Department of the Army

Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment Department of the Army

"Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Containers" (TM 4-48.03/MCRP 4-11.3C/TO 13C7-1-11/FM 4-20) provides doctrinal guidance and direction for United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force units conducting aerial delivery operations. This manual provides information on how to prepare and rig airdrop containers. The three types of airdrop by which container loads can be delivered are low-velocity airdrop, high-velocity airdrop, and free drop. The purpose of this manual is to provide the latest approved procedures for rigging Aerial Delivery Containers. This manual is written for use by the parachute rigger, jumpmaster, and Low-Cost Low-Altitude, Aerial Delivery System certified personnel.