Hq 101st AB Division
APO 472, U.S. Army
18 May 1944
ANNEX No. 7
To FIELD ORDER No. 1.
EMPLOYMENT OF GLIDER PILOTS DURING OPERATION
1.
Briefing:
Prior to takeoff, glider crews will be briefed by the senior airborne officer
or noncommissioned officer in each glider as to the assembly area in the
vicinity of the landing zone for the personnel of their glider.
2.
Attachment:
Effective upon landing in the combat zone glider crews are to be attached
to this Division, and will remain attached until they can be safely evacuated
over the beaches.
3.
Duties Following Landing:
Glider crew members will assist airborne personnel in unloading the
gliders and will then proceed to the designated assembly area with the
airborne personnel flown in their glider. Following arrival at unit
assembly areas, glider crews will assemble under senior glider pilot
present, and await orders from the Division representative on the field.
Assignment will normally be to Division or regimental CP's for duties
of close defense, escort and PW guard.
Glider crews after being reported to the designated CP's will be reorganized
under the senior glider pilot present, and disposed as directed by the
Headquarters Commandant concerned.
Equipment: Light packs, gas mask, web equipment and arms.
Rations: One "K" ration, one "D" ration
on person. Three "K" rations in glider.
Evacuation: Glider crews will be relieved upon Division orders
and evacuated when the situation permits their safe movement to the
beaches. Subordinate units to which pilots are attached will assure
that the crews can be readily assembled. Routes to the beach will be
prescribed at time of relief.
5.
CP's: See Annex No. 3
SCR 536's will be used for control of glider personnel.
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