2025 TYCOM SAR EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Which publication is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy
Search and Rescue Operations? - CORRECT ANSWER-3-50.1
Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Place survivor in supine (semi-sitting) shock position.
What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding
body surface area (BSA)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rule of 9's.
(T/F) 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True.
When is the rescue swimmer cleared to jump? - CORRECT ANSWER-After Hoist
Operator taps three times.
For ease of employing, the Quick Strop while direct deploying, the friction keeper should
________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Be as far out as possible, ensure as large an opening
as possible is maintained. Makes employment over survivors head and shoulders
easier.
When grasped around the head and shoulders from the front by the survivor, the RS
shall immediately: _________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Front head hold release.
Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area, the SRU reports to the
_________. - CORRECT ANSWER-On Scene Commander.
(T/F) While conducting helicopter-to-ship hoisting procedures, the trail line is attached to
the equipment ring of the rescue hook for all rescue devices except the
rescue/MEDEVAC litter. - CORRECT ANSWER-True.
Direct Deployment procedures shall only be utilized when the crew has determined that
it is the ______ method of recovery. - CORRECT ANSWER-Safest.
Which approach should be used for all conscious survivors? - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-6-8 Feet.
The causes of Hoist Oscillation are point of Disruption, Environmental,
______________? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Point of disruption (Tip Vortices)
2.) Pilot control inputs
3.) Hoist operator inputs
4.) Rescue Aircrewman position
5.) Environmenntal's
Semi Annual SFT's must be documented on what form? - CORRECT ANSWER-OPNAV
3130/1
Where is the quick strop safety strap placed on the survivor for additional safety? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Between the survivors' legs and attached to snap lock on friction
keeper.
What shall the rescue swimmer do before inflating the survivor's personal floatation
device if the survivor is wearing a quick fitting harness? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Disconnect the chest quick ejector snap.
Do not utilize the ________ method of life raft extraction if the survivor has a known or
suspected injury to the head, neck, or spine. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pull method.
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR without an advanced
airway? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 compressions 2 ventilations.
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compression for victims of all ages?
- CORRECT ANSWER-100-120 compressions per minute.
During 2-rescuer CPR , one rescuer provides chest compressions. What is the role of
the second rescuer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Call 911 and grab AED.
To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should rescuers switch roles. - CORRECT
ANSWER-When other rescuer is fatigued 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." - CORRECT ANSWER-15 feet.
Use only this method of life raft extraction if the survivor has a known or suspected
injury to the head, neck, or spine. - CORRECT ANSWER-Sink the life raft from under
survivor(s).
, 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Red.
The arm retainer straps ____ be outboard when placing the rescue strop on the
survivor. - CORRECT ANSWER-Shall.
During all inland SAR evolutions (training and/or actual), power margin checks ______
be conducted IAW applicable T/M/S NATOPS procedures. - CORRECT ANSWER-Shall.
(T/F) Day/VMC open ocean rescue swimmer deployment training is permitted for
proficiency and qualification. - CORRECT ANSWER-True.
Day or night disentanglement training/evaluation utilizing a parachute ______ only be
conducted in a pool. - CORRECT ANSWER-Must.
Live (non-manikin) practice rescue litter operations from a helicopter shall be completed
to the point at which the simulated survivor is clear of the water by approximately _____
feet. - CORRECT ANSWER-10-15 feet.
Commanding Officer designation as a command rescue swimmer shall be completed
within _____ days of reporting aboard. - CORRECT ANSWER-90 days.
(T/F) Maritime commands are authorized to employ overland direct deployment
procedures when tasked with an actual rescue scenario outside the maritime
environment. - CORRECT ANSWER-True.
Renewal of a current annual evaluation may be accomplished within _____ days
preceding expiration of the current evaluation and is valid for _____ months from the
last day of the month in which the current evaluation expires. - CORRECT ANSWER-60
days; 12 months.
If during the TYCOM SAR evaluation command rescue aircrewman are not available for
the SFT, the command standardization petty officer/assistant shall administer the SFT
within ______ days of the TYCOM SAR evaluation. - CORRECT ANSWER-30 days.
Any backpack with contents weighing _____ pounds total may be substituted for a
MEDEVAC litter to complete testing for large groups or commands without MEDEVAC
litters. - CORRECT ANSWER-39 LBS.
(T/F) All Rescue Swimmer deployments must be rescues of a simulated survivor.
Repeated rapid aircraft descents and ascents with Rescue Swimmer(s) attached must
not be executed to fulfill night deployment requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-True.
