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Overwatch is a force protection tactic in modern warfare where a sniper supports units executing fire and movement tactics. An overwatching Sniper takes a position where he or she can observe the terrain ahead, especially likely enemy positions. This allows the sniper to provide effective covering fire for advancing friendly units.

The 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment transitioned to Fort Campbell, KY in early spring 2006 and were reflagged as 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment on 10 April 2006 being officially re-activated as part of the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky on 16 June 2006.

The 2nd Aviation Regiment is an aviation regiment of the U.S. Army.

US Army 1st BN-82nd Aviation Reg Flash.svg 1st Battalion (Attack), 82nd Aviation Regiment "Wolfpack" (AH-64E) Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) A Company B Company C Company D Company E Company

The mission of the 2nd Battalion (Assault), 2nd Aviation Regiment, is to, on order, transition to war and conduct air assault and general support aviation operations in support of the 2nd Infantry Division and Combined Forces Command. Prior to the reorganization of the 2nd Infantry Division's Aviation Brigade and the formation of the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade as the sole aviation element to support by the 2nd Infantry Division and the Eighth US Army, 2-2nd Aviation's mission had been the same, except only in support of the 2nd Infantry Division.

The 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade is part of the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. US Army-82nd Aviation Regiment-Beret Flash.svg 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade (82nd CAB) Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) "Pegasus"

In 1965, the concept of helicopter-borne fighting forces was still new and largely untested, and units in Vietnam invented tactics on the spot. The U.S. Army began to use Bell OH-13 Sioux and Hiller OH-23 Raven helicopters, once artillery spotters, to scout ahead of UH-1D Huey formations in the moments before air assaults to gather information about landing zones and enemy locations.

"Pink teams" of scout and attack helicopters, such as OH-6 "Loach" or OH-58 Kiowa scout helicopters and the AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter during the Vietnam War. Hunter killer operations are prolonged operations conducted in irregular warfare by a unique and specifically organized force, in conjunction with an indigenous force, against irregular warfare adversaries by operating behind the lines or in hostile areas.

It was first organized as the 12th Aviation Group at Fort Benning, Georgia, on 18 June 1965.The unit deployed to Vietnam in August 1965 to command non-organic Army aviation units. The 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, primarily stationed at Dĩ An. It was responsible for air cavalry support in the western part of III Corps Tactical Zone. On 20 July 1970 it was placed under the control of II Field Force, Vietnam.

It was first organized as the 12th Aviation Group at Fort Benning, Georgia, on 18 June 1965.The unit deployed to Vietnam in August 1965 to command non-organic Army aviation units. The 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, primarily stationed at Dĩ An. It was responsible for air cavalry support in the western part of III Corps Tactical Zone. On 20 July 1970 it was placed under the control of II Field Force, Vietnam.

4th Battalion (Attack), 2d Aviation Regiment ("Death Dealers" / "Shoot to Kill")

On 1 July 1965, it was reorganized and re-designated as Company D, 227th Aviation Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. The D Company “Guns” served valorously in support of 1st Cavalry Division operations, in Viet Nam, until it was inactivated on 30 August 1971.

174th Assault Helicopter Company - Assigned to 14th Aviation Battalion - August 1968 to October 1971 under 23rd Infantry (Americal) division

2d Battalion (Assault), 2d Aviation Regiment ("Wild Cards" / "Above the Best")

1st Battalion (Attack), 2d Aviation Regiment ("Gunfighters" / "Strike Deep")

2nd Battalion (Assault), 82nd Aviation Regiment "Corsair" Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) A Company "Redhawks B Company "Cavemen" C Company "Vipers" D Company "Dog Pound" E Company "Lancers"

In 1965, as the U.S. Army’s involvement in Vietnam grew deeper, the ubiquitous use of the helicopter in the new “frontless” war became apparent. The Army had to have a means to maintain tactical and administrative control over all of its divisional and non-divisional aviation assets in country. It did this with the creation of the 1st Aviation Brigade, the Golden Hawks.

These t-shirts, mugs, stickers and other gift items are perfect for that Vietnam Veteran on your list. Design features the patch of the 1st Aviation Brigade with a UH-1 gunship over U.S. Army aviator wings. Text says Vietnam Veteran 1st Aviation Brigade.

