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When personnel are lifted by a helicopter from an inflatable life raft, the personnel on the raft should __________.

Question 1 of 27070

When personnel are lifted by a helicopter from an inflatable life raft, the personnel on the raft should __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Helicopter hoist operations with life rafts • Purpose and behavior of a sea anchor (drogue) • Basic personal survival techniques during rescue (what must always stay on, what must stay deployed)

💭 Think About

• Think about what parts of the raft or its equipment might get tangled with a hovering helicopter or rescue sling. • Consider which action would affect the raft’s stability the most in waves while a helicopter is overhead. • Ask yourself: during any rescue at sea, is there ever a normal reason to remove a lifejacket before you are safely on board the rescue unit?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the main function of a sea anchor (does it stabilize the raft or present an entanglement hazard near a helicopter?). • Check whether floor inflation/deflation has more to do with insulation and comfort or with capsizing risk during hoisting. • Confirm the standard rule about wearing lifejackets during transfers and hoists.

Question 1 of 27070

When personnel are lifted by a helicopter from an inflatable life raft, the personnel on the raft should __________.

Deflate the floor of the raft to reduce the danger of capsizing

Inflate the floor of the raft to provide for additional stability

Remove their life jackets to prepare for the transfer

Take in the sea anchor to prevent fouling of the rescue sling

Question 1 / 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c7d1

Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c7d1

When personnel are lifted by a helicopter from an inflatable life raft, the personnel on the raft should __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

When personnel are lifted by a helicopter from an inflatable life raft, the personnel on the raft should __________.