1
Q
- How much does the T - 11 Parachute weigh?
A
Approximately 38 pounds
2
Q
Rate of descent for T-11 Main?
A
Approximately 18.5 feet per second with a suspended weight of 400 lbs
3
Q
- How many major components are in the T - 11 main parachute ?
A
10
4
Q
What color is the main curved pin attaching loop?
A
Green or white
5
Q
What is the metal commonly used in the parachute harness?
A
Cadmium plated forged steel alloy
6
Q
- What are the 10 major components of the T - 11 main parachute?
A
(DDD-BRCH-UPS)
1.Deployment Sleeve
2.Deployment Bag
3. DrogueParachute
4.Bridle Assembly
5.Riser Assembly
6.Canopy Assembly*
7. Harness Assembly *
8.Universal Static Line Modified*
9.Pack Tray*
10. Slider
7
Q
- What major components of the T - 11 main parachute are seen or touched during JMPI?
A
(PUHR)
1. Pack Tray
2. Universal Static Line Modified
3. Harness Assembly
4. Riser Assembly
8
Q
The T-11 pack closing flaps primarily consists of what material?
A
Nylon duck cloth
9
Q
- What is the tensile strength of the universal static line modified ?
A
4,000 lbs
10
Q
- What is the rated capacity of the universal static line snap hook ?
A
1,750 lbs
11
Q
- What item secures the main curved pin to the universal static line modified?
A
The main curved pin attaching loop
12
Q
- How many webbing retainers are present on the parachute harness ?
A
6
13
Q
What are the 9 points of adjustment on the harness assembly?
A
Chest strap
Main lift web (2)
Leg strap (2)
Sizing channel (2)
Horizontal back strap (2)
14
Q
- How many major components are in the T - 11 reserve parachute ?
A
8
15
Q
- True or false : The “ L “ shaped ejector snap pads must be present for the parachute harness to be serviceable .
A
False
16
Q
- True or false : The diagonal backstrap pads must be present for the parachute harness to be serviceable.
A
False
17
Q
- How many static line slack retainer bands must be attached to the static line slack retainer loop ?
A
2
18
Q
What does the T-11 Main pack tray assembly consist of? (11)
A
1) Diagonal back strap retainer
2) Diagonal back strap keeper
3) Directional snap fastener
4) Horizontal back strap retainer
5) Horizontal back strap keeper
6) Waistband
7) Waistband adjuster panel
8) Metal adjuster
9) Pack closing flaps
10) Grommets
11) Main closing loop
19
Q
- How much does the T - 11 reserve single pin parachute weigh ?
A
Approximately 14.8 pounds
20
Q
What material does the main closing loop and reserve closing loop consist of ?
A
white spectra cord
21
Q
- What are the major components of the T - 11 reserve parachute?
A
- Ripcord assembly*
- Reserve closing loop*
3.Pack opening spring band* - Ejector spring assembly
- Reserve extractor
- Reserve canopy
- Reserve risers*
- Reserve pack tray*
22
Q
- What major components of the T - 11 reserve are seen or touched during JMPI?
A
1.Ripcord assembly
2. reserve closing loop
3.pack opening spring band
4.reserve pack tray
5. Reserve risers
23
Q
What is the rate of descent of the T-11 Reserve Single Pin parachute?
A
Approximately 26 feet per second with a suspended weight of 382 lbs
24
Q
What does the reserve pack tray consist of?
A
Top, bottom, left and right pack closing flap. All pack closing flaps have one grommet and are labeled 1,2,3,4 in order they are closed.
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52. The first O - 6 in the Chain of Command can extend the MACO timeline to what?
Up to 48 hours before takeoff
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16. How many grommets are present on the top and bottom pack closing flaps on the T - 11 single pin reserve parachute ?
1
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17. How many grommets are present on the left and right pack closing flaps of the T - 11 single pin reserve ?
1
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What are the sizes of the Advanced Combat Helmet?
S, M, L, XL
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18. What are the authorized suspension pad sizes for the advanced combat helmet ?
Sizes 6 and 8
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19. How thick are the authorized suspension pad sizes ?
