VERTREP Flashcards
1
Q
Ideal VERTREP Winds
A
15-30 knot relative wind
330-030 Relative
2
Q
Night Ship stationing distance
A
300-500 yards, abeam
3
Q
Light, Low Density load
A
500lbs or less, high drag weight ratio
4
Q
Optimal VERTREP Weather
A
Cold, dry day with high barometric pressure, strong, steady relative wind
5
Q
Effective VERTREP time limits
A
Day: 6-8 hours
Night: 2-3 hours
6
Q
Standard Navy Pallet
A
40”x48”x4”
7
Q
Cargo Net size
A
12’x12’ or 14’x14’
8
Q
Mk-105 Hoisting Sling/Legs
A
6,000 lb load limit 12 ft long, 6 ft reach tube Regular Leg: 6 ft / Orange (3,000lb limit each leg) Long Leg: 10 ft / Green * Up to 6 Legs
9
Q
Mk-89,90,91
A
*Have safety hook instead of lower eye 4,000 lb load 89- 6' Red 90- 13' Orange 91- 20' Green
10
Q
Mk-92
A
Used for Retrograde VERTREP (pallets, pendants, ect.)
20’ Bright Green / 1’ Reach tube
11
Q
Retrograde VERTREP min. number of pallets
A
4-14 wooden
min. 6 metal
12
Q
Returning Hoist Slings (Min. Number)
A
Minimum of 10-12 slings
13
Q
Requirements for Night VERTREP
A
- Natural Horizon is present
- Ships connected via CONREP
- The drop/pickup zone of the ship to be worked is clearly visible from the cockpit when over the drop/pickup zone of delivery/receiving ship
