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Aviators, infantrymen form historic bonds

Apr- 6-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 6, 2004) – History is being made in northern Iraq as the Stryker Brigade Combat Team and a Fort Drum aviation unit work together to combat terrorism.

Since entering northern Iraq in November infantry leaders from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division SBCT, Fort Lewis, Wash., have flown in helicopters during raid missions. Pilots from the 10th Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum, N.Y., have ridden in Strykers. The integration is so they can understand their counterpart’s challenges.

Along with most major parts in the Army, aviation is transforming into standardized, modular units that are fully integrated with the combined arms and joint forces, said Lt. Gen. Richard Cody, the Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations, G3, while testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

“The 10th Aviation Brigade is the first aviation unit to work with the SBCT in a combat zone,” said Lt. Col. Reggie Mason, a commander with the 10th Avn. Bde, who is currently in Iraq. “Therefore, it’s very important we establish tactics, techniques and procedures that other squadrons can emulate in the future.”

Part of the transition from current aviation units to Aviation Units of Action is to review and revise doctrine based on what was learned from operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, Cody said.


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