Size 6 = 3/4 " thick , Size 8 = 1 " thick
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20. How many weapons can be placed in the modular airborne weapons case ?
1
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21. What is the maximum internal weight capacity of the small MAWC ?
65 pounds
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22. True or false : The small MAWC can accommodate a 240.
False
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23. What are the weapons authorized for storage in the small MAWC ?
M4 , M16 , M249
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24. What is the maximum weight capacity of the large MAWC ?
85 pounds
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25. What are the authorized weapons authorized for storage in the large MAWC ?
M240B , 60mm mortar tube
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True or False: The MOLLE 4K has outer accessories.
True
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26. The hook pile tape lowering line is routed through what item on the MAWC ?
Attachment strap
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What is the tensile strength of the hook pile tape lowering line?
4000 lbs
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27. On the modified hook pile tape lowering line where is the blue strata mark located ?
16-18 inches from the ejector snap
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28. Who is authorized to modify a hook pile tape lowering line ?
Rigger unit
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29. How many components are in the A - 7A cargo sling ?
3
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30. What are the components of the A - 7A cargo sling ?
1. ( 1 ) strap
2. Friction adapter
3. ( 1 ) " D " ring
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What is the length of the strap on the A-7A Cargo Sling?
188"
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What are the minimum and maximum weights for the T-10 Cargo Parachute?
90 lbs and 500 lbs. Recommended that the load does not exceed 350 lbs for training
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What must the safeties be alert for and correct?
Any excess webbing or loose hook pile tape lowering lines
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31. What are the max dimensions of the A - 7A cargo sling ?
30 " wide , 48 " long , 66 " high
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32. What can the height of the A - 21A cargo sling be extended to in order to accommodate a Stinger or 90mm?
69 "
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33. What are the load configurations and weight ranges of the A - 7A cargo sling ?
1. 2 - Strap load (90-300 lbs)
2. 3 - strap load (300-400 lbs)
3. 4 - strap load (400-500 lbs)
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35. When rigging the A - 7A cargo sling as part of a 3 strap load construct , which direction will the thick lip portion of the friction bar face ?
Down and away from the load
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36. What must be stenciled on the T - 10 cargo parachute static line ?
Static Line , Cargo Only
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37. What are the major components of the A - 21 cargo bag ?
1. Canvas cover
2. Sling assembly with scuff pad
3. Quick release assembly
4. 2 ' O ' ring straps
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38. How many ' O ' ring straps are on the A - 21 cargo bag ?
2
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What are the maximum dimensions of the A-21 Cargo Bag?
30" wide
48" long/ deep
66" high (to include the cargo parachute)
(Can be extended to 69 for stinger or 90mm recoilless)
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39. What is the minimum weight for A - series containers ?
90 pounds
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40. What are the three safety features of the A - 21 cargo bag ?
1. Safety Fork and Lanyard
2. Turn to unlock
3. Strike / press to release
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41. What information is included on the load data card ?
Unit , chalk, contents, and gross weight
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True or False: A member of the JM Team may serve as the ABN Commander during the ABN operation being conducted.
False
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42. True or False : An Air Force E - 4 can be a Jumpmaster .
True
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43. True or False : An Army Corporal can be a Jumpmaster .
False
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44. As a novice Jumpmaster , what is required to baseline ?
2 safeties and 1 AJ within 180 days from certification
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45. As a novice Jumpmaster , what is required to PJ ?
2 safeties and 2 AJs
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46. True or False : A Marine Corps Corporal can be a Jumpmaster .
True
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47. The Primary Jumpmaster may delegate what ?
Authority
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48. Can the Primary Jumpmaster ever delegate responsibility ?
No
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What does DACO stand for?
Departure Airfield Control Officer
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What does MACO stand for?
Marshalling Area Control Officer
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49. What is an agreed upon time between the JM and Air Force ?
Load Time
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50. When must all Jumpers be seated on - board of aircraft with helmets on and seat belts fastened ?
Station time
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51. When should the MACO brief be conducted?
Within 24 hrs of the jump
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53. What is a DA Form 1306 ?
