AEROMEDICAL ARMY 2 VERIONS EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST
2024 ACTUAL EXAM 550 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A
What is the proper way to launder the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform
(A2CU)? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔According to the tag on the inside of
the garment!
How will the sleeves of the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform (A2CU) be worn
at all times and - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Sleeves will be worn DOWN at
all times and NOT be rolled or cuffed. The Velcro™ tabs will be secured
during flight
When performing crew duties Soldiers must wear what type of under-
garments - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Wool, cotton, or Nomex, or any blend
thereof
How must the Identification tags be worn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--
Required to be worn around the neck by aircrew members while flying
-- ID tag chain should be worn around outside of the collar and tucked
between blouse and T-shirt
-- No covers or silencers which could cause burns if they melt (no plastic or
550 cord)
What characteristics must your boots provide - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
must provide stability to prevent ankle and/or foot injury which adequately
protect the aviator
Flight gloves are constructed of - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Nomex and
leather
How will the flight glove be worn? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔will be worn
at all times during flight under the sleeves of the flight suit. If a watch is
worn, it should be worn outside of glove
,Flight gloves can be washed with mild soap and water but the washing
temperature should not exceed - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Washing
temperature should not exceed 120 degrees F
The HGU 56/P Flight helmet provides - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Provides
both crash protection and noise attenuation
who custom fits and services the HGU 56/P flight helmet - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Unit Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technician.
The HGU 56/P Flight helmet and visor is cleaned using what solution -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Warm soapy water and a soft cloth
Identify the components of the Air Warrior system. - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔--Primary Survival Gear Carrier (PSGC)-
--Body Armor-
--Holster-
--Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife (ASEK)
The components of the Air Warrior system and the HGU 56/P Flight helmet
must be stocked, inspected and have the applicable forms/records updated
periodically by who? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Qualified Aviation Life
Support Equipment (ALSE) technicians before it is ready for use in flight
The Primary Survival Gear Carrier (PSGC) is commonly known as the
"ALSE vest" comes in how many sizes? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Comes
in one size and must be fitted to the individual to whom it is issued by
qualified Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technicians before it is
ready for use in flight
Describe Air Warrior body armor - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Is issued to
aviators operating in specific threat areas. Manufactured in 5 sizes and
must be fitted to the individual. Composed of Kevlar material and has
Ballistic upgrade plates which must be inserted into the carrier portion
Air Warrior body armor users responsibilities are - CORRECT ANSWER✔
✔To keep all body armor components clean and dry, as well as inspect it
prior to and after all uses
,If the Air Warrior ballistic upgrade plates are known to have been dropped
what must be done - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔If the ballistic upgrade
plates are known to have been dropped or damaged enough to cause
cracking they should be inspected by qualified personnel, and/or replaced.
When in doubt have them inspected
Can you get the Air Warrior ballistic upgrade armor wet - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Do NOT soak soft ballistic inserts in water or use bleach or
starch.
Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife (ASEK) consists of - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife (ASEK) consists of the
knife, a hard sheath (attached to leg carrier assembly), and seatbelt cutter
tool (with screwdriver).
Identify miscellaneous unsafe apparel - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--Metal
jewelry (rings) and watches
--Metal insignia (badges)
--Shoulder Sleeve Insignia will be removed by all aircrew members prior to
entry onto the flight line, or working in or around aircraft
--Glasses and/or sunglasses are NOT a substitute for visors
Why must Insignia and badges on the A2CU be removed prior to entry onto
the flight line, or when working in or around aircraft? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Metal insignia (badges) can contribute to injuries during
maintenance or crash sequences due to electrical short circuits. Foreign
Object Damage (FOD) can also be caused by the insignia.
What are the physical divisions of the atmosphere? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔Troposphere - Extends to an Alt. of 30,000 ft. at the poles and 60,000
ft. at the equator
Tropopause - boundary between troposphere and stratosphere
Stratosphere - tropopause to about 50 miles upward. Ionosphere - end of
stratosphere upward to 600 miles
Exosphere - end of ionosphere to about 1200 miles (true space)
What are the physiological zones of the atmosphere - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Efficient zone
, Deficient zone
Space equivalent zone
Efficient zone - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔sea level to 10,000 ft
Deficient zones - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔10,000 ft to 50,000 ft
Space equivalent zone - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔above 50,000 ft
What are the functions of the circulatory system? - CORRECT ANSWER✔
✔Transports O2 and nutrients to cells throughout the body
Transports metabolic waste products to organ removal sites
Assists in temperature regulation
Acid-base balance
What carries O2 to cells - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔red blood cells
What are the functions of respiration? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Provide
O2 to cells, Remove carbon dioxide from cells
Assist in maintaining body temperature, Assist in maintaining body acid-
base balance
Inhalation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The active phase of respiration.
Movement of air into the lungs when the chest wall expands and the
diaphragm moves downward.
Exhalation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The passive phase of respiration.
Movement of air out of the lungs when the chest wall collapses and the
diaphragm relaxes.
What happens to respiration during pressure breathing at altitude -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The active and passive phases of respiration are
reversed. In some indivduals, this can lead to hyperventilation and
unconsciousness
Hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Oxygen deficiency sufficent to impair
performance
2024 ACTUAL EXAM 550 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A
What is the proper way to launder the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform
(A2CU)? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔According to the tag on the inside of
the garment!
