The 82d Aviation Regiment, part of the U.S. Army, has three battalions and one separate company under the Combat Aviation Brigade, 82d Airborne Division. The brigade also has the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment and the 122d Aviation Support Battalion. The lineages for the Combat Aviation Brigade,[1] 82d Airborne Division and its subordinate units of the 82d Aviation Regiment,[2] although often mistaken for one another, are separate.
Formed in 1957 as the 82nd Aviation Company and then later reorganized as the 82nd Aviation Battalion in 1960. The battalion became the first combat aviation battalion assigned to a division-sized unit in the U.S. Army. In 1987 the 82nd Aviation Battalion would again reorganized as the 82nd Aviation Brigade.[3]
Since then, the “Wings of the Airborne” has always answered the nations call. Supporting operations in Vietnam, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Dominican Republic, Panama, Grenade, the mountains of Afghanistan and the streets of Iraq.[3]
Today’s modern 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade took shape in January 15, 2006. As the U.S. Army sought to better consolidate combat power through the Brigade Combat Team construct for its land forces, the aviation brigades underwent similar realignment to increase its capabilities.[3]
Distinctive unit insigniaEdit
Description
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Checky Azure and Argent, a chess knight in profile Sable between two wings displayed inverted Or. Attached below the shield is a Silver scroll inscribed "GROUND AIR MOBILITY" in Black letters.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors used for Aviation. The checky field represents a chess board, symbolic of the battlefield, and refers to the strategy of war. The knight, considered the most versatile piece to guard and aid the queen, placed between wings, symbolizes the mission of the unit and its versatility.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 82d Aviation Battalion on 8 February 1963. It was amended to change the color of the shield on 26 August 1981. The insignia was redesignated for the 82d Aviation Regiment with the description amended on 27 February 1987.
Coat of armsEdit
BlazonEdit
Shield
Checky Azure and Argent, a chess knight in profile Sable between two wings displayed inverted Or.
Crest
From a wreath Argent and Azure, between two palm fronds Vert a pheon Or superimposed by a sword of the first hilted Gules. Motto GROUND AIR MOBILITY.
Symbolism
Shield
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors used for Aviation. The checky field represents a chess board, symbolic of the battlefield, and refers to the strategy of war. The knight, considered the most versatile piece to guard and aid the queen, placed between wings, symbolizes the missions of the unit and its versatility.
Crest
The unit's campaign participation in Grenada is commemorated by the colors of the design elements (yellow, red and green) adapted from the flag of Grenada. The pheon alludes to attack capabilities, swiftness and accuracy in flight. The unsheathed sword symbolizes military preparedness and combat service. The red color of the hilt honors the organization's Meritorious Unit Commendation earned in Southwest Asia. The palm fronds represent victory and their two Southwest Asia campaigns: Defense of Saudi Arabia and the Liberation and Defense of Kuwait.
Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 82d Aviation Battalion on 8 February 1963. It was amended to change the color of the shield on 26 August 1981. It was redesignated for the 82d Aviation Regiment on 27 February 1987. The coat of arms was amended to include a crest on 7 August 2003.
Current configuration of the Combat Aviation Brigade, 82d Airborne DivisionEdit
AH-64D Apaches from 1st Battalion (Attack Reconnaissance), 82d Aviation Regiment, descends onto the forward rearming and refueling point to re-load during an aerial gunnery exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, VA, 2016
Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), Combat Aviation Brigade, 82d Airborne Division "Pegasus"
Paratroopers from the 82d Airborne Division Artillery attach a M119A3 Howitzer to a CH-47F Chinook from 3d Battalion, 82d Aviation Regiment during a division artillery readiness test at Fort Bragg, NC, 2016
3d Battalion (General Support), 82d Aviation Regiment "Talons" (previously 3d Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment)[6]
HHC
Company A "Mustangs" (UH-60A/L)
Company B "Flippers" (CH-47F)
Company C "All American Dustoff" (HH-60M)
Company D "Darkhorse"
Company E
Company F "Bad Boys"
Company D, 82d Aviation Regiment, MQ-1C Gray Eagle (Inactivated 15 June 2006 as an Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM) unit and reflagged as the 122d Aviation Support Battalion,[7] the lineage of Company D was reactivated as a separate MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAV unit on 16 February 2017. It is not assigned to any of the existing helicopter battalions of the brigade.)[8]
1st Squadron (Reconnaissance), 17th Cavalry Regiment "Saber" (AH-64E) – changed to AH-64E from OH-58D in 2017.
