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FM 55-205
FIELD MANUAL

AIR TRANSPORT PROCEDURES


TRANSPORT OF XM129 AND XM159
ATOMIC DEMOLITION CHARGES
BY US ARMY HELICOPTERS

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HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY


JULY 1979
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Department o<f the Army
Washington, DC INTERIM CHANGE
26 October I98¡í

FM 55-205
Interim Change
No. 101
Expires 26 October 1986

Air Transport Procedures


transport of XM129 and XM159
Atomic Demolition Changes
By US Army Helicopters O'

Justification. This interim change provides procedures for the proper


application of tiedown straps used to secure nuclear weapons and components
on board US Army helicopters. This guidance is safety-related and is required
to prevent the inadvertent loosening of the tiedown straps during flight.
Expiration. This interim change expiVes 2 years from date of publication and
will be destroyed at that time unless \ooner rescinded or superseded by a
permanent change.
1. FM 55-205, 1 July 1979, is changedasVol 1 ows
Page 2-2. Paragraph 2-2e is superseded as\follows:
e. When attaching tiedown straps to cakgo and to tiedown fittings, tension
each tiedown strap to form at least one and one-half turns on the take-up
spool of the tensioning ratchet. The one and\)ne-half turns must be taken
after webbing to webbing contact. Continue toVighten each tiedown, applying
approximately equal tension throughout the tiedown arrangement to prevent
movement of the cargo. Check tiedowns during fl i\ght and tighten as necessary.
2. Post this change per DA Pam 310-13
3. File this interim change in front of the publication.
(MTT-TRC)

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101, FM 55-205 26 October 1984

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

JOHN A. WICKHAM, JR.


General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

Official:

ROBERT M. JOYCE
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General

Distribution:

Active Army, ARNG, USAR: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form


12-31, requirements for UH-1D/H; CH-54A; CH-54B; CH-47B/C/D; UH-60A; and
DA Form 12-35, requirements for SADM; and DA Form 12-34B, requirements for
Air Transport Procedures: Nuclear Warheads and Projectiles--A.

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AIR TRANSPORT PROCEDURES


TRANSPORTER XM129 AND XM159 ATOMIC DEMOLITION CHARGES
\ BY US ARMY HELICOPTERS
This change is published to correct errors made in change 1, FM 55-205, 1 December 1982. Errors were
made in the page numbering and the placement of tables and figures in chapter 4. Page 4-3 and 4-4 .
(fig 4r-S & 4r-4) of the basic manual should be retained.
FM 55-205, 1 July 1979, is changed\s follows:.
1. New or changed material is indicated by a star.
2. Remove the following pages of chang^.1 and insert new pages as indicated below:
Remove pages / \ Insert pages
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4-1 through 4-^4 (change 1) A. 4-1 through 4-2.2 i/


4-5 through 4-6.3 (change 1) A. 4-5 through 4-6.5

3. File this sheet in the front of the publication fo reference purposes.


By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

E. C. MEYER
General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff

ROBERT M. JOYCE
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:
Active Army, ARNG, USAR: To be distributed in accordance wiis DA Form 12-31, Requirements
for UH-1B; UH-1C/M; UH-1D/H; CH-54A; CH-54B; CH-47B/C; CH-6Í , and DA Form 12-35, Require-
ments for SADM, and DA Form 12-34B.

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No. 1 WASHINGTON, DC, 1 December 1982

AIR TRANSPORT PROCEDURES


TRANSPORT OF XM129 AND XM159 ATOMIC DEMOLITION CHARGES
BY US ARMY HELICOPTERS
. • This change provides procedures for internal and external transport of the XM129 and XM159 atomic
demolition charges by UH-60A helicopter and adds the H1402 container as a Configuration II container.
This change also adds definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes, and replaces the 8,930-pound-capacity
cargo net with the 10,000-pound-capacity cargo net.
FM 55-205, July 1979, is changed as^follows:
1. New or changed material is indicated by a star in the margin.
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2. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below:
Jipmove pages Insfirt pages
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G-SÍl and 3-2 ..u-S;í"and 3-2
and 4—2 \ through 4—4
^5 and 4—6 \ through 4—6.3
and 5—4 \ through 5—4
and 6-2 through 6-2

3. File this sheet in the front of the publication for reference purposes.
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

E. C. MEYER
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
Official:
ROBERT M. JOYCE
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:
Active Army, ARNG, USAR: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-31, Requirements
for UH-1B; UH-1 C/M; UH-1D/H; CH-54A; CH-54B; CH-47B/C; CH-60A, and DA Form 12-35, Require-
ments for SADM, and DA Form 12-34B.

RETURN TO THE ARMY LIBRARY


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FIELD MANUAL HEADQUARTERS


DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
No. 55-205 WASHINGTON, DC, 1 July 1979

AIR TRANSPORT PROCEDURES


TRANSPORT OF XM129 AND XM159 ATOMIC DEMOLITION CHARGES
BY US ARMY HELICOPTERS
Paragraph Page
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose and Scope. 1-1 1-1
Reporting of Publication Improvements. 1-2 1-1
•Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 1- 1-1
2. GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS
Warnings \ 2- 2-1
Operational Precautions ...\ 2-2 2-1
3. AIR TRANSPORTABILITY AND HANDLING DATA
General A. 3-1 3-1
★Air Transport Limitations 3- 3-
4. INTERNAL TRANSPORT BY HELICOPTER
Materials and Procedures for Transport of (Sase, H912 (Configuration I) 4- 4-
Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II) 4- 4—
5. EXTERNAL TRANSPORT BY HELICOPTER^Emergency Procedure)
General 5- 5-
Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using the 5,000-Pound
Capacity Sling, Cargo Net, Metallic, Octagonal' 5-2 5-1
Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using 5,000-
Pou.nd Capacity- Sling, Cargo Net, Metallic, Octagonal 5-3 5-2
Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Gpnfiguration I), Using the 5,000-Pound
Capacity Nylon Cargo Net 5-4 5-3
Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, HOl^Configuration II), Using the 5,000-
Pound Capacity Nylon Cargo Net 5-5 5-3
★Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using the 10,000-
Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo Net 5-6 5-3
★Materials and Procedures for Transport of Container, H913\Configuration II), Using the
10,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo Net 5- 5—
6. EMERGENCY MOVEMENT BY HELICOPTER
General 6- 6-
Emergency Movement of the ADC as Helicopter Internal Loads 6-2 6-1
Emergency Movement of the ADC as Helicopter External Loads 6-3 6-1
APPENDIX REFERENCES A-l

(Front cover) UH—lD Helicopter transport of simulated nuclear weapons load in 5,000-pou\d-capacity nylon cargo net.

•This manual supersedes FM 55—205, 30 August 1976.


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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1—1. Purpose and Scope unload or rig and derig the loads described in this
manual may vary with existing conditions and the
★a. This manual presents Department of the training of personnel involved.
Army-approved procedures for transport of the
XM129E1, XM129E2, XM159E1, and XM159E2 'A'l—2. Reporting of Publication Improvements
atomic demolition charges (ADC) by US Army hel-
icopters. The ADC are commonly referred to as Users of this publication are encouraged to submit
special atomic demolition munitions (SADM). Ma- comments or recommendations for its improve-
terials and qualified personnel needed to prepare, ment. Comments or recommendations should be
load, tie down, and unload, or to rig and derig, the prepared on DA Form 2028 (Recommended
ADC are prescribed herein. Responsibilities of the Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) and
consignor, consignee, and unit providing trans- forwarded to Commander, Military Traffic Man-
portation are shown in chapter 4, section II, AR agement Command Transportation Engineering
50-5. References are shown in the appendix. Agency, ATTN: MTT-TRC, PO Box 6276, Newport
News, VA 23606 (electrically transmitted mes-
★6. The procedures in this manual provide for
sages should be addressed to: CDRMTMCTEA FT
internal and external transport of one or more
EUSTIS VA//MTT-TRC//
ADC when in case, H912, or in container, H913,
by UH-l-series, CH-47, CH-54, and UH-60A hel- ★ 1—3. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and
icopters.
Notes
c. Additional internal cargo, including different
types of nuclear weapons, and/or personnel within When used in this manual, warnings, cautions, and
helicopter load capacity and restrictions pre- notes emphasize important or critical guidance.
scribed by AR 50—5 or FM 100-50, whichever is They are used for the following conditions:
appropriate, and pertinent safety regulations (app), a. Warning. Instructions that, if not followed,
may be transported. could result in injury to or death of personnel.
d. This manual also provides for emergency in- b. Caution. Instructions that, if not strictly ob-
ternal and external movement of the ADC by hel- served, could result in damage to, or destruction
icopter for military contingency, logistic supply, of, equipment.
and evacuation.
c. Note. An operating procedures that must be
★e. Times given to prepare, load, tie down, and emphasized.

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CHAPTER 2

GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS

★WARNING conditions and the allowable cargo load (ACL) may


During a logistical movement of nuclear weapons reduce these quantities.
by US Army aircraft, jettisoning is not authorized. d. Emergency destruction procedures for the
During emergency movements (external transport ADC are contained in TM 39-50-8. Normally,
by helicopter, chapters 5 and 6), the inflight emer- emergency-destruct materials will not be carried
gency procedures prescribed by the appropriate on the same helicopter with nuclear weapons.
aircraft, operator’s manual will apply (para 4—3i However, if the operational necessity requires, the
and 4—31, AR 50—5). operational commander may authorize emer-
gency-destruct materials (including blasting caps)
to be transported in the load-carrying helicopter.
2—1. Warnings
Such materials will be in packagings authorized
The following warnings will be observed by per- for transportation, isolated from weapons as far
sonnel performing operations, procedures, and as possible, and tied down to prevent movement.
practices that are included or implied in this man- Only the number of destruct charges and blasting
ual. Disregard for these warnings could result in caps necessary to destroy the ADC will be carried
personal injury or loss of life. aboard. Blasting caps in their container (recom-
mended use of M2- and M19-series ammunition
★a. Prior to each nuclear cargo mission, the hel- boxes) will be tied down separately and sur-
icopter commander will be familiar with provi- rounded by a restrained sandbag barrier. Trans-
sions of AR 50-5, AR 50-5-1, AR 95-27, and FM port of electric blasting caps in helicopters is gov-
100-50 and insure compliance therewith. In ad- erned by paragraph C-26, TM 9-1300-206.
dition, the commander will become familiar with
the security, safety, and technical pecularities of e. The ADC will be loaded and tied down in ac-
the cargo that may affect air transport. Flight cordance with the procedures in this manual ex-
plans will include provisions for avoiding built-up cept that they may be repositioned for helicopter
and heavily populated areas. When transporting operational reasons, or when loading additional
the ADC in the universal military pod by CH-54 nuclear weapons or other cargo and/or personnel.
helicopter, the pod must be secured to the heli- Mandatory requirements for minimum spacing,
copter to preclude jettisoning the pod deliberately numerical limits, and type of array for transport
or inadvertently. Procedures for securing the pod of the ADC are prescribed by TM 39-20-7 and TM
to preclude jettisoning are prescribed in TM 55- 39-45-51A. If a location other than that shown in
1520-217-10/1 and TM 55-1520-217-10/2. the respective tiedown diagram is used, the heli-
copter commander must insure that:
b. To determine compatibility of any other nu-
(1) The number and load capacity of the tie-
clear weapons or other cargo, as authorized by
down devices are as prescribed in this manual.
chapter 4, AR 50-5, chapter 1, AR 55-203, and FM
100-50, for transport with the ADC, ordnance sup- (2) Tiedown devices restraining the ADC are
port channels must be consulted. Information on secured to tiedown fittings in the same location
compatibility is contained in TM 39-45-51C and relative to the ADC as those fittings used in the
TM 38-250, which are distributed to major head- pertinent tiedown diagram. Required restraint will
quarters and to direct support and general sup- be provided when the depicted tiedown pattern is
port levels. Restrictions listed in TM 39-20-7 will maintained.
not be exceeded when additional types of nuclear (3) The requirements prescribed by TM 39-
weapons are transported along with the ADC. 20-7 and TM 39-45-51A are implemented.
c. A maximum of nine XM129E1 or XM129E2
ADC or seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC in either 2—2. Operational Precautions
of the transportation configurations may be
transported in a single group without waiver (TM The following operational precautions will be ob-
39-20-7 and TM 39-45-51A). For the quantity of served during loading, rigging, tie down, trans-
ADC that may be transported in a mixed group, port, and unloading of the ADC.
refer to table 8-1, TM 9-1100-205-20. Existing a. Web strap tiedown assemblies used to secure

