FM 57-35 Airmobile Operations - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMboundaries of units that are assigned responsibility forsectors of the RSP are extended from the FEBA to thelimit of ground observation beyond the RSP./. Task Organization.(1) The task organization depends on the size of the sectorsof responsibility as well as the nature and type of tasksassigned the major subordinate units. So far as practicable, tasks should be proportionate to the combat capability of each unit. The task organization should providefor a reserve, even though no immediate task or area ofresponsibility may be assigned to it.(2) Factors that affect the organization and that make thescheme of maneuver differ from those in other groundoperations are(a) The number of missions that are to be accomplishedalmost simultaneously in the objective area.(6) The fact that subordinate units often attack in different directions to accomplish the overall mission,(c) The varying distances between units during the initialassault.(3) The above factors influence the commander toward decentralized control to further the accomplishment of eachmajor subordinate unit's mission.g. Reserve. The reserve frequently is brought into the objective area in the assault echelon, but not necessarily in the initiallift when a shuttle movement is required. The reserve may remainin the loading area with its aircraft prepared for movement toany point in the objective area. Since the airmobile force frequently has more objectives to seize than in other ground operations, the reserve usually is small. Additional reserve forces maybecome available from other elements as they accomplish theirinitial tasks. The reserve's location should take into account the(1) Proximity of areas of probable employment.(2) Availability of routes for movement.(3) Availability of cover and concealment.(4) Enemy capabilities.(5) Convenience with which the reserve can provide depthto the defense in the most threatened sector.(6) Location of its parent unit.(7) Availability of aerial vehicles.(8) Need for dispersion in the objective area.20 AGO 2294B