CH 2 Air Assault Handbook covers which topic?

• A. Sling Load Operations
• B. Air Assault Operations
• C. Ship-to-Shore Movement
• D. Basic Operations

Answer: (A)

Chapter 2 focuses on sling load operations—the procedures for rigging, inspecting, and transporting cargo under helicopters. It covers preparing loads, selecting and checking rigging gear, attaching to helicopter hook points, ground safety checks, load weight and balance, and how to conduct the flight with proper awareness of downwash and load stability. It also addresses the roles of the ground crew, signaling, and emergency procedures if a load shifts or detaches. This topic is the best fit because it directly addresses how external loads are prepared, secured, and flown in air assault settings. The other topics describe broader or different areas: Air Assault Operations covers overall mission conduct, Ship-to-Shore Movement relates to naval transfers, and Basic Operations covers general foundational skills.