Block 1: Chapter 5-Parachutists Flashcards
What are two types of parachutist jump statuses?
Active and Temporary
What duty prefix must a parachutist hold?
J
Who has authority and responsibility for all parachuting operations?
Major Military Command (MMC)
What does it mean if a job is inherent?
There are specific responsibilities that comes with the position.
Define DAFSC.
Duty Air Force Specialty Code
What DAFSC are considered jump inherent?
1C2XX Combat Control
1T2XX Pararescue
13DXX Combat Rescue or Special Tactics Officer
1W0X1C Special Operations Weather Team
What AFSC would be considered non jump inherent that may require members to perform occasional jump duty?
1T0XX Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE)
Who is responsible for publishing aeronautical orders that place members on active jump status and remove them when requirements are not met?
HARM office
How many jumps does a member have to perform to be eligible for basic static-line badge?
5
What are the 3 Parachutists qualifications?
Static Line
Military Free Fall
Jump Master
Which AFI can you find the Personnel Parachute Operations in?
AFI 11-410
Which parachutist ensures safety standards are enforced and they maintain control of other Parachutists in the aircraft?
Jump Master
What do Parachutists have to obtain if jumping above 10,000 feet?
Physiological Training
Who has authority and responsibility for all parachuting operations?
MMC- Major Military Command
What duty prefix must a non-jump inherent parachutist hold?
J
What does a member jumping over 10,000 feet need to do?
Complete physiological training
Who is the approval authority for temporary jump status that will not exceed 365 days in a 24 month period?
MMC/A3
What are the three parachutist qualifications?
Static line
Military Free Fall
Jumpmaster
What form is the primary source document for recording and reporting operational or training jump information for each Air Force member authorized to take part in parachute operations?
4323
Where is the original 4323 maintained?
HARM
Who is responsible for distributing and collecting jump forms once the mission is complete?
Jump Master
What is AF IMT 922 used for?
Source document to update jumps for a parachutist that jumps with military agencies outside of their assigned unit.
What is the primary purpose of the Jump Activity Update Summary?
Provide an audit trail for individual jump activity.
What items are verified when auditing the AF IMT 922 and/or AF Form 4323 against the jump activity update summary?
Correct name SSN Jump type Jump conditions Jump duty, parachute type, altitude, drop zone location
What is an individual jump record?
Line-by-line entry of every jump made since the members last annual/PCS product was produced.
What does a Jump History Report consist of?
The career totals as a jump student, parachutist and JM for a Parachutists entire jump career.
What jump status is the most common?
Active
What type of are Parachutists authorized to receive in active status?
HDIP
Who is responsible for publishing AOs that place members on jump status and remove them when the position is no longer required or requirements are not met?
HARM office
Who is responsible for submitting an official letter to the HARM to place a member on jump status?
Unit Commanders
Who is the approval authority for those exceeding 365 days in a 24 month period for individuals on temporary jump status?
HQ USAF
When must a parachutist complete refresher training?
If they have not performed a jump in 180 days
To prevent an interruption in pay when must the HARM office receive the 4323?
No later than 5 days after the end of the month I. Which the jumps were performed
How long are AF Form 4323 and 922s maintained on file at the HARM?
25 months (current month plus two years) Beyond that 56 years at a centrally located staging facility
