Additional Size Needed: (1NANAS)

Question 1

1- Refers to the minimum size needed for the type of airborne operation

Answer 1

example: personnel 600 yards wide by 600 yards long.

Question 2

N- Night time operations

Answer 2

Add 100 yards to the length and width of the drop zone.

Question 3

A- Altitude

Answer 3

For every 100 feet above ground level add 30 yards to both the length and width.

Question 4

N- Not in trail

Answer 4

Only added when the aircraft are not flying in train formation.

Added one time and one time only

C-17 cannot have more than 3 Globemaster III aircraft in a formation.

C-17 cannot fly in trail formation when exiting personnel

Question 5

A- Additional Jumpers or Platforms

Answer 5

Add 75 yards to the length for each additional jumper

C-130 Hercules aircraft add 400 yards to the length for each additional heavy equipment platform.

C-17 Globemaster III aircraft add 500 yards to the length for each additional heavy equipment platform.

Question 6

S- Station keeping Equipment

Answer 6

Add 400 yards to the width one time and one time only