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What is the Forward Throw for Heavy Equipment?

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C-130: 458 m

C-17: 640 m

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DACO Qualifications

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  • Officer, Warrant Officer, or NCO in the grade of E-5 or above
  • Be a current and qualified Jumpmaster
  • Have performed the duties as an assistant DACO at least once
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What is a high velocity airdrop?

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A drogue chute stabilizes and keeps the load upright, but does not slow rate of descent

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What are the two types of DZ surveys?

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Existing and Tactical

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How long is a Tactical DZ survey good for?

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Single use

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What is the drop altitude for fixed wing aircraft day/night personnel?

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1250 ft. AGL

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When does the power company need to shut of power for an airborne operation?

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NLT 15 minutes prior to time on target

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What are the daytime markings for CARP.

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Code Letters: JCARS (regular) HO (circular)
Size: 35 ft. x 35 ft.
Minimum Panels: 9
Must have a Raised Angle Marker (RAM) at the apex on the P.I.

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Conducting continuous surface readings NLT _____ minutes before scheduled drop.

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12 minutes

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What is the form for a DZ survey?

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AF 3823

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ADZSO is required when…

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  • Two separate wind readings are required on the DZ.
  • Multiple A/C are utilized in the airborne operation
  • When DZ portion used is more than 2100 meters in length or with a 20-second exit time.
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When are wires considered an obstacle?

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Any wires carrying 50+ volts within 1000m from any edge of the DZ.

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What is the Forward Throw for Rotary Wing?

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Drop Speed divided in half.

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At what height are trees considered an obstacle?

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35 feet

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For GMRS operations, when are CCT or STT required.

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4 or more

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When does a flash report need to be submitted?

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Must be submitted to higher HQ within one hour. Must be submitted to USASOC/DCS/G3 within 24 hours or one duty day.

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Wind Readings for Multiple A/C and the location of wind reading(s).

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At least 2 wind readings

• At release point (RP) (DZSO) and highest point of the DZ or trail end of DZ (ADZSO)

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Surface wind limitation for static line operations

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13 Knots

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How many yards do you add to the length and width for Not In Trail Heavy Equipment? (CARP)

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For staggered trail (C-130/C-17 HE) formation 100 yds. to the width only.

(NIT is cancelled out by SKE)

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Surface Wind Limitation for Military Free Fall (MFF)

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18 Knots

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How many yards are added to the length for each additional Jumper? (CARP)

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75 yds. (Never applies to CDS)

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How long is a DZ survey good for?

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5 years from MAJCOM signature

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What are the code letters for GMRS?

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H, T, or Inverted L

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What’s the difference between actual and usable DZ?

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Usable DZ includes 200m safety buffer. Actual DZ does not include 200m safety buffer.

