1D-3. Corps Mode Operations
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Corps mode operations at the tactical level of war are executed by the
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transportation and rotary-wing aircraft organizations assigned to the Corps
Support Command and the transportation elements assigned to the division.
Tactical level transportation operations normally deal with the final distribution of
personnel, equipment, and supplies using two modes of transportation--
Air mode.
Surface mode.
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Airlift is a flexible and essential element of the transportation system. Airlift can
Air mode
provide rapid movement of cargo, passengers, and equipment without regard to
terrain restrictions. It also makes possible resupply of critical items over extended
distances. These are the two sources of airlift in support of combat service
support (CSS) missions:
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