Pathfinder - Dzs - Dz Operations & Carp

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Drop Zone References

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AFI 13-217 Drop Zone and Landing Zone Operations.

AFI 11-231 Computed Air Release Point Procedures.

FM 3-21.38 Pathfinder Operations.

TC 3-21.220 Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training.

USASOC REG. 350-2 Training Airborne Operations.

AFI 11-2C-130v3 C130 Operations Procedures.

AFI 11-2C-17v3 C-17 Operations Procedures.

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Reference for the Ground Element for Drop Zone Operations

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AFI 13-217.

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Reference for GMRS Operations.

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USASOC REG. 350-2

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Definition of a Drop Zone

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designated area where personnel and/or equipment are delivered by means of a parachute or free drop.

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Drop Zone requirements for Peace-Time

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- government owned or government leased.

- current survey or tactical assessment.

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Drop Zone Selection Factors

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(A SODA MAT)

- Airdrop Airspeed.

- Size of Drop Zone.

- Obstacles.

- Drop Altitude.

- Access.

- Method of Airdrop.

- Adequate Approach and Departure Routes.

- Type of Airdrop.

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DZSTL =

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Drop Zone Support Team Leader

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DZSTL role in drop zone selection

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advise the Ground Unit Commander on suitability.

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Ground Unit Commander role in drop zone selection

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Ground Unit Commander selects the DZ.

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Weighing Drop Zone Selection Factors' importance

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- equal importance.

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STOL =

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Short Take-Off and Landing

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Selection of Airspeed for combination drops.

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Use higher airspeed.

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Difference between Knots and KIAS

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Knots (nautical mile per hour) - speed relative to ground.

KIAS (knots indicated airspeed) - speed through medium (A/C flying at 150 KIAS with 30-knot headwind is traveling 120 KIAS with respect to ground).

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Measure airspeed in knots or KIAS?

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KIAS

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Drop Altitude is measured from _______.

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Above Ground Level (AGL).

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Some drop aircraft may request drop altitude in _____________.

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Mean Sea Level (MSL).

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Rounding Field Elevation

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Up to nearest 50 feet.

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If rotary-wing / STOL aircraft is flying 90 KIAS or faster, the aircraft can drop personnel at _______.

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1250 feet AGL, except UH-series aircraft.

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Definition of a combination drop

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- Different aircraft in a formation are dropping different loads during the same pass over the DZ.

- Different types of loads are exiting the same aircraft during the same pass over the DZ.

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Selection of altitude for combination drop

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Highest airdrop altitude

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Minimum airdrop altitude for equipment using the 5,000 lb, 10,000 lb, or 15,000 lb parachute release system.

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1000 Feet AGL or by parachute type (whichever is higher).

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When to use parachute release system (PRS)

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High wind conditions

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Types of delivery for airdrop items

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- Low velocity: sensitive equipment and personnel; prevent damage or injury.

- High velocity: stabilize the load; acceptable landing shock.

- Free drop: non-sensitive items; no parachute.

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Caution should be taken when using high velocity or free drop around ______ or _______.

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- Built up areas.

- Airfields.

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Methods of Airdrop

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- Personnel and Door Bundles: self-exits, is pushed, or is skidded from door or ramp.

- Gravity: nose-high attitude, rolls out.

- Extraction: extraction parachute pulls load.

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Personnel Airdrop exit interval

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One second for each jumper, starting after first jumper exits.

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On _____ and _____ drop zones, allow ______ seconds for each door bundle to exit.

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- GMRS.

- VIRS.

- three.

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On _____ drop zones, ________ are treated the same as ______.

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- CARP.

- door bundles.

- personnel.

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Obstacles to personnel

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Any feature, natural or man-made, that would pose a hazard to the jumper or prevent jumper from accomplishing mission.

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Obstacles to equipment.

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Any feature, natural or man-made, that may hinder recovery or cause damage to load.

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Primary Obstacles

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- Trees: 35 feet or higher.

- Water: 4 feat or deeper and 40 feet wide at widest point; within 1000 meters of any edge of the DZ; the DZSTL can declare any body of water a water obstacle.

- Power lines: 50 volts or greater, within 1000 meters of any edge of the DZ.

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Action if power lines are located within 1000 meters of any boundary of the DZ.

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Coordinate with Power Company to shut off power NLT 15 minutes prior to TOT.

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Guidance for Drop Zone Access

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- Avoid major obstacles to personnel and equipment between the DZ and the objective.

- Ensure that adequate routes are available for equipment recovery.

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Evaluating Adequate Approach and Departure Routes

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- No-Fly Areas (Impact Areas are NOT).

- Obstacles to the aircraft (man-made).

- Terrain higher than the DZ (natural).

- Enemy situation and location.

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Size of a VIRS drop zone is dictated by:

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FM 3-21.38.

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Size of a ____ drop zone is dictated by FM 3-21.38.

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VIRS.

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Size of a GMRS drop zone is dictated by:

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USASOC Reg. 350-2.

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Size of a ____ drop zone is dictated by USASOC Reg. 350-2.

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GMRS.

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Size of a CARP drop zone is dictated by:

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AFI 13-217.

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Size of a _____ drop zone is dictated by AFI 13-217.

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CARP.

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Primary reference for CARP Drop Zones.

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AFI 13-217.

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Secondary reference for CARP Drop Zones.

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AFI 11-231.

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DZST =

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Drop Zone Support Team

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PI =

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Point of Impact

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Actions of DZST Party on DZ

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locate and mark PI.

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CARP =

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Computer Air Release Point

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Who determines the Release Point?

