EXAM 1 (C)

Question 1

What are the requirements for CARP?

Answer 1

DZSO/DZSTL are qualified for CARP

DZSO/DZSTL have comms with A/C

Question 2

What are the code letters for CARP and how are they set up during the day?

Answer 2

• J, C, A, R, S: Regular DZ
• H, O: Circular DZ
• Minimum 9 Panels
• 11m x 11m

Question 3

How do you mark a CARP DZ at night

Answer 3

• PI marked with block letter with flanker lights (flanker lights 250m away to either side of PI)
• Flankers are white
• Apex of code letter is at the PI
• Min 9 white lights (rated @ 15 candelas)
• Trailing edge beacon used during actual PAX drops (optional)
• IR may be used if A/C is qualified

Question 4

Where are the DZSO/DZSTL located on CARP drops for personnel?

Answer 4

AT PI

Question 5

Where are the DZSO/DZSTL located on CARP drops for CDS?

Answer 5

located 140 meters to the 6 o’clock position of the PI

Question 6

What are some “no drop” signals?

Answer 6

Block letter formed into X
Letter removed
Red smoke (Day only)
Red Flares
Any other coordinated signal

Question 7

How do you visually signal a delay in drop?

Answer 7

Indicate delay in drop by forming two parallel bars using panels
Place at the base of the letter with the bars perpendicular to line of flight

Question 8

What is the “no drop” signal via comms

Answer 8

Transmitted NLT one minute prior to Time on Target (TOT) unless emergency

If less than one minute out -
“NO DROP, NO DROP, NO DROP”

Question 9

Who computes the CARP

Answer 9

The Aircrew

Question 10

What does GMRS stand for?

Answer 10

Ground Marking Release System