Air Assault School Phase 1 Exam Questions And Well Elaborated Solutions

Air Assault School Phase 1 Exam Questions And Well Elaborated Solutions What are the missions of the CH-47 - ANSWER 1. Troop and cargo transport 2. Sling Loads 3. Waterborn 4. Mass Casualty/CASEVAC 5. SPIES/FRIES What are the improvements of the F Model CH-47? - ANSWER 1. Improved Avionics 2. Upgraded Engine 3. Digital Cockpit What is the tensile strength of the utility hoist? - ANSWER 600 LBS What is the cable lenth of the hoist? - ANSWER 256 feet, 250 usable What is the ACL of the jungle forrest penetrator? - ANSWER 3 Ambulatory Patients What is the tensile strength of the KED, SKED and litter? - ANSWER 400 LBS How many 50 cal rounds does the OH-58 Have? FFAR's? - ANSWER 500 14 What does ESSS stand for? - ANSWER External Store Support System With the small outer pods and large inner pods installed and fully fueled, how long will that extend the flight of the HH-60? - ANSWER 11 hours 30 minutes How long will the large inner 450 gallon pods extend the flight time? - ANSWER 3 hours How long will the small outer 230 gallon pods extend the flight time? - ANSWER 60-90 minutes What is the crew for tactical operations for the CH 47? - ANSWER 4-1 pilot, 1 CP, 1 CE and 1 flight engineer What is the definition of MASCAL? - ANSWER Any large number of casualties produced in a short amount of time that exceeds unit support capabilities. What are the two patient classifications? - ANSWER Litter and ambulatory How many red cross markings are on a UH-1 - ANSWER 4 What is the ACL of the UH-1? - ANSWER 3 litters and 4 ambulatory with prior notification, 6 litters and 9 ambulatory How many red cross markings are on the HH-60? - ANSWER 5 What is the ACL of the CH 47 - ANSWER 24 litters and one ambulatory or 31 ambulatory What 3 items must you have in your possesion at all times? - ANSWER ID Card, ID Tags and Earplugs What are the crash positions for the UH 60? - ANSWER Upright Muzzle Down What are the crash positions for the CH 47? - ANSWER Bend forward at the waist, muzzle down. How many emergency exits are on the UH 60? - ANSWER 4 How many emergency exits are on the CH 47? - ANSWER All windows What is the definition of CASEVAC? - ANSWER MVMT of casualties aboard non- medical vehicles or aircraft. How many red cross markings are on a CH47 - ANSWER 0 What is the patient loading sequence for a UH 60? - ANSWER 90 degree rotating litter support system counterclockwise. The SKED has how many handles? - ANSWER 4 the KEDS has how many staps? - ANSWER 7 what is line 6 on the medevac request in combat or peacetime? - ANSWER Combat- security of site Peacetime-# and types of wounds What is the only line that may be omitted if the threat does not exist on the 9 line? - ANSWER Line 9 NBC Contamination What is the definition of air assault operations? - ANSWER operations in which air assault forces(combat, CS and CSS) using firepower, mobility, and total integration of helicopter assets in their ground or air roles, manouver on the battlefield under the control of the ground and air MVMT CDR to engage and destroy enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain. What are the limitations of Air Assault Operations? - ANSWER 1. Adverse Weather 2. PZ/LZ Availability 3. Initial reliance on air re-supply and lines of commo 4, High fuel and ammo consumption 5. Reduced ground mobility after insertion What is the lowest level of assetts for an air assault operation? - ANSWER Division Level What is the nucleus of the air assault task force? - ANSWER Infantry What is the mission of the AH 64 - ANSWER 1. Anti-armor 2. Close air support 3. Recon 4. Air to air combat What is H-Hour? - ANSWER The time the first A/C of the first lift touches down on the LZ. What are the three terrain flight modes? - ANSWER Nap of the earth, contour, and low level Define bump plan - ANSWER Key personell and equipment not left on PZ and arrive on LZ first Define Load/Chalk and is there a difference? - ANSWER Personnel or equipment designated to be moved by a specific A/