United States Army Aviation Digest January-February 1995: Iss 1

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Professional Bulletin 1-95-1
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Aviation Digest
Professional Bulletin
1-95-1 ¢ JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1995
Warfighter 6: Army National Guard Aviation, MG Ronald E. Adams;
Cover: This issue depicts the
Changing of the Guard, MG John R. D’Araujo Jr.
increasing importance of Army
View from the Top: Army National Guard Aviation
National Guard Aviation to the
News and Views
Total Force as we move to the
Force Projection in a Peacetime Environment—Highlights ’94
21st century. ARNG Aviation—
Army National Guard Aviation Training Sites (AATS); Supporting the Ground
ready and able to respond to
Commander—Armmny National Guard and the Counterdrug Mission
national and international crises
WAATS Range Firing—Zero Mishaps/WAATS RAID Training
across the operational
Eastern ARNG Aviation Training Site Poised for the 21st Century
continuum.
Multi Media Branch—A Multi-Talented ARNG Unique Asset
Total Force...Total Victory!
The CW5 Program in Army National Guard Aviation
ARNG Aviation Logistics—A Complex Task
19 Force Protection—A Success Story Major General Ronald E. Adams
20 Army National Guard Aviation Depot Maintenance Roundout Units (ADMRUs)- Commander, U.S. Army Aviation
Prepared, Responsive, and Productive Center
22 ARNG Apache Pilots Networked for Battle
24 Multi-Service Team Works Sub-Saharan Biodiversity Program Majer Steven R. Eisenhart
‘ Executive Editor
23 A New Breed of Warrior
v3) Apache Force Deployment—South Carolina Style Patricia S. Kitchell
2B ARNG Aviation Supports NATO CPX Editor
K Projecting Aviation Training to Somalia
32 449th Aviation Group Deployment to Germany for Atlantic Resolve ‘94 By order of the Secretary of the
3 The Winds of Change Army:
Hw Making It Happen—Operations with Nonmodernized Aircraft GORDON R. SULLIVAN
General, U.S. Army
B Army Aviation Experimental Test Pilot Training Program Update
Chief of Staff
4 Aviation Personnel Notes: Aircraft Transitions for Commissioned Officers—
The Sky Is Not Falling
44 TEXCOM: Two Army Aviation Pioneers Are Hall of Fame Charter Members
aa Aviation Logistics: The United States Army Aviation Logistics School Reorganizes Official:
45 USAASA Sez: The U.S. Army Aeronautical Services Agency Also Supports the Reserve
Components tiLce Ab. haa
4g Soldiers’ Spotlight: Promotions—You Are Your Own Best Career Manager
50 “Back to the Future”—Restructuring the Warfighting Capability of the United
States—Part 2 MILTON H. HAMILTON
55 “Success Through Partnership,” MG John S. Cowings Administrative Assistant to the
a o Aviation Digest's 1994 Index of Articles Secretary of the Army
Back Cover: 1994 LTG Ellis D. Parker Award Winners; 07756
Front Cover by CW3 R.G. Swihart, Multi Media Branch, Fort Rucker, Ala.
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Major General Ronald E. Adams =
his issue of Aviation
Army National Guard Aviation
Digest will focus on
Army National Guard
(ARNG) aviation force modernization,
and the versatility it brings to the
total force. As you read the ARNG
articles in this issue—you will real-
ize the many challenges that lie
ahead. Guard aviation undoubtedly
will be an important, integral part
of Force XXI. Total Force . ;. Total Victory!
Despite a very demanding year,
ARNG aviation has achieved a num- In conjunction with USAR In addition, it has provided
ber of significant accomplishments. aviation force migration, force critical disaster—relief support and
A soldier from the Eastern Army Avi- modernization, and Aviation Re- counterdrug operations in the
ation Training Site (EAATS) received structure Initiative (ARI), Guard continental United States (CONUS).
the AAAA trainer of the year; an units will be cross—leveled across Army Guard aviation forces are
EAATS unit was selected as runner— the United States to effectively bal- on the leading edge of change and
up for the prestigious Lieutenant Gen- ance the force. This must be accom- add another dimension to the versa-
eral (LTG) Ellis D. Parker Award; and plished while maintaining mission tility and relevance that Army avia-
an ARNG aviation team captured sec- readiness for both federal and state tion brings to full-dimensional
ond place at the World Helicopter contingencies. ARNG aviation must operations. The following articles
Championship in Moscow—to name remain totally integrated with the serve to highlight that—Total Force
but a few. Another noteworthy ac- Active Component (AC). Over the ... Total Victory!
complishment is the safety record of past year, ARNG aviation has been
ARNG aviation—this March will alongside its AC partner contributing
close 24 consecutive months with- to the efforts in Honduras, Panama,
out a Class A accident. Great work! Somalia, and Haiti.
