Jumpmaster Written Exam Study Guide

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What is the weight of the T-11 Main Parachute?
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What is the weight of the T-11 Main Parachute?
38 lbs
What is the diameter of the T-11 Main Parachute?
Nominal: 28.6 feet
What is the Maximum Drop Speed of the T-11 Main Parachute?
150 knots
What is the Minimum Drop Speed of the T-11 Parachute?
50 knots
What is the Deployment Time of the T-11 Parachute?
6.5 seconds (At 150 knots)
What are the Ten Major Components of the T-11 Main Parachute?
1. Universal Static Line Modified
2. Deployment Bag
3. Drogue Parachute
4. Bridle Assembly
5. Deployment Sleeve
6. Canopy Assembly
7. Slider
8. Riser Assembly
9. Harness Assembly
10. Pack Tray
Which components of the T-11 Main Parachute are seen or touched during JMPI on a properly rigged jumper?
1. Universal Static Line Modified
2. Riser Assembly
3. Harness Assembly
4. Pack Tray
What is the Tensile Strength of the Universal Static Line Modified?
4,000 lbs
What are the nine points of adjustment on the Harness Assembly?
1. Chest Strap
2. Main Lift Web (2)
3. Leg Strap (2)
4. Sizing Channel (2)
5. Horizontal Back Strap (2)
What is the Rate of Descent of the T-11 Reserve Parachute?
26 feet per second
What is the Weight of the T-11 Reserve Parachute?14.8 poundsWhat are the Eight Major Components of the T-11 Reserve Parachute?1. Ripcord Assembly 2. Reserve Closing Loop 3. Protection Cap 4. Ejector Spring Assembly 5. Reserve Extractor 6. Reserve Canopy 7. Reserve Risers 8. Reserve Pack TrayWhich components of the T-11 Reserve Parachute are seen or touched while performing JMPI on a properly rigged jumper?1. Ripcord Assembly 2. Reserve Closing Loop 3. Reserve Risers 4. Reserve Pack TraySustained Airborne Training (SAT) consists of three phases, what are they?1. Actions in the Aircraft Brief (SERJT/E) and Mock Door Training 2. Pre-Jump Training 3. Parachute Landing Falls (PLF's)What does SERJT/E stand for?Static line control Exiting procedures Red light procedures Jump refusals Towed jumper procedures Emergency ProceduresHow many hours before take off must SERJT/E be conducted?24 hoursIf SERJT/E is conducted OVER 24 hours before take off, who must give approval?An O-6What are the two preferred formations for Pre-Jump training?Extended Rectangular Formation Horseshoe FormationThe Primary Jumpmaster can delegate ___________ but not _________.Authority but not Responsibility.What is the count for jumping a MC-6 parachute from a rotary wing aircraft?6000 countWhat is the count for jumping a T-11 parachute from a rotary wing aircraft?8000 countWhat is the minimum correct PLF's to be conducted by each jumper during Sustained Airborne Training?4What are the available sizes for the Advanced Combat Helmet?S, M, L, and XLWhat are the three Major Components of the Advanced Combat Helmet?1. Helmet Shell 2. Suspension Pad System 3. Modified Chinstrap Assembly or Head-Loc "H" Nape Retention SystemWhat does 'MOLLE' in MOLLE 4K stand for?Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying EquipmentHow long is the Hook Pile Tape Lowering Line?15 feetWhat are the prerequisites for the Primary Jumpmaster?1. A Commissioned Officer, Warrant Officer, NCO (E5 or above)(Army, Navy), USMC Cpl, or USAF SrA 2. JM Qualified Graduate of an authorized JM Course 3. Be a Current Jumper and JM 4. Preform AJ duties TWICE and safety duties TWICEWhen will a member of the JM team report to the DACO for an update briefing?Upon arrival to the airfieldWhat does DACO stand for?Departure Airfield Control OfficerWhat is the DA Form for manifests?DA Form 1306What is the minimum number of manifests for a jump?6How are the manifests for a jump distributed?DACO - 1 + Original Primary JM - 1 Pilot or