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Aircraft Specifications

• LUH-72A: normal cargo load is 3,600 pounds for MEDEVAC operations
• CH-47: primary use for CASEVAC missions, ACL is 33,000 pounds
• LUH-72A: crew of 2 when not used for MEDEVAC operations
• High performance utility hoist: total length is 130 feet
• CH-47: ACL is 33,000 pounds for CASEVAC operations
• Obstacle clearance: 10 meters for departure route, 8 meters for approach route
• UH-60: cruise speed is 130 knots
• AH-64: maximum speed is 190 knots, average gallons per hour is 340
• AH-64E Apache: primary mission is not casualty evacuation
• MV-22: maximum allowable cargo load without seats is 20,000 pounds
• CH-46E: ACL for combat equipped troops is 15,000 pounds
• UH-60 A/L/M: ACL for combat equipped troops without seats is 12,000 pounds
• CH-47: maximum speed is 180 knots, flight time is 3 hours

Aircraft Operations

• LUH-72A: approach angle with engines running is 90 degrees
• LUH-72A: crash position is 45 degrees nose down, 10 feet away from aircraft after crash
• AH-6J/MH-6J: cruise speed is 140 knots
• CH-47: has 3 emergency exits
• UH-60: has 2 emergency exits, 2 first aid kits, and 2 fire extinguishers
• LUH-72A: has 1 emergency exit, 1 first aid kit, and 1 fire extinguisher

Air Assault Operations

• Air Assault Operation: defined as air transport of units, personnel, supplies, and equipment
• Air Assault units: can execute air assault operations, not limited to only them
• Chalk/load: defined as personnel and equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft
• Command and Control: defined as the exercise of authority and direction by a commander
• Bump plan: a contingency plan to execute an air assault operation
• AEROMEDEVAC: 4 basic missions/capabilities, covered in reference material
• Air Routes: covered in reference material, ACP stands for Airspace Control Point
• LZ/PZ operations: 3 phases, covered in reference material, uses NATO T or inverted Y formation

Safety and Emergency Procedures

• Aircraft safety: covered in reference material, includes avoiding 3 portions of the aircraft
• Sleeve safety: sleeves must be rolled down when working around aircraft for protection and stability
• Fire safety: exit aircraft immediately in case of fire, use fire extinguishers
• Emergency exits: check for available exits on each aircraft
• Kendrick's Extrication device: primary use for extraction from wreckage
• Sked Rescue System: primary use for rescue operations
• Water landing: exit aircraft immediately after landing

Miscellaneous

• First Army MEDEVAC helicopter: Bell 47
• Air Assault Badge: first recipient is Major Jack Johnston
• ROZ: stands for Rocket-Propelled Zone
• CAB: some have more robust fire power capability than others
• Line 3 in AEROMEDEVAC: covers number of patients by type