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1
Q

What is the Forward Throw for Heavy Equipment?

A

C-130: 458 m

C-17: 640 m

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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
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3
Q

What is a high velocity airdrop?

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A drogue chute stabilizes and keeps the load upright, but does not slow rate of descent

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4
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What are the two types of DZ surveys?

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Existing and Tactical

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5
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How long is a Tactical DZ survey good for?

A

Single use

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6
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What is the drop altitude for fixed wing aircraft day/night personnel?

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1250 ft. AGL

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7
Q

When does the power company need to shut of power for an airborne operation?

A

NLT 15 minutes prior to time on target

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8
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What are the daytime markings for CARP.

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Code Letters: JCARS (regular) HO (circular)
Size: 35 ft. x 35 ft.
Minimum Panels: 9
Must have a Raised Angle Marker (RAM) at the apex on the P.I.

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9
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Conducting continuous surface readings NLT _____ minutes before scheduled drop.

A

12 minutes

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10
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What is the form for a DZ survey?

A

AF 3823

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11
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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.
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12
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When are wires considered an obstacle?

A

Any wires carrying 50+ volts within 1000m from any edge of the DZ.

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13
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What is the Forward Throw for Rotary Wing?

A

Drop Speed divided in half.

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14
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At what height are trees considered an obstacle?

A

35 feet

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15
Q

For GMRS operations, when are CCT or STT required.

A

4 or more

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16
Q

When does a flash report need to be submitted?

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Must be submitted to higher HQ within one hour. Must be submitted to USASOC/DCS/G3 within 24 hours or one duty day.

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17
Q

Wind Readings for Multiple A/C and the location of wind reading(s).

A

At least 2 wind readings

• At release point (RP) (DZSO) and highest point of the DZ or trail end of DZ (ADZSO)

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18
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Surface wind limitation for static line operations

A

13 Knots

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19
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How many yards do you add to the length and width for Not In Trail Heavy Equipment? (CARP)

A

For staggered trail (C-130/C-17 HE) formation 100 yds. to the width only.

(NIT is cancelled out by SKE)

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20
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Surface Wind Limitation for Military Free Fall (MFF)

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18 Knots

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21
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How many yards are added to the length for each additional Jumper? (CARP)

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75 yds. (Never applies to CDS)

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22
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How long is a DZ survey good for?

A

5 years from MAJCOM signature

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23
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What are the code letters for GMRS?

A

H, T, or Inverted L

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24
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What’s the difference between actual and usable DZ?

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Usable DZ includes 200m safety buffer. Actual DZ does not include 200m safety buffer.

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25
Q

How many yards do you add to the width for Station Keeping Equipment (SKE). (CARP)

A

For SKE formations add 400 yds. to the width.

you will not add the 100 yds. to the width for Not In Trail

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26
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What is the CARP control center location for AWADS, Free Drop, High Velocity?

A

Off the DZ

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27
Q

What is the CARP control center location for HE?

A

300 yds. to the 6 o’clock position of the P.I.

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28
Q

What is the minimum ground space required for personnel jumping from a fixed-wing a/c utilizing GMRS or VIRS release?

A

275m x 275m

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29
Q

What is the drop speed of a UH-60?

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65 to 75 knots (best speed is 70 knots)

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30
Q

What does the acronym 1NANAS stand for?

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1 - Initial size of required DZ for first jumper or the first heavy equipment, or the size required to fit all CDS bundles.

N- Night

A - Altitude

N - Not in Trail

A - Additional

S - Station Keeping Equipment (SKE)

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31
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What is the Forward Throw for CDS?

A

C-130:
503 m
C-17: 663 m

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32
Q

What is the minimum medical coverage requirement for 60 or less jumpers?

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• No more than 60 jumpers per pass = one senior medic, one Front Line Ambulance (FLA) w/ positive radio communication and a driver.

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33
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Medic Requirements

A
  • 18D, 68WW1, 36BW4 (CA Medic)

* E-4 or above

34
Q

What is the drop altitude for rotary wing for bundles day/night?

A

Day: 300 ft. AGL
Night: 500 ft. AGL

35
Q

What are the VIRS commands on Final?

A

“Steer Left/Right,” “Stop Turn,” “Standby” (At 45 degrees arm extended,” and “execute, execute, execute” at RP.

36
Q

What is the drop speed of a C-17 for personnel?

37
Q

DZSO/DZSTL QUALIFICATIONS

A
  • Must be in the rank of E-5 or above (or other service equivalent NCO)
  • Must be a qualified and current SL or MFF JM
  • Performed duties of the DZSO\DZSTL or attended a DZSO refresher within the preceding 180 days
  • Assisted a fully qualified DZSO
38
Q

What are the considerations for drop zone approach/departure routes?

A

No fly zone/adjacent air operations
Obstacles
Terrain
Enemy situation/location (NOTE)

39
Q

What are the requirements for GMRS?

A

No Special Air Crew Requirements
Visual Conditions
Air to Ground Communications not required, unless coordinated prior

40
Q

How many yards do you add for each increment of 100 ft. above planning altitude for Jumpers and Heavy Equipment? (CARP)

A

30 yds. to both length and width

41
Q

What are the three types of airdrops?

A

High velocity, low velocity, free drop

42
Q

Initial Size for CDS bundles(CARP)

A

Width:
400 yds.

