1963 US Army Vietnam War Armor Operations ... - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMIC~~~~,I AZ AC)IDLsNote. Periodic air end ground patrols are conductedbetween OP's, DZ' and contact points.OP's - LP'sFigure 36. Armored cavalry squadron employed in rear area security mission.duce the airborne or airlanded assault in theearliest stages of the drop or landing operations,when the hostile forces are most vulnerable.This immediate reaction to an airborne or air-landed attack may require the piecemeal com-mitment of forces, depending upon the overalldisposition of the security forces at the time ofthe hostile attack.(fig. 37). Care should be taken to operate airand ground patrols, and OP's or LP's on irregutartime schedules, in varying directions andlocations. Security elements, after promptly reportingthe imminence of an enemy action,maintain contact with the enemy. Main forcesor elements thereof are moved, as necessary, tothe affected area.b. Successful defense against an airborne or c. Information pertaining to an enemy threatairlanded assault is based upon prompt engage- may be received from intelligence agencies orment of the hostile elements by all availableotherthersources.sourcesOnOnreceiptreceiptofosuchsuchinformation,information,means. Every effort is made to attack and re- curs takes action to reduce the threat.curs takes action to reduce the threat.202cAGO9139A