Pathfinder HLZ
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Revised Correct Detailed Answers
>> BRAND NEW VERSION!!
1. What are the two key elements of the air movement plan?
- ANSWER Flight routes, with flight route overlays. and Air movement
table.
2. True or false. The SP is a topographic feature easily identifiable
from the ground that can be used as a navigational aid.
- ANSWER False. Easily identifiable from the air
3. True or false. The RP is a topographic feature easily identifiable
from the ground that can be used as a navigational aid.
- ANSWER False. Easily identifiable from the air
4. The SP is normally located no closer than _____________ from
the PZ.
- ANSWER 3-5 kilometers
5. The RP is normally located no closer than _____________ from
the LZ.
- ANSWER 3-5 kilometers
6. True or False. The Air Control Point (ACP) is a topographic feature
that is easily identifiable from the ground that can be used as a
navigational aid. it is normally located at each point where the
flight route changes direction.
,- ANSWER False. Easily identifiable from the air.
7. Intercept headings are chosen far enough from the touchdown to
allow helicopters in formation a final approach of at least
___________.
- ANSWER 1 to 2 miles or 2.4 kilometers
8. What are the three types of flight routes? (plus one)
- ANSWER Restricted, Flight corridor, flight axis, (expedient)
9. Who has the authority to establish a flight corridor?
- ANSWER Brigade/Division Commander
10. The flight corridor normally extends ____________ on either
side of the designated flight route and ________________ above.
- ANSWER 200-300 METERS (on either side) and 500 FEET (above).
11. A restricted area can be established by whom?
- ANSWER The Airspace Management Element (AME) at the CORPS
level.
12. Where is the AME located at?
- ANSWER corps level
13.Describe flight axis
- ANSWER has a width (like a corridor) but does not have airspace
reserved to a specified altitude.
14.What are the three terrain flight modes?
- ANSWER Nap of the earth, contour, low level
15. Which terrain flight is pilot preferred?
,- ANSWER low level flight
16. The loading plan is based upon the _______________ and
_______________
- ANSWER air movement plan and ground tactical plan
17. The loading plan is most important when...?
- ANSWER mixing internal and external loads and/or when mixing
aircraft types.
18. Loading plans are carefully coordinated with who?
- ANSWER the Aviation Liaison
19. Copies of the loading plan should be distributed to who?
- ANSWER Aviation LNO, command and control elements, the AMC,
and the PZ control officer (4 COPIES)
20. What color is NEVER used to mark aircraft landing positions?
- ANSWER RED
During preparation of the load tables, unit leaders at all levels attempt
to maintain the following:
-Tactical integrity of units
-When planning loads for air assault operations, fire teams and squads
are loaded intact on the same aircraft, and platoons in the same serial
-Self-sufficiency of loads: each unit load should be functional by itself
(whenever possible)
-ammunition is carried with weapon
-Crews are loaded with t heir vehicle or weapon
With tactical cross loading in mind, the should the platoon leader,
platoon sergeant, and all the squad leaders be on the same helicopter?
, No
The staging plan is based on what?
the loading plan and prescribes the arrival time of ground units at the
pz in the proper order of movement
When is staging time?
1 hour prior to load time
when is PZ posture?
15 minutes before aircraft arrive (load time)
Pathfinders prepare equipment in the following order, from the most to
least important. (IN ORDER!!!!!)
Radios, Navigation aids, Weapons, Essential individual equipment,
Assembly aids, other items as needed. (Running Never Was Even An
Option.)
The pathfinder element leader (or their representative) and the air
mission commander begin coordinating with who?
the supporting aviation unit, ground unit, or both
As pathfinders receive more information they reorganize personnel and
equipment to better accomplish the mission. They also use available
___________, and they _____________ that most nearly represents
the AO.
briefing aids, rehearse on terrain
___________ and _______________ work together to coordinate and
plan the details of operations for which they require pathfinder
assistance.
