2025 TYCOM SAR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which publication is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy Search an
d Rescue Operations? - CORRECT ANSWER -3-50.1
Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Place survivor in supine (semi-sitting) shock position.
What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding body surf
ace area (BSA)? - CORRECT ANSWER -Rule of 9's.
(T/F) A multiple rescue occurs when there is more than one survivor, and the RS remains in th
e water, aiding in the recovery of all survivors prior to being recovered. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True.
When is the rescue swimmer cleared to jump? - CORRECT ANSWER -
After Hoist Operator taps three times.
For ease of employing, the Quick Strop while direct deploying, the friction keeper should
. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Be as far out as possible, ensure as large an opening as possible is maintained. Makes employ
ment over survivors head and shoulders easier.
When grasped around the head and shoulders from the front by the survivor, the RS shall imm
ediately: - CORRECT ANSWER -Front head hold release.
Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area, the SRU reports to the .-
CORRECT ANSWER -On Scene Commander.
,(T/F) While conducting helicopter-to-
ship hoisting procedures, the trail line is attached to the equipment ring of the rescue hook for
all rescue devices except the rescue/MEDEVAC litter. - CORRECT ANSWER -True.
Direct Deployment procedures shall only be utilized when the crew has determined that it is t
he method of recovery. - CORRECT ANSWER -Safest.
Which approach should be used for all conscious survivors? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Rear Surface Approach.
When performing a rear surface approach, upon reaching feet from the survivor, execu
te a quick reverse and attempt to establish communications. - CORRECT ANSWER -6-8 Feet.
The causes of Hoist Oscillation are point of Disruption, Environmental, ?-
CORRECT ANSWER -1.) Point of disruption (Tip Vortices)
2.) Pilot control inputs
3.) Hoist operator inputs
4.) Rescue Aircrewman position
5.) Environmenntal's
Semi Annual SFT's must be documented on what form? - CORRECT ANSWER -OPNAV 3130/1
Where is the quickNstrop safety strap placed on the survivor for additional safety? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Between the survivors' legs and attached to snap lock on friction keeper.
What shall the rescue swimmer do before inflating the survivor's personal floatation device if t
he survivor is wearing a quick fitting harness? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Disconnect the chest quick ejector snap.
, Do not utilize the method of life raft extraction if the survivor has a known or suspe
cted injury to the head, neck, or spine. - CORRECT ANSWER -Pull method.
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1-
rescuer adult CPR without an advanced airway? - CORRECT ANSWER -
30 compressions 2 ventilations.
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compression for victims of all ages? -
CORRECT ANSWER -100-120 compressions per minute.
During 2-
rescuer CPR , one rescuer provides chest compressions. What is the role of the second rescuer
? - CORRECT ANSWER -Call 911 and grab AED.
To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should rescuers switch roles. - CORRECT ANSWER -
When other rescuer is fatigued or every 2 minutes.
After the pilot commands "Jump, Jump, Jump" over the ICS. The pilot shall remain at or below
feet until the CC reports: "Swimmer away." - CORRECT ANSWER -15 feet.
Use only this method of life raft extraction if the survivor has a known or suspected injury to t
he head, neck, or spine. - CORRECT ANSWER -Sink the life raft from under survivor(s).
The detachable lifting strap of the QS can be identified by the ban of webbing located ne
xt to the detachable lifting strap's V-Ring assembly. - CORRECT ANSWER -Red.
The arm retainer straps be outboard when placing the rescue strop on the survivor. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Shall.
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which publication is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy Search an
d Rescue Operations? - CORRECT ANSWER -3-50.1
Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Place survivor in supine (semi-sitting) shock position.
What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding body surf
ace area (BSA)? - CORRECT ANSWER -Rule of 9's.
(T/F) A multiple rescue occurs when there is more than one survivor, and the RS remains in th
e water, aiding in the recovery of all survivors prior to being recovered. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True.
When is the rescue swimmer cleared to jump? - CORRECT ANSWER -
After Hoist Operator taps three times.
For ease of employing, the Quick Strop while direct deploying, the friction keeper should
. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Be as far out as possible, ensure as large an opening as possible is maintained. Makes employ
ment over survivors head and shoulders easier.
When grasped around the head and shoulders from the front by the survivor, the RS shall imm
ediately: - CORRECT ANSWER -Front head hold release.
Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area, the SRU reports to the .-
CORRECT ANSWER -On Scene Commander.
,(T/F) While conducting helicopter-to-
ship hoisting procedures, the trail line is attached to the equipment ring of the rescue hook for
all rescue devices except the rescue/MEDEVAC litter. - CORRECT ANSWER -True.
Direct Deployment procedures shall only be utilized when the crew has determined that it is t
he method of recovery. - CORRECT ANSWER -Safest.
Which approach should be used for all conscious survivors? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Rear Surface Approach.
When performing a rear surface approach, upon reaching feet from the survivor, execu
te a quick reverse and attempt to establish communications. - CORRECT ANSWER -6-8 Feet.
The causes of Hoist Oscillation are point of Disruption, Environmental, ?-
CORRECT ANSWER -1.) Point of disruption (Tip Vortices)
2.) Pilot control inputs
3.) Hoist operator inputs
4.) Rescue Aircrewman position
5.) Environmenntal's
Semi Annual SFT's must be documented on what form? - CORRECT ANSWER -OPNAV 3130/1
Where is the quickNstrop safety strap placed on the survivor for additional safety? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Between the survivors' legs and attached to snap lock on friction keeper.
What shall the rescue swimmer do before inflating the survivor's personal floatation device if t
he survivor is wearing a quick fitting harness? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Disconnect the chest quick ejector snap.
, Do not utilize the method of life raft extraction if the survivor has a known or suspe
cted injury to the head, neck, or spine. - CORRECT ANSWER -Pull method.
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1-
rescuer adult CPR without an advanced airway? - CORRECT ANSWER -
30 compressions 2 ventilations.
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compression for victims of all ages? -
CORRECT ANSWER -100-120 compressions per minute.
During 2-
rescuer CPR , one rescuer provides chest compressions. What is the role of the second rescuer
? - CORRECT ANSWER -Call 911 and grab AED.
To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should rescuers switch roles. - CORRECT ANSWER -
When other rescuer is fatigued or every 2 minutes.
After the pilot commands "Jump, Jump, Jump" over the ICS. The pilot shall remain at or below
feet until the CC reports: "Swimmer away." - CORRECT ANSWER -15 feet.
Use only this method of life raft extraction if the survivor has a known or suspected injury to t
he head, neck, or spine. - CORRECT ANSWER -Sink the life raft from under survivor(s).
The detachable lifting strap of the QS can be identified by the ban of webbing located ne
xt to the detachable lifting strap's V-Ring assembly. - CORRECT ANSWER -Red.
The arm retainer straps be outboard when placing the rescue strop on the survivor. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Shall.
