Pathfinder Written Sling Load Exa
Questions and Correct Verified Answers
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Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment?
✓ TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures?
✓ TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures?
✓ TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations?
✓ FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures?
✓ FM 4-20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations?
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✓ Supported Unit
✓ Supporting Unit
✓ Receiving Unit
✓ Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______.
✓ Supported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______.
✓ Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______.
✓ Receiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three
other units involved.
✓ Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL?
✓ Allowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting
unit?
✓ NLT 24 hours prior to mission
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Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____
operations.
✓ PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads?
✓ High Density
✓ Low Density
✓ Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/
✓ High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred.
✓ Low Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined.
✓ Aerodynamic Load
What is the MEL?
✓ Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on?
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