Changing of the Guard
MG John R. D’Araujo Jr.
Director, Army National Guard
Pentagon
Washington, D.C.
he Army National Guard Agreement, and announcing the other missions across the country
(ARNG) has begun the planned fiscal year 1995 inactiva- while continuing to conduct
difficult task of restructur- tions. As we have continued the pro- overseas deployments for training
ing to meet the challenge of a chang- cess of downsizing the force, we around the world.
ing world as a full partner in the have continued to meet our many ARNG aviation is shouldering its
Total Army. Some of the events ac- federal and state missions. The share of the restructuring to meet
complished in the past year include ARNG, spearheaded by the 29th In- this changing world with the imple-
designating the 15 enhanced bri- fantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga., mentation of the Aviation Restruc-
gades called for in the Bottom Up is providing the lion’s share of sol- ture Initiative. The ARNG will
Review, integrating U.S. Army Re- diers to a pilot program composite continue to modernize its aviation
serve (USAR) Special Forces units battalion, which will perform assets, removing older airframes
into the ARNG as announced in peacekeeping duties in the Sinai. from the fleet while absorbing
the Reserve Component Offsite The ARNG also responded to many aviation force structure from the
U.S. Army Aviation Digest January/February 1995 1
USAR. Even with the migration of ensuring that each state maintains leaders with excellent opportunities
USAR aviation, the Guard will lose the assets necessary to accomplish to sharpen their planning skills.
40 percent of the fleet and have about state missions. Real—world missions—such as pre-
1,800 airframes in the year 2001. Although we will have a smaller paring the aircraft of the 10th Moun-
Aviation continues to provide aviation force, we will be a highly tain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y., for
invaluable support during disasters. trained force. The Eastern and West- deployment to and from Somalia—
Flying medical evacuations, aerial ern ARNG Aviation Training Sites serve as valuable training while
surveys, resupply, and search—and— continue to provide innovative train- demonstrating our readiness and
rescue missions, our aviators have ing opportunities for both our offic- importance to the Total Army effort.
continuously demonstrated their ers and enlisted aviation personnel The importance of the ARNG to
professionalism and vital impor- to include aerial gunnery and simu- the Total Force will increase as the
tance in disaster responses such as lation training for aviators and skills force continues to downsize. Integrat-
floods in the Midwest and Georgia, training for our maintenance person- ing ARNG aviation into warfight-
hurricanes in Florida and Hawaii, nel. Units are conducting overseas ing has never been more important
and earthquakes in California. deployment training in places such to the future of Army aviation.
Aviation also provides important as Germany and Central America. The Army National Guard
support to law enforcement’s con- Participation in exercises, such as aviation force is on course and
tinuing efforts to interdict and erad- Atlantic Resolve ’94 and Operation glide path as we prepare to enter the
icate drugs. We are committed to ARCADE FUSION, provides our twenty-first century.
View from the Top: Army
National Guard Aviation
COL Joseph L. Ferreira
Director, Army Aviation and Safety
Army National Guard Readiness Center
Arlington, Virginia
In slightly less than five years, These were times of expansion for be best illustrated by looking at two
clocks will tick down and America, ARNG aviation—from the absorp- sets of numbers. Currently, we op-
with its Army, will enter the twen- tion of the Army’s post—Vietnam erate 2,500 aircraft; in the year
ty—first century. Unless world events aviation drawdown to the expand- 2001, we will have only 1,725. We
dictate otherwise, that Army will be ing budgets of the 1980s and the now use the services of 28,258
smaller, highly mobile, and much ARNG’s increased role in domestic ARNG men and women in support
more lethal than today’s Army. We activities. With its vast aviation in- of our aviation mission; in 2001, we
have already begun to see differenc- frastructure, the ARNG was always will have reduced that number to
es in the way our forces are used, able to add a little more here and a 24,690. These numbers have an
and we must be prepared—not only little more there. Our mind-set of even greater impact when one takes
for large-scale theater conflicts but 20 years was to grow, take a breath, into account that the end—state num-
also for intervention in small local and grow some more. bers include a significant portion of
arenas where the United States has The challenge to National Guard U.S. Army Reserve aviation migrat-
an obligation to intervene or assist. aviation with the current change is ing to the ARNG under the tenets
We know this because the change brand—new: stop the growth—and of the offsite agreement.
