EPs
Alarm signals for “Prepare for Ditching” and “Brace for Impact”
SIX SHORT RINGS . . . PREPARE FOR DITCHING
ONE LONG RING . . . BRACE FOR IMPACT
These three checklists shall be used for all search, patrol, and aerial delivery missions
OPERATIONAL DESCENT CHECKLIST - Prior to all operations.
PRESEARCH/PREDROP CHECKLIST - Prior to all searches, patrols, and aerial deliveries.
● POSTSEARCH/POSTDROP CHECKLIST - When complete with all operations
Fuel reserve requirement for fixed-wing aircraft
Fuel reserve shall be at least that required for 45 minutes of flight after reaching the alternate (for fixed-wing aircraft). In any case, fuel carried on departure will be at least ten percent more than that required to reach the alternate airfield via the destination.
This type of pattern is used where an aircraft or vessel is missing and the intended route of the missing craft is the only lead
Trackline Search
How long is an ASRK-24 when fully deployed?
1,000 feet
How many and Location of life raft release handles:
If at anytime a “_______” aural warning is received and there is any doubt regarding the aircraft position, an immediate climb shall be initiated.
"Terrain"
Minimum crew required for SAR
FE, N, R, DM, BA
The _______ Pattern is used when the position of distress is known within close limits and the area to be searched is not extensive
Sector Search Pattern
Planned minimum landing fuel weight for GTMO
12,000 lbs
What is the Warning in the INFLIGHT RELEASE OF LIFERAFT EP?
Conduct controllability check
Length of completely deployed ADS
430 feet
You land with 10.2 hours after a SAR case. How long must the crew be off duty?
12 hours
The ____________ is used when the search area is large and relatively level, uniform coverage is desired, and information concerning the target is limited to a knowledge of the approximate area.
Parallel Search Pattern
Place the following in proper order of hierarchy from the top down:
OSC
SMC
SRU
SMC
OSC
SRU
After completing drops, you direct closing of the cargo ramp/door, but cannot attain a positive lock for the ramp. What EP do you run?
RAMP LOCKS FAIL TO LOCK
Correct meaning of the following hand signals (will demonstrate to first person who raises hand)
Increase Speed
Increase Altitude
Abort Drop
SAR alarm goes off and while checking weather, you notice visibility is ¼ statute mile. Can you take-off?
Yes
You start an expanding square search pattern with an initial 2NM leg. How long will the 5th leg be?
6NM
These bags in the ASRK-24 hold an 8 person raft
Bags 1, 3, and 5
In case of ditching, what do the Pilot and Co-Pilot provide during egress?
Pilot provides flashlight and first aid kit and copilot provides flashlight, first aid kit, and classified material.
All personnel aft of FS _________ (not wearing a gunner’s belt) will wear restraining harnesses or will be seated with seat belts fastened.
FS 617 (wheel well)
Can you legally zoom a vessel to establish a positive identification on SAR?
Yes
When a spot pattern is entered into the CDNU for a Sector Search, what is the Radius length, track space, and sector angle?
Radius – 10NM
Track Space – 10NM
Sector Angle – 60 degrees
The LRU-33 wing raft is stated to hold this many people
20