101, FM 31-24 Page 33. Figure 6-8 (Standard inverted "L" marking) is rescinded. Pages 33*34. STATIC LINE DZ MARKING PATTERNS is superseded as follows: STATIC LINE DZ MARKING PATTERNS Primary and alternate marking patterns are used to identify the RP for both day and night drops. Primary Marking. The NATO "L" that uses: • Four markers (A, B, C, and D) in the shape of an inverted "L." The distance between markers A and B and A and D is 50 meters. The distance between markers B and C is 150 meters. • An authentication marker is positioned 15 meters to the right of marker D when viewed from the approaching aircraft. (See Figure 6-6.) Alternate Marking. A daily pattern specified by the CEOI that uses: • The required number of markers positioned to form the prescribed pattern. The distance between markers will be 50 meters (164 feet).
DesignationFM 31-24I
EditionSep 1986
StatusSuperseded
Pages124
FunctionAviation
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)