Jumpmaster Practice Questions with complete
solutions| Verified & NEW!!
The authorized code letters for CARP drop zone are C, J, R, S, O, H, A. - ANSWER True
A member of the Jumpmaster team will draw 1 additional aviators kit bag for every 15
jumpers or 1 additional UPRB for every 30 jumpers. - ANSWER True
When conducting a water landing with T-11 advanced tactical parachute system, after
seating yourself well into the saddle you immediately regain canopy control. - ANSWER
False (activate quick release in the chest strap)
A senior rated/ master rated must perform the duties of a Primary Jumpmaster or
Assistant Jumpmaster once every 180 days to stay current. - ANSWER True
The control center is located at the PI when dropping CDS bundles - ANSWER False
There are four time warning given by the Jumpmaster on Air Force aircraft. - ANSWER
True (20min, 10min, 1min, 30sec)
To maintain jumpmaster currency, you must maintain jump currency. - ANSWER True
An in-flight rigging mission aboard a C-17 Globemaster requires 11 supervisory
personnel. - ANSWER False (12 supervisory)
The maximum width for A-series containers is 30 inches. - ANSWER True(30in W, 48in L,
66in H)
There are seven sets of jump-caution lights on a C-130j-30 super Hercules. - ANSWER
True
there are 4 anchor line cables on a C17 Globemaster III. - ANSWER True (27 outboard, 24
inboard)
the two sizes that pilot balloons are available in are 10 gram and 30 gram. - ANSWER
True
if the DA Form 3912, Army Parachute Log Record, is present in the T-11 main parachute,
then it is not required to be in the T-11 reserve parachute. - ANSWER False
A code letter must measure a minimum of 35 yards long by 35 yards wide. - ANSWER
False ( its in feet)
the primary jumpmaster can delegate authority - ANSWER True (but not responsibility)
,The Modular Airborne Weapons Case must have a serviceable lower tie down strap to
be jumped and lowered as a single item of equipment. - ANSWER True
There are three major components of the A-7A cargo sling. - ANSWER True (1 strap,
Friction adapter, 1 D ring)
The Primary Jumpmaster will verify the trail jump caution light is still illuminated green
before exiting the aircraft. - ANSWER True
The DACO is responsible for setting up the code letter for CARP drop zones. - ANSWER
False (DZSO/DZSTL)
If using ADEPT option 1, the total length of the drop zone will increase 75 meters for
each additional jumper. - ANSWER False
Rules for setting up CARP drop zones can be referenced in AF IMT 3823 - ANSWER False
(AFI 13-217)
All seven suspension pads must be present and serviceable for an airborne operation. -
ANSWER True
The thirty second reference point is approximately 2,000 meters from the lead edge of
the drop zone - ANSWER True (1 min is 4000m from lead edge)
The T-11 reserve parachute has an approximate rate of decent of 18.5 feet per second -
ANSWER False (26 FPS. Weight 14.8 lbs)
The T-11 advanced tactical parachute system is designed to accommodate a total
jumper weight of 450lbs. - ANSWER False (400lbs)
A novice jumpmaster must pull two safety duties and two assistant jumpmaster duties
before they are qualified to perform duties of the primary jumpmaster. - ANSWER True
Sustained airborne training must be conducted within 24 hours of take off - ANSWER
False (48 hours)
One long continuous ring of the alarm bell indicates a crash during take off - ANSWER
True
Six short rings of the alarm bell indicates an emergency bailout - ANSWER False (3 short
rings w/ 1 long continuous)
Three short rings of the alarm bell followed by one long continuous or an oral warning
indicates a crash landing or ditching - ANSWER False (6 rings means crash landing/ditch)
, The tensile strength of the universal static line modified is 4,000 lbs. - ANSWER True
The primary jumpmaster is responsible for reporting to the departure airfield control
officer upon arriving at the departure airfield - ANSWER True
Station time is the best time agreed upon by the primary jumpmaster and the airlift
Commander for when all the jumpers and equipment must be loaded and seated with
seatbelts on inside the aircraft - ANSWER False (station time: critical time: all jumpers
must be seated onboard of aircraft. Helmets on and seat belts fastened. Load time: time
agreed upon by jumping unit and air wing commanders)
The primary jumpmaster oversee the jumpmaster personnel inspection, and only help
with inspecting if required to meet station time - ANSWER True
A non current jumpmaster may run the corrections station - ANSWER True
The safety attaches special items of equipment at the 20 minute time warning -
ANSWER True
The L shaped ejector snap pads must be present for the T-11 advanced tactical
parachute system to be serviceable - ANSWER False (does not need to be present)
UH60 spring opening gate faces toward the front of the aircraft - ANSWER True
The spring opening gate of the universal static line snap hook faces the starboard side of
the aircraft with properly hooked up to the anchor line cable inside of the CH-47
chinook - ANSWER True
The jumpmaster can not jump on the CH-47 chinook - ANSWER False (it is not
recommended)
The maximum weight of the A-21 cargo bag are 30 in wide, 60 in high, and 45 in deep -
ANSWER False (30in w, 48in L, 66in H)
Jumpmaster duties will be performed in three areas. Unit area, departure airfield,
inflight) - ANSWER True
To perform the duties of the primary jumpmaster you must first perform duties as a
safety twice and the duties of the assistant jumpmaster twice - ANSWER True
The maximum weight for a three strap load with the A-7A cargo sling is 200 pounds -
ANSWER False (3 strap load 300-400lbs)
Sustained airborne training must be conducted within 24 hours of takeoff - ANSWER
False (48 hours)
solutions| Verified & NEW!!
