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530G MAXIMUM UTILITY The MD 530G is the newest addition to the MD Helicopters line of purpose-driven scout attack helicopters. One of three scout attack helicopters evolved from the agile, reliable, and combat proven OH-6A airframe, the MD 530G offers maneuverability and firepower that 28 will significantly expand airborne combat capabilities. The MD 530G will enable combat commanders to effectively control the battlespace and meet an array of mission requirements more effectively and efficiently than ever before. Contents February 29, 2016, Vol. 65, No. 2

TO THE FIELD 32 10 Program Executive Officer Aviation Update By BG Robert Marion

12 Aviation Logistics Officer Update By CW5 Donald L. Washabaugh Jr.

C 16 Branch Command Sergeant Major Update M By CSM Glen Vela Y

CM 18 Reserve Component Aviation Update By COL J. Ray Davis MY

CY 34 20 128th Aviation Brigade Update CMY By SGM Martin J. Moreno

K 22 AMRDEC Tech Talk By Mr. Robert Copeland

24 Ask the Flight Surgeon By CPT Albert J. Lee, MD

SPECIAL FOCUS — Rotary Wing PM Updates 28 Apache Helicopter Project Office Update By COL Jeffrey E. Hager with COL (Ret.) Robin D. Cofer 36 32 Armed Scout Helicopter Project Office Update By Mr. Jimmy E. Downs, Mr. William J. Petree, and Ms. Christian Sumner 34 Cargo Helicopter Project Office Update By COL Robert L. Barrie, LTC Richard M. Bratt, and LTC Calvin J. Lane 36 Project Manager Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft Update By LTC Christopher K. Enderton and COL (Ret.) Ronald M. Buffkin 38 38 Readiness Today – Army Utility Helicopter Fleets By COL William D. Jackson

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SPECIAL FOCUS — TRADOC Capability Manager Updates

42 TRADOC Capability Manager for Reconnaissance & Attack (TCM-RA) Working to Get Requirements Right By COL Jeffrey W. White

44 TRADOC Capability Manager for Lift (TCM-Lift) Update By COL Mark S. Levine 4446 FROM THE FIELD

46 HARS Operations in Support of OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE - Expanding the Definition of Manned-Unmanned Teaming By LTC R.J. Garcia

50 Aviation – the Branch of Logistical Professionals By CPT Mark A. Yore and CPT Austin T. Moore 46 DEPARTMENTS

AAAA News AAAA President’s Cockpit...... 8 AAAA VP Chapter Affairs...... 54 Chapter News...... 56 AAAA VP Membership...... 58 New Members...... 59 AAAA Family Forum...... 60 AAAA Legislative Report...... 68 50 AAAA Scholarship Foundation...... 65 Army Aviation Community News Advertisers Index...... 69 Art’s Attic...... 70 Briefings...... 6 Calendar...... 64 Hall of Fame...... 71 Historical Perspective...... 52 Industry News...... 69 In Memoriam...... 62 People on the Move...... 66 Spotlight...... 64 58

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e just finished the W Aviation Senior Leader Forum at Fort Rucker, Alabama the first week of February. MG Lundy and his team did a fabulous job bringing together all the current aviation commanders, command chief warrant officers, and command sergeants major as well as current and retired general officers. AAPI PHOTO BY BILL HARRIS

They did a great job of laying out the Attendees at the Aviation Senior Leader Dinner in the Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker, AL on Feb 3. path ahead for Army Aviation as well as the challenges being faced. We were also able to recognize several Soldiers The chapter gathered 27 members for to our local chapters. Check out www. in the Air Traffic Control and MEDE- a kick-off meeting offering discounted HouseofHeroes.org to get a sense of this VAC areas with AAAA awards during Lifetime Memberships at $250 at the program. Dave is going to look at one the Aviation Senior Leader Dinner. Albany Pump Station, January 29. At of our chapters as a beta test to see how Also last week it was announced that the end of the meeting they had 49 this one-day-long volunteer effort can BG Doug Gabram will replace MG Jim members. No doubt AAAA’s newest make an impact for some of our veter- Richardson as the Aviation and Missile chapter will be growing fast with this ans who may have been left behind. Bill Command (AMCOM) commanding kind of leadership! has been successful in getting Home general. MG Richardson provided an Next, we are redoubling our effort to Depot and Stanley Tools on board as operational focus for AMCOM result- reach out to those Soldiers who received sponsors. We look forward to seeing if ing in great support to the field. There a FREE year of AAAA membership there is a good fit with our chapters. is no doubt with BG Gabram’s back- while deployed through the AAAA De- Finally, you may have noticed the ground that he will continue with that ployed Soldier Program. That program four-page flyer that accompanied this same operational focus. Congratulations allows any deployed Soldier to just let issue in the mail. Get on line and reg- to Jim for a job well done and to Doug us know when they are deployed down ister now to avoid the event ticket price for his selection as the AMCOM CG! range and we will extend their current increases and avoid standing in lines! Spring is only a month away and membership for a year or give them a Hope to see you there at the largest and we are not only leaning hard into the brand new membership in thanks for ONLY Army Aviation Community- AAAA Annual Missions Solution their service. If you know someone who wide event of the year. Soldiers, DACs, Summit coming up 28-30 April 2016 in deployed and benefited from this pro- Industry, Retired, Training and Doc- Atlanta, but are working other areas as gram but did not re-up with AAAA trine, Acquisition, Special Operations, well. Membership, chapter support, and when they got back let them know they Reserve Components, International starting an outreach to Army Aviation will be hearing from us soon with an of- Partners, NATO Helicopter Working veterans are all part of the picture. fer they can’t refuse! Group, even a Vietnam era unit reunion First, AAAA can now count the I want to also mention a great pro- will be happening at AAAA Atlanta. Mohawk Chapter, Albany, NY as its gram that you can implement on the We are looking forward to a great event 71st chapter! Congratulations to LTC local chapter level. Our VP Chapters, – See you in Atlanta! Kevin J. Ferreira, President, and his LTC Jan Drabczuk, and VP Member- team of officers, MAJ Paul Bailie, CW2 ship, CW5 Dave Cooper, are working Tom Daniels, CW2 Matt Quacken- with former Army Aviator Guardsman BG E.J. Sinclair, Ret. bush, and SGT Jacob Weitzel, for ef- and past Sikorsky executive Bill May to 32nd President, AAAA ficient work in making this happen. bring Bill’s “House of Heroes” program [email protected]

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Publisher’s Note: For this Rotary Wing Project Manager special focus issue, the branch chief, MG Michael Lundy, has coordinated having the Program Executive Officer for Aviation, BG Robert L. Marion, provide the lead, “To the Field,” article.

Leveraging the Strength of the Aviation Materiel Enterprise: UH-60V Black Hawk By BG Robert L. Marion U.S. ARMY U.S. PHOTO

he Program Executive Office-Aviation (PEO AVN) and A UH-60L Black Hawk in flight. 760 of the Army’s UH-60L aircraft will be upgraded to the UH-60V T the Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) partner configuration, complete with upgraded cockpit daily at the tactical and strategic level. and avionics.

Efficient Modernization AMCOM personnel are embedded Hawk is our largest fleet of rotary wing (matrixed) within PEO Aviation’s pro- aircraft. With Future Vertical Lift Plans for a digitized UH-60L were gram management organizations, per- (FVL) scheduled to begin fielding in the already on the drawing board, but the fis- forming key sustainment functions, and 2030s, Black Hawks are expected to re- cal realities of the modernization budget providing logistics and engineering ex- main on our inventory until 2075. The lead to the inception of the UH-60V pro- pertise. In addition to providing a full Army Acquisition Objective (AAO) for gram as we know it today. What makes complement of sustainment functions the new production UH-60M is 1,375 the UH-60V program unique is how for our aircraft, AMCOM holds the airframes, leaving 760 legacy UH-60L the program leverages Operations and authority for independent oversight of airframes which do not meet all ap- Maintenance funding AMCOM had airworthiness, and assesses each system’s proved threshold requirements, and earmarked to conduct recapitalization readiness for fielding through the Mate- also present significant obsolescence (RECAP) of UH-60L Black Hawk air- riel Release process. But the relationship challenges. This leaves Army Aviation craft, and augments it with research, de- between our organizations extends be- with some difficult choices: either re- velopment, test, and evaluation (RDTE) yond the day-to-day support of aircraft allocate billions of dollars from other and procurement funding allocated to and systems. Nothing better illustrates programs to procure a pure fleet of PEO AVN. Through combining recapi- this broader relationship than the UH- UH-60Ms, pay to sustain legacy UH- talization and modernization activities, 60V Black Hawk Program. 60Ls for decades, or develop an alter- and pooling the associated resources, At 2,135 total airframes, the Black native program. AMCOM and PEO AVN can deliver a

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2016 Sponsored by “Advancing Army Aviation’s Asymmetric Advantage” Army Aviation Association through RECAP, the Army avoids sig- of America nificant labor costs by conducting dis- assembly, inspection and rebuild of the aircraft once, instead of twice. Buy Your Event Tickets The UH-60V program showcases the capability of two other Govern- Now To Save! ment organizations: the Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) and Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD). The first three prototype UH-60Vs will be built by the AMRDEC’s Prototype Integration Facility (PIF). The validation and verification of the design, and subsequent aircraft production, will be performed at CCAD. The acquisition strategy includes Government ownership of the technical data package (TDP) to enable the Army to complete the procurement of hardware kits required to produce the UH-60V. Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, Formal event – Friday, 4/29 Capability and Growth Potential The resulting 760 UH-60V aircraft will possess avionics commonality with the UH-60M, addressing all mission equipment capability gaps through upgrade of the cockpit and avionics architecture from analog to digital. The digital architecture provides a frame- work for improved interoperability and situational awareness, and the means to incorporate future networking communications capability, like the Small Soldier Appreciation Dinner Concert, Casual event – Saturday, 4/30 Airborne Networking Radio (SANR). Finally, by incorporating RECAP, the program addresses the physical condition of an aging workhorse. RECAP truly extends the service life of these aircraft. Through application of the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) developed by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Sikorsky, a completed airframe RECAP provides 10 years of additional service life. Through pooling personnel and financial resources in times of dwindling budgets, the UH-60V program demon- Make sure to attend the Professional Sessions! strates innovation in thinking and process. This program promises to deliver Be a part of the largest annual gathering a significant improvement in capability and represents what is possible within of the Army Aviation Community the Aviation Materiel Enterprise.

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 12 February 29, 2016 ARMY AVIATION Magazine 13 February 29, 2016 uAviation Logistics Officer Update

The Greatest Asset – Soldier Mechanic Productive Available Time By CW5 Donald L. Washabaugh Jr. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CPT ADAN CAZAREZ ARMY PHOTO BY CPT U.S.

SPC Patrick Travis, aircraft structural repairer, with Bravo Co., 122nd Avn. Spt. Bn., 82nd Cbt. Avn. Bde., repaints a section of the tail-boom from an AH-64 Apache, during a 500 flight hour phase maintenance on Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 9, 2015.

Productive Available Time emand for aviation Aviators must meet a defined regulatory assets continue to performance with required minimum As RESET no longer consumes large D training standards, and there is the amounts of aircraft, the Non-Mission increase as the ground desired level of competency from the Capable Maintenance (NMCM) rate combatant commander. Sustaining this will come under ever-increasing scru- force commander relies capability will continue to require, and tiny. Although modifications might be upon our ability to project consume, vast resources. Maintaining the reason for some of this increase in that force is critical, resources are NMCM, this rate is wholly controlled combat power worldwide. limited and diminishing. Meeting that by the application of maintenance sustainment goal, and succeeding in our man-hours and labor management. The fleet must train new mission requires efficient management These productive available man-hours replacements, maintain of the available resources. Identifying are directly responsible for conduct- those resource requirements early, ing both scheduled and unscheduled a reliable ready reaction and maximizing their availability, is maintenance. Incorrect management force, and prosecute fundamental. The greatest resource of those hours becomes apparent dur- available to the aviation commander ing times of dwindling resources and the battlefield wherever is the productive available time of can no longer be masked by increased the soldier mechanics within their spare parts consumption or large con- required. formation. In the simplest of terms, this tractor force. Maintenance man-hours is the time soldiers are actively turning determine the ability of a unit to meet wrenches on their aircraft. its objectives, and the primary com-

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 14 February 29, 2016 Managing Resources ponent of those man-hours is known garrison, and sets the basis for knowing as productive available time. Soldiers Management begins with identifying how many, and when, the flying hours available for work producing combat the problem, predicting the outcome, are to be executed. A concept of support power in support of a well-planned fly- developing a plan/decide a course of ac- can be developed at this point and the ing hour program allow both the com- tion, execution of the plan and evalua- cost in man-hours can be predicted. pletion of maintenance activities and tion of the action (IPDEE). The process Awareness of unit activities and ob- supporting the commander’s objective. is not new, and is the basis for our com- jectives as far in advance as possible will Additionally, utilizing maintenance posite risk management. A bedrock as- provide the necessary information to activities as training opportunities al- pect of the IPDEE process is the P4T3 develop a predictable goal oriented fly- lows soldiers to become more efficient (problem, plan, people, parts, time, tools, ing hour program and create an execut- in their critical MOS tasks, and skills. and training) that dovetails within the able plan. The plan will also help develop Training your maintainers to perform development of the plan and execution. a viable battle rhythm, which will allow these tasks, and ensuring that they are The most crucial element of this situa- the proper application of all resources available to perform work is a leader- tion is application of a key resource and to sustain the fleet, primarily the labor ship management challenge. one controlled completely by the unit that is available organically. The plan Last month the Aviation Branch commander – labor. Workforce and will allow an early opportunity to re- Maintenance Officer discussed the man-hour management are essential to solve scheduling conflict, and the abil- essential roles the aviation maintenance successfully sustaining a force that can ity to address any work force gaps that officers and project managers have, develop new aviators, train units for may exist, with potential solutions from highlighting the ability to leverage the combat operations, and deploy the force. a change in battle rhythm, shift in train- material enterprise – all in support of Identifying the problem is the first ing objectives, or labor augmentation. the commander. The crucial component step in a successful resolution, knowing The commander with a solid plan can now is how commanders can ensure that problem provides control over effectively provide the resources neces- that the labor resources are available to the situation. Primarily a well-defined sary to maintenance leaders to manage maintenance leaders and the effective flying hour program, utilizing the and meet all objectives. management of those man-hours. unit’s yearly training calendar is a good Success is sustaining those aircraft, starting point. Planning the hours, CW5 Donald L. Washabaugh Jr. is the reduced NMCM time, meeting sorties, and mission objectives gives Aviation Logistics Officer in the Program training and flying hour objectives at or the basis for how many hours must be Executive Office, Aviation at Redstone below budget. sustained, whether it is in combat or Arsenal, AL.

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As some of you may be aware, the Branch is attempting to determine exactly how much institutional instruction, if any, should be devoted to Condition Based Maintenance (CBM). After all, 87% of our aircraft are equipped and our sustainment dollars are only getting smaller. Three months ago I asked CSM Vela the AMCOM CSM and his team for CMB+ at the AMCOM Logistics Center to provide us with their perspective. Realize up front, this group is the proponent for CBM and expresses a point of view favorable to the program, but because they have a bias does not invalidate their perspective. Please read their piece below with an open mind and discuss the pros and cons with your subject matter experts. I am interested in hearing your thoughts after you have had some time to mull it over.

CSM Thom ARMY U.S. PHOTO Working Condition Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+P) on the flight line. Why Do We Need CBM+? By CSM Glen Vela

rmy Aviation’s Condition Based Maintenance Plus In reality, we have been doing A (CBM+) initiative, launched over a decade ago, has CBM+ for years; we called it mainte- four objectives: reduce soldier maintenance burden, nance. Everyone has completed maintenance based on evidence of need, increase platform availability and typically unscheduled maintenance. readiness, reduce operations and support Unscheduled maintenance is hard to costs, and enhance safety. These objectives are still manage: happening when maintainer relevant today, perhaps more now than before. availability is low, funding is restricted, parts are not in stock, and you’re limited on diagnostic capability. Worse, it happens when the aircraft is demanded most, when Soldiers on the ground need Army Aviation. CBM+ is a component of Aviation’s Generating combat power, whenever coordinating and pushing to get the overall maintenance strategy, running and wherever needed, for as long as next aircraft Fully Mission Capable, parallel with, and providing support needed, without compromising safety, learning lessons, improving techniques to, other programs like the Army Oil and at a cost affordable to the Nation and procedures, sharing those best Analysis Program (AOAP), Corro- – that’s why we need CBM+. practices with the school house and sion Control and Prevention (CCP), Historically, commanders require AMCOM logistics assistance repre- and Non-Destructive Testing and more combat power, more training sentatives (LARs), and communicating Inspection (NDTI). Digital Source flights, and increased readiness. This their needs to project managers (PMs). Collectors (DSC) are installed across translates into a requirement for im- Army Aviation, even in the most chal- the operational fleet. When properly proved maintainability within our lenging environments, rose to the chal- employed by maintenance personnel, Aviation fleet. The maintenance com- lenge. Collectively, we can make Avia- the science and art of vibration man- munity continually answers that call, tion maintenance better. agement reduces Solder maintenance

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 16 February 29, 2016 burden, improves component reliabil- the guard force and recovery team not improve our fighting position for ity, reduces the cost of components, and deployed to the site. The reality, faults generations to come. improves safety. Yet, if you ask a Soldier found prior to being a catastrophic how much time the DSC has saved, event is a win - even if you can’t show That’s the pitch; so now it’s your they probably wouldn’t be able to say. cost avoidance based on speculation. turn to help the Enterprise. After you Most of the aircraft were modified be- As the Army cuts strength and have shared this article with other fore they entered the Army. These sys- funding, Soldier maintainers carry maintainers and talked the pros and tems are doing so much, and capable of the bulk of the maintenance burden cons, provide me your feedback on much more. All data sent to Redstone, going forward, requiring adherence CBM+ in the institutional domain. It’s from every aircraft and flight, improves to exacting standards in training and not every day you get direct input into diagnostic thresholds, and enables the maintenance. Because of our nature the decision making of our Branch so development of more. to exceed the standard, I am confident think it over and hit me up with your What if a fault could be identified Army Aviation will perform, as always thoughts. before it’s a fault, an accident pre- “Above the Best.” To generate the As always it is an honor to serve vented before it’s an accident? What if required combat power, maintain the as your Branch Command Sergeant you could reduce the amount of time largest margin of safety, and control Major. Above the Best! required to maintain an aircraft by costs we must exploit all available CSM Thom planning and packaging maintenance advantages. Maximize employment, [email protected] based on a forecasted need? Result: optimize capabilities, and train DSCs reduced maintenance man hours and in our schools and on the flight line. lower parts cost because you know pre- We have to synchronize maintenance CSM Glen Vela is the command sergeant cisely what is failing, therefore what to efforts to meet mission, exceed training major of the U.S. Army Aviation repair or replace. and readiness standards, providing a and Missile Life Cycle Management Readiness, maintenance, and cost safer operational environment, at a cost Command (AMCOM). are all important, but moreover, CBM+ the Army and the Nation can accept. enables safer operations. You can’t put Employing CBM+ today, developing CSM Eric C. Thom is the command a cost to accidents that didn’t happen, new maintenance tactics, techniques, sergeant major of the Aviation Branch not knowing the extent of damage and procedures, and working diligently and the U.S. Army Aviation Center of that didn’t occur or lives not lost, or as a community of excellence will Excellence, Fort Rucker, AL.