to meet these challenges has begun. go on a diet. We have accomplished Planners in ARNG aviation must
For Army National Guard (ARNG) the first part of this relatively easi- be especially careful as we go about
aviation, it means meeting this ly. After all, our plate was pretty full. this reduction. It is all too easy to
challenge by breaking paradigms We are now beginning the difficult throw the baby out with the bath-
and viewing our role in a new light. phase: reducing the number of our water. In this case, the baby is the
Change is not new to us. We airframes, closing facilities, greatly ARNG’s dual mission of providing
implemented the aviation force reducing budgets, and most painful manpower and equipment to meet
structure changes of the 1970s and of all, drawing down our fine avia- the needs of the states in times of
1980s with little fanfare and fuss. tion soldier pool. This challenge can (Continued on page 33)
2 U.S. Army Aviation Digest January/February 1995
use them as doctrine dictates or, as The overall cost to Army aviation
Are aeroscouts still | heard at the conference, “. . . just is excessive workload, poor produc-
use them as decoys...,” they tivity, and poor quality of mainte-
f Army aviation?
sustain the same sense of readiness nance performed. My most vivid
Zz and mission accomplishment. memories after a full day of “week-
After attending the Aviation Don’t assume that the aeroscout ly mandatory training” are closing
Trainers Conference (24-28 Octo- is somehow a less-trained aviator the hangar doors, turning on the
ber 1994) at Fort Rucker, Ala., I just because Army aviation has lights, and getting ready for the long
came away with a feeling that the failed to ensure that technology en- haul.
Army— and Army aviation leaders hancements were integrated into re- I feel that solution number three,
in particular—have concluded that connaissance aircraft. Providing in part of course, has potential. Let
the only aircraft left in the system “safety—only” improvements for the us look at an organization, such as
is the AH—-64 Apache. Along with OH-58 does not degrade aeroscout the Air Force, with service members
this conclusion is the decision that mission performance or profession- working and advancing by grade
the only aviators worth mention are al attributes. I contend that you will within their job specialty. These
the ones who manipulate the con- get a better picture of the aeroscout airmen maintain a high level of
trols of the Apache. While all other if you remember that, despite the old technical expertise with minimal
aircraft are deemed unworthy by our and underpowered aircraft that the distractions. That, in my opinion, is
leaders, I am most upset by the Army has given him, he continues the path we need to take to main-
attitude taken by those in charge to do the mission to the best of that tain these multimillion—dollar, high-
against the aeroscout. aircraft’s ability. ly technical aircraft. As Army
I have served most of my career soldiers, we must retain our knowl-
as an aeroscout and a utility pilot. I CW4 John H. Converse edge of basic combat skill but leave
1814 Intrepid Street
flew the OH-6 Cayuse in Vietnam Great Lakes, IL 60088 the rest to our highly trained broth-
and have recently finished a tour as ers in combat arms. These views by
sy
the OH-58 Kiowa standardization our senior leadership to perform like
instructor pilot of an aviation bri- Feedback—“Are we © infantry soldiers—rather than as
gade (attack) in Europe. Before that, soldiers first...” highly trained mechanics perform-
I instructed at Fort Rucker in the 2 ing our wartime mission—will bury
aeroscout program, which produc- I must voice my concerns about concepts such as Stripes on the
es all of the aeroscouts in the Army a letter written by CSM Brent H. Flight Line. Also, I must add—in
today and prepares many for Cottrell, “Are we soldiers first—or closing—wearing my one-piece
continued training in the AH—64. not?” (in the September/October is- flight suit and displaying my Mas-
Most of the pilots I have taught sue of the Aviation Digest). Many ter Crewmember Wings have been
at Fort Rucker and those I have good points were noted in the ser- a source of pride and distinction—
known or flown with in other assign- geant major’s letter, but as I came while I have kept my hands out
ments are as good or better than all across the solutions, I sensed an in- of my pockets and have been very
of the other pilots who have flown creased dosage of nonaviation—re- rarely in need of a haircut.
