Field Manual / Acronyms / LZ
LZ
ACRONYMLanding Zone
An area where helicopters land to drop off or pick up troops or cargo.
On air
“Hammer Six, Viper Three-Two, LZ is marked with green smoke. Over.”
“Viper Three-Two, is the LZ cold? Over.”
In conversation
Clear the landing zone of loose objects before the helicopter arrives.
A hot LZ means there is enemy fire at the landing zone.
The LZ must be flat and free of wires.