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Pathfinder - Selection Factors Questions and Answers 2024
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Pathfinder - Selection FactorsWhat are the 8 DZ Selection Factors? - answer[A.D.T.M.O.A.A.S.]
-Airdrop Airspeed
-Drop Altitude
-Type of Airdrop
-Method of Airdrop
-Obstacles
-Access
-Adequate Approach and Departure Routes
-Size of Drop Zone
TRUE/FALSE
The 8 DZ Selection Factors are listed in order of importance - answerFALSE
No one selection factor is more important than the other
From what point is Drop Altitude measured? - answerThe highest field elevation on the
DZ
Types of Airdrop - answer-Low Velocity
-High Velocity
-Free Drop
Low Velocity - answerUtilized for sensitive equipment and personnel drops. The canopy
attached is used to prevent damage to equipment or injury to the jumper.
High Velocity - answerThe chute is designed to stabilize the load and reduce the rate of
descent to a magnitude which ensures acceptable landing shock.
Free Drop - answerUsed for non-sensitive items only. No parachute is attached to the
load.
When determining the suitability of the drop zone and considering method of delivery,
caution should be taken when using 1.__________ or 2._________ around
3.___________ or ___________ because risk of damage to 4._________ or
_____________. - answer1. High Velocity
2. Free Drop
3. built up areas or airfields
4. buildings or airstrips
Methods of Airdrop - answer-Personnel and Door Bundles
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