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Size of HLP factors (SPAD) - ANSWER Aircraft type and size,Proficiency of the pilot or unit
atmospheric conditions
Day or night operations.
7 selection parameters (SSTOAAL) - ANSWER Size of HLP (determined by
AVN CDR).
Surface conditions
Type of load:
Obstacles,
Approach and departure routes,
The atmospheric conditions,
Landing formations
What do you have to do for heavy L/R formations? - ANSWER Make sure there
is adequate space for an extra A/C on the dominant side.
Surface condition criteria - ANSWER - solid enough to sustain the weight of an
air conditioner.
- clear from loose sand, snow, and debris.
,What are obstacles? - ANSWER anything 18 inches tall, wide, or deep.
What should the pilot do when the windspeed exceeds 9 knots? ANSWER: land
into the wind.
Atmospheric conditions - Humidity
Altitude
Temperature
How many meters should you add when using a NATO T? - ANSWER: 20 m to
entire length of site.
How would one mark an HLS during the day? ANSWER with a signalman,
holding a rifle overhead, displaying a folded VS-17 panel, or by other
identifiable methods.
What are the recommended landing formations for desert/winter operations? -
ANSWER: Echelon right, echelon left, trail.
Ideally, the commander will dispatch a pathfinder team to who? - Respond to
each combat aviation battalion.
What are the five basic plans for air assault operations (in the order in which
they were planned)? - ANSWER 1. Ground tactical plan.
2. Landing Plan
3. Aircraft Movement Plan
, 4. The loading plan
5. Staging plan
What constitutes the cornerstone of a successful air assault operation? It
ANSWER the Ground Tactical Commander's tactical plan, which serves as the
foundation for further planning.
What does the ground tactical plan capitalize on? - ANSWER speed and
movement to achieve surprise.
What is the landing plan based on? - ANSWER, ground tactical plan
What two plans form the basis of the air movement plan? - ANSWER: Ground
tactical and landing strategy
What are the two main components of an air transportation plan? - ANSWER:
Flight routes with overlays, air movement table
Why are tentative flight routes developed? - ANSWER: control, protect, and
sequence aircraft movements
How far are intercept headings from the touchdown point? - ANSWER 1–2
miles
Characteristics of flying routes (APP) - ANSWER Are as short as feasible,
provide terrain masking where possible, and give shelter when terrain allows
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