platform drop

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platform drop

The airdrop of loaded platforms from rear loading aircraft with roller conveyors. See also airdrop; airdrop platform.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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A non-adjustable, hydraulic velocity fuse limits platform drop to three inches or less if the deck should become unsupported while a lift truck is crossing.

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Included in this analysis are questions such as (1) how the unit performs if the trailer bed being serviced is below dock level, (2) what happens if a trailer suddenly moves away from the dock with a forklift load on the platform, and the leveler goes into an uncontrolled platform drop, or free-fall, and (3) what safety measures are there on non-hydraulic levelers to stop or prevent free-fall.

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"The highlight of the exercise was the airborne insertion of Marine Commandoes at sea in tandem with Combat Expendable Platform drops with inflatable Gemini craft from C-130 aircraft at night along with Combat Free Fall and Special Heli-borne Operations by the Special Forces personnel," stated the press release.( ANI )