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The RS must have the flexibility, strength, endurance, and equipment to function for how many minutes in heavy seas?
30
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The RS must have the skills to provide what type of life-support for the rescued individuals?
Basic Life Support
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The decision to deploy the RS is initiated by whom?
PIC
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Does the RS have the authority to decline deployment if he assesses the situation to be beyond his capabilities?
Yes
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Whe should a unit send a RS SAR deployment message?
Dramatic noteworthy case, RS saves a life, Practical lessons learned, problem with RS equipment arise
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An example of the standard RS SAR deployment message can be found where?
3710.4 Annex A
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Where can you find the authorized RS equipment decriptions and maintenance procedures?
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Operations Manual (3710.4B)
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What must the RS wear if being hoisted to a vessel?
Flight Helmet
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What shall RS wear during all night operations, regardless of water/air temp?
Wet/dry suit hood or surf cap with solas grade retro-reflective tape
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What manual contains pilot, flight mechanic, and RS initial and recurrent flight training requirements for RS operations?
3710.1
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What chapter of the 3710.4b contains the swimming, physical fitness, and EMT training requirements?
Chapter 3
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What manual contains pilot and flight mechanic normal & emergency procedures for RS operations?
Helicopter Flight Manual
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How often shall the RS inspect and adjust all items in his equipment bag?
Prior to every RS training flight
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How often shall the RS inspect the units supplemental RS SAR and EMT equipment?
At the beginning of each duty day
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A sling/Harness deployment is used when?
- At night
- Debris in the water
- Broken ice in water
- Questionable water debth
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What should the RS do when the FM taps him once on the chest?
Release gunners belt
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While performing a free fall deployment where should the RS's hands be placed?
- Left hand on mask
- Right hand on chest
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In what annex of the 3710.4 are the RS hand signals listed?
Annex B
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Prior to being lowered at night or during low visability conditions the RS and rescue hook shall be illuminated by what?
4 inch chemlight
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During a direct deployment where is the quick-strop positioned?
Either shoulder
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After being lifted clear of the deck during a direct deployment the hoist operator will stop hoisting to ___?
Allow RS to check harness for comfort
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If being hoisted to the water for a direct deployment how close shall the RS be positioned to the survivor?
2-3 feet
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When may you send a strop survivors without the RS during vertical surface operations?
Never
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During vertical surface operations the RS should bend at what degrees from the waist?
90
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When ready to lose positive contact, the correct signal to the helicopter is what?
Give ready for pick up signal followed by pointing away from the vertical surface.
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During a direct deployment when is it permissable to allow the survivor to enter the cabin after the RS?
Never
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When dealing with a survivor with severe hypothermia which recovery method should be employed?
Double-Lift
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In the event the survivor grabs the RS preventing the application of the strop during a vertical surface rescue what should the RS do?
Immediately grip the survivor under the arms and interlock his hands while the aircraft is conned down and the hoist continued either to the ground or into the aircraft.
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While using a Rear Surface approach when should a "quick reverse" be executed?
2-3 feet
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During an underwater approach at what point should the RS execute a surface dive?
6-8 feet from survivor
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How many different types of O2 face mask connections should you be familier with?
4
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While encountering a downed aviator, the oxygen hose is connected to the RSSK seat pan by what?
Friction adaptor
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Which approach should be used when rescuing a downed aviator with parachute?
Rear Surface
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After using the correct approach for an aviator under a parachute which direction should you start to tow?
Into the Wind
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What should suspension lines be cut with?
Hook Knife if Necessary
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What is the perferred hoisting/rescue device?
Basket
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What may you deploy to multiple survivors without floatation?
Uninflated raft(s), or inflated lefe-vests
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How close should the Helo deliver the litter or Basket to the RS?
5-10 feet
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What type of tows should the survivor be towed with when being placed into a litter?
Collar Tow or Equipment Carry
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When using the Rescue Litter, what should be the first strap to connect?
Chest Strap, under the arms over the chest.
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If employing a MADPU recovery, and the survivor is wearing a Navy integrated torso harness, why should you use extreme caution?
The "D" ring on the Navy harness and the snap hook on the RS Harness become disconnected easily.
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What radio vectoring command should you give to stop the helicopter from turning?
"stop turn"
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Between vectoring commands and advisories, the RS should do what?
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What chapter in the 3710.4 contains RS training requirements?
Chapter 3
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How often is Bloodborne Pathogens training required?
Annually
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Where would you find the required frequency of a Standardization Check?
3710.1 Chapter 4
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How often are litter drills required?
Semiannually
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ANNEX A
Standard RS Deployment Message
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ANNEX C
"Cardio" RS Training Heart Rate
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ANNEX D
Stretch & Exercise Description
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ANNEX E
"DUCK-E" Survivor Syllabus
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ANNEX F
"F-light" Flight Syllabus
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ANNEX G
PT and Deployment Clothing
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ANNEX H
Authorized Equipment List
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ANNEX I
Training Record and Screening Exam
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ANNEX J
SDAP Certification
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How long are preexercise stretches held for?
15 Seconds
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Who can administer the monthly shop PT exam?
Shop Supervisor or RS FEB member
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A RS who does not pass the monthly screen exam or any part of the exam must do what?
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