FM 57-35 Airmobile Operations - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM(9) The effect of an airmobile operation on fire support plans.(10) The adequacy of communication systems for controllingairmobile operations over extended distances.(11) The effects of enemy use of toxic chemicals in an area andthe air above it (presence of chemical contamination).b. The following precepts apply to the planning and conduct ofall operations involving the employment of Army transport aircraft :(1) Transport aircraft are not employed on missions that canbe accomplished efficiently by other means of transport inthe time available.(2) All tactical units (except tank units) and tactical and administrative support units as required, will be trained forparticipation in airmobile operations to attain the degreeof proficiency required for rapid and frequent organization of airmobile forces on short notice. Training in airmobile operations may require some units to substitute ordelete heavy items of equipment due to the payload limitations of transport aircraft.(3) Centralized control of aviation units should be retainedas long as possible to simplify refueling and maintenanceand to facilitate the concentration of the units in supportof critical operations.(4) Tactical loading is employed whenever contact may beimminent when the force lands.(5) Close coordination with all fire support agencies is necessary if airmobile operations are to be successful. Unnecessary interference with friendly fires is avoided.Extensive artillery support, including smoke, and closeair support are employed.(6) Friendly units are kept informed of all air movements sothey will not be mistakenly identified as enemy. Likewise, enemy air movements must be promptly identifiedand reported.Section II. EMPLOYMENT WITH GROUND OPERATIONS78. GeneralThe illustrations in this section show the possible application ofairmobile operations in each type of ground operation. The considerations peculiar to each type of operation are covered in the text.52 AGO 2294B