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

DAFMAN13-217_PACAFSUP governs Drop Zone, Landing Zone, and Helicopter Landing Zone operations, surveys, and assessments.

Search DAFMAN13-217_PACAFSUP

  • Publication number: DAFMAN13-217_PACAFSUP
  • Title: DROP ZONE, LANDING ZONE, AND HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2025-07-03

View DAFMAN13-217_PACAFSUP on armypubs.army.mil


It addresses international agreements, deviations, waivers, contractor support, and zone availability management. The publication requires compliance with its attachments and prescribes records handling and waiver processes.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) units, the Air Force Reserve (AFR), the Air National Guard (ANG), civilian employees, and those who are contractually obligated to comply with Department of the Air Force publications, except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

  • Drop Zone operations
  • Landing Zone operations
  • Helicopter Landing Zone operations
  • DZ and LZ surveys and assessments
  • International agreements
  • Zone availability management system
  • Contractor support and limitations

Questions and answers

What records requirements does DAFMAN13-217_PACAFSUP establish?

Ensure that all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

Are the attachments to DAFMAN13-217_PACAFSUP mandatory?

Compliance with the attachments in this publication is mandatory.

How are recommended changes to DAFMAN13-217_PACAFSUP submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) listed above using the Air Force (AF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate chain of command.

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about DAFMAN13-217_PACAFSUP