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A hot lz is a military term for a landing zone (hence LZ) that is under heavy fire. It was used many times in Vietnam due to the constant in and out of helicopters. During a "hot" LZ, the landing zone was under too much fire for a helicopter to land, so the soldiers must jump out of the helicopter in stead of it landing. The helicopter never touches the ground for the purpose of getting in and out as fast as possible.
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What was LZ in the Vietnam war?
Lz means landing zone :3
What is the difference between an LZ and a DZ and what do these terms mean?
A Drop Zone (DZ) is where Paratroopers land, a Landing Zone (LZ) is where Gliders land. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
Which member of thARP in world war 2 wore a helmet with the letter R on it?
During the Vietnam War, ARP's were Aerial Rifle Platoons that secured LZ's (Landing Zones).
What is the real base on Vietnam war in American films?
There were hundreds of US Firebases (sometimes referred to as LZ's/Landing Zones) in Vietnam; Landing Zones had a tendency to turn into firebase, just a very few were: Firebase Blackhawk and LZ Action along the Mang Yang Pass in the Central Highlands; Firebase Vandergrift and Lang Vei along Route 9 (aka Hwy 9; QL 9); Camp Carroll (aka Firebase Carroll). Firebases English, Rifle, Ripcord, Mary Ann, etc.
What was the life span of an average US second lieutenant in Vietnam combat?
Answer16 mins.I believe the exact definition of "16 mins" is given in the movie "Rules of Engagement", where Tommy Lee Jones' character "Colonel Hodges", the defense attorney for Samuel Jackson's character "Colonel Childers", challenges the prosecuting attorney Major Biggs (played by Guy Pearce), for an answer to the question for the life expectancy of a 2nd Lt. dropped into a "hot LZ in Vietnam, in 1968".This does not specifically answer the question of the lifespan of a 2nd Lt. in the Vietnam War.
What did the soldiers mean when they said it was a hot lz in the Vietnam war?
Already answered this question, but didn't define the "LZ" part. LZ=Landing Zone.
What did the soldiers mean when they said it was a hot lz?
The term "hot" during the war did NOT mean the weather. The term "hot" referred to enemy activity. When GIs heard that an AO (Area of Operations) was "hot" the next question from them was , "How hot? NVA or VC?" Then after that question was answered, then more questions could be asked, like what kind of weapons? Etc. LZ means Landing Zone. Originally beach areas where the landing was taking place, but now it applies to helicopter landing zones. A "hot" LZ meant going in shooting (because the enemy was going to be shooting when you came in).
What did the soldiers mean when they said it's a hot LZ?
The term "hot" during the war did NOT mean the weather. The term "hot" referred to enemy activity. When GIs heard that an AO (Area of Operations) was "hot" the next question from them was , "How hot? NVA or VC?" Then after that question was answered, then more questions could be asked, like what kind of weapons? Etc. LZ means Landing Zone. Originally beach areas where the landing was taking place, but now it applies to helicopter landing zones. A "hot" LZ meant going in shooting (because the enemy was going to be shooting when you came in).
What was LZ in the Vietnam war?
Lz means landing zone :3
What does the military term lz men?
LZ means "Landing Zone"
When was LZ Granderson born?
LZ Granderson was born on 1972-03-11.
What does LZ stand for?
During the Vietnam War, LZ stood for Landing Zone. Within weeks or months many of those Landing Zones became firebases. Consequently, one might hear the words, "LZ Blackhawk or LZ Rifle"...when referring to Firebase Blackhawk or Firebase Rifle. The LZ's were for designated helicopter landings originally.
What are the coordinates for lz crow Vietnam?
YD038649
Your Remington 12 gauge has on barrel LZ what year and date would that be?
LZ is for both the month of manufacture and year L=Feb Z=1975
When will the predator lz be released in Canada?
tomorrow definetly
What element is LZ 129?
its a big bllooan fdfdfdfdff
What are the ratings and certificates for Von Zeppelin 1 bis LZ 130 - 1937?
Von Zeppelin 1 bis LZ 130 - 1937 is rated/received certificates of: Germany:o.Al.
