This study investigates the use of Forward Arming and Refueling Points (FARP) in support of mechanized infantry and armored units. It applies the concepts of aviation FARPs and maneuver units' Refuel On Move (ROM) to mechanized infantry and tank...
The commander of Charlie Company, 326th Engineer Battalion - part of 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Task Force Rakkasan) - Major Mark Quander deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from January to July 2002 and notably...
Since the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Eric K. Shinseki, announced to the Army that it would transform or become irrelevant, there has been much discussion and debate as to what direction this transformation should head. The initial tumult...
Major Eric Puls deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003-2004, as first the aviation aircraft maintenance troop commander in 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry, part of the 4th Infantry Division, and then as commander of Delta Troop - an...
During his 2003-2004 deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Major Eric Puls served initially as commander of the aviation aircraft maintenance troop in 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment (4th Infantry Division) and, later, as commander...
Since September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, Special Operation Forces (SOF) and Conventional Forces (CF) have be increasingly working together throughout the world against numerous asymmetrical threats. However, operations in Iraq and...
From February through June 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Major Carlos Goveo served as the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) commander for 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, a Blackhawk assault helicopter unit. In this...
CPT Toomer gives a detailed discussion of the operations of his Forward Support Company in providing support to Task Force Pegasus. Toomer notes because of the Forward Operating Base (FOB)-centric nature of his deployment, his unit's largest...
This monograph investigates the organization and capabilities of the Army aviation support battalion and answers the question: Can the proposed aviation support battalion provide single source logistics to the divisional aviation brigade in...
This monograph analyzes the current design of the division cavalry squadron. The purpose is to determine if the air cavalry organization for the Army-of-Excellence (AOE) cavalry squadron is structured in the most effective manner for the execution...
In this May 2009 interview MAJ Joshua Ruisanchez, Aviation, discusses his deployment to Iraq as the petroleum, oil, and lubricants/ammunition (Class III/V) platoon leader in the 2-3 Infantry. MAJ Ruisanchez recounts the training he and his platoon...
This publication supports the Army's Military Qualification Standards System, providing aviation commissioned officers and commissioned warrant officers the training and enrichment they need to pursue and enhance their military careers. It includes...
During the 101st Airborne Division fight from Kuwait to Baghdad in March and April 2003, Lieutenant Colonel Henry A. "Hank" Arnold served as officer in charge of the division's assault command post, responsible to the commanding general (CG) and...
Attack and reconnaissance helicopters must continue to be a force multiplier for future ground maneuver commanders. The problem is that attack and reconnaissance pilots have lost the skills of performing close combat attack and air-ground...
For over 200 years the Unites States has maintained a Navy/Marine team prepared to respond to crisis. During the 20th Century, Marine Corps structure continued to define its forward-deployed presence as an integral part of the national security...
Major Marc Cloutier deployed to Iraq in February 2003 as commander of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His unit followed behind the 3rd Infantry Division and its objectives were to secure FARP...
CW4 Carella describes his role as the commander's advisor on all safety matters within the Corps Aviation Task Force, particularly how best to adhere to published safety standards. Carella outlines his interaction with the Brigade STANDS...
Part two of the interview with Major Brian Beckno focuses on his March to June 2003 experiences in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) as the commander of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry, part of 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, and...
From May to September 2002, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Shenk (then a major) served as a battalion operations officer with the 101st Aviation Regiment, an assault helicopter unit of Blackhawks and Chinooks....
It was August 1990 and a young, newly promoted Sergeant had just volunteered for combat duty in Iraq. This was not an unusual thing to do at the time except he was in his first year of marriage. I was not looking to hurt his family or break his...