U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command
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The United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) provides command and control, executive oversight, and resourcing of U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) aviation assets and units in support of national security objectives. USASOAC is responsible for service and component interface; training, doctrine, and proponency for Army Special Operations Aviation (SOA); system integration and fleet modernization; aviation resource management; material readiness; program management; and ASCC oversight. USASOAC was established 25 March 2011 consisting of 135 headquarters soldiers and subordinate units totaling more than 3,300 personnel, include the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), (160th SOAR (A)) which features 4 Aviation Battalions, the USASOC Flight Company, the Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion, the Systems Integration Management Office, and the Technology Application Projects Office.[2] The first commander of USASOAC was Brig Gen. Kevin Mangum.[3]
United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) | |
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Founded | 2011–present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Special operations force |
Role | Organizes, mans, trains, resources and equips special operations aviation units |
Size | 3,533 personnel authorized:[1]
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Part of | US Army Special Operations Command United States Special Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Liberty, North Carolina |
Motto(s) | Volare Optimos (To Fly the Best) |
Color of beret | Maroon |
Engagements | Operation Enduring Freedom Operation New Dawn Operation Inherent Resolve |
Website | Official Website |
Commanders | |
Current commander | BG Scott D. Wilkinson |
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