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1
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What is the allowable cargo load of the LUH-72A in its normal configuration when used for MEDEVAC operations?

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2 Litter, 1 Medic, or 5 Ambulatory

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

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Mass Casualty Evacuation

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

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

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

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256-FEET

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

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31 Ambulatory or 24 Litter

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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?

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100 METERS

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What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations?

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FM 3-21.38

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

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Establish control facilities

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

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Size 7

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

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Protect from flying debris and flash fires

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What reference material covers Aircraft Safety?

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FM 3-99

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

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Reduce unnecessary gear

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

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Main Rotor Blade

Tail Rotor Blade

Cargo Hook (Static Electricity)

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

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Immediately

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16
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Define an Air Assault Operation?

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

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What is a chalk/load defined as?

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Personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft

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What are the six factors that determine abort criteria?

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Weather
Time
Available Aircraft
Mission Essential Combat Power
Mission Criticality
Enemy

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What are the components of an Air Route?

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SP
RP
ACP
Flight Path

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What are the three terrain flight modes?

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Low Level
Contour
NAP of the Earth

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What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation?

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FM 3-04

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

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135 knots

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

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32 PAX

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What is the proper angle to approach the LUH-72A with engines running?
45-degree angle from the front
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What is the crash position of the LUH-72A?
Sit upright, muzzle pointed down
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How far will you move away from the aircraft after crashing?
100 meters
28
What is the average gallons per hour for the AH-64?
175 gallons per hour
29
What reference material covers aircraft safety?
FM 3-99
30
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
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How many emergency exits are on a CH-47?
All Windows
32
The UH-60 comes equipped with how many first aid kits?
Three
33
How many fire extinguishers are on the UH-60?
Two
34
What reference material covers Aeromedical Evacuation?
ATP 4-02.2
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What is the allowable cargo load (ACL) for combat equipped troops for the CH-46E?
24 Troops
36
What is the flight time of the AH-64?
2 Hours 30 Minutes OR 260 km
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What is the cruising speed of the UH-60?
120 - 145 knots
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What is the maximum speed of the CH-47?
170 knots
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What are the missions of the LUH-72A?
Homeland Security Drug Interdiction General Support Logistics MEDEVAC
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Which flying/landing formation is most secure?
Diamond (D)
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The inverted Y consists of four lights, what are they called?
Base Light Directional Light Left/Right Stem Light
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What are the three phases of LZ/PZ operations?
Selecting Marking Controlling
43
When utilizing the NATO T, how many lights are used to mark the touchdown point?
Five
44
What was the first Army MEDEVAC helicopter?
OH-13
45
What are the five stages of the reverse planning sequence?
Staging Loading Air Movement Landing Ground Tactical Plan
46
What aircraft is known as the angel of mercy?
OH-13
47
What is the lowest level that can coordinate an Air Assault operation?
Battalion
48
What three items must be on a Soldier when working in and around rotary wing aircraft?
ID Card Ear Plug ID Tags
49
What is the primary use of the Kendrick’s Extrication device?
Casualty with suspected spinal injury
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How many phases are there for PZ/LZ Operations?
Three
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What two categories of factors should you take into consideration when setting up a PZ/LZ?
Technical and Tactical
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What is the fifth technical consideration factor for the selection phase?
Approach and departure routes
53
What size TDP is suitable for the MV-22?
Size 4 TDP
54
When dealing with obstacles, what are the four R's?
Remove Reduce Red Radio
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The ________ formation is the least secure flying and landing formation.
Trail
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The ________ is a wind direction within 45 degrees left or right of a land heading.
Headwind
57
The NATO T will be utilized if the A/C is approaching from _____ ft above ground level (AGL) or higher.
500
58
Whenever atmospheric conditions increase, the A/C capabilities will be decreased and the ___ will be reduced.
Allowable Cargo Load (ACL)
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You should never use ______ and ______ chem lights when marking a LZ/PZ.
Blue & Green
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True or False? All A/C can land if the ground slope is between 8 and 15 degrees.
False
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True or False? Establish Control facilities is the third step when establishing a HLZ?
False
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True or False? You must use the 10:1 obstacle ratio for the left/right sides of your PZ/LZ.
False
63
True or False? The clock method is always from the signal person perspective?
False
64
True or False? If prevailing winds are 10 knots or less the A/C can land into a crosswind.
False
65
Name two of the four information systems.
Army Battle Command System Combat Net Radios Blue Force Tracker Nett Warrior
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What is a mission of the AH-64?
Reconnaissance Anti-Armor (Primary) Close Air Support Air to Air Combat
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What is a bump plan?
Ensure the most essential personnel & equipment arrive on time at the objective
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What is the primary use of the Sked Rescue System?
Ground / Water Evacuation
69
What is a mission of the AH-6J/ MH-6J?
Close Air Support Infiltration Exfiltration for Special Operations Forces
70
What is the flight time for the CH-47 D/F Chinook?
2 hours 30 minutes
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True or False? The primary missions for the UH-60 A/L/M is Air Assault & Air Movement and Casualty Evacuation.
True
72
What is the allowable cargo load (combat equipped troops) for the UH-60 A/L/M without seats?
16 PAX
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True or False? Air Assault units are the only units that are capable of executing an Air Assault Operation.
False
74
A __________ is defined as personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft.
Chalk
75
Define Command and Control.
The exercise of authority by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of a mission
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In a water landing, when would you exit the aircraft?
Stops rolling
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What three factors affects the aircrafts capabilities?
Humidity Altitude Temperature
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What does ACP stand for in reference to Air Routes?
Air Control Points
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True or False? Assault Forces must be prepared for presence of opposition only on the objective.
False
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What is the air transport of units, personnel, supplies, and equipment including air drops and air landing while utilizing cargo rotary wing aircraft?
Air Movement Operation
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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.
MEDEVAC
82
How many emergency exits are on the LUH-72A?
Four
83
True or False. The AH-64E Apache primary mission is casualty evacuation.
False
84
Who is the first recipient of the Air Assault Badge?
Major James Dailey
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True or False. The crew of the CH-53 is 5 PAX?
True
86
True or False. Line 3 in the AEROMEDEVAC covers number of patients by type?
False
87
What are three portions of a rotary wing aircraft that you must avoid at all times?
Main Rotor Blades Tail Rotor Blade Cargo Hook
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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.
Control Facility
89
True or False. The allowable cargo load for the basic rigged litter is 400lbs.
True
90
What are the five stages of the reverse planning sequence?
Landing Plan Air Movement Plan Loading Plan Ground Tactical Plan Staging Plan
91
What is the average gallon per hour for an unarmed OH-58?
44
92
Air Routes are commonly marked with ______________.
SP (Start Point) RP (Release Point) ACP (Air Control Points)
93
What is the proper angle to approach the UH-60?
90-Degrees from the side
94
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.
False
95
True or False? An armed escort is required for the CH- 47 during MASCAL.
True
96
How many fire extinguishers are on the LUH-72A?
One
97
True or False? There are 11 NATO approved flying/landing formations.
False
98
Which CAB has more robust fire power capability?
Heavy
99
What does ROZ stand for?
Restricted Operating Zone

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