Air Assault Phase 1 (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)

Air Assault Phase 1 (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) What is the ACL of the LUH-72A in its normal configuration when used for MEDEVAC operations? 2 litters + 1 ambulatory or 5 ambulatory What is the primary use for the CH-47 when used for MEDEVAC operations? Mass Casualty Evac What is the crew of the LUH-72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations? 3 What is the total length of the high performance utility hoist? 256ft When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47? 24 litter + 1 ambulatory or 31 ambulatory If the obstacle on the approach route is eight meters tall and the obstacle on the departure route is ten meters tall of your PZ/LZ, what is the unusable space for the departure route? 100M What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations? FM 3-21.38 What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown point for cargo aircraft? 10x10m What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ Operations)? Establish control facilities What size landing point is required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during nighttime operations? 230m Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft? Prevent debris and flash fires What reference material covers Aircraft Safety? FM 3-99 In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for? Reduce unnecessary gear What are the three portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times? Main rotor, tail rotor, cargo hook In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft? Immediately Define an Air Assault Operation? The movement of friendly assault forces by rotary-wing aircraft to engage enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain What is a chalk/load defined as? Personnel and equipment that are designated to be moved by a specific aircraft What are the six factors that determine abort criteria? Weather, available aircraft, time, mission essential combat power, mission criticality, the enemy What are the components of an Air Route? Start point, Release point, Air control points, flight path What are the three terrain flight modes? NAP-of-the-earth flight Contour flight Low level flight What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation? FM 3-99 What is the cruise speed of the AH-6J/MH-6J? 135 knots What is the maximum speed of the AH- 64? 145 knots What is the maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) for the MV-22 without seats? 32 pax What is the proper angle to approach the LUH-72A with engines running? 45 degrees from the front What is the crash position of the LUH-72A? Sit upright, muzzle pointed down How far will you move away from the aircraft after crashing? 100m What is the average gallons per hour for the AH-64? 175 gallons What are the four basic AEROMEDEVAC missions / capabilities? Deliver of whole blood/biological Air crash rescue Movement of medical personnel Evac of selected personnel How many emergency exits are on a CH-47? 10 (windows fall out) The UH-60 comes equipped with how many first aid kits? 3 How many fire extinguishers are on the UH-60? 2 What reference material covers Aeromedical Evacuation? ATP 4-02.2 What is the allowable cargo load (ACL) for combat equipped troops for the CH-46E? 24 troops What is the flight time of the AH-64? 2hours 30min What is the cruising speed of the UH-60? 120-145 knots What is the maximum speed of the CH-47? 170 knots What are the missions of the LUH-72A? Homeland security MEDEVAC Drug interdiction General support Logistics Which flying/landing formation is most secure? Diamond The inverted Y consists of four lights, what are they called? Directional, base, left/right stem What are the three phases of LZ/PZ operations? Selection Marking Controlling When utilizing the NATO T, how many lights are used to mark the touchdown point? 5 What was the first Army MEDEVAC helicopter? OH-13 Sioux What are the five stages of the reverse planning sequence? Ground Tactical Plan Landing Plan Air Movement Plan Loading Plan Staging Plan What aircraft is known as the angel of mercy? OH-13 Sioux What is the lowest level that can coordinate an Air Assault operation? Battalion What three items must be on a Soldier when working in and around rotary wing aircraft? ID card ID tags Ear protection What is the primary use of the Kendrick's Extrication device? Suspected spinal injuries How many phases are there for PZ/LZ Operations? 3 What is the fifth technical consideration factor for the selection phase? Approach + departure routes What size TDP is suitable for the MV-22? Size 4, 80m When dealing with obstacles, what are the four R's? Remove Reduce Red (marking) Radio (advise pilot) The ________ formation is the least secure flying and landing formation. Trail The ________ is a wind direction within 45 degrees left or right of a land heading. Departure direction The NATO T will be utilized if the A/C is approaching from _____ ft above ground level (AGL) or higher. 500 You should never use ______ and ______ chem lights when marking a LZ/PZ. Green and blue True or False? All A/C can land if the ground slope is between 8 and 15 degrees. False True or False? Establish Control facilities is the third step when establishing a HLZ? False True or False? You must use the 10:1 obstacle ratio for the left/right sides of your PZ/LZ. Truw True or False? The clock method is always from the signal person perspective? False True or False? If prevailing winds are 10 knots or less the A/C can land into a crosswind. False Name two of the four information systems. Combat net radios Nett warriors What is a mission of the AH-64? Air to air combat What is a bump plan? Ensures key personnel/equipment arrive on LZ first. What is the primary use of the Sked Rescue System? Water/ground evac What is a mission of the AH-6J/ MH-6J? Troop infiltration What is the flight time for the CH-47 D/F Chinook? 2hours 30min True or False? The primary missions for the UH-60 A/L/M is Air Assault & Air Movement and Casualty Evacuation. True What is the allowable cargo load (combat equipped troops) for the UH-60 A/L/M without seats? 16 pax True or False? Air Assault units are the only units that are capable of executing an Air Assault Operation. False A __________ is defined as personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft. Chalk Define Command and Control The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission. In a water landing, when would you exit the aircraft? After the roots stop spinning and the aircraft stops rolling What three factors affects the aircrafts capabilities? Humidity Altitude Temperature What does ACP stand for in reference to Air Routes? Air control points True or False? Assault Forces must be prepared for presence of opposition only on the objective. False What is the air transport of units, personnel, supplies, and equipment including air drops and air landing while utilizing cargo rotary wing aircraft? Air movement operation What is an evacuation performed by dedicated, standardized medical evacuation platforms, with medical professionals who provide the timely, efficient movement and enroot care of the wounded, injured, or ill persons from the battlefield and/or other locations to MTFs. MEDEVAC How many emergency exits are on the LUH-72A? 4 True or False. The AH-64E Apache primary mission is casualty evacuation. False Who is the first recipient of the Air Assault Badge? Major James Dailey True or False. The crew of the CH-53 is 5 Pax? True True or False. Line 3 in the AEROMEDEVAC covers number of patients by type? False What are three portions of a rotary wing aircraft that you must avoid at all times? Main rotor Tail rotor Cargo hook A _________ is a location where you can maintain communication with the aircraft, have total overview of the LZ/PZ, and are able to see incoming aircraft. Control facility True or False. The allowable cargo load for the basic rigged litter is 400lbs. True What are the five stages of the reverse planning sequence? Ground tactical plan Loading plan Air movement plan Landing plan Staging plan What is the average gallon per hour for an unarmed OH-58? 44 gallons Air Routes are commonly marked with ______________. Start point, release point, air control point What is the proper angle to approach the UH-60? 90 degrees from the side True or False? You must roll your sleeve down when working around rotary wing aircraft for uniformity and protection, added stability and protection from the rotor blade and static electricity. False True or False? An armed escort is required for the CH- 47 during MASCAL. True How many fire extinguishers are on the LUH-72A? 1 There are 11 NATO approved flying/landing formations. False, there are 9 Which CAB has more robust fire power capability? Heavy/medium What does ROZ stand for? Restricted operation zone