Embarkation Fundamentals Flashcards
Define the following as applied to embarkation:
A. ACL
B. TALCE
C. Marshalling
D. AACG
E. DACG
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a. ACL (Allowable Cabin/Cargo Load) - Amount of passengers/cargo that may be transported by a specific aircraft
b. TALCE (Tanker Airlift Control Element) - Supports airlift missions where command control, mission reporting, and/or support functions are limited or do not exist
c. Marshalling - process by which units move equipment cargo and personnel to temporary staging area near embarkation points
d. AACG (Arrival Airfield Control Group) - Responsible for receiving all airlifted items and movement from airfield to deployment site.
e. DACG (Departure Airfield Control Group) - Responsible for controlling the flow of personnel, cargo and equipment from the marshalling area to the aircraft.
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Describe the following as it pertains to how equipment and cargo are to be prepared for air and sea movement:
A. Palletization
B. Weighing and Marking
C. Shoring
D. Joint Inspections
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State the primary use and mission of the following types of Air Mobility Command (AMC) organic aircraft:
A. C-130
B. C-5M
B. C-17
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C-130 Hercules
Tactical aircraft used for in-theater operations
25,000
115” W x 105” H
6 pallet positions
Position 5: 8,500lbs & 96” tall
Position 6: 4,664lbs & 76” tall
90 pax
Limited to 74 pax over water
C-17 Globemaster III
Strategic/Tactical aircraft used for inter-theater and in-theater transport of troops and outsized cargo
90,000
196” W x 143” H
18 pallet positions (logistics restraint rail system)
11 (aerial delivery rail system)
102 pax (centerline & sidewall seats)
52 pax (sidewall)
C-5 Galaxy
Global strategic aircraft used for inter-theater transport of troops and outsized cargo
150,000
228” W x 162” H
36 pallet positions
1 & 2: 7,500lbs & 96” H
35 & 36: 7,500lbs & 70” H
343 pax
Limited to 329 pax over water
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Discuss the information found on a Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD).
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The Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) data base portion of an operation plan; it contains time-phased force data, nonunit-related cargo and personnel data, and movement data for the operation plan
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Describe the different types of cargo containers that may be used for unit movements.
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- ISO Standard 20s
(1) The Bulk type
(2) The Configured types - Flatracks: have open sides and top with fixed end walls. They are used to stow bulk items such as lumber and pipe. (8ft x 8ft x 20ft
- Half-Heights. Half-Heights have closed sides and a tail gate end. They are approximately half the height of a standard 20-foot container
- TRICON. TRICONs are one third of a standard 20-foot container. (6 ½ ft x 8ft x 8ft)
- SIXCON. SIXCONs are one sixth of a Standard 20-foot containe
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Discuss the Maritimes Prepositioning Force process.
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- A rapid deployment and assembly of a Marine Expeditionary force in a secure area using a combination of strategic airlift and forward-deployed maritime prepositioning ships.
- The TA-57 is composed of modules entitled Core, Vertical, Horizontal, and NCR, which totals a full NMCB and NCR TOA minus the Fly in Echelons
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Describe the purpose of shipper declaration for dangerous goods.
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The Shipper Declaration of Hazardous goods (PUP-505) is used to declare any hazmat/hazwaste that will be contained within a unit’s movement. The hazmat/hazwaste must be identified and accompanied by appropriate documentation associated
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Discuss the purpose of TCAIMS II.
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It is a joint program used for logistics planning and preparation for deploying and redeploying units.
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Discuss the purpose and procedures of the Mount-Out Control Center (MOCC).
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controls, coordinates and monitors the movement of all personnel, supplies and equipment to an embarkation staging area
- The XO is responsible for the operations in MOCC
Process Tracked in the MOCC
§ CESE Prep
§ Supply Prep
§ Mobile Loading
§ Weighing and Marking
§ HAZMAT Certification
§ Load Planning
§ Chalks/Sorties
§ AACG/DACG
§ JI
Track progress
12 / 12
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