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SAR Test Study Guide Questions With
Correct Answers
Which publication is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy search and
rescue operations? - answer✔NTTP 3-22.5-SAR-TAC (MAR 2012)
Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries? (Practical First Aid,
slide 50) - answer✔KNEES FLEXED
What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding body surface
area (BSA)? (Practical First Aid, slide 62)
ANSWER - answer✔RULES OF NINE'S
A multiple rescue occurs when there is more than one survivor, and the RS remains in the water,
aiding in the recovery of all survivors prior to being recovered. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-6) -
answer✔TRUE
When is the rescue swimmer cleared to jump? (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-9) - answer✔THE CC SHALL
CHECK AREA CLEAR OF DEBRIS AND TAP THE RS THREE TIMES ON THE
SHOULDER RELEASING THE GRASP OF THE RS'S HARNESS AS THE RS JUMPS.
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For ease of employing the Quick Strop while direct deploying, the friction keeper should
_______________. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-16). - answer✔: SLIDE THE QS FRISCTION KEEPER
AS FAR OUT AS POSSIBLE, ENSURING AS LARGE AN OPENING AS POSSIBLE IS
MAINTAINED IN THE QS ASSEMBLY.
To execute a front head hold release the swimmer must ______________ after taking a quick
breath of air. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-7) - answer✔TUCKS CHIN DOWN AND TO ONE SIDE
Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area, the SRU reports to the ____________.
(NTTP 350.1, 6-1) - answer✔OSC
The communications responsibilities of the SMC and OSC shall be in accordance with the
_________. (NTTP 350.1, 6-1) - answer✔IMSAR
The sea state for conducting Day/VMC open ocean and day or night/VMC protected waters
rescue swimmer deployment training are sea state (Douglas) of _____ or less or (Beaufort)
_____ or less. (SARGRAM 13-02, PARA 2) - answer✔3, 4
While conducting helicopter-to-ship hoisting procedures the trail line is attached to the _____ of
the rescue hook for all rescue devices except the rescue/MEDEVAC litter. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-47) -
answer✔EQUIPMENT RING
Do not use the _____ approach if the survivor is wearing and/or entangled in a parachute. (NTTP
3-50.1, 33) - answer✔UNDERWATER
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The crew should consider either recovery or short hauling the rescue swimmer between multiple
survivors if the following conditions exist: (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-6) - answer✔1) A SEA STATE
GREATER THAN 2,
2) NIGHT/IMC, 3
3) MORE THAN 25 YARDS BETWEEN THE SURVIVORS
Direct deployment procedures shall only be utilized when the crew has determined that it is the
_____ method of recovery. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-15) - answer✔SAFEST
Once a survivor is __________________, the survivor's personal flotation device should be
deflated or replaced. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-15) - answer✔SAFELY ONBOARD THE AIRCRAFT
PG 1-44 (NOT ON 1-15)
Which approach should be used for all conscious survivors? (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-1) -
answer✔REAR SURFACE APPROACH
When performing a rear surface approach, upon reaching _____ feet from the survivor execute a
quick reverse and attempt to establish communications. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-1) - answer✔6-8
The underwater approach is used primarily for approaching what type of survivor? (NTTP 3-
50.1, 3-3) - answer✔PANICKED SURVIVOR
The double rescue hook has three components. They are respectively the large hook, equipment
ring, and the small hook. Pick the answer below that corresponds with the above component's
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limitations. (NTTP 350.1, 5-19) - answer✔LARGE HOOK-3,000 LBS, SMALL HOOK-1,000
LBS, EQUIPMENT RING - 1,500 LBS
Body Substance Isolation precautions shall be taken prior to primary survey or administering
medical treatment to a survivor. (Patient Assessment Lecture, Slide #5) - answer✔TRUE
Where is the quick strop safety strap placed on the survivor for additional safety? (NTTP 3-50.1,
3-51) - answer✔BETWEEN THE SURVIVORS LEGS
What is the most common type of disentanglement situation the rescue swimmer may encounter?
(NTTP 350.1, 3-12) - answer✔SHROUD LINES
What shall the rescue swimmer do before inflating the survivor's personal floatation device if the
survivor is wearing a quick fitting harness? (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-32) - answer✔DISCONNECT THE
QUICK EJECTOR SNAP
Do not utilize the _____ method of life raft extrication if the survivor has a known or suspected
injury to the head, neck, or spine. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-45/46) - answer✔PULL
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR without an advanced airway?
(AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - answer✔30:2
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compression for victims of all ages? (AHA
Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - answer✔100-120 compressions per min
