MFF Ops Flashcards
How many Military cypress 2 models are there?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
b. 3
How many modes do the military cypress 2 models have and what are they called?
a. 2 modes. Default (training) mode and absolute (operational) mode
b. 3 modes. Default (training) mode, absolute (operational) mode, and real world (deployment) mode
c. 4 modes. Default (training) mode, absolute (operational) mode, real world (deployment) mode, and dorment (sleep) mode
d. 5 modes. Default (training) mode, absolute (operational) mode, real world (deployment) mode, dorment (sleep) mode, and off (completely off) mode
a. 2 modes. Default (training) mode and absolute (operational) mode
What does the offset mode allot the user to do?
a. tell the cypress that the intended DZ is up to 1,000 ft higher or lower than the DAF
b. tell the cypress that the intended DZ is up to 2,000 ft higher or lower than the DAF
c. tell the cypress that the intended DZ is up to 3,000 ft higher or lower than the DAF
d. tell the cypress that the intended DZ is up to 4,000 ft higher or lower than the DAF
c. tell the cypress that the intended DZ is up to 3,000 ft higher or lower than the DAF
What is the default activation altitude of the CYPRESS 2?
a. 500 ft
b. 750 ft
c. 1000 ft
d. 1250 ft
b. 750 ft
T/F The Expert CYPRES 2 can also be programmed with setting A3, which will cause the CYPRES to activate 300 feet higher than the default.
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T/F The Expert CYPRES 2 can also be programmed with setting A3, which will cause the CYPRES to activate 500 feet
higher than the default.
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T/F If setting A3 is programmed the default
activation altitude will increase by 300 feet from 750 feet to 1,050 feet. All USASOC units will have setting
A3 programmed into the Expert CYPRES 2.
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T/F If setting A3 is programmed the default
activation altitude will increase by 500 feet from 750 feet to 1,250 feet. All USASOC units will have setting
A3 programmed into the Expert CYPRES 2.
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What is the CYPRES 2 operational altitude range when programming a VDZ? (This equates to 1,075 to 200 millibars)
a. 1,300 ft to 33,000 ft
b. 1,400 ft to 34,000 ft
c. 1,500 ft to 35, 000 ft
d. 1,600 ft to 36,000 ft
d. 1,600 ft to 36,000 ft
What is the Military CYPRES 2 Model number?
a. 1500/35A
b. 1600/35A
c. 1700/35A
d. 1800/35A
a. 1500/35A
How many feet above the VDZ will the Military CYPRES 2 activate?
a. 100 ft
b. 110 ft
c. 120 ft
d. 130 ft
d. 130 ft
T/F The Expert CYPRES 2 does not have an absolute (operational) mode.
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T/F The Expert CYPRES 2 does have an absolute (operational) mode.
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11-35. However, the Expert CYPRES
2 can be set with an offset that will allow for a ___foot difference between the departure airfield and the DZ.
a. ±1,500-foot
b. ±2,000-foot
c. ±2,500-foot
d. ±3,000-foot
d. ±3,000-foot
Rounded to the nearest ___
foot increment, the offset is entered into the Expert CYPRES 2. Once powered ON in offset mode, the VDZ
(zero reference point) automatically becomes the departure airfield plus the amount of offset.
a. 10 ft
b. 20 ft
c. 30 ft
d. 40 ft
c. 30 ft
At what feet above the departure airfield elevation will a deactivation of the cypress have?
a. 100
b. 110
c. 120
d. 130
d. 130
How many feet are used for offset in the expert CYPRES 2?
a. 100
b. 200
c. 300
d. 400
c. 300
If the activation altitude is 1250 ft, what is the total activation window, where does it start and where does it end?
