Copies of the sling load inspection record are the responsibility of which unit?

• A. Aviation unit
• B. Ground Crew
• C. Supported unit
• D. Receiving unit

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is accountability for the sling load paperwork. The copies of the sling load inspection record are kept by the unit that will use and be responsible for the cargo—the supported unit. That unit must have the documentation to verify that the load was inspected and to support safe handling, maintenance, and after-action reviews once the load is delivered. The aviation unit conducts the inspection and usually retains the original record for flight safety, but distributing copies to the supported unit ensures the right hands hold the verification of safety for the cargo they are responsible for. Ground crews and receiving units may reference the record, but the responsibility for copies rests with the supported unit.