General Exam 4 Flashcards
What are the planning altitudes when doing CARP?
PE) 1000 ft
HE) 1100 ft
What are the measurement utilized when accounting for the first suspended item?
PE) w= 600 yds and l= 600 yds
HE) w= 600 yds and l= 1000 yds
What distance is added when computing CARP and jumping at night?
100 yds to width and length
What distance is added when computing CARP and accounting for altitude?
30yds to width and length for every full 100 feet AGL
What are the not in trail distance consideration when doing CARP?
*C-130 (PE or HE): add 100 yds (one time only)
*C-17 (HE): add 100 yds (one time only)
C-17 (PE): add 640 yds for second ship and 1200 yds for the third
Distances for “additional” using CARP
PE) 75 yds x number of jumpers
HE C-130) add 400 yds for each
HE C-17) add 500 yds for each
ADEPT option 1 equation
1/2 total jumpers, minus 1
ADEPT option 2 equation
Total jumper minus 1
Mass exit equation
1/2 total jumpers (round down if total jumpers is odd)
What are the two authorized chin straps?
Modified chin strap assembly
Head-Loc “H” nape retention system
What are the two Pre-Jump formations?
-Extended Rectangular Formation
-Horseshoe Formation
What does DACO stand for?
Departure Airfield Control Officer
Three Locations where JM Duties Occur
-Unit Area
-Departure Airfield
-In Flight
Caution Lights on a CH-47
2 sets for 4 total lights
What are the 8 DZ Selection factors
Airdrop Airspeeds (Type A/C)
Drop Altitude
Type of Load (personnel or equipment)
Method of Delivery (High Velocity, Low Velocity, Free Drop)
Obstacles
Access
Adequate Approach and Departure Routes
Size of the Drop Zone
