Rare 1st Air Cavalry Division Airmobile Techniques & Procedures 1966 Booklet

This listing is for a rare Viet Nam era Techniques and Procedures booklet created by George S. Beatty Jr for the 1st Air Cavalry Division. This booklet offers a rare, first-hand look at the techniques and procedures of the 1st Air Cavalry Division during. Below is text from the introductory page.

SUBJECT: Airmobile Techniques and Procedures. TO: Commanders and Staff Officers.

APO US Forces 964.90. The development of Airmobile Techniques and Procedures is, and must remain, a dynamic process. It is essential that certain of these be standardized throughout the Division to insure common under-standing, to facilitate rapid tailoring of forces and to increase our responsiveness on each operation.

This booklet contains the techniques and procedures which have proven effective during airmobile operations in Vietnam. They are considered to be sound, workable and worthy of standardization. Effective upon receipt, this booklet will be used as a standard guide for training and operational SOP's. We must continue to seek better ways of doing things. Periodic revision of this booklet is planned to keep pace with the accumulation of knowledge. Unit commanders are encouraged to submit recommendations for changes whenever they are deemed to be necessary. Army aviation officer who served as Chief of Staff for the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in Vietnam. The pages in the booklet are printed on both sides and have a total of 64 pages and measures 4" x 6". Please check the photos for the exact items you will receive. Thanks for looking and feel free to ask me questions.

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