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During World War II, the pathfinders were a group of volunteers selected within the Airborne units who were specially trained to operate navigation aids to guide the main airborne body to the drop zones. The pathfinder teams (sticks) were made up of a group of eight to twelve pathfinders and a group of six bodyguards whose job was to defend the pathfinders while they set up their equipment. The pathfinder teams dropped approximately thirty minutes before the main body in order to locate designated drop zones and provide radio and visual guides for the main force in order to improve the accuracy of the jump. These navigational aids included compass beacons, colored panels, and colored smoke. When they jumped, the pathfinders many times would encounter less resistance than the follow up waves of paratroopers, simply because they had the element of surprise on their side. Krypton lights were also used prevalently. Once the main body jumped, the pathfinders then joined their original units and fought as standard airborne infantry.
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Who was nicknamed the pathfinder?
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What army officer was called the Pathfinder?
John C. Fremont
Does the US Army Corp of Engineers receive US government funding?
The US Army, like the US Department of Defense, is supported by the tax payer. The US Army Corp of Engineers is part of the US Army; just like the US Army Artillery, or US Army Armor, or US Army Infantry.
US Army was formed when?
The modern Army has its roots in the Continental Army which was formed on June 14, 1775, before the establishment of the United States, to meet the demands of the American Revolutinary War. Congress created the United States Army on June 14, 1784 after the end of the war to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The Army considers itself to be descended from the Continental Army and thus dates its inception from the origins of that force.
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Who was nicknamed the pathfinder?
john c fremont
What is United States Army Pathfinder School's motto?
The motto of United States Army Pathfinder School is 'First In, Last Out'.
What army officer was called the Pathfinder?
John C. Fremont
Will a 1993 pathfinder rear lift-gate fit a1997 pathfinder?
The body of the 1993 Pathfinder is very different from the 1997 Pathfinder (assuming you're talking about a US Spec Pathfinder). So I'm afraid the answer is no.
Where do you jack up a Nissan Pathfinder?
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What were the origins of the Confederate Army of Tennessee?
The Confederate Army of Tennessee traced its origins back to the Spring and Summer of 1861. The governor of Tennessee, Isham G. Harris raised the provisional Army of Tennessee. It was transferred to the Confederate military service in July of 1861.
What is the origin of US?
There are a few origins of the US government. Some of the origins are Separation of powers, the legislative branch and agencies of congress.
Does the US Army Corp of Engineers receive US government funding?
The US Army, like the US Department of Defense, is supported by the tax payer. The US Army Corp of Engineers is part of the US Army; just like the US Army Artillery, or US Army Armor, or US Army Infantry.
Why do you have an us army?
its not a us army its the United states army, US is just the initials.
US Army was formed when?
The modern Army has its roots in the Continental Army which was formed on June 14, 1775, before the establishment of the United States, to meet the demands of the American Revolutinary War. Congress created the United States Army on June 14, 1784 after the end of the war to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The Army considers itself to be descended from the Continental Army and thus dates its inception from the origins of that force.
What is the meaning of the name Lysistrata?
The name Lysistrata has Greek origins, and means "loosening the army".
What is the abbreviation for the US army?
USA (US Army), USN (US Navy), USMC (US Marine Corps), USAF (US Air Force), USCG (US Coast Guard).