for the Army. AH—64 pilots are ex- lated tasks and details—consuming MSG Edward C. Farrar
perts at what they do, but let me fur- on-aircraft maintenance time. As CSS Doc Division
ATTN: MOFI-FMRL-M
ther say to all our leaders, the aviation crew chiefs, mechanics,
Commander USAFISA
OH-S8 aeroscouts in your unit are and maintainers, these soldiers 12400 Quarters Road
just as professional. Whether you hastily fulfill both requirements. Fort Lee, VA 23801-6000
U.S Army Aviation Digest January/February 1995
Democracy. It does not make a commander wants a recommenda-
- Wings for air traffic difference when or where we go— tion now—not an “I’Il have to check
controllers? nor for that matter, which unit is de- the books first, sir.” Better yet, have
ployed. We kiss our loved ones a proposed plan ready that takes
As an air traffic controller for the good-bye, pat the dog on the head, everything into consideration. You
U.S. Army for about 12 years, I have and off we go again! These deploy- can have as much information about
always felt that we (air traffic con- ments have been, for the most part, the area as the next guy if you plan
trollers) have considered ourselves come—as—you-are affairs. There far enough ahead. The commander
as a strong and active part of U.S. never seems to be enough time to does not pay his safety officer to sit
Army aviation. train up or to correct deficiencies around and tell him why he can-
When I was first assigned to Fort that, for one reason or another, have not do a certain thing. The com-
Hood, Tex., with an air traffic con- been put on the back burner—little mander wants recommendations,
trol battalion, we were issued a time and lots of procrastination. and in a combat or contingency op-
patch to wear on the left breast pock- This is where I see major problems eration, he needs them fast. Make
et of our utility uniforms and BDUs with our safety programs. A down- yourself part of the team. In many
(battle dress uniforms). Later it was sizing of the Army and budgetary cases, the staff, at first, will not un-
determined that this was an unau- constraints mean that aviation units derstand why you need to be in on
thorized patch, and we were ordered will have less operating funds to do all the staff meetings and staff up-
to remove them from our uniforms. actual field training. We are setting dates. When they see that you have
Quite a few controllers were a bit up both our safety officers and something to add and a vested in-
upset by this because the patch gave their commanders for a big fall. terest, however, you will be consid-
us a sense of pride in the job. Safety officers advise and assist ered an asset. Then you are in the
Why are air traffic controllers— the commander. Fair enough—but position to show the commander
who directly affect the safe flight of what do they advise and assist on? that you are there to work with
aircraft— not wearing wings? I un- Lately, it sure has not been on field him—not just for him; there is a big
derstand that, at one time, air traffic operations! For a safety officer to difference.
controllers wore wings much like advise the commander, the safety This approach allows the safety
the ones worn by the U.S. Air Force. officer needs something more than officer to be a well-versed individ-
Would it be possible for the Avia- attendance at the safety course as ual on all matters that could affect
tion Branch to develop a process to basis for this advice. The excellent the safety or health and welfare of
determine what would justify the is- education given at the safety course the command. It all depends on you.
suance of air traffic control wings provides safety officers with the Pull yourself away from the desk,
and how and when they would be field skills to administer a tactical and get out of the office. Those pris-
issued to qualified controllers? safety program; however, actual tine safety files, all ready for inspec-
Many controllers are proud to be field experience on a recurring ba- tion, and that impeccably numbered
part of the Aviation Branch; it would sis is—and always will be—the best reference library are not going to do
feel better to look the part as well. trainer. Unfortunately, at least for your command much good when
the foreseeable future, the handwrit- you deploy. Chances are, you will
SSG Eddie R. West
ing is on the wall as far as field train- not get to take them with you
HHB P&S Battalion
Fort Sill, OK 73503 ing is concerned. So what is the anyway.
answer—make the safety course Your unit does not have to go the
longer to fill in the void? This is un- field for you to educate yourself.
