Aeromed Aviation Medicine Orientation, HH-60 APU
System Numbers, UH60 Hydraulic Systems, Fuel
System, uh-60 apart: Qs & As
US Army Aeromedical Activity (AAMA) Right Ans - Flight physicals
Recommends waivers to approval authority
Maintains Aviation Epidemiology Data Register (AEDR)
US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center Right Ans - Accident
investigations for all Class A & B mishaps
Conduct safety training
Write safety policies for the army.
US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) Right Ans -
Conducts research in the effects of exogenous aeromedical factors in the
aviation environment
Conducts research and development in aviation life support
US Army School of Aviation Medicine (USASAM) Right Ans - Conducts
training on aeromedical subjects and trains healthy care providers
Sustains the AVN and SOF communities with training in altitude chambers
Flight Surgeon (FS) Right Ans - Physician trained in AVN medicine
Army Flight Surgeon Primary Course (AFSPC)
Residency in Aerospace Medicine (RAM)
Rated crew member
,Aeromedical Physician Assistant (APÁ ) & Aviation Medicine Nurse
Practitioner (AMNP) Right Ans - Trained in AVN Medicine
Army Flight Surgeon Primary Course (AFSPC)
Supervised by a FS
Non-rated crew member
Aeromedical Psychologist Right Ans - Trained in clinical psychology
Aeromedical Psychology Course
Work with the FS, APA, AMNP
Non-rated crew member
Consultant for FS, APA, AMNP & CDR
Human factors SME
Stress and fatigue SME
Flight Eval boards (FEB)
Accident Investigation Boards (AIB)
Healthcare team duties and responsibilities Right Ans - FS, APA & AMNP
must
Preventative med
Clinical medicine
Unit readiness
Staff function
Hospital support
What is the primary goal of the Aviation Medicine Program? Right Ans -
Promote and maintain the AVN fighting force through health promotion and
sustainment of the mental and physical well-being of AVN personnel
, Primary goal is preventive med
What is a Flying Duty Medical Exam (FDME) Right Ans - Periodic screening
medical exam
Starting point for all aircrew members
Promotes and preserved the fitness, deployability and safety of AVN
personnel
What are the 2 types of FDME? Right Ans - Initial (18 months)
Comprehensive (24 months)
What is an Initial FDME? Right Ans - Performed for accession purposes
Classes 1-4
Valid for 18 months
What is a comprehensive FDME? Right Ans - Retention type
Performed every 5 years between ages 20-49
5 year period based on the year of the initial or last comprehensive
Performed annually after age 50
Performed after any class A or B mishap
What are the classes of FDME? Right Ans - Class 1 - those who want to be
pilots
Class 2 - trainer aviators, FS, DAC pilots, APA/AMNP
Class 3 - non-rated crew
Class 4 - air traffic controllers, UAV operators
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