AIR ASSAULT PHASE 2 QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
What is the Empty weight of the M1097 HMMV? - ANSWER5,600 lbs
Maximum weight of the M1097 HMMV? - ANSWER10,000 lbs
What is the Allowable Cargo Load (ACL) of the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER1940 lbs
What are the 6 advantages to a sling load operation? - ANSWERAllows rapid
movement of heavy, oversized, and/or emergency items. Rapid relocation of
supplies and equipment. Ability to bypass surface obstacles. Use of multiple flight
routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security of the ground unit.
Establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering unit. Greater
movement flexibility for the ground commander to accomplish the tactical plan.
What are the three phases of a sling load operation? - ANSWER1. Preparation and
Rigging.
2. Inspection of the Preparation and Rigging.
3. Sling load operation itself
What are the 5 steps to Preparation and Rigging? - ANSWER1. Vehicles must be at
75% fuel or less
2. Create any necessary buffers
3. Shatterproof all glass and plastics
4. Secure all cargo and loose portions of the load to a fixed portion of the load
5. attach sling set(s) to the load
What is the max weight of the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER3400 lbs
What is the Link Count on the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER20F 3R
What is the saying used to Prepare and Rig a M1101 HMT for sling load? -
ANSWERRigged as towed, flown in reverse
What are the 3 purposes of a sling load? - ANSWERThe load exceeds the internal
load limitations of the aircraft. The ground crew must load or unload the cargo net at
once. Landing Zone conditions prevent the aircraft from touching down
What are the 6 advantages to a sling load operation? - ANSWERAllows rapid
movement of heavy, oversized, and/or emergency items. Rapid relocation of
supplies and equipment. Ability to bypass surface obstacles. Use of multiple flight
, routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security of the ground unit.
Establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering unit. Greater
movement flexibility for the ground commander to accomplish the tactical plan.
Allowable Combat Load (ACL) of the M1097 HMMV? - ANSWER4400 lbs
What is the Link Count on the M1097 HMMV? - ANSWER60 Front 10 Rear
What is the empty weight of the 5k Cargo Net? - ANSWER58 lbs
What is the max weight of the 5k Cargo Net? - ANSWER5000 lbs
What is the Link Count on the 5k Cargo Net? - ANSWER3
What is the minimum for beakaway ties on the 5k Cargo Net? - ANSWER3
What is the empty weight of the A22 Cargo Bag? - ANSWER58 lbs
What is the max weight of the A22 Cargo Bag? - ANSWER2200 lbs
What is the Link Count on the A22 Cargo Bag? - ANSWER3
What is the minimum load on the A22 Cargo Bag? - ANSWER500 lbs
What is the Empty weight of the M1101 High Mobility Trailer(HMT)? - ANSWER1460
lbs
What is the Allowable Cargo Load (ACL) of the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER1940 lbs
What is the max weight of the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER3400 lbs
What is the Link Count on the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER20F 3R
What is the saying used to Prepare and Rig a M1101 HMT for sling load? -
ANSWERRigged as towed, flown in reverse
What are the 3 purposes of a sling load? - ANSWERThe load exceeds the internal
load limitations of the aircraft. The ground crew must load or unload the cargo net at
once. Landing Zone conditions prevent the aircraft from touching down
Who is qualified to prepare a sling load? - ANSWERAnyone in the army
Who is qualified to Inspect a sling load? - ANSWERAnyone E-4 and above who has
graduated one of 3 schools: Pathfinder, Sling Load Inspectors Course(SLIC) or Air
Assault
What is the minimum amount of times the load will be inspected? - ANSWER2
What are the three units involved in a sling load operation? - ANSWER1. Supporting
unit
& ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
What is the Empty weight of the M1097 HMMV? - ANSWER5,600 lbs
Maximum weight of the M1097 HMMV? - ANSWER10,000 lbs
What is the Allowable Cargo Load (ACL) of the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER1940 lbs
What are the 6 advantages to a sling load operation? - ANSWERAllows rapid
movement of heavy, oversized, and/or emergency items. Rapid relocation of
supplies and equipment. Ability to bypass surface obstacles. Use of multiple flight
routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security of the ground unit.
Establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering unit. Greater
movement flexibility for the ground commander to accomplish the tactical plan.
What are the three phases of a sling load operation? - ANSWER1. Preparation and
Rigging.
2. Inspection of the Preparation and Rigging.
3. Sling load operation itself
What are the 5 steps to Preparation and Rigging? - ANSWER1. Vehicles must be at
75% fuel or less
2. Create any necessary buffers
3. Shatterproof all glass and plastics
4. Secure all cargo and loose portions of the load to a fixed portion of the load
5. attach sling set(s) to the load
What is the max weight of the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER3400 lbs
What is the Link Count on the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER20F 3R
What is the saying used to Prepare and Rig a M1101 HMT for sling load? -
ANSWERRigged as towed, flown in reverse
What are the 3 purposes of a sling load? - ANSWERThe load exceeds the internal
load limitations of the aircraft. The ground crew must load or unload the cargo net at
once. Landing Zone conditions prevent the aircraft from touching down
What are the 6 advantages to a sling load operation? - ANSWERAllows rapid
movement of heavy, oversized, and/or emergency items. Rapid relocation of
supplies and equipment. Ability to bypass surface obstacles. Use of multiple flight
, routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security of the ground unit.
Establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering unit. Greater
movement flexibility for the ground commander to accomplish the tactical plan.
Allowable Combat Load (ACL) of the M1097 HMMV? - ANSWER4400 lbs
What is the Link Count on the M1097 HMMV? - ANSWER60 Front 10 Rear
What is the empty weight of the 5k Cargo Net? - ANSWER58 lbs
What is the max weight of the 5k Cargo Net? - ANSWER5000 lbs
What is the Link Count on the 5k Cargo Net? - ANSWER3
What is the minimum for beakaway ties on the 5k Cargo Net? - ANSWER3
What is the empty weight of the A22 Cargo Bag? - ANSWER58 lbs
What is the max weight of the A22 Cargo Bag? - ANSWER2200 lbs
What is the Link Count on the A22 Cargo Bag? - ANSWER3
What is the minimum load on the A22 Cargo Bag? - ANSWER500 lbs
What is the Empty weight of the M1101 High Mobility Trailer(HMT)? - ANSWER1460
lbs
What is the Allowable Cargo Load (ACL) of the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER1940 lbs
What is the max weight of the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER3400 lbs
What is the Link Count on the M1101 HMT? - ANSWER20F 3R
What is the saying used to Prepare and Rig a M1101 HMT for sling load? -
ANSWERRigged as towed, flown in reverse
What are the 3 purposes of a sling load? - ANSWERThe load exceeds the internal
load limitations of the aircraft. The ground crew must load or unload the cargo net at
once. Landing Zone conditions prevent the aircraft from touching down
Who is qualified to prepare a sling load? - ANSWERAnyone in the army
Who is qualified to Inspect a sling load? - ANSWERAnyone E-4 and above who has
graduated one of 3 schools: Pathfinder, Sling Load Inspectors Course(SLIC) or Air
Assault
What is the minimum amount of times the load will be inspected? - ANSWER2
What are the three units involved in a sling load operation? - ANSWER1. Supporting
unit
