Attack Helicopter Battalion
The attack helicopter battalion is equipped with 24 AH-64s and is integral to the Division Aviation Brigade and the Corps Aviation Brigade.
The basic organization is:
HQ and HQ Company (133 troops)
3 Attack helciopter Companies (27 troops each)
1 Aviation Unit Maintenance Company (116 troops)
The total of 330 troops consists of:
25 Officers
45 Warrant Officers
105 NCOs
155 Enlisted
The following is the approximate allocation of attack helicopter battalions to formations:
|
Unit |
Number |
|
Division Aviation Brigade |
Two battalions |
|
Air Assault Division Aviation Brigade |
Three battalions |
|
Heavy Corps Attack Regiment |
Three battalions |
|
Light Corps Attack Regiment |
Two battalions |
Besides the attack helicopters, the unit has 74 vehicles:
|
Vehicle |
Number |
|
1 1/4 ton truck |
26 |
|
2 1/2 ton truck |
29 |
|
5 ton truck |
16 |
|
Forklift |
3 |
An attack helicopter company has three vehicles, and the AVUM company about ten. All the rest are with the HQ and HQ Company.