General Knowledge Flashcards
The 8 drop zone selection factors
How do you calculate MSL
Field elevation and round it to the nearest 50feet, then add the drop in altitude in feet AGL
How do you convert map altitude in meters to feet
Multiply by 3.28
What are the types of drops
Low velocity, high velocity, free drop
Methods of airdrop
Personnel and door bundles , gravity, extraction
What are the three primary obstacles
Trees: 35 feet or higher
Water: 4 feet deep or deeper AND 40 feet wide. Within 1000m of any edge of the DZ
Power lines: 50 volts or greater
When do power lines need to be shut off
NLT 15 min prior to TOT
Approach and departure routes
No-fly areas
Obstacles to the air craft
Terrain higher than the dropzone
Enemy situation and location
(Carp drop zones) The location of the control center is determined by the type of mission
Personnel drops/ door bundles: control center is located at POI
CDS drops: Control center is located offset 200 yards to the left or right from the PI
HEAVY EQUIPMENT: offset 300 yards to the left or right of the POI
HIGH VELOCITY, free drops, AWADS: off the drop zone but still observed POI
Strike report is on what form
AF 4304
What are the steps for establishing the release point on CARP DZs
1 determine drop heading
2 determine the POI
3 Determine wind direction and speed
4 pace off the drift in meters into the wind
5 pace off the forward throw on the back azimuth of drop heading
How do you convert yards to meters
Multiply yards by 0.9144
How do you convert meters to yards
Divide by 0.9144
What is the minimum amount of people who can be on a DZST
Two members of the
DZSTL MUST MEET WHAT REQUIRMENTS FOR CARP, GMRS, and VIRS DROPS
DZSTL MUST MEET WHAT REQUIRMENTS FOR CARP, GMRS, and VIRS DROPS
What are the missions of the DZSTL
What are the missions of the DZSTL