a. Total activation window is 1010 ft. Starts at 1450 ft above the dep airfield ele and ends at 430 ft above the dep airfield ele
b. Total activation window is 1,110 ft. Starts at 1550 ft above the dep airfield ele and ends at 430 ft above the dep airfield ele
c. Total activation window is 1,210 ft. Starts at 1650 ft above the dep airfield ele and ends at 430 ft above the dep airfield ele
d. Total activation window is 1,310 ft. Starts at 1750 ft above the dep airfield ele and ends at 430 ft above the dep airfield ele
b. Total activation window is 1,110 ft. Starts at 1550 ft above the dep airfield ele and ends at 430 ft above the dep airfield ele
What is the Expert CYPRESS 2 default activation window?
a. 450 ft
b. 550 ft
c. 650 ft
d. 750 ft
d. 750 ft
What happens if setting A3 is programmed into the Expert CYPRESS 2?
a. the activation window starts at 1,050 ft above the dep airfield ele
b. the activation window starts at 550 ft above the dep airfield ele
c. nothing
d. the activation window starts at 750 ft above the dep airfield ele
a. the activation window starts at 1,050 ft above the dep airfield ele
Adds an extra 300 ft to the default activation start window of 750ft
How much does the A3 increase the activation window on the Expert CYPRES 2?
a. 620 ft to 920 ft
b. 720 ft to 1020 ft
c. 820 ft to 1120 ft
d. 920 ft to 1220 ft
a. 620 ft to 920 ft
The offset is rounded to the nearest what foot increment?
a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
c. 30
After how many hours will the Military CYPRES 2 turn itself off under any condition?
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 14
d. 14
The minimum VDZ setting for a jump operation at greater than 13,000 feet AGL is the height of
a. the highest obstacle within a 500 meter radius of the release point
b. the highest obstacle within a 750 meter radius of the release point
c. the highest obstacle within a 1,000 meter radius of the release point
d. the highest obstacle within a 1,250 meter radius of the release point
c. the highest obstacle within a 1,000 meter radius of the release point
What is an obstacle defined as?
a. an item that is at least 100 ft higher than the DZ
b. an item that is at least 200 ft higher than the DZ
c. an item that is at least 300 ft higher than the DZ
d. an item that is at least 400 ft higher than the DZ
b. an item that is at least 200 ft higher than the DZ
The minimum VDZ setting for jump operations at 13,000 feet AGL and below is the height of
a. the highest obstacle within a 500 meter radius of the release point
b. the highest obstacle within a 750 meter radius of the release point
c. the highest obstacle within a 500 meter radius of the DZ
d. the highest obstacle within a 750 meter radius of the DZ
a. the highest obstacle within a 500 meter radius of the release point
T/F If the Military CYPRES 2
setting changes more than ±3 millibars or if the operational parameters change, the jumpmaster must recalculate and reset the Military CYPRES 2.
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T/F If the Military CYPRES 2
setting changes more than ±6 millibars or if the operational parameters change, the jumpmaster must recalculate and reset the Military CYPRES 2.
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The minimum vertical separation between reserve activation altitude (RAA) and main deployment altitude is ____ feet for the 1000/35A and the 1500/35A models and ____ feet for the 2500/29A model. When the 1000 model is used on the tandem bundle, the vertical separation is not applicable.
a. 500 / 1,000
b. 1,000 / 1,500
c. 1,500 / 2,000
d. 2,000 / 2,500
d. 2,000 / 2,500
How will the JM calculate the millibar setting?
a. review the DZ survey
b. through the ATIS
c. obtain DZ ele in ft AGL & current a/c altimeter setting (QNH) (in inches of mercury)
d. obtain DZ ele in ft MSL & current a/c altimeter setting (QNH) (in inches of mercury)
d. obtain DZ ele in ft MSL & current a/c altimeter setting (QNH) (in inches of mercury)
In some scenarios, the jumpmaster must use a VDZ—described as a virtual line in the sky—which is a higher elevation in feet MSL than that of the actual DZ. These scenarios include MFF jumps with a low RAA that have a highest release point obstacle of ______ than the DZ elevation and— ______ radius of the release point for operations ______. ______ meter radius of the release point for operations ______.
