Fort Campbell Pathfinder School: Sling Load Written Test Exam 2026 Questions and Answers

Fort Campbell Pathfinder School: Sling
Load Written Test Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers

TM 4-48.09 - Correct answer-Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Basic

Operations and Equipment

TM 4-48.10 - Correct answer-Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Single Point

Rigging Procedures

TM 4-48.11 - Correct answer-Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Dual Point

Rigging Procedures

FM 3-21.38 - Correct answer-Pathfinder Operations

FM 4-20.102 - Correct answer-Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging

Airdrop Platforms

3 essential elements involved in sling load operations - Correct answer-Supported

Unit

Supporting Unit (aviation unit)


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, Receiving Unit

What is the purpose of the Supported Unit? - Correct answer--Advance

coordination with the supporting unit

-Actual rigging of the loads

-Furnishing all equipment

-Ensuring all loads are properly rigged and do not exceed the Allowable Cargo

Load (ACL)

What is the purpose of the Supporting Unit? - Correct answer--Ensure that loads

fall within the transporting aircraft's ACL

-Provides assistance in the recovery and return of sling-load equipment

-Establish coordination with the supported and receiving units

What is the purpose of the Receiving Unit? - Correct answer--Selecting, preparing

and controlling the LZ

-Receiving and de-rigging the load

Provide the return of lifting equipment and or personnel.

What are the three types of loads? - Correct answer-High Density

Low Density

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