Reprint: Aviation Refuel Planning Considerations

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

Read Time: < 11 mins

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.

Military fuel truck crew refueling helicopter on airfield tarmac during aviation sustainment operations

Front view of an AH‑64 Apache attack helicopter with weapons mounted on its wings.

Read Time: < 8 mins

Building Trust in the Urban Battlefield: Training the Modern Attack Aviator

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

Silhouette of an individual performing maintenance on a helicopter rotor at dusk.

Read Time: < 5 mins

Integrating Aviation Practices Into the Ground Maintenance Process

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 mission success.

By LTC Linus D. Wilson

A military vehicle and two uniformed personnel observe a CH-47 helicopter landing on an open field.

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Fixing What’s Broken: A Proposed Restructuring of Aviation Sustainment

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

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Read Time: < 9 mins

Optimizing the Ammunition Process: Bridging Tactical Gaps Toward a Data-Centric Army

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