Which item is a responsibility of the Supported Unit?

Which item is a responsibility of the Supported Unit?

• A. Establish coordination with Supported and Receiving Units
• B. Provide trained ground crews
• C. Verify load weight
• D. Provide load disposition and instructions to A/C

Answer: (C)

In air assault operations, the unit being moved must ensure its cargo is ready for airlift and that load data is accurate so the flight crew can plan and execute the lift safely. Verifying load weight is essential because the aircraft’s payload limits and balance depend on knowing exactly how much is being moved. The supported unit has the best line of sight into the weight of vehicles, equipment, ammo, and personnel to be transported, so providing precise weight information directly supports safe loading, proper center of gravity, and efficient planning. Other tasks described involve coordination planning, providing ground crews, or detailing how loads should be arranged for the aircraft, duties that are typically handled by the aviation element or coordinating staff rather than the unit being transported.

In air assault operations, the unit being moved must ensure its cargo is ready for airlift and that load data is accurate so the flight crew can plan and execute the lift safely. Verifying load weight is essential because the aircraft’s payload limits and balance depend on knowing exactly how much is being moved. The supported unit has the best line of sight into the weight of vehicles, equipment, ammo, and personnel to be transported, so providing precise weight information directly supports safe loading, proper center of gravity, and efficient planning.

Other tasks described involve coordination planning, providing ground crews, or detailing how loads should be arranged for the aircraft, duties that are typically handled by the aviation element or coordinating staff rather than the unit being transported.