 Because they were to be dropped from some height, the wooden outer crates were wrapped in blankets for the wounded.Aboard the helicopters the 6 RAR Regimental Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class One George Chinn and the Administration Company commander, Major Owen O'Brien, pushed the crates out to the soldiers waiting below, many of whom were now very low on ammunition.The boxes landed in the centre of the position and the RAAF pilots were later praised for their skill and daring.