Air assault

Air assault (or air mobile) is the movement of forces by helicopter to engage and destroy enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain. In addition to regular infantry training, these forces usually receive training in rappelling and air transportation, and their equipment is sometimes modified as well to allow better transportation in aircraft. Due to the transport load restrictions of those aircraft, air assault troops are usually light infantry.

Related Topics:
Helicopter - Infantry - Rappelling - Air transportation - Light infantry

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If dropped by parachute instead, the troops are called paratroopers.

Related Topics:
Parachute - Paratroopers

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