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size of HLP factors (SPAD)  Size/type of aircraft,  Pilot/unit proficiency,  Atmospheric conditions  Day or night operations 7 selection factors (SSTOAAL)  Size of HLP (decided by AVN CDR) Surface conditions, Type of load Obstacles, Approach and departure routes, Atmos...

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PATHFINDER HLZ STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025
size of HLP factors (SPAD)

 Size/type of aircraft,
 Pilot/unit proficiency,
 Atmospheric conditions
 Day or night operations


7 selection factors (SSTOAAL)

 Size of HLP (decided by AVN CDR)
Surface conditions,

Type of load

Obstacles,

Approach and departure routes,

Atmospheric conditions,

Landing formations,




What do you have to do for heavy L/R formations

 Make sure to account for enough space for an extra A/C on dominant side


surface condition requirements

 - firm enough to support weight of a/c
- free of loose sand, snow and debris




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What are obstacles?

 anything 18 inches high, wide or deep


What must the pilot do when the windspeed exceeds 9 knots

 land into the wind


Atmospheric conditions


 Humidity
Altitude

Temperature




How many meters must you add when using a NATO T?

 20 m to total length of site


How would one mark an HLS during the day

 with a signalman, or holding a rifle overhead, displaying a folded VS-17 panel, or
by other identifiable means


What are the preferred landing formations in desert/winter ops?


 echelon right, echelon left, trail


Ideally, the commander assigns a team of pathfinder to who?

 each combat aviation battalion


what are the five basic plans for Air assault operations (in order that they're planned)?


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 1. Ground tactical plan
2. Landing plan

3. Air Movement Plan

4. Loading plan

5. Staging plan




What is the foundation for a successful air assault operation?

 the Ground Tactical Commander's tactical plan, around which subsequent planning is
based.


The ground tactical plan capitalizes on what?

 speed and mobility in order to achieve surprise


Landing plan is based off of what?


 ground tactical plan


The air movement plan is based off of what two plans?

 ground tactical plan and landing plan


What are the two key elements of an air movement plan?

 flight routes with overlays, air movement table


why are tentative flight routes developed?


 control, protect, and sequence aircraft movement



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