How many Airborne divisions are there currently(active, please list) and which is considered the best. Only qualified informed answers please.
2007-03-27 20:08:42 · 9 answers · asked by michael H 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There are 2 airborne divisions.
82nd Airborne: Ft. Bragg, NC. They are an active Airborne Division, on jump status.
101st Airborne, Ft. Campbell, KY. They are not an active Airborne Division, though some of the soldiers are on active status. It is more of an Air Assualt Division.
Which one is best? That really depends on who you talk to. I was never in the 82nd, so I can't answer for them. I was with the 101st and thought they were great when I was there.
There are Airborne units throughout the country and around the world. Any Ranger Battalion will be on active jump status as will every SF Group. There is an Airborne Battalion (or is it a Brigade) in Vincenza, Italy that is active. E Co 51st Inf in Germany was an active LRS unit, but I think they just left.
2007-03-27 20:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 82nd Airborne Division is the only division in the US Armed Forces which is entirely on airborne status.
The 101st Airborne Division retains its name from military heritage but is not a true airborne division. It is considered an Air Assault division.
The 75th Ranger Regiment is a fully airborne regiment, however a regiment is much smaller in size than a division.
Which one is the "best"? Depends on the mission at hand.
For example: If a large number of "shock troops" are needed for a behind-enemy-lines insertion I would go with the 82nd. If an airfield needs to be seized the 75th are your men. If the objective involves jungle terrain and many helicopters, go with the 101st.
2007-03-27 20:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are only two US Army Airborne Divisions, the 82nd and 101st. Only the 82nd is "a real Airborne" Division because the 101st is now actually air assault and only retains its Airborne name due to its proud and honorable legacy in World War II. The 82nd is the only division on active Airborne status.
So, to answer, the 82nd is the best, as it is the only one of its kind in the US Army.
2007-03-27 20:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by Geronimo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The army only has one airborne division. The 82nd. So, its the best and worst.
2007-03-27 20:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I Believe the ranger regiment is tops. They are relatively small, pack a tremendous amount of firepower, are trained to take and hold airfields, ports and such and do it with about as much violence as any unit can dish out. My vote goes "Ranger all the way"!
2007-03-27 20:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the bad news is that the 82d is allowing non-airborne personnel in it's ranks now.
2007-03-28 02:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by The Tin Man 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i agree the 82nd.... but wanna know the worst one... its the173rd ABN.... this brigade thinks they are all high speed and dont even care bout the soldiers needs... i know casue im in 173rd STB and this cant possibly be any worse than hell... the leadership sucks... well enough bout the non-important subjects...
2007-03-27 22:47:49 · answer #7 · answered by elmolovesme03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
82nd and 101st. hura!
2007-03-27 20:13:47 · answer #8 · answered by 1000 Man Embassy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
None it is the ARMY !
2007-03-27 20:14:29 · answer #9 · answered by allende8317 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