USE OF HELICOPTERS IN LAND OPERATIONS DOCTRINE (ED F@ Ver 1; To obtain please contact your national Defense Standardization Office or the NATO Standardization Office website: http:/ so.nato.int so@ Phone: +32 (0)2 – 707 5556@ email: nso@nso.nato.int. For
Aim.The aim of this publication is to improve inter-operability among NATO helicopter forces engaged in land operations by establishing common principles and procedures for battlefield helicopter operations. The basic focus is on Article 5 operations. The publication has been structured into four PARTS for ease of reference. PART 1 concerns the Principles and Characteristics of helicopter employment and roles. PART 2 provides a guide to Command@ Control and Communications. PART 3 focuses on Operations and PART 4 describes Helicopter Tactics@ Techniques@ Procedures and Training.