Field Manual / Acronyms / HLZ
HLZ
ACRONYMHelicopter Landing Zone
Helicopter Landing Zone.
On air
“Marking HLZ with green smoke.”
“Bravo Six, this is Bravo Two-One, HLZ is secure, ready for the bird. Over.”
In conversation
Pick an HLZ without wires, tall trees or loose objects.
Clear the HLZ of debris before the helicopter lands.
The HLZ was too small, so the crew used the hoist.