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the items described in this manual are limited to Tiedowns must be checked during flight and tight-
a maximum time of usage (useful life) of 36 months. ened as necessary. Excessive tightening must be
The time of usage will commence at the time the avoided to prevent damage to soft cargo.
tiedowns are unpackaged for use by the using or-
★/. Security and safety measures relative to
ganization. At that time, they will be marked, us-
guards, fire, or emergency destruction proce-
ing stencil ink TT-1—1795 (any contrasting color),
dures, as established by pertinent publications
with the unpackaged date (month and year) in at
(app), will be observed during all phases of air
least Vè-in-high letters near the hook end of the
transport. All operations described herein will be
strap. Upon expiration of the 36-month useful life,
in strict compliance with AR 50-5, AR 50-5-1, AR
the tiedowns will be marked by a 2-inch-wide band
50-107, TM 9-1300-206, TM 9-1100-205-20, and
on both sides of the strap, near the previously
FM 100-50.
marked date, using yellow number 33538 stencil
ink TT-I—1795 or enamel TT-E-516. g. The high noise level of helicopter engines and
helicopter auxiliary power unit can cause per-
•kNote: The strap, web, universal tiedown (NSN 5340-
00-980-9277) or the strap, web, tiedown (NSN 5340-01-089- manent damage to hearing. All personnel working
4997) may be used in place of the CGU-l/B tiedown device in the vicinity will wear hearing protectors and
(NSN 1670-00-725—1437). Each identified tiedown has a rated avoid entering engine-noise danger area. In ad-
strength of 5,000 pounds. dition, external-cargo hookup personnel will wear
b. Prior to each usage, tiedowns, and cargo slings goggles and protective headgear (hard hat, steel
will be inspected for burns, tears, punctures, or helmet, or flight helmet), and will use static dis-
cuts. Additionally, metal items will be inspected charge probe, NSN 1670-00-574-8044, or a locally
for improper operation, corrosion, cracks, or dis- fabricated probe.
tortion. If any of these conditions are present, the h. Passenger seats must be available for the
tiedowns or slings must be replaced. No strength minimum essential security personnel (courier of-
testing of tiedowns or slings will be conducted. ficer and guard).
Additional storage, inspection, and maintenance
i. Helicopters and universal military pods will
criteria for tiedowns and slings are prescribed by
be searched and inspected for unauthorized per-
55-450-series technical manuals (app).
sonnel and equipment, and any possible sabotage.
c. Web strap tiedown assemblies in use more The search and inspection will be conducted by
than 36 months may be used to transport nuclear the surety-qualified helicopter commander during
weapon trainers and training devices and other peacetime and by the courier officer in an emer-
cargo. However, when the helicopter or pod is gency or during wartime. Entry controls will be
transporting the ADC or other nuclear weapon or established by the courier officer to maintain se-
component, all tiedowns, to include those used to curity integrity until completion of the nuclear
secure weapon trainers, training devices, and other mission.
cargo, must meet the 36-month useful life crite-
rion. j. Restraint required for the SADM case and
container is attained by friction between the SADM
d. Inspect the nylon cargo nets and the sling,
and tiedown straps passed over each item, and by
cargo net, metallic, to insure their serviceability.
friction between the SADM and the nonskid sur-
Cargo nets and slings in questionable condition
face of the helicopter floor. Further restraint is
will not be used and will be appropriately marked.
provided to the SADM case by tiedown straps
e. When attaching tiedown devices to cargo and passed through the case web-handling straps. In
to tiedown fittings, approximately equal tension order that each item be restrained as required,
must be maintained throughout tiedown arrange- the helicopter commander must insure that the
ments. Tighten the tiedowns to prevent move- nonskid surface of the helicopter floor is in con-
ment of cargo, and secure loose ends of straps. dition to provide maximum friction with the SADM.

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CHAPTER 3

AIR TRANSPORTABILITY AND HANDLING DATA

3—1. General cluding aircrew) engaged in operations described


in this manual.
a. This chapter identifies the packaging system
containers for the ADC and the limitations for /. There is no requirement for facing the case,
internal and external transport of the ADC by H912, or the container, H913, in a particular di-
helicopter. rection for air transport. The center of gravity for
each item is at its center.
★6. Air transport load configurations of the ADC g. The helicopter center of balance must be com-
are as follows: puted for all loads to include number and location
(1) Configuration I—Case, H912 (fig. 3-1), which of nuclear weapon security personnel (two-person
encloses the ADC in the bag, H911. concept).
★(2) Configuration II—Container, H913 (fig.
3-2) or Container H1402, which encloses the ADC, 3—2. Air Transport Limitations
the bag H911, and the case H912. a. The ADC will normally be transported as an
•kNote: The modified version of the H913 container is internal load (chap 4). However, under emergency
identified as the H1402 container. Throughout this manual, conditions, the ADC can also be transported as an
all references to and instructions for the H913 container apply external load (chap 5). The determination that ex-
also to the HlUOZ container. The weights and dimensions of ternal transport is justifiable will be approved by
both the H913 and the H1402 are shown in table 3—1.
the commander authorizing the emergency evac-
c. A cushioning pad is furnished with the ADC uation.
for use with the bag, H911, or the case, H912. b. Transport of the ADC in a single group when
exceeding the limitations shown in paragraph 2-
★d. Approximate dimensions and weights of
1c must be accomplished by waiver in accordance
configurations I and II are shown in table 3-1.
with the provisions of TM 39-^45-51A and TM 39—
e. Personnel dosimetry (film badge) or special 20-7. Further restrictions governing transport of
radiological handling procedures are not required, the ADC in case, H912, are prescribed by TM 39-
unless otherwise specified, for any personnel (in- 20-7.

•k Table 3—1. Dimensions and Weights, Configuration I and II

Dimensions Diameter Weight

Identification Length Height

Configuration I: 22.0 in. 16.0 in. 92 lb


Case, H912, with ADC and (0.56 m) (0.41 m) (42 kg)
bag, H911
Configuration II: 35.0 in. 26.2 in. 26.6 in. 163 lb
Container, H913, with (0.90 m) (0.67 m) (0.68 m) (74 kg)
ADC, bag, H911, and case,
H912
Container, H1402, with ADC, 35.25 in. 25.25 in. 25.0 in. 154 lb
bag, H911, and case, H912 (0.90 m) (0.64 m) (0.64 m) (69.9 kg)
Shipping and storage con- 9.8 in. 9.5 in. 5 lb
tainer, MS24347—8, with (0.25 m) (0.24 m) (2 kg)
component removed from
container, H913*
*An optional transport configuration of the container, H913, results when it is accom-
panied on a one to one basis by the container, MS24347-8. The container, MS24347-8, is
transported as directed by the helicopter commander.

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HONEYCOMB PAO
CUSHIONING PAD

Figure 3—1. Case, H912, positioned and tied down for Figure 3-2. Container, H91S, positioned and tied down
transport by helicopter. for transport by helicopter.

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CHAPTER 4

INTERNAL TRANSPORT BY HELICOPTER

WARNING (2) UH-60A. Materials in 4^1a(l), above, plus


Insure that the universal military pod is secured plywood floor-protective shoring, 20- by 20- by Vi-
to the CH—54 helicopter to preclude jettisoning inch, or equivalent. Use one piece of shoring under
the pod either deliberately or inadvertently. each H912 case; web tiedown strap (one for each
H912 case).
'A'A—1. Materials and Procedures for Transport
of Case, H912 (Configuration I) b. Loading.
(1) UH-1 C/MIDIH.
a. Materials. (a) Insure that the case cover is secure and
(1) UH-1CIM/DIH. Energy-dissipatinghoney- that the cushioning pad is fastened to the case.
comb pad (NSN 1670-00-753-3928), 15- by 21- by Fold loose ends of case and cushioning pad straps,
3-inch, or suitable substitute (one piece for each and tape to the case.
H912 case); 2-inch pressure-sensitive tape (NSN (b) Position honeycomb in helicopter cargo
7510-00-663-0196) or suitable substitute. compartment or in universal military pod at ADC

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Figure 4-1. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC, in


in UH-60A helicopter.
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Table U-l. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lC/M Helicopters

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

C3/C5 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case and through case


web-handling straps.
A2/E4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap and
rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.

tiedown location. Hand-carry the ADC into the pare, load, and tie down each ADC in about 8 min-
helicopter or pod and center on honeycomb (fig. utes.
3-1). Two persons can prepare, load, and tie down c. Tiedown, UH-l-Series and UH-60A. Tie down
each ADC in about 5 minutes. one or two ADC in accordance with the following
(2) UH—60A. figures and tables:
(a) Insure that all case covers are secure .
Helicopter Figure no. Table no.
and that cushioning pads are fastened to cases.
UH-lC/M* 4-1 4-1
Fold loose ends of case and cushioning pad straps, UH-1D/H 4-2 4-2
and tape to cases. UH-60A 4-2.1 4-2.1
(b) Position shoring at tiedown locations for
*Cargo floor-fitting pattern in the UH-1B helicopter is
cases, and place honeycomb pads on shoring. similar to the fitting pattern for the UH-lC/M helicopters.
(c) Hand-carry cases into helicopter and Strength of floor fittings in the UH-1B/C/M helicopters is
center on honeycomb pads. Two persons can pre- the same.

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Figure It—2. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC, in UH-lDIH helicopters.
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Table i—2. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in
UH-lDIH Helicopters

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

B3/B5 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case and through case


web-handling straps.
A3/D4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap and
rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.

CAUTION e. Unloading. Two persons can unload each ADC


To prevent damage to the H912 case, excessive in about 3 minutes.
tightening of the tiedowns must be avoided.
WARNING
No more than two XM129 ADC or XM159 ADC in
'A'A—2. Materials and Procedures for Transport
the H912 case may be transported by UH—1 series of Container, H913 (Configuration II)
or UH—60A helicopters.
a. Materials.
d. Tiedown, CH-U7 and CH-5U. Tie down single (1) UH-1 C/M/D/i/. Antichafingplywood pieces
or multiple ADC in accordance with the following as required, about 35- by 26- by Vfc-inch, or equiv-
alent, for use when transporting multiple con-
figures and tables:
tainers. Antichafing materials are furnished by
Helicopter Figure no. Table no. the shipping unit.
CH-47 4-3 4-3 (2) UH-60A. Material in 4-2a(l), above, plus
CH-54 (universal 4—4 4—4
military pod)
plywood floor-protective shoring, 40- by 30- by Vi-
inch, or equivalent. Use one piece of shoring under
Note. Figures 4-3 and 4-4 show the maximum number each container.
(seven) of XM159 ADC, in case, H912, that may be trans-
ported in a single group. A maximum of nine XM129 ADC, b. Loading.
in case, H912, may be transported in a single group. How- (1) Insure that all container covers are secure
ever, only eight XM129 ADC in case, H912, may be trans- and sealed.
ported in a single group by CH—47 helicopter, and only seven
by CH-54 helicopter universal military pod. When trans-
porting eight XM129 ADC, in case, H912, by CH-47 helicop-
ter, the additional ADC is centered on helicopter station 340
and in line with the ADC shown in figure 4-3.

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•kFigure U-2.1 Tiedown diagram for two H912 cases, with ADC, in UH—60A helicopter.

•kTable A—2.1. Tiedown Data for Two H912 Cases, With ADC, in UH-60A Helicopter

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A2/C2 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
A3/C3 CGU-1B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
A2/C3 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
A3/C2 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
B E2/G2 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
E3/G3 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
E2/G3 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
E3/G2 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.