The safety officer—a | realistic and should not even be con- Most installations around the world
sidered. I honestly do not think that have more than one aviation unit
combat multiplier |
is the solution—nor should it be. Re- assigned to them, and chances are,
member that the force drawdown someone is going to spend some
During the last few years, I have and lack of revenue are driving the time in the field. Plan to get with
been assigned or associated with train. that unit’s safety officer and spend
units that were called upon to Procrastination is the thief of some time in the field. You can learn
support one contingency mission time, as the adage goes. Trying to something. Find out who the sub-
or another in different parts of figure out your tactical field aircraft ject matter experts are in all areas.
the world. Currently, I am in Haiti parking plan without having done “Pick their brain” on potential
supporting Operation Uphold one before can be a challenge. The safety-related problems that they
4 U.S Army Aviation Digest January/February 1995
have experienced in the past, and Every accident involving personnel develop specific training requests
have them show you what works or equipment takes these assets according to long-term training
and what does not. When was the away from the commander, and plans. Units must request primary
last time you ventured into the mo- someone else or some other piece and alternate training dates with
tor pool—other than to inspect it? of equipment has to fill the void. If enough flexibility to allow for a
Get the master driver to qualify you the void is not filled, then we leave ship’s normal training. The Navy
on unit equipment. If you cannot ourselves unprotected and vulnera- does not dedicate a ship exclusive-
qualify, at least get a very thorough ble to the enemy. When you thor- ly to DLQs—the larger the service
orientation. Your knowledge will be oughly educate yourself as a safety window, the easier it is to match ship
beneficial when those accident re- officer and your unit has a fully with flight unit. Requests should be
ports start surfacing. You can iden- functional safety program, then you, submitted in time for inclusion in
tify trends. Better yet, you will be the safety officer, truly become a the fleet commanders’ quarterly em-
able to see, firsthand, where prob- combat multiplier. ployment scheduling conference.
lems can be found. The local food Units must plan and request services
CW5 Gerald D. Cartier
service technician can show you 10th Aviation Brigade two quarters in advance.
how to establish a safe working en- ATTN: AFTZ—-AV-SO Properly submitting the DLO
vironment in the field kitchen are- Fort Drum, NY 13602 request ensures the most flexible
na, and the infantry can show you handling of the service and increas-
the proper construction method for es the probability of actually obtain-
hasty fighting positions. Take into Army aviation can ing a ship—in spite of mission
consideration the III/V platoon. You participate in Naval changes within the Navy. Submis-
can learn some tricks of the trade. sions that arrive after the schedul-
maritime operations
What is the tactical requirement for ing conference are handled on a
separating fuel from ammunition? “not—to—interfere” basis—a fiil—
How high should the berms be in The revision of traditional Army or-kill scheme—or they are titled
front of your armed aircraft? Where aviation missions—to include mar- EMERGENT if the training is nec-
do CH-47s get placed in a multi- itime operations and the deployment essary to meet imminent deploy-
ple—use FARP (forward arming and of aviation forces worldwide—has ment or contingency operations.
refueling point)? And then there’s led to an increased desire for over— Filling emergent requests forces
the all-time showstopper: different— water and shipboard operations. mission changes in Navy ship
colored fuel. How far can aircraft Shipboard operations require an im- schedules that are sometimes felt for
be parked legally away from the ac- mense amount of joint participation several months.
tive at an international airport and to plan and conduct field deck land- Army aviation participation in
still allow commercial traffic? ings, dunker/HEEDS (Helicopter JTF-6 missions, contingency plans,
These are just a few, but as you can Emergency Egress Device System) and deployment exercises is ex-
see, all are relevant questions. A training, initial ship deck landing panding the need for shipboard
safety officer needs to provide the qualification (DLQ), and currency training. Proper staffing will assist
command an answer on these issues. bounces. in ensuring that the training takes
Should you have them all commit- Processing requests for deck place.
ted to memory? Not necessarily, but services is made difficult if the re- For more information, call MAJ
a good working knowledge helps. quests are not properly submitted. Michael J. Knippel, Joint Warfare
In all my years as a safety officer, I After forwarding annual shipboard Officer, Naval Surface Force, U.S.
have never found anyone who was training forecasts to the respective Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Va., DSN
not willing to share his or her ex- corps headquarters, units then 564-8623/8633.
pertise. People are always genuine-
ly enthusiastic and impressed that
an outsider is interested in their area. Submission/Conference Schedule
Where does the safety officer
Desired Training Scheduling
come in as a combat multiplier?
