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Force Protection Combat Team

(FPCT)

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Mission Concept

FPCT primary mission is to provide pinpoint

fire support, forward combat support anddeployment of highly trained FPCT personnel.

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Minimum Requirements

At Least 18 years old.

Prior or Current Military(wavier)

SPC or above(waiver)

Able to be mature, in a open and professionalenvironment.

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Primary Function

Most of FPCT operations will be in directsupport of Alpha Company 1/7CAV.

Missions will center around the safety ofaircraft by elimination of AAA threats, andground targeting.

In addition to following a Alpha Companytarget set, FPCT can be directed by higher toact on other target sets.

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Secondary Functions

Forward resupply of maneuver units

(Reinforcements Transports, Supply Drops,

Infil/Extract, ECT).

Real time airborne recon.

Quick Reaction Force.

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How FPCT fits into the 7TH

FPCT provides protection to all 7th Cavalry

combat elements by neutralizing threats by

any means necessary.

FPCT fills a critical role as an action element in

support of both SRT and the ranger elements,by providing the above stated functions.

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