text: Plans, Organization, Conduct, and Threat
  Sequence ALO GUC Coordinate with Pathfinders
  9 X X Call signs.
  • Aircraft.
  • Pathfinders.
  • Supported units.
  • Other friendly units.
  10 X X Primary and alternate frequencies.
  • Aircraft.
  • Pathfinders.
  • Supported units.
  • Other friendly units.
  • Homing beacon.
  11 X X Fire support.
  • Artillery.
  • Tactical air support.
  12 X Weather forecast.
  • Ceiling.
  • Visibility.
  • Temperatures (high and low).
  13. X X Logistical support, including locations of—
  • Medical aid station.
  • Prisoner collection point.
  • Fuel.
  • Ammunition.
  • Rations.
  14 X X Alternate plans (ALO and GUC).
  • Evacuation plan.
  • Escape and evasion.
  15 X X Friendly unit locations.
  16 X X Authority to implement mission change.
  17 X Support personnel required.
  18 X No-land or no-drop signals (day and night).
  19 Markings for obstacles (only on request of flight commander).
  20 X Marking of objective site for identification from the air.
  21 X X Time allowed for approval.
  Table 2-1. Air liaison officer's and ground unit commander's coordination of air movement table
  (continued).
  2-10. The pathfinder needs this information because he helps coordinate planning. He uses the
  information to make final plans for the pathfinder phase of the operation. To make sure that he can safely
  and efficiently control all aircraft in and around the DZs or LZs, he must know all about the operation's air
  movement phase. Aviation and ground commanders inform pathfinders of all changes to plans and landing
  sites, and about any emergencies. The pathfinder coordinates all activities with every agency or unit
  involved, and then gives the information to all of the pathfinders involved in the operation.
  2-11. When the pathfinder reaches the objective site, he may find it unsuitable. He evaluates the
  coordinated landing formation, heading, drop altitude, and the ground site itself. Then he coordinates with