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Subject = HISTORY SLIDES FOR 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION                      

Folder Title = DRAFT COPY OF 101ST ABN DIV AALT OPERATIONS DS-S                                                

Parent Organization = XVIII CORPS 

Unit  = 101ST ID    

Box ID = BX001611

File Cabinet = Week-48 

File Room = sep96_classified    







                g. React rapidly to tactical opportunities and
       necessities; conduct exploitation and pursuit operations.
                h. Rapidly place forces at tactically decisive points

       in the battle area.

                i. Provide surveillance or screen over a wide area.

                J. React to rear area threats.

                k. Rapidly secure and defend key terrain (such as

       crossing sites, road junctions, bridges) or deep objectives.

                1. Bypass enemy positions; achieve surprise.
                za. Conduct operations under adverse weather conditions

       and at night to facilitate deception ana surprise.

                n. Conduct fast-paced operations over extended

       distances.

                o. Conduct economy-of-force operations over a wide

       area.

                p. Rapidly reinforce committed units.



            -LIMITATIONS

            An air assault task force is light, mobile, and relies on
       helicopter support throughout any air assault operation. As

       such, they may be limited by:

                a. Adverse weather, extreme heat and cold, and other
       environmental conditions such as blowing snow and sand that limit

       flight operations or helicopter lifting capability.

                b. Reliance on air lines of communication.






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Box ID = BX001611
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Subject = HISTORY SLIDES FOR 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION
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Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 06-MAR-1997