Note: Use a web tiedown strap to combine the fore and aft tiedowns with the vertical tiedowns crossing on top of the H912
case to insure that all tiedowns remain in place.

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Figure 4-3. Tiedown diagram for ease, H912, with ADC, in CH-47 helicopter.

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Table -4-5 Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-47 Helicopter

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

design capacity capacity


Item nation m 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A B4/D4 5 CGU-l/B 5
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
C3/C5 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restsrain each item in position shown in figure 4-3 and in manner pre-
scribed for item A above.

Table U—U- Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH—5U Helicopter Universal

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A D2/F2 5 CGU-l/B 5
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
E1/E3 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-4 and in manner prescribed
for item A above.

Table U—5 Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH-lCIM Helicopters

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

C3/G3 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the container


C4/G4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the container
E2/E6 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the container

(2) Handcarry container(s) into helicopter Note. Figures 4-7 and 4-8 show the maximum number
or pod and place at tiedown location. Place con- (nine) of XM129E1 or XM129E2 ADC that may be trans-
ported in a single group without plutonium weight limits
tainer(s) on floor-protective shoring (UH-60A waiver. A maximum of seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC
only). Use antichafing material between con- may be transported in a single group without plutonium
tainers as required. Four persons can prepare, weight limits waiver.
load, and tie down each container in about 5 min-
(5)
utes.
H913, in a UH-60A helicopter is shown in figures
(3) Tie down a single H913 container in ac-
4-5.4 and 4—5.5
cordance with figures 3-2, 4-5, and 4-5.1 and
tables 4-5 and 4-5.1 c. Unloading. Four persons can unload each
(4) Tie down multiple H913 containers in ac- container in about 3 minutes.
cordance with the following figures and tables:
Helicopter No. of containers Figure no. Table no.
UH-1D/H 2 4-5.2 4-5.2
UH-60A 2 4-5.3 4-5.3
UH-1D/H 3 4-6 4-6
CH-47 9 4-7 4-7
CH-54 (uni- 9 4-8 4-8
versal mil-
itary pod)

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ADC, in UH-lC/M helicopters.

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~kFigure U-5.1. Tiedown diagram for single container, H913, with ADC, in UH-60A helicopter.

•kTable b-5.1 Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH-60A Helicopter

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

C3/E3 CGU-l/B Pass around rear side of container.


Position tiedown above upper re-
inforcement bulge.
C4/E4 CGU-l/B Pass around front side of container.
Position tiedown above upper re-
inforcement bulge.
C3/C4 CGU-l/B Over container.
E3/E4 CGU-l/B Over container.

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ADC, in UH-lD/H helicopters.

•kTable 4-5.2. Tiedown Data for Two Containers, H913, With ADC, in UH-lDIH
Helicopters

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb. Attach to item

C1/J2 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container A.


B2/K1 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container A.
D1/D3 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container A.
Fl/Gl 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container A.
B5/K4 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container B.
C2/J5 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container B.
D4/D6 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container B.
G2/F5 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container B.

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•kFigure 4—5.3. Tiedown diagram for two containers, H913, loith ADC, in UH—60A helicopter.

•kTable 4-5.3. Tiedown Data for Two Containers, H913, With ADC in UH-60A
Helicopter

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb. Attach to item

A and B C3/E3 5 CGU-l/B 5 Pass around rear sides of


containers. Position tie-
down above upper rein-
forcement bulge.
C4/E4 5 CGU-l/B 5 Pass around forward sides
of containers. Position tie-
down above upper rein-
forcement bulge.
C3/A4 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container B.
E3/G4 ' 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container A.

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Table 4-6. Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH—lDIH Helicopters

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*

desig* capacity desig-


Item nation in 1,000 lb type nation Attach to item

A, B, and C C1/J2 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container A


B2/K1 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container A
B3/J3 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container B
B4/J4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container B
B5/K4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container C
C2/J5 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container C
D1/D6 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
F1/F5 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers

* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.

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Figure U-6. Tiedown diagram for container, H913, with ADC, in UH-lDJH helicopters.

Table í—7. Tiedown Data for Container, H91S, With ADC, in CH—U? Helicopter
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A and B B3/B6 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers


C3/C6 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
A4/D4 5 CGU-l/B 6 Over container A
A5/DB 5 CGU-l/B 6 Over container B
C and D C7/C10 5 CGU-l/B 6 Over both containers
D7/D10 5 CGU-l/B 6 Over both containers
D8/E8 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container C
B9/E9 6 CGU-l/B 5 Over container D
E and F B11/B14 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
C11/C14 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
A12/D12 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container E
A13/D13 6 CGU-l/B 5 Over container F
G, H, C15/C19 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
and I D15/D19 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
B16/E16 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container G
B17/E17 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container H
B18/E18 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container I
* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.

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Figure 4-8. Tiedown diagram for container, H918, with ADC, in CH-54 helicopter universal military pod.
FM 55-205

Table 4-8. Tiedown Data for Container, H91S, With ADC, in CH-54 Helicopter
Universal Military Pod
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*
desig- capacitv capacity
Item nation in 1.000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A and B D1/D4 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers


E1/E4 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
C2/F2 6 CGU-l/B 5 Over container A
C3/F3 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container B
C and D B4/B7 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
C4/C7 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
A5/D5 B CGU-l/B 5 Over container C
A6/D6 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container D
E and F D7/D10 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
E7/E10 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
C8/F8 6 CGU-l/B 5 Over container E
C9/F9 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container F
G and H B10/B13 B CGU-l/B B Over both containers
C10/C13 6 CGU-l/B 6 Over both containers
All/Dll B CGU-l/B B Over container G
A12/D12 6 CGU-l/B B Over container H
I D13/D16 B CGU-l/B S Over the container
E13/E1S 6 CGU-l/B 6 Over the container
C14/F14 6 CGU-l/B 6 Over the container
* MC—1 tiedown device may be used.

4-10
FM 55-205

CHAPTER 5

EXTERNAL TRANSPORT BY HELICOPTER (Emergency Procedure)

5-1. General 5—2. Materials and Procedures for Transport


This chapter prescribes procedures for external of Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using
transport of the ADC in case, H912 (configura- the 5,000-Pound-Capacity Sling, Cargo
tion I), or in container, H913 (configuration II), Net, Metallic, Octagonal
in cargo nets. Information pertaining to the case a. Materials.
and container is shown in chapter 3. (1) Sling, cargo net, metallic, octagonal,
Warning. The contents of chapter 5 are for in- 5,000-pound capacity (NSN 3940-00-774-8507).
formation and training purposes only and are (2) Cord, nylon, 1/16-inch nominal diameter,
not to be construed as authority for external 330-pound breaking strength (NSN 4020-00-903-
transport by helicopter of the XM129 and XM159 8594), or equivalent.
ADC. Only dummy loads may be used for prac- (3) One piece energy-dissipating honeycomb
tice and/or training exercises. Nuclear weapons pad (NSN 1670-00-753-3928), 15- by 21- by 3-
will not be moved by external helicopter trans- inch or suitable substitute.
port except in emergency conditions (such as (4) One piece plywood, 32- by 32- by %-inch.
emergency evacuation ordered to maintain US (5) Two load binders (NSN 3990-00-360-
custody or to prevent loss because of fire or 0248).
flood) and only when the situation does not allow (6) Two quick-fit cargo-tiedown strap fas-
time to prepare and move the nuclear weapons teners (NSN 1670-00-360-0340).
by internal transport (chap 4). (7) Two 15-foot cargo-tiedown straps (NSN
Warning. Always assume that a charge of 1670-00-360-0540).
static electricity is present on the helicopter. It (8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN 7510-
is necessary to use some type of discharge ap- 00-266-5016), or equivalent.
paratus (static probe) (fig 2-3, FM 55-413) to (9) Additional materials used with CH-47
ground the hook and discharge electricity to helicopter only :
prevent shock when the hook is touched. After (a) One 8-foot, two-loop, air-delivery
discharge of electricity, the hook is grasped cargo sling (NSN 1670-00-753-3789) (has rated
quickly and firmly and held, if possible, until capacity of 6,500 pounds).
the hookup is completed. If contact with the hook (b) One 3-foot, three-loop, air-delivery
is lost after initial grounding, the hook must be cargo sling ring (NSN 1670-00-753-3788) (has
grounded again before it is touched. Do not use rated capacity of 10,000 pounds).
the load as a ground contact. After air delivery
and before handling, ground the load again to b. Preparation and Rigging.
discharge any accumulated/retained static elec- (1) Insure that the case cover is secure and
tricity. that the cushioning pad is fastened to the case.
Caution. When performing external air trans- Fold running ends of case and cushioning pad
port by CH-54 helicopter, use a metal apex fit- straps, and tape to the case.
ting or a large metal clevis to attach the load (2) Spread cargo net and place piece of ply-
to the cargo hook because a nylon sling ring will wood in center of net with tiedown straps posi-
tend to adhere to the cargo hook beam and pre- tioned under plywood. Two persons can prepare
vent release of the load. the case, H912, and rig the net for external trans-
Caution. A maximum of two ADC in case, port in approximately 10 minutes.
H912, may be transported simultaneously in any (3) Place\piece of honeycomb on plywood
of the described cargo nets. and position the case, H912, on the honeycomb.
Caution. A maximum of seven XM159 or nine (4) Pass tiedown straps with quick-fit fas-
XM129 ADC in container, H913, may be trans- teners over case, H912, and tighten securely with
ported simultaneously, without plutonium weight load binders. Fold the running ends of the strap
limits waiver, in any of the described cargo nets. assemblies, and safety tape to the load binders.

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(5) Attach net draw cables to the 6-inch ring


forming the apex that is attached to the helicopter
hook; this should be done so that four ring-end
snap fasteners converge at the base of the 6-inch
ring and three free-end snap fasteners are
attached to the 2%-inch rings (fig 5-1).

6" RING

RING-END
SNAP FASTENER

2 3/8" RING FREE-END


SNAP FASTENER

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Figure 5-2. Case, H912, with ADC, in metallic cargo net


prepared for external transport. Note that
Figure 5—1. Attachment of draw cable snap fasteners to net is tied above load.
6-inch ring (top) and to 2%-inch rings.
a. Materials.
(6) Draw the net up evenly and smoothly (1) Sling, cargo net, metallic, octagonal,
around the load, cluster the draw cables by hand, 5,000-pound capacity (NSN 3940-00-774-8507).
and tie or tape the net above the load to prevent (2) Cord, nylon, 1/16-inch nominal diameter,
fouling during lift-off (fig 5-2). Helicopter must 330-pound breaking strength (NSN 4020-00-903-
be centered over load before tension is placed 8594), or equivalent.
on the net. (3) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN 7510-
00-266-5016), or equivalent.
(7) In addition to the foregoing, the follow-
ing procedure is applicable when the ADC is (4) Additional materials used with CH—47
transported by CH—47 helicopter: choker-hitch helicopter only:
one end of the 8-foot cargo sling (functions as (a) One 8-foot, two-loop, air-delivery cargo
vertical riser) to the 6-inch ring on the cargo sling (NSN 1670-00-753-3789) (has rated capac-
net; then pass the 3-foot sling ring through the ity of 6,500 pounds).
upper loop of the 8-foot sling. Connect free ends (5)
of the 3-foot sling with the link assembly. The cargo sling (NSN 1670-00-753-3788) (has rated
3-foot sling forms the apex or attachment to the capacity of 10,000 pounds).
helicopter cargo hook. The vertical riser dampens
vibration tendencies. b. Preparation and rigging.
c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo ( 1 ) Insure that the container cover is secured
net in approximately 5 minutes. and sealed.
(2) Spread cargo net and position contain-
5—3. Materials and Procedures for Transport er (s) in center of net. Multiple containers, within
of Container, H913 (Configuration II), limitations (para 2-lc), are positioned so as not
Using the 5,000-Pound Capacity Sling, to exceed the array restrictions imposed by TM
Cargo Net, Metallic, Octagonal 39-20-7 and TM 39-45-51A. Two persons can

