2nd Battalion, 17th Cavalry Regiment
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The 2nd Battalion, 17th Cavalry Regiment is a U.S. Army aviation cavalry unit known for providing reconnaissance, security, and attack helicopter support as part of the 101st Airborne Division’s aviation brigade.
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
U.S. Army battalion
ⓘ
aviation cavalry unit ⓘ |
| aircraftTypeUsed |
attack helicopters
ⓘ
reconnaissance helicopters ⓘ |
| allegiance |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| branch | United States Army ⓘ |
| conflict |
Gulf War
ⓘ
Iraq War ⓘ Vietnam War ⓘ War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| function |
armed reconnaissance
ⓘ
screening and security for ground forces ⓘ support of air assault operations ⓘ |
| garrison | Fort Campbell, Kentucky NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| militaryBranchType | Army aviation ⓘ |
| nickname | 2-17 CAV NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| parentUnit | United States Army Forces Command NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
101st Airborne Division
NERFINISHED
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17th Cavalry Regiment NERFINISHED ⓘ Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role |
aerial reconnaissance
ⓘ
attack helicopter support ⓘ security ⓘ |
| service | United States Army Aviation Branch NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| type | air cavalry ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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