Army Reserve Aviation Command

The Army Reserve Aviation Command (ARAC) is the headquarters command for all aviation assets in the United States Army Reserve. It is located at Fort Knox, Kentucky and is commanded by a brigadier general.

Army Reserve Aviation Command
ARAC Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Active16 September 2016 – present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceArmy Reserve
BranchArmy Aviation
TypeComposite Command
RoleControl of all Army Reserve aviation assets.
SizeApproximately 4,400 Soldiers, 600 civilians, 230 aircraft in 12 states[1]
Garrison/HQFort Knox, Kentucky
Motto(s)"Rise Above"
Commanders
Current
commander
Brigadier General Roger F. Deon

The command consists of approximately 4,400 soldiers and 600 civilians, with 230 aircraft at facilities in 12 states.[1] The command's assets provide air assault, air movement, air traffic services airfield management, aeromedical evacuation, combat aviation brigade reinforcement, theater aviation support, and coordination of aviation staging and onward movement to theater.[1] It supports all Federal Emergency Management Agency regions within the United States to respond to emergencies.[1] The command was activated in its current formation on 16 September 2016 with the following subordinate units:[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "US Army Reserve Aviation Command". USAR Official Website. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  2. ^ "ARAC Units". USAR Official Website. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  3. ^ "11th ECAB". USAR Official Website. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  4. ^ "1st Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment | Lineage and Honors | U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH)".
  5. ^ "6th Battalion, 52d Aviation Regiment | Lineage and Honors | U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH)".
  6. ^ "8th BATTALION, 229th AVIATION REGIMENT (FLYING TIGERS) – Lineage and Honors Information – U.S. Army Center of Military History".
  7. ^ "244th ECAB". USAR Official Website. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  8. ^ "5th BATTALION, 159th AVIATION REGIMENT – Lineage and Honors Information – U.S. Army Center of Military History".
  9. ^ "7th BATTALION, 158th AVIATION REGIMENT – Lineage and Honors Information – U.S. Army Center of Military History".