and CESE. The 12K Lift King forklift currently
assigned to the NCF TOA has a set of roller tine fork
extensions assigned as an attachment.
Once the air det has arrived on site, the pallet
loads are usually broken down and a supply area is set
up for material and tool distribution. Never leave the
pallets, 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 be
rendered useless after being run over, walked on,
buried, or otherwise damaged or destroyed. The
recommended procedure for storing pallets is to place
down three sets of 4-inch by 4-inch dunnage and stack
the pallets ten high. Then, place three more sets of
4-inch by 4-inch dunnage and stack ten more pallets.
Never stack pallets upside down. This could damage
the rings or the aluminum surface. Also, never stack
pallets over 40 high. Store all the 4-inch by 4-inch
dunnage, chains, chain tie-down devices, and cargo
straps in one location, and protect pallet nets from
adverse climatic conditions.
The netting materials
may mildew and deteriorate, and the metal hooks can
rust if not properly cared for.
The air det must
maintain custody of 463L pallets, pallet nets, 4-inch
by 4-inch dunnage, chains, chain tie-down devices
and cargo straps throughout the mission. These items
are extremely expensive to purchase and refurbish
and could be required for future airlift plans.
COLLATERAL EQUIPAGE
The Alfa company collateral equipage custodian
delegates the responsibility and accountability of the
air det CESE collateral equipage and attachments to
the equipment platoon supervisor. This area of
responsibility is usually delegated to the assigned air
det collateral equipage custodian. The custodian
needs to acquire a list of the collateral equipage and
attachments embarked with the air det CESE. The
responsibilities of the air det collateral equipage and
attachment operation are the same us the battalion and
is outlined in Equipment Management, COM-
SECOND/COMTHIRDNCBINST 11200.1 series and
covered in chapter 1 of this TRAMAN. Proper
management of collateral equipage and attachments
enhances YOUR equipment management program for
the air det. When this area is neglected, a high cost air
det collateral equipage and attachment turn-in can
occur and detract from any effective equipment
management program you may have attempted to
enforce.
SITE SELECTION
The equipment platoon supervisor works closely
with the air det staff when considering an area to set
up the equipment platoon operations. The selection
of the site depends upon the mission, the terrain, and
climatic conditions.
When possible, locate the
equipment platoon operations close to the center of
activity to allow the equipment to be used
economically and efficiently.
Drainage must not be overlooked. In some areas
you may already have natural drainage, while other
areas may require construction of extensive drainage
systems.
You must remember that large-scale
grubbing operations often produce damaging
environmental effects. Save as much vegetation as
possible to prevent soil erosion.
Allow adequate space to turn around tractor-
trailers, to build an equipment loading ramp, to build
an equipment parking area, and an area for equipment
maintenance operations. Consider areas to disperse
the equipment in a tactical environment to lessen
possible damage from rocket or mortar attacks.
Equipment parked in a neat, close file or in rows
present large targets.
Additionally, make sure
entrances and exits are laid out to allow for a smooth
flow of traffic and wide enough to accommodate the
largest piece of construction equipment.
Other areas to consider are as follows: locations
for collateral equipage and attachments, dispatch and
maintenance tents, POL storage, storage for vehicle
shoring, storage for the 463L pallets, and the vehicle
wash area.
SITE ARRIVAL
When the air det embarks by airlift, all members
of the air det are listed on the manifest and are
scheduled to fly by chalk numbers. The number of
passengers (PAXs) allotted on an aircraft depends on
the weight of the cargo or CESE loaded on the
aircraft. The Equipment Operators (EOs) assigned to
a specific CESE accompany that CESE aboard the
aircraft.
Normally, EOS are assigned, with support from
other ratings, the duties of the Arrival Airlift Control
Group (AACG).
The AACG group is usually
scheduled to fly out on the first chalk, and at the
mission site supports the Air Force with the unloading
and staging of cargo and CESE from the aircraft. The
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