General
lz
What does lz mean?
'Landing Zone' — a designated area where helicopters land to insert or extract troops, casualties, or supplies.
""LZ is hot — we're taking fire on approach, go around.""
Origin
US military abbreviation of 'landing zone', heavily used from the helicopter-borne operations of Vietnam onward.
Frequently asked questions
What does LZ mean?
LZ stands for 'Landing Zone' — a designated area where helicopters land to insert or extract troops, casualties, or supplies.
What does a 'hot LZ' mean?
A hot LZ is a landing zone under enemy fire, as in 'LZ is hot — we're taking fire on approach'.
How is LZ different from a DZ?
An LZ is where helicopters land, while a DZ (Drop Zone) is the target area for parachute drops.
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