AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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lifelines may be attached to an unused anchor cable provided the anchor cable stop is
positioned and taped at FS 677.
19.8.4. Loadmasters will wear a LPU for operations over bodies of water when doors are
open and a parachute is worn or with restraint harness below 2000 feet.
19.8.5. During an airdrop, occupants in the cargo compartment will either have a seat belt
fastened, wear a restraint harness, or wear a parachute (if carried) before doors are opened.
EXCEPTION: Flight examiner loadmasters are exempt from wearing a parachute or
restraint harness while conducting flight evaluations provided they do not go aft of FS 677.
For static line jumps, static lines are attached to anchor cables before doors are opened.
EXCEPTION: Jumpers exiting on subsequent passes (racetracks) may stand and hook up
with doors open if they are forward of the aft edge of the wheel wells (FS 617). NOTE: Do
not use flight deck restraint harness.
19.8.6. Two parachutes for Army safety personnel will be provided during joint airdrop
training missions. Units may provide additional parachutes when requested by the user.
19.9. Secure Enroute Communications Package (SECOMP). Use of SECOMP will cease at
the discretion of the PIC if it interferes with either aircraft equipment or an aircraft emergency
condition.
19.10. Airdrop Weather Minimums and Wind Restrictions. Comply with published AFI 11-
202V3 and FLIP VFR weather minimums for visual airdrops. For non-CONUS VFR airdrops,
comply with host nation VFR criteria if more restrictive than AFI 11-202V3. Comply with AFI
13-217 for minimum DZ weather/wind restrictions.
19.11. Tactical Checklists. Tactical checklists found in the applicable TO 1C-130xx-1 will be
used.
19.11.1. During the PIC‘s crew briefing, the pilot, navigator, and loadmaster will coordinate
appropriate times or geographical location for execution of all tactical checklists. The time
required by the loadmaster will determine when checklists must be accomplished enroute.
Complete all items of the preceding checklist before beginning the next checklist. The
combat entry checklist will be accomplished prior to entering the tactical or threat
environment or when deemed necessary by the PIC. EXCEPTION: The ―SLOWDOWN
CHECKLIST‖ may still be in progress after the ―ONE MINUTE ADVISORY‖. NOTE:
Avoid use of the word "green" or "light" from the slowdown checklist until arriving at the
release point.
19.11.2. The "twenty minute", "ten minute", "one minute", and "five second" advisories are
required for all personnel airdrops. Only the "one minute" and "five second" advisories are
required for equipment and CDS airdrops. Additional advisories may be provided at crew
discretion if requested by the user and pre-coordinated with the aircrew. NOTE: Loadmaster
will ensure jumpmasters receive all time advisories, wind updates, and no-drop decision
when passed.
19.11.3. The navigator will give accurate time advisories regardless of the tactical checklist
in progress. Advisories are based on planned TOT up to slowdown. After slowdown, all
advisories are based on green light time from the DZ. NOTE: During personnel airdrops,
the aircraft must be at or above drop altitude and stable not later than one minute out (two