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Fort Hood Air Assault School Phase 1 Already Passed What reference covers Aviation Brigades and Aircraft orientation? FM 3-04.111 What is the nomenclature of the Kiowa Warrior Helicopter? OH-58D What does OH stand for? Observation Helicopter What is the maximum speed of the OH-58D? 110 Knots What is the cruising speed of the OH-58D? 90 Knots What is the flight time of the OH-58D? 2.5 Hours What does the crew of the OH-58D consist of? 2, The pilot and the Co-pilot What is the ACL of the OH-58D? None What does ACL stand for? Allowable Cargo Load How many blades does the main rotor of the OH-58D? 4 blades How many blades does the tail rotor of the OH-58D have? 2 blades Describe the engine of the OH-58D. Single turbine engine Describe the tail boom of the OH-58D. Pencil-shaped tail boom Describe the vertical stabilizer of the OH-58D. Boomerang shaped vertical stabilizer Describe the landing gear of the OH-58D. Skids landing gear How are the armament systems of of the OH-58D mounted? On two universal weapons pylons What does the armament of the OH-58D consist of? .50 cal x500 rnds, 2.72 FFAR x14 rnds 4 Hellfire Missles 4 Stinger Missles What are the missions of the OH-58D? Reconnaissance (Primary) Security Target acquisition/desidnation Defensive air-to-air combat What is the nomenclature of the Apache Helicopter? AH-64A/D What does AH stand for? Attack Helicopter What is the maximum speed of the AH-64A/D? 140 to 145 Knots What is the cruising speed of the AH-64A/D? 120 to 130 Knots What is the flight time of the AH-64A/D? 2 hours or 200 miles What does the crew of the AH-64A/D consist of? 2, the pilot and co-pilot/gunner What is the ACL of the AH-64A/D? None Describe the main rotor of the AH-64A/D. 4-blade Describe the tail rotor of the AH-64A/D. 4-blade Describe the engine of the AH-64A/D. 2 turbine engines Describe the vertical stabilizer of the AH-64A/D. Swept back Describe the landing gear of the AH-64A/D. Wheel landing gear How is the armament of the AH-64A/D mounted? On 4 wing store pylons (winglets) What does the armament of the AH-64A/D consist of? 30mm x1200 rnds 16 hellfire missles 2.75 FFAR x76 rnds What are the missions of the AH-64A/D? Anti-armor (Primary) Close air support Reconnaissance Air-to-air combat What is the nomenclature of the Blackhawk helicopter? UH-60A/L/M What does UH stand for? Utilitiy Helicopter What is the maximum speed of the UH-60A/L/M? 156 knots What's the cruising speed of the UH-60A/L/M? 120 to 145 Knots What is the flight time of the UH-60A/L/M? 2.5 hours What does the crew of the UH-60A/L/M consist of? 4 (Pilot, co-pilot, two crew chiefs) What is the ACL of the UH-60A/L/M? 11 PAX with seats 16 PAX without seats What is the cargo hook capacity of the UH-60A/L/M? A model: 8000 lbs L/M models: 9000 lbs What is the maximum gross weight of the UH-60A/L/M? A/L models: 22000 lbs M model: 23500 lbs What is the minimum planned weight for the UH-60A/L/? 8000 lbs Describe the main rotor of the UH-60A/L/M. 4 blade Describe the tail rotor of the UH-60A/L/M. 4 blade Describe the engine of the UH-60A/L/M. 2 Turbine engines Describe the horizontal stabilizer of the UH-60A/L/M. Large tapered horizontal stabilizer Describe the vertical stabilizer of the UH-60A/L/M. Swept back vertical stabilizer Describe the fuselage of the UH-60A/L/M. Oval shaped Describe the landing gear of the UH-60A/L/M. Wheeled landing gear What are the missions of the UH-60A/L/M? F. FRIES/SPIES repelling and parachute ops A. Air Assault and Air movement C. Casualty evacuation S. Sling Load ans resupply What's the nomenclature of the Chinook Helicopter? CH-47D/F What does CH stand for? Cargo Helicopter What's the maximum speed of the CH-47D? 170 knots What's the cruising speed of the CH-47D? 120-145 knots What's the flight time of the CH-47D? 2.5 hours What does the crew of the CH-47D consist of? 4 (pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, crew chief) What's the ACL of the CH-47D? 33 combat equipped troops What's the ACL of the CH-47D when transporting casualties? 24 litter 31 ambulatory Describe the rotor system of the CH-47D. 2 main rotors with 3 blades each Describe the landing gear of the CH-47D. Wheeled landing gear Describe the fuselage of the CH-47D. Bus-shaped What are the missions of the CH-47D? Air Assault/movement Personnel recovery Airborne ops Waterborne ops Aircraft recovery Casevac What are the cargo hook capacities of the CH-47D? Front: 17,000lbs Center: 26,000lbs Rear: 17,000lbs Dula hook: 25,000lbs What is the maximum gross weight of the CH-47D? 50,000lbs What are the upgrades to the CH-47F Improved avionics Upgraded engine Digital cockpit (fly-by-wire) What's the nomenclature of the Lakota helicopter? LUH-72A What does LUH stand for? Light Utility Helicopter What is the maximum speed of light LUH-72A? 145 Knots What's the cruising speed of the LUH-72A? 133 knots What does the crew of the LUH-72A consist of? 3 (Pilot, co-pilot, crew chief) What's the ACL of the LUH-72A? 8 combat equipped troops What's the ACL of the LUH-72A when transporting casualties? 