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 17 February 29, 2016 u Reserve Components Aviation Update

The Tougher Nut … By COL J. Ray Davis WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY CW2 LUCAS GORDON WISCONSIN NATIONAL

reetings again from your Army National Guard (ARNG). An RQ-7 Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in front of the Wisconsin Army National G This month I’d like to highlight our ARNG Unmanned Guard Tactical UAS facility at Volk Field, Camp Aircraft Systems (UAS) capabilities, capacities, and Douglas, WI. challenges. I know that UAS isn’t this venue’s focus area until November, but I’m hoping to generate some good ideas to help attack a few of our burgeoning “areas to proficiently employ Gray Eagle and improve,” well before that time. Shadow (and any future UAS), once task-organized for combat. To that end, I ask all our Aviation leaders, both AC and ARNG, to seek out training and And since – for the Guard at least – unmanned culture within its Aviation leader-development opportunities for UAS falls completely outside our leadership population, the Guard will our young(er) Aviation leaders. Be it Aviation structures, it is indeed, the be extremely challenged to do so. attaching them to a brigade aviation el- tougher nut to crack. To address this, our “UAS Culture” ement (BAE) for a Warfighter, having Currently, the ARNG has 30 Tacti- Tiger Team is conducting a DOTLM- them drill with a tactical UAS (TUAS) cal UAS (TUAS) RQ-7 Shadow pla- PF (doctrine, organizations, training, platoon for six months, or (eventually) toons, assigned to 28 brigade combat leader development, materiel, person- assigning 15Bs as BCT TUAS platoon teams (BCTs) and 2 Special Forces nel and facilities) analysis to generate leaders, we must be creative and dedi- Groups (SFGs). Under the Aviation potential solutions. These center around cated to this task. Restructure Initiative (ARI), we will creating leader-development and train- Major Challenge Number 2 is field zero heavy attack reconnaissance ing opportunities for ARNG Aviation optimizing the readiness of each TUAS squadrons and zero Gray Eagle com- leaders, such that in 5-10 years, we’ll platoon, by maximizing the training panies. So, Major Challenge Number have a robust cadre of SFCs, 1SGs, time spent inside Restricted airspace. 1 – no ARNG Aviation structures have W4s, W5s, LTCs, and COLs that can Ideally, all of our Shadow platoons or will have an organic UAS capability. competently employ UAS in combat. would be able to “roll-out and launch” This means that while the Active Com- This is necessary, because our ARNG from their drill sites. Shy of that, we’ve ponent will fully develop a manned- aviation brigades will be expected to got to be creative in helping that 150U

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 18 February 29, 2016 platoon leader find ways to schedule concentrated periods of flying, so that our 15Ws can rapidly readiness level (RL)-progress. The good news is that we’ve got some great Shadow platoon leaders Gather your foursome today and senior Aviation leaders who are up to the task. Our recent UAS for either the 0800 or 1315 flight! Workshop, held in early December at the Guard’s Professional Education Slots for AM filling up fast! Center, demonstrated the dedication level and technical proficiency of our UAS community. Shadow mishaps are down, flying hour execution is up, and our leaders are focused on systemic readiness-improvement programs. Here’s one success story: Detach- ment 1, Company D, 173rd Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB), 32nd In- fantry Brigade Combat Team, Wis- consin Army National Guard – WO1 Jacob Kazmierski, Platoon Leader, and CW2 Lucas Gordon, BAE UAS Op- erations Officer. Wisconsin has set this unit up for success: they have a beautiful new facility, located at Volk Field. They have a Certificate of Authoriza- tion to fly within this Class D airspace for “roll out and launch” operations, and Register today at quad-a.org/16Summit or contact: they conduct about 80% of their flight Peter Demkow or Vince Duvall at [email protected] operations here. For more tactical operations, they drive 24 miles to Fort Mc- Coy and R-6901A. Aside from well- positioned facilities, they’ve invested in trainers as well, with seven instructor- operators on-hand. The results are self- evident: 14 of 16 15Ws are RL-1, and the platoon flew 624 hours of live flight in FY15. They are truly ready and available for deployment worldwide. Finally, I’d like to bid a public semi- farewell to our deputy division chief, COL (Ret.) Bob Godwin. As most of you know, Bob is an institution here at the Readiness Center and the AAAA Washington-Potomac Chapter, and the source of all ARNG Aviation continuity and expertise. He’ll be leaving shortly. But the good news is that he’s just moving downstairs, to assume the new civilian position of Deputy G3. While he’ll no longer be dedicated to Aviation, he’ll still be close by and in our corner. Happy February! Fly Safe – Fly Guard (either from the cockpit, or a ground control station).

COL J. Ray Davis is the chief of the Army National Guard Aviation and Safety Division located in Arlington, VA.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 19 February 29, 2016 u 128th Aviation Brigade Update

For this issue I have asked SGM Moreno from our brigade S-3 to provide a look at how emerging technology is interwoven in the various methodologies used in your schoolhouse and beyond. “Above the Best!” COL Smith, Commander Using Emerging Technologies to Support the Three Domains of Military Training By SGM Martin J. Moreno

he 128th Aviation T Brigade is continually improving institutional training with key stakeholders and specialists ensuring instruction maintains fidelity to the Army Learning Concept. Group-style, course-based learning was effective in the past, but today’s Army consists of Soldiers and civilians that rely on learner- centric adaptive learning techniques. 128TH AVN BDE GRAPHIC AVN 128TH Screenshot of UH-60M interactive training, an example of a digital maintenance training module that exists and is currently being used in the 15T10 UH-60 Helicopter Repairer Course.

To meet these demands, courses at the The creation of digital maintenance uting learning or training products to 128th AB are being developed with in- training modules that provide college facilitate reach-back knowledge and creased facilitation, interaction, and in- credit and simulations that support information needed by operational corporation of technologies, such as in- Federal Aviation Administration units. With increasing complexities in teractive media and virtual interactive licensure will provide needed training unit missions and career paths, mak- environments, which support different while incorporating self-development. ing sustainment training available to learning styles. A new initiative for au- Some obstacles to distance learning individuals for execution when it is tomated testing for each of the battal- include long development timelines, needed by leveraging technology will ions under the 128th AB supports this limited ability to update contractor help maintain operational proficiency. learning concept. The next step is to provided material, and lack of An example of how we can improve increase training capacity beyond the instructor training. In order to make the traditional training model while brick and mortar construct, to include sustainable progress, resolutions or supporting the operational domain tailored learning and instructional de- workarounds to these issues must be would be the creation of simulations livery at the point of need for contin- established and executed. for uncommon repairs. Such a tech- ued maintainer training and education. nology shared via a training manage- Operational Training ment system that can provide a certi- Self-Development Training Supporting the Aviation Enter- fication of training could facilitate re- The 128th AB understands the prise is very important. The school is pair approvals from Logistic Assistant importance of building lifelong learners. responsible for producing and distrib- Representatives.

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Training Management ized training is attainable today. Addi- problems not only across the Aviation Critical to the success of improv- tionally, this will provide commanders Enterprise but also across the Army. ing our digital training capacity is a tool in educating pilots currently on the ability to manage that digital “Limited Technical Inspector Orders.” Summary training. The General Reimer Digital What is lacking are the resources to The future of digital training and Library (RDL) was replaced by the create and sustain the training pack- training management using emerging Central Army Registry (CAR). The age. We exist in a no growth environ- technologies is promising. These CAR, found at https://rdl.train.army. ment and without a valid requirement technologies will allow Soldiers to mil, provides access to an abundance supporting a TRADOC cost-benefit- gain experiential credit for the skills, of products, secured at the appropriate analysis, this type of concept is not at- knowledge, and task they demonstrate distribution levels. This is one tool that tainable. and provide a more refined system can be used to deliver instruction and We must also consider how this in creating individual development the following is an example of how we training would be managed – how do plans. By pursuing digital training that can begin to leverage the digital do- we connect the Digital Operational is supported by the institution and main for Aviation 2025. Training Systems (DOTS) that cur- completed by the individual, the 128th Standardized training of the tech- rently exist? Training content should AB meets the challenge to develop and nical inspector beyond the classroom connect, with bi-directional com- update engaging technology-delivered and across the Aviation Enterprise is munication, through the institution, instructional modules that will be critical to the safety of the enterprise. TDC, and the CAR. Units should be used in the schoolhouse as part of a Currently, each combat aviation bri- able to mentor Soldiers through the blended learning approach, distributed gade (CAB) develops its own indi- Army Career Tracker (ACT) which to the force for job-related sustainment vidual development plans (IDP) for would connect to the Digital Train- learning, and as performance support technical inspector training and often ing Management System (DTMS) applications. these programs are not implemented, where units record training. Units will standardized, executed, or recorded at validate, track, and report at a higher an appropriate level. Leveraging the level in DTMS, however, recording CAR and the Training Development training completions should happen SGM Martin J. Moreno is the portfolio Capability (TDC) program to create at the squad leader level. Connecting manager in the 128th Aviation Brigade an exportable package for standard- these DOTS in this fashion will solve S-3, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 21 February 29, 2016 u AMRDEC Tech Talk

Degraded Visual Environments: Qualifying Systems for Pilotage or as Aids to Situational Awareness By Mr. Robert Copeland

n pursuing material solutions to mitigate known hazards limitations and restrictions associated I of operating in degraded visual environments (DVEs), it is with a supplemental system remain. critical to discuss the feasibility of pursuing a new capability Supplemental systems have the burden that provides the critical cues necessary to perform neces- of complementing primary systems without providing contradictory, erro- sary pilotage tasks safely without an out-the-window visual neous, hazardous or misleading infor- ground reference. mation. They cannot replace, or be used in place of primary approved sources of information, and shall not be the sole source of critical information necessary The options to keep today’s qualified Pilotage System for safe operations. So, while supple- systems and enhance them as needed, For a primary system, a complete mental systems may appear “better or completely replace them with a new DVE pilotage system must provide 1) than what we have” they, by design, fall capability must be considered. Addi- a primary flight reference - including short of a complete capability needed tional challenges include understand- aircraft state data - plus accurate, in- in a complex DVE flight environment. ing how to do this without inducing tuitive, navigation information, a clear, Therefore, when debating the path tactical infraction, unwanted wear and useable, representation of the external forward for a material DVE solution tear on the aircraft, or unnecessary cost. flight environment sufficient to iden- understand that both ‘pilotage’ and ‘SA’ With the advent of technologies at- tify prominent landmarks and enabling systems present the flight crew with tempting to “see through” various DVEs, the pilot to “sense and avoid” all terrain, critical decision making information. the Army must take a broader perspec- obstructions, and other aircraft; and, Understanding the differences between tive of how to support the basic pilot- 2) the ability to safely navigate and functions/capabilities provided and age task when day VFR, night-aided, or perform all necessary maneuvers to a intended use of a system is important. even rule-based IFR conditions cannot defined standard, to include take-off, We must ensure the systems developed be assumed. Two competing approaches landing, intentionally dwelling within can support the necessary tasks and do are being debated to address the DVE the DVE and unusual attitude recovery, not create potential hazards or false problem: 1) expand the operating en- within the given flight environment. overconfidence in technological capa- velope through new full primary pilot- Ultimately, pilotage cannot be ac- bilities. Regardless of the path taken, age capability, or 2) supplement current complished without the items above. full pilotage or SA, we must first un- aircraft systems or aids to enhance situ- However, the type and amount of infor- derstand what is required to provide a ational awareness (SA). mation presented to the pilots depends complete pilotage capability. Then, we Regardless of the selected approach, on the mission segment to be performed, must balance that with tools, technolo- it is important to note that ANY in- and the minimum acceptable informa- gies, and other functions available to formation CAN and WILL affect SA. tion for any situation is what will enable assist us in that endeavor. And, while it As this author explained previously the pilot to maintain spatial and atti- may be reasonable to develop a pilotage (ARMYAVIATION, Jan. 2014), SA is a tude awareness, avoid terrain and other system incrementally by adding aids to psychological process. It is “the ability obstacles, and recover from an unusual SA as they become available and then to identify, process, and comprehend attitude, if necessary. It is this “complete supplementing those with additional critical, perceived elements of infor- capability” provided by a pilotage system pieces of the puzzle, forming a compre- mation in one’s environment in order that is necessary to intentionally enter hensive system, doing so may hinder to make decisions about a future state and safely operate in a DVE. crews from being able to use the system and/or needed actions.” However, air- just when they need it most. worthiness qualification requirements Supplemental System differ between a primary system for Conversely, when the system is not Mr. Robert Copeland is an engineering task performance and a supplemental designed for primary pilotage it can psychologist with the Mission Equipment system to complement or aid primary only be qualified as a supplement/aid Division, Aviation Engineering Director- systems but not designed or fully quali- to SA. An SA system does not expand ate of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile fied for use in situations where they the flight envelope or capabilities; it Research, Development, and Engineering may be needed most. enhances available information but Center at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

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the cornea needs to regenerate the top Corneal Refractive layer. This leaves a large defect in the protective layer of the cornea which increases the risk of infection. Surgery (CRS) Corneal refractive surgery is consid- By CPT Albert J. Lee, MD ered an effective intervention for vision correction. After the surgery, patients can expect 90-99% chance of achieving 20/40 and 57-79% chance of achieving Are Soldiers on flight status allowed to have corrective 20/20 or better. Most patients are satis- Q: eye surgery like LASIK or PRK? If so, what are the fied with the outcome of the surgery. differences among the types of surgeries? Following Surgery Before getting the surgery, active duty personnel must receive an autho- FS: rization from their chain of command. Corneal refractive surgery is be- with the lens is responsible for focusing Commanders should be advised that coming widely accepted in the avia- this light. When the refraction is not the Soldier will need a minimum of tion community. Currently U.S. Army quite right, the light focuses in front or 6-12 weeks of recovery period. AAMA Aeromedical Activity (USAAMA or behind the retina, causing blurry vision. requires minimum of three months AAMA) waives three types of corneal All corneal refractive surgery uses a se- (for initial applicants), or 6 weeks (for refractive surgery – LASIK, LASEK, ries of laser beams to reshape the cornea current aviation personnel) of recovery and PRK. For Soldiers already on flight by “shaving” it. By reshaping the cornea, after surgery. At least two normal post- status, careful planning that involves the light is redirected to the proper fo- surgery eye exams, one month apart, are the command and medical provider cal length producing a clear image. required. To get back on flight status or is needed to ensure the mission is not Different surgical techniques are to apply for flight status after surgery, affected and the Soldier has enough used and the differences are based on a Corneal Refractive Surgery Informa- time to recover from surgery. Anyone the way the surgeon gets down to the tion Worksheet needs to be filled out who plans to get on flight status in the corneal layer. LASIK (Laser-assisted in by a medical provider and submitted to future should ensure all medical docu- situ keratomileusis) is where the sur- a flight surgeon. mentation of eye exams, before and geon cuts a flap of the top layer of the If you are thinking about getting the after the surgery, are available for the cornea then uses the laser to reshape corneal refractive surgery done, consult flight surgeon to review. the cornea. The flap is then replaced your flight surgeon. He or she will Three major types of refractive error back on the same spot after the surgery. be able to give you all the documents are common. Nearsightedness (myopia) LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileu- needed for the commander’s approv- patients are able to see objects close to sis) uses a technique of weakening the al, and the corneal refraction surgery eyes and farsightedness (hyperopia) pa- top layer of cornea with an alcohol so- worksheet. tients are able to see objects far from the lution then pushing it to the side. PRK Doc Lee. eyes. Astigmatism is when refraction (photorefractive keratectomy) is where varies at different parts of the eye and vi- the surgeon uses a brush or other de- Question for the Flight sion is blurry regardless of the distance. vices to remove the top layer of the cor- Surgeon? This can occur with either nearsighted- nea. Once the surgery is done, a ban- If you have a question you would like ness or farsightedness. The traditional dage contact lens is applied to the eye. addressed, email it to AskFS@quad-a. method of correcting vision is through org; we’ll try to address it in the future. glasses or contact lenses. These devices Risks See your unit flight surgeon for your provide an additional layer of refraction All these methods are considered personal health issues. The views and allowing the light, after it passes through routine and have a low risk of negative opinions offered are those of the author the corrective lens, to focus on the retina outcomes but the risk is not zero. Some and researchers and should not be con- and produce clear vision. common side effects associated with all strued as an official Department of the

What is corneal these procedures include night vision Army position unless otherwise stated. refractive surgery? How difficulties due to glare and dry eyes. The does it work? flap created for LASIK might not heal CPT (Dr.) Albert Lee is a flight surgeon all the way causing it to dislodge sponta- at the U.S. Army School of Aviation The eye is responsible for receiving neously. Operational concerns like rotor Medicine, Fort Rucker, AL. He is currently light and projecting it onto the retina wash is also a concern for dislodging this going through an aerospace medicine in the back of the eye. The cornea, a ½ flap if it has not healed correctly. PRK residency, specializing in aerospace and millimeter thick layer of tissue, along usually has a longer recovery period, as occupational medicine. ARMY AVIATION Magazine 24 February 29, 2016 ARMY AVIATION Magazine 25 February 29, 2016 THE FUTURE OF VERTICAL LIFT