Window Conference input Due
Whenever a timely correction is made
1st Quarter FY96 12-14 July 1995 19 May 1995
and an unsafe act is prevented, it 2nd Quarter FY96 04—06 October 1995 19 August 1995
adds to the command’s ability to
project itself on the battlefield.
U.S Army Aviation Digest January/February 1995
Army Aviation
Association of
The “Improve Military Aircraft America meeting —
Safety” article under the “News and The enlisted soldier probably
begins 29 March
Views” section of your November/ views his or her chances of an
December 1994 issue of Aviation ~ appointment to West Point with the
Digest stopped short of one more The Army Aviation Association same likelihood as being struck by
item of personal attire that is fatally of America’s (AAAA’s) Annual lightning. Lightning does strike,
important in a military aircraft Convention will be 29 March—1 however, and the enlisted path to the
crash—boots! April at the Georgia World Con- United States Military Academy
In 1973, I assisted removing a gress Center, Atlanta, Ga. The (USMA) at West Point, N.Y., goes
slightly injured soldier from a heli- theme will be “Army Aviation: through the United States Military
copter crash. Fuel from the aircraft Vanguard of Change.” Academy Preparatory School
had splashed the soldier, and his The 1995 professional program (USMAPS), Fort Monmouth, N.J.
clothing was burning. The fire was will kick off on Thursday, 30 March, During her freshman year of high
easily put out by putting the soldier with a presentation by the Army school, Antoinette Balich compet-
on the ground and smothering the Chief of Staff, GEN Gordon R. Sul- ed in memorized public address with
fire. The soldier was left on the livan. Friday will be highlighted by GEN Douglas MacArthur’s famous
ground while an effort was made to remarks by the Secretary of the farewell speech to the Corps of Ca-
get other injured soldiers out of the Army, the Honorable Togo D. West, dets and began to aspire to enter
burning helicopter. In just a minute, Jr., and will also include presenta- West Point. After high school, she
the clothing of the soldier on the tions by Aviation Branch Chief and joined the Army Reserve and later
ground was burning again. The Commanding General, MG Ronald the Regular Army, setting up ammu-
clothing was extinguished a second E. Adams, U.S. Army Aviation Cen- nition transfer points for the 229th
time, and the soldier was assisted ter, Fort Rucker, Ala.; Commanding Aviation Battalion. When she stud-
further away from the burning heli- General, U.S. Army Aviation and ied the routes to a commission, she
copter. Our attention returned to the Troop Command, MG John S. Cow- discovered that the best way for her,
others injured in the crash only to ings, Fort Eustis, Va.; and Program as an enlisted soldier, to become an
realize that—for the third time—the Evaluation Officer, Aviation, Office officer was via USMAPS.
first soldier was again engulfed in of the Assistant Secretary of the Army Her dream came true. Cadet
flames. (RDA), MG Dewitt T. Irby, Jr., St. Candidate Balich started classes at
The outcome of being ignited Louis, Mo. USMAPS in 1993 and began “Beast
three times was that the soldier, who Saturday, 1 April, will feature Barracks” at West Point in 1994.
should have been a survivor, died three special—focus panels: Oper- The prep school, as it has since
several days later because of his ations and Training, to be chaired 1916, prepares soldiers for the fast—
burns. The reason that he kept reig- by MG Adams; Acquisition, to be paced academic environment of
niting, which was not realized at the chaired by MG Irby; and Logistics, West Point. During World War I, the
time, was because of the heat re- to be chaired by MG Cowings. Lat- prep school first began its mission
tained by his highly polished, er in the evening, at the AAAA to provide opportunities to enlisted
highly flammable boots. Do not let annual banquet, Commanding soldiers by pulling them from the
another soldier die because General, Forces Command, GEN trenches and training them in math
rescuers are not aware that polish— Dennis J. Reimer, is scheduled as and English skills.
impregnated boots smolder at a tem- the guest speaker. To build an academic foundation
perature high enough to ignite avia- For more information, contact for West Point, USMAPS uses a
tion fuel. If a soldier has been fuel Bill Harris at 203-226-8184 or meat—and—potatoes academic ap-
splashed and ignited, when the fire fax [phone] or e-mail proach. Training in math and En-
is extinguished the first time, get [email protected] or glish skills encompasses almost the
those boots off and away! write to— entire curriculum. In the English de-
SGM Robert Swanson (retired) AAAA partment, grammar comes first.
