Fries and Spies Operations Overview
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What is the definition of tower operations?

05

What is the definition of aircraft operations?

06

What is a seats out waiver?

08

What is the minimum rank of a FRIES/Spies Master?

<p>Mature E4</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often must FRIES duties be performed?

<p>At least once every 12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

After how many months does refresher training become required?

<p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens after 24 months?

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

What is the number one priority?

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

What is the requirement for ropes greater than a certain height?

<p>CG approval for ropes greater than 90 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

During FRM qual, how many operations will personnel serve as FRM or AFRM?

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

How many operations will personnel serve from tower?

<p>3 (2 day/1 night)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many operations will personnel serve from aircraft?

<p>4 (2 day/2 night)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for serving as a roper?

<p>At least 7 operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of successful descents from tower?

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the platform height?

<p>15-60 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 3 aircraft insertions Hollywood?

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What is the definition of 2 aircraft insertions with combat equipment and weapon?

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When does sustainment training happen?

<p>Within 72 hours of op</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of ropes in 24 hours?

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of no miles harness ever?

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What is the requirement for ropes on the ground at night?

<p>5 ft of ropes on the ground marked with chemo at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for chemo at night?

<p>3 total chemo at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for stitches or defects?

<p>3 consecutive stitches or 5 in a general area</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum risk level of FRIES?

<p>Medium risk at a minimum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for coms with aircraft?

<p>Must always have coms with aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the lengths of rope?

<p>50, 60, 90, 120</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the description of FRIES ropes?

<p>1 and 3/4 in olive drab at bottom is white nylon extraction loops</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tensile strength of FRIES?

<p>35,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rated tensile strength?

<p>9/16 rated tensil 9000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rope log?

<p>DA 5752 R</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shelf life?

<p>15 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the service life?

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

What is the combined life of rope?

<p>15 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the only authorized eye splice?

<p>29,750 only authorized on FRIES bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are high tech and Steele cable?

<p>9000 and 1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of FRIES bar both sides?

<p>1500 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of FRIES bar one side?

<p>1300 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ceiling torque of FRIES bar?

<p>1400-1500 lbs/in</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of CH 47 H shaped aft bar?

<p>2250 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of forward FRIES mount CH47?

<p>1500 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of standard mil snap link?

<p>2000 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of omega snap link?

<p>224.81 x kil nuntin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance between ropers?

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

What is the consideration for roper load?

<p>Exceed 60 lbs consider lowering equip</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight limit for ass pack?

<p>No more than 35 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total weight limit for 5 ass packs?

<p>No more than 500 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Spies manual?

<p>350-6 CH 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ground safety manta in coms with aircraft?

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When is refresher training required?

<p>After 12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for Chem lights on the rope?

<p>2 Chem lights at end of rope and 2 5 ft from end</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the travel speed?

<p>No more than 70 kts (50 when cold)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the obstacle clearance?

<p>100 ft above obstacle day/200ft above obstacle at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum flight time?

<p>20 min</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary anchor?

<p>Cargo hook</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the secondary anchor?

<p>2 ADS with 2 type 4 cone tor links and 8 snap links or 4 omega</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tensile strength of Spies rope and planning strength?

<p>24,000 lbs and 5,000 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many D rings are on Spies rope?

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often must ropes be inspected?

<p>Before, after, and every 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tensile strength of D ring?

<p>2,500 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fries and Spies Operations

  • Tower operations are classified as 05.
  • Aircraft operations are classified as 06.
  • The minimum rank required for Fries/Spies Master is Mature E4.

Fries Duties and Refresher

  • Fries duties must be performed at least once every 12 months.
  • A refresher is required after 12 months, and retraining is required after 24 months.

Safety Priority

  • Safety is the number one priority.

Rope Operations

  • Ropes greater than 90 feet require CG approval.
  • The minimum number of successful descents from the tower required is 2.
  • Platform height ranges from 15-60 feet.

Fries Training

  • Personnel will serve as FRM or AFRM in at least 7 operations.
  • They must serve as a roper in at least 7 operations.
  • They must have 3 aircraft insertions in Hollywood.
  • They must have 2 aircraft insertions with combat equipment and weapons.

Rope Specifications

  • Fries ropes are 1 and 3/4 inches in diameter, olive drab at the bottom, with white nylon extraction loops.
  • The tensile strength of Fries ropes is 35,000 pounds.
  • Rope log is recorded on DA Form 5752-R.

Shelf and Service Life

  • The shelf life of ropes is 15 years.
  • The service life of ropes is 7 years.
  • The combined shelf and service life cannot exceed 15 years.

Authorized Splices

  • Eye splices are only authorized on Fries bars, with a tensile strength of 29,750 pounds.

Fries Bar Specifications

  • Fries bars have a tensile strength of 1500 pounds on both sides and 1300 pounds on one side.
  • The ceiling torque of Fries bars is 1400-1500 pounds per inch.

Aircraft Capacities

  • The CH-47 H-shaped aft bar capacity is 2250 pounds.
  • The forward Fries mount CH-47 capacity is 1500 pounds.
  • Standard mil snap links have a capacity of 2000 pounds.
  • Omega snap links have a capacity of 224.81 kN-in.

Roper Safety

  • The minimum distance between ropers is 24 inches.
  • Ropers should consider lowering equipment if their load exceeds 60 pounds.

Ass Pack and Equipment

  • The maximum weight of an ass pack is 35 pounds.
  • The maximum weight of 5 ass packs is 500 pounds.

Spies Manual and Refresher

  • The Spies manual is 350-6 CH 7.
  • A refresher is required after 12 months.

Communication and Safety

  • Ground safety must be in communication with aircraft.
  • There must be 2 chem lights at the end of the rope and 2 5ft from the end.

Flight Operations

  • The maximum travel speed is 70 kts (50 kts when cold).
  • The maximum flight time is 20 minutes.
  • The primary anchor is the cargo hook, and the secondary anchor is 2 ADS with 2 type 4 cone tor links and 8 snap links or 4 omega links.

Spies Rope Specifications

  • The tensile strength of Spies ropes is 24,000 pounds, and the planning strength is 5,000 pounds.
  • There are 10 D-rings on Spies ropes, each with a tensile strength of 2,500 pounds.
  • Spies ropes must be inspected before, after, and every 6 months of use.

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Test your knowledge on Fries and Spies operations, including safety priorities, training requirements, and operational classifications. This quiz covers the essential duties and refresher training related to Fries responsibilities. Assess your understanding of the rules and specifications in this tactical field.

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