Section III. TRANSPORT BY US AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT

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Figure 4-1. Sling diagram for transport of the M973 by helicopter

by gathering them together on the roof of the rear car

the cargo hook with the grounding rod and provides as-

and tie with nylon cord, Type III.

sistance to the person performing the hookup.

(2) Both hookup persons depart from the load

to the side of the aircraft. They observe the sling legs to

CAUTION

insure that they are not crossed, tangled, or snagged on

Remove the nylon cord prior to the helicopter lift.

the carrier as it is lifted.

(3) For operations during blinding conditions

g. Hookup.

(extreme dust or snow), a pendant is required. Prior to

(1) For normal operations, two persons are re-

lifting under these conditions, the unit SOP or the unit

quired to perform the hookup. Both persons stand on

pathfinder must be consulted for the proper length and

the top of the rear car. One person places the sling

type of pendant and the procedures to be used.

clevis in the cargo hook and the other person grounds

Section III. TRANSPORT BY US AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT

4-5. Transport by US Air Force Aircraft

4-6. Tiedown Diagrams and Tables

The M973 is transportable by the C-130, C-141, and C-5

Figures 4-2 and 4-3 are diagrams for tiedown of the

aircraft. The aircraft commander or his/her representa-

M973 in C-130, C-141, and C-5 aircraft. Tables 4-1 and

tive is responsible for insuring that the vehicle is loaded

4-2 are applications of the tiedowns in C-130, C-141,

or unloaded and properly secured in the air- craft in ac-

and C-5 aircraft.

cordance with the criteria in section IV of the appropriate

technical order.

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