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| Alpha Company left for Vietnam comprised of soldiers who graduated from the United States Army's Basic Airborne Course. |
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Jump School three weeks of intensive training.
Jump School three weeks of intensive training.
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Jump Video showing troopers jumping with combat equipment
Jump Video showing troopers jumping with combat equipment
There is something special about a paratrooper, something that sets him apart from
other soldiers. It's not simply the fact he jumps out of an airplane. He is ready to fight,
knowing he will probably be out numbered by the enemy and his survival depends on
his ability to catch the enemy by surprise and destroy him. Then continue to fight with
limited food, equipment, and ammunition until he is reinforced.
To be Airborne is a key requirement of all modern special warfare units. The level of
personal commitment required of a paratrooper is essential for joining their ranks. In
order to be an Airborne soldier, one has to be fit and able to endure physical hardship
beyond that required of an ordinary soldier. A paratrooper is not likely to be the kind of
soldier who would fold under fire. The “airborne spirit” ensures that he will fight, and
fight well.
other soldiers. It's not simply the fact he jumps out of an airplane. He is ready to fight,
knowing he will probably be out numbered by the enemy and his survival depends on
his ability to catch the enemy by surprise and destroy him. Then continue to fight with
limited food, equipment, and ammunition until he is reinforced.
To be Airborne is a key requirement of all modern special warfare units. The level of
personal commitment required of a paratrooper is essential for joining their ranks. In
order to be an Airborne soldier, one has to be fit and able to endure physical hardship
beyond that required of an ordinary soldier. A paratrooper is not likely to be the kind of
soldier who would fold under fire. The “airborne spirit” ensures that he will fight, and
fight well.
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The Airborne Creed.
The Airborne Creed.