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01/23/2011

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Term
Max Air Speed of the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
Definition
125 Knots
Term
Flight time of OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
Definition
2 Hours and thirty minutes
Term
OH 58D Kiowa Warrior Missions
Definition
1) Reconnaissance
2)Security
3) Target acquisition/designation
4) Defensive air to air combat
Term
Armament of OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
Definition
.50 Cal (on left side only)- max load 500 rounds
2.75 Inch FFAR-max load 14 rounds
Hellfire II Missle-laser guided-max load 4 rounds
Stinger Air to Aire missle- max load 2 rounds
Digital call for fire capability (to artillery, ah-64D, other OH-58D's
Term
What is the AH-64A?
Definition
Apache
Term
AH-64A Airspeed?
Definition
Max- 197 Knots
Cruise- 130-160 Knots
Term
Flight time of the AH-64A Apache?
Definition
1 hour, 50 minutes
Term
Crew of the AH-64A Apache?
Definition
2 (pilot- rear, co-pilot/gunner-front)
Term
Name the missions of the AH-64A Apache
Definition
1) Anti-armor (primary)
2) close air support
3)Reconnaissance
4) Air to air combat
Term
Name the Armament of the AH-64A Apache
Definition
30 mm chain gun-Max rounds: 1200 rounds
Hellfire II laser missile guided- Max rounds: 16 rounds
2.75 Inch FFAR- Max rounds: 76 rounds
Stinger air to air Missile- Max rounds: 2 rounds
Sidewinder Air to air missile- Max rounds: 2 rounds
Term
What is the main rotor diameter of the AH-64A?
Definition
48 feet
Term
What is the main rotor diameter of the UH-60 A/L Blackhawk?
Definition
53 feet 8 inches
Term
What is the maximum speed of the UH-60 A/L Blackhawk?
Definition
Max Airspeed: 193 Knots
Normal Cruise Speed: 130 Knots
Term
Crew of the Uh-60 A/L Blackhawk?
Definition
4: Pilot, Co-pilot, 2 crew chiefs
Term
What is the ACL for planning combat equiped troops with the UH-60 A/L Blackhawk?
Definition
With Seats: 11
Without Seats: 20
Term
What is the Cargo hook capacity of the UH-60 A and the UH-60 L?
Definition
UH-60 A: 8,000 lbs
UH-60 L: 9,000 lbs
Term
Max gross weight of the UH-60 A/L?
Definition
2 hours, 30 minutes
Term
Missions of the UH-60 A/L?
Definition
1) Air Assault and Air Movement
2) Casualty Evacuation/ Aero-Medical Evacuation
3) Sling load and Re-supply operations
4)FRIES/SPIES, Rappelling and parachute operations
Term
What type of aircraft is a UH-60 A/L ?
Definition
Assault/ Lift Aircraft
Term
What is a CH-47D/F?
Definition
Chinook
Term
What is the Airspeed of the CH-47 D/F?
Definition
Max Airspeed: 170 knots
Cruising: 130 knots
Term
Flight time of the CH-47 D/F?
Definition
2 hours 30 minutes
Term
What is the crew for tactical operations in the CH-47D/F?
Definition
4- Pilot, Co-pilot, Flight Engineer, Crew Chief
Term
ACL for the CH-47D/F?
Definition
Combat Equipped Troops: 33
Max litter capacity: 24
Term
Cargo Hook capacity for the CH-47D/F?
Definition
Front Hook- 17,000 lbs
Rear Hook- 17,000 lbs
Center Hook- 26,000 lbs
Dual Hook Load (fore and aft combined)- 25,000 lbs
Planning Weight- 19,000 lbs
Max Gross Weight- 50,000 lbs
Term
Missions of the CH-47D/F?
Definition
1) Troop and Cargo transport
2) Slingload Operations
3) Waterborne Operations
4) Mass Casualty Evac when used durring CASEVAC missions

"F" model has improved Avionics, upgraded engine and digital cockpit
Term
Max airspeed of the UH-60Q?
Definition
193 Knots
Term
Flight time of the UH-60Q?
Definition
2 hours and 30 min
Term
Crew of the UH-60Q?
Definition
4- Pilot, co-pilot, crew chief and in-flight medic
Term
Internal Rescue Hoist Capability of the UH-60Q?
Definition
600lbs
Term
Hoist cable length of the UH-60Q?
Definition
256 ft total, 250 usable feet
Term
What is the internal rescue hoist capability of the UH-60Q?
Definition
600 lbs
Term
What is the normal configuration of the UH-60Q?
Definition
4 litter patients and 1 ambulatory
Term
What is the max configuration of the UH-60Q?
Definition
6 litter and 1 ambulatory or 7 ambulatory
Term
Crew of the UH-1V?
Definition
4- Pilot, co-pilot, crew chief, and medic
Term
Internal hoist capacity of the UH-1V?
Definition
600 lbs
Term
Hoist cable length of the UH-1V?
Definition
256 ft total, 250 usable ft
Term
ACL Normal configuration of the UH-1V?
Definition
3 litter patients and 4 ambulatory patients
Term
ACL for max configuration w/ prior notice of the UH-1V?
