# Tm 4-48.08/To 13C7-2-491 Airdrop Of Supplies And Equipment: Rigging Military Utility Vehicles March 2016

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Technical Manual
No. 4-48.08

Technical Order
No. 13C7-2-491

Department of the Air Force

Washington, DC

15 March 2016



# Airdrop Of Supplies And Equipment: Rigging Military Utility Vehicles

## Contents

|                                                     | PREFACE ix                                                          |
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|                                                     | INTRODUCTION x                                                      |
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| Chapter 1                                           | RIGGING ONE MILITARY UTILITY VEHICLE (M-GATOR) ON AN 8-FOOT, TYPE V |
| PLATFORM FOR LOW-VELOCITY AIRDROP 1-1               |                                                                     |
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| Description of Load 1-1                             |                                                                     |
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| Preparing Platform 1-1                              |                                                                     |
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| Building and Placing Honeycomb Stack 1-3            |                                                                     |
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| Preparing the M-Gator 1-6                           |                                                                     |
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| Positioning Load 1-9                                |                                                                     |
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| Lashing M-Gator 1-10                                |                                                                     |
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| Building M-Gator Box 1-13                           |                                                                     |
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| Positioning M-Gator Box 1-16                        |                                                                     |
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| Lashing M-Gator Box 1-17                            |                                                                     |
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| Installing Suspension Slings 1-19                   |                                                                     |
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| Stowing Cargo Parachute 1-20                        |                                                                     |
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| Installing Extraction System 1-21                   |                                                                     |
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| Installing Parachute Release 1-22                   |                                                                     |
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| Positioning Extraction Parachute 1-23               |                                                                     |
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| Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints 1-23 |                                                                     |
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| Marking Rigged Load 1-23                            |                                                                     |
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| Equipment Required 1-23                             |                                                                     |
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| Chapter 2                                           | RIGGING TWO M-GATORS AND EQUIPMENT BOX ON A 20-FOOT, TYPE V         |
| PLATFORM FOR LOW-VELOCITY AIRDROP 2-1               |                                                                     |
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| Description of Load 2-1                             |                                                                     |
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| Preparing Platform 2-1                              |                                                                     |
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| Building M-Gator Boxes 2-1                          |                                                                     |
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Figure 6-3.  Honeycomb stack built and positioned ........ 6-3 Figure 6-4. Motorcycle built and positioned on honeycomb........ 6-4 Figure 6-5.  Motorcycle protected ........ 6-5 Figure 6-6.  Motorcycle secured to the CEP ........ 6-6 Figure 6-7.  Cargo parachute stowed ........ 6-8 Figure 6-8.  Single motorcycle rigged for low-velocity airdrop ........ 6-10 Figure 7-1.  Combat expendable platform built ........ 7-2 Figure 7-2.  Combat expendable platform (CEP) prepared ........ 7-3 Figure 7-3.  Two a-22 sling assemblies positioned on the CEP ........ 7-4 Figure 7-4.  A-22 sling assemblies joined ........ 7-5 Figure 7-5.  A-22 cargo covers and honeycomb positioned ........ 7-6
Figure 7-6.  Two motorcycles prepared, positioned, and protected ........ 7-7 Figure 7-7.  A-22 cargo bag covers closed ........ 7-9 Figure 7-8.  A-22 cargo bags tie-down straps secured ........ 7-10 Figure 7-9.  A-22 cargo bags lateral straps secured ........ 7-11 Figure 7-10.  A-22 cargo bags skid board ties secured ........ 7-12 Figure 7-11.  Suspension slings installed ........ 7-13 Figure 7-12.  Retainer bands attached and canopy folded ........ 7-14 Figure 7-13.  Deployment bag attached and canopy stowed........ 7-15 Figure 7-14.  Locking and suspension line stows made and connector links tied ........ 7-16 Figure 7-15.  Deployment line installed on a 36-inch adapter web ........ 7-17 Figure 7-16.  Deployment line installed on a 60-inch adapter web ........ 7-18 Figure 7-17.  Cargo extraction parachute packed in a t-10 deployment bag ........ 7-19 Figure 7-18.  Parachutes stowed on two motorcycles rigged for a low-velocity airdrop ....... 7-20 Figure 7-19.  Two motorcycles rigged for low-velocity airdrop ........ 7-22 Figure 8-1.  Four wheeled quad-runner (quad) ........ 8-1 Figure 8-2.  Platform prepared ........ 8-2 Figure 8-3.  Suspension slings secured to platform ........ 8-4 Figure 8-4.  Load restraints secured to platform ........ 8-5
Figure 8-5.  Honeycomb stacks positioned ........ 8-6 Figure 8-6.  Quad-runner prepared and positioned ........ 8-7 Figure 8-7.  Load secured to platform ........ 8-8 Figure 8-8.  Accompanying load secured ........ 8-9 Figure 8-9.  Deadman's tie installed ........ 8-10
Figure 8-10.  Cargo parachutes stowed ........ 8-11 Figure 8-11.  M-1 parachute release installed ........ 8-12 Figure 8-12.  Four wheeled quad-runner rigged on CEP for low-velocity airdrop ........ 8-14

## Tables

Table 1-1.  Equipment required for rigging the M-gator on an 8-foot type v platform for
low-velocity airdrop ........ 1-25

## Contents

Table 2-1.  Equipment required for rigging the M-gator and equipment box on a 20-
foot, type v platform for low-velocity airdrop ........ 2-30
Table 3-1.  Equipment required for rigging the M-gator and an a-22 cargo bag on a
12-foot, type v platform for low-velocity airdrop ........ 3-21
Table 4-1.  Equipment required for rigging the M-gator with the first response
expeditionary (FRE) fire vehicle and an a-22 cargo bag on an 12-foot, type v platform for low-velocity airdrop ........ 4-40
Table 5-1.  Equipment required for rigging the minibike as a door bundle ........ 5-13 Table 6-1.  Equipment required for rigging a single motorcycle for low-velocity airdrop ...... 6-11 Table 7-1.  Equipment required for rigging two motorcycles for low-velocity airdrop ........ 7-23 Table 8-1.  Equipment required for rigging a quad-runner on a combat expendable
platform (CEP) for low-velocity airdrop ........ 8-15

## Preface

TM 4-48.08/TO 13C7-2-491 provides doctrinal guidance and direction for United States Army and United States Air Force  units conducting aerial delivery operations.  This manual provides information on how to prepare and rig the following configurations of the Military Utility Vehicles (M-Gator), one 80-cubic centimeter minibike, one or two 250- to 300-cubic centimeter motorcycles, one 350-cubic centimeter Yamaha four wheeled quad-runner on a combat expendable platform and one 500-cubic centimeter Polaris four wheeled quad-runner on a combat expendable platform.  They are rigged for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130 or C-17 aircraft . The principal audience for TM 4-48.08/TO 13C7-2-491 is all members of the profession of arms. Commanders and staffs of Army and Air Force headquarters serving as joint task force or multinational headquarters should also refer to applicable joint or multinational doctrine concerning the range of military operations and joint or multinational forces. Trainers and educators throughout the Army and Air Force will also use this publication.

Commanders, staffs, and subordinates ensure that their decisions and actions comply with applicable United States, international, and in some cases host-nation laws and regulations. Commanders at all levels ensure that their Soldiers and Airmen operate in accordance with the law of war and the rules of engagement. (See FM 27-
10).

## Tm 4-48.08/To 13C7-2-491 Does Not Implement Any Stanags.

TM 4-48.08/TO 13C7-2-491 uses joint terms where applicable. Selected joint and Army terms and definitions appear in both the glossary and the text. Terms for which TM 4-48.08/TO 13C7-2-491 is the proponent publication (the authority) are italicized in the text and marked with an asterisk (*) in the glossary. Terms and definitions for which TM 4-48.08/TO 13C7-2-491 is the proponent publication are boldfaced in the text. For other definitions shown in the text, the term is italicized and the number of the proponent publication follows the definition.

TM 4-48.08/TO 13C7-2-491 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, United States Army Reserve, and Air Force unless otherwise stated.

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## Introduction Description Of Load


Military Utility Vehicle (M-Gator):  The M-Gator is 108 inches long, 60 inches wide and 43.6
inches high.  The weight of the M-Gator is 1,450 pounds, including fuel and fluids.  Maximum
payload for the M-Gator is 1,400 pounds to include passengers.

A-22 Cargo Bag Assembly:  The A-22 cargo bag assembly is an adjustable cotton duck
cloth/nylon and nylon webbing container.  For this application, the A-22 cargo bag assembly will not exceed a maximum rigged weight of 1,000 pounds due to the M-Gator payload restrictions.
The minimum rigged weight is 800 pounds.  Maximum height for the rigged A-22 is 83 inches.
Note.  The only exception to these weight restrictions is the A-22 cargo bag limitations on the Military Utility Vehicle (M-Gator) with the First Response Expeditionary Fire Vehicle and an A-
22 cargo bag assembly load.  The A-22 cargo bag on this load will weigh 1,200 pounds.


Military Utility Vehicle (M-Gator) with the First Response Expeditionary (FRE) Fire Vehicle:
The M-Gator with FRE Fire Vehicle basic platform is a standard M-Gator modified with the cargo
bed removed and replaced with an ultra-high pressure system firefighting equipment mounted in
the cargo bed's place.  The assembly is 120 inches long, 63 inches wide and 62 inches high.  The
weight of the M-Gator with FRE is 2,280 pounds.

The minibike with an 80-cubic centimeter engine displacement:  The minibike is 61 inches long,
27 inches wide and 34 inches high.  The weight of the minibike is 155 pounds, including fuel and fluids.

The motorcycle with a 250 to 300-cubic centimeter engine displacement: The motorcycle is 88
inches long, 32 inches wide and 49 inches high.  The motorcycle weighs 275 pounds, including
fuel and fluids.

The four wheeled quad-runner with a 350-cubic centimeter engine displacement:  The quad-runner
is 72 inches long, 45 inches wide and 65 inches high.  The quad-runner weighs 550 pounds, including fuel and fluids.

The four wheeled quad-runner with a 500-cubic centimeter engine displacement:  The quad-runner
is 89 inches long, 48 inches wide and 50 inches high.  The quad-runner weighs 820 pounds, including fuel and fluids.

## Special Considerations Caution

Only ammunition listed in Technical Manual (TM) 4-48.16 (FM 4- 20.153)/Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 4-11.3B/TO
13C7-18-41 may be airdropped.

-
The loads covered in this manual include hazardous material as defined in Air Force Manual
(AFMAN) 24-204/TM 38-250/ Naval Supply Systems Command Publication (NAVSUP PUB)
505/Marine Corps Order (MCO) P4030.19I/Defense Logistics Agency Instruction (DLAI)
4145D/Defense Contracting Management Agency Directive (DCMAD)1, CH3.4 (HM24).  The hazardous materials must be packaged, marked and labeled as required by AFMAN 24-204/TM
38-250/ NAVSUP PUB 505; MCO P4030.19I; DLAI 4145.3 DCMAD1, CH3.4 (HM24).
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A copy of this manual must be available to the Joint Airdrop Inspectors during the before and after loading inspection in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 59-4/Office of the Chief of Naval
Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 4630.24D; AFJ 13 210(I); MCO 13480.1C.
Publication of TM 4-48.08/TO 13C7-2-491 (FM 4-20.108/TO 13C7-2-491) Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Military Utility Vehicles supersedes FM 4-20.108/TO 13C7-2-491, Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Military Utility Vehicles, DATED 10 September 2007.

This special revision to the TM publishing medium/nomenclature has been accomplished to comply with U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command doctrine restructuring requirements. The title and content of the manual(s) is identical to that of the superseded manual(s) unless specifically noted changes are identified. This special revision does not integrate any changes in Army doctrine since 10 September 2007 and does alter the publication's original references. For the status of official Department of the Army (DA) publications, consult DA Pam 25-30, *Consolidated Index of Army Publications and Blank Forms*, at http://armypubs.army.mil/2530.html. DA Pam 25-30 is updated as new and revised publications and changes to publications are published.

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# Rigging One Military Utility Vehicle (M-Gator) On An 8-Foot, Type V Platform For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of Load

1-1. This load consists of one John Deere Diesel, which has been named the Military Utility Vehicle (M-
Gator) (Figure 1-1).  It is rigged on an 8 foot, type V platform.  The load shown has a rigged weight of 3120
pounds.  It has a length of 125 inches, width of 108 inches, and height of 78 inches, with a center of balance of 49 inches.  The load is rigged with one G-11 cargo parachute.

## Preparing Platform

1-2. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, an 8 foot, type V platform as outlined in TM 10-1670-268-
20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.  Prepare an 8-foot, type V platform using 14 tie-down clevises as shown in Figure
1-2.

## Step:

1. Install a tandem link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2, and 3.
2. Install a tandem link to the rear of each platform side rail using holes 14, 15, and 16.
3. Install a clevis on bushing 1 of each front tandem link. 4. Install a clevis on bushing 2 of each rear tandem link.
5. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted on holes
7, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
6. Starting at the front of the platform, number the clevises 1 through 7 on the right side and 1A
through 7A on the left side.
7. Label the tie-down rings according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/(Naval Sea Systems
Command) NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Building And Placing Honeycomb Stack

1-3. Prepare the honeycomb stack for the M-Gator as shown in Figure 1-3.  Position the honeycomb stack as shown in Figure 1-4.


Stack Number
Pieces
Width
(inches)
Length (inches)
Material
Instructions
1
3
72
12
Honeycomb
Position on floor with the second piece 14 inches from
the first and the third piece 40 inches from the second.  Cut a 6-inch by 6-inch hole in each
piece of honeycomb 6 inches
from the sides and centered.

1
9
9
Honeycomb
Centered and 16 inches from the rear of the second piece of honeycomb.


1
12
90
Honeycomb
Center and glue across first four pieces of honeycomb.


6
30
12
Honeycomb
Cut 6-inch by 6-inch holes, 6 inches from one side, in the center of each piece.  Line holes up on base and glue in place.


3
72
12
Honeycomb
Cut 6-inch by 6-inch holes, on each side of honeycomb, 6 inches from the side and centered.  Line holes up on
base and glue in place.

6
12
12
Honeycomb
Center and glue three pieces
on the first and second sections.


2
9
9
Honeycomb
Center and glue on the third
sections rear edge.


3
9
9
34- Plywood
Glue on the 9-inch by 9-inch
honeycomb stack.


1
9
9
Honeycomb
Glue on the 9-inch by 9-inch honeycomb and plywood stack.
Stack
Number
Position of Stack on the Platform
1

Place stack: Centered on the platform and even with front edge of platform.

## Preparing The M-Gator

1-4. Prepare the M-Gator according to Figure 1-5.



1 Bring the seats forward and secure with Type III nylon cord. 2 Secure the gear stick to the emergency brake with Type III nylon cord. 3 Secure the fire extinguisher to the mounting bracket with Type III nylon cord.

4 Raise the bed and position a lashing across the frame, centered between the rear tires.
5 Route lashing around the frame and the engine. 6 Secure a piece of 2- by 4- by 8 12-inch lumber, laterally, under the engine.  Lumber may be
temporarily secured using cloth-backed tape.  Position the load binder against the lumber.  Preposition another lashing across the top of the frame to be used in step 10 (Not Shown).
7 Lower the bed and place one layer of 36 by 56-inch honeycomb in it. 8 Remove the litter from the M-Gator and place the litter upside down and centered on the
honeycomb.
9 Place three more 36 by 56-inch pieces of honeycomb on the litter and force them all the way
down.
10 Secure the litter and honeycomb to the bed with the pre-positioned lashing.

