LZ/PZ/HA

Question 1

State the standards for LZ/PZ/HA

Answer 1

Perform mal, photo or visual recon of the assigned area
Determine the LZ/PZ is suitable for the mission (size, number of a/c and type of cargo)
Provide accurate and detailed information to organic or supported units
Holding area confirm suitability of a HA

Question 2

What are the tactical considerations

Answer 2

Mission: If the LZ/PZ Will accomplish the mission
Security: If Force is required
Location: if the LZ/PZ meets the commanders intet

Question 3

What are the technical considerations?

Answer 3

Landing formation
Obstacles and hazards
Number and type of aircraft
Ground slope
Load suitability
Approach and departure direction
Size of available LZ/PZ
Surface condition
Vulnerability

Question 4

Meteorological conditions

Answer 4

Ceiling and visibility
Density altitude
Winds

Question 5

Holding area considerations

Answer 5

Obstacles within HA
Cover and concealment
Key terrain
Avenues of approach and departure
Security

Question 6

What are the confined area considerations for conducting an LZ PZ HA reconnaissance

Answer 6

Determine s suitable axis for a go-around. For multi a/c ops, determine the number of aircraft the area can safely accommodate at one time

Question 7

For PZ selection size, each PZ should accommodate all supporting aircraft at one time. Points to consider include number of aircraft and type of aircraft. Minimum recommended landing point separation

Answer 7

CH-47 80 meters
UH-60-AH64 50 meters