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ANNEX J (Infiltration / exfiltration Tips) to Detachment B-52 (Project Delta) Reconnaissance Tips of the Trade.

Infiltration / Exfiltration Tips

1. When loading the aircraft for infiltration, insure the team is seated so that they can exit the proper door.
2. Lead the team in reverse team order with the tail gunner being the first one on the aircraft.
3. The senior advisor position inside the aircraft is between the pilot and co-pilot’s seats. The remainder of the team sits against the fire wall of the A/C.
4. Sudden shifts in weight in flight will cause temporary loss of aircraft control.
5. The team leader and pilot will determine direction of approach to the infil LZ for loading the team.
6. The team leader will follow the flight with his map from the FOB to his infil LZ.
7. Team members will unload one at a time to enable the pilot to stabilize his A/C.
8. On a ladder LZ the team leader insures the ladder is down. Note: If A/C is more than 6-8 foot off the ground use ladder to avoid injury to team members.
9. If the point man exits the A/C under fire, the entire team will exit the A/C.
10. If the A/C is shot down the team leader is in command on the ground. He will do the following:
a. Account for his team and the crew.
b. Secure an area 40 - 50 meters in front of the A/C.
c. Care for the wounded and dead.
d. With the pilot return to the A/C to ensure the radios are zeroed of freq, gas is off, destroy the battery, remove the maps, SOI, notebooks of the pilots and M60’s and ammo.
e. Call for pick-up of A/C.
f. Evac A/C crew and wounded / dead on the first recovery A/C.
g. Rest of his team on the last recovery A/C.
11. Inform your personnel in what order they will be extracted prior to the arrival of the extraction A/C. The LZ should be secured prior to the arrival of the A/C.
12. Team leader should give the pilot a track to fly, and describe the LZ.
13. Team members should approach the exfil A/C from the front. Note: Doing this the door gunner can support the team easier.
14. Team could use both doors if LZ is a sit down but should notify the pilot first.
15. The team leader is the last to enter the aircraft and will give the pilot an UP.
16. In selecting LZs avoid likely LZs and large LZs.