EAWS Study Guide 2026
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📋 EAWS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 EAWS Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample EAWS Questions & Answers
1. What is the primary purpose of an Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL)?
The Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) is a consolidated allowance list that specifies all items of Support Equipment (SE) and specialized tools required for an aviation maintenance activity to perform its assigned duties. It ensures the unit has the correct ground support capabilities.
2. According to the EAWS PQS, which of the following are the three primary objectives of first aid?
The fundamental goals of providing first aid are to keep the victim's condition from worsening, protect them from contamination, and take necessary steps to save their life. These are often summarized as preventing further injury, infection, and loss of life.
3. What color smoke signal is internationally recognized as a distress signal?
Orange smoke is the internationally recognized distress color used by downed aircrews and shipwreck survivors to signal their location to rescuers.
4. What does 'HEED' stand for in aviation survival equipment?
HEED (Helicopter Emergency Egress Device) is a small self-contained underwater breathing apparatus that provides breathable air during helicopter underwater escape.
5. The USS Langley (CV-1), the first aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy, was converted from what type of ship?
The USS Langley (CV-1) was commissioned in March 1922 after being converted from the collier USS Jupiter (AC-3). This conversion marked the birth of the U.S. Navy's carrier fleet.
6. What is the military UHF guard (emergency) frequency monitored by all military aircraft and installations?
243.0 MHz is the military UHF emergency guard frequency, exactly double the civilian VHF guard frequency of 121.5 MHz.