Air Assault Phase 1 Homework Study Guide – Flashcards
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Which terrain flight mode is defined as flying as near as possible to the earth's surface with varying speeds and altitudes?
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Nap of the earth
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What is the cleared diameter of a size 5 landing point?
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100 Meters
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What are the nine standard aircraft flying/landing formations?
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Trail Echelon Left Echelon Right Heavy Left Heavy Right Staggered Trail Left Staggered Trail Right Vee Diamond
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What is the ACL of the UH-60A with seats?
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11
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What is the ACL of combat equipped troops on the CH-47 (Army Standard)?
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33; Fort Campbell is 31
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What reference materials covers Pathfinder Operations?
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FM 3-21.38
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There are 3 portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times, what are they?
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1. Main rotor 2. Tail Rotor 3. Cargo hook
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How many Red Cross markings are on the HH-60?
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5 Markings
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If the aircraft catches fire, what is the first thing you are going to do?
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Exit immediately (use common sense)
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Who is the nucleus of the Air Assault Task Force?
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Infantry
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The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior has a cruising speed of what?
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80 Knots
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UH-60A has a hook or lift capacity of what?
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8,000lbs
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How many medics are assigned to the crew of a CH-47 during mass casualty evacuation?
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No medics are "assigned" to the CH-47D/F. (But, during a mass casusalty or MASCAL evacuation, the CH-47D/F requires one medic for every six casualties.)
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Who is overall responsible for the Air Assault mission?
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PL/OIC
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What is the distance between the base light and the number one touchdown point?
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14 meters
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Who collects all personnel and equipment left behind on the PZ?
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The Straggler Control Team
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What is known as using the mobility of rotary wing assets and total integration of available fire-power, maneuvering under the control of a ground or air maneuver commander to engage enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain?
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Air Assault Operations
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What is the cleared diameter of a size 4 land point?
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80 Meters
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In what direction do the windows fall on the UH-60?
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Down and out
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What are the five stages of the reverse planning system?
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1. Ground Tactical Plan 2. Landing Plan 3. Air movement plan 4. Loading plan 5. Staging Plan
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If the height of the tallest obstacle is 5 meters, how far must you walk into your PZ/LZ to place your number one touchdown point?
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50 meters out (using the 10:1 ratio)
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What is the ACL for the HH-60M Model Blackhawk?
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6 litter and 2 ambulatory, or 3 litter and 5 ambulatory, or 8 ambulatory
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What aircraft is commonly referred to as the 'Angel of Mercy?'
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OH-13 Sioux
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The crew consists of what for the AH-64 Longbow Apache?
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2; Pilot, Co-pilot/Gunner
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Aircraft that require different landing point sizes must be separated by how much?
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100 Meters
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What is the primary mission of the OH-58D?
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Reconnaissance
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What is the cleared diameter of a size 3 landing point?
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50 Meters
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What are the dimensions of the Inverted Y?
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7m x 14m x 14m
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What size landing point does a UH-60 require when being used for a sling load operation?
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Size 5
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Winds are blowing 10 knots or above, in what direction must aircraft land?
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Head wind only
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What is the distance between the two stem lights?
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14 meters
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What are 3 items that you must have on you at all times when working around rotary winged aircraft?
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Ear-pro, ID Card, ID Tags
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All litters have a rated capacity of what?
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400 lbs
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The UH-1V has an ACL of what?
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3 Litters and 4 Ambulatory, or 6 litters, or 9 ambulatory
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What is the lowest level with assets for an air assault operation?
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Division Level
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If the ground slope exceeds 15 degrees, which aircraft can land?
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No A/C can land
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What is the distance between the base light and directional light?
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7 Meters
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How much fuel can the 2 large inner pods hold on the ESSS and how long can it extend the flight time by?
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1. They can hold 450 gallons and 3 hours each
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What are the dimensions for additional touchdown point lights at night for cargo aircraft?
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10x10m
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You can find how many fire extinguishers on the CH-47?
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3 Fire extinguishers
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What size landing point does the CH-47 require?
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Size 4: 80 Meters
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What classification by precedence in saving life, limb or eyesight?
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Line 3: Alpha
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What is the cleared diameter of a size 2 landing point?
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35 Meters
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What is the location of the signal person during sling load operations?
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Located at predetermined location outside the rotor disk diameter of the aircraft, 20m to the right front of aircraft for sling-load.
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What is the primary mission of the AH-64D?
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Anti-armor
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What is the maximum speed of the AH-64A?
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140-145 knots
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Winds are blowing from 1-5 knots, in what direction must the aircraft land?
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A/C can land in any direction
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What is the lowest level than an air assault operation can be planned and coordinated?
