United States Army Aviation Branch

Aviation Branch
United States Army Aviation Branch Plaque
Active12 April 1983 – Present[1][2]
CountryUnited States
BranchUS Army
TypeArmy aviation
Garrison/HQFort Novosel, Alabama
Nickname(s)Army Aviation
Motto(s)Above the Best
ColorsUltramarine Blue, Golden orange
Anniversaries12 April 1983
Commanders
Commanding GeneralMajor General Clair A. Gill
Deputy Commanding GeneralBrigadier General Kenneth C. Cole
Command Sergeant MajorCommand Sergeant Major Kirk R. Coley
Insignia
Aviation Branch Insignia
Aircraft flown
Attack helicopterAH-64
Cargo helicopterCH-47
Multirole helicopterMH-6, MH-60
Trainer helicopterUH-72
Utility helicopterUH-60, UH-72
ReconnaissanceMQ-1C, RQ-5, RQ-7, RQ-11, TO-5
TransportC-12, C-20, C-26, UC-35, C-37

The United States Army Aviation Branch is the aviation branch of the United States Army and the administrative organization that is responsible for doctrine, manning and configuration for all army aviation units. This branch was formerly considered to be one of the combat arms branches, but is today included within the "Maneuver, Fires and Effects" (MFE) classification, in accordance with current U.S. Army organizational doctrine.

After the United States Army Air Corps grew into the Army Air Forces and split into the new service, the United States Air Force, the Army was left with its sole fixed-wing aviation units flying Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper observation planes for artillery units. The Army would develop a new concept of aviation using the helicopter that would show promise during the Korean War and would revolutionize warfare during the Vietnam War.

  1. ^ "Title 10 - USC, Sections 3063 and 3064" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Department of the Army General Order 6, 1984" (PDF).