AIR ASSAULT SCHOOL, PHASE I EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
What is the allowable cargo load of the LUH-72A in its normal configuration when used for
MEDEVAC operations? - ANS 2 litter, 1 medic, or 5 ambulatory.
What is the primary use for the CH-47 when used during CASEVAC missions? - ANS Mass
Casualty Evacuation.
What is the crew of a LUH- 72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations? -
ANS (3)Pilot, Co Pilot, and Crew Chief
What is the total length of the high performance utility hoist? - ANS 256ft.
When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47? - ANS 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? -
ANS 100m.
What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations? - ANS FM 3-21.38.
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, What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown point for
cargo aircraft? - ANS 10mx10m.
What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ Operations)? - ANS Establish control facilities.
What size landing point is required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during nighttime
operations? - ANS Size 7
Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft? - ANS Protect from
flying debris & flash fires
What reference material covers Aircraft Safety? - ANS FM 3-99
In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for? - ANS Reduce Unnecessary Gear
What are the three portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times? - ANS Main rotor
blade, tail rotor blade, and cargo hook (static electricity).
In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft? - ANS Immediately.
Define an Air Assault Operation? - ANS 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? - ANS Personnel and equipment designated to be moved by
a specific aircraft.
What are the six factors that determine abort criteria? - ANS Weather, time, available aircraft,
mission essential combat power, mission criticality, and enemy.
What are the components of an Air Route? - ANS SP, RP, ACP, and flight path.
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
What is the allowable cargo load of the LUH-72A in its normal configuration when used for
MEDEVAC operations? - ANS 2 litter, 1 medic, or 5 ambulatory.
What is the primary use for the CH-47 when used during CASEVAC missions? - ANS Mass
Casualty Evacuation.
What is the crew of a LUH- 72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations? -
ANS (3)Pilot, Co Pilot, and Crew Chief
What is the total length of the high performance utility hoist? - ANS 256ft.
When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47? - ANS 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? -
ANS 100m.
What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations? - ANS FM 3-21.38.
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
1
, What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown point for
cargo aircraft? - ANS 10mx10m.
What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ Operations)? - ANS Establish control facilities.
What size landing point is required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during nighttime
operations? - ANS Size 7
Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft? - ANS Protect from
flying debris & flash fires
What reference material covers Aircraft Safety? - ANS FM 3-99
In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for? - ANS Reduce Unnecessary Gear
What are the three portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times? - ANS Main rotor
blade, tail rotor blade, and cargo hook (static electricity).
In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft? - ANS Immediately.
Define an Air Assault Operation? - ANS 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? - ANS Personnel and equipment designated to be moved by
a specific aircraft.
What are the six factors that determine abort criteria? - ANS Weather, time, available aircraft,
mission essential combat power, mission criticality, and enemy.
What are the components of an Air Route? - ANS SP, RP, ACP, and flight path.
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