Aviation Branch

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The Aviation Branch is a component of the U.S. Army responsible for aerial operations, including reconnaissance, transport, and close air support using rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf branch of the United States Army
military aviation branch
country United States of America
surface form: United States
domain military aviation
focusesOn increasing battlefield mobility
integration of air and ground maneuver
providing aerial firepower
hasCapability aerial reconnaissance
aerial resupply
all-weather operations
armed escort
close combat attack
day and night operations
tactical troop transport
hasFunction conduct route reconnaissance
conduct security and screening operations
enhance situational awareness for commanders
provide aerial fire support
provide aerial medical evacuation
provide rapid deployment of troops and equipment
support command and control of Army forces
hasRole conduct air assault operations
conduct battlefield mobility operations
conduct command and control support
conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
conduct medical evacuation
provide aviation support to ground forces
operatesIn combat zones
operational environments
tactical environments
partOf United States Army
primaryMission provide responsive and flexible aviation support to Army operations
responsibleFor aerial operations
air transport missions
close air support
reconnaissance missions
serviceBranch United States Army
supports Infantry Branch
surface form: U.S. Army ground combat units

joint operations with other U.S. military services
special operations forces
typeOfAircraft attack helicopters
cargo helicopters
fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft
fixed-wing transport aircraft
reconnaissance helicopters
utility helicopters
uses fixed-wing aircraft
rotary-wing aircraft

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Field Artillery Branch coordinatesWith Aviation Branch