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 27 February 29, 2016 Special Focus u Rotary WIng Project Manager Updates Apache Helicopter Project Office Update By COL Jeffrey E. Hager with COL (Ret.) Robin D. Cofer

he Army’s Aviation Restructure Version 4 (V4) Technology Insertions the integration of the Small Tactical T Initiative focuses the attack and The first V4 AH-64E aircraft will Terminal (STT) radio. The Small Tac- scout roles on the AH-64 Apache, com- come off the Apache Remanufacture tical Terminal is a two channel soft- bined with Unmanned Aerial Systems. Production line in January 2016, part ware defined radio which weighs less The Apache fleet is transitioning to one of our Production Lot 5. The AH-64E than ten pounds. Software Version 4 of the most technologically advanced V4 will provide an array of increased integrates the first channel of the STT weapon systems on the battlefield. The capabilities for our Soldiers. The modi- radio with Link 16. AH-64E software AH-64D Longbow Block I aircraft are fication will consist of a second Ether- currently in development, Version 6, completely out of Active Duty units and net Routing Device (ERD), Enhanced will include integration of the Soldier less than 100 exist in the Army Reserve, Solid State Recording Device (eS- Radio Waveform (SRW) on the sec- National Guard, and the training base SRD), Air-to-Air-to-Ground Video ond channel of the STT radio. at Fort Rucker. Block II Longbows will Relay (AAG), Blue Force Tracker 2 Link 16 is a military tactical data begin returning to the production facil- (BFT2), Link 16 Small Tactical Ter- exchange that provides a standardized ity in 2018. We begin fielding the 5th minal, Reduced size Crashworthy Ex- communications link for the transmis- AH-64E unit in February 2016. As the ternal Fuel System (RCEFS), and Im- sion of digital information. Link 16 is older AH-64D Longbow Apaches are proved Fire Detection. the Department of Defense’s primary heading back to the production line, the In the communications arena, the data link providing a wide array of tac- newest AH-64E model is rolling out AH-64E will be the first regular Army tical information to include: command the other side. rotary wing aircraft with Link 16 via & control, situational awareness, tar-

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 28 February 29, 2016 Apache Helicopter Project Office Update By COL Jeffrey E. Hager with COL (Ret.) Robin D. Cofer

1-229th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion deployed with the latest attack helicopter, the AH-64E. The E model Apache provides commanders and crews with greater capability, sustainability, and lethality on the battlefield.

information assurance protocols onboard and improving internal computing power. For example, the ERDs enable the aircraft to meet Cyber requirements by providing protection and isolation of the Apache Mission Processor internal network and providing additional interconnectivity and robustness. Also, the eSSRD will provide increased throughput and capacity while mitigating obsolescence. The AAG is part of our Manned- Unmanned Teaming system and allows the Apache to transmit Apache sensor video to ground and/or other airborne systems. RCEFS will consist of a new digital fuel panel, transfer pump, and connecting lines which will enable the use of ballistic tolerant 125 gallon ex- U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CW3 JOSEPH WANKELMAN ARMY PHOTO BY CW3 JOSEPH U.S. ternal tanks. The fire detection modifications provide enhanced crew awareness through three additional sensors, geting, precise participant location and Several of the upgrades are aircraft a fire barrier, and a new Fire Detect identification (PPLI), and secure voice. enhancements, providing enhanced Panel Assembly for “AFT FIRE.” This capability allows military aircraft, ships and ground forces to exchange their tactical picture in near-real time. Link 16 is used by all branches of the military as well as 30+ NATO and Co- alition Nations. SRW is a short range, line of sight, mobile ad-hoc networking waveform providing automatic network forming, merging and re-routing capabilities transparent to the user, facilitating transmission of information across large

distances and elevated terrain. SRW is GRAPHIC L-3 COMMUNICATIONS an IP-based waveform that provides lo- Manned-Unmanned Teaming Extended Capability (MUMT-X) provides the attack helicopter community cal area connectivity for small combat greater situational awareness, real time battlefield video, and a common shared picture with troops on units that supports networking between the ground. This capability increases an Apache crew’s coordination with other aircraft and Soldiers they support in battle. Apache is the first helicopter to utilize this technology. mounted and dismounted soldiers.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 29 February 29, 2016 path, significantly increasing pilots’ situational awareness and safety. In addition to LOI 2-4, requirements include multi-band, increased modem processing power to reduce operator workload, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), increased information assurance/cybersecurity, additional waveform capability, exportability for FMS (objective), and additional encryption while meeting affordability goals. MUMT-X is currently planned to be installed on the AH-64E and the Project Office will ensure the system can be quickly retrofit to the field. The Army is considering expanding the MUMT-X Basis of Issue Plan (BOIP) from nine (9) systems per battalion to 15, ensuring that all AH-

U.S. ARMY PM APACHE COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY APACHE ARMY PM U.S. 64E battalions will either be Fire Control Radar (FCR) or MUMT-X For the first time, AH-64s have been fielded in Alaska in 2015. As part of the Aviation Restructure Initia- capable above the rotor. We are also tive, 1-25th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion moved from Fort Carson, CO to Fort Wainwright, AK. Part of working to ensure compatibility their unit specific requirements for their extreme conditions included another first for US Apaches – skis. between the Modernized Radar The skis were tested by the Redstone Test Center and Aviation Engineering Directorate released a unit Frequency Interferometer (M-RFI) specific Air Worthiness Release. and MUMT-X, in addition to FCR compatibility. The MUMT-X System will have initial prototypes delivered in Our team, with support from Aviation proved situational awareness to Summer 2016. MUMT-X will be Engineering Directorate, Yulista, troops on the ground and dramati- integrated into the AH-64E Version and Boeing, completed a validation/ cally improve efficiency in focusing 6 configuration and operationally verification effort in November 2015 weapons to support ground elements. tested during the Follow-on Test and for the V4 retrofit installation. This While the concept of MUM teaming Evaluation (FOTE) II in October effort outlined the procedures for emerged over 10 years ago, the tactics, 2017. Mass production of MUMT-X maintenance personnel to retrofit techniques, and technologies required to support the Apache production line these new V4 enhancements on to maximize benefit to our Soldiers are planned for 2018. We will retrofit to aircraft already delivered to units. continue to evolve and mature. previously fielded AH-64Es beginning The Production and Fielding Apache was the first Army Aviation in the 2018-2019 timeframe. Modifications Team will install the V4 platform with a formal requirement Conclusion retrofits at location of the AH-64E for MUM teaming. Two early MUM battalions already fielded and the Fort teaming systems were developed, The Apache program is moving Rucker training base. The current plan initially for the AH-64E and later for the forward to meet all of the capability is to conduct the modifications of two AH-64D as a result of the Operational requirements identified by the Army. aircraft at a time to minimize readiness Needs Statement (ONS). Both systems Fielding Version 4 capabilities this year impacts. The retrofit modifications are provided unique capabilities and gets us one step closer to the desired currently planned to begin in early increased pilot situational awareness, endstate. Version 6 capabilities are 2017. The Apache Remanufacture but neither system met the full set of currently being developed and we are Production Line will continue user requirements. It was also expensive excited about the future of this aircraft. delivering V4 capable aircraft until to train and sustain multiple platforms. the FY19 (Lot 9) timeframe when the Based on lessons learned, emerging user Attack! transition to V6 capability occurs. requirements, and Aviation Restructure Initiative (ARI) requirements, the Manned/Unmanned Teaming Army directed the Apache Project Expanded Capability (MUMT-X) Office to provide an expanded set of COL Jeffrey E. Hager is the project Manned-unmanned (MUM) team- MUM capabilities through a program manager for the Apache Project Office, ing is the use of video feeds and weap- called MUMT-X. Program Executive Office for Aviation, ons from manned platforms such as MUMT-X is required to provide Redstone Arsenal, AL; COL (Ret.) Robin Level of Interoperability (LOI) D. Cofer is a support contractor with an Apache and unmanned platforms 3 (commonly referred to as UAVs or 2-4 which will allow Apache pilots S Inc., Huntsville, AL supporting the UAS) to provide significantly im- to control UAS payload and flight Apache Project Office.

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Armed Scout Helicopter Project Office Update By Mr. Jimmy E. Downs, Mr. William J. Petree, and Ms. Christian Sumner U.S. ARMY 2ND SQUADRON, 6TH CAVALRY REGIMENT PHOTO 6TH CAVALRY ARMY 2ND SQUADRON, U.S. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JAMES BAMBURG, PM ASH PM ARMY PHOTO BY JAMES BAMBURG, U.S.

n its last year as a project-level organization, the Armed Above: After 17 years of calling Wheeler Army Airfield home, the 6th Cavalry I Regiment’s 2nd Squadron draped their KWs in unit colors and U.S. flags for Scout Helicopter (ASH) Project Directorate focused on the final flight around the island of Oahu, Hawaii, before casing the colors its final mission sets – divesting the Army’s remaining single and preparing to deploy as a rotational force to South Korea. engine rotary wing platforms, providing safety-critical sustainment for aircraft remaining in service through the end Below: Divested OH-58D Kiowa Warriors, AMARG, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ of divestment, and preparing to draw down the project-level organization into a product office by mid-2016. (DEMIL)/storage facilities. Within weeks of the initial execu- The 2013 Aviation Restructure Initiative (ARI) calls for tion order (EXORD) authorizing divestment of the first unit, the divestment of the OH-58A/C and TH-67 training he- the team implemented an efficient process to conduct aircraft licopters over fiscal years 2014 – 2019 (FY14-19) and the and Peculiar Ground Support Equipment (PGSE) inventories, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior (KW) over FY14-17. PM ASH property transfer, transport, and DEMIL/storage induction – will divest ~340 Kiowa Warriors in 2014-2017, ~215 OH- completing a full unit divestment in less than three weeks. 58A/Cs in 2014-2019, and ~180 TH-67s in 2015-2019. The ASH divestment team continued honing the process Success Depends on the Team throughout each mission iteration and began completing non- weather dependent stages within one week, which allowed the In 2014, the first divestment year, PM ASH faced the divestment team to end FY15 ahead of schedule. unique challenges of tight timelines to develop and implement the Army’s Armed Scout Helicopter divestment program, co- Critical Stakeholder Support ordinating stakeholder support and participation in the divest- The decision to implement ARI-related divestment oc- ment process, and securing funding to support mission execu- curred mid-budget cycle, rendering the mission an unfunded tion. Success ultimately rested on the leadership and expertise requirement (UFR) in the first two years of execution (FY14- of the core ASH divestment team. 15), when the majority of OH-58D KW divestment was The mission required extensive coordination with operational scheduled to occur. PM ASH immediately began coordina- KW units, the United States Army Aviation Center of Ex- tion with Army leadership to develop a solution – because no cellence (USAACE), transport partners, and demilitarization mission occurs without funding.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 32 February 29, 2016 Although full-year funding was not available, key stakeholders immediately stepped up to assist with incremental resources: the Army Materiel Command (AMC), Aviation and Missile Armed Scout Helicopter Command (AMCOM), Acquisition Support Center (ASC), Program Executive Office-Aviation (PEO AVN), and Head- Project Office Update quarters Department of the Army (HQDA) G-4 and G-8. AMCOM provided initial FY14-15 divestment funding, By Mr. Jimmy E. Downs, Mr. William J. Petree, and Ms. Christian Sumner while ASC provided unit-by-unit funding throughout calendar year 2015, and G-4 ensured Second Destination Transportation (SDT) funding was available throughout the entire process. Al- together, the stakeholder coalition secured incremental Supply Depot Operations (SDO), SDT, and DEMIL-prep funding in time to execute each divestment event as scheduled, enabling PM ASH to meet all FY14-15 ARI divestment requirements. By the end of 2015, ASH retired nearly 260 Kiowa War- riors from eight Active Component and National Guard cav-

alry squadrons and USAACE; nearly 50 OH-58A/Cs from PHOTO BY CPT PETER SMEDBERG the National Guard Bureau (NGB); and over 20 TH-67s Kiowa Warriors first arrived at Fort Drum, New York in 1994; 21 years later, from USAACE. the 6th Cavalry Regiment’s 6th Squadron flew the KWs for the final time, performing the “Missing Man Formation” above Memorial Park, Fort Drum Reutilization Screening as part of ceremonies honoring the retirement of the cherished workhorse. A critical element of divestment is screening all aircraft for reutilization potential IAW the ASH Aircraft Disposal Plan. Generally, aircraft identified for reutilization induct into non- same dedicated excellence they brought to each mission and flyable storage at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Re- duty they performed while in uniform. While divestment mis- generation Group (AMARG), Davis-Monthan, Air Force Base sions conditions have varied, one element has held constant (AFB), Tucson, Arizona, or flyable storage at Redstone Arsenal – the accolades offered to the ASH divestment team by each (RSA), Huntsville, Alabama. When schedules permit, aircraft owning unit and organization commander. This recognition can transfer directly from an original owner to a new owner. and appreciation extends to the highest levels of Department Suitable aircraft transfer to the Center for Military History of Defense (DoD) leadership. (CMH) for use as historical artifacts and static display. CMH is In August 2015, the Honorable Frank Kendall, Under Sec- working closely with PM ASH and the divesting units and or- retary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics ganizations to preserve the history of the Army’s single engine (USD (AT&L)) and Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) rotary wing aircraft. Some OH-58A/C/D KWs and TH-67 presented PM ASH with a Spotlight Award for Outstanding aircraft have transferred from operational squadrons and own- Acquisition Performance in developing and executing the OH- ing organizations to the CMH inventory to become education- 58 series and TH-67 divestment mission while simultaneously al and memorial displays at military bases, training sites, test sustaining the ASH fielded fleets in a fiscally constrained en- centers, and museums across the country. vironment. The DAE Spotlight award recognizes the perfor- Aircraft deemed non-economically repairable induct into mance of those in the DoD that may not be in the spotlight DEMIL for parts harvest at either the Regional Aviation on a daily basis. In presenting this award, Mr. Kendall spoke to Sustainment Maintenance (RASM) West, Fort Hood, Texas; the value of ASH divestment team’s performance, “Few offices Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), Corpus Christi, Texas; have been asked to do so much with so little… Just two years or AMARG to support the remaining fleets through their ago, one of the Army’s biggest concerns in executing ARI was scheduled retirement. the divestment piece. This team has done so well, executing the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Divestment divestment process so smoothly, that the effort is almost going below the radar.” From May 2014 through December 2015, ASH divested KWs from the 6-17th Cavalry (CAV) Squadron, Fort Wain- Future Operations wright, Alaska; 7-17th and 2-17th CAV, Fort Campbell, Ken- The decisions to include the Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) tucky; 2-6th CAV, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii; 3-17th requirement in the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program and CAV, Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia; 1-6th CAV, Fort Riley, divest the OH-58 series and TH-67 fleets led to the May 2015 Kansas; 6-6th CAV, Fort Drum, New York, 1-230th Tennessee deactivation of the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) Army National Guard (TN ARNG) Air Cavalry Squadron Product Office, and the guidance to reorganize the remaining (ACS) Louisville and Jackson, Tennessee; and USAACE. ASH mission sets into a product-level organization. ASH will To honor the retirement of the 45-year old Attack Scout, continue OH-58D KW fleet sustainment and ASH portfolio units proudly flew their colors in commemorative final flights divestment operations as a project directorate through mid- before casing the colors to mark unit deactivation and mis- year 2016, and then transition the mission set and remaining sion transition. staff as a product office within another project office. Flying Below the Radar Mr. Jimmy E. Downs is the acting Armed Scout Helicopter Project The ASH divestment team includes former OH-58 series Director, Mr. William J. Petree is the Armed Scout Helicopter Op- operators and maintainers – experienced professionals who erations Officer, Ms. Christian Sumner is the Kiowa Warrior Heli- have managed the bittersweet retirement mission with the copter Operations Officer. All are assigned to Redstone Arsenal, AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 33 February 29, 2016 Special Focus u Rotary WIng Project Manager Updates U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SGT THOMAS MORT ARMY PHOTO BY SGT U.S. Cargo Helicopter Project Office Update By COL Robert L. Barrie, LTC Richard M. Bratt, and LTC Calvin J. Lane

he Cargo Helicopter Project Office ment of our long term blocking strategy Two CH-47F Chinook helicopters, from Hotel T Company, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation (CHPO) completed a number of is entering the approval process in the Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, take major milestones in 2015. The CHPO Department of the Army. Production, off en route to retrieve air assault troops in delivered and fielded the first CH-47F delivery, and fielding of the CH-47F preparation for an air assault mission as part Multi-Year II configuration aircraft, Multi-Year II (MYII) configuration of NATO Exercise Trident Juncture 2015 in completed CH-47F New Equipment continues. International interest contin- Zaragoza, Spain, Nov. 3, 2015. Training (NET), stood up the Cargo ues to grow from numerous FMS op- International Product Director’s Office, portunities. We remain committed to supported the delivery and training of our tradition of responsive support to CH-47F foreign military sales (FMS) aircraft, the world-wide Chinook community and initiated the next generation of and will continue to support forums that The CH-47F is the U.S. Army’s improvements to maintain the CH- maximize the exchange of ideas and ex- only heavy lift helicopter and con- 47 as the Army’s premiere heavy lift periences. We are honored to serve our tinues to be vital to Overseas Con- helicopter through 2060. talented, committed, well-trained and tingency Operations (OCO) and our This year is shaping up to be another well-led Soldiers, civilians and contrac- Nation’s homeland security needs. In busy one for our office. The first incre- tors serving throughout the world. Afghanistan, the CH-47F is a critical

