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This Field Manual (FM 4-20.107) gives the latest approved doctrine for derigging, recovery and evacuation of airdrop supplies and equipment. IT is to be used by acting recovery NCOICs or OICs for a unit receiving airdrop supplies. This manual provides critical instructions for recovery of airdrop supplies and equipment. The instructions include: derigging, recovery, and evacuation responsibilities; identification of airdrop items and components; methods of collecting and handling parachutes and related airdrop equipment for recovery and evacuation; derigging and recovery support requirements; and derigging and recovery under special conditions.

This manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Mortars" (FM 10-500-45), is designed to be used by all parachute riggers. It tells and shows how to rig the 120-millimeter mortar in the trailer-mounted configuration with a 1 1/4 ton HMMWV-series truck for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130, C-141, or C-5 aircraft. This manual also show the 120-millimeter mortar rigged in a 1 1/4 -ton HMMWV-series truck for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130, C-141, or C-5 aircraft.

This manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging 5-Kilowatt Generator Set with Portable Floodlight Set," tells and shows how to rig the 5-kilowatt generator set with portable floodlight set and accompanying load for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130 or C-141 aircraft. In addition, it tells and shows how to rig the 5-kilowatt generator set with portable floodlight set and accompanying load for LAPE airdrop from a C-130 aircraft. This manual is designed for use by all parachute riggers.

This instruction implements AFPD 16-12, Pararescue. This publication outlines procedures and techniques to conduct Pararescue operations. It applies to Air National Guard and United States Air Force Reserve units or members. This instruction is directive in nature. Organizations requiring variance from procedures within this instruction require a waiver. Waiver authority for this instruction is MAJCOM/ DO. Units with pararescue combat rescue officer personnel assigned may publish local operating procedures to alter or amend the provision of this instruction to make them more restrictive, if necessary. Units will forward, through channels, an informational copy of local unit operating procedures to MAJCOM/DO.

This manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Mortars," is designed to be used by all parachute riggers. It tells and shows how to rig the 120-millimeter mortar in the trailer-mounted configuration with a 1 1/4 -ton HMMWV-series truck for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130, C-141, or C-5 aircraft. This manual also shows the 120-millimeter mortar rigged in a 1 1/4-ton HMMWV-series truck for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130, C-141, or C-5 aircraft.

This instruction implements AFPD 11-2, Aircraft Rules and Procedures, by prescribing general flight rules that govern the operation of USAF aircraft (manned and unmanned) flown by USAF pilots, pilots of other services, foreign pilots, and civilian pilots. This instruction applies to Air Force activities operating aircraft on loan or lease, to the extent stipulated in the loan or lease agreement; Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units; and to Air National Guard (ANG) units.

This manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging 130G Motor Grader," tells and shows how to rig the type I and II, 130G motor graders for LAPE airdrop from C-130 aircraft and LV airdrop from C-130 or C-141 aircraft. This manual is designed for use by all parachute riggers. The Type I, 130G motor grader with the fuel tank 3/4 full weighs 31,395 pounds. This weight can be reduced to 29,940 pounds by removing the components described in paragraph 1-5a. The grader is 300 inches long. Its width is 144 inches (reducible to 95 1/2 inches). Its height is 125 inches (reducible to 91 inches). The type II, 130G motor grader with the fuel tank 3/4 full weight 31,750 pounds. This weight can be reduced to 30,150 pounds by removing the components described in paragraph 1-5a. The grader is 330 inches long. Its width is 144 inches (reducible to 95 1/2 inches). Its height is 126 inches (reducible to 91 inches). The loads covered in this manual may include hazardous material as defined in AFR 71-4/TM 38-250. If hazardous materials is included, it must be packaged, marked, and labeled as require by AFR 71-4/TM 38-250. A copy of this manual must be available to the joint airdrop inspectors during the before- and after-loading inspections.

