Army Aviation and Transforming with a Vision

By MG Clair A. Gill

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This article by MG Clair A. Gill outlines the U.S. Army Aviation Branch's transformation strategy to meet evolving operational challenges. Published in Army Aviation Digest (Winter 2026), it details the branch's vision for transitioning from exclusively manned aircraft to integrated human-machine teams leveraging autonomous systems.

Military service member in camouflage operates a small reconnaissance drone while lying in tall grass during a field training exercise

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Mind Over Machine: Electroencephalogram Brain-Computer Interfaces and the Transformation of Army Aviation

MAJ Nickolas D. Lupo and LTC Kent B. Monas argue that Electroencephalogram Brain-Computer Interfaces (EEG-BCIs) offer a transformative solution to the Army's manpower crisis and casualty concerns. By converting neural signals into machine commands, EEG-BCI technology enables single operators to control multiple autonomous platforms from secure locations, reducing training timelines from years to months while expanding the talent pool beyond traditional physical requirements.

By MAJ Nickolas D. Lupo and LTC Kent B. Monas

Military helicopter landing in desert with soldiers disembarking in dusty conditions.

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From Hours To Minutes: Transforming Air Movements Planning in Army Aviation

An automated aviation mission planning system helps Army helicopter crews efficiently assign air mission requests and optimize routing for air assault and air movement operations.

By LTC Russ J. Nelson, Mr. Jake Stanfield, LTC Tyler J. Espinoza, Dr. Russell E. King, and Dr. Brandon M. McConnell

Modernizing Maintenance in Army Aviation: A Call for Predictive Solutions title graphic with green accent bars.

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Modernizing Maintenance In Amy Aviation: A Call For Predictive Solutions

CPT Brittany M. Haggett argues that Army Aviation must transition from reactive maintenance scheduling to AI-powered predictive maintenance systems. Drawing from her experience as a Flight Facility Logistics Management Officer with the North Carolina Army National Guard, she highlights how current time-based maintenance models strain personnel, increase aircraft downtime, and reduce mission readiness.

By CPT Brittany M. Haggett

Paratroopers conduct maintenance on a CH-47 Chinook. U.S. Army photo by SSG Catessa Palone.

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Creating a Common Operating Picture in Crisis

4th Combat Aviation Brigade used Griffin AI's Daily Status Report and Task Force tools to streamline severe weather aircraft recovery without extra reporting.

By SFC Thomas J. Mason and MAJ Garrett C. Chandler