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Which of the following pieces of equipment is most commonly used by SAR helicopters when evacuating personnel from survival craft?

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Which of the following pieces of equipment is most commonly used by SAR helicopters when evacuating personnel from survival craft?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter hoist operations in rough seas • How stability and control of the survivor are maintained while being lifted • Typical equipment used with people in rafts or survival craft, not directly from the water

💭 Think About

• In a seaway with wind and rotor wash, which device keeps a casualty the most protected and controlled during the hoist? • If a person is injured, unconscious, or hypothermic, which option would best prevent them from slipping out or being further injured? • Think about what SAR crews want: speed, safety, and the ability to handle both ambulatory and non‑ambulatory survivors. Which option fits that best?

✅ Before You Answer

• Compare how much body support each option provides (full body vs partial vs just around the torso). • Consider which device is safest for an injured or unconscious person in a small survival craft. • Ask: which one is described in SAR procedures and training as the primary or standard hoisting device for multiple casualty conditions?