Aeromedical IERW STUDY Verified Exam Questions and Answers
Latest update 2026/2027
Question:
1. Identify the safety Aircraft Structural Shell (fuselage)- features provided by the aircraft.
Answer:
Landing Gear and Crashworthy Seats- Personnel Restraint System- Post-crash Factors-
Question:
2. Which one of the safety features are essential for survival?
Answer:
Structural shell - prevent intrusion of structure in the occupiable living space during a survivable
crash.
Question:
3. Army aircraft offer protection from thermal injuries in what ways
Answer:
Crashworthy fuel systems, self sealing fuel cells, break free self sealing fuel lines, and fire
extinguishing systems
Question:
4. How does the landing gear and crashworthy seats effect vertical impacts
Answer:
Newer Army rotary wing aircraft (UH-60/AH-64) rely heavily on fixed landing gear and seats to
attenuate crash forces. Fatalities are rare for vertical impacts up to approximately 15.2 meters per
second (50 ft/sec). Maximum landing loads for the UH-60 is 540 ft/min (11.25g) under normal
conditions
Question:
5. Hand held fire extinguishers in the cockpit are used when
Answer:
Only to extinguish personnel who are on fire
Question:
6. Protection from drowning is primarily provided through
Answer:
Protection from drowning is primarily provided through training of the crewmember (water survival
training)
,Question:
7.
What is the advantage of the nomex, kevlar composition of the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform
(A2CU)
Answer:
-Superior flame resistance and durability
-Does NOT support combustion
-Does NOT melt or drip, designed to char at 700-800 degress F
-Good chemical resistance
-Low shrinkage
-Comfortable to wear
Question:
8. What is the proper way to launder the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform (A2CU)?
Answer:
Perm wash, no more than 130 F
Question:
9. How will the sleeves of the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform (A2CU) be worn at all times and
Answer:
Sleeves will be worn DOWN at all times and NOT be rolled or cuffed. The Velcro™ tabs will be
secured during flight
Question:
10. When performing crew duties Soldiers must wear what type of under-garments
Answer:
Wool, cotton, or Nomex, or any blend thereof
Question:
11. How must the Identification tags -- ID tag chain should be worn around outside of the collar and
tucked between be worn
Answer:
-- Required to be worn around the neck by aircrew members while flying
blouse and T-shirt
-- No covers or silencers which could cause burns if they melt (no plastic or 550
cord)
,Question:
12. What characteristics must your boots provide
Answer:
must provide stability to prevent ankle and/or foot injury which adequately protect the aviator. No
Zippers!
Question:
13. Flight gloves are constructed of
Answer:
Nomex and leather/Sheep
Question:
14. How will the flight will be worn at all times during flight under the sleeves of the flight suit. If a
watch glove be worn?
Answer:
is worn, it should be worn outside of glove
Question:
15. Flight gloves can be washed with mild soap and water but the washing temperature should not
exceed
Answer:
Washing temperature should not exceed 120 degrees F. Do not dry in a Dryer!
Question:
16. The HGU 56/P Flight helmet provides
Answer:
Provides both crash protection and noise attenuation
Question:
17. who custom fits and services the HGU 56/P flight helmet
Answer:
Unit Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technician.
Question:
18. The HGU 56/P Flight helmet and visor is cleaned using what solution
Answer:
Warm soapy water and a soft cloth
, Question:
19.
Identify the com- --Primary Survival Gear Carrier (PSGC)- ponents of the Air --Body Armor- Warrior
system.
Answer:
--Holster-
--Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife (ASEK)
Question:
20. The components of the Air Warrior system and the HGU 56/P Flight helmet must be stocked,
inspected and have the applicable forms/records updated periodically by who?
Answer:
Qualified Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technicians before it is ready for use in flight
Question:
21. The Primary Survival Gear Carrier (PSGC) is commonly known as the "ALSE vest" comes in how
many sizes?
Answer:
Comes in (one size) and must be fitted to the individual to whom it is issued by qualified Aviation Life
Support Equipment (ALSE) technicians before it is ready for use in flight
Question:
22. Describe Air Warrior body armor
Answer:
Is issued to aviators operating in specific threat areas. Manufactured in 5 sizes and must be fitted to the
individual. Composed of Kevlar material and has Ballistic upgrade plates which must be inserted into
the carrier portion
Question:
23. Air Warrior body armor users responsibilitys are
Answer:
To keep all body armor components clean and dry, as well as inspect it prior to and after all uses
Question:
24. If the Air Warrior ballistic upgrade plates are known to have been dropped what must be done
Answer:
If the ballistic upgrade plates are known to have been dropped or damaged enough to cause cracking
they should be inspected by qualified personnel, and/or replaced. When in doubt have them inspected
Latest update 2026/2027
Question:
1. Identify the safety Aircraft Structural Shell (fuselage)- features provided by the aircraft.
Answer:
Landing Gear and Crashworthy Seats- Personnel Restraint System- Post-crash Factors-
Question:
2. Which one of the safety features are essential for survival?
Answer:
Structural shell - prevent intrusion of structure in the occupiable living space during a survivable
crash.
