2025 TYCOM SAR EXAM 100% list of all
questions in the database
1. Which publication is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy
search and rescue operations?
a) OPNAVINST 3130.6
b) NTTP 3-22.5 SAR-TAC
c) NTTP 3-50.1
d) CNAF M-3710.7 - CORRECT ANSWER-b) NTTP 3-22.5 SAR-TAC
2. What is the meaning of the rescue hand signal arms raised in an "X" with fists
clenched over head? (NTTP 3-50.1, 6-5)
a) Deploy personal floatation device.
b) Deploy basket
c) Deploy medical kit
d) Deploy raft - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Deploy raft
3. What is the meaning of the direct deployment hand signal one arm pointing down and
spinning in a circle? (NTTP 3-50.1, 6-15)
a) Up
b) Down
c) Level off
d) Move away - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Down
4. Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries? (Practical
First Aid, slide 50)
a) Knees straight
b) Knees bent
c) Knees flexed
d) None of the Above - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Knees flexed
5. What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding
body surface area (BSA)? (Practical First Aid, slide 62)
a) Rule of Three
b) Rule of nines
c) 1st 2nd 3rd Degree
d) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Rule of nines
, 6. (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.
(NTTP 3-50.1, 1-6)
a) True
b) False - CORRECT ANSWER-a) True
7. When is the rescue swimmer cleared to Jump? (NTTP 3·50.1, 1-9)
a) After a chest tap from hoist operator
b) After third shoulder tap from hoist operator
c) Once Gunner's belt is released
d) After third "jump" command from Pilot at the controls - CORRECT ANSWER-b) After
third shoulder tap from hoist operator
8. For ease of employing the Quick Strop while direct deploying, the friction keeper
should _ (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-16).
a) Hooked to the rescue hook
b) Be slid in as far as possible
c) Be slid out as far as possible
d) None of the Above - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Be slid out as far as possible
9. To execute a front head hold release the swimmer must after taking a quick breath of
air. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-7)
a) Push the survivor back and up
b) Push the survivor aft and away
c) Grasp the survivors elbows
d) Submerge the survivor - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Submerge the survivor
10. Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area, the SRU reports to the
(NTTP 3-50.1, 6-1)
a) Commanding officer
b) HAC
c) ATO
d) On Scene Commander - CORRECT ANSWER-a) On Scene Commander
11. The sea state for conducting Day/VMC open ocean and day or night/VMC protected
waters rescue swimmer deployment training are sea state (Douglas) of _____ or less or
(Beaufort) _____ or less. (SARGRAM CONSOLIDATION)
a) 3/4
b) 2/3
questions in the database
1. Which publication is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy
search and rescue operations?
a) OPNAVINST 3130.6
b) NTTP 3-22.5 SAR-TAC
c) NTTP 3-50.1
d) CNAF M-3710.7 - CORRECT ANSWER-b) NTTP 3-22.5 SAR-TAC
2. What is the meaning of the rescue hand signal arms raised in an "X" with fists
clenched over head? (NTTP 3-50.1, 6-5)
a) Deploy personal floatation device.
b) Deploy basket
c) Deploy medical kit
d) Deploy raft - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Deploy raft
3. What is the meaning of the direct deployment hand signal one arm pointing down and
spinning in a circle? (NTTP 3-50.1, 6-15)
a) Up
b) Down
c) Level off
d) Move away - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Down
4. Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries? (Practical
First Aid, slide 50)
a) Knees straight
b) Knees bent
c) Knees flexed
d) None of the Above - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Knees flexed
5. What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding
body surface area (BSA)? (Practical First Aid, slide 62)
a) Rule of Three
b) Rule of nines
c) 1st 2nd 3rd Degree
d) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Rule of nines
, 6. (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.
(NTTP 3-50.1, 1-6)
a) True
b) False - CORRECT ANSWER-a) True
7. When is the rescue swimmer cleared to Jump? (NTTP 3·50.1, 1-9)
a) After a chest tap from hoist operator
b) After third shoulder tap from hoist operator
c) Once Gunner's belt is released
d) After third "jump" command from Pilot at the controls - CORRECT ANSWER-b) After
third shoulder tap from hoist operator
8. For ease of employing the Quick Strop while direct deploying, the friction keeper
should _ (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-16).
a) Hooked to the rescue hook
b) Be slid in as far as possible
c) Be slid out as far as possible
d) None of the Above - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Be slid out as far as possible
9. To execute a front head hold release the swimmer must after taking a quick breath of
air. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-7)
a) Push the survivor back and up
b) Push the survivor aft and away
c) Grasp the survivors elbows
d) Submerge the survivor - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Submerge the survivor
10. Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area, the SRU reports to the
(NTTP 3-50.1, 6-1)
a) Commanding officer
b) HAC
c) ATO
d) On Scene Commander - CORRECT ANSWER-a) On Scene Commander
11. The sea state for conducting Day/VMC open ocean and day or night/VMC protected
waters rescue swimmer deployment training are sea state (Douglas) of _____ or less or
(Beaufort) _____ or less. (SARGRAM CONSOLIDATION)
a) 3/4
b) 2/3
