NATO - ATP-49(D) VOL I
USE OF HELICOPTERS IN LAND OPERATIONS - DOCTRINE
Organization: | NATO |
Publication Date: | 1 September 2004 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 139 |
scope:
a. This ATP is principally concerned with helicopter tactical operations in support of land forces in Europe.
b. The ATP is intended for use by ground and aviation (helicopter) forces from unit to formation level.
c. Helicopter operations as part of Amphibious Warfare are covered in ATP-8.
d. The special aspects of Airmobile Operations are outlined in Volume 1 Chapter 8 and Volume II Chapter 10.
e. Promulgation of this ATP does not negate the need for unit commanders in the field to co-ordinate international helicopter operations but provides a common basis for this co-ordination, which has been sanctioned by National Authorities.