## Positioning Load

1-5. Using four 12-foot (2 loop), type XXVI nylon suspension slings, lift and position the M-Gator.
Attach large clevis assemblies to each sling.  Using two front and two rear lifting points, attach one clevis to each lifting point.  Position the M-Gator with the rear of the vehicle facing the front of the platform.  Align the rear edge of the M-Gator frame with the front edge of the honeycomb stack and center.  Each tire will be centered over a cutout in the honeycomb stack according to Figure 1-6.

## Lashing M-Gator

1-6. Lash the M-Gator to the platform according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-
MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figures 1-7 through 1-9.

Note.  Place all load binders near the platform in case adjustments to the lashings are needed.



1
2


Pass lashing through:
Right rear tie-down point.
Pass lashing through: Left rear tie-down point.
Right rear tie-down point.  (Not Shown)

## Building M-Gator Box

1-7. Build the M-Gator box using 8-penny common nails as shown in Figure 1-10.
Note.  Use wood glue and 1 12-inch long, #4 wood screws to sturdy box for multiple airdrop use.

## One Right And One Left Sideboard Is Required To Build Box Positioning M-Gator Box

1-8. Position M-Gator box as shown in Figure 1-11.

1 Position the box on the platform, aligning the front bottom edge of the box with the platform rear edge.

## Lashing M-Gator Box

1-9. Lash the M-Gator box to the platform according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-
AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 1-12.

1 Route a lashing through clevis 4A and back through its own D-ring, and pull the strap taut.
Repeat the same steps for clevis 6A.

| Tie-down                     | Lashing    |
|------------------------------|------------|
| Number                       |            |
| Clevis Number                |            |
| Instructions                 |            |
|                              |            |
|                              |            |
| 4A and 4                     |            |
| 6A and 6                     |            |
|                              |            |
|                              |            |
| 1                            |            |
| 2                            |            |
|                              |            |
| Pass lashing through:        |            |
|                              |            |
| Top front cutouts of box.    |            |
| Bottom front cutouts of box. |            |
|                              |            |

1 Route a lashing through clevis 2 and back through its own D-ring, and pull strap taut.  Repeat the
same steps for clevises 2A, 5, and 5A.

Tie-down
Number
Clevis Number
Instructions
Pass lashing through:

Over top of box and bind on left side of box.
Over top of box and bind on left side of box.

## Installing Suspension Slings

1-10. Install four 12-foot (2 loop), type XXVI nylon slings as suspension slings according to TM 4-
48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 1-13.



1 Attach a 12-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to each of the four tandem links using a large
clevis.
2 Felt and tape each sling where they make contact with the box. 3 Raise the slings above the load and install the deadman's tie as outlined in TM 4-48.02/MCRP
4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Stowing Cargo Parachute

1-11. Prepare, stow, and restrain one G-11 cargo parachute on the front edge of the M-Gator box according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 1-14.



## Installing Extraction System

1-12. Install the Extraction Force Transfer Coupling (EFTC) according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 1-15.



1 Install Extraction Force Transfer Coupling actuator mounting bracket using front mounting
holes.
2 Install a 12-foot cable. 3 Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling for the deployment line.


## Installing Parachute Release

1-13. Prepare and install an M-1 cargo parachute release system according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5, and as shown in Figure 1-16.



1 Place the M-1 release on the M-Gator box, and safety it to a convenient place on the load.
2 Fold and secure any slack in the suspension slings with type I, 14-inch cotton webbing.

## Positioning Extraction Parachute

1-14. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

1-15. Select and install provisions for emergency restraints according to the emergency aft restraints requirements in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Marking Rigged Load

1-16. Mark the rigged load according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010
REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 1-17.  Complete the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.  If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, tip-curve, center of balance, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

1-17. The equipment required to rig this load is listed in Table 1-1 on page 1-25.

velocity airdrop
| National Stock Number                                 | Item        |
|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| As required                                           |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
| 5                                                     |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
| As required                                           |             |
| Adhesive, paste, 1-gallon                             |             |
| Bridle, extraction line lead, (line bag for C-17)     |             |
| Clevis, large                                         |             |
| Cover, clevis, large                                  |             |
| Cushioning material, packaging, cellulose wadding     |             |
| Coupling assembly, airdrop, extraction force transfer |             |
| coupling (EFTC), with 12-foot cable                   |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
| As required                                           |             |
| As required                                           |             |
| 8040-00-273-8713                                      |             |
| 1670-01-035-6054                                      |             |
| 4030-00-090-5354                                      |             |
| 1670-00-360-0328                                      |             |
| 8135-00-664-6958                                      |             |
| 1670-00-434-5783                                      |             |
| 1670-01-475-1990                                      |             |
| 8305-00-191-1101                                      |             |
| 8305-00-290-5584                                      |             |
| 1670-01-183-2678                                      |             |
| Extraction Parachute Jettison System (EPJS)           |             |
| Felt, 12-inch                                          |             |
| Felt,                                                 |             |
| 3                                                     |             |
| /                                                     |             |
| 16                                                    |             |
| -inch                                                 |             |
| Leaf, extraction line (line bag)(add 2 for drogue     |             |
| extraction system [DES])                              |             |
|                                                       |             |
|                                                       |             |
| Line Multi-Loop:                                      |             |
| 1670-01-062-6304                                      |             |
| For deployment line:                                  |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing              |             |
| 1670-01-064-4452                                      |             |
| For drogue:                                           |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing (DES)       |             |
| For extraction:                                       |             |
| 1670-01-064-4452                                      |             |
| 1670-01-107-7652                                      |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI nylon (C-130 aircraft)    |             |
| 160-foot (1-loop), type XXVI nylon (C-17 aircraft)    |             |
| 1670-01-062-6301                                      |             |
| For riser extension:                                  |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 3-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing              |             |
| 1670-01-062-6303                                      |             |
| For suspension:                                       |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 12-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing             |             |
| Link:                                                 |             |
| 1670-01-493-6418                                      |             |
| 1670-01-493-6418                                      |             |
| 1670-01-072-5637                                      |             |
| 1670-01-483-8259                                      |             |
|                                                       |             |
| Assembly small, two-point, 3 34-inch                   |             |
| Assembly small, two-point, 3 34-inch (C-17 drogue)     |             |
| Jettison, C-130 (DES)                                 |             |
| Link, Parachute connector (Towplate Release           |             |
| Mechanism H-block) (C-17)                             |             |
|                                                       |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 2                                                     |             |
|                                                       |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 4                                                     |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 5510-00-220-6146                                      |             |
| 5510-00-220-6148                                      |             |
| 5530-00-128-4981                                      |             |
|                                                       |             |
| As required                                           |             |
| As required                                           |             |
| 6 sheets                                              |             |
| Lumber:                                               |             |
| 2- by 4-inch                                          |             |
| 2- by 6-inch                                          |             |
| Plywood, 34-inch sheet                                 |             |
| 5315-00-010-4659                                      |             |
| 1670-00-753-3928                                      |             |
|                                                       | As required |
| 9 sheets                                              |             |
|                                                       |             |
| Nail, steel wire, common: 8-penny                     |             |
| Pad, energy-dissipating, honeycomb,                   |             |
| Parachute:                                            |             |
| 1670-01-016-7841                                      |             |
| 1670-00-063-3715                                      |             |
| 1670-01-063-3717                                      |             |
|                                                       |             |
|                                                       |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
| 1                                                     |             |
| G-11                                                  |             |
| 15-foot, Extraction, Cargo                            |             |
| 15-foot, Extraction Drogue (DES)                      |             |
| National Stock Number                        |
|----------------------------------------------|
|                                              |
| Platform, airdrop, type V, 8-foot:           |
| Bracket assembly, component extraction force |
| transfer coupling                            |
| Bracket, assembly, extraction                |
| Clevis, load tie-down                        |
| Link, Tandem, link sups. assembly            |
|                                              |
| 1                                            |
| 1                                            |
| 14                                           |
| 4                                            |
| 1                                            |
| As required                                  |
| 1670-01-353-8425                             |
| 1670-01-353-8424                             |
| 1670-01-162-2372                             |
| 1670-01-162-2381                             |
| 1670-01-097-8816                             |
| 7510-00-266-5016                             |
| 1670-00-937-0271                             |
| 16                                           |
|                                              |
|                                              |
| Release, cargo parachute, M-1                |
| Tape, adhesive, 2-in                         |
| Tie-down cargo, A/C, 15-foot webbing         |
| Webbing:                                     |
| 4020-00-240-2146                             |
| 8305-00-268-2411                             |
| 8305-00-082-5752                             |
| 8305-00-263-3591                             |
| As required                                  |
| As required                                  |
| As required                                  |
| As required                                  |
|                                              |
|                                              |
| Cord, nylon, type III, 550-pound             |
| Cotton, type I, 1/4-inch                     |
| Nylon, tubular, 1/2-in, natural              |
| Nylon, type VIII                             |
|                                              |

# Rigging Two M-Gator And Equipment Box On A 20-Foot, Type V Platform For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of Load

2-1. This load consists of two John Deere diesels, which have been named M-Gator, and an equipment box weighing 1,600 pounds minimum or 2,000 pounds maximum of unit specific equipment.  It is rigged on a 20-foot, type V platform.  The load shown has a rigged weight of 8,520 pounds.  It has a length of 258 inches, width of 108 inches, and height of 78 inches, with a center of balance of 124 inches.  The load is rigged with two G-11 cargo parachutes.

## Preparing Platform

2-2. Prepare a 20-foot, type V airdrop platform according to TM 10-1670-268-20&P/TO 13C7-52-22
using 40 tie-down clevises and as shown in Figure 2-1.

## Building M-Gator Boxes

2-3. Build two M-Gator boxes as outlined in chapter 1, paragraph 1-7.

## Steps

1. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 20-foot, type V platform according to TM 10-1670-268-
20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.
2. Install a tandem multi-purpose link to front of each platform side rail holes 1, 2, and 3.
3. Install a suspension link to each platform side rail holes 6, 7, and 8.
4. Install a suspension link to each platform side rail holes 33, 34, and 35.
5. Install a clevis on bushings 2 and 4 on each tandem multi-purpose link.
6. Install a clevis on bushing 3 of each front suspension bracket link. 7. Install a clevis on bushings 2 and 4 on each rear suspension bracket link.
8. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, install clevises on each platform side rail
using bushings bolted on holes 4, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 30, 31, 37, and 39.
9. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, number the clevises, including the clevis on
the tandem link, bolted to the right side from 1 through 20 and those bolted to the left side from 1A through 20A.
10. Label the tie down rings according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-
MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Building Honeycomb Stacks

2-4. Refer to paragraph 1-3 for building honeycomb stacks 1 and 3.  Build honeycomb stack 2 as shown in Figure 2-2.



| Stack    | Pieces    |   Width  |   Material  | Instructions    |
|----------|-----------|----------|-------------|-----------------|
| Number   | (Inches)  |          |             |                 |
| Length   |           |          |             |                 |
| (Inches) |           |          |             |                 |
| 2        | 2         |      96  |         36  | Honeycomb       |



## Positioning Honeycomb Stack 2

2-5. Position honeycomb stack 2 centered on the platform and as shown in Figure 2-3.



## Preparing The M-Gators

2-6. Prepare the M-Gators according to Chapter 1, paragraph 1-4 with the exception of padding the tailgate as shown in Figure 2-4.

1 Pad the tailgate with a 1/2-inch by 1 1/2-inch by 57-inch piece of felt. 2 Secure the felt with pressure-sensitive tape and Type III nylon cord.



## Building Equipment Box

2-7. Build the equipment box as shown in Figure 2-5.



## Positioning And Lashing The Equipment Box

2-8. Position the lashings and the equipment box as shown in Figure 2-6.



1 Position two 30-foot lashings 28 inches from each edge on stack 2, running the length of the
platform.
2 Position a 30-foot lashing centered on stack 2, running the width of the platform.

3 Position the box centered on stack 2.


4 Secure the previously positioned lashings on top and side of the box.
5 Route a lashing through clevis 10 and back through its own D-ring, over the box and load bind to
clevis 10A.
6 Rout a lashing through clevis 11 and back through its own D-ring, over the box and load bind to
clevis 11A.
7 Route a lashing through clevis 8A and back through its own D-ring, through the lower rear
cutouts of the box, load bind to clevis 8.
8 Route a lashing through clevis 7A and back through its own D-ring, through the upper rear
cutouts of the box.  Route a lashing through clevis 7 and back through its own D-ring and load
bind the lashings together.
9 Route a lashing through clevis 13A and back through its own D-ring, through the lower front
cutouts of the box, load bind to clevis 13.
10 Route a lashing through clevis 14A and back through its own D-ring, through the upper front
cutouts of the box.  Route a lashing through clevis 14 and back through its own D-ring and load
bind the lashings together.

## Positioning M-Gator Honeycomb Stacks

2-9. Position honeycomb stacks 1 and 3 on the platform as shown in Figure 2-7.

1 Pre-position honeycomb stack 1 behind the tie-down rings on the front panel and centered left to
right.
2 Pre-position honeycomb stack 3 in front of extraction bracket bolts on the rear edge of the
platform and centered left to right.

## Positioning Load

2-10. Use four 12-foot, (2-loop), type XXVI, nylon slings to lift and position the M-Gator.  Attach large clevis assemblies to each sling.  Using two front and two rear lifting points, attach one clevis to each lifting point.  Position the M-Gators as shown in Figure 2-8.

1 Position the front M-Gator on honeycomb stack 1 ensuring the felt on the tailgate is against the
center equipment box.  Adjust the honeycomb stack so each tire will be centered over a cutout in the honeycomb stack.
2 Position the rear M-Gator on honeycomb stack 3 ensuring the felt on the tailgate is against the
center equipment box.  Each tire will be centered over a cutout in the honeycomb stack.


## Lashing M-Gators

2-11. Lash the M-Gators to the platform according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-
MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figures 2-9 through 2-15.

Note. Place all load binders near the platform in case adjustments to the lashings are needed.

| Lashing Number                          | Deck Ring Number    |
|-----------------------------------------|---------------------|
|                                         |                     |
|                                         |                     |
| A2                                      |                     |
| B2                                      |                     |
|                                         |                     |
|                                         |                     |
| 3                                       |                     |
| 4                                       |                     |
|                                         |                     |
| Pass lashing through:                   |                     |
|                                         |                     |
| Left rear tie-down point.               |                     |
| Right rear tie-down point.  (Not Shown) |                     |
|                                         |                     |

Lashing Number
Deck Ring Number
Instructions
11 12
9A 9B


Pass lashing through: Left rear tie-down point. Right rear tie-down point.  (Not Shown)
Instructions
13 14 15 16
16
16A
12
12A


Pass lashing through:
Front left tie-down point. Front right tie-down point.  (Not Shown) Right rear tie-down point. Left rear tie-down point.  (Not Shown)

## Positioning M-Gator Boxes

2-12. Position M-Gator boxes as shown in Figure 2-16.



1 Position the front box over the front M-Gator aligning the bottom front edge of the box with the
front edge of the platform.
2 Position the rear box over the rear M-Gator aligning the bottom front edge of the box with the
rear edge of the platform.

