Pathfinder HLZ Practice Work Text Question Examples (One Liners) questions with complete solutions

How much length do you have to add to your minimum amount of usable are needed when using the inverted Y using the fifth light on the bottom right, to mark the #1 Touchdown Point? 0 meters (Only add to Nato-T "Nato-Twenty") What is the lowest level with sufficient personnel to execute an Air Assault Operation? Company Level Who devices the bump plan for a battalion mission? Company XO or 1SG What are the only three landing formations used during desert and winter operations? Echelon Left, Echelon Right, Trail What are the formations used when conducting a run in landings? Echelon Left, Echelon Right At 0800, you have 7 each UH-72As landing in an Echelon Left formation on your site with 3 each CH-53Es carrying sling loads and landing, with a land heading of 045 degrees and the #1 TDP is marked with an Inverted Y. How many lights will you need to mark your site? 0 lights (Look at the time, trick question) When determining your land heading, what are the three things you must consider? long axis of site, wind direction and speed, slope of the site How many considerations factors are there and what are they? 2; tactical and technical How far away at a minimum must the GTA and the INR be apart on the HLZ? 25 meters You have 5 EA OH-58Ds coming into your HLZ landing in a Trail formation at 2100 hrs. There are also 3 ea CH 47Fs sling loading in your medical supplies and will not be landing. The #1 TDP is marked with a NATO "T". How many lights do you require to mark your site? Ask Instructor for clarification: (28 lights TDP 1 5 lights; 8 lights for OH-58Ds "2 ea"; 15 lights for CH-47Fs) (18 lights, TDP #1 5 lights, 8 for OH-58Ds #2-5 "2 each", 5 lights for CH-47 Sling Load; SL don't fly in formation) Which one of the following is not a tactical consideration? a.) the enemy and friendly situation b.) the location of the objective from the HLS c.) Size of the element being moved d.) Size of the HLZ d. Size of the HLZ What color chem-lights will you never use to mark a helicopter touchdown point? blue, green, and red Who is responsible for the control of logistical PZ? S-4 There is no existing unit below ______________ level that are capable of UNILATERALLY conducting effective Air Assault Operations? Division Tentative flight routes are developed to do what? Control, protect, and sequence A/C movement Where is the authority obtained to establish a flight corridor? Brigade/Division Commanders If it is necessary to restrict the operational area to the A/C directly involved in the operation; it is done thru who and at what level? AME at Corps Level What plan is most important when mixing internal and external loads? Loading Plan How many copies of the loading plan are distributed? 4 Who coordinates with the Pathfinders to make an Air Movement Table? Aviation Liaison Officers and Ground Unit Commanders True or False: Each serial would use a different flight route? True The time to load is dependent on three key factors. What are they? Prior training, equipment being moved, light conditions Whose primary duty is it to assist in the link up and movement of chalks from the unit AA to the chalk AA? Chalk Link-Up Guide The planned use of attack helicopters, to include security and link-up locations should be included in what plan? Air Movement Plan Who has the overall responsibility for the company AASLT operation? Company Commander What is not a tactical consideration when planning for HLZs? a.) size of the element being removed b.) approach and departure ends c.) location of the objective from the tentative HLS d.) the estimate of the situation using METT-TC e.) enemy situation b.) Approach and departure ends Which of the following is not a selection factor? a.) size of TDP b.) obstacles c.) atmospheric conditions d.) size of the element being moved e.) loads d.) size of the elements being moved __________ Cannot be used to mark a HLZ during the day: a.) flare b.) VS-17 panel c.) sticks lined in the shape of an X d.) chem-lites e.) mirror d.) chem-lites Which flight route extends 200-300 meters on either side of heading and 500 feet above and below? a.) restricted b.) expedient c.) corridor d.) axis e.) nap of the earth c.) corridor At the company level who is responsible for devising an disseminating the bump plan? a.) pz control ncoic b.) company commander c.) chalk leader d.) chalk-linkup guide e.) 1SG e.) 1SG Which is not a factor for determining the number of extra pathfinders? a.) the landing formation b.) the size of the landing site c.) the expected density of air traffic d.) the number and type of visual and electronic aids used e.) the tactical situation a.) the landing formation What is the manual for dual point rigging a HMMWV? TM 4-48.11 Does Age of the airframe affect MEL or ACL? ACL What lengths are available for the four-loop ads? 3',9',11',12',16',20', and 28' feet What is the rated capacity of the 15 foot tie down strap? 10,000 lbs What may be used to clean a CHRP? a mixture of warm water and mild dish or laundry detergent What is the minimum circumference with polyester round sling when making a choked hitch? None ??? What is the reference for the DA Form 7382? TM 4-48.09 Appendix I What length extensions are used during white-out conditions? 20 and 40 feet Name three advantages of aerial delivery? Rapid movement of heavy equipment, ability to bypass surface obstacles, rapid relocation of supplies and equipment, use of multiple flight routes and landing sites, the establishment of multiple landing sites, and the greater movement flexibility for the ground commander