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Air Assault School Phase I&II EXAM 2026-2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Air Assault School, Phase I
QUESTION: 1. What are the six factors that determine abort criteria during an Air Assault
mission?
A. Weather, terrain, available aircraft, enemy, time, mission type
B. Weather, time, available aircraft, mission essential combat power, mission criticality, enemy
✅
C. Weather, time, aircraft load, mission, terrain, enemy
D. Weather, pilot experience, mission type, available aircraft, terrain, enemy
Rationale: Abort criteria ensure mission safety and success; the six key factors are weather,
time, available aircraft, mission essential combat power, mission criticality, and enemy.
2. What are the components of an Air Route?
A. Start point, finish point, flight path, altitude
B. SP, RP, ACP, and flight path ✅
C. Landing zone, flight path, emergency routes
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D. Flight path, checkpoints, alternate routes
Rationale: An air route consists of the Starting Point (SP), Release Point (RP), Air Control Point
(ACP), and the flight path.
3. What are the three terrain flight modes?
A. Low altitude, high altitude, ultra low
B. Low level, contour, and NAP of the Earth ✅
C. Contour, straight-and-level, hover
D. NAP of the Earth, high altitude, hover
Rationale: Flight modes adjust aircraft height and route: low level, contour, and Nap-of-the-
Earth (NAP).
4. What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation?
A. FM 3-21.38
B. FM 3-04 ✅
C. ATP 4-02.2
D. FM 3-99
Rationale: FM 3-04 is the primary reference for aircraft orientation in Army Air Assault
operations.
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5. What is the cruise speed of the AH-6J/MH-6J?
A. 120 knots
B. 135 knots ✅
C. 150 knots
D. 140 knots
Rationale: The AH-6J/MH-6J has a cruise speed of 135 knots, used for planning flight times and
maneuvers.
6. What is the maximum speed of the AH-64?
A. 130–135 knots
B. 140–145 knots ✅
C. 150–155 knots
D. 120–130 knots
Rationale: AH-64 attack helicopters operate at a maximum speed of 140–145 knots.
7. What is the maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) for the MV-22 without seats?
A. 24 PAX
B. 28 PAX
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C. 32 PAX ✅
D. 36 PAX
Rationale: The MV-22 Osprey can carry a maximum of 32 passengers without seats, important
for planning troop movements.
8. What is the proper angle to approach the LUH-72A with engines running?
A. 30-degree angle from front
B. 45-degree angle from front ✅
C. 60-degree angle from rear
D. Directly from the side
Rationale: Approaching at a 45-degree angle minimizes risk from rotor blades while
maintaining visibility of the aircraft.
9. What is the allowable cargo load of the LUH-72A during MEDEVAC operations?
A. 4 litters, 2 medics
B. 3 litters, 1 medic
C. 2 litters, 1 medic, or 5 ambulatory ✅
D. 6 ambulatory only
Rationale: LUH-72A MEDEVAC ACL allows for 2 litters plus 1 medic or 5 ambulatory patients.
Air Assault School Phase I&II EXAM 2026-2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Air Assault School, Phase I
QUESTION: 1. What are the six factors that determine abort criteria during an Air Assault
mission?
A. Weather, terrain, available aircraft, enemy, time, mission type
B. Weather, time, available aircraft, mission essential combat power, mission criticality, enemy
✅
C. Weather, time, aircraft load, mission, terrain, enemy
D. Weather, pilot experience, mission type, available aircraft, terrain, enemy
Rationale: Abort criteria ensure mission safety and success; the six key factors are weather,
time, available aircraft, mission essential combat power, mission criticality, and enemy.
2. What are the components of an Air Route?
A. Start point, finish point, flight path, altitude
B. SP, RP, ACP, and flight path ✅
C. Landing zone, flight path, emergency routes
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D. Flight path, checkpoints, alternate routes
Rationale: An air route consists of the Starting Point (SP), Release Point (RP), Air Control Point
(ACP), and the flight path.
3. What are the three terrain flight modes?
A. Low altitude, high altitude, ultra low
B. Low level, contour, and NAP of the Earth ✅
C. Contour, straight-and-level, hover
D. NAP of the Earth, high altitude, hover
Rationale: Flight modes adjust aircraft height and route: low level, contour, and Nap-of-the-
Earth (NAP).
4. What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation?
A. FM 3-21.38
B. FM 3-04 ✅
C. ATP 4-02.2
D. FM 3-99
Rationale: FM 3-04 is the primary reference for aircraft orientation in Army Air Assault
operations.
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5. What is the cruise speed of the AH-6J/MH-6J?
A. 120 knots
B. 135 knots ✅
C. 150 knots
D. 140 knots
Rationale: The AH-6J/MH-6J has a cruise speed of 135 knots, used for planning flight times and
maneuvers.
6. What is the maximum speed of the AH-64?
A. 130–135 knots
B. 140–145 knots ✅
C. 150–155 knots
D. 120–130 knots
Rationale: AH-64 attack helicopters operate at a maximum speed of 140–145 knots.
7. What is the maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) for the MV-22 without seats?
A. 24 PAX
B. 28 PAX
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C. 32 PAX ✅
D. 36 PAX
Rationale: The MV-22 Osprey can carry a maximum of 32 passengers without seats, important
for planning troop movements.
8. What is the proper angle to approach the LUH-72A with engines running?
A. 30-degree angle from front
B. 45-degree angle from front ✅
C. 60-degree angle from rear
D. Directly from the side
Rationale: Approaching at a 45-degree angle minimizes risk from rotor blades while
maintaining visibility of the aircraft.
9. What is the allowable cargo load of the LUH-72A during MEDEVAC operations?
A. 4 litters, 2 medics
B. 3 litters, 1 medic
C. 2 litters, 1 medic, or 5 ambulatory ✅
D. 6 ambulatory only
Rationale: LUH-72A MEDEVAC ACL allows for 2 litters plus 1 medic or 5 ambulatory patients.
