PATHFINDER HLZ TEST REVIEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH 200 QUESTION AND ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A 2025/2026
What is the reference for Helicopter Landing Zones and Air Assault
Planning? - ANSWER>>FM 3-99 Airborne and Air Assault Operations
What is the reference for Pathfinder employment and Pathfinder
Operations - ANSWER>>FM 3-21.38 Pathfinder Operations
What are the consideration factors that contribute to the process of HLZ
site selection? - ANSWER>>1. Tactical Considerations
2. Technical Considerations
Difference between the Tactical considerations & Technical Considerations
- ANSWER>>tactical is the actual mission of the unit being moved and
technical is the selection and operation of a day/night HLS.
Tactical considerations fall on the responsibility of who - ANSWER>>the
GUC & staff.
What are the three tactical considerations? - ANSWER>>1. The friendly and
enemy situation using METT-TC 2. The location of OBJ from the HLS 3. Size of
element being moved.
Technical considerations are the responsibility of who? - ANSWER>>The
Pathfinder
TDP landing lights will be emplaced with _____ of separation for Cargo A/C
and ____ of separation for non cargo A/C - ANSWER>>10 meters, 5
meters
,What are the seven selection factors in reference to technical
considerations? - ANSWER>>(ALOSTAS)
1. Approach & departure routes
2. Landing formations
3. Obstacles
4. Surface conditions
5. Type of load
6. Atmospheric conditions
7. Size of HLP/TDP
What are the factors for the size of the HLP? - ANSWER>>(SNAP)
1. Size/type of A/C
2. Night or Day operations
3. Atmospheric Conditions (TAPAHAT)
4. Pilot/unit proficiency
What is the diameter of the TDP for the OH-6, OH-58, MH-6, AH-6, and
UH-72A? - ANSWER>>25 Meters (OHs, Single 6s, 72A)
What is the diameter of the TDP for the AH-1W/Z, UH-1N/Y? -
ANSWER>>35 Meters (All 1s!)
What is the diameter of the TDP for the AH-64, UH-60A/LM, and SH-60? -
ANSWER>>50 Meters (All 60 series A/C)
What is the diameter of the TDP for all CH A/C to include the MV/CV-22B
(OSPREY)? - ANSWER>>80 Meters (All CH w/ MV!)
What is the diameter of the TDP for ALL SL A/C (Day), and A/C of
unknown origin,? - ANSWER>>100 Meters
What is the diameter of the TDP for all Slingload A/C using longlines? -
ANSWER>>125 Meters
, What is the diameter of the TDP for all Slingload A/C (Nighttime)? -
ANSWER>>150 Meters
What are the nine standard A/C formations? - ANSWER>>1. Trail
2. Staggered trail left
3. Staggered trail right
4. Echelon left
5. Echelon right
6. Heavy left
7. Heavy right
8. Diamond
9. Vee
Which A/C formation is the most secure on the ground? - ANSWER>>The
diamond
How is the TDP distance measured between A/C in heavy left and right
formations? - ANSWER>>Distance between the 1st & 3rd A/C is doubled because
of "Ghost Ship"
What is the distance between aircraft in flight during the day? -
ANSWER>>2 to 3 rotor disks
What is the distance between aircraft in flight during night? - ANSWER>>3
to 5 rotor disks
What are the ideal surface conditions for a HLS? - ANSWER>>Firm enough to
support the weight of the aircraft and free of loose sand, snow, or debris
If the surface condition at the HLS is unknown, what do you tell the A/Cs to
do? - ANSWER>>Land under power
When heavy left or right, what must you do with the ghost ship area on the HLS? -
ANSWER>>Clear it for debris and surface condition, but you don't mark it.
WITH 200 QUESTION AND ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A 2025/2026
What is the reference for Helicopter Landing Zones and Air Assault
Planning? - ANSWER>>FM 3-99 Airborne and Air Assault Operations
What is the reference for Pathfinder employment and Pathfinder
Operations - ANSWER>>FM 3-21.38 Pathfinder Operations
What are the consideration factors that contribute to the process of HLZ
site selection? - ANSWER>>1. Tactical Considerations
2. Technical Considerations
Difference between the Tactical considerations & Technical Considerations
- ANSWER>>tactical is the actual mission of the unit being moved and
technical is the selection and operation of a day/night HLS.
Tactical considerations fall on the responsibility of who - ANSWER>>the
GUC & staff.
What are the three tactical considerations? - ANSWER>>1. The friendly and
enemy situation using METT-TC 2. The location of OBJ from the HLS 3. Size of
element being moved.
Technical considerations are the responsibility of who? - ANSWER>>The
Pathfinder
TDP landing lights will be emplaced with _____ of separation for Cargo A/C
and ____ of separation for non cargo A/C - ANSWER>>10 meters, 5
meters
,What are the seven selection factors in reference to technical
considerations? - ANSWER>>(ALOSTAS)
1. Approach & departure routes
2. Landing formations
3. Obstacles
4. Surface conditions
5. Type of load
6. Atmospheric conditions
7. Size of HLP/TDP
What are the factors for the size of the HLP? - ANSWER>>(SNAP)
1. Size/type of A/C
2. Night or Day operations
3. Atmospheric Conditions (TAPAHAT)
4. Pilot/unit proficiency
What is the diameter of the TDP for the OH-6, OH-58, MH-6, AH-6, and
UH-72A? - ANSWER>>25 Meters (OHs, Single 6s, 72A)
What is the diameter of the TDP for the AH-1W/Z, UH-1N/Y? -
ANSWER>>35 Meters (All 1s!)
What is the diameter of the TDP for the AH-64, UH-60A/LM, and SH-60? -
ANSWER>>50 Meters (All 60 series A/C)
What is the diameter of the TDP for all CH A/C to include the MV/CV-22B
(OSPREY)? - ANSWER>>80 Meters (All CH w/ MV!)
What is the diameter of the TDP for ALL SL A/C (Day), and A/C of
unknown origin,? - ANSWER>>100 Meters
What is the diameter of the TDP for all Slingload A/C using longlines? -
ANSWER>>125 Meters
, What is the diameter of the TDP for all Slingload A/C (Nighttime)? -
ANSWER>>150 Meters
What are the nine standard A/C formations? - ANSWER>>1. Trail
2. Staggered trail left
3. Staggered trail right
4. Echelon left
5. Echelon right
6. Heavy left
7. Heavy right
8. Diamond
9. Vee
Which A/C formation is the most secure on the ground? - ANSWER>>The
diamond
How is the TDP distance measured between A/C in heavy left and right
formations? - ANSWER>>Distance between the 1st & 3rd A/C is doubled because
of "Ghost Ship"
What is the distance between aircraft in flight during the day? -
ANSWER>>2 to 3 rotor disks
What is the distance between aircraft in flight during night? - ANSWER>>3
to 5 rotor disks
What are the ideal surface conditions for a HLS? - ANSWER>>Firm enough to
support the weight of the aircraft and free of loose sand, snow, or debris
If the surface condition at the HLS is unknown, what do you tell the A/Cs to
do? - ANSWER>>Land under power
When heavy left or right, what must you do with the ghost ship area on the HLS? -
ANSWER>>Clear it for debris and surface condition, but you don't mark it.
