Which role governs a secured pickup site for rotary wing aircraft?

• A. Landing Zone Team
• B. Security Team
• C. Medical Team
• D. Evacuation Team

Answer: (A)

Coordinating and controlling a helicopter landing zone under secure conditions is the key idea here. The Landing Zone Team is responsible for governing a secured pickup site for rotary-wing aircraft. They establish and mark the LZ, ensure perimeter security, deconflict with maneuver forces, manage hazards and obstacles, and maintain communications with the helicopter crew to direct touch down, loading, and departure. They also coordinate with ground forces to keep the area clear during aircraft operations and oversee the sequence of aircraft. Other roles support or protect the site in different ways (security, medical care, evacuation), but the responsibility to govern the LZ itself—the security, signaling, and coordination with flight operations—belongs to the Landing Zone Team.