Naval Aviation Search and Rescue Questions and answers 2025

Naval Aviation Search and Rescue



1. During daylight training evolutions a rescue swimmer mask is configured with four layers of

percent window tint.: 5



(3130.6E Naval Search and Rescue Standardization Program; 7-10)

2. SAR/MEDEVAC reports should be submitted within calendar days of the

SAR effort by the reporting custodian or commanding officer of the assets dispatched.: 7



(NTTP 3-50.1 NAVY SAR MANUAL; A-1)

3. What is the purpose of First Aid?: Save lives, prevent further injury, and mini- mize or

prevent infection.

4. At what stage of emergency treatment is splinting usually done?: During the secondary survey

in the SRU.

5. What is the condition that is a result of the heart and blood vessels unable to maintain oxygen-rich

blood to vital organs?: Shock

6. What is the most effective way to control bleeding?: Direct pressure

7. Pressure exerted on a body that is immersed in water. This effect is called

. As the survivor is raised out of the water, the pressure from the water is relieved, which

causes blood flow back to the lower extremities.: Hydrostatic squeeze

8. Changes to the level "A" or level "B" SAR medical kits by local commands are not authorized.

Truth or false?: True






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(NTTP 3-50.1 NAVY SAR MANUAL; 5-66)

9. The Quick Strop shall not be deployed to survivors without ?: the

Rescue Swimmer


(NTTP 3-50.1 NAVY SAR MANUAL; 1-16)

10. During a direct deployment to a survivor, the Rescue Swimmer should be placed in the water no

further than - feet from the survivor.: 2-3 feet



(NTTP 3-50.1 NAVY SAR MANUAL; 1-18)

11. The detachable lifting strap of the Quick Strop can be identified by the

located next to the detachable lifting straps V-ring.: Red band on the webbing



(NTTP 3-50.1 NAVY SAR MANUAL; 1-17)

12. During Direct Deployment recovery, the Crew Chief shall not grab the survivor in any other

manner than...?: Around the waist.






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(NTTP 3-50.1 NAVY SAR MANUAL; 1-19)

13. When using the Quick Strop, where is the safety strap placed on the sur- vivor for additional

safety?: Between the legs and hooked to the friction keeper.

14. During a Direct Deployment double lift, the Quick Strop safety strap is not used. True of false?:

True

15. the Direct Deployment double lift method is an expedient alternative to the rescue/MEDEVAC

litter when recovering a hypothermic or potentially hypothermic survivor. True or false?: True

16. Use of the is the first choice of recovery devices for an unconscious survivor.:

Rescue/MEDEVAC litter

17. In relation to a composite aircraft crash, when do composite fibers pose a health threat?: When

they become airborne.

18. How long does hepatitis "B" (HBV) virus survive in dried blood?: Seven days.

19. On the PAC's third "JUMP" command, the CC shall check area clear of debris and tap the RS
times on the , releasing the grasp of the RS's harness as the RS jumps.:

3/shoulder

20. The Petzl "Ecrin Roc" helmet is minimum required RS equipment and shall be worn for all water

deployments. True or false?: True

21. Spinal immobilization os essential to ejection egress aircrew. Aircrew who eject from aircraft
must be presumed to have spinal injuries. Utilizing the rescue/MEDEVAC litter for recovery is to

help potentially life threatening or permanent neurological injury.: Highly recommended