What is the purpose of the SAAFR?

• A. To manage UHF encryption
• B. To facilitate movement of rotary wing Army aviation assets below the coordinating altitude
• C. To coordinate airspace for fixed-wing aircraft
• D. To encrypt data

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that SAAFR is about coordinating and deconflicting low-altitude Army helicopter operations. It provides procedures and routes that allow rotary-wing assets to move safely and efficiently below the coordinating altitude, where standard airspace control is more flexible but still requires coordination with other airspace users. This is why it best matches the purpose of facilitating movement of Army aviation below that altitude. It isn’t about encrypting communications or data, and it isn’t primarily about coordinating airspace for fixed-wing aircraft, so those options don’t fit the function of SAAFR.