JUMP MASTER TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The Air Force has a list of all available drop zones that are approved for use. What is
this called? - Answer- Zone Availability Report (ZAR)
What form has all information needed concerning the Drop Zone? - Answer- AF IMT
3823
Once the AF IMT 3823 is complete, who must sign it? - Answer- The first O-6 in the
supported unit.
Can an O-5 sign the AF IMT 3823? - Answer- Yes with written delegation orders
How long is the completed AF IMT 3823 valid for? - Answer- 5 years from the MAJCOM
approval signature
What form is the drop zone survey? - Answer- AF IMT 3823
What form is used for the Strike Report? - Answer- AF IMT 4304
When is a "PI" strike given on the strike report? - Answer- 1st parachute suspended
item lands within 25 yards of impact
What are the 3 methods of scoring distance of a strike report? - Answer- -Measured
-Paced
-Estimated
What does CARP stand for? - Answer- Computed Air Release Point
True/False: CARP drop zones are used by rotary wing aircraft. - Answer- False
What types of operations are CARP Drop Zones used for? - Answer- 1. Personnel
Drops
2. CDS Drops
3. Heavy Equipment Drops
What does CDS stand for? - Answer- Container Delivery System
Can C-17s fly in trail when dropping personnel? - Answer- No
How much does the T-11 Parachute weigh? - Answer- Approximately 38 pounds
, How many major components are in the T-11 main parachute? - Answer- 10
What are the major components of the T-11 main parachute? DDD-BRCH-UPS -
Answer- 1. Universal static line modified
2. Deployment bag
3. Drogue parachute
4. Bridle assembly
5. Deployment sleeve
6. Canopy assembly
7. Slider
8. Riser assembly
9. Harness assembly
10. Pack tray
What major components of the T-11 main parachute are seen or touched during JMPI?
- Answer- Universal static line modified, Riser assembly, harness assembly, and pack
tray.
What is the tensile strength of the universal static line modified? - Answer- 4000lbs
What is the rated capacity of the universal static line snap hook? - Answer- 1,750 lbs
What item secures the main curved pin to the universal static line modified? - Answer-
The main curved pin attaching loop
How many webbing retainers are present on the parachute harness? - Answer- 6
True or false: The "L' shaped ejector snap pads must be present for the parachute
harness to be serviceable. - Answer- False
What is the PI for a CDS from a C130 during day? - Answer- 200 yards from the lead
edge
What is the PI for a CDS from a C-17 during day? - Answer- 225 yards from lead edge
What is the PI for a CDS from a C130 during night? - Answer- 250 yards from the lead
edge
What is the PI for a CDS from a C-17 during night? - Answer- 275 from the lead edge
What is the PI for a PE drop during day? - Answer- 300 yards from the lead edge
What is the PI for a PE drop during night? - Answer- 350 yards from the lead edge
What is the PI for a HE drop during day? - Answer- 500 yards from the lead edge
AND ANSWERS
The Air Force has a list of all available drop zones that are approved for use. What is
this called? - Answer- Zone Availability Report (ZAR)
What form has all information needed concerning the Drop Zone? - Answer- AF IMT
3823
Once the AF IMT 3823 is complete, who must sign it? - Answer- The first O-6 in the
supported unit.
Can an O-5 sign the AF IMT 3823? - Answer- Yes with written delegation orders
How long is the completed AF IMT 3823 valid for? - Answer- 5 years from the MAJCOM
approval signature
What form is the drop zone survey? - Answer- AF IMT 3823
What form is used for the Strike Report? - Answer- AF IMT 4304
When is a "PI" strike given on the strike report? - Answer- 1st parachute suspended
item lands within 25 yards of impact
What are the 3 methods of scoring distance of a strike report? - Answer- -Measured
-Paced
-Estimated
What does CARP stand for? - Answer- Computed Air Release Point
True/False: CARP drop zones are used by rotary wing aircraft. - Answer- False
What types of operations are CARP Drop Zones used for? - Answer- 1. Personnel
Drops
2. CDS Drops
3. Heavy Equipment Drops
What does CDS stand for? - Answer- Container Delivery System
Can C-17s fly in trail when dropping personnel? - Answer- No
How much does the T-11 Parachute weigh? - Answer- Approximately 38 pounds
, How many major components are in the T-11 main parachute? - Answer- 10
What are the major components of the T-11 main parachute? DDD-BRCH-UPS -
Answer- 1. Universal static line modified
2. Deployment bag
3. Drogue parachute
4. Bridle assembly
5. Deployment sleeve
6. Canopy assembly
7. Slider
8. Riser assembly
9. Harness assembly
10. Pack tray
What major components of the T-11 main parachute are seen or touched during JMPI?
- Answer- Universal static line modified, Riser assembly, harness assembly, and pack
tray.
What is the tensile strength of the universal static line modified? - Answer- 4000lbs
What is the rated capacity of the universal static line snap hook? - Answer- 1,750 lbs
What item secures the main curved pin to the universal static line modified? - Answer-
The main curved pin attaching loop
How many webbing retainers are present on the parachute harness? - Answer- 6
True or false: The "L' shaped ejector snap pads must be present for the parachute
harness to be serviceable. - Answer- False
What is the PI for a CDS from a C130 during day? - Answer- 200 yards from the lead
edge
What is the PI for a CDS from a C-17 during day? - Answer- 225 yards from lead edge
What is the PI for a CDS from a C130 during night? - Answer- 250 yards from the lead
edge
What is the PI for a CDS from a C-17 during night? - Answer- 275 from the lead edge
What is the PI for a PE drop during day? - Answer- 300 yards from the lead edge
What is the PI for a PE drop during night? - Answer- 350 yards from the lead edge
What is the PI for a HE drop during day? - Answer- 500 yards from the lead edge
