PATHFINDER WRITTEN SLING TOPIC
OUTLINE & STRUCTURED MATERIAL GET
CERTIFIED 2026.
◉ Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? Answer: FM 3-
21.38
◉ Which reference covers Rigging of Airdrop Platforms Answer: TM
4-48.02
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? Answer: Nylon
(Donut Ring)
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
Polyester Round Sling
10k potted eye
◉ T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. Answer: False
◉ T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant or
25k potted eye Answer: False
◉ How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? Answer: 1
OUTLINE & STRUCTURED MATERIAL GET
CERTIFIED 2026.
◉ Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? Answer: FM 3-
21.38
◉ Which reference covers Rigging of Airdrop Platforms Answer: TM
4-48.02
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? Answer: Nylon
(Donut Ring)
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
Polyester Round Sling
10k potted eye
◉ T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. Answer: False
◉ T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant or
25k potted eye Answer: False
◉ How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? Answer: 1
