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1
Q

What is the allowable cargo load of the LUH-72A in its normal configuration when used for MEDEVAC operations?

A

2 Litter, 1 Medic, or 5 Ambulatory

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2
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What is the primary use for the CH-47 when used during CASEVAC missions?

A

Mass Casualty Evacuation

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3
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What is the crew of a LUH- 72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations?

A

FOUR (4) - Pilot, Co-Pilot, Crew Chief, In-Flight Medic

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4
Q

What is the total length of the high performance utility hoist?

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256-FEET

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5
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When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47?

A

31 Ambulatory or 24 Litter

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6
Q

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?

A

100 METERS

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7
Q

What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations?

A

FM 3-21.38

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8
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What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown point for cargo aircraft?

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10m x 10m

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9
Q

What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ Operations)?

A

Establish control facilities

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10
Q

What size landing point is required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during nighttime operations?

A

Size 7

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11
Q

Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft?

A

Protect from flying debris and flash fires

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12
Q

What reference material covers Aircraft Safety?

A

FM 3-99

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13
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In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for?

A

Reduce unnecessary gear

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14
Q

What are the three portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times?

A

Main Rotor Blade

Tail Rotor Blade

Cargo Hook (Static Electricity)

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15
Q

In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft?

A

Immediately

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16
Q

Define an Air Assault Operation?

A

Movement of friendly assault forces by rotary wing aircraft to engage enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain

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17
Q

What is a chalk/load defined as?

A

Personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft

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18
Q

What are the six factors that determine abort criteria?

A

Weather
Time
Available Aircraft
Mission Essential Combat Power
Mission Criticality
Enemy

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19
Q

What are the components of an Air Route?

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SP
RP
ACP
Flight Path

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20
Q

What are the three terrain flight modes?

A

Low Level
Contour
NAP of the Earth

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21
Q

What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation?

A

FM 3-04

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22
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What is the cruise speed of the AH-6J/MH-6J?

A

135 knots

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23
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What is the maximum speed of the AH- 64?

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140 - 145 knots

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24
Q

What is the maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) for the MV-22 without seats?

A

32 PAX

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25
Q

What is the proper angle to approach the LUH-72A with engines running?

A

45-degree angle from the front

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26
Q

What is the crash position of the LUH-72A?

A

Sit upright, muzzle pointed down

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27
Q

How far will you move away from the aircraft after crashing?

A

100 meters

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28
Q

What is the average gallons per hour for the AH-64?

A

175 gallons per hour

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29
Q

What reference material covers aircraft safety?

A

FM 3-99

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30
Q

What are the four basic AEROMEDEVAC missions / capabilities?

A

Delivery of Whole Blood & Biological
Air Crash Rescue
Movement of Medical Personnel and Supplies
Evacuation of selected casualties

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31
Q

How many emergency exits are on a CH-47?

A

All Windows

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32
Q

The UH-60 comes equipped with how many first aid kits?

A

Three

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33
Q

How many fire extinguishers are on the UH-60?

A

Two

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34
Q

What reference material covers Aeromedical Evacuation?

A

ATP 4-02.2

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35
Q

What is the allowable cargo load (ACL) for combat equipped troops for the CH-46E?

A

24 Troops

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36
Q

What is the flight time of the AH-64?

A

2 Hours 30 Minutes

OR

260 km

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37
Q

What is the cruising speed of the UH-60?

A

120 - 145 knots

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38
Q

What is the maximum speed of the CH-47?

A

170 knots

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39
Q

What are the missions of the LUH-72A?

A

Homeland Security
Drug Interdiction
General Support
Logistics
MEDEVAC

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40
Q

Which flying/landing formation is most secure?

A

Diamond (D)

41
Q

The inverted Y consists of four lights, what are they called?

A

Base Light
Directional Light
Left/Right Stem Light

42
Q

What are the three phases of LZ/PZ operations?

A

Selecting
Marking
Controlling

43
Q

When utilizing the NATO T, how many lights are used to mark the touchdown point?

44
Q

What was the first Army MEDEVAC helicopter?

45
Q

What are the five stages of the reverse planning sequence?

A

Staging
Loading
Air Movement
Landing
Ground Tactical Plan

46
Q

What aircraft is known as the angel of mercy?

47
Q

What is the lowest level that can coordinate an Air Assault operation?

48
Q

What three items must be on a Soldier when working in and around rotary wing aircraft?

A

ID Card
Ear Plug
ID Tags

49
Q

What is the primary use of the Kendrick’s Extrication device?

A

Casualty with suspected spinal injury

50
Q

How many phases are there for PZ/LZ Operations?

51
Q

What two categories of factors should you take into consideration when setting up a PZ/LZ?

A

Technical and Tactical

52
Q

What is the fifth technical consideration factor for the selection phase?

