DZ Test Flashcards
What do you need to maintain Jumpmaster Currency
- 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)
What does CARP stand for?
COMPUTED AIR RELEASE POINT
What does GMRS stand for?
GROUND MARKING RELEASE SYSTEM
What does VIRS stand for?
VERBALLY INITIATED RELEASE SYSTEM
Name two visual navigation aids.
VS-17 PANELS
SMOKE
RAISED ANGLE MARKER (RAM)
SIGNAL MIRROR
What does RAM Stand for?
Raised Angle Marker
What are the Code letters used in CARP
J C A R S (H & O for circular DZ)
What are the code letters used in a circular DZ
H & O
How big is the code letter in CARP?
•Code letter is block letter 11M x 11M (35ft X
35ft)
where is the Amber Rotating Beacon located?
placed centerline of DZ
1000yd from PI or trail edge
What angle is the VS-17 panel employed at?
45 Degree Angle
What visual aids can be used during night time
operations?
White Omni-Directional, Whelen Light,
Strobe Lights, Fires or Ground Flares
On a Blind Drop the DZSO’s/DZSTL’s
duties and responsibilities are the
same, except?
They do not mark the DZ.
What is the Minimum DZ size for CARP Personnel?
600X600 yards
Single parachutist jumping from 1,000 ft AGL
What is the Minimum DZ size for CARP Heavy Equipment Drops?
MINIMUM SIZE- 600yds X 1000yds.
• Single Heavy Equipment Platform from 1100 ft AGL
What is the Minimum distance to the PI from the leading edge for CARP personnel day?
300 yds (274m)
What is the Minimum distance to the PI from the leading edge for CARP personnel Night
350 yds (320m)
What is the Minimum distance to PI from leading edge for CARP Heavy equipment night?
550 yds (503m)
(CARP) For personnel drops where is the DZSO/DZSTL located at?
Point of Impact (PI)
For CDS drops where is the DZSO/DZSTL located at?
DZSO/DZSTL located 200 yards to
the 6 o’clock position of the PI
For day time Heavy equipment drops where is the DZSO/DZSTL located at?
HE-300 yards at the 6 o’clock of the PI
What angle is the RAM angled at?
displayed at a 60-degree angle into the direction of
flight.
What is the Minimum amount of VS-17 Panels needed for a CARP code letter?
Minimum 9 VS-17 Panels
(CARP) how many meters are the flanker lights from the PI?
located 250m
left and right abeam the PI
How many lights are needed to set up a CARP night code letter?
Min 9 white Omnidirectional lights
Flanker and Amber Rotating Beacon are optional
Name two NO DROP visual signals for CARP.
- RAM removed
- Letter removed
- Red Flares, red smoke, red lights
- Any other coordinated signal
How do you communicate no drop via radio
NO DROP NO DROP NO DROP
Name three of the The Eight DZ Selection Factors.
- Airdrop Airspeeds (A/C dependent)
- Drop Altitude
- Type of Load (personnel or equipment)
- Method of Delivery (High/Low Velocities, Free Drop)
- Obstacles
- Access
- Adequate Approach and Departure Routes
- Size of the Drop Zone
What is the Optimum drop speed for a UH-60?
70 knots
What is the Optimum drop speed for a CH-47?
90 Knots
What is the Optimum drop speed for a C-17/130?
130 to 135 knots
what are the two types of loads?
Personnel
Equipment (Bundles / CDS and Heavy Equipment)
What does WSVC stand for
Wind Stream Vector Count
What is the definition of an obstacle on the DZ?
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
At what height are trees considered obstacles on the DZ?
35’ or higher
When is water considered an obstacle on the DZ?
4 ft deep or more, 40’ ft wide at widest point and within
1000m from any edge of the DZ
When are wires considered an obstacle on the DZ
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.
When selecting a DZ location choose adequate routes for the A/C to and from the DZ. What must you consider?
N.O.T.E
✔ No Fly Zone / Adjacent air operations
✔ Obstacles
✔ Terrain
✔ Enemy Situation / Location
What Air force form is the Drop Zone Survey?
AF Form 3823
What are the two types of Drop Zone surveys and how long are they good for?
- 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
What are two advantages of a marked PI?
- 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
What conditions must you have to conduct a
marked PI operation?
• Visual conditions
What is the difference between MPI and a blind
drop operation?
- Blind drop : NOT MARKED, no reception party
* MPI : MARKED and utilizing an available
reception party
What are the 7 elements of a limited weather observation?
Sky condition (cloud cover), Surface visibility, Precipitation, Surface winds, Low level
wind shear, Thunderstorm activity, Local observation
What are 3 anemometers authorized for use?
