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1
Q

Who can delay or cancel an ABN OP for weather, technical issue or safety?

A

Airborne commander. USASOC Reg 350-2 ch 2 pg 9

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What is the qualification for assuming the PJM duty in an SOF ABN OP?

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E-5 and above, Current JM, graduate of SOF JM course, 2x safety, 2 x AJM. USASOC Reg. 350-2 ch 2 pg 12-13

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3
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Who can JMPI the jumpers during and ABN OP?

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The Primary JM, AJ’s, and Safeties. USASOC Reg 350-2 ch 2 pg 14

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4
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Can the DZSO operate if the malfunction NCO is not present?

A

NO

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5
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At what time does the DZSO open the DZ?

A

One hour prior to TOT.

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6
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What are the maximum surface winds allowed, including gusts for personnel drops?

A

13 knots

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7
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When is the assistant DZSO required?

A

More than 20s/2100m of Drop Zone, Multiple A/C

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8
Q

When are helicopters not allowed to fly within the drop zone and at what distance must they be from the drop zone?

A

From 10 minutes prior to TOT through Completion of drop, 1KM

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9
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What are the minimum dimensions for a GRMS for VIRS DZ?

A

275m x 275m

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10
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What are the minimum dimensions for a CARP personnel DZ?

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550m x 550m

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11
Q

What does the acronym MEW stand for?

A

Mean Effective Wind

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12
Q

What are the inflation sizes in inched for the 10-gram and the 30-gram PIBAL?

A
  • 10 gram: 57 inches day, 74 night

- 30 gram: 78 inches day, 94 inches night

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13
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What are the minimum criteria for a water drop zone

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Must be a minimum of 10 feet deep with no under water obstructions.

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14
Q

What is the maximum allowable wind for a water jump?

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17 knots

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15
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When must the DZSO/DZSTL submit the USASOC for 1051-R-E flash report?

A

Within one hour after completion of the airborne operation.

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16
Q

When must an OPREP 3 be submitted along with the Flash report?

A

20% or more of jumpers are off the DZ, Whether or not Injury(s) occur.
A serious incident occurs (hospitalization/ life threatening injury)

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17
Q

What are the requirements for receiving jump pay?

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  • Must be qualified parachutist
  • Must be in bona-fide position, which has been coded as Paid Parachutist Postion (PPP) on unit MTOE/TDA
  • Must maintain current status (quarterly jump qualification)
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18
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What is Rule 3?

A

Absence of equipment or aircraft.
deployed over 90 days within 180 day window
requires memo signed by O-5 or higher
must make 4 jumps within one calendar year from date of deployment to qualify for pay.

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19
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What is Rule 4?

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When a soldier is unable to perform a jump by reason of being engaged in combat operations in a hostile fire area.
Requires memo signed by O-6 or higher.
Does not have to make quarterly jump requirement upon return.

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20
Q

Who is the only person allowed to annotate data on the 1307?

A

The jump log custodian.

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21
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What are the qualifications for DZSO

A

Officer, Warrant Officer, or NCO in the Grade of E-5 or above.
Be a current JM
Be qualified and current DZSO/DZSTL
Performed DZSO/DZSTL duties within the last 180 days.
Assisted a fully qualified DZSO
Receive hands on training in use of the Anemometer
Certified in GMRS / VIRS
CARP Ops w/o CCT- DZSTL
Asst DZSO wil meet the same qualifications

22
Q

What are the 4 areas covered during SAT?

A

JM brief, Pre-Jump, PLF’s, and Mock door

23
Q

When are ID cards, ID tags, Helmets, uniforms, and individual equipment inspected.

A

During the JM brief

24
Q

How many PLF’s are the Jumpers required to perform?

A

Four. One for each side OR until the JM is satisfied.

25
Q

Who conducts rehearsals during the Mock door training?

