Rescue Procedures

Question 1

The __________ is responsible for a safe mission execution and will not delegate their authority under any circumstances.

Answer 1

Aircraft Commander

Question 2

T/F:

Aircraft may be used for routine patient transfers if authorized by the Commander.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A mission involving life-threatening injuries/illness requires immediate launch because any delays in reaching the patient/survivor further decrease the probability of survival is a __________ mission.

Answer 3

Medical Assistance

Question 4

The Pilot flying will:

Answer 4

a. Devote full attention to flying the
        aircraft and maintaining terrain/
        obstacle clearance, and
        clearance from other search
        aircraft.
     b. Focus on flying the search
         pattern and coordinate the
         actions of the crew.
     c. Not scan.

Question 5

The Pilot not flying will:

Answer 5

a. Assist with timing the search
        patterns.
    b. Plot the searched area on the
        chart.
    c. Record sighting information.

Question 6

Be sure Scanners know what to look for. Telltale signs include:

Answer 6

1. Over land
   a. Smoke/fire
   b. Broken or scarred trees
   c. Aircraft wreckage/reflections
   d. Holes
   e. Parachute/survivor signals
2. Over water
   a. Oil slick
   b. Debris (normally found
   downwind of an oil slick)
   c. Wakes
   d. Lifeboats and rafts (normally
   found downwind of debris)
   e. Parachute/survivor signals

Question 7

T/F:

Perform a power available check prior to search operations.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Any search training below __________ ft must be in a surveyed low-level area.

Answer 8

300

Question 9

There are 2 primary means of locating the

objective of a search:

Answer 9

a. Visual: Using Scanners
b. Electronic: If the objective is equipped with a transmitter; typically an ELT or survival radio. (ELT/emergency frequencies are 121.5 and/or 243.0)

Question 10

A/An __________ search is the most frequent search pattern used in mountainous terrain.

Answer 10

Contour

Question 11

Use a/an __________ search for a concentrated search of a small area where a sighting of the search objective has been reported.

Answer 11

Expanding Square