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

Correct Answer: Option A — deflate the floor of the raft to reduce the danger of capsizing

Deflating the floor reduces the raft's profile and buoyancy, significantly lowering the risk of capsizing due to the helicopter's powerful downwash. This maneuver stabilizes the raft during the critical extraction phase, ensuring the safety of personnel being hoisted while preventing the raft from flipping over during the lift.