P3 Cargo Airdrop

Question 1

MC-6 Parachute

Answer 1

• two-part parachute system

- MC-6 main parachute and T-11R Reserve parachute

Question 2

How much does the MC-6 parachute weigh?

Answer 2

42 pounds

Question 3

How much weight can the MC-6 parachute support?

Answer 3

400 pounds

Question 4

Components of the MC-6 system

Answer 4

• main canopy assembly
• reserve canopy assembly
• pack trays
• harness assembly
• risers
• deployment bag
• universal static-line

Question 5

T-11R Reserve Parachute

Answer 5

Designed to resist malfunctions and to open rapidly, providing the benefit of minimum altitude loss.

Question 6

How do you wear the T-11R parachute?

Answer 6

Chest-mounted

Question 7

Rate of descent of the T-114 Parachute?

Answer 7

14-18 feet per second

Question 8

MT-2XX RAM-AIR PARACHUTE

Answer 8

• Seven cell

- 370 square foot canopy used as both a main and reserve canopy.

Question 9

How much does the MT-2XX weigh?

Answer 9

360 pounds

Question 10

Technical Manual for the MC-6 Parachute

Answer 10

NAVSEA SS400-A1-MMO-010 series

Question 11

When can parachutists drop while using MC-6 Parachute?

Answer 11

As low as 500 feet Above Ground Level (AGL)

Question 12

For use of the MC-6 parachute as what knots will the aircraft travel?

Answer 12

130 to 150 Knots

Question 13

Premeditated Personnel Parachuting (P3) Jump

Answer 13

Intentional, planned parachuting activity during which personnel wear a single or dual-harness parachute system, having at least one approved main parachute and one approved reserve parachute.

Question 14

Non-Premeditated, Emergency Jump

Answer 14

Parachuting activity made necessary because of an in-flight emergency, during which personnel wear or are attached to a single parachute assembly.

Question 15

Cargo Airdrop

Answer 15

Planned action to deploy material from an aircraft in flight by employing an approved aerial delivery parachute system or by using the free drop method.

Question 16

NAVSPECWARCEN

Answer 16

Responsible for the execution of initial qualification training for static-line and military free fall jump training.

Execution of individual advanced qualification training pertaining to NSW air operations ie (static-line jump master (SLJM)

Question 17

Who is in charge of The Navy P3 Cargo Airdrop Equipment?

Answer 17

• Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEACOM) SEA 06-Naval Special Warfare (NSW)

Question 18

Special Operations Parachute Rigger (SOPR) Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 7353

Answer 18

Packs and maintains P3 equipment unique to Naval Special Warfare (NSW) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) P3 operations.

Question 19

Low-Velocity Parachute Drop of Equipment

Answer 19

Air delivery of equipment or supplies from an aircraft using a cargo parachute.

• load may be packed with;
  
  • supplies
  • disassembled equipment
  • small items of ready-to-use equipment prepared for airdrop.

Question 20

High-Velocity Parachute Drop of Equipment

Answer 20

The delivery of supplies and equipment from an aircraft in flight using a stabilizing parachute.

Question 21

Low Cost Low Altitude (LCLA) Resupply

Answer 21

Resupply load is a modified, lightweight system that consists of four or more 188 inch LCLA straps with friction adapters, plastic shrink wrap, or load cover.

• Designed to resist impact, keeping contents intact from heights of 150-500 feet AGL.
• Used for high volume delivery of items where airdrop equipment is not recoverable