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Yes. The Army uses the term QRF. Our squad was assigned to QRF several times during Able Sentry, and we had to be en route in via the chosen method of insertion in a very short time. To our annoyance, and his credit, our squad leader made us rehearse over and over. We could be "wheels up" very fast, but our arrival time was dependent upon the insertion method. Due to OpSec, I've omitted details. Iraq is a very different situation, I've never been there, so I can't intelligently comment on it.
Like others, I'm waiting for information, and my thoughts and prayers are with the soldiers both missing and in deceased.
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