DZ Test Flashcards

1
Q

What do you need to maintain Jumpmaster Currency

A
  • JM Currency: Current static line jumper.
  • PJM or AJM duties within 180 days; or

• Completed a JM refresher course in the previous 180
days and be a current jumper (Regardless of JM rating)

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2
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What does CARP stand for?

A

COMPUTED AIR RELEASE POINT

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3
Q

What does GMRS stand for?

A

GROUND MARKING RELEASE SYSTEM

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4
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What does VIRS stand for?

A

VERBALLY INITIATED RELEASE SYSTEM

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5
Q

Name two visual navigation aids.

A

VS-17 PANELS

SMOKE

RAISED ANGLE MARKER (RAM)

SIGNAL MIRROR

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6
Q

What does RAM Stand for?

A

Raised Angle Marker

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7
Q

What are the Code letters used in CARP

A

J C A R S (H & O for circular DZ)

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8
Q

What are the code letters used in a circular DZ

A

H & O

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9
Q

How big is the code letter in CARP?

A

•Code letter is block letter 11M x 11M (35ft X
35ft)

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10
Q

where is the Amber Rotating Beacon located?

A

placed centerline of DZ

1000yd from PI or trail edge

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11
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What angle is the VS-17 panel employed at?

A

45 Degree Angle

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12
Q

What visual aids can be used during night time
operations?

A

White Omni-Directional, Whelen Light,

Strobe Lights, Fires or Ground Flares

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13
Q

On a Blind Drop the DZSO’s/DZSTL’s
duties and responsibilities are the
same, except?

A

They do not mark the DZ.

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14
Q

What is the Minimum DZ size for CARP Personnel?

A

600X600 yards

Single parachutist jumping from 1,000 ft AGL

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15
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What is the Minimum DZ size for CARP Heavy Equipment Drops?

A

MINIMUM SIZE- 600yds X 1000yds.

• Single Heavy Equipment Platform from 1100 ft AGL

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16
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What is the Minimum distance to the PI from the leading edge for CARP personnel day?

A

300 yds (274m)

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17
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What is the Minimum distance to the PI from the leading edge for CARP personnel Night

A

350 yds (320m)

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18
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What is the Minimum distance to PI from leading edge for CARP Heavy equipment night?

A

550 yds (503m)

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19
Q

(CARP) For personnel drops where is the DZSO/DZSTL located at?

A

Point of Impact (PI)

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20
Q

For CDS drops where is the DZSO/DZSTL located at?

A

DZSO/DZSTL located 200 yards to

the 6 o’clock position of the PI

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21
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For day time Heavy equipment drops where is the DZSO/DZSTL located at?

A

HE-300 yards at the 6 o’clock of the PI

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22
Q

What angle is the RAM angled at?

A

displayed at a 60-degree angle into the direction of
flight.

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23
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What is the Minimum amount of VS-17 Panels needed for a CARP code letter?

A

Minimum 9 VS-17 Panels

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24
Q

(CARP) how many meters are the flanker lights from the PI?

A

located 250m

left and right abeam the PI

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25
Q

How many lights are needed to set up a CARP night code letter?

A

Min 9 white Omnidirectional lights

Flanker and Amber Rotating Beacon are optional

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26
Q

Name two NO DROP visual signals for CARP.

A
  • RAM removed
  • Letter removed
  • Red Flares, red smoke, red lights
  • Any other coordinated signal
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27
Q

How do you communicate no drop via radio

A

NO DROP NO DROP NO DROP

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28
Q

Name three of the The Eight DZ Selection Factors.

A
  1. Airdrop Airspeeds (A/C dependent)
  2. Drop Altitude
  3. Type of Load (personnel or equipment)
  4. Method of Delivery (High/Low Velocities, Free Drop)
  5. Obstacles
  6. Access
  7. Adequate Approach and Departure Routes
  8. Size of the Drop Zone
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29
Q

What is the Optimum drop speed for a UH-60?

A

70 knots

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30
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What is the Optimum drop speed for a CH-47?

A

90 Knots

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31
Q

What is the Optimum drop speed for a C-17/130?

A

130 to 135 knots

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32
Q

what are the two types of loads?

A

Personnel

Equipment (Bundles / CDS and Heavy Equipment)

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33
Q

What does WSVC stand for

A

Wind Stream Vector Count

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34
Q

What is the definition of an obstacle on the DZ?