A

Approach and departure routes

53
Q

What size TDP is suitable for the MV-22?

A

Size 4 TDP

54
Q

When dealing with obstacles, what are the four R’s?

A

Remove
Reduce
Red
Radio

55
Q

The ________ formation is the least secure flying and landing formation.

56
Q

The ________ is a wind direction within 45 degrees left or right of a land heading.

57
Q

The NATO T will be utilized if the A/C is approaching from _____ ft above ground level (AGL) or higher.

58
Q

Whenever atmospheric conditions increase, the A/C capabilities will be decreased and the ___ will be reduced.

A

Allowable Cargo Load (ACL)

59
Q

You should never use ______ and ______ chem lights when marking a LZ/PZ.

A

Blue & Green

60
Q

True or False? All A/C can land if the ground slope is between 8 and 15 degrees.

61
Q

True or False? Establish Control facilities is the third step when establishing a HLZ?

62
Q

True or False? You must use the 10:1 obstacle ratio for the left/right sides of your PZ/LZ.

63
Q

True or False? The clock method is always from the signal person perspective?

64
Q

True or False? If prevailing winds are 10 knots or less the A/C can land into a crosswind.

65
Q

Name two of the four information systems.

A

Army Battle Command System
Combat Net Radios
Blue Force Tracker
Nett Warrior

66
Q

What is a mission of the AH-64?

A

Reconnaissance
Anti-Armor (Primary)
Close Air Support
Air to Air Combat

67
Q

What is a bump plan?

A

Ensure the most essential personnel & equipment arrive on time at the objective

68
Q

What is the primary use of the Sked Rescue System?

A

Ground / Water Evacuation

69
Q

What is a mission of the AH-6J/ MH-6J?

A

Close Air Support
Infiltration
Exfiltration for Special Operations Forces

70
Q

What is the flight time for the CH-47 D/F Chinook?

A

2 hours 30 minutes

71
Q

True or False? The primary missions for the UH-60 A/L/M is Air Assault & Air Movement and Casualty Evacuation.

72
Q

What is the allowable cargo load (combat equipped troops) for the UH-60 A/L/M without seats?

73
Q

True or False? Air Assault units are the only units that are capable of executing an Air Assault Operation.

74
Q

A __________ is defined as personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft.

75
Q

Define Command and Control.

A

The exercise of authority by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of a mission

76
Q

In a water landing, when would you exit the aircraft?

A

Stops rolling

77
Q

What three factors affects the aircrafts capabilities?

A

Humidity
Altitude
Temperature

78
Q

What does ACP stand for in reference to Air Routes?

A

Air Control Points

79
Q

True or False? Assault Forces must be prepared for presence of opposition only on the objective.

80
Q

What is the air transport of units, personnel, supplies, and equipment including air drops and air landing while utilizing cargo rotary wing aircraft?

A

Air Movement Operation

81
Q

What is an evacuation performed by dedicated, standardized medical evacuation platforms, with medical professionals who provide the timely, efficient movement and enroot care of the wounded, injured, or ill persons from the battlefield and/or other locations to MTFs.

82
Q

How many emergency exits are on the LUH-72A?

83
Q

True or False. The AH-64E Apache primary mission is casualty evacuation.

84
Q

Who is the first recipient of the Air Assault Badge?

A

Major James Dailey

85
Q

True or False. The crew of the CH-53 is 5 PAX?

86
Q

True or False. Line 3 in the AEROMEDEVAC covers number of patients by type?

87
Q

What are three portions of a rotary wing aircraft that you must avoid at all times?

A

Main Rotor Blades
Tail Rotor Blade
Cargo Hook

88
Q

A _________ is a location where you can maintain communication with the aircraft, have total overview of the LZ/PZ, and are able to see the entirety of the LZ/PZ.

A

Control Facility

89
Q

True or False. The allowable cargo load for the basic rigged litter is 400lbs.

90
Q

What are the five stages of the reverse planning sequence?

A

Landing Plan
Air Movement Plan
Loading Plan
Ground Tactical Plan
Staging Plan

91
Q

What is the average gallon per hour for an unarmed OH-58?

92
Q

Air Routes are commonly marked with ______________.

A

SP (Start Point)
RP (Release Point)
ACP (Air Control Points)

93
Q

What is the proper angle to approach the UH-60?

A

90-Degrees from the side

94
Q

True or False? You must roll your sleeve down when working around rotary wing aircraft for uniformity and protection, added stability and protection from the rotor blade and static electricity.

95
Q

True or False? An armed escort is required for the CH- 47 during MASCAL.

96
Q

How many fire extinguishers are on the LUH-72A?

97
Q

True or False? There are 11 NATO approved flying/landing formations.

98
Q

Which CAB has more robust fire power capability?

99
Q

What does ROZ stand for?

A

Restricted Operating Zone

AIR ASSAULT (2 decks)

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