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 34 February 29, 2016 asset for transporting troops, supplies, to operate effectively in increasingly The cornerstone of the Block II ef- and providing various combat support, complex civil airspace. The CH-47F is fort is the introduction of a new rotor and combat service support operations. a great combat multiplier; CAAS and blade design – the Advanced Chinook Secondary missions include medical DAFCS results in reduced crew work- Rotor Blade (ACRB) – which will sig- evacuation (MEDEVAC), aircraft re- load and improved low-speed handling nificantly improve the performance of covery, parachute drops, disaster relief, qualities of the aircraft. Because of the the helicopter in high-hot atmospheric and search and rescue. capabilities of the CH-47F, command- conditions and improve reliability. The The CH-47F and Boeing Team de- ers at home and abroad can accomplish Boeing Company produced the first livered the 332nd CH-47F in Decem- a variety of challenging missions safely prototype ACRB in October of last ber 2015. The CH-47F aircraft incorpo- and successfully. year at its Philadelphia facility. rates key reliability and maintainability improvement modifications such as a new machined airframe that is designed to reduce vibration and maintenance, corrosion protection, T55-GA-714A engine, Common Avionics Architec- ture System (CAAS), Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), Infrared Suppression System (IRSS), enhanced air transportability, Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS), Air Warrior, an Extended Range Fuel Sys- tem II for self-deployment missions, and is compatible with joint digital connectivity requirements. The aircraft continues to prove itself every day during a multitude of different missions throughout the world. This past year marked a significant milestone for PM Cargo with the completion of New Equipment Train- ing (NET) for initial CH-47F aircrew qualification. The CH-47F NET team superbly executed the training for over 900 pilots and 3,200 maintainers. The LOEFFLER DAVID ARMY PHOTO BY MASTER SGT. U.S. A new California National Guard CH-47F Chinook is tailed by an older CH-47D over San Francisco’s team’s professionalism and focus on Golden Gate Bridge on Jan. 9, 2015 safety was evident as they flew 22,122 hours of NET simulator training and 13,009 NET flight hours without in- cident or accident. All subsequent CH- CH-47 Modernization The Block II plan includes airframe 47F qualification courses will be taught The Modernization Product Office modifications that will increase aircraft at Ft. Rucker, AL. However, as units shifted focus to the long term future maximum gross weight up to 54,000 receive CAAS software upgrades and of the Chinook Fleet last year. The lbs., a fuel system modification that im- MYII aircraft, PM Cargo will provide Modernization Product Office is now proves reliability and increases fuel ca- the required training. solely focused on the CH-47F Block pacity by 80 gallons, improvements to Throughout the next year, several II Chinook upgrade, which is the the rotor system, electrical system and units will receive new MYII aircraft first step of a potential multi-block- mechanical flight controls, and updates which include many enhancements such upgrade strategy to the Chinook and to the flight control and digital cockpit as Common Avionics Architecture Sys- is designed to affordably maintain software. Full scale flight testing of the tem (CAAS) 9.2 software, Cargo On/ platform relevance through the planned ACRB is expected to begin late this Off Load System (COOLS), APX-123 service life of 2060. The Block II team year FY16 at Boeing’s Mesa, Arizona transponder and two ARC-231D radios made a great deal of progress this year, facility. (with the capability to add a third radio). resulting in a decision by the Under CAAS 9.2 provides units with Required Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Navigation Performance/Area Naviga- Logistics, and Technology) to delegate tion (RNP/RNAV) capability; this en- the program to the Army for decision COL Robert L. Barrie is the project sures Global Air Traffic Management making, and the subsequent Army manager of the Cargo Helicopter Project (GATM) compliance. MYII CH-47F decision to release an Engineering and Office, Program Executive Office, Aviation; aircraft now have the FAA equivalent Manufacturing Development (EMD) LTC Richard M. Bratt is the CH-47F level of safety certification for RNP/ Request for Proposal, which will be Product Manager, and LTC Calvin RNAV operations down to 0.3 RNP followed by a decision in 2017 to award J. Lane is the CH-47 Modernization (in nautical miles). These improvements the contract and initiate the Block II Product Manager; all located at Redstone greatly enhance the ability of the aircraft Program of Record. Arsenal, AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 35 February 29, 2016 Special Focus u Rotary WIng Project Manager Updates U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY RON BUFFKIN U.S. Project Manager Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft Update By LTC Christopher K. Enderton and COL (Ret.) Ronald M. Buffkin

omewhere over a moonlit Hindu Although the venerable Russian U.S. Air Force mentors help Afghans roll a new S production Mi-17V5 off the AN-124 cargo ramp Kush mountain range, a pair of Mi-17 helicopter consumes a majority in Kabul, Afghanistan, June, 2014. Afghan Air Force MD 530 Cayuse of the PM’s workload with more than Warriors slip over a ridgeline and slide 100 supported platforms, we’re not into attack formation. As the pilots flip just Mi-17 anymore. U.S. manufac- armament switches readying the M3P tured and sustained aircraft such as the .50 caliber machineguns, their confi- MD 530, Bell Huey variants and Bell PM NSRWA has supported the De- dence is boosted by their aircraft, mis- 407 helicopters are preeminent in our partment of Defense (DoD), the U.S. sion equipment, and the solid mainte- portfolio. PM supported Iraqi Bell 407 Army and more than 24 nations rang- nance chain backing them. Target effect and Afghan Air Force (AAF) MD 530 ing from full fielding of new production is at hand enabled by the Project Man- helicopters fly in combat almost daily Mi-17V-5 helicopters fresh from the agement Office Non-Standard Rotary along with the Mi-17s and are recog- factory floor to projects as diverse as a Wing Aircraft (PMO NSRWA). nized for their strategic importance. rewiring of Cold War era AH-1 Cobra Demand for non-standard rotary We provide these aircraft primar- attack helicopters bound for Pakistan. wing aircraft (NSRWA) among partner ily through the Foreign Military Sales Today’s PMO NSRWA might find nations is rising. Enabling and empow- (FMS) process. Our talent and exper- itself developing gun pods and mission ering partners with selected NSRWA tise in the procurement, fielding and equipment packages for MD 530 he- capability is a tenet of U.S. security strat- sustainment of these vital assets is well licopters, refitting UH-1 helicopters in egy and the U.S. Army’s Program Man- established having executed more than Africa, or fielding advanced weapons for agement Office (PMO) NSRWA is the 75 FMS cases. This does not include the Iraqi Bell 407. We offer more than lead for meeting this demand. Char- non-FMS work such as support to the capable platforms. We believe our people tered only five years ago, PM NSRWA Office of the Deputy Assistant Secre- are our strongest capability and the PMO has evolved into a vital, capable, com- tary of Defense for Counter Narcot- leadership has embraced a disciplined ac- petent provider for the procurement, ics and Global Threats (DASD-CN/ quisition process, positioning the organi- sustainment, and technical support of GT) or other U.S. entities in meeting zation for continued, steady excellence, non-standard helicopters. their vital missions. Since inception, and commitment to our customers.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 36 February 29, 2016 An Afghan armament specialist prepares to load The Mi-17 readily reconfigures from cargo into an attack platform. The lethal GSh-23L Cannon fires High rockets, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 2015. Explosive rounds.

Growing Demand and the U.S Air Force’s Train, Advise, this team maintains strong ties to its Additional potential NSRWA growth Assist, Command- Air (TAAC-Air). industry partners in order to meet field- leans towards Excess Defense Article Airworthiness mandates from Army ing schedules. Scout Attack’s agility was (EDA) helicopters such as the OH- Regulation 70-62 and DoD Airworthi- proven with combat introduction of 58D Kiowa Warrior with more than 10 ness Policy (DoD Directive 5030.61) AAF MD 530 helicopters in time for countries expressing interest in fielding guide all of our efforts, regardless of cus- the 2015 Afghan fighting season. upgraded versions. The agile OH-58D, tomer. U.S. forces are more likely to fly PD Cargo Utility’s successful over- moving out of our active inventory, on non-standard partner nation aircraft haul and upgrades of the Mi-17 lever- could face new life as an FMS platform than ever before, and we take this risk aged strong linkage to approved depot of choice and we’ve begun planning for seriously. Our team of trained technical facilities. Providing for repair of battle its potential through upgrade, conver- inspectors has identified critical com- damaged aircraft and continued airwor- sion and delivery to countries across the ponents in the supply chain, performed thiness through certified overhaul depots globe. Recent policy analysis exploring acceptance flight tests, and assessed is a powerful tool for non-standard fleets the best helicopter options for partner quality inside foreign aviation depots. and will continue as a core competency. This team has developed an exceptional nations may find us acquiring even more The Future “non-standard” aircraft. level of knowledge on eastern original New production aircraft are also on equipment manufacturer (OEM) pro- The PM intends to release its World the horizon for other FMS customers cesses and documentation not resident Wide Logistics Support Services as well. This includes AH-6i helicopters elsewhere in DoD. Additionally, Avia- (WLSS) effort in 2016. This contract with mission upgrades. The Afghan Air tion Engineering Directorate (AED) vehicle is based on many lessons-learned Force (AAF) continues the fielding and of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile since our inception. In order to respond sustainment of its MD 530 fleet with Research, Development and Engineer- to future requirements, the PM de- Enhanced Mission Equipment Packag- ing Center, embeds a support slice for all signed a contract mechanism to sup- es (EMEP) including rockets and ma- airworthiness considerations. port a variety of needs. This contract seeks flexibility for NSRWA tasks large chineguns. We provide U.S.-made Bell Organization Huey IIs and support to other custom- and small. For example, “Country X” ers. Even with a varied customer base, Our PMO is built around three divi- might only need two main rotor hubs we never lose sight of our contributions sions; Technical, Business, and Logistics. and an overhaul for its single fleet of to our nation’s imperative to win the These divisions resource our two product six Hueys. In expediting normal acqui- current fight in the Resolute Support directors (PD), Scout-Attack and Car- sition timelines, WLSS will provide an Mission (RSM) in Afghanistan. go-Utility. The PMO is also collocated overarching means to satisfy the most NSRWA employs an agile, robust with its supporting Army Contracting common requirements. forward element to support our work Command (ACC) team and the U.S. PMO NSRWA will continue to in Afghanistan surveilling contracts, of- Army Security Assistance Command’s meet the rising demand for non-stan- fering technical assistance, and postured (USASAC) Security Assistance Man- dard rotary wing aircraft. to respond to operational dynamics. agement Directorate (SAMD) element Supported by the Aviation and Missile integrating FMS case management and Command (AMCOM) Aviation Field seamless execution. Recent approval of LTC Christopher K. Enderton is the Prod- Maintenance Directorate (AFMD), our Table of Distribution and Allow- uct Director, Cargo-Utility, PM Non- we established a continuous presence ances (TDA) legitimizes our footprint Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft (NSR- alongside U.S. rotary wing mentor and and validates our contributions. WA), Program Executive Office, Aviation, advisory elements. This capability links Scout Attack is our newest PD. With Redstone Arsenal, AL; and COL (Ret.) to senior leadership inside the Special projects ranging from the AAF MD Ronald M. Buffkin is a contractor with Operations Advisory Group (SOAG) 530 to the emergent AH-6i program, Dynetics, Inc, supporting PM NSRWA.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 37 February 29, 2016 Special Focus u Rotary WIng Project Manager Updates

Readiness Today – Army Utility Helicopter Fleets By COL William D. Jackson

ur leaders have told us to concen- UH/HH-60M Black Hawk Electrical Trainer (BHET), O trate on Readiness for ground com- The H-60M Product Office pro- Black Hawk Avionics Trainer (BHAT), bat as the U.S. Army’s #1 priority. Ac- duced 66 UH-60M and 24 HH-60M and the Cockpit Academic Procedures cordingly, we have focused our Utility new aircraft in 2015. We also com- Tool Enhanced (CAPT-E) devices to Helicopter resources on those enablers pleted an H-60M New Equipment increase capacity. The H-60M TADSS that will buttress this overarching ef- Training (NET) Team effort with the Team delivered four temporary CEPT- fort. These include the incorporation of National Guard’s (ARNG) 34th CAB M trainers using spare CAT-E and new capabilities via modernized fleets at WAATS, AZ and followed that ef- CAPT-E-VCS system assets to the with new production and recapitaliza- fort up with NET for C/2-1 GSAB, 110th Aviation Training Brigade at FT tion; improvements in reliability and 1st ID CAB at FT Riley. Currently, we Rucker, AL. This more than doubled the maintainability; reduced training bur- are conducting NET for 1st AD CAB CEPT-M training capacity and pro- dens, integration of new sub-systems, at FT Bliss, TX which will run through vides an interim training solution dur- reductions in sustainment man-hours; June, 2016. Over the past 12 months, ing the CEPT-M procurement process. and, a reduction in the logistical life- the H-60M NET Team trained 262 H-60V cycle ownership costs of our systems. officer Aviators and 482 enlisted. Today we have a fleet of 2,135 Black Additionally, the Training Aides, The H-60V program of record is un- Hawks, 346 Lakota’s and over 8,000 Devices, Simulations and Simulators derway and features the incorporation T700 engines in our fleets. What fol- (TADSS) Team supplied the 128th of a digital avionics suite for existing lows are a series of updates in these ar- Aviation Brigade (formerly the U.S. UH-60L airframes. The H-60V avion- eas as they affect the H-60M, H-60V, Army Aviation Logistics School) with ics will replicate the UH-60M pilot- UH-72A, MEDEVAC and engine several new training devices. We field- vehicle interface and improve interoper- fleets, and those of our Allies who will ed additional M model versions of the ability. The Future Airborne Capability fight with us. UH-60 Maintenance Trainer (BHMT), Environment (FACE) standard 2.1 is

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 38 February 29, 2016 The Army Acquisition Objective for Assessment (CBA) identified 70 capa- the program is 760 aircraft. The pro- bility gaps mapped to six capability bins gram held a successful Critical Design that included aircraft performance, all- Review on October 1, 2015 and has weather/degraded visual environment begun modification of three Engineer- (DVE) capabilities, patient treatment ing Development Model (EDM) air- requirements, and communications. craft. The H-60V kit installation will A draft Capabilities Development be conducted at Corpus Christi Army Document (CDD) was developed to Depot (CCAD), in conjunction with address the largest percentage of gaps – the UH-60L-to-L recapitalization those related to space and patient treat- process. First flight will be conducted ment. This document identifies three in 2017. Limited Rate Initial Produc- Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) tion (LRIP) will begin at CCAD in and five Key System Attributes (KSAs) FY18 with 10 aircraft and continue for the next-generation Patient Han- into FY19 with 36 aircraft. Full Rate dling System (PHS). A PHS Crew Sta- Production is 48 aircraft per year be- tion Working Group (CSWG) is sched- ginning in FY20. uled to generate feedback on, and feed spiral improvements to, existing systems. MEDEVAC We are leading the fleet with its The MEDEVAC team began 2015 Situational Awareness Visual En- by fielding 61 Interim MEDEVAC hancement System (SAVES) effort. Mission Support Systems (IMMSS) to This effort will place a Long-Wave UH-72A training helicopter arrives at nine different units, 65 ESSS-Mounted IR (LWIR) sensor into 18 existing Fort Rucker, AL. Rescue Hoists (EMRH) to 14 units, Star SAFIRE II FLIR turrets for op- and 67 FLIR sensors to 10 units. Five erational assessments to determine the personnel in the Log & Fleet team con- adequacy and suitability of LWIR to ducted equipment inventories, address- locating patients on the ground in de- ing issues/concerns, preparing units for graded conditions. deployment, and capturing lessons- We are working funding challenges learned from post-deployment AARs. to develop an HH-60V that is “HH- The MEDEVAC team has been 60M like” in the sense that they will working hand-in-hand with the Medi- have a nose mounted sensor displayed cal Evacuation Proponency Directorate on the new glass of the V, a hoist hard (MEPD) and stakeholders from across mounted to the aircraft buying back the medical community, to define and the ability to apply CEFS, improved refine MEDEVAC requirements. The environmental controls and an im-

U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY MR. JAMES DARCY ARMY PHOTO BY MR. U.S. desired end-state is a common set of proved IMMSS. requirements that will drive a common We have five new contract awards: solution on two airframes (HH-60M two for the MEDEVAC SAVES and being used to develop an open system and HH-60V). A Capabilities Based repairs on the Star SAFIRE II; one for architecture. We are utilizing Model- based software engineering that increases the development speed, while reducing software development schedule and cost. Simulations (SIM) are also utilized to provide early confidence testing. The new partitioned software design provides efficiency in the qualification of new and modified software. The Software Development approach provides an incremental build-up of functionality. The software staging build process provides a series of builds incorporating completed functions for testing. Each staging build promotes risk reduction for the final build by supporting assessment of functionality as developed. We are staging 11 builds for evaluation between FY15 and FY16. Software Build 1 will contain full functionality for first flight. Formal Qualification Testing ADAMS DALLAS J. ARMY PHOTO BY MR. U.S. will be conducted in FY17. The first UH-60V prototype

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 39 February 29, 2016 general support, MEDEVAC, training, and security & support aircraft across 42 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam. In October 2014, UH-72As began arriving at Fort Rucker as a part of the Army’s Aviation Restructure Initiative, replacing the TH-67 and OH-58A/C as the primary flight trainer for Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) and Basic Warfighting Skills training. Instructor pilot training began in June 2015 and the first student class began in December 2015. Currently, over 70 aircraft are fielded to Ft. Rucker; fielding will U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY MAJ NICHOLAS DILLE U.S. continue through FY18. IERW adds New UH-60Ms arrive at Fort Bliss, Texas. another training mission for the UH- 72A, which already supports training at the Western ARNG Aviation Training Site in Arizona and the High-Altitude ARNG Aviation Training Site in Colorado. Modernization efforts underway by the Product Office include Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast (ADS–B) Out, both required by the FAA for aircraft operating in the civil airspace. WAAS augments the Global Positioning System, improving position location from 15 meters to less than 3 meters. ADS-B Out transmits altitude, airspeed, and location information to ground stations U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY MAJ NICHOLAS DILLE U.S. New MEDEVAC hardware in Soldier’s hands and ADS-B in equipped aircraft allowing them to “see” participating aircraft in real time with the goal of improving traffic management. In procurement of the Black Hawk Ad- include the Black Hawk, Seahawk, 2016, the UH-72A community will vanced MEDEVAC (BAM) window; Jayhawk, Pave Hawk, Apache, Huey, receive the Aircraft Notebook (ACN), and two for the generation of Interac- and Supercobra. The commercial a replacement to Unit Level Logistics tive Multimedia Instructions (IMI) on version of the T700 is the CT7 which System-Aviation (ULLS-A). includes turboshaft and turboprop various medical equipment package Our Allies components. Our office remains reso- versions used to power helicopter and lute in keeping Aeromedical Evacua- fixed-wing aircraft around the world The Utility Helicopters Project Of- tion a top priority for the Army. for a multitude of manufacturers. The fice’s (UHPO) International Programs T700/CT7 has surpassed 20,000 units Division hosted an International Pro- T700 Engine Fleet produced and is used on 15 different gram Review (IPR) in October of On Nov 5, 2015 we commemorated aircraft types in more than 50 countries. 2015. This meeting brought interna- the delivery of the 20,000th T700/ Utilization of the workhorse T700 is tional utility helicopter users together CT7 engine during a ceremony at the expected to continue past 2050. to share pertinent information on past, present and future issues and events Lynn, MA engine production facility. UH-72A The T700-GE-700 first entered concerning the UH-60 Black Hawk production in 1978 after being selected The UH-72A Product Office and the UH-72A Lakota Light Util- to power the U.S. Army UH-60A continues to deliver with over 346 UH- ity Helicopter. Eighteen countries were Black Hawk helicopter. Since the first 72As fielded to Active Component represented for a total of 66 interna- version of the T700-GE-700 engine and ARNG units operating worldwide tional attendees. entered production, derivatives of the to meet Homeland Defense, general In November 2014, the first of a versatile T700 family have emerged to support, reconnaissance, command series of UH-60M helicopters was power Army, Marine, Navy, Air Force, and control, search and rescue, and shipped to the country of Taiwan. In and Coast Guard aircraft. Military training requirements. In March 2015, November 2015 the Saudi Arabian platforms incorporating the T700 Army National Guard fielding was National Guard (SANG) received completed, bringing their total to 212 one of many shipments of UH-60M

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 40 February 29, 2016 PHOTO COURTESY OF GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) PHOTO COURTESY The T700 Team celebrates the 20,000th delivery.

