Mission Operations: External Load Operations

Question 1

All Army equipment being moved by the sling load method of air delivery will be inspected per TM 4-48.09 and documented on _____________. The PC will ensure this document has been completed and _____________________________________________________________________________.

Answer 1

• DA Form 7382-R
• is on file and that the CG and gross weight remain within limits throughout the flight

Question 2

After passing above _____________, place the cargo hook arming switch to the _____ position.

Answer 2

• 300 feet AGL
• SAFE

Question 3

Ensure that the cargo hook-arming switch is in the _________ position when operating at altitudes below _____________.

Answer 3

• ARMED
• 300 feet AHO

Question 4

Enroute with a sling load, if a lateral load oscillation occurs, ___________________. If a fore-and-aft oscillation occurs, _________________________________________.

Answer 4

• Reduce airspeed
• begin a shallow turn while reducing airspeed

Question 5

What TC shows the hand and arm signals crews must be familiar with for sling load operations?

Answer 5

TC 3-21.60

Question 6

Are self hook up operations authorized? And if so, in what circumstances?

Answer 6

• Yes
• Self-hookup operations are authorized provided planning, briefing, and training has been done IAW the unit SOP. Self-hookup is used to support missions (i.e. gun raids, forward arming and refueling point (FARPs)) when support personnel are not available.

Question 7

Who is responsible for rigging and inspecting all external loads?

Answer 7

The supported unit