MSSLM

Question 1

Classifications of Sling Loads

Answer 1

1. Certified
2. Suitable
3. Unique

Question 2

Def of Certified Loads

Answer 2

Certified sling loads are those items of equipment and their associated
rigging procedures which have completed the evaluation and testing required by the US Army
Natick Soldier Center (NSC) for sling load certification.

Question 3

Def of Suitable Loads

Answer 3

Suitable sling loads are those items of equipment and their associated
rigging procedures that have not been certified but have demonstrated acceptable static lift and flight characteristics during a flight test.

Question 4

Def of Unique Loads

Answer 4

Unique loads are equipment carried
on a one time or low-frequency basis, such as telephone poles, artillery targets, or barrier material.

Question 5

What is a Tandem Load?

Answer 5

Two Loads rigged one in front of the other

Question 6

What is Shotgun Loads?

Answer 6

Side-by-side (shotgun) loads are two loads rigged, one beside the other, and one or two aircraft cargo hooks used during flight.

Question 7

What are the Sling Sets utilized by the USMC? Their associated colors and material?

Answer 7

1. 10k: olive drap nylon rope
2. 15k: olive drap nylon web
3. 25k: black nylon rope
4. 40k: blue nylon web

Question 8

What happens if you add an extra sling leg? i.e does the capacity change?

Answer 8

No, If you add legs to a sling set, the capacity of the clevis does not change. Therefore, a six-legged 10,000- pound capacity sling set will still safely carry only 10,000 pounds.

Question 9

What happens if you remove a sling leg? i.e does the capacity change?

Answer 9

Yes it reduces the capacity by 25% for each of the sling legs that are removed.