What is the purpose of Army regulation AR 59-4?
The purpose of AR 59-4 is to establish policies and procedures for joint airdrop inspection records, malfunction/incident investigations, and activity reporting.

What other regulations are referenced in AR 59-4?
AR 59-4 references OPNAVINST 4630.24D, AFJ 13 210(I), and MCO 13480.1C.

Who does AR 59-4 apply to?
AR 59-4 applies to all Army personnel involved in joint airdrop operations and related activities.

What is a joint airdrop inspection record?
A joint airdrop inspection record is a document that contains information about the inspection of airdrop equipment prior to an operation.

What is the purpose of a joint airdrop inspection record?
The purpose of a joint airdrop inspection record is to ensure the airdrop equipment is in proper working condition and ready for use.

What is a malfunction/incident investigation?
A malfunction/incident investigation is a process to determine the cause and contributing factors of any malfunction or incident that occurs during airdrop operations.

Why is conducting malfunction/incident investigations important?
Conducting malfunction/incident investigations is important for identifying and addressing any issues or deficiencies that may affect airdrop operations in order to prevent future incidents.

What is activity reporting?
Activity reporting involves documenting and reporting airdrop operations, equipment usage, and any relevant incidents or issues encountered during the operations.

Who is responsible for completing joint airdrop inspection records?
The personnel directly involved in the inspection of airdrop equipment are responsible for completing the joint airdrop inspection records.