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W.Reese: /* Pathfinder Platoon Positions */

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	=Pathfinder Platoon Positions=		=Pathfinder Platoon Positions=
	The Pathfinder Platoon is structured to ensure proper chain of command is followed during combat operations.		The Pathfinder Platoon is structured to ensure proper chain of command is followed during combat operations.
			[[File:Pathfinderpic.jpg\|thumb\|Pathfinders from Alpha Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion fast-rope onto a roof during an exercise.]]
	'''Pathfinder Platoon Leader (2LT)'''		'''Pathfinder Platoon Leader (2LT)'''

W.Reese: /* Pathfinder Platoon Positions */

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	The Pathfinder Platoon is split into three main roles. Pathfinder Leadership rotates, the Platoon Leader is a secondary DMOS billet that can be occupied by experienced NCOs or Officers. The Pathfinder PL (Platoon Leader) is the administrative and organizational head of the Pathfinder Platoon.		The Pathfinder Platoon is split into three main roles. Pathfinder Leadership rotates, the Platoon Leader is a secondary DMOS billet that can be occupied by experienced NCOs or Officers. The Pathfinder PL (Platoon Leader) is the administrative and organizational head of the Pathfinder Platoon.

	Pathfinder Team Leaders are the ground leaders that ensure the plan is carried out, and if it can't be followed, the plan is effectively remediated in the field. The Pathfinder Teams operate at a high level of competency and are highly malleable to the specifications of the mission.		Pathfinder Team Leaders are the ground leaders that ensure the plan is carried out, and if it can't be followed, the plan is effectively remediated in the field. The Pathfinder Teams operate at a high level of competency and are highly malleable to the specifications of the mission.
	Pathfinders themselves are the team members that complete the actual mission, spotting out enemy positions and marking terrain features to send up to the Platoon Leader. The Pathfinders are expected to be able to switch out with Pathfinder Team Leaders at any time.
			Pathfinders themselves are the team members that complete the actual mission, spotting out enemy positions and marking terrain features to send up to the Platoon Leader. The Pathfinders are expected to be able to switch out with Pathfinder Team Leaders at any time, and lead the pathfinder team.
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W.Reese: /* Pathfinder Platoon Positions */

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	The Pathfinder Platoon is split into three main roles. Pathfinder Leadership rotates, the Platoon Leader is a secondary DMOS billet that can be ~~inhabited~~ by ~~any NCO rank~~. The Pathfinder PL (Platoon Leader) is the administrative and organizational ~~heart~~ of the Pathfinder Platoon.		The Pathfinder Platoon is split into three main roles. Pathfinder Leadership rotates, the Platoon Leader is a secondary DMOS billet that can be occupied by experienced NCOs or Officers. The Pathfinder PL (Platoon Leader) is the administrative and organizational head of the Pathfinder Platoon.
			Pathfinder Team Leaders are the ground leaders that ensure the plan is carried out, and if it can't be followed, the plan is effectively remediated in the field. The Pathfinder Teams operate at a high level of competency and are highly malleable to the specifications of the mission.
			Pathfinders themselves are the team members that complete the actual mission, spotting out enemy positions and marking terrain features to send up to the Platoon Leader. The Pathfinders are expected to be able to switch out with Pathfinder Team Leaders at any time.
	Pathfinder Team ~~leaders~~ are the ground leaders that ensure the plan is ~~followed~~, and if it can't be followed the plan is effectively remediated. The Pathfinder Teams operate at a high level of competency and are highly malleable to the specifications of the mission.


	Pathfinders themselves are the team members that complete the actual mission, spotting out enemy positions and marking terrain features to send up to ~~platoon leaders~~. The Pathfinders are expected to be able to switch out with Pathfinder Team Leaders at any time.
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	Pathfinder School also tests a soldier's base of knowledge. Understanding map reading, the NATO identification system, vehicle identification, and the tactical knowledge to ascertain what they can not see. Pathfinders must be alert, and aware at all times and during Pathfinder School they will be checked on the spot to test their base of knowledge and ensure proper retention of material.		Pathfinder School also tests a soldier's base of knowledge. Understanding map reading, the NATO identification system, vehicle identification, and the tactical knowledge to ascertain what they can not see. Pathfinders must be alert, and aware at all times and during Pathfinder School they will be checked on the spot to test their base of knowledge and ensure proper retention of material.
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A.Hajo: /* Pathfinder Platoon Positions */

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	'''Pathfinder Platoon Leader (2LT)'''		'''Pathfinder Platoon Leader (2LT)'''

	The Pathfinder Platoon Leader is responsible for ensuring the Pathfinder Platoon's mission is secure and the lines of communication to command are secure. Platoon Leaders shoulder the responsibility for the planning and make executive decisions on the ground in regards to the mission and objectives. This position is usually held by a Second Lieutenant or higher.		The Pathfinder Platoon Leader is responsible for ensuring the Pathfinder Platoon's mission is secure and the lines of communication to command are secure. Platoon Leaders shoulder the responsibility for the planning and make executive decisions on the ground in regards to the mission and objectives. This position is usually held by a Second Lieutenant or higher.

