Air Assault School, Phase I

What is the allowable cargo load of the LUH-72A in its normal configuration when used for MEDEVAC operations?

2 litter, 1 medic, or 5 ambulatory.

What is the primary use for the CH-47 when used during CASEVAC missions?

Mass Casualty Evacuation.

What is the crew of a LUH- 72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations?

(3)Pilot, Co Pilot, and Crew Chief

What is the total length of the high performance utility hoist?

256ft.

When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47?

31 ambulatory or 24 litter and 1 ambulatory.

If the obstacle on the approach route is eight meters tall and the obstacle on the departure route is ten meters tall of your PZ/LZ, what is the unusable space for the departure route?

100m.

What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations?

FM 3-21.38.

What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown point for cargo aircraft?

10mx10m.

What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ Operations)?

Establish control facilities.

What size landing point is required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during nighttime operations?

Size 7

Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft?

Protect from flying debris & flash fires

What reference material covers Aircraft Safety?

FM 3-99

In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for?

Reduce Unnecessary Gear

What are the three portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times?

Main rotor blade, tail rotor blade, and cargo hook (static electricity!).

In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft?

Immediately.

Define an Air Assault Operation?

Movement of friendly assault forces by rotary wing aircraft to engage enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain.

What is a chalk/load defined as?

Personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft.

What are the six factors that determine abort criteria?

Weather, time, available aircraft, mission essential combat power, mission criticality, and enemy.

What are the components of an Air Route?

SP, RP, ACP, and flight path.

What are the three terrain flight modes?

Low level, contour, and NAP of the Earth.

What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation?

FM 3-04

What is the cruise speed of the AH-6J/MH-6J?

135 knots

What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation?

FM 3-04.

What is the maximum speed of the AH- 64?

140-145 knots.

What is the maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) for the MV-22 without seats?

32 PAX

What is the proper angle to approach the LUH-72A with engines running?

45-degree angle from the front.

What is the crash position of the LUH-72A?

Sit upright, muzzle pointed down.

How far will you move away from the aircraft after crashing?

100 meters

What is the average gallons per hour for the AH-64?

175

What reference material covers aircraft safety?

FM 3-99

What are the four basic AEROMEDEVAC missions / capabilities?

Delivery of whole blood & biological, air crash rescue, movement of medical personnel and supplies, evacuation of selected casualties

How many emergency exits are on a CH-47?

10 windows fall out

The UH-60 comes equipped with how many first aid kits?

Three

How many fire extinguishers are on the UH-60?

Two

What reference material covers Aeromedical Evacuation?

ATP 4-02.2

What is the allowable cargo load (ACL) for combat equipped troops for the CH-46E?

24 troops

What is the flight time of the AH-64?

2hrs

What is the cruising speed of the UH-60?

120-145 knots.

What is the maximum speed of the CH-47?

170 knots.

What are the missions of the LUH-72A?

4Homeland security, drug interdiction, general support, logistics, and MEDEVAC.

Which flying/landing formation is most secure?

Diamond (D).

The inverted Y consists of four lights, what are they called?

Base light, directional light, left/right stem light.

What are the three phases of LZ/PZ operations?

Selecting, marking, and controlling.

When utilizing the NATO T, how many lights are used to mark the touchdown point?

Five.

What was the first Army MEDEVAC helicopter?

OH-13.

What are the five stages of the reverse planning sequence?

Staging, loading, air movement, landing, and ground tactical plan

What aircraft is known as the angel of mercy?

OH-13.

What is the lowest level that can coordinate an Air Assault operation?

Battalion.

What three items must be on a Soldier when working in and around rotary wing aircraft?

ID card, ear plug, and ID Tags.

What is the primary use of the Kendrick's Extrication device?

Casualty with suspected spinal injury.

How many phases are there for PZ/LZ Operations?

Three.

What two categories of factors should you take into consideration when setting up a PZ/LZ?

Technical & Tactical.

What is the fifth technical consideration factor for the selection phase?

Type of Aircraft (TDP Size)

What size TDP is suitable for the MV-22?

Size 4 TDP.

When dealing with obstacles, what are the four R's?

Remove, Reduce, Red, and Radio.

