Army Aviation and Transforming with a Vision

Army Aviation sustainment teams validate Area for Forward Arming and Refueling operations during large-scale combat exercises, demonstrating faster rearm and refuel, improved survivability, and extended operational reach through mobile command and control, efficient Class V transport, and disciplined rehearsals.

By CPT Peter P. Cho and CPT Reed T. Marshall

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

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

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 supports mission‑critical compliance.

By 1LT Letherio R. Jones, Jr.

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 capabilities.

By SFC Samuel K. Karoki

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 drive a shift toward a more lethal, future‑ready force.

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

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

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-scale combat operations.

By CPT Anthony J. DiNallo

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 conditions.

By CPT Christopher M. Vitols

Major General Clair A. Gill's article emphasizes the need for the Army Aviation Branch to adapt its culture and focus in order to effectively prepare for future Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). Acknowledging the evolving nature of warfare, he calls for a transformation from individual proficiency to a collective identity that prioritizes support for ground forces in combat scenarios.

By MG Clair A. Gill

A retired colonel analyzes Army aviation sustainment challenges in Large-Scale Combat Operations, proposing centralization of Forward Support Company distribution assets within Aviation Support Battalions. The restructure aims to improve organization, training, and personnel management for Forward Arming and Refueling Points, addressing current shortfalls in cross-platform support and mission command efficiency.

By CPT Nicholas D. Turner

COL McCarthy presents the A2TP2 Model, an 8-step aviation training framework adapted from Wayne Goldsmith's Performance Practice Model to build aircrew proficiency from basic standards to full combat readiness.

By COL Joseph A. McCarthy

The 12th Combat Aviation Brigade shares lessons learned from NATO exercises Austere Challenge 24 and Avenger Triad 24, focusing on the Aviation Coordinator role and corps-level deep maneuver aviation tactics.

By the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade Staff*

In "Unmanned and Unprepared for Large-Scale Combat Operations," CW3 Patrick Barbier critiques the current training deficiencies within the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) community, particularly regarding the execution of Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBDs) necessary for effective combat readiness. He highlights gaps in the military's institutional training programs and emphasizes the need for improved integration of WTBDs into training curricula for future UAS Soldiers and leaders.

By CW3 Patrick J. Barbier

This article examines information security threats within the cyber domain that affect unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), focusing on the three core tenets of information security: confidentiality, integrity, and availability, while analyzing specific threats like GPS spoofing, network infiltration, and denial of service attacks.

By Company F, 227th Aviation Regiment, "Godfathers" Fort Cavazos, Texas