PATHFINDER WRITTEN SLING LOAD
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? -
correct answer- TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? -
correct answer- TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? -
correct answer- TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - correct answer-
FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers airdrop of supplies and equipment: rigging
airdrop platforms? - correct answer- TM 4-48.02
Which reference covers Airborne and Air Assault Operations? - correct
answer- FM 3-99
What are the 3 elements involved in sling load operations? - correct
answer- Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
,Receiving Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the .–
correct answer- Supported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the .–
correct answer- Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the .
- correct answer- Receiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of
the three other units involved. - correct answer- Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - correct answer- Allowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the
supporting unit? - correct answer- NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both
and operations. - correct answer- PZ and HLZ
, What are the three types of loads? - correct answer- High Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and
stable load/ - correct answer- High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred.
- correct answer- Low Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - correct answer- Aerodynamic
Load
What is the MEL? - correct answer- Maximum External Load
What is the MEL based on? - correct answer- Environmental conditions
and helicopter performance
What is the ACL based on? - correct answer- The type of aircraft
Age of the airframe
Pilot Experience
Altitude above sea level Humidity
Aviation unit's SOP
Temperature
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? -
correct answer- TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? -
correct answer- TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? -
correct answer- TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - correct answer-
FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers airdrop of supplies and equipment: rigging
airdrop platforms? - correct answer- TM 4-48.02
Which reference covers Airborne and Air Assault Operations? - correct
answer- FM 3-99
What are the 3 elements involved in sling load operations? - correct
answer- Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
,Receiving Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the .–
correct answer- Supported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the .–
correct answer- Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the .
- correct answer- Receiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of
the three other units involved. - correct answer- Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - correct answer- Allowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the
supporting unit? - correct answer- NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both
and operations. - correct answer- PZ and HLZ
, What are the three types of loads? - correct answer- High Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and
stable load/ - correct answer- High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred.
- correct answer- Low Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - correct answer- Aerodynamic
Load
What is the MEL? - correct answer- Maximum External Load
What is the MEL based on? - correct answer- Environmental conditions
and helicopter performance
What is the ACL based on? - correct answer- The type of aircraft
Age of the airframe
Pilot Experience
Altitude above sea level Humidity
Aviation unit's SOP
Temperature
