Sustained Airborne Training (SAT)

Question 1

All USASOC jumpers will receive SAT within a _____ period immediately prior to _____ for any ABN operation.

Answer 1

All USASOC jumpers will receive SAT within a 24-hour period immediately prior to Station Time for any ABN operation.

Question 2

Under _____ _____the requirement to conduct SAT within _____ can be extended to within _____ by the first _____ in the chain of command.

Answer 2

Under special circumstances the requirement to conduct SAT within 24-hours can be extended to within 48-hours by the first O-5 in the chain of command.

Question 3

What are the 4 Areas of Sustained Airborne Training?

Answer 3

1. Jumpmaster Brief
2. Aircraft Mock Door Rehearsal
3. Pre-Jump Training
4. Parachute Landing Fall Practice

Question 4

What does the JM Brief consist of?

Answer 4

1. Manifest Call
2. Check ID cards and ID tags
3. Inspection of uniform and rigged individual equipment

Question 5

Does the JM need to read pre-jump or can they recite it from memory?

Answer 5

For liability reasons the JM MUST read pre-jump.

Question 6

How many Parachute Landing Falls are required?

Answer 6

At least one satisfactory PLF in each of the four directions (total of 4).

Front right/left
Rear right /left

Question 7

It is imperative that Sustained Airborne Training (SAT) is conducted prior to every airborne operation because…

Answer 7

1. Promotes jumper safety
2. To Ensure a successful airborne operation
3. To instill confidence in the jumpers
4. Provide motivation to accomplish the mission