Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment

This manual is designed for use by all parachute riggers. It tells and shows how to rig the following cranes: a) The 7-Ton Airborne Crane-Shovel. The 7-ton airborne crane-shovel is rigged for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130 or a C-141 aircraft, b) The 3/8- Cubic Yard Crane-Shovel Attachments. The 3/8-cubic yard crane-shovel attachments are rigged for low-velocity airdrop from a C-130 or a C-141 aircraft, c) The Koehring 7 ½-Ton Crane. The Koehring 7 ½-ton crane is rigged for low-velocity airdrop from C-130 or a C-141 aircraft. It is also rigged for LAPE airdrop from a C-130 aircraft.