Length:
1 Container 400 yds.
2 Containers 450 yds.
3 Containers 500 yds.
4 Containers 550 yds.
43
Q

What is a free drop?

A

No device to stabilize or slow the descent

44
Q

What is the drop speed of a C-17 for CDS?

A

140-150 knots

45
Q

When is water considered an obstacle?

A

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

46
Q

What is the Forward Throw for Personnel and Door Bundles?

A

C-130 and C-17:

229 meters

47
Q

What is the CARP P.I. distance from the leading edge?

A

Personnel
D: 300 N: 350

HE
D: 500 N: 550

CDS C-130:
D: 200 N: 250

CDS C-17:
D: 225 N: 275

48
Q

When must the DZSO open the DZ with range control?

A

One hour prior to TOT.

49
Q

What is the CARP control center location CDS?

A

200 yds. to the 6 o’clock position of the P.I.

50
Q

How many yards are added to the length for each additional Heavy Equipment C-17? (CARP)

A

500 yds. (Never applies to CDS)

51
Q

What is the drop speed of C-130 for door bundles, CDS, and HVY equipment?

A

130 to 150 knots (best speed is 130 knots)

52
Q

What is the CARP control center location PAX and Door Bundles?

A

At the P.I.

53
Q

What is the Planning Altitude for Personnel(CARP)?

54
Q

When can you use surface winds instead of MEW?

A

When you don’t have a PiBall on hand. Relay MEW to aircraft if possible during CARP operations.

55
Q

What are the methods of Airdrop and what are their constants?

A

Personnel: 1 sec
Equipment: 3 sec (gravity and extraction)

56
Q

How many yards do you add to the width and length at night(CARP)?

A

100 yds. to both

57
Q

What is the drop speed of C-130 for personnel?

A

130 to 135 knots (best speed is 130 knots)

58
Q

What does the Drop Zone Party consist of?

A
  • DZSO and ADZSO when required
  • Medical personnel
  • Malfunction Officer or NCO (IAW AR 59-4)
59
Q

What is the Planning Altitude for CDS (CARP)?

60
Q

Surface Wind Limitation for Intentional Water Drop

61
Q

Mark the DZ IAW

A

TC 3-21.220
ATP 3-18.10
AFI 13-217

62
Q

What is the drop speed of a C-17 for Heavy Equipment?

63
Q

DZSO / DZSTL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A

Ensure all DZ party and equipment are present on the DZ ONE HOUR PRIOR TO TOT

  • Will have positive communications with the Assistant DZSO, the Senior Medic, Malfunctions Officer, DACO and Range Control if applicable.
  • Aircraft communication – PACE plan
  • Current Drop Zone (DZ) survey (AF Form 3823) – Inspect for hazards/obstacles
  • Must calculate MEW for GMRS and VIRS operations
  • Mark the drop zone – IAW type of drop
64
Q

What are the four airdrop release methods?

A

Computed Air Release Point (CARP), Ground Marking Release System (GMRS), Verbally Initiated Release System (VIRS), Wind Stream Vector Count (WSVC)

65
Q

What is the drop speed of a C-27J?

66
Q

What are the nighttime markings for CARP.

A

Block letter with flanker lights
Minimum lights: 9 white lights rated at 15 candellas
Flankers: White, 250 meters abeam of P.I.
Amber Beacon placed 1000m from P.I. or trail edge of DZ: whichever is closer.

67
Q

How many yards do you add for each increment of 100 ft. above planning altitude for CDS? (CARP)

68
Q

What is the minimum fixed-wing drop altitude for door bundles?

69
Q

What are the code letters for VIRS? What are their size?

A

H, E, A, and T. (Base and Corner Panel)
2 Panels High and 1 Panel Wide
Flank Panel 200m
Far Panel 500m

70
Q

During VIRS, what must be maintained during the approach of the aircraft?

A

Visual and Radio Contact.

71
Q

How many yards are added to the length for each additional Heavy Equipment C-130? (CARP)

A

400 yds. (Never applies to CDS)

72
Q

What are the eight DZ selection factors?

A 
Airdrop airspeeds (a/c dependent)
Drop altitude
Type of load (personnel or equipment)
Method of delivery (high/low velocities, free drop)
Obstacles 
Access to DZ from Ground
Adequate approach and departure routes (aircraft, NOTE)
Size of the drop zone
73
Q

What is the drop altitude for rotary wing aircraft for personnel day/night?

A

1500 ft. AGL, if the A/C is going 90 KIAS or faster 1250 ft. AGL.

74
Q

What is the Planning Altitude for Heavy Equipment(CARP)?

75
Q

How many yards do you add to the length and width for Not In Trail Personnel? (CARP)

A

For staggered trail formation, 2 x C-17s add 1240 yds. to the width, 3 x C-17s add 1800 yds.

(NIT is cancelled out by SKE)

76
Q

What is the minimum ground space required for personnel jumping from a fixed-wing a/c utilizing a CARP release?

A

549m x 549m (600x600 yards) for one jumper from 1000’ AGL

77
Q

What is the drop speed of a CH-47?

A

80 to 110 knots (best speed is 90 knots)

78
Q

What is a low velocity airdrop?

A

The parachute slows the rate of descent for a soft landing

79
Q

Initial Size for first Heavy Equipment(CARP)

A

600 x 1000 yds.

80
Q

Where is the control center for GMRS and VIRS when dropping personnel?

A

The Release Point

USASOC SLJM MAY21 (11 decks)

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