SAR Test Study Guide Questions And
Answers Latest 2025
Which publication is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy
search and rescue operations? - CORRECT ANSWER-NTTP 3-22.5-SAR-TAC (MAR 2012)
Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries? (Practical First
Aid, slide 50) - CORRECT ANSWER-KNEES FLEXED
What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding
body surface area (BSA)? (Practical First Aid, slide 62)
ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER-RULES OF NINE'S
A multiple rescue occurs when there is more than one survivor, and the RS remains in
the water, aiding in the recovery of all survivors prior to being recovered. (NTTP 3-50.1,
1-6) - CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
When is the rescue swimmer cleared to jump? (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-9) - CORRECT ANSWER-
THE CC SHALL CHECK AREA CLEAR OF DEBRIS AND TAP THE RS THREE TIMES
ON THE SHOULDER RELEASING THE GRASP OF THE RS'S HARNESS AS THE RS
JUMPS.
For ease of employing the Quick Strop while direct deploying, the friction keeper should
_______________. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-16). - CORRECT ANSWER-: SLIDE THE QS
FRISCTION KEEPER AS FAR OUT AS POSSIBLE, ENSURING AS LARGE AN
OPENING AS POSSIBLE IS MAINTAINED IN THE QS ASSEMBLY.
To execute a front head hold release the swimmer must ______________ after taking a
quick breath of air. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-7) - CORRECT ANSWER-TUCKS CHIN DOWN AND
TO ONE SIDE
Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area, the SRU reports to the
____________. (NTTP 350.1, 6-1) - CORRECT ANSWER-OSC
The communications responsibilities of the SMC and OSC shall be in accordance with
the _________. (NTTP 350.1, 6-1) - CORRECT ANSWER-IMSAR
The sea state for conducting Day/VMC open ocean and day or night/VMC protected
waters rescue swimmer deployment training are sea state (Douglas) of _____ or less or
(Beaufort) _____ or less. (SARGRAM 13-02, PARA 2) - CORRECT ANSWER-3, 4
,While conducting helicopter-to-ship hoisting procedures the trail line is attached to the
_____ of the rescue hook for all rescue devices except the rescue/MEDEVAC litter.
(NTTP 3-50.1, 1-47) - CORRECT ANSWER-EQUIPMENT RING
Do not use the _____ approach if the survivor is wearing and/or entangled in a
parachute. (NTTP 3-50.1, 33) - CORRECT ANSWER-UNDERWATER
The crew should consider either recovery or short hauling the rescue swimmer between
multiple survivors if the following conditions exist: (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-6) - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) A SEA STATE GREATER THAN 2,
2) NIGHT/IMC, 3
3) MORE THAN 25 YARDS BETWEEN THE SURVIVORS
Direct deployment procedures shall only be utilized when the crew has determined that
it is the _____ method of recovery. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-15) - CORRECT ANSWER-SAFEST
Once a survivor is __________________, the survivor's personal flotation device should
be deflated or replaced. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-15) - CORRECT ANSWER-SAFELY ONBOARD
THE AIRCRAFT
PG 1-44 (NOT ON 1-15)
Which approach should be used for all conscious survivors? (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-1) -
CORRECT ANSWER-REAR SURFACE APPROACH
When performing a rear surface approach, upon reaching _____ feet from the survivor
execute a quick reverse and attempt to establish communications. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-1) -
CORRECT ANSWER-6-8
The underwater approach is used primarily for approaching what type of survivor?
(NTTP 3-50.1, 3-3) - CORRECT ANSWER-PANICKED SURVIVOR
The double rescue hook has three components. They are respectively the large hook,
equipment ring, and the small hook. Pick the answer below that corresponds with the
above component's limitations. (NTTP 350.1, 5-19) - CORRECT ANSWER-LARGE HOOK-
3,000 LBS, SMALL HOOK-1,000 LBS, EQUIPMENT RING - 1,500 LBS
Body Substance Isolation precautions shall be taken prior to primary survey or
administering medical treatment to a survivor. (Patient Assessment Lecture, Slide #5) -
CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
Where is the quick strop safety strap placed on the survivor for additional safety? (NTTP
3-50.1, 3-51) - CORRECT ANSWER-BETWEEN THE SURVIVORS LEGS
What is the most common type of disentanglement situation the rescue swimmer may
encounter? (NTTP 350.1, 3-12) - CORRECT ANSWER-SHROUD LINES
, What shall the rescue swimmer do before inflating the survivor's personal floatation
device if the survivor is wearing a quick fitting harness? (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-32) - CORRECT
ANSWER-DISCONNECT THE QUICK EJECTOR SNAP
Do not utilize the _____ method of life raft extrication if the survivor has a known or
suspected injury to the head, neck, or spine. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-45/46) - CORRECT
ANSWER-PULL
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR without an advanced
airway? (AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compression for victims of all ages?
(AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - CORRECT ANSWER-100-120 compressions per
min
During 2-rescuer CPR, one rescuer provides chest compressions. What is the role of
the second rescuer? (AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - CORRECT ANSWER-Maintain
open airway, give breaths
To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should rescuers switch roles? (AHA
Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - CORRECT ANSWER-Switch every 5 cycles 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." (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-9) - CORRECT
ANSWER-15
Use only this method of life raft extraction if the survivor has a known or suspected
injury to the head, neck, or spine. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-44) - CORRECT ANSWER-SINK THE
LIFE RAFT FROM UNDER THE SURVIVOR (3-45)
The detachable lifting strap of the QS can be identified by the ___ ban of webbing
located next to the detachable lifting strap's V-Ring assembly. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-49) -
CORRECT ANSWER-RED
The arm retainer straps ______ be outboard when placing the rescue strop on the
survivor. (NTTP 3-50.1, 357) - CORRECT ANSWER-SHALL BE (4-9)
During all inland SAR evolutions (training and/or actual), power margin checks _____
be conducted IAW applicable T/M/S NATOPS procedures. (NTTP 3-50.1, 4-2) -
CORRECT ANSWER-SHALL
The TYCOM SAR evaluator shall conduct an evaluation of SAR training and readiness
of aviation units with assigned helicopters per chapters 4 through 10 every ___ months.
(OPNAVINST 3130.6E, 1-3 - CORRECT ANSWER-12
Answers Latest 2025
Which publication is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy
search and rescue operations? - CORRECT ANSWER-NTTP 3-22.5-SAR-TAC (MAR 2012)
Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries? (Practical First
Aid, slide 50) - CORRECT ANSWER-KNEES FLEXED
What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding
body surface area (BSA)? (Practical First Aid, slide 62)
ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER-RULES OF NINE'S
A multiple rescue occurs when there is more than one survivor, and the RS remains in
the water, aiding in the recovery of all survivors prior to being recovered. (NTTP 3-50.1,
1-6) - CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
When is the rescue swimmer cleared to jump? (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-9) - CORRECT ANSWER-
THE CC SHALL CHECK AREA CLEAR OF DEBRIS AND TAP THE RS THREE TIMES
ON THE SHOULDER RELEASING THE GRASP OF THE RS'S HARNESS AS THE RS
JUMPS.
For ease of employing the Quick Strop while direct deploying, the friction keeper should
_______________. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-16). - CORRECT ANSWER-: SLIDE THE QS
FRISCTION KEEPER AS FAR OUT AS POSSIBLE, ENSURING AS LARGE AN
OPENING AS POSSIBLE IS MAINTAINED IN THE QS ASSEMBLY.
To execute a front head hold release the swimmer must ______________ after taking a
quick breath of air. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-7) - CORRECT ANSWER-TUCKS CHIN DOWN AND
TO ONE SIDE
Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area, the SRU reports to the
____________. (NTTP 350.1, 6-1) - CORRECT ANSWER-OSC
The communications responsibilities of the SMC and OSC shall be in accordance with
the _________. (NTTP 350.1, 6-1) - CORRECT ANSWER-IMSAR
The sea state for conducting Day/VMC open ocean and day or night/VMC protected
waters rescue swimmer deployment training are sea state (Douglas) of _____ or less or
(Beaufort) _____ or less. (SARGRAM 13-02, PARA 2) - CORRECT ANSWER-3, 4
,While conducting helicopter-to-ship hoisting procedures the trail line is attached to the