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Which publication is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy
Search and Rescue Operations? - CORRECT ANSWER-3-50.1
Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Place survivor in supine (semi-sitting) shock position.
What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding
body surface area (BSA)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rule of 9's.
(T/F) 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True.
When is the rescue swimmer cleared to jump? - CORRECT ANSWER-After Hoist
Operator taps three times.
For ease of employing, the Quick Strop while direct deploying, the friction keeper should
________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Be as far out as possible, ensure as large an opening
as possible is maintained. Makes employment over survivors head and shoulders
easier.
When grasped around the head and shoulders from the front by the survivor, the RS
shall immediately: _________ - CORRECT ANSWER-Front head hold release.
Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area, the SRU reports to the
_________. - CORRECT ANSWER-On Scene Commander.
(T/F) While conducting helicopter-to-ship hoisting procedures, the trail line is attached to
the equipment ring of the rescue hook for all rescue devices except the
rescue/MEDEVAC litter. - CORRECT ANSWER-True.
Direct Deployment procedures shall only be utilized when the crew has determined that
it is the ______ method of recovery. - CORRECT ANSWER-Safest.
Which approach should be used for all conscious survivors? - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-6-8 Feet.
The causes of Hoist Oscillation are point of Disruption, Environmental,
______________? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.) Point of disruption (Tip Vortices)
2.) Pilot control inputs
3.) Hoist operator inputs
4.) Rescue Aircrewman position
5.) Environmenntal's
Semi Annual SFT's must be documented on what form? - CORRECT ANSWER-OPNAV
3130/1
Where is the quick strop safety strap placed on the survivor for additional safety? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Between the survivors' legs and attached to snap lock on friction
keeper.
What shall the rescue swimmer do before inflating the survivor's personal floatation
device if the survivor is wearing a quick fitting harness? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Disconnect the chest quick ejector snap.
Do not utilize the ________ method of life raft extraction if the survivor has a known or
suspected injury to the head, neck, or spine. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pull method.
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR without an advanced
airway? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 compressions 2 ventilations.
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compression for victims of all ages?
- CORRECT ANSWER-100-120 compressions per minute.
During 2-rescuer CPR , one rescuer provides chest compressions. What is the role of
the second rescuer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Call 911 and grab AED.
To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should rescuers switch roles. - CORRECT
ANSWER-When other rescuer is fatigued 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." - CORRECT ANSWER-15 feet.
Use only this method of life raft extraction if the survivor has a known or suspected
injury to the head, neck, or spine. - CORRECT ANSWER-Sink the life raft from under
survivor(s).
, 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Red.
The arm retainer straps ____ be outboard when placing the rescue strop on the
survivor. - CORRECT ANSWER-Shall.
During all inland SAR evolutions (training and/or actual), power margin checks ______
be conducted IAW applicable T/M/S NATOPS procedures. - CORRECT ANSWER-Shall.
(T/F) Day/VMC open ocean rescue swimmer deployment training is permitted for
proficiency and qualification. - CORRECT ANSWER-True.
Day or night disentanglement training/evaluation utilizing a parachute ______ only be
conducted in a pool. - CORRECT ANSWER-Must.
Live (non-manikin) practice rescue litter operations from a helicopter shall be completed
to the point at which the simulated survivor is clear of the water by approximately _____
feet. - CORRECT ANSWER-10-15 feet.
Commanding Officer designation as a command rescue swimmer shall be completed
within _____ days of reporting aboard. - CORRECT ANSWER-90 days.
(T/F) Maritime commands are authorized to employ overland direct deployment
procedures when tasked with an actual rescue scenario outside the maritime
environment. - CORRECT ANSWER-True.
Renewal of a current annual evaluation may be accomplished within _____ days
preceding expiration of the current evaluation and is valid for _____ months from the
last day of the month in which the current evaluation expires. - CORRECT ANSWER-60
days; 12 months.
If during the TYCOM SAR evaluation command rescue aircrewman are not available for
the SFT, the command standardization petty officer/assistant shall administer the SFT
within ______ days of the TYCOM SAR evaluation. - CORRECT ANSWER-30 days.
Any backpack with contents weighing _____ pounds total may be substituted for a
MEDEVAC litter to complete testing for large groups or commands without MEDEVAC
litters. - CORRECT ANSWER-39 LBS.
(T/F) All Rescue Swimmer deployments must be rescues of a simulated survivor.
Repeated rapid aircraft descents and ascents with Rescue Swimmer(s) attached must
not be executed to fulfill night deployment requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-True.
