AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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their discretion, PICs may ERO any category of passenger. The number of passengers and
amount of baggage to be on-loaded or off-loaded should be taken into consideration.
WARNING: Do not on-load or off-load through the crew entrance door and cargo ramp and
door at the same time. Paratroop doors will not normally be used.
17.8.1.1. General Procedures.
17.8.1.1.1. PICs will brief crewmembers on the intended ERO operation.
17.8.1.1.2. The parking brake will be set and at least one pilot in the seat will monitor
brakes, interphone, and radio.
17.8.1.1.3. Use wing leading edge and taxi lights to enhance safety at night as the
situation dictates.
17.8.1.1.4. Station another crew member on interphone or public address (PA) in the
cargo compartment as safety observer. Safety observers will remain forward of all
cargo.
17.8.1.2. Offload Preparation/Procedures. Prior to landing, the loadmaster will brief all
personnel in the cargo compartment regarding their locations, duties, and responsibilities
during the ERO.
17.8.1.2.1. Brief drivers offloading vehicles on the following items:
17.8.1.2.1.1. Exact offload procedures and applicable signals to be followed.
17.8.1.2.1.2. When cleared by the loadmaster, to assume their position. Actuate
brake pedal sufficiently to ensure brakes are operational. Vehicles requiring a
build-up of air pressure to provide brake pressure must delay pressure build-up
until engine start.
17.8.1.2.1.3. The loadmaster will direct vehicle engines to be started when the
aircraft comes to a complete stop and the cargo ramp and door are open.
17.8.1.2.1.4. Vehicle parking brakes will not be released until all restraint is
removed and cleared by the loadmaster.
17.8.1.2.1.5. Vehicles will proceed directly aft of the aircraft at least 50 feet
before turning and/or 300 feet before stopping.
17.8.1.2.2. Brief troops on the following items:
17.8.1.2.2.1. Secure baggage aboard vehicles, if applicable.
17.8.1.2.2.2. Deplane when directed by the loadmaster.
17.8.1.2.3. Proceed directly aft of the aircraft at least 50 feet before turning and/or
300 feet before stopping.
17.8.1.3. After the aircraft is slowed to taxi speed, the loadmaster may remove all
tiedowns except one forward and one aft restraint, open the aft cargo door, and lower the
ramp to approximately 12 inches above horizontal. WARNING: If a combat offload of
pallets is to be accomplished before offloading vehicles, do not remove any vehicle
restraint until after the combat offload is complete.