Which unit is responsible for selecting, preparing, and controlling the landing site?

Which unit is responsible for selecting, preparing, and controlling the landing site?

• A. Receiving Unit
• B. Aviation Unit
• C. Pilots
• D. Support Unit

Answer: (A)

The unit that handles landing site selection, preparation, and control is the unit on the ground designated to receive the assault force. In air assault operations, this ground element is responsible for reconning the landing zone to determine a suitable site, clearing or marking obstacles, and then directing and controlling helicopter traffic as aircraft touch down. They coordinate with the aviation unit to ensure the chosen site supports the number of aircraft and safe approaches, establish signals and procedures for the pilots, and maintain control of the area throughout the landing and release of troops. The aviation unit and pilots provide the aircraft and flight operations, but the ground unit that selects and controls the LZ is the receiving unit.

The unit that handles landing site selection, preparation, and control is the unit on the ground designated to receive the assault force. In air assault operations, this ground element is responsible for reconning the landing zone to determine a suitable site, clearing or marking obstacles, and then directing and controlling helicopter traffic as aircraft touch down. They coordinate with the aviation unit to ensure the chosen site supports the number of aircraft and safe approaches, establish signals and procedures for the pilots, and maintain control of the area throughout the landing and release of troops. The aviation unit and pilots provide the aircraft and flight operations, but the ground unit that selects and controls the LZ is the receiving unit.