USASOC JUMPMASTER STUDY 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
/. A-7A Airdrop Cargo Sling Assembly Characteristics - Answer-✅-4 Identical Sling
Straps
-Each strap 188 inches
-500 pound MAX
-Minimum weight 11 lbs
/.A-21 Cargo Bag Assembly Characteristics - Answer-✅-Canvas Cover (97"x115", w/8
strap keepers
-Fixed Quick-Release Strap & Assembly
-Minimum Weight 200 lbs NOT INCLUDING CHUTE
-Maximum Weight 500 lbs NOT INCLUDING CHUTE
-Can't Exceed 30" Wide by 48" Deep by 66" High
/.Maximum winds allowed for a Water Airborne Operation? - Answer-✅Maximum Wind
17 Knots (Static Line)
/.What Does D=KAV Calculate? - Answer-✅-Wind Drift
-D= Drift
-K= Constant 3 Personnel, 1.5 Bundles
-A= Altitude AGL/100
-V= MEW
/.PIBAL Sizes? - Answer-✅-10 gram= 57" DAY, 74" NIGHT
-30 gram= 75" DAY, 94" NIGHT
/.What does the acronym MEW stand for? - Answer-✅Mean Effective Wind
/.What is a Blind Drop? - Answer-✅A type of CARP with an unmarked DZ and no
reception committee. Blind Drops allow infiltration of small elements without the need of
comms or assistance.
/.Advantages of a Blind Drop? - Answer-✅-No assistance is needed
-Conducted during limited visibility
-Enemy have no chance of seeing any markings
/.Disadvantages of a Blind Drop? - Answer-✅-No security on ground
-Accuracy depends on A/C Nav. equipment
, /.Minimum size DZ for CARP? - Answer-✅549m X 549m
/.What is CARP? - Answer-✅(Computed Air Release Point)
-Used only by fixed wing A/C in conjunction with a CCT or qualified DZSTL.
/.CARP code letters - Answer-✅-JCARS= rectangular DZ
-HO= circular/random approach DZ
/.What marks the PI for a CARP drop? - Answer-✅RAM- Raise Angle Marker
/.What is the minimum amount of panels and size required for a CARP drop? - Answer-
✅-9 panels minimum
-11m X 11m
/.USASOC Flash Report time requirements? - Answer-✅-1 hr to BN
-24 hrs to USASOC
/.What constitutes an OPREP-3? - Answer-✅-20% or more jumpers are off DZ per lift
-Serious incident/ Death
/.What are the requirements for receiving Jump Pay? - Answer-✅-Must be a qualified
Parachutist
-Must have orders to receive HDIP
-Must meet minimum performance requirements in Paragraph 3.4.d.(3)
/.Who is the only person allowed to annotate data on a Jump Log? - Answer-✅The
Jump Log Custodian
/.What are the exemptions and waivers to the 3-month jump rule? - Answer-✅-Non
availability of jump equipment or A/C, attendance of military training less than 179 days,
inclement weather, O-5 and above may waive 1 jump every 12 months.
-O-7 and above may waive the minimum jump requirement if SM is unavailable due to
deployment.
-SM can waive up to 6 months for injury not result of misconduct.
/.DZSO/DZSTL Prerequisites - Answer-✅-E5 and above
-Current and qualified JM
-Completed ADZO/ADZSTL duties once
-Performed duties within 180 days
/.What time does the DZSO/DZSTL open the DZ? - Answer-✅1 hour prior to TOT
ANSWERS
/. A-7A Airdrop Cargo Sling Assembly Characteristics - Answer-✅-4 Identical Sling
Straps
-Each strap 188 inches
-500 pound MAX
-Minimum weight 11 lbs
/.A-21 Cargo Bag Assembly Characteristics - Answer-✅-Canvas Cover (97"x115", w/8
strap keepers
-Fixed Quick-Release Strap & Assembly
-Minimum Weight 200 lbs NOT INCLUDING CHUTE
-Maximum Weight 500 lbs NOT INCLUDING CHUTE
-Can't Exceed 30" Wide by 48" Deep by 66" High
/.Maximum winds allowed for a Water Airborne Operation? - Answer-✅Maximum Wind
17 Knots (Static Line)
/.What Does D=KAV Calculate? - Answer-✅-Wind Drift
-D= Drift
-K= Constant 3 Personnel, 1.5 Bundles
-A= Altitude AGL/100
-V= MEW
/.PIBAL Sizes? - Answer-✅-10 gram= 57" DAY, 74" NIGHT
-30 gram= 75" DAY, 94" NIGHT
/.What does the acronym MEW stand for? - Answer-✅Mean Effective Wind
/.What is a Blind Drop? - Answer-✅A type of CARP with an unmarked DZ and no
reception committee. Blind Drops allow infiltration of small elements without the need of
comms or assistance.
/.Advantages of a Blind Drop? - Answer-✅-No assistance is needed
-Conducted during limited visibility
-Enemy have no chance of seeing any markings
/.Disadvantages of a Blind Drop? - Answer-✅-No security on ground
-Accuracy depends on A/C Nav. equipment
, /.Minimum size DZ for CARP? - Answer-✅549m X 549m
/.What is CARP? - Answer-✅(Computed Air Release Point)
-Used only by fixed wing A/C in conjunction with a CCT or qualified DZSTL.
/.CARP code letters - Answer-✅-JCARS= rectangular DZ
-HO= circular/random approach DZ
/.What marks the PI for a CARP drop? - Answer-✅RAM- Raise Angle Marker
/.What is the minimum amount of panels and size required for a CARP drop? - Answer-
✅-9 panels minimum
-11m X 11m
/.USASOC Flash Report time requirements? - Answer-✅-1 hr to BN
-24 hrs to USASOC
/.What constitutes an OPREP-3? - Answer-✅-20% or more jumpers are off DZ per lift
-Serious incident/ Death
/.What are the requirements for receiving Jump Pay? - Answer-✅-Must be a qualified
Parachutist
-Must have orders to receive HDIP
-Must meet minimum performance requirements in Paragraph 3.4.d.(3)
/.Who is the only person allowed to annotate data on a Jump Log? - Answer-✅The
Jump Log Custodian
/.What are the exemptions and waivers to the 3-month jump rule? - Answer-✅-Non
availability of jump equipment or A/C, attendance of military training less than 179 days,
inclement weather, O-5 and above may waive 1 jump every 12 months.
-O-7 and above may waive the minimum jump requirement if SM is unavailable due to
deployment.
-SM can waive up to 6 months for injury not result of misconduct.
/.DZSO/DZSTL Prerequisites - Answer-✅-E5 and above
-Current and qualified JM
-Completed ADZO/ADZSTL duties once
-Performed duties within 180 days
/.What time does the DZSO/DZSTL open the DZ? - Answer-✅1 hour prior to TOT
