Army Soldiers carry a large balloon used to measure wind drift while conducting the Army Pathfinder course at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on Sept. 7, 2022. Army Pathfinders are trained to provide navigational aid and advisory services to military aircraft in areas designated by supported unit commanders. During the Pathfinder course, students are instructed in aircraft orientation, aero-medical evacuation, close combat assault, ground to air communication procedures, control center operations, all three phases of a sling load operation, helicopter landing zone and pick up zone oper
Army Soldiers carry a large balloon used to measure wind drift while conducting the Army Pathfinder course at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on Sept. 7, 2022. Army Pathfinders are trained to provide navigational aid and advisory services to military aircraft in areas designated by supported unit commanders. During the Pathfinder course, students are instructed in aircraft orientation, aero-medical evacuation, close combat assault, ground to air communication procedures, control center operations, all three phases of a sling load operation, helicopter landing zone and pick up zone operations, and drop zone operations dealing with military fixed and rotary wing aircraft for personnel and equipment.
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