a. 200 ft or less than / Beyond a 500-meter / above 13,000 ft AGL / Beyond a 1,000-meter / up to 13,000 ft AGL
b. 200 ft or greater / Within a 500-meter / up to 13,000 ft AGL / Within a 1,000-meter / above 13,000 ft AGL
c. 200 ft or greater / Within a 500-yards / up to 13,000 ft MSL / Within a 1,000-yards / above 13,000 ft MSL
d. 400 ft or greater / Within a 750-meter / up to 12,999 ft AGL / Within a 1,250-meter / above 13,000 ft AGL
b. 200 ft or greater / Within a 500-meter / up to 13,000 ft AGL / Within a 1,000-meter / above 13,000 ft AGL
When using the Military CYPRES 2 in operational mode, if the jumpmaster cannot obtain a current
aircraft altimeter setting for a precise measurement of station pressure, he or she must use _____ inches of
mercury for the millibar calculation.
a. 29.92
b. 22.99
c. 29.29
d. 29.96
a. 29.92
To prevent activation on the low side, the jumpmaster will
add ____ feet to the DZ or highest release point obstacle VDZ for a safety factor. This new elevation is the elevation the jumpmaster will use to calculate the millibar.
a. 100
b. 250
c. 500
d. 750
c. 500
What is the RAA, MPA in ft MSL, MPA in ft AGL?
CYPRES 1500/35A, DZ elevation of 1,000 feet MSL (no obstacles), known aircraft altimeter setting
a. 2,500 / 4,500 / 3,500
b. 3,500 / 5,500 / 4,500
c. 1,500 / 3,500 / 2,500
d. 2,500 / 3,500 / 1,500
a. 2,500 / 4,500 / 3,500
- RAA. 1,500 (from CYPRES model) + 1,000 (DZ elevation) = 2,500 feet MSL
- MPA in MSL. 2,500 (RAA) + 2,000 (safety buffer from table 11-2, page 11-16) = 4,500 feet MSL
- MPA in feet AGL. 4,500 (MPA) – 1,000 (DZ elevation) = 3,500 feet AGL
What is the RAA, MPA in ft MSL, MPA in ft AGL?
CYPRES 1500/35A, DZ elevation of 1,000 feet MSL (no obstacles), known aircraft altimeter setting
1. RAA. ____ (from CYPRES model) + ____ (DZ elevation) = ____
2. MPA in MSL. ____ (RAA) + ____ (safety buffer from table 11-2, page 11-16) = ____
3. MPA in feet AGL. ____ (MPA) – ____ (DZ elevation) = ____
a. 2,500 / 3,500 / 1,500
b. 1,500 / 3,500 / 2,500
c. 3,500 / 5,500 / 4,500
d. 2,500 / 4,500 / 3,500
d. 2,500 / 4,500 / 3,500
- RAA. 1,500 (from CYPRES model) + 1,000 (DZ elevation) = 2,500 feet MSL
- MPA in MSL. 2,500 (RAA) + 2,000 (safety buffer from table 11-2, page 11-16) = 4,500 feet MSL
- MPA in feet AGL. 4,500 (MPA) – 1,000 (DZ elevation) = 3,500 feet AGL
What is the RAA, MPA in ft MSL, MPA in ft AGL?
