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What is the first step in establishing an PZ/LZ? ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------Establish control facilities What does control facilities consist of? ------CORRECT ANSWER------------- --1. Must have 'Ground to Air' communications
- Must be able to observe the entire PZ/LZ. Name one capability of an Air Assault operation? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Attack enemy from any direction What size landing point does an AH-64 require? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Size 3: 50 Meters How do you approach the CH-47? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 45 degrees direction, bent over from the rear, stay away from the front at all times
Name the crew for the UH-60M? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------4; Pilot, Co-pilot, 2 Crew Chiefs How many Hellfire II missiles are equipped on the OH-58D? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------4 rounds What is the ACL for the CH-47 when conducting mass casualty evacuation? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------24 litters and 1 ambulatory, or 31 ambulatory In the event of a water landing, when would you exit the aircraft? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------When the main rotor blades have stopped turning; exit and swim upstream away from crash How many emergency exits are located on the CH-47? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------All windows except windshield Winds are blowing from 6-9 knots, in what direction must the aircraft land? - -----CORRECT ANSWER---------------Must land head or cross wind What piece of equipment is used for an individual suspected of a spinal injury? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Kendrick's Extrication Device How many first aid kits and fire extinguishers does the CH-47 have? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------7 First aid kits and 3 Fire extinguishers
What is the primary mission for the UH-60? ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------Air Assault and Air Movement Name one limitation of the Air Assault Operation? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Adverse weather How many cargo hooks come equipped with the CH-47? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 3 Which line of the 9-line MEDEVAC request may be omitted? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Line 9 What are the three methods to controlling aircraft? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Visual, Electronic, and Verbal Define Low Level? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Constant speed, heading, and altitude What is the maximum speed of the UH-60A/M/L? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A/L: 156 knots / M: 193 Knots How do you determine the area of unusable? ------CORRECT ANSWER---- -----------10:1 ratio straight edge method, #1 TDP at edge of unusable
What is the reference material for Combat Assault Operations? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------ATTP 3-18. The Platoon Sergeant devises and disseminates what? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Bump plan How many 2.75in FFAR are equipped on the AH- 6 4D? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------76 Rounds What reference material covers Aeromedical evacuation in Theater of Operations? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------FM 8- 10 - 6 The UH-60 has how many first aid kits and fire extinguishers? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------3 First Aid kits and 2 Fire extinguishers What is one physical feature used to distinguish between the AH-64A and AH-64D? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------The AH-64D has a Fire Control Radar (FCR) located above the Main Rotor system/ or EFAB box on side of AH-64D. What is the cleared diameter of a size 1 landing? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------25 Meters What are the dimensions for additional touchdown point lights at night for utility aircraft? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------5x5m
What is the ACL of combat equipped troops on the CH-47 (Army Standard)? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------33; Fort Campbell is 31 What reference materials covers Pathfinder Operations? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------FM 3-21. There are 3 portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times, what are they? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. Main rotor
- Tail Rotor
- Cargo hook How many Red Cross markings are on the HH-60? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------5 Markings If the aircraft catches fire, what is the first thing you are going to do? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Exit immediately (use common sense) Who is the nucleus of the Air Assault Task Force? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Infantry The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior has a cruising speed of what? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------80 Knots UH-60A has a hook or lift capacity of what? ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------8,000lbs
How many medics are assigned to the crew of a CH-47 during mass casualty evacuation? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------No medics are "assigned" to the CH-47D/F. (But, during a mass casusalty or MASCAL evacuation, the CH-47D/F requires one medic for every six casualties.) Who is overall responsible for the Air Assault mission? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------PL/OIC What is the distance between the base light and the number one touchdown point? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------14 meters Who collects all personnel and equipment left behind on the PZ? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------The Straggler Control Team What is known as using the mobility of rotary wing assets and total integration of available fire-power, maneuvering under the control of a ground or air maneuver commander to engage enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Air Assault Operations What is the cleared diameter of a size 4 land point? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------80 Meters In what direction do the windows fall on the UH-60? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Down and out
What is the cleared diameter of a size 3 landing point? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------50 Meters What are the dimensions of the Inverted Y? ------CORRECT ANSWER------ ---------7m x 14m x 14m What size landing point does a UH-60 require when being used for a sling load operation? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Size 5 Winds are blowing 10 knots or above, in what direction must aircraft land? - -----CORRECT ANSWER---------------Head wind only What is the distance between the two stem lights? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------14 meters What are 3 items that you must have on you at all times when working around rotary winged aircraft? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Ear- pro, ID Card, ID Tags All litters have a rated capacity of what? ------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ----400 lbs
