text: External Loads
  y If a donut ring or basket hitch is used, try to disassemble the apex/donut. Pass the pin/ADS
  through the hook.
  y If the cargo hook is attached to a clevis or apex fitting, unscrew the nut on the clevis or fitting
  and remove the pin.
  y If necessary, derig the load so the aircraft can set down.
  HOOKUP PROCEDURES DURING WHITEOUTS OR BROWNOUTS
  5-91. The hazards of these conditions (snow or dust) prevent the use of a signalman or a
  hovering hookup.
  y Rig the load with a 20-foot or a 40-foot extension (as required) using 20-foot ADS with two or
  three loops and the appropriate number of type IV link assemblies. Place an apex fitting at the
  end of the extension.
  y Lay the extension to the left of the load. The aircraft approaches normally, then taxis to the
  location of the apex fitting and stops. Once the aircraft lands, the hookup person moves to the
  aircraft and attaches the apex fitting to the cargo hook. The aircraft suspends the load and
  departs as directed by the GTA.
  y When attaching the extension to skid-equipped helicopters, such as the UH-1H, take care that
  the sling goes forward of but not through the skid. Then attach it to the cargo hook.
  WARNING
  Before the operation begins, coordinate the ground crew's
  evacuation route to a rendezvous point. Proper coordination with
  the liaison officer or helicopter crew prevents confusion.
  Helicopter emergency procedures depend on terrain, wind
  direction, and pilot choice. Good coordination also prevents the
  helicopter and ground crews from moving in the same direction.
  SLINGLOAD INSPECTION RECORD
  5-92. To improve slingload safety, the Department of the Army implemented inspection procedures for
  all Army equipment moved by the slingload method of air delivery. These procedures went into effect 1
  October 1997. All Army loads require inspection by a qualified inspector before the arrival of the
  supporting aircraft. The inspector completes the Slingload Inspection Record. (Figure 5-20, page 5-30,
  shows an example completed DA Form 7382-R, Sling Load Inspection Record.) This form is used to
  inspect all loads, to include nonstandard, or unique, loads. The commander with high risk approval
  authority (usually the first colonel in the chain of command) is the approval authority for a nonstandard
  load, and will be annotated in the remarks block of the DA Form 7382-R.
  INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
  5-93. Inspectors must hold the grade of E-4 or more. They must also either be a pathfinder, a slingload
  inspector course graduate, or air assault- qualified.