FM 3-99 — Airborne And Air Assault Operations (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
FM 3-99 governs airborne and air assault operations, including their organization, planning, execution, and supporting activities.
- Publication number: FM 3-99
- Title: AIRBORNE AND AIR ASSAULT OPERATIONS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 03/06/2015
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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FM 3-99 covers forcible entry, airborne and air assault force organization, joint command and control, landing plans, air movement, and marshalling. It addresses air-ground integration, fire support, landing zones, aircraft loading, planning processes, and responses to enemy contact.
Topics covered
- Forcible entry operations
- Airborne assault planning
- Landing plans
- Air movement plans
- Marshalling plans
- Air-ground operations
- Airborne command and control platforms
- Landing zone operations
Questions and answers
When should subordinate units begin developing their own airborne operation plans?
During parallel planning, subordinate units do not wait for their higher headquarters to publish an order to begin developing their own plans and orders. (paragraph 3-24)
What must commanders and staffs know to load an effective air assault task force aboard helicopters?
To load an effective AATF aboard helicopters, commanders and staffs must know the exact composition of the AATF, the essential characteristics of the types of helicopters to be used for the operation, and the methods of computing aircraft requirements. (paragraph 9-17)
What factors affect the maximum allowable cargo load?
Maximum allowable cargo load (ACL) is affected by altitude and temperature and differs widely according to topography and climatic conditions common to specific zones or areas of military operations. (paragraph 9-18)
What are the five elements of the landing plan?
The five elements of the landing plan include: sequence of delivery, method of delivery, place of delivery, time of delivery, and assembly plan. (paragraph 5-10)
How are assault personnel delivered by airborne forces?
The airborne force delivers assault personnel by parachute drop. (paragraph 5-14)