Pathfinder (Drop Zones)
If first load lands within 25 Yd of PI, what code is used for the score?
"PI" which also means PI Strike
How do you determine the PI of HV-CDS?
(1+N+A)/2 from NANAS Length
How many life vests does the boat detail require
1 life vest for each boat detail member and 1 additional flotation device for each jumper on the first pass
How much time is allowed for personnel to exit the aircraft and when does it begin
1 second after the first jumper exits the a/c ("First one is Free")
The surface winds must remain at or below maximum surface wind conditions for how long before the drop operation can proceed
10 minutes
Water is an obstacle when it is __ feet deep(er) and __ feet wide at the widest point, within __ meters of any edge of the DZ
4 feet deep(er) and 40 feet wide at the widest point, within 1000 meters of any edge of the DZ
What form is essentially a score card for the Air Force that documents the crew's performance
AF IMT 4304 (Strike Report)
Who does the partial control group consist of
Assistant DZSTL does not have to be DZSTL qualified One medical person w/ Front Line Ambulance 1 wind measuring device
Where is the control center located during personnel/door bundle drops
At the PI
For CDS on what drop zone the DZSTL does not have to be a jumpmaster
CARP drop zones
Any pre-coordinated markings, other than red smoke, flares, or lights displaced on the DZ indicates what
Clear to drop
What are the two Drop Zone Support Groups
Complete support group Partial support group
What primary manual covers CARP
DAFMAN 13-217
What must the DZSTL ensure for a RPI
DZ minimum size requirements for the load being dropped are met Entire DZ falls within surveyed boundaries
What will the senior member of the DZST function as
DZSTL
10 minutes prior to TOT the boats must be....
In the water with engines running
What CARP code letters are used for rectangular drop zones
J, C, A, R, S
What are the three types of delivery for airdrop items
Low velocity High velocity Free drop
What are the eight drop zone selection factors
Method of airdrop Airdrop airspeed Drop Altitude Routes: approach and departure Obstacles Access Size of drop zone Type of airdrop
What four areas must the DZSTL consider when assessing adequate approach and departure routes
No-fly areas Obstacles to the aircraft Terrain higher than the drop zone Enemy situation and location
Where are the wind measuring devices located
One with the DZSTL at the control center One with the Assistant DZSTL at the highest location on the drop zone
How do you determine the PI for JPADS?
PI is the center of the DZ or DZ radius
What is the secondary mission of the DZSTL
Peacetime C-130 AWADS involving 1-3 A/C VMC drops of 4 or more A/C
What primary obstacle is operates at 50 volts or higher and must be coordinated to be shut off within 1000 meters of any DZ boundary
Power lines
What is minimum daytime marking for all peacetime operations (CARP)
Raised Angle Marker(RAM) and/or Block Letter
At a minimum the DZSTL should have a radio maintaining communication with who
Range Control
what is the code used on AF 4304 if 90% of parachutes land on DZ?
S for Satisfactory
Who is the strike report forwarded to
S-3 Air
What are the two types of Circular DZ's?
Surveyed, Mission Specific
what code is used on AF 4304 if less than 90% of parachutes land on DZ?
U for Unsatisfactory
For LCLA on any drop zone the DZSTL does not have what
jumpmaster requirement
When does the DZST start continuous monitoring of surface windows on the DZ
12 minutes prior to the first TOT
What is the max surface wind for CDS using G-12 parachutes
13 knots
What is the max surface wind for equipment without PRS
13 knots
What is the max surface wind for personnel (land)
13 knots
What is the max surface wind for equipment with PRS
17 knots
What is the max surface wind for personnel (water)
17 knots
What must the boat detail have in place 1 hour prior to TOT
2 boats in place establish two-way communication with the DZSTL
What optional lights maybe placed during nighttime operations (CARP)
2 white omni-directional flanker lights 1 amber rotating beacon
Where is the control center located during CDS and Drads drops
200 yards left or right of the PI
How far are the flanker lights placed away from the PI (CARP)
250 meters to the left and right
How many copies of the coordination checklist are made and who are they given to
3 copies Aircrew S-3 Air DZSTL
How much time is allowed for door bundles to exit the aircraft and when does it begin
3 seconds after the first door bundle exits the aircraft ("First one is Free")
Where is the control center located during HE drops
300 yards to the left or right of the PI
The minimum size of the code letter is _____ (CARP)
35 ft x 35 ft
DZST qualified personnel must have participated in a successful drop operation as DZSTL od Assistant DZSTL within ____ to maintain currency
6 months
A minimum of ______ will be used to form the code letter for daytime operations (CARP)
9 panels (VS-17)
A minimum of _______ will be used to form the code letter for nighttime operations (CARP)
9 white omni-directional light
What secondary manual covers CARP
AFI 11-231
What DZ selection factor must you take obstacles to personnel and equipment between the drop zone and the objective into considerationg
Access
What is an obstacle to equipment
Any feature that may hinder recovery or cause damage to the load
What is an obstacle to personnel
Any feature that would pose a hazard to the jumper
What are the DZSTL duties
Conduct pre-mission coordination DZ is opened through range control DZ fully operational one hour prior to TOT DZ marking correctly placed Establish comms with DACO NLT one hour prior to TOT Recon for obstacles 10 minute window Operates all visual acquisition aids No-drop signals relayed to Aircraft Controls all ground and air medical evacuations DZ is closed through range control Submits post mission reports
Where does the DZSTL control and observe the airborne operation
Control Center
The DZSTL must meet what requirements for CARP, GMRS, and VIRS drop zones
E-5 or above (Army, Navy), E-4 or above (USAF, USMC), officer, or civilian equivalent Must have completed an appropriate initial training as a DZST member and satisfy parent service requirements
What are the methods of scoring air force crews on the strike report
Estimated Paced Measured
When a load is pulled from the cargo compartment it is what method of airdrop
Extraction
What type of airdrop is used for non-sensitive items only and uses no parachute?
