Air assault Phase 2 FY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+

What does TM 4-48.09 cover ? Basic operations and equipment What does TM 4-48.10 cover? Single point load rigging procedures What does TM 4-48.11 cover? Dual point load rigging procedures What are the common uses of slingloads? Ship to shore movement Over the battle field Shore to ship movement Firepower emplacement What are the sling load classifications? Certified Unique Prohibited Suitable What is a single point load configuration, dual point, tandem, side by side and multi single point load configuration? SP: one load rigged, uses one cargo hook DP: one load rigged, uses two cargo hooks Tandem: two loads rigged, one in front on another Side by side(shotgun): two loads rigged, one beside the other Multi single point: loads are connected to two or more attachment points or aircraft cargo hooks. What hook is the heaviest, lightest and medium? Center AFT FORE What are the 6 advantages to a sling load op? -Rapid movement -Bypass surface obstacles -Rapid relocation -Use of multiple flight routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security ground unit -establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering unit requirements -movement flexibility What are the 7 limitations of a sling load op? What is the biggest? -weight of load is restricted to the aircrafts operating capability -load instability during flight may restrict aircraft airspeed -adverse Weather and darkness ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS - limited number of helicopters -landing site surface conditions -landing site being increased because of reduced visibility What are the cargo hook capacities for uh-60 A/LM? A: 8,000 L/M: 9,000 What are the hook capacities for the CH-47? AFT/FORE: 17,000lbs Center: 26,000lbs Dual Point: 25,000lbs What is the cargo hook capacity of a LUH-72A? 3,306lbs or 1,500kg What factors will affect the lift capacity? Wind Humidity Altitude Temperature Fuel What 3 units are involved in a sling load operation? Supported unit Aviation unit Receiving unit The cargo hook release can opened electronically or manually by who? The air crew, Pilot, or crew chief What is the name of the slingload inspection form? DA form 7382 Is the CH-47 center hook release lever accessible by ground crew? No, must manually depress the spring loaded keeper and remove apex fitting from cargo hook. The supported unit is responsible for what? Pick up site selection and control Distributing completed copies of sling load inspection record Verifying the total weight of the load What are US army specific responsibilities for supported unit? Providing ground crew Storing, inspecting, and maintaining all the rigging equipment needed for sling load ops Designating safe rendezvous point away from the helicopter emergency landing area What are aviation units responsible for? Coordinating with supporting and receiving units Advising the supported unit on the helicopter capabilities and limitations Advising the suitability of the selected landing site Assist in the recovery and return of sling load equipment What is the receiving unit responsible for? What is most important? Selecting, preparing, and controlling the landing site Receiving and de rigging the load Ensuring proper supervision of the de rigging operation Coordinating the return of lifting equipment and support personnel to the supported unit, if required PREPARING, COORDINATING, AND INSPECTING BACKLOADS Who makes the final decision on whether the cargo will be moved?? The Pilots What are the 3 phases of a sling load operation ? Preparation and rigging Inspection of preparation and rigging Sling load operation What is the hook up team and the receiving team made up of? -signal man -static wand person