The installation of the overhead door (fig. 9-41) doespresent a problem in that it does interrupt the integrityof the wall system. This situation is quickly overcomeby the easily installed and adjustable (height andwidth) door frame package that supports both the doorand end wall. This door frame package is offered bythe manufacturer.Keep in mind that the information provided in thissection on the K-span building is minimal. During theactual construction of this building, you must consultthe manufacturer’s complete set of manuals.EMBARKATIONLEARNING OBJECTIVE: Upon completingthis section, you should be able to identify theprocedures and techniques used in preparingmaterial for embarkation.For a smooth, expedient mount-out, careful pre-planning and organizing are required. Embarkation,whether by air, land, sea, or any combinations thereof,is an all-hands evolution. A successful move requires100-percent support.Flexibility is extremely important. Properembarkation depends to a large extent on the mutualunderstanding of objectives and capabilities, and fullcooperation in planning and execution by both the unitmobilizing and the organization providing the lift.Whenever possible, early communication andcoordination between the two is extremely important.PLANNINGEmbarkation planning involves all measuresnecessary to assure timely and effective out-loadingof the amphibious task force and portions thereof.Planning for embarkation also applies to all unitmoves, regardless of the method used for movement.These measures are determined by the availability oftransportation and the transportation requirements ofthe unit moving. In amphibious embarkation, theOPNAV level in the chain of command determinesoverall shipping requirements and the embarkationschedules. This enables subordinate units to preparedetailed loading plans for individual ships. Planningrequires constant coordination between commandersin the Navy and the Air Force; they must have a mutualunderstanding of the problems of each support group.However, in the final analysis, the embarkation planmust support the tactical deployment plan of the unit.In the case of an amphibious landing, it must supportthe tactical plan for landing and the scheme ofmaneuvers ashore.Embarkation planning requires detailedknowledge of the characteristics, capabilities, andlimitations of ships, aircraft, and amphibious vehicles,and their relationships to the troops, supplies, andequipment to be embarked. The planner must befamiliar with transport types of amphibious ships,Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships, merchantships, and cargo aircraft. MSC ships and merchantships pose certain problems; basically, they are notdesigned, equipped, or have a crew large enough foramphibious operations. But, their use must beanticipated. The additional requirements of hatchcrews, winchmen, cargo-handling equipment, cargonets, assault craft, and other facilities must beprovided by the user.PrinciplesWhether by ship during amphibious operations orby aircraft for assault force support operations, youmust observe certain principles to ensure properembarkation.First, embarkation plans must support the plan forlanding and the scheme of maneuvers ashore.Personnel, equipment, and supplies must be loaded sothey can be unloaded at the time and in the sequencerequired to support operations ashore.Second, embarkation plans must provide for thehighest possible degree of unit self-sufficiency.Troops should not be separated from their combatequipment and supplies. Weapons crews should beembarked on the same ship or aircraft with theirweapons; radio operators with their radios; andequipment operators with their equipment. Inaddition, each unit should embark with sufficientcombat supplies, such as ammunition, gasoline, andradio batteries, to sustain its combat operations duringthe initial period in the operational area. All personnelshould have sufficient water and rations to sustainthemselves for 24 hours.Third, plans must provide for rapid unloading inthe objective area. This can be achieved by a balanceddistribution of equipment and supplies.Fourth, and last, plans must provide for dispersionof critical units and supplies among several ships oraircraft. The danger of not doing so is obvious. Ifcritical units and supplies are not dispersed, loss of oneship, or a relatively few ships or aircraft, could result9-31
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