Fort Drum Phase 2 Air Assault Practice Test

The task tests what the supporting unit must handle on the ground to enable a safe and effective sling load. The supporting unit is responsible for selecting and controlling the pick-up site, maintaining and providing copies of the sling load inspection records (DA Form 7382), verifying the total weight of the load, and supplying ground crews to rig and inspect all loads with all the sling load equipment needed. They also designate a safe rendezvous point away from the helicopter for emergencies to keep the crew clear of the aircraft’s operating area. Collectively, these duties ensure the load is rigged correctly, weighed, inspected, and supported with the proper gear, while upholding safety procedures. Other options either omit essential tasks or assign responsibilities to the aviation unit (such as coordinating with the Aviation Unit or advising on landing site), which fall outside the ground-support scope.