AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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minutes out for jumpmaster directed drops) to allow the jumpmaster access to the paratroop
door. The loadmaster will notify the PIC when an emergency condition exists in the cargo
compartment, complete the required emergency checklist and report completion of the
malfunction checklist or status. Normal tactical checklists are resumed if possible. If not
possible, proceed with the completion of drop checklist.
19.12. Airdrop Altitudes and Airspeeds. See AFI 11-231 for specific airdrop altitudes and
airspeeds. The aircraft must be level at drop altitude and on drop airspeed by green light time.
Slowdown during personnel drops should be planned to allow jumpmaster access to paratroop
doors NLT 1-minute before TOT (2-minutes for jumpmaster directed drops).
19.13. No Drop Decisions. Should the crew believe the drop will occur outside of safe
parameters, they will call ―no drop‖ and ensure the red light is illuminated.
19.13.1. The PM and loadmaster will acknowledge the no-drop call. AWADS/SKE flight
and element leaders, if able, will continue to provide signals for wingmen as long as the nodrop
situation does not affect the wingmen or formation.
19.13.2. In IMC a ―no drop‖ will be signaled via FCI and over interplane, if tactically sound.
19.14. Drop Zone Communications. See AFI 13-217 and AFTTP 3-3.C-130E/H for DZ
communication procedures.
19.15. Methods of Aerial Delivery. The following are approved methods of aerial delivery:
19.15.1. Visual Airdrops.
19.15.2. Ground Marked Release System (GMRS). NOTE: The user assumes responsibility
for airdrop accuracy during GMRS drops.
19.15.3. Verbally Initiated Release System (VIRS). NOTE: The ground party accepts
responsibility for drop accuracy.
19.15.4. Jumpmaster Directed (JMD) Personnel Release Procedures.
19.15.4.1. Jumpmaster directed drops are limited to single ship airdrop operations only.
These drops may be performed by qualified AF or sister service jumpmasters (or trainees
under supervision of qualified personnel). Units will receive approval notice through the
mission tasking directive from 618 TACC/XOOMJ for AMC-directed missions or from
the appropriate theater command and control agency, annotated on JA/ATT Form 612R,
tasking order, etc. The following conditions apply:
19.15.4.1.1. The jumpmaster‘s parent service/user accepts all responsibility for the
accuracy of the drop, plus any potential injuries/damage to equipment.
19.15.4.1.2. Specific in-flight visual signals, verbal signals, and interphone
procedures between the jumpmaster, loadmaster, and PIC will be coordinated during
the pilot, loadmaster and jumpmaster briefing.
19.15.4.1.3. Navigators will still accomplish Computer Air Release Point (CARP) or
High Altitude Release Point (HARP) calculations to back up the computations and inflight
directions given by the jumpmaster.
19.15.4.1.4. Navigators will update the jumpmaster in-flight on actual wind
information and any changes to the crew‘s preflight computed CARP location.