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FM 57-1 Doctrine for Airborne Operations

FM 57-1

Doctrine for Airborne Operations

Army · FM · Sep 1967 · 76 pages

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structure and base complexes may be presumed to be limited, and use of prestocked land or floating strategic bases should be considered. e. In a cold war situation, objectives may include a show of force, a rapid change in the balance of power in an area, or opposing of threats to the security of lives and property. 1-3. Concepts of Employment a. Army airborne forces may be strategic- ally or tactically deployed, that is, moved or relocated by air, on short notice, to any land area within the delivery capability of the air- lift force, and employed as a deterrent or combat force. b. Airborne forces execute parachute or air- landed assaults to seize and hold important objectives until ground linkup or withdrawal can be accomplished, or until reinforced by air or amphibious landing. c.

DesignationFM 57-1

EditionSep 1967

StatusSuperseded

Pages76

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

References 64

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