ATP 4-48 Aerial Delivery provides doctrine for current aerial delivery operations and addresses aerial delivery distribution as it applies to the overall Army distribution system. Aerial delivery amplifies Army distribution flexibility and agility and is a force multiplier within the Army distribution system.
This publication defines aerial delivery; discusses aerial delivery methods and options; describes the planning, preparation, and execution process; and identifies roles and responsibilities in the conduct of aerial delivery. The intent is to provide the reader with an understanding of the abilities, limitations, and techniques of aerial delivery.
This book is a “BIG” size (the size of a regular sheet of paper). This website also has the popular “mini” (half the size of a regular sheet of paper).
The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.
The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.