and CESE. The 12K Lift King forklift currentlyassigned to the NCF TOA has a set of roller tine forkextensions assigned as an attachment.Once the air det has arrived on site, the palletloads are usually broken down and a supply area is setup for material and tool distribution. Never leave thepallets, pallet nets, chains, chain tie-down devices,and even the 5,000-pound cargo straps laying around.When you do, there is a good chance they will berendered useless after being run over, walked on,buried, or otherwise damaged or destroyed. Therecommended procedure for storing pallets is to placedown three sets of 4-inch by 4-inch dunnage and stackthe pallets ten high. Then, place three more sets of4-inch by 4-inch dunnage and stack ten more pallets.Never stack pallets upside down. This could damagethe rings or the aluminum surface. Also, never stackpallets over 40 high. Store all the 4-inch by 4-inchdunnage, chains, chain tie-down devices, and cargostraps in one location, and protect pallet nets fromadverse climatic conditions.The netting materialsmay mildew and deteriorate, and the metal hooks canrust if not properly cared for.The air det mustmaintain custody of 463L pallets, pallet nets, 4-inchby 4-inch dunnage, chains, chain tie-down devicesand cargo straps throughout the mission. These itemsare extremely expensive to purchase and refurbishand could be required for future airlift plans.COLLATERAL EQUIPAGEThe Alfa company collateral equipage custodiandelegates the responsibility and accountability of theair det CESE collateral equipage and attachments tothe equipment platoon supervisor. This area ofresponsibility is usually delegated to the assigned airdet collateral equipage custodian. The custodianneeds to acquire a list of the collateral equipage andattachments embarked with the air det CESE. Theresponsibilities of the air det collateral equipage andattachment operation are the same us the battalion andis outlined in Equipment Management, COM-SECOND/COMTHIRDNCBINST 11200.1 series andcovered in chapter 1 of this TRAMAN. Propermanagement of collateral equipage and attachmentsenhances YOUR equipment management program forthe air det. When this area is neglected, a high cost airdet collateral equipage and attachment turn-in canoccur and detract from any effective equipmentmanagement program you may have attempted toenforce.SITE SELECTIONThe equipment platoon supervisor works closelywith the air det staff when considering an area to setup the equipment platoon operations. The selectionof the site depends upon the mission, the terrain, andclimatic conditions.When possible, locate theequipment platoon operations close to the center ofactivity to allow the equipment to be usedeconomically and efficiently.Drainage must not be overlooked. In some areasyou may already have natural drainage, while otherareas may require construction of extensive drainagesystems.You must remember that large-scalegrubbing operations often produce damagingenvironmental effects. Save as much vegetation aspossible to prevent soil erosion.Allow adequate space to turn around tractor-trailers, to build an equipment loading ramp, to buildan equipment parking area, and an area for equipmentmaintenance operations. Consider areas to dispersethe equipment in a tactical environment to lessenpossible damage from rocket or mortar attacks.Equipment parked in a neat, close file or in rowspresent large targets.Additionally, make sureentrances and exits are laid out to allow for a smoothflow of traffic and wide enough to accommodate thelargest piece of construction equipment.Other areas to consider are as follows: locationsfor collateral equipage and attachments, dispatch andmaintenance tents, POL storage, storage for vehicleshoring, storage for the 463L pallets, and the vehiclewash area.SITE ARRIVALWhen the air det embarks by airlift, all membersof the air det are listed on the manifest and arescheduled to fly by chalk numbers. The number ofpassengers (PAXs) allotted on an aircraft depends onthe weight of the cargo or CESE loaded on theaircraft. The Equipment Operators (EOs) assigned toa specific CESE accompany that CESE aboard theaircraft.Normally, EOS are assigned, with support fromother ratings, the duties of the Arrival Airlift ControlGroup (AACG).The AACG group is usuallyscheduled to fly out on the first chalk, and at themission site supports the Air Force with the unloadingand staging of cargo and CESE from the aircraft. The2-14
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