AIR ASSAULT PHASE 2
(2025)QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(RATED A+)
Reference for basic operations and equipment - ANSWERTM 4-48.09
Reference for single point rigging procedures - ANSWERTM 4-48.10
Dual-Point Load Rigging Procedures - ANSWERTM 4-48.11
Certified Sling Loads - ANSWERItems of equipment that have completed the
evaluation and testing required by the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC)
Unique Sling Loads - ANSWEREquipment carried on a one time or low frequency
basis.
Prohibited Sling Loads - ANSWERitems of equipment that are prohibited from sling
loading (safety hazard)
Who determines the Aircraft Emergency Area? - ANSWERThe Aviation Unit
Where would rendezvous area be located? - ANSWERopposite from the aircraft
emergency area
Which reference has information on the Sling Load Inspection Record (DA Form
7382)? - ANSWERTM 4-48.09 Appendix I
How many copies of the DA Form 7382 are required? - ANSWER3
Inspectors must meet which qualifications? - ANSWER1. E4 and above
2. Pathfinder
3. Air Assault
4. Sling Load Inspector Certification Course (SLICC)
Which reference is training found in? - ANSWERTM 4-48.09 Appendix J
Can units train/certify personnel as sling load inspectors? - ANSWERNo
What is the max weight of the A-22 Cargo Bag? - ANSWER2,200 lbs
, What is the max weight of the 3 fuel blivet? - ANSWER12,600 lbs
What is the max weight of the M1101? - ANSWER3,400 lbs
What is the max weight of the M1097? - ANSWER10,000 lbs
What is the max weight of the M149? - ANSWER6,060 lbs
What is the max weight of the Quadcon? - ANSWER7,000 lbs
What is the ACL for the 3 fuel blivet? - ANSWER1,500 gallons (500lbs/blivet)
What is the ACL for the M1101? - ANSWER1,940 lbs
What is the ACL for the M1097? - ANSWER4,400 lbs
What is the ACL for the M149? - ANSWER400 Gallons
Suitable Sling Loads - ANSWERHave not been certified but have demonstrated
acceptable static lift and flight characteristics. (flown without incident for years).
What would you need to do if a load becomes unstable? - ANSWERPlace down on
the ground to be re-rigged
Single-point sling load - ANSWEROne load rigged, uses one cargo hook during flight
Dual-point sling load - ANSWEROne load rigged, used two cargo hooks during flight
Side-by-side (shotgun) sling loads - ANSWERTwo loads rigged, one beside the
other, one or two cargo hooks used during flight
Multiple single-point sling loads - ANSWERLoads are connected to two or more
attachment points or aircraft cargo hooks
Advantages of a sling load operation - ANSWERAllows rapid movement of heavy
equipment, ability to bypass surface obstacles, Rapid relocation of supplies and
equipment, greater movement flexibility
Limitations to a sling load Operation - ANSWERWeight of load is restricted to
aircraft's operating capability, may restrict aircraft airspeed, weather and darkness,
atmospheric conditions, limited number of helicopters, LZ surface conditions,
reduced visibility
Factors that affect lift capacity - ANSWERWind
Humidity
Altitude
Temperature
Fuel
UH-60A cargo hook capacity - ANSWER8,000 lbs
(2025)QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(RATED A+)
Reference for basic operations and equipment - ANSWERTM 4-48.09
Reference for single point rigging procedures - ANSWERTM 4-48.10
Dual-Point Load Rigging Procedures - ANSWERTM 4-48.11
Certified Sling Loads - ANSWERItems of equipment that have completed the
evaluation and testing required by the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC)
Unique Sling Loads - ANSWEREquipment carried on a one time or low frequency
basis.
Prohibited Sling Loads - ANSWERitems of equipment that are prohibited from sling
loading (safety hazard)
Who determines the Aircraft Emergency Area? - ANSWERThe Aviation Unit
Where would rendezvous area be located? - ANSWERopposite from the aircraft
emergency area
Which reference has information on the Sling Load Inspection Record (DA Form
7382)? - ANSWERTM 4-48.09 Appendix I
How many copies of the DA Form 7382 are required? - ANSWER3
Inspectors must meet which qualifications? - ANSWER1. E4 and above
2. Pathfinder
3. Air Assault
4. Sling Load Inspector Certification Course (SLICC)
Which reference is training found in? - ANSWERTM 4-48.09 Appendix J
Can units train/certify personnel as sling load inspectors? - ANSWERNo
What is the max weight of the A-22 Cargo Bag? - ANSWER2,200 lbs
, What is the max weight of the 3 fuel blivet? - ANSWER12,600 lbs
What is the max weight of the M1101? - ANSWER3,400 lbs
What is the max weight of the M1097? - ANSWER10,000 lbs
What is the max weight of the M149? - ANSWER6,060 lbs
What is the max weight of the Quadcon? - ANSWER7,000 lbs
What is the ACL for the 3 fuel blivet? - ANSWER1,500 gallons (500lbs/blivet)
What is the ACL for the M1101? - ANSWER1,940 lbs
What is the ACL for the M1097? - ANSWER4,400 lbs
What is the ACL for the M149? - ANSWER400 Gallons
Suitable Sling Loads - ANSWERHave not been certified but have demonstrated
acceptable static lift and flight characteristics. (flown without incident for years).
What would you need to do if a load becomes unstable? - ANSWERPlace down on
the ground to be re-rigged
Single-point sling load - ANSWEROne load rigged, uses one cargo hook during flight
Dual-point sling load - ANSWEROne load rigged, used two cargo hooks during flight
Side-by-side (shotgun) sling loads - ANSWERTwo loads rigged, one beside the
other, one or two cargo hooks used during flight
Multiple single-point sling loads - ANSWERLoads are connected to two or more
attachment points or aircraft cargo hooks
Advantages of a sling load operation - ANSWERAllows rapid movement of heavy
equipment, ability to bypass surface obstacles, Rapid relocation of supplies and
equipment, greater movement flexibility
Limitations to a sling load Operation - ANSWERWeight of load is restricted to
aircraft's operating capability, may restrict aircraft airspeed, weather and darkness,
atmospheric conditions, limited number of helicopters, LZ surface conditions,
reduced visibility
Factors that affect lift capacity - ANSWERWind
Humidity
Altitude
Temperature
Fuel
UH-60A cargo hook capacity - ANSWER8,000 lbs
