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Subj: LETTER OF INSTRUCTION (LOI) FOR THE QUADS FOR SQUADS VERTICAL TAKE-OFF
AND LANDING (VTOL) SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (SUAS) TRAINING
1. Situation. The ability to integrate VTOL SUAS at the squad level, the
situational awareness and force protection capability these platforms can
provide in training events while leading up to a deployment are integral to
1st Battalion, 1st Marines’ success. While deployed, utility of VTOL SUAS
provides squad leaders the ability to understand the battlespace and the
effects of enemy and terrain on friendly forces over-the-hill. Having trained
Marines who can operate VTOL SUAS will provide an expeditionary collection
asset in direct support of squad and platoon leadership.
3. Execution.
a. Commander’s Intent.
c. Tasks
(1) S-2A
Task: Coordinate and supervise the conduct of the VTOL SUAS
training facilitated by TALSA West.
Purpose: IOT ensure instructors receive all required
support to effectively train participating Marines.
d. Coordinating Instructions
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Subj: LETTER OF INSTRUCTION (LOI) FOR THE QUADS FOR SQUADS VERTICAL TAKE-OFF
AND LANDING (VTOL) SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (SUAS) TRAINING
(2) Gear List: Marines attending the Quads for Squads training
will need the following materials:
a. Administration
b. Logistics
a. Signal: None.
b. Command
A. K. LOPES