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Aeromedical Training for Flight Personnel FM 3-04.301 (1-301) Table of Contents RDL Document Download Homepage Information Instructions *FM 3-04.301 (FM 1-301) Field Manual Headquarters No. 3-04.301 Department of the Army Washington, DC, 29 September 2000 FM 3-04.301 Aeromedical Training for Flight Personnel Table of Contents PREFACE Chapter 1 TRAINING PROGRAMS Training Requirements Aeromedical Training in Specific Courses Hypobaric Refresher Training http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-04.301/toc.htm (1 of 9) [1/7/2002 1:18:25 PM] FM 3-04.301 (1-301) Table of Contents Special Training by Other Services Unit Training Responsibilities Revalidation and Waiver Training Record Chapter 2 ALTITUDE PHYSIOLOGY Section I — Atmosphere Physical Characteristics of the Atmosphere Structure of the Atmosphere Composition of the Atmosphere Atmospheric Pressure Physiological Zones of the Atmosphere Section II — Circulatory System Structure and Function of the Circulatory System Components and Functions of Blood Section III — Respiratory System The Processes of Breathing and Respiration Functions of Respiration Phases of External Respiration Components of the Respiratory System http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-04.301/toc.htm (2 of 9) [1/7/2002 1:18:25 PM] FM 3-04.301 (1-301) Table of Contents Section IV — Hypoxia Characteristics of Hypoxia Types of Hypoxia Signs, Symptoms, and Susceptibility to Hypoxia Effects of Hypoxia Stages of Hypoxic Hypoxia Prevention of Hypoxic Hypoxia Treatment of Hypoxia Section V — Hyperventilation Characteristics of Hyperventilation Causes of Hyperventilation Signs and Symptoms of Hyperventilation Treatment of Hyperventilation Section VI — Pressure-Change Effects Dysbarism Trapped-Gas Disorders Evolved-Gas Disorders Chapter 3 STRESS AND FATIGUE IN FLYING OPERATIONS Stress Defined Identifying Stressors The Stress Response http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-04.301/toc.htm (3 of 9) [1/7/2002 1:18:25 PM] FM 3-04.301 (1-301) Table of Contents Stress and Performance Stress Management Fatigue Effects of Fatigue on Performance Diurnal (Circadian) Rhythms and Fatigue The Sleep Cycle Sleep Requirements Prevention of Fatigue Treatment of Fatigue Chapter 4 GRAVITATIONAL FORCES Terms of Acceleration Types of Acceleration Gravitational Forces Factors Affecting Accelerative Forces Physiological Effects of Low-Magnitude Acceleration Physiological Effects of +Gz Acceleration Physiological Effects of -Gz Acceleration Physiological Effects of +/-Gz Acceleration Physiological Effects of +/-Gy Acceleration Physiological Effects of High-Magnitude Acceleration and Deceleration Preventive Measures Chapter 5 TOXIC HAZARDS IN AVIATION http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-04.301/toc.htm (4 of 9) [1/7/2002 1:18:25 PM] FM 3-04.301 (1-301) Table of Contents Section I — Aviation Toxicology Principles Environment Acute Toxicity Chronic Toxicity Time and Dose Relationship Physiochemical Factors Entry Points Preexisting Conditions Individual Variability Allowable Degree of Bodily Impairment Body Detoxification Section II — Aircraft Atmosphere Contamination Contamination Overview Exhaust Gases Carbon Monoxide Aviation Gasoline Tetraethyl Lead in Aviation Gasoline Jet Propulsion Fuels Hydraulic Fluid Vapors Coolant Fluid Vapors Engine Lubricants Fire-Extinguishing Agents http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-04.301/toc.htm (5 of 9) [1/7/2002 1:18:25 PM] FM 3-04.301 (1-301) Table of Contents Fluorocarbon Plastics Oxygen Contamination Protective Measures Chapter 6 EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE EXTREMES ON THE HUMAN BODY Section I — Heat in the Aviation Environment Heat Effects Heat Transfer Performance Impairment Heat-Stress Prevention In-Flight Heat-Stress Reduction Section II — Cold Cold Effects in the Aviation Environment Types and Treatment of Cold Injury Cold-Injury Prevention Chapter 7 NOISE AND VIBRATION IN ARMY AVIATION Noise Characteristics and Effects Sound and Vibrational Measurement Noise and Hearing Levels Vibrational Effects Hearing Loss http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-04.301/toc.htm (6 of 9) [1/7/2002 1:18:25 PM] FM 3-04.301 (1-301) Table of Contents Hearing Protection and Reduction of Vibrational Threat Preventive Measures Chapter 8 PRINCIPLES AND PROBLEMS OF VISION Visual Deficiencies Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye Types of Vision Factors Affecting Object Visibility Dark Adaptation Night-Vision Protection Night-Vision Techniques Distance Estimation and Depth Perception Visual Illusions Meteorological Conditions and Night Vision Self-Imposed Stress and Vision Nerve Agents and Night Vision Flight Hazards Protective Measures Principles of Proper Vision Chapter 9 SPATIAL DISORIENTATION Common Terms of Spatial Disorientation Types of Spatial Disorientation Equilibrium Maintenance