General Studies Flashcards
Who can delay or cancel an ABN OP for weather, technical issue or safety?
Airborne commander. USASOC Reg 350-2 ch 2 pg 9
What is the qualification for assuming the PJM duty in an SOF ABN OP?
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
Who can JMPI the jumpers during and ABN OP?
The Primary JM, AJ’s, and Safeties. USASOC Reg 350-2 ch 2 pg 14
Can the DZSO operate if the malfunction NCO is not present?
NO
At what time does the DZSO open the DZ?
One hour prior to TOT.
What are the maximum surface winds allowed, including gusts for personnel drops?
13 knots
When is the assistant DZSO required?
More than 20s/2100m of Drop Zone, Multiple A/C
When are helicopters not allowed to fly within the drop zone and at what distance must they be from the drop zone?
From 10 minutes prior to TOT through Completion of drop, 1KM
What are the minimum dimensions for a GRMS for VIRS DZ?
275m x 275m
What are the minimum dimensions for a CARP personnel DZ?
550m x 550m
What does the acronym MEW stand for?
Mean Effective Wind
What are the inflation sizes in inched for the 10-gram and the 30-gram PIBAL?
- 10 gram: 57 inches day, 74 night
- 30 gram: 78 inches day, 94 inches night
What are the minimum criteria for a water drop zone
Must be a minimum of 10 feet deep with no under water obstructions.
What is the maximum allowable wind for a water jump?
17 knots
When must the DZSO/DZSTL submit the USASOC for 1051-R-E flash report?
Within one hour after completion of the airborne operation.
When must an OPREP 3 be submitted along with the Flash report?
20% or more of jumpers are off the DZ, Whether or not Injury(s) occur.
A serious incident occurs (hospitalization/ life threatening injury)
What are the requirements for receiving jump pay?
- 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)
What is Rule 3?
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.
What is Rule 4?
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.
Who is the only person allowed to annotate data on the 1307?
The jump log custodian.