Air Assault, Phase 2 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

Air Assault, Phase 2 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Multi-Service Helicopter Sling Load reference - Answer -FM 4-20.197 Single Point Sling Load Procedures reference - Answer -FM 4-20.198 Dual Point Sling Load Procedures reference - Answer -FM 4-20.199 Air Assault Operations reference - Answer -ATTP 3-18.12 Pathfinder Operations reference - Answer -FM 3-21.38 4 Reasons to Sling Load - Answer -a. The cargo compartment cannot hold the load b. The load exceeds the helicopter's internal load limitation c. The ground crew must load or unload the cargo at once Landing Zone conditions prevent the aircraft from touching down 6 Advantages of sling load - Answer -1. Allows rapid movement of heavy, oversized equipment, or emergency supplies directly to the user 2. The rapid relocation of supplies and equipment 3. The ability to bypass surface obstacles 4. The use of multiple light routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security of ground units 5. The establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering unit requirements 6. Greater movement flexibility for the ground commander to accomplish the tactical mission 7 Limitations to Sling Loading - Answer -1. The weight of the load is restricted to the aircraft's operating capability 2. Load instability during flight may restrict aircraft airspeed or maneuvering capabilities 3. Adverse weather and darkness (low visibility) may limit sling load operations 4. Atmospheric conditions (pressure, altitude, temperature, and winds) affect the helicopter's lift capacity 5. A limited number of helicopters are available for sling load missions 6. Landing site surface conditions may restrict helicopter operation. Loose debris, dust, and snow are safety hazards that also limit pilot visibility 7. Landing site size must be increased during the hours of darkness or reduced visibility to allow the pilot more room to maneuver UH-60A Allowable Cargo Load (ACL) - Answer -8,000 lbs. UH-60 L/M Allowable Cargo Load (ACL) - Answer -9,000 lbs. CH-47D Front or Rear Hook ACL - Answer -17,000 lbs. CH-47D Center Hook ACL - Answer -26,000 lbs. CH-47D Combined Front and Rear Hook ACL - Answer -25,000 lbs. Ground Crew Cargo Hook Release - Answer -May manually release when hook will not release normally or there is a malfunction