Data-Driven Leadership: Empowering Army Aviation for Mission Success

This article explores the impact of data in Army Aviation, emphasizing data literacy, analytics, and modern technologies like AI for mission success. Leaders are urged to prioritize data-driven decision-making to enhance safety, efficiency, and readiness while overcoming challenges like data integration and cultural resistance.

Three helicopters flying in formation as the sunrises.

Operation Eagle Eclipse centered between two eagles wings.

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On the Wings of Destiny: Promoting Cooperative Training Between Military Intelligence and Military Police

The future of L2A2 operations is the future of LSCO for Army Aviation. Yet, air assaults of the scope and scale of an L2A2 require deliberate attention from leaders experienced in operations like Eagle Eclipse. For L2A2s to be a suitable, acceptable, or preferred option for combatant commanders seeking a lodgment, Army Aviation owes the ground force, Army leadership, and aircrews particular emphasis in future training.

By By 1LT Charlie O'Brien, MAJ Ronald Braasch, MAJ Sean Boniface, and COL Clinton Cody

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Initial Thoughts on the Aviation Implications to Field Manual 3-0

For time-pressed aviators who don’t have the white space to catch up on a 280-page document, what’s the so-what for Army Aviation? This article addresses the Directorate of Training and Doctrine’s (DOTD) initial thoughts, as presented by director COL Eric Puls at the annual Aviation Senior Leader Forum at Fort Rucker, (Novosel), Alabama, in January.

By LTC Julie A. MacKnyght

Soldiers training for wet gap crossing watch as helicopter lowers container over the water.

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Training–Focus on Fundamentals

Every team is different and will require its commander to be familiar with the intricacies of the unit they command. Striking a balance between training the organization and burning people out is paramount. Push too hard and resentment will fester, push too little and skills will atrophy, increasing risk.

By CPT Ty R. Dawson

U.S. Army combat medics in a helicopter hoist a solider up through the air.

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How We Fight: Medical Evacuation Sustainment In Combat

This article highlights the expanded role of the HH-60 Black Hawk and its aircrews in medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) during large-scale combat operations. Beyond casualty evacuation, MEDEVAC helicopters can transport medical personnel, supplies, and equipment across the battlefield, enhancing the Army Health System's support capabilities.

By MSG Evan E. Chaney

U.S. Army fitness training being conducted while they grade the performance.

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Stress (Trouble)Shoot: A Competitive Approach to Training Emergency Procedures

This article is about an Army aviation battalion puts a fresh spin on emergency procedure training by creating a competitive challenge. Twelve crews faced a demanding physical test followed by a high-pressure simulator scenario, testing not just technical skills, but how well pilots perform under stress. The innovative approach revealed surprising insights about teamwork, fitness, and quick decision-making in simulated critical situations.

LTC Lukas B. Berg, CW5 Michael J. Muehlendorf, and SSG Patrick M. Schustereit