FM 55-700: Air Transport Procedures Transport of Spartan Warhead Section in Shipping and Storage Container XM553

FM 55-700 Air Transport Procedures Transport of Spartan Warhead Section in Shipping and Storage Container XM553

FM 55-700

Air Transport Procedures Transport of Spartan Warhead Section in Shipping and Storage Container XM553

Army · FM · Jan 1975 · 12 pages

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3. General Safety and Security Considerations a. The following warnings will be observed by personnel performing operations, procedures, and practices that are included or implied in this manual. Disregard of these warnings could result in personal injury or loss of life. (1) Prior to each nuclear cargo mission, the aircraft commander will be familiar with the provisions of AR 50-5. In addition, he will be- come familiar with the security, safety, and technical peculiarities of the items that may affect air transport. Flight plans should avoid populated areas to the maximum extent possi- ble. The Spartan warhead section is not to be jettisoned under any circumstances. (2) To determine compatibility of any other nuclear weapons or other dangerous cargo con- sidered for transport with the warhead section, ordnance support channels must be consulted.

DesignationFM 55-700

EditionJan 1975

StatusSuperseded

Pages12

FunctionSustainment

EchelonSquad

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

References 4

TM 39-45-51CNot in the Vault
TM 39-20Not in the Vault
TM 9-1115-700-50Not in the Vault