Posted on Aug 9, 2015
SGM Steve Wettstein
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With the 75 anniversary of the Airborne, do you think that there will ever be another mass attack airborne operation?

http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/08/09/army-celebrates-75-years-american-paratrooper/31278775/
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SGM, As a proud Paratrooper, my stance is better have it and not need it, than not have it and will need it.
The quickest and most efficient method of deploying an entire unit, with their equipment, in a moments notice. Being in an Airborne unit is the epitome of readiness. I love that mission!
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SGM (Join to see) Thank you for your reply 1SG.
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As part of the 82D I can tell you that I can get wheels up to anywhere in the world in 18 hrs. With us you have the ability to put 3,500 paratroopers on the ground in under 10 minutes. All they have to do is call. Yes I see the chance for one as the world spins more out of control.
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Airborne!
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Probably not. Most future conflicts wil be small unit centered.
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SSgt Alex Robinson Thank you for your reply.
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I'm sorry but I have to disagree. Seizing an airfield so that follow on forces would be able to reinforce the brigade that conducted the mass tactical combat jump will still be the most vital tool the Military has. Every major combat operation that we were involved in had paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to secure a specific objective. Some areas around the world may not be feasible for a ground movement to that objective. I do agree that there will be a lot more small unit centered HALO / HAHO insertions but when we look at countries like China, Russia and heck even North Korea... A brigade has the advantage than a 12-man ODA.
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