Statement of Jump and Loading Manifest
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54. How many manifests are there and how are they distributed ?
(6) : 1 to the DACO ( 1+ original ) , PJ , Pilot or Rep , Parachute issue facility , Unit suspense file
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55. What is the first item discussed during the JM / Aircrew coordination ?
Aircraft configuration in accordance with unit mission
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56. When is control of door procedures discussed ?
During JM / Aircrew coordination
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When does JM/ aircrew coordination typically occur?
1 hour before station time
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59. In what order are parachutists loaded in the aircraft ?
Reverse chalk order
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How many extra UPRBs or Aviator's Kit Bags do safeties draw?
1 UPRB per 30 jumpers
1 Aviator's Kit Bag per 15 jumpers
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57. How many extra reserve parachutes does the safety draw ?
2
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How many sets of T-11R inserts are needed for the PJ/ AJ and door bundle pushers?
4
80
58. True or False : The number 1 jumper must use T 11R inserts.
False
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60. JMs must never sacrifice :
Safety
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What does the JM do once jumpers start exiting?
Controls the flow of jumpers
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When does the PJ jump?
LAST
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What are the characteristics of the UH-60A?
Four blade, twin turbine, medium lift single main rotor helicopter
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61. How many CE jumpers can fit in the UH - 60A Blackhawk ?
8 jumpers. If gunner/door chief are required, reduced to 6
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62. What is the drop speed of the UH - 60A ?
65-75 knots
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63. What is the optimal drop speed for the UH - 60A ?
70 knots
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64. What is the minimum drop altitude for a UH - 60A ?
1500 ft AGL
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What are the counts for the MC-6 and T-11 from a UH-60A?
6000 for MC-6
8000 for T-11
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Why shouldn't the T-11 ATPS be jumped from a UH-60A?
Shouldn't be jumped above 1250’ AGL because of the drift characteristics making the jumper drift off the DZ.
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65. How many safety belts are installed in the UH 60A ?
3
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What is in the center of the UH-60A?
Floor Mounted Modified Anchor Line System
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66. Which door do the # 1-4 jumpers load ?
Starboard
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67. Which door do the # 5-8 jumpers load ?
Port
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Where does the spring opening gate face on a UH-60A?
Front of aircraft
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When are seatbelts unfastened on UH-60A?
1000 ft AGL
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68. How many jump commands are there for a UH 60 ?
7
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69. What are the jump commands on a UH - 60 ?
1. Get ready
2. Check static lines
3. Check equipment
4. Sound off for equipment check
5. Sit in the door
6. Stand by
7. Go
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True or False: The order of checking jumpers doesn't matter in a UH-60A
True
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70. Who instructs jumpers to approach the aircraft ?
Crew Chief
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71. Who instructs jumpers to load the A / C ?
Jumpmaster
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72. True or False : The Crew Chief instructs jumpers to load the A / C / .
False
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True or False: The jumpmaster does not jump from the UH-60A
True
104
Who should the jumpmaster communicate with through his headset in a 60?
The pilot/crew chief and DZSTL or DZSO
105
Where does the opening gate of the static line snap hook face in a CH-47?
Starboard side of aircraft
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After hooking up in a CH-47, how is the static line controlled by each jumper?
Reverse bight at waist level in left hand
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73. On a CH - 47 , which side do odd number jumpers sit ?
Starboard
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74. On a CH - 47 , which side do even number jumpers sit ?
Port
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What is the best ramp angle for a CH-47?
3 degrees below horizontal
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True or False: It is recommended that the JM doesn't jump from the CH-47
True
111
75. If the Jumpmaster is jumping from the CH - 47 , what is required ?
A non - jumping safety
112
To perform duties of the PJ on a rotary-wing/ nonstandard aircraft, the JM must:
First meet the performance requirements of the PJ on a fixed-wing aircraft
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Once a JM has become current on a fixed-wing, high performance aircraft:
They can maintain currency from a rotary-wing/ nonstandard aircraft with the exception of aircraft utilizing exits from the seated position (UH-60, UH-1) during a 180 day period. However, the next JM duty counted for currency must be from a fixed-wing, high performance aircraft within 180 days from the date of the rotary-wing duty
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Can JMs maintain currency with 2 consecutive JM duties from a rotary-wing/ nonstandard aircraft?
