text: Glossary
  becket a short length of rope with an eye on one or both ends, used to secure items
  such as eyelets or coils of rope
  bight a formed loop in a rope or cable
  BIT built-in test
  blivet A rubber or fabric storage bag, transportable by air or ground, that holds fuel
  or water
  breakaway use of material with a low breaking strength, such as tape or cotton webbing,
  technique to temporarily restrain the sling equipment from becoming entangled on the
  load as the helicopter puts tension on the sling
  breaking strength resistance to breaking, commonly measured in pounds. (Refers to tensile
  strength.)
  brownout a loss of orientation with respect to the horizon, caused by blowing sand, dust,
  or dirt
  CA combat assault
  cable a suspended external cargo sling system. Cargo hook attached to the bottom of
  the fuselage by a system of cables
  CAPES Chemlight-Assisted Personnel Exit System
  cargo hoist a device used to raise, lower, or winch cargo
  cargo hook a suspension hook device on which the apex fitting is placed to transport an
  external load
  cargo hook keeper a spring-loaded device used to prevent the apex fitting from sliding off the
  cargo hook load beam
  cargo hook loading also called a "shepherd's hook," with a hook on one end, which an aircrew
  pole member uses to pick up the apex fitting and connect it to the cargo hook. Used
  when the hookup team cannot stand on top of the load
  cargo net a meshed arrangement of straps or cords that have been knotted or woven
  together at regular intervals and used to transport supplies and equipment
  cargo sling consists of multiple tension members which, when properly rigged, enable
  aircrew to suspend cargo and equipment under a helicopter
  CARP computed air release point
  CAS close air support
  castle nut a hexagon-shaped nut with a slot in each of its six sides and secured in place
  by a cotter pin
  CBRN chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear
  CBU cluster bomb unit
  CC control center
  CCA close combat attack
  CCP communications checkpoint
  CDS container delivery system
  cellulose a cushioning or padding material used to protect the load or sling legs
  center (main) cargo a cargo hook located in the center of the helicopter
  hook
  center of balance location where an item would balance if it were possible to support the load at
  that point