FM 57-35 Airmobile Operations - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM50. PersonnelSection IX. ADMINISTRATIVE PLANNINGa. Strength Messages. Each unit in the objective area submitsa strength message as soon as possible to higher headquarters,noting any personnel losses incurred during the flight from theloading area to the objective area. After this initial strength report, unit standing operating procedure is followed in submitting"feeder" type morning reports, the personnel daily summary, anddaily strength messages. See also appendix VII.b. Casualty Reports. Casualty reports are prepared as soon aspossible and forwarded to the unit personnel section.51. Prisoners of WarNormally, only key prisoners of war, as designated by the unit52. are evacuated from the objective area during the assaultphase. During later stages of the operation, aircraft which wouldotherwise be returning empty may be used to evacuate otherprisoners.52. Graves RegistrationGraves registration personnel normally accompany the rearechelon. Evacuation may be delayed at all echelons until the situation in the objective area has been stabilized.53. LogisticsAirmobile operations require, in addition to normal detailedlogistical planning, consideration of the following special factors:a. The time between the assault landing and linkup or displacement.b. The number and type of aircraft available for supply purposes.c. The construction and demolition tasks to be performed in theobjective area.d. The tactical loading requirements for personnel and equipment.54. Supplya. General. The quantity and types of supplies and equipmentcarried are dictated by the initial combat requirements; the availability and carrying capacity of aircraft; the projected time oflinkup or the time that resupply by normal means can be resumed;AGO 2294B 35