No
115
How long do JMs have to execute JM duties from a fixed-wing, high performance aircraft to maintain currency?
180 days
116
76. What is the maximum number of combat equipped jumpers on a CH - 47 ?
28
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77. What is the drop speed of a CH - 47 ?
80-110 knots
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78. What is the optimal drop speed for a CH - 47?
90 knots
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79. What is the drop altitude of a CH - 47 ? (Same as 60)
1500 ft AGL ( 1250 if drop speed is 90 knots or greater ) (l
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80. How many jump commands are there on a CH 47 ?
9
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81. What are the jump commands on a CH - 47 ?
1. Get Ready
2. Port side personnel stand up
3. Starboard side personnel stand up
4. Hook up
5. Check static lines
6. Check equipment
7. Sound off for equipment check
8. Stand by
9. Go
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82. What does AEBP stand for ?
Advanced Emergency Bailout Parachute
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How many anchor lines cables are in a C-130 Hercules?
4
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What are the rules for anchor line cables in USAF aircraft?
Each anchor line cable is constructed of 7 strands (7 wires each)
Free of all broken or frayed wires
If broken or frayed wire is discovered, it must be replaced or not utilized
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83. What is the drop speed of a C - 130 Hercules ?
125-135 knots
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84. What is the optimum drop speed of a C - 130 Hercules ?
130 knots
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What is the slow down time of a C-130?
3 minutes
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What is the paratroop door size in a C-130?
72" high, 36" wide
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What is an important item of equipment on a C-130?
Towed Parachutist Retrieval System - 1 per door
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What are the two seating configurations in C-130s?
Tactical Airdrop Personnel
Armored Tactical Airdrop Personnel
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85. What are the three basic seating arrangements for a C - 130 Hercules ?
1. Mass Operations
2. In - flight rigging mission
3. Over the ramp operations
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86. How many caution lights are on a C - 130 Hercules ?
7 sets for a total of 14 lights
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87. How many jumpers can a C - 130 Hercules static line accommodate ?
20
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88. For mass operations , how many combat equipped jumpers can fit in a C - 130 Hercules and how many seats are required?
62, 64 seats
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89. How many supervisory personnel are required for C - 130 Hercules mass operations ?
6: PJ, AJ, Safety x2, Loadmaster x2
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90. For in flight rigging missions , how many combat equipped jumpers can fit in a C - 130 Hercules ?
52
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91. How many supervisory personnel are required for C - 130 Hercules in flight rigging missions ?
10: PJ, AJ, Safety x2, Loadmaster x2, 4x JMs from chalk
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92. How many seats are required in a C-130 Hercules for in flight rigging operations?
54
139
93. For C - 130 Hercules over the ramp operations , how many CE jumpers be accommodated and how many seats are required ?
40, 42 seats
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How many supervisory PAX are required for over the ramp ops from a C-130 Hercules?
6, same as Mass ops
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94. What are the drop speeds of a C - 130J - J30 ?
125-135 knots
142
95. What is the optimum drop speed of a C - 130J J30 ?
130 knots
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96. How many jumpers can a C - 130J - J30 static line accommodate ?
31
144
97. Max CE jumpers on a C - 130J - J30 ?
76
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98. What are the three basic seating arrangements in a C - 130J - J30 ?
1. Mass Operations
2. In - Flight rigging mission
3. Over the ramp operations
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99. For mass operations how many jumpers can a C - 130J - J30 accommodate and how many seats are required?
76, 78 seats
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How many supervisory PAX are required for mass operations from a C-130J-30?
6: PJ, AJ, Safety x2, Loadmaster x2
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100. How many load masters are required on a C 130 ?
2
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101. What are the two types of in - flight rigging ?
Station and buddy .
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102. In a C - 130J - J30 , how many CE jumpers can be accommodated and how many seats are required for in - flight rigging ?
