FM 55-46: Army Aviation Transport Services and Units in the Field Army

FM 55-46 Army Aviation Transport Services and Units in the Field Army

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FM 55-46

Army Aviation Transport Services and Units in the Field Army

Army · FM · May 1965 · 76 pages

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niques. Such changes demand the attention of assigned personnel, as would modifications au- thorized by major commanders, but would not warrant the publication of a change to this manual. The principles of organization and effective utilization of equipment remain con- stant. Training or employment based upon these principles retains its validity under the varying situations of modern warfare. a. The basic units of the Army aviation or- ganization are the aviation (helicopter and fixed wing) companies. Aviation companies are organized as separate companies capable of operating independently in the field. An aviation battalion is provided to give central- ized command. The battalion may be tailored by attachment of aviation medium helicopter and aviation fixed wing companies are required. The usual composition of the aviation battalion is described in paragraph 10.

DesignationFM 55-46

EditionMay 1965

StatusSuperseded

Pages76

FunctionSustainment

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

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References 32

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