction of personnel and/or equipment without landing or being detected by enemy forces in a tactical environment
Tactical AIE Operations
Performed when the threat environment is low, tactical operations are not feasible, or for peace time rescues in response to some sort of disaster
Non-Tactical AIE Operations
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.
device
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)
Forest Penetrator
Forest penetrator is designed to penetrate the _______ _________ _________ of Southeast Asia
triple canopy jungles
Forest penetrator is _________ __________ for high visibility
bright yellow
A bright orange __________ ___________, made of foam rubber for high visibility can be attached for water operations
flotation collar
For water operations, the device has enough buoyancy for the top ____ inches to still be visible above the water level
six
Constructed of wire mesh and lightweight steel or titanium tubing that holds a survivor immobile in a face up supine position
Stokes litter
_______ of the stokes litter protect the survivor from bumping against obstructions or side of helicopter during retrieval
sides
Stokes litter weighs approximately _____ pounds
56
Stokes litter may be be deployed by the following two methods:
Low and slow
Rescue Hoist
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
Low and slow
Used to lower and raise stokes litter and rescue individuals; used when landing is impractical or impossible, especially over water or hazardous terrain
Rescue Hoist
Made of interwoven hemp, has a diameter of approximately two inches, and an aircraft point on one end
Fast Rope
Rope lengths vary based on mission needs, but usually range between ____ and ____ feet
60 and 120
Allows for rapid insertion of personnel. limiting aircraft and personnel exposure time
Fast rope
Fast rope is used for hovers up to _____ feet
100
Buoyant device constructed of a fiber filling encased in a red or orange waterproof cover to make it highly visible during rescue operations
Horse Collar (Rescue Strop and Survivor Sling)
_________, woven through the cover with both ends terminating in two V-rings is used to attach the sling to hoist hook
Webbing
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
lower rescuer
raise survivor
___________ allows direct control of descent and precise placement of team into objective area
Rappelling
Rappelling may reduce aircraft exposure in tactical environment, however it requires more specialized equipment and preparation than _________ ______ insertions
fast rope
Rappel ropes are approximately _______ in diameter and are carried and stored in small bags
1/2-inch
Rappel ropes have a minimum length of
150 ft
Up to _____ rappel ropes may be installed and deployed at a time
two
Rappel ropes connect to the fast rope bar by means of ________ _________ __________
locking steel carabiners
Fabricated from stainless steel tubing and cable
Rescue Basket
Two nylon covered foam floats, silk screened with the words “__________ __________” provide the flotation capability for the rescue basket
REMAIN SEATED
Has a folding assembly of tubing and cables that hinge at all four corners to provide for ease of storage and mobility
rescue basket
_______ ________ are located in the bottom tubing of a rescue basket to allow for water drainage
Drain holes
The __________ design of the rescue basket eliminates sharp corners, reducing potential for puncturing aircraft skin when in use
tubular
_______ _________ is particularly useful for recovery of personnel not familiar with penetrator and/or horse collar
Rescue basket
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 _________ ________
frigid waters
As a crew member, it is your responsibility to be able to utilize ____________________________, as assistance may or may not be available
whatever AIE is sent you
Inspection of AIE equipment prior to use is _________ Deploying a defective rescue device can cause serious injury or death
essential
Inspect all AIE equipment for the following:
Serviceability
Breaks, bends or frays on cables and structure
Carabiners must be steel and locking
Ensure all AIE _____________ are complied with and current
inspections
Never use if AIE equipment is saturated with _______ or ___________ ________, or ________
fuel, hydraulic fluid or oil
Always inspect AIE equipment prior to _______ ______ use
live team
Inspections of all AIE devices are necessary to ensure they are ready for ____________ __________ at all times
operational use