2909 Mill Crossing Drive 49 Richmondville Avenue Once students prove proficient in
Fort Washington, MD 20744 Westport, CT 06880-2000. fundamentals, they move on to
6 U.S Army Aviation Digest January/February 1995
composition and literature, which Regular Army soldiers from the been military nor pilots to become
provide them a foundation for criti- more than 1,200 applicants compet- ILPA members and to receive the
cal thinking skills. In math, students ing for appointments to USMA. ILPA newsletter, Liaison Spoken
work on algebra, geometry, and Those selected then report to Here. Events scheduled for this year
eventually, calculus to provide a USMAPS in late July, to begin the include the East Coast ILPA get—
foundation to help them through the 10—month training session. together, 6-7 April, at Mocksville,
difficult math courses at West Point. If you possess the motivation, N.C., and the fifth worldwide
A section in computer skills is drive, and ability required for suc- gathering of L—Birds, Keokuk,
taught as well. cess—or know someone in your unit lowa, 23-25 July.
Space-shuttle astronaut LTC who does—applications are being For more information and a
Charles D. “Sam” Gemar credits the accepted for the prep school class complimentary copy of Liaison
prep school as the place that gave of 1996. Interested soldiers should Spoken Here, write to—
him the opportunity to have a ca- apply before the 1 May deadline, as Bill Stratton
reer that, he said, he would “trade admission is competitive. 16518 Ledgestone
for no other. The prep school per- The applicant should be— San Antonio TX 78232.
formed its greatest mission, at least *AUS. citizen.
in my case, by getting me prepared * At least 17 but not yet 21 years
academically.” of age on 1 July of the year entering. Aviation psychology
Success at West Point depends on * Unmarried with no legal
symposium at Ohio
physical, as well as military, skills. obligations to support dependents.
State in April
At USMAPS, each cadet candidate * In good health and with no
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is involved in either a varsity or in- disqualifying physical defects.
tramural sport throughout the year. Pregnancy is disqualifying. The Ohio State University will be
Activities include such sports as * A high school graduate or the the host for the Eighth Biennial In-
football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, equivalent. Soldiers who graduated ternational Symposium on Aviation
swimming, and baseball. in the top portion of their class and Psychology 23-27 April at the
Cadet candidates live under a did well in mathematics should Hyatt Regency, Columbus, Ohio,
student chain of command similar qualify academically. 1-800-233-1234. The objective of
to that of West Point. Positions in * Of high moral character and the symposium is to examine and
the chain are rotated periodically so without a felony conviction by improve the role, responsibility, and
that each person gains leadership a civilian or military court and with performance of human operators in
experience. no history of venereal infection, the aviation system. Papers will be
West Point Commandant, LTG habitual alcohol abuse, or narcotic presented in the usual areas of
Howard D. Graves, said that the addiction. concern to aviation psychologists
prep school students act as an im- For more information, contact and ergonomists.
portant part of the Corps of Cadets. the admissions office at DSN Half—day workshops will be
Because they have prior military 992-1807/1808 or commercial offered on the first day, followed by
training and are usually older than 908-—532—1807/1808 or write to— paper and discussion sessions for
their peers, USMAPS cadets are dis- Commandant the remainder of the symposium.
tributed throughout the corps so that USMAPS Expected to attend are more than
their experience and maturity can MAPS-ADM 600 scientists, engineers, academi-
benefit younger cadets. Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5000. cians, executives, and pilots from
The path that Gemar and Balich throughout the civil and military
chose is well travelled. In 1994, the "International Liaison’ aerospace industry and more than 30
prep school prepared its 10,000th _ Pilot and Aircraft _ countries. The registration fee
graduate for West Point. Graduates covers the banquet and proceedings.
