Army Aviation Information Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the Army Aviation Safety Program?
Answer: To identify and mitigate hazards that could cause accidents or equipment loss, preserving combat power
The Army Aviation Safety Program aims to prevent accidents through hazard identification, risk mitigation, and safety culture — preserving trained personnel and equipment for combat readiness.
What does 'CASEVAC' mean in Army operations?
Answer: Casualty Evacuation — emergency movement of casualties without dedicated medical aircraft
CASEVAC (Casualty Evacuation) refers to emergency movement of casualties using any available aircraft or vehicle, without the dedicated medical equipment and personnel of formal MEDEVAC.
What is the function of the Army's flight surgeon in aviation unit readiness?
Answer: To assess and maintain the medical fitness of aviators for flight duty
Flight surgeons are military physicians with special training in aviation medicine who evaluate aviators' physical fitness, manage flight physical examinations, and provide medical advice for aviation operations.
In Army aviation, what is the significance of 'Class A mishap' classification?
Answer: The most serious mishap category, involving fatalities, permanent disability, or property damage exceeding $2.5 million
Class A mishaps are the most severe category, involving a fatality, permanent total disability, or property damage of $2.5 million or more — triggering mandatory formal investigation.
What does 'load planning' involve in Army helicopter operations?
Answer: Calculating and distributing cargo and personnel weight to ensure the aircraft's center of gravity and gross weight remain within limits
Load planning ensures that cargo and personnel weights are properly distributed so the helicopter's center of gravity stays within approved limits and gross weight does not exceed performance limits.
What is the Army's 'DECIDE' model for aircraft emergency procedures?
Answer: Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, Evaluate — a decision-making model for in-flight emergencies
The DECIDE model provides a structured approach to in-flight decision making: Detect the problem, Estimate the need to react, Choose a course of action, Identify solutions, Do the best action, Evaluate the outcome.