Air Assault School Phase 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed

Air Assault School Phase 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed How many blades does a OH 58 have? 4 Main, 2 tail What does FFAR stand for? Folding Fin Air Rocket How many FFAR does the AH-64 have? 76 What is the cruising speed of the AH-64D Longbow? 130 KTS What is the ACL of the UH-60 A/L/M With Seats 11 Without Seats 20 What is the external lift capacity for the UH 60 A, L, and M A-8000 L-9000 M-9000 How many cargo hooks does the CH-47 have? Front-17,000 Rear-17000 Center-25000 Dual Hook For and AFT-25,000 What are the missions of the CH-47 1. Troop and cargo transport 2. Sling Loads 3. Waterborn 4. Mass Casualty/CASEVAC 5. SPIES/FRIES What are the improvements of the F Model CH-47? 1. Improved Avionics 2. Upgraded Engine 3. Digital Cockpit How many 50 cal rounds does the OH-58 Have? FFAR's? 500 14 What does ESSS stand for? External Store Support System With the small outer pods and large inner pods installed and fully fueled, how long will that extend the flight of the HH-60? 11 hours 30 minutes How long will the large inner 450 gallon pods extend the flight time? 3 hours How long will the small outer 230 gallon pods extend the flight time? 60-90 minutes What is the crew for tactical operations for the CH 47? 4-1 pilot, 1 CP, 1 CE and 1 flight engineer What is the definition of MASCAL? Any large number of casualties produced in a short amount of time that exceeds unit support capabilities. What are the two patient classifications? Litter and ambulatory How many red cross markings are on a UH-1 4 What is the ACL of the UH-1? 3 litters and 4 ambulatory with prior notification, 6 litters and 9 ambulatory How many red cross markings are on the HH-60? 5 What is the ACL of the CH 47 24 litters and one ambulatory or 31 ambulatory What is the tensile strength of the utility hoist? 600 LBS What is the cable lenth of the hoist? 256 feet, 250 usable What is the ACL of the jungle forrest penetrator? 3 Ambulatory Patients What is the tensile strength of the KED, SKED and litter? 400 LBS What 3 items must you have in your possesion at all times? ID Card, ID Tags and Earplugs What are the crash positions for the UH 60? Upright Muzzle Down What are the crash positions for the CH 47? Bend forward at the waist, muzzle down. How many emergency exits are on the UH 60? 4 How many emergency exits are on the CH 47? All windows What is the definition of CASEVAC? MVMT of casualties aboard non-medical vehicles or aircraft. How many red cross markings are on a CH47 0 What is the patient loading sequence for a UH 60? 90 degree rotating litter support system counterclockwise. The SKED has how many handles? 4 the KEDS has how many staps? 7 what is line 6 on the medevac request in combat or peacetime? Combat-security of site Peacetime-# and types of wounds What is the only line that may be omitted if the threat does not exist on the 9 line? Line 9 NBC Contamination What is the definition of air assault operations? operations in which air assault forces(combat, CS and CSS) using firepower, mobility, and total integration of helicopter assets in their ground or air roles, manouver on the battlefield under the control of the ground and air MVMT CDR to engage and destroy enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain. What are the limitations of Air Assault Operations? 1. Adverse Weather 2. PZ/LZ Availability 3. Initial reliance on air re-supply and lines of commo 4, High fuel and ammo consumption 5. Reduced ground mobility after insertion What is the lowest level of assetts for an air assault operation? Division Level What is the nucleus of the air assault task force? Infantry What is the mission of the AH 64 1. Anti-armor 2. Close air support 3. Recon 4. Air to air combat What is H-Hour? The time the first A/C of the first lift touches down on the LZ. What are the three terrain flight modes? Nap of the earth, contour, and low level Define bump plan Key personell and equipment not left on PZ and arrive on LZ first Define Load/Chalk and is there a difference? Personnel or equipment designated to be moved by a specific A/C. No What is the reference for pathfinder operations? 3-21.38 What are the three phases of LZ/PZ operations? Selection Marking Controlling How many variables are there in the selection phase? 10 How many landing point sizes are there? 5 What must a landing site have? Controlling agency If the prevailing winds are 10 KTS or higher, which direction must the aircraft land? Headwind only What are the 4 "R's" for marking obstacles? Remove Reduce Red Radio What are the distances for the inverted Y 7m X 14m X 14m What is the distance between two landing point sizes of different A/C? 100 Meters What are the three types of controlling? Visual, electronic, verbal How should marking and clearing touchdown points be accomplished? Using zig zag method in each cardinal direction