	'''Pathfinder Team Leader (SGT)'''		'''Pathfinder Team Leader (SGT)'''
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	The ~~Warrant Officer ranks within~~ the ~~unit are the symbol of Aviation. The symbol of one's winged pilot status. Those~~ that ~~hold the Warrant Officer~~ rank ~~are now the go-to when someone needs an aviator~~. It is ~~their job to ensure they have~~ the ~~skills to accomplish this task. This is one's primary duty~~.		The Pathfinder Platoon is split into three main roles. Pathfinder Leadership rotates, the Platoon Leader is a secondary DMOS billet that can be inhabited by any NCO rank. The Pathfinder PL (Platoon Leader) is the administrative and organizational heart of the Pathfinder Platoon.


	~~Senior Warrant Officers~~' ~~further responsibilities~~ are to ~~aid in~~ the ~~training~~ of ~~new aviators~~. ~~To aid in their endeavors of becoming a Warrant Officer~~. ~~Just as others gave you their aid in your training~~.		Pathfinder Team leaders are the ground leaders that ensure the plan is followed, and if it can't be followed the plan is effectively remediated. The Pathfinder Teams operate at a high level of competency and are highly malleable to the specifications of the mission.


			Pathfinders themselves are the team members that complete the actual mission, spotting out enemy positions and marking terrain features to send up to platoon leaders. The Pathfinders are expected to be able to switch out with Pathfinder Team Leaders at any time.
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	The U.S. Army Aviator Badge shall be awarded to soldiers who successfully complete flight training with the MOS 153A Rotary Wing Aviator and are inducted into the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne).

			The mission of the United States Army Pathfinder School is to train personnel in the U.S. Army and its sister services in a three-day course, during which the candidate pathfinder learns how to navigate dismounted, establish and operate a day / night helicopter landing zone, establish and operate day / night parachute drop zones (DZs), conduct sling load operations, provide air traffic control (ATC) and navigational assistance to rotary wing (RW) and fixed wing (FW) airborne operations.

			Pathfinders are also expected to be capable of forward reconnaissance and employing infiltration tactics to remain undetected whilst marking out enemy positions and terrain features. Pathfinders are also expected to be competent soldiers, excellent marksmen, and dangerous saboteurs. Pathfinders going through the school will be expected to do everything from plant charges to eliminate targets completely depending on the mission's specifics.

	~~As an Aviation Trainee~~, ~~you will~~ be ~~trained to a superior standard higher than regular forces~~, ~~establishing~~ and ~~building upon your experience~~ and ~~expertise. You~~ will be ~~cross-trained in~~ the ~~craft~~ of ~~flight planning, advanced formation, all facets of communication,~~ and ~~all the roles~~ of ~~each airframe under your command!~~		Pathfinder School also tests a soldier's base of knowledge. Understanding map reading, the NATO identification system, vehicle identification, and the tactical knowledge to ascertain what they can not see. Pathfinders must be alert, and aware at all times and during Pathfinder School they will be checked on the spot to test their base of knowledge and ensure proper retention of material.
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A.Hajo at 01:39, 22 August 2021