MISSION CRITICAL U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY MR. GARY JONES GARY ARMY PHOTO BY MR. U.S. Utility helicopters international program review attendees. PERFORMANCE CRUCIAL aircraft. We have received a signed from the countries of Norway and Letter of Acceptance for phases II and Montenegro for the acquisition of III of the SANG case which includes the UH-60M. Jordan and Thailand the deliveries of additional UH-60M are currently looking at additional aircraft beginning in 2018. purchases of UH-60 aircraft to include DESIGNED TO MEET THE MOST Mexico Secretaría de La Defensa Jordan’s push to complete their lease STRINGENT ELECTRICAL AND Nacional (SEDENA) has received of UH-60A aircraft. Also, Turkey has MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER THE HARSHEST, the first of a series of UH-60M expressed interest in purchasing the FIERCEST ENVIRONMENTS, OUR aircraft. Their deliveries are expected UH-72A helicopter. ELECTRONIC CABLES, CONNECTORS to continue through February Conclusion AND ASSEMBLIES ARE BATTLE-TESTED 2017. Mexico Secretaria de Marina AND PLATFORM-PROVEN. (SEMAR) implemented their case for The Utility Helicopters Project Of- UH-60M aircraft in the fourth quarter fice remains committed to providing of 2014. Their expected delivery our Soldiers the best platforms our schedule begins in Nov 2016 through Nation has to offer. These short mono- the second quarter of 2017. graphs provide a glimpse of how our Other countries whose aircraft utility fleets contribute to improving are in the early stages of production the Readiness of our Army. include: Tunisia (with UH-60Ms to be delivered between 2016 and 2018) 800.742.3191 and Slovakia (with UH-60Ms to be COL William D. “Billy” Jackson is the WWW.PICWIRE.COM/ARMY delivered between 2017 and 2019). Utility Helicopters Project Manager, AIRCRAFT • HELICOPTERS As we look ahead, Foreign Military Program Executive Office for Aviation, GROUND VEHICLES • SHELTERS Sales (FMS) has seen strong interest Redstone Arsenal, AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 41 February 29, 2016 Special Focus u TRADOC Capability Manager Updates

TRADOC Capability Manager for Reconnaissance & Attack (TCM-RA)

A team of 1-229 ARB AH-64Es conducts training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA.

Weapon/Munitions The underpinnings of the lethality/ munitions strategy are three-fold: the emerging Aviation training strategy/ gunnery qualification standards combined with ongoing TAMR analysis forming the ways; and resourcing in the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Long-Range Investment Working to Get Analysis (LIRA) funding documents providing the means. This strategy will balance necessary operational capabili- Requirements Right ties with associated funding, creating By COL Jeffrey W. White trade space and remaining cost neutral U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CW3 JOSEPH C. WANKELMAN, 1-229TH ARB 1-229TH WANKELMAN, ARMY PHOTO BY CW3 JOSEPH C. U.S. within the Aviation portfolio. Addi- tions over the next 3-5 years include ince our last TCM-RA update, within our main 3 LOEs – weapon/ both the “Romeo” model Hellfire (R- S we continue to work to get the munitions, attack, and reconnaissance. HF) that effectively combines separate requirements “right” within the Avia- Starting with weapons, we are drafting capabilities currently found in several tion attack/recon portfolio. A seem- a comprehensive and holistic lethality/ HF variants. Additionally, the Joint ingly straight-forward premise, there munitions strategy that will align efforts Air-to-Ground Missile ( JAGM) will are many contributing factors that across the Aviation enterprise. This is a provide a dual-mode seeker (laser and make this fundamental objective more significant endeavor and we are incor- radar guidance) in one missile deliver- challenging. Factors include continu- porating stakeholders throughout U.S. ing improved lethality against threat ously changing conditions, the result Army Aviation Center of Excellence armored systems that are protected of rapidly evolving threats, competing with passive and active CM. Stake- priorities, and fiscal realities impact- holders are working to fully integrate ing both current readiness and future If you don’t like change, the R-HF and JAGM (Initial Opera- capability development. We focus our tional Capability in FY19) on both the efforts linking strategic guidance and you’ll like irrelevance AH-64E and MQ-1C Gray Eagle. doctrine to various requirements docu- even less. In the short term, we are collaborat- ments in order to close gaps in mobil- ing to field a limited quantity of laser- ity, survivability, and lethality. By doing – General Eric K. Shinseki, former guided 2.75” Hydra rockets providing a so, the requirements we codify through Chief of Staff, U.S. Army smaller, precision-guided, complimen- the Joint Capabilities Integration and tary capability for use against suitable Development System ( JCIDS) will soft-skin/light targets. Looking ahead remain operationally relevant within (USAACE), the Army Staff, and re- to the mid/long term, we will explore our three main lines of effort (LOEs) spective program managers – Joint At- possibilities of a Small Guided Muni- – weapon/munitions, attack, and re- tack Munition Systems ( JAMS), Un- tion (SGM) that is both scalable and connaissance capabilities. The end state manned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and tailorable. The SGM could potentially is to increase Army Aviation’s contri- Apache – aiming toward three ends: provide both a drop glide and forward bution into unified land operations by 1. Improve lethality against sophisti- firing munition with modular seeker delivering capabilities (in the form of cated threat armor including passive (guidance) and programmable warhead both material and non-material solu- and active countermeasures (CM); sections adding selectable options for tions) to more effectively conduct air- 2. Provide more air-to-ground weapon Army Aviation to employ from both ground operations (AGO) consistent options (scalable and tailorable based manned attack/reconnaissance rotary- with FM 3-04 Army Aviation. on targets); wing helicopters and unmanned plat- We are leveraging opportunities, 3. Right-size the munition mix/inven- forms. Current JCIDS efforts include created by continuously changing con- tory supported by the Total Army Mu- the recently updated JAGM Capability ditions, to correctly set requirements nition Requirements (TAMR) analysis. Development Document (CDD), the

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 42 February 29, 2016 initial drafting of the JAGM Capabil- advantage over increasingly more capa- ity Production Document (CPD), and ble threats by maintaining overmatch revising/updating the 2005 Advanced and functioning as part of the Army Summit Precision Kill Weapon System (APK- Operating Concept (AOC). The AH- WS) Operational Requirements Docu- 64E will continue to be an essential ment (ORD) to ensure we capture all part of Army Aviation, providing core App current required weapons/munitions attack and reconnaissance capabilities capabilities, contingent on senior lead- through the long-term. er approval of this strategy. Reconnaissance Attack Finally as part of the Recon LOE, Shifting to the attack LOE, the we continue to support the divestiture AH-64E Version 6 (v6) is the final of all OH-58 variants while exploring set of capability insertions completing options to mitigate the validated aerial E-model production. Material devel- reconnaissance and security gap. OH- opers and industry partners are sched- 58 A/C/D divestiture will continue 16SUMMIT uled to field the AH-64E v6 to the through FY19 as we work to synchro- operational force beginning in FY19. nize fielding of AH-64E and MQ-1C Free Download This latest attack helicopter variant as part of each ARB along with AH- adds critical capabilities identified as 64E and RQ-7B Shadows resident in Sponsored by threshold requirements in the AH- each H-ARS as described in FM 3-04. 64E v6 Capability Production Docu- We remain partnered with Future Verti- ment (CPD). Capabilities include sen- cal Lift (FVL) stakeholders to validate sor, mission command, weapon, and and prioritize necessary armed recon- aircraft performance enhancements. naissance rotary-wing attributes. These The AH-64E v6 leverages technology attributes will guide various efforts – improvements, addresses obsolescence including modeling, simulation, and issues in older AH-64D/E versions, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) studies – and enables Army Aviation to conduct as we develop/update necessary require- doctrinal attack, reconnaissance, move- ments documents to accurately describe ment to contact, and security missions required capabilities for both material across the full spectrum of military and non-material solutions. operations. Additionally, AH-64E v6 TCM-RA, in concert with members equipped units enhance the ability to of the Aviation Enterprise, focuses ef- execute Joint Combined Arms Opera- forts on getting the attack/reconnais- tions, supporting commanders across sance and supporting system require- multiple domains (land, air, and sea). ments right. This is a collaborative Consistent with strategic guidance, process involving stakeholders in the doctrine, and the Aviation Restructur- operational force, institutional Army, ing Initiative (ARI), the AH-64E v6 material developers, and industry part- delivers capabilities to perform across ners alike. Our methodology involves multiple domains while mitigating linking strategic guidance and doctrine With the app, you can: the armed reconnaissance gap created to developing operationally relevant · Search for exhibitors as the Army divests all OH-58D Ki- requirements while considering ad- · Review the schedule owa Warriors. Teamed with UAS, the ditional factors such as continuously AH-64E v6 will greatly improve the changing threat, budgetary, and op- · View the floor plan ability resident in each Attack/Recon- erational environment conditions. This · Create a daily schedule naissance Battalion (ARB) and Heavy- process is complicated but essential to · Receive event alerts Attack Reconnaissance Squadron (H- deliver the right weapon/munition, at- iPhone/iPad App Android App ARS) to conduct Manned-Unmanned tack, and reconnaissance capabilities iTunes App Store Google Play Teaming (MUM-T). The AH-64E v6 now and in the future. By doing so, ______will be capable of leveraging Army and Army Aviation will remain an enabler For all other devices, go to Joint assets to acquire, positively iden- of unified land operations, capable of chirpe.com/16Summit tify (PID), and facilitate clearance of conducting effective AGO, adding to fires to execute missions either autono- the legacy of our Branch by continuing mously (on-board sensors and weap- to provide crucial aviation support to 2016 Army Aviation ons) or employ MUM-T (integrated those in need. Mission Solutions Summit maneuver with UAS) – further increasing the ability to develop the situation, COL Jeffrey W. White is the U.S. Army Sponsored by gain/maintain enemy contact, while Training and Doctrine Command Ca- Army Aviation enhancing survivability, fires, and mis- pability Manager for Reconnaissance Association of America sion command. These capabilities are and Attack, with the U.S. Army Aviation essential to maintain an asymmetric Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 43 February 29, 2016 Special Focus u TRADOC Capability Manager Updates

TRADOC Capability Manager for Lift (TCM-Lift) Update By COL Mark S. Levine

A Nevada Army Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter from the 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment hovers while ground troops below prepare to sling load an abandoned vehicle from a remote canyon just outside Reno. NEVADA NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY SGT MICHAEL ORTON NATIONAL NEVADA

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 44 February 29, 2016 s stated in the preface of The Army systems; improving the ability to op- to flight controls and communications, A Operating Concept, “The tenet of erate in all modes of degraded visual navigation and surveillance systems innovation challenges us to anticipate environments; and improving digital will improve DVE performance and changing conditions to ensure that connectivity between aviation and sup- reduce crew workload. In total, Block Army forces are manned, trained, and ported ground forces. II regains three to four thousand equipped to overmatch enemies in or- TheBlack Hawk is the largest fleet pounds of lift in more adverse environ- der to seize, retain, and exploit the ini- in the portfolio with over 2,000 aircraft. mental conditions. The CH-47 Block tiative.” This tenet characterizes what The Blackhawk team’s current focus II upgrade sets the airframe structural the TRADOC Capability Manager is fielding the H-60M and building support to receive a future engine up- for Lift (TCM Lift) strives to accom- training aids to support institutional grade and increase the MGW beyond plish. Located at the U.S. Army Avia- maintenance, sustainment, and aviator 54,000 pounds and improve hot high tion Center of Excellence, TCM Lift training. A home station training performance. is the user representative for aviators in initiative is in the works to enable TheFixed Wing team is in the closing assault battalions, general support avia- combined arms maneuver force-on- stages of seeking approval for a Fixed tion battalions, security and support force live training in local training Wing Utility Aircraft (FUA) program battalions, theater aviation battalions areas. The H-60V program is on track to replace up to 92 aging aircraft executing operational support airlift missions for the Army. The aging fleet of C-12 King Airs and C-26 Metroliners have performance and payload gaps and rising sustainment costs. The FUA program goal is to acquire economically feasible replacement airframes with greater capability and reduced sustainment costs. The Army’s fixed wing fleet totals 311 aircraft executing operational support airlift, military intelligence missions, test activities and other support missions such as the Army’s Golden Knights. Army MI fixed wing aircraft sustain a high combat OPTEMPO flying an average of 70k-90k hours per year in the CENTCOM area of responsibility and the operational support airlift U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SGT MICHAEL J. MACLEOD ARMY PHOTO BY SGT MICHAEL J. U.S. Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team pull security as their UH-60M fleet sustains 15-20% of its aircraft for- Black Hawk helicopter departs during air assault training at Fort Bragg, NC. ward deployed. TheUH-72A Lakota is in the midst of assuming the role as the primary training aircraft for Initial Entry Rotary and aerial intelligence military intel- to ‘digitize’ the remaining portion of the Wing (IERW) common core training. ligence (MI) battalions. We interface H-60L fleet. The H-60V will match The first UH-72 class is underway and with four Army project managers at the H-60M in digital cockpit setup its role continues to grow as we divest Redstone Arsenal for Utility Helicop- with a goal of minimal differences in TH-67s. The Army National Guard ter, Cargo Helicopter, Fixed Wing, and pilot-vehicle interface. Longer term, continues to improve UH-72 Defense Non-standard Rotary Wing Aircraft in TCM Lift is drafting requirements to Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) order to maintain or improve capabili- upgrade current Black Hawk engines by conducting highly successful mis- ties on their associated platforms. to increase performance and payload in sions on the U.S. Southwest border. In addition to managing the current hotter and higher environments. While requirements development is and near-term initiatives in the Army’s The Chinook fleet of over 500 air- part of a long and complex process tran- Lift fleet, TCM Lift generates capabil- craft is preparing for a Block II up- sitioning emerging concepts into fielded ity requirements documents that serve grade that increases performance and capabilities for Army Aviation, our suc- as foundational guides for future acqui- payload of the CH-47F. Block II in- cess relies on the strength of the entire sitions. With Future Vertical Lift (FVL) creases commonality between the CH- Army Aviation Lift community. Our scheduled to begin fielding in the 2030s, 47 and MH-47 through drive train and team of professionals works for you as one of our key tasks is to sustain and structural improvements and increases your requirements managers to improve improve our current fleets to maintain the maximum gross weight (MGW) capabilities throughout the Lift fleet. relevance and improve capabilities. from 50,000 pounds to 54,000 pounds. Our focus is regaining performance Part of the upgrade includes Advanced and payload lost to increased plat- Chinook Rotor Blades (ACRB), pro- COL Mark S. Levine is the U.S. Army form operating weights from mission viding additional lift while reducing Training and Doctrine Command equipment packages and key platform or eliminating water damage. The ad- Capability Manager for Lift, U.S. Army improvements. Other priorities in- dition of a third generator closes elec- Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort clude improving aircraft survivability trical power generation gaps. Upgrades Rucker, AL.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 45 February 29, 2016 From the Field u

HARS Operations in Support of OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE Expanding the Definition of Manned-Unmanned Teaming By LTC R.J. Garcia

n July 16, 1986, 3rd Squadron, 6th Army Aviation Center of Excellence gust 2015. This deployment proved O Cavalry Regiment led Army Avia- (USAACE) “Full Spectrum CAB the efficiency and effectiveness of the tion as the first unit to field Apache Study” (20 June 2013) that tested the HARS MTOE, but more importantly Attack Helicopters. On March 16, teaming of manned and unmanned air- it provided the Combined Joint Forces 2015, 3-6 CAV once again led Army craft during train up for, and deploy- Land Component Commander – Iraq Aviation as the Army’s first heavy at- ment to, OPERATION ENDURING (CJFLCC-I) with capabilities and op- tack reconnaissance squadron (HARS), FREEDOM. Building on this success- tions critical in the fight to defeat ISIL. combining the lethality and effective- ful study and with opportunities pre- It is clear that on current and future ness of AH-64Ds and RQ-7Bv2 Shad- sented during the 2015 Army Aviation battlefields, where the tactical, opera- ows through manned and unmanned Restructuring Initiative, 3-6 CAV de- tional, and strategic levels converge, the teaming (MUMT). The HARS Modi- ployed in support of OPERATIONS HARS formation will be critical to the fied Table of Organization & Equip- SPARTAN SHIELD (OSS) and IN- success of U.S. and Coalition Forces ment (MTOE) is grounded in the U.S. HERENT RESOLVE (OIR) in Au- executing decisive action operations.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 46 February 29, 2016 An AH-64D assigned to Task Force Heavy Cav taxis for takeoff on a night mission in support of OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE.

