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ADP 3-28

4-192. The movement and maneuver warfighting function, in reference to disaster response, as those actions taken to restore mobility and to concentrate supporting assets at the point of greatest need. In the aftermath of a disaster, the ability to provide relief to victims often depends on the ability of vehicles to move across debris and flooded areas. Using high mobility vehicles, Soldiers can deliver supplies, help evacuate stranded people, move Soldiers into an area to remove obstacles, and help first responders. Army engineering assets can improve freedom of movement through repair and heavy debris removal. Military aviation assets are also useful for rapidly moving supplies, personnel, equipment, and stranded civilians. Aviation assets are also particularly well equipped to conduct Search and Rescue type missions by providing both manned and unmanned searching abilities as well as unique personnel extrication capabilities.
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