PATHFINDER DZ TEST EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
CARP Drop zone and landing zone operations - ANS AFI 13-217
Computed Air Release Point Procedures - ANS AFI 11-231
Pathfinder Operations - ANS FM 3-21.38
Static line parachuting techniques and training - ANS TC 3-21.220
Training Airborne Operations - ANS USASOC REG 350-2
C130 Operations Procedures - ANS AFI 11-2C-130v3
Training Airborne Operations - ANS USASOC REG 350-2
C-130 Operations Procedures - ANS AFI 11-2C-130v3
C-17 Operations Procedures - ANS AFI 11-2C-17v3
What is a dropzone? - ANS designated area where personnel/equipment are delivered by
means of a parachute or free drop.
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,Who is responsible for designating the dropzone location? - ANS Ground Unit Commander
Does the dropzone have to be cleared? - ANS No
What are the eight dropzone selection factors when determining suitability? - ANS Airpdrop
Airspeed
Drop Altitude
Type of Airdrop
Method of Airdrop
Obstacles
Access
Adequate Approach & Departure Routes
Size of Drop Zone
Slower the A/C flies.... - ANS more jumpers or equipment can be delivered
Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training - ANS TC 3-21.220
Planning speed for the UH series A/C - ANS 70 KIAS
Planning speed for the CH series A/C - ANS 90 KIAS
Planning speed for the STOL A/C (C-23 Sherpa / Casa212/Twin Otter/OV-10) - ANS 105 KIAS
Planning speed for the C-130 & C-17 Personnel/Door Bundle - ANS 130 KIAS
C-130/C-17 CDS Equip. Combo Planning Speed - ANS 140 KIAS (Optimum for C17)
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, C-17 Heavy Equipment Planning Speed - ANS 150 KIAS
What types of loads have a planning speed of 140 knots? - ANS CRRC
Sled
Wedge
HV CDS
Free Fall
CDS/Equipment/Combo
When having a combination drop, what airspeed do you use? - ANS Use the higher airspeed
Knots indicated Airspeed
When having a combination drop, what airdrop altitude do you use? - ANS Highest Altitude
Planning Rule for combo drops - ANS 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? - ANS Above Ground Level
To find the Mean Sea Level (MSL) - ANS Field Elevation rounded to nearest 50FT + drop
altitude in FT AGL
Rotary Wing & STOL Delivery Altitude Personnel Day/Night - ANS 1500 Feet AGL
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
CARP Drop zone and landing zone operations - ANS AFI 13-217
Computed Air Release Point Procedures - ANS AFI 11-231
Pathfinder Operations - ANS FM 3-21.38
Static line parachuting techniques and training - ANS TC 3-21.220
Training Airborne Operations - ANS USASOC REG 350-2
C130 Operations Procedures - ANS AFI 11-2C-130v3
Training Airborne Operations - ANS USASOC REG 350-2
C-130 Operations Procedures - ANS AFI 11-2C-130v3
C-17 Operations Procedures - ANS AFI 11-2C-17v3
What is a dropzone? - ANS designated area where personnel/equipment are delivered by
means of a parachute or free drop.
pg. 1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
,Who is responsible for designating the dropzone location? - ANS Ground Unit Commander
Does the dropzone have to be cleared? - ANS No
What are the eight dropzone selection factors when determining suitability? - ANS Airpdrop
Airspeed
Drop Altitude
Type of Airdrop
Method of Airdrop
Obstacles
Access
Adequate Approach & Departure Routes
Size of Drop Zone
Slower the A/C flies.... - ANS more jumpers or equipment can be delivered
Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training - ANS TC 3-21.220
Planning speed for the UH series A/C - ANS 70 KIAS
Planning speed for the CH series A/C - ANS 90 KIAS
Planning speed for the STOL A/C (C-23 Sherpa / Casa212/Twin Otter/OV-10) - ANS 105 KIAS
Planning speed for the C-130 & C-17 Personnel/Door Bundle - ANS 130 KIAS
C-130/C-17 CDS Equip. Combo Planning Speed - ANS 140 KIAS (Optimum for C17)
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, C-17 Heavy Equipment Planning Speed - ANS 150 KIAS
What types of loads have a planning speed of 140 knots? - ANS CRRC
Sled
Wedge
HV CDS
Free Fall
CDS/Equipment/Combo
When having a combination drop, what airspeed do you use? - ANS Use the higher airspeed
Knots indicated Airspeed
When having a combination drop, what airdrop altitude do you use? - ANS Highest Altitude
Planning Rule for combo drops - ANS 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? - ANS Above Ground Level
To find the Mean Sea Level (MSL) - ANS Field Elevation rounded to nearest 50FT + drop
altitude in FT AGL
Rotary Wing & STOL Delivery Altitude Personnel Day/Night - ANS 1500 Feet AGL
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