***Rescue Procedures*** Flashcards
What three agencies play major roles in initiating, coordinating, and approving a CONUS SAR mission?
- The requesting agency
- Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC)
- The responding flying unit
What tool should the flying unit SAR point of contact (such as the ODO or SOF) use to obtain as much mission planning information as possible for the aircrew’s use?
The SAR Mission Planning Guide
T/F - A power available check is required prior to search operations, and will be performed either en route or at the search location.
True
UH-1NV3 7.8.1
A series of parallel tracks advancing along a given axis describes which search pattern?
Creeping Line
UH-1NV3 7.7.3
When may the pilot flying help in looking for the search objective?
Never: the pilot flying will not scan.
When a sighting is made during search operations, how should the rest of the crew be notified?
Indicate the position of the sighting using the clock system and estimated distance.
T/F - With three or more scanners, limit scanning to 30 minutes.
True
T/F - If the mission dictates flight below 50 KIAS, ensure an emergency escape route is available and briefed.
True
UH-1NV3 7.5.2
Any search training below _____ must be in a surveyed low level area.
500’
Day search training can be accomplished down to a minimum altitude of _____.
100’ AHO
UH-1NV3 7.6.2
NVG search training can be accomplished to a minimum altitude of _____.
300’ AGL
UH-1NV3 7.6.2
Night unaided search training can be accomplished to a minimum altitude of _____.
500’ AGL
UH-1NV3 7.6.2