74, 76 seats
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103. How many supervisory personnel are required for in - flight rigging in a C-130J-30 ?
12: PJ, AJ, Safety x2, Loadmaster x2, 6x JMs from chalk
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104. For over the ramp operations in a C-130J-30 , how many CE jumpers can be accommodated and how many seats are required ?
54, 56 seats
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How many supervisory PAX are required for over the ramp operations from a C-130J-30
6, same as Mass ops
154
How many anchor line cables are used while conducting over the ramp operations from a C-130J-30 and how many jumpers on each?
2, one per side. 20 jumpers per cable
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What must be installed on the anchor line cable while conducting over the ramp operations on a C-130J-30?
An anchor line stop (a small clevis, padded and taped) 20 inches forward of the aft anchor line cable attachment bracket
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What is the slow down of a C-17?
6 minutes
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105. True or False : A C - 17 has 7 sets of caution lights ?
False (12 sets of 3 each)
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106. What is the drop speed of a C - 17 ?
130 knots +/- 3 knots
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107. How many sets of jump caution lights are in a C - 17 ?
12 sets , 3 lights each
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How many jumpers can fit on each C-17 anchor line cable?
27 outboard, 24 inboard
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What are some important items of equipment unique to C-17s?
2 Static Line Retrieval Systems
Dedicated Antenna for TACSAT
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108. What are the two types of seating arrangements in a C - 17 ?
1. Mass Operations
2. In - flight rigging mission
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109. How many CE jumpers can a C - 17 accommodate ?
100
164
110. How many seats are required in a C - 17 ?
102
165
How many supervisory personnel are required for mass operations from a C-17?
5: PJ, AJ, Safety x2, Loadmaster
166
How many supervisory personnel are required for in-flight rigging mission from a C-17?
12: PJ, AJ, Safety x2, Loadmaster, Rigger, 6x JMs from chalk
167
What is only inspected on a C-130?
PIP-pin and door locks seated properly
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What is only inspected on a C-17?
Troop door up-lock
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118. What does DZSTL stand for ?
Drop Zone Support Team Leader
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111. How many USAF loadmasters are required in a C - 17 ?
1
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119. When must the DZ be fully operational ?
NLT 1 hour prior to drop time
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120. When is a boat detail required?
When a water obstacle is more than 4 feet deep and 40 feet wide and within 1000 meters of a surveyed drop zone .
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121. If a water obstacle that is 8 feet deep , 30 feet wide , and on the drop zone , is a boat detail required ?
No
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114. Can an E - 4 be a DZSO ?
Yes
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122. When must the DZSO or DZSTL make communication with the DACO ?
NLT 1 hour prior to drop time
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115. If the mission is supported by an Air Force Combat Control Team , you are a
DZSO
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How often must the DZSO perform duties on a successful ABN op to remain current?
Once every 180 days
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123. When must power be shut down for all power lines near the DZ ?
NLT 15 minutes prior to drop time
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116. If the mission is not supported by a Air Force Combat Control Team , you are a
DZSTL
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124. When are initial wind readings taken ?
1 hour prior to drop time
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117. What does DZSO stand for ?
Drop Zone Safety Officer
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125. Where are wind readings taken ?
The highest point on the DZ and at the Pl
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126. When is the 10 minute window established ?
12 minutes prior to drop time
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127. True / False : After the initial drop call , if the DZSO / DZSTL calls no - drop , the 10 minute window must be reestablished .
True
185
128. True / False : Multiple aircraft require a complete control group .
True
186
129. True / False : Single Aircraft on a DZ over 2100 meters in length requires a complete control group .
True
187
130. True / False : A drop zone with more than 20 seconds requires a complete control group .
True
188
131. What type of control group is required for a drop that has 2 C - 130s in trail , 1800 meters long , with 15 seconds of green light ?
Complete control group
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132. What are the criteria that warrant a partial control group ?
Single Aircraft on a DZ less than 2100 meters long with less than 20 seconds of green light
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133. How many wind measuring devices are required ?
3
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134. What are the additional support requirements a DZSO / DZSTL must take into account for night jumps ?