## Lashing M-Gator Boxes

2-13. Lash the M-Gator boxes to the platform according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-
AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 2-17.

| Tie-down                          | Instructions    |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------|
| Number                            |                 |
| Clevis Number                     |                 |
|                                   |                 |
|                                   |                 |
|                                   |                 |
|                                   |                 |
| 17                                |                 |
| 18                                |                 |
| 3 and 3A                          |                 |
| 4 and 4A                          |                 |
|                                   |                 |
| Pass lashing through:             |                 |
|                                   |                 |
| Front lower cutouts of front box. |                 |
| Front upper cutouts of front box. |                 |
|                                   |                 |
| Lashing Number                                 | Tie-down    |
|------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Clevis Number                                  |             |
|                                                |             |
|                                                |             |
|                                                |             |
|                                                |             |
| 19                                             |             |
| 20                                             |             |
| 2 and 2A                                       |             |
| 6 and 6A                                       |             |
|                                                |             |
| Pass lashing through:                          |             |
|                                                |             |
| Over top of box and bind on right side of box. |             |
| Over top of box and bind on right side of box. |             |
|                                                |             |
Number

21 22
17 and 17A 18 and 18A


Pass lashing through: Front upper cutouts of rear box. Front lower cutouts of rear box.
| Tie-down                                      | Instructions    |
|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| Number                                        |                 |
| Clevis Number                                 |                 |
|                                               |                 |
|                                               |                 |
|                                               |                 |
|                                               |                 |
| 23                                            |                 |
| 24                                            |                 |
| 15 and 15A                                    |                 |
| 19 and 19A                                    |                 |
|                                               |                 |
| Pass lashing through:                         |                 |
|                                               |                 |
| Over top of box and bind on left side of box. |                 |
| Over top of box and bind on left side of box. |                 |
|                                               |                 |

## Installing Suspension Slings

2-14. Install four 16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon slings as suspension slings according to TM 4-
48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 2-18.



1 Attach a 16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to each of the four suspension bracket links
using a large clevis.
2 Raise the slings above the load and install the deadman's tie as outlined in TM 4-48.02/MCRP
4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.
3 Felt and tape each sling where they make contact with the boxes.

## Stowing Cargo Parachutes

2-15. Prepare, stow, and restrain two G-11 cargo parachutes according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 as shown in Figure 2-19.

1 Place two G-11 cargo parachutes on the front edge of the rear M-Gator box. 2 Restrain the parachutes with type VIII nylon webbing to clevises 18 and 18A. 3 Install the parachute release strap according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-
MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.


## Installing Extraction System

2-16. Install the EFTC according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV
1/TO 13C7-1-5 as shown in Figure 2-20.

1 Install Extraction Force Transfer Coupling actuator mounting brackets using rear mounting
holes.
2 Install a 20-foot cable. 3 Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling for the deployment line.

## Installing Parachute Release

2-17. Prepare and install an M-1 cargo parachute release system according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 as shown in Figure 2-21.


1 Cut one piece of honeycomb to fit between the lashings and two pieces to fit outside the
lashings on top of the equipment box.  Each piece will be 25 1/2 inches wide.
2 Cut a 58 1/2-inch by 25 1/2-inch piece of honeycomb and place it on top of the three pieces
previously placed on top of the equipment box.  Tape the outer edges and secure with type III nylon cord.
3 Place the M-1 release on the equipment box and safety it to convenient places on the load. 4 Fold and secure any slack in the suspension slings.

## Positioning Extraction Parachute

2-18. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and extraction line on the load for installation inside the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

2-19. Select and install provisions for emergency restraints according to the emergency aft restraint requirements in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Marking Rigged Load

2-20. Mark the rigged load according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010
REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 2-22.  Complete the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.  If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, and center of balance must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

2-21. The equipment required to rig this load is listed in Table 2-1 on page 2-30.

## Caution

Make the final rigger inspection required by TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4- 11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and AR 59-4/ OPNAVINST 4630.24D; AFJ 13 210(I); MCO 13480.1C before the load leaves the rigging site.

## Rigged Load Data

Weight ........ 8,520 pounds
Maximum Load Allowed ........ 10,000 pounds Height ........ 78 inches
Width ........ 108 inches Overall Length ........ 258 inches
Overhang:  Front (box) ........ 2 1/2 inches
                   Rear ........ 0 inches
Center of Balance (from front edge of platform)  ........ 124 inches
Extraction Force Transfer Coupling system with 12-foot cable (adds 18 inches to length of
platform)
platform for low-velocity airdrop
National Stock Number
Item
Quantity
As required
1 5 2
As required
Adhesive, paste, 1-gallon Bridle, extraction line lead, (line bag for C-17)
Clevis, large Cover, clevis, large Cushioning material, packaging, cellulose wadding
Coupling assembly, airdrop, extraction force transfer
coupling (EFTC), w / 20-foot cable

1 1
8040-00-273-8713 1670-01-035-6054 4030-00-090-5354 1670-00-360-0328 8135-00-664-6958 1670-00-434-5783 1670-01-475-1990 8305-00-191-1101
8305-00-290-5584 1670-01-183-2678
As required As required
Extraction Parachute Jettison System
Felt, 12-inch
Felt, 3/16-inch
Leaf, extraction line (line bag)(add 2 for drogue
extraction system [DES])
Line Multi-Loop:
1670-01-062-6304
For deployment line:

9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing
1670-01-064-4452
For drogue:

60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing (DES)
For extraction:
1670-01-064-4452 1670-01-107-7652

60-foot (3-loop), type XXVI nylon (C-130 aircraft)
140-foot (3-loop), type XXVI nylon (C-17 aircraft)
1670-01-062-6301
For riser extension:

20-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing
1670-01-062-6303
For suspension:

16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing
Link:
1670-01-493-6418 1670-01-493-6418 1670-01-072-5637
1670-01-483-8259

Assembly small, two-point, 3 34-inch
Assembly small, two-point, 3 34-inch (C-17 drogue)
Jettison, C-130 (DES)
Link, Parachute connector (Towplate Release

2
1

1

1 1

1

4

1
1
1
1

Mechanism H-block) (C-17)
  Lumber:
5510-00-220-6146
5510-00-220-6148
5530-00-128-4981

As required
As required
9 sheets
2- by 4-inch
2- by 6-inch
Plywood, 34-inch sheet
5315-00-010-4659
1670-00-753-3928

Nail, steel wire, common:

8-penny
As required
20 sheets
Pad, energy-dissipating, honeycomb,
Parachute:
1670-01-016-7841
1670-00-063-3715
1670-01-063-3717


1
1
1
G-11
22-foot, Extraction, Cargo (for C-130 and C-17)
15-foot, Extraction Drogue (DES)

##

platform for low-velocity airdrop (continued)
National Stock Number
Item
Quantity

Platform, airdrop, type V, 8-foot:
Bracket assembly, component extraction force
transfer coupling
Bracket, assembly, extraction Clevis, load tie-down
Link, Tandem, link sups. assembly Link, Suspension Bracket

1 1
40
2 4 1
As required
1670-01-353-8425 1670-01-353-8424 1670-01-162-2372 1670-01-162-2381 1670-01-247-2389 1670-01-097-8816 7510-00-266-5016
1670-00-937-0271
46


Release, cargo parachute, M-1,
Tape, adhesive, 2-in
Tie-down cargo, A/C, 15-foot webbing Webbing:
4020-00-240-2146
8305-00-268-2411 8305-00-082-5752 8305-00-263-3591
As required As required As required As required

Cord, nylon, type III, 550-pound Cotton, type I, 1/4-inch
Nylon, tubular, 1/2-in, natural Nylon, type VIII

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# Rigging One M-Gator And An A-22 Cargo Bag On A 12-Foot, Type V Platform For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of Load

3-1. This load consists of one John Deere Diesel, which has been named the M-Gator, and one A-22 cargo bag.  The minimum the A-22 cargo bag can weigh is 800 pounds and the maximum weight is 1,000 pounds.
It is rigged on a 12-foot type V platform.  The load shown has a rigged weight of 4,630 pounds.  It has an overall length of 162 inches, width of 108 inches, height of 78 inches, and a center of balance of 68 inches. The load is rigged with one G-11 cargo parachute.

## Preparing Platform

3-2. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 12-foot type V platform as outlined in TM 10-1670-268-
20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.  Prepare a 12-foot platform using 22 tie-down clevises as shown in Figure 3-1.

## Building M-Gator Box

3-3. Build the M-Gator box as outlined in Chapter 1, paragraph 1-7.

## Preparing M-Gator

3-4. Prepare the M-Gator according to Chapter 1, paragraph 1-4 and Chapter 2, paragraph 2-5.

1. Install a tandem multi-purpose link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2, and
3.
2. Install a tandem multi-purpose link to the rear of each platform side rail using holes 22, 23,
and 24.
3. Install a clevis on bushings 1 and 3 of each front tandem link.
4. Install a clevis on bushing 2 of each rear tandem link.
5. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, install clevises on the bushings bolted on holes
6, 7, 9, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20.
6. Starting at the front of the platform, number the clevises 1 through 11 on the right side and 1A
through 11A on the left side.
7. Label the deck rings according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010
REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.
8. Route a lashing through deck ring A1 and back through its own D-ring, repeat for tie-down
rings B1, A3, and B3.

## Building Honeycomb Stacks

3-5. Refer to paragraph 1-3 for building honeycomb stack 1.  Build honeycomb stack 2 as shown in Figure
3-2.

| Stack    | Pieces    |   Width  |   Material  | Instructions    |
|----------|-----------|----------|-------------|-----------------|
| Number   | (Inches)  |          |             |                 |
| Length   |           |          |             |                 |
| (Inches) |           |          |             |                 |
| 2        | 2         |      51  |         36  | Honeycomb       |

## Positioning Honeycomb Stack 1

3-6. Position honeycomb stack 1 centered left to right and 47 1/2 inches from the front edge of the platform and as shown in Figure 3-3.

## Positioning Load

3-7. Use four 12-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon suspension slings to lift and position the M-Gator.
Attach large clevis assemblies to each sling.  Using two front and two rear lifting points, attach one clevis to each lifting point.  Position the M-Gator with the rear of the vehicle facing the front of the platform.  Align the rear edge of the M-Gator frame with the front edge of the honeycomb stack and center.  Each tire will be centered over a cutout in the honeycomb stack as shown in Figure 3-4.

## Positioning Honeycomb Stack 2

3-8. Temporarily place the pre-positioned lashings from deck-rings A3 and B3 over the tailgate.  Position honeycomb stack 2 on the front edge of the platform, centered left to right.  Ensure the 51 inch length is across the platform as shown in Figure 3-5.

## Rigging And Positioning The A-22 Cargo Bag

3-9. Rig the A-22 cargo bag as described in TM 4-48.03/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11.  The A-22 cargo bag weight limitations are 800 pounds minimum to 1,000 pounds maximum of unit specific equipment.
Position the A-22 container on stack 2.  Place the A-22 container against the tailgate of the M-Gator so there is no overhang as shown in Figure 3-6.

## Lashing The A-22 Cargo Bag

3-10. Lash the A-22 cargo bag to the platform according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-
AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 3-7.

1 Route the pre-positioned lashings under the A-22 cargo bag webbing, deck ring A1 load binds to
deck ring A3, tie-down ring B1 load binds to tie-down ring B3, and load bind on top of A-22 cargo
bag.
2 Route a lashing through clevis 1 and back through its own D-ring, route it through the rear middle
webbing on the A-22 cargo bag and load bind to clevis 1A.
3 Route a lashing through clevis 2 and back through its own D-ring, route it through the rear lower
webbing on the A-22 cargo bag and load bind to clevis 2A.
4 Route a lashing through clevis 3A and back through its own D-ring.  Route it through the front
lower webbing on the A-22 cargo bag and load bind to clevis 3.
5 Route a lashing through clevis 4A and back through its own D-ring.  Route it through the front
middle webbing on the A-22 cargo bag and load bind to clevis 4.

## Lashing M-Gator

3-11. Lash the M-Gator to the platform according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-
MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figures 3-8 through 3-10.

Deck Ring
Number
Instructions
Pass lashing through:

Left rear tie-down point **(do not tighten)**. Right rear tie-down point (**do not tighten)**.

| Tie-down Clevis                         | Lashing    |
|-----------------------------------------|------------|
| Number                                  | Number     |
| Instructions                            |            |
|                                         |            |
|                                         |            |
| 5                                       |            |
| 5A                                      |            |
|                                         |            |
|                                         |            |
| 7                                       |            |
| 8                                       |            |
|                                         |            |
|                                         |            |
|                                         |            |
|                                         |            |
| Pass lashing through:                   |            |
|                                         |            |
| Rear right tie-down point               |            |
| (do not tighten)                        |            |
| .                                       |            |
| Rear left tie-down point (              |            |
| do not tighten)                         |            |
| .                                       |            |
| Tighten lashings 5 and 6, then 7 and 8. |            |
|                                         |            |

## Positioning M-Gator Box

3-12. Position M-Gator box as shown in Figure 3-11.



1 Position the box on the platform, aligning the front bottom edge of the box with the platform rear edge.



## Lashing M-Gator Box

3-13. Lash the M-Gator box to the platform according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-
AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 3-12.

Tie-down
Lashing
Number
Clevis Number
6 and 6A 9 and 9A
3 4


Pass lashing: Over top of box and bind on left side of box.
Over top of box and bind on left side of box.

## Installing Suspension Slings

3-14. Install four 16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI, nylon slings as suspension slings according to TM 4-
48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 3-13.

1 Attach a 16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI, nylon sling to each of the four tandem links using a large
clevis.
2 Raise the slings above the load and install the deadman's tie as outlined in FM 4-20.102/ MCRP
4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.
3 Felt and tape each sling where they make contact with the box or load.

## Stowing Cargo Parachute

3-15. Prepare, stow, and restrain one G-11-B cargo parachute on the front edge of the M-Gator box according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 3-14.

## Installing Extraction System

3-16. Install the EFTC according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV
1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 3-15.

1 Install Extraction Force Transfer Coupling actuator mounting bracket using front mounting holes. 2 Install a 12-foot cable. 3 Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling for the deployment line.


## Installing Parachute Release

3-17. Prepare and install an M-1 cargo parachute release system according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 3-16.



1 Place the M-1 release on the M-Gator box, and safety it to a convenient place on the load. 2 Fold and secure any slack in the suspension slings.


## Positioning Extraction Parachute

3-18. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and extraction line on the load for installation inside aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

3-19. Select and install provisions for emergency restraints according to the emergency aft restraints requirements in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5

## Marking Rigged Load

3-20. Mark the rigged load according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010
REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 3-17.  Complete the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.  If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, tip-off curve, center of balance, and parachute requirement must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

3-21. The equipment required to rig this load is listed in Table 3-1 on page 3-21.

## Caution

Make the final rigger inspection required by TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4- 11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and AR 59-4/ OPNAVINST 4630.24D; AFJ 13 210(I); MCO 13480.1C before the load leaves the rigging site.

