EXAM 1 (E)

Question 1

What does VIRS stand for?

Answer 1

Verbally Initiated Release System

Question 2

What is the purpose of VIRS operations?

Answer 2

A procedure to provide verbal steering guidance to an A/C and call a release when it reaches a predetermined point

VIRS allows for the least amount of prior DZ information and coordination

Used for rotary-wing and small fixed-wing A/C on a small DZ

Question 3

What are the requirements for a VIRS operation?

Answer 3

DZSO / DZSTL must maintain visual and radio contact with A/C throughout approach

CCT / STT is not required

No special air crew or A/C requirements

Question 4

Where and how are the ground markings placed on a VIRS operation?

Answer 4

At the RP
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Code letters are formed by VS 17 panels placed together
Each letter is two panels high and one panel wide
another panel is placed 500m in the direction of flight and another panel to the left of the RP at 200m

Question 5

When is the standby command issued on a VIRS DZ?

Answer 5

When A/C is 8 to10 seconds from RP

Question 6

Explain the jump command for a VIRS DZ.

Answer 6

“EXECUTE, EXECUTE, EXECUTE” when A/C is over RP

Navigator turns on green light on 1st “EXECUTE”

Question 7

Where does the DZSO stand during a VIRS operation

Answer 7

At the RP

Question 8

What must you have to conduct a Marked PI operation?

Answer 8

Visual conditions

Question 9

A UH-60 can support how many jumpers

Answer 9

8

Question 10

Explain JM Currency

Answer 10

Need to be a current Jumper and have done JM or AJM duties within 180 days, Completed a JM course or refresher course and a current jumper within 180 days,
Safety on a military fixed wing aircraft or any aircraft within 180 days.