OBSTACLES

Question 1

Who is responsible for conducting a recon and declare obstacles on and near the DZ?

Answer 1

DZSTL

Question 2

What are obstacles a personnel may face?

Answer 2

Any features, Natural or Man-Made that pose a hard to the jumper or prevent the jumper from accomplishing his or her mission.

Question 3

Obstacles to equipment

Answer 3

Any features, Natural or Man-Made that hinder the recovery of the load or cause damage to a load

Question 4

What are the Three Primary Obstacles?

Answer 4

• Trees
• Water
• Power Lines

Question 5

What is the requirement for a tree obstacle?

Answer 5

35 feet or higher impeding recovery of personnel or equipment

Question 6

What is the requirement for a water obstacle?

Answer 6

4 feet deep or deeper AND 40 feet wide at the widest point, within 1000 meters of the edge of DZ. The DZSTL can declare any body of water a water obstacle.

Question 7

What is the requirement for a Power Line obstacle?

Answer 7

50 volts or greater. Within 1000 meters of the DZ boundary (Coordinate with Power Company to shut off power NLT 15 min. prior to TOT)