Afi 13 217

For any inconsistencies between AFI 11-231 and AFI 13-217, which takes precedence?

The ___________(___) is a comprehensive listing of drop zones and landing zones available for use by the DOD.

Standard drop zone sizes are found in chapter ___.

The standard drop zone sizes are _______ for unilateral aircrew training and _______ for allied/joint training airdrops.

A _____ approach DZ is a variation of a previously surveyed DZ and of sufficient size to permit multiple run-in headings. Any axis of approach may be used as long as the resulting DZ meets the minimum criteria for the load being dropped and remains within the boundaries of the originally surveyed DZ.

A ________ DZ consists of a start point, an endpoint, and a pre-arranged flight path over a series of acceptable drop sites between these points. The distance between points A and B generally should not exceed ___ miles and changes in elevation within ___ NM of centerline should not exceed ____ feet.

The size of a _________ DZ is governed by mission requirements and usable terrain. The PI is normally located at _______ to allow for ________.

A water DZ is normally _______.

DZ water depth must be a minimum of _____ feet and area must be free of ______ to that depth.

The surface must be free of ________ or moored craft. There should be no protruding boulders, stumps, pilings, or other hazards within ____ meters of the DZ center.

For U.S. Army training drops, a minimum ceiling of ____ feet AGL is normally required.

Peacetime airdrops of actual personnel or equipment for unilateral training will not be made when weather conditions over the DZ are less than ____ foot ceiling and ______ visibility.

Mean Effective Wind (MEW)

Surface Wind Limits - USAF Heavy Equipemt

Surface Wind Limits - CDS (G-12)

Surface Wind Limits - CDS (G-13/14)

Surface Wind Limits - High Velocity CDS

Surface Wind Limits - Training Bundles

Surface Wind Limits - Non-USAF Equipment

Surface Wind Limits - Static Line / Intentional Tree (Personnel)

Surface Wind Limits - Static Line Water (Personnel)

Surface Wind Limits - Free Fall / Intentional Tree (Personnel)

Surface Wind Limits - Free Fall Water (Personnel)

Surface Wind Limits - Non-USAF (Personnel)

DZ Markings - During day operations the PI will be marked with a ______ or _______.

If authentication of a DZ marking is required, a ________ will be used. Authorizes markings for standard DZs are ____________ (5).

The block letters ____ and ____ are authorized for _______ DZs.

The block letters should be aligned with the __________.

The minimum size for block letters is ____ feet by _____ feet.

During night operations, the PI will be marked with a _________.

The apex of the block letter will be located on ______.

The minimum size for block letters at night is _____ feet by _____ feet and consists of at least ____ white lights.

_______ lights, when used will be ______ and located ______ left and right, abeam the PI.

A _________ beacon may be used during actual personnel airdrops. When used, the beacon will be ______ in color.

When a trailing edge beacon is used, it will be placed on the __________, ______ from the PI or at the _______ whichever is _____.

Drop clearance is normally inherent with mission clearance and is confirmed if _______.