PATHFINDER DZ TEST EXAM LATEST 2024
WITH QUSTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
CARP Drop zone and landing zone operations - ANSWER-AFI 13-217
Computed Air Release Point Procedures - ANSWER-AFI 11-231
Pathfinder Operations - ANSWER-FM 3-21.38
Static line parachuting techniques and training - ANSWER-TC 3-21.220
Training Airborne Operations - ANSWER-USASOC REG 350-2
Training Airborne Operations - ANSWER-USASOC REG 350-2
What is a dropzone? - ANSWER-designated area where personnel/equipment are delivered by means of a parachute or free drop.
Who is responsible for designating the dropzone location? - ANSWER-Ground Unit Commander
Does the dropzone have to be cleared? - ANSWER-No
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What are the eight dropzone selection factors when determining suitability? - ANSWER-Method of Airdrop Airpdrop Airspeed Drop Altitude Routes (approaches and departures) Obstacles Access Size of Drop Zone Type of Airdrop
Slower the A/C flies.... - ANSWER-more jumpers or equipment can be delivered
Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training - ANSWER-TC 3-21.220
Planning speed for the UH series A/C - ANSWER-70 KIAS
Planning speed for the CH series A/C - ANSWER-90 KIAS
Planning speed for the STOL A/C (C-23 Sherpa / Casa212/Twin Otter/OV-10) -
ANSWER-105 KIAS
Planning speed for the C-130 & C-17 Personnel/Door Bundle - ANSWER-130 KIAS
C-130/C-17 CDS Equip. Combo Planning Speed - ANSWER-140 KIAS (Optimum for C17)
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C-17 Heavy Equipment Planning Speed - ANSWER-150 KIAS
What types of loads have a planning speed of 140 knots? - ANSWER-CRRC Sled Wedge
HV CDS
Free Fall CDS/Equipment/Combo
When having a combination drop, what airspeed do you use? - ANSWER-Use the higher airspeed Knots indicated Airspeed
When having a combination drop, what airdrop altitude do you use? - ANSWER- Highest Altitude
Planning Rule for combo drops - ANSWER-Diff A/C in formation dropping Diff Loads in the same pass
OR
Diff. types of loads exiting the same A/C during the same pass
Drop Altitude is measured from? - ANSWER-Above Ground Level
To find the Mean Sea Level (MSL) - ANSWER-Field Elevation rounded to nearest 50FT + drop altitude in FT AGL
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