11 Omni - directional white lights , 1 colored filter for one omni directional light , 1 amber rotating beacon , red star clusters , 2 sets of NVGS
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135. How many types of Drop Zone Surveys are there ?
2
193
136. How long is a Tactical Assessment of Drop Zone valid for ?
24 hours or until Mission Complete
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137. The Air Force has a list of all available drop zones that are approved for use . What is this called ?
The Zone Availability Report ( ZAR )
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138. What form has all information needed concerning the Drop Zone ?
AF IMT 3823
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139. Once the AF IMT 3823 is complete , who must sign it ?
The first O - 6 in the supported unit
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140. Can an O - 5 sign the AF IMT 3823 ?
Yes with written delegation orders
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141. How long is the completed AF IMT 3823 valid for ?
5 years from the MAJCOM approval signature
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142. What form is the drop zone survey ?
AF IMT 3823
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143. What form is used for the Strike Report ?
AF IMT 4304
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144. When is a " PI " strike given on the strike report ?
1st parachute suspended item lands within 25 yards of impact
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145. What are the 3 methods of scoring distance of a strike report ?
Measured , paced , and estimated
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146. What does CARP stand for ?
Computed Air Release Point
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147. True / False : CARP drop zones are used by rotary wing aircraft.
False
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148. What types of operations are CARP Drop Zones used for ?
1. Personnel Drops
2. CDS Drops
3. Heavy Equipment Drops
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149. What does CDS stand for?
Container Delivery System
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150. Can C - 17s fly in trail when dropping personnel ?
No
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151. What is the PI for a CDS from a C130 during day ?
200 yards from the lead edge
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152. What is the PI for a CDS from a C - 17 during day ?
225 yards from the lead edge
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153. What is the PI for a CDS from a C130 during night ?
250 yards from the lead edge
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154. What is the PI for a CDS from a C - 17 during night ?
275 from the lead edge
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163. What are the authorized code letters for a circular or random approach DZ ?
HO
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164. How many VS - 17 panels are required to mark the code letter during day time ?
Minimum of 9
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165. What are the dimensions of the code letter ?
35 ft x 35 ft
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166. If marking a code letter at night with flanker lights , how many lights are required ?
11
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167. True / False : An amber rotating beacon is a light .
False
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168. Where is the control center for CDS drops ?
200 yards from the Pl at the 6 o'clock
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169. Where is the control center located for PE drops ?
At the Pl
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170. Where is the control center located for heavy drops?
300 yards from the PI at the 6 o'clock
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171. What does AWADS stand for ?
Adverse Weather Aerial Delivery System
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172. When dropping under AWADS , high velocity , ceilings of 600 ft or less , or free drops , where is the control center ?
Off the DZ at the best vantage point
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173. When marking a no - drop symbol , how many VS - 17 panels are used ?
8
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174. What is the universal mission cancellation signal ?
X (4 panels per leg)
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175. What is a temporary closing symbol ?
Two parallel bars at the base of the RAM (4 panels each)
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176. What are the 2 approved anemometers ?
DIC - 3 , Turbometer
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177. Is a AM / PMQ - 3A an approved anemometer ?
No
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178. Where must the turbometer be held in relation to the wind ?
20 degrees of the wind line
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179. True / False : Wind enters the turbo meter from the front .
False
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180. Which of the approved anemometers is not omni - directional ?
Turbometer
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181. What is the maximum wind speed for static line personnel drops on land ?
13 knots
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182. What is the maximum wind speed for static line personnel drops in water ?
17 knots
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183. What is the maximum wind for heavy equipment drops without ground disconnects ?
13 knots
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184. What is the maximum wind for heavy equipment drops with ground disconnects ?
17 knots
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185. How long is the hook pile tape lowering line ?
15 feet
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186. How long is the universal static line modified ?
15 feet
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187. What is a Pi - Ball ?
Pilot balloon
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188. What are the two sizes of Pi - Ball ?
10 gram and 30 gram
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189. What are the dimensions of a 10 - gram Pi - Ball in day and night?
