Tactical RPDM Guidance

Question 1

What are the immediate information requirements and planning consids for a “troops in contact” mission:

Answer 1

INFO:
Where is the contact? (Distance)
Who is in contact? (C/S)
How do I contact them? (Freq)
Who can authorise my flight?

CMAP:
- Ingress/egress route safety
- OBJ area keyhole position, low vs high risk assessment
- How easily can you ID FR and EN forces

Question 2

What are the generic planning consids to provide security for an AME to a ground C/S:

Answer 2

Security :
—> Right now (IOT allow the ground element to secure the LZ/get ready)
—> During lift infil (During IP to TGT)
—> Pickup (While loading)
—> Departure (Safe GA options)

LZ Reccie
—> Size, obstacles, slope, wind, dust, last known EN, APP/DEP/GA directions

Control Measures:
- RVs, Control lines, IP, altitude, keyhole