## Center Of Balance Rigged Load Data

Weight ........ 4,630 pounds
Maximum Load Allowed ........ 5,000 pounds
Height ........ 78 inches
Width ........ 108 inches
Overall Length ........ 162 inches
Overhang:  Front (box) ........ 0 inches
Rear
                   Rear ........ 0 inches
Center of Balance (from front edge of platform)  ........ 68 inches

System with 12-

Extraction Force Transfer Coupling System with 12-foot cable (adds 18 inches to length of
platform)
v platform for low-velocity airdrop
National Stock Number
Item
Quantity
As required
1 1 5 1
As required
Adhesive, paste, 1-gallon Bag, cargo, aerial delivery, A-22
Bridle, extraction line lead, (line bag for C-17) Clevis, large Cover, clevis, large Cushioning material, packaging, cellulose wadding
Coupling assembly, airdrop, extraction force transfer
coupling (EFTC), with 12-foot cable
1 1
As required As required
8040-00-273-8713 1670-00-587-3421 1670-01-035-6054 4030-00-090-5354 1670-00-360-0328 8135-00-664-6958 1670-00-434-5783 1670-01-475-1990
8305-00-191-1101 8305-00-290-5584 1670-01-183-2678
Extraction Parachute Jettison System Felt, 12-inch
Felt, 3/16-inch
Leaf, extraction line (line bag)(add 2 for drogue
extraction system [DES])
Line Multi-Loop:
1670-01-062-6304
For deployment line:

9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing
1670-01-064-4452
For drogue:

60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing drogue
extraction system (DES)
1670-01-064-4452
1670-01-107-7652
For extraction:

1670-01-062-6301
60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI nylon (C-130 aircraft)
160-foot (1-loop), type XXVI nylon (C-17 aircraft)

For riser extension:
1670-01-062-6303
3-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing

For suspension:
16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing
Link:
1670-01-493-6418
1670-01-493-6418
1670-01-072-5637
1670-01-483-8259

2
1

1

1 1

1

4

1 1
1
1

As required
As required
5510-00-220-6146
5510-00-220-6148
5530-00-128-4981
6 sheets


As required
Assembly small, two-point, 3 34-inch
Assembly small, two-point, 3 34-inch (C-17 drogue)
Jettison, C-130 (DES) Link, Parachute connector (TRM H-block) (C-17)
Lumber: 2-by 4-inch
2-by 6-inch
Plywood, 34-inch sheet
5315-00-010-4659
1670-00-753-3928
9 sheets
Nail, steel wire, common:

8-penny
1670-01-016-7841
1670-00-063-3715

1
1
Pad, energy-dissipating, honeycomb,
Parachute:


G-11
15-foot, Extraction, Cargo (for C-130 and C-17)
| National Stock Number                        | Item    |
|----------------------------------------------|---------|
| 1670-01-063-3715                             |         |
| 15-foot, Extraction Drogue (DES)             |         |
|                                              |         |
| Platform, airdrop, type V, 12-foot:          |         |
| Bracket assembly, component extraction force |         |
| transfer coupling                            |         |
| Bracket, assembly, extraction                |         |
| Clevis, load tie-down                        |         |
| Link, Tandem, link sups. assembly            |         |
| 1                                            |         |
|                                              |         |
| 1                                            |         |
| 1                                            |         |
| 22                                           |         |
| 4                                            |         |
| 1                                            |         |
| As required                                  |         |
| 1670-01-353-8425                             |         |
| 1670-01-353-8424                             |         |
| 1670-01-162-2372                             |         |
| 1670-01-162-2381                             |         |
| 1670-01-097-8816                             |         |
| 7510-00-266-5016                             |         |
| 1670-00-937-0271                             | 24      |
|                                              |         |
| Release, cargo parachute, M-1                |         |
| Tape, adhesive, 2-in                         |         |
| Tie-down cargo, A/C, 15-foot webbing         |         |
| Webbing:                                     |         |
| 4020-00-240-2146                             |         |
| 8305-00-268-2411                             |         |
| 8305-00-082-5752                             |         |
| 8305-00-263-3591                             |         |
| As required                                  |         |
| As required                                  |         |
| As required                                  |         |
| As required                                  |         |
| Cord, nylon, type III, 550-pound             |         |
| Cotton, type I, 1/4-inch                     |         |
| Nylon, tubular, 1/2-in, natural              |         |
| Nylon, type VIII                             |         |
|                                              |         |

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# Rigging The M-Gator With The Fre Fire Vehicle And An A-22 Cargo Bag On A 12-Foot, Type V Platform

## Description Of Load

4-1. This load consists of one John Deere Diesel, which has been named the Military Utility Vehicle (M-
Gator) with FRE (Figure 4-1) and one A-22 cargo bag.  The minimum the A-22 cargo bag can weigh is 800 pounds and the maximum weight is 1,200 pounds.  It is rigged on a 12-foot, type V platform for lowvelocity airdrop.  The load shown has a rigged weight of 4,980 pounds.  It has an overall length of 168 inches, width of 108 inches, height of 94 inches, and with a center of balance of 70 inches.  The load is rigged with one G-11 cargo parachute.

## Preparing Platform

4-2. Inspect, or assemble and inspect, a 12-foot, type V platform as outlined in TM 10-1670-268-
20&P/TO 13C7-52-22.  Prepare a 12-foot platform using 22 tie-down clevises as shown in Figure 4-2.

9. Install a tandem multi-purpose link to the front of each platform side rail using holes 1, 2,
and 3.
10. Install a tandem multi-purpose link to the rear of each platform side rail using holes 22, 23,
and 24.
11.  Install a clevis on bushings 1 and 3 on each front tandem link.
12. Install a clevis on bushing 2 of each rear tandem link.
13. Starting at the front of each platform side rail, install clevises on each bushing bolted on
holes 6, 7, 9, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20.
14. Starting at the front of each platform side, number the clevises bolted to the right side rail
from 1 through 11 and those bolted to the left side from 1A through 11A.
15. Label the deck rings according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-
010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.
16. Route a lashing through deck ring A1 and back through its own D-ring, repeat for tie-down
rings B1, A3, and B3.


## Building And Positioning Honeycomb Stacks

4-3. Prepare the honeycomb stack for the M-Gator as shown in Figures 4-3 and 4-4.



| Pieces                                       |   Width  |   Material  |   Instructions  | Stack     |
|----------------------------------------------|----------|-------------|-----------------|-----------|
| Number                                       |          |             |                 |           |
| (Inches)                                     |          |             |                 |           |
| Length                                       |          |             |                 |           |
| (Inches)                                     |          |             |                 |           |
| 1                                            |       3  |         72  |             36  | Honeycomb |
| Position on floor with the second piece 14   |          |             |                 |           |
| inches from the first and the third piece 40 |          |             |                 |           |
| inches from the second.  Cut a 6 inch by 6   |          |             |                 |           |
| inch hole in each piece of honeycomb 6       |          |             |                 |           |
| inches from the sides and centered.          |          |             |                 |           |
|                                              |       1  |          9  |              9  | Honeycomb |
| Centered and 16 inches from the rear of      |          |             |                 |           |
| the second piece of honeycomb.               |          |             |                 |           |
|                                              |          |             |                 |           |
|                                              |       1  |         12  |             90  | Honeycomb |
| Center and glue across first four pieces of  |          |             |                 |           |
| honeycomb.                                   |          |             |                 |           |
|                                              |       6  |         30  |             12  | Honeycomb |
| Cut 6- by 6-inch holes, 6 inches from one    |          |             |                 |           |
| side, in the center of each piece.  Line     |          |             |                 |           |
| holes up on base and glue in place.          |          |             |                 |           |
|                                              |       3  |         72  |             12  | Honeycomb |
| Cut 6- by 6-inch holes on each side of       |          |             |                 |           |
| honeycomb, 6 inches from the side and        |          |             |                 |           |
| centered.  Line holes up on base and glue    |          |             |                 |           |
| in place.                                    |          |             |                 |           |
|                                              |       6  |         12  |             14  | Honeycomb |
| Center and glue three pieces on the first    |          |             |                 |           |
| and second sections.  Position the 12-inch   |          |             |                 |           |
| edges facing to the rear.                    |          |             |                 |           |
|                                              |       2  |          9  |              9  | Honeycomb |
| Center and glue on the third sections rear   |          |             |                 |           |
| edge.                                        |          |             |                 |           |
| Glue on the 9-inch by 9-inch honeycomb       |          |             |                 |           |
| stack.                                       |          |             |                 |           |
|                                              |       3  |          9  |              9  | 3/4-inch  |
| Plywood                                      |          |             |                 |           |
|                                              |       1  |          9  |              9  | Honeycomb |
| Glue on the 9-inch by 9-inch honeycomb       |          |             |                 |           |
| and plywood stack.                           |          |             |                 |           |
| Pieces                                  |   Width  |   Material  |   Instructions  | Stack     |
|-----------------------------------------|----------|-------------|-----------------|-----------|
| Number                                  |          |             |                 |           |
| (Inches)                                |          |             |                 |           |
| Length                                  |          |             |                 |           |
| (Inches)                                |          |             |                 |           |
| 2                                       |       2  |         51  |             36  | Honeycomb |
| Glue and place one on top of the other. |          |             |                 |           |



## Positioning Honeycomb Stack 1

4-4. Position honeycomb stack 1 centered left to right and 47 1/2 inches from the front edge of the platform and as shown in Figure 4-5.

## Preparing M-Gator With Fre

4-5. Remove the following items from the vehicle:  1KW generator, cargo rack, gas can, 5-gallon can foam concentrate, foam can connector, winch, winch control, extension cord, water hose, sump pump, and firefighting pistol.  Set items aside to be placed inside A-22 container.  Prepare the M-Gator with FRE
according to Figure 4-6.

1 Raise the First Response Expeditionary (FRE) platform and position a lashing across the
frame, centered between the rear tires.
2 Route lashing around the frame and the engine. 3 Secure a piece of 2- by 4- by 8 1/2-inch lumber, laterally, under the engine.  The piece of
lumber may be temporarily secured using cloth-backed tape.  Position the load binder against
the piece of lumber.
4 Lower the First Response Expeditionary (FRE) platform.  Route a lashing around the frame of the
M-Gator and over the FRE platform just behind the A-frame.  Secure the lashing with a D-ring and
load binder behind the A-frame.
5 Loosen the water reservoir retaining straps.  Place a 28-inch by 42-inch piece of felt padding
under and forward against the A-frame of the FRE platform.
6 Tighten the water reservoir retaining straps and secure ratchet handles with type III nylon cord.
7 Secure the seats in position with 1/2-inch tubular nylon. 8 Secure the gear stick to the emergency brake lever with type III nylon cord.
9 Secure the fire extinguisher to the mounting bracket with type III nylon cord. 10 Remove the water reservoir top and wrap with cellulose wadding and tape.  Secure reservoir top
to pressure hose reel with type III nylon cord.
11 Tape the top of the water reservoir.
12 Wrap hose fittings with cellulose wadding and tape. 13 Secure all loose hoses with type III nylon cord. 14 Secure and tape all retaining straps and gauge lenses.

## Building M-Gator With Fre Box

4-6. Build the M-Gator box using 8-penny common nails as shown in Figure 4-7.



Notes. 1.   Not drawn to scale.
2. All dimensions are given in inches. 3. Use wood glue and 1 1/2-inch long, #4 wood screws to sturdy box for multiple
airdrop use.
Notes. 1.   Not drawn to scale.
2. All dimensions are given in inches.
3. Use wood glue and 1 1/2-inch long, #4 wood screws to sturdy box for multiple
airdrop use.
Notes. 1.   Not drawn to scale.
2. All dimensions are given in inches.
3. Use wood glue and 1 1/2-inch long, #4 wood screws to sturdy box for multiple
airdrop use.

## Positioning Load

4-7. Use two 12-foot, (2-loop), type XXVI nylon suspension slings and two 11-foot (2-loop), type XXVI
nylon suspension slings for lifting slings.  Position the M-Gator on the platform as shown in Figure 4-8.

1 Attach a large clevis to one end of each lifting sling.  Attach a 12-foot lifting sling to the right front
lifting point of the M-Gator using the large clevis.  Repeat for the left front lifting point.
2 Attach an 11-foot lifting sling to the right rear lifting point of the M-Gator using the large clevis.  Repeat
for the left rear lifting point.
3 Position the M-Gator with the rear of the vehicle facing the front of the platform.  Align the rear edge
of the M-Gator frame with the front edge of the honeycomb stack and center.  Each tire will be
centered over a cutout in the honeycomb stack.  Remove lifting slings.

## Positioning Honeycomb Stack 2

4-8. Temporarily place the pre-positioned lashings from deck-rings A3 and B3 over the bed.  Position honeycomb stack 2 on the front edge of the platform, centered left to right.  Ensure the 51 inch length is across the platform as shown in Figure 4-9.

## Rigging And Positioning The A-22 Cargo Bag

4-9. Rig the A-22 cargo bag as described in TM 4-48.03/MCRP 4-11.35/TO 13C7-1-11 and as shown in Figure 4-10.  The A-22 cargo bag weight limitations for this load are 800 pounds minimum and a maximum weight of 1,200 pounds of unit specific equipment.  Cellulose wadding and honeycomb will be used to fill the void spaces prior to closing the A-22 bag.  Position the A-22 cargo bag as shown in Figure 4-11.

##

Note.  Items to be rigged in the A-22 bag are as follows:

1 Lay out the A-22 cargo bag sling facing down.  Center the cargo bag cover on the sling
assembly.
2 Pre-position four 15-foot lashings.  Lashing 1 is positioned 3 inches from the left side running
forward to rear.
3 Position second lashing 12 inches to the right of lashing 1. 4 Position third lashing 6 inches from the forward edge running from right to left. 5 Position fourth lashing 3 inches from the rear edge running from left to right.
6 Center a 27- by 48-inch piece of honeycomb on the pre-positioned lashings.  Tape the bottom
edges of the honeycomb.
7 Position fourteen 5-gallon water containers on top of the honeycomb as shown.
8 Secure water cans by running a lashing around the water containers and secure with a D-ring
and load binder.
9 Place a 27- by 48-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the water containers and tape the top
edges.
10 Secure the water containers and honeycomb with the four pre-positioned lashings.
11 Wrap the winch control and foam separator and connector with cellulose wadding and tape.
Place on top of the honeycomb as shown.  Secure items to the lashing using type III nylon cord.
12 Place the firefighting pistol and the electrical extension cord on the honeycomb as shown.  Secure
items to the lashing using type III nylon cord.
13 Position the cargo rack upside down on top of the honeycomb as shown.



14 Position three layers of 27- by 48-inch pieces of honeycomb on top of the cargo rack.  Crush the
honeycomb down over the cargo rack brackets.
15 Position one 18- by 48-inch piece of honeycomb on the bottom right of the cargo bag cover.
Position the 48-inch edge flush against the water container honeycomb base.
16 Wrap the gas can with cellulose wadding and tape.  Position the generator, gas can, 5-gallon
foam can, and water hose as shown.
1 Cut one piece of honeycomb and position on top of the foam can.
2 Cut two pieces of honeycomb to fill in the area to the right of the foam can.
3 Cut to fit six pieces of honeycomb to fill the area forward of the foam can.

Notes. 1.   Not drawn to scale.

2. All dimensions are given in inches.

4 Cut an 18- by 48-inch piece of honeycomb with a 10- by 14-inch cutout as shown above.

5 Position the 18- by 48-inch piece of honeycomb on top of water hose and honeycomb filler with
the cutout facing to the forward left of the container load as shown.
6 Wrap the sump pump and the winch with cellulose wadding and tape.  Place the sump pump
into the 10- by 14-inch honeycomb cutout with the high point to the inside of the container.
7 Position two small arms ammunition cans on the honeycomb on the opposite end of the sump
pump.
8 Position the prepared winch on the center of the honeycomb. 9 Cut and position three pieces of 16- by 18-inches honeycomb with a 10- by 14-inch cutout
around the sump pump as shown above.
10 Cut to fit three pieces of honeycomb.  Place on top of the other piece of honeycomb to fill the
space to the right of the winch and ammunition cans as shown above.  Fill in all the empty spaces around the ammunition cans and winch with scrap honeycomb and cellulose wadding as needed (Not Shown).
11 Cut an 18- by 48-inch piece of honeycomb and position on top of the winch, ammunition cans,
and sump pump as shown above.

##

Notes. 1.  Not drawn to scale.
2.  All dimensions are given in inches.
3.  Use 8-penny common nails or 2-inch long, #4 wood screws.
12 Cut three pieces of 3/4-inch plywood as shown above to be used as the A-22 equipment
retainer box.  Nail together with 8-penny common nails or 2-inch, #4 wood screws to form a
three sided box.
13 Position the A-22 equipment retainer box around the stacked equipment on the right side of the
container.
14 Route a lashing around the A-22 equipment retainer box and the water cans.  Secure the
lashing with a D-ring and load binder on the side with the water cans.
1 Route the pre-positioned lashings on A3 and B3, Figure 4-2, over the bed of the First
Response Expeditionary (FRE) (Not Shown).
2 Position the A-22 cargo bag on stack 2 with the equipment box facing the front of the platform
and away from the M-Gator.  Position the A-22 cargo bag against the rear of the M-Gator so
there is no overhang.

