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What is the minimum and maximum weights supported by the G-12E Cargo Parachute? |
Min 501 lbs and Max 2,200 lbs
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How many G-11 Cargo Parachutes may be used on the M-1 Cargo Parachute Release? |
Three
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What manual covers “Rigging Airdrop Platforms"? |
TM 4-48.02
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How many, and what sizes can the Type V Airdrop Platform be assembled in? |
Seven (8ft, 12ft, 16ft, 20ft, 24ft, 28ft, 32ft)
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What does the acronym JPADS stand for? |
Joint Precision Aerial Delivery System.
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What are the three phases of Airdrop? |
1) Extraction Phase 2) Deployment/Recovery Phase 3) Release Phase
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How many M-21 Reefing Line Cutters are required when packing the G-11B Cargo Parachute?
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Four
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What is the primary parachute used when dropping a high velocity CDS bundle?
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26' High Velocity Cargo Parachute
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How many gores are there on the G-12E cargo parachute? |
64
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What are the five major components of the Type V Airdrop Platform? |
1) Main Panel 2) End Panel 3) Roller Pads 4) Side Rails 5) Extraction Bracket Assembly
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What is the maximum rigged weight for a Type V Airdrop Platform?
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42,000 lbs
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What airdrop manual covers "Rigging Containers"? |
TM 4-48.03
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How long must the Centerline be for a G-11B?
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97 - 100 Ft.
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What range of seconds must the Delay Release Timer fall between to be considered good for airdrop? |
12 - 16 Seconds
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What are the three types of Airdrop?
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1) Low Velocity 2) High Velocity 3) Free Drop
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What is the repack cycle for the G-11 and G-12 cargo parachutes? |
Two Years
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What are the three methods of Airdrop?
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1) Gravity 2) Extraction 3) Manual
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How many pounds of spring pressure are on the Actuator Arm when the Actuator is armed?
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175 lbs
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What type of material is used for the reefing lines when packing the G-11B Cargo Parachute?
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1/2" Tubular Nylon Webbing
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What are the height limitations for a CDS on both the C-130 and C-17 aircraft?
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C-130 - 83 inches C-17 – 101 inches |
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What does the acronym EFTC stand for?
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Extraction Force Transfer Coupling
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What different types of material are used for parachute restraints, and how many parachutes can you restrain with each type?
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Type III Nylon Cord: 1 Parachute Type VIII Nylon Webbing: 2 - 5 Parachutes Type X Nylon Webbing: 6 - 8 Parachutes
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What are the three sizes of Extraction Parachute used when dropping Airdrop Platforms?
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15' Extraction Parachute 22' Extraction Parachute 28' Extraction Parachute
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What is the minimum and maximum weights supported by one G-11B Cargo Parachute?
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Min 2,270 lbs and Max 5,000 lbs
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What are the three size configurations that a CDS may be rigged?
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1) 48" x 48" (Standard) 2) 48" x 72" (Stretch) 3) 48" x 96" (Double) |
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What length Extraction Line will be used when dropping an Airdrop Platform from a C-130?
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60 Feet
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When dropping an Airdrop Platform from a C-17, what additional piece of equipment is required to allow for the jettison of the Drogue Parachute in the event of an emergency?
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Link, Parachute Connector (Commonly referred to as an "H-Block")
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What does JAI stand for?
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Joint Airdrop Inspection
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How thick must a Skidboard be for a CDS weighing more than 1,600 a Ibs?
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1 inch
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What does the acronym TRI stand for?
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Technical Rigger Inspection
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When sewing, how many stitches per inch are acceptable? |
7 - 11 Stitches per inch
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What form is used to identify equipment that is Unserviceable but Repairable? What color is it?
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DD Form 1577-2 / Green
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What is a DA Form 3912?
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Army Parachute Log Record
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When applying a patch to parachute canopy, what size thread should you use?
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Size E
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When replacing a completely filled out or illegible Army Parachute Log Record, where are the words "New Book" written?
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Outside Front Cover
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How long are the Shelf Life, Service Life, and Total Life for the MC-6? |
Shelf Life: 4 1/2 years Service Life: 12 years Total Life: 16 1/2 years
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Where do find how much maintenance is authorized on a parachute based on how much service life it has remaining? |
Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC)
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What form is used to identify equipment that is Unserviceable/ Condemned? What color is it?
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DD Form 1577 / Red
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What form is used to identify equipment that is Serviceable? What color is it?
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DD Form 1574 / Yellow
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How much damage is authorized to be on a personnel parachute for it to be considered good to pack and jump?
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Zero |
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What does the acronym BER stand for? |
Beyond Economical Repair
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When using the Zig-Zag sewing machine, how do you control the width of the zig-zag stitch?
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Stitch Width Regulating knob
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When sewing, what is the minimum length that a locking stitch must be? |
2 inches
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When replacing a bobbin on the Light Duty sewing machine, which direction should the free-running end be going?
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Counter Clockwise
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When sewing a basic canopy patch, how far should your stitching be from the edge of the patch?
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1/16" from the edge
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Which side of the canopy are all patches applied to?
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Inside of the canopy
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If an upper suspension line must be replaced on a JPADS, what else must be replaced?
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The corresponding upper suspension line on the opposite side of the canopy.
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When packing the MC-6 Parachute, how many suspension line stows are required per side? |
Eight
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On the T-11 Reserve, what material are the Spreader Bar attaching ties made of?