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Aircraft Navigator.

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Placement of PI for HAARS (CARP)

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Center of the DZ

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Placement of PI for HV-CDS (CARP)

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Center of the DZ for the first item released (center of required length for the first item: factors are initial "1NA" of "1NANAS").

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Conditions under which Random Points of Impact may be used

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Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) only.

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RPI =

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Random Points of Impact

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RPI Options - planning requirements

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- notify 24 hours in advance.

- minimum DZ size requirements are met.

- entire DZ falls within surveyed boundaries.

- preferred DZ for contingency resupply.

- Option One: DZSTL randomly selects PI.

- Option Two: Mission Commander or Supported Force Commander requests specific PI.

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Random Approach / Circular DZs have ______

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no set drop heading.

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Definition of Random Approach DZ

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Variation of previously surveyed DZ, of sufficient size to permit multiple run-in headings.

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The _______ option is the Air-Force preferred option for Circular / Random Approach.

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Surveyed (option 1)

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The Surveyed Option is the ______ preferred option for Circular / Random Approach.

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Air Force.

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The ________ option is the Army-preferred option for Circular / Random Approach.

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Mission Specific (option 2).

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The Mission Specific option is the ______ - preferred option for Circular / Random Approach.

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Army.

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Placement of PI in a Surveyed DZ

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- center of circular DZ.

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Placement of PI in a Mission Specific DZ

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- offset from center of circular DZ.

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Radius of Surveyed DZ

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From PI (center of circle) to corner.

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Radius of Mission Specific DZ.

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From Center of Mass of DZ (and center of circle) to circle.

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Air Force and Army Fixed Wing Aircraft instruments work in units of _____

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feet from MSL (Mean Sea Level)

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How to measure MSL

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round up to nearest increment of 50 feet.

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All drop altitudes are expressed in:

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feet AGL (Above Ground Level)

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Alll ______ altitudes are expressed in feet AGL.

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Drop.

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PI can be offset to both sides of the surveyed PI _____ for _____ and ____ for _______.

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- 125 yards for 2 x C-17s.

- 250 yards for 3 x C-17s.

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PI can be delayed for __________.

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Placement of equipment.

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New PIs must be relayed to the aircraft by the DZSTL NLT _______ prior to ______ for ____________.

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- 15 minutes.

- TOT.

- C-17 and C-130J.

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______ is the minimum required and primary marking for __________, per __________.

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- RAM.

- day drops.

- FM 3-21.38.

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RAM is the ________ and _________ marking for day drops, per FM 3-21.38

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- minimum required.

- primary.

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Block letters authorized for RAM on rectangular DZs

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- J

- C

- A

- R

- S

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Block letters authorized for RAM on circular DZs.

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- H

- O

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Minimum size of RAM Code Letter

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35 ft x 35 ft

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Lighting requirement for RAM Code Letter

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9 white omni-directional lights.

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RAM markings during day

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VS-17

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Location of the control center is determined by

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type of mission

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Location of control center: personnel drops / door bundles.

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At PI.

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Location of control center: DRAS and CDS drops

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200 yards to 6 o'clock of PI.

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Location of control center: heavy equipment drops

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300 yards to 6 o'clock of PI

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Location of Control center: HV-CDS, actual IMC (ceiling of 600 feet or less), HAARS, free drops, AWADS:

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off the drop zone.

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Location of Amber Rotating Beacon

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1000 meters or tail edge of DZ, on drop heading (from RAM).

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Location of left & right flanker lights

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90 degrees off of PI (from drop heading), 250 meters (500 meters between the two lights).

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Number of lights on a DZ, with RAM, both flanker lights, and amber rotating beacon.

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11.

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Striker Report form

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AF 4304

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Measurement of landing of first jumper ______ from PI de-certifies aircrews.

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300 yards.

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Drop Zone / Landing Zone Control Log: form

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AF 4304

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AF 4304 is forwarded to _____, then to ____.

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- S3 Air.

- AMLO.

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DZSTL establishes control center, accounting for pertinent factors like:

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- Winds.

- Positive control of the DZ.

- Unobstructed view of the DZ.

- Surrounding airspace.

- Security requirements.

Must always consider safety.

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Strike report: if #1 parachutist lands _______ of PI, score using ______.

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- within 25 yards.

- "PI".

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If #1 jumper can be observed, measure distance using methods:

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- Estimated.

- Paced.

- Measured.

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If #1 jumper can't be observed:

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- Less than 90% land on DZ, score "U".

- At least 90% land on DZ, score "S".

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Reference: Drop Zone and Landing Zone Operations

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AFI 13-217

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Reference: AFI 13-217

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Drop Zone and Landing Zone Operations (Ground Element)

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Reference: Computed Air Release Point Procedures

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AFI 11-231

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Reference: AFI 11-231

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Computed Air Release Point Procedures

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Reference: FM 3-21.38

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Pathfinder Operations

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Reference: Pathfinder Operations

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FM 3-21.38

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Reference: Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training

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TC 3-21.220

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Reference: TC 3-21.220

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Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training

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Reference: Training Airborne Operations

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USASOC REG 350-2

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Reference: USASOC REG 350-2

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Training Airborne Operations (GMRS ops)

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Reference: C-130 Operations Procedures

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AFI 11-2C-130v3

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Reference: AFI 11-2C-130v3

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C-130 Operations Procedures

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Reference: C-17 Operations Procedures

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AFI 11-2C-17v3

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Reference: AFI 11-2C-17v3

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C-17 Operations Procedures

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CARP Markings diagram

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