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Which two documents reflect the number of individuals authorized to perform parachute duty in a
given organization? |
The UMD and JMD
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List four DAFSCs that are considered jump inherent.
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(1) Combat Rescue and Special Tactics Officers (13DXX).
(2) Combat Controllers (1C2XX). (3) Pararescue (1T2XX). (4) Special Operations Weather (Combat Weather) (1W0X2). |
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What is the difference in the two types of jump positions?
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Active jump status means the individual is either occupying a jump inherent DAFSC or a designated “J” coded UMD/JMD billet; temporary jump status allows commanders to place qualified members on active jump status in the absence of validated parachute positions.
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Who may approve temporary jump positions and for how long?
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MAJCOM/A3 may approve temporary positions up to 365 days or less (12 or less months parachute pay) in
a 24-month period. |
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Briefly describe static line (S/L) jumping.
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It is a parachute system where a line or strap is attached from the parachute to an anchor cable inside the
aircraft, so that when the jumper exits the aircraft, the parachute is automatically deployed. |
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Briefly describe military free fall (MFF) jumping.
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It is a parachute system where the parachute is deployed by the member during descent. Any parachute jump performed without the use of a static line is considered a MFF.
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List the two types of jumpmaster qualifications a parachutist may hold.
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(1) Static line.
(2) Military free fall. |
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Which AFI would you find the requirements for the basic and advanced parachutist badges?
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AFI 11–402, Aviation and Parachutist Service Aeronautical Ratings and Badges
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Which form (IMT) is used to apply for a parachutist badge?
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AF IMT 196, Data for Parachutist Rating
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Who must validate the number and type of jumps annotated on the AF IMT 196?
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The HARM office
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What must the AO specify when awarding a parachutist badge?
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The criteria the member met.
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What is a Bronze Star?
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A Bronze Star is a device worn on the parachutist badge that shows each combat jump.
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Explain how a Bronze Star is awarded.
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The commander or a designated representative certifies the member’s qualification for the combat jump and submits a letter to the servicing HARM office requesting an AO be published to award the Bronze Star. The letter must include the date and location of the combat jump
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List instances where a member may be prohibited from wearing the parachutist badge.
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If a member fails to maintain professional standards; has substantiated drug abuse; refuses to jump or requests removal from jump status with less than 18 months of jump duty.
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Who is the final approving authority for prohibiting the wear of the parachutist badge?
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The member’s MAJCOM commander
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(401) Which of the following Air Force specialty codes (AFSC) is considered jump inherent?
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1C2XX
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(401) Individuals assigned to Air Force Specialty Code 1W0X2, Special Operations Weather, have a core competency to perform
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parachute duties
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(401) Under certain circumstances, parachutists may be double billeted for up to how many days?
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90
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(402) Individuals occupying a jump inherent or a “J” coded unit manpower document (UMD)/joint manning document (JMD) billet are in what jump status?
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Active
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(402) The approving authority authorizing temporary jump status is
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MAJCOM/A3
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(402) What is the maximum number of days, within a 24-month period, can an individual be placed in temporary jump status?
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365
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(403) Which parachute system uses a line or strap attached from the parachute to an anchor cable
inside the aircraft? |
Static line
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(403) Within how many days must the member perform a static line jump in order to maintain currency?
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180
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(403) Within how many days must a free fall parachutist perform a free fall jump before being considered non-current?
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90
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(403) A member’s qualification for jumpmaster duties is certified by the
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unit commander
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(404) Basic and advanced parachutist badges are awarded to members who complete an AF recognized parachute training course and
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satisfy requirements in AFI 11–402, Aviation and Parachutist Service Aeronautical Ratings
and Badges |
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(404) Once a parachutist badge is awarded, it is permanent unless the
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badge is revoked
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(405) Members who meet the requirements for the award of a parachutist badge must apply by completing an AF IMT
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196, Data for Parachutist Rating
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(405) You must validate the number and type of jumps annotated on the AF IMT 196, Data for Parachutist Rating, against the member’s
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Individual Jump Record
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(406) What does a Bronze Star device on a parachutist’s badge indicate?
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A combat jump
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(407) Who may recommend a member be prohibited from wearing the parachutist badge if the member is disqualified as a result of substantiated drug abuse?
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Commanders at any review level.
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(407) What must the remark state in the AO when prohibiting the wear of the parachutist badge?
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That the member is prohibited from wearing it.
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Suspended, Permanent Disqualification Action Pending
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ASC 04
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Qualified non-career aviator/parachutist assigned to a non-flying/nonjumping
course of instruction lasting 180 days or longer |
ASC 9L
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Disqualified, Voluntary Request
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ASC 08
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Air Force Education Leave of Absence (AFELOA)
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ASC 09
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Dual-qualified non-career aviator/parachutist no longer assigned to a dual-coded flying/jump position.
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ASC 9J
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Jump Requirement Terminated
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ASC 06
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Disqualified, Medical disqualification
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ASC 03
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What ASC is assigned to a member who is reassigned from a dual-coded flying/jump position to a J-coded position only?
