AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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Chapter 19
AIRDROP OPERATIONS
19.1. General. This chapter provides guidance for C-130 airdrop operations. It provides
parameters used to employ the techniques and procedures of AFTTP 3-3.C-130E/H.
19.1.1. Airdrop above 3000 feet AGL. Equipment and CDS drops performed above 3000
AGL will be made using one of the following methods: AWADS, Ground Radar Aerial
Delivery System (GRADS), precision airdrop systems, or a radar beacon airdrop. A SKE
wingman may execute a SKE timing drop provided the leader navigates to the release point
by AWADS, GRADS, or a radar beacon.
19.1.2. Airdrops overwater can be planned up to 5000‘ AGL using standard methods.
19.2. Identification of Airdrop Items. It may be necessary to identify items that are not
dropped or land off the DZ in unsecured areas.
19.2.1. Identify supplies or equipment by the following class numbering system:
19.2.1.1. Class I - Subsistence.
19.2.1.2. Class II - Individual equipment.
19.2.1.3. Class III - POL.
19.2.1.4. Class IV - Construction materials.
19.2.1.5. Class V - Ammunition (include the type):
19.2.1.5.1. Type "A" - Small arms.
19.2.1.5.2. Type "B" - Mortars.
19.2.1.5.3. Type "C" - Artillery.
19.2.1.6. Class VI - Personal demand items.
19.2.1.7. Class VII - Major end items (vehicles, howitzers, etc.).
19.2.1.8. Class VIII - Medical supplies.
19.2.1.9. Class IX - Repair parts.
19.2.1.10. Class X - Non-military programs (i.e. agricultural supplies).
19.3. Airdrop Kits. The loadmaster will carry enough equipment in the airdrop kit to satisfy
load or mission requirements. Minimum contents of airdrop kits will include cloth-backed
pressure sensitive tape, masking tape, 1/2-inch tubular nylon cord, 550 cord, 5 cord, 80 pound
cotton webbing, one carabineer (NSN 4240-01295-4305 or equivalent carabineer with a locking
mechanism), and two small G-14 clevises. For LCLA airdrops, three carabineers are required.
19.4. Joint Air Drop Inspection.
19.4.1. The loadmaster will complete the applicable DD Forms 1748, Joint Air Drop
Inspection Records, before takeoff (see AFJI 13-210/AR59-4/OPNAVINST 4630.24D/MCO
13480.1D, Joint Airdrop Inspection Records, Malfunction Investigations, and Activity