What do any of the letters of BLISS (in dealing with shelters) stand for?
200
Knowing the location
Using information provided in the map legend
Using prominent landmarks
Visualizing map to determine location
How can you determine your location?
200
Manmade (parachute, tarpaulin)
Natural use materials (contrasting rocks)
What are the two materials for pattern signals?
200
Isolated Personnel Report
What does ISOPREP stand for?
200
Leave the object in the patient.
What is the correct way to deal with a wound involving impalement?
300
Feet first
What is the correct way to enter a ditch?
300
Write on it
Soil map by touching destination
fold in a manner providing travel information
What do you not want to do in a combat environment regarding maps?
300
Require medical assistance
What is the meaning of the pattern signal X?
300
Let the rescue device touch the ground
What is the first step for attaching yourself to a rescue device?
300
pressure dressing
direct pressure
elevate wounded area above heart
use a pressure point between the injury and heart
tourniquet
What are three ways to control bleeding?
400
disturb the area as little as possible, avoid activity that reveals movement to the enemy, apply personal camouflage.
What is a basic principle of camouflage?
400
North Star
Southern Cross
What are the two major constellations used in navigation by the stars?
400
Rough seas
Fast moving water
When would be using a sea dye marker be a waste (in water)?
400
Fixed loop
What is a way to be recovered from an airborne aircraft without a hoist?
400
DO NOT SUCK THE VENOM OUT
DO - Minimize activity
Clean with soap and water
Wrap bite in tight elastic bandage (to reduce capillary flow)
Splint
Treat for shock
What is NOT the correct way to deal with a poisonous snake bite?
500
body parallel, face down, using a semi-pushup motion
What is the correct way to cross railroad tracks?
500
Point the hour hand at the sun. South is halfway between the hour hand and 12 o' clock position
How do you determine cardinal directions with a watch in the Northern Hemisphere?
500
As large as possible
How large should you make your signals in a non combantant environment?
500
Establish communication
What is your main responsibility as a downed/lost aviator?