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ASC 9E, from ASC 9D
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While occupying a dual-coded flying/jumping position, a member may receive which types of incentive pay?
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Flight and jump incentive pay
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What does it mean when a parachutist is assigned to a non-career aviator X, K, or Q DAFSC prefix on the UMD?
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The member is most likely assigned to a dual-coded flying/jumping position.
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List the four basic reasons for publishing AOs.
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To initiate or terminate parachutist service; award or prohibit the wear of the parachutist badge; change an
ASC; and to suspend, disqualify, or requalify a member |
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List some items required to certify a member’s eligibility for parachutist service.
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The member’s medical qualification (class III) documented on an AF IMT 1042; the member’s physiological training documented on an AF IMT 702 (if MFF qualified); the validity of the jump position according to the UMD/JMD (including verifying if the full time position requires performing jump duties); the member’s security clearance; and the past parachutist service qualification.
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What date would you use to initially place a member on jump status?
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The class start date of the US Army Basic Airborne Course or an AF-approved parachute training course/program.
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What date would you use to award the basic parachutist badge?
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The date the member met all the requirements listed in AFI 11-402.
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What action would you take when a parachutist fails to complete the MFF course?
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Publish an AO effective the day after disenrollment to reinstate the member’s previous qualification as a static line parachutist. HALO pay is terminated on the day the member is disenrolled from the course.
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Describe how the AO termination date for an enlisted parachutist is determined.
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It is based on the earliest of the following dates: (1) jump tour completion date, (2) change to inactive status date, (3) date of separation (DOS), or (4) retirement date.
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Describe how the AO termination date for an officer parachutist is determined.
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It is based on the member’s DOS. If the DOS is unknown, the effective period of the AO must not exceed three years. If the member is notified of a follow-on jump assignment, or continues in the current jump assignment for more than three years, publish an AO to change the termination date to reflect the DOS or an additional three-year period, whichever is earlier.
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What mandatory remark is used on every AO that places a member on jump status?
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“Parachute jumps are authorized from any jump deployable military or military contract aircraft for pay qualification. Member is entitled to conditional (Static Line or HALO) Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP).”
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What mandatory remark is used on the AOs of cadets participating in special training programs or USAFA parachute programs?
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“Member is authorized to participate in jump duties as observer in a special training status for the duration
of the program or USAFA approved programs. The member is NOT entitled to Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP).” |
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A voluntary request to terminate parachutist service results in what type of disqualification?
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A permanent disqualification.
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List other reasons where permanent disqualification is appropriate.
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The member no longer desires to perform required jump duties; the member has been selected for assignment to jump duties and requests disqualification; or the commander determines the situation warrants permanent disqualification.
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How many days advance notification will commanders provide before involuntarily terminating a member’s aviation service?
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120 calendar days
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What is the purpose of the advance notification policy?
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To lessen the impact of financial loss due to short notice PCS, receipt of non-voluntary assignment, base closure, unit deactivation, and double-billeting.
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What two forms serve as official source documents for recording and inputting operational or training jump information into ARMS?
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AF Form 4323, ARMS Multi-Crew Jump Record and AF IMT 922, Individual Jump Record.
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Who is responsible for completing and certifying the above source documents?
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The jumpmaster
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What must you do to a source document prior to inputting the information into ARMS?
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You must thoroughly review the form prior to inputting the information into the system.
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Who must sign the AF Form 4323 before you process the form?
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The jumpmaster.
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Why is it important that you update jump accomplishment in ARMS in a timely manner?
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To prevent interrupting parachute duty pay.
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When updating jump accomplishments in ARMS, what does an “L” Jump Type indicate?
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It indicates a HALO jump.
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Which standard jump report displays the member’s jump history by individual jump for a
specified period up to 18 months? |
Individual Jump Activity Summary.
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This standard jump report provides an audit trail after inputting jump activity in ARMS?
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Jump Activity Update Summary.
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A summary of career jump totals, jump types, and conditions are listed on which standard jump report?
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Jump History Report.
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What happens if a parachutist declines to provide a SSN, which is used to create a jump record?
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They will not have their records maintained in ARMS; will not be allowed to participate in jump activities; or allowed to receive HDIP.
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The current policy mandates the use of what type folder to construct a JRF?
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A two-part folder
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Parachutists who are in dual-coded flying/jumping positions will have what pay briefing
documents filed in their JRFs? |
AF IMT 1520, ARMS Individual Flight Pay Entitlement Worksheet and AF IMT 1521, ARMS Individual Jump Pay Entitlement Worksheet.
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When is a JRF audit required?
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At each HARM office upon arrival and prior to a PCS.
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During a JRF audit, what must you ensure is accomplished with the member’s formal training certificates?
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Ensure all formal training certificates have been entered into ARMS using the Formal Training window.
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What does a JRF review validate?
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The information maintained in the ARMS database.
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The procedures for conducting a FRF and JRF reviews are the same; however, what additional documents must be reviewed during a JRF review?
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The JHR and IJR.
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What items must you review when looking at a member’s JHR?
