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Headquarters command for all aviation assets in the U.S. Army Reserve From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Army Reserve Aviation Command (ARAC) is the headquarters command for all aviation assets in the United States Army Reserve. It is located at Fort Knox, Kentucky and is commanded by a brigadier general.
Army Reserve Aviation Command | |
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Active | 16 September 2016 – present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Army Reserve |
Branch | Army Aviation |
Type | Composite Command |
Role | Control of all Army Reserve aviation assets. |
Size | Approximately 4,400 Soldiers, 600 civilians, 230 aircraft in 12 states[1] |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Knox, Kentucky |
Motto(s) | "Rise Above" |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brigadier General Roger F. Deon |
The command consists of approximately 4,400 soldiers and 600 civilians, with 230 aircraft at facilities in 12 states.[1] The command's assets provide air assault, air movement, air traffic services airfield management, aeromedical evacuation, combat aviation brigade reinforcement, theater aviation support, and coordination of aviation staging and onward movement to theater.[1] It supports all Federal Emergency Management Agency regions within the United States to respond to emergencies.[1] The command was activated in its current formation on 16 September 2016 with the following subordinate units:[2]
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