A

Personnel: Any feature, natural or man-made, that would impose a hazard to the jumper or prevent the jumper from accomplishing the mission

Equipment: Any feature, natural or man-made, that could damage or hinder the recovery of equipment

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35
Q

At what height are trees considered obstacles on the DZ?

A

35’ or higher

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36
Q

When is water considered an obstacle on the DZ?

A

4 ft deep or more, 40’ ft wide at widest point and within
1000m from any edge of the DZ

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37
Q

When are wires considered an obstacle on the DZ

A

Any wires carrying 50+ volts within 1000m from any
edge of the DZ. Coordination with power company to shut off power NLT 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE DROP! If power cannot be interrupted a more detailed risk assessment must be conducted.

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38
Q

When selecting a DZ location choose adequate routes for the A/C to and from the DZ. What must you consider?

A

N.O.T.E

✔ No Fly Zone / Adjacent air operations
✔ Obstacles
✔ Terrain
✔ Enemy Situation / Location

39
Q

What Air force form is the Drop Zone Survey?

A

AF Form 3823

40
Q

What are the two types of Drop Zone surveys and how long are they good for?

A
  • Existing – good for 5 years from the date of MAJCOM approval (Block 4E), then must be resurveyed
  • Tactical – good for single use, applicable to contingency and wartime operations in support of highly mobile ground units
41
Q

What are two advantages of a marked PI?

A
  • A reception committee is not required to figure out the RP
  • AF CCT are not required
  • Parachutists have a target for which to aim
  • A reception committee establishes security on the DZ

• Personnel can maintain radio silence throughout the
complete air operation

42
Q

What conditions must you have to conduct a
marked PI operation?

A

• Visual conditions

43
Q

What is the difference between MPI and a blind
drop operation?

A
  • Blind drop : NOT MARKED, no reception party

* MPI : MARKED and utilizing an available
reception party

44
Q

What are the 7 elements of a limited weather observation?

A

Sky condition (cloud cover), Surface visibility, Precipitation, Surface winds, Low level
wind shear, Thunderstorm activity, Local observation

45
Q

What are 3 anemometers authorized for use?

A

AN/PMQ-3A, Turbometer, DIC, DIC3, BTC

46
Q

What is wind shear?

A

a condition in which the speed or direction of the wind changes abruptly

47
Q

What does MEW stand for?

A

Mean Effective Wind

48
Q

What is MEW?

A

Constant wind speed average

from drop altitude to the ground

49
Q

What are the inflation sizes in
inches for the 10-gram and 30-
gram PIBAL?

A

– 10 gram: 57 inches Day, 74 inches Night

– 30 gram: 75 inches Day, 94 inches Night

50
Q

What is wind drift?

A

Wind drift is the horizontal distance a jumper or container will travel with the wind from the point of parachute opening through descent to the PI on the DZ.

51
Q

What is Forward throw?

A

FORWARD THROW is the horizontal distance the
jumper or bundle will move from exit to parachute
opening in the direction of flight

52
Q

If CH-47 is flying at 90 knots, what

would be the forward throw?

A

45 meters

53
Q

What is the forward throw for Rotary Wing Aircraft

A

The forward throw for Rotary Wing A/C
is drop speed divided in half. This yields
the forward throw in meters

54
Q

What is the forward throw for personal/door bundles exiting a C-130 and C-17

A

229 meters and 250 yards

55
Q

What are the code letters for a GMRS DZ

A

H, T, or Inverted L

56
Q

(GMRS) how far is the flanker panel from the alignment panel?

A

150M

57
Q

(GMRS) How far is your approach panel from your corner panel

A

50M

58
Q

What three factors are used to compute

the RP for a GMRS operation?

A

Dispersion, Wind Drift, Forward Throw.

59
Q

What is the purpose of a GMRS airborne
operation?

A

To covertly infiltrate a small unit into a denied
area without use of radio communications,
requires a trained reception party on the DZ to
mark the RP

60
Q

(VIRS) when do yo need a CCT?

A

4 or more A/C

61
Q

Where does the DZSO stand during VIRS
operations?

A

On the RP

62
Q

What command is given to initiate the jump on
a VIRS operation?

A

Execute Execute Execute

63
Q

What is the primary usage of a VIRS airborne
operation?

A

For rotary-wing and small, fixed-

wing aircraft on a small DZ

64
Q

(VIRS) how far are the flanker and far panels from the PI

A

200 and 500 meters.

65
Q

What is the minimum water depth for a water
drop zone?

A

Must be a minimum of 10 feet deep with no
underwater obstructions

66
Q

What is the maximum allowable surface wind for personnel?

