Pathfinder DZ Test Questions with Solutions 2024

Pathfinder DZ Test


CARP Drop zone and landing zone operations - answerAFI 13-217

Computed Air Release Point Procedures - answerAFI 11-231

Pathfinder Operations - answerFM 3-21.38

Static line parachuting techniques and training - answerTC 3-21.220

Training Airborne Operations - answerUSASOC REG 350-2

C130 Operations Procedures - answerAFI 11-2C-130v3

Training Airborne Operations - answerUSASOC REG 350-2

C-130 Operations Procedures - answerAFI 11-2C-130v3

C-17 Operations Procedures - answerAFI 11-2C-17v3

What is a dropzone? - answerdesignated area where personnel/equipment are
delivered by means of a parachute or free drop.

Who is responsible for designating the dropzone location? - answerGround Unit
Commander

Does the dropzone have to be cleared? - answerNo

What are the eight dropzone selection factors when determining suitability? -
answerAirpdrop Airspeed
Drop Altitude
Type of Airdrop
Method of Airdrop
Obstacles
Access
Adequate Approach & Departure Routes
Size of Drop Zone

Slower the A/C flies.... - answermore jumpers or equipment can be delivered

Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training - answerTC 3-21.220

,Planning speed for the UH series A/C - answer70 KIAS

Planning speed for the CH series A/C - answer90 KIAS

Planning speed for the STOL A/C (C-23 Sherpa / Casa212/Twin Otter/OV-10) -
answer105 KIAS

Planning speed for the C-130 & C-17 Personnel/Door Bundle - answer130 KIAS

C-130/C-17 CDS Equip. Combo Planning Speed - answer140 KIAS (Optimum for C17)

C-17 Heavy Equipment Planning Speed - answer150 KIAS

What types of loads have a planning speed of 140 knots? - answerCRRC
Sled
Wedge
HV CDS
Free Fall
CDS/Equipment/Combo

When having a combination drop, what airspeed do you use? - answerUse the higher
airspeed Knots indicated Airspeed

When having a combination drop, what airdrop altitude do you use? - answerHighest
Altitude

Planning Rule for combo drops - answerDiff A/C in formation dropping Diff Loads in the
same pass

OR

Diff. types of loads exiting the same A/C during the same pass

Drop Altitude is measured from? - answerAbove Ground Level

To find the Mean Sea Level (MSL) - answerField Elevation rounded to nearest 50FT +
drop altitude in FT AGL

Rotary Wing & STOL Delivery Altitude Personnel Day/Night - answer1500 Feet AGL

If Rotary Wing & STOL A/C are flying 90 KIAS or faster, what can you drop personnel
AGL to? - answer1250 Feet AGL

UH Series A/C not included.

, Rotary Wing & STOL Delivery Altitude Bundles Day - answer300 Feet AGL

Rotary Wing & STOL Delivery Altitude Bundles Night - answer500 Feet AGL

Low Cost / Low Altitude (LCLA) Day / Night - answer150 Feet AGL

USAF Fixed Wing Delivery Altitude - answer1000 Feet AGL

USAF Fixed Wing Delivery Altitude War - answerDetermined jointly by Airborne & Airlift
Commander

USAF Fixed Wing Delivery Altitude Tactical Training - answer1000 Feet AGL

USAF Fixed Wing Delivery Altitude BAC - answer1250 Feet AGL

USAF Fixed Wing Delivery Altitude Simulated Airborne Training Bundle - answer500
Feet AGL

USAF Fixed Wing Delivery Altitudes Door Bundles - answer1000 Feet AGL

USAF Fixed Wing Delivery Altitudes Door Bundles G-14 - answer300 Feet AGL C-17 &
C-130

USAF Fixed Wing Delivery Altitudes Door Bundles T-10 - answer300 Feet AGL C-17,
400 Feet AGL C130

CDS Delivery Altitudes for C-17 / C-130 Planning Altitude - answer600 Feet AGL

CDS Delivery Altitudes for C-17 G-14 - answer1 or 2 Containers, 300 Feet AGL

USAF Fixed Wing Delivery Altitudes Heavy Planning Drop Altitude - answer1100 Feet
AGL

CDS Delivery Altitudes for C-130 G-14 - answer1 or 2 Containers, 400 Feet AGL

USAF C17 Dual Row Delivery Altitudes Heavy Planning Drop Altitude - answer1200
Feet AGL

USAF C17 Dual Row Delivery Altitudes Heavy G-12E - answer1000 Feet AGL

USAF C17 Dual Row Delivery Altitudes Heavy G-11D - answer1200 Feet AGL

USAF Fixed Wing Delivery Altitudes Heavy G-12E - answer550 Feet AGL C17/C130

USAF Fixed Wing Delivery Altitudes JPADS/I-CDS - answerPlanning : 10,000 Feet AGL