^ abc82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, About 'Pegasus' Brigade, U.S. Army Fort Bragg Homepage, last accessed 8 March 2023 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations December 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message The 82d Aviation Regiment part of the U S Army has three battalions and one separate company under the Combat Aviation Brigade 82d Airborne Division The brigade also has the 1st Squadron 17th Cavalry Regiment and the 122d Aviation Support Battalion The lineages for the Combat Aviation Brigade 1 82d Airborne Division and its subordinate units of the 82d Aviation Regiment 2 although often mistaken for one another are separate 82d Aviation RegimentCoat of armsActive1957CountryUSABranchUnited States Army Aviation BranchTypeAviationMotto s GROUND AIR MOBILITYColorsUltramarine Blue Golden orangeInsigniaDistinctive unit insigniaUnit beret flashes of the Regiment 1st 2nd and 3rd BattalionsAircraft flownAttack helicopterAH 64E ApacheCargo helicopterCH 47F ChinookUtility helicopterUH 60L Black HawkReconnaissanceMQ 1C Gray Eagle and AH 64 Contents 1 History 2 Distinctive unit insignia 3 Coat of arms 3 1 Blazon 4 Current configuration of the Combat Aviation Brigade 82d Airborne Division 5 Decorations 6 See also 7 References 7 1 Bibliography 8 External linksHistory EditFormed in 1957 as the 82nd Aviation Company and then later reorganized as the 82nd Aviation Battalion in 1960 The battalion became the first combat aviation battalion assigned to a division sized unit in the U S Army In 1987 the 82nd Aviation Battalion would again reorganized as the 82nd Aviation Brigade 3 Since then the Wings of the Airborne has always answered the nations call Supporting operations in Vietnam Desert Shield Desert Storm Dominican Republic Panama Grenade the mountains of Afghanistan and the streets of Iraq 3 Today s modern 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade took shape in January 15 2006 As the U S Army sought to better consolidate combat power through the Brigade Combat Team construct for its land forces the aviation brigades underwent similar realignment to increase its capabilities 3 Distinctive unit insignia EditDescriptionA Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1 8 inches in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned Checky Azure and Argent a chess knight in profile Sable between two wings displayed inverted Or Attached below the shield is a Silver scroll inscribed GROUND AIR MOBILITY in Black letters SymbolismUltramarine blue and golden orange are the colors used for Aviation The checky field represents a chess board symbolic of the battlefield and refers to the strategy of war The knight considered the most versatile piece to guard and aid the queen placed between wings symbolizes the mission of the unit and its versatility BackgroundThe distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 82d Aviation Battalion on 8 February 1963 It was amended to change the color of the shield on 26 August 1981 The insignia was redesignated for the 82d Aviation Regiment with the description amended on 27 February 1987 Coat of arms EditBlazon Edit ShieldChecky Azure and Argent a chess knight in profile Sable between two wings displayed inverted Or CrestFrom a wreath Argent and Azure between two palm fronds Vert a pheon Or superimposed by a sword of the first hilted Gules Motto GROUND AIR MOBILITY Symbolism ShieldUltramarine blue and golden orange are the colors used for Aviation The checky field represents a chess board symbolic of the battlefield and refers to the strategy of war The knight considered the most versatile piece to guard and aid the queen placed between wings symbolizes the missions of the unit and its versatility CrestThe unit s campaign participation in Grenada is commemorated by the colors of the design elements yellow red and green adapted from the flag of Grenada The pheon alludes to attack capabilities swiftness and accuracy in flight The unsheathed sword symbolizes military preparedness and combat service The red color of the hilt honors the organization s Meritorious Unit Commendation earned in Southwest Asia The palm fronds represent victory and their two Southwest Asia campaigns Defense of Saudi Arabia and the Liberation and