Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
(EAWS) Common Core with questions
and well verified answers actual
exam!!! 2026
Objects of First Aid - ANSWER -Prevent further injury, infection, and loss of life
Amount of pressure points - ANSWER -11
Location of pressure points - ANSWER -Temple, jaw, neck, collar bone, inner upper arm,
inner elbow, wrist, upper thigh, groin, knee, ankle
First degree burn - ANSWER -Produces redness, warmth and mild pain
Second degree burn - ANSWER -Causes red, blistered skin and severe pain
Third degree burn - ANSWER -Destroys tissue, skin and bone in severe cases. Sever pain
may be absent due to nerve endings being destroyed
Open/Compound fracture - ANSWER -Broken skin with bone protrusion
Closed/Simple fracture - ANSWER -Broken bone without skin break
,Four methods to control bleeding - ANSWER -Direct Pressure, elevation, pressure
points, tourniquet as last resort.
Pressure point - ANSWER -Point on the body where a main artery lies near the skin
surface and over a bone.
Electric shock - ANSWER -When a person comes in contact with an electric energy
source
Indications of airway obstruction - ANSWER -Inability to talk, grasping and pointing to
the throat, exaggerated breathing efforts, skin turning bluish color
Heat exhaustion - ANSWER -Serious disturbance of blood flow to the brain, heart and
lungs. Body temperature may be high. Sweating profusely
Heat Stroke - ANSWER -Breakdown of sweating mechanism of the body. Unable to
eliminate excessive body heat buildup.
Hypothermia - ANSWER -General cooling of the whole body caused by low temperature,
cold moisture, snow or ice. Breathing is slow and shallow
Superficial frostbite - ANSWER -Ice crystals form on the upper skin layers after exposure
to 32 degrees or lower
Deep frostbite - ANSWER -Ice crystals form in the deeper tissue
How many types of shock - ANSWER -5
Septic shock - ANSWER -Bacteria multiplying in the blood and releasing toxins.
Anaphylactic shock - ANSWER -Sever hypersensitivity or allergic reaction
,Cardiogenic shock - ANSWER -When the heart is damaged and unable to supply
sufficient blood to the body
Hypovolemic shock - ANSWER -Severe blood and fluid loss, which makes the heart
unable to pump enough blood to the body.
Neurogenic shock - ANSWER -Spinal cord injury
Purpose of CPR - ANSWER -To "buy time" until normal heart function is restored
Steps for CPR - ANSWER -C/A/B Circulation/Airway/Breathing
1st step in survival chain - ANSWER -Recognition/activation of CPR
2nd step in survival chain - ANSWER -Chest compressions
3rd step in survival chain - ANSWER -AED/defibrillator
4th step in survival chain - ANSWER -Rapid defibrillation
5th step in survival chain - ANSWER -Effective advanced life support (EMT's, ambulance)
6th step in survival chain - ANSWER -Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
ORM - ANSWER -Systematic, decision-making process used to identify and manage
hazards that endanger naval resources
1st step of ORM - ANSWER -Identify
Identify ORM - ANSWER -Begin with an outline or chart of the major steps. Then
conduct a preliminary hazard analysis by listing all of the hazards associated with each step.
, 2nd step of ORM - ANSWER -Assess
Assess ORM - ANSWER -Determine the associated degree of risk in terms of probability
and severity
3rd step of ORM - ANSWER -Make Risk Decisions
Make Risk Decisions ORM - ANSWER -Develop risk control options. Start with the most
seriosu risk first and select controls that will reduce the risk to a minimum consistent with
mission accomplishment. Decide if benefit outweighs the risk
4th Step of ORM - ANSWER -Implement Controls
Implement Controls ORM - ANSWER -Used to eliminate hazards or reduce the degree of
risk
5th Step of ORM - ANSWER -Supervise
Supervise ORM - ANSWER -Conduct follow-up evaluations of controls to make sure they
remain in place or have the desired effect.
Class A Mishap - ANSWER -$2,000,000 or more in damage; an injury or illness resulting
in a fatality or permanent total disability
Class B Mishap - ANSWER -$500,000 or more but less than $2,000,000 in damage; an
injury or illness that results in permanent partial disability; 3 or more personnel are inpatient
hospitalized
Class C Mishap - ANSWER -$50,000 or more but less than $500,000 in damage; a non-
fatal injury that causes loss of time beyond the day or shift it occurred (5 or more lost
workdays beyond the date of injury)
PPE program - ANSWER -Established as a last line of defense in case of equipment
breakdown, failure, or misuse.
