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FM/BS-634 · v2.00
Paradrop troops and cargo
88 words added, 33 words removed. Title changed from "Paradrop cargo using ACE crago" to "Paradrop troops and cargo".
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Identify and confirm the designated LZ prior to approach.
Calculate drop alignment point above the LZ, accounting for wind strength and direction. Flying into the wind is preferred to improve drop accuracy.
Establish level flight at low, stable airspeed during approach to the drop point.
Perform the dropFor cargo drops: initiate drop sequence approximately 7 seconds before reaching the drop point using the cargo interaction menu
For troop drops: announce drop status over comms:Communicate “RED LIGHT” to the Jump Master 20 seconds before reaching the LZ.
Communicate “Green light” to the Jump Master 10 seconds before reaching the LZ.
Maintain steady flight path through drop execution.
After release, immediately egress from the drop zone and resume mission flight profile.
Where it appears
Lives in
FM/G122 Fixed wing flight basicsOn role cards
On 7 role cards in 2 combat areas.
Named on
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Fixed-wing Pilot (General)
Fixed-wing Aircrew
Required
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Fixed-wing Pilot (CAP)
Fixed-wing Aircrew
Required
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Fixed-wing Pilot (CAS)
Fixed-wing Aircrew
Required
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Fixed-wing Pilot (Multi-role)
Fixed-wing Aircrew
Required
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Fixed-wing Pilot (Flight Leader)
Fixed-wing Aircrew
Required
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UAS Operator (Reconnaissance)
Remotely Piloted Systems
The other 1 role reads it through these cards.
By combat area
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Remotely Piloted Systems
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