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***** | PATHFINDERS | (DOD) 2.Teams dropped or air landed at an objective to establish and operate navigational aids for the purpose of guiding aircraft to drop and landing zones.
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**** | PATHFINDERS | (DOD) 4.Teams air delivered into enemy territory for the purpose of determining the best approach and withdrawal lanes, landing zones, and sites for helicopterborne forces.
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*** | PATHFINDERS | (DOD) 3.A radar device used for navigating or homing to an objective when visibility precludes accurate visual navigation.
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*** | PATHFINDERS | (DOD) 1.Experienced aircraft crews who lead a formation to the drop zone, release point, or target.
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