21 Sep 2023 ATP 3-04.16 vii Introduction This publication focuses on Army Aviation airfield operations and management throughout the range of military operations. ATP 3-04.16 covers fundamental airfield considerations and discusses the organizations responsible for airfield management. The ATP also addresses critical airfield construction and design considerations when operating in a joint environment. Army Aviation's responsibility to manage and operate theater airfields has greatly increased over the last decade. The establishment of an expeditionary airfield to receive aviation organizations and their equipment and facilitate forward movement. is critical to opening a TO and subsequent aviation expeditions. Aviation organizations must be able to effectively operate assigned airfields to provide a safe and efficient area to conduct aviation operations.
DesignationATP 3-04.16
EditionSep 2023
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages154
FunctionAviation
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. *This publication supersedes TC 3-04.16, dated 19 February 2020