Defense of Kuwait BackgroundThe coat of arms was originally approved for the 82d Aviation Battalion on 8 February 1963 It was amended to change the color of the shield on 26 August 1981 It was redesignated for the 82d Aviation Regiment on 27 February 1987 The coat of arms was amended to include a crest on 7 August 2003 Current configuration of the Combat Aviation Brigade 82d Airborne Division Edit nbsp AH 64D Apaches from 1st Battalion Attack Reconnaissance 82d Aviation Regiment descends onto the forward rearming and refueling point to re load during an aerial gunnery exercise at Fort A P Hill VA 2016 nbsp nbsp Headquarters and Headquarters Company HHC Combat Aviation Brigade 82d Airborne Division Pegasus nbsp nbsp 1st Battalion Attack 82d Aviation Regiment Wolfpack AH 64E 4 HHC Company A Company B Company C Company D Company E nbsp Extraction of a Special Forces detachment by a 2d Battalion 82d Aviation Regiment UH 60M Black Hawk in Afghanistan 2010 nbsp nbsp 2d Battalion Assault 82d Aviation Regiment Corsair UH 60M 5 HHC Checkmates Company A Redhawks Company B Cavemen Company C Vipers Company D Dog Pound Company E Lancers nbsp Paratroopers from the 82d Airborne Division Artillery attach a M119A3 Howitzer to a CH 47F Chinook from 3d Battalion 82d Aviation Regiment during a division artillery readiness test at Fort Bragg NC 2016 nbsp nbsp 3d Battalion General Support 82d Aviation Regiment Talons previously 3d Battalion 229th Aviation Regiment 6 HHC Company A Mustangs UH 60A L Company B Flippers CH 47F Company C All American Dustoff HH 60M Company D Darkhorse Company E Company F Bad Boys nbsp nbsp Company D 82d Aviation Regiment MQ 1C Gray Eagle Inactivated 15 June 2006 as an Aviation Intermediate Maintenance AVIM unit and reflagged as the 122d Aviation Support Battalion 7 the lineage of Company D was reactivated as a separate MQ 1C Gray Eagle UAV unit on 16 February 2017 It is not assigned to any of the existing helicopter battalions of the brigade 8 nbsp nbsp 1st Squadron Reconnaissance 17th Cavalry Regiment Saber AH 64E changed to AH 64E from OH 58D in 2017 Headquarters and Headquarters Troop Troop A Troop B Troop C Troop D Troop E Troop F UAS nbsp nbsp 122d Aviation Support Battalion 9 Atlas 10 HHC Opinicus Company A Maximus Company B Phoenix Company C Oracle Decorations Edit nbsp Meritorious Unit Commendation Army for Southwest Asia nbsp Meritorious Unit Commendation Army for Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom 2009 2010See also EditUnited States Army Aviation Branch Coats of arms of U S Army Aviation Regiments U S Army Regimental SystemReferences Edit nbsp This article incorporates public domain material from 82nd Aviation Regiment United States Army Institute of Heraldry Headquarters and Headquarters Company Combat Aviation Brigade 82d Airborne Division Lineage and Honors U S Army Center of Military History 82d Aviation a b c 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade About Pegasus Brigade U S Army Fort Bragg Homepage last accessed 8 March 2023 nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain 1st Battalion 82d Aviation Regiment 2d Battalion 82d Aviation Bernstein 2005 p 88 Distinctive Unit Insignia Company D 82d Aviation Regiment Lineage and Honors U S Army Center of Military History CMH www history army mil Archived from the original on 30 April 2017 Distinctive Unit Insignia Coat of Arms Archived from the original on 17 January 2017 Retrieved 18 January 2017 Bibliography Edit Bernstein J 2005 AH 64 Apache Units of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom UK Osprey Publishing Ltd ISBN 1 84176 848 0 Francis Bernard Heitman 1965 Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army Genealogical Publishing p 62 ISBN 978 0 8063 1401 3 William K Emerson 1996 Encyclopedia of United States Army Insignia and Uniforms University of Oklahoma Press p 51 ISBN 978 0 8061 2622 7 External links Edithttp www history army mil html forcestruc lineages branches av default htm Archived 5 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine https web archive org web 20110512225727 http www armyavnmuseum org index html Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 82nd Aviation Regiment United States amp oldid 1166833586, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
