AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

254 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
19.31. Free-Fall Airdrops. Use the normal CDS airdrop checklist and emergency procedures.
Single containers not exceeding weight or dimension restrictions for door bundles may be
dropped from either troop door using the personnel airdrop checklist.
19.32. High Velocity CDS Airdrops. Use normal CDS aircrew checklist procedures.
19.32.1. Units must establish a marking system to readily identify which 26-foot parachutes
are packed for breakaway and non-breakaway static lines. The aircrew must ensure the CDS
loads and the high-velocity parachutes are rigged and packed (marked) properly for the
planned airdrop altitude (MSL). Aircrew procedures must be consistent with parachute
packing.
19.33. Container Ramp Bundles. The CDS Airdrop Checklist will be used with the exception
of arming the CDS switch. CDS flap setting must be computed and used to ensure a positive
deck angle for the drop.
19.33.1. Current items considered ramp bundles are: Zodiac Boat in A-22 Cargo Bag
(RAMZ) rigged IAW FM 10-542/TO 13C7-51-21, Airdrop Of Supplies and Equipment
Rigging Loads for Special Operations, Small Inflatable Boat (IBS) rigged IAW FM 10-
542/TO 13C7-51-21, and One or Two Motorcycles on a Combat Expandable Platform rigged
IAW FM 10-577/TO 13C7-55-1, Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment Rigging Military Utility
Vehicles. Ramp bundles will be loaded and rigged in the aircraft IAW Section 7-IIA of the
aircraft TO 1C-130A-9.
19.33.1.1. RAMZ containers are jumpmaster-directed ramp bundle drops regardless of
the type parachute used by the STT team. The jumpmaster may use streamers and request
additional passes to position the aircraft over the containers and STT release point.
Containers are individually secured to the ramp with Type VIII nylon, which is manually
cut by the loadmaster on the jumpmaster‘s command. The STT may exit immediately
after container release or on a subsequent pass.
19.33.1.2. For jumpmaster-directed RAMZ airdrops, a navigator‘s CARP/HARP is not
required when using streamers/spotter chutes.
19.33.1.3. For single-pass RAMZ airdrops, compute the CARP/HARP for the RAMZ by
dividing the packages weight in two and applying this result to the ballistic data for a
single, personnel T-10A/B parachute. If STT personnel jump on the same pass with the
RAMZ, combination drop procedures apply.
19.33.2. Alternate Navigator Directed RAMZ Deployment.
19.33.2.1. Accomplish the slowdown using normal procedures.
19.33.2.2. Release point. The navigator determines the release point and assumes the
responsibility to call "five seconds" and "green light." At green light, the loadmaster will
manually cut the RAMZ bundle loose, which will signal the jumpers are clear to follow
the gravity ejected load.
19.33.3. RAMZ Preflight. Prior to flight, the loadmaster will ensure the following items are
accomplished:
19.33.3.1. Ensure that no fuel is leaking from the RAMZ bundle. A leaking bundle will
not be loaded aboard the aircraft or will be downloaded if already aboard. If one or more