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Appendix G 270 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 ATP 4-43 Figure G-6. ROM alternate configuration layout Forward Arming and Refueling Point Considerations G-81. A forward arming and refueling point is a temporary facility, organized, equipped, and deployed to provide fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of aviation maneuver units in combat. Also called FARP (JP 3-09.3). FSCs and distribution companies in the aviation support battalion have the capability of establishing FARPs. The FARP mission is to provide fuel and ordnance necessary for highly mobile and flexible helicopter operations. The size of the FARP varies with the mission and the number of aircraft to be serviced. Normally, FARPs are temporary, transitory facilities established for a specific duration and mission. The scope of flight operations in a FARP area includes, but is not limited to, individual aircraft, sections, or divisions of aircraft requiring ordnance and refueling. G-82. FARPs are normally established by aviation battalions, which are manned and equipped to refuel and rearm aircraft under combat conditions using various FARP types and setups. Heavy expanded mobility tactical truck (HEMTT) FARPs are most effective behind a forward line of troops (FLOT) or where a secure ground line of communication exists. Forward of the FLOT, jump FARPs (JFARPs), comprising sling-loaded 500-gallon fuel drums, pumps, hoses, and pre-configured ammunition loads, refuel and rearm attack aircraft. G-83. While operating behind the FLOT in the tactical assembly area, fuel is provided to the division by the SB assets that have the division area support mission or that have been designated to support the operation under the TSC. This allows the division to stage its equipment for deep operations. Resupply of