Army Aviation Medical Evacuation
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What is the maximum number of ambulatory patients that can be transported by the LUH-72A in its normal configuration during MEDEVAC operations?

  • 5 (correct)
  • 8
  • 6
  • 4

    • What is the primary role of the CH-47 during CASEVAC missions?

  • Tactical Transport
  • Combat Search and Rescue
  • Aerial Refueling
  • Mass Casualty Evacuation (correct)

    • What is the minimum number of crew members required to operate a LUH-72A during non-MEDEVAC operations?

  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • 3 (correct)

    • What is the approximate length of the utility hoist used in CASEVAC operations?

    <p>256 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of litter patients that can be transported by the CH-47 during CASEVAC operations?

    <p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the calculation used to determine the unusable space for the departure route in a PZ/LZ?

    <p>10 times the obstacle height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What regulation covers the procedures for establishing a helicopter landing zone?

    <p>FM 3-21.38</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum size of the landing point required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during daytime operations?

    <p>75m x 75m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended sleeve size for working around aircraft?

    <p>Size 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manual covers Aircraft Safety?

    <p>FM 3-99</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'R' stand for in the DROP acronym?

    <p>Reduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three portions of the aircraft that you must avoid at all times?

    <p>Main rotor blade, tail rotor blade, and cargo hook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you exit the aircraft in case of a fire?

    <p>Immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a definition of an Air Assault Operation?

    <p>Movement of friendly assault forces by rotary wing aircraft to engage enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a chalk/load defined as?

    <p>Personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of an Air Route?

    <p>SP, RP, ACP, and flight path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    MEDEVAC Operations

    • The LUH-72A can carry 2 litter, 1 medic, or 5 ambulatory in its normal configuration.

    CASEVAC Missions

    • The primary use of the CH-47 is for Mass Casualty Evacuation.

    LUH-72A Crew

    • The crew of a LUH-72A when not used for MEDEVAC operations consists of 4 pilots, co-pilot, crew chief, and in-flight medic.

    High-Performance Utility Hoist

    • The total length of the high-performance utility hoist is 256 feet.

    CASEVAC Operations

    • The allowable cargo load (ACL) for the CH-47 is 31 ambulatory or 24 litter.

    Obstacle Clearance

    • If the obstacle on the approach route is 8 meters tall and the obstacle on the departure route is 10 meters tall, the unusable space for the departure route is 100m.

    Reference Materials

    • FM 3-21.38 covers LZ/PZ operations.
    • FM 3-99 covers Aircraft Safety.

    LZ/PZ Operations

    • The first step in HLZ setup is to establish control facilities.
    • The dimensions of the reference lights that mark an additional touchdown point for cargo aircraft are 10m x 10m.

    CH-47 Operations

    • A size 7 landing point is required for a CH-47 with a long line sling load during nighttime operations.

    Aircraft Safety

    • Sleeves must be rolled down when working around aircraft to protect from rotor blades and static electricity.

    DROP Acronym

    • The R in the DROP acronym stands for Reduce.

    Aircraft Safety Precautions

    • The three portions of the aircraft to avoid at all times are the main rotor blade, tail rotor blade, and cargo hook (static electricity).

    Emergency Procedures

    • In case of a fire, exit the aircraft immediately.

    Air Assault Operations

    • An Air Assault Operation is the movement of friendly assault forces by rotary wing aircraft to engage enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain.

    Chalk/Load Definition

    • A chalk/load is defined as personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft.

    Abort Criteria

    • The six factors that determine abort criteria are weather, time, available aircraft, mission essential combat power, mission criticality, and enemy.

    Air Route Components

    • The components of an Air Route are SP, RP, ACP, and flight path.

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