Ground and aviation commanders
Exam Solved Questions With
Revised Correct Detailed Answers
>> BRAND NEW VERSION!!
1. What are the two key elements of the air movement plan?
- ANSWER Flight routes, with flight route overlays. and Air movement
table.
2. True or false. The SP is a topographic feature easily identifiable
from the ground that can be used as a navigational aid.
- ANSWER False. Easily identifiable from the air
3. True or false. The RP is a topographic feature easily identifiable
from the ground that can be used as a navigational aid.
- ANSWER False. Easily identifiable from the air
4. The SP is normally located no closer than _____________ from
the PZ.
- ANSWER 3-5 kilometers
5. The RP is normally located no closer than _____________ from
the LZ.
- ANSWER 3-5 kilometers
6. True or False. The Air Control Point (ACP) is a topographic feature
that is easily identifiable from the ground that can be used as a
navigational aid. it is normally located at each point where the
flight route changes direction.
,- ANSWER False. Easily identifiable from the air.
7. Intercept headings are chosen far enough from the touchdown to
allow helicopters in formation a final approach of at least
___________.
- ANSWER 1 to 2 miles or 2.4 kilometers
8. What are the three types of flight routes? (plus one)
- ANSWER Restricted, Flight corridor, flight axis, (expedient)
9. Who has the authority to establish a flight corridor?
- ANSWER Brigade/Division Commander
10. The flight corridor normally extends ____________ on either
side of the designated flight route and ________________ above.
- ANSWER 200-300 METERS (on either side) and 500 FEET (above).
11. A restricted area can be established by whom?
- ANSWER The Airspace Management Element (AME) at the CORPS
level.
12. Where is the AME located at?
- ANSWER corps level
13.Describe flight axis
- ANSWER has a width (like a corridor) but does not have airspace
reserved to a specified altitude.
14.What are the three terrain flight modes?
- ANSWER Nap of the earth, contour, low level
15. Which terrain flight is pilot preferred?
,- ANSWER low level flight
16. The loading plan is based upon the _______________ and
_______________
- ANSWER air movement plan and ground tactical plan
17. The loading plan is most important when...?
- ANSWER mixing internal and external loads and/or when mixing
aircraft types.
18. Loading plans are carefully coordinated with who?
- ANSWER the Aviation Liaison
19. Copies of the loading plan should be distributed to who?
- ANSWER Aviation LNO, command and control elements, the AMC,
and the PZ control officer (4 COPIES)
20. What color is NEVER used to mark aircraft landing positions?
- ANSWER RED
During preparation of the load tables, unit leaders at all levels attempt
to maintain the following:
-Tactical integrity of units
-When planning loads for air assault operations, fire teams and squads
are loaded intact on the same aircraft, and platoons in the same serial
-Self-sufficiency of loads: each unit load should be functional by itself
(whenever possible)
-ammunition is carried with weapon
-Crews are loaded with t heir vehicle or weapon
With tactical cross loading in mind, the should the platoon leader,
platoon sergeant, and all the squad leaders be on the same helicopter?
, No
The staging plan is based on what?
the loading plan and prescribes the arrival time of ground units at the
pz in the proper order of movement
When is staging time?
1 hour prior to load time
when is PZ posture?
15 minutes before aircraft arrive (load time)
Pathfinders prepare equipment in the following order, from the most to
least important. (IN ORDER!!!!!)
Radios, Navigation aids, Weapons, Essential individual equipment,
Assembly aids, other items as needed. (Running Never Was Even An
Option.)
The pathfinder element leader (or their representative) and the air
mission commander begin coordinating with who?
the supporting aviation unit, ground unit, or both
As pathfinders receive more information they reorganize personnel and
equipment to better accomplish the mission. They also use available
___________, and they _____________ that most nearly represents
the AO.
briefing aids, rehearse on terrain
___________ and _______________ work together to coordinate and
plan the details of operations for which they require pathfinder
assistance.
Ground and aviation commanders