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	{{infobox pathfinderplatoon}}Pathfinders are the elements inserted before combat operations begin within an Area of Operations (AO) to perform reconnaissance, mark landing zones, and completely special mission-specific objectives that may arise during a deployment. Pathfinders are expected to be well-versed in enemy identification, stealth, land navigation and map reading along with military freefall skills. Prospective Pathfinders go through Pathfinder School in order to become qualified and capable members of the Pathfinder Platoon.		{{infobox pathfinderplatoon}}'''Pathfinders''' are the elements inserted before combat operations begin within an Area of Operations (AO) to perform reconnaissance, mark landing zones, and completely special mission-specific objectives that may arise during a deployment. Pathfinders are expected to be well-versed in enemy identification, stealth, land navigation and map reading along with military freefall skills. Prospective Pathfinders go through Pathfinder School in order to become qualified and capable members of the Pathfinder Platoon.
	=Mission=		=Mission=
	To be awarded the Pathfinder Badge, the soldier must complete Pathfinder School. The school instructs advanced land navigation, advanced reconnaissance, tactical air traffic control in the field, and the control of parachute operations; the badge is awarded on completing several examinations under Field Training Exercise (FTX) conditions. Examinations include proficiency in sling load rigging and execution, planning and execution of Helicopter Landing Zones (HLZ), Drop Zones (DZ), air traffic control operations, aerial delivery of troops and supplies, and several others various tasks. Pathfinders are expected to be capable of advanced military freefall and combat dives to infiltrate behind enemy lines, and prepare Alpha Company for Air Assault and Airborne operations. Pathfinders also brief Hotel Company before these operations and provide details on possible terrain and Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) threat considerations.		To be awarded the Pathfinder Badge, the soldier must complete Pathfinder School. The school instructs advanced land navigation, advanced reconnaissance, tactical air traffic control in the field, and the control of parachute operations; the badge is awarded on completing several examinations under Field Training Exercise (FTX) conditions. Examinations include proficiency in sling load rigging and execution, planning and execution of Helicopter Landing Zones (HLZ), Drop Zones (DZ), air traffic control operations, aerial delivery of troops and supplies, and several others various tasks. Pathfinders are expected to be capable of advanced military freefall and combat dives to infiltrate behind enemy lines, and prepare Alpha Company for Air Assault and Airborne operations. Pathfinders also brief Hotel Company before these operations and provide details on possible terrain and Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) threat considerations.

A.Hajo: /* Mission */

2021-08-22T01:39:21Z

Mission

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	{{infobox pathfinderplatoon}}Pathfinders are the elements inserted before combat operations begin within an Area of Operations (AO) to perform reconnaissance, mark landing zones, and completely special mission-specific objectives that may arise during a deployment. Pathfinders are expected to be well-versed in enemy identification, stealth, land navigation and map reading along with military freefall skills. Prospective Pathfinders go through Pathfinder School in order to become qualified and capable members of the Pathfinder Platoon.		{{infobox pathfinderplatoon}}Pathfinders are the elements inserted before combat operations begin within an Area of Operations (AO) to perform reconnaissance, mark landing zones, and completely special mission-specific objectives that may arise during a deployment. Pathfinders are expected to be well-versed in enemy identification, stealth, land navigation and map reading along with military freefall skills. Prospective Pathfinders go through Pathfinder School in order to become qualified and capable members of the Pathfinder Platoon.
	=Mission=		=Mission=
	To be awarded the Pathfinder Badge, the soldier must complete Pathfinder School. The school instructs advanced land navigation, advanced reconnaissance, tactical air traffic control in the field, and the control of parachute operations; the badge is awarded on completing several examinations under Field Training Exercise (FTX) conditions. Examinations include proficiency in sling load rigging and execution, planning and execution of Helicopter Landing Zones (HLZ), Drop Zones (DZ), air traffic control operations, aerial delivery of troops and supplies, and several others various tasks. Pathfinders are expected to be capable of advanced military freefall and combat dives to infiltrate behind enemy lines, and prepare Alpha Company for Air Assault and Airborne operations. Pathfinders also brief Hotel Company before these operations and provide details on possible terrain and Anti-~~Aricraft~~ Artillery (AAA) threat considerations.		To be awarded the Pathfinder Badge, the soldier must complete Pathfinder School. The school instructs advanced land navigation, advanced reconnaissance, tactical air traffic control in the field, and the control of parachute operations; the badge is awarded on completing several examinations under Field Training Exercise (FTX) conditions. Examinations include proficiency in sling load rigging and execution, planning and execution of Helicopter Landing Zones (HLZ), Drop Zones (DZ), air traffic control operations, aerial delivery of troops and supplies, and several others various tasks. Pathfinders are expected to be capable of advanced military freefall and combat dives to infiltrate behind enemy lines, and prepare Alpha Company for Air Assault and Airborne operations. Pathfinders also brief Hotel Company before these operations and provide details on possible terrain and Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) threat considerations.

W.Reese: /* Aviation */

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Aviation

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	The Pathfinders are team members that are responsible for the actual reconnaissance and scouting that goes into a Pathfinder Operation. Pathfinders are expected to be well-versed in everything related to reconnaissance, scouting, stealth, and land navigation whilst also displaying high levels of competency and comprehension of their mission and objectives. This position is usually held by a Private First Class or higher.		The Pathfinders are team members that are responsible for the actual reconnaissance and scouting that goes into a Pathfinder Operation. Pathfinders are expected to be well-versed in everything related to reconnaissance, scouting, stealth, and land navigation whilst also displaying high levels of competency and comprehension of their mission and objectives. This position is usually held by a Private First Class or higher.