Representative - 1 Parachute Issue Facility - 1 Unit Suspense File - 1When should the aircraft be open for coordination prior to the jump?1 hour before station timeWho is responsible for the Aircraft Inspection?Primary JumpmasterHow many extra Parachutist Recovery Bags should the safety draw?1 per 30 jumpersHow many extra Aviator's Kit Bags should the safety draw?1 per 15 jumpersHow many Reserve Parachutes should the safety draw?At least 3What is Station Time?The time in which all jumpers are seated on-board, helmets on with seatbelts fastenedWho can JMPI a jumper?All current and qualified JM personnelWhat can non-current JMs run during donning/rigging/JMPI?Correction StationThe JM team should NEVER __________ __________ for ANY reason.Sacrifice SafetyWhat is the drop speed of the UH-60A Blackhawk?65-75 knots, 70 knot optimumWhen loading a UH-60A Blackhawk, how must the Jumpmaster stow the excess static line?From bottom to topWhat is the drop speed of the CH-47 Chinook?80-110 knots, 90 knots optimumWhat is the best ramp angle for the CH-47 Chinook?3 degrees below horizontalWhat is the drop speed of the C-130?125-135 knots, 130 knots optimumHow many sets of jumper lights are on the C-130?7 sets (14 lights total)What are the Three Basic Seating Arrangements of the C-130?1. Mass Operations 2. In-Flight Rigging Mission 3. Over the Ramp OperationsHow many seats can be used for Mass Operation Seating of a C-130?64 seats -62 CE jumpers -2 safetiesHow many Supervisory Personnel are required for Mass Operation Seating of a C-130?6 Supervisory PersonnelWhat are the 6 supervisory personnel required for C-130 Mass Operation Seating?1 Primary JM 1 Assistant JM 2 Non-jumping Safeties 2 USAF LoadmastersWhat is the length of flight suggested to use C-130 In-Flight Rigging Mission Seating?4 or more hoursHow many seats can be used for C-130 In-Flight Rigging Mission?54 seats -52 CE jumpers -2 safetiesHow many Supervisory Personnel are required for a C-130 In-Flight Rigging Mission?10 supervisory personnelWhat are the 10 Supervisory Personnel required for a C-130 In-Flight Rigging Mission?1 Primary JM 1 Assistant JM 4 Additional JM's from chalk 2 Non-jumping safeties 2 USAF LoadmastersHow many seats can be used for C-130 Over the Ramp Operations?42 -40 CE jumpers -2 safetiesHow many Supervisory Personnel are required for C-130 Over the Ramp Operations?6 Supervisory PersonnelWhat are the 6 Supervisory Personnel required for C-130 Over the Ramp Operations?1 Primary JM 1 Assistant JM 2 Non-jumping safeties 2 USAF loadmastersWhat is the drop speed of the C-17?130 knots, +/- 3knotsHow many jump caution lights are on the C-17?12 sets, 36 lights totalHow long is the 'slow down' for the C-17?6 minutesHow many seats can a C-17 fit?102What is the required deck angle for the C-17 to avoid stall speeds?6-7 degreesWhat are the two basic seating arrangements for the C-17?Mass Operations In-Flight Rigging MissionHow many Supervisory Personnel are required for the C-17 Mass Operations Seating?5 Supervisory PersonnelHow many Supervisory Personnel are required for C-17 In-Flight Rigging Mission?11 Supervisory PersonnelWhat are the 5 Supervisory Personnel for C-17 Mass Operations Seating?1 Primary JM 1 Assistant JM 2 Non-jumping safeties 1 USAF loadmasterWhat are the 11 Supervisory Personnel for C-17 In-Flight Rigging Mission Seating?1 Primary JM 1 Assistant JM 6 Additional JM's from the chalk 2 Non-jumping safeties 1 USAF loadmaster *Rigger for in-flight rigging is optionalWhat are the prerequisites for the DZSO?1. Must be an officer, warrant officer, or NCO 2. Must be a current and qualified Jumpmaster 3. Must have observed DZSO duties on a personnel or HE drop 4. Performed duties as A/DZSO once 5. Must perform duties once every 180 days to remain currentWhen