FM 1-100 Army Aviation Utilization

This manual provides doctrine and guidance for the utilization of Army aviation in support of military operations on land. Its purpose is to assist aviation commanders in supervision of their units, and to familiarize other than aviation commanders and their staffs with the employment of supporting aviation units.

This manual discusses the capabilities and limitations of Army aviation and the command relationship between ground commanders and supporting aviation units. Additionally, it discusses tasks that are appropriate for assignment to Army aviation units.

• General
• Mission, Concenpts, Capabilities, and Limitations
• Fundamentals of Employment
• Army Aviation Command, Control, and Coordination
• Communications
• Aerial Observation and Surveillance Operations
• Airlift of Personnel and Materiel
• Aerial Fire Support
• Medical Service Employment of Army Aviation
• Airmobile Organizations
• Aviation Support of Internal Defense and Guerrilla Warfare Operations
• Specialized Aviation Support
• Operations in Varied Environments
• Aviation Maintenance and Supply
• Airfields and Heliports

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