Learning Objective: Identify
rescue devices used by aircrewmen
and helicopter rescue. Identify
search and rescue (SAR) communi-
cation modes.
5-45.
5-46.
5-47.
5-48.
5-49.
5-50.
Which of the following is the primary
rescue device?
1.
Rescue hook
2.
Rescue sling
3.
Gated D-ring
At what maximum number of pounds is the
smaller hook on the double rescue hook
rated?
1.
500 pounds
2.
1000 pounds
3.
1500 pounds
4.
2000 pounds
Which of the following statements
concerning the double rescue hook is
most correct?
1.
Use only the large hook to hoist
personnel
2.
Use only the smaller hook to hoist
personnel
3.
You can hoist personnel with either
hook
As a survivor, why must you never touch
any rescue device being lowered from a
helicopter until it has touched the
water?
1.
To prevent electrical chock from
static electricity
2.
To prevent development of cramps
3.
To prevent your raft from capsizing
Horse collar is another name for the
rescue strop.
1.
True
2.
False
A crewman being rescued by a helicopter
should assist the helo crew by swinging
into the helo feet first.
1.
True
2.
False
5-51.
The forest penetrator top will float
only 6 inches out of the water with a
flotation collar attached.
1.
True
2.
False
5-52.
To safely use the forest penetrator, the
survivor should lower his helmet visor.
1.
True
2.
False
5-53.
If not used properly, which of the
following rescue devices is considered
the most dangerous?
1.
Horse collar
2.
Rescue strop
3.
Forest penetrator
4.
Rescue seat
5-54.
At 77°F the AN/PRT-5 can operate
continuously for how many hours?
1. 24
2. 36
3. 48
4. 72
5-55.
Which of the following radios is equipped
with a flotation device?
1.
AN/PRC-90
2.
AN/URT-33
3.
AN/PRT-5
4.
AN/PRC-49
5-56.
Which of the following radios must you
place the ON/OFF switch to read ON to
operate the radio?
1.
AN/URT-33
2.
AN/PRT-5
3.
AN/PRC-49
5-57.
The AN/PRC-90 is capable of transmitting
up to what total number of nautical
miles?
1. 10
2. 20
3. 50
4. 60
Learning Objective: Relative to
land survival, recognize the
proper techniques for arctic,
desert, and tropical survival.
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