facilities, unit motor pools, and training pilots, and other key leaders executed areas & airspace varies across Aviation the UAS Unit Commander and Staff formations and Army posts, however Officer Course online. the key to success is finding locations The old saying, “It’s hard to build a that integrate Shadow platoons plane in flight” certainly applies to pre- into the formation and provide the fielding and NET/F. An early review resources for training. of facilities, mission command, and 2. Mission Command – On 24 March training requirements (both individual 2015, the Chief of Staff of the Army and collective) builds a solid foundation directed that platoon leader positions of and will pay tremendous dividends Shadow units not resident in Aviation for future success, especially given the formations be led by a commissioned pace of operations, deployments, and officer platoon leader (02A, 35D or requirements on our Aviation Force. 11A depending on the type of unit the Shadow platoon is assigned to). 3-6 Expanding the Idea of CAV, although not required to do so, Manned-Unmanned Teaming assigned 3 Aviation lieutenants (15A) 3-6 CAV was alerted for deployment to these platoons in order to provide in support of OSS and OIR in the additional leadership and mission spring of 2015. CJFLCC-I’s Army command. It paid huge dividends aviation capabilities were originally in organization, individual training, deployed as a small element of attack and risk mitigation. Additionally, this and MEDEVAC aircraft requested by assignment has proven invaluable to the Ambassador to assist in the defense leader development of our future force. of Baghdad, but quickly expanded to a 3. Training – By design, NET/F multi-compo, multi-functional aviation U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SPC ALTON PELAYO, 3-6 CAV PELAYO, ALTON ARMY PHOTO BY SPC U.S. provides only individual level training. task force stationed in four locations While the PM is instructing Soldiers across Iraq that executed air movement, on these tasks, the squadron staff attack, and MEDEVAC missions, as It’s Hard to Build a Plane in Flight should plan a culminating training well as performing duties as the Senior Designed to combine the lethality exercise that incorporates a “crawl, Airfield Authority for Taji Airbase. and effectiveness of manned and un- walk, run” collective training plan for As CJFLCC-I added more coalition manned aircraft, 3-6 CAV began the decisive action training using MUMT. members and grew in size, the decisive HARS fielding and re-flagging process Additionally, commanders, platoon operation for the aviation task force with New Equipment Training/Field- leaders, standardization instructor shifted from the defense of Baghdad to ing (NET/F) provided by the Tactical UAS Product Manager (PM TUAS). Working in conjunction with the PM office, its parent unit property book officer, and U.S. Army Human Resources Command, 3-6 CAV received an additional 76 lines of equipment, and more than 80 additional personnel to man three Shadow TUAS platoons. Attack Helicopter Companies in a HARS are now manned at 60 personnel, almost doubling in size. After action review (AAR) comments from NET/F and collective training identified three critical paths to success: 1. Facility Review – Units fielding HARS formations must thoroughly look at the requirements for additional personnel and equipment. The age and A CH-47F assigned to Task Force Heavy Cav prepares to depart on an air movement operation in support of OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE. flexibility of Aviation maintenance

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 47 February 29, 2016 A MEDEVAC crew assigned to Task Force Heavy Cav conducts hoist training in An RQ-7BV2 Shadow assigned to Task Force Heavy Cav takes off in support Taji, Iraq, September 6, 2015. of OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE.

air movement of critical personnel and ground unit in order to reduce transit and Aviation rotary wing and unmanned equipment to six locations across Iraq. reaction time. Adhering to this principle aircraft systems (UAS) to conduct move- However, the CJFLCC-I Commander enabled all seven fundamentals of re- ment to contact, attack, reconnaissance, quickly realized that the new HARS connaissance. and security tasks. MTOE could advance his #1 priority – Video Sharing – OIR can be charac- However, over the course of nine to enable Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) to terized as the converging of the tactical, months supporting OIR, the definition win the current fight. operational, and strategic levels. De- of MUMT expanded for 3-6 CAV to The Ramadi counter-attack began spite being a tactical system, Shadow include planning and execution with shortly before 3-6 CAV, now task or- platoons needed a way to transmit their Joint & Coalition partners through ganized as TF Heavy Cav, arrived in video to strategic level decision makers. video sharing and targeting cell actions. theater. CJFLCC-I assisted the ISF The TUAS PM was instrumental in with aerial intelligence, surveillance and delivering Digital Video Broadcasting- Conclusion reconnaissance platforms enabling their Return Channel via Satellite (DVB- One of the best outcomes of the 2015 fight into Ramadi. This expanded mis- RCS) and Mobile Data Archival and Army Aviation Restructuring Initiative sion set in support of the ISF required Retrieval (MDAR) systems which en- is the Heavy Attack Reconnaissance additional assets that TF Heavy Cav abled this requirement. Squadron. The HARS combination of was perfectly positioned to provide. The Aero Scout Mentality – Shadow op- manned and unmanned aircraft gives CJFLCC-I staff immediately requested erators need to be aero scouts. 3-6 CAV the ground force commander more transfer of two Shadow platoons from trained with the idea that Shadows options to execute operations on the OSS to OIR. Once established, Task would be the aero scouts for our AH- battlefield. 3-6 CAV’s experience while Force Heavy Cav Shadow platoons suc- 64D crews, and while they didn’t end deployed to Iraq clearly highlights the cessfully conducted reconnaissance and up performing their missions together, critical necessity for aviation command- security missions by identifying enemy this aero scout mentality paid huge ers to aggressively build a foundation of forces and laser designating, calling for dividends when conducting reconnais- aviation rigor that inculcates the aero fire, or observing precision strikes from sance and security. Through weekly pi- scout mentality throughout HARS for- U.S. Air Force assets and, M142 High lot/operator briefs, collective training, mations. By ensuring facilities, leader- Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HI- and capability briefs we educated the ship, and collective training are present MARS), as well as self-defense fire mis- entire team on tactics, techniques, and and executed with this mindset, future sions conducted with Paladin M109A6 procedures to be aero scouts. The new HARS units will also be successful in 155mm Artillery Systems. Air Cavalry Leaders Course at Fort supporting the ground force command- Three key efforts made TF Heavy Rucker, AL will meet the Aviation En- er in any environment. Cav Shadow platoons successful: terprise demand signal for resurrecting Minimize Distance to the Reconnais- and maintaining this mindset. sance Objective – While the platoons Prior to deployment 3-6 CAV trained LTC R.J. Garcia is the commander of were originally expected to be co-located and expected to execute MUMT in ac- 3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, with the Aviation Task Force, after fur- cordance with the definition in FM Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored ther analysis both platoons were instead 3-04 Army Aviation ( July 2015): Division presently deployed and task deployed to the furthest forward loca- Manned-unmanned teaming (MUMT) organized as Task Force Heavy Cav in tion and co-located with the TACON is the integrated maneuver of Army support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

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SPC Anda G. Lawrence, a crew chief with Co. hile serving as the forward sup- A, 3rd Bn. (Assault Helicopter), 1st Aviation W port company (FSC) commander Regiment, observes as SPC Pedro A. Lopez and for 2nd General Support Aviation Bat- SPC Cody Miller, petroleum supply specialists talion (GSAB), 1st Aviation Regiment, with Co. E, 1st Bn. (Attack/Recon), 1st Aviation Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 1st Regiment, move away from the UH-60 Black Infantry Division (1ID) and serving as Hawk after refueling operations Oct. 19 at the commander for Headquarters and Marshall Army Airfield, Fort Riley, KS. Headquarters Company, 1ID CAB, I have come to the humble realization that aviators are logistical profession- aircraft capabilities are and can clearly als. The detailed planning and precision communicate what support they will required to maintain and operate an require. It doesn’t matter if you are the aircraft enable Army aviators to ensure crew chief, the maintainer, or the bri- logistics is at the forefront of their plan- gade commander; you as an Army avia- ning and mission analysis. tor are expected to be an expert in your As a logistician, I am expected to be field to include knowing your logistical

the subject matter expert (SME) on lo- 1ST CAB ARMY PHOTO BY CPT KEITH E.THAYER, U.S. capabilities and limitations. gistical capabilities of the unit and pro- CW3 Joseph M. Atkinson, 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Cbt. Avn. Bde., 1st Inf. Div., Driving Ground Force Commander vide recommendations and solutions Planning to complex logistical problems. We confers with CW2 Dan Belyeu, 1-1st ARB, 1ID are usually the guy in the room saying, CAB, as the two perform pre-flight checks Oct. Aviation units as a whole often sup- “did you think about this?” or “did you 19 prior to departure from Army Aviation Support port a multitude of ground forces train- Facility 1, Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob plan for X?” My experience in a CAB Noster, Missouri. ing through combined training center has altered my view on what a logisti- (CTC) rotations and continued field cian’s role is at times. The typical avia- training exercises. Army aviation units tion professional has already calculated or employment of a fuel system com- are always included in large task forces fuel consumption, potential need for a monly referred to as a Fat Cow. Aviators that train and fight overseas. In order for forward arming refuel point (FARP) have a clear understanding of what their aviators to affect the fight and properly

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 50 February 29, 2016 support the ground force commander sional logistician in order to be profi- they need to be an expert in their field cient in these competencies. The accu- and convey their capabilities with clarity. racy required in planning a complex air Buy your In aviation it is imperative to commu- assault of ground maneuver forces leaves nicate the ability to expeditiously move little room for error. EvEnt troops and equipment on the battlefield. The ground force commander whose Aviation liaison officers (LNO) and bri- troops are being inserted must trust tickEts! gade aviation officers (BAO) frequently that the Aviation planners have en- inject themselves into the supported sured routes have been planned, fuel unit’s military decision making process consumption has been calculated, se- AtlAntA (MDMP) and provide solutions to com- curity is postured to support, and con- plex logistical problems. Many branches tingency plans are in place. Due to fre- have LNOs that can clearly communi- quently being called upon to execute cate their capabilities, but what makes time constrained mission planning and Army aviation unique is the wide array time sensitive operations, this trust is of capabilities and creative solutions that a cornerstone of Aviation and being a they bring to the fight. logistical expert is an implied task. Warrant Officer Experience Aviation Maintenance Of the many unique qualities in Maintenance is immensely impor- Army aviation, one that stands out to tant to a logistician. When a pacing the non-aviator is the number of war- item fails, the mission is at risk. Both rant officers within the branch. In the ground and air equipment are essential 1ID CAB, approximately 10 percent of to the aviation mission. When an M978 the formation are warrant officers and Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical 76 percent of those warrant officers have Truck (HEMTT) cannot pump fuel a prior enlisted service. The wide array mission may be stalled or halted. When Army of prior experience only enhances the a UH-60 Black Hawk engine fails it Aviation community’s ability to plan could prove to be catastrophic. Aviation and anticipate not only logistical short- In order to ensure maintenance is be- falls but in some cases the ground forces ing done properly, aviators utilize Direc- logistical limitations. Warrant officers torate of Evaluation and Standardization Mission are also commonly called upon to serve (DES) and Aviation Resource Manage- in additional duties such as unit movement Surveys (ARMS). The inspections ment officer (UMO) or supply officer and resources available to ensure safety solutions and bring that unique skill set to quickly in all things aviation include logistical adapt and learn while taking pride in support, although tedious and thorough, summit being the SME in their area. once again emphasizing the importance of logistics within the branch. “Advancing Army Aviation’s Aviation Core Competencies I am truly grateful for having the Asymmetric Advantage” FM 3-04 defines Air Ground Op- opportunity to serve with and support erations (AGO) as the simultaneous or Aviation Soldiers. The lessons I have synchronized employment of ground learned from my Aviation brethren on forces with aviation maneuver and fires being a consummate professional and April 28-30, 2016 to seize, retain, and exploit the initia- SME in your field will resonate with tive. It further explains that AGO me for years to come. For a combat arms Georgia World Congress ensures all members of the combined branch that supports Soldiers on the Center Atlanta, GA arms team, whether on the ground or ground, they truly embrace the need to in the air, work toward common and be ready to execute efficiently and effec- mutually supporting objectives to meet tively. In 1980, the commandant of the the higher commander’s intent. FM Marine Corps, Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 3-04 clearly defines how Aviation is said, “amateurs talk about tactics, but constantly scheming and nesting with professionals study logistics.” It is my ground forces to either provide support humble opinion that the Army aviator or receive support as the lead element. strives not only to be tactically proficient Logisticians have a comparable but a professional logistician as well. mindset in the sense that we are always looking for ways to improve or sus- CPT Mark A. Yore is the commander of Sponsored by Army Aviation tain support while conducting Unified Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Association of America Land Operations. While Army aviators Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry are charged with being experts in their Division, and CPT Austin T. Moore is the quad-a.org/16Summit seven core competencies, I would argue company executive officer. Both are assigned that an Aviator must also be a profes- to Fort Riley, KS.

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AAAA Chapter Affairs LTC (Ret.) Jan Drabczuk I appreciate the support from LTC Andrew Chevalier, Narragansett Bay Chapter President, for authoring and sharing this information with our membership. The Narragansett Bay Chapter By LTC (Ret.) Jan S. Drabczuk and ILT Thomas Westall

hode Island and its over R 400 miles of coastline is the home of the 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment (GSAB), Rhode Island Army National Guard and the AAAA Narragansett Bay Chapter. While Rhode Island may be the smallest State in the Union it comes with an impressive Army Aviation lineage tracing its roots back to World War II. CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY Narragansett Bay Chapter members gather for a photo opportunity at the Chapter Holiday Dinner Dance, in December, 2015.

Leadership The Narragansett Bay Chapter is an COL (P) Bennett Singer, Land Com- active organization that takes pride in A guiding principle for the Chapter ponent Commander and past Chapter presenting opportunities for networking, is their efforts must complement Army Senior VP. recognition, voice and support for its Aviation leaders in supporting Soldiers aviation community, past and present. and Families of the Army Aviation Diverse Initiatives Common themes among many of our community. Continuity in the Chap- Key to re-energizing the Chapter chapters over the years are membership ter’s leadership lies with LTC Andy was and is diversity in their efforts – and activity peaks and valleys especially Chevalier serving as secretary for over 20 diverse leadership that represent all after more than a decade of war. years before becoming president in 2013. ranks; diverse activities that appeal to The Narragansett Bay Chapter is no Other members of this well rounded ex- a variety of Soldiers, veterans, retirees different yet they are clearly on the ecutive board include LTC Brian Hen- and potential individual and corpo- upswing as a senior chapter with a nessey, Senior VP; CW3 Thomas Mar- rate supporters; and diverse recogni- solid membership base, some recent chetti, Secretary; 1SG Aaron Beaulieu, tion efforts for members at all levels. large scale events and a proactive slate Treasurer; CPT Eric Beauregard, VP Their success in membership growth is of officers. Current chapter president, Membership; CPT Christopher Mo- through repetitive advertising and pro- LTC Andy Chevalier, attributes their roski, VP Programming; SFC Richard motion and their variety of initiatives. revitalization to leadership, diversified Winkelman, VP Enlisted Affairs; CW4 Examples of the Chapter’s initiatives initiatives and support from the AAAA Mark DeSouza, VP Warrant Officer Af- include an executive board with enlist- national office. Efforts to re-energize fairs and CPT Tessa Baptista, Company ed, warrant and commissioned officer the Chapter began in early 2013 after Grade Committee Chair. The Chapter’s representation; hosting a Rhode Island the majority of Rhode Island Army general membership also comes with Army Aviation retiree dinner; hosting Aviation units returned home from some significant leadership support to a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony; and multiple deployments in support of include BG Christopher Callahan, the sponsoring a Rhode Island Army Avia- Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Rhode Island Adjutant General and past tion holiday dinner party at the Hilton, Freedom and New Dawn. Narragansett Bay Chapter President and Providence, RI this past December. The

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Chapter to date awarded over 50 Orders Meet Your AAAA Team POCs of St. Michael for deserving Soldiers throughout the ranks and participates Chapters – Barbara McCann in presenting Soldier and NCO of the [email protected] month awards. We are getting lots of interest in our Chapter Officer Training The Narragansett Bay Chapter Support Workshops that will be held at the Summit in Atlanta on Thursday, April 28! Be sure to send your chapter’s officers! By LTC (Ret.) Jan S. Drabczuk and ILT Thomas Westall This past summer Mr. Bill Harris, AAAA Executive Director, and Ms. Janis Arena, AAAA Awards Program Man- Membership & OSMs – Deb Cavallaro ager, traveled to Narragansett and briefed [email protected] their AAAA Road Show to Rhode Is- land Army Aviation senior leaders and Deployed soldiers/DACs receive a free 15 month membership to the Chapter executive board. The en- AAAA! Go to quad-a.org for details! gagement served to focus and energize leaders on networking, recognition, voice and support accomplishments and op- Scholarship – Sue Stokes portunities that exist through AAAA. [email protected] The AAAA National Executive Group subsequently approved funding support Don’t delay! Fill out your Pre-Qualifying form today. Go to quad-a.org. for the Chapter’s holiday dinner dance where junior Soldiers had the opportunity to attend free of cost. Awards – Janis Arena Future [email protected] Future Chapter goals include partici- Bring recognition to those who support Army Aviation! Submit a pation in the scholarship fund having al- nomination for an AAAA Award today! ready raised $500; better representation by their retirees with the establishment of a VP Retirees during their next election; Marketing – Jenn Chittem increasing their membership from its [email protected] current level of 103 to 150 to qualify for Stay informed! Visit quad-a.org/16SUMMIT for all topics related to a seat on the National Executive Board; the April Summit! Planning to go? Download the free mobile app and cultivating corporate membership by 16SUMMIT today for the latest Event Schedules, Exhibitors, Speakers companies in the Rhode Island defense and more. #16SUMMIT industry. The momentum we see in the Narragansett Bay Chapter guided by their model for success make them an ex- Social Media – Corey Stokes ample of what a small yet striving chapter [email protected] can accomplish. Our social media pages are always changing! Follow us to stay Feel free to contact me if you need help up-to-date! #ArmyAviation for your chapter, Executive Board support, or to obtain clarification of National procedures. I look forward to working Industry Affairs – Erika Burgess with you and supporting AAAA. [email protected]

LTC (Ret.) Jan S. Drabczuk Our Exhibiting Industry Members are getting ready for the Summit in AAAA VP for Chapter Affairs Atlanta, ask me how you can participate! [email protected]

New Chapter Officers Aloha Chapter Bavarian Chapter Corpus Christi Chapter Senior Vice President, CW5 Terry Horner President, LTC Michael A. Reyburn Senior Vice President, Robert Straiton VP Awards, SGM Jon Trawick VP Publicity, SGM Steven Odom VP Scholarship, MAJ Justin Mullins Central Florida Chapter VP Membership, Rick Chapa VP Membership, Kevin Vizzarri VP Retired Affairs, Jim Johnston Aviation Center Chapter VP Industry Affairs, Greg Williamitis VP Membership, CPT Courtney J. Hayes VP Military Affairs, COL Rich Haggerty Iron Mike Chapter VP Programs, James B. Stephenson Acting Secretary, Jerry Gout VP Awards, 1LT Frank Candelmo Secretary, Robert Mitchell continued on page 57

