ATP 3-17.2 — Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Airfield Opening {mcrp 3-20b.1; Nttp 3-02.18; Afttp 3-2.68}
ATP 3-17.2 governs tactics, techniques, and procedures for opening and transferring an airfield.
- Publication number: ATP 3-17.2
- Title: MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR AIRFIELD OPENING {MCRP 3-20B.1; NTTP 3-02.18; AFTTP 3-2.68}
- Date: 03/01/2024
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 3-17.2 covers Service capabilities, planning considerations, airfield assessment and surveys, airfield opening, and transition in all operational environments. It establishes TTP and provides guidance for operational commanders and staffs.
Applies to: This MTTP publication applies to all commanders, senior airfield authorities, planning staffs, airfield opening forces, air traffic controllers, and support agencies.
Topics covered
- Service capabilities
- Planning considerations
- Airfield assessment and surveys
- Airfield opening
- Airfield transition
- Contingency response forces
Questions and answers
How quickly must airfield surveys be reported?
Surveys are completed and reported to the tasking agency within 5 days of the survey completion date. (paragraph 3)
Who performs a drop zone site survey?
A DZ-certified person performs a comprehensive site survey to certify a location to support DZ operations. (paragraph 2)
What does a DATCALS survey involve?
A DATCALS survey is a siting (placement and setup) function. (paragraph 2)
What capabilities can contingency response forces provide?
CRFs are scalable to meet specific tasking requirements. (paragraph 2)
What are the initial deployment requirements for CRFs?
CRFs are on 12-hour initial deployment requirements (36 hours for ANG) and will be used when there is limited planning time. (paragraph 2)