Air Assault Phase 1 Study Guide (2024)

AH-64 Apache Max Speed

140-145 knots

AH-64 Apache Cruise Speed

110/120 knots

AH-64 Apache Crew

2; Pilot, Co-pilot/Gunner

AH 64 APACHE - MISSIONS

PRIMARY- ANTI ARMOR

RECON

CLOSE AIR SUPPORT

AIR TO AIR COMBAT

UH-60A/L/M Blackhawk Max Airspeed

156 knots

UH-60A/L/M Blackhawk Cruising Speed

120-145 knots

UH-60A/L/M Blackhawk ACL (w/ seats)

11 Pax

UH-60A/L/M Blackhawk (without seats)

16 Pax

UH-60A/L/M Blackhawk Primary Missionsw

F - FRIES/SPIES, Rappelling and Airborne Operations

A - Air Assault & Air Movement

C - Casualty Evacuation

S - Sling Load & Re-Supply Operations

UH-60A Blackhawk Cargo Hook Capacity

8,000 lbs

UH-60L/M Blackhawk Cargo Hook Capacity

9,000lbs

UH-60A Blackhawk Cargo Hook Planning Weight

8,000 lbs

CH-47 Chinook Cargo Hook Capacity - Fore Hook

17,000 lbs

CH-47 Chinook Cargo Hook Capacity - Aft Hook

17,000 lbs

CH-47 Chinook Cargo Hook Capacity - Center Hook

26,000 lbs

CH-47 Chinook Cargo Hook Capacity - Dual Hook Load (Fore & Aft combined)

25,000 lbs

CH-47 Chinook Missions

Air Assault/ Air Movement

Personnel Recovery

Waterborne Ops

Aircraft Recovery

Airborne Ops

CASEVAC

LUH-72A Lakota Max Speed

145 knots

LUH-72A Lakota Cruise Speed

133 knots

LUH-72A Lakota ACL

Combat equipped troopsL: 8 PAX

Number of litters carried w med crew: 2 PAX

LUH-72A "Lakota" Missions

Homeland security, drug interdiction, general support, logistics, and MEDEVAC

Large Pods Capacity

450 gallons

Small Pods Capacity

230 gallons

Can you combine Fuel Pods Sizes ( 1 Large and 1 Small)

No, only 2 of the same pods

Book Reference: Air Craft Safety

FM 3-99 Airborne and Air Assault Operations

Book Reference: Army Aviation

FM 3-04

Items needed at all times include

ID Card

ID Tags

Earplugs

Aircraft Weapon Safety

Weapons are carried muzzle pointed down, with no rounds chambered and selectors switch on SAFE

SLEEVES WILL BE ROLLED DOWN TO PROTECT FROM:

Flying Debris and Flash Fires

Approach/Departure directions to/from Aircraft (ALL Aircraft)

From DOWN slope side

Approach/Departure directions to/from LUH-72A

Engines running: 45 degrees from the front

Engines stopped: 90 degrees from the side

Approach/Departure directions to/from CH-47

45 degrees from the rear, away from engine exhaust

Approach/Departure directions to/from UH-60

90 degrees from the side, away from tail rotor and front

3 portions of aircraft to stay away from

Main rotor blade, tail rotor blade, cargo hook(Static Electricity)

Aircraft Crash positions (UH-60L/M, LUH-72A)

Sit upright, muzzle pointed down

Aircraft Crash Position (CH -47)

Bend forward at waist, muzzle pointed down

Aircraft Crash Procedures (on land)

1) Take commands from crew

2) Wait for rotor blades to stop

3) Exit 3,9, 12 o'clock (6 o'clock CH-47)

4) Move 100 meters away from crash site

Aircraft Crash Procedures (in water)

1) Wait for aircraft to stop rolling

2) exit aircraft and swim upstream to avoid flammable POL

LUH-72A Emergency equipment‎

‎4E, 1K, 1F‎

UH-60 Emergency equipment‎

4E, 3K, 2F

CH-47 Emergency equipment‎

10E, 7K, 3E

Book Reference :Aeromedical Evacuation

ATP 4-02.2

MEDEVAC

Medical evacuation with Medical professionals who provide timely enroute care of wounded to Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF)

CASEVAC

Casualty Evacuation in Non Medical Vehicle or Aircraft

Casualty does not receive en route care

First Army Medevac Helicopter

OH-13 Sioux "Angel of Mercy"

Advantages of Aeromedical Evacuation

Speed, range, flexibility, and versatility

BASIC AEROMEDEVAC MISSIONS/CAPABILITIES (DAME)

1. Delivery of whole blood and biological

2. Air-crash rescue

3. Movement of medical personnel and supplies

4. Evacuation of selected casualties

LUH-72A Lakota Red Cross Markings

4: 1 each Cargo door, 1 Nose, 1 Belly

HH-60M (Hospital Helicopter) red cross markings

(5) 1 each cargo door, 1 nose, 1 belly, 1 top

CH-47 red cross markings

0

CH-47 ACL (medevac)

24 litter and 1 ambulatory or 31 ambulatory

Medic to casualty ratio: 1 to 6

CH-47 ACL (medevac) normal configuration

16 ambulatory and 12 litter

High Performance Utility Hoist

Tensile Strength: 600 lbs

Hoist Cable Length: 256 ft ( 250 usable)

Slow Speed: Lift 600 lbs, 125 ft per min

Fast Speed: Lift 300 lbs, 250 ft per min

Jungle Forest Penetrator

Tensile Strength: 600 lbs

ACL: 3 Ambulatory Casualties

Kendrick Extrication Device (KED)

Suspected spinal injuries

Tensile strength: 400 lbs

ACL:1

Basic rigged litter tensile strength

400 lbs

Sked Rescue System

Primary Use: Ground/ Water EVAC (Sit down or hoist)

Tensile Strength: 400 lbs

ACL: 1

HH-60M Blackhawk Normal Configuration

4 litter patients and 1 ambulatory patients

9 line medevac

Line 1. Location of the pick-up site.

