What must be completed before deploying on secondary Pathfinder missions?

Before deploying on secondary Pathfinder missions, it is crucial to ensure that all equipment is in optimal working condition to facilitate a successful operation. Conducting routine maintenance on equipment is an essential step, as it minimizes the risk of malfunctions or equipment failures during critical missions. Proper maintenance allows the team to rely on their gear, especially in high-pressure environments where the helicopter landing zone operations require precision and reliability.

In this context, while air movement rehearsals and collaboration with infantry units are important for mission preparation and coordination, they come into play after ensuring that the necessary equipment can successfully support the mission. Submitting a comprehensive mission report, while valuable for record-keeping and analysis, is also not a prerequisite for deploying on secondary missions. Ensuring equipment readiness sets the foundation for all subsequent operations in the field.