Air Assault Phase 1 Test 2022-2023 Complete
Study Guide Answered
1. What is the allowable cargo load of the LUH-72A in its normal configuration when used for
MEDEVAC operations?
2 litter, 1 medic, and 5 ambulatory.
2. What is the primary use for the CH-47 when used during CASEVAC missions?
Mass Casualty Evacuation.
3. What is the crew of a LUH- 72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations?
(3) Pilot, Co Pilot, Crew Chief
4. What is the total length of the high performance utility hoist?
256ft.
5. When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47?
31 ambulatory or 24 litter and 1 ambulatory
6. 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
7. What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations?
FM 3-21.38.
8. What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown point for cargo
aircraft?
10mx10m.
9. What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ Operations)?
Establish control facilities.
10. What size landing point is required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during nighttime
operations?
size 7
11. Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft?
, Protect from flying debris & flash fires
12. What reference material covers Aircraft Safety?
FM 3-99
13. In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for?
Reduce Unnecessary Gear
14. 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).
15. In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft?
Immediately.
16. 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.
17. What is a chalk/load defined as?
personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft.
18. What are the six factors that determine abort criteria?
weather, time, available aircraft, mission-essential combat power, mission criticality, and enemy.
19. What are the components of an Air Route?
SP, RP, ACP, and flight path.
20. What are the three terrain flight modes?
Low level, contour, and NAP of the Earth.
21. What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation?
FM 3-04
22. What is the cruise speed of the AH-6J/MH-6J?
135 knots
24. What is the maximum speed of the AH- 64?
145 knots.
25. What is the maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) for the MV-22 without seats?
32 PAX
26. What is the proper angle to approach the LUH-72A with engines running?
Study Guide Answered
1. What is the allowable cargo load of the LUH-72A in its normal configuration when used for
MEDEVAC operations?
2 litter, 1 medic, and 5 ambulatory.
2. What is the primary use for the CH-47 when used during CASEVAC missions?
Mass Casualty Evacuation.
3. What is the crew of a LUH- 72A when not being used for MEDEVAC operations?
(3) Pilot, Co Pilot, Crew Chief
4. What is the total length of the high performance utility hoist?
256ft.
5. When used for CASEVAC operations, what is the (ACL) for the CH-47?
31 ambulatory or 24 litter and 1 ambulatory
6. 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
7. What reference material covers LZ/PZ operations?
FM 3-21.38.
8. What are the dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown point for cargo
aircraft?
10mx10m.
9. What is the first step in HLZ setup (LZ/PZ Operations)?
Establish control facilities.
10. What size landing point is required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during nighttime
operations?
size 7
11. Why must your sleeves be rolled down when working around aircraft?
, Protect from flying debris & flash fires
12. What reference material covers Aircraft Safety?
FM 3-99
13. In the acronym DROP, what does the R stand for?
Reduce Unnecessary Gear
14. 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).
15. In case of a fire, when should you exit the aircraft?
Immediately.
16. 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.
17. What is a chalk/load defined as?
personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft.
18. What are the six factors that determine abort criteria?
weather, time, available aircraft, mission-essential combat power, mission criticality, and enemy.
19. What are the components of an Air Route?
SP, RP, ACP, and flight path.
20. What are the three terrain flight modes?
Low level, contour, and NAP of the Earth.
21. What reference material covers Aircraft Orientation?
FM 3-04
22. What is the cruise speed of the AH-6J/MH-6J?
135 knots
24. What is the maximum speed of the AH- 64?
145 knots.
25. What is the maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) for the MV-22 without seats?
32 PAX
26. What is the proper angle to approach the LUH-72A with engines running?
