FM 71-100-3
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FM 71-100-3 |
AIR ASSAULT DIVISION OPERATIONS |
Table of Contents
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
The Evolution of the Air Assault Division
The Air Assault Division's Combat Power
Fundamentals of Air Assault Division Employment
Chapter 1 - THE AIR ASSAULT (AASLT) DIVISION
THE MANEUVER BRIGADE
THE AVIATION BRIGADE
DIVISION ARTILLERY (DIVARTY)
THE DIVISION SUPPORT COMMAND (DISCOM)
THE AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY (ADA) BATTALION
THE ENGINEER BATTALION
THE MILITARY INTELLIGENCE (MI) BATTALION
THE SIGNAL BATTALION
THE CHEMICAL COMPANY
THE MILITARY POLICE (MP) COMPANY
NONDIVISIONAL ATTACHMENTS
Chapter 2 - BATTLE COMMAND
FUNDAMENTALS
GUIDELINES
COMMAND POST RELATIONSHIPS
Jump Command Post
Tactical Command Post (TAC CP)
Division Main Command Post
Division Rear Command Post
COMMAND POST OPERATIONS AND TECHNIQUES
ADDITIONAL AIR ASSAULT DIVISION KEY PERSONNEL
Air Assault Task Force Commander (AATFC)
Air Mission Commander (AMC)
Air Battle Captain (ABC)
Ground Tactical Commander (GTC)
The Relationship Between the Air Mission Commander and the Air Battle Captain
Aviation Liaison Officer (ALO)
PLANNING TECHNIQUES
Transition Operations Planning
Parallel Planning
Air Assault Mission Planning
The Air Mission Brief (AMB)
Command and Support Relationships
REHEARSALS
CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS
LIAISON OPERATIONS
COMMAND POST DISPLACEMENT
COMMAND POST SECURITY
COMMAND POST FACILITIES
THE TACTICAL COMMAND POST
THE MAIN COMMAND POST
THE REAR COMMAND POST
THE ASSAULT COMMAND POST
Chapter 3 - OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS
FUNDAMENTALS
Offensive Maneuver
Tactical Offense
Offensive Framework
The Division in a Corps Offensive
The Air Assault Division Offensive
THE DELIBERATE ATTACK
Maneuver
Intelligence
Fire Support
Mobility and Survivability (M/S)
Air Defense
Combat Service Support
Battle Command
PENETRATION
MOVEMENT TO CONTACT
The Approach March
Maneuver
Intelligence
Fire Support
Mobility and Survivability
Air Defense
Combat Service Support
Battle Command
Search and Attack Operations
EXPLOITATION AND PURSUIT
FOLLOW AND SUPPORT
Chapter 4 - AIR ASSAULT DIVISION DEFENSE
TYPES OF DEFENSE
FUNDAMENTALS
THE AIR ASSAULT DIVISION IN THE DEFENSE
AREA DEFENSE
MOBILE DEFENSE
Chapter 5 - CONCURRENT OPERATIONS
REAR OPERATIONS
RECONNAISSANCE OPERATIONS
SECURITY OPERATIONS
Types of Operations
Planning Considerations
Screen Missions
Guard Missions
Flank Guard
Rear Guard
Offensive Covering Forces
Defensive Covering Forces
TARGETING
SUPPRESSION OF ENEMY AIR DEFENSE (SEAD)
ARMY AIRSPACE COMMAND AND CONTROL (A2C2)
ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW)
DECEPTION OPERATIONS
COUNTERFIRE
Chapter 6 - OTHER OPERATIONS
RELIEF IN PLACE
RETROGRADE OPERATIONS AND SCENARIO
Maneuver
Intelligence
Fire Support
Mobility and Survivability
Air Defense
Combat Service Support
Battle Command
FORWARD PASSAGE OF LINES
LINKUP OPERATIONS AND SCENARIO
BREAKOUT FROM ENCIRCLEMENT OPERATIONS AND SCENARIO
Maneuver
Intelligence
Fire Support
Mobility and Survivability
Air Defense
Combat Service Support
Battle Command
INFILTRATION
MOVEMENT OPERATIONS
ASSEMBLY AREA OPERATIONS
RECONNAISSANCE IN FORCE
ARMORED-LIGHT OPERATIONS
Employment Considerations
Task Organization Considerations
Planning Considerations
Intelligence
Maneuver
Fire Support
Air Defense
Mobility and Survivability
Combat Service Support
Command and Control
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical
Tactical Mobility
Tactical Employment
Offensive Operations
Defensive Operations
Chapter 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
MILITARY OPERATIONS ON URBAN TERRAIN (MOUT)
The AASLT Division's Role
Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield
Command and Control
Task Organization for Combat
Fire Support Capabilities and Limitations
Weapons Systems Effectiveness
Combat Service Support
Special Equipment Requirements
Control Measures
Defensive Operations
Offensive Operations
WINTER AND COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS
The Commander
Winter and Cold Weather Considerations
Whiteout
Grayout
Ice Fog
Snow Cover
Ice Cover
Extreme Cold
Daylight and Darkness
Low-Population Density and Transportation Routes
Mapping and Navigation
Weather Variations
Seasonal Transition
Delayed Responses
Operations
DESERT OPERATIONS
The Desert Environment
Impact on Operations
Mobility
Observation and Fields of Fire
Cover and Concealment
Obstacles
Key Terrain
Avenues of Approach
Techniques for Operating Vehicles
JUNGLE OPERATIONS
RETROGRADE RIVER CROSSING OPERATIONS
CHAPTER 8 - DEEP OPERATIONS
DEEP ATTACK
DECIDE, SET CONDITIONS, EXECUTE
BATTLE RHYTHM
TYPES OF DEEP OPERATIONS
Raids
Army Attack Helicopter Raids
Division Responsibilities
Aviation Brigade Responsibilities
Attack Helicopter Battalion Responsibilities
Artillery Raids
Combined-Arms Raids
Air Assault
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
AUTHORIZATION LETTER
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