AN/PMQ-3A, Turbometer, DIC, DIC3, BTC
What is wind shear?
a condition in which the speed or direction of the wind changes abruptly
What does MEW stand for?
Mean Effective Wind
What is MEW?
Constant wind speed average
from drop altitude to the ground
What are the inflation sizes in
inches for the 10-gram and 30-
gram PIBAL?
– 10 gram: 57 inches Day, 74 inches Night
– 30 gram: 75 inches Day, 94 inches Night
What is wind drift?
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.
What is Forward throw?
FORWARD THROW is the horizontal distance the
jumper or bundle will move from exit to parachute
opening in the direction of flight
If CH-47 is flying at 90 knots, what
would be the forward throw?
45 meters
What is the forward throw for Rotary Wing Aircraft
The forward throw for Rotary Wing A/C
is drop speed divided in half. This yields
the forward throw in meters
What is the forward throw for personal/door bundles exiting a C-130 and C-17
229 meters and 250 yards
What are the code letters for a GMRS DZ
H, T, or Inverted L
(GMRS) how far is the flanker panel from the alignment panel?
150M
(GMRS) How far is your approach panel from your corner panel
50M
What three factors are used to compute
the RP for a GMRS operation?
Dispersion, Wind Drift, Forward Throw.
What is the purpose of a GMRS airborne
operation?
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
(VIRS) when do yo need a CCT?
4 or more A/C
Where does the DZSO stand during VIRS
operations?
On the RP
What command is given to initiate the jump on
a VIRS operation?
Execute Execute Execute
What is the primary usage of a VIRS airborne
operation?
For rotary-wing and small, fixed-
wing aircraft on a small DZ
(VIRS) how far are the flanker and far panels from the PI
200 and 500 meters.
What is the minimum water depth for a water
drop zone?
Must be a minimum of 10 feet deep with no
underwater obstructions
What is the maximum allowable surface wind for personnel?
13 knots
What is the maximum allowable surface wind for water drops?
17 knots
What are some of the water DZ requirements
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
Where will the DZSO be located during an intentional water drop?
Command Boat
What is the minimum and required marking for CARP DZ
RAM
what are the requirements to be a DZSO
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
ADZSO is required when?
- 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
When will the DZ Be set up for an airborne operation?
ONE HOUR PRIOR TO TOT
What are the surface wind limitations for CDS?
20 knots for CDS using G-14 parachutes
When will the DZSO contact range control to open the DZ?
Open DZ with Range Control 1 hour prior to TOT
When will the Flash report be submitted?
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.
Drop zone party consists of what at a minimum?
DZSO and ADZSO when required
- Medical personnel
- Malfunction Officer or NCO (IAW AR 59-4)
ALL MUST BE PRESENT FOR JUMP
When is an OPREP-3 REPORT required?
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
When will Conducting continuous surface wind readings begin?
NLT 12 minutes before the scheduled drop
When is the GO or NO GO signal given to the A/C
two minutes prior to drop
IAW USASOC Reg. 350-2, medic must be?
18D, 68WW1, 36BW4 (CA Medic)
• E-4 or above
If you have No more than 60 jumpers per pass what medical personnel/equipment will you need?
one senior medic, one Front Line Ambulance (FLA) w/ positive radio communication
when will medical personnel report to the DZ
Medical support will be in place on DZ NLT one
hour prior to TOT
What can the DZSO, Airborne commander and PJM Can delegate?
THE DZSO / DZSTL CAN DELEGATE HIS
AUTHORITY TO SUBORDINATES, BUT CANNOT
DELEGATE HIS RESPONSIBILITY
What are the DACO qualifications?
• 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
When do the duties of DZSO begin?
Upon the notification of an airborne operation,
the DZSO / DZSTL assume their duties to
support the operation
Who can delay or cancel an ABN OP for weather, technical issue or safety?
Airborne Commander (in coordination with Air Mission Commander)
What USASOC Regulation is used for Airborne operations?
*USASOC Reg 350-2
What TC is used for Airborne operations?
*TC 3-21.220
what ATP is used for Special Forces Air Operations
*ATP 3-18.10
What FM is the pathfinder Manuel?
FM 3-21.38
What is the qualification for assuming the PJM duty in a SOF ABN OP?
E-5, Current JM, Graduate of SOF JM Course or SOF Refresher, 2x Safety, 2x AJM
What are the qualification for assuming the Airborne Commander duty in a SOF ABN OP?
E-7 OR above. Current JM, Graduate of SOF JM Course or SOF Refresher, 2x Safety, 2x AJM
As DZSO other aircraft must be?
Other aircraft must be clear of DZ 10 minutes prior to drop
Other aircraft must maintain 1KM standoff during airborne operation
