Phase 1 Flashcards
What is the allowable cargo load of the LUH-72A in its normal configuration when used for MEDEVAC operations?
2 litter, 1 medic, and 5 ambulatory.
What is the primary use for the CH-47 when used during CASEVAC missions?
Mass Casualty Evacuation.
What is the crew of a LUH- 72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations?
(4)Pilot, Co Pilot, Crew Chief, and In-Flight Medic.
What is the total length of the high performance utility hoist?
256ft.
When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47?
31 ambulatory and 24 litter.
If the obstacle on the approach route is eight meters tall and the obstacle on the departure route is ten meters tall of your PZ/LZ, what is the unusable space for the departure route?
100m
What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations?
FM 3-21.38
What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown point for cargo aircraft?
10mx10m.
What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ Operations)?
Establish control facilities.
What size landing point is required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during nighttime operations?
size 7
Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft?
Protect from flying debris & flash fires
What reference material covers Aircraft Safety?
FM 3-99
In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for?
Reduce Unnecessary Gear
What are the three portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times?
Main rotor blade, tail rotor blade, and cargo hook (static electricity).
In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft?
Immediately.
Define an Air Assault Operation?
Movement of friendly assault forces by rotary wing aircraft to engage enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain.
What is a chalk/load defined as?
personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft.
What are the six factors that determine abort criteria?
weather, time, available aircraft, mission essential combat power, mission criticality, and enemy.
What are the components of an Air Route?
SP, RP, ACP, and flight path.
What are the three terrain flight modes?
Low level, contour, and NAP of the Earth.
What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation?
FM 3-04
What is the cruise speed of the AH-6J/MH-6J?
135 knots
What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation?
FM 3-04
What is the maximum speed of the AH- 64?
140-145 knots.
What is the maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) for the MV-22 without seats?
32 PAX
What is the proper angle to approach the LUH-72A with engines running?
45-degree angle from the front.
What is the crash position of the LUH-72A?
sit upright, muzzle pointed down.
How far will you move away from the aircraft after crashing?
100 meters
What is the average gallons per hour for the AH-64?
175
What reference material covers aircraft safety?
FM 3-99
What are the four basic AEROMEDEVAC missions / capabilities?
Delivery of whole blood & biological, air crash rescue, movement of medical personnel and supplies, evacuation of selected casualties
How many emergency exits are on a CH-47?
All Windows
The UH-60 comes equipped with how many first aid kits?
three
How many fire extinguishers are on the UH-60?
two
What reference material covers Aeromedical Evacuation?
ATP 4-02.2
What is the allowable cargo load (ACL) for combat equipped troops for the CH-46E?
24 troops
What is the flight time of the AH-64?
2hrs 30 min or 260 km.
What is the cruising speed of the UH-60?
120-145 knots.
What is the maximum speed of the CH-47?
170 knots.
What are the missions of the LUH-72A?
Homeland security, drug interdiction, general support, logistics, and MEDEVAC.
Which flying/landing formation is most secure?
Diamond (D).
The inverted Y consists of four lights, what are they called?
Base light, directional light, left/right stem light.
What are the three phases of LZ/PZ operations?
selecting, marking, and controlling.
When utilizing the NATO T, how many lights are used to mark the touchdown point?
Five
What was the first Army MEDEVAC helicopter?
OH-13.
What are the five stages of the reverse planning sequence?
Staging, loading, air movement, landing, and ground tactical plan
What aircraft is known as the angel of mercy?
OH-13.
What is the lowest level that can coordinate an Air Assault operation?
Battalion
What three items must be on a Soldier when working in and around rotary wing aircraft?
ID card, ear plug, and ID Tags.
What is the primary use of the Kendrick’s Extrication device?
Casualty with suspected spinal injury.
