Air Assault Phase 1 Homework Questions and 100% CORRECT answers

What is the allowable cargo load of the LUH-72A in its normal configuration when used for MEDEVAC operations? - ANSWER2 litter, 1 medic, and 5 ambulatory. What is the primary use for the CH-47 when used during CASEVAC missions? - ANSWERMass Casualty Evacuation What is the crew of a LUH- 72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations? - ANSWER(3) Pilot, Co-pilot, Crew Chief What is the total length of the high performance utility hoist? - ANSWER256ft. When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47? - ANSWERMax Config-31 ambulatory or 24 litter Reg. Config-12 litter and 16 ambulatory If the obstacle on the approach route is eight meters tall and the obstacle on the departure route is 10 meters tall of your PZ/LZ, what is the unusable space for the departure route? - ANSWER100m What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations? - ANSWERFM 3-21.38 What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown point for cargo aircraft? - ANSWER10mx10m What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ Operations)? - ANSWEREstablish control facilities What size landing point is required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during nighttime operations? - ANSWERSize 7 Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft? - ANSWERProtect from flying debris & flash fires What reference material covers Aircraft Safety? - ANSWERFM 3-99 In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for? - ANSWERReduce Unnecessary Gear What are the three portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times? - ANSWERMain rotor blade, tail rotor blade, and cargo hook (static electricity) In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft? - ANSWERImmediately Define an Air Assault Operation? - ANSWERMovement 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? - ANSWERPersonnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft What are the six factors that determine abort criteria? - ANSWERweather, time, available aircraft, mission essential combat power, mission criticality, and enemy What are the components of an Air Route - ANSWERSP(Start Point), RP(Rally Point), ACP(Air Control Point), and flight path What are the three terrain flight modes? - ANSWERLow level, contour, and NAP of the Earth. What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation? - ANSWERFM 3-04 What is the cruise speed of the AH-6J/MH-6J? - ANSWER135 knots What is the maximum speed of the AH- 64? - ANSWER140-145 knots