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How many yards do you add to the width for Station Keeping Equipment (SKE). (CARP)
For SKE formations add 400 yds. to the width. | you will not add the 100 yds. to the width for Not In Trail
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What is the CARP control center location for AWADS, Free Drop, High Velocity?
Off the DZ
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What is the CARP control center location for HE?
300 yds. to the 6 o'clock position of the P.I.
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What is the minimum ground space required for personnel jumping from a fixed-wing a/c utilizing GMRS or VIRS release?
275m x 275m
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What is the drop speed of a UH-60?
65 to 75 knots (best speed is 70 knots)
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What does the acronym 1NANAS stand for?
1 - Initial size of required DZ for first jumper or the first heavy equipment, or the size required to fit all CDS bundles. N- Night A - Altitude N - Not in Trail A - Additional S - Station Keeping Equipment (SKE)
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What is the Forward Throw for CDS?
C-130: 503 m C-17: 663 m
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What is the minimum medical coverage requirement for 60 or less jumpers?
• No more than 60 jumpers per pass = one senior medic, one Front Line Ambulance (FLA) w/ positive radio communication and a driver.
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Medic Requirements
* 18D, 68WW1, 36BW4 (CA Medic) | * E-4 or above
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What is the drop altitude for rotary wing for bundles day/night?
Day: 300 ft. AGL Night: 500 ft. AGL
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What are the VIRS commands on Final?
"Steer Left/Right," "Stop Turn," "Standby" (At 45 degrees arm extended," and "execute, execute, execute" at RP.
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What is the drop speed of a C-17 for personnel?
130 knots
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DZSO/DZSTL QUALIFICATIONS
* Must be in the rank of E-5 or above (or other service equivalent NCO) * Must be a qualified and current SL or MFF JM * Performed duties of the DZSO\DZSTL or attended a DZSO refresher within the preceding 180 days * Assisted a fully qualified DZSO
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What are the considerations for drop zone approach/departure routes?
No fly zone/adjacent air operations Obstacles Terrain Enemy situation/location (NOTE)
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What are the requirements for GMRS?
No Special Air Crew Requirements Visual Conditions Air to Ground Communications not required, unless coordinated prior
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How many yards do you add for each increment of 100 ft. above planning altitude for Jumpers and Heavy Equipment? (CARP)
30 yds. to both length and width
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What are the three types of airdrops?
High velocity, low velocity, free drop
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Initial Size for CDS bundles(CARP)
Width: 400 yds. ``` Length: 1 Container 400 yds. 2 Containers 450 yds. 3 Containers 500 yds. 4 Containers 550 yds. ```
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What is a free drop?
No device to stabilize or slow the descent
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What is the drop speed of a C-17 for CDS?
140-150 knots
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When is water considered an obstacle?
4’ deep or more, 40’ wide at widest point and within 1000m from any edge of the DZ
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What is the Forward Throw for Personnel and Door Bundles?
C-130 and C-17: | 229 meters
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What is the CARP P.I. distance from the leading edge?
Personnel D: 300 N: 350 HE D: 500 N: 550 CDS C-130: D: 200 N: 250 CDS C-17: D: 225 N: 275
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When must the DZSO open the DZ with range control?
One hour prior to TOT.
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What is the CARP control center location CDS?
200 yds. to the 6 o'clock position of the P.I.
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How many yards are added to the length for each additional Heavy Equipment C-17? (CARP)
500 yds. (Never applies to CDS)
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What is the drop speed of C-130 for door bundles, CDS, and HVY equipment?
130 to 150 knots (best speed is 130 knots)
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What is the CARP control center location PAX and Door Bundles?
At the P.I.
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What is the Planning Altitude for Personnel(CARP)?
1000 ft.
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When can you use surface winds instead of MEW?
When you don't have a PiBall on hand. Relay MEW to aircraft if possible during CARP operations.
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What are the methods of Airdrop and what are their constants?
Personnel: 1 sec Equipment: 3 sec (gravity and extraction)
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How many yards do you add to the width and length at night(CARP)?
100 yds. to both
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What is the drop speed of C-130 for personnel?
130 to 135 knots (best speed is 130 knots)
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What does the Drop Zone Party consist of?
- DZSO and ADZSO when required - Medical personnel - Malfunction Officer or NCO (IAW AR 59-4)
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What is the Planning Altitude for CDS (CARP)?
600 ft.
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Surface Wind Limitation for Intentional Water Drop
17 Knots
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Mark the DZ IAW
TC 3-21.220 ATP 3-18.10 AFI 13-217
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What is the drop speed of a C-17 for Heavy Equipment?
150 knots
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DZSO / DZSTL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure all DZ party and equipment are present on the DZ ONE HOUR PRIOR TO TOT * Will have positive communications with the Assistant DZSO, the Senior Medic, Malfunctions Officer, DACO and Range Control if applicable. * Aircraft communication – PACE plan * Current Drop Zone (DZ) survey (AF Form 3823) – Inspect for hazards/obstacles * Must calculate MEW for GMRS and VIRS operations * Mark the drop zone – IAW type of drop
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What are the four airdrop release methods?
Computed Air Release Point (CARP), Ground Marking Release System (GMRS), Verbally Initiated Release System (VIRS), Wind Stream Vector Count (WSVC)
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What is the drop speed of a C-27J?
125 knots
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What are the nighttime markings for CARP.
Block letter with flanker lights Minimum lights: 9 white lights rated at 15 candellas Flankers: White, 250 meters abeam of P.I. Amber Beacon placed 1000m from P.I. or trail edge of DZ: whichever is closer.
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How many yards do you add for each increment of 100 ft. above planning altitude for CDS? (CARP)
40 yds.
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What is the minimum fixed-wing drop altitude for door bundles?
300 feet
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What are the code letters for VIRS? What are their size?
H, E, A, and T. (Base and Corner Panel) 2 Panels High and 1 Panel Wide Flank Panel 200m Far Panel 500m
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During VIRS, what must be maintained during the approach of the aircraft?
Visual and Radio Contact.
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How many yards are added to the length for each additional Heavy Equipment C-130? (CARP)
400 yds. (Never applies to CDS)
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What are the eight DZ selection factors?
``` Airdrop airspeeds (a/c dependent) Drop altitude Type of load (personnel or equipment) Method of delivery (high/low velocities, free drop) Obstacles Access to DZ from Ground Adequate approach and departure routes (aircraft, NOTE) Size of the drop zone ```
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What is the drop altitude for rotary wing aircraft for personnel day/night?
1500 ft. AGL, if the A/C is going 90 KIAS or faster 1250 ft. AGL.
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What is the Planning Altitude for Heavy Equipment(CARP)?
1100 ft.
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How many yards do you add to the length and width for Not In Trail Personnel? (CARP)
For staggered trail formation, 2 x C-17s add 1240 yds. to the width, 3 x C-17s add 1800 yds. (NIT is cancelled out by SKE)
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What is the minimum ground space required for personnel jumping from a fixed-wing a/c utilizing a CARP release?
549m x 549m (600x600 yards) for one jumper from 1000’ AGL
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What is the drop speed of a CH-47?
80 to 110 knots (best speed is 90 knots)
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What is a low velocity airdrop?
The parachute slows the rate of descent for a soft landing
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Initial Size for first Heavy Equipment(CARP)
600 x 1000 yds.
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Where is the control center for GMRS and VIRS when dropping personnel?
The Release Point

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