acting as the DZSTL who are you the direct representative for?Ground Forces Commander and the Air Lift CommanderWhen acting as the DZSO who are you the direct representative for?Airborne CommanderIf a CCT is present on the DZ, the JM on the ground is in what role?DZSOA boat detail is needed if a water obstacle meets what parameters?More than: 4 feet deep 40 feet wide Within: 1000m from the DZWhen must the DZSO/DZSTL have the DZ fully operational?NLT 1 hour before drop timeWhen must the DZSO/DZSTL establish communication with the DACO?NLT 1 hour before drop timeWhen must the powerlines be shut off prior to drop time?15 minutesWhere must the DZSO/DZSTL monitor surface winds during a personnel drop?Point of Impact (PI)Where is the Assistant DZSO/DZSTL located?Highest point of elevation or trail edge of DZWhen must the 10 minute window for winds begin?12 minutes prior to drop timeWhen will the Go/No Go be issued for wind speeds?2 minutes prior to drop time, before each scheduled passWhat is the maximum surface winds for a personnel drop?13 knotsWhat is the maximum surface winds for a personnel drop into water?17 knotsWhat is the maximum surface winds for a HE drop?17 knotsWhen and where must the DZSO and DZSTL co-locate prior to drop time for personnel drops?15 minutes at the point of impactWhen does an operation require a Complete Control Group?Multiple Aircraft A DZ of 2100 meters or more in length 20 Seconds or more of Green LightWhat personnel/equipment makes up a Complete Control Group?1 DZSO/DZSTL 1 Assistant DZSO/DZSTL 2 Medical Personnel w/ 2 FLAs 2 Radios 3 Wind Measurement Devices 2 CompassesWhat personnel/equipment makes up a Partial Control Group?1 DZSO/DZSTL 1 Radio 1 Compass 1 Medic w/ 1 FLA 3 Wind Measurement DevicesHow long is a Tactical Assessment of a DZ good for?24 hours or until Mission CompleteWhat is the document name for a drop zone survey?AF IMT 3823What does ZAR stand for?Zone Availability ReportWhat is the document name for a strike report?AF IMT 4304When is a "PI strike" given on the strike report?If the first suspended item lands within 25 years of the PI.What are the three scores on a strike report?PI Strike S - Satisfactory U - UnsatisfactoryWhat are the three methods to measure the score for a strike report?Measured Paced EstimatedWhat are the three operation types for a CARP drop zone?Personnel Drops CDS Drops Heavy Equipment DropsWhat does the 1 in 1NANAS stand for?First jumper or suspended item for a passWhat do the "NANAS" letters in 1NANAS stand for?Night Altitude Not in Trail Additional Personnel/Items Station Keeping Equipment (SKE)What does ADEPT stand for?Alternate Door Exiting Procedures for TrainingWhat is the minimum size requirement for personnel drops on CARP DZ?600 yards width X 600 yards lengthWhat is the minimum size requirement for heavy equipment drops on CARP DZ?600 yards width X 1000 yards lengthFor NOT IN TRAIL formations with C-130s, how many yards are added to the width?100 yards to width, one time onlyFor NOT IN TRAIL formations with C-17s dropping HE, how many yards are added to the width?100 yards to width, one time onlyFor NOT IN TRAIL formations with C-17 dropping PE, how many yards are added to the width?640 yards to width for 2 C-17s 1200 yards to width for 3 C-17sWhat does DZSO stand for?Drop Zone Safety OfficerWhat does DZSTL stand for?Drop Zone Support Team LeaderHow high should the PLF platform for Sustained Airborne Training be?24 inchesWhat are the 4 directions for satisfactory PLF's in Sustained Airborne Training?Front Left Front Right Rear Left Rear RightCan you substitute the crown pad on the Advanced Combat Helmet?NOWhat is the length of the Universal Static Line Modified?15 feetWhat are all the items made up of Cadmium plated forged steel alloy?Male Fitting