A

The JMs and Safties at that stick

26
Q

What are the Elements of an Observation

A 
Sky Condition (cloud cover)
Surface Visibility 
Precipitation
Surface winds
Low level wind shear
Thunderstorm activity 
Local observation
27
Q

What are the 4 types of Frozen Precipitation?

A

Snow
Sleet
Hail
Graupel

28
Q

What are the 3 types of lightning?

A

Cloud to Ground
Ground to Cloud
Cloud to Cloud
Thuderstorm is in progress anytime thunder is heard and ends after 15 minutes with no thunder

29
Q

What are the visual navigational aids used for daytime GMRS, CARP, & VIRS drops?

A

VS-17 (GMRS, CARP, VIRS)
Smoke (GMRS, CARP, VIRS)
Signal mirror (GMRS, CARP, VIRS)
Raised Angle Marker (CARP)

30
Q

Who computes the CARP?

A

The Aircrew computes the CARP

31
Q

What is the purpose of using CARP during airborne operation IAW USASOC REG 350-2?

A

To permit CARP drop ops with USAF CCT support.

32
Q

For a CARP how does the DZSO visually signal a NO DROP?

A

From code into two parallel bars perpendicular to flight
Block letters formed into X
Red smoke

33
Q

Which side of the A/C does the JM spot the GMRS ground marking?

A

The left or portside of the A/C

34
Q

what is the purpose of using GMRS airborne operation?

A

To covertly infill a small unit into a denied area without the use of radio communications, requires a trained reception party on the DZ to mark the RP.

35
Q

What are three factors used to compute the RP for a GMRS operation?

A

Dispersion, Wind Drift, and Forward Throw

36
Q

Where does the DZSO stand during the VIRS operations?

37
Q

What is the purpose of VIRS airborne operation?

A

A procedure to provide verbal steering guidance to an aircraft and call the release when it reaches a predetermined point on the ground.

38
Q

What command is given to initiate the jump on a VIRS operation?

A

Execute, Execute, Execute

39
Q

What special equipment does the parachutist wear for Rough Terrain operations?

A

Motorcycle-type helmet with face protection
Gloves
Camouflage rough terrain suit

40
Q

What is the purpose of a Rough Terrain Airborne Jump?

A

Enable the ground commander to parachute an element into an area that has no suitable drop zone.

41
Q

(True or False) Before Rough Terrain Operations the jumpers must receive training on the use of the Parachutist Rough Terrain System (PRTS)?

42
Q

What must you have to conduct a marked PI operation?

A

Visual conditions

43
Q

Does a marked PI operation require an AF CCT?

44
Q

What type of mission is essentially the same as a marked PI operation?

A

Blind drop operation, except utilizing an available reception party to mark the DZ

45
Q

What marking is the only one required (for marked PI)?

A

A predesignated block letter or light signal =.

46
Q

On a blind drop the DZSO’s / DZSTL’s duties and responsibilities are the same, except ……………?

A

He does not mark the DZ

47
Q

(True/False) Blind drops can be conducted from non- AWADS equip A/C, to include STOL, under visual conditions?

48
Q

What is the Purpose of a Blind Drop?

A

To covertly infill a small recon element

49
Q

What are the size adjustments on the main lift web?

A

Small, Medium, and Large.

50
Q

When the Parachute Harness is properly sized what is the optimum position of the harness?

A

With the top edge of the pack tray in alignment with the jumper’s shoulder blades and the Canopy Release Assemblies resting in the hollows of the shoulders.

51
Q

What are the 9 JUMP COMMANDS?

A
  1. Get Ready
  2. Outboard Personnel, Stand Up
  3. Inboard Personnel, Stand Up
  4. Hook Up
  5. Check Static Lines
  6. Check Equipment
  7. Sound Off for Equipment Check
  8. Stand By
  9. Go
52
Q

When does the Jump Master hook up to the anchor line cable? Which anchor line cable does the JM hook up to?

A

The JM hooks up to the inboard anchor line cable at the second time warning “TEN MINUTES”

JUMP MASTER (2 decks)

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