CYPRES 1500/35A, DZ elevation of 1,000 feet MSL (highest release point obstacle (HRPO) 1,575 feet
MSL), known aircraft altimeter setting
1. RAA. _____ (from CYPRES model) + _____ (HRPO elevation) = _____ feet MSL
2. MPA in MSL. _____ (RAA) + _____ (safety buffer from table 11-2, page 11-16) = _____ feet MSL
3. MPA in feet AGL. _____ (MPA) – _____ (DZ elevation) = _____ feet AGL
a. 1,075 / 3,075 / 2,075
b. 2,075 / 4,075 / 3,075
c. 3,075 / 5,075 / 4,075
d. 4,075 / 6,075 / 5,075
c. 3,075 / 5,075 / 4,075
- RAA. 1,500 (from CYPRES model) + 1,575 (HRPO elevation) = 3,075 feet MSL
- MPA in MSL. 3,075 (RAA) + 2,000 (safety buffer from table 11-2, page 11-16) = 5,075 feet MSL
- MPA in feet AGL. 5,075 (MPA) – 1,000 (DZ elevation) = 4,075 feet AGL
CYPRES 1500/35A, DZ elevation of 1,000 feet MSL (highest release point obstacle (HRPO) 1,575 feet
MSL), known aircraft altimeter setting
a. 1,075 / 3,075 / 2,075
b. 2,075 / 4,075 / 3,075
c. 3,075 / 5,075 / 4,075
d. 4,075 / 6,075 / 5,075
c. 3,075 / 5,075 / 4,075
- RAA. 1,500 (from CYPRES model) + 1,575 (HRPO elevation) = 3,075 feet MSL
- MPA in MSL. 3,075 (RAA) + 2,000 (safety buffer from table 11-2, page 11-16) = 5,075 feet MSL
- MPA in feet AGL. 5,075 (MPA) – 1,000 (DZ elevation) = 4,075 feet AGL
For CYPRES 1500/35A, DZ elevation of 1,000 feet MSL (HRPO 1,575 feet MSL), unknown aircraft
altimeter setting:
1. RAA. _____ (from CYPRES model) + _____ (HRPO elevation) + _____ (unknown aircraft altimeter setting) = _____ feet MSL
2. MPA in MSL. _____ (RAA) + _____ (safety buffer from table 11-2) + _____ (for unknown aircraft altimeter setting) = _____ feet MSL
3. MPA in feet AGL. _____ (MPA) – _____ (DZ elevation) = _____ feet AGL
a. 575 / 3,575 / 2,575
b. 1,575 / 4,575 / 3,575
c. 2,575 / 5,575 / 4,575
d. 3,575 / 6,575 / 5,575
d. 3,575 / 6,575 / 5,575
- RAA. 1,500 (from CYPRES model) + 1,575 (HRPO elevation) + 500 (unknown aircraft altimeter setting) = 3,575 feet MSL
- MPA in MSL. 3,575 (RAA) + 2,000 (safety buffer from table 11-2) + 1,000 (for unknown aircraft altimeter setting) = 6,575 feet MSL
- MPA in feet AGL. 6,575 (MPA) – 1,000 (DZ elevation) = 5,575 feet AGL
For CYPRES 1500/35A, DZ elevation of 1,000 feet MSL (HRPO 1,575 feet MSL), unknown aircraft
altimeter setting:
a. 575 / 3,575 / 2,575
b. 1,575 / 4,575 / 3,575
c. 2,575 / 5,575 / 4,575
d. 3,575 / 6,575 / 5,575
d. 3,575 / 6,575 / 5,575
- RAA. 1,500 (from CYPRES model) + 1,575 (HRPO elevation) + 500 (unknown aircraft altimeter setting) = 3,575 feet MSL
- MPA in MSL. 3,575 (RAA) + 2,000 (safety buffer from table 11-2) + 1,000 (for unknown aircraft altimeter setting) = 6,575 feet MSL
- MPA in feet AGL. 6,575 (MPA) – 1,000 (DZ elevation) = 5,575 feet AGL
Exceeding the vertical activation speed may cause the
Military CYPRES 2 to fire the release element and deploy the reserve parachute. The aircraft may
exceed the vertical activation speed of _____ feet per minute for the 1000/35 A and 1500/35 A
models or _____ feet per minute for the 2500/29 A model during descent, while executing a tactical
landing that will cause the Military CYPRES 2 to activate in the aircraft. The jumpmaster must
brief the pilots not to exceed _____ feet per minute as this descent rate is easy to remember and
covers all three Military CYPRES 2 models.
a. 5,900 / 4,700 / 4,000
b. 6,900 / 5,700 / 5,000
c. 7,900 / 6,700 / 6,000
d. 8,900 / 7,700 / 7,000
b. 6,900 / 5,700 / 5,000
11-55. The three Military CYPRES 2 models and the Expert CYPRES 2 model operate and power ON in
the same way. What is the only difference among the models?
a. activation speed and altitude
b. size and weight
c. performance capability
d. price
a. activation speed and altitude
What do these test code errors mean (absolute [operational] mode)?
