DAFMAN13-217_AFGSCSUP — Drop Zone, Landing Zone, And Helicopter Landing Zone Operations

DAFMAN13-217_AFGSCSUP governs helicopter landing zone procedures for Air Force Global Strike Command flying activities.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN13-217_AFGSCSUP
  • Title: DROP ZONE, LANDING ZONE, AND HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2022-04-22

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It establishes helicopter landing zone procedures and sets minimum training-site requirements for AFGSC rotary-wing units. It also addresses surveys, operational sites, site diagrams, safety reviews, and waiver authority.

Applies to: This supplement is applicable to all AFGSC units with rotary-wing assets and describes procedures for use in conjunction with the basic DAFMAN.

Topics covered

  • Helicopter landing zone procedures
  • Unprepared HLZ requirements
  • HLZ surveys
  • Rotary-wing currency and proficiency training
  • Operational sites
  • Missile Alert Facilities
  • Launch Facilities
  • Site diagrams

Questions and answers

When are HLZ surveys not required for prepared surfaces?

Prepared surfaces (e.g., hospital helipads) posted in the DoD Flight Information Publication, the FAA Airport Data and Information Portal, or host-nation equivalent are considered surveyed and do not require an HLZ survey.

Who determines the weight bearing capacity and structural limits of a landing location?

The aircraft commander is responsible for determining the Weight Bearing Capacity (WBC) and structural limits (if applicable) of the landing location prior to use.

Are HLZ surveys required for helicopter operational missions?

Helicopter units do not require HLZ surveys for operational missions or HHQ (above wing) directed exercises.

Do Missile Alert Facilities and Launch Facilities require an AF Form 4303 survey?

Missile Alert Facilities (MAF). (including the access road and helipad), and Launch Facilities (LFs) (including the area within the fenced boundary and access road) are considered operational sites and do not require the AF Form 4303 survey or review process.

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