ATP 3-04.13 describes techniques for conducting and performing battle damage assessment (BDA), repairing, and recovering helicopters and small aircraft in all types of Army operations. BDA, repair, and recovery are small unit actions at the tactical level of warfare. They are sustainment and support actions intended to preserve combat power. Aircraft recovery may occur in any circumstances. Recovery in decisive action is the greatest challenge. This publication is primarily written for decisive action. This revision includes techniques for recovery in a peer threat environment, and command and control techniques for recovery across the operational framework. ATP 3-04.13 focuses on techniques used by the leaders of field maintenance teams and downed aircraft recovery teams (DARTs). It does not provide standards of repair or repair procedures.
DesignationATP 3-04.13
EditionNov 2021
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages50
FunctionAviation
EchelonTeam
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This publication supersedes ATP 3-04.13, dated 16 April 2018.