How many copies of the DA FORM 7382 are filled out and to whom are they given?

• A. 2 copies; Pilot and Ground Crew
• B. 3 copies; Supporting unit (keep), Aviation Unit, Receiving Unit (attach to load)
• C. 4 copies; Each unit receives one
• D. 1 copy; Filed with the flight plan

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is ensuring proper documentation flow and accountability for the load as it moves from preparation to delivery. Three copies of the DA Form 7382 are used so that each key player in the process has the information they need: one copy stays with the supporting unit as a record of what was prepared, one copy goes to the aviation unit to align flight planning and loading with the manifest, and a third copy is attached to the load at the receiving unit so what arrives matches what was planned and documented. This setup keeps the data with the cargo, with the flight team, and with the unit receiving the load, reducing confusion and ensuring verification at delivery. Having fewer copies would leave one of these stakeholders without the necessary documentation, while more copies would be redundant.