1111/2222
3333
7777
-Cable break, the cutter plug disconnected, or release unit(s) may have activated.
-Excessive variations in ambient air pressure
-Low battery
level. Possible reasons could be an attempt to switch on the Military CYPRES 2 in the
training mode in an airborne aircraft while exceeding a climb rate or descent rate of more
than 1,500 feet per minute.
7777
Low battery. The battery capacity
What do these test code errors mean (offset mode)?
1111/2222
3333
7777
period. The unit is unable to obtain consistent values for the ambient air pressure at ground
level. Possible reasons could be an attempt to switch on the CYPRES 2 in the training
mode in a car, driving uphill or downhill, or in an airborne aircraft.
What happens if the jumper tries to enter a pressure of less than 200 millibars (approximately 39,000 feet
above sea level) or more than 1,075 millibars (approximately 1,600 feet below sea level)?
a. nothing
b. the Military CYPRES 2 will display error code 1111/2222
c. the Military CYPRES 2 red led light will blink 2 times
d. the Military CYPRES 2 switches itself off. The blank display indicates that the desired adjustment is
outside the specified parameters.
d. the Military CYPRES 2 switches itself off. The blank display indicates that the desired adjustment is
outside the specified parameters.
The Military CYPRES 2 automatically turns off after __ hours. During the __ hours, the Military CYPRES 2 settings _____________________________________________
a. 14 / 14 / will not adjust for barometric pressure changes
b. 14 / 14 / will adjust for barometric pressure changes
c. 10 / 10 / will not adjust for barometric pressure changes
d. 10 / 10 / will adjust for barometric pressure changes
a. 14 / will not adjust for barometric pressure changes
T/F In the offset mode, an arrow up means the intended DZ is higher than the DAF; an arrow down means the intended DZ is lower than the DAF.
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T/F In the offset mode, an arrow up means the intended Airfield is higher than the DAF; an arrow down means the intended Airfield is lower than the DAF.
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T/F If the current aircraft altimeter setting information is unavailable from the pilot or weather station, the unknown aircraft altimeter setting of 29.92 inches of mercury, which is 1013 millibars at 0 foot MSL, should be used.
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T/F If the current aircraft altimeter setting information is unavailable from the pilot or weather station, the unknown aircraft altimeter setting of 29.91 inches of mercury, which is 1013 millibars at 0 foot MSL, should be used.
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The aircraft altimeter (pressure) setting is given in inches of mercury to the nearest _________ of an inch. The aircraft altimeter setting will always be for the intended DZ.
a. one-tenth
b. one-hundredth
c. one-thousandth
d. one-millionth
b. one-hundredth
What is liquid aviator’s breathing oxygen designated as?
a. Grade A, Type II, Military Specification MIL-0-27210E
b. Grade B, Type II, Military Specification MIL-0-27210E
c. Grade B, Type III, Military Specification MIL-0-27210E
d. Grade A, Type III, Military Specification MIL-0-27210E
b. Grade B, Type II, Military Specification MIL-0-27210E
What outlines U.S. Air Force aircraft oxygen requirements?
a. AFMAN 11-400
b. AFMAN 11-410
c. AFMAN 11-408
d. AFMAN 11-409
d. AFMAN 11-409
All personnel will prebreathe ___-percent oxygen at or below ___ feet MSL pressure or cabin altitude below ___ feet MSL pressure on any mission scheduled for a drop at or above
___ feet MSL on all MFF operations in which oxygen is required.
a. 50 / 16,000 / 16,000 / 20,000
b. 100 / 10,000 / 12,999 / 20,000
c. 100 / 16,000 / 16,000 / 20,000
d. 50 / 10,000 / 12,999 / 20,000
c. 100 / 16,000 / 16,000 / 20,000
The required prebreathing time will be completed before the ___-minute warning and before the cabin altitude ascends through ___ feet MSL.
a. 10 / 16,000
b. 20 / 16,000
c. 20 / 12,999
d. 10 / 12,999
b. 20 / 16,000
T/F All personnel onboard during unpressurized operations above 10,000 feet MSL will use oxygen. (Exception: Parachutists may operate without supplemental oxygen during unpressurized flights up to 13,000 feet MSL provided the time above 10,000 feet MSL does not exceed 30 minutes each sortie.)
