AFTTP3-2.29 — Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Aviation Urban Operations

AFTTP3-2.29 governs planning and executing aviation operations in an urban environment at the tactical level.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-2.29
  • Title: MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR AVIATION URBAN OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2022-02-22

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It covers urban terrain, flight techniques, navigation, landing zones, personnel recovery, weapons employment, and related operations. The publication addresses planning considerations for structures, airspace, sensors, marking, fires, collateral damage, and friendly fire avoidance.

Applies to: This publication applies to all tactical-level commanders and their staffs that participate in aviation urban operations.

Topics covered

  • Urban terrain
  • Congested airspace
  • Urban flight techniques
  • Urban navigation
  • Landing zones
  • Personnel recovery operations
  • Weapons employment
  • Friendly fire avoidance

Questions and answers

What must planners analyze during urban operations?

All aspects of urban terrain require careful analysis during planning. (paragraph 1)

What navigation references can help aircrews maintain orientation?

Linear features, such as major highways, rivers, railways, canals, and coastlines, provide easily recognizable boundaries and references to assist aircrews in maintaining orientation. (paragraph 9)

What is required to prevent friendly fire incidents near friendly forces?

When working in close proximity to friendly forces, positively identifying friendly positions and target locations is critical to preventing friendly fire incidents.

What planning is required for MEDEVAC and CASEVAC operations in urban environments?

MEDEVAC and CASEVAC operations in the urban environment will be constrained to limited numbers of suitable landing areas. (paragraph 1)

What can GPS jamming, spoofing, or loss cause during standoff weapons employment?

GPS jamming, spoofing, or loss can create large targeting accuracy errors. (paragraph 1)

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