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prepare the container(s), H913, and rig the net (2)


for external transport in about 10 minutes. 6. Preparation and rigging.
(3) Attach new draw cables to the 6-inch ring (1) Observe procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36(2).
forming the apex, which is attached to the hel- (2) Observe procedures in 5—46(2) through 5-
icopter hook; this should be done so that four 46(4).
ring-end snap fasteners converge at the base of
the 6-inch ring and three free-end snap fas- c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo
teners are attached to the 23/s-inch ring (fig. 5- net in about 5 minutes.
1).
(4) Draw the net up evenly and smoothly
5—6. Materials and Procedures for Transport of
around the load, cluster the draw cables by hand, Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using the
and tie or tape the net above the load to prevent 10,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo Net.
fouling during lift-off (fig. 5-2). Helicopter must а. Materials.
be centered over load before tension is placed on ★(1) One net, cargo, nylon, 10,000-pound ca-
the net. pacity (NSN 1670-01-058-3810) (for use in com-
(5) In addition to the foregoing, the following bination with slings described below in (2), or in
procedure is applicable when the ADC is trans- (4), or in (5), or in (6)).
ported by CH—47 helicopter: choker-hitch one end (2) Two 16-foot, two-loop cargo slings (NSN
of the 8-foot cargo sling (functions as vertical 1670-00-753-3793) (each has rated capacity of 6,500
riser) to the 6-inch ring on the cargo net; then pounds).
pass the 3-foot sling ring through the upper loop (3) One 3-foot, three-loop, air-delivery cargo
of the 8-foot sling. Connect free ends of the 3- sling ring (NSN 1670-00-753-3788) (has rated ca-
foot sling with the link assembly. The 3-foot sling pacity of 10,000 pounds) with link assembly, type
forms the apex for attachment to the helicopter IV (NSN 1670-00-783-5988).
cargo hooks. The vertical riser dampens vibra- (4) One 23-foot, nylon and chain, four-leg sling
tion tendencies. (NSN 1670-00-902-3080) (has rated capacity of
c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo 15,000 pounds).
net in about 5 minutes. (5) One sling, helicopter, cargo-carrying, ex-
ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2902) (has
5—4. Materials and Procedures for Transport of
rated capacity of 10,000 pounds).
Case, H912 (Configuration 1), Using the (6) One sling helicopter, cargo-carrying, ex-
5,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo Net ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2900) (has
a. Materials. rated capacity of 25,000 pounds).
(1) Net, cargo, nylon, 5,000-pound capacity (7) Cord, nylon, Vie-inch nominal diameter, 330-
(NSN 1670-01-058-3811). pound breaking strength (NSN 4020-00-903-8594),
(2) Items shown in 5-2a(2) through 5-2a(8). or equivalent.
★(8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN 7510-
b. Preparation and rigging.
00-266-5016), or equivalent.
(1) Observe procedures in 5-26(1) through 5-
(9) Items shown in 5-2a(3), through 5-2a(7).
26(4).
(2) Draw the cargo net up around the load, б. Preparation and Rigging When Using Two 16-
and secure the four corner hooks in net apex stir-Foot Two-Loop, Cargo Slings to Rig Nylon Cargo
rup. Net.
(3) Lace nylon cord through the cargo net above (1) Observe procedures in 5-26(1) through 5-
the load. 26(4).
(4) Attach the cargo net apex stirrup to the (2) Pass the first cargo-sling end through two
helicopter cargo hook. Helicopter must be cen- adjoining hoist links on cargo net. Pass the second
cargo-sling end through the other two hoist links
tered over load before tension is placed on the net.
on cargo net.
c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo
net in about 5 minutes. (3) Combine the four ends of the cargo slings
to form a single loop, and attach loop to the 3-foot
5—5. Materials and Procedures for Transport of sling. Connect free ends of the 3-foot sling with
Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using the link assembly. The 3-foot sling forms the apex
the 5,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook.
(4) Lace nylon cord through the cargo net above
Net. the load.
a. Materials. (5) Cluster and tape or tie sling legs (break-
(1) Net, cargo, awaynylon, 5,000-pound
technique) capacity
to prevent fouling during lift off.
(NSN 1670-01-058-3811). (6) Attach apex to the helicopter cargo hook.

5-3
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Helicopter must be centered over load before ten- bination with slings described below in (2), or in
sion is placed on the net. (4), or in (5), or in (6)).
c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the 23- (2) Two 16-foot, two-loop cargo slings (NSN
Foot, Nylon and Chain, Four-Leg Sling; or the Sling, 1670-00-753-3793) (each has rated capacity of 6,500
Helicopter, Cargo-Carrying, External, Four-Sling pounds).
(Either the 10,000- or 25,000-Pound-Capacity Sling),
to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. (3) One 3-foot, three-loop, air-delivery cargo
sling ring (NSN 1670-00-753-3788) (has rated ca-
Note. Each leg of the nylon and chain, four-leg sling is
constructed of a 15-foot nylon web sling with a metal grab
pacity of 10,000 pounds), with link assembly, type
link on its lower end. The grab link is approximately 10 inches IV (NSN 1670-00-783-5988).
long and is equipped with a spring-loaded keeper. Attached
to the lower or small end of the grab link is a hammer lock, (4) One 23-foot, nylon and chain, four-leg sling
which connects the chain leg to the grab link. The chain leg (NSN 1670-00-902-3080) (has rated capacity of
is approximately 6 feet long and has 64 links. The link at the 15,000 pounds).
free end is referred to as link number 1.
Note. Each leg of the sling, helicopter, cargo-carrying,
(5) One sling, helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
external, four-leg sling, either 10,000- or 25,000-pound ca- ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1760-01-027-2902) (has
pacity, is constructed of a 12-foot anti-abrasive nylon braided rated capacity of 10,000 pounds).
rope and an 8-foot chain. The rope and chain are connected
by a grab hook that is equipped with a spring-loaded keeper. (6) One sling, helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
The chain leg of the 10,000-pound capacity sling consists of ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2900) (has
approximately 111 links. The chain leg of the 25,000-pound- rated capacity of 25,000 pounds).
capacity sling consists of approximately 88 links. On each
sling, the link at the free end is referred to as link number 1. (7) Cord, nylon Vie-inch nominal diameter, 330-
(1) Observe procedures in 5-26(1) through 5- pound breaking strength (NSN 4020-00-903-8594),
26(4). or equivalent.
(2) Pass each of the sling chain legs through
★(8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN 7510-
a single hoist link on cargo net, then insert link
00-266-5016), or equivalent.
number 3 of each chain into the grab link or hook
to form hitch. 6. Preparation and Rigging When Using Two 16-
(3) The 12-inch ring of the nylon and chain, Foot, Two-Loop, Cargo Sling to Rig Nylon Cargo
four-leg sling forms the apex for attachment to Net.
the helicopter cargo hook.
(4) The metal clevis of the sling, helicopter, (1) Observe procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36(2).
cargo-carrying, external, four-leg sling forms the (2) Observe procedures in 5-66(2) through 5-
apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. 66(6).
(5) Observe procedures in 6(4) through 6(6)
above. c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the 23-
Foot, Nylon and Chain, Four-Leg Sling; or the
d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo Sling, Helicopter, Cargo-Carrying, External, Four-
net in about 5 minutes. Leg, Sling (Either the 10,000- or 25,000-Pound-Ca-
5—7. Materials and Procedures for Transport of pacity Sling), to Rig Nylon Cargo Net.
Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using (1) Observe procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36(2).
the 10,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo (2) Observe procedures in 5-6c(2) through 5-
Net. 6c(5).
a. Materials.
★(1) One net, cargo, nylon, 10,000-pound-ca- d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo
pacity (NSN 1670-01-058-3810) (for use in com- net in about 5 minutes.
C 1, FM 55-205

CHAPTER 6

EMERGENCY MOVEMENT BY HELICOPTER

6—1. General b. Container, H913, with ADC (configuration II).


(1) Materials and procedures for transport of
a. This chapter provides .for emergency logistic the container, H913, are prescribed by paragraph
movement (para 2-11, TM 39-45-51C) of the ADC 4-2. .
(para 3-ld) for military contingency or logistic (2) A waiver of plutonium weight limits is re-
supply during periods of tension. It also provides quired (TM 39-20-7 and TM 39—15—51A) before more
for emergency evacuation under political or mil- than nine XM129ADC or seven XM159ADC may
itary conditions of such nature that noncompli- be transported in a single group. For the quantity
ance with portions of the nuclear and flight safety of ADC that may be transported in a mixed group,
regulations is the only alternative to destruction refer to table 8-1, TM 9-1100-205-20.
of weapons. ★(3) Tie down the container, H913, in the re-
b. Exercise of emergency movement authority spective helicopter or pod in accordance with the
is restricted to situations wherein the security of following figures and tables:
nuclear assets is endangered or when emergency
logistic movement is - dictated by a pending re- Helicopter Figure no. Table no.
UH-60A 4-5.3 4-5.3
gional ór world crisis. The determination that UH-1D/H 4-6 4-6
emergency movement is justifiable will be ap- CH—47 6-1 6-1
proved by the theater commander. CH—54 (universal 6-2 • 6-2
military pod)
c. Minimum spacing and numerical limits for
nuclear weapons and class II nuclear components
are necessary to preclude the possibility of nu- 6—3. Emergency Movement of the ADC os Hel-
clear material interaction and to minimize sym-
icopter External Loads
pathetic detonation of high explosive components
in event of an accident. The minimum spacing re- Note. External loads have not been developed for max-
quirements between nuclear weapons and/or class imum loads of individual or mixed nuclear weapons or class
II nuclear components, provided in section 4, TM II nuclear components. This, however, does not preclude such
39-45-51A, must be scrupulously observed to pre- external loads if the limitations specified in TM 39-45-51A
and TM 39—20—7 are adhered to and if the loads are justifi-
clude the possibility of nuclear material interac- able and directed. Also applicable are the limitations for
tion. external transport by helicopter (chap 5).
d. If emergency logistic movement is directed,
there may be an operational necessity to airlift a. Case, H912, with ADC (configuration 1). The
dangerous items that should not be mixed, as in- maximum helicopter loads for case, H912, are the
dicated in table 2-1, TM 39-45-51C. Should this same as shown in paragraph 5-1.
occur, the commander who ordered the emer- b. Container, . H913, with ADC (configura-
gency movement may waive the requirements of tion II).
table 2-1. (1) Materials and procedures for transport of
Note. Table and tiedown diagrams have not been devel- the container, H913, are prescribed by paragraphs
oped for mixed loads of nuclear weapons or class II nuclear 5-3, 5-5, and 5—7.
components. This, however, does not preclude the shipment (2) External loads of the container, H913, must
of mixed loads if the limitations specified in TM 39-45-51A
and TM 39-20-7 are adhered to. not exceed the rigging material capacities shown
in chapter 5 or the helicopter capability.
6—2. Emergency Movement of the ADC as Hel- (3) A waiver of plutonium weight limits is re-
icopter Internal Loads quired (TM 39-20-7 and TM 39-45-51A) before more
than nine XM129ADC or seven XM159ADC may
a. Case, H912, with ADC (configuration 1). The be transported in a single group. For the quantity
maximum helicopter loads for case, H912, are the of ADC that may be transported in a mixed group,
same as shown in paragraph 4-1. refer to table 8-1, TM 9-1100-205-20.

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NOTE: UTILITY HATCH DOOR IS LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE FLOOR BETWEEN STATIONS 320 AND 360.
NOTE: INSERT ANTICHAFING MATERIAL BETWEEN COMBINED CONTAINERS.

Figure 6-1. Tiedown diagram for maximum load of 16 containers, H91S, in CH-U7 helicopter.
STA 165 204 244 284 324 364 404 444 484 STA
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264
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304
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O 5,000-LB TIEDOWN FITTING

NOTE: INSERT ANTICHAFING MATERIAL BETWEEN COMBINED CONTAINERS.


