text: Drop Zones
  SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS
  6-62. The DZSTL ensure that support requirements for the drop zone control group are coordinated and
  in place no later than one hour before TOT. The two support groups are a complete support group and a
  partial support group. If the drop zone is 2,100 meters or longer or 20 seconds or more in exit time, or if
  more than one aircraft is executing the mission, then a complete control group must be used. If none of
  these situations exist, then a partial control group may be used.
  CONTROL GROUPS
  6-63. Control groups consists of--
  y An assistant DZSTL who is DZSTL qualified (complete control group) or not (partial control
  group).
  y One (partial control group) or two (complete control group) front-line-ambulance (FLA)
  qualified medical personnel for personnel drops and heavy equipment. These personnel are not
  needed for CDS drops, depending on local rules and regulations.
  y One (partial control group) or two (complete control group) wind-measuring devices. One is
  located at the control center with the DZSTL. In complete control groups, the second is located
  with the assistant DZSTL at the highest location on the drop zone.
  y Malfunction officer with camera,who must be a qualified and current rigger IAW AR 59-4.
  y Parachute recovery detail with recovery kit.
  y Vehicles with drivers.
  y Road guards.
  y Military Police, if required to control traffic or provide crowd control.
  y Boat detail for PE drops only.