Question:
3. Army aircraft offer protection from thermal injuries in what ways
Answer:
Crashworthy fuel systems, self sealing fuel cells, break free self sealing fuel lines, and fire
extinguishing systems
Question:
4. How does the landing gear and crashworthy seats effect vertical impacts
Answer:
Newer Army rotary wing aircraft (UH-60/AH-64) rely heavily on fixed landing gear and seats to
attenuate crash forces. Fatalities are rare for vertical impacts up to approximately 15.2 meters per
second (50 ft/sec). Maximum landing loads for the UH-60 is 540 ft/min (11.25g) under normal
conditions
Question:
5. Hand held fire extinguishers in the cockpit are used when
Answer:
Only to extinguish personnel who are on fire
Question:
6. Protection from drowning is primarily provided through
Answer:
Protection from drowning is primarily provided through training of the crewmember (water survival
training)
,Question:
7.
What is the advantage of the nomex, kevlar composition of the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform
(A2CU)
Answer:
-Superior flame resistance and durability
-Does NOT support combustion
-Does NOT melt or drip, designed to char at 700-800 degress F
-Good chemical resistance
-Low shrinkage
-Comfortable to wear
Question:
8. What is the proper way to launder the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform (A2CU)?
Answer:
Perm wash, no more than 130 F
Question:
9. How will the sleeves of the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform (A2CU) be worn at all times and
Answer:
Sleeves will be worn DOWN at all times and NOT be rolled or cuffed. The Velcro™ tabs will be
secured during flight
Question:
10. When performing crew duties Soldiers must wear what type of under-garments
Answer:
Wool, cotton, or Nomex, or any blend thereof
Question:
11. How must the Identification tags -- ID tag chain should be worn around outside of the collar and
tucked between be worn
Answer:
-- Required to be worn around the neck by aircrew members while flying
blouse and T-shirt
-- No covers or silencers which could cause burns if they melt (no plastic or 550
cord)
,Question:
12. What characteristics must your boots provide
Answer:
must provide stability to prevent ankle and/or foot injury which adequately protect the aviator. No
Zippers!
Question:
13. Flight gloves are constructed of
Answer:
Nomex and leather/Sheep
Question:
14. How will the flight will be worn at all times during flight under the sleeves of the flight suit. If a
watch glove be worn?
Answer:
is worn, it should be worn outside of glove
Question:
15. Flight gloves can be washed with mild soap and water but the washing temperature should not
exceed
Answer:
Washing temperature should not exceed 120 degrees F. Do not dry in a Dryer!
Question:
16. The HGU 56/P Flight helmet provides
Answer:
Provides both crash protection and noise attenuation
Question:
17. who custom fits and services the HGU 56/P flight helmet
Answer:
Unit Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technician.
Question:
18. The HGU 56/P Flight helmet and visor is cleaned using what solution
Answer:
Warm soapy water and a soft cloth
, Question:
19.
Identify the com- --Primary Survival Gear Carrier (PSGC)- ponents of the Air --Body Armor- Warrior
system.
Answer:
--Holster-
--Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife (ASEK)
Question:
20. The components of the Air Warrior system and the HGU 56/P Flight helmet must be stocked,
inspected and have the applicable forms/records updated periodically by who?
Answer:
Qualified Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technicians before it is ready for use in flight
Question:
21. The Primary Survival Gear Carrier (PSGC) is commonly known as the "ALSE vest" comes in how
many sizes?
Answer:
Comes in (one size) and must be fitted to the individual to whom it is issued by qualified Aviation Life
Support Equipment (ALSE) technicians before it is ready for use in flight
Question:
22. Describe Air Warrior body armor
Answer:
Is issued to aviators operating in specific threat areas. Manufactured in 5 sizes and must be fitted to the
individual. Composed of Kevlar material and has Ballistic upgrade plates which must be inserted into
the carrier portion
Question:
23. Air Warrior body armor users responsibilitys are
Answer:
To keep all body armor components clean and dry, as well as inspect it prior to and after all uses
Question:
24. If the Air Warrior ballistic upgrade plates are known to have been dropped what must be done
Answer:
If the ballistic upgrade plates are known to have been dropped or damaged enough to cause cracking
they should be inspected by qualified personnel, and/or replaced. When in doubt have them inspected