This catalog, "Demolition Munitions (Air Force Catalog 21-209, Volume 2)," supports Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 21-2, Non-Nuclear and Nuclear Munitions. It provides munitions (blasting caps, demolition blocks, dynamite) authorizations for: training, exercises, evaluations, and competitions; and peacetime emergency response, war and contingency operations, and mobility. It provides guidance for estimating, establishing, and changing operational and training munitions authorizations; forecasting correct category codes; and tracking costs. It is derived from Air Force Catalog (AFCAT) 21-209, Volume 1, Grounds Munitions, addressing all demolition munitions requirements previously authorized within that catalog, and further updating guidance for operational and training munitions authorizations. Units and command functional areas should continue to use AFCAT 21-209V1 to forecast ground security munitions (small arms ammunition, grenades, grenade simulators).

This catalog, "Grounds Munitions," supports Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 21-2, Non-nuclear and Nuclear Munitions, and is used in concert with Air Force Catalog (AFCAT) 21-209, Volume 2, Demolition Munitions. This publication is the primary munitions authorization source that units and command functional areas use to forecast ground munitions needs. Units and command functional areas must use AFCAT 21-209, Volume 2, when forecasting demolition munitions needs (i.e. blasting caps, demolition blocks, dynamite, etc.). This catalog contains operational and training munitions authorizations and explains how these authorizations are established, reviewed and changed. Justification referenced in other Air Force and or major command (MAJCOM) directives listing munitions requirements will be provided to the appropriate authority, if applicable. It provides general information on establishing, changing and estimating operational and training munitions authorizations; explains how to forecast proper category codes, maintain expenditure data and provides special instructions for munitions authorizations; provides munitions authorizations for training, exercises, evaluations and competitions; and provides munitions authorizations for peacetime security, war and contingency operations, and mobility.

The purpose of this manual is to provide the latest approved procedures for rigging Dual Row Airdrop System (DRAS) platforms. This manual is written for use by the parachute rigger. The procedures contained in this manual are typical and serve as the standard from which all DRAS platform rigging is derived.

This manual tells and shows hot to rig the following series of trucks for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130, C-141, or C-5 aircraft: M813, 5-ton cargo truck, M54, 5-ton cargo truck, M925, 5-ton cargo truck, M925A1 5-ton cargo truck, M51, 5-ton dump truck, M817, 5-ton dump truck, M929, 5-ton dump truck, M929A2, 5-ton dump truck. This manual also covers the rigging of the following items for delivery by LAPE airdrop from a C-130 aircraft: M813, 5-ton cargo truck, M54, 5-ton cargo truck, M925, 5-ton cargo truck, M925A1, 5-toncargo truck, M51, 5-ton dump truck, M817, 5-ton dump truck, and M929, 5-ton dump truck.

This manual shows how to rig the M102, M119, and M101A1 105-millimeter howitzers for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130 or C-17 aircraft. The manual includes procedures and equipment for rigging the M102 and M119 105-millimeter howitzer with the 1 1/4-ton High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) truck as the prime mover on a 32-foot, type V airdrop platform for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130 or C-17 aircraft. In addition, procedures are given for rigging two M119 105-millimeter howitzers on a single platform with two different ammunition loads and with two 81-millimeter mortars for a low-velocity airdrop from C-130 or C-17 aircraft. The manual is designed for use by all parachute riggers.

This manual tells and shows how to prepare and rig the following configurations of the Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) Systems, the 4-inch, 350-GPM Wheel-Mounted Pumping Assembly, and the Advanced Aviation Forward Area Refueling System (AAFARS) for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130, C-141, C-17, and C-5 aircraft.

This manual tells and shows how to prepare and rig mass supply loads. Procedures are given for typical loads that can be contained by the methods shown. These procedures are meant as a guide, and may be adapted to specific loads. Procedures are also given for some specific ammunition loads. This manual is designed for all parachute riggers.

This manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Water Purification Units," provides the latest approved doctrine for rigging the following water purification units. It is written for use by all parachute riggers. A. 600-Gallons Per Hour (GPH) Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU): The ROWPU consists of a water purification unit and a 30-kilowatt generator mounted on a 5-ton, four wheel, cargo trailer. The ROWPU with supporting equipment weighs 21,780 pounds rigged. It is 230 inches long and 96 inches wide. Its height is 97 inches (reducible to 91 inches). B. Lightweight Water Purifier (LWP): The lightweight water purifier consists of a loading truck, ultra-filtration module, control module, high-pressure pump module, chemical injection cleaning module, reverse osmosis element module, pump module, 3-kilowatt (KW) generator, loading ramps, 1,000 gallon collapsible fabric tank (raw water and product), hose (raw water, back-wash, high-pressure and reject), pump skid cover, components of end items (COEI) box, basic issue items (BII) box, cold weather kit (CWK) 1 box, cold weather kit (CWK) 2 box, CWK 3 box and the components of end items (COEI) cable box. The total weight of the LWP is approximately 6,140 pounds.

