This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare and carryout stores dropping operations in a search and rescue context, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. It does not cover the competency to control and position the aircraft for dropping operations.

The unit is applicable to members of Air Search and Rescue teams working in the air carrying out the drop master or load master’s role. Team members and crews may be members of a range of government or non-government organisations and/or agencies.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Stores are prepared prior to loading on aircraft, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Search briefing is obtained from relevant Search and Rescue (SAR) authority
Aircraft is configured for drop operations, in accordance with applicable flight manual
Protective surfaces are installed and protective tape applied
Stores are checked and secured
Principles of internal loading of cargo are complied with and applied when loading the aircraft
Distance estimation methods are employed to identify target position
Initial target marking smoke is prepared and dispatched to mark target area
Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping
Reference markers are dispatched under the pilot's directions
Stores are dispatched under the pilot's directions
Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping
Equipment is removed and checked for serviceability and faulty equipment is reported to relevant personnel
Items of stores used are annotated on the incident form
Stores are prepared prior to loading on aircraft, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Distance estimation methods are employed to identify target position
Reference markers are dispatched under the pilot's directions

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