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AIRMOBILITY


MAP 2


X-RAY (Map 2) out of the possible landing zones as the best potential provision for the initial air assault. The cavalry section had confirmed that landing zone X-RAY could take eight to ten UH-1D's at one time. No signs of enemy activity were detected. Two artillery batteries were in position to support the landing.

Preparatory fire began at 1017 hours precisely where required and was timed with the lead elements of the assault company. The aerial artillery came on the heels of the tube artillery fire and worked over the area for 30 seconds expending half their load, then went into an orbit nearby to be on call. The lift battalion gunships took up the fire and were immediately ahead of the troop trans[ports]

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