## Lashing The A-22 Cargo Bag

4-10. Lash the A-22 cargo bag to the platform according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-
AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 4-12.

1 Route the pre-positioned lashings under the A-22 cargo bag webbing, tie-down ring A1 load
binds to deck ring A3, deck ring B1 load binds to deck ring B3, and close and secure load binders on top of the A-22 cargo bag.
2 Route a lashing through clevis 1 and back through its own D-ring, route it through the rear
middle lower webbing on the A-22 cargo bag and load bind to clevis 1A.
3 Route a lashing through clevis 2 and back through its own D-ring, route it through the rear
lower webbing on the A-22 cargo bag and load bind to clevis 2A.
4 Route a lashing through clevis 3A and back through its own D-ring.  Route it through the front
lower webbing on the A-22 cargo bag and load bind to clevis 3.
5 Route a lashing through clevis 4A and back through its own D-ring.  Route it through the front
middle webbing on the A-22 cargo bag and load bind to clevis 4.

## Lashing M-Gator With Fre

4-11. Lash the M-Gator to the platform according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-
MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figures 4-13 through 4-15.

| Tie-down                                 | Lashing       |
|------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Number                                   | Clevis Number |
| Instructions                             |               |
|                                          |               |
|                                          |               |
| 11                                       |               |
| 11A                                      |               |
| 7                                        |               |
| 7A                                       |               |
|                                          |               |
|                                          |               |
| 1                                        |               |
| 2                                        |               |
| 3                                        |               |
| 4                                        |               |
|                                          |               |
| Pass lashing through:                    |               |
|                                          |               |
| Front right tie-down point.              |               |
| Front left tie-down point.  (Not Shown)  |               |
| Front left tie-down point.               |               |
| Front right tie-down point.  (Not Shown) |               |
|                                          |               |
Instructions
Pass lashing through:

Rear right tie-down point **(do not tighten)**.
Rear left tie-down point **(do not tighten)**.
Tighten lashings 5 and 6, then 7 and 8.

## Positioning M-Gator Box

4-12. Position M-Gator box as shown in Figure 4-16.



1 Position the box on the platform, aligning the front bottom edge of the box with the platform rear
edge.


## Lashing M-Gator Box

4-13. Lash the M-Gator box to the platform according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-
AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 4-17.

Lashing
Number
Number
Instructions


8 and 8A
10 and 10A


1
2


Pass lashing through:

Top rear cutouts of box.
Bottom rear cutouts of box.

| Tie-down Clevis                                                   | Lashing    |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Number                                                            | Number     |
| Instructions                                                      |            |
|                                                                   |            |
|                                                                   |            |
| 6 and 6A                                                          |            |
| 9 and 9A                                                          |            |
| Pass lashing:                                                     |            |
|                                                                   |            |
| Over top of box and bind on right side of box.                    |            |
| Over top of box and bind on right side of box.                    |            |
| Through the passenger compartment of the vehicle, around and      |            |
| over the box and bind the ends together on the right side of box. |            |
|                                                                   |            |
3 4

## Building And Installing M-Gator With Fre Box Extension

4-14. Build and install the M-Gator with FRE box extension as shown in Figures 4-18 and 4-19.

Notes. 1.  Not drawn to scale.

2. All dimensions are given in inches.
3. All holes are 1-inch in diameter and 1 inch in on all corners.


1 Cut a piece of 3/4- by 24- by 72-inch plywood.  Drill five holes as shown in diagram above.  Drill
three matching holes in the top board of the M-Gator box (Figure 4-6) to match the three holes on the 72-inch side of the M-Gator with First Response Expeditionary (FRE) box extension.


1 Place one full sheet of honeycomb over the water reservoir and First Response Expeditionary
(FRE) and tie down with type III nylon cord to a convenient point on the platform.
2 Place the FRE box extension on top of the honeycomb matching the three drilled holes on top
of the M-Gator box with the box extension.
3 Secure the FRE box extension on top of the M-Gator box by tying 1/2-inch tubular nylon
webbing through each of the three drilled holes in each box.  Secure with square knots and overhand knots in each running end (Not Shown).  Tie the rear of the box extension, using the two outside holes, down on top of the honeycomb using 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing tied to a convenient point on the platform.

## Installing Suspension Slings

4-15. Install four 16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon slings as suspension slings according to TM 4-
48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 4-20.


1 Attach a 16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to each of the front tandem links using one large
clevis.  Attach a 16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to each rear tandem link using two large clevises.
2 Felt and tape each sling where they make contact with the box. 3 Raise the slings above the load and install the deadman's tie as outlined in TM 4-48.02/MCRP
4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Stowing Cargo Parachute

4-16. Prepare, stow, and restrain one G-11 cargo parachute on the front edge of the M-Gator box according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 4-21.

## Installing Extraction System

4-17. Install the EFTC according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV
1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 4-22.

1 Install the Extraction Force Transfer Coupling actuator mounting bracket using the front
mounting holes.
2 Install a 12-foot cable. 3 Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling for the deployment line.


## Installing Parachute Release

4-18. Prepare and install an M-1 cargo parachute release system according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 4-23.


1 Place the M-1 release on the M-Gator box, positioning the release centered and safety tied to a
convenient point on the load.
2 Fold and secure any slack in the suspension slings.


## Positioning Extraction Parachute

4-19. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and extraction line bag on the load for installation inside the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

4-20. Select and install provisions for emergency restraints according to the emergency aft restraints requirements in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Marking Rigged Load

4-21. Mark the rigged load according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010
REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 4-24.  Complete the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.  If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, tip-off curve, center of balance, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

4-22. The equipment required to rig this load is listed in Table 4-1 on page 4-40.

## Caution

TM4
-
o 137-
; MCO 13480.1C
Make the final rigger inspection required by TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4- 11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and AR 59-4/ OPNAVINST 4630.24D; AFJ 13 210(I); MCO 13480.1C before the load leaves the rigging site.

## Center Of Balance Rigged Load Data

Weight ........ 4,980 pounds
Maximum Load Allowed ........ 5,000 pounds Minimum Load Allowed ........ 4,600 pounds Height ........ 94 inches
Width ........ 108 inches
Overall Length ........ 168 inches
Overhang:  Front (A-22) ........ 6 inches
                   Rear ........ 0 inches
Center of Balance  (from front edge of platform)  ........ 70 inches
Extraction System with 12-foot cable (adds 18 inches to length of platform)
Table 4-1.  Equipment required for rigging the M-gator with the first response expeditionary
(FRE) fire vehicle and an a-22 cargo bag on an 12-foot, type v platform for low-velocity airdrop
National Stock Number
Item
Quantity
As required
1 1 7 2 1
As required
Adhesive, paste, 1-gallon
Bag, cargo, aerial delivery, A-22
Bridle, extraction line lead, (line bag for C-17) Clevis, large Clevis, medium Cover, clevis, large Cushioning material, packaging, cellulose wadding
Coupling assembly, airdrop, extraction force transfer
coupling (EFTC), w / 12-foot cable
1 1
As required As required
8040-00-273-8713 1670-00-587-3421 1670-01-035-6054 4030-00-090-5354 4030-00-678-8562 1670-00-360-0328 8135-00-664-6958 1670-00-434-5783 1670-01-475-1990
8305-00-191-1101 8305-00-290-5584 1670-01-183-2678
Extraction Parachute Jettison System Felt, 12-inch
Felt, 3/16-inch
Leaf, extraction line (line bag)(add 1 for drogue
extraction system [DES])
Line Multi-Loop:
1670-01-062-6304
For deployment line:

9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing
1670-01-064-4452
For drogue:

60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing (DES)
For extraction:
1670-01-064-4452 1670-01-107-7652

60-foot (1-loop), type XXVI nylon (C-130 aircraft) 160-foot (1-loop), type XXVI nylon (C-17 aircraft)
1670-01-063-7760 1670-01-062-6303

For lifting: 11-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing 12-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing
1670-01-062-6301
For riser extension:

3-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing
1670-01-062-6303
For suspension:

16-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing
Link:
1670-01-493-6418
1670-01-493-6418
1670-01-072-5637
1670-01-483-8259

1
1

1

1 1

2 2

1

4

1
1
1
1

Assembly small, two-point, 3 34-inch
Assembly small, two-point, 3 34-inch (C-17 drogue)
Jettison, C-130 (DES)
Link, parachute connector (TRM H-block) (C-17)
Lumber:
As required
As required
5510-00-220-6146
5510-00-220-6148
5530-00-128-4981
8 sheets


2-by 4-inch
2-by 6-inch
Plywood, 34-inch sheet
Nail, steel wire, common:
5315-00-010-4659
1670-00-753-3928
As required
12 sheets
8-penny
Pad, energy-dissipating, honeycomb

##

(FRE) fire vehicle and an a-22 cargo bag on a 12-foot, type v platform for low-velocity airdrop
(continued)
National Stock Number
Item
Quantity

1670-01-016-7841
1670-01-063-3715 1670-01-063-3715

Parachute:
Cargo, G-11B
Cargo, extraction 15-foot
15-foot, Extraction Drogue (DES) Platform, airdrop, type V, 12-foot:
Bracket assembly, component (extraction force transfer
coupling)

1 1 1

1
22
4 1 1
As required
1670-01-353-8425
1670-01-353-8424
1670-01-162-2372 1670-01-162-2381 1670-01-097-8816 7510-00-266-5016 1670-00-937-0271
31


4020-00-240-2146
8305-00-268-2411 8305-00-082-5752 8305-00-263-3591
As required As required As required As required
Bracket, assembly, extraction Clevis, load tie-down
Link, Tandem, link sups. assembly
Release, cargo parachute, M-1 Tape, adhesive, 2-in
Tie-down assembly, 15-foot webbing Webbing: Cord, nylon, type III, 550-pound Cotton, type I, 1/4-inch
Nylon, tubular, 1/2-in, natural Nylon, type VIII

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## Chapter 5 Rigging One Minibike For Door Bundle Description Of Load

5-1. The minibike is rigged on a 16- by 48-inch Combat Expendable Platform (CEP) with one T-10 cargo parachute.  The minibike is 27 inches wide, 34 inches high and 61 inches long.  It weighs 155 pounds and is shown in Figure 5-1.

## Building The Combat-Expendable Platform

5-2. Build a 16- by 48-inch CEP as shown in Figure 5-2.


Notes. 1.  Not drawn to scale.
1 Cut two 3/4- by 16- by 48-inch pieces of plywood.
2 Cut six 3/4- by 6- by 12-inch pieces of plywood. 3 Nail or screw the six pieces of plywood from step 2 on top of one of the pieces of plywood from step
1.  Make sure the plywood is flush with the sides, one in each corner and centered in the middle as
shown above.
4 Nail or screw the second piece of plywood from step 1 on top of the plywood placed in step 3.  Make
sure the plywood is flush with the sides.

## Preparing The Cep

5-3. Prepare the platform as shown in Figure 5-3.



1 Route and center a 14-foot length of type X nylon webbing through the long channel of the
platform.
2 Route and center two 12-foot lengths of type X nylon webbing through the two short channels of
the platform.


## Building And Positioning The Honeycomb Stack

5-4. Prepare and position the honeycomb stack on the platform as shown in Figure 5-4.



1 Cut and glue a 16- by 48-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the platform built in paragraph 5-2.
Make sure it is flush with the sides.
2 Cut and glue a 16- by 18-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the honeycomb placed in step 1,
centered and flush with the sides.
3 Cut and glue two 12- by 16-inch pieces of honeycomb on top of the honeycomb placed in step 2,
centered and flush with the sides.

## Preparing And Positioning Minibike

5-5. Prepare and position minibike as shown in Figures 5-5 and 5-6.



1 Secure key with type III nylon cord (if equipped with a key) (Not Shown).
2 Make sure tank is at least half full, but no more than three fourths full. 3 Secure left handlebar lever to handlebar with type III nylon cord.
4 Wedge a piece of honeycomb between right handlebar and lever and secure with cloth-backed
adhesive tape.
5 Place gas valve in OFF position.


1 Place minibike on honeycomb centering engine on stack. 2 Secure kickstand in the up position with type III nylon cord. 3 Secure foot pegs up with type III nylon cord.

## Preparing Minibike After Positioning

5-6. Cut honeycomb protectors and secure as shown in Figure 5-7.



1 Cut two 30- by 48-inch pieces of honeycomb.  Make a 5 1/2- by 7 1/2-inch cutout in each piece of
honeycomb, 14 inches in from one side and 2 12 inches down from the top as shown above.  Tape
the edges with 2-inch cloth-backed adhesive tape.
2 Cut a 16- by 48-inch piece of honeycomb.  Tape the edges with 2-inch cloth-backed adhesive
tape.
3 Cut four 8- by 12-inch pieces of honeycomb.  Make a 5- by 7-inch cutout in each piece of
honeycomb, 1 1/2 inches in from one side and flush with the top as shown above.
4 Secure the two 30- by 48-inch pieces of honeycomb.  Place one piece on each side of the
minibike with type III nylon cord.  Make sure the handlebars are sticking through cutout.
5 Secure two 8- by 12-inch pieces of honeycomb for each side.  Place around the handlebars with
the open portion facing upwards and secure to the other piece of honeycomb from step 4.
6 Place the 16- by 48-inch piece of honeycomb centered and on top of the load.

## Securing The Minibike

5-7. Secure the minibike to the CEP according to TM 4-48.03/MCRP 3-11.3C/NAVSEA SS400-AB-
MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-11as shown in Figure 5-8.

1 Lay two O-Ring straps on top of honeycomb.  Pass the running ends of the 14-foot, type X nylon
webbing through each of the friction adapters.

2 Follow the procedures in TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11, paragraph 6-
4, steps 4-8, to attach the quick-release assembly and straps to the running ends of the 12-foot,
type X nylon webbing.
3 Keeping the quick-release assembly centered on the load, tighten the 14-foot, type X nylon
webbing strap.  Make sure 14-foot strap is centered over the wheels, then tighten the 12-foot, type X nylon webbing straps.
4 Secure the excess of each strap in place with type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing or tape.


5 Tie the 14-foot strap to the wheels of the minibike with one turn doubled, type I, 1/4-inch cotton
webbing (Not Shown).

## Stowing Cargo Parachute

5-8. Prepare, stow, and restrain one T-10 cargo parachute centered according to TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-
20.103)/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11 and as shown in Figure 5-9.

1 Adapt procedures in TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11, paragraph 6-5, to
install the T-10 cargo parachute on the load.
2 Secure the parachute to the load using a length of type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing.  Tie one end to
the O-ring on the front of the load.  Route the webbing underneath the static line to the other O- ring and secure with a trucker's hitch.

## Positioning Extraction Parachute

5-9. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and extraction line bag on the load for installation inside the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

5-10. Select and install provisions for emergency restraints according to the emergency aft restraints requirements in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Marking Rigged Load

5-11. Mark the rigged load according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010
REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 5-10.  Complete the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.  If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, length, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

5-12. The equipment required to rig this load is listed in Table 5-1 on page 5-13.

Note.  This bundle is approved to exit the troop doors of the C-17 and the C-130 aircraft with the
56 inches in the vertical/upright position and the 61 inches in the horizontal position.  Two qualified pushers must be used to eject this bundle from the troop door due to its awkward size.
Coordinate actions during Loadmaster/Jumpmaster brief prior to flight.

## Caution

Make the final rigger inspection required by TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4- 11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and AR 59-4/ OPNAVINST 4630.24D; AFJ 13 210(I); MCO 13480.1C before the load leaves the rigging site.