How will the sleeves of the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform (A2CU) be worn
at all times and - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Sleeves will be worn DOWN at
all times and NOT be rolled or cuffed. The Velcro™ tabs will be secured
during flight
When performing crew duties Soldiers must wear what type of under-
garments - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Wool, cotton, or Nomex, or any blend
thereof
How must the Identification tags be worn - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--
Required to be worn around the neck by aircrew members while flying
-- ID tag chain should be worn around outside of the collar and tucked
between blouse and T-shirt
-- No covers or silencers which could cause burns if they melt (no plastic or
550 cord)
What characteristics must your boots provide - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
must provide stability to prevent ankle and/or foot injury which adequately
protect the aviator
Flight gloves are constructed of - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Nomex and
leather
How will the flight glove be worn? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔will be worn
at all times during flight under the sleeves of the flight suit. If a watch is
worn, it should be worn outside of glove
,Flight gloves can be washed with mild soap and water but the washing
temperature should not exceed - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Washing
temperature should not exceed 120 degrees F
The HGU 56/P Flight helmet provides - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Provides
both crash protection and noise attenuation
who custom fits and services the HGU 56/P flight helmet - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Unit Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technician.
The HGU 56/P Flight helmet and visor is cleaned using what solution -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Warm soapy water and a soft cloth
Identify the components of the Air Warrior system. - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔--Primary Survival Gear Carrier (PSGC)-
--Body Armor-
--Holster-
--Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife (ASEK)
The components of the Air Warrior system and the HGU 56/P Flight helmet
must be stocked, inspected and have the applicable forms/records updated
periodically by who? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Qualified Aviation Life
Support Equipment (ALSE) technicians before it is ready for use in flight
The Primary Survival Gear Carrier (PSGC) is commonly known as the
"ALSE vest" comes in how many sizes? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Comes
in one size and must be fitted to the individual to whom it is issued by
qualified Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) technicians before it is
ready for use in flight
Describe Air Warrior body armor - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Is issued to
aviators operating in specific threat areas. Manufactured in 5 sizes and
must be fitted to the individual. Composed of Kevlar material and has
Ballistic upgrade plates which must be inserted into the carrier portion
Air Warrior body armor users responsibilities are - CORRECT ANSWER✔
✔To keep all body armor components clean and dry, as well as inspect it
prior to and after all uses
,If the Air Warrior ballistic upgrade plates are known to have been dropped
what must be done - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔If the ballistic upgrade
plates are known to have been dropped or damaged enough to cause
cracking they should be inspected by qualified personnel, and/or replaced.
When in doubt have them inspected
Can you get the Air Warrior ballistic upgrade armor wet - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Do NOT soak soft ballistic inserts in water or use bleach or
starch.
Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife (ASEK) consists of - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Aircrew Survival and Egress Knife (ASEK) consists of the
knife, a hard sheath (attached to leg carrier assembly), and seatbelt cutter
tool (with screwdriver).
Identify miscellaneous unsafe apparel - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔--Metal
jewelry (rings) and watches
--Metal insignia (badges)
--Shoulder Sleeve Insignia will be removed by all aircrew members prior to
entry onto the flight line, or working in or around aircraft
--Glasses and/or sunglasses are NOT a substitute for visors
Why must Insignia and badges on the A2CU be removed prior to entry onto
the flight line, or when working in or around aircraft? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Metal insignia (badges) can contribute to injuries during
maintenance or crash sequences due to electrical short circuits. Foreign
Object Damage (FOD) can also be caused by the insignia.
What are the physical divisions of the atmosphere? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔Troposphere - Extends to an Alt. of 30,000 ft. at the poles and 60,000
ft. at the equator
Tropopause - boundary between troposphere and stratosphere
Stratosphere - tropopause to about 50 miles upward. Ionosphere - end of
stratosphere upward to 600 miles
Exosphere - end of ionosphere to about 1200 miles (true space)
What are the physiological zones of the atmosphere - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Efficient zone
, Deficient zone
Space equivalent zone
Efficient zone - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔sea level to 10,000 ft
Deficient zones - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔10,000 ft to 50,000 ft
Space equivalent zone - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔above 50,000 ft
What are the functions of the circulatory system? - CORRECT ANSWER✔
✔Transports O2 and nutrients to cells throughout the body
Transports metabolic waste products to organ removal sites
Assists in temperature regulation
Acid-base balance
What carries O2 to cells - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔red blood cells
What are the functions of respiration? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Provide
O2 to cells, Remove carbon dioxide from cells
Assist in maintaining body temperature, Assist in maintaining body acid-
base balance
Inhalation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The active phase of respiration.
Movement of air into the lungs when the chest wall expands and the
diaphragm moves downward.
Exhalation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The passive phase of respiration.
Movement of air out of the lungs when the chest wall collapses and the
diaphragm relaxes.
What happens to respiration during pressure breathing at altitude -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The active and passive phases of respiration are
reversed. In some indivduals, this can lead to hyperventilation and
unconsciousness
Hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Oxygen deficiency sufficent to impair
performance
