The Evolution of Aviation Organization Within the Army Division and an Appraisal of the Road Aviation Organization

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to review the evolution of aviation organization within the Army division and to appraise the ROAD aviation organization. The review begins with a discussion of circumstances in 1942 which led to the authorization of light aircraft for field artillery units. Logistical as well as operational aspects are included in the review. It was found that the organization of aviation and concepts of operations has varied from one of decentralized control to that of centralized control. The appraisal of the ROAD division included the following considerations: (1) responsiveness to the commander's need measured in time, (2) efficiency measured in utilization of available aircraft, (3) operational capability of pilots, (4) division aviation special staff officer responsibilities, and (5) organization and direct support maintenance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 1965
Accession Number
ADA365104

Entities

People

  • P. C. Gast

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Units
  • Command And Control
  • Employment
  • Landing Fields
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Observation Aircraft
  • Students
  • Utility Aircraft
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).