The Digital Learning Aviator: Modernizing Knowledge Management for Peak Army Aviation Readiness

CW5 Muehlendorf reviews Ernest Gann's memoir Fate is the Hunter, praising its candid portrayal of early commercial aviation, pilot humility, and cockpit culture as essential reading for aviators of all experience levels.

By CW5 M. Joshua Muehlendorf

CW3 David Tyo argues that Army Aviation can integrate existing sensors, ad hoc digital networks, and electronic warfare equipment to detect, identify, and defeat small UAS threats in support of ground forces.

By CW3 David D. Tyo

Army Aviation's readiness depends on fully mission-capable ground support equipment. Accurate AGSE reporting is critical for split operations, air superiority, and sustaining maintainers' ability to rapidly repair aircraft in near-peer conflict envir...

By CW2 Jermaine M. Bailey and Mr. Aaron T. Scripture

As the Army resurrects division-level air assault for LSCO, this article breaks down the six critical FARP limiting factors — capacity, fuel flow, crew duty day, and certification — that can stop an air assault before it reaches the objective.

By Lt. Col. Gregory Sterley, Maj. Andrew Keithley, Capt. Joseph Keegan, and Capt. Ian Greer

Urban combat demands trust between attack aviation and ground forces. Institutionalizing Urban Operations training for AH‑64 Apache crews strengthens precision fires, crew coordination, and integration with Soldiers in dense terrain during large-scal...

By CPT Anthony J. DiNallo

Integrating aviation-style daily production control, P4T3 planning, and gated training strengthens ground maintenance efficiency, improves problem diagnosis, accelerates repairs, and builds a culture of accountability that enhances readiness and miss...

By LTC Linus D. Wilson

Centralizing aviation sustainment under a reorganized ASB strengthens command and control, improves training and resource allocation, and enhances CAB readiness for large‑scale combat operations through focused, function‑aligned support.

By CPT Gene S. Thagard, LTC Billy D. Blue, MAJ Oziel Rodriguezgamez, and CPT Coty M. Ruether

Strengthening ammunition readiness through integrated forecasting, improved brigade‑level coordination, and adaptive tools that bridge gaps between TAMIS, DTMS, and emerging EBS‑C capabilities to enhance accountability and support mission success.

By CW2 Dennis L. Puccini, Jr., and SSG Devante J. Mckenzie

Army Aviation accelerates modernization through adaptive, technology-driven training that strengthens agility, critical thinking, and readiness for multidomain threats. Immersive simulations, AI-enabled scenarios, and learner‑centered instruction dri...

By Dr. Ruth A. Busby, Mr. Dietrek G. Louis, and Dr. Keith A. Stampley

Enhancing command post survivability requires agile, low‑signature, and dispersed aviation operations focused on mobility, modular CP design, disciplined mission command, and strict emissions control to counter near‑peer detection and strike capabili...

By SFC Samuel K. Karoki

Streamlined CAD/PAD oversight strengthens aviation readiness by eliminating gaps caused by disconnected maintenance, ammunition, and property systems. Integrated lifecycle management reduces false delinquencies, ensures accurate accountability, and s...

By 1LT Letherio R. Jones, Jr.

Forging aviation maintainers into mission-ready warfighters through a five‑day Best Squad Competition that blends physical endurance, tactical proficiency, and technical expertise to strengthen lethality, cohesion, and readiness.

By CPT Cameron D. Torres

Army DOTD builds training strategy for the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, leveraging Marine Corps tiltrotor expertise, virtual prototypes, and doctrine updates to prepare aviators for the Army's first new aircraft in nearly 40 years.

By CW3 Joshua D. Baker

Advanced DART training strengthens aviation readiness through realistic recovery missions, innovative BDAR techniques, joint security integration, and demolition exercises that prepare Soldiers to repair, recover, or destroy aircraft under LSCO condi...

By CPT Christopher M. Vitols

Army Aviation’s ability to recover and repair downed aircraft faces doctrinal gaps, training shortfalls, and task-organization challenges that threaten combat power in large-scale combat operations, demanding renewed focus on BDAR and DART readiness.

By CPT Caleb M Kifer