What are the two main categories that consist of the consideration factors for selecting an HLZ? - ANSWER 1. Tactical Considerations

2. Technical Considerations

What are the tactical considerations for selecting the HLZ site? - ANSWER The considerations that pertain to the actual mission of the unit being moved. These considerations are the responsibility of the Ground Unit Commander (GUC) and the Aviation Unit Commander, and their staff and include the following:

a) Estimate of situation using METT-TC (mission, enemy and friendly considerations, troops, terrain and weather, time available, and civilians)

b) Location of the objective from tentative HLS

c) Size of the element being moved

What are the technical considerations when selecting the HLZ? - ANSWER These are the considerations that pertain to the technical aspect of selection and operation of a day or night HLS. These are the responsibility of the Pathfinder and are subdivided into seven selection factors (SOSATAL):

1) Size of HLP

2) Obstacles.