This manual tells and shows how to prepare and rig the following series of light and medium tactical vehicles for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130, C-141, C-17, and C-5 aircraft: M1081, 2 1/2-ton cargo truck, M1093, 5-ton cargo truck, M1094, 5-ton dump truck, and M1095, 5-ton trailer.

This manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Dragon and Javelin Missiles," 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. The descriptions of the items rigged in this manual are: 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; and 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; and Rigging Javelin Missile Containers on a 16-foot, type V platform for low-velocity airdrop.

This manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Reference Data for Airdrop Platform Loads," provides a ready-reference planning guide for loads rigged for airdrop. It illustrates the rigged load and contains dimensional data, weight, and center of balance (CB) for each load. Information is also provided on aircraft, extraction parachutes and reference tables of miscellaneous information on materials used to fabricate and maintain air items and to rig airdrop equipment. The information in this manual may be used to compute aircraft requirements and to assist the rigger and loadmaster during joint inspection of airdrop loads. The publication containing the procedure for preparing and rigging each load is indicated with the data for the load.

This manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Heavy Antitank Assault Weapon System (TOW)," tells and shows how to rig TOW weapon systems and missiles. The TOW can be low-velocity airdropped from C5, C-17, C-130, and C-141 aircraft. The description of the items covered in this manual is: A TOW missile in its overpack weighs 87 pounds. Its length is 57 1/2 inches, its width is 12 inches, and its heights is 12 inches. TOW missiles are rigged in overpacks in A-22 containers in three configurations, in the M416, 1/4-ton trailer, and on type V platforms; The M16, 1/4-ton trailer with seven encased missiles weight 1, 170 pounds. It is 109 inches long, 61 inches wide, and 44 inches high; The M966 HMMWV-series truck with six TOW missiles, the launcher, traversing unit, and guidance system weighs 8, 810 pounds. It is 180 inches long, 85 inches wide, and is 69 inches high in reduced configuration; and the Improved TOW Aiming System (ITAS) can be substituted for the guidance system mentioned above in the M966 or M1121 truck. It consists of the traversing unit, battery power source, fire control subsystem, and target acquisition unit subsystem.

The purpose of this manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Dual Row Airdrop Systems - Volume II," is to provide the latest approved procedures for rigging Dual Row Airdrop System (DRAS) platforms. This manual is written for use by the parachute rigger. The procedures contained in this manual are typical and serve as the standard from which all DRAS platform rigging is derived. Due to the uniqueness of some equipment and items, the procedures in a specific rigging chapter may be different from those in chapters 1 and 2. When procedures are different, those in the specific chapter will be followed. When an item of equipment is specified to be used for which its minimum or maximum capacity is exceeded, a notice of exception will be printed at the beginning of each paragraph in each rigging chapter where the exception is authorized. Chapters 1 and 2 contain specific limitations and general information about the rigging of DRAS airdrop platform loads for low-velocity airdrop from the C-17 (Globemaster) aircraft, shows and tells how to prepare, attach, and safety tie some of the components and systems used in the specific rigging chapters of FM 420.105-2/TO 13C7-1-51 VOL II.

This manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging 2- and 4-Litter Ambulances," tells and shows how to rig the M996 2-litter armored ambulance (HMMWV) and the M997 4-litter ambulance. The M996 ambulance can be low-velocity airdropped from C-17 and C-130 aircraft. The M997 ambulance is restricted to the C-17 aircraft only. The M996, 2-litter, armored ambulance weighs 7,180 pounds with the fuel tank no more than 3/4 full. The vehicle is 203 inches long, 87 inches high, and 86 inches wide. The body configuration makes other uses of this vehicle possible, such as specialized communication or command and control functions. The M997 4-litter ambulance weighs 7,880 pounds with the fuel tank no more than 3/4 full. The vehicle is 204 inches long, 99 inches high and 85 inches wide. The height restricts this load to the C-17 aircraft only.