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T/F Jump personnel onboard during unpressurized operations above 10,000 feet MSL will use oxygen. (Exception: Parachutists may operate without supplemental oxygen during unpressurized flights up to 13,000 feet MSL provided the time above 10,000 feet MSL does not exceed 30 minutes each sortie.)
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T/F All personnel onboard during unpressurized operations above 10,000 feet MSL will use oxygen. (Exception: Parachutists may operate without supplemental oxygen during unpressurized flights up to 12,000 feet MSL provided the time above 9,000 feet MSL does not exceed 30 minutes each sortie.)
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13-24. MFF parachuting is physically demanding. The higher jump altitudes associated with MFF operations expose the body to rapid pressure changes that require the use of supplemental oxygen. As a result, the MFF parachutist must
a. Conduct no more than three prebreather sorties in a 24-hour period. Not conduct MFF operations within 24 hours of making a nonoxygen dive. Wear a clear face shield or goggles on MFF operations that require prebreathing
b. Not conduct MFF operations within 24 hours of making a nonoxygen dive. Wear a clear face shield or goggles on MFF operations that require prebreathing
c. Wear a clear face shield or goggles on MFF operations that require prebreathing
d. Conduct no more than three prebreather sorties in a 24-hour period. Not conduct MFF operations within 24 hours of making a nonoxygen dive.
a. Conduct no more than three prebreather sorties in a 24-hour period. Not conduct MFF operations within 24 hours of making a nonoxygen dive. Wear a clear face shield or goggles on MFF operations that require prebreathing
The POM is available in four sizes, indicated by the marking on the outer edge of the softshell. The four sizes are
a. small, medium, large, extra large
b. small-narrow, medium-narrow, medium-wide, and large-wide
c. narrow, large-narrow, wide, and large-wide
d. narrow, medium-narrow, medium-wide, and large-wide
d. narrow, medium-narrow, medium-wide, and large-wide
The POM securing lanyard should be attached to the mask on the ______ attaching strap. The chinstrap is routed through the securing lanyard. The securing lanyard should be made from a section of ______ and secured by tying a ______.
a. left top / non-gutted 550 cord / square knot
b. left bottom / gutted 550 cord / nonslip knot
c. right bottom / gutted 550 cord / nonslip knot
d. left bottom / non-gutted 550 cord / slip knot
b. left bottom / gutted 550 cord / nonslip knot
Oxygen supply hoses consist of a flow indicator, a quick disconnect fitting and is supplied in lengths of
a. 98 to 240 inches
b. 50 to 240 inches
c. 98 to 140 inches
d. 140 to 240 inches
a. 98 to 240 inches
How many steps are there when fitting new parachutist oxygen mask with bayonet connectors?
a. 6
b. 7
c. 9
d. 10
b. 7
How many steps are there when fitting the new parachutist oxygen mask with advanced combat helmet accessory rail connector with oxygen single-and double strap kits?
a. 6
b. 7
c. 9
d. 10
a. 6
Currently, four systems are in use for MFF operations, they include the—
a. Twin-50-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system (figure not shown). Twin-53-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system (figure 13-6 [B]). Composite 3000 psi portable bailout oxygen system (figure 13-6 [C]).
b. 120-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system (figure 13-6 [A]). Twin-50-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system (figure not shown). Twin-53-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system (figure 13-6 [B]).
c. 120-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system (figure 13-6 [A]). Twin-50-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system (figure not shown). Twin-53-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system (figure 13-6 [B]). Composite 3000 psi portable bailout oxygen system (figure 13-6 [C]).
c. 120-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system (figure 13-6 [A]). Twin-50-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system (figure not shown). Twin-53-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system (figure 13-6 [B]). Composite 3000 psi portable bailout oxygen system (figure 13-6 [C]).
