TM 10-1670-298-20&P
SECTION II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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EQUIOMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES' AND FEATURES
.
a.
Characteristics.
(1) All equipment is lightweight and heavy duty.
(2) Equipment can be combined in multiple configurations to meet changing mission requirements.
b.
Capabilities and Features.
(1) Allows for safely airdropping equipment without landing aircraft.
(2) System configurations allow airdropping of a single container or multiple containers.
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
The Container Delivery System is not issued as a set and all components must be requisitioned separately. The system
consists of the components described and illustrated in the following paragraphs.
a.
A-7A Cargo Sling.
(1) The A-7A cargo sling (Figure 1-1) consists of four Type X cotton or Type VII nylon webbing straps (2) with a
fixed quick-fit parachute harness adapter (3) attached to each strap and four dee rings (1).
(2) The A-7A cargo sling strap is also used as a static line anchor strap in Army aircraft. When used in this
configuration, the strap must be constructed of cotton Type X webbing to prevent slipping of the webbing
through the adapter, as prescribed in TM 57-220.
Figure 1-1. A-7A Cargo Sling
b.
A-21 Aerial Delivery Cargo Bag. The A-21 cargo bag (Figure 1-2), used to airdrop supplies and equipment, is an
adjustable bag type container, consisting of a sling, two straps with ring, a quick release, and a cover.
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