This manual tells and shows how to prepare and rig the D-5B (Type I) tractor-dozer, the John Deere 450G LT full-tracked commercial bulldozer, the Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover (DEUCE), the T-200 Bobcat Compact Track Loader, the 420D backhoe loader, the 410 backhoe loader, the Small Emplacement Excavator (SEE), the 277 multi-terrain loader (MTL), and the All-Purpose Remote Transporter II (ARTS II) which are rigged for low-velocity (LV) airdrop from a C-130 and C-17 aircraft.

The purpose of this manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging M198, 155-MM Howitzer," is to provide the latest approved procedures for rigging the M198, 155-mm howitzer on the Type V platform for low-velocity airdrop from C-130, C-141 and C-17 aircraft. This manual is written for use by the parachute rigger. This manual shows and tells how to rig the M198, 155-MM howitzer with different modifications and different amounts of accompanying equipment and ammunition. The M198 is rigged in the following configurations: a. The M198 howitzer with accompanying gun equipment weighing 610 lbs. and no accompanying ammunition load. b. The M198 howitzer with an accompanying load of ammunition, water cans, and gun equipment weighing 1509 lbs. c. The M198 howitzer with accompanying ammunition load using the Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS), water cans and gun equipment weighing 1509 lbs.

Aviators use air navigation to determine where they're going and how to get there. This Air Force Pamphlet 11-216, "Air Navigation," serves as a reference for techniques and methods used in air navigation. It provides information on all phases of air navigation. It is a source of reference for navigators and navigator students. This text explains how to measure, chart the earth, and use flight instruments to solve basic navigation problems. It also contains data pertaining to flight publications, mission planning, in-flight procedures, and lowlevel navigation. This pamphlet may apply to the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) when published in the AFRC Index 2 and to the Air National Guard when published in the NGR (AF) 0-2. A glossary of references and supporting information used in this publication is at Attachment 1; mathematical formulas to use as an aid in preflight and in-flight computations are at Attachment 2; chart and navigation symbols are at Attachment 3; and a subject index is at Attachment 4.

This manual, "Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Military Utility Vehicles," is designed for use by all parachute riggers. This manual shows and tells 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. Descriptions of loads are: 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; Military Utility Vehicle (M-Gator) with the First Response Expeditionary (FRE) Fire Vehicle: The M-Gator with FRE basic platform is a standard M-Gator modified with the cargo bed removed and replaced with an ultra high pressure system fire fighting equipment mounted in the cargo bed's place. The M-Gator W/FRE is 120 inches long, 63 inches wide and 62 inches high. The weight of the M-Gator W/FRE is 2,280 pounds; The minibike is an 80-cubic centimeter. 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 is a 250 to 300-cubic centimeter. 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 is a 350-cubic centimeter. The quad-runner is 72 inches long, 45 inches wide and 65 inches high. The quad-runner weighs 550 pounds, including fuel and fluids; and The four wheeled quad-runner is a 500-cubic centimeter. The quad-runner is 89 inches long, 48 inches wide and 50 inches high. The quad-runner weighs 820 pounds, including fuel and fluids.

