OAATS Air Warrior Exam 2025/2026 | 50+ Solved Questions on PSGC, Ballistic Safety, Survival Gear & Blackhawk Configurations

This exam-focused study guide includes 50+ solved and verified questions from the OAATS (Operational Army Aviation Training System) Air Warrior Exam, tailored for the 2025/2026 testing cycle. It is an essential prep resource for U.S. Army aircrew members, aviation maintainers, and other personnel working with the Air Warrior (AW) system. The document covers critical knowledge areas from official technical manuals and training procedures, including: Modular System Design: Mission-specific tailoring of the AW system Ballistic Safety & Armor Handling: Aramid cloth vulnerability (up to 40% ballistic loss when wet) Plate inspection requirements after drops (48 inches or more) Water-repellent treatments and X-ray crack detection PSGC (Primary Survival Gear Carrier): Flight readiness status, size availability, and key components (e.g., extraction harness, radio pockets) Pocket positioning (e.g., tourniquet on left side), customizable items, and integration with survival platforms AW Components & Manuals: Technical manual identification (TM &P) Body armor sizes (five available), soft armor details Included equipment: compass, signaling tools, Sparklite fire starter Aircraft Integration: MCU (Modular Connection Unit) mounting in the UH-60 Blackhawk (carousel and side-by-side methods) First Aid Platform & Safety Gear: Tourniquet placement, attached vs. detached gear, holster options This guide is ideal for: Army personnel preparing for the OAATS Air Warrior Exam Aviation maintenance and flight crews learning Air Warrior system operation Instructors and trainees in SERE or survival equipment handling Candidates studying for aircrew certification or annual refresher training All answers are formatted for rapid review and retention, grounded in doctrinal accuracy. Keywords: Air Warrior system, OAATS exam, PSGC, ballistic insert, aramid cloth, TM &P, UH-60 Blackhawk, modular gear, extraction harness, survival radio, first aid platform, fire starter, tourniquet placement, soft body armor, X-ray inspection, holster configuration, AW system, aviation safety, U.S. Army aircrew, survival gear carrier