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Originally Posted by spittle8
82nd and 101st. I consider the 101st an airborne division. I don't like the term "air assault"  But, it can get anywhere in the world in 48 hours, or so I've heard. That makes it about as mobile as the 82nd. |
The 101st is not an airborne division, it is an airmobile division.(It's also the most difficult division in the whole US Army to move from what i've read because of the lift requirements)
Technically, we don't have any cavalry divisions either. 1st Cavalry is really just an armored division.
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Originally Posted by gunnut
They are airborne for all intents and purposes. The term "air assault" means they have traded in their parachutes for a ride in helicopters. They are still jump certified I believe. If push comes to shove, we can air drop them. But air drop is far more dangerous and less efficient than helo borne assault.
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I don't think everyone in the 101st is Abn qualified. You have to be AASlt certified to get into the 101st, but i don't think you have to be Abn.(i have to admit i'm not totally sure).
The 173d and 82nd and 75th are our main Abn forces. I think we've got a few Bns more here and there in the Guard and reserves too.