and  CESE.  The  12K  Lift  King  forklift  currently assigned to the NCF TOA has a set of roller tine fork extensions assigned as an attachment. Once the air det has arrived on site, the pallet loads are usually broken down and a supply area is set up  for  material  and  tool  distribution.  Never  leave  the pallets,  pallet  nets,  chains,  chain  tie-down  devices, and even the 5,000-pound cargo straps laying around. When  you  do,  there  is  a  good  chance  they  will  be rendered  useless  after  being  run  over,  walked  on, buried,  or  otherwise  damaged  or  destroyed.  The recommended  procedure  for  storing  pallets  is  to  place down three sets of 4-inch by 4-inch dunnage and stack the  pallets  ten  high.    Then, place three more sets of 4-inch  by  4-inch  dunnage  and  stack  ten  more  pallets. Never stack pallets upside down. This could damage the rings or the aluminum surface. Also, never stack pallets over 40 high.    Store all the 4-inch by 4-inch dunnage, chains, chain tie-down devices, and cargo straps in one location, and protect pallet nets from adverse  climatic  conditions. The netting materials may mildew and deteriorate, and the metal hooks can rust  if  not  properly  cared  for. The  air  det  must maintain custody of 463L pallets, pallet nets, 4-inch by  4-inch  dunnage,  chains,  chain  tie-down  devices and cargo straps throughout the mission. These items are  extremely  expensive  to  purchase  and  refurbish and could be required for future airlift plans. COLLATERAL EQUIPAGE The Alfa company collateral equipage custodian delegates  the  responsibility  and  accountability  of  the air  det  CESE  collateral  equipage  and  attachments  to the   equipment   platoon   supervisor.   This   area   of responsibility  is  usually  delegated  to  the  assigned  air det   collateral   equipage   custodian.   The   custodian needs to acquire a list of the collateral equipage and attachments embarked with the air det CESE. The responsibilities of the air det collateral equipage and attachment operation are the same us the battalion and is  outlined  in  Equipment     Management,     COM- SECOND/COMTHIRDNCBINST 11200.1 series and covered  in  chapter  1  of  this  TRAMAN.  Proper management of collateral equipage and attachments enhances  YOUR  equipment  management  program  for the air det. When this area is neglected, a high cost air det collateral equipage and attachment turn-in can occur   and   detract   from   any   effective   equipment management  program  you  may  have  attempted  to enforce. SITE  SELECTION The equipment platoon supervisor works closely with the air det staff when considering an area to set up the equipment platoon operations. The selection of the site depends upon the mission, the terrain, and climatic   conditions. When  possible,  locate  the equipment platoon operations close to the center of activity  to  allow  the  equipment  to  be  used economically and efficiently. Drainage must not be overlooked. In some areas you may already have natural drainage, while other areas  may  require  construction  of  extensive  drainage systems. You  must  remember  that  large-scale grubbing   operations   often   produce   damaging environmental  effects.  Save  as  much  vegetation  as possible  to  prevent  soil  erosion. Allow  adequate  space  to  turn  around  tractor- trailers, to build an equipment loading ramp, to build an  equipment  parking  area,  and  an  area  for  equipment maintenance operations. Consider areas to disperse the  equipment  in  a  tactical  environment  to  lessen possible   damage   from   rocket   or   mortar   attacks. Equipment  parked  in  a  neat,  close  file  or  in  rows present   large   targets. Additionally,  make  sure entrances and exits are laid out to allow for a smooth flow of traffic and wide enough to accommodate the largest  piece  of  construction  equipment. Other areas to consider are as follows: locations for  collateral  equipage  and  attachments,  dispatch  and maintenance tents, POL storage, storage for vehicle shoring,  storage  for  the  463L  pallets,  and  the  vehicle wash area. SITE ARRIVAL When  the  air  det  embarks  by  airlift,  all  members of  the  air  det  are  listed  on  the  manifest  and  are scheduled  to  fly  by  chalk  numbers.  The  number  of passengers  (PAXs)  allotted  on  an  aircraft  depends  on the  weight  of  the  cargo  or  CESE  loaded  on  the aircraft.  The  Equipment  Operators  (EOs)  assigned  to a specific CESE accompany that CESE aboard the aircraft. Normally, EOS are assigned, with support from other  ratings,  the  duties  of  the  Arrival  Airlift  Control Group   (AACG). The   AACG   group   is   usually scheduled  to  fly  out  on  the  first  chalk,  and  at  the mission site supports the Air Force with the unloading and staging of cargo and CESE from the aircraft. The 2-14