TSAAS

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What is the cruising speed of the AH-64D?

110-120 knots

What does the “A” in the acronym DAME stand for?

Air-Crash rescue

How many red cross markings does a CH-47 have?

Zero

What reference covers Combat Assault Operations?

FM 3-99

What are the three phases of PZ/LZ operations?

Selecting, Marking, Controlling

How many meters is a size 5 touchdown point?

None of the above

How can you reduce the 10:1 obstacle ration to?

5:1

What is the primary missing of the AH-64D Apache?

Anti-Armor

What is the max weight of the UH-60L/M?

23,500 lbs

What is the max airspeed of a CH-47D/F?

170 knots

What is the ACL for combat equipped troops in a LUH-72A?

8 PAX

How many ambulatory patients can a CH-47 accept?

31

What is the lowest level that can execute an air assault operation?

Company

To determine the ground slope, you must divide the vertical distance by what?

Horizontal Distance

What does the “A” stand for in the acronym HAT?

Altitude

What is the distance between the directional light and the base light when using an inverted Y?

7 meters

How many NATO approved flying and landing formations are there?

9

What is the distance between the stem light a directional light when making a NATO T?

10 meters

True or False: Can C2 aircraft fly in a ROZ?

True

True or False: Sling load weight is not a factor of abort criteria

True

What do vertical envelopments focus on?

Seizing and holding key terrain?

What is the max airspeed for a UH-60Q?

156 knots

What is the flight time for a HH-60M?

2 hours 30 minutes

How much time are you allotted to load an Aircraft during nighttime operations?

5 minutes

What is the tensile strength of the high performance utility hoist?

600 lbs

What does the “S” stand for in the acronym SURVIVAL?

Size up the situation

How many fire extinguishers are on the UH-60?

2

How do you approach a CH-47 when loading?

45 degrees from the rear

What is the rated cargo hook capacity for the CH-46E?

10,000 lbs

What manual covers pathfinder operations?

FM3-21.38

How much side buffer will you have setting up an HLZ?

10 meters

When marking a HLZ during daytime operations how many chem lights are required?

None

What is the crew of an AH-64D?

2 (pilot, copilot/gunner)

What was the first medevac helicopter?

OH-13

How many red cross markings are on the HH-60M?

Five

What is the tensile strength of the Kendricks extraction device?

400 lbs

Define a Chalk:

comprises of personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft

Define a Serial:

tactical grouping of two or more aircraft separated from other groups by time or space

What are the five stages of reverse planning sequences?

Ground tactical plan, landing plan, air movement, loading plan, staging plan

What are the advantages of a staggered trail right formation?

Simple load

What aircraft can land if the ground slope exceeds 15 degrees?

No aircraft

How many sling load reference lights are required at night if the aircraft is not landing?

5

What is the distance between additional A/C landing lights for non cargo aircraft?

5 m x 5 m

What is the cargo hook capacity for a LUH-73A?

600 lbs

What is the max speed of an AH-6J?

152 knots

What is the max altitude of the MQ-1C?

25,000 ft MSL

Define CASEVAC:

movement of causalities abroad non-medical vehicles or aircraft. Causalities transported in this manner do not receive in-route medical care

What is line 4 of the 9 line?

Special equipment needed

What are the three terrain flight modes?

Nap of the earth, contour, low level

What size TDP is 25 meters?

Size 1

How many lights are used for night time sling load operations

5

What is the rated capacity for the CH-47 center hook?

26,000 lbs

What is TDP 5 used for?

Sling loads and unknown aircraft

How many first aid kits are on the CH-47?

7

What is the primary use for the sked rescue system?

Both A and B

What is an armed escort required for the CH-47?

MASCAS/MASCAL

How many exits are on a LUH-72A?

4

What is the ACL of the UH-60 with seats?

11 PAX

What are air routes marked with?

SP (Start Point), RP (Release Point), ACP (Air Control Points)

What is the proper angle to approach of the UH-60?

90 degrees from the side

What is the ACL of the UH-60Q with prior notification with hoist installed?

3 litters and 1 ambulatory or 4 ambulatory

What is the crash position of the CH-47?

Bend forward at the waist, muzzle pointed down

What are the dimensions of the inverted Y?

7 meters x 14 meters x 14 meters

What does the “M” stand for in METT-TC?

Mission

What CAB has more robust fire power capability?

Heavy