The authorized code letters for CARP drop zone are C, J, R, S, O, H, A. - ANSWER True
A member of the Jumpmaster team will draw 1 additional aviators kit bag for every 15
jumpers or 1 additional UPRB for every 30 jumpers. - ANSWER True
When conducting a water landing with T-11 advanced tactical parachute system, after
seating yourself well into the saddle you immediately regain canopy control. - ANSWER
False (activate quick release in the chest strap)
A senior rated/ master rated must perform the duties of a Primary Jumpmaster or
Assistant Jumpmaster once every 180 days to stay current. - ANSWER True
The control center is located at the PI when dropping CDS bundles - ANSWER False
There are four time warning given by the Jumpmaster on Air Force aircraft. - ANSWER
True (20min, 10min, 1min, 30sec)
To maintain jumpmaster currency, you must maintain jump currency. - ANSWER True
An in-flight rigging mission aboard a C-17 Globemaster requires 11 supervisory
personnel. - ANSWER False (12 supervisory)
The maximum width for A-series containers is 30 inches. - ANSWER True(30in W, 48in L,
66in H)
There are seven sets of jump-caution lights on a C-130j-30 super Hercules. - ANSWER
True
there are 4 anchor line cables on a C17 Globemaster III. - ANSWER True (27 outboard, 24
inboard)
the two sizes that pilot balloons are available in are 10 gram and 30 gram. - ANSWER
True
if the DA Form 3912, Army Parachute Log Record, is present in the T-11 main parachute,
then it is not required to be in the T-11 reserve parachute. - ANSWER False
A code letter must measure a minimum of 35 yards long by 35 yards wide. - ANSWER
False ( its in feet)
the primary jumpmaster can delegate authority - ANSWER True (but not responsibility)
,The Modular Airborne Weapons Case must have a serviceable lower tie down strap to
be jumped and lowered as a single item of equipment. - ANSWER True
There are three major components of the A-7A cargo sling. - ANSWER True (1 strap,
Friction adapter, 1 D ring)
The Primary Jumpmaster will verify the trail jump caution light is still illuminated green
before exiting the aircraft. - ANSWER True
The DACO is responsible for setting up the code letter for CARP drop zones. - ANSWER
False (DZSO/DZSTL)
If using ADEPT option 1, the total length of the drop zone will increase 75 meters for
each additional jumper. - ANSWER False
Rules for setting up CARP drop zones can be referenced in AF IMT 3823 - ANSWER False
(AFI 13-217)
All seven suspension pads must be present and serviceable for an airborne operation. -
ANSWER True
The thirty second reference point is approximately 2,000 meters from the lead edge of
the drop zone - ANSWER True (1 min is 4000m from lead edge)
The T-11 reserve parachute has an approximate rate of decent of 18.5 feet per second -
ANSWER False (26 FPS. Weight 14.8 lbs)
The T-11 advanced tactical parachute system is designed to accommodate a total
jumper weight of 450lbs. - ANSWER False (400lbs)
A novice jumpmaster must pull two safety duties and two assistant jumpmaster duties
before they are qualified to perform duties of the primary jumpmaster. - ANSWER True
Sustained airborne training must be conducted within 24 hours of take off - ANSWER
False (48 hours)
One long continuous ring of the alarm bell indicates a crash during take off - ANSWER
True
Six short rings of the alarm bell indicates an emergency bailout - ANSWER False (3 short
rings w/ 1 long continuous)
Three short rings of the alarm bell followed by one long continuous or an oral warning
indicates a crash landing or ditching - ANSWER False (6 rings means crash landing/ditch)
, The tensile strength of the universal static line modified is 4,000 lbs. - ANSWER True
The primary jumpmaster is responsible for reporting to the departure airfield control
officer upon arriving at the departure airfield - ANSWER True
Station time is the best time agreed upon by the primary jumpmaster and the airlift
Commander for when all the jumpers and equipment must be loaded and seated with
seatbelts on inside the aircraft - ANSWER False (station time: critical time: all jumpers
must be seated onboard of aircraft. Helmets on and seat belts fastened. Load time: time
agreed upon by jumping unit and air wing commanders)
The primary jumpmaster oversee the jumpmaster personnel inspection, and only help
with inspecting if required to meet station time - ANSWER True
A non current jumpmaster may run the corrections station - ANSWER True
The safety attaches special items of equipment at the 20 minute time warning -
ANSWER True
The L shaped ejector snap pads must be present for the T-11 advanced tactical
parachute system to be serviceable - ANSWER False (does not need to be present)
UH60 spring opening gate faces toward the front of the aircraft - ANSWER True
The spring opening gate of the universal static line snap hook faces the starboard side of
the aircraft with properly hooked up to the anchor line cable inside of the CH-47
chinook - ANSWER True
The jumpmaster can not jump on the CH-47 chinook - ANSWER False (it is not
recommended)
The maximum weight of the A-21 cargo bag are 30 in wide, 60 in high, and 45 in deep -
ANSWER False (30in w, 48in L, 66in H)
Jumpmaster duties will be performed in three areas. Unit area, departure airfield,
inflight) - ANSWER True
To perform the duties of the primary jumpmaster you must first perform duties as a
safety twice and the duties of the assistant jumpmaster twice - ANSWER True
The maximum weight for a three strap load with the A-7A cargo sling is 200 pounds -
ANSWER False (3 strap load 300-400lbs)
Sustained airborne training must be conducted within 24 hours of takeoff - ANSWER
False (48 hours)