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Battalion Level
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What is the first step in establishing an PZ/LZ?
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Establish control facilities
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What does control facilities consist of?
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1. Must have 'Ground to Air' communications 2. Must be able to observe the entire PZ/LZ.
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Name one capability of an Air Assault operation?
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Attack enemy from any direction
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What size landing point does an AH-64 require?
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Size 3: 50 Meters
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How do you approach the CH-47?
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45 degrees direction, bent over from the rear, stay away from the front at all times
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Name the crew for the UH-60M?
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4; Pilot, Co-pilot, 2 Crew Chiefs
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How many Hellfire II missiles are equipped on the OH-58D?
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4 rounds
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What is the ACL for the CH-47 when conducting mass casualty evacuation?
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24 litters and 1 ambulatory, or 31 ambulatory
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In the event of a water landing, when would you exit the aircraft?
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When the main rotor blades have stopped turning; exit and swim upstream away from crash
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How many emergency exits are located on the CH-47?
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All windows except windshield
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Winds are blowing from 6-9 knots, in what direction must the aircraft land?
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Must land head or cross wind
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What piece of equipment is used for an individual suspected of a spinal injury?
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Kendrick's Extrication Device
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How many first aid kits and fire extinguishers does the CH-47 have?
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7 First aid kits and 3 Fire extinguishers
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What line covers CBRN and does it stand for?
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Line 9: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nerve Agent
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When requesting for a 9 line MEDEVAC, what two lines change during wartime and peacetime?
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Line 6 and Line 9
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Define H-Hour?
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Time that first A/C of the first lift touches down on the LZ. All planning times are derived from H-Hour.
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How many lines are required to get a MEDEVAC aircraft in the air?
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5 to Fly
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What are the two different speeds for the High Performance Utility Hoist?
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Fast speed: 300lbs @ 250 FPM Slow speed: 600lbs @125 FPM
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What size landing point does the OH-58D require?
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Size 1: 25 Meters
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If the ground slope exceeds 7 degrees, which type of aircraft cannot land?
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A/C with skids cannot land
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What is the primary mission for the UH-60?
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Air Assault and Air Movement
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Name one limitation of the Air Assault Operation?
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Adverse weather
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How many cargo hooks come equipped with the CH-47?
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3
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Which line of the 9-line MEDEVAC request may be omitted?
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Line 9
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What are the three methods to controlling aircraft?
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Visual, Electronic, and Verbal
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Define Low Level?
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Constant speed, heading, and altitude
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What is the maximum speed of the UH-60A/M/L?
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A/L: 156 knots / M: 193 Knots
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How do you determine the area of unusable?
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10:1 ratio straight edge method, #1 TDP at edge of unusable
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What is the reference material for Combat Assault Operations?
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ATTP 3-18.12
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The Platoon Sergeant devises and disseminates what?
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Bump plan
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How many 2.75in FFAR are equipped on the AH-64D?
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76 Rounds
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What reference material covers Aeromedical evacuation in Theater of Operations?
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FM 8-10-6
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The UH-60 has how many first aid kits and fire extinguishers?
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3 First Aid kits and 2 Fire extinguishers
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The four basic aeromedical evacuation missions are what?
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1.Delivery of whole blood and biologicals 2. Air-crash rescue support 3. Movement of medical personnel and supplies 4. Evacuation of selected casualties
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(E) Who is overall in charge of Air Assault Task Force operations?
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Commander
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(E) What is the lowest level with a command headquarters to execute an Air Assault Operation?
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Company Level
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(E) What is a bump plan?
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Ensures key personnel/equipment arrive on LZ first.
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What is cross-loading?
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Ensures all key personnel/equipment are not on the same A/C and spread throughout lift.
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How many emergency exits are on the UH-60?
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4, Windows fall out
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When to exit when a A/C rolls?
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Wait to unbuckle seatbelt until A/C rolls belly up
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What A/C has skids for landing?
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OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
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What is the ACL of combat equipped troops on the UH-60?
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With seats: 11 / Without seats: 20
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Weight of slings on UH-60A/L/M?
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A: 8,000lbs L/M: 9,000lbs
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What is the primary mission of the CH-47?
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Troop and Cargo Transport
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How many Red Cross marks are on the CH-47?
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Zero
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If the winds are blowing 0-5 knots, where can the A/C land?
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A/C can land in any direction
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Crew for HH-60?
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4-6; Pilot, Co-pilot, Crew Chief and 1-3 in flight medics)
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What is the primary use of the Jungle Forest Penetrator?
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Evacuation of casualties through thick vegetation
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Who is the last off the PZ?
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Platoon Sergeant
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