The 52nd Aviation Battalion (:"Flying Dragons")was stationed at Pleiku as part of the 17th Aviation Group to which it was assigned on 1 March 1966,

The 52nd Aviation Battalion (:"Flying Dragons")was stationed at Pleiku as part of the 17th Aviation Group to which it was assigned on 1 March 1966,

The 3d Squadron, 17th Cavalry arrived in Vietnam on 30 October 1967 and was assigned to the 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, primarily stationed at Dĩ An. It was responsible for air cavalry support in the western part of III Corps Tactical Zone. On 20 July 1970 it was placed under the control of II Field Force, Vietnam. In January 1971 Troop C was transferred to the 7th Squadron, 1st Cavalry. Troops A, B and D departed Vietnam together in April 1972 and Troop C rejoined them for the redeployment. In late 1970 the squadron was placed under the operational control of the 1st Cavalry Division and, when combined with the division's 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, enabled the 1st Cavalry Division to form an ad hoc air cavalry brigade

It was first organized as the 12th Aviation Group at Fort Benning, Georgia, on 18 June 1965.The unit deployed to Vietnam in August 1965 to command non-organic Army aviation units. The 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, primarily stationed at Dĩ An. It was responsible for air cavalry support in the western part of III Corps Tactical Zone. On 20 July 1970 it was placed under the control of II Field Force, Vietnam.

174th Assault Helicopter Company - Assigned to 14th Aviation Battalion - August 1968 to October 1971 under 23rd Infantry (Americal) division

Vietnam Combat Veteran - 176th AHC w 14th Avn Bn

Constituted 1 February 1963 in the Regular Army as the 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion and assigned to the 11th Air Assault Division. Activated by elements between 11 February and 18 July 1963 at Fort Benning, Georgia. Relieved from the 11th Air Assault Division, reorganized and redesignatged 227th Aviation Battalion and assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, 1 July 1965. Reorganzied 19 November 1974; Headquarters and Headquartrers Company redesignated 227th Aviaiton Company and remainder of battalion inactivated at Fort Hood, Texas. 227th Aviaition Company reorganized and redesignated 21 May 1978 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 227th Aviaiton Battalion; concurrently, remainder of battalion activated at Fort Hood. Reliev...

US Army-82nd Aviation Regiment-Beret Flash - 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade (82nd CAB) Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) "Pegasus"

The Berlin Brigade of the United States Army was a separate brigade based in Berlin; its shoulder sleeve insignia was the U.S. Army Europe patch with Berlin tab.

The division fought in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1970.[ The unit was redesignated as Aviation Company, 1st Infantry Division and activated at Fort Riley, Kansas on 21 April 1972. On 2 September 1981 the unit was reorganized and redesignated as 1st Aviation Battalion at Fort Riley, Kansas. On 16 November 1987, the 1st Aviation Regiment was relieved from assignment to the 1st Infantry Division. Its headquarters was concurrently reorganized and redesignated as the 1st Aviation, a parent regiment in the United States Army Regimental System. 2nd Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment was activated at Katterbach Kaserne, Federal Republic of Germany, under the 1st Armored Division (Old Ironsides)

3d Battalion (General Support), 2d Aviation Regiment ("Nightmare") (GSAB)

Current Configuration of the CAB, 82nd Airborne Division AH-64D Apaches from 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, descends onto the forward rearming and refueling point to re-load its weapon systems, during an aerial gunnery exercise, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., 26 Oct.. 2016.

The 3d Squadron, 17th Cavalry arrived in Vietnam on 30 October 1967 and was assigned to the 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, primarily stationed at Dĩ An. It was responsible for air cavalry support in the western part of III Corps Tactical Zone. On 20 July 1970 it was placed under the control of II Field Force, Vietnam. In January 1971 Troop C was transferred to the 7th Squadron, 1st Cavalry. Troops A, B and D departed Vietnam together in April 1972 and Troop C rejoined them for the redeployment.

Army Aviation/ Aviator Training, Fort Rucker Alabama

Army Aviation Training

he 1st Armored Division under the Army's new modular force structure, the Aviation Brigade was redesignated and reactivated as the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division. Prior to the modular reorganization, the Brigade was also known as 4th Brigade (Aviation), 1st Armored Division. During the 1st Armored Division's time in Germany, the 4th Brigade was headquartered in Hanau. The 4th Brigade had also been headquartered at in Katterbach, Germany for a time. However, the Brigade's footprint included multiple kasernes throughout the Ansbach and Illesheim communities, all the nestled in the hills of Bavaria. Its maneuver units were the 1st Battalion, 501st Aviation (Hanau); 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation (Hanau).

the 14th Combat Aviation Battalion. Members of the Battalion have engaged the Enemy from Nha Trang to the Khe Sanh and into the Kingdom of Loas over the past seven years. These engagements have taken their toll. One hundred and fifty four men have died gallantly for the cause of freedom and countless more were wounded. Joseph F Rutkowski LTC, IN

The 210th Aviation Battalion was partially formed from the assets of the provisional CAPITAL Aviation battalion at Tan Son Nhut and served with the 1st Aviation Battalion . On 15 January 1966 the battalion was assigned to the 12th Aviation Group and moved to Long Thanh. In July 1971 the unit was transferred to the 165th Aviation Group. It provided fixed wing airfraft support to III Corps and IV CTZ.