2 litter with med crew What's the cargo hook capacity of the LUH-72A? 3,973lbs What's the maximum gross weight of the LUH-72A? 7,903lbs Describe the engine of the LUH-72A. 2 turbo sahft engines Describe the main rotor of the LUH-72A. 4 blades Describe the tail rotor of the LUH-72A. 2 blades Describe the vertical stabilizer of the LUH-72A. 3 vertical stabilizers Describe the landing gear of the LUH-72A. Skid landing gear Describe the cockpit control of the LUH-72A. fly-by-wire What are the missions of the LUH-72A? Homeland Security Drug interdiction General support Logistics MEDEVAC Name some additional Military Rotary Aircrafts. UH-1H Iroquois AH-1W Super Cobra MV-22B Osprey CH-46E Sea Knight CH-53D/E Super Stallion What are the military's special operations aircrafts? AH-6J Little Bird MH-6J Little Bird What's the capacity of the external fuel pods system? Large Pod: 450gal Small Pod: 230gal What's the reference for aircraft safety? ATTP 3-18.12 What are the three items you must have at all times? ID card ID tags Ear-pro Why must your sleeves be rolled down? To protect from flash fire and debris How must your helmet/ACH be worn? With chin straps fasten, free of twists and tape How must your weapon be carried? Amber status (no round in chamber, selector switch on safe) Muzzle pointed down How must you secure loses equipment? IAW unit SOP, secure gtanades, antenas tied down or removed, unfix bayonets What are the approach directions for military aircrafts? UH-1H: 45 degrees from front UH-60: 90 degrees from left or right CH-47 45 degrees from rear What are the advantages of bending forward at the waist when approaching an aircraft? Added stability Low slihouette Clear from main rotor baldes What are the three points of an aircraft you must stay away from? Main rotor blades Tail rotor baldes Cargo hook (static electricity) What are the types of seat belts in military aircrafts? Lap with hook UH-1H Dial of death UH-60 Airline design CH-47 What are the crash positions in military aircrafts? UH-60: sit up right, muzzle pointed down CH-47: bent forward at the waist, muzzle pointes down UH-1H: bent forward at the waist, muzzle pointed up (Weapon magazine is always pointed away from the body) What's the safety equipment of the UH-1H? 4 fall-in emergency exits 4 first aid kits 1 fire extinguisher What's the safety equipment of the UH-60? 4 fall-out emergency exits 3 first aid kits 2 fire extinguishers What's the safety equipment of the CH-47? 10 fall-out emergency exits 7 first aid kits 3 fire extinguishers What are the emergency actions taken during a crash on a hard surface? 1 take all commands from crew 2 wait for rotors to stop spinning 3 exit from the 3, 9, and 12 o'clock (6 o'clock from CH-47 and CH-53) 4 move 500 meters away from crash (secure fire extinguishers, first aid kits and unconcious personnel) What are the procedures for water crash? 1 wait for aircraft to stop rolling 2 exit and swim upstream to avoid flamable POL (Fire extinguishers are for personnel only) What is the reference for aeromedical evacuation? FM 4-02.2 Define MEDEVAC. Movement ant en-route care by medical personnel of wounded, injured, or ill persons from the battlefield and/or other locations to Medical Treatment Facilities on designated medical vehicle or aircraft. What is CASEVAC? Movement of casualties aboard non-medical vehicle or aircraft. Casualties transported in this manner do not recieve en-route medical care. Define MASCAS. Any large number of casualties produced ina realtively short period of time, that exceedes unit support capabilities What is MASCAL? Large number of casualties that exceedes the capabilities of the medical support What does MTF stand for? Medical Treatment Facility What was the first Army MEDEVAC helicopter, and what was its nickname? OH-13 Sioux "Angel of Mercy" What were the contributions of the OH-13? 18,000 soldiers saved What were the disadvantages of the OH-13? Casualties recieved no in-flight medical care. Casualties were exposed to rain and sub-freezing temperatures. Casualties were exposed to enemy fire. What are the advantages of aeromedical evacuation? Speed, range, felxibility and versatility allowed for: 1. Timely treatment saved lives ans reduced permanent disability. 2. Movement of patients over long distances, in a short period of time. 3. Movement of patients over terrain where ground evac would be difficult or imposible. 4. Patients can be moved directly to the MTF best equipped to deal with their condition. What are the basic AEROMEDEVAC missions/capabilities? 1. Delivery of whole blood and biological. 2. Air-crash rescue support. 3. Movement of medical personnel and supplies. 4. Evacuation of selected casualties. How many Red Cross markings does the UH-1V have, and where? 4, one on each door, one on the belly and one on the nose. What does the crew of the UH-1V consist of? 4, pilot, co-pilot, crew chief, and in-flight medic. What is the ACL of the UH-1V during normal configuration? 