The AirLand Battle is an extended, integrated battle involving all air and land forces. Conventional, nuclear, chemical, and electronic weapons are integrated to attack enemy forces throughout the depth of their formations. Basic to the AirLand Battle is the fact that modern battles will be fought by air and land forces working together. Interaction and cooperation must extend into almost every function of combat. The potential AirLand battlefield exists wherever United States forces face relatively modern, well-equipped forces using Soviet tactics and operational concepts. These forces are typified by the Warsaw Pact in Central Europe and the mechanized forces in the Middle East and Korea. The Army and Air Force must be prepared to fight and win by using all available combat power throughout every dimension of the battlefield. Combat power depends on more than troops and weapons systems. It requires the integration of communications, intelligence, and other types of combat support (CS) and combat service support (CSS). These factors may be decisive, since commanders can manipulate and control them to achieve a tactical advantage. Weather is the singled decisive factor over which commanders have little or no control. Weather may be the most significant factor considered in all combat operations. Many battles were won or lost due to the impact of weather. Some examples are the Spanish Armada, Operation Overlord, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Stalingrad, and the Battle of the Bulge, as well as Napoleon's, and Hitler's attempts to take Moscow. Although commanders have no control over weather, they can take advantage of it or minimize its effects through planning. To do so, they need support form meteorological elements operating from the tactical to the national and international levels. This manual provides weather support doctrine for combat operations. FM 100-5 describes operations and FM 34-1 describes intelligence and electronic warfare operations. The target audience includes Army and Air Force commanders and staffs. It also includes those US Air Force (USAF) weather teams (WETMs) deployed in support of Army tactical commands and echelons above corps (EAC) which provide weather data to lower echelon WETMs.

This manual tells and shows how to rig the 613SNS, type I (nonsectionalized) scraper and the 613S, type II (sectionalized) scraper for low-velocity airdrop form the C-130 and C-141 aircraft and for the LAPE airdrop from a C-130 aircraft. This manual is designed for use by all parachute riggers.

This manual is designed for use by all parachute riggers. It tells and shows how to rig the following cranes: a) The 7-Ton Airborne Crane-Shovel. The 7-ton airborne crane-shovel is rigged for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130 or a C-141 aircraft, b) The 3/8- Cubic Yard Crane-Shovel Attachments. The 3/8-cubic yard crane-shovel attachments are rigged for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130 or a C-141 aircraft, c) The Koehring 7 1/2-Ton Crane. The Koehring 7 1/2-ton crane is rigged for low-velocity airdrop from C-130 or a C-141 aircraft. It is also rigged for LAPE airdrop from a C-130 aircraft.

This manual tells and shows how to prepare and rig the Mobile Microwave Landing System (MMLS) which is packed in 11 hard-shell protective cases. These cases are rigged with four 3kw generators and four fuel cans in the beds of an M998 HMMWV truck and an M116A2 3/4 -ton trailer. The load is rigged on a 24-foot, type V platform with three G-11 cargo parachutes for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130, C-141, C-5, and C-17. The Standard Intergraded Command Post System (SICPS) and the Common Hardware/Software 2nd Generation Package (CHS-2) are rigged on a 20-foot, type V airdrop platform with three G-11 cargo parachutes for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130, C-141, C-5, and C-17. The M996 CAV is rigged on a 20-foot, type V airdrop platform for low-velocity airdrop form a C-130, C-141, C-5, and C-17. The load requires three G-11 cargo parachutes. The CAV is rigged with communication equipment. The M998 cargo/troop carrier (two seater) is rigged with a radio equipment GRC/206 Air Force pallet. Other equipment included on the load is the 1.5 kilowatt, 28-VDC generator set, two cable spools, tow 5-gallon fuel cans, and one 5-gallon water can. The load requires two G-11 cargo parachutes and is rigged for low-velocity airdrop from a C-103, C-141, C-5, and C-17. The M998 cargo/troop carrier (four seater) is rigged with a radio equipment GRD/206 Air Force pallet. Other equipment included on the load is on cable spool, two-5 gallon fuel cans, on 5-gallon water can, one roll of field wire, one set of slave cable, and one camouflage net with support poles. Also included with this load are one shovel, one ax, two sets of antennas, 2 quarts of oil, 1 quart of transmission fluid, one funnel, and one fuel nozzle. The truck weighs 6,020 pounds with 3/4 tank of fuel and equipment installed. The load requires two G-11 cargo parachutes and is rigged for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130, C-141, C-5, and C-17.

This manual tells and shows how to rig the Murray model, towed, 7 1/2 -cubic-yard earthmoving scraper and the MRS-100, towed, 8-cubic-yard earthmoving scraper for low-velocity airdrop from C-130 and C-141 aircraft. It also tells and shows how to rig the MRS-100, towed, 8-cubic-yard earthmoving scraper for low-altitude parachute-extraction (LAPE) airdrop from the C-130 aircraft. This manual is designed for use by all parachute riggers.