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-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 FM 4-20.152 (FM 10-552) TO 13C7-22-61 Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Dragon and Javelin Missiles SEPTEMBER 2007 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Headquarters, Department of the Army Department of the Air Force This publication is available at Army Knowledge Online <www.us.army.mil> and the General Dennis J. Reimer Training and Doctrine Digital Library at <www.train.army.mil>. *FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 Field Manual Headquarters Department of the Army No. 4-20.152 (10-552) Department of the Air Force Technical Order Washington, DC, 6 September 2007 No. 13C7-22-61 AIRDROP OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT: RIGGING DRAGON AND JAVELIN MISSILES Contents Page PREFACE.............................................................................................................vi Scope.....................................................................................................................vi User Information....................................................................................................vi INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................vii Chapter 1 RIGGING DRAGON MISSILES IN AN A-22 CARGO BAG..............................1-1 Section I-Rigging Nine One-Round Containers............................................1-1 Description of Load.............................................................................................1-1 Rigging Load......................................................................................................1-2 Closing Cargo Bag.............................................................................................1-6 Installing Parachutes..........................................................................................1-6 Equipment Required...........................................................................................1-6 Section II-Rigging One 15-Round Container.................................................1-7 Description of Load.............................................................................................1-7 Rigging Load......................................................................................................1-8 Closing Cargo Bag...........................................................................................1-12 Installing Parachutes........................................................................................1-12 Equipment Required.........................................................................................1-12 Chapter 2 RIGGING DRAGON OR DRAGON II MISSILE CONTAINERS ON AN 8-FOOT, TYPE V PLATFORM FOR LOW-VELOCITY AIRDROP...................................2-1 Section I-Rigging 36 One-Round Containers................................................2-1 Description of Load.............................................................................................2-1 Preparing Platform..............................................................................................2-1 Building and Placing Honeycomb Stacks...........................................................2-3 Positioning and Lashing Missile Container Groups 1 through 4........................2-4 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. *This publication supersedes FM 10-552/TO 13C7-22-61, dated 5 March 1982. i Preface Positioning and Lashing Missile Containers.......................................................2-7 Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie.............................................2-11 Stowing Cargo Parachute.................................................................................2-12 Installing Extraction System..............................................................................2-13 Installing Parachute Release............................................................................2-14 Placing Extraction Parachute............................................................................2-15 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................2-15 Marking Rigged Load........................................................................................2-15 Equipment Required.........................................................................................2-15 Section II-Rigging Four 15-Round Containers.............................................2-19 Description of Load...........................................................................................2-19 Preparing Platform............................................................................................2-19 Building and Placing Honeycomb Stacks.........................................................2-20 Positioning the Plywood....................................................................................2-21 Positioning Missile Containers..........................................................................2-22 Positioning and Lashing Missile Containers.....................................................2-24 Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie.............................................2-28 Stowing Cargo Parachute.................................................................................2-29 Installing Extraction System..............................................................................2-30 Installing Parachute Release............................................................................2-31 Placing Extraction Parachute............................................................................2-32 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................2-32 Marking Rigged Load........................................................................................2-32 Equipment Required.........................................................................................2-32 Section III-Rigging Four A-22 Cargo Bags With One-Round Containers..2-36 Description of Load...........................................................................................2-36 Preparing Platform............................................................................................2-36 Building and Placing Honeycomb Stacks.........................................................2-37 Preparing Load.................................................................................................2-38 Positioning the Load.........................................................................................2-40 