Canopy Release Assembly Female Fitting Canopy Release Assembly D Rings Main Lift Web Adjuster Chest Strap Friction Adapter Equipment Ring Ejector Snap Triangle Link Quick Fit V Ring Back Strap Adjuster Metal Adjuster Connector SnapIs the Universal Static Line Snap Hook made with Cadmium Plated Forged Steel Alloy?NOHow long are the T-11 risers?28 inchesHow long are the T-11 Reserve risers?48 inchesWhat is the DA Form number for the Army Parachute Log Record?DA Form 3912What is the publication number for the Static Line Parachute Techniques and Training?TC 3.21-220What are the three components of the Ejector Snap?1. Activating Lever 2. Opening Gate 3. Ball DetentWhat are the two types of Drop Zone surveys?Tactical Assessment of Drop Zone AF IMT 3823What is the Maximum Internal Weight Capacity for the Small MAWC?65 lbsWhat are the dimensions of the Small MAWC?Width: 14 inches at widest, 7 at narrowest Length: 43.5 inches, adjustable to 34.5What does the "4K" in MOLLE 4K mean?4000 cubic inches of storageWhat are the two A Series Containers covered in JM?A-7A Cargo Sling A-21 Cargo BagWhat are the three components of the A-7A Cargo Sling?1. Strap 2. Friction Adapter 3. D RingWhat is the length of the strap for the A-7A Cargo Sling?188 inchesWhat is considered a "Complete Set" for the A-7A Cargo Sling?4 Straps with Friction Adapters 4 D RingsWhat is the Maximum weight for the T-10 Cargo Parachute?500 lbsWhat is the Minimum weight for the T-10 Cargo Parachute?90 lbsWhat is the Maximum Recommended Training Weight for the T-10 Cargo Parachute?350 lbsWhat is the Weight Capacity for 2 Strap A-7A loads?90-300 lbsWhat is the Weight Capacity for 3 Strap A-7A loads?300-400 lbsWhat is the Weight Capacity for 4 Strap A-7A loads?400-500 lbsWhat are the four major components of the A-21 Cargo Bag?1. Canvas Cover 2. Sling Assembly With Scuff Pad 3. Quick Release Assembly 4. 2 O Ring StrapsWhat are the dimensions of the Sling Assembly with Scuff Pad on the A-21 Cargo Bag?Main Strap - 188 inches Side Straps - 144 inches Scuff Pad - 30 inches by 48 inchesWhat is the weight of the A-21 Cargo Bag?18 lbsWhat are the maximum dimensions of the A-21 Cargo Bag?30 inches wide 48 inches long/deep 66 inches high (69 inches for approved equipment)What are the dimensions of the Canvas Cover for the A-21 Cargo Bag?97 inches X 115 inchesWhat are the Tree Safety Features of the A-21 Cargo Bag?1. Safety Fork and Lanyard 2. Turn to Unlock 3. Strike/Press and ReleaseWhat is the weight of of Nylon Duck Cloth?7.25 oz per square yardHow many wires can be broken in one inch per strand on the Anchor Line Cable?3What type of knot is used to secure excess webbing on the A-7A Cargo Strap and A-21 Cargo Bag?Surgeons knot locking knotWhat information should be on the Load Data Card?Unit Chalk Contents Gross WeightWhat type of equipment should the Malfunctions Officer have on the drop zone?Camera and RadioWhat are the four required time warnings for PWAC?20 Minutes 10 Minutes 1 Minute 30 SecondsWhat are the nine jump commands for the C-130/C-17?1. Get Ready 2. Outboard Personnel, Stand Up 3. Inboard Personnel, Stand Up 4. Hook Up 5. Check Static Lines 6. Check Equipment 7. Sound of for Equipment Check 8. Stand By 9. GOWhat does PIP stand for in Pip Pin?Push In PlaceWhat is the maximum number of broken wires per inch of Anchor Line Cable?6What is the maximum number of jumpers for a C-130 Anchor Line Cable?20What is the maximum number for jumpers for a C-17 Anchor Line Cable?Outboard - 27 Inboard - 24What is the C-130 paratroop door dimensions?72 inches X 36 inchesWhat is the AEBP?Advanced Emergency Bailout ParachuteWhat are the three areas where JM duties are conducted?Unit Area Departure Airfield In FlightDo not let anyone near an open jump door without what?ACH or equivalent