Exam 1 (A)

Question 1

DZSO/DZSTL Prerequisites

Answer 1

Officer, Warrant Officer, or NCO
(E5 and Above)

Current and Qualified Jumpmaster
(Course)
U.S. Army Infantry
82nd ABN DIV
USASOC

Completed duties of ADZSO/ADZSTL Once in support of Airborne Operations (Personnel/Heavy Equipment)

Question 2

DZSO/DZSTL Prerequisites for GMRS/VIRS Drop Zone

Answer 2

USASOC Jumpmaster Course/JMR

Approved Pathfinder Course

SFQC

Anemometer Hands on Training

DZSO/DSTL Approved Course or duties within 180 days

Question 3

ADZSO/ADZSTL Prerequisites

Answer 3

Same as DSZO/DZSTL

Question 4

DZSO/DZSTL Prerequisites for MFF

Answer 4

Must be Knowledgeable and Full Understanding of MFF

Question 5

What are the DZSO and DZSTL duties and responsibilities?

Answer 5

• Attend the operations brief
• assist with risk assessment,
• operational control over personnel and equipment on DZ
• Ensure all pax at DZ
• Has commo with personnel (ADZSO, medic, malfunction NCO, and DACO) and aircraft
• Has current DZ survey
• Checks DZ for obstacles
• Mark the DZ
• Has approval for drop or no drop, calculates MEW… ect

Question 6

When should the DZ party be on the DZ / Range open?

Answer 6

No later than 1hr from TOT.

Question 7

If doing a CARP operation what does the DZSO do with the MEW?

Answer 7

Report the MEW to the aircraft.

Question 8

What does the DZ party consist of?

Answer 8

• DZSO/DZSTL
• Assistant DZSO/DZSTL
• Medics
• Malfunction officer
• Parachute recovery detail
• Parachute turn in detail
• Road Guards,
• Any additional pax to support safety requirements.

Question 9

What are the requirements for a malfunctions officer?`

Answer 9

E-5 or Above

Question 10

What equipment must the Parachute recovery detail have?

Answer 10

Tree climbing and cutting equipment.

Question 11

What classifies as a medic for airborne operations?

Answer 11

18D, or 68W with W1 identifier and E-4 or above.

Question 12

Two Surface Readings when

Answer 12

DZ is Longer than 2100m
OR
Exit time is more than 20 sec
OR
Multiple A/C

Question 13

DZ Survey Form Verification

Answer 13

AF IMT 3823

Question 14

Name some items the DZSO/DZSTL would have on the DZ.

Answer 14

• Smoke grenades
• 2 Compasses
• 4 Radios minimum; below are examples,
• 2 Anemometers
• Boat detail as required
• Axe or chain saw
• Binoculars or NVG’s
• Lights,
• RAM
• VS17 panels
• Copy USASOC Reg. 350-2, /
• Pathfinder Operations FM 3-21.38, TC 3-21.220,
• Copy DZ Survey
• Maps of area
• AR 59-4 Malfunctions Reporting
• Blank forms
• Road Guard vests
• Cellular phone.

Question 15

What happens in the event of a serious accident or fatality

Answer 15

NOTIFY RANGE CONTROL FIRST!!

• Prevent unauthorized personnel from disturbing accident scene.
• Malfunctions Officer/NCO assumes responsibility of the DZ (ALL ABN OPERATIONS CEASE).
• Initiate OPREP 3 report.