text: Chapter 5
  Figure 5-16. Procedures for loading HMMWV into CH-47 for infiltration.
  MH-47 Helicopter, Sling Load
  5-129. Using procedures developed with 5th SFG(A) and 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment,
  the MH-47 can land, hook up the vehicle, and load the vehicle crew on the same aircraft. The procedures
  for working with an MH-47 are different from conventional sling load operations and require coordination
  and rehearsals. Planning considerations include the following:
  • Need for additional sling sets.
  • Rigging the vehicle.
  • Rehearsal with aircrew.
  Ground infiltration
  5-130. The HMMWV leaves a unique vehicle signature, and its tracks are difficult to conceal. Take
  extreme care during route selection.
  Range
  5-131. Mission planning range for a mounted LRS team with a full combat load is 10 days or 1,000 miles
  without resupply. A combat loaded HMMWV can expect to carry at least six additional 5-gallon fuel cans
  and six 5-gallon water cans on the back of the vehicle. This planning range can be extended to 10+ days or
  1,000+ miles if using trailers to carry more supplies (fuel, food, and water), or if using an advanced
  operational base or caches for en route resupply.
  Rigging of Vehicle
  5-132. A common mistake is to take everything when using a vehicle. Take care to properly load and
  configure the vehicles for a long distance movement.
  Trailer(s)
  5-133. These can be taken for use en route or cached.