RIGGED LOAD DATA
Weight ........ 210 pounds
Maximum Weight Allowed ........ 500 pounds
Height ........ 56 inches
Width ........ 27 inches
Length ........ 61 inches
Overhang:  Front ........ 0 inches
      Rear ........ 0 inches
Center of Balance (from front edge of platform)  ........ 0 inches

| National Stock Number              | Item             |
|------------------------------------|------------------|
| As required                        | 8040-00-273-8713 |
| 1670-00-753-3928                   | 1 sheet          |
| P/N 11-1-466                       |                  |
| Adhesive, paste, 1-gallon          |                  |
| Pad, energy-dissipating, honeycomb |                  |
| Parachute, cargo, T-10 (modified)  |                  |
| Plywood:                           |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| 1                                  |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| 5530-00-128-4981                   | 1 sheet          |
| 34-in by 48- by 96- inch sheet      |                  |
| Nail, steel wire, common:          |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| 5315-00-010-4659                   | As required      |
|                                    |                  |
| 8-penny                            |                  |
| (or)                               |                  |
| wood screws,1 1/2-inch             |                  |
|                                    |                  |
|                                    | As required      |
| Quick Release Assembly             |                  |
| Strap, quick release, fixed        |                  |
| Strap, webbing, quick release      |                  |
| Strap, webbing, ring               |                  |
| 1                                  |                  |
| 1                                  |                  |
| 3                                  |                  |
| 2                                  |                  |
| 1670-00-131-9695                   |                  |
| 1670-00-360-0533                   |                  |
| 1670-00-360-0532                   |                  |
| 1670-00-360-0542                   |                  |
| 7510-00-266-5016                   |                  |
| 7510-00-266-6710                   |                  |
| As required                        |                  |
| As required                        |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| Tape, adhesive, 2-inch, OD         |                  |
| Tape, masking, 2-inch              |                  |
| Webbing:                           |                  |
| Cord, nylon, type III, 550-pound   |                  |
| Cotton, type I, 14-inch             |                  |
| Nylon, type X                      |                  |
| 4020-00-240-2146                   |                  |
| 8305-00-268-2411                   |                  |
| 8305-00-261-8584                   |                  |
| As required                        |                  |
| As required                        |                  |
| As required                        |                  |
|                                    |                  |
|                                    |                  |
|                                    |                  |

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## Rigging One Motorcycle For Low-Velocity Airdrop Description Of Load

6-1. The motorcycle is rigged on a 32- by 88-inch CEP with one G-14 or T-10C cargo parachute. The load is rigged for a low velocity, over the ramp airdrop from a C-130, C-141 or C-17 aircraft.

## Building Combat Expendable Platform

6-2. Build a 32- by 88-inch CEP as shown in Figure 6-1.



Notes.
1.   Not drawn to scale. 2. All dimensions are given in inches.
3. All holes are 1/2-inch in diameter and 2 inches in from sides.
4. Use 8-penny common nails or 2-inch long, #4 wood screws.
1 Drill two 1/2-inch holes in each corner of both pieces of plywood.

2 Nail the lumber to one piece of plywood with 8-penny nails.

3 Nail the second piece of plywood to the lumber with 8-penny nails.

## Preparing Combat Expendable Platform

6-3. Prepare the platform as shown in Figure 6-2.


1 Run an 18-foot length of 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing through each pair of corner holes. 2 Run a 24-foot length of type X or XIII nylon webbing lengthwise through the platform and fit a D-
ring to each end according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV
1/TO 13C7-1-5.
3 Run two 18-foot lengths of type X or XIII nylon webbing crosswise through the platform.

## Building And Positioning Honeycomb Stack

6-4. Build a honeycomb stack and position it on the platform as shown in Figure 6-3.


1 Glue two 32- by 36-inch pieces of honeycomb together. 2 Glue three 24- by 32-inch pieces of honeycomb together and glue the pieces to the top center 32-
by 36-inch piece of honeycomb.
3 Center the honeycomb from front to rear on the platform and glue it in place.


## Preparing And Positioning Motorcycle On Cep

6-5. Prepare and position the motorcycle on the CEP as shown in Figure 6-4.


Notes. 1.   Not drawn to scale.
2. The fuel should be no higher than 3 inches below the filler cap. 3. Make sure the frame protecting the engine is sitting on the honeycomb stack.


1 Make sure the fuel tank is at least half full but no more than three-fourths full. 2 Tie the kick-start lever up with type III, nylon cord. 3 Fold the foot-rest up.
4 Set the motorcycle on the honeycomb stack with the front tire flush with the front edge of the
platform.

## Protecting The Motorcycle

6-6. Tie honeycomb protectors to the motorcycle as shown in Figure 6-5.


1 Make a 6- by 8-inch cutout in the 72-inch edge of a 36- by 72-inch piece of honeycomb, 24 inches
from the front edge.
2 Set the protector on the right side of the motorcycle.  Rest the bottom edge of the protector on the
honeycomb stack.  Align the cutout with the handlebar.
3 Cut a 6- by 8-inch piece of honeycomb from a corner of two 12- by 18-inch pieces of honeycomb
per side.
4 Align the cutouts (protector) and glue the pieces together. 5 Place the 12- by 18-inch pieces of honeycomb to the rear of the cutouts.
6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 and set a second protector on the left side of the motorcycle (Not
Shown).
7 Tie the protectors in place with lengths of type III nylon cord.  Use tape on the protectors to keep
the cord from cutting the protectors.
8 Lay a 32- by 36-inch piece of honeycomb on the protectors so that the 36-inch side of the
honeycomb is parallel with the long side of the platform.


## Securing The Motorcycle To Cep

6-7. Secure the motorcycle to the CEP as shown in Figures 6-6 and 6-7.


Notes. 1.   The D-ring found on the 24-foot straps is for aircraft release gate.
2. Ensure the D-ring on the 24-foot straps remain 24 inches above the platform.
1 Lay the A-21 quick-release assembly on top of the honeycomb. 2 Fit the A-21 O-ring strap to both ends of the 24-foot strap. 3 Fit the A-21 quick-release strap on both ends of the 18-foot straps.
4 Adapt procedures in TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11 to close the A-21
sling assembly.

5 Pull the 18- and 24-foot straps taut, keeping the release box in the center of the honeycomb and
allowing the honeycomb to bend under the straps.  Ensure the D-ring on the 24-foot strap is 24
inches above the platform.
6 Fold the excess straps and tie the folds in place with type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing.  Tape may
be used in place of the webbing.

##


7 Run an additional 20-foot length of 1/2-inch tubular, nylon webbing completely around the front
tire and the 24-foot, type X, nylon webbing.  Safety the tubular nylon with a square knot.
8 Run the ends of the 1/2-inch tubular, nylon webbing along each side of the load.  Tie it to both 18-
foot lengths of type X, nylon webbing on each side of the load with a square knot.
9 Run the ends of the 1/2-inch tubular, nylon webbing completely around the rear tire and the 24-
foot, type X, nylon webbing.  Safety the tubular nylon with a square knot (Not Shown).
10 Tape the tubular nylon ties to the 18-foot, type X, nylon webbing on each side of the load. 11 Pass one end of the right front skid board tie around the front wheel and tie it to the front steel
ring.  Tie the other end of the skid board tie to the rear steel ring.
12 Pass one end of the left front skid board tie around the front wheel and tie it to the front steel ring.
Tie the other end of the skid board tie to the rear steel ring.
13 Tie one end of the right rear skid board tie to the front steel ring.  Pass the other end of the skid
board tie around the rear of the load and tie it to the rear steel ring.
14 Tie one end of the left rear skid board tie to the front steel ring.  Pass the other end of the skid
board tie around the rear of the load and tie it to the rear steel ring.

## Stowing Cargo Parachutes

6-8. Select either a G-14 or T-10 cargo parachute.  Attach a G-14 or T-10 cargo parachute to the load according to TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11.  Secure the parachute to the load as shown in Figure 6-7.

1 Tie one end of a length of type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing to the front O-ring. 2 Run the type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing over the T-10C cargo parachute. 3 Tie the free end of the type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing to the rear O-ring.

## Positioning Extraction Parachute

6-9. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and extraction line bag on the load for installation inside the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

6-10. Select and install provisions for emergency restraints according to the emergency aft restraints requirements in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Marking Rigged Load

6-11. Mark the rigged load according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010
REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 6-8.  Complete the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, length, center of balance, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

6-12. Use the equipment listed in Table 6-1 (page 6-11) to rig this load.

| National Stock Number              | Item             |
|------------------------------------|------------------|
| As required                        | 8040-00-273-8713 |
| 5365-00-937-0147                   |                  |
| 5510-00-220-6146                   |                  |
|                                    |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| 5315-00-010-4659                   |                  |
| 2                                  |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| 4                                  |                  |
| 6                                  |                  |
|                                    |                  |
|                                    | As required      |
| 1670-00-753-3928                   | 3 sheets         |
|                                    |                  |
| 1670-00-999-2658                   |                  |
| P/N 11-1-466                       |                  |
| 5530-00-128-4981                   |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| Adhesive paste, 1-gallon           |                  |
| D-Ring                             |                  |
| Lumber:                            |                  |
| 2- by 4- by 10-inches              |                  |
| 2- by 4- by 20-inches              |                  |
| Nail, steel wire, common:          |                  |
| 8-penny                            |                  |
| Pad, energy-dissipating, honeycomb |                  |
| Parachute:                         |                  |
| Cargo, G-14                        |                  |
| Cargo, T-10C                       |                  |
| Plywood:                           |                  |
| 3/4-in by 48- by 96- inch sheet    |                  |
| Quick release assembly             |                  |
| Strap, quick release, fixed        |                  |
| Strap, webbing, quick release      |                  |
| Strap, webbing, ring               |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| 1                                  |                  |
| 1                                  |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| 2                                  |                  |
| 1                                  |                  |
|                                    |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| 2                                  |                  |
| 1670-00-131-9695                   |                  |
| 1670-00-360-0533                   |                  |
| 1670-00-360-0532                   |                  |
| 1670-00-360-0542                   |                  |
| 7510-00-266-5016                   |                  |
| 7510-00-266-6710                   |                  |
| As required                        |                  |
| As required                        |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| 8305-00-268-2411                   |                  |
| 8305-00-268-2453                   |                  |
| 8305-00-261-8584                   |                  |
| As required                        |                  |
| As required                        |                  |
| As required                        |                  |
|                                    |                  |
| 8305-00-260-4586                   | As required      |
| Tape, adhesive, 2-inch, OD         |                  |
| Tape, masking, 2-inch              |                  |
| Webbing:                           |                  |
| Cotton, type I, 1/4-inch           |                  |
| Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch, natural  |                  |
| Nylon, type X                      |                  |
| (or)                               |                  |
| Nylon, type XIII                   |                  |
|                                    |                  |

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## Chapter 7 Rigging Two Motorcycles For Low-Velocity Airdrop Notice Of Exception

The procedures in this Chapter are different from those in TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11.  An exception to TM 4- 48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11 is granted.  The procedures in this Chapter must be followed.

## Description Of Load

7-1. Two motorcycles are rigged in two A-22 cargo bags on a 48- by 96-inch CEP with one G-12E cargo parachute.  The load is rigged for low-velocity airdrop over the ramp from C-130 and C-17 aircraft.  Each motorcycle is 35 inches wide, 49 inches high, 88 inches long, and each weighs 275 pounds.

## Building Combat Expendable Platform

7-2. Build the 48- by 96-inch CEP as shown in Figure 7-1.

##

Notes. 1.   Not drawn to scale.
2. All dimensions are given in inches.
3. All holes are 1/2-inch in Diameter. 4. Use 8-penny common nails or 2-inch long, #4 wood screws.
48-inch side.
3 Nail a 2- by 6- by 42-inch piece of lumber on the rear side the same as in step 2.
4 Nail a 2- by 6- by 85-inch piece of lumber to the right side of the plywood, 3 inches in from the 48-
inch side.
5 Nail a 2- by 6- by 85-inch piece of lumber to the left side of the plywood, 3 inches in from the 48-
inch side.

6 Drill twenty-four 1/2-inch holes as shown above.



## Preparing Combat Expendable Platform (Cep)

7-3. Prepare the 48- by 96-inch CEP as shown in Figure 7-2.


Notes. 1.   Not drawn to scale.
2. All dimensions are given in inches.


1 Cut twelve 8-foot lengths of 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing.  Route one end through hole A and
hole B, from bottom to top.
2 Repeat step 1 for holes C and D. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other five sets of holes. 4 Lay a 36- by 96-inch piece of honeycomb on the platform.


## Positioning A-22 Sling Assemblies

7-4. Lay two A-22 cargo bag sling assemblies on the platform as shown in Figure 7-3.



Notes. 1.  Be sure that the support web D-ring extends over the rear edge of the platform.
2.  Be sure that the support web D-ring of the top assembly extends over the front edge of the
platform.
1 Place one A-22 sling assembly toward the front of the honeycomb.  Extend all lateral straps and
support webbing.  Make sure the support web D-ring at the rear extends off the load.
2 Fold and place all lateral straps on top of the rear support web.
3 Place the second A-22 sling assembly to the rear.  Position it in the same manner as the front
assembly.  Make sure the D-ring on the front support web extends off the load.

## Joining A-22 Sling Assemblies

7-5. Join both A-22 sling assemblies as shown in Figure 7-4.



Note.  Do not pull the webbing taut at this time.  They will be tightened and tied when the sling assemblies are closed.



1 Use a length of type VIII nylon webbing to tie the support web D-ring exposed at the front and rear
of the load to the other A-22 sling assembly as shown.
2 Cut six lengths of type VIII nylon webbing.  Route one length through each set of friction adapters
at the midsection of the load as shown.


## Positioning A-22 Cargo Covers And Honeycomb

7-6. Lay two A-22 cargo bag covers on the sling assemblies.  Set the honeycomb on the covers as shown in Figure 7-5.

1 Lay an A-22 cargo bag cover on the rear sling assembly with the cover squarely on top of the
scuff pad.  Fold the front end flap in even with the front edge of the platform.
2 Repeat step 1 and lay a cover on the front sling assembly.  Fold the rear end flap in. 3 Center a 36- by 96- piece of honeycomb on the cargo bag covers.
4 Glue two 36- by 36-inch pieces of honeycomb together, and glue them to the center of the 36- by
96-inch piece of honeycomb.
5 Glue three 24- by 36-inch pieces of honeycomb together, and glue them to the center of the 36-
by 36-inch piece of honeycomb.

## Preparing, Positioning, And Protecting The Two Motorcycles

7-7. Prepare the two motorcycles as outlined in Chapter 6.  Set them on the honeycomb as shown in Figure 7-6.  Tie honeycomb protectors to the motorcycles as shown in Figure 7-7.


Note.  Make sure the frames protecting the engines are sitting on the honeycomb.

1 Set one motorcycle on the honeycomb with the front wheel toward the front of the platform. 2 Set the second motorcycle 3 inches from the first one with the front wheel toward the rear of the
platform.
3 Make two 6- by 8-inch cutouts in one 84-inch edge of a 36- by 84-inch piece of honeycomb
spaced for the handlebars of both motorcycles to fit in the cutouts.  Rest the bottom of the protector on the honeycomb stack.

4 Make a 6- by 8-inch cutout in the 84-inch edge of a 36- by 84-inch piece of honeycomb, 30 inches
from the rear edge of the honeycomb.  Bend the honeycomb just to the rear of the cutout.


5 Cut a 6- by 8-inch piece of honeycomb from the corner of two 12- by 18-inch pieces of
honeycomb.  Align the cutouts, and glue the two pieces of honeycomb together.



