What must towed items be accompanied by according to air loading considerations?

Towed items must be accompanied by a prime mover to ensure safe and efficient transportation during air loading operations. A prime mover is a vehicle or piece of equipment that is designed to tow another vehicle, which is essential for managing the movement and positioning of towed items on the ground or during loading procedures.

Having a prime mover is crucial as it provides the necessary power and control needed to maneuver towed items safely, particularly in challenging environments or when dealing with heavy or oversized loads that require careful handling. This ensures that the towed items can be loaded onto helicopters reliably without risking damage to the items themselves or to the helicopter’s landing zone.

While additional transport teams, standby aircraft, and other towed items might play important roles in logistical operations, they do not fulfill the critical function that a prime mover provides in the context of towing and handling cargo for air loading.