	~~=Aviation=~~
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	\| style="background-color: #ee9400; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:33%;" \|'''~~Warrant Officers~~'''		\| style="background-color: #ee9400; text-align:center;border:1px solid #000000;width:33%;" \|'''Pathfinder Platoon Positions'''
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Aviation

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	Senior Warrant Officers' further responsibilities are to aid in the training of new aviators. To aid in their endeavors of becoming a Warrant Officer. Just as others gave you their aid in your training.		Senior Warrant Officers' further responsibilities are to aid in the training of new aviators. To aid in their endeavors of becoming a Warrant Officer. Just as others gave you their aid in your training.
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W.Reese at 01:26, 22 August 2021

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	The Pathfinders are team members that are responsible for the actual reconnaissance and scouting that goes into a Pathfinder Operation. Pathfinders are expected to be well-versed in everything related to reconnaissance, scouting, stealth, and land navigation whilst also displaying high levels of competency and comprehension of their mission and objectives. This position is usually held by a Private First Class or higher.		The Pathfinders are team members that are responsible for the actual reconnaissance and scouting that goes into a Pathfinder Operation. Pathfinders are expected to be well-versed in everything related to reconnaissance, scouting, stealth, and land navigation whilst also displaying high levels of competency and comprehension of their mission and objectives. This position is usually held by a Private First Class or higher.


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			The Warrant Officer ranks within the unit are the symbol of Aviation. The symbol of one's winged pilot status. Those that hold the Warrant Officer rank are now the go-to when someone needs an aviator. It is their job to ensure they have the skills to accomplish this task. This is one's primary duty.


			Senior Warrant Officers' further responsibilities are to aid in the training of new aviators. To aid in their endeavors of becoming a Warrant Officer. Just as others gave you their aid in your training.
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			The U.S. Army Aviator Badge shall be awarded to soldiers who successfully complete flight training with the MOS 153A Rotary Wing Aviator and are inducted into the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne).


			As an Aviation Trainee, you will be trained to a superior standard higher than regular forces, establishing and building upon your experience and expertise. You will be cross-trained in the craft of flight planning, advanced formation, all facets of communication, and all the roles of each airframe under your command!
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	=Policies and Procedures=		=Policies and Procedures=
	Pathfinder Platoon utilizes documents and procedures related to proper conduct in the field.		Pathfinder Platoon utilizes documents and procedures related to proper conduct in the field.

W.Reese: /* Mission */

2021-08-22T01:04:41Z

Mission

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	{{infobox pathfinderplatoon}}Pathfinders are the elements inserted before combat operations begin within an Area of Operations (AO) to perform reconnaissance, mark landing zones, and completely special mission-specific objectives that may arise during a deployment. Pathfinders are expected to be well-versed in enemy identification, stealth, land navigation and map reading along with military freefall skills. Prospective Pathfinders go through Pathfinder School in order to become qualified and capable members of the Pathfinder Platoon.		{{infobox pathfinderplatoon}}Pathfinders are the elements inserted before combat operations begin within an Area of Operations (AO) to perform reconnaissance, mark landing zones, and completely special mission-specific objectives that may arise during a deployment. Pathfinders are expected to be well-versed in enemy identification, stealth, land navigation and map reading along with military freefall skills. Prospective Pathfinders go through Pathfinder School in order to become qualified and capable members of the Pathfinder Platoon.
	=Mission=		=Mission=
	To be awarded the Pathfinder Badge, the soldier must complete Pathfinder School. The school instructs advanced land navigation, advanced reconnaissance, tactical air traffic control in the field, and the control of parachute operations; the badge is awarded on completing several examinations under Field Training Exercise (FTX) conditions. Examinations include proficiency in sling load rigging and execution, planning and execution of ~~helicopter landing zones~~ (HLZ), air traffic control operations, aerial delivery of troops and supplies, and several others various tasks. Pathfinders are expected to be capable of advanced military freefall and combat dives to infiltrate behind enemy lines, and prepare Alpha Company for Air Assault and Airborne operations. Pathfinders also brief Hotel Company before these operations and provide details on possible terrain and Anti-Aricraft Artillery (AAA) threat considerations.		To be awarded the Pathfinder Badge, the soldier must complete Pathfinder School. The school instructs advanced land navigation, advanced reconnaissance, tactical air traffic control in the field, and the control of parachute operations; the badge is awarded on completing several examinations under Field Training Exercise (FTX) conditions. Examinations include proficiency in sling load rigging and execution, planning and execution of Helicopter Landing Zones (HLZ), Drop Zones (DZ), air traffic control operations, aerial delivery of troops and supplies, and several others various tasks. Pathfinders are expected to be capable of advanced military freefall and combat dives to infiltrate behind enemy lines, and prepare Alpha Company for Air Assault and Airborne operations. Pathfinders also brief Hotel Company before these operations and provide details on possible terrain and Anti-Aricraft Artillery (AAA) threat considerations.