Line 2. Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix.

Line 3. Number of patients by precedence:

A - Urgent

B - Urgent Surgical

C - Priority

D - Routine

E - Convenience

Line 4. Special equipment required:

A - None

B - Hoist

C - Extraction equipment

D - Ventilator

Line 5. Number of patients:

A - Litter

B - Ambulatory

Line 6. Security at pick-up site:

N - No enemy troops in area

P - Possible enemy troops in area (approach with caution)

E - Enemy troops in area (approach with caution)

X - Enemy troops in area (armed escort required)

* In peacetime - number and types of wounds, injuries, and illnesses

Line 7. Method of marking pick-up site:

A - Panels

B - Pyrotechnic signal

C - Smoke signal

D - None

E - Other

Line 8. Patient nationality and status:

A - US Military

B - US Civilian

C - Non-US Military

D - Non-US Civilian

E - EPW

Line 9. NBC Contamination:

N - Nuclear

B - Biological

C - Chemical

Urgent time frame

Evacuation within 1 hour

Urgent Surgical

Must receive far forward surgical intervention to save life and to stabilize them for further evacuation within 1 hour

Book Reference: Combat Assault

FM 3-99

Air Assualt Operation Definition

Engage enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain

Lowest level that can plan Air Assault Operations

Battalion

Air Assault Task Force (AATF)

A temporary group of integrated forces tailored to a specific mission under the command of a single headquarters.

Where does most of Aviation Combat Power reside?

CAB (Combat Aviation Brigade)

Capabilities =

good

Limitations =

Delay

Vulnerability =

Stop

examples of limitations

Adverse Weather

Threat to Aircraft

Availability of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear

High fuel and ammunition consumption rates

1/3-2/3 rule

1/3 planning, 2/3 execution

Five stages of reverse planning

Ground Tactical Plan

Landing Plan

Air Movement Plan

Loading Plan

Staging Plan

Ground Tactical Plan

1) Capitalize on speed and mobility to achieve surprise

Terrain Flight Modes

1) NAP of the Earth- Lowest possible flight along the Earth.

2) Contour- Various speeds and altitudes.

3) Low Level- Constant speed, heading, and altitude.

PZ Selection Criteria

1. number

2. Size

3. Proximity to soldiers

4. Accessibility

5. Vulnerability

6. Condition

PZ Organization and Control; Control party

Establish two primary radio frequencies

Serial (PLT)

Tactical grouping of two or more aircraft under the control of a serial commander and separated from other lifts by time or space

Bump Plan

most essential personnel and equipment arrive on time at the objective

each aircraft load and serial has a bump plan sequence

bumped personnel report to a PZ bump area specified

Flight Time Considerations

PZ-SP

RP-LZ

Loading time ( Day v Night)

PZ-SP - 2 min

RP-LZ - 2 min

Day time loading - 3 min

Night time loading - 5 min

H-Hour

First A/C of the first lift touches down on LZ

Boots on Ground

How many hand and arm signals do not require hover

4

Book Reference: Path Finder Operations

FM 3-21.38

Phases of PZ/LZ operations

1) Selecting

2) Marking

3) Controlling

Touch Down Point Sizes

Size 1: 25 meters

Size 2: 35 meters (Lakota)

Size 3: 50 meters *** (UH-60, AH-64)

Size 4: 80 meters *** (CH/47)

Size 5: 100 meters Sling loads and Unk A/C (Day time)

Size 6: 125 meters Sling loads long lines

Size 7: 150 meters Sling loads (Night time)

NATO approved flying and landing formations

1. Trail

2. Staggered Trail Right

3. Staggered Trail left

4. Echelon right

5. Echelon left

6. Heavy right

7. Heavy left

8. Vee

9. Diamond

Obstacles

Anything 18 inches high, wide, or deep

Four steps when dealing with an obstacle

Remove

Reduce

Red (mark in red)

Radio (advise pilot)

Ground Slope Restrictions

0-7 degrees - no restrictions

7-15 degrees - only CH and Medium Utility Helicopter can land with an advisory

Determining Ground Slope

VD x 57.3(60) / HD = Degree of slope

Atmospheric conditions

Humidity

Altitude

Temperature

Inverted "Y"

Used for Marking your first TDP at Night (look at picture and memorize distances)

NATO "T"

Marking TDP at night only when:

1) A/C are coming in at 500ft AGL or higher

2) when coordinated for

Prevailing winds

A/C can not land if:

Crosswind exceeds 9 knots

Tailwind exceeds 5 knots