Securing Suspension Webs and Lashing Containers......................................2-41 Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie.............................................2-45 Stowing Cargo Parachute.................................................................................2-46 Installing Extraction System..............................................................................2-47 Installing Parachute Release............................................................................2-48 Placing Extraction Parachute............................................................................2-49 Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints...............................................2-49 Marking Rigged Load........................................................................................2-49 Equipment Required.........................................................................................2-49 Section IV-Rigging Four 15-Round Containers...........................................2-53 Description of Load...........................................................................................2-53 Prepraring Platform...........................................................................................2-53 Building and Placing Honeycomb Stacks.........................................................2-54 Preparing the Load...........................................................................................2-55 Positioning Load...............................................................................................2-57 Lashing Missile Containers...............................................................................2-58 Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie.............................................2-61 ii FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 6 September 2007 Preface Stowing Cargo Parachute................................................................................2-62 Installing Extraction System.............................................................................2-63 Installing Parachute Release............................................................................2-64 Placing Extraction Parachute...........................................................................2-65 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................2-65 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................2-65 Equipment Required.........................................................................................2-65 Chapter 3 RIGGING THE ADVANCED ANTITANK WEAPON SYSTEM-MEDIUM (JAVELIN) FOR LOW-VELOCITY AIRDROP......................................................................3-1 Section I-Rigging Two-Round A-7A Door Bundle.........................................3-1 Description of Load.............................................................................................3-1 Preparing Two-Round A-7A Door Bundle..........................................................3-1 Attaching Parachute to Load............................................................................3-12 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................3-13 Equipment Required.........................................................................................3-13 Section II-Rigging Four-Round A-7A Door Bundle.....................................3-15 Description of Load...........................................................................................3-15 Preparing Four-Round A-7A Door Bundle.......................................................3-15 Attaching Parachute.........................................................................................3-26 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................3-27 Equipment Required.........................................................................................3-27 Section III-Rigging Nine-Round Container Delivery System (CDS) Rigged in an A-22 Container.........................................................................3-30 Description of Load...........................................................................................3-30 Preparing Skid Board and Ties........................................................................3-30 Preparing and Positioning Honeycomb And A-22 Sling Assemblies...............3-33 Positioning Covers and A-7A Straps................................................................3-34 Positioning and Securing Javelin Missiles.......................................................3-35 Securing the Lateral Straps and Installing Suspension Slings.........................3-36 Securing Skid Board Ties and Installing Parachute.........................................3-37 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................3-38 Equipment Required.........................................................................................3-38 Section IV-Rigging Javelin Missile Containers (Plastic / LC-RSSC) in an A-22 Container Cargo Bag Assembly for Low-Velocity Airdrop...............3-41 Description of Load...........................................................................................3-41 Preparing Skid Board and Ties........................................................................3-41 Preparing and Positioning Honeycomb Stack..................................................3-44 Positioning A-22 Cargo Bag Sling, Cover and Load........................................3-50 Securing the A-22 Bag Cover and Sling Assembly..........................................3-54 Securing the Skid Board to A-22 Cargo Bag....................................................3-56 Attaching the Suspension Webs......................................................................3-57 Attaching and Securing the G-12E Cargo Parachute......................................3-57 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................3-58 Equipment Required.........................................................................................3-58 Chapter 4 RIGGING THIRTY-SIX JAVELIN ROUNDS AS A MASS SUPPLY LOAD ON A 12- FOOT TYPE V, AIRDROP PLATFORM FOR LOW-VELOCITY AIRDROP.....4-1 6 September 2007 FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 iii Preface Description of Load.............................................................................................4-1 Preparing Platform..............................................................................................4-1 