United States Army Aviation Branch
Aviation branch of the U.S. army / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about United States Army Aviation Branch?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
The United States Army Aviation Branch is a army aviation branch of the United States Army and the administrative organization that is responsible for doctrine, manning and configuration for all army aviation units. This branch was formerly considered to be one of the combat arms branches, but is today included within the "Maneuver, Fires and Effects" (MFE) classification, in accordance with current U.S. Army organizational doctrine.
This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2013) |
Aviation Branch | |
---|---|
Active | 12 April 1983 – Present[1][2] |
Country | United States |
Branch | US Army |
Type | Army aviation |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Novosel, Alabama |
Nickname(s) | Army Aviation |
Motto(s) | Above the Best |
Colors | Ultramarine Blue, Golden orange |
Anniversaries | 12 April 1983 |
Commanders | |
Commanding General | Major General Michael C. McCurry |
Command Sergeant Major | James D. Wilson |
Insignia | |
Aviation Branch Insignia | |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack helicopter | AH-64 |
Cargo helicopter | CH-47 |
Multirole helicopter | MH-6, MH-60 |
Trainer helicopter | UH-72 |
Utility helicopter | UH-60, UH-72 |
Reconnaissance | MQ-1C, RQ-5, RQ-7, RQ-11, TO-5 |
Transport | C-12, C-20, C-26, UC-35, C-37 |
After the United States Army Air Corps grew into the Army Air Forces and split into the new service, the United States Air Force, the Army was left with its sole fixed-wing aviation units flying Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper observation planes for artillery units. The Army would develop a new concept of aviation using the helicopter that would show promise during the Korean War and would revolutionize warfare during the Vietnam War.