U.S. Army aviation expanded dramatically in both size and breadth of activities after its inception in 1942, but much of its post-World War II history, particularly after the establishment of the Air Force as an independent service by the national Security Act of 1947, has been relatively neglected. Despite a certain amount of jockeying for position by both services, particularly in the early years after their separation, the Army was able to carve out a clear transport and operational combat role for its own air arm. "A History of Army Aviation 1950 1962" examines the development of the Army...

Field manual (FM) 3-04.300 is designed to serve as a doctrinal guide focusing on the primary aspects of airfield procedures in full spectrum operations. While it contains guidelines for aviation unit commanders and aviators, the manual is intended primarily for use by airfield operations battalions (AOBs) and installation flight operations personnel. It is applicable to division, corps, Theater Aviation Command (TAC), Theater and Area Sustainment Commands, and the Army aviation community, including members of allied, coalition, and civil support forces. This manual outlines the organization...

The U.S. Army's functional concepts provide overarching visualizations of how future Army forces will fight during the 2016-2028 timeframe across the full spectrum of conflict to achieve full spectrum dominance. TRADOC Pam 525-2-1 is the overarching visualization of how future Army forces will acquire, transform, provide, and exploit data, joint operations. The ideas presented here are fully integrated within the evolving context of the future operational environment, joint and Army strategic guidance, and the joint framework.