Effective Drop Zone Control: A Joint Necessity

Abstract

Current drop zone control doctrine and guidance is inadequate for the warfighter. While current regulations direct procedure, they do not cover the tactics and techniques or the "art" of drop zone control, This has resulted in a deficiency of knowledge among the chief players in the airdrop game, the aircrews and the ground party that supports them. In addition, much of the current guidance is not practical for the battlefield. It is printed in large, heavy manuals that prevent the soldier from taking it with him to the battlefield. This will cause him to rely on notes or memory, degrading his capabilities. Aircrews have certain expectations about the support they should expect on the drop zone but they are not always realized. The bottom line is that aircrews and ground parties need to have interoperability and be working off the same sheet of music.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA397479

Entities

People

  • Gregory J. Petrequin

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
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  • Airlift Operations
  • Ammunition
  • Army Personnel
  • Army Rangers
  • Combat Areas
  • Combat Control Teams
  • Combat Operations
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Governments
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Science
  • Navigation
  • Warfare

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