http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-04.301/toc.htm (7 of 9) [1/7/2002 1:18:25 PM] FM 3-04.301 (1-301) Table of Contents Visual Illusions Vestibular Illusions Proprioceptive Illusions Prevention of Spatial Disorientation Treatment of Spatial Disorientation Chapter 10 OXYGEN EQUIPMENT AND CABIN PRESSURIZATION Oxygen Systems Storage Systems Oxygen Regulators Oxygen Masks Oxygen-Equipment Checklist Cabin Pressurization Appendix HYPOBARIC CHAMBER FLIGHT PROFILES GLOSSARY BIBLIOGRAPHY AUTHENTICATION DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited. http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-04.301/toc.htm (8 of 9) [1/7/2002 1:18:25 PM] FM 3-04.301 (1-301) Table of Contents *This publication supersedes FM 3-04.301 (1-301), 29 May 1987. http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-04.301/toc.htm (9 of 9) [1/7/2002 1:18:25 PM] FM 3-04.301Preface RDL Table of Document Download Homepage Contents Information Instructions Preface Lessons learned from previous military conflicts and recent contingency operations have caused changes in Army aviation doctrine and the development of more sophisticated aircraft and weapons systems. Army aircrew members must be capable of operating these systems around the clock, in austere environments, and under adverse conditions. They must be capable of employing these systems and avoid enemy air defense and air-to-air weapons systems. The hazards of stress and fatigue imposed by operating more sophisticated systems in combat operations and CONOPS will eventually take a toll in aircrew performance and could jeopardize mission accomplishment. Aircrew members must be trained to recognize and understand these hazards. Training can prepare aircrew members and prevent stress and fatigue from reducing their mission effectiveness and increase their chances of survival. This manual gives aircrew members an understanding of their physiological responses to the aviation environment; it also describes the effects of the flight environment on individual mission accomplishment. In addition, it outlines the essential aeromedical training requirements (in Chapter 1) that assist the commander and flight surgeon in conducting aeromedical education for Army aircrew members. The subject areas addressed in the training are by no means all inclusive but are presented to assist aircrew members in increasing their performance and efficiency through knowing human limitations. This manual is intended for use by all Army aircrew members in meeting requirements set forth in AR 95-1, TC 1-210, and other appropriate aircrew training manuals. The proponent of this publication is Headquarters, TRADOC. Send comments and recommendations on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) to Dean, US Army School of Aviation Medicine, ATTN: MCCS-HA, Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362-5377. The provisions of this publication are the subject of the following international agreement: STANAG 3114 (Edition Six). The use of trade names in this manual is for clarity only and does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense. http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-04.301/pref.htm (1 of 2) [1/7/2002 1:18:27 PM] FM 3-04.301Preface This publication has been reviewed for operations security considerations. Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns or pronouns do not refer exclusively to men. http://www.adtdl.army.mil/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-04.301/pref.htm (2 of 2) [1/7/2002 1:18:27 PM] FM 3-04.301Chptr 1 Training Programs RDL Table of Document Download Homepage Contents Information Instructions Chapter 1 Training Programs Aircrews must be trained and ready in peacetime to perform their missions in combat or other contingency operations. Therefore, leaders at all levels must understand, sustain, and enforce high standards of combat readiness. Tough, realistic training should be designed to challenge and develop soldiers, leaders, and units. This chapter outlines the essential aeromedical training requirements needed for all aircrew members. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1-1. All U.S. Army flight students receive aeromedical training during initial flight training and during designated courses given at the United States Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, Alabama. Aeromedical training is also provided for specific aviators during refresher training courses. In addition, unit commanders are responsible for aeromedical training at the unit level. AEROMEDICAL TRAINING IN SPECIFIC COURSES 1-2. Initial aeromedical training is conducted for all U.S. Army students in the Initial Entry Rotary Wing Course. Their initial physiological training is performed according to the provisions of STANAG 3114 and TRADOC programs of instruction at USAAVNC. Aeromedical training is conducted for
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