Building and Positioning Honeycomb Stacks.....................................................4-3 Positioning and Securing Javelin Rounds..........................................................4-8 Lashing Load to Platform..................................................................................4-15 Covering Load, Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie...................4-19 Stowing Cargo Parachutes and Installing Extraction System...........................4-21 Installing Parachute Release............................................................................4-22 Placing Extraction Parachute............................................................................4-23 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................4-23 Marking Rigged Load........................................................................................4-23 Equipment Required.........................................................................................4-23 Chapter 5 RIGGING JAVELIN MISSILE CONTAINERS....................................................5-1 Section I-Rigging Javelin Missile Containers (Plastic) on an 8-Foot, Type V Platform.................................................................................................5-1 Description of Load.............................................................................................5-1 Preparing Platform..............................................................................................5-1 Preparing and Placing Honeycomb on Platform.................................................5-3 Preparing Honeycomb Stacks............................................................................5-5 Positioning and Securing Javelins on Stack 1....................................................5-6 Positioning and Securing Javelins on Stack 2....................................................5-7 Constructing Front Endboard..............................................................................5-8 Constructing Rear Endboard..............................................................................5-9 Positioning Front and Rear Endboards.............................................................5-10 Front and Rear Endboards Secured with Lashing............................................5-11 Lashing Load to Platform..................................................................................5-12 Positioning the Front and Rear Attitude Control Bar (ACB)..............................5-18 Lashing the Front ACB to Honeycomb Stack 1................................................5-19 Lashing the Rear ACB to Honeycomb Stack 2.................................................5-20 Securing Plywood Between Stack 1 and Stack 2.............................................5-21 Installing Suspension Slings.............................................................................5-22 Preparing and Stowing Cargo Parachutes.......................................................5-23 Installing the Release System...........................................................................5-24 Installing the Extraction System........................................................................5-25 Placing Extraction Parachute............................................................................5-26 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................5-26 Marking Rigged Load........................................................................................5-26 Equipment Required.........................................................................................5-26 Section II-Rigging Javelin Missile Containers on a 16-Foot, Type V Platform............................................................................................................5-30 Description of Load...........................................................................................5-30 Preparing Platform............................................................................................5-30 Preparing Honeycomb Stacks..........................................................................5-32 Positioning and Securing Javelins on Stack 1..................................................5-33 Constructing Endboard for Stack 2...................................................................5-34 Positioning and Securing Javelins and Placing Endboards on Stack 2...........5-35 Positioning and Securing Javelins on Stack 3..................................................5-36 iv FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 6 September 2007 Preface Constructing Front Endboard...........................................................................5-37 Constructing Rear Endboard............................................................................5-38 Positioning and Securing Front Endboard and Positioning Rear Endboard....5-39 Lashing Load to Platform.................................................................................5-41 Building and Lashing Parachute Platform to Load...........................................5-54 Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie............................................5-57 Preparing and Stowing Cargo Parachutes.......................................................5-58 Installing the Release System..........................................................................5-59 Installing the Extraction System.......................................................................5-60 Placing Extraction Parachute...........................................................................5-61 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................5-61 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................5-61 Equipment Required.........................................................................................5-61 GLOSSARY..........................................................................................Glossary-1 REFERENCES..................................................................................References-1 6 September 2007 FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 v Preface SCOPE This manual tells and shows how to prepare and rig the Dragon and Javelin antitank/assault missiles for low- velocity airdrop from C-130 or C-17 aircraft. This manual is designed for all parachute riggers. USER INFORMATION The proponent of this publication is the United States Training and Doctrine Command TRADOC. You are encouraged to report any errors or omissions and to suggest ways of making this a better manual. Army personnel, send your comments on DA Form 2028 directly to: Director Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department USA Quartermaster Center and School 710 Adams Avenue Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1502 Air Force personnel, route your reports on AFTO Form 22 through your respective command Weapons and Tactics to: Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC/A30T) 402 Scott Drive, Unit 3A1 Scott AFB, Illinois 62225-5302 HQ AMC/A39T will consolidate and forward changes to: Director Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department USA Quartermaster Center and School 710 Adams Avenue Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1502 Also send information copy of AFTO Form 22 to: 584 CBSS/GBMUDE 380 Richard Ray Blvd STE 104 Robins AFB, Georgia 31098-1640 This publication applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve unless other stated. Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to men 6 September 2007 FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 vi Introduction Introduction DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS The descriptions of the items rigged in this manual are given below: Dragon or Dragon II Missiles • Nine one-round containers are rigged in an A-22 cargo bag on a standard skid for a low-velocity airdrop. • One 15-round container is rigged in an A-22 cargo sling on a standard skid for a low-velocity airdrop. • Thirty-six one-round containers are rigged on an 8-foot type V platform for a low-velocity airdrop. • Four 15-round containers are rigged on an 8-foot type V platform for a low-velocity airdrop. • Four A-22 cargo bags with nine one-round containers in each A-22 cargo bag are rigged on an 8- foot type V platform for low-velocity airdrop. • Four A-22 cargo slings with four 15-round containers are rigged on an 8-foot type V platform for low-velocity airdrop. Javelin Missiles • Rigging Two-Round A-7Adoor bundle for low-velocity airdrop. • Rigging Four-Round A-7A door bundle for low-velocity airdrop. • Rigging Nine-Round Container Delivery System (CDS) rigged in an A-22 stretch container for low-velocity airdrop. • Rigging Javelin Missile Containers (plastic) in an A-22 container cargo bag assembly for low- velocity airdrop. • Rigging thirty-Six Javelin Rounds as a mass supply load on a 12-foot type V, platform for low- velocity airdrop. • Rigging Javelin Missile Containers (plastic) on an 8-foot, type V platform for low-velocity airdrop. • Rigging Javelin Missile Containers on a 16-foot, type V platform for low-velocity airdrop. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Special considerations for this manual are given below. • The loads covered in this manual may include hazardous materials as defined in AFMAN(I) 24- 204/TM 38-250. If included, the hazardous materials must be packaged, marked, and labeled as required by AFMAN(I) 24-204/TM 38-250. CAUTION Only ammunition listed in FM 4-20.153/MCRP 4-11.3B/TO 13C7-18-41 may be airdropped. • A copy of this manual must be available to the joint airdrop inspectors during the before- and after-loading inspection. 6 September 2007 FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 vii This page intentionally left blank.

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-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 FM 4-20.152 (FM 10-552) TO 13C7-22-61 Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Dragon and Javelin Missiles SEPTEMBER 2007 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Headquarters, Department of the Army Department of the Air Force This publication is available at Army Knowledge Online <www.us.army.mil> and the General Dennis J. Reimer Training and Doctrine Digital Library at <www.train.army.mil>. *FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 Field Manual Headquarters Department of the Army No. 4-20.152 (10-552) Department of the Air Force Technical Order Washington, DC, 6 September 2007 No. 13C7-22-61 AIRDROP OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT: RIGGING DRAGON AND JAVELIN MISSILES Contents Page PREFACE.............................................................................................................vi Scope.....................................................................................................................vi User Information....................................................................................................vi INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................vii Chapter 1 RIGGING DRAGON MISSILES IN AN A-22 CARGO BAG..............................1-1 Section I-Rigging Nine One-Round Containers............................................1-1 Description of Load.............................................................................................1-1 Rigging Load......................................................................................................1-2 Closing Cargo Bag.............................................................................................1-6 Installing Parachutes..........................................................................................1-6 Equipment Required...........................................................................................1-6 Section II-Rigging One 15-Round Container.................................................1-7 Description of Load.............................................................................................1-7 Rigging Load......................................................................................................1-8 Closing Cargo Bag...........................................................................................1-12 Installing Parachutes........................................................................................1-12 Equipment Required.........................................................................................1-12 Chapter 2 RIGGING DRAGON OR DRAGON II MISSILE CONTAINERS ON AN 8-FOOT, TYPE V PLATFORM FOR LOW-VELOCITY AIRDROP...................................2-1 Section I-Rigging 36 One-Round Containers................................................2-1 Description of Load.............................................................................................2-1 Preparing Platform..............................................................................................2-1 Building and Placing Honeycomb Stacks...........................................................2-3 Positioning and Lashing Missile Container Groups 1 through 