STAGING PLANThe staging plan is bas

STAGING PLANThe staging plan is based on the loading plan and prescribes the arrival time of ground units (troops, equipment and supplies) at the PZ in the proper order of movement.Procedures: Chalks must be ready before aircraft arrive at the PZ; usually, ground units are expected tobe at the PZ (1) hour prior to load time and in PZ posture 15 minutes before aircraft arrive. Restates the PZ organization. Defines flight routes to the PZ Provides instructions for linkup of all elements. Air-to-air linkup of aviation units should be avoided, especially at night when night visiongoggles are being used.