The Twin-50 (______) bottle system has two 50-cubic-inch oxygen cylinders rated at ______ (each), with the same outlet pressure as the Twin-53 system (______).
a. 100-cubic-inch / 2100 psi / 106-cubic-inch
b. 100-cubic-inch / 2200 psi / 106-cubic-inch
c. 110-cubic-inch / 2100 psi / 106-cubic-inch
d. 100-cubic-inch / 2100 psi / 108-cubic-inch
a. 100-cubic-inch / 2100 psi / 106-cubic-inch
The Twin-53 portable oxygen system is made up of two 53-cubic-inch oxygen cylinders rated at _____ each. It is connected to a pressure reducer for oxygen delivery at a nominal pressure of _____. At this nominal outlet pressure of _____, the oxygen regulating system is capable of delivering _____ liters per minute of oxygen to the parachutist.
a. 1,600 psi /40 psi / 40 psi / 8.2 to 9.3
b. 1,800 psi / 50 psi / 50 psi / 7.9 to 8.6
c. 1,800 psi / 50 psi / 50 psi / 8.2 to 9.3
d. 1,800 psi / 60 psi / 60 psi / 8.2 to 9.3
c. 1,800 psi / 50 psi / 50 psi / 8.2 to 9.3
The Twin-53-cubic-inch portable bailout oxygen system assembly with the quick-disconnect oxygen hose (figure 13-7) provides the MFF parachutist with a limited stand-off parachuting capability up to ________. The regulator extends the duration of two 53-cubic-inch oxygen cylinders and permits the use of any pressure-demand mask and associated oxygen connectors.
a. 12,999 feet msl
b. 12,999 feet agl
c. 17,499 feet msl
d. 17,499 feet agl
c. 17,499 feet msl
When preparing to exit the aircraft, the parachutist
stands up, ensures the bailout system bottle is on and the pressure gauge is correct, and disconnects from the
pre-breather when given the command
a. Stand-by
b. thumbs up check
c. check pins
d. move to the rear
d. move to the rear
What bailout bottle is recommended for MFF HAHO operations from 25,000 feet MSL to landing.
a. The Twin-53
b. Twin-50
c. 120-cubic-inch
d. composite 3,000 psi jump bottle system
d. composite 3,000 psi jump bottle system
When filled to 3,000 psi, composite 3,000 psi jump bottle system provides __ liters of breathable oxygen, which gives the jumper __-percent more breathable oxygen than comparable systems.
a. 410 liters / 45
b. 410-cubic-inches / 45
c. 410 liters / 40
d. 410-cubic-inches / 40
a. 410 liters / 45
The composite portable bailout oxygen system has a weight of __ lbs (unfilled), and it can be jumped at ______feet (____ meters) with an operating environment temperature of (___________ Fahrenheit) or (________ degrees Celsius). The system has an outlet pressure of _________________ and flows up to ___ standard liters per minute.
a. 5.5 / 25,000 (7,620) / -65 to 120 or -54 to 49 / 40 to 50 (2.8 to 3.4 bar gauge) / 150
b. 5.5 / 35,000 (10,668) / -65 to 120 or -54 to 49 / 40 to 50 (2.8 to 3.4 bar gauge) / 150
c. 5.5 / 35,000 (10,668) / -65 to 120 or -54 to 49 / 40 to 50 (2.8 to 3.4 bar gauge) / 140
d. 6.5 / 35,000 (10,668) / -65 to 120 or -54 to 49 / 40 to 50 (2.8 to 3.4 bar gauge) / 150
b. 5.5 / 35,000 (10,668) / -65 to 120 or -54 to 49 / 40 to 50 (2.8 to 3.4 bar gauge) / 150
The portable oxygen system allows ___ parachutists to prebreathe ___-percent oxygen
a. 4 / 100
b. 6 / 90
c. 5 / 100
d. 6 / 100
d. 6 / 100
The ______ portable pre-breather system has ___-percent oxygen capability for __ individuals for
approximately ____ at ______________.
