Top Mark Questions and Correct Verified Answers
Pathfinder DZ Test Questions and
Correct Verified Answers
CARP Drop zone and landing zone operations
✓ AFI 13-217
Computed Air Release Point Procedures
✓ AFI 11-231
Pathfinder Operations
✓ FM 3-21.38
Static line parachuting techniques and training
✓ TC 3-21.220
Training Airborne Operations
✓ USASOC REG 350-2
C130 Operations Procedures
✓ AFI 11-2C-130v3
Training Airborne Operations
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, Top Mark Questions and Correct Verified Answers
✓ USASOC REG 350-2
C-130 Operations Procedures
✓ AFI 11-2C-130v3
C-17 Operations Procedures
✓ AFI 11-2C-17v3
What is a dropzone?
✓ designated area where personnel/equipment are delivered by means of a
parachute or free drop.
Who is responsible for designating the dropzone location?
✓ Ground Unit Commander
Does the dropzone have to be cleared?
✓ No
What are the eight dropzone selection factors when determining suitability?
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, Top Mark Questions and Correct Verified Answers
✓ Airpdrop Airspeed
✓ Drop Altitude
✓ Type of Airdrop
✓ Method of Airdrop
✓ Obstacles
✓ Access
✓ Adequate Approach & Departure Routes
✓ Size of Drop Zone
Slower the A/C flies....
✓ more jumpers or equipment can be delivered
Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training
✓ TC 3-21.220
Planning speed for the UH series A/C
✓ 70 KIAS
Planning speed for the CH series A/C
✓ 90 KIAS
Planning speed for the STOL A/C (C-23 Sherpa / Casa212/Twin Otter/OV-10)
✓ 105 KIAS
Planning speed for the C-130 & C-17 Personnel/Door Bundle
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✓ 130 KIAS
C-130/C-17 CDS Equip. Combo Planning Speed
✓ 140 KIAS (Optimum for C17)
C-17 Heavy Equipment Planning Speed
✓ 150 KIAS
What types of loads have a planning speed of 140 knots?
✓ CRRC
✓ Sled
✓ Wedge
✓ HV CDS
✓ Free Fall
✓ CDS/Equipment/Combo
When having a combination drop, what airspeed do you use?
✓ Use the higher airspeed Knots indicated Airspeed
When having a combination drop, what airdrop altitude do you use?
✓ Highest Altitude
Planning Rule for combo drops
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Pathfinder DZ Test Questions and
Correct Verified Answers
CARP Drop zone and landing zone operations
✓ AFI 13-217
Computed Air Release Point Procedures
✓ AFI 11-231
Pathfinder Operations
✓ FM 3-21.38
Static line parachuting techniques and training
✓ TC 3-21.220
Training Airborne Operations
✓ USASOC REG 350-2
C130 Operations Procedures
✓ AFI 11-2C-130v3
Training Airborne Operations
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, Top Mark Questions and Correct Verified Answers
✓ USASOC REG 350-2
C-130 Operations Procedures
✓ AFI 11-2C-130v3
C-17 Operations Procedures
✓ AFI 11-2C-17v3
What is a dropzone?
✓ designated area where personnel/equipment are delivered by means of a
parachute or free drop.
Who is responsible for designating the dropzone location?
✓ Ground Unit Commander
Does the dropzone have to be cleared?
✓ No
What are the eight dropzone selection factors when determining suitability?
Top Mark !!!
, Top Mark Questions and Correct Verified Answers
✓ Airpdrop Airspeed
✓ Drop Altitude
✓ Type of Airdrop
✓ Method of Airdrop
✓ Obstacles
✓ Access
✓ Adequate Approach & Departure Routes
✓ Size of Drop Zone
Slower the A/C flies....
✓ more jumpers or equipment can be delivered
Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training
✓ TC 3-21.220
Planning speed for the UH series A/C
✓ 70 KIAS
Planning speed for the CH series A/C
✓ 90 KIAS
Planning speed for the STOL A/C (C-23 Sherpa / Casa212/Twin Otter/OV-10)
✓ 105 KIAS
Planning speed for the C-130 & C-17 Personnel/Door Bundle
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, Top Mark Questions and Correct Verified Answers
✓ 130 KIAS
C-130/C-17 CDS Equip. Combo Planning Speed
✓ 140 KIAS (Optimum for C17)
C-17 Heavy Equipment Planning Speed
✓ 150 KIAS
What types of loads have a planning speed of 140 knots?
✓ CRRC
✓ Sled
✓ Wedge
✓ HV CDS
✓ Free Fall
✓ CDS/Equipment/Combo
When having a combination drop, what airspeed do you use?
✓ Use the higher airspeed Knots indicated Airspeed
When having a combination drop, what airdrop altitude do you use?
✓ Highest Altitude
Planning Rule for combo drops
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