Free Drop
What must drop zones be on and have
Government owned or leased land A current survey or tactical assessment
What method of airdrop does the aircraft maintain a "nose-high" attitude
Gravity
Who must the DZSTL advise on the suitability of the drop zone
Ground Unit Commander
Who responsible for designating the drop zone location
Ground Unit Commander
What CARP code letters are used for circular/random approach drop zones
H and O
What type of airdrop is used to stabilize a load and reduce rate of descent to a magnitude that ensure acceptable landing shock?
High Velocity
What type of drop is the DZSTL required to maintain communication with the A/C
IMC CARP VIRS
What type of airdrop is used for sensitive equipment and personnel? This method is used to prevent damage to equipment or injury to the jumper.
Low Velocity
Where is the amber rotating beacon placed (CARP)
Minimum 1000 meters from the PI on drop heading or at the trail edge of the surveyed DZ, whichever is closer
Form VS-17 panels into a block letter "X", remove the markings or any other pre-coordinated signal is a sign of what
Mission cancellation
4 Considerations for approach and departure routes
N.O.T.E. No-Fly Areas(Impact areas are NOT no-fly areas) Obstacles to Aircraft Terrain Higher than the DZ Enemy Situation
How soon must the DZSTL relay the new PI to the A/C, prior to TOT
NLT 15 minutes
How late can power be shut off prior to TOT for power line obstacles
NLT 15 minutes prior
What are the three methods of airdrop?
Personnel & DB Gravity Extraction
What type of load self-exits, is pushed, or is skidded from the paratroop door/aircraft door or aircraft ramp
Personnel and door bundles
What must the DZSTL be for personnel, door bundle and/or heavy equipment drops
Qualified and current jumpmaster
What is the formula to determine Yd Radius of a Mission Specific DZ?
ROUND UP RADIUS! (Click to Enlarge)
What is the formula to determine the yd Radius of a Surveyed DZ
ROUND UP RADIUS! (Click to Enlarge)
Form VS-17 panels into two parallel bars placed perpendicular to drop heading signals what
Temporary closing
Who does the complete control group consist of
The assistant DZSTL must be DZSTL qualified Two medical personnel w/ Front Line Ambulance 2 Wind Measuring Devices
What are the three primary obstacles
Trees Water Power lines
What type of drop does the DZSTL not require communication with the A/C
VMC CARP GMRS
What three types of drops dictate the size of the DZ or Three methods to establish the DZ
Verbally Initiated Release System(VIRS) Ground Marked Release System(GMRS) Computed Air Release Point(CARP)
Under what meteorological conditions can you use an RPI
Visual Meteorological Conditions(VMC) only
What is the primary mission of the DZSTL
Wartime CDS drops to battalion or smaller units Wartime LCLA drops to battalion or smaller units Peacetime VMC drops involving 1-3 a/c
When does the boat detail not require additional life vests
When jumpers are wearing their own life preserve
When may a no drop be given
When winds exceed the maximum limitations Vehicles moving ont he drop zone Any other unsafe act observred
When do flash reports need to be submitted by your units
Within one hour following the scheduled airborne operation
The lack of markings, red smoke, red flares, or any other pre-coordinated signal on the DZ indicates what
a "NO DROP" condition
What should the DZSTL have at the control center
all radios, signaling devices, wind speed indicator and appropriate forms
How soon must the mission commander be notified of a Random Point of Impact (RPI) ie Offset, Delay, etc
atleast 24 hours in advance
If the DZ is 2100 meters or longer in length or 20 seconds or more of exit time or more than one a/c is executing the mission then what group is needed
complete control group
Define drop zone
designated area where personnel and/or equipment are delivered by means of a parachute or by free drop
Authorized personnel performing DZSTL duties are restricted to formation airdrops of how many A/C unless on a military range with active range control
four or less
All unit are required to submit Flash report through respective chain of command and __________ to range control as soon as possible
furnish a copy
What is the purpose of the flash report
inform chain of command of all incidents that occur during the operation
If the ceiling is 600 ft or less where is the control center located
off the DZ
Where is the control center located during High Velocity/High Altitude Aerial Release System, Free drops, and AWADS drops, or IMC
off the DZ
DZSTL must ensure that support requirements that make up the drop zone control group are in place NLT
one hour prior to TOT
Trees are a primary obstacle when__ feet or higher and impedes recovery of _______________or
primary obstacle when 35 feet or higher and impedes recovery of personnel or equipment
What do the eight drop zone selection factors determine
the suitability of a drop zone
The Drop Zone Support Team (DZST) consist of how many members minimum
two
