Combat Assault Operations Flashcards
ATTP 3-18.12 covers what
Air assault operations
What are the capabilities of AASLT operations
Attack enemy from any direction Delay a much larger force Over fly or by pass obstacles Conduct deep attacks and raids beyond FLOT Rapidly secure and defend key terrain
What is a limitation of an AASLT operation (slow)
Adverse weather
LZ PZ availability
Initial reliance on air resupply and lines of communications
High fuel consumption and ammo consumption
Reduced ground mobility after insertion
What is a vulnerability of an AASLT operation (stop)
Attack by ground, air, artillery, on PZ or LZ Attack by AC or ADA during movement Attack by NBC Electronic warfare SAF
What types of aviation are involved in an AASLT Task Force
Assault
Attack
Recon
Assault support (medium)
What is the lowest level at which the assets are available for an AASLT
Division level
What is the lowest level and AASLT operation can be planned or coordinated
Battalion
What is the lowest level to execute an AASLT operation
Company level
Who is the nucleus of an AASLT task force
Infantry
What manual covers air assault operations
ATTP 3-18.12
What are the 5 stages of reverse planning
Ground tactical plan Landing plan Air movement Loading plan Staging plan
What are the 3 types of terrain flight modez
NAP of the earth
Contour
Low level flight
What is the reverse planning sequence based off of
H HOUR
What are the four hand and arm signals that do not require hover
W. Wave off
A. Assume guidance
L. Land
T. Take off
How many hand and arm signals that require hover
9 Hover Move AC forward Move AC backward Move AC upward Move AC downward Move AC left Move AC right Hook up Cut sling load Spot turn
