FOUNDATIONAL SURVEY CAPABILITY FOR HLZ, DZ, AND SITE RECON
Survey Kit (Small)
A manual, single-operator kit designed to support basic HLZ, DZ, and site assessments without reliance on digital systems.
Capability
“Old School”
Manual Collection
Team Size
Individual
Purpose
DZ & HLZ Surveying
Survey Kit (Small)
The Survey Kit (Small) is a manual, field-ready package built for single-operator HLZ, DZ, and basic site assessments. It gives an individual the tools needed to measure slopes, distances, obstacles, and terrain features without relying on electronics or network connectivity.
Items Included
Survey Kit (Small) – What’s Included!
Documentation and Forms
Field notebook
Surveyor’s field book
Clipboard
Graph paper
Landing Zone reference cards
Site sketch templates
Document folders and sleeves
Measurement and Layout
DuraWheel DW-500 measuring wheel
100 ft measuring tape
Line level and string
Lensatic compass
Manual clinometer
Inclinometer stick
Survey stakes and marking flags
Chalk line reel
Drafting scales, triangle, and straightedge
Coordinate scale and protractor
Basic laser rangefinder
Mini laser level
Navigation
Handheld GPS
Backup compass
Marking and Visibility
Marking paint or chalk
Surveyor safety vest
Soil and Terrain
Pocket soil probe
Optics
Compact binoculars
Writing and Recording
Pens, pencils, and markers
Grease pencils
Erasers
Field Support
Task light
Utility knife
Gloves
First aid items
Kneeboard or writing board
Foldable map case
Tool pouch and small sling
Spare batteries
Transport and Packaging
Soft transport case
Case insert segmented by function
Optional Add-Ons
Additional equipment and mission-specific items may be incorporated upon request. Survey kits can be configured to support expanded training, redundancy, sustainment, or customer-defined operational requirements.
Optional Add-Ons
Optional add-on modules are available to expand the Survey Kit (Small) based on mission requirements, team size, or desired redundancy.
Weight-Bearing Capacity Add-Ons
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) with Magnetic Ruler
Soil Characterization Add-Ons
Soil sieve kits
Soil sampling and basic soil testing equipment
Survey System Expansion
Additional handheld data collectors
Additional GNSS rover or base units
Compute & Processing Add-Ons
Additional laptop computer
Ruggedized laptop upgrade
Support & Sustainment Options
Spare batteries and charging accessories
Additional consumables and field spares
Configuration and integration support