Air Assault Phase 1 Test Exam Complete Study Guide & Practice Questions

,Air Assault Phase 1 Test Exam

1. What is the maximum airspeed of the UH-60 Black Hawk?
A) 140 knots
B) 145 knots
C) 156 knots
D) 170 knots

Correct Answer: C) 156 knots
Rationale: The UH-60 Black Hawk has a maximum airspeed of 156 knots.
This is a commonly tested figure that distinguishes it from the CH-47
Chinook, which has a higher max speed of 170 knots.




2. From which direction should you approach a running UH-60 Black
Hawk?
A) 45 degrees from the rear
B) 90 degrees from the side
C) 45 degrees from the front
D) Directly from the front

Correct Answer: B) 90 degrees from the side
Rationale: The safe approach angle for a UH-60 is 90 degrees from the side,
keeping you clear of the tail rotor and main rotor blades. Approaching from
the rear is specific to the CH-47 Chinook.

,3. What is the combat troop capacity of the CH-47 Chinook?
A) 11
B) 16
C) 33
D) 8

Correct Answer: C) 33
Rationale: The CH-47 Chinook can carry 33 combat troops. This is
significantly more than the UH-60, which carries 11 with seats or 16 without.




4. Which aircraft is primarily used for the anti-armor mission?
A) OH-58D Kiowa
B) AH-64 Apache
C) LUH-72 Lakota
D) UH-60 Black Hawk

Correct Answer: B) AH-64 Apache
Rationale: The AH-64 Apache is specifically designed as an anti-armor
platform, armed with Hellfire missiles and a 30mm chain gun. The OH-58D is
primarily for reconnaissance.




5. What is the cargo hook capacity for the forward and aft hooks on a
CH-47 Chinook?
A) 17,000 lbs
B) 25,000 lbs
C) 26,000 lbs
D) 9,000 lbs

, Correct Answer: A) 17,000 lbs
Rationale: The forward and aft cargo hooks on the CH-47 each have a
capacity of 17,000 lbs. The center hook has a higher capacity of 26,000 lbs.




6. In the event of a crash, which clock position should you exit a CH-47
Chinook?
A) 3 o'clock
B) 9 o'clock
C) 12 o'clock
D) 6 o'clock

Correct Answer: D) 6 o'clock
Rationale: For the CH-47 and CH-53, the emergency exit is at the 6 o'clock
position (rear). For most other aircraft, exits are at 3, 9, or 12 o'clock.




7. What is the primary difference between a MEDEVAC and a
CASEVAC?
A) MEDEVAC is for minor injuries; CASEVAC is for severe injuries.
B) MEDEVAC provides en-route care; CASEVAC does not.
C) MEDEVAC uses ground transport; CASEVAC uses air transport.
D) There is no difference.

*Correct Answer: B) MEDEVAC provides en-route care; CASEVAC does
not. *
Rationale: MEDEVAC is conducted on dedicated medical aircraft with en-
route medical care. CASEVAC is conducted on non-medical aircraft and
provides no en-route care.