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 55 February 29, 2016 AAAAu Network I Recognition I Voice I Support Chapter News & Awards CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY Bluegrass Chapter KYARNG “High tendees at a chapter holiday party on Dec. 10, 2015 after accepting a Flyers” $3,500 donation to House of Heroes by chapter president, Doug Shidler The AAAA Bluegrass Chapter hosted a ceremony on Jan. 8, 2016 and chapter vice president, Maureen Fino. Founded in 2000 in Colum- at the Army Aviation Support Facility of the Kentucky National Guard bus, GA as a 501(c)(3) organization, House of Heroes™ has provided no- in Frankfort, KY to recognize the accomplishments of the aviation cost home repair services to more than 500 military and public service team and to generate interest and enthusiasm for the chapter. COL veterans and their spouses. With 5 affiliates across the country, House Brian Abney, State Army Aviation Officer and AAAA chapter president of Heroes is working to fulfill the original U.S. congressional intent of recognized 15 “High Flyer” KYARNG aviation Soldiers. Each has developing a nationwide House of Heroes movement. More information achieved a minimum of 4,000 military flight hours and collectively is available at either www.houseofheroes.org or www.hohct.org. they have accumulated in excess of 80,000 flight hours without a Class A-C accident which includes 10,000 hours of combat flight Lindbergh Chapter Christmas time. Their average time of service is 28 years and collectively they Luncheon/Meeting have 30 deployments since 9/11. Pictured above (l to r) with their total flight hours are:CW4 Porter Whitney – 5,000; CW4 John Boyle – 9,000; CW4 Eric Mattingly – 5,000; CW4 Tony Villier – 4,000; CW5 Steve Bowling – 5,000; CW5 Dean Stoops – 5,000; SSG Daryl Casey – 4,000; CW5 Harold Grider – 7,000; COL Abney; CW5 Steve Knight – 5,000; CW4 Shawn Gabhart – 5,000; CW5 Stuart Lindfors – 5,000; CW5 Gerald Carroll – 6,000; 1SG Matt Singer – 4,000; and 1SG Troy Logsdon – 4,000. Not pictured is LTC Dewayne Lewis – 5,000. The photo and a letter of congratulations from the chapter President will be displayed prominently in the new flight facility which was opened October 2015. CHAPTER PHOTO BY DAVID WELLER CHAPTER PHOTO BY DAVID Connecticut Lindbergh Chapter members socialize during its 2015 Christmas Lun- Chapter cheon and chapter meeting on December 10th at Madison’s Cafe in Donates to O’Fallon, Missouri. Over 30 members attended for some great food and House of a short business meeting where Dave Weller covered 2015 and talked Heroes about plans for 2016. Activities being looked at include another winery House of Heroes nation- tour, the fly-in, Katy Trail bike ride, Spring Social, and the Christmas al chairman and AAAA Party. The Chapter is also looking into hosting a Golf Tournament to Connecticut Chapter raise funds for the Scholarship Program. In addition, a concerted effort member, LTC (Ret.) will be made to reconnect with those Chapter members whose contact William J. (Bill) May III information is out of date. The event ended with a raffle which included

AAPI PHOTO BY BILL HARRIS (left), addresses the at- several nice gifts

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Mid-Atlantic Chapter 244th Leadership Order of St. Michael Awards Training COL William J. Clark (center), Colonial Virginia Chapter 244th Theater Aviation Brigade Colonial Virginia Chapter commander, and brigade se- President and deputy to nior NCO, CSM Dennis E. Law the 128th Aviation Brigade (right), thank MG (Ret.) Richard commander, LTC (Ret.) Sherlock, president and chief ex- Mark Jones, inducts SSG ecutive officer (ex-officio) of the Brandan L. Beiermann Association of Air Medical Ser- into the Bronze Honorable vices, following his presentation Order of St. Michael on to senior officers and noncom- Jan. 20, 2016 at Joint

CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY missioned officers of the brigade Base Langley-Eustis, VA. during an AAAA Mid-Atlantic chapter-sponsored professional develop- Beiermann was recognized

ment event on Sept. 2, 2015 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. WEAVER CHAPTER PHOTO BY MAJ ELIZABETH on the occasion of his Held at the end of the brigade’s annual training coordination brief, 95 permanent change of station from 2nd Battalion, 210th Aviation officers and NCOs attended and the chapter held a membership mixer Regiment for his unfailing support of Army aviation while serving immediately following which resulted in three new Chapter members. as the battalion Safety NCO and an instructor/writer. His new assignment is with the 3rd Bn., 4th Avn. Regt. at Ft. Carson, CO. Mohawk Chapter Inaugural Meeting NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO TEXAS CHAPTER COURTESY NORTH North Texas Chapter CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY North Texas Chapter President, COL (Ret.) Mike Miller (right) is 23 members of the New York Army National Guard held a meeting on inducted into the Silver Honorable Order of St. Michael by AAAA Dec. 22, 2015 in Army Aviation Support Facility #3, Latham, NY for President, BG (Ret.) E.J. Sinclair during the chapter Holiday Party, the purpose of establishing a new AAAA chapter. Inaugural primary Dec. 10th in Fort Worth, TX. Miller was recognized for his many chapter officers were elected and installed and a general membership years of service to AAAA as the North Texas chapter president. meeting and drive was scheduled for Jan. 29, 2016 at the Albany Pump Station, Albany, NY. Elected were (l to r): SGT Jacob Weitzel, New Chapter Officerscontinued from page 55 Treasurer; CW2 Mathias Quackenbush, VP Membership; LTC Kevin Ferreira, President; MAJ Paul Bailie, Vice President; and Narragansett Bay Rio Grande Chapter CW2 Thomas Daniels, Secretary. AAAA congratulates the officers Chapter Secretary, CPT Julianne Apodaca on their election and welcomes all the members of our 71st chapter! VP Awards, SFC Richard Winkelman Volunteer Chapter North Texas Chapter Golf Tourney President, MAJ Mark C. Jordan Congratulations to Team North Star Chapter Secretary, SGT Toni Lamberti InterConnect Wiring for President, COL Shawn P. Manke Treasurer, SFC Lorena R. coming in 1st Place at Secretary, SFC Stacy M. Lanou Blackwell the AAAA North Texas VP Middle, CPT David R. Swan Chapter annual golf Prairie Soldier Chapter VP West, CW5 John S. McConnell tournament on Sept. 29, Senior VP, CW5 Martin Adkins VP Membership, 1LT Amanda 2015. Pictured above Treasurer, CW2 Courtney Miller Morgan are (l to r) Jason Moore VP Enlisted Affairs, MSG Gus VP East, 1LT Hulon Holmes (InterConnect), Swanson CHAPTER COURTESY PHOTO CHAPTER COURTESY John Wheeler (Lockheed Martin), and Bill Blackwell (Lockheed Martin). The North Texas Ragin’ Cajun Chapter Chapter board wishes to thank the golf tournament sponsors including VP Scholarship, CW4 Edmond Bell Helicopter (Title Sponsor), Aerotek, Apache Enterprises, Howell Bessette Instruments, InterConnect Wiring, and L3 Link.

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AAAA Membership By CW5 (Ret.) Dave Cooper

The Membership Corner - History Repeats Itself

W4 Phillip Brashear carries a blessing C and a burden, but that’s what comes with being Carl’s son. The blessing is having a father that everyone loves and respects.

The burden is sometimes having your career in the shadows.

Phillip’s father was Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) and

Master U.S. Navy Diver, Carl Brashear (1931-2006), whose PHOTO BY CW2 MICHAEL MEEHAN story as the U.S. Navy’s first African-American Master Diver Phillip Brashear, a weapons systems program manager for Defense was portrayed in the movie “Men of Honor.” His character Logistics Agency Aviation, and an Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 and pilot was played by Cuba Gooding Jr. in the U.S. Army Reserves, graduated from the two-month CH-47F Aviator In March 1966 Carl was severely injured and suffered an Qualifications/Instructor Pilot (Transition) Course at Fort Rucker, Alabama, amputation of his leg during a deck accident on a naval ves- Dec. 15, 2015. sel. It took a team of dedicated medical professionals more than two years to get him back up on dive status so that he could achieve his goal to be the first African American Mas- a down slip. He was prescribed blood-thinning medicine and ter Diver. He said, “It’s not a sin to get knocked down; it’s a waited for his next appointment. sin to stay down. I ain’t going to let nobody steal my dream.” In July 2014, at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in CW4 Phillip Brashear began his service when he joined Portsmouth, VA, Phillip received what he called “the Fran- the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1981 and performed duties as a kenstein procedure” otherwise known as cardioversion. The jet mechanic and flight crew member. He loved flying. He naval cardiologist, CDR Michael Spooner, MD, recognized wanted to be a pilot but didn’t have a degree. In 1989 Phillip’s Phillip’s name. The doctor said he had treated Phillip’s father service with the Navy ended and service in the Army began years ago when his father needed cardio care at the Navy fa- when he joined the Virginia Army National Guard. A year cility – funny how things happen that way. The same military later he went to flight school. doctor that tended to Carl Brashear also treated his son. Upon graduation Phillip was assigned as a UH-1 Huey CW4 Brashear got his upslip in October of 2015 and com- pilot to Co. A, 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment. Along pleted his F model CH-47 Chinook transition at Ft. Rucker, AL. the way he got a UH-60A/L Black Hawk transition and the LTC (Dr.) Christopher James, Army Flight Surgeon at Joint Maintenance Test Pilot Course. He was assigned to Co. B for Base Langley-Eustis “quarterbacked” Phillip’s treatment all the deployment to Iraq in 2005 where the unit executed air assault way through by translating medical jargon into English, giving and VIP missions. options, recommendations, and scheduling appointments. Phillip retired from the National Guard while working CW4 Brashear said, “Military medicine squared away both as a Weapon System Support Manager for Defense Supply my father and me and kept my career going just like it did my Center in Richmond, VA. Feeling that he still had service to father’s [career]. Some people don’t trust military medicine. give, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and was assigned to Here are two cases where it came through to keep our careers 5-159th Aviation Regiment at Ft. Eustis, VA and received a going.” History really does repeat itself! transition into the CH-47D Chinook. He was assigned as CW4 Phillip Brashear is a new member of AAAA’s Colo- the Rear Detachment Commander because the unit was in nial Virginia chapter. the final stages of deployment to Iraq when he arrived. Author’s Note: Two items. First, this author strongly rec- On June 26, 2014, he was given an instrument check ride as ommends going to carl.barshear.org to read more about Phil- part of his annual qualification. He said that he did so well on lip’s father’s career and the 501(c)(3) fund set up by the fam- the flight that he treated himself to a 4 mile run the follow- ily. Second, CDR Spooner says cardioversion is not as bad as ing morning. Later that day he had his annual flight physical people think. It involves low voltage and conscious sedation. appointment. Like most major life events this one was a sur- prise. Phillip was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or A-Fib. CW5 (Ret.) Dave Cooper This not uncommon heart arrhythmia immediately produced AAAA Vice President for Membership

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AAAA Family Forum By Judy Konitzer What to Give Up In Order to Move Forward in 2016

o here we are having made our New S Year’s resolutions, and I know that I am among the distinguished group of those who consciously did this. It all started when the Christmas decorations came down, followed by the desire to pursue a thorough house cleaning and then declutter and maybe even resolve to start downsizing.

When moving frequently isn’t a consideration because best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best the Army isn’t changing our duty station any longer, these time is now. resolutions have become even more important to me. I 5 – Choosing to do nothing. You don’t get to choose how personally feel vindicated when I am able to take a large load you are going to die, or when. You can only decide how you are of unused items to a local charity or fill up the trash with tons going to live, right now. Every day is a new chance to choose. of old papers, magazines etc. So okay now when that is done, 6 – Your need to be right. Aim for success, but never give what should become the really important resolutions and the up the right to be wrong. Because when you do, you will also ones that actually make the most sense for future well-being? lose your ability to learn new things and move forward with Several years ago I was visiting our daughter in Hilton Head your life. Island, South Carolina and came across an article in the local 7 – Running from problems that should be fixed. Stop newspaper that made making resolutions important for 10 rea- running. Face these issues, fix these problems, communicate, sons. They dealt with self-improvement and were taken from appreciate, forgive and love the people in your life who www.FB.com/TributetoStephen Covey. They struck me as some- deserve it. thing that could be very doable and things that I could strive for. 8 – Making excuses rather than decisions. Most long-term So in 2016 I decided that maybe I needed to work a little harder failures are the outcome of people who make excuses instead because I am super good at procrastinating and being indecisive, of decisions. but I am also super good at appreciating my family, as well as 9 – Overlooking the positive points in your life. What you you, my Aviation family and readers of my columns. With those see often depends entirely on what you’re looking for. You will thoughts I hope you will enjoy the following. have a hard time ever being happy if you aren’t thankful for the good things in your life right now. 10 Things you must give up to move forward. 10 – Not appreciating the present moment. Too often we Give Up: try to accomplish something big without realizing that the 1 – Letting the opinions of others control your life. It’s greatest part of life is made up of the little things. not what others think, it’s what you think about yourself that So now here we are into our second month of the New counts. You have to do exactly what’s best for you and your Year, and for those who decided to prioritize and resolve to life, not what’s best for everyone else. “lose weight,” or take out an annual gym membership etc., 2 – The shame of past failures. Your past does not equal did it actually materialize? Perhaps the best resolution to your future. All that matters is what you do right now. make is taking stock of one’s best attributes and letting go of 3 – Being indecisive about what you want. You will never all the negatives. That is something that is achievable. leave where you are until you decide where you would rather And lastly, like me, resolve to be even more appreciative be. Make a decision to figure out what you want, and then of our Aviation family (our Soldiers, Families, and Civilians) pursue it passionately. and the bonds we share. 4 – Procrastinating on the goals that matter to you. There are two primary choices in life: to accept the conditions as Judy Konitzer is the family forum editor for ARMY AVIATION; they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them. The questions and suggestions can be directed to her at [email protected].

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It is with great sadness that AAAA announces the passing of two members of the Army Aviation Association of America’s “The Originals,” otherwise known as the Cub Club.

Lieutenant Colonel Weldon Claire Britton, U.S. Army Retired

LTC (Ret.) Weldon C. “Brit” Britton passed away in Haymarket, Virginia on January 3, 2016; he was 93. Born in Mansfield, Massachusetts, he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in October 1942 as an Aviation Cadet. His military career started as a fighter pilot in the South Pacific flying the P-40 and P-51 in low level armed recon and ground support for Army forces and a spotter pilot during the Korean Conflict, winning the Distinguished Flying Cross. He commanded a company of twin-engine Caribou cargo planes for a year in Vietnam. In 1967, he returned to Special Forces general staff at Fort Bragg, NC BRITTON FAMILY PHOTO BRITTON FAMILY and retired there in June 1970. He established an air taxi operation which he sold in 1976 and began flying as Captain of a twin Beechcraft King Air 200 transporting engineers, survey teams, mail and supplies throughout the Arabian Peninsula. In 1978, he went to work for the Washington Flight Standards District Office as an operations supervisor responsible for the FAA’s Aviation Safety program for the aviation community of Northern Virginia. After retirement in 1996, he had been doing some consulting work for an air cargo operator and volunteered at Ken Hyde’s restoration center working on the Wright Flyers. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors on May 5, 2016. May he rest in peace.

Lieutenant Colonel Gordon L. Kinley, U.S. Army Retired

LTC (Ret.) Gordon L. Kinley passed away peacefully on July 25, 2015 in San Diego, CA. He was 95. In 1936 at age 16, he lied about his age and joined his brother Norman in the Minnesota National Guard. In 1941, just after his unit was mobilized, he got orders to go to Officer’s Candidate School, was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in April 1942 and then sent abroad with the 45th Infantry Division. He was in Europe from July 1943 to September 1945. During that time he participated in the

KINLEY FAMILY PHOTO KINLEY FAMILY amphibious invasions of Sicily, Salerno, Anzio and southern France. He stayed in the Army and entered pilot training. Upon completion he flew Army liaison aircraft in Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1968. After retiring from the Army, he brought his family to San Diego and took a job with the County of San Diego where he remained for 10 years. After retiring from there he focused on real estate. A memorial service and columbarium placement was held Aug. 8, 2015 at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, San Diego, CA. May he rest in peace.

Colonel James O. Hegdahl, U.S. Army Retired

AAAA is saddened to announce the peaceful passing of AAAA Charter Member, COL (Ret.) James O. Hegdahl on October 20, 2015 at Nathan Adelson Hospice, in Las Vegas, NV. He was 83. Born in Howard, SD, HEGDAHL FAMILY PHOTO HEGDAHL FAMILY he graduated from University of South Dakota in 1954 and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. During his 26 years in military service, he spent over 17 years as an Army aviator. He served in Korea, Thailand, two tours of duty in Vietnam and two tours of duty in Germany. A Master Army Aviator, he was awarded four Legions of Merit, and the Distinguished Flying Cross, among many others. Upon retirement from the Army, he joined the corporate staff of the Institute for Defense Analyses, located in Alexandria, VA. After retiring from IDA after 15 years, he moved his family to Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a member of Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and served as treasurer for several years. He was also a member of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, a Charter member of the Army Aviation Association of America, as well as a member of the Army Otter-Caribou Association. Services were conducted on Nov. 10, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Chapel and Cemetery with a life celebration following at the Boulder Creek Golf Course. May he rest in peace.

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 63 February 29, 2016 AAAAu Network I Recognition I Voice I Support News Spotlight 1109th TASMG Helping to Bring 101st CAB Aircraft Home By SGT Jeanne Bujalski PHOTOS BY SGT JEANNE BUJALSKI SGT Jeffrey Monteleone assists with unloading a Chinook aircraft Black Hawk helicopters are staged for loading onto a cargo vessel at from a C-5 Galaxy at the Naval Station in Rota, Spain. the Naval Air Base in Rota, Spain by members of the 1109th TASMG.

Working together with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, 101st Broken up into two work teams, the TASMG crew completed Combat Aviation Brigade and an aviation contractor team both day and night missions, including loading over 40 Black from Illesheim, Germany, Soldiers from the Connecticut Hawks on a bulk carrier vessel docked at the port facility Army National Guard 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment of the base located on the Gulf of Cadiz. Because the flight Maintenance Group (TASMG) mission focused on monitoring missions constantly rotated, the Soldiers had to work on and offloading Black Hawk, Apache and Chinook helicopters short notice. The U.S. Army makes up a small contingent on from C-5 Galaxy aircraft, staging them and loading them on a the base and for the 1109th TASMG this marks their first naval vessel for transport back to the United States. trip to the base providing workload expansion and aviation assistance in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Throughout the months of December and January, the helicopters were flown in to Naval Station Rota, Spain from The 1109th TASMG is currently deployed to Camp Arifjan, Afghanistan and will be shipped to the Port of Jacksonville, Kuwait in support of U.S. Central Command. Florida before being reassembled and flown to their home SGT Jeanne Bujalski is the public affairs specialist with the 1109th base at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. TASMG, Connecticut Army National Guard.

