[at-l] Marine Recruits

["Kiefer, David" <dkiefer@JJG.com>]

This thread reminded me of a claim made to me recently.  I'm sure someone on
the list will be able to confirm or deny this.

I was told recently that the US Army, specifically the 10th Mountain
Division, used the AT to "transport" recent graduates of Infantry basic
training, from Ft. Benning to Ft. Drum.   This only occurred during the mid
to late 80's as the Division was being reactivated, and large numbers of
soldiers were being moved from GA to NY along the AT.  They reportedly moved
in platoon or company size elements over a period of time.  This would have
taken several months to years as a division of infantry (excluding support
personnel) would have about 5,000 line troops, and there would have been a
"graduating class" leave every couple of weeks.

Does anyone have personal knowledge of this?

It almost sounds like an urban(or wilderness) legend.

I just wanted to ask this question before I raised the B*** S*** flag the
next time I heard it.

Thanks, 

David





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