Air Assault School Phase 1 Study Guide
| Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Rated A+
What is a key factor in choosing a landing zone (LZ)?
✔✔ It must be clear of obstacles and large enough for helicopters to land.
How can you quickly secure an LZ?
✔✔ Set up a perimeter and check for threats.
What is the role of the air mission commander?
✔✔ To oversee helicopter operations and ensure the mission runs smoothly.
How can you use terrain features to help with landing?
✔✔ Use natural cover to hide the LZ from enemy view.
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,What should you do to prepare for an LZ at night?
✔✔ Use portable lights to make the landing area visible.
How can you manage equipment efficiently during an air assault?
✔✔ Use collapsible containers for easy transport and storage.
What is a good way to ensure clear communication during an air assault?
✔✔ Use secure radios and practice clear signal protocols.
How can you deal with unexpected enemy resistance at the LZ?
✔✔ Use diversion tactics to confuse the enemy and secure the area.
What is a creative way to improve safety during helicopter landings?
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, ✔✔ Implement landing zone markers to guide pilots safely.
How can drones support an air assault mission?
✔✔ Use drones for scouting and monitoring the LZ and surrounding area.
OH ✔✔Observation helicopter
UH ✔✔Utility helicopter
AH ✔✔Attack helicopter
CH ✔✔Cargo Helicopter
LUH ✔✔Light utility helicopter
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| Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Rated A+
What is a key factor in choosing a landing zone (LZ)?
✔✔ It must be clear of obstacles and large enough for helicopters to land.
How can you quickly secure an LZ?
✔✔ Set up a perimeter and check for threats.
What is the role of the air mission commander?
✔✔ To oversee helicopter operations and ensure the mission runs smoothly.
How can you use terrain features to help with landing?
✔✔ Use natural cover to hide the LZ from enemy view.
1
,What should you do to prepare for an LZ at night?
✔✔ Use portable lights to make the landing area visible.
How can you manage equipment efficiently during an air assault?
✔✔ Use collapsible containers for easy transport and storage.
What is a good way to ensure clear communication during an air assault?
✔✔ Use secure radios and practice clear signal protocols.
How can you deal with unexpected enemy resistance at the LZ?
✔✔ Use diversion tactics to confuse the enemy and secure the area.
What is a creative way to improve safety during helicopter landings?
2
, ✔✔ Implement landing zone markers to guide pilots safely.
How can drones support an air assault mission?
✔✔ Use drones for scouting and monitoring the LZ and surrounding area.
OH ✔✔Observation helicopter
UH ✔✔Utility helicopter
AH ✔✔Attack helicopter
CH ✔✔Cargo Helicopter
LUH ✔✔Light utility helicopter
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