FM 57-35 Airmobile Operations - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM(3) Weapons PlatoonPlatoon Leader _____________________ 240 poundsPlatoon Sergeant ____________________ 240 poundsRadio/Telephone Operator ______________ 240 pounds81-mm Mortar Section Leader ____________ 240 pounds81-mm Mortar Forward Observer (3) ________ 720 pounds81-mm Mortar Fire Direction Computer (2) ___ 480 poundsRadio/Telephone Operator (4)* ___________ 960 pounds81-mm Mortar Squad Leader (3) ___________ 720 pounds81-mm Mortar Gunner (3) ______________ 720 pounds81-mm Mortar Ammunition Bearer (3)* ______ 720 pounds81-mm Mortar Assistant Gunner (3) ________ 720 poundsAntitank Squad Leader (2) ______________ 480 poundsAntitank Gunner (2) _________________ 480 poundsLight Truck Driver (2) ________________ 480 poundsLoader (2) ________._______________ 480 poundsTrailer, Amphibious, %-T ______________ 565 poundsTruck, Utility, %-T, 4x4 _______________ 2,665 poundsTruck, Utility, %-T, Carrier, 106-mm R (2) ____ 6,296 poundsAmmunition, 81-mm Mortar (144 rounds) ____ 2,160 poundsAmmunition, 106-mm R (12 rounds) _________ 720 poundsTotal weight ____________________ 20,326 pounds(4) Normal AttachmentsSenior Medical Aidman _________________ 240 poundsHeavy Mortar Forward Observer __________ 240 poundsAssistant Heavy Mortar Forward Observer ___ 240 poundsTrailer, Amphibious, %-T (FO's) ___________ 565 poundsTruck, Utility, %-T W/AN/VRC9 (FO's) _____ 2,780 poundsTotal weight ______________________ 4,065 pounds(5) Essential WeightCompany Headquarters _________________ 4,900 poundsRifle Platoon (3) ___________________ 31,680 poundsWeapons Platoon _____________________ 20,326 poundsNormal Attachments ________ __ _ _ 4,065 poundsTotal weight ____________________ 60,971 pounds4. Essential Characteristics of Transport HelicoptersAllowable PayloadType Aircraft for 25 Nautical Mile Radius Mission External Sling Capacity Number ofTroop Seats *H-21 5,000 pounds 3,000 pounds 19H-34 4,240 pounds 4,000 pounds 17H-37 7,660 pounds 10,000 pounds 23* Figures do not include the seat normally occupied by the helicopter crew chief.5. Methods for Computing Aircraft Requirementsa. Weight Method.(1) The weight method is used when the total weight to betransported is the determining factor. However, this98 AGO 2294B