Does anyone know of a good resource for planning air assault missions?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 03:37:43 -0400

I am in the planning section of a National Guard IBCT and the S3 has tasked me with designing the BN's air assault mission for our annual training this year. Frankly, I have no clue where to start on this task and CATS was absolutely no help. Does anyone know of a good .mil resource I can use to plan something like this?

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2019 11:09 AM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 11:09:19 -0400

Try FM 3-90 Appendix C Airborne and Air Assault Operations

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 2 at 2019 1:37 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:37:10 -0400

Once you find the pertinent information, you will have lots of questions. I highly suggest that you meet with all the relevant players to pick their brains. Have a second meeting with the relevant players in regards to finalize the plan before you give your presentation to the boss. You are not in this alone so ask higher ups for guidance.