Association meetings
include 64 general officers as For more information, contact
well as many Rhodes scholars and Bill Stratton, who is the leader of Lori Rakovan at 614-292-3533 or
decorated veterans of four wars. the International Liaison Pilot internet [email protected]—
No soldier, however—no matter and Aircraft Association (ILFA), state.edu or write to—
how well—qualified—can go to and “Gathering Boss,” Irv Lindner, OSU Aviation Program
USMAPS without first applying. remind all ILPA and “wanna-be” 164 W. 19th Avenue
The prep school selects 110 members that they need never have Columbus, OH 43210-1110.
U.S Army Aviation Digest January/February 1995
Force Projection in a Peace-
time Environment—
Highlights ‘94
A.G. "Bud" DeLucien
Aviation Training Specialist
ARNG Aviation Operations and Training Division
National Guard Bureau
Arlington, Virginia
When not involved in outright conflicts, such as Southwest Asia,
Army National Guard (ARNG) aviation helps maintain the Total
Army presence, not only within our borders, but outside the conti-
nental United States (OCONUS). This issue describes some of the
various ways ARNG aviation supports Active Component (AC) de-
ployments; takes part in multiservice and multinational tactical
exercises; and maintains readiness, while keeping deployment skills
sharpened.
The Infrastructure. in their support mission for AC deploy- training and Army training and evalu-
A quick response was needed for the ments, as well as their own OCONUS ation program for DA combat certifi-
mobilization mission of ARNG missions by various elements to pro- cation. Most recently, the Idaho and
aviation’s combat arms and combat vide specialized skills at forward loca- Ariz. AH-64 battalions (1-183d Avn
support roles. To enable such a re- tions. Other units’ activities include and 1-285th Avn, respectively) com-
sponse, a readiness infrastructure was deployments of selected individuals pleted back-to-back certifications in
developed, over time, to accommodate from various combat units to provide summer 1994 to complete ARNG field-
the unique needs of traditional Guards- cells with skill-specific expertise for ing of its sixth and seventh combat-
men and Guardswomen. Less than 40 such exercises as North Atlantic Treaty ready, advanced attack helicopter bat-
percent of each unit is comprised of Organization Command Post Exercises talions. Beyond the DA-structured
full-time personnel. An infrastructure and Atlantic Resolve (formerly AH-464 fielding process, annual train-
was needed to ensure our units, manned Reforger). Other events included ing (AT) movements typically involve
largely by traditional Guardspersons, UTARNG's 211th Aviation Group substantial deployments. These deploy-
could maintain individual skills and (ATK) continuing deployments to Ko- ments range from detachment to bri-
equipment availability to Department rea and Japan to support several I gade and other divisional assets. Ma-
of the Army (DA) combat-ready stan- Corps exercises, and also support to the jor elements routinely come together
dards. That structure is described early U.S. State Department with several during AT for brigade and/or division—
in this issue: An overview of the ARNG AH-64 Apaches to Singapore to pro- level tactical exercises, such as the 49th
Aviation Training Sites (AATS); vide a U.S. presence at an international Armor Division (TXARNG) and the
ARNG aviation’s Multi Media Branch; trade conference. 29th Light Infantry Division
and our Aviation Logistics support (MDARNG and VAARNG). The Tex.
structure, which handles the most com- Deployment Training. division frequently deploys to Fort
plex and essential of tasks—equipment Within the United States, many units Hood, also its mobilization station, for
availability. Equipment must be avail- use various deployment means each large-scale exercises. The Md.—Va.
able and ready for continuous training year to maintain those skills: C-5, C- “Blue and Gray” division often joins
of the Guard and immediate deploy- 141, C-130 air movements, rail and forces at Camp AP Hill, Va., to include
ment upon mobilization. convoy shipments, to airborne self—de- live-fire exercises—or to Camp
ployments. The seven ARNG Apache Dawson, W.Va., and Fort Drum, N-Y.,
Missions and Support. battalions deployed an average of 1,500 for tactical exercises in semimountainous
ARNG aviation depot maintenance miles from home station to Fort Hood, and remote terrain. In this issue, S.C.’s
roundout units (ADMRUs) are detailed Tex., for their final 30-day battalion continuous deployment training in-
8 U.S. Army Aviation Digest January/February 1995