The UH-1V has an ACL of what? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 3 Litters and 4 Ambulatory, or 6 litters, or 9 ambulatory What is the lowest level with assets for an air assault operation? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Division Level If the ground slope exceeds 15 degrees, which aircraft can land? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------No A/C can land What is the distance between the base light and directional light? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------7 Meters How much fuel can the 2 large inner pods hold on the ESSS and how long can it extend the flight time by? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. They can hold 450 gallons and 3 hours each What are the dimensions for additional touchdown point lights at night for cargo aircraft? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------10x10m You can find how many fire extinguishers on the CH-47? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------3 Fire extinguishers What size landing point does the CH-47 require? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Size 4: 80 Meters
- Air-crash rescue support
- Movement of medical personnel and supplies
- Evacuation of selected casualties (E) Who is overall in charge of Air Assault Task Force operations? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Commander (E) What is the lowest level with a command headquarters to execute an Air Assault Operation? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Company Level (E) What is a bump plan? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Ensures key personnel/equipment arrive on LZ first. What is cross-loading? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Ensures all key personnel/equipment are not on the same A/C and spread throughout lift. How many emergency exits are on the UH-60? ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------4, Windows fall out When to exit when a A/C rolls? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Wait to unbuckle seatbelt until A/C rolls belly up What A/C has skids for landing? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------OH- 58D Kiowa Warrior
What is the ACL of combat equipped troops on the UH-60? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------With seats: 11 / Without seats: 20 Weight of slings on UH-60A/L/M? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: 8,000lbs L/M: 9,000lbs What is the primary mission of the CH-47? ------CORRECT ANSWER-------- -------Troop and Cargo Transport How many Red Cross marks are on the CH-47? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Zero If the winds are blowing 0-5 knots, where can the A/C land? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------A/C can land in any direction Crew for HH-60? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 4 - 6; Pilot, Co-pilot, Crew Chief and 1-3 in flight medics) What is the primary use of the Jungle Forest Penetrator? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Evacuation of casualties through thick vegetation Who is the last off the PZ? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Platoon Sergeant
What is the crew of a LUH- 72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------(3) Pilot, Co-Pilot, Crew Chief What is the total length (and total usable) of the high performance utility hoist? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------256ft (250ft) When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47? ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------31 ambulatory or 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? ------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ----100m What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------FM 3-21. What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown point for cargo aircraft? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 10m x 10m What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ operations)? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Establish control facilities (ground to air communications, observation of PZ/LZ, observation of incoming AC)
What size landing point is required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during nighttime operations? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Size 7 Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Protect from flying debris & flash fires What reference material covers aircraft safety? ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------FM 3- 99 In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Reduce unnecessary gear What are three portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Main rotor blade, tail rotor blade, and cargo hook (static electricity). In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Immediately Define an Air Assault Operation ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 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? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft.
What is the maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) of the MV-22 w/ and without seats? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------24 pac w/ seats 32 pax w/o seats Cruise speed of AH- 64 ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------110/120 knots Flight time of AH-64 Apache ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------2 hrs ACL and Max gross weight of AH- 64 ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- None and 23,000 lbs What is the proper angle to approach the LUH-72A with the engines running? Without the engines running? ------CORRECT ANSWER------------- --45 degree angle from the front when running 90 degrees from side when not running Maximum litter ACL for MV-22B Osprey ------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ----12 litter casualties What is the crash position of the LUH-72A and OH- 60 ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Sit upright, muzzle pointed down How far will you move away from the aircraft after crashing? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------100 meters
What is the average gallons per hour for the AH-64? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------175 gallons per hour What reference material covers aircraft safety? ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------FM 3- 99 What are the four basic AEROMEDEVAC missions/capabilities? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------DAME 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? ------CORRECT ANSWER---- -----------All windows (10) CH-47 gallons per hr and fuel capacity ------CORRECT ANSWER------------- --514 gpr and 1,030 gallons UH-60 gallons per hr and fuel capacity ------CORRECT ANSWER------------- --178 gpr and 362 gallons The UH-60 comes equipped with how many first aid kits? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 3