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Type IIA Nylon Cord
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What is the repack cycle for the T-11 Reserve Parachute? |
365 Days
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How many gores are there on the MC-6 Parachute? |
28
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What are the three types of control lines on the MC-6? |
Lower, Middle, and Upper
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When jumping a T-11 or MC-6 from a C-17, what additional piece of equipment must be added to the parachute?
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5 Foot Universal Static Line Extension
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What is the shape of the T-11 Main canopy?
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Modified Cruciform Planform
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How many Rigger Checks are required when packing the MC-6? |
Eight
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What is the repack cycle for T-11 and MC-6 Parachutes? |
182 Days |
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What is the approximate weight of the MC-6 Parachute System (Main and Reserve)?
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42 lbs
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What is the maximum all up weight (total rigged weight) for a Paratrooper and their equipment when jumping the MC-6?
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400 lbs
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What is the shape of the MC-6 canopy?
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Polyconical
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When packing the MC-6, what material is used to tie the Vent the Deployment Bag?
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Type I 1/4" Cotton Webbing
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Where is the hook up device located on the pack tables? |
On the apex end of the table
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What is rigger view?
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When the rigger stands at the tension end of the table and faces to the apex hoop up end.
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What type of material is used to make the deployment bag? |
8.2 ounce cotton sateen cloth
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Which hands holds lines 1 and 28 when you are performing a four line check?
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Right hand
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Where is the first static line stow made? |
The right outer stow bar
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How many suspension lines does the MC-6 Parachute have? |
28 suspensions lines
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What is the purpose of folding and flat folding?
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The purpose of gore folding and flat folding is to ensure that the gores are folded to create a clear air channel. Failure to do so could damage the parachute or possibly cause a malfunction.
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When stowing the suspension lines on the T-11 Reserve, how many stows per side should be attached to the stow bars of the container? |
6 stows per side
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What is the rate of decent for the T-11 Main Parachute? |
Between 14.5 and 18.5 ft per second, depending on the jumper's total weight and drop altitude.
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What is the rate of decent for the T-11 Reserve Parachute? |
Approximately 26 ft per second
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How many suspension lines are on the T-11 Main Parachute? |
28
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What is the purpose of the Reserve Canopy Extractor? |
The reserve canopy extractor ensures that upon pack opening, the primary extractor parachute and apex of the canopy, with the scoops, are ejected positively and laterally into the air flow.
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What is the purpose of the Main Canopy Slider? |
Airflow passes through the netting on the slider and up into the canopy. The slider rides up, un-kinking the suspension lines. When canopy fully inflates, the slider rides down to rest just above the risers.
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What packing tool is used to organize the deployment sleeve? |
The deployment sleeve organizer |
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When closing the canopy release assembly, how should the male fitting on the riser be inserted into the female fitting on the harness? |
Fit the toe of the male fitting into the slot of the female fitting, close the latch, and ensure the latch is securely locked.
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What colors are the packing loops and packing tabs? |
Packing Loops are white and Packing Tabs are foliage green
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When pulling the deployment sleeve over the organizer, what is an important consideration?
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It is extremely important to separate and remove entanglements from the packing loops, which may result in the death of the parachutist.
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Why is it important that the hook and pile tape on the deployment sleeve be aligned properly?
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Hook and pile tape must be aligned in order to prevent damage to parachute by searing (ie. Friction caused by pieces rubbing together during deployment.) |
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How should the locking stows be aligned for the T-11 Main Parachute? |
The locking stow should be aligned so that it is even with the edge of the deployment bag flap
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Q. When was the first class for Parachute Rigger students at the Rigger School, Ft. Lee, VA? |
A. May 21st, 1952 |
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Q. Who designed the original Parachute Rigger Badge, and when? |
A. The first Parachute Rigger Badge was designed in 1948 by Major Thomas R. Cross and drawn by Sergeant First Class Ewing of the 11th Parachute Maintenance Company. |
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Q. Where was the first Rigger School located? |
A. The first parachute packing and maintenance school was activated at Ft. Benning, GA in 1942. |
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Q. When did the Chief of Staff of the Army officially approve the Parachute Rigger Badge as a permanent special skill badge? |
A. June 9th, 1986 |
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Q. What are the different models of non-steerable, static line deployed, Personnel Parachutes that have been used by the U.S. Army since World War II? War II?
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A. T-5 (1942-1945) T-7 (1945 – 1953) T-10 (1953 - 2010) T-11 (2010 – Present)
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Q. Who was the first Director of the Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department at Ft. Lee, VA? |
A. LTC Abbott E. Dodge |
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Q. When did Parachute Riggers first wear the red baseball cap? |
A. Soldiers of the 19th Parachute Maintenance Company began wearing the Red Hat in 1949; staff of the Rigger School began wearing the Red Hat in 1953. |
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Q. When did the first female Parachute Riggers graduate the Parachute Rigger Course? |
A. 01 April 1974. They were also the first two women to successfully complete Airborne School. |
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Q. Who is SPC Eric T. Burri? |
A. SPC Burri was a parachute rigger assigned to the 623rd Quartermaster Company. He was killed on 07 June 2005 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HUMVEE in Bagdad. SPC Burri is the only Parachute Rigger to have been killed in action in the Global War on Terrorism. |
