FM 57-35 Airmobile Operations - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMcountermeasures are taken by all available means. Ifthere are excessive casualties among troops or aircraft,the airmobile force commander reports the situation anddetermines whether or not the landing zone(s) or site(s)(strips) will continue to be used, or whether alternateplans will be carried out. If countermeasures againstenemy fire are ineffective, alternate landing zones or sitesare used.c. Reorganization.(1) When units land directly on or immediately adjacent totheir initial objectives, squads, platoons, and special teamsproceed to their objectives immediately, with little or noreorganization. In this type of assault, they reorganizeconcurrently with or soon after the seizure of the initialobjectives.(2) When assembly areas are required, they are located withinor adjacent to landing zones but clear of landing sites(strips). The elements that land first may be chargedwith gaining and maintaining security of the landingzones. Succeeding elements move intact directly fromthe landing sites to the predesignated assembly areas,assisted by guides and other appropriate assembly aids.All elements carry with them the equipment they immediately require for their missions. Upon arrival inassembly areas, unit commanders report the status oftheir units, receive any new instructions, and continueon their missions. These reports of readiness for actionpermit the battle group and company commanders tomake any changes in missions that are warranted bychanged circumstances.(3) Troops may be designated to remain on landing zones toprotect the area, assemble stragglers, establish prisonerof war collecting points, care for casualties, or handleincoming supplies.(4) Reorganization is complete when assault elements of allunits are assembled and communication is established.67. Seizure of Initial Objectivesa. The initial ground combat stresses the coordinated action ofsmall units to seize initial objectives rapidly before the advantageof surprise is lost. All units attack as rapidly as the situation permits, using all available fire support. Units assigned to performreconnaissance and security missions are positioned in the serialto land early and move out rapidly, or land on the RSP to establishAGO 2294B 45