AIR ASSAULT PHASE 1 MAIN EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔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
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 performance 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
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔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
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 performance 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