Safety Harness or ParachuteWhat should the JM team do immediately after hooking up a door bundle to the Anchor Line Cable?Inspect the door bundle in its entiretyWhich direction must the spring opening gate face during loading of a UH-60A Blackhawk?Toward the Front of the AircraftWhat is the slow-down time for the C-130?3 minutesWhat is the slow-down time for the C-17?6 minutesWhat are the jump commands for the CH-47 Chinook?1. Get Ready 2. Port Side Personnel, Stand Up 3. Starboard Side Personnel, Stand Up 4. Hook Up 5. Check Static Lines 6. Check Equipment 7. Sound of for Equipment Check 8. Stand By 9. GODuring night drops, when should all the lights that are not part of the Drop Zone Markings be turned off?5 min prior to Drop TimeWhat is the minimum required Drop Zone Marking for a CARP drop zone during the day?The RAMWhat is the minimum required Drop Zone Markings for a CARP drop zone at night?9 Omni-directional white lightsIf flanker lights are used, how far away from the PI should they be?250 metersIf used, how many flanker lights are needed to mark a drop zone at night?2If used, where should the Amber Rotating Beacon be located?Trail Edge of DZ or 1000 meters centerline from PI, whichever comes firstAre beacons lights?NOWhat are the minimum dimensions for the Code Letter Marking on a CARP DZ?35 feet X 35 feetIf used, what is the minimum number of VS-17 panels required to mark a CARP DZ?9What are the dimensions of the Raised Angle Marking?6 feet tall X 6 feet wide, placed at a 60 degree angleWhat does RAM stand for?Raised Angle MarkerWhat are the approved Code Letters for a rectangular DZ?JCARSWhat are the approved Code Letters for a Circular or Random Approach DZ?HOWhat does AWADS stand for?Adverse Weather Aerial Delivery SystemWhat does MEW stand for?Mean Effective WindWhat are the two sizes of Pilot Balloons?10 gram and 30 gramWhat are the diameters for the 10 gram Pilot Balloon?57 inches DAY 74 inches NIGHTWhat are the diameters for the 30 gram Pilot Balloon?75 inches DAY 94 inches NIGHTWhat are the two categories of deficiencies for JMPI?Jumper-Rigged Pre-RiggedWhat constitutes a Major Deficiency?Could cause death, serious injury, loss of military equipment, or question the integrity of how the parachute was packedHow many CE jumpers can fit in a UH-60A Blackhawk?6How many Hollywood jumpers can fit in a UH-60A Blackhawk?8What are the two types of Seating Configurations for the C-130?Tactical Airdrop Personnel (TAP) Armored Tactical Airdrop Personnel (ATAP)What does TAP stand for?Tactical Airdrop PersonnelWhat does ATAP stand for?Armored Tactical Airdrop PersonnelHow far does the wind deflector extend on the C-130?15 1/2 inches from the skin of the aircraftWhat is the minimum drop altitude for the UH-60A Blackhawk?1500 feet AGLWhat are the loading procedures of the UH-60A Blackhawk?Load in reverse starting with 8 Jumpers 1-4 load through starboard side door Jumpers 5-8 load through port side door Jumper 4 reverse bight with right hand Jumper 8 reverse bight with left hand Jumpmaster stows excess static line from bottom to top with the spring opening gate toward the front of the aircraftWhat are the lengths of the safety belts on the UH-60A Blackhawk?2 belts 112" to 86" 1 belt 86" to 60"How many CE jumpers can a CH-47 Chinook hold?28What is the minimum drop altitude for the CH-47 Chinook?1500 feet AGL 1250 feet AGL if drop speed is 90 knots or higherOn a CH-47 Chinook, what additional personnel is required if the JM is jumping?Static SafetyIf three broken wires are present in one inch on the Anchor Line Cable, what cannot be present?No broken wires in one inch before and afterIf six broken wires are present in one inch on the Anchor Line Cable, what cannot be present?No broken wires in one inch before and after