Publisher's Synopsis
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has a long and rich heritage. As the world's only functional Air Assault Division, the 101st Airborne has pioneered the development of Air Assault tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). These tactics were quantifiably demonstrated in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm and most recently during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This Gold Book reference publication reflects the current doctrine, organization, and capabilities of the 101st Airborne Division following significant change in our aviation and ground forces. It incorporates the latest tactics, techniques, procedures, and lessons learned developed during the last 15 years of combat operations and has been validated during several recent exercises. The result is a manual that is essential for Air Assault planning and execution for any organization. This reference publication, The Gold Book February 2016, re-establishes the baseline for the planning and execution of Air Assault operations not only for the 101st, but for every division and organization in our Army.
