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EXW - Combat Logistics Fundamentals Questions
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Palletization
Ans: To prevent damage to unit's cargo and equipment during movement. Techniques
listed in MIL-STD 147D, Palletized Unit Loads. Each pallet must be able to withstand
inclement weather and rough handling.
Weighing and Marking
Ans: The Center Balance of cargo must be determined to accurately compute the
weight and balance condition of a loaded aircraft. The unit offering cargo for air
shipment is responsible for marking each item with the correct Gross Weight Tonnage
and CB point.
Shoring
Ans: loose materials used to support and protect cargo during transport.
Joint Inspections
Ans: Conducted between deploying unit, DACG, and USAF airlift support personnel
using DD form 2133. The JI ensures all unit supplies and equipment presented for air
movement are properly prepared, documented and manifested.
463L Pallet System
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Ans: Corrosion-resistant Aluminum Shell with balsa wood interior. Rails hace 22 tie
down rings, w/ 6 rings on each long side and 5 rings on short side.
88" x 108" by 2 1/4" thick.
Usable dimensions are 84" x 104".
C-5 Galaxy
Ans: -Global strategic aircraft used for inter-theater transport of troops and outsized
cargo.
-Planning ACL 150,000 lbs
-Max cargo dimensions: 228" W x 162" H.
-Thirty six 463L pallet positions.
-max seating for 343, and 329 for over water.
C-17 Globemaster
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Ans: -Strategic/Tactical used for inter-theater and in-theater transport of troops and
outsized cargo.
-ACL 90,000 lbs
-196" W x 143"H
-18 463L pallet positions in logistics restraint rail system.
-11 positions aerial delivery rail system.
-minimum runway = 3,000 ft
-max seating for 102
C-130 Hercules
Ans: -Tactical aircraft used for in-theater operations.
-Planning ACL 25,000 lbs
-Max cargo dimensions
-115"W x 105"H
-6 463L pallet positions
-Max seating for 90, but 74 over water
Center of Balance Formula
Ans: (W1 x D1) + (W2 x D2) / GVW
Time Phased Force Deployment Data
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EXW - Combat Logistics Fundamentals Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Palletization
Ans: To prevent damage to unit's cargo and equipment during movement. Techniques
listed in MIL-STD 147D, Palletized Unit Loads. Each pallet must be able to withstand
inclement weather and rough handling.
Weighing and Marking
Ans: The Center Balance of cargo must be determined to accurately compute the
weight and balance condition of a loaded aircraft. The unit offering cargo for air
shipment is responsible for marking each item with the correct Gross Weight Tonnage
and CB point.
Shoring
Ans: loose materials used to support and protect cargo during transport.
Joint Inspections
Ans: Conducted between deploying unit, DACG, and USAF airlift support personnel
using DD form 2133. The JI ensures all unit supplies and equipment presented for air
movement are properly prepared, documented and manifested.
463L Pallet System
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Ans: Corrosion-resistant Aluminum Shell with balsa wood interior. Rails hace 22 tie
down rings, w/ 6 rings on each long side and 5 rings on short side.
88" x 108" by 2 1/4" thick.
Usable dimensions are 84" x 104".
C-5 Galaxy
Ans: -Global strategic aircraft used for inter-theater transport of troops and outsized
cargo.
-Planning ACL 150,000 lbs
-Max cargo dimensions: 228" W x 162" H.
-Thirty six 463L pallet positions.
-max seating for 343, and 329 for over water.
C-17 Globemaster
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Ans: -Strategic/Tactical used for inter-theater and in-theater transport of troops and
outsized cargo.
-ACL 90,000 lbs
-196" W x 143"H
-18 463L pallet positions in logistics restraint rail system.
-11 positions aerial delivery rail system.
-minimum runway = 3,000 ft
-max seating for 102
C-130 Hercules
Ans: -Tactical aircraft used for in-theater operations.
-Planning ACL 25,000 lbs
-Max cargo dimensions
-115"W x 105"H
-6 463L pallet positions
-Max seating for 90, but 74 over water
Center of Balance Formula
Ans: (W1 x D1) + (W2 x D2) / GVW
Time Phased Force Deployment Data
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