Army Aeromedical Study Guide
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1. What are the organizations maintaining aviation medical standards?: -
AAMA (Army Aeromedical Activity), US Combat Readiness Center, USAARL (Army
Aeromedical Research Laboratory), USASAM (Army School of Aviation Medicine).
2. Who consists of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team?: Flight Surgeon,
APA (Aeromedical Physicians Assistant), AMNP (Aviation Medicine Nurse Practi-
tioner), and Aeromedical Psychologist.
3. What is the primary goal of the Aviation Medicine Program?: Preventative
Medicine
4. The Flight Surgeon is a _____ crewmember.: rated
5. What is the timeframe that an FDME or FDHS must be started and complet-
ed?: Within a three-month period preceding the end of the birth month.
6. Who has the final approval authority of a DD Form 2992?: The Unit Comman-
der
7. Describe boxes 11 and 12 on a DD Form 2992.: 11: Up, qualified for flying duty.
Contains an effective date and expiration date.
12: Down, Disqualified for flight. Contains an effective date and estimated duration
of grounding.
8. Describe box 13 of the DD Form 2992.: 13: Remarks / Limitations. Will include
FFD (Full flying duty) or DNIF (Duties not to include flying duty). Will not contain
patient privacy information.
9. What is contained in boxes 14, 15, and 16 of the DD Form 2992?: 14: FS's
signature and/or APA's, or AMNP's signature
15: Aircrew member's signature
16: Commander's signature
10. What is the difference of a temporary versus permanent medical disqual-
ification?: Temporary results in requalification within 365 days. Permanent is not
likely to result in requalification within 365 days.
11. What are the two types of FDME and how long are they valid for?: Initial
(18 months) and comprehensive (5 years between 20-49 Yrs, 1 year at 50 yrs and
older).
12. What are the classes of FDME and who are the performed for?: Class 1 -
Initial for those that want to be pilots.
Class 2 - Aviators, FS, DAC Pilots, and APA/AMNP.
Class 3 - Non-rated crewmembers and Aeromedical Psychologists.
Class 4 - ATC and UAV operators.
13. How frequently must an FDHS be completed?: Annually between each com-
prehensive FDME.
14. What is the first fuel used in aviation?: Castor Oil
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15. Who was the first to describe the relationship between work and illness?-
: Hippocrates
16. Name the 3 general types of toxic hazards encountered in an aviation
environment.: Physical, Chemical, Biological
17. Identify what toxic hazard:
Water inhaled in large quantities and oxygen inhaled in a hyperbaric cham-
ber?: chemical
18. What are two types of exposure?: Acute and chronic
19. What is the definition of an occupational hazard?: Anything capable of
producing an adverse health effect (injury or illness).
20. What are the three routes a toxin can enter the body?: Inhalation, Skin
(absorption), and ingestion.
21. What toxic substances could you be exposed to in an aviation environ-
ment?: Aviation fuels
Aviation combustion products
Composites and plastics
Solvents and degreasers
Lubricants and hydraulic fluids
Fire extinguishing materials
22. List the signs and symptoms of toxic fuel exposure.: Lightheadedness
Fatigue
Coma
Slurred speech and impaired psychomotor skills
Irregular heartbeat
Coughing, choking, wheezing, nausea, and vomiting
Chemical burns can also occur
23. What are the immediate action steps for protective measures inside a
cockpit if exposed to smoke or fumes?: Recognize
Ventilate
Descend
Land
Evacuate
Seek medical attention
24. What are some preventative protective measures individual aircrew mem-
bers can perform to eliminate or reduce contact with toxic substances?: Wea
AACU/NOMEX flight suits
Smoke and eat in designated areas
Hand washing
Wear PPE
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1. What are the organizations maintaining aviation medical standards?: -
AAMA (Army Aeromedical Activity), US Combat Readiness Center, USAARL (Army
Aeromedical Research Laboratory), USASAM (Army School of Aviation Medicine).
2. Who consists of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team?: Flight Surgeon,
APA (Aeromedical Physicians Assistant), AMNP (Aviation Medicine Nurse Practi-
tioner), and Aeromedical Psychologist.
3. What is the primary goal of the Aviation Medicine Program?: Preventative
Medicine
4. The Flight Surgeon is a _____ crewmember.: rated
5. What is the timeframe that an FDME or FDHS must be started and complet-
ed?: Within a three-month period preceding the end of the birth month.
6. Who has the final approval authority of a DD Form 2992?: The Unit Comman-
der
7. Describe boxes 11 and 12 on a DD Form 2992.: 11: Up, qualified for flying duty.
Contains an effective date and expiration date.
12: Down, Disqualified for flight. Contains an effective date and estimated duration
of grounding.
8. Describe box 13 of the DD Form 2992.: 13: Remarks / Limitations. Will include
FFD (Full flying duty) or DNIF (Duties not to include flying duty). Will not contain
patient privacy information.
9. What is contained in boxes 14, 15, and 16 of the DD Form 2992?: 14: FS's
signature and/or APA's, or AMNP's signature
15: Aircrew member's signature
16: Commander's signature
10. What is the difference of a temporary versus permanent medical disqual-
ification?: Temporary results in requalification within 365 days. Permanent is not
likely to result in requalification within 365 days.
11. What are the two types of FDME and how long are they valid for?: Initial
(18 months) and comprehensive (5 years between 20-49 Yrs, 1 year at 50 yrs and
older).
12. What are the classes of FDME and who are the performed for?: Class 1 -
Initial for those that want to be pilots.
Class 2 - Aviators, FS, DAC Pilots, and APA/AMNP.
Class 3 - Non-rated crewmembers and Aeromedical Psychologists.
Class 4 - ATC and UAV operators.
13. How frequently must an FDHS be completed?: Annually between each com-
prehensive FDME.
14. What is the first fuel used in aviation?: Castor Oil
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15. Who was the first to describe the relationship between work and illness?-
: Hippocrates
16. Name the 3 general types of toxic hazards encountered in an aviation
environment.: Physical, Chemical, Biological
17. Identify what toxic hazard:
Water inhaled in large quantities and oxygen inhaled in a hyperbaric cham-
ber?: chemical
18. What are two types of exposure?: Acute and chronic
19. What is the definition of an occupational hazard?: Anything capable of
producing an adverse health effect (injury or illness).
20. What are the three routes a toxin can enter the body?: Inhalation, Skin
(absorption), and ingestion.
21. What toxic substances could you be exposed to in an aviation environ-
ment?: Aviation fuels
Aviation combustion products
Composites and plastics
Solvents and degreasers
Lubricants and hydraulic fluids
Fire extinguishing materials
22. List the signs and symptoms of toxic fuel exposure.: Lightheadedness
Fatigue
Coma
Slurred speech and impaired psychomotor skills
Irregular heartbeat
Coughing, choking, wheezing, nausea, and vomiting
Chemical burns can also occur
23. What are the immediate action steps for protective measures inside a
cockpit if exposed to smoke or fumes?: Recognize
Ventilate
Descend
Land
Evacuate
Seek medical attention
24. What are some preventative protective measures individual aircrew mem-
bers can perform to eliminate or reduce contact with toxic substances?: Wea
AACU/NOMEX flight suits
Smoke and eat in designated areas
Hand washing
Wear PPE
