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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Airborne operations are a common occurrence on Fort Bragg. At Normandy Drop Zone, Soldiers of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, observed what it takes to provide fuel anywhere in the world.
Soldiers from the 82nd CAB observed an airborne forward arming and refueling point conducted by the 307th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Jan. 11.
“We have develop our concept for what an airborne FARP should look like,” said Capt. Elvin Santos, Alpha Company commander, 122nd Aviation Support Battalion, 82nd CAB. “Now that we have the concept, we wanted to partner with units on Fort Bragg that are already conducting this training to refine our tactics.”
Refining this capability will enable the aviation task force of the Global Response Force to provide support to the ground forces commander for longer periods of time by eliminating the need to return to the main base for refueling and rearming of weapons.
“If we are able to provide that fuel and ammunition ahead of the main base, we increase our combat power in the air,” said Santos. “It’s important that we take the time now to learn the process that it takes for an airborne FARP to operate effectively.”
The training with 1BCT is not the first time the Soldiers have partnered with units to ensure they provide the best aviation support in the event of the activation of the Global Response Force, a cornerstone of the 82nd Abn. Div.
“We have been working with units all across the Army,” said Santos. “Recently, we have partnered with the 3rd Special Forces Group, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, and now, we are working with units inside our own division. This allows us to refine our operating procedures to make us even more effective on the battlefield.”
The observation helped the Soldiers of the CAB see exactly what it takes to make the airborne FARP a credible capability that the ground forces commander can use to maximize their aviation assets’ capabilities.
“We came to get a visual on how the [307th BSB] conducted the airborne FARP,” said Sgt. David Kinglock, petroleum supply specialist, 122nd ASB, 82nd CAB. “Classroom instruction can only take us so far. We have to leverage that with training events like this so we all see what it takes.”
Kinglock took time to let his new Soldiers know about the importance of this training and how it will contribute to the unit’s support of the Global Response Force.
“I hope the junior Soldiers learn that this is possible and they can see the relevance of it to the support that we provide,” said Kinglock. “I hope they gain a better understanding of the whole operation.”
| Date Taken: | 01.11.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 01.19.2016 20:13 |
| Story ID: | 186591 |
| Location: | FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 216 |
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