The Sling Load Inspector Certification Course (SLICC) is a five-day course conducted by the Sling Load Office under the USAQMS. The mission of the course is to train E-4’s and above in basic sling load operations, and ultimately to certify personnel from all services as sling load inspectors. Students are trained in the following areas: types of helicopters and limitations, cargo hook reach pendants, 10K and 25K sling sets, basic hardware and expendables, cargo carrying devices, preparation and set up of a PZ/LZ, safety equipment, hook-up team and signalman duties & responsibilities, and the proper rigging and inspection of loads. All training is conducted in accordance with FM 4-20.197, Multi-service Helicopter Sling Load: Basic Operations and Equipment. The course is conducted as a resident course at Fort Lee, and as a mobile training course at various host installations.