FM 57-35 Airmobile Operations - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMCLASSIFICATIONhas the troops release their safety beltsand has the cargo unlashed if applicable. Hewill then open the cargo door and have thetroops and equipment unloaded in reverseorder from that in which the aircraft wasloaded. The first one or more men to unload will assist in unloading the suppliesas required by the troop commander.(3) After all troops and cargo have been unloaded from the aircraft, a man designatedby the troop commander will close the cargocompartment door and will signal the pilotthat the cargo compartment is empty.(4) The troop commander will insure that membersof his unit will clear the unloading site ina safe, expeditious manner to prevent exposing personnel to unnecessary danger and toprevent any delay in other takeoff or landing procedures.5. LOGISTICSa. Supply.(1) Assault supplies (all classes). Prescribedload announced by this headquarters for eachoperation.(2) Salvage.(a) Expedite recovery of aerial delivery containers, parachutes, cargo nets, and pallets. Commanders insure against damage ordestruction.(b) Units in objective area establish salvagecollecting points when appropriate andpracticable.(c) Salvage reported to this headquarters fordisposition instructions.(3) Captured materiel. Captured materiel may beused by capturing units. Captured munitionsand fuel may be used on approval this headquarters.b. Evacuation and Hospitalization. Evacuation byair until linkup or withdrawal.c. Transportation.(1) Motor:(a) Allocation of accompanying organic transport by this headquarters.CLASSIFICATIONAGO 2294B ]]5