Passenger Handling Procedures

Question 1

If normal vehicular means for inserting or retrieving personal cannot be accomplished for whatever reason, alternate means must be utilized ( _____________)

Answer 1

a helicopter

Question 2

Alternate Insertion and Extraction (AIE) operations can be accomplished during daylight hours or at night with the aid of _________ _________ _________(_____)

Answer 2

Night Vision Goggles (NVGs)

Question 3

AIE operations are most often seen in the news during natural or some form of disasters that requires an alternate means of rescue; not seen are the operations performed in a tactical environment under hostile conditions. In either case , different devices and methods of deployment and/or recovery are available, depending on the __________ __________

Answer 3

mission requirements

Question 4

AIE operations can be broken down into these two categories:

Answer 4

Tactical AIE Operations

Non-Tactical AIE Operations

Question 5

Rapid insertion/extraction of personnel and/or equipment without landing or being detected by enemy forces in a tactical environment

Answer 5

Tactical AIE Operations

Question 6

Performed when the threat environment is low, tactical operations are not feasible, or for peace time rescues in response to some sort of disaster

Answer 6

Non-Tactical AIE Operations

Question 7

Understanding the capabilities of each AIE device is crucial for mission success. Which _______ is used will be influenced by a number of factors that must be addressed at the time of the rescue.

Answer 7

device

Question 8

Compact device designed to accommodate one to three survivors at the same time, can be used to recover personnel over land or water (with the flotation collar attached)

Answer 8

Forest Penetrator

Question 9

Forest penetrator is designed to penetrate the _______ _________ _________ of Southeast Asia

Answer 9

triple canopy jungles

Question 10

Forest penetrator is _________ __________ for high visibility

Answer 10

bright yellow

Question 11

A bright orange __________ ___________, made of foam rubber for high visibility can be attached for water operations

Answer 11

flotation collar

Question 12

For water operations, the device has enough buoyancy for the top ____ inches to still be visible above the water level

Answer 12

six

Question 13

Constructed of wire mesh and lightweight steel or titanium tubing that holds a survivor immobile in a face up supine position

Answer 13

Stokes litter

Question 14

_______ of the stokes litter protect the survivor from bumping against obstructions or side of helicopter during retrieval

Answer 14

sides

Question 15

Stokes litter weighs approximately _____ pounds

Answer 15

56

Question 16

Stokes litter may be be deployed by the following two methods:

Answer 16

Low and slow

Rescue Hoist

Question 17

Method used with a survivor in the water, aircraft will come to 10ft AWL, and 10 KIAS, nearing survivor, first PJ will deploy, then stokes litter, then second PJ. This is the fastest water operations recovery method

Answer 17

Low and slow

Question 18

Used to lower and raise stokes litter and rescue individuals; used when landing is impractical or impossible, especially over water or hazardous terrain

Answer 18

Rescue Hoist

Question 19

Made of interwoven hemp, has a diameter of approximately two inches, and an aircraft point on one end

Answer 19

Fast Rope

Question 20

Rope lengths vary based on mission needs, but usually range between ____ and ____ feet

Answer 20

60 and 120

Question 21

Allows for rapid insertion of personnel. limiting aircraft and personnel exposure time

Answer 21

Fast rope

Question 22

Fast rope is used for hovers up to _____ feet

Answer 22

100

Question 23

Buoyant device constructed of a fiber filling encased in a red or orange waterproof cover to make it highly visible during rescue operations

Answer 23

Horse Collar (Rescue Strop and Survivor Sling)

Question 24

_________, woven through the cover with both ends terminating in two V-rings is used to attach the sling to hoist hook

Answer 24

Webbing

Question 25

A horse collar can be be used to _______ _______, as well as _________ _________over land or water and is normally used by Navy, Coast Guard or Air Force

Answer 25

lower rescuer | raise survivor

Question 26

___________ allows direct control of descent and precise placement of team into objective area

Answer 26

Rappelling

Question 27

Rappelling may reduce aircraft exposure in tactical environment, however it requires more specialized equipment and preparation than _________ ______ insertions

Answer 27

fast rope

Question 28

Rappel ropes are approximately _______ in diameter and are carried and stored in small bags

Answer 28

1/2-inch

Question 29

Rappel ropes have a minimum length of

Answer 29

150 ft

Question 30

Up to _____ rappel ropes may be installed and deployed at a time

Answer 30

two

Question 31

Rappel ropes connect to the fast rope bar by means of ________ _________ __________

Answer 31

locking steel carabiners

Question 32

Fabricated from stainless steel tubing and cable

Answer 32

Rescue Basket

Question 33

Two nylon covered foam floats, silk screened with the words "__________ __________" provide the flotation capability for the rescue basket

Answer 33

REMAIN SEATED

Question 34

Has a folding assembly of tubing and cables that hinge at all four corners to provide for ease of storage and mobility

Answer 34

rescue basket

Question 35

_______ ________ are located in the bottom tubing of a rescue basket to allow for water drainage

Answer 35

Drain holes

Question 36

The __________ design of the rescue basket eliminates sharp corners, reducing potential for puncturing aircraft skin when in use

Answer 36

tubular

Question 37

_______ _________ is particularly useful for recovery of personnel not familiar with penetrator and/or horse collar

Answer 37

Rescue basket

Question 38

Because entry is easier and more rapid for a survivor than a forest penetrator, a rescue basket is perhaps the best device for recovery of survivors from _________ ________

Answer 38

frigid waters

Question 39

As a crew member, it is your responsibility to be able to utilize ____________________________, as assistance may or may not be available

Answer 39

whatever AIE is sent you

Question 40

Inspection of AIE equipment prior to use is _________ Deploying a defective rescue device can cause serious injury or death

Answer 40

essential

Question 41

Inspect all AIE equipment for the following:

Answer 41

Serviceability Breaks, bends or frays on cables and structure Carabiners must be steel and locking

Question 42

Ensure all AIE _____________ are complied with and current

Answer 42

inspections

Question 43

Never use if AIE equipment is saturated with _______ or ___________ ________, or ________

Answer 43

fuel, hydraulic fluid or oil

Question 44

Always inspect AIE equipment prior to _______ ______ use

Answer 44

live team

Question 45

Inspections of all AIE devices are necessary to ensure they are ready for ____________ __________ at all times

Answer 45

operational use