A

13 knots

67
Q

What is the maximum allowable surface wind for water drops?

A

17 knots

68
Q

What are some of the water DZ requirements

A

Must be a minimum of 10 feet with no underwater
obstructions

The surface must be free of floating debris or moored craft

No protruding boulders, stumps, pilings, or other hazards

69
Q

Where will the DZSO be located during an intentional water drop?

A

Command Boat

70
Q

What is the minimum and required marking for CARP DZ

A

RAM

71
Q

what are the requirements to be a DZSO

A

Must be in the rank of E-5 or above (or other service
equivalent NCO)

• Must be a qualified and current SLJM

• Graduates of a SOF JM Course/JM Refresher Course
(GMRS/VIRS)

• Be a qualified and current DZSO\DZSTL
• Performed duties of the DZSO\DZSTL or attended a DZSO
refresher within the preceding 180 days

72
Q

ADZSO is required when?

A
  • Two separate wind readings are required on the DZ.
  • Multiple A/C are utilized in the airborne operation
  • When DZ portion used is more than 2100 meters in length or with a 20-second exit time
73
Q

When will the DZ Be set up for an airborne operation?

A

ONE HOUR PRIOR TO TOT

74
Q

What are the surface wind limitations for CDS?

A

20 knots for CDS using G-14 parachutes

75
Q

When will the DZSO contact range control to open the DZ?

A

Open DZ with Range Control 1 hour prior to TOT

76
Q

When will the Flash report be submitted?

A

Submit Flash Report to higher HQs within 1 hour following the ABN Operation (Universal Flash Report System) and to USASOC/DCS/G3 within 24 hours.

77
Q

Drop zone party consists of what at a minimum?

A

DZSO and ADZSO when required

  • Medical personnel
  • Malfunction Officer or NCO (IAW AR 59-4)

ALL MUST BE PRESENT FOR JUMP

78
Q

When is an OPREP-3 REPORT required?

A

Serious Incident, defined as: Hospitalization, life
threatening condition, or death; 20% or more of jumpers off DZ (for entire operation,) whether or not injury occurred. Thus it is imperative to know the surveyed DZ

79
Q

When will Conducting continuous surface wind readings begin?

A

NLT 12 minutes before the scheduled drop

80
Q

When is the GO or NO GO signal given to the A/C

A

two minutes prior to drop

81
Q

IAW USASOC Reg. 350-2, medic must be?

A

18D, 68WW1, 36BW4 (CA Medic)

• E-4 or above

82
Q

If you have No more than 60 jumpers per pass what medical personnel/equipment will you need?

A
one senior medic, one Front
Line Ambulance (FLA) w/ positive radio communication
83
Q

when will medical personnel report to the DZ

A

Medical support will be in place on DZ NLT one
hour prior to TOT

84
Q

What can the DZSO, Airborne commander and PJM Can delegate?

A

THE DZSO / DZSTL CAN DELEGATE HIS
AUTHORITY TO SUBORDINATES, BUT CANNOT
DELEGATE HIS RESPONSIBILITY

85
Q

What are the DACO qualifications?

A

• Officer, Warrant Officer, or NCO in the grade of E-5 or
above
• Be a current and qualified Jumpmaster
• Have performed the duties as an assistant DACO at
least once

86
Q

When do the duties of DZSO begin?

A

Upon the notification of an airborne operation,

the DZSO / DZSTL assume their duties to
support the operation

87
Q

Who can delay or cancel an ABN OP for weather, technical issue or safety?

A
Airborne Commander (in coordination with Air Mission
Commander)
88
Q

What USASOC Regulation is used for Airborne operations?

A

*USASOC Reg 350-2

89
Q

What TC is used for Airborne operations?

A

*TC 3-21.220

90
Q

what ATP is used for Special Forces Air Operations

A

*ATP 3-18.10

91
Q

What FM is the pathfinder Manuel?

A

FM 3-21.38

92
Q

What is the qualification for assuming the PJM duty in a SOF ABN OP?

A

E-5, Current JM, Graduate of SOF JM Course or SOF Refresher, 2x Safety, 2x AJM

93
Q

What are the qualification for assuming the Airborne Commander duty in a SOF ABN OP?

A

E-7 OR above. Current JM, Graduate of SOF JM Course or SOF Refresher, 2x Safety, 2x AJM

94
Q

As DZSO other aircraft must be?

A

Other aircraft must be clear of DZ 10 minutes prior to drop

Other aircraft must maintain 1KM standoff during airborne operation