PATHFINDER WRITTEN SLING LOAD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - (ANSWER)TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - (ANSWER)TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - (ANSWER)TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - (ANSWER)FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - (ANSWER)FM 4-20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - (ANSWER)Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - (ANSWER)Supported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - (ANSWER)Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. - (ANSWER)Receiving
Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three other units
involved. - (ANSWER)Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - (ANSWER)Allowable Cargo Load
, PATHFINDER WRITTEN SLING LOAD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit? -
(ANSWER)NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____ operations. -
(ANSWER)PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - (ANSWER)High Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/ -
(ANSWER)High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - (ANSWER)Low Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - (ANSWER)Aerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - (ANSWER)Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - (ANSWER)The type of aircraft
Age of the airframe
Pilot Experience
Altitude above sea level
Humidity
Aviation unit's SOP
Temperature
What is the cargo hook tensile strength of the UH-1N/Y? - (ANSWER)5000 lbs
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - (ANSWER)TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - (ANSWER)TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - (ANSWER)TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - (ANSWER)FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - (ANSWER)FM 4-20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - (ANSWER)Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - (ANSWER)Supported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - (ANSWER)Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. - (ANSWER)Receiving
Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three other units
involved. - (ANSWER)Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - (ANSWER)Allowable Cargo Load
, PATHFINDER WRITTEN SLING LOAD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit? -
(ANSWER)NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____ operations. -
(ANSWER)PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - (ANSWER)High Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/ -
(ANSWER)High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - (ANSWER)Low Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - (ANSWER)Aerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - (ANSWER)Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - (ANSWER)The type of aircraft
Age of the airframe
Pilot Experience
Altitude above sea level
Humidity
Aviation unit's SOP
Temperature
What is the cargo hook tensile strength of the UH-1N/Y? - (ANSWER)5000 lbs
