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SAR (3-50, TACAID, Ect.) Flashcards

1
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Trackline Search Pattern

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Used when a craft or person is missing and the intended route is the only search lead.

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Parallel Search Pattern

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Normally used in the maritime region when the search area is large, only the approximate position of the target is known, and uniform coverage is desired.

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Creeping Line Search Pattern

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Used in maritime region when search area is long and narrow, the probable location of the target is thought to be on either side of a line between two points. (Man Overboard)

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Square Search Pattern

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Used for concentrated search of small areas where the position of survivors is known within close limits and the area to be searched is not extensive.

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Sector Search Pattern

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Used when the position of distress is accurately known and the search area is small.

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6
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121.5

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Voice/MCW. International Aircraft

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243.0

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Voice/MCW. International survival craft and U.S. Military aircraft

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282.8

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voice. SAR Units worldwide

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9
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Maritime 16

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156.8 - Used by ships for International calling/distress

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10
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406.0

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Emergency Beacon

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SAR Coordinator

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Based on a worldwide geographic location - Updated on search progress

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SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC)

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Designated by the SAR Coordinator, for a specific SAR mission. For military search, Officer in Tactical Command is SMC

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On-scene Commander

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Designated by SMC, usually is the first unit to arrive on scene or unit with best capability.

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14
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Windline Rescue Pattern Smoke Deployment

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On top position, deploy 3 markers
Altitude: 150 ft
Airspeed: 60 KIAs

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15
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Multiple Rescue Short haul consideration

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  1. Sea state greater than 2
  2. Night/IMC
  3. Greater than 25 yds between survivors
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Hover Position with parachute

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No closer than 1 rotor disc, 3 o’clock, into the wind

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Crew Chief/Swimmer check over before deployment

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  1. Helmet/ICS stowed
  2. Mask correctly tied off
  3. HABD removed/stowed
  4. If night/imc, chemlight in mask
  5. Dry suit burped
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18
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Which deployment is prohibited when survivor has parachute?

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Direct Deployment

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19
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“Rig for Rescue”

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  1. Glove on
  2. Smokes prepared
  3. Hoist armed and operational
  4. Equipment prepared
  5. Door open
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20
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What altitude does the PAC say “Stand by to deploy swimmer”?

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30 ft

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21
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When to used DD?

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When crew has deemed it the safest, fastest method of recovery. Examples: Rescues in the surf, heavy seas, winds, swift water

22
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How far from survivor do you place swimmer for DD?

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2-3 feet. Stop hoisting at 10 feet and direct HAC into position

23
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Physical Grip max hoist height

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10 feet

24
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Chemlight attachment on Litter

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Head/Feet

25
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How does the litter enter the cabin?

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Head first (unless configuration of the cabin prevents rescuers from attending to survivor)

26
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Once survivor is aboard helicopter

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Replace flotation and strap into a seat

27
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Life Raft deployment

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  1. Attach weak link to deck ring closest to cabin door
  2. Attach free snap hook of weak link to snap hook on MPLR
  3. 10/10 or 15/0
  4. Push out of door
28
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Weak Link break rating

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450 lbs

29
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SAR Condition 1 (Alert 5)

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Aircraft spotted for immediate launch. Headed into relative winds with rotor blades spread, starting equipment plugged in, LSE, starting crewman, PC, and plane handlers standing by. 4 tiedowns attached.

30
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SAR Condition 2 (Alert 15)

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Same as condition 1, but flight crews may stand by in ready rooms/suitable location.

31
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SAR Conditon 3 (Alert 30)

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Main rotor blades may be folded and the aircraft need not be in position for immediate launch; however is must be parked to allow access to a suitable spot. Tow bar attached, movement crew assigned. Flight crews briefed for launch and standing by at designated location.

32
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SAR Condition 4 (Alert 60)

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Similar to condition 3 except minor maintenance my be performed if no delay in launch is involved.

33
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Unconscious Survivor recovery

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Use of litter is first choice, exceptions being no breathing or severe arterial bleeding.

34
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Passing a survivor requirements

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  1. No entanglements
  2. No Life threatening injuries
  3. Flotation operational
  4. Night, attach a chem light/strobe
35
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Basket placement from survivor

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5-10 ft

36
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Overland RA deployment items

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  1. Hand-held radio
  2. Level A
  3. Litter
37
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Minimum Rescue Swimmer Equipment

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  1. TRI-SAR/floatation
  2. SDU-39 w/ Blue Lens
  3. J-knife
  4. Swimmers Knife
  5. 4 chem lights (2&2)
  6. 2 MK-124s
  7. HABD holster
  8. Wet suit/dry suit
  9. Gloves
  10. Booties
  11. Fins
  12. Mask/snorkel/chemlight attachment
  13. AN/PRC-149
38
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When is a helmet required?

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  1. Night
  2. Sea state douglas 3+, Beaufort 4+
  3. Debris in the water
39
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Locking Rescue Hook rating

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3,000 lbs large, 1,500 lbs equipment ring

40
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Cable Grip rating

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1,000 lbs

41
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Chem Light Illumination times

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High Intensity: 30 Minute, yellow

General Purpose: 6 hr 4 inch / 12 hr 6 inch, green

42
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Trail Line Assembly Contents

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120 ft of line
weak link (450lbs)
5-lb shot bag
V-strap
trail line gloves
43
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MK-25

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10-20 minute burn time

44
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MK-58

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@ least 45 minutes

45
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MK-18

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Overland marker, 50-90 seconds

46
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Electric Marine Marker

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SDU-36/N

47
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MK-124

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Orange Smoke or Red Flare for 20 seconds

48
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MPLR models/capacity

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LRU-30A/A: 8 Man
LRU-31A/A: 12 Man
LRU-32A/A: 20 Man

49
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Is chest floatation required to come up with the survivor for a litter effected rescue?

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No, if survivor has floatation it may be difficult to secure.

50
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4 Things from MEDEVAC Data checklist

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  1. Initial reporting source
  2. Patient name, nationality, age, sex, race
  3. Symptoms
  4. Medications given

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