FM 57-35 Airmobile Operations - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMc. Aerial supply and evacuation procedures.d. Development of detailed SOP's (app. VII).e. Command and staff relationships (ch. 1).100. Combined TrainingThe combined training of ground combat units and their support elements is emphasized at all levels of command to insurethat all units involved develop the capability for the skillful application of airmobile concepts. The program of progressive integrated combined airmobile training, starting with the squadand continuing to the battle group or larger unit, is directed toward acquiring the capability to execute airmobile operations inthe minimum time and on the briefest of orders.101. Sequence of TrainingThe following is the best training sequence for airmobile operations :a. Orientation of commanders and senior staff officers on airmobile operations as opposed to ground operations.b. Individual troop instruction and drill in loading and unloading personnel and equipment; instruction in assembly techniquesand troop safety.c. Unit practice in loading and unloading heavy equipment, andin assembling.d. Specialist training of selected personnel in air traffic controlin loading areas and landing sites, and in palletizing and preparing bulk supplies and equipment.Section III. REHEARSALS102. GeneralRehearsals are desirably an integral part of the preparationsfor an airmobile operation. They should be staged under conditions paralleling those to be encountered in the operation. Rehearsals are held from platoon to battle group level as time andfacilities permit. Best results are obtained when ground units arerehearsed with the Army aviation crews and equipment that willparticipate in the airmobile operations.103. Specific InstructionSecurity considerations and lack of equipment and practice areasmay limit the size of a rehearsal or necessitate acceptance ofgO AGO 2294B