Definition
6 litter or 9 ambulatory
Term
Internal rescue hoist of th eMH-47 D/E Chinook?
Definition
600 lb capacity
Term
Mission of the MH-47 D/E Chinook?
Definition
Over and Covert infiltrations, exfiltrations, air assault, resupply, and sling operations in support of special operations forces in all terrain and enviroments
Term
AH?
Definition
Attack helicopter
Term
OH?
Definition
Observation Helicopter
Term
CH
Definition
transport/ cargo helicopter
Term
UH
Definition
Utility helicopter
Term
MH?
Definition
multi-mission helicopter
Term
Second letter indicated the basic type:
Definition
Such as OH-58 specifies h as the helicopter
Term
Define MEDEVAC
Definition
Medical evacuation, movement and enroute care by medical personnel of wounded, injured or ill persons from the battlefield and/or other locations to medical facilities
Term
Reference for Combat Assault>
Definition
FM 90-4
Term
Reference for Aircraft orientation?
Definition
FM 1-402
Term
Reference for Aero medical Evacuation?
Definition
FM 8-10-6
Term
Reference for Aircraft Safety?
Definition
FM 90-4
Term
FM for close combat attack?
Definition
FM 3-04.111
Term
Reference for pathfinder ops?
Definition
FM 3-21.38
Term
Name the basic Aero medevac missions?>
Definition
Delivery of whole blood and biological
Air crash Rescue
Movement of medical personnel and supplies
Evacuation of selected casualties
Term
What is the primary use of the jungle forest penetrator?
Definition
casualty extraction w/thick vegetation
Term
What is the tensile strength of the jungle forest penetrator?
Definition
600 lbs
Term
What is the ACL of the jungle forest penetrator>
Definition
1
Term
What is the promary use of the kendirck's extraction device, what is the tensile strength and ACL?
Definition
Casualty evac with suspected spinal injury
Tensile strength of 400 pls and ACL of 1
Term
What it the primary use of the basic rigid litter? ACL? Tensile Strength?
Definition
Ground evac and sit down mission
ACL of 1
Tensile strength: 400 lbs
Term
What is the primary use of the SKED rescue system?
Definition
ground evac, sitdown mission, water rescue, and hoist ectraction
tensile strength 400 lbs
Term
Limitations will ________ air assault ops?
Definition
Hinder
Term
What is the definition of Combat Assault?
Definition
to engage and destroy enemy forces and sieze or hold key terrain
Term
Name the capabilities of air assault.
Definition
Attack enemy from any direction
delay a larger force
over fly or bypass obstacles, barriers, or the enemy
conduct attacks and raids beyond the FLOT
Rapidly secure and defend terrrain
Term
Name some limitations of Combat assault.
Definition
Adverse weather
LZ/PZ vulnerability
Initial reliance on air resupply or commo
high fuel and ammo consumption
reduced ground mobility after insertion
Term
name some vulnerabilities of Combat Assault ref FM 90-4?
Definition
attack by ground, air or artillery
NBC attack
Electronic warfare
Small arms fire
Term
What is the Air Assault task force?
Definition
Units placed under a single command for a specific mission ie: infantry, aviation, or other units
Term
What is H-hour?
Definition
the time of the first aircraft of the first life touching down on the LZ
Term
All times are based off of what?
Definition
H-hour
Term
What must a landing plan support?
Definition
The Ground Tactical Plan
Term
What is the Air movement plan based off?
Definition
The Ground tactical plan and the Landing plan
Term
Name and describe the terrain flight modes.
Definition
NAP of the Earth-close to earth as possible
Contour- conform to Earth's contour
Low Level- constant speed, heading and altitude
Term
What is the loading plan based on?
Definition
The Air movement plan
Term
Name the 5 stages of reverse planning.
Definition
1)Ground Tactical Plan
2)Landing Plan
3)Air movement Plan
4)Loading Plan
5)Staging Plan
Term
Name the levels of Air Assault operations.
Definition
Division: Assets
Battalion: Planned and Coordinated
Company: Execute
Term
What does the PZ Party consist of?
Definition
OIC
NCOIC
RTO
Chalk Guide
Signal Person
Hook-Up Team
Straggler Control
Term
What is a lift?
Definition
When all aircraft pick up troops/equipment and set them down on the LZ
Term
What is a serial?
Definition
tactical grouping separated from other grouping by lift space and time
Term
What is a load/chalk?
Definition
personnel/equipment designated to be moved by a specific aircraft
Term
PZ to SP os typically __km which takes__ minutes for a UH-60 and CH-47.
Definition
3-5 KM and 1 minute
Term
What is the loading time for a light element?
Heavy element?
Definition
Light element- 3 minutes
Heavy element- 5 minutes
Term
What is the Air mission brief?
Definition
the last face to face w/ any key personnel involved in Air Assault Operations conducted ASAP after the reverse planning sequence keeping the 1/3, 2/3 rule in mind
Term
How many gallons does the large and small pods of the UH-60 A/L hold?
Definition
Large- 450 Gal for 3 Hrs
Small- 230 Gal for 1 hr 30 min
All pods fueled gives a total time of 11 hours and 30 min
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