Figure 1-3. Aviation support battalion (support of combat aviation brigade) PLANNING FACTORS 1-8. The following basic principles should be satisfied when planning a FARP to support aviation units: • The FARP should meet unit mission requirements. • The FARP should provide support throughout the battlefield under all conditions. • The FARP should avoid threat observation and engagement. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 1-9. The intensity of the battle will affect FARP activities. The commander should be aware of the following planning considerations: • Command, control, and communication (C3). • Terrain analysis (maps, overlays, databases, software). • Weather analysis. • Analysis of other characteristics of the battlefield. • Wet or dry cross-country mobility • Transportation systems (road and bridge information). • Vegetation type and distribution.
DesignationFM 3-04.104
EditionJan 2006
StatusSuperseded
FunctionAviation
CollectionRecent Archive