To establish a touchdown descent rate of approximately 360 fpm, what should the FPV be positioned at during an approach to assault landing?

To achieve a touchdown descent rate of approximately 360 feet per minute during an approach to an assault landing, the Flight Path Vector (FPV) should be positioned between -1.5 and -2.0 degrees. This range allows the aircraft to maintain an optimal descent rate that is neither too steep nor too shallow, which is crucial for controlling the descent during the critical phases of landing, particularly in assault operations where precision is necessary.

Setting the FPV within this specific range helps ensure sufficient energy management, allowing the pilot to manage the aircraft's deceleration and descent in preparation for landing. Furthermore, the position is aligned with performance data and operational parameters that indicate this FPV setting correlates directly with the desired touchdown rate.

Achieving a touchdown descent rate outside of this range might lead to either too steep a descent, risking a hard landing, or too shallow a descent, possibly resulting in a go-around or insufficient clearance over obstacles. Thus, the selected range balances the need for a controlled, stable descent while ensuring safety and performance standards for the assault landing approach.