Air Equipment Preparation Introductory Course (EPIC)

Which of the following cargo loads can be adequately restrained with a complete set of 463L nets properly attached

10,000 pounds / height 90 inches above surface of pallet

Similar in appearance to a front scoop loader, but with forklift tines instead of an earth moving bucket. May be used as a prime loader but with restrictions.

10/13k Adverse Terrain Forklift

The most common forklift in the airlift inventory. Can load pallets onto airlift aircraft, and rollerized tines make it easier to load 463L pallets.

10k Standard Forklift

When properly restrained by 463L nets, how many empty pallets may be stacked for transport by air?

20

How many pallet nets make a set?

3

The 25k loader is a self-propelled cargo transportation platform. It can lift and transport how many 463L pallets (up to a maximum cargo weight of 25,000 pounds)?

3

What is the maximum amount of restrained cargo material the associate intermodal platform is designed to carry?

6,000 pounds

Designed to rapidly build up and move air transportable cargo. Normally only found in US Army and US Marine Corps inventories

6K Rough Terrain Forklift

To prolong the pallet life of the 463L pallets, what is the desired load capacity?

7,500lbs

The 463L system is extremely reliable and can reduce ground times by as much as _______.

75%

By removing the tines (forks) and adding a front-mounted pintle hook, the 4k forklift can be converted into which of the following?

A pusher vehicle

Repositioning MHE from AMC and other Air Force bases to on-load locations is expensive, time consuming, and occupies a tremendous amount of available airlift cargo space. For these reasons, who has responsibility to provide as much MHE from local sources as possible?

Airlift Users

Most helicopters and many long vehicles with limited ground clearance will require which type of shoring?

Approach

`Which of the following types of cargo restraint should be used for loose items such as lumber and pipe?

Barrier boards and chain bridles.

The 10K standard forklift is capable of loading which of the following aircraft?

C-130 KC-134 C-17 C-5

17-Foot passenger stairs are the most mobile and well suited for handling passengers. They are transportable only by surface or on which of the following aircraft?

C-5 C-17

Which of the following are elements of proper pallet build up?

Cargo should be palletized from heaviest to lightest items Large and heavy items will be distributed evenly from the center of the pallet outward Lighter and/or smaller items should be placed on top or along the side of the heavier cargo

Which of the following types of cargo restraint should be use for large items such as canned engines or palletized wheeled items?

Chains and Tiedown Devices

Which of the following tasks must be accomplished by the deploying unit prior to cargo acceptance aboard AMC aircraft?

Clean, inspect, weigh, and mark all cargo and equipment Document and manifest all troops and cargo intended for air shipment Provide personnel for load teams to load, offload, and tie-down of cargo and vehicles Provide required shoring and dunnage Provide pusher vehicles with front mounted pintle hooks

Which of the following are Air Mobility Command mobility forces?

Contingency Response Elements (CRE), Contingency Response Teams (CRT), Aerial Ports, Air Terminals

A mixture of nylon straps and metal chains can be used to provide restraint in the same direction for the same piece of cargo.

False

The overall dimension of the 463L pallet is 84 inches by 104 inches by 3 inches thick.

False, 88 x 108 x 2.25, usable is 84 x 104

Which of the following is the correct way to store 463L pallet nets?

Hand on racks and dry.

Which of the following describes the purpose of shoring?

It is lumber, planking, or other materials designed to protect the aircraft cargo floor and 463L pallet surfaces It decreases the approach angle of aircraft cargo ramps It protects aircraft parking ramps It increases cargo contact areas It DOES NOT increase the pounds per square inch (PSI) limitations

The dual rail system is permanently installed in all AMC cargo capable aircraft with the exception of which of the following aircraft?

KC-135

Which of the following is a primary objective of deploying units when planning and organizing deployment?

Minimize the non-operational time of the unit being moved. The Supported Commander (CDR) and deploying units work closely to attain this objective.

Which of the following is defined as "Forces that provide airlift support to deploying forces"?

Mobility Forces

Which type of shoring is required for vehicles and other items that have a higher PSI than the aircraft floor limitations?

Parking

Which type of shoring is used on ramp and floor areas over which a vehicle must move into position in the aircraft?

Rolling

Which of the following personal items are prohibited aboard AMC aircraft?

Switchblade Knife (all knives) Torch Lighter 9mm Automatic Handgun

In the execution phase, who is responsible for maintaining an itinerary and conducting the passenger briefing and aircraft itinerary?

Troop Commander

Who is responsible for ensuring all passengers are checked for unauthorized materials that could present a flight hazard?

Troop Commander

A self-support]ng unit moves quickly and experiences fewer problems than the unit that relies heavily on AMC support.

True

Chains should be used to restrain heavy cargo items such as large boxes and vehicles.

True

Common lighters with fuel are permitted in carry-on baggage aboard AMC aircraft.

True

For deployment and redeployment, all pallets are required to be shipped with dunnage provided by the user.

True

Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Groups (A/DACG) are a non-Air Mobility Command mobility force.

True, same for Installation Deployment Forces

Designed for high maneuverability and ease of operation in confined areas. Makes an excellent pusher vehicle with tines removed and front mounted pintle hook added.

USMC MHE-237 Rough Terrain 4K Forklift

Which of the following are reasons to use sleep shoring with airlift cargo?

When depression would produce slack in tiedown devices To prevent vertical movement of a vehicle when its tired or suspension system cannot withstand g-loads without failure