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Mark each equipment item with the proper ______________ and _____________.
weight, center of balance
Prior to weighing a vehicle, ____________________________ before weighing the axle/axles.
the driver and/or passengers must be out of the vehicle
Where on a pallet should you ensure its scale weight is clearly marked?
clearly marked on one 88-inch side and one 108-inch side of the pallet
Married pallets do not require center of balance marking.
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The DD Form 2775 can contain classified information only if approved by the installation commander.
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When marking the center of balance on a vehicle, the vertical portion of the 'T' will contain ______________.
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Do not leave vehicles on the cargo floor unattended until a minimum of ________ forward and ________ aft restraint devices are installed.
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Due to taxiing aircraft and material handling equipment (MHE) movement on the flightline, which of the following should be escorted to and from aircraft?
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What is the maximum speed limit when within 25 feet of an aircraft?
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The deploying unit is responsible for the activities conducted within the marshaling area.
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Which of the following are responsible for activities conducted within the Call Forward Area?
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Which of the following are specific deploying unit responsibilities within the AHA?
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The Alert Holding Area (AHA) is the vehicle, equipment, supply, and personnel control area, under the control of the A/DACG.
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Container keys must be available during which of the following?
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Vehicle drivers will not back a vehicle toward or into an aircraft until spotter personnel are in place and directed by a guide.
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What is the fuel limit in vehicles loaded on the KC-10 and KC-135 aircraft?
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Fuel or brake system leaks, no matter how minor, will prevent air shipment.
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___________________ is defined as the orderly assembly, organization, and the movement of personnel and equipment from the unit to the aircraft.
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When conducting an ERO operation with a C-5 aircraft, vehicles and personnel exiting via the forward or aft ramp will proceed on a direct line with the fuselage at least _____ feet before turning, or at least _______ feet before stopping.
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The Circle of Safety extends __________ feet from the aircraft nose, tail and wing tips.
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When computing the center of balance of wheeled items, always round decimal to the nearest whole number.
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A moment is a product of ______________ the weight and distance.
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In the call forward area, cargo and equipment loads must be available for joint inspection (JI) _______ hours prior to departure; and personnel must be available for passenger briefings and manifest checks ________ hours prior to departure.
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______________ issues cargo airlift certifications.
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A _____________ will be pre-positioned to prevent a vehicle from striking an aircraft.
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In which phase of the Departure Airfield Operations is the Joint Inspection conducted and discrepancies corrected?
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When you park a vehicle near an aircraft, you should:
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If proper clearance can be determined, vehicles can be driven between the wing tips of two aircraft.
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_________________ is responsible for certifying ammunition, explosives and other hazardous materials for movement on DoD owned and controlled aircraft.
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When marking the center of balance on a vehicle, what information will be shown on the horizontal portion of the 'T'?
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Which of the following cargo items require you to mark CB?
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Study Notes
Equipment Preparation: Weighing and Marking
- Proper marking includes weight and center of balance (COB) on equipment items.
- Ensure the driver and passengers exit the vehicle before weighing the axle/axles.
- Pallet scale weight must be marked clearly on both an 88-inch side and a 108-inch side.
- Married pallets require center of balance markings; this statement is false.
- Classified information on DD Form 2775 requires installation commander approval; any unapproved information is false.
- The vertical part of the "T" marking on a vehicle includes the gross weight information.
Equipment Preparation: Safety
- Vehicles should not remain unattended on the cargo floor until at least one forward and one aft restraint device is installed.
- Troops and passengers need to be escorted when moving to and from aircraft due to movement in the flightline area.
- Maximum speed limit within 25 feet of an aircraft is 5 mph.
Equipment Preparation: Departure Airfield Operations
- Deploying units are accountable for activities in the marshaling area.
- The Call Forward Area responsibilities include load teams, mobility forces, and DACG.
- Deploying units must correctly assemble cargo and personnel for mission loads in the Alert Holding Area (AHA), a controlled area under A/DACG.
Equipment Preparation: Cargo and Joint Inspection Preparation
- Container keys must be accessible during all phases of marshaling, inspection, loading, and transportation.
Vehicle Operations Safety
- Vehicle drivers must have spotter personnel in place before backing toward or into an aircraft.
Fuel Regulations
- Vehicles loaded on KC-10 and KC-135 should not exceed a fuel limit of 1/2 tank.
- Any fuel or brake system leaks, even if minor, prohibit air shipment.
Marshalling Definition
- Marshalling refers to the organized assembly and movement of personnel and equipment from the unit to the aircraft.
Emergency Response Operation (ERO) Guidance
- During ERO operations with a C-5 aircraft, vehicles and personnel must move directly in line with the fuselage, at least 200 feet before turning and 300 feet before stopping.
Circle of Safety
- The Circle of Safety extends 25 feet from the aircraft's nose, tail, and wing tips.
Center of Balance Computation
- When calculating the center of balance for wheeled items, always round decimal numbers to the nearest whole number.
Moment Calculation
- A moment is calculated by multiplying weight by distance.
Joint Inspection Timeliness
- Cargo and equipment loads must be ready for joint inspection at least 8 hours before departure; personnel must be available for briefings and checks 4 hours prior.
Certification Authority
- ATTLA (Airlift Clearance Approval) issues cargo airlift certifications.
Safety Precaution Measures
- Wheel chocks are necessary to prevent vehicles from rolling into aircraft.
Ready Line Definition
- The Joint Inspection occurs in the Ready Line, where discrepancies are addressed.
Vehicle Parking Procedures
- Vehicles should be turned off, emergency brakes set, and keys left in the ignition when parked near an aircraft.
Clearance for Movement
- It's false to determine if vehicles can be driven between the wing tips of two aircraft without ensuring clearance.
Cargo Certification Responsibility
- The unit commander certifies ammunition, explosives, and hazardous materials for transport on DoD aircraft.
Center of Balance Marking Information
- The horizontal portion of the "T" marking on vehicles shows the gross weight information.
Cargo Marking Requirements
- All vehicles necessitate CB marking.
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