FM 55-205

Figure 6-6. Tiedown diagram for maximum load of IS containers, H913, in CH-Si helicopter universal military pod.
FM 55-205

Table 6—1. Tiedown Data for Maximum Load of 16 Containers, H91S, in CH-í?
Helicopter
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*
desig- capacity capacity
Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A, B, B2/B5 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container C


and C C2/C5 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container B
D2/D5 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container A
A3/E3 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
A4/E4 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
D, E, B5/B8 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container F
and F C5/C8 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container E
D5/D8 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container D
A6/E6 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
A7/E7 10 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
G, H, B8/B11 6 CGU-l/B 5 Over container I
and I C8/C11 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container H
D8/D11 6 CGU-l/B 5 Over container G
A9/E9 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
A10/E10 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
J, K, B11/B14 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container L
and L C11/C14 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container K
D11/D14 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container J
A12/E12 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
A13/E13 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
M, N, B14/B17 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container O
and O C14/C17 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container N
D14/D17 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container M
A15/E15 10 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
A16/E16 5 CGU-l/B 6 Over all containers
B18/D18 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container P
C17/C19 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container P
* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.

Table 6-2. Tiedown Data for Maximum Load of 15 Containers, H91S, in CH-5b
Helicopter Universal Military Pod
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*
desig- capacity capacity
Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A, B, B1/B4 5 CGU-l/B 6 Over container C


and C C1/C4 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container B
E1/E4 5 CGU-l/B 6 Over container A
A2/F2 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
A3/F3 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
D, E, B4/B7 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container F
and F C4/C7 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container E
E4/E7 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container D
A5/F6 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
A6/F6 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
G, H, B7/B10 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container I
and I C7/C10 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container H
E7/E10 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container G
A8/F8 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
A9/F9 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
J, K, B10/B13 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container L
and L C10/C13 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container K
E10/E13 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container J
All/Fll 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
A12/F12 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
M, N, B13/B16 B CGU-l/B 5 Over container O
and O C13/C16 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container N
E13/E16 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over container M
A14/F14 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
A15/F15 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over both containers
* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.

6-4
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APPENDIX

REFERENCES

1. Army Regulations (AR)


10-16 US Nuclear Agency
40-14 Control and Recording Procedures: Occupational Exposure to Ionizing
Radiation
50-5 Nuclear and Chemical Weapons and Materiel: Nuclear Surety
(C) 50-5-1 Nuclear and Chemical Weapons and Materiel: Nuclear Surety (U)
(C) 50-107 Safety Rules for Operations With the Special Atomic Demolition Munition
(SADM) (U)
55-203 Movement of Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Components, and Related Classi-
field Nonnuclear Materiel
95-1 Army Aviation : General Provisions and Flight Regulations
95-27 Operational Procedures for Aircraft Carrying Dangerous Materials
360-5 Army Information : Public Information Policies
385-40 Accident Reporting and Records
700-65 Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Weapons Materiel
740-1 Storage and Supply Activity Operations
2. Army Field Manuals (FM)
1-100 Army Aviation Utilization
55-413 Aerial Recovery of US Army and Air Force Aircraft
55-450-19 Army Helicopter External Load Operations
100- Nuclear Unit Operations in Combat
50
101- US Army Aviation Planning Manual
20

3. Army Technical Bulletins (TB)


(SRD) 9-1100-811-40 Security Classification of Nuclear Weapons Information (U)
385-2 Nuclear Weapons Firefighting Procedures

4. Army Technical Manuals (TM)


5-315 Fire Fighting and Rescue Procedures in Theaters of Operations
(CRD) 9-1100-205-10 Operator’s Manual: XM129 and XM159 Atomic Demolition Charges
(ADC) (U)
(CRD) 9-1100-205-20 Organizational Maintenance: XM129 and XM159 Atomic Demolition
Charges ; XM130 Training Atomic Demolition Charge (U)
9-1300-206 Ammunition and Explosives Standards
38- Packaging and Materials Handling: Preparation of Hazardous Materials
250
for Military Air Shipment
(CRD) 39-0-1A Numerical Index to Joint Atomic Weapons Publications (Including Re-
lated Publications) (Army Supplement) (U)
(SRD) 39-20-7 Nuclear Safety Criteria (U)
(CRD) 39-20-11 General Firefighting Guidance for Nuclear Weapons (U)
39- Transportation of Nuclear Weapons Materiel
45-51
(SRD) 39-45-51A Transportation of Nuclear Weapons Materiel (Supplement) : Shipping and
Identification Data for Stockpile Major Assemblies (U)
39-45-51C Transportation of Nuclear Weapons Materiel (Supplement) : Military
Criteria for Shipment
(CRD) 39-50-8 Emergency Destruction of Nuclear Weapons (U)

A-l
FM 55-205

55-450-8 Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment : External Transport Procedures


55-450-11 Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment: Helicopter External Loads
Rigged With Air-Delivery Equipment
55-450-12 Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment: Helicopter External Loads for
Sling, Nylon and Chain, Multiple Leg
55-450-15 Air Movement of Troops and Equipment (Nontactical)
55-450-18 Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment: Internal and External Loads,
CH-47 Helicopter
55-450-19 Air Transport of Supplies and Equipment : Helicopter External Lift Rig-
ging Materiel, Techniques and Procedures
55-1520-209-10 Operator’s Manual : Army Model, CH-47A Helicopter
55-1520-210-10 Operator’s Manual : Army Model, UH-1D/H Helicopter
55-1520-217-10-1 Operator’s Manual : Army Model, CH-54A Helicopters
55-1520-217-10-2 Operator’s Manual : Army Model, CH-54B Helicopters
55-1520-219-10 Operator’s Manual : Army Model, UH-1B Helicopter
55-1520-220-10 Operator’s Manual : Army Model, UH-1C/M Helicopter
55-1520-227-10 Operator’s Manual : Army Model, CH-47B and CH-47C Helicopters

A—2
FM 55-205

By Order of the Secretary of the Army :


E. C. MEYER
General, United States Army
Official : Chief of Staff

J. C. PENNINGTON
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION :

Active Army, ARNG, USAR : To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-31, Section I, for
UH-1B ; UH-1 C/M; UH-1D/H; CH-54A; CH-54B ; CH-47B/C ; UH-60A; and DA Form 12-35, Sec-
tion III SADM ; and DA Form 12-34B.

tz U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1979 0—297-825


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CHAPTER 4

INTERNAL TRANSPORT BY HELICOPTER

\ WARNING (2) UH—60A. Materials in 4-la(l), above, plus


Insure that tn^ universal military pod is secured plywood floor-protective shoring, 20- by 20- by Vi-
to the CH—54 helicopter to preclude jettisoning inch, or equivalent. Use one piece of shoring under
the pod either deliberately or inadvertently. each H912 case; web tiedown strap (one for each
H912 case).
'A'd—1. Materials alul Procedures for Transport
of Case, H912. (Configuration I) b. Loading.
(1) UH-1 CIMIDIH.
a. Materials. \ (a) Insure that the case cover is secure and
(1) UH-1 CIMIDIH. Enerey-dissipating honey- that the cushioning pad is fastened to the case.
comb pad (NSN 1670-00-753^3928), 15- by 21- by Fold loose ends of case and cushioning pad straps,
3-inch, or suitable substitute (one piece for each and tape to the case.
H912 case); 2-inch pressure-senskive tape (NSN (b) Position honeycomb in helicopter cargo
7510-00-663-0196) or suitable substitute. compartment or in universal military pod at ADC

STA \ STA
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© © © ©
©
© ©
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O 1,250-LB FLOOR TIEDOWN FITTING
• 500-LB WALL TIEDOWN FITTING
Figure 1—1 ■ Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC,
in UH—1CIM helicopters

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Table U-l. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lCIM Helicopters

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

design capacity capacity


nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

C3/C5 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case and through case


web-handling straps.
A2/E4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap and
rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.

tiedown location. Hand-carry the ADC into the pare, load, and tie down each ADC in about 8 min-
helicopter or pod and center on honeycomb (fig. utes.
3-1). Two persons can prepare, load, and tie down c. Tiedown, UH—iSeries and UH-60A. Tie down
each ADC in about 5 minutes. one or two ADC in accordance with the following
(2) UH—60A. figures and tables:
(а) Insure that all case covers are secure
Helicopter Figure no. Table no.
and that cushioning pads are fastened to cases.
UH-1C/M* 4-1 4-1
Fold loose ends of case and cushioning pad straps, UH-1D/H 4-2 4-2
and tape to cases. UH-60A 4-2.1 4-2.1
(б) Position shoring at tiedown locations for
*Cargo floor-fitting pattern in the UH-1B helicopter is
cases, and place honeycomb pads on shoring. similar to the fitting pattern for the UH-1C/M helicopters.
(c) Hand-carry cases into helicopter and Strength of floor fittings in the UH-1B/C/M helicopters is
center on honeycomb pads. Two persons can pre- the same.

STA STA
63 74 111 166

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Figure U—%. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC, in UH—lDIH helicopters.

4-2
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inch, or equivalent. Use one piece of shoring under STA STA


each container. 55 123
b. Loading.
(1) Insure that all container covers are secure
and sealed.
0 0
(2) Handcarry container(s) into helicopter
or pod and place at tiedown location. Place con-
taineres) on floor-protective shoring (UH-60A 0 CD 0 0
only). Use antichafing material between con-
tainers as required. Four persons can prepare, 0 0
load, and tie down each container in about 5 min-
utes.
(3) Tie down a single H913 container in ac-
cordance with figures 3-2, 4-5, and 4-5.1 and 0®
tables 4-5 and 4-5.1
(4) Tie down multiple H913 containers in ac-
cordance with the following figures and tables:
Helicopter No. of containers Figure no. Table no.
UH-1D/H 2 4-5.2 4-5.2 0® G>-p—-4-----]---®
UH-60A 2 4-5.3 4-5.3
UH-1D/H 3 4-6 4-6
CH-47 9 4-7 4-7
CH-54 (uni- 9 4-8 4-8 0
versal mil-
itary pod) © 0 0
Note. Figures 4-7 and 4—8 show the maximum number
(nine) of XM129E1 or XM129E2 ADC that may be trans- ©
ported in a single group without plutonium weight limits © ©
waiver. A maximum of seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC
may be transported in a single group without plutonium
weight limits waiver.
I i I I
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(5) Completed tiedown for two containers, 1.250-LB FLOOR TIEDOWN FITTING
H913, in a UH-60A helicopter is shown in figures
4-5.4 and 4-5.5 500-LB WALL TIEDOWN FITTING
c. Unloading. Four persons can unload each Figure 4—5. Tiedown diagram for container, H91S, with
container in about 3 minutes. ADC, in UH-lOM helicopters.

Table 4—5 Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH-lCIM Helicopters
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

C3/G3 1.25 CGU-l/B Over the container


C4/G4 1.25 CGU-l/B Over the container
E2/E6 1.25 CGU-1B Over the container

ir Table 4-5.1 Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH-60A Helicopter
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

C3/E3 CGU-l/B Pass around rear side of container.


Position tiedown above upper re-
inforcement bulge.
C4/E4 CGU-l/B Pass around front side of container.
Position tiedown above upper re-
inforcement bulge.
C3/C4 CGU-l/B Over container.
E3/E4 CGU-l/B Over container.

4-5
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STA STA
288 398
292 312 331 349 367 379
I I I I i I BL
36.50
G- O O O o
F- o
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BL
D- o 0.0

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A o o o o
BL
36.50
1 2 3 4 5
— FORWARD
O 5000-LB TIEDOWN FITTING

NOTE: CARGO HOOK ACCESS DOOR IS LOCATED IN THE CENTER


OF THE FLOOR BETWEEN STATIONS 343 AND 363

ir Figure i—5.1. Tiedown diagram for single container, H91S, with ADC, in UH-60A helicopter.

■kTable U—5.2. Tiedown Data for Two Containers, H913, With ADC, in UH—1D/H
Helicopters

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb. Attach to item

C1/J2 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container A.