6 Set the protector on the right side of the motorcycles.  Rest the bottom edge of the protector on
the honeycomb stack.  Align the cutouts with the handles.


7 Repeat steps 4, 5, 6, and set a second protector on the left side of the motorcycle (Not Shown).
Make the cutout 30 inches from the front edge of the honeycomb protector.


8 Tie the protectors in place with lengths of type III nylon cord.  Use tape on the protectors to keep
the type III nylon cord from cutting into the protectors.


9 Lay a 24- by 84-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the load as the top protector.

## Closing The A-22 Cargo Bag Covers

7-8. Close the A-22 cargo bag covers as outlined in TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO
13C7-1-11 and as shown in Figure 7-7.


1 Fold the bag covers over the front and rear first, then the sides over the top.  Fold under the
excess side covers.

2 Use six lengths of 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing to lace the bag closed.  Pull the webbing tight
and tie the running ends in a surgeon's knot and bow knot.  Tape the excess and knot.  Leave one running end slightly exposed to allow rapid de-rigging.

## Securing A-22 Cargo Bags Tie-Down Straps

7-9. Secure the tie-down straps as outlined in TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11
and as shown in Figure 7-8.

1 Run the side tie-down straps through the friction adapters.  Apply tension to the straps.



2 If necessary, attach a 36- or 60-inch type VIII nylon webbing strap to either the front or rear tiedown strap.  If used, fold and tape or tie to the sling assembly.  Route the running end through the friction adapter on the opposite end.


3 Fold the excess on the tie-down straps.  Tape or tie it as shown.

## Securing A-22 Cargo Bags Lateral Straps

7-10. Secure the A-22 cargo bags lateral straps as outlined in TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-
11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11 and as shown in Figure 7-9.



Note.  If top lateral straps are on the top of the load, make sure they are loosely tightened.
1 Lay the remaining portions of the sling assemblies over the load.  Route the lateral straps through
the friction adapters.

2 Tighten the center friction adapters and type VIII nylon webbing so that the middle suspension
web on each container is vertical.  Install a knot in the running ends of the type VIII nylon webbing about 3 inches from the friction adapters.


3 Apply equal tension on the remaining lateral straps.  Fold the excess and tape or tie it in place as
shown.

## Securing A-22 Cargo Bags Skid Board Ties

7-11. Secure the A-22 cargo bags skid board ties as outlined in TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-
11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11 and as shown in Figure 7-10.



1 Starting at the front right side, take tie-down A and diagonally tie it around the intersection of the
lower lateral and fourth support web.  Use three half-hitch knots and an overhand knot in the
running end.
2 Route tie-down B around the fifth support web and lower lateral strap intersection diagonally.  Pull
the excess slack out, and tie it with a trucker's hitch knot and an overhand knot in the running end.
3 Repeat step 1 for tie-down D and secure it to the second intersection on the lower lateral strap.


4 Repeat step 2 for tie-down C and secure it to the first intersection on the lower lateral strap.


5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other five sets of tie-downs.

## Installing Suspension Slings

7-12. Install suspension slings using six suspension webs, two 3/4-inch cargo suspension clevises, and two
3-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing slings as outlined in TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-
11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11 and as shown in Figure 7-11.

##

Note.  After positioning the type III nylon cord, fold and tape the excess with masking tape (Not Shown).

1 Attach one suspension web to each of the six D-rings.  Route the snap hook from outside to
inside.  Wrap each hook with masking tape.
2 Place a 3-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing sling on each clevis.  Bolt the three suspension
webs at the front of the load to one clevis.  Repeat step for the rear set.

3 Route a length of type III nylon cord through the front support web D-rings.  Cross the type III
nylon cord and run it rearward through the rear support web D-rings.  Tie the ends together with a
surgeon's knot and locking knot with an overhand knot in each running end.  Make sure the tie
has excess to allow suspension sling movement.

## Packing A 15-Foot Cargo Extraction Parachute For Use As A Deployment Parachute

7-13. Pack a 15-foot cargo extraction parachute as shown in Figures 7-12 through 7-17 using the following items:

| 1    | T-10 deployment bag with static line    |
|------|-----------------------------------------|
|      | Retainer bands                          |
|      | Type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing         |
|      | Ticket number 5, cotton thread          |
| 2    | Medium cargo suspension clevises        |


For parachute with a 36-inch adapter web:
1
9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling
1
Attach a two-point, 3 3/4-inch link assembly

For parachute without a 36-inch adapter web:
1
12-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling
1
60-inch nylon webbing strap (shear strap)

Note.  If the standard 15-foot parachute deployment bag is attached to the parachute, remove the bag at the bag retaining line.


1 Attach retainer bands to the first eight stow loops on each side of the T-10 deployment bag.


2 Flat fold and long fold the canopy as outlined in TM 10-1670-278-23&P/Technical Order 13C5-26-
2.

1 Pass two lengths of type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing through the bridle loop of the canopy and
through the bridle attaching loop of the deployment bag to form a 3-inch loop.  Cross the ends of
the webbing over the attaching loop, and tie them with a surgeon's knot and locking knot.

2 S-fold the canopy into the deployment bag starting in the upper right corner of the bag.
1 Make the locking stows as outlined in TM 10-1670-278-23&P/Technical Order 13C5-26-2.
2 Make the first suspension line stow in the upper right retainer band.


3 Continue stowing the lines from side to side.

4 Pass a length of type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing through the right side connector link, the
connector link loops, and the suspension line protector flap loop.  Tie the webbing with a
surgeon's knot and locking knot.  Repeat on the left side.
1 Attach a two-point, 3 3/4-inch link assembly or medium clevis to the 36-inch adapter web. 2 Attach a 9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing sling to the two-point, 3 3/4-inch link assembly
or medium clevis.
3 Bolt a medium suspension clevis (Shown) or a two-point, 3 3/4-inch link assembly to the free end
of the sling.


Note.  These procedures are for a 15-foot cargo extraction parachute without a 36-inch adapter web.


1 Secure the parachute connector links as shown in step 4. 2 Run one end of a 60-inch shear strap through both of the parachute connector links. 3 Run one end of the 60-inch shear strap through one end of a 12-foot (3-loop), type XXVI nylon
sling.
4 Fasten the friction adapter, and adjust the shear strap to form a 12-inch loop.  Tape the excess
strap.
5 Bolt a medium suspension clevis (shown) or a two-point, 3 3/4-inch link assembly to the free end
of the sling.


1 S-fold the deployment line and static line.  Place them on top of the deployment bag.  Secure
them in place with two lengths of type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing wrapped around the lines and bag.

## Preparing And Stowing A G-12 Cargo Parachute And The 15-Foot Cargo Extraction

7-14. Prepare a G-12 cargo parachute.  Stow the G-12 cargo parachute and the 15-foot cargo extraction parachute on the load as shown in Figure 7-18.

1 Set the parachute on the front of the load with the riser compartment up and the deployment bag
bridle to the front.

2 Tie the parachute in place with four lengths of type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing.


3 Bolt the 3-foot suspension slings to the parachute's riser clevis.  Fold the slings and tape or tie the
folds in place.


4 Cut the secondary bag closing tie (Not Shown).


5 Set a 15-foot cargo extraction parachute, packed in a T-10C deployment bag, on the G-12 cargo
parachute.  Tie it in place with ticket number 5 or 8/7 cotton thread.

6 Attach the 9-foot sling clevis to the G-12 D-bag and tie a medium clevis with type I, 1/4-inch cotton
webbing to the D-bag (Not Shown).

## Positioning Extraction Parachute

7-15. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and extraction line bag on the load for installation inside the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

7-16. Select and install provisions for emergency restraints according to the emergency aft restraints requirements in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Marking Rigged Load

7-17. Mark the rigged load according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010
REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 7-19.  Complete the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods and indicates on the form that the fuel tank has been prepared in accordance with AFMAN 24- 204/TM 38-250.  If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, length, center of balance, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

7-18. Use the equipment listed in Table 7-1 (page 7-23) to rig this load.

| National Stock Number                           | Item    |
|-------------------------------------------------|---------|
| As required                                     |         |
| 2                                               |         |
| 1                                               |         |
| As required                                     |         |
| 8040-00-273-8713                                |         |
| 1670-00-587-3421                                |         |
| 1670-00-590-9909                                |         |
| 1670-00-568-0323                                |         |
| 4030-00-678-8562                                |         |
| 1670-00-783-5988                                |         |
| 5510-00-220-6146                                |         |
|                                                 |         |
|                                                 |         |
| 5315-00-010-4659                                |         |
| 1                                               |         |
| 1                                               |         |
|                                                 |         |
| 2                                               |         |
| 2                                               |         |
|                                                 |         |
|                                                 |         |
| As required                                     |         |
| 1670-00-753-3928                                |         |
| 7 sheets                                        |         |
|                                                 |         |
| 1670-01-065-3755                                |         |
| 1670-01-063-3715                                |         |
| 5530-00-128-4981                                |         |
| Adhesive paste, 1-gallon                        |         |
| Bag, cargo, A-22                                |         |
| *Bag, deployment, personnel parachute, T-10C    |         |
| *Band, rubber, retainer                         |         |
| Clevis, suspension, 3/4-inch (medium)           |         |
| *Link assembly, type IV                         |         |
| Lumber:                                         |         |
| 2- by 6- by 48-inches                           |         |
| 2- by 6- by 85-inches                           |         |
| Nail, steel wire, common:                       |         |
| 8-penny                                         |         |
| Pad, energy-dissipating, honeycomb              |         |
| Parachute:                                      |         |
| Cargo,G-12E                                     |         |
| *Cargo, extraction, 15-foot                     |         |
| Plywood:                                        |         |
| 3/4-in by 48- by 96- inch sheet                 |         |
|                                                 |         |
| Sling, cargo, airdrop, type XXVI, nylon webbing |         |
| 3-foot (2-loop)                                 |         |
| *9-foot (2-loop) (deployment line)              |         |
| Static line, cargo parachute, breakaway         |         |
|                                                 |         |
| 1                                               |         |
| 1                                               |         |
|                                                 |         |
| 2                                               |         |
|                                                 |         |
| 2                                               |         |
| 1                                               |         |
| 1                                               |         |
| 1670-01-062-6301                                |         |
| 1670-01-062-6304                                |         |
| 1670-00-998-0117                                |         |
| 7510-00-266-5016                                |         |
| 7510-00-266-6710                                |         |
| 8310-00-917-3945                                |         |
| As required                                     |         |
| As required                                     |         |
| As required                                     |         |
|                                                 |         |
|                                                 |         |
| 8305-00-268-2411                                |         |
| 8305-00-268-2453                                |         |
| 8305-00-263-3591                                |         |
| As required                                     |         |
| As required                                     |         |
| As required                                     |         |
| Tape, adhesive, 2-inch, OD                      |         |
| Tape, masking, 2-inch                           |         |
| Thread, cotton, ticket Number 5                 |         |
| Webbing:                                        |         |
| Cotton, type I, 1/4-inch                        |         |
| Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch, natural               |         |
| Nylon, type VIII                                |         |
|                                                 |         |



* These items are needed to pack the 15-foot cargo extraction parachute.

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## Chapter 8

# Rigging One Four Wheeled Quad-Runner On A Cep For Low-Velocity Airdrop

## Description Of Load

8-1. The Yamaha (350-cubic centimeter) four wheeled quad-runner (QUAD) is rigged on a 48- by 87-inch CEP with one G-12E cargo parachute.  The load is rigged for a low-velocity airdrop of a C-130 or C-17
aircraft.  The QUAD is 45 inches wide, 65 inches high, 72 inches long, and weighs 550 pounds as shown in Figure 8-1.

## Building And Preparing Combat Expendable Platform

8-2. Build and prepare the 48- by 87-inch CEP as shown in Figure 8-2.



Notes. 1.   Not drawn to scale.
2. Dimensions are given in inches.
3. Use 8-penny penny nails or 2-inch long, #4 wood screws
4. Use 3/8- by 7-inch carriage bolts.
1 Place two 2- by 6- by 87-inch pieces of lumber side by side 16 inches apart.  (Longitudinal) 2 Place two 4- by 4- by 87-inch pieces of lumber 6 inches to the outside of the 2- by 6- by 44-inch
pieces of lumber.  (Longitudinal)
3 Place five 2- by 4- by 44-inch and two 2- by 6- by 44-inch pieces of lumber across and on top of
the lumber listed in steps 1 and 2 as shown in diagram.  (Lateral)
4 Nail the pieces of lumber together with 8-penny penny nails.  Do not nail the extreme corners of
the frame where the corners will be cut off.
5 Position and nail a 3/4- by 48- by 87-inch piece of plywood on top of the lumber leaving a 2 inch
overhang on each side.

Notes. 1.   Not drawn to scale.
2. Dimensions are given in inches.
3. Use 3/8- by 7-inch carriage bolts.
4. Insert bolts from plywood deck side of platform and countersink carriage bolts head.
1 Cut the four corners of the plywood and 4- by 4- by 87-inch pieces of lumber at 45 degree angles
(2- by 2-inch).
2 Drill eight 3/8-inch holes at the suspension sling points as shown.  Ensure the holes pass through
the plywood and each end of each 2- by 4- by 44-inch lateral stringer and the 4- by 4- by 87-inch
longitudinal stringers.
3 Insert a 3/8- by 7-inch carriage bolt into each hole, and bolt each of the lateral stringers to the
longitudinal stringers.
4 Drill one 2-inch hole centered on the 2- by 6- by 44-inch piece of lumber and plywood at each end
of the platform.

## Installing Suspension Slings

8-3. Mark the center of two 20-foot, (2-loop) suspension slings with tape.  Route the slings through the suspension points of the platform with the tape at the center of the platform.  Secure the slings to the platform as shown in Figure 8-3.



1 Tape the portion of the slings that route underneath the longitudinal 2- by 6-inch piece of lumber.

2 Cut four lengths of type III nylon cord 56 inches long.  Girth hitch one length of type III nylon cord
to the inside taped portion of the sling.  Route one end under and over the 2- by 6-inch piece of
lumber twice.  Secure both ends on top with a surgeon's knot and locking knot.
3 Repeat at the other three points.


## Installing Load Restraints

8-4. Install the load restraints as shown in Figure 8-4.



1 Cut 16 lengths of 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing 15 feet long.

2 Girth hitch two lengths at each end of the 4- by 4-inch pieces of lumber. 3 Girth hitch three lengths of 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing at the center of each 4- by 4-inch piece
of lumber.
4 At each end of the platform, pass one end of the 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing underneath the 2-
by 6-inch longitudinal stringers.  Match the two ends together and tie an overhead knot close to
the stringer.
5 Number the 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing ties 1 through 7 and 1a through 7a.

## Positioning Honeycomb Stacks

8-5. Prepare and position the honeycomb stacks as shown in Figure 8-5.



Note.  Glue stacks 2, 3, and 4 to stack 1 (Base).

Stack
Number
Pieces
Width
(inches)
Length
(inches)
Material
Instructions
1
1
36
82
Honeycomb
Position on platform centered.
2
4
14
18
Honeycomb
Center and glue 8 12 inches from front edge of stack 1 and 11 inches from both sides.

3
3
14
18
Honeycomb
Center and glue 5 inches from stack 2.


1
14
18
3/4-inch
Plywood
4
3
14
18
Honeycomb
Center and glue to stack 1, 3 inches from stack 3 with 11 12 inches from rear edge.

1
4
18
Honeycomb
Glue on top of stack 4 on right side, flush to edge.
Glue to bottom of stack 3.


## Preparing And Positioning Quad-Runner

8-6. Prepare and position the quad-runner as shown in Figure 8-6.