4........................2-4 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. *This publication supersedes FM 10-552/TO 13C7-22-61, dated 5 March 1982. i Preface Positioning and Lashing Missile Containers.......................................................2-7 Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie.............................................2-11 Stowing Cargo Parachute.................................................................................2-12 Installing Extraction System..............................................................................2-13 Installing Parachute Release............................................................................2-14 Placing Extraction Parachute............................................................................2-15 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................2-15 Marking Rigged Load........................................................................................2-15 Equipment Required.........................................................................................2-15 Section II-Rigging Four 15-Round Containers.............................................2-19 Description of Load...........................................................................................2-19 Preparing Platform............................................................................................2-19 Building and Placing Honeycomb Stacks.........................................................2-20 Positioning the Plywood....................................................................................2-21 Positioning Missile Containers..........................................................................2-22 Positioning and Lashing Missile Containers.....................................................2-24 Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie.............................................2-28 Stowing Cargo Parachute.................................................................................2-29 Installing Extraction System..............................................................................2-30 Installing Parachute Release............................................................................2-31 Placing Extraction Parachute............................................................................2-32 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................2-32 Marking Rigged Load........................................................................................2-32 Equipment Required.........................................................................................2-32 Section III-Rigging Four A-22 Cargo Bags With One-Round Containers..2-36 Description of Load...........................................................................................2-36 Preparing Platform............................................................................................2-36 Building and Placing Honeycomb Stacks.........................................................2-37 Preparing Load.................................................................................................2-38 Positioning the Load.........................................................................................2-40 Securing Suspension Webs and Lashing Containers......................................2-41 Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie.............................................2-45 Stowing Cargo Parachute.................................................................................2-46 Installing Extraction System..............................................................................2-47 Installing Parachute Release............................................................................2-48 Placing Extraction Parachute............................................................................2-49 Installing Provisions For Emergency Restraints...............................................2-49 Marking Rigged Load........................................................................................2-49 Equipment Required.........................................................................................2-49 Section IV-Rigging Four 15-Round Containers...........................................2-53 Description of Load...........................................................................................2-53 Prepraring Platform...........................................................................................2-53 Building and Placing Honeycomb Stacks.........................................................2-54 Preparing the Load...........................................................................................2-55 Positioning Load...............................................................................................2-57 Lashing Missile Containers...............................................................................2-58 Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie.............................................2-61 ii FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 6 September 2007 Preface Stowing Cargo Parachute................................................................................2-62 Installing Extraction System.............................................................................2-63 Installing Parachute Release............................................................................2-64 Placing Extraction Parachute...........................................................................2-65 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................2-65 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................2-65 Equipment Required.........................................................................................2-65 Chapter 3 RIGGING THE ADVANCED ANTITANK WEAPON SYSTEM-MEDIUM (JAVELIN) FOR LOW-VELOCITY AIRDROP......................................................................3-1 Section I-Rigging Two-Round A-7A Door Bundle.........................................3-1 Description of Load.............................................................................................3-1 Preparing Two-Round A-7A Door Bundle..........................................................3-1 Attaching Parachute to Load............................................................................3-12 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................3-13 Equipment