Pathfinder Sling Load Written Test Practice Questions with Complete Answers |Latest 2024/2025

Pathfinder Sling Load Written Test Practice Questions with Complete Answers |Latest 2024/2025 TM 4-48.09 ️ Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Basic Operations and Equipment Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Basic Operations and Equipment (Reference) ️ TM 4-48.09 TM 4-48.10 ️ Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Single Point Rigging Procedures Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Single Point Rigging Procedures (Reference) ️ TM 4-48.10 TM 4-48.11 ️ Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Dual Point Rigging Procedures Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Dual Point Rigging Procedures (Reference) ️ TM 4-48.11 FM 3-21.38 ️ Pathfinder Operations Pathfinder Operations (Reference) ️ FM 3-21.38 FM 4-20.102 ️ Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Airdrop Platforms Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Airdrop Platforms (Reference) ️ FM 4-20.102 Three elements involved in sling load operations. ️ - Supported Unit (unit whose equipment will be moved) - Supporting Unit (the aviation unit that will fly the loads) - Receiving Unit (normally an internal element of the supported unit) OPTIONAL: Pathfinder Unit (subject matter expert in all aspects of sling load operations--separate, organic unit) Responsibilities of Supported Unit ️ - Selecting, preparing, and controlling the pick-up site to include communications - Advance coordination with the supporting unit NLT 24 hr prior to the mission - Actual rigging of the loads - Provides trained ground crews to guide aircraft and hook up the load - Furnishing slings, straps, clevises, and any other slip load equipment required - Assuring that the loads are properly rigged and do not exceed ACL of A/C Responsibilities of the Supporting Unit ️ - Ensure that the loads fall within the transporting aircraft's ACL - Provides assistance in the recovery and return of sling-load equipment - Advises the supported unit on load limitations - Advise the supported and receiving units on the suitability of selected LZ/PZ's - Establish coordination with the supported and receiving units Responsibilities of the Receiving Unit ️ - Selecting, preparing, and controlling the landing site to include communications - Receiving and de-rigging the load - Ensure proper supervision of the de-rigging - Provide the return of lifting equipment and/or personnel Responsibilities of the Pathfinder Unit ️ - Provide advice and aid to the supported, aviation, and receiving units - Provide expertise in the planning and execution of both PZ and HLZ operations