B2/K1 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container A.
D1/D3 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container A.
Fl/Gl 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container A.
B5/K4 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container B.
C2/J5 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container B.
D4/D6 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container B.
G2/F5 1.25 CGU-l/B Over container B.
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•kFigure U—5.2. Tiedown diagram for two containers, H913, with
ADC, in UH-lDIH helicopters.

•kTable 4-5.3. Tiedown Data for Two Containers, H91S, With ADC in UH—60A
Helicopter

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb. Attach to item

A and B C3/E3 CGU-l/B 5 Pass around rear sides of


containers. Position tie-
down above upper rein-
forcement bulge.
C4/E4 CGU-l/B 5 Pass around forward sides
of containers. Position tie-
down above upper rein-
forcement bulge.
C3/A4 CGU-l/B 5 Over container B.
E3/G4 CGU-l/B 5 Over container A.

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NOTE7 CARGO HOOK ACCESS DOOR IS LOCATED IN THE CENTER


OF THE FLOOR BETWEEN STATIONS 343 AND 363

•k Figure A—5.3. Tiedown diagram for two containers, H913, with ADC, in UH-60A helicopter.

Table A—6. Tiedown Data for Container, H913, With ADC, in UH-lDIH Helicopters

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*

desig- capacity desig-


Item nation in 1,000 lb type nation Attach to item

A, B, and C C1/J2 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container A


B2/K1 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container A
B3/J3 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container B
B4/J4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container B
B5/K4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container C
C2/J5 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container C
D1/D6 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
F1/F5 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers

* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.

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■kFigure U—5Jt. Completed tiedown of two containers, H91S, in UH—60A helicopter (left rear view).

'kFigure U—5.5. Completed tiedown of two containers, H913, in UH—60A helicopter (right front view).
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*FM 55-205

FIELD MANUAL' HEADQUARTERS


DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
x 55-205 WASHINGTON, DC, l July 1979

AIR TRANSPORT PROCEDURES

[RANSPORT OF XM129 AND XM159 ATOMIC DEMOLITION CHARGES


BY US ARMY HELICOPTERS
Paragraph Page
AFTER INTRODUCTION
Purpose and Scope . 1-1 1-1
Reporting of Publication Improvements . 1-2 1-1
GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS
Warnings 2-1 2-1
Operational Precautions 2-2 2-2
AIR TRANSPORTABILITY AND HANDLING
DATA
General 3-1 3-1
ir Transport Limitations 3-2 3-1
INTERNAL TRANSPORT BY HELICOPTER
Materials and Procedures for Transport of Case
(Configuration I) 4-1 4-1
Materials and Procedures for Transport of
Container, H913 (Configuration II) 4- 4-
EXTERNAL TRANSPORT BY HELICOPTER
(Emergency Procedure)
General 5- 6-1
Materials a\id Procedures for Transport of
Case, H91ÎÎ (Configuration I), Using the
5.000- P
Metallic, Octagonal 5-2 6-1
Materials and Procedures for Transport of
Container, H9\3 (Configuration II), Using
5.000- P
Metallic, Octagdnal 5-3 6-2
Materials and Procedures for Transport of
Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using the
6.000- 6-3
5-4 P
Materials and ProceduVes for Transport of
Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using
the 5,000-Pound Capaojty Nylon Cargo
Net 5-5 6-3
Materials and Procedures 'for Transport of
Case, 912 (Configuration^), Using the
8,930-Pound Capacity Nylon Cargo Net 5- 6-3
Materials and Procedures fon Transport of
Container, H913 (Configuration II), Using
the 8,930-Pound Capacity Njjlon Cargo
Net 6- 5-
EMERGENCY MOVEMENT ÍJY HELICOPTER
General 6-1 6-
Emergency Movement of the AD^C as Helicopter
Internal Loads 6-2 6-1
Emergency Movement of the ADQ as Helicopter
External Loads 6-3 6-1
APPENDIX REFERENCES A-l

(Front cover) ZJH-lD Helicopter transport of simulated nuclear weapon load in 5,000-
pound-capacity nylon cargo net.

¿05, 30 August 1976.


* This manual aupersedei FM 55-205,

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1. Purpose and Scope appropriate, and pertinent safety regulations


(app), may be transported.
a. This manual presents Department of the d. This manual also provides for emergency
Army-approved procedures for transport of the internal and external movement of the ADC by
XM129E1, XM129E2, XM159E1, and XM159E2 helicopter for military contingency, logistic sup-
atomic demolition charges (ADC) by US Army ply, and evacuation.
helicopters. The ADC are commonly referred to e. Times given to prepare, load, tie down, and
as special atomic demolition munitions (SADM). unload or rig and derig the loads described in
Materials and qualified personnel needed to pre- this manual may vary, depending upon existing
pare, load, tie down, and unload, or to rig and conditions, and the training of personnel involved.
derig, the ADC are prescribed herein. Responsi-
bilities of the cosigner, consignee, and unit pro- 1—2. Reporting of Publication Improvements
viding transportation are shown in Section II, AR Users of this publication are encouraged to
50-5. References are shown in the appendix. recommend changes and submit comments for its
b. The procedures in this manual provide for improvement. Comments should be prepared on
internal and external transport of one or more DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publi-
ADC when in case, H912, or in container, H913, cations and Blank Forms) and forwarded to Di-
by UH-l-series, CH-47, and CH-54 helicopters. rector, Military Traffic Management Command
Transportation Engineering Agency, ATTN :
c. Additional internal cargo, including different MTT-TRP, PO Box 6276, Newport News, VA
types of nuclear weapons and/or personnel within 23606 (electrically transmitted messages should
helicopter load capacity and restrictions pre- be addressed to: DIRMTMCTEA FT EUSTIS VA
scribed by AR 50-5 or FM 100-50, whichever is //MTT-TRP//).

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CHAPTER 2

GENERAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS

Warning. During a logistical movement of nu- (TM 39-20-7 and TM 39-45-51A). For the quan-
clear weapons by US Army aircraft, jettisoning tity of ADC that may be transported in a mixed
is not authorized. During emergency movements group, refer to table 8-1, TM 9-1100-205-20.
(external transport by helicopter, chapters 5 and Existing conditions and the allowable cargo load
6), the inflight emergency procedures prescribed (ACL) may reduce these quantities.
by the appropriate aircraft operator’s manual d. Emergency destruction procedures for the
will apply (para 4-3i and 4-31, AR 50-5).
ADC are contained in TM 39-50-8. Normally,
emergency-destruct materials will not be carried
2—1. Warnings on the same helicopter with nuclear weapons.
The following warnings will be observed by per- However, if the operational necessity requires,
sonnel performing operations, procedures, and the operational commander may authorize emer-
practices that are included or implied in this gency-destruct materials (including blasting caps)
manual. Disregard for these warnings could re- to be transported in the load-carrying helicopter.
sult in personal injury or loss of life. Such materials will be in packagings authorized
for transportation, isolated from weapons as far
a. Prior to each nuclear cargo mission, the
as possible, and tied down to prevent movement.
helicopter commander will be familiar with pro- Only the number of destruct charges and blast-
visions of AR 50-5, AR 50-5-1, AR 95-27, and ing caps necessary to destroy the ADC will be
FM 100-50 and insure compliancy therewith. In carried aboard. Blasting caps in their container
addition, the commander will become familiar
(recommend use of M2- and M19-series ammuni-
with the security, safety, and technical peculiari- tion boxes) will be tied down separately and
ties of the cargo that may affect air transport. surrounded by a restrained sandbag barrier.
Flight plans will include provisions for avoiding Transport of electric blasting caps in helicopters
builtup and heavily populated areas. When trans- is governed by paragraph C-26, TM 9-1300-206.
porting the ADC in the universal military pod
by CH-54 helicopter, the pod must be secured e. The ADC will be loaded and tied down in
to the helicopter to preclude jettisoning the pod accordance with the procedures in this manual
deliberately or inadvertently. Procedures for except that they may be repositioned for heli-
securing the pod to preclude jettisoning are pre- copter operational reasons, or when loading addi-
scribed in TM 55-1520-217-10/1 and TM 55- tional nuclear weapons or other cargo and/or
1520-217-10/2. personnel. Mandatory requirements for minimum
spacing, numerical limits, and type of array for
b. To determine compatibility of any other
nuclear weapons or other cargo, as authorized by transport of the ADC are prescribed by TM 39-
20-7 and TM 39—45-51 A. If a location other than
chapter 4, AR 50-5, chapter 1, AR 55-203, and
FM 100-50, for transport with the ADC, ord- that shown in the respective tiedown diagram is
used, the helicopter commander must insure that :
nance support channels must be consulted. Infor-
mation on compatibility is contained in TM 39- (1) The number and load capacity of the tie-
45-51C and TM 38-250, which are distributed to down devices are as prescribed in this manual.
major headquarters and to direct support and
general support levels. Restrictions listed in TM (2) Tiedown devices restraining the ADC are
39-20-7 will not be exceeded when additional secured to tiedown fittings in the same location
types of nuclear weapons are transported along relative to the ADC as those fittings used in the
with the ADC. pertinent tiedown diagram. Required restraint
will be provided when the depicted tiedown
c. A maximum of nine XM129E1 or XM129E2 pattern is maintained.
ADC or seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC in
either of the transportation configurations may (3) The requirements prescribed by TM 39-
be transported in a single group without waiver 20-7 and TM 39-45-51A are implemented.

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2—2. OperofÍQinissl l?ireis«ayfîD@ira$ of cargo, and secure loose ends of straps. Tiedowns
The following operational precautions will be must be checked during flight and tightened as
observed during loading, rigging, tie down, trans- necessary. Excessive tightening must be avoided
port, and unloading of the ADC. to prevent damage to soft cargo.
a. Web strap tiedown assemblies used to secure f. Security and safety measures relative to
the items described in this manual are limited guards, fire, or emergency destruction procedures,
to a maximum time of usage (useful life) of 36 as established by pertinent publications (app),
months. The time of usage will commence at the will be observed during all phases of air trans-
time the tiedowns are unpackaged for use by the port. All operations described herein will be in
using organization. At that time, they will be strict compliance with AR 50-5, AR 50-5-1, AR
marked, using stencil ink TT-I-1795 (any con- 50-107, TM 9-1300-205-20, and FM 100-50.
trasting color), with the unpackaged date (month g. The high noise level of helicopter engines
and year) in at least i/^-m-high letters near the and helicopter auxiliary power unit can cause
hook end of the strap. Upon expiration of the 36-
month useful life, the tiedowns will be marked permanent damage to hearing. All personnel
working in the vicinity will wear hearing pro-
by a 2-inch-wide band on both sides of the strap,
near the previously marked date, using yellow tectors and avoid entering engine noise danger
area. In addition, external cargo hookup person-
number 33538 stencil ink TT-I-1795 or enamel nel will wear goggles and protective headgear
TT-E-516. (hard hat, steel helmet, or flight helmet), and
b. Prior to each usage, tiedowns and cargo will use static discharge probe, NSN 1670-00-
slings will be inspected for burns, tears, punc- 574-8044, or a locally fabricated probe.
tures, or cuts. Additionally, metal items will be in- h. Passenger seats must be available for the
spected for improper operation, corrosion, cracks, minimum essential security personnel (courier
or distortion. If any of these conditions are pres- officer and guard).
ent, the tiedowns or slings must be replaced. No
strength testing of tiedowns or slings will be con- i. Helicopters and universal military pods will
ducted. Additional storage, inspection, and main- be searched and inspected for unauthorized per-
tenance criteria for tiedowns and slings are pre- sonnel and equipment, and any possible sabotage.
scribed by 55—450-series technical manuals (app). The search and inspection will be conducted by
the surety qualified helicopter commander during
c. Web strap tiedown assemblies in use more
peacetime and by the courier officer in an emer-
than 36 months may be used to transport nuclear gency or during wartime. Entry controls will be
weapon trainers and training devices and other
established by the courier officer to maintain
cargo. However, when the helicopter or pod is security integrity until completion of the nuclear
transporting the ADC or other nuclear weapon mission.
or component, all tie downs, to include those used
to secure weapon trainers, training devices, and j. Restraint required for the SADM case and
other cargo must meet the 36-month useful life container is attained by friction between the
criterion. SADM and tiedown straps passed over each
d. Inspect the nylon cargo nets and the sling, item, and by friction between the SADM and the
cargo net, metallic, to insure their serviceability. nonskid surface of the helicopter floor. Further
Cargo nets and slings in questionable condition restraint is provided to the SADM case by tie-
will not be used and will be appropriately marked. down straps passed through the case web-handling
straps. In order that each item be restrained as
e. When attaching tiedown devices to cargo and required, the helicopter commander must insure
to tiedown fittings, approximately equal tension that the nonskid surface of the helicopter floor
must be maintained throughout tiedown arrange- is in condition to provide maximum friction with
ments. Tighten the tiedowns to prevent movement the SADM.