3 litter and 4 ambulatory. What is the ACL of the UH-1V during prior notification configuration? 6 litter or 9 ambulatory. What is the patient loading sequence for the UH-1V? Ambulatory first or last, litter top to bottom, most seriously injured loaded last. What is the nomenclature is the Iroquois MEDEVAC helicopter? UH-1V How many Red Cross markings does the HH-60M and the UH-60Q have? 5, one on each door, belly, nose and on top. What does the crew of the HH-60M and the UH-60Q consist of? 4, pilot, co-pilot, crew chief, and in-flight medic. What is the ACL of the HH-60M? Normal, 4 litter, 1 ambulatory. Prior Notification, 6 litter or 6 ambulatory What is the loading sequence of the HH-60M? Ambulatory first or last, litter top to bottom in z pattern. Most seriously injured are loaded last. What are the equipment upgrades of the HH-60M? A/C, trauma suction, oxygen system, vitals monitoring, crew bubble window. What's the ACL of the UH-60Q? Normal, 4 litter 1 ambulatory. Prior notification, without hoist 6 litter 1 ambulatory or 7 ambulatory. With hoist, 3 litter, 1 ambulatory, or 4 ambulatory. What's the loading sequence of the UH-60Q? Ambulatory first or last, litter from top to bottom in z patter, most seriously injured last. How many Red Cross markings does the CH-47 have? 0 What's the primary use of the CH-47 during MEDEVAC? Mass casualties evacuation. What does the crew of the CH-47 consist of during MEDEVAC? 4, pilot, co-pilot, crew chief, and in-flight engineering. What's the ACL of the CH-47 during MEDEVAC? 24 litter, 1 ambulatory, or 31 ambulatory. What's the medic to casualties ratio on a CH-47? 1 to 6 What's the loading sequence of the CH-47? Ambulatory first or last, litter front to back, top to bottom, most seriously injured last. What's is required when using a CH-47 in a MASCAS role? An armed escort. What's the ambulatory and litter configuration of the CH-47? 31 ambulatory, 0 litter 16 ambulatory, 12 litter 1 ambulatory, 24 litter What's are the methods of casualty extraction? Sit down, when the aircraft has a suitable landing zone. Hoist method, when the air craft does not have a suitable landing zone. What's the tensile strength of the High Performance Utility Hoist? 600lbs What's the cable strength of the high performance utility hoist? 600lbs What's is the speed and weight capacity of the high performance utility hoist during slowly speed? 600lbs, at a rate of 125ft per minute. What's the speed abs weight capacity of the high performance utility hoist during fast speed? 300lbs, at a rate of 250ft per minute. What's the primary use of the jungle forest penetrator? Evacuate casualties in heavy vegetation. What's the tensile strength of the jungle forest penetrator? 600lbs What's the ACL of the jungle forest penetrator? 3 ambulatory casualties. What's the weight is the jungle forest penetrator? 21.6lbs What's the primary use for Kendrick's Extraction Device? To extract casualties with suspected spinal injuries. What's the tensile strength of Kendrick's Extraction Device? 400lbs What's the ACL is Kendrick's Extraction Device? 1 casualty What's the primary use, tensile strength, and ACL or the basic rigid litter? Ground evacuation, sit down extraction. 400lbs ACL of 1 casualty What's the primary use, tensile strength, and ACL is the Sked Rescue System? Ground and water evacuation, sit down and hoist extraction. 400lbs ACL of 1 casualty What are the 9 lines of the 9-line MEDEVAC request? 1. Location 2. Frequency 3. Patients by precedence 4. Equipment needed 5. Type, litter or ambulatory 6. Security of pickup site 7. Method of marking 8. Nationally 9. NBC, CBRN What is an Air Assault Operation? Maneuver to engage and destroy enemy forces, or seize and hold key terrain. What are the levels of air assault? 1. Division, lowest level that holds air assault assets. 2. Battalion, lowest level that can plan and coordinate air assault missions. 3. Company, lowest level that can execute air assault missions. What is an Air Assault Task Force? A temporary group of integrated forces, tailored to a specific mission, under the command of a single headquarters. What are the capabilities of air assault? 1. Attack enemy from any direction. 2. Conduct attacks and raids well beyond operational areas. 3. Overfly and bypass any barriers or inaccessible areas. 4. React rapidly to tactical opportunities, needs, and threats. 5. Rapidly secure key terrain. What are the limitations of air assault? 1. Adverse weather. 2. LZ/PZ availability 3. Threat aircraft, air defense, electronic warfare 4. Reduced ground mobility once inserted. 5. High fuel and ammo consumption rates. What are the vulnerabilities of air assault? 1. Attack by enemy aircraft 2. CBRN 3. Artillery 4. Air strikes 5. Electronic Attacks 6. Small arms fire. Mission brief. Last face-to-face meeting of key personnel What are the five stages is revers planning sequence? 1. Ground tactical plan 2. Landing plan 3. Air movement plan 4. Loading plan 5. Staging plan What is an Air Assault Operation?