General Subjects

Question 1

What is the qualification to be a PJM in a SOF ABN Op?

Answer 1

E-5, 2 x AJM, 2 x Safety, Graduate of SOF JM or refresher.

Question 2

Who can delay or cancel a airborne op?

Answer 2

Airborne Commander

Question 3

Who can JMPI jumpers during a airborne op?

Answer 3

PJ, AJ, Safeties

Question 4

Minimum dimensions of a GMRS Op?

Answer 4

275 x 275

Question 5

Minimum dimensions for CARP?

Answer 5

550 x 550

Question 6

Can the DZSO operate without the malfunctions NCO?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

What time does the DZSO open the DZ?

Answer 7

1 hour prior to TOT

Question 8

Maximum allowable surface winds?

Answer 8

13 knot, 17 knots water, 18 MFF

Question 9

When is the assistant DZSO needed?

Answer 9

Multi Aircraft, more than 20/ 2100m of DZ.

Question 10

Helicopter DZ restrictions?

Answer 10

10 min to TOT and 1 km

Question 11

What does MEW stand for?

Answer 11

Mean Effective Wind

Question 12

What is the criteria for a water DZ?

Answer 12

10 ft deep, no under water obstructions

Question 13

When must the DZSO submit the Flash Report?

Answer 13

Within one hour of completion of airborne operation

Question 14

When must the OPREP3 be submitted?

Answer 14

20% or more of jumpers are off the DZ, whether or not injury(s) occur

A serious incident occurs (hospitalization / life threatening injury)

Question 15

Criteria for Jump Pay?

Answer 15

Must be qualified parachutist

Must be in bona-fide position, which has been coded as Paid

Parachutist Position (PPP) on unit MTOE/TDA

Must maintain current status (quarterly jump qualification)

Question 16

What is Rule 3?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What is Rule 4?

Answer 17

RULE 4: when 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-7 or Higher.

Does not have to make quarterly jump requirement upon return

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Airborne Program Manager

Question 19

How many points of adjustments are on the Parachute Harness?

Answer 19

9

Question 20

Which sizing location adjusts the Harness to properly fit the length of the torso?

Answer 20

Main Lift Web

Sizes are S, M, L

Question 21

What is the second jump command when jumping a CH-47?

Answer 21

Port Side Personnel, Stand Up

Question 22

Airborne Commander Qualifications?

Answer 22

E-7 or above, JM, does not have to be current

Question 23

What are the characteristics of a C130?

Answer 23

Medium Range, 4 turbo prop, 2 paratroop door or over ramp

Question 24

How many lights are on the C130?

Answer 24

Seven total 2 on the ramp, 4 on the paratroop door, one on crew door

Question 25

What is the C-130 static line capacity?

Answer 25

20 Jumpers

Question 26

What are the C130 seating options?

Answer 26

TAP 1 Peace Time Training 68 TAP 2 Inflight Rigging 48 TAP 3 Over the Ramp 44 Combat concentrated 82

Question 27

How early should TAP 2 begin?

Answer 27

2:20 from drop time

Question 28

What is the max static line capacity for a C17?

Answer 28

27 Outboard Anchor Line | 24 Inboard Anchor Line

Question 29

What is the C-17 seating capacity for in flight rigging?

Answer 29

102

Question 30

What do you have to add when jumping a C17?

Answer 30

5ft universal static line extension

Question 31

CASA 212 Personnel Capacity Restrictions?

Answer 31

18 Troop lift mode/ 200lbs per 12 combat lift mode/ 300lbs per 12 combat / non-combat equipped SL Jumpers 350 per 14 combat MFF

Question 32

Personnel required for a CASA 212 jump?

Answer 32

1 JM and 1 Safety

Question 33

UH1 / UH 60 Characteristics

Answer 33

8 Jumpers 70 Knots Optimum 1500ft Drop Alt

Question 34

UH1H Anchor line options

Answer 34

Overhead and Expedient

Question 35

How many combat jumpers can jump UH60?

Answer 35

two jumpers seated in 1 and 5 spots

Question 36

CH47 Characteristics

Answer 36

28 Jumpers 90 knots optimum 1500ft or 1260 if speed is over 90 knots

Question 37

How many jump commands are there?

Answer 37

9

Question 38

When does the JM hook to the inboard anchor line cable?

Answer 38

10 Min notification

Question 39

UH 60 and UH1H Jump Commands

Answer 39

``` 1 - "GET READY" remove safety belts 2 - "CHECK STATIC LINES" (Jumpmaster will Check) 3 - "CHECK EQUIPMENT" 4 - "SOUND OFF FOR EQUIPMENT CHECK" (Hand & Arm Signal) 5 - "SIT IN THE DOOR" 30 seconds from TOT 6 - "STAND BY" 8 to 10 seconds from TOT 7 - "GO" (One jumper at a time) ```

Question 40

CH47 Commands

Answer 40

``` 1 - "GET READY" **2 - "PORT SIDE PERSONNEL, STAND UP" 3 - "STARBOARD SIDE PERSONNEL, STAND UP" 4 - "HOOK UP" (Opening gate towards the skin of the aircraft). 5 - "CHECK STATIC LINES" 6 - "CHECK EQUIPMENT" 7 - "SOUND OFF FOR EQUIPMENT CHECK" 8 - "STAND BY" 9- "GO" ```

Question 41

Casa 212 Anchor Line Cable

Answer 41

Maximum 15 personnel per anchor line cable.