DAFMAN13-217_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP — Drop Zone, Landing Zone, And Helicopter Landing Zone Operations

DAFMAN13-217_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP governs drop zone, landing zone, and helicopter landing zone operations and surveys.

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• Publication number: DAFMAN13-217_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP
• Title: DROP ZONE, LANDING ZONE, AND HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE OPERATIONS
• Date: 2025-10-02

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The publication covers DZ, LZ, and HLZ operations, survey and assessment procedures, waiver authorities, and zone availability management. It requires compliance with the publication and its attachments and prescribes records and supplement coordination requirements.

Topics covered

• Drop zone operations
• Landing zone operations
• Helicopter landing zone operations
• DZ and LZ surveys
• Waiver procedures
• Zone availability management system
• Fixed Base LZSO Certification

Questions and answers

Are the attachments to DAFMAN13-217_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP mandatory?

Compliance with the attachments in this publication is mandatory.

Who can approve waivers for wing or unit requirements?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How must records generated under the supplement be handled?

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.

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