United States Army Air Assault School

United States Army Air Assault School
(Sabalauski Air Assault School)
US Army Air Assault School rappel training
Country United States
Branch United States Army
TypeMilitary training
RoleSpecial skills training
Garrison/HQFort Campbell, Kentucky
Nickname(s)The Ten Toughest Days in the Army
PatronWalter James Sabalauski
Insignia
Headgear worn by special skills instructors, known as "Black Hats"
Air Assault Badge awarded at graduation

The United States Army Air Assault School (officially, the Sabalauski Air Assault School, or TSAAS), is an Army Forces Command Table of Distribution and Allowances unit located at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Its primary task is training leaders and soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT), other United States Army units, and United States Armed Forces service members. The school is named for Command Sergeant Major Walter James Sabalauski.

The school offers several courses, including Air Assault, Pathfinder, Pre-Ranger[1], Rappel Master, and Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System (FRIES)/Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIES) Master courses. The school is also home to the Division's Parachute Demonstration Team. More than 8,000 soldiers are trained during more than 60 courses per year.[citation needed]