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CHAPTER 3

AIR TRANSPORTABILITY AND HANDLING DATA

3—1. General c. A cushioning pad is furnished with the ADC


a. This chapter identifies the packaging system for use with the bag, H911, or the case, H912.
containers for the ADC and the limitations for d. Approximate dimensions and weights of
internal and external transport of the ADC by configurations I and II are shown below.
helicopter. e. Personnel dosimetry (film badge) or special
radiological handling procedures are not required,
b. Air transport load configurations of the ADC unless otherwise specified, for any personnel (in-
are as follows : cluding aircrew) engaged in operations described
(1) Configuration I—Case, H912 (fig 3-1), in this manual.
which encloses the ADC in the bag, H911. f. There is no requirement for facing the case,
(2) Configuration II—Container, H913, (fig H912, or the container, H913, in a particular di-
3-2), which incloses the ADC, the bag, H911, and rection for air transport. The center of gravity
the case, H912. for each item is at its center.

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c nid il
m
HONEYCOMB PAD
CUSHIONING PAD rj'

Figure 8-1. Case, H912, positioned and tied down for Figure 8-2. Container, H918, positioned and tied down
transport by helicopter. for transport by helicopter.

Dimensions

Identification Length Width Height Diameter Weight

Configuration I : 22.0 in. 16.0 in. 92 lb


Case, H912, with ADC (0.56 m) (0.41 m) (42 kg)
and bag, H911
Configuration II : 35.0 in. 26.2 in. 26.6 in. 163 lb
Container, H913, with ADC, (0.90 m) (0.67 m) (0.68 m) (74 kg)
bag, H911, and case, H912
Shipping and storage container, 9.8 in. 9.5 in. 5 lb
MS24347-8, with component (0.25 m) (0.24 m) (2 kg)
removed from container,
H913*
* An optional transport configuration of the container, H913, results when it is accompanied on a one
to one basis by the container, MS24347-8. The container, MS24347-8, is transported as directed by the
helicopter commander.

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g. The helicopter center of balance must be mination that external transport is justifiable
computed for all loads to include number and loca- will be approved by the commander authorizing
tion of nuclear weapon security personnel (two- the emergency evacuation.
person concept). b. Transport of the ADC in a single group
when exceeding the limitations shown in para-
3—2. Air Transport Limitations graph 2-lc must be accomplished by waiver in
a. The ADC will normally be transported as accordance with the provisions of TM 39-45-
an internal load (chap 4). However, under emer- 51A and TM 39-20-7. Further restrictions gov-
gency conditions, the ADC can also be trans- erning transport of the ADC in case, H912, are
ported as an external load (chap 5). The deter- prescribed by TM 39-20-7.

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CHAPTER 4

INTERNAL TRANSPORT BY HELICOPTER

Warning. Insure that the universal military STA STA


pod is secured to the CH-54 helicopter to pre- 55 123
clude jettisoning the pod either deliberately or
inadvertently.

4—1. Materials and Procedures for Transport


of Case, H912 (Configuration I)
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a. Materials. Energy-dissipating honeycomb ® 0 © ©
pad (NSN 1670-00-753-3928), one piece, 15- by
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21- by 3-inch or suitable substitute; 2-inch pres-
sure sensitive tape (NSN 7510-00-663-0196), or
suitable substitute.
b. Loading. ©© (p © 0 © ©
(1) Insure that the case cover is secure and
that the cushioning pad is fastened to the case.
Fold running ends of case and cushioning pad
straps, and tape to the case.
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(2) Position piece of honeycomb in helicopter
cargo compartment or in universal military pod © 0
at ADC tiedown location. Hand-carry the ADC
into the helicopter or pod and center on honey- © 0
comb (fig 1). Two persons can prepare, load, and © © ©
tie down each ADC in approximately 5 minutes.
(3) Tie down a single ADC in accordance ©
with figure 3-1 or in accordance with the follow- © ©
ing figures and tables: I I
A B G H
Helicopter

UH-1C/M*
Figure no.

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UH-1D/H 4-2 4-2 m 500* LB WALL TIEDOWN FITTING
* Cargo floor-fitting pattern in the UH-1B helicopter ia similar to the
fitting pattern for the UH-1C/M helicopters. Strength of floor fittings
Figure i-1. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC,
in the UH-1B/C/M helicopters is the same. in UH-lC/M helicopters.

Table 4-1. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lC/M Helicopters

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*

desig- capacity capacity


nation In 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

C3/C5 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case and through


case web-handling straps.
A2/E4 1.25 CGU-l/B 6 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-handling
straps.
* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.

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Figure U-Z. Tiedown diagram for case, H912, with ADC,
in UH-lD/H helicopters.

Table U-2. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in UH-lD/H Helicopters
Tiedown Atting Tiedown device*

desig- capacity capacity


nati<>n
in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

B3/B6 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case and through


case web-handling straps.
A3/D4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-handling
straps.
* MC—1 tiedown device may be used.

Note. A maximum of two XM129 ADC in case, H912, Note. Figures 4-3 and 4-4 show the maxium number
or two XM159 ADC, in case, H912, may be transported (seven) of XM159 ADC, in case, H912, that may be
in a single group by UH-1C/M or UH-lD/H helicopters. transported in a single group. A maximum of nine
XM129 ADC, in case, H912, may be transported in a
(4) Tie down single or multiple ADC in ac- single group. However, only eight XM129 ADC in case,
cordance with the following figures and tables: H912, may be transported in a single group by CH-47
helicopter, and only seven by CH-54 helicopter universal
Helicopter Figure no. Table no.
military pod. When transporting eight XM129 ADC, in
CH—47 4-3 4-3 case, H912, by CH-47 helicopter, the additional ADC is
CH-54 (universal 4-4 4—4 centered on helicopter station 340 and in line with the
military pod) ADC shown in figure 4-3.

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Table IS. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-U7 Helicopter
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A B4/D4 5 CGU-l/B 5
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
C3/C5 6 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-3 and in manner
prescribed for item A above.
* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.

Table U-U- Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-54 Helicopter Universal
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A D2/F2 5 CGU-l/B 6
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
E1/E3 5 CGU-l/B B Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-4 and in manner
prescribed for item A above.
* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.

Table A-5. Tiedown Data for Container, H91S, With ADC, in UH-lC/M Helicopters
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*

desig* capacity capacity


nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

C3/G3 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the container


C4/G4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the container
E2/E6 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the container
* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.

c. Unloading. Two persons can unload each Note. When transporting a single ADC in UH-1D/H
ADC in approximately 3 minutes. helicopters, restrain the container as shown in figures 3-2
and 4-5.
4—2. Materials and Procedures for Transport
of Container, H913 (Configuration II) (4)
a. Materials. Antichafing: Plywood pieces, as with the following figures and tables :
required, approximately 35- by 26- by i^-inch, or
Helicopter
equivalent, for use when transporting multiple Figure no. Table no.

containers. Antichafing materials are a respon- UH-1D/H 4-6 4-6


sibility of the custodial unit. CH-47 4-7 4-7

b. Loading. CH-54 (universal 4-8 4-8


military pod)
( 1 ) Insure that the container cover is secured
and sealed. Note. Figures 4-7 and 4-8 show the maximum number
(2) Hand-carry the ADC into helicopter or (nine) of XM129E1 or XM129E2 ADC that may be trans-
ported in a single group without plutonium weight limits
pod and place at tiedown location. Use antichafing
waiver. A maximum of seven XM159E1 or XM159E2 ADC
material between containers as required. Four may be transported in a single group without plutonium
persons can prepare, load, and tie down each ADC weight limits waiver.
in approximately 5 minutes.
(3) Tie down a single ADC in accordance c.
with figures 3-2 and 4-5 and table 4-5. ADC in approximately 3 minutes.

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1,250-LB FLOOR TIEDOWN FITTING
500-LB WALL TIEDOWN FITTING
Figure 4-5. Tiedown diagram for container, H91S, with
ADC, in UH-lC/M helicopters.

Table 4-6. Tiedown Data for Container, H91S, With ADC, in UH-lD/H Helicopters
Tiedown fitting Tiedown device*

desig- capacity desig-


Item nation in 1,000 lb type nation Attach to item

A, B, C1/J2 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container A


and C B2/K1 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container A
B3/J3 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container B
B4/J4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container B
B5/K4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container C
C2/J5 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over container C
D1/D6 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
F1/F5 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over all containers
* MC-1 tiedown device may be used.

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NOTE: CARGO HOOK ACCESS DOOR IS LOCATED IN THE CENTER


OF THE FLOOR BETWEEN STATIONS 343 AND 363

•kFigure U-2.1. Tiedown diagram for two H912 cases, with ADC, in UH-60A helicopter

CAUTION d. Tiedown, CH-U7 and CH-5U- Tie down single


To prevent damage to the H912 case, excessive or multiple ADC in accordance with the following
tightening of the tiedowns must be avoided. figures and tables:
WARNING
Helicopter Figure no. Table no.
No more than two XM129 ADC or XM159 ADC in
CH—47 4-3 4-3
the H912 case may be transported by UH—1 series CH-54 (universal ' 4-4 4—4
or UH—60A helicopters. military pod)

Table U—2. Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in


UH-lD/H Helicopters

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

B3/B5 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case and through case


web-handling straps.
A3/D4 1.25 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap and
rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.

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Note. Figures 4—3 and 4—4 show the maximum number +4—2. Materials and Procedures for Transport
(seven) of XM159 ADC, in case, H912, that may be trans-
ported in a single group. A maximum of nine XM129 ADC, of Container, H913 (Configuration II)
in case, H912, may be transported in a single group. How-
ever, only eight XM129 ADC in case, H912, may be trans- a. Materials.
ported in a single group by CH—47 helicopter, and only seven (1) UH-1 CIMIDIH. Antichafing plywood pieces
by CH-54 helicopter universal military pod. When trans- as required, about 35- by 26- by Vè-inch, or equiv-
porting eight XM129 ADC, in case, H912, by CH-47 helicop- alent, for use when transporting multiple con-
ter, the additional ADC is centered on helicopter station 340
and in line with the ADC shown in figure 4—3.
tainers. Antichafing materials are furnished by
the shipping unit.
e. Unloading. Two persons can unload each ADC (2) UH-60A. Material in 4-2a(l), above, plus
in about 3 minutes. plywood floor-protective shoring, 40- by 30- by Vi-

•kTable U-2.1. Tiedown Data for Two H912 Cases, With ADC, in UH-60A Helicopter

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A2/C2 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
A3/C3 CGU-1B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
A2/C3 CGU-1B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
A3/C2 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
E2/G2 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
E3/G3 CGU-l/B One complete loop around both the ADC and the cush-
ioning pad. Position tiedown at center of H912 case.
E2/G3 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.
E3/G2 CGU-l/B Over the case, under strap and rope assembly.

Note: Use a web tiedown strap to combine the fore and aft tiedowns with the vertical tiedowns crossing on top of the H912
case to insure that all tiedowns remain in place.

Table AS Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH-J, 7 Helicopter

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A B4/D4 5 CGU-l/B 5
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
C3/C5 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4-3 and in manner
prescribed for item A above.

