Air Assault Phase 1 Question and Answer
[2026] | UPDATED ACTUAL Exam | Step-by-
Step Review
• ACL of LUH-72A for combat equipped troops -✓✓ 8 pax
• LUH-72A Cargo Hook Capacity -✓✓ 3306 lbs
• LUH-72A Max gross weight -✓✓ 7903 lbs
• LUH 72A max and cruise speed -✓✓ Max- 145 knots
Cruise- 130-133 knots
• What is the primary use for the CH-47 when used during CASEVAC missions? -✓✓
Mass Casualty Evacuation
• Primary mission of the CH-47D/F -✓✓ Troop and cargo transport
• What is the crew of a LUH- 72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations? -✓✓
(3) Pilot, Co-Pilot, Crew Chief
• What is the total length (and total usable) of the high performance utility hoist? -✓✓
256ft (250ft)
• When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ 100m
• What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations? -✓✓ FM 3-21.38
• What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown
point for cargo aircraft? -✓✓ 10m x 10m
• What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ operations)? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ Size 7
, • Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft? -✓✓ Protect
from flying debris & flash fires
• What reference material covers aircraft safety? -✓✓ FM 3-99
• In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for? -✓✓ Reduce unnecessary gear
• What are three portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times? -✓✓ Main rotor
blade, tail rotor blade, and cargo hook (static electricity).
• In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft? -✓✓ Immediately
• Define an Air Assault Operation -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ Personnel and equipment designated to be
moved by a specific aircraft.
• What are the 6 factors that determine abort criteria. -✓✓ - Weather
- Time
- Available Aircraft
- Mission essential combat power
- Mission Criticality
- Enemy
• What are the components of an air route? -✓✓ SP, RP, ACP, and flight path.
• What are the three terrain flight modes? -✓✓ Low level, contour, and NAP of the Earth.
• What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation? -✓✓ FM 3-04
• What is the max/cruise speed of the AH-6J/MH-6J? -✓✓ 152 knots and 135 knots
• What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation? -✓✓ FM 3-04
• What is the maximum speed of the AH-64? -✓✓ 140-145 knots
• What is the maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) of the MV-22 w/ and without seats?
-✓✓ 24 pac w/ seats
32 pax w/o seats
• Cruise speed of AH-64 -✓✓ 110/120 knots
• Flight time of AH-64 Apache -✓✓ 2 hrs
[2026] | UPDATED ACTUAL Exam | Step-by-
Step Review
• ACL of LUH-72A for combat equipped troops -✓✓ 8 pax
• LUH-72A Cargo Hook Capacity -✓✓ 3306 lbs
• LUH-72A Max gross weight -✓✓ 7903 lbs
• LUH 72A max and cruise speed -✓✓ Max- 145 knots
Cruise- 130-133 knots
• What is the primary use for the CH-47 when used during CASEVAC missions? -✓✓
Mass Casualty Evacuation
• Primary mission of the CH-47D/F -✓✓ Troop and cargo transport
• What is the crew of a LUH- 72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations? -✓✓
(3) Pilot, Co-Pilot, Crew Chief
• What is the total length (and total usable) of the high performance utility hoist? -✓✓
256ft (250ft)
• When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ 100m
• What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations? -✓✓ FM 3-21.38
• What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown
point for cargo aircraft? -✓✓ 10m x 10m
• What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ operations)? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ Size 7
, • Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft? -✓✓ Protect
from flying debris & flash fires
• What reference material covers aircraft safety? -✓✓ FM 3-99
• In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for? -✓✓ Reduce unnecessary gear
• What are three portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times? -✓✓ Main rotor
blade, tail rotor blade, and cargo hook (static electricity).
• In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft? -✓✓ Immediately
• Define an Air Assault Operation -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ Personnel and equipment designated to be
moved by a specific aircraft.
• What are the 6 factors that determine abort criteria. -✓✓ - Weather
- Time
- Available Aircraft
- Mission essential combat power
- Mission Criticality
- Enemy
• What are the components of an air route? -✓✓ SP, RP, ACP, and flight path.
• What are the three terrain flight modes? -✓✓ Low level, contour, and NAP of the Earth.
• What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation? -✓✓ FM 3-04
• What is the max/cruise speed of the AH-6J/MH-6J? -✓✓ 152 knots and 135 knots
• What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation? -✓✓ FM 3-04
• What is the maximum speed of the AH-64? -✓✓ 140-145 knots
• What is the maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) of the MV-22 w/ and without seats?
-✓✓ 24 pac w/ seats
32 pax w/o seats
• Cruise speed of AH-64 -✓✓ 110/120 knots
• Flight time of AH-64 Apache -✓✓ 2 hrs