_____ of the rescue hook for all rescue devices except the rescue/MEDEVAC litter.
(NTTP 3-50.1, 1-47) - CORRECT ANSWER-EQUIPMENT RING
Do not use the _____ approach if the survivor is wearing and/or entangled in a
parachute. (NTTP 3-50.1, 33) - CORRECT ANSWER-UNDERWATER
The crew should consider either recovery or short hauling the rescue swimmer between
multiple survivors if the following conditions exist: (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-6) - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) A SEA STATE GREATER THAN 2,
2) NIGHT/IMC, 3
3) MORE THAN 25 YARDS BETWEEN THE SURVIVORS
Direct deployment procedures shall only be utilized when the crew has determined that
it is the _____ method of recovery. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-15) - CORRECT ANSWER-SAFEST
Once a survivor is __________________, the survivor's personal flotation device should
be deflated or replaced. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-15) - CORRECT ANSWER-SAFELY ONBOARD
THE AIRCRAFT
PG 1-44 (NOT ON 1-15)
Which approach should be used for all conscious survivors? (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-1) -
CORRECT ANSWER-REAR SURFACE APPROACH
When performing a rear surface approach, upon reaching _____ feet from the survivor
execute a quick reverse and attempt to establish communications. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-1) -
CORRECT ANSWER-6-8
The underwater approach is used primarily for approaching what type of survivor?
(NTTP 3-50.1, 3-3) - CORRECT ANSWER-PANICKED SURVIVOR
The double rescue hook has three components. They are respectively the large hook,
equipment ring, and the small hook. Pick the answer below that corresponds with the
above component's limitations. (NTTP 350.1, 5-19) - CORRECT ANSWER-LARGE HOOK-
3,000 LBS, SMALL HOOK-1,000 LBS, EQUIPMENT RING - 1,500 LBS
Body Substance Isolation precautions shall be taken prior to primary survey or
administering medical treatment to a survivor. (Patient Assessment Lecture, Slide #5) -
CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
Where is the quick strop safety strap placed on the survivor for additional safety? (NTTP
3-50.1, 3-51) - CORRECT ANSWER-BETWEEN THE SURVIVORS LEGS
What is the most common type of disentanglement situation the rescue swimmer may
encounter? (NTTP 350.1, 3-12) - CORRECT ANSWER-SHROUD LINES
, What shall the rescue swimmer do before inflating the survivor's personal floatation
device if the survivor is wearing a quick fitting harness? (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-32) - CORRECT
ANSWER-DISCONNECT THE QUICK EJECTOR SNAP
Do not utilize the _____ method of life raft extrication if the survivor has a known or
suspected injury to the head, neck, or spine. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-45/46) - CORRECT
ANSWER-PULL
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR without an advanced
airway? (AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compression for victims of all ages?
(AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - CORRECT ANSWER-100-120 compressions per
min
During 2-rescuer CPR, one rescuer provides chest compressions. What is the role of
the second rescuer? (AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - CORRECT ANSWER-Maintain
open airway, give breaths
To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should rescuers switch roles? (AHA
Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - CORRECT ANSWER-Switch every 5 cycles 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." (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-9) - CORRECT
ANSWER-15
Use only this method of life raft extraction if the survivor has a known or suspected
injury to the head, neck, or spine. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-44) - CORRECT ANSWER-SINK THE
LIFE RAFT FROM UNDER THE SURVIVOR (3-45)
The detachable lifting strap of the QS can be identified by the ___ ban of webbing
located next to the detachable lifting strap's V-Ring assembly. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-49) -
CORRECT ANSWER-RED
The arm retainer straps ______ be outboard when placing the rescue strop on the
survivor. (NTTP 3-50.1, 357) - CORRECT ANSWER-SHALL BE (4-9)
During all inland SAR evolutions (training and/or actual), power margin checks _____
be conducted IAW applicable T/M/S NATOPS procedures. (NTTP 3-50.1, 4-2) -
CORRECT ANSWER-SHALL
The TYCOM SAR evaluator shall conduct an evaluation of SAR training and readiness
of aviation units with assigned helicopters per chapters 4 through 10 every ___ months.
(OPNAVINST 3130.6E, 1-3 - CORRECT ANSWER-12
