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MCWP 3-11.4 Helicopterborne Operations

MCWP 3-11.4

Helicopterborne Operations

Marine Corps · MCWP · Aug 2004 · 136 pages

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Helicopterborne operations are tactical operations in which assault forces maneuver on the battlefield under the direction of an assigned commander in order to engage and destroy enemy forces or to seize key terrain. They are best employed in situations that provide the force a calculated advantage due to surprise, terrain, threat, or mobility. Helicopterborne operations allow the commander to maneuver rapidly to achieve tactical surprise and mass forces, regardless of obstacles and without dependency on ground lines of communication. These operations embody the combined-arms concept through coordination and planning between the air and ground commanders. Infantry and air units can be fully integrated with other members of the combinedarms team to form powerful and flexible helicopterborne task forces (HTFs).

DesignationMCWP 3-11.4

EditionAug 2004

StatusSuperseded

Pages136

FunctionAviation

EchelonTeam

CollectionRecent Archive

References 15

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