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APPENDIX E

TEMPLATES

INTRODUCTION

The cargo load planning template system provides a method for load planning individual AMC aircraft. The system graphically shows the location of individual pieces of equipment within the aircraft by placing cut-out templates on the aircraft floor diagrams (DD Forms 2130-series). Figure E-1 is an example. The aircraft floor diagrams, complete with templates, are an acceptable cargo load planning and manifesting procedure for airlift operations.

The floor diagrams and template forms are created to specific tolerances and are exactly to scale when they are printed. The scale is 1/4 inch equals 3 feet. When the forms are reproduced on a copy machine, the size of the copy will usually be slightly different from the original, which alters the scale. If a copy of a copy is made, the problem is magnified, and a load may appear to fit on an aircraft when in fact it may be too large. Do not reproduce forms or templates.

REQUESTS FOR FORMS

Units requiring templates should contact their post publications/forms office and submit a DA Form 17. Send the form to the Publications Stockroom, Building 208, Fort Gillem, Forest Park, GA 30050-5000.

The following is a list of existing authorized AMC forms (templates) that are available through normal channels:

Figure E-1 is an example of a floor diagram using templates for cargo load planning. Figure E-2 is an example of a unit aircraft utilization plan.