The ________ formation is the least secure flying and landing formation.

Trail.

The ________ is a wind direction within 45 degrees left or right of a land heading.

Headwind.

The NATO T will be utilized if the A/C is approaching from _____ ft above ground level (AGL) or higher.

500

Whenever atmospheric conditions increase, the A/C capabilities will be decreased and the ___ will be reduced.

Allowable Cargo Load (ACL).

You should never use ______ and ______ chem lights when marking a LZ/PZ.

Blue & Green.

True or False? All A/C can land if the ground slope is between 8 and 15 degrees.

False.

True or False? Establish Control facilities is the third step when establishing a HLZ?

False.

True or False? You must use the 10:1 obstacle ratio for the left/right sides of your PZ/LZ.

False.

True or False? The clock method is always from the signal person perspective?

False.

True or False? If prevailing winds are 10 knots or less the A/C can land into a crosswind.

False.

Name two of the four information systems.

Army Battle Command System, Combat Net Radios, Blue Force Tracker, and Nett Warrior.

What is a mission of the AH-64?

Reconnaissance, Anti-Armor (Primary), Close Air Support, and Air to Air Combat.

What is a bump plan?

Ensure the most essential personnel & equipment arrive on time at the objective.

What is the primary use of the Sked Rescue System?

Ground / Water Evacuation.

What is a mission of the AH-6J/ MH-6J?

Close Air Support, infiltration, and exfiltration for Special Operations Forces.

What is the flight time for the CH-47 D/F Chinook?

2hrs 30min.

True or False? The primary missions for the UH-60 A/L/M is Air Assault & Air Movement and Casualty Evacuation.

True.

What is the allowable cargo load (combat equipped troops) for the UH-60 A/L/M without seats?

16 PAX.

True or False? Air Assault units are the only units that are capable of executing an Air Assault Operation.

False.

A __________ is defined as personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft.

Chalk.

Define Command and Control.

The exercise of authority by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of a mission.

In a water landing, when would you exit the aircraft?

Stops rolling.

What three factors affects the aircrafts capabilities?

Humidity, Altitude, Temperature.

What does ACP stand for in reference to Air Routes?

Air Control Points.

True or False? Assault Forces must be prepared for presence of opposition only on the objective.

False.

What is the air transport of units, personnel, supplies, and equipment including air drops and air landing while utilizing cargo rotary wing aircraft?

Air Movement Operation.

What is an evacuation performed by dedicated, standardized medical evacuation platforms, with medical professionals who provide the timely, efficient movement and enroot care of the wounded, injured, or ill persons from the battlefield and/or other locations to MTFs.

MEDEVAC.

How many emergency exits are on the LUH-72A?

Four.

True or False. The AH-64E Apache primary mission is casualty evacuation.

False.

Who is the first recipient of the Air Assault Badge?

Major James Dailey.

True or False. The crew of the CH-53 is 5 PAX?

True.

True or False. Line 3 in the AEROMEDEVAC covers number of patients by type?

False.

What are three portions of a rotary wing aircraft that you must avoid at all times?

Main rotor blades, tail rotor blade, and cargo hook (static electricity!)

A _________ is a location where you can maintain communication with the aircraft, have total overview of the LZ/PZ, and are able to see the entirety of the LZ/PZ.

Control Facility.

True or False. The allowable cargo load for the basic rigged litter is 400lbs.

True.

What are the five stages of the reverse planning sequence?

Landing Plan, Air Movement Plan, Loading Plan, Ground Tactical Plan, Staging Plan.

What is the average gallon per hour for an unarmed OH-58?

44

Air Routes are commonly marked with ______________.

SP (start point), RP (release point), ACP (air control points).

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

90 degrees from the side.

True or False? You must roll your sleeve down when working around rotary wing aircraft for uniformity and protection, added stability and protection from the rotor blade and static electricity.

False.

True or False? An armed escort is required for the CH- 47 during MASCAL.

True.

How many fire extinguishers are on the LUH-72A?

One.

True or False? There are 11 NATO approved flying/landing formations.

False.

Which CAB has more robust fire power capability?

Heavy.

What does ROZ stand for?

Restricted Operating Zone.