Required.........................................................................................3-13 Section II-Rigging Four-Round A-7A Door Bundle.....................................3-15 Description of Load...........................................................................................3-15 Preparing Four-Round A-7A Door Bundle.......................................................3-15 Attaching Parachute.........................................................................................3-26 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................3-27 Equipment Required.........................................................................................3-27 Section III-Rigging Nine-Round Container Delivery System (CDS) Rigged in an A-22 Container.........................................................................3-30 Description of Load...........................................................................................3-30 Preparing Skid Board and Ties........................................................................3-30 Preparing and Positioning Honeycomb And A-22 Sling Assemblies...............3-33 Positioning Covers and A-7A Straps................................................................3-34 Positioning and Securing Javelin Missiles.......................................................3-35 Securing the Lateral Straps and Installing Suspension Slings.........................3-36 Securing Skid Board Ties and Installing Parachute.........................................3-37 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................3-38 Equipment Required.........................................................................................3-38 Section IV-Rigging Javelin Missile Containers (Plastic / LC-RSSC) in an A-22 Container Cargo Bag Assembly for Low-Velocity Airdrop...............3-41 Description of Load...........................................................................................3-41 Preparing Skid Board and Ties........................................................................3-41 Preparing and Positioning Honeycomb Stack..................................................3-44 Positioning A-22 Cargo Bag Sling, Cover and Load........................................3-50 Securing the A-22 Bag Cover and Sling Assembly..........................................3-54 Securing the Skid Board to A-22 Cargo Bag....................................................3-56 Attaching the Suspension Webs......................................................................3-57 Attaching and Securing the G-12E Cargo Parachute......................................3-57 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................3-58 Equipment Required.........................................................................................3-58 Chapter 4 RIGGING THIRTY-SIX JAVELIN ROUNDS AS A MASS SUPPLY LOAD ON A 12- FOOT TYPE V, AIRDROP PLATFORM FOR LOW-VELOCITY AIRDROP.....4-1 6 September 2007 FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 iii Preface Description of Load.............................................................................................4-1 Preparing Platform..............................................................................................4-1 Building and Positioning Honeycomb Stacks.....................................................4-3 Positioning and Securing Javelin Rounds..........................................................4-8 Lashing Load to Platform..................................................................................4-15 Covering Load, Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie...................4-19 Stowing Cargo Parachutes and Installing Extraction System...........................4-21 Installing Parachute Release............................................................................4-22 Placing Extraction Parachute............................................................................4-23 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................4-23 Marking Rigged Load........................................................................................4-23 Equipment Required.........................................................................................4-23 Chapter 5 RIGGING JAVELIN MISSILE CONTAINERS....................................................5-1 Section I-Rigging Javelin Missile Containers (Plastic) on an 8-Foot, Type V Platform.................................................................................................5-1 Description of Load.............................................................................................5-1 Preparing Platform..............................................................................................5-1 Preparing and Placing Honeycomb on Platform.................................................5-3 Preparing Honeycomb Stacks............................................................................5-5 Positioning and Securing Javelins on Stack 1....................................................5-6 Positioning and Securing Javelins on Stack 2....................................................5-7 Constructing Front Endboard..............................................................................5-8 Constructing Rear Endboard..............................................................................5-9 Positioning Front and Rear Endboards.............................................................5-10 Front and Rear Endboards Secured with Lashing............................................5-11 Lashing Load to Platform..................................................................................5-12 Positioning the Front and Rear Attitude Control Bar (ACB)..............................5-18 Lashing the Front ACB to Honeycomb Stack 1................................................5-19 Lashing the Rear ACB to Honeycomb Stack 2.................................................5-20 Securing Plywood Between Stack 1 and Stack 2.............................................5-21 Installing Suspension Slings.............................................................................5-22 Preparing and Stowing Cargo Parachutes.......................................................5-23 Installing the Release System...........................................................................5-24 Installing the Extraction System........................................................................5-25 Placing Extraction Parachute............................................................................5-26 