Duties & Responsibilities

Question 1

What does DZST stand for

Answer 1

Drop Zone Support Team

Question 2

DZSTL must meet the following requirements?

Answer 2

• Must be NCO, E-5 or above
• Must have completed appropriate training as a DZST member
• For PERSONEL and/or HE drops, must be a current and qualified Jumpmaster
• for CDS on CARP DZ’s and DB or LCLA DZSTL does not have to be a jumpmaster

Question 3

in order to maintain currency as a DZSTL individuals must have:

Answer 3

• actively participated in a airdrop operation, either as the DZSTL or Assistant DZSTL within the last 6 months
• Attended DZSTL refresher course within 6 months from a current and qualified DZSTL

Question 4

what are the two missions of the DZSTL

Answer 4

-Primary Mission
- wartime CDS for BN or smaller sized units
- Wartime LCLA to BN or smaller units
- Peacetime VMC drops involving 1-3 aircraft
- Secondary Mission
- wartime drops, BDE size or larger units
- Peacetime C-130 AWADS with 1-3 A/C
- VMC drops of 4 or more A/C