Common Sling Loads

Question 1

What is the 15x15 Cargo Net’s:

• Max weight
• Minimum weight
• Link count
• Load bearing zone
• Hook sequence

Answer 1

• 5,000 lbs
• 500 lbs
• 3 links
• 5x5 ft
• 1, 3, 4, 2 or 1, 3, 2, 4

Question 2

What is the 18x18 Cargo Net’s:

• Max weight
• Minimum weight
• Link count
• Load bearing zone
• Hook sequence

Answer 2

• 10,000 lbs
• 500 lbs
• 3 links
• 6x6 ft
• 1, 3, 4, 2 or 1, 3, 2, 4

Question 3

What percentage of the cargo must be inside the load bearing zone (LBZ) of either cargo net?

Answer 3

75%

Question 4

What is the max weight, minimum weight, and link count of the A22 Cargo Bag?

Answer 4

• 2,200 lbs
• 500 lbs
• 3 links

Question 5

What is the max weight, empty weight, and link count of the 500 Gallon Fuel Blivet?

Answer 5

• 4,200 lbs (one drum)
• 285 lbs (one drum)
• 3 links

Question 6

What is the max weight, empty weight, and link count of the M149 & M149A1 Water Trailer?

Answer 6

• 6,060 lbs
• 2,540 lbs
• 75 links (front); 90 links (rear)

Question 7

What is the max weight, empty weight, and link count of the M149A2 Water Trailer?

Answer 7

• 6,320 lbs
• 2,800 lbs
• 75 links (front); 90 links (rear)

Question 8

What is the M998 HMMWV’s:

• Max weight
• Empty weight
• ACL
• Link count

Answer 8

• 7,700 lbs
• 5,200 lbs
• 2,500 lbs
• 80 links (front); 3 links (rear)

Question 9

What is the M1097A2 HMMWV’s:

• Max weight
• Empty weight
• ACL
• Link count
• Shotgun link count

Answer 9

• 10,000 lbs
• 5,900 lbs
• 4,100 lbs
• 60 links (front); 10 links (rear)
• 30/50/50/30 (front); 3/7/7/3 (rear)

Question 10

What is the M1078 LMTV’s:

• Max weight
• Empty weight
• ACL
• Link count

Answer 10

• 23,200 lbs
• 17,770 lbs
• 5,430 lbs
• 30 links (front); 20 links (rear) with extended chains