57 inch day and 74 inch night
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190. What are the dimensions of a 30 - gram Pi - Ball in day and night ?
75 inch day and 94 inch night
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191. How many time warnings are there ?
4
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192. What are the time warnings?
20 minutes , 10 minutes , 1 minute , 30 seconds
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193. How many jump commands are there on a high - performance aircraft ?
9
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194. What are the jump commands ?
1. Get Ready
2. Outboard Personnel standup
3. Inboard Personnel standup
4. Hook up
5. Check static lines
6. Check equipment
7. Sound off for equipment check
8. Standby
9. Go
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195. What form is the Army Parachute Log Record ?
DA Form 3912
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196. What are the 3 phases of SAT ?
Actions in the aircraft brief (SERJT/E) and Mock Door Training , Pre - jump training , Parachute landing falls
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197. What does SERJT / E stand for ?
Static line control , exiting procedures , red light procedures , jump refusals , towed jumper procedures , emergency procedures
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198. How many times must jumpers exit from the mock doors ?
2, with the last exit being conducted as planned for the airborne operation at the Airborne Commander's discretion
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199. What are the two pre - jump formations ?
Extended rectangular formation and horseshoe formation
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200. What height should the PLF platform be ?
24 inches
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201. What are the three locations that JM duties occur ?
Unit area , departure airfield , and in - flight
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What are the planning altitudes for PE and HE?
1000 ft AGL and 1100 ft AGL
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202. What are the minimum size requirements for PE drops ?
600 yards by 600 yards
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203. What are the minimum size requirements for HE drops ?
600 yards wide by 1000 yards long
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204. What is the size addition rule for night jumps ?
Add 100 to both width and length
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205. What is the size addition rule for altitude ?
Add 30 yards to width and length for every full 100 feet above planning altitude
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206. What is the rule for C - 130s not in trail?
Add 100 yards to width 1 time
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When must SAT take place?
Within 24 hours of take off, if it's more than 24 hours before (up to 48 hours) you need O-6 approval
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208. What is the rule for C - 17s not in trail for HE drops ?
Add 100 yards to width 1x
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209. What is the rule for C - 17s not in trail dropping PE ?
Add 640 yards to width for 2x C - 17s , add 1200 yards to width for 3x C - 17s
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What must always be covered during pre-jump?
Emergency landings
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210. What is the rule for additional jumpers ?
75 yards per jumper to length
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What can JMs refer to for additional guidance on pre-jump?
Unit ASOPs
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211. What is the rule for additional HE platforms on a C - 130 ?
Add 400 to length for each
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212. What is the rule for additional HE platforms on a C - 17 ?
Add 500 yards to length for each
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How many PLF's will be conducted at a minimum and what are they?
4: front left/ right and rear left/ right
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213. What is the rule when using SKE ?
Add 400 yards to width . If it is greater than not in trail, use SKE instead
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How many jumpers PLF-ing can be graded per iteration per JM?
5
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214. What does SKE stand for ?
Station Keeping Equipment
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215. What does ADEPT stand for ?
Alternate Door Exiting Procedures for Training
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216. What is ADEPT Option 1 and how is it calculated ?
1 door , 1 pass , half the jumpers minus 1
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155. What is the PI for a PE drop during day ?
300 yards from the lead edge
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156. What is the PI for a PE drop during night ?
350 yards from the lead edge
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157. What is the PI for a HE drop during day ?
500 yards from the lead edge
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158. What is the PI for a HE drop during the night ?
550 yards from the lead edge
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159. What does RAM stand for?
Raised Angle Marker
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160. What are the dimensions of a RAM ?
6 feet long by 6 feet high
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161. What angle is a RAM raised to ?
60 degrees
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162. What are the authorized code letters for a rectangular DZ ?
JCARS
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217. What is ADEPT Option 2 and how is it calculated ?
One door followed by the other door , 1 pass , total jumpers minus 1
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218. How do you calculate additional jumpers for mass exit ?
For even number of total jumpers, divide in half For odd number of total jumpers, divide in half and round down
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Where do you hook a door bundle to?