2 Secure key with type III nylon cord safety tied to vehicle.  (Not Shown)
3 Place gear shift in neutral if equipped with a shift stick.  Secure with type III nylon cord.  (Not
Shown)
4 Position vehicle onto honeycomb with the front skid plate centered on stack 2.  Center skid plate
rest on stack 3.  Rest axle on stack 4.  Wheels should be at least 1 inch above bottom layer of honeycomb.
5 Build up around the handlebars with honeycomb to prevent movement and to protect levers and
switches.  Lay a 36- by 78-inch piece of honeycomb, with edges taped, on top of the vehicle.

## Securing Load To Platform

8-7. Form and tape with cloth-backed tape two tie-down rings, approximately 10-inches in diameter, with
1-inch tubular nylon webbing.  **(see note)** Lay one ring on top of the honeycomb over the handlebars and the other ring over the seat.  Secure the load to the platform as shown in Figure 8-7.

1 Tie the rings together with a 40-inch length of 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing to keep them
centered.


2 Tie the front and rear restraints of each end to the respective tie-down ring with a trucker's hitch
knot.
3 Tie numbers 5 and 5A and 3 and 3A to the respective tie-down ring. 4 Tie numbers 6 and 6A and 2 and 2A to the respective tie-down ring. 5 Route numbers 7 and 7A and 1 and 1A around each end of the vehicle and up to the tie-down
rings.
6 Using numbers 4 and 4A split the tie and then tie one end to one tie-down ring and the other end
to the other tie-down ring.

## Securing Accompanying Load

8-8. Whenever possible, the load should be kept balanced.  One rucksack and one water or fuel can may be used to keep the load balanced as shown in Figure 8-8.



1 Place the water or fuel can between the front wheels.  Place the rucksack on the honeycomb
between the rear wheels.
2 Secure to the load by girth hitching 1/2-inch tubular nylon webbing to the Combat Expendable
Platform.


## Installing Deadman's Tie

8-9. Lift and safety the suspension slings using a deadman's tie according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-
11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 8-9.



1 Safety the deadman's tie 6 to 8 inches above the highest point of the load. 2 Secure the suspension slings to the equipment rack with type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing.



## Stowing Cargo Parachute

8-10. Stow one G-12E cargo parachute as shown in Figure 8-10.  Prepare and pack a 15-foot cargo extraction parachute as described in Chapter 7, paragraph 7-13.

1 Place one G-12E cargo parachute on the front of the load with the riser extension compartment
up and the deployment bag bridle to the front.

2 Secure the parachute to convenient points on the platform with four lengths of type I, 1/4-inch
cotton webbing.
3 Attach the deployment line (9-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon webbing sling) from the packed 15-
foot cargo extraction parachute to the G-12E bridle with a medium clevis.
4 S-fold the slack in the deployment line and secure the folds with type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing.
Secure the medium clevis attached to the G-12E bridle to the riser extension tie-down loops with a
single length of type I, 1/4-inch cotton webbing.  Place folds on top of the G-12E cargo parachute.
5 Center the 15-foot cargo extraction parachute on top of the G-12E cargo parachute.  Secure to
the G-12E parachute with four lengths of ticket number 8/7 cotton thread.

## Installing Parachute Release

8-11. Prepare, install, and safety the M-1 release according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA
SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 8-11.

## Caution

Make sure the arming wire lanyard is routed over all items as required by TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.


1 Connect a 3-foot (2-loop), type XXVI nylon sling to the G-12E parachute riser clevis.  Connect the
other end of the sling to the parachute connector on the M-1 release.  Fold and tie with type I, 1/4-
inch cotton webbing.
2 Attach the front suspension slings to the top bolts of the lower suspension link.
3 Attach the rear suspension slings to the lower bolts of the lower suspension link.  The rear slings
will have a half twist towards the parachutes.

4 Cut and place a 14- by 14-inch piece of honeycomb on top of the load under the M-1 release. 5 Run a length of type III nylon cord to encircle the lower spacer, and tie the ends of the cord to
points on the front of the load or platform.
6 Run a length of type III nylon cord over the suspension slings and through the parachute
connectors, and tie the ends of the cord to points on the rear of the load or platform.
7 Tie the lanyard to a carrying handle of a parachute with three alternating half hitches and an
overhand knot in the running end.  Fold the slack in the lanyard and tape the folds in place with one turn of masking tape.
8 Remove the left secondary bag closing tie from the G-12E parachute.

## Positioning Extraction Parachute

8-12. Select the extraction parachute and extraction line needed using the extraction line requirements table in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.  Place the extraction parachute and extraction line bag on the load for installation inside the aircraft.

## Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints

8-13. Select and install provisions for emergency restraints according to the emergency aft restraints requirements in TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5.

## Marking Rigged Load

8-14. Mark the rigged load according to TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010
REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5 and as shown in Figure 8-12.  Complete the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods and indicates on the form that the fuel tank has been prepared in accordance with AFMAN 24- 204/TM 38-250.  If the load varies from the one shown, the weight, height, length, center of balance, and parachute requirements must be recomputed.

## Equipment Required

8-15. Use the equipment listed in Table 8-1 (page 8-15) to rig this load.

(CEP) for low-velocity airdrop
| National Stock Number                                |
|------------------------------------------------------|
| As required                                          |
| 1                                                    |
| 8040-00-273-8713                                     |
| 1670-00-590-9909                                     |
| 1670-00-568-0323                                     |
| As required                                          |
| NO NSN                                               |
|                                                      |
| 4030-00-678-8562                                     |
| 5510-00-220-6146                                     |
|                                                      |
|                                                      |
|                                                      |
|                                                      |
| 5315-00-010-4659                                     |
|                                                      |
| 8                                                    |
| 2                                                    |
|                                                      |
| 5                                                    |
| 2                                                    |
| 2                                                    |
| 2                                                    |
|                                                      |
|                                                      |
| As required                                          |
| 1670-00-753-3928                                     |
| 9 sheets                                             |
|                                                      |
| 1670-01-065-3755                                     |
| 1670-01-063-3715                                     |
| 5530-00-128-4981                                     |
|                                                      |
| 1                                                    |
| 1                                                    |
|                                                      |
|                                                      |
| 2 sheets                                             |
| 1670-01-097-8816                                     |
| Adhesive paste, 1-gallon                             |
| *Bag, deployment, personnel parachute, T-10C         |
| *Band, rubber, retainer                              |
| Bolt, carriage, 3/8-inch diameter, 7-inch long, with |
| washer and nut                                       |
| Clevis, suspension, 3/4-inch (medium)                |
| Lumber:                                              |
| 2- by 4- by 44-inches                                |
| 2- by 6- by 87-inches                                |
| 2- by 6- by 44-inches                                |
| 4- by 4- by 87-inches                                |
| Nail, steel wire, common:                            |
| 8-penny                                              |
| Pad, energy-dissipating, honeycomb                   |
| Parachute:                                           |
| Cargo,G-12E                                          |
| *Cargo, extraction, 15-foot                          |
| Plywood:                                             |
| 3/4-in by 48- by 96- inch sheet                      |
| Release, cargo parachute, M-1                        |
|                                                      |
| Sling, cargo, airdrop, type XXVI, nylon webbing      |
| 3-foot (2-loop)                                      |
| *9-foot (2-loop) deployment line                     |
| 20-foot (2-loop) riser extensions                    |
| 1                                                    |
|                                                      |
| 2                                                    |
| 1                                                    |
| 2                                                    |
| 1670-01-062-6301                                     |
| 1670-01-062-6304                                     |
| 1670-01-062-6302                                     |
| 7510-00-266-5016                                     |
| 7510-00-266-6710                                     |
| 8310-00-917-3945                                     |
| As required                                          |
| As required                                          |
| As required                                          |
|                                                      |
|                                                      |
| 8305-00-268-2411                                     |
| 8305-00-268-2453                                     |
| 8305-00-268-2455                                     |
| 8305-00-263-3591                                     |
| As required                                          |
| As required                                          |
| As required                                          |
| As required                                          |
| Tape, adhesive, 2-inch, OD                           |
| Tape, masking, 2-inch                                |
| Thread, cotton, number 8/7 cord                      |
| Webbing:                                             |
| Cotton, type I, 1/4-inch                             |
| Nylon, tubular, 1/2-inch, natural                    |
| Nylon, tubular, 1-inch                               |
| Nylon, type VIII                                     |
|                                                      |



* These items are needed to pack the 15-foot cargo extraction parachute.

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## Glossary

AFMAN
Air Force Manual
CEP
combat expendable platform
DCMAD
Defense Contracting Management Agency Directive
DES
drogue extraction system
DLAI
Defense Logistics Agency Instruction
EFTC
extraction force transfer coupling
FM
field manual
FRE
first response expeditionary
MCO
Marine Corps Order
MCRP
Marine Corps reference manual
NAVSEA
Naval Sea Systems Command
NAVSUP PUB
Naval Supply Systems Command publication
OPNNAVINST
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations instruction
TM
Technical Manual
TO
Technical Order

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## References Required Publications

These documents must be available to intended users of this publication. ADRP 1-02. *Operational Terms and Military Symbols*. 7 December 2015.

JP 1-02. *Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms*. 8 November 2010.

## Related Publications

These documents contain relevant supplemental information.

## Multi-Service Publications

Most Army doctrinal publications are available online: http://www.apd.army.mil. Most Air Force doctrinal publications are available online: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

AR 59-4/ OPNAVINST 4630.24D; AFJ 13 210(I); MCO 13480.1C, Joint Airdrop Inspection Records,
Malfunction Investigations and Activity Reporting. 8 April 2008.
AFMAN 24-204/TM 38-250/ NAVSUP PUB 505; MCO P4030.19I; DLAI 4145.3 DCMAD1, CH3.4
(HM24), *Preparing Hazardous Materials for Military Air Shipment.* 03 December 2012.
TM 4-48.02/MCRP 4-11.3J/NAVSEA SS400-AB-MMO-010 REV 1/TO 13C7-1-5, Airdrop of
Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Airdrop Platforms. 15 March 2016.
TM 4-48.03 (FM 4-20.103)/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11, Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment:
Rigging Containers. 15 March 2016.
TM 4-48.16 (FM 4-20.153)/MCRP 4-11.3B/TO 13C7-18-41, Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment:
Rigging Ammunition. 15 March 2016.
TM 10-1670-268-20&P/TO 13C7-52-22, Organizational Maintenance Manual Including Repair Parts
and Special Tools List for Type V Airdrop Platform and Dual Row Airdrop Platform. 15 September 2002.
TM 10-1670-278-23&P/Technical Order 13C5-26-2/TM 01109C-23&P1/Naval Air Systems
Command 13-1-27, Unit and Intermediate Direct Support (DS) Maintenance Manual
(including Repair Parts and Special Tools List) for Parachute, Cargo Type:  15-Foot
Diameter, Cargo Extraction Parachute. 31 December 2004.

## Prescribed Forms

None.

## Referenced Forms

"Unless otherwise indicated, DA Forms are available on the Army Publishing Directorate (APD) web site: http://www.apd.army.mil" and DD forms are available on the OSD web site http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/
DA Form 2028. *Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms*.

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## Index

Entries are listed by page number unless indicated otherwise.

## B

Installing Provisions for
Emergency Restraints, 1-23, 3-19, 4-38, 5-11, 6-9, 7-21,
8-13
Building and Installing M-Gator
with FRE Box Extension, 4- 32
Installing Provisions For
Emergency Restraints, 2-28
Building and Placing
Honeycomb Stack, 1-3
Building and Positioning
Honeycomb Stack, 6-3
Installing Suspension Slings,
1-19, 2-23, 3-15, 4-34, 7-13, 8-4
Building and Positioning
Honeycomb Stacks, 4-3
Joining A-22 Sling Assemblies,
7-5
Building and Positioning the
Honeycomb Stack, 5-4
Building and Preparing Combat
Expendable Platform, 8-1
Building Combat Expendable
Platform, 6-1, 7-1
Lashing M-Gator, 1-10, 3-9
Lashing M-Gator Box, 1-17, 3-
13, 4-30
Building Equipment Box, 2-5 Building Honeycomb Stacks, 2-
3, 3-3
Lashing M-Gator Boxes, 2-19
Lashing M-Gator with FRE, 4-
26
Building M-Gator Box, 1-13, 3-
1
Lashing M-Gators, 2-11
Lashing the A-22 Cargo Bag,
3-7, 4-24
Building M-Gator Boxes, 2-1
Building M-Gator with/FRE
Box, 4-9
Marking Rigged Load, 1-23, 2-
28, 3-19, 4-38, 5-11, 6-9, 7- 21, 8-13
Building the Combat-
Expendable Platform (CEP), 5-2

## C

Closing the A-22 Cargo Bag
Covers, 7-9

## D

Packing a 15-Foot Cargo
Extraction Parachute for use
as a Deployment Parachute, 7-14
Positioning A-22 Cargo Covers
and Honeycomb, 7-6
Description of load, x Description of Load, 1-1, 2-1,
3-1, 4-1, 5-1, 6-1, 7-1, 8-1
Positioning A-22 Sling
Assemblies, 7-4

## E

Positioning And Lashing The
Equipment Box, 2-6
Equipment Required, 1-23, 2-
28, 3-19, 4-38, 5-11, 6-9, 7-
21, 8-13
Positioning Extraction
Parachute, 1-23, 2-28, 3-19, 4-38, 5-11, 6-9, 7-21, 8-13

## I

Positioning Honeycomb Stack
1, 3-3, 4-4
Installing Deadman's Tie, 8-10 Installing Extraction System, 1-
21, 2-25, 3-17, 4-36
Positioning Honeycomb Stack
2, 2-3, 3-5, 4-13
Positioning Honeycomb
Stacks, 8-6
Installing Load Restraints, 8-5
Installing Parachute Release,
1-22, 2-26, 3-18, 4-37, 8-12
Positioning Load, 1-9, 2-10, 3-
4, 4-12
Positioning M-Gator Box, 1-16,
3-12, 4-29
Positioning M-Gator Boxes, 2-
18
Preparing and Positioning
Minibike, 5-5
Preparing and Positioning
Motorcycle on CEP, 6-4

## J

Preparing and Positioning
Quad-Runner, 8-7

## L

Preparing and Stowing a G-12
Cargo Parachute and the 15-foot Cargo Extraction, 7- 20
Preparing Combat Expendable
Platform (CEP), 6-2, 7-3
Preparing M-Gator, 3-1
Preparing M-Gator with FRE,
4-5
Preparing Minibike after
Positioning, 5-7

## M

Preparing Platform, 1-1, 2-1, 3-
1, 4-1

## P

Preparing the CEP, 5-3 Preparing the M-Gator, 1-6
Preparing the M-Gators, 2-4
Preparing, Positioning, and
Protecting the Two
Motorcycles, 7-7
Protecting the Motorcycle, 6-5

## R

Rigging and Positioning the A-
22 Cargo Bag, 3-6, 4-14

## S

Scope, ix Securing A-22 Cargo Bags
Lateral Straps, 7-11
Securing A-22 Cargo Bags
Skid Board Ties, 7-12
Securing A-22 Cargo Bags Tie-
Down Straps, 7-10
Securing Accompanying Load,
8-9
Securing Load to Platform, 8-8
Securing the Minibike, 5-9

## Index

Securing the Motorcycle to
CEP, 6-6
Stowing Cargo Parachute, 1-
20, 3-16, 4-35, 5-10, 8-11
Stowing Cargo Parachutes, 2-
24, 6-8
Special Considerations, xi

# Tm 4-48.08/To 13C7-2-491 (Fm 4-20.108/ To 13C7-2-491) 15 March 2016

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General, United States Army Chief of Staff Official:
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1605008
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