AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

204 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
and beverages are placed on board when departing AMC stations. When departing from
other stations and no snacks or beverages are placed onboard, the loadmaster may obtain
required snacks and beverages from the local in-flight kitchen.
13.6. Enroute and Post-Flight Duties.
13.6.1. At stations where a crew change is made and loading or offloading is required, the
inbound loadmaster is responsible for offloading the aircraft. The outbound loadmaster is
responsible for planning and loading the outbound load.
13.6.2. At crew stage points, brief relief personnel about passenger and aircraft equipment,
any missing items, the location of through cargo, mail and baggage, and any information
pertinent to through passengers. Point out cargo requiring special consideration (hazardous
material, perishables, etc.). If unable to conduct a face to face briefing, leave written
instructions with the cargo manifest or local C2.
13.6.3. Assist passengers in deplaning. If BLUE BARK, DVs, COIN ASSIST, or couriers
are onboard, the loadmaster informs the traffic or protocol representative respectively.
13.7. Loaded Weapons. Weapons are considered loaded if a magazine or clip is installed in the
weapon. This applies even though the clip or magazine is empty.
13.7.1. Personnel who will engage an enemy force immediately on arrival (actual combat)
may carry basic combat loads on their person. Weapons will remain clear with magazines or
clips removed until immediately prior to exiting the aircraft. The troop commander will
coordinate with the loadmaster prior to directing personnel to load any weapons. This applies
to airborne assaults and airland missions.
13.7.2. Personnel who will not immediately engage an enemy force will store basic
ammunition loads in a centralized palletized location for redistribution on arrival at the
objective. Magazines or clips will not be inserted into weapons.
13.8. Weight and Balance. Accomplish weight and balance for this aircraft according to
T.O.1-1B-50, Weight and Balance, and AFI 11-2C-130V3 Addenda A. The unit possessing the
aircraft maintains the primary weight and balance handbook containing the current aircraft status
and provides a supplemental weight and balance handbook for each aircraft. The supplemental
handbook should be enclosed in a wear-resistant binder (preferably metal), stenciled ―Weight
and Balance‖ with the airplane model and complete serial number on the cover or a spine.
13.8.1. The supplemental handbook will include TO 1C-130E-5, Basic Weight Check Lists
and Loading Data, AFI 11-2C-130V3 Addenda A, sufficient copies of DD Form 365-4,
Weight and Balance Clearance Form F—Transport/Tactical, and a certified copy of the
current DD Form 365-3, Chart C, Basic Weight and Balance Record. Chart C will include
the aircraft‘s basic weight, basic moment, and center of gravity. HQ AMC/A3V approved
electronic weight and balance programs may be used for any mission.
13.8.2. The loadmaster will file the original DD Form 365-4, Weight and Balance Clearance
Form F—Transport/Tactical, at the departure airfield and maintain a physical or electronic
copy for the duration of the flight.
13.8.3. The weight and balance section of the unit possessing the aircraft will provide the
information required to maintain current and accurate documents to the appropriate agency.