(EAWS) Common Core with questions
and well verified answers actual
exam!!! 2026
Objects of First Aid - ANSWER -Prevent further injury, infection, and loss of life
Amount of pressure points - ANSWER -11
Location of pressure points - ANSWER -Temple, jaw, neck, collar bone, inner upper arm,
inner elbow, wrist, upper thigh, groin, knee, ankle
First degree burn - ANSWER -Produces redness, warmth and mild pain
Second degree burn - ANSWER -Causes red, blistered skin and severe pain
Third degree burn - ANSWER -Destroys tissue, skin and bone in severe cases. Sever pain
may be absent due to nerve endings being destroyed
Open/Compound fracture - ANSWER -Broken skin with bone protrusion
Closed/Simple fracture - ANSWER -Broken bone without skin break
,Four methods to control bleeding - ANSWER -Direct Pressure, elevation, pressure
points, tourniquet as last resort.
Pressure point - ANSWER -Point on the body where a main artery lies near the skin
surface and over a bone.
Electric shock - ANSWER -When a person comes in contact with an electric energy
source
Indications of airway obstruction - ANSWER -Inability to talk, grasping and pointing to
the throat, exaggerated breathing efforts, skin turning bluish color
Heat exhaustion - ANSWER -Serious disturbance of blood flow to the brain, heart and
lungs. Body temperature may be high. Sweating profusely
Heat Stroke - ANSWER -Breakdown of sweating mechanism of the body. Unable to
eliminate excessive body heat buildup.
Hypothermia - ANSWER -General cooling of the whole body caused by low temperature,
cold moisture, snow or ice. Breathing is slow and shallow
Superficial frostbite - ANSWER -Ice crystals form on the upper skin layers after exposure
to 32 degrees or lower
Deep frostbite - ANSWER -Ice crystals form in the deeper tissue
How many types of shock - ANSWER -5
Septic shock - ANSWER -Bacteria multiplying in the blood and releasing toxins.
Anaphylactic shock - ANSWER -Sever hypersensitivity or allergic reaction
,Cardiogenic shock - ANSWER -When the heart is damaged and unable to supply
sufficient blood to the body
Hypovolemic shock - ANSWER -Severe blood and fluid loss, which makes the heart
unable to pump enough blood to the body.
Neurogenic shock - ANSWER -Spinal cord injury
Purpose of CPR - ANSWER -To "buy time" until normal heart function is restored
Steps for CPR - ANSWER -C/A/B Circulation/Airway/Breathing
1st step in survival chain - ANSWER -Recognition/activation of CPR
2nd step in survival chain - ANSWER -Chest compressions
3rd step in survival chain - ANSWER -AED/defibrillator
4th step in survival chain - ANSWER -Rapid defibrillation
5th step in survival chain - ANSWER -Effective advanced life support (EMT's, ambulance)
6th step in survival chain - ANSWER -Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
ORM - ANSWER -Systematic, decision-making process used to identify and manage
hazards that endanger naval resources
1st step of ORM - ANSWER -Identify
Identify ORM - ANSWER -Begin with an outline or chart of the major steps. Then
conduct a preliminary hazard analysis by listing all of the hazards associated with each step.
, 2nd step of ORM - ANSWER -Assess
Assess ORM - ANSWER -Determine the associated degree of risk in terms of probability
and severity
3rd step of ORM - ANSWER -Make Risk Decisions
Make Risk Decisions ORM - ANSWER -Develop risk control options. Start with the most
seriosu risk first and select controls that will reduce the risk to a minimum consistent with
mission accomplishment. Decide if benefit outweighs the risk
4th Step of ORM - ANSWER -Implement Controls
Implement Controls ORM - ANSWER -Used to eliminate hazards or reduce the degree of
risk
5th Step of ORM - ANSWER -Supervise
Supervise ORM - ANSWER -Conduct follow-up evaluations of controls to make sure they
remain in place or have the desired effect.
Class A Mishap - ANSWER -$2,000,000 or more in damage; an injury or illness resulting
in a fatality or permanent total disability
Class B Mishap - ANSWER -$500,000 or more but less than $2,000,000 in damage; an
injury or illness that results in permanent partial disability; 3 or more personnel are inpatient
hospitalized
Class C Mishap - ANSWER -$50,000 or more but less than $500,000 in damage; a non-
fatal injury that causes loss of time beyond the day or shift it occurred (5 or more lost
workdays beyond the date of injury)
PPE program - ANSWER -Established as a last line of defense in case of equipment
breakdown, failure, or misuse.