Outboard static line
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When do you prep a door bundle and rig special equipment onto jumpers?
20 minute time warning
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What are the 2 types of Drop Zone Surveys and how long are they valid for?
Tactical Assessment of Drop Zone (valid for 24 hours or until mission complete (last suspended object)
AF IMT 3823 (valid for 5 years from date of MAJCOM approval signature)
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What does 1NANAS stand for?
1: Minimum Size Requirements for One Jumper or Platform
N: Night (1800-0600)
A: Altitude
N: Not in Trail Formation
A: Additional Jumpers or HE Platforms
S: SKE
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What does MEW stand for?
Mean Effective Wind
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What does PWAC stand for?
Practical Work in the Aircraft
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What is the secondary command to 5. Check Static Lines ?
Last two jumpers turn and face the skin of the aircraft. Second to last jumper check the last jumper's static line.
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How do you properly write a CARP answer?
W = _______ yds x L = ______ yds
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Where does the amber rotating beacon go during night jumps?
Trail edge of DZ or 1000m centerline from PI whichever comes first
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Can a PI strike be given if the first suspended object is not observed?
Yes, if 90% of the objects land on the DZ
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What are the different alarm bell patterns and what do they mean?
Ground Evacuation: 1 continuous ring
Crash Landing: 6 short rings
Bailout: 3 short rings followed by 1 long continuous ring or oral warning of STAND UP, HOOK-UP, GO
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Where does the RAM go?
At the PI
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How far away are flanker lights from the PI?
250m to left and right
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What are the methods of declaring no drop?
Red smoke
Scramble or remove code letter
Any specific means covered by the crew in the pilot brief
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How do you determine 1 minute/ 30 second reference points?
1 minute: 4000m from lead edge of DZ opposite direction of flight
30 seconds: 2000m from lead edge of DZ opposite direction of flight
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What are the dimensions of the MAWC?
Width: 14” - 7”
Length: 43.5” - 34.5”
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What is the shape of the T-11 Main Parachute?
Modified Cruciform Planform
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What is the shape of the T-11 Reserve Parachute?
Aero conical
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What is the diameter of the T-11 Main Parachute?
Nominal: 28.6 feet
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What is the diameter of the T-11 Reserve Parachute?
Nominal: approximately 29 feet
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SERJ/TE meaning?
Static Line Control,
Exiting Procedures,
Red Light Procedures,
Jump Refusals,
Towed Jumper,
Emergency Procedures
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CARP meaning?
Computed Air Release Point
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SAT meaning?
Sustained Airborne Training
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RAM meaning?
Raised Angle Marker
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SKE meaning?
Station Keeping Equipment
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AWADS meaning?
Adverse Weather Aerial Delivery System
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What does “CDS” stand for?
Container Delivery System
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What does “PWAC” stand for?
Practical Work In the Aircraft
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What does “AEBP” stand for?
Advanced Emergency Bailout Parachute
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What does “TAP” stand for?
Tactical Airdrop Personnel
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What does “ATAP” stand for?
Armored Tactical Airdrop Personnel
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What does “DZSO” stand for?
Drop Zone Safety Officer
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What does “DZSTL” stand for?
Drop Zone Support Team Leader
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What does “CCT” stand for?
Combat Control Team
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What does “DACO” stand for?
Departure Airfield Control Officer
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What does “MACO” stand for?
Marshaling Area Control Officer
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What does “ADEPT” stand for?
Alternate Door Exiting Procedures for Training
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What does “MOLLE” stand for?
MOdular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment
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What does “HEPI” stand for?
Heavy Equipment Point of Impact
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What does “PEPI” (pg119) stand for?
Personnel Point of Impact
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What does “TPRS” stand for?
Towed Parachutist Retrieval System
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What does “MAWC” stand for?
Modular Airborne Weapons Case
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VMC
Visual Meteorological Conditions
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IMC
Instrument Meteorological Conditions
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When the Universal Static Line Snap Hook is secured to the D-ring on the Modified Anchor Line System onboard a UH-60 Blackhawk, the spring opening gate will be facing
Pilot Compartment/Front of A/C
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