101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Gold Book
ELEMENT: Brigade/battalion task force.
TASK: Conduct actions on landing (light LZ).
CONDITIONS:
1. The unit has been assigned a mission that involves insertion by an air assault.
2. The unit will conduct a single door exit.
3. The unit has designated which soldier within each chalk:
a. opens the door.
b. conducts final equipment "sweep" of the aircraft.
c. ensures the door is in its locked back position prior to lift off from the LZ.
STANDARDS: The unit exits the aircraft and initiates movement to cover within 30 seconds and maintains accountability of all personnel and equipment.
PERFOMANCE MEASURES:
1. The designated soldier opens the door when given the "execute" command from the crew chief.
2. Soldiers move away from the aircraft in a crouched position.
3. Soldiers move out of the aircraft and immediately seek cover in the nearest woodline.
4. Each soldier accounts for moving their ruck sacks / assault packs from the aircraft to the woodline.
5. RTOs maintain positive control of their antennas while moving away from the aircraft.
6. The designated soldier conducts a final "sweep" of the aircraft to ensure no equipment is left on the aircraft.
7. The assault aircraft are on the ground for no longer than 30 seconds.