Pathfinder DZ Test Questions And Answers!!

CARP Drop zone and landing zone operations - AFI 13-217 Computed Air Release Point Procedures - AFI 11-231 Pathfinder Operations - FM 3-21.38 Static line parachuting techniques and training - TC 3-21.220 Training Airborne Operations - USASOC REG 350-2 C130 Operations Procedures - AFI 11-2C-130v3 Training Airborne Operations - USASOC REG 350-2 C-130 Operations Procedures - AFI 11-2C-130v3 C-17 Operations Procedures - AFI 11-2C-17v3 What is a dropzone? - designated area where personnel/equipment are delivered by means of a parachute or free drop. Who is responsible for designating the dropzone location? - Ground Unit Commander Does the dropzone have to be cleared? - No What are the eight dropzone selection factors when determining suitability? - Airpdrop AirspeedDrop Altitude Type of Airdrop Method of Airdrop Obstacles Access Adequate Approach & Departure Routes Size of Drop Zone Slower the A/C flies.... - more jumpers or equipment can be delivered Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training - TC 3-21.220 Planning speed for the UH series A/C - 70 KIAS Planning speed for the CH series A/C - 90 KIAS Planning speed for the STOL A/C (C-23 Sherpa / Casa212/Twin Otter/OV-10) - 105 KIAS Planning speed for the C-130 & C-17 Personnel/Door Bundle - 130 KIAS C-130/C-17 CDS Equip. Combo Planning Speed - 140 KIAS (Optimum for C17) C-17 Heavy Equipment Planning Speed - 150 KIAS What types of loads have a planning speed of 140 knots? - CRRC Sled Wedge HV CDSFree Fall CDS/Equipment/Combo When having a combination drop, what airspeed do you use? - Use the higher airspeed Knots indicated Airspeed When having a combination drop, what airdrop altitude do you use? - Highest Altitude Planning Rule for combo drops - Diff A/C in formation dropping Diff Loads in the same pass OR Diff. types of loads exiting the same A/C during the same pass Drop Altitude is measured from? - Above Ground Level To find the Mean Sea Level (MSL) - Field Elevation rounded to nearest 50FT + drop altitude in FT AGL Rotary Wing & STOL Delivery Altitude Personnel Day/Night - 1500 Feet AGL If Rotary Wing & STOL A/C are flying 90 KIAS or faster, what can you drop personnel AGL to? - 1250 Feet AGL UH Series A/C not included. Rotary Wing & STOL Delivery Altitude Bundles Day - 300 Feet AGL Rotary Wing & STOL Delivery Altitude Bundles Night - 500 Feet AGL