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Aviation General Officer Promotions/Assignments

The chief of staff, Army announced the following aviation general officer assignments:

MG James M. Richardson from commanding general, United States Army Aviation and BG Frank M. Muth from director, Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Quadrennial Defense Review Office, Office of Alabama to director, Army Quadrennial the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8, United States Defense Review Office, Office of the Deputy Army, Washington, DC to program manager, Chief of Staff, G-8, United States Army, Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Washington, DC. Program, Saudi Arabia. U.S. ARMY U.S. PHOTO ARMY U.S. PHOTO

BG Douglas M. Gabram from deputy chief of BG Robert J. Ulses from deputy commanding staff, G-3/5/7, United States Army Training general (support), 7th Infantry Division, Joint and Doctrine Command, Joint Base Langley- Base Lewis-McChord, Washington to deputy Eustis, Virginia to commanding general, chief of staff, G-3/5/7, United States Army United States Army Aviation and Missile Training and Doctrine Command, Joint Base Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Langley-Eustis, Virginia. U.S. ARMY U.S. PHOTO ARMY U.S. PHOTO

Transfer of Authority

June 1st is the Submisson Deadline for the 2017 Hall of Fame U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SPC MEGAN O’MALLEY, 40TH CAB PUBLIC AFFAIRS 40TH CAB PUBLIC ARMY PHOTO BY SPC MEGAN O’MALLEY, U.S. 40th CAB Assumes Responsibility in Kuwait The 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, California Army National Guard, Full Details assumed responsibility for aviation operations in the U.S. Army Central Command area of responsibility on Dec. 20 at Camp Buehring, AvailableOnline: Kuwait. More than 1,000 soldiers under the command of COL Jeffrey Holliday and senior NCO, CSM Troy Eck, replaced the 185th Theater quad-a.org Aviation Brigade. The 40th CAB is headquartered in Fresno but has been joined by Soldiers from Arizona, Arkansas, Montana, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington and West Virginia.

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 66 February 29, 2016 u Network I Recognition I Voice I Support Network I Recognition I Voice I Support uAAAA People On The Move Flight School Graduates AAAA provides standard aviator wings to all graduates and sterling silver aviator wings to the distiguished graduates of each flight class ... another example of AAAA’s Support for the U.S. Army Aviation Soldier and Family 40 Officers, LT Daniel L. Davis Jr. * WO1 Matthew Wilson * LT James Akin WO1 David Ray January 21 LT Ty Dawson * IERW UH-60 Track LT Frank Arnold WO1 Robert Taylor * IERW AH-64D Track WO1 Jeremy Deas LT Damion Bailey WO1 Lauren Bloch * WO1 Matthew Wacholtz LT Jacob Berg – DG LT Ryan Ford * WO1 Kerry Julian LT Alexander Cummings LT Robert West WO1 Stephen Zeitlin – DG LT Taylor Hartsough IERW UH-60 A/M Track WO1 Steven Dykovitz LT Hollis Young WO1 Benjamin Sanders*–HG WO1 Jonathan Hoover WO1 Bryan Daneman*–DG LT Maggie Edens LT Kyle Applegate LT Kristopher Novak * LT Ethan Muhs * – DG LT Logan Koerwitz DG = Distinguished Graduate WO1 Gad Burgos-Fontan WO1 Paul Purser LT Andrew Carlson – HG WO1 Kyle Miller HG = Honor Graduate WO1 Jason Busch * LT Aaron Rhodes * WO1 Jeremy Rider – HG LT Katherine Mucke * = AAAA Member WO1 Philip Cyr WO1 Nicholas Setzer LT Megan Aigner WO1 Jason Ogan + = Life Member

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) GRADUATIONS UAS OPERATOR AAAA congratulates the following graduates See You in Atlanta! of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator Network • Professional Sessions • Over 300 Course, MOS 15W, at Fort Huachuca, AZ. Exhibitors • National Award Shadow UAS Operator Course Presentations • Key Leaders 22 Graduates, January 20, 2016 PVT Runyan, Benjamin R.–DHG and Decision Makers Attending PFC Becher, Bryan – HG • Soldier Cafe • Breakout SPC Mccotter, Robert J. – HG Sessions • Team Apache PVT Zajdel, Wilmer W. – HG Reception • Exhibit Show SSG Rasor, Brody D. * SGT Streeter, Wyatt E. Guide • Golf Tournament • Face-to Face Time • NATO Presence • Recognition SPC Esty, Marc C. • Awardee Dinner • National Guard and Reserve Recognition SPC Murphy, Trevor D. • Spouse Events • VIPs • Industry Receptions • Museum SPC Thompson, Chase E. Luncheon • Deep Dive Groups SPC Williams, Anthony D. • Oscar Night of Aviation • PFC Cruz, Alberto PFC Romero, Raquel Hall of Fame Induction Banquet PFC Shaffer, Daniel C. • Warriors To The Workforce PFC Guerrero, Daniel Hiring Event • Receptions • Dinners PFC Rivera, Christopher • Voice • Chapter Officer PV2 Leszczynski, Corey A. PVT Carlin, Maryah M. Workshops • Industry to Industry Networking • Q&A With PVT Edmundson, Alex J. Senior Leaders • Cub Club Reunions • Army Aviation PVT Soule, Jacob D. Community Booth • PVT Sowell, Christian M. Free WiFi • Sponsored PVT Ventura, Andy Chapter Soldiers Reception PVT Volker, Giles W. • Spouse Tours • Tweet UAS REPAIRER #16SUMMIT • 50 AAAA congratulates the following Army graduates of the Unmanned Aircraft Sys- Year Plus Member Reception • International Panel • tems Repairer Course, MOS 15E, at Fort Team Chinook Reception • Support • Scholarship Huachuca, AZ. Donor Recognition Luncheon • 277th Reunion • Static Aircraft Shadow UAS Repairer Course Displays and Exhibits • Informal Soldier 8 Graduates, January 14, 2016 Appreciation Reception • Dinner SGT Salter, Michael D. – DHG PFC Gonzalez-Nieves, Carlos B. – DHG Concert • Concert with Kellie Pickler SPC Brown, Deshawn L. and Trace Adkins • Keynote Address • SPC Lamb, Lorenzo G. Industry Partners Discussions • 2016- SPC Marlow, Phillips T. 2017 Photo Contest Calendar Winners PV2 Gluck, Timothy J. PV2 Maxie, Trey N. • Over 8,000 Attendees • The Only Army Aviation Enterprise-Wide Gathering of the Year! PV2 Ratchev, Lubomir L. DHG = Distinguished Honor Graduate HG = Honor Graduate quad-a.org /16Summit #16SUMMIT

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 67 February 29, 2016 AAAAu Network I Recognition I Voice I Support AAAA Legislative Report By COL (Ret.) William H. Morris AAAA Representative to The Military Coalition (TMC) [email protected]

Commission on the reserve to meet future threats. This is less for various reasons, including numerous Future of the Army than the 6 battalions that the National Guard cases where award recommendations Outbrief Bureau recommended over a year ago. for valorous acts were hung up in the On January 28th, the Commission on The proposed changes to ARI will come processing system, and to devise a way for the Future of the Army rendered a briefing with a price tag. A brand new AH-64E is a those Servicemembers performing direct outlining their findings on how Army $40 million aircraft and to build the additional activities relating to combat operations force structure should be realigned going force structure the Army would have to pay through technology, such as USAF Remotely forward to maintain a sufficient force to a one-time bill of $2.5 billion to procure Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operators and Military meet national security requirements. The the aircraft and residual operations and Intelligence Analysts, to receive recognition commission is charged to provide an official sustainment costs of at least $165 million for their contributions. report on their findings during the first week per year. The new Army National Guard Highlights included establishing new of February 2016 as mandated by the attack helicopter units will consist of 18 AH- goals and processing timelines for the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act 64D/E helicopters which are 6 less than the Medal of Honor and other acts of valor, (NDAA). Concerning Army strength levels, 24 in the active component HARS units. The standardization of the “V-Device” as a the commission executive summary stated Army Guard formations would have to be valor only device to ensure the definition that the Army end strength should not fall rounded out with active component or guard remains explicit, and the establishment of below 450,000 in the active component and AH-64D/E aircraft when on deployments. a “C-Device” for those Servicemembers 530,000 in the reserve component in order Commission Chairman, retired General performing in arduous combat environments. to meet current and future operations as well Carter Ham, conceded that the size of the Additionally, the review provided standards as minimizing risk to national security. Army National Guard AH-64 units was not for determining the definition of Meritorious The Army had planned to drawdown the optimal but one that was based on cost and Service under Combat Conditions to force from a high in recent history of 1.1 current budgetary constraints. identify those personnel eligible for combat million in 2012 to 980,000 thousand in On the flip side of the commission’s awards, as well as the establishment of an 2018. More importantly to this audience, findings, the Army National Guard would “R-Device” for those Servicemembers who the report provided several substantial now only receive two UH-60L Blackhawk use technology from a distributed location recommendations on how Army Aviation battalions totaling 60 aircraft transferred to include RPA operators and intelligence force structure should be developed from the active component. This is analysts. over the coming years, keeping future significantly less than the 111 UH-60L in The review still needs to be approved budget constraints at the forefront of any the original ARI plan which would have by Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and recommended solution. enhanced their domestic support operations if approved may result in the review of Many thought that although the Army capability. In all probability, with the new AH- thousands of awards to include numerous force structure levels were the most 64E bills the Army would have to pay, the upgrades to the Medal of Honor. The important part of the commission’s charter, UH-60M and CH-47F production lines would services have differing opinions on review of the singular issue to be addressed was the be significantly slowed in order to release previously awarded medals. The Army and rift between Headquarters Department of the funding for the new build aircraft. The the Air Force will review Service Crosses and Army and the Army National Guard following commission’s results will undoubtedly affect Silver Stars to see if there are potential cases the approval of the Army Restructuring the current status of ARI and will certainly be for upgrade. The Army alone has awarded Initiative (ARI). As discussed previously in addressed by the current ongoing Vice Chief over 700 Silver Stars. The Marines and the this column, under ARI the Army would move of Staff of the Army’s (VCSA) Aviation Holistic Navy on the other hand are questioning the all of the AH-64 attack helicopters from the Review Task Force over the next several review since this could seem to undermine reserve component (which included 192 AH- months. the command’s previous decisions. 64s in the Army National Guard) to the active Navy Secretary Ray Mabus has been component to outfit the entire force of Heavy Department of Defense the most vocal of the service secretaries Attack Reconnaissance Squadrons (HARS), Announces Results of in this debate. He notes that the services a new formation comprised of AH-64s and Awards and Decorations awards programs had been reviewed in Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Review 2010 and were found at the time to be in platoons. On January 7th, the Department of full compliance with current policy. The The commission’s findings recommended Defense announced the results of its yearlong services will implement the new awards that 4 Apache battalion/squadron sized review of military awards and decorations. and decorations policy within 12 months of units remain in the Army National Guard to The review was directed by then Secretary Secretary Carter’s approval. ensure there is a sufficient strategic wartime of Defense Chuck Hagel in March 2014

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Editor’s note: Companies can send their Army Aviation related news CP Wi-Fi One Step Closer releases and information to [email protected]. The Army has selected Aruba of Sunnyvale, CA, to Chinook Block II Moving Forward supply command post Wi- The Cargo Helicopter Fi to Army, Army National Project Management Guard and Army Reserve Office was notified on tactical units worldwide. Jan. 29, 2016, that The wireless networks the Assistant Secre- would replace the cum- tary of the Army for bersome and costly wired-

Acquisition, Logistics line connectivity that has ARMY U.S. PHOTO and Technology, Heidi long been the norm.The Army has not disclosed the full number of units Shyu, has signed an or the budget for the Wi-Fi initiative. In the near term, the Army said its acquisition decision intent is to field this capability to all Joint Network Nodes (JNNs) over the memorandum autho- next few years. The long-term plan for wireless capability is to prolifer- rizing the release of ate wireless capability across WIN-T. Aruba was purchased by Hewlett U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CPT ADAN CAZAREZ, 82ND CAB ADAN CAZAREZ, ARMY PHOTO BY CPT U.S. the request for pro- Packard in March 2015 for a reported $2.7B. posal for the CH-47F Block II upgrade program. According to the PMO, a key objective for the Block II program is to restore payload lost over the years as the Chinook has gained about 4,200 pounds of mission Contracts – (From various sources. An “*” by a company equipment. A secondary goal is to set conditions which will make future name indicates a small business contract) upgrades affordable. Some of the planned changes in Block II will be AAI Corp., doing business as Textron Systems, Hunt Valley, MD, upgrades to the electrical system, transmission and rotor system. was awarded a $97,109,000 modification to contract W58RGZ- 15-C-0047 for the Shadow tactical unmanned aircraft system, tacti- Apache Guardian to Include STT cal data link retrofit for full-rate production VII; work will be performed The Boeing Company has award- in Hunt Valley with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2018. ed ViaSat Inc. a contract for the production of approximately 90 Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, FL, was awarded a $24,900,000 Link 16 Small Tactical Terminals modification to contract W58RGZ-13-C-0043 for aviation field main- (STT) for the Lots 5 and 6 of the tenance in the Regional Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Central AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack Area; work will be performed at Ft. Campbell, KY, with an estimated Helicopter production line. STT completion date of June 29, 2016. enables switching waveforms and network connections on the fly, merging disparate networks Advertisers Index and delivering situational aware-

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ARMY AVIATION Magazine 69 February 29, 2016 Art’s Attic By Mark Albertson

Art’s Attic is a look back each month 25 years ago and 50 years ago to see what was going on in ARMY AVIATION Magazine. Art Kesten was our founder and first publisher from 1953 to 1987. He was also the founder of the AAAA in 1957 and served as its Executive Vice President. Each month contributing editor Mark Albertson will select a few key items from each historic issue. The cartoon, right, was done back in 1953 by LT Joe Gayhart, a friend of Art’s and an Army Aviator, showing the chaos of his apartment-office in New York City where it all began.

25 Years Ago 50 Years Ago, February 28, 1991 February 28, 1966

Desert Storm Notebook Mid-Air Refueling According to an article appearing Early February, an Army Mohawk was in the fall issue of Army Families, refueled inflight by a Marine Corps KC- the possibility of long-term troop 130F tanker. This first ever aerial pit deployments for OPERATION DESERT STORM, has prompted the stop by an OV-1B occurred over Cherry Army’s top personnel officer to take a hard look at single-parent Point, NC. Modification of the Mohawk soldiers’ and dual-service couples’ Family Care Plans. Soldiers’ for inflight refueling can save time and Family Care Plans should include such items as: 1) Powers-of- money from engaging in the tedious attorney for their children’s guardians; 2) Notarized certificates of process of disassembling the aircraft acceptance from guardians; 3) Applications for the children’s military for shipping overseas; followed by reas- identification cards; and 4) Allotment of forms or proof of financial sembly upon reaching its destination. provisions for the children. Snowed Recalling Army Aviation’s Vietnamese air cadets attending the Primary Helicopter School, Fort Roots. . . Wolters, Texas, take in a snowfall on January 21, just as they were On March 1-3, 1991, the celebrating their Lunar International Liaison Pilot & Aircraft New Year. Major Glen Can- Association (IPLA) will host the first non (center), describes worldwide gathering of L-Birds in the snow to the cadets, San Antonio, Texas. Contact: Bill who from left to right are: Stratton, 16518 Ledgestone, San Nguyen Van Thao, Vo Antonio, Texas 78232 Thanh Luong, Mai Vhi Cho and Nguyen Van Tan. Briefings A $3.8 million contract was awarded to Aerospatiale Helicopter Mohawks Again. . . Corporation (AHC) from the Light Helicopter Turbine Company (LHTEC). A pair of Mohawks from the 1st Aim was to re-engine a single U.S. Coast Guard HH-65A Dolphin Cavalry Division in flight. Among helicopter. New power plant was the U.S. Army’s T800 engine. And the uses of the aircraft was that on November of an integrated surveillance sys- 30, 1990, the tem to assist ground command- first engine start ers with a readily available and occurred. With highly responsive intelligence- systems testing gathering capability. The OV-1B concluded, the in the background, equipped with the torpedo- Dolphin is to be shaped tube underslung the fuselage, incorpo- sent to LHTEC’s rates the side-looking radar (SLAR) system. The facility in Phoenix, OV-1C in the foreground is equipped with an in- AZ. Ground and frared system. flight testing is scheduled for “. . . yesterday’s radicals inevitably are tomorrow’s April 1991. reactionaries. . .” LTG George P. Seneff

ARMY AVIATION Magazine 70 February 29, 2016 Army Aviation Hall of Fame

Major General Richard D. Kenyon The Army Aviation Hall of Fame, sponsored by Army Aviation Hall of Fame 2001 Induction the Army Aviation Association of America, Inc., recognizes those G Richard D. Kenyon set an example individuals who have made M of excellence from commanding combat aviation units in Vietnam, project manager of an outstanding contribution the Black Hawk, the Army’s spokesman to the to Army Aviation. Congress for aviation systems to becoming chief of legislative liaison, primary representative of the secretary of the Army and chief of staff for all Army matters with the Congress. The actual Hall of Fame He served two combat command tours in Vietnam, the first in a gun is located in the platoon in the 197th Attack Helicopter Company, and the second with Army Aviation Museum, the 145th Combat Aviation Battalion. In both he excelled. During three years as project manager of the Black Hawk he handled Fort Rucker, Ala. source selection, initiation of production and building the new helicopter - the three toughest parts of the program - with great success. In 1979 he became the Army aviation officer, primary point of contact The deadline for on the Army Staff for Army Aviation matters. He was next assigned, but nominations for the for only a few months, as deputy commander of the Aviation Center. His 2017 induction is exceptional ability to organize, manage and articulate aviation programs June 1, 2016 resulted in his reassignment to the office of Director of Research, Development and Acquisition with responsibility for managing all large weapons systems, including Army aircraft. He was also the Army’s spokesman to the Congress for these weapons systems. Because of his Contact the AAAA remarkable success in communicating with the Congress, the secretary of National Office for details the Army selected him to be chief of legislative liaison. There are those of and nomination forms at high rank at the time who believe that without him in these assignments (203) 268-2450 or visit some Army aviation programs would not have succeeded. www.quad-a.org Following retirement he was a dedicated volunteer with the Army Aviation Museum Foundation for 13 years and Chairman of its Executive Committee for three.

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