SAR TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST SEARCH AND RESCUE STUDY
GUIDE 2026/2027
Which publication n is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy search
and rescue operations? - ✔✔NTTP 3-22.5
What is the meaning of the rescue hand signal shown? (Arms crossed above head) -
✔✔Deploy raft
What is the meaning of the direct deployment hand signal shown? (Making a circle pointing
down) - ✔✔Down
Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries - ✔✔Knees Flexed
What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding body
surface area? - ✔✔Rule of nines
T/F A multiple rescue occurs when there is more than one survivor and the RS remains in the
water aiding in the recovery of all survivors prior to being recovered. - ✔✔TRUE
When is the rescue swimmer cleared to Jump? - ✔✔After third shoulder tap from hoist
operator
For ease of employing the Quick strop while direct deploying the friction keeper
should_________? - ✔✔Should be slid out as far as possible
When grasped around the head and shoulders from the front by the survivor, the RS shall
immediately ___________? - ✔✔Take a quick breath of air and tuck chin down the side
, Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area the SRU reports to the ____________?
- ✔✔On scene commander
T/F While conducting helicopter to ship hoisting procedures the trail line is attached to the
equipment ring of the rescue hook of the rescue hook for all devices except the litter? -
✔✔TRUE
Direct deployment procedures shall only be utilized when the crew has determined that it is the
________ method of recovery - ✔✔safest
Which approach should be used for all unconscious survivors? - ✔✔Rear surface approach
When performing a rear surface approach upon reaching ______ feet from the survivor execute
a quick reverse and attempt to establish communications. - ✔✔6-8
The causes of hoist oscillation are point of disruption environmentals_______? - ✔✔Pilot
control inputs and rescue aircrewman positioning
Semi Annual SFTs must be documented on what form? - ✔✔OPNAV 3130/1
T/F Body substance isolation precautions shall be taken prior to primary survey or administering
medical treatment to a survivor. - ✔✔TRUE
Where is the quick strop safety strap placed on the survivor for additional safety? -
✔✔between the survivors legs and hooked to the friction keeper
What is the most common type of disentanglement situations the rescue swimmer may
encounter? - ✔✔shroud line disentanglement
GUIDE 2026/2027
Which publication n is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy search
and rescue operations? - ✔✔NTTP 3-22.5
What is the meaning of the rescue hand signal shown? (Arms crossed above head) -
✔✔Deploy raft
What is the meaning of the direct deployment hand signal shown? (Making a circle pointing
down) - ✔✔Down
Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries - ✔✔Knees Flexed
What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding body
surface area? - ✔✔Rule of nines
T/F A multiple rescue occurs when there is more than one survivor and the RS remains in the
water aiding in the recovery of all survivors prior to being recovered. - ✔✔TRUE
When is the rescue swimmer cleared to Jump? - ✔✔After third shoulder tap from hoist
operator
For ease of employing the Quick strop while direct deploying the friction keeper
should_________? - ✔✔Should be slid out as far as possible
When grasped around the head and shoulders from the front by the survivor, the RS shall
immediately ___________? - ✔✔Take a quick breath of air and tuck chin down the side
, Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area the SRU reports to the ____________?
- ✔✔On scene commander
T/F While conducting helicopter to ship hoisting procedures the trail line is attached to the
equipment ring of the rescue hook of the rescue hook for all devices except the litter? -
✔✔TRUE
Direct deployment procedures shall only be utilized when the crew has determined that it is the
________ method of recovery - ✔✔safest
Which approach should be used for all unconscious survivors? - ✔✔Rear surface approach
When performing a rear surface approach upon reaching ______ feet from the survivor execute
a quick reverse and attempt to establish communications. - ✔✔6-8
The causes of hoist oscillation are point of disruption environmentals_______? - ✔✔Pilot
control inputs and rescue aircrewman positioning
Semi Annual SFTs must be documented on what form? - ✔✔OPNAV 3130/1
T/F Body substance isolation precautions shall be taken prior to primary survey or administering
medical treatment to a survivor. - ✔✔TRUE
Where is the quick strop safety strap placed on the survivor for additional safety? -
✔✔between the survivors legs and hooked to the friction keeper
What is the most common type of disentanglement situations the rescue swimmer may
encounter? - ✔✔shroud line disentanglement
