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verything necessary to adequately design or modify a cargo item to be safely and successfully transported aboard USAF cargo aircraft. The air transport certification is military unique because there are no similarly configured commercial aircraft and no government or commercial group with adequate expertise. The standard for designing airdropping cargo and interfacing with standard airdrop systems is in MIL-STD-1791-1, Criteria for Nonstandard Airdrop Equipment and Payloads. Any cargo configured for airdrop is considered to be approved air transport without requiring a separate air transport certificate. 6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following: Source: https://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:43Z Check the source to verify that this is th

or that allows palletized cargo to move throughout the aircraft cargo/ramp compartment. Secondary Cargo Systems or cargo attached to or carried internally or externally on the primary cargo item, and rely on it for restraint, is classified as secondary cargo. Examples are air conditioning units on an ISO container, bulk supplies on a trailer bed, computers on equipment shelves, and personal gear in a vehicle. Replaces the term “accompanying loads” used in the original version of MIL-STD-1791 to eliminate confusion. Aircraft cargo loading manuals use the term “accompanying loads” for separate cargo items carried on the same aircraft at the same time, with individual restraint to the aircraft. Shipper A Service or agency activity (including the contract administration or purchasing office fo

imparted during loading/unloading operations. If a static test is conducted, approach shoring shall be able to withstand the force for a minimum of five minutes without deformation, to simulate a vehicle stopped on the ramp and shoring. For transporting shoring in the aircraft, the shoring shall comply with MIL-STD-1791 air transport requirements, including weight limits (see 5.3.2), restraint to aircraft and does not impeded normal and emergency operations of the aircraft and aircrew. Approach shoring should, but not required to, be transported with the item for convenience to unload the item. Approach shoring changes the loading angle to prevent cargo from contacting the aircraft and the cargo contacting the ground or other equipment. Approach shoring may have different angles as needed

://assist.dla.mil -- Downloaded: 2026-07-20T01:47Z Check the source to verify that this is the current version before use. MIL-HDBK-516D 10 MIL-STD-1587 Material and Process Requirements for Aerospace Weapons Systems MIL-STD-1760 Aircraft/Store Electrical Interconnection System MIL-STD-1787 Aircraft Display Symbology MIL-STD-1791 Designing for Internal Aerial Delivery in Fixed Wing Aircraft MIL-STD-1791-1 Criteria for Nonstandard Airdrop Equipment and Payloads MIL-STD-1796 Avionics Integrity Program (AVIP) MIL-STD-1797 Flying Qualities of Piloted Aircraft MIL-STD-1798 Mechanical Equipment and Subsystems Integrity Program MIL-STD-3009 Lighting, Aircraft, Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Compatible MIL-STD-3013 Glossary of Definitions, Ground Rules, and Mission Profiles to Define Air Vehic

ry Equipment for External Transportation by Department of Defense Helicopters MIL-STD-1320 - Designing Unit Loads, Truckloads, Railcar Loads, and Intermodal Loads for Ammunition and Explosives MIL-STD-1365 - General Design Criteria for Handling Equipment Associated with Weapons and Related Items MIL-STD-1366 - Transportability Criteria MIL-STD-1472 - Human Engineering MIL-STD-1660 - Ammunition and Ordnance Unit Loads MIL-STD-1791 - Designing for Internal Aerial Delivery in Fixed Wing Aircraft MIL-STD-1904 - Test Standards for Level A and Level B Packaging for Conventional Ammunition MIL-STD-2073-1 - Military Packaging MIL-STD-2105 - Hazard Assessment Tests for Non-Nuclear Munitions MIL-STD-3010 - Test Procedures for Packaging Materials and Containers MIL-STD-3028 - Joint Modular Intermodal

oW Components will comply with the policies, procedures, objectives, and guidelines in this regulation publication and DoD Manual 4140.01, DoD Manual 4140.70, DoD Manual 4140.65, AR 700- 15/NAVSUPINST 4030.28/AFMAN 24-206/MCO 4030.33/DLAR 4145.7, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-331, MIL-STD-648, MIL- STD-810, MIL-STD-1522, MIL-STD-1660, MIL-STD-1791, MIL-STD-2105 and ASTM D3951. 2.1.2. Designate individual Service focal points to coordinate the following: 2.1.2.1. Coordinate purchase requests for UN testing that are performed by a DOT- 124 approved third-party test facility. 2.1.2.2. Ensure that copies of all hazardous materials packaging test reports are forwarded to DLA Distribution as outlined in paragraph 2.4.1. 2.1.2.3. Develop internal operating procedures to handle organizational needs concern

tomatically stop and hold the load in the raised position. (T-1) 12.11.6. The lifting device shall not malfunction, such as skipping or jumping of the cable from the cable grooves or uncontrolled lowering, during operations. (T-1) 12.12. Air or Ground Transport Design Criteria. This covers transportation of nuclear weapon cargo for whatever means of conveyance is chosen. 12.12.1. Air transportable delivery vehicles and support equipment shall meet the general specifications of MIL-STD-1791, Designing for Internal Aerial Delivery in Fixed Wing Aircraft. (T-1) 12.12.2. Ground transport shall conform to MIL-STD-1366, Transportability Criteria. (T-1) 12.12.3. Pallet Lock Systems. Pallet lock systems on cargo shall be designed to fail-safe. (T-1) 12.12.4. Restraints. 12.12.4.1. Cargo restraint

points of contact (PACAF, USAFE, AFSOC, AFIMSC, National Guard Bureau, AFRC). (T- 1) Units will provide MAJCOMs all applicable rigging regulations for desired request. MAJCOM Air Transportation Managers will review each request to ensure all requirements in MIL-STD 1791-1 have been met and for accountability and safety concerns. (T-1) 3.3. Aerial Delivery Functions. Operations vary based on location, frequency and scope of support required by MAJCOMs and airframes, but all aerial delivery operations have the following basic stages to include preparation and fabrication, packing and rigging functions, drop zone operations, and recovery/reconstitution efforts. 3.3.1. Preparation and fabrication consist of building various aerial delivery load platforms and components from blueprints, samples