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................5-26 Marking Rigged Load........................................................................................5-26 Equipment Required.........................................................................................5-26 Section II-Rigging Javelin Missile Containers on a 16-Foot, Type V Platform............................................................................................................5-30 Description of Load...........................................................................................5-30 Preparing Platform............................................................................................5-30 Preparing Honeycomb Stacks..........................................................................5-32 Positioning and Securing Javelins on Stack 1..................................................5-33 Constructing Endboard for Stack 2...................................................................5-34 Positioning and Securing Javelins and Placing Endboards on Stack 2...........5-35 Positioning and Securing Javelins on Stack 3..................................................5-36 iv FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 6 September 2007 Preface Constructing Front Endboard...........................................................................5-37 Constructing Rear Endboard............................................................................5-38 Positioning and Securing Front Endboard and Positioning Rear Endboard....5-39 Lashing Load to Platform.................................................................................5-41 Building and Lashing Parachute Platform to Load...........................................5-54 Installing Suspension Slings and Deadman’s Tie............................................5-57 Preparing and Stowing Cargo Parachutes.......................................................5-58 Installing the Release System..........................................................................5-59 Installing the Extraction System.......................................................................5-60 Placing Extraction Parachute...........................................................................5-61 Installing Provisions for Emergency Restraints................................................5-61 Marking Rigged Load.......................................................................................5-61 Equipment Required.........................................................................................5-61 GLOSSARY..........................................................................................Glossary-1 REFERENCES..................................................................................References-1 6 September 2007 FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 v Preface SCOPE This manual tells and shows how to prepare and rig the Dragon and Javelin antitank/assault missiles for low- velocity airdrop from C-130 or C-17 aircraft. This manual is designed for all parachute riggers. USER INFORMATION The proponent of this publication is the United States Training and Doctrine Command TRADOC. You are encouraged to report any errors or omissions and to suggest ways of making this a better manual. Army personnel, send your comments on DA Form 2028 directly to: Director Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department USA Quartermaster Center and School 710 Adams Avenue Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1502 Air Force personnel, route your reports on AFTO Form 22 through your respective command Weapons and Tactics to: Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC/A30T) 402 Scott Drive, Unit 3A1 Scott AFB, Illinois 62225-5302 HQ AMC/A39T will consolidate and forward changes to: Director Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department USA Quartermaster Center and School 710 Adams Avenue Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1502 Also send information copy of AFTO Form 22 to: 584 CBSS/GBMUDE 380 Richard Ray Blvd STE 104 Robins AFB, Georgia 31098-1640 This publication applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve unless other stated. Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to men 6 September 2007 FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 vi Introduction Introduction DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS The descriptions of the items rigged in this manual are given below: Dragon or Dragon II Missiles • Nine one-round containers are rigged in an A-22 cargo bag on a standard skid for a low-velocity airdrop. • One 15-round container is rigged in an A-22 cargo sling on a standard skid for a low-velocity airdrop. • Thirty-six one-round containers are rigged on an 8-foot type V platform for a low-velocity airdrop. • Four 15-round containers are rigged on an 8-foot type V platform for a low-velocity airdrop. • Four A-22 cargo bags with nine one-round containers in each A-22 cargo bag are rigged on an 8- foot type V platform for low-velocity airdrop. • Four A-22 cargo slings with four 15-round containers are rigged on an 8-foot type V platform for low-velocity airdrop. Javelin Missiles • Rigging Two-Round A-7Adoor bundle for low-velocity airdrop. • Rigging Four-Round A-7A door bundle for low-velocity airdrop. • Rigging Nine-Round Container Delivery System (CDS) rigged in an A-22 stretch container for low-velocity airdrop. • Rigging Javelin Missile Containers (plastic) in an A-22 container cargo bag assembly for low- velocity airdrop. • Rigging thirty-Six Javelin Rounds as a mass supply load on a 12-foot type V, platform for low- velocity airdrop. • Rigging Javelin Missile Containers (plastic) on an 8-foot, type V platform for low-velocity airdrop. • Rigging Javelin Missile Containers on a 16-foot, type V platform for low-velocity airdrop. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Special considerations for this manual are given below. • The loads covered in this manual may include hazardous materials as defined in AFMAN(I) 24- 204/TM 38-250. If included, the hazardous materials must be packaged, marked, and labeled as required by AFMAN(I) 24-204/TM 38-250. CAUTION Only ammunition listed in FM 4-20.153/MCRP 4-11.3B/TO 13C7-18-41 may be airdropped. • A copy of this manual must be available to the joint airdrop inspectors during the before- and after-loading inspection. 6 September 2007 FM 4-20.152/TO 13C7-22-61 vii This page intentionally left blank.

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