SERE

Question 1

What does SERE stand for?

Answer 1

Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract

Question 2

Where is sere info found?

Answer 2

AP3342 leaflet 5

Question 3

Where are the SERE centres?

Answer 3

Chicksands, HMS Saltan and RAF St Mawgan

Question 4

SPI?

Answer 4

Synthetic parachute instructor - teaches ground training and descent into water

Question 5

SERE Officer responsibilities?

Answer 5

To ensure station aircrew are informed about life craft drills and survival training

Question 6

PTI responsibilities?

Answer 6

Tasked with arranging facilities and assisting with life raft drills.

Question 7

Which QR covered the hiring of facilities?

Answer 7

QR 433 (3)

Question 8

What is the RRST?

Answer 8

Role related swim test

Question 9

RRST applies to who?

Answer 9

Any trade that may come into contact with water e.g. aircrew, logistics, logistics, regiment, ground personnel queried to fly on aircraft, PTIs

Question 10

What is HAT?

Answer 10

Heat acclimatisation training - training you to become habituated to a new climate allowing the body to work in hot/dry/humid conditions

Question 11

When was HAT introduced?

Answer 11

Introduced in 2004 in response to Op TELIC heat related illnesses

Question 12

Aim of HAT?

Answer 12

Increase an individuals VO2 max and their ability to diffuse body heat through sewat

Question 13

How heat loss occurs?

Answer 13

Conduction, convection, radiation and evaporation (20%)

Question 14

Pre deployment protocols?

Answer 14

6 weeks mandatory training
Must take the RAFFT as close to deployment date as possible. If have light blue then no need to retest.
Final 10-14 days before deployment raise body temp minimum of 60 mins each day

Question 15

HAT programme?

Answer 15

First day of arrival is 24 hours total rest
Programme progresses from t shirt/shorts
to t-shirt, body armour and PCS
to t shirt, PCS, body armour and webbing.

Activity is progressive.
Supervised by a PTI

Question 16

Aim of the HAT ?

Answer 16

to increase individuals heart rate over 65% MHR for 40 mins

Then increase to 60 mins in later stages

In last 10-14 days, body core temp should be elevated for a minimum of 60 mins a day. Must allow 2 full days rest per week.

Question 17

JSP for SERE?

Answer 17

JSP 911

Question 18

What does the RRST involve?

Answer 18

100 m front or side stroke
2 mins treading water
Get out of pool unaided

ALL IN OVERALLS/CLOTHING

Question 19

SERE courses at St Mawgan?

Answer 19

SERE officer
SERE assistant
SERE Conversion
SERE intermediate
SERE Level C
SERE winter

Question 20

Lifesaving swim test?

Answer 20

25m casualty tow

Lift casualty into a life raft

Question 21

Sea service swim test?

Answer 21

Jump into pool at deep end
Swim 50m
tread water 3 mins
Get out unaided

ALL IN CLOTHING

Question 22

USA (m) Swim test?

Answer 22

5m underwater followed by 45m in 50 seconds
tread water for 5 mins
Surface dive for brick
Climb out
Back in feet first and 25m casualty drag wearing life jacket

Question 23

Force development swim test?

Answer 23

50 m swim

Get out unaided

Question 24

Signs and symptoms of heat related illness?

Answer 24

Seizure, nausea, vomiting, diahorrea, thirst

Question 25

Risk assessment for HAT?

Answer 25

``` Duration Work rate Risk factors Casualty response Maximum work rate Water intake Acclimitisation ```

Question 26

Acclimitisation loss ?

Answer 26

Over 14 days | After 14 days full acclimatisation is needed