Air Assault Vulnerabilities Correct answer-- Attack by enemy air defense weapons
systems during the movement phase
- Attack by NBC systems, because of limited NBC protection and decontamination
- Attacks (ground, air, artillery) during the loading and unloading phases
- Electronic warfare (jamming), due to the heavy reliance on radio
communications for command and control
Five Stages of Assault Support Planning Correct answer-Ground Tactical Plan
Landing Plan
Air Movement Plan
Loading Plan
Staging Plan
Ground Tactical Plan Correct answer-The foundation for a successful assault support
operation in the AFC's ground tacticalplan. The ground tactical plan is developed first and is the
basis from which other plansare derived.
▪Specifies actions in the objective area, which accomplish the mission.
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▪Is constructed and conducted with all elements of a typical infantry attack exceptthat it
capitalizes on the speed and mobility of the vertical assault.
Landing Plan Correct answer-The landing plan in assault support operations consists of
the ground commander'sguidance concerning the desired time, place, and sequence of arrival
of units. It mustsupport the plan taking a number of principles into consideration:
▪LZ selection
▪Landing plan preparation
▪The assault support force must land prepared to fight in any direction.
Air Movement Plan Correct answer-Provides for the control and protection of the assault
support force during the airmovement. The air movement plan is primarily the responsibility of
the AMC, althoughthe ground commander also contributes to its development. It specifies
when and howtroops, equipment, and supplies will be transported from PZs to LZs.
Loading Plan Correct answer-Designed to establish, organize, and control activities in the
PZ, plan for the movementof troops and equipment to the PZ, and establish the priority of
loading units. Correctaircraft loading is essential in maintaining mobility. Loading will be either
administrativeor tactical in nature depending on sit.
▪Assign sticks to serials
▪Loads must be ready before air arrives
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