Table U—U- Tiedown Data for Case, H912, With ADC, in CH—5A Helicopter Universal

Tiedown fitting Tiedown device

desig- capacity capacity


Item nation in 1,000 lb type in 1,000 lb Attach to item

A D2/F2 5 CGU-l/B 5
Over the case and through
case web-handling straps.
E1/E3 5 CGU-l/B 5 Over the case, under strap
and rope assembly, and
through case web-han-
dling straps.
B through G—Restrain each item in position shown in figure 4—4 and in manner
prescribed for item A above.

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prepare the containeres), H913, and rig the net 5-5. Materials and Procedures for Transport
for external transport in approximately 10 of Container, H913 (Configuration II),
minutes. Using the 5,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon
(3) Attach net draw cables to the 6-inch ring Cargo Net
forming the apex which is attached to the heli- а. Materials.
copter hook; this should be done so that four
(1) Net, cargo, nylon, 5,000-pound capacity
ring-end snap fasteners converge at the base of
(NSN 1670-01-058-3811).
the 6-inch ring and three free-end snap fasteners
are attached to the 2%-inch rings (fig 5-1). (2) Items shown in 5-3a(2) and 5-3a(3).
б. Preparation and rigging.
(4) Draw the net up evenly and smoothly
around the load, cluster the draw cables by hand, (1) Observe procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36
(2).
and tie or tape the net above the load to prevent
fouling during lift-off (fig 5-2). Helicopter must (2) Observe procedures in 5^46(2) through
be centered over load before tension is placed on 5-46(4).
the net. c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo
(5) In addition to the foregoing, the follow- net in approximately 5 minutes.
ing procedure is applicable when the ADC is
transported by CH-47 helicopter : choker-hitch 5-6. Materials and Procedures for Transport
one end of the 8-foot cargo sling (functions as of Case, H912 (Configuration I), Using
vertical riser) to the 6-inch ring on the cargo the 8,930-Pound Capacity Nylon Cargo
net; then pass the 3-foot sling ring through the Net
upper loop of the 8-foot sling. Connect free ends а. Materials.
of the 3-foot sling with the link assembly. The
(1) Sling, cargo net, nylon, 8,930-pound
3-foot sling forms the apex for attachment to the
capacity (NSN 3940-00-892-4374) (for use in
helicopter cargo hook. The vertical riser dampens
combination with slings described below in (2),
vibration tendencies.
or in (4), or in (5), or in (6)).
c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo (2) Two 16-foot, two-loop cargo slings
net in approximately 5 minutes. (NSN 1670-00-753-3793) (each has rated capac-
ity of 6,500 pounds).
5—4. Materials and Procedures for Transport (3) One 3-foot, three-loop, air delivery cargo
of Case, H912 (Configuration I) Using sling ring (NSN 1670-00-753-3788) (has rated
the 5,000-Pound-Capacity Nylon Cargo capacity of 10000 pounds) with link assembly,
Net type IV (NSN 1670-00-783-5988).
(4) One 23-foot, nylon and chain, four-leg
a. Materials. sling (NSN 1670-00-902-3080) (has rated capac-
(1) Net, cargo, nylon, 5,000-pound capacity ity of 15,000 pounds).
(NSN 1670-01-058-3811). (5) One sling, helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
(2) Items shown in 5-2a(2) through 5-2a ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2902)
(8). (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds).
b. Preparation and rigigng. (6) One sling helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2900)
(1) Observe procedures in 5-2&(l) through (has rated capacity of 25,000 pounds).
5-26(4).
(7) Cord, nylon, 1/16-inch nominal diameter,
(2) Draw the cargo net up around the load, 330-pound breaking strength (NSN 4020-00-903-
and secure the four corner hooks in net apex 8594), or equivalent.
stirrup. (8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN 7510-
(3) Lace nylon cord through the cargo net 00-166-5016), or equivalent.
above the load. (9) Items shown in 5-2a(3) through 5-2a
(4) Attach the cargo net apex stirrup to the (7).
helicopter cargo hook. Helicopter must be cen- б. Preparation and Rigging When Using Two
tered over load before tension is placed on the 16-Foot Two-Loop, Cargo Slings to Rig Nylon
net. Cargo Net.
c. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo (1) Observe procedures in 5-26(1) through
net in approximately 5 minutes. 5-26(4).

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(2) Pass the first cargo sling end through 5-7. Materials and Procedures for Transport
two adjoining hoist links on cargo net. Pass the of Container, H913 (Configuration II),
second cargo sling end through the other two Using the 8,930-Pound Capacity Nylon
hoist links on cargo net. Cargo Net
(3) Combine the four ends of the cargo a. Materials.
slings to form a single loop, and attach loop to the
3-foot sling. Connect free ends of the 3-foot sling (1) Sling, cargo net, nylon, 8,930-pound
with the link assembly. The 3-foot sling forms the (NSN 3940-00-892-4374) (for use in combina-
apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook. tion with slings described below in (2), or in (4),
(4) Lace nylon cord through the cargo net or in (5), or in (6)).
above the load. (2) Two 16-foot, two-loop cargo slings (NSN
(5) Cluster and tape or tie sling legs (break- 1670-00-753-3793) (each has rated capacity of
away technique) to prevent fouling during lift off. 6,500 pounds).
(6) Attach apex to the helicopter cargo hook. (3) One 3-foot, three-loop, air-delivery cargo
Helicopter must be centered over load before ten- sling ring (NSN 1670-00-753-3788) (has rated
sion is placed on the net.
capacity of 10,000 pounds), with link assembly,
c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the 23-
Foot, Nylon and Chain, F our-Leg Sling; or the
type IV (NSN 1670-00-783-5988).
Sling, Helicopter, Cargo Carrying External, Four- (4) One 23-foot, nylon and chain, four-leg
Sling (Either the 10,000- or 25-000-Pound-Capac- sling (NSN 1670-00-902-3080) (has rated capac-
ity Sling), to Rig Nylon Cargo Net. ity of 15,000 pounds).
Note. Each leg of the nylon and chain, four-leg sling is (5) One sling, helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
constructed of a 15-foot nylon web sling with a metal grab ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2902)
link on its lower end. The grab link is approximately 10 (has rated capacity of 10,000 pounds).
inches long and is equipped with a spring-loaded keeper.
Attached to the lower or small end of the grab link is a (6) One sling, helicopter, cargo carrying ex-
hammer lock, which connects the chain leg to the grab link. ternal, four-leg sling (NSN 1670-01-027-2900)
The chain leg is approximately 6 feet long and has 64 (has rated capacity of 25,000 pounds).
links. The link at the free end is referred to as link
number 1. (7) Cord, nylon 1/16-inch nominal diameter,
330-pound breaking strength (NSN 4020-00-903-
Note. Each leg of the sling, helicopter, cargo carrying
external, four-leg sling, either 10,000- or 25,000-pound
8594), or equivalent.
capacity, is constructed of a 12-foot anti-abrasive nylon (8) Tape, adhesive, 2-inch wide (NSN 7510-
braided rope and an 8-foot chain. The rope and chain are 00-206-5016, or equivalent.
connected by a grab hook that is equipped with a spring-
loaded keeper. The chain leg of the 10,000-pound-capacity b. Preparation and Rigging When Using Two
sling consists of approximately 111 links. The chain leg of 16-Foot, Two-Loop, Cargo Slings to Rig Nylon
the 25,000-pound-capacity sling consists of approximately Cargo Net.
88 links. On each sling, the link at the free end of the
chain is referred to as link number 1. (1) Observe procedures in 5-3b(l) and 5-3i>
(2).
(1) Observe procedures in 5-20(1) through
5-2&(4). (2) Observe procedures in 5-66(2) through
(2) Pass each of the sling chain legs through 5-66(6).
a single hoist link on cargo net, then insert link
c. Preparation and Rigging When Using the
number 3 of each chain into the grab link or hook
to form hitch. 23-Foot, Nylon and Chain, Four-Leg Sling; or the
Sling, Helicopter, Cargo Carrying External, Four-
(3) The 12-inch ring of the nylon and chain,
Leg Sling (Either the 10,000- or 25,000-Pound-
four-leg sling forms the apex for attachment to
the helicopter cargo hook. Capacity Sling), to Rig Nylon Cargo Net.
(4) The metal clevis of the sling, helicopter, (1) Observe procedures in 5-36(1) and 5-36
cargo carrying external, four-leg sling forms the (2).
apex for attachment to the helicopter cargo hook.
(5) Observe procedures in &(4) through b (2) Observe procedures in 5-6c(2) through
(6) above. 5-6c(5).
d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo d. Derigging. Two persons can derig the cargo
net in approximately 5 minutes. net in approximately 5 minutes.

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CHAPTER 6

EMERGENCY MOVEMENT BY HELICOPTER

6-1. General b. Container, H913, with ADC (configuration


a. This chapter provides for emergency logistic II).
'O (1) Materials and procedures for transport
movement (para 2-11, TM 39-45-51C) of the
of the container, H913, are prescribed by para^
ADC (para 3-ld) for military contingency or
graph 4-2.
logistic supply during periods of tension. It also
(2) A waiver of plutonium weight limits is
provides for emergency evacuation under political
required (TM 39-20-7 and TM 39-45-51A) bet
or military conditions of such nature that non-
fore more than nine XM129ADC or seven
compliance with portions of the nuclear and flight
XM159ADC may be transported in a single
safety regulations is the only alternative to
group. For the quantity of ADC that may be
destruction of weapons.
transported in a mixed group, refer to table 8-1,
b. Exercise of emergency movement authority TM 9-1100-205-20.
is restricted to situations wherein the security of (3) Tie down the container, H913, in the
nuclear assets is endangered or when emergency respective helicopter or pod in accordance with
logistic movement is dictated by a pending re- the following figures and tables :
gional or world crisis. The determination that Helicopter Figure no. Table no.
emergency movement is justifiable will be ap- UH-1D/H 4-6
proved by the theater commander. CH-47 6-1 6-1
c. Minimum spacing and numerical limits for CH-54 (universal 6-2 6-2
military pod)
nuclear weapons and class II nuclear components
are necessary to preclude the possibility of nu- 6—3. Emergency Movement of the ADC as
clear material interaction and to minimize sym- Helicopter External Loads
pathetic detonation of high explosive components
Note. External loads have not been developed for maxi-
in event of an accident. The minimum spacing mum loads of individual or mixed nuclear weapons or
requirements between nuclear weapons and/or class II nuclear components. This, however, does not pre-
class II nuclear components, provided in section clude such external loads if the limitations specified in
4, TM 39-45-51A, must be scrupulously observed TM 39-45-51A and TM 39-20-7 are adhered to and if
the loads are justifiable and directed. Also applicable are
to preclude the possibility of nuclear material
the limitations for external transport by helicopter (chap
interaction. 5).
d. If emergency logistic movement is directed, a. Case, H912 with ADC (configuration!). The
there may be an operational necessity to airlift maximum helicopter loads for case, H912, are
dangerous items that should not be mixed, as the same as shown in paragraph 5-1.
indicated in table 2-1, TM 39-45-51C. Should b. Container, H913, with ADC (configuration
this occur, the commander who ordered the emer- II).
gency movement may waive the requirements of (1) Materials and procedures for transport
table 2-1. of the container, H913, are prescribed by para-
Note. Table and tiedown diagrams have not been devel- graphs 5-3, 5-5, and 5-7.
oped for mixed loads of nuclear weapons or class II nuclear (2) External loads of the container, H913,
components. This, however, does not preclude the shipment must not exceed the rigging material capacities
of mixed loads if the limitations specified in TM 39-45-51A shown in chapter 5 or the helicopter capability.
and TM 39-20-7 are adhered to. (3) A waiver of plutonium weight limits is
required (TM 39-20-7 and 39-45-51A) before
6-2. Emergency Movement of the ADC as more than nine XM129ADC or seven XM159ADC
Helicopter Internal Loads may be transported in a single group. For the
a. Case, H912, with ADC (configuration I). quantity of ADC that may be transported in a
The maximum helicopter loads for case, H912, mixed group, refer to table 8-1, TM 9-1100-205-
are the same as shown in paragraph 4-1. 20.

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