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Jump Totals; jump types; and jump conditions at student, parachutist and jumpmaster levels.
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List the items that you must review when looking at a member’s IJR.
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History of all jumps performed since the last records review; jump types; jump conditions; jump duty; and pertinent remarks.
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When outprocessing a parachutist what must be included in the jump record package?
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AF IMT 1521, ARMS Individual Jump Pay Entitlement Worksheet.
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When inprocessing a parachutist’s records in ARMS, what actions must you take in the Incentive
Pay window? |
Ensure all actions are entered and that they show a termination date.
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(408) Which aviation service code (ASC) identifies a qualified non-career aviator assigned to a dual-coded (flying/jumping position) authorized to perform aircrew parachutist duties?
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9D
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(408) When a parachutist is no longer assigned to an authorized jump position, the member’s aviation service code (ASC) will change from
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9E to 06
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(409) Individuals assigned to dual-coded flying/jumping positions may receive
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flight and jump incentive pay
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(409) Most dual-coded flying/jumping parachutists are assigned to non-career aviator positions identified by a duty Air Force specialty code (DAFSC) prefix of
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X, K, or Q
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(410) A member’s eligibility for parachutist service must be certified by the
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commander
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(410) Certifying a member’s eligibility for parachutist service includes the member’s
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past parachutist service qualification
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(411) The effective date used to assign Aviation Service Code 06, Jump Requirement Terminated, when a member fails to complete the US Army Basic Airborne Course is the
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day after disenrollment
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(411) When placing a member in a dual-coded flying/jumping position, change the member’s
aviation service code from 9E, Active Parachutist, to 9D, Active Non-rated/Non-Career Enlisted Aviator Aircrew Member, effective the date the member |
enters a formal school where flight duties are part of the curriculum
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(411) You must publish an aeronautical order authorizing a member to perform a high altitude low opening (HALO) jump
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prior to attending the military free fall course
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(411) What action must you take in the Aviation Resource Management System once a member becomes high altitude low opening (HALO) certified?
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Click “Yes” in the HALO Certification field in the Aircrew Management window
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(412) Aeronautical orders for enlisted parachutists will have a termination date based on the earliest of the following dates except the
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change to active status date
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(412) The aeronautical order terminates for a member who is initially placed on jump status, but is
not assigned to an authorized jump position after graduating from the US Army Basic Airborne Course on the |
US Army Basic Airborne Course graduation date
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(413) Which of the following statements must be included in the Remarks section of the
aeronautical order for a member assigned to a dual-coded flying/jumping position? |
When required for the mission, aircrew duties may be performed on any USAF aircraft.
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(413) The Remarks section of an aeronautical order for a USAF Academy (USAFA) cadet, who participates in a USAFA parachute program reads: The member is
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not entitled to Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay
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(414) Which of the following is not a cause for permanent disqualification?
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Disenrollment from the military free fall course
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(414) How many days can a parachutist be suspended without major command (MAJCOM) approval?
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180
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(415) Commanders will provide at least 120 calendar days notification before involuntarily
terminating members’ aviation service who are |
dual-coded flying/jumping
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(415) The 120-day advance notification policy applies to
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flight pay only
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(416) Who is responsible for completing and certifying all AF Forms 4323, ARMS Multi-Crew Jump Records and AF IMTs 922, Individual Jump Records?
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Jumpmaster
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(416) What form is used as the primary source document for recording jump activity performed by multiple USAF members on a single day?
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AF Form 4323, ARMS Multi-Crew Jump Record
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(417) Who ensures the following items are correct on the AF IMT 922, Individual Jump Record:
date, aircraft mission design series, drop zone, jump type and condition, parachute type, jump altitude and the remarks? |
Jumpmaster
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(418) It is important for you to update jump accomplishments in the Aviation Resource
Management System, in a timely manner to avoid interrupting the member’s |
parachute duty pay.
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(418) Using figure 2–5, what does a “T” in the Jump Type option, indicate when updating jump accomplishments?
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Tactical or Operational
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(419) Which standard jump report provides an audit trail of individual jump activity?
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Jump Activity Update Summary
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(419) To get a summary of career jump totals, the standard jump report you would refer to is the
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Jump History Report
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(420) What standard folder serves as a repository for all approved documents pertaining to a member’s jump career?
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Jump record folder
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(420) What Part I section, of the jump record folder, would you file Rule 3 request letters?
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Military pay orders
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(421) When must the Host Aviation Resource Management office conduct a cover to cover audit
of the jump record folder? |
Upon PCS
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(421) When conducting a jump record folder audit, ensure all formal training certificates have been entered into ARMS using the
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Formal training window
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(422) What does a periodic review of the jump record folder ensure?
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Accuracy
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(422) Jump record folder reviews are conducted
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face-to-face with the member
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(423) When outprocessing a parachutist, what must you include in the jump record package?
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AF IMT 1521, ARMS Individual Jump Pay Entitlement Worksheet
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(423) When inprocessing a parachutist in the Aviation Resource Management System, the alpha
character “H” in the Pay Reason field of the Incentive Pay window means |
hazardous duty incentive pay
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