How will the excess lacing ropes be secured on the A-22 cargo bag?

The A-22 cargo bag is designed for efficient airdrop and transport operations, and part of ensuring its reliability involves properly managing the excess lacing ropes. Securing these ropes is vital to prevent entanglement or snagging during air delivery and subsequent handling.

Using 2-inch tape for securing the excess lacing ropes is the established standard procedure within air assault and airdrop operations. This size provides adequate strength and surface area to keep the ropes neatly bundled and secure. It ensures that the cargo remains stable and that the integrity of the airdrop is maintained without risk of the ropes coming loose.

While options such as Velcro straps, 1-inch tape, and rope could potentially be used for similar purposes, they do not offer the same level of security and performance as 2-inch tape in this specific application. Velcro may not hold securely in the conditions encountered during an airdrop, and 1-inch tape may not provide sufficient coverage and strength, while using rope could complicate the process. Thus, the correct answer is rooted in ensuring operational safety and effectiveness through established procedures.