a. 6 man / 100 / six / 1 hour / 10,000 to 35,000 ft MSL
b. 4 man / 100 / four / 1 hour / 10,000 to 25,000 ft MSL
c. 6 man / 100 / six / 1 hour / 10,000 to 35,000 ft AGL
d. 4 man / 90 / four / 1 hour / 10,000 to 25,000 ft MSL
a. 6 man / 100 / six / 1 hour / 10,000 to 35,000 ft MSL
What cargo straps are used to secure OXCON and the K-bottles to the deck of the aircraft?
a. CGU-1B 10,000-pound
b. CGU-1B 5,000-pound
c. CGU-1B 1000-pound
d. CGU-1B 6,000-pound
b. CGU-1B 5,000-pound
The PHANTOM console is available in two configurations (figure 13-16) what are they?
a. high flow & ultrahigh flow
b. medium flow & high flow
c. medium capacity & high capacity
d. high capacity and ultrahigh capacity
d. high capacity and ultrahigh capacity
The high capacity console, with a single cylinder design, supports up to __ users.
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 25
b. 10
The ultrahigh capacity console includes three cylinders and can support up to __ users.
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 25
d. 25
T/F Both PHANTOM console systems stand upright, creating a smaller footprint to reduce the space needed for the system.
T
T/F Both PHANTOM console systems lay flat on the floor
F
For jumps from 18,000 feet MSL or above, how many U.S. Air Force physiological technician is required per 16 aircrew?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
a. 1
At a minimum, illumination devices are used for
a. altimeters, navigation equipment, and EUD
b. altimeters, EUD, and other instruments.
c. altimeters, navigation equipment, and other instruments.
d. altimeters, navigation equipment, and radios.
c. altimeters, navigation equipment, and other instruments.
The minimum recommended qualifications prior to conducting MFF operations with NVG are as follows:
-Experienced jumpers and jumpmasters that have performed MFF jumps with NVG within the past 120 days.
-Four hours of ground training with hanging harness for riser manipulation and emergency
procedures with NVG (to include rigging and attachment procedures for NVG).
-Fifteen to 30 minutes of vertical wind tunnel flying with NVG (recommended for MFF parachutist only).
-Three day-familiarization jumps with NVG (turned off).
-Two night jumps (no equipment, weapon, or oxygen) (NVG powered on).
-Minimum 5,500 feet AGL (MFF parachutist only) training altitude with maximum 5-second delay
before main canopy deployment
When will jumpmasters verify the lock is engaged and bungee cords are attached to helmet and NVG?
a. during jumper inspection
b. at the 4-minute window before the jump
c. at the stand-by command
d. during jumper inspection and at the 4-minute window before the jump
d. during jumper inspection and at the 4-minute window before the jump
Jumpmasters will instruct jumpers to lower NVG and turn them ON at the command of _______. The decision to jump with NVG in the up or down position and turned ON or OFF will be made during rehearsals for the MFF operation being conducted.
a. Stand up (2 minutes)
b. after JMPI
c. Move to the rear (1 minute)
d. Stand-by (15 seconds)
a. Stand up (2 minutes)
MFF-qualified parachutists using NVG during MFF operations will follow the standard currency guidelines set forth in what USASOC Regulation?
a. 350-6
b. 350-3
c. 350-2
d. 350-1
c. 350-2
What must parachutists have when jumping in civilian FAA airspace?
a. radio with guard frequencies programed
b. white light visible within 3 statute miles
c. vs-17 panel
d. signal mirror
b. white light visible within 3 statute miles
For MFF training operations a minimum DZ size of ___ yards/___ meters by ___ yards/___ meters (rectangular) or ___ yards/___ meters radius (circular) is recommended. See paragraph 3.16.1.1 for parachute demonstration DZ.
a. 55/50 / 110/100 / 55/50
b. 50/55 / 100/110 / 50/55
c. 55/50 / 110/100 / 50/55
d. 50/55 / 110/100 / 55/50
55/50 / 110/100 / 55/50
