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A forward arming and refuelling point (FARP) or forward area refuelling pointUSAF DVID
(11 Dec 2022) MQ-9 FARP in a Combat Area [Image 6 of 6
is a NATO term for an area where aircraft (typically helicopters) can be refuelled and re-armed at a distance closer to their area of operations than their main operating base.https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/usmc/mcwp/3-21-1/ch7.pdf This reduced distance allows a faster turnaround time during sustained operations. FARPs are typically temporary, transitory facilities - particularly if the forward edge of the battle area is highly mobile, or if there is a high threat from enemy aircraft or artillery. The
A forward arming and refuelling point (FARP) or forward area refuelling pointUSAF DVID(11 Dec 2022) MQ-9 FARP in a Combat Area [Image 6 of 6
is a NATO term for an area where aircraft (typically helicopters) can be refuelled and re-armed at a distance closer to their area of operations than their main operating base.https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/usmc/mcwp/3-21-1/ch7.pdf This reduced distance allows a faster turnaround time during sustained operations. FARPs are typically temporary, transitory facilities - particularly if the forward edge of the battle area is highly mobile, or if there is a high threat from enemy aircraft or artillery. The
US Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense (DoD, USDOD or DOD) is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national sec ...
defines a FARP as: A temporary facility, organized, equipped, and deployed to provide fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of aviation maneuver units in combat. The
UK Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence (MOD or MoD) is the department responsible for implementing the defence policy set by His Majesty's Government, and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces.
The MOD states that its principal objectives are to ...
defines the FARP as: A temporary facility organised, equipped and deployed by a Joint Helicopter Force commander to provide fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of helicopter units. Normally located in the main battle area ahead of the Joint Helicopter Force’s normal combat service support area.https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/554818/doctrine_uk_air_manoeuver_jdn_1_16.pdf
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