SH/HH-60F/H EAWS SPECIFIC

1. Discuss the following search and rescue equipment:

a. Double rescue hook—
Primary rescue device, all other rescue devices can only be utilized with the double rescue hook. It contains 2 hooks (a large hook and small hook), one equipment ring. Large hook holds 3000 lbs. shall be the only hook used to hoist personnel, small hook holds 1000 lbs. used for lightweight items such as mail, equipment ring holds 1500 lbs. can be used to hoist light equipment and mail.

b. Rescue strop—
An inherently buoyant devise used to lift one person at a time up to the aircraft. Provides floatation for the rescue hook during rescue.

c. MEDEVAC litter—
A buoyant foldable litter, used to transport injured personnel. Attached to the rescue hook, it can be lifted horizontal/vertical – red (head)- white (feet) suspension lines used to lift litter. Four retention straps to hold person in.

d. Forest penetrator-
3 Flukes (seats) old type, 2 Flukes new type; Used to assist rescue personal for both land and sea operations. Accommodates up to 2 people at one time.

e. Helicopter rescue equipment bag contents—
Hoisting Gloves, Chemical Lights, Chemical Light Straps, (3) Crewman Safety Belts, Cable (Chicago) Grip, Hoist Quick Splice, Pneumatic Rescue Hand Tool or Manual Rescue Hand Tool, Aldis lamp, Rescue Litter Sling Assembly, Rescue Strop, Blankets, Cranials, and Trail line assembly.

a. LPP/1/1A “Rubber Ducky”
Single compartment yoke-type floatation assembly that provides 29 lbs. of buoyancy.

b. LPU-30/P “FLOAT COAT”
Vest-type preserver, provides 29lbs. buoyancy. Contains; whistle, sea dye marker flotation. No longer used, the new one is the LPU-32.

a. LRU-1:
One-person raft, Contains a sea anchor, interior flaps are pink exterior flaps are black.

b. LRU-18:
One-person raft. Clamshell style. Contains a sea anchor.

c. LRU-13A:
Five-people raft, not used with Navy Backpack assembly. Used instead of all the LRU-1 or 18’s.

4. State the purpose of the following rescue swimmer equipment:

a. Rescue harness:
The rescue swimmer harness shall be worn by the rescue swimmer on all rescues. Contains: knife, (4) chemical lights, strobe light, shroud line cutter, and (2) MK 124. It provides a lifting V-ring and a snap hook, for double rescues.

b. LPU-28- (SAR 1) Rescue swimmer floatation devise
Provides a pocket for holding PRC-125 radio.

c. Wet suit-
Thermal protection-protect swimmer from outside water environment

a. AN/PRC-90-2:
2 fixed frequencies, beacon or voice modes, water-resistant radio carried in aircrew’s SV-2.

b. AN/PRC-112:
CSAR radio. 2 programmable frequencies and 2 fixed frequencies. Used in overland rescue and used with DALS authenticator. Carried in aircrew’s SV-2.

c. AN/PRC-125:
Rescue swimmers radio, 2 fixed frequencies carried in the SAR 1.

Helicopter Emergency Escape Device; provides approx. 1-3 minutes of breathable air to aid in aircrew egress submerged aircraft.

7. Describe the characteristics, capabilities and features of the aviator’s night vision imagining system.

Goggles that provide 40 degrees field of view at 20/40 vision. It enhances the aviator’s vision at night, by amplifying ambient light. Can be used in low light (no moon) and high light (moon) environments.

8. Describe the purpose of the SV-2B survival vest and LPU.

a. SV-2B contains all survival gear and up to 5 pounds of optional gear. Used to help aircrew in rescue environment- contains smoke, flares, and various survival equipment.
b. LPU-21 is for flotation and is attached to the SV-2B.

a. Anything under 50-degree water temp/ 32 degree outside wind chill/ dry suits are required.
b. Used to protect aircrew in extreme cold weather.