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Field Manual *FM 1–111
NO. 1-111 HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON, DC, 27 October 1997
AVIATION BRIGADES CONTENTS
Preface ...................................................................................................................................................... v
Chapter 1. Doctrine Fundamentals, Missions, and Organization
SECTION I. Army Aviation Operations Doctrine.................................................................................1-1
1–1. Doctrine Fundamentals..............................................................................................1-1
1–2. Tenets of Army Aviation Doctrine ..............................................................................1-1
SECTION II. Aviation Brigade Missions...............................................................................................1-2
1–3. Missions.....................................................................................................................1-2
1–4. Capabilities................................................................................................................1-3
1–5. Limitations..................................................................................................................1-3
SECTION III. Organizational Structures...............................................................................................1-3
1–6. Theater Aviation Brigades..........................................................................................1-3
1–7. Corps Aviation Brigade..............................................................................................1-6
1–8. Division Aviation Brigades .........................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2. Battle Command
SECTION I. General Principles.............................................................................................................2-1
2–1. Concept of Battle Command......................................................................................2-2
2–2. Organization of Battle Command...............................................................................2-2
SECTION II. Facilities and Operations...............................................................................................2-13
2–3. Command and Control Facilities..............................................................................2-13
2–4. Main Command Post ...............................................................................................2-14
2–5. Tactical Command Post...........................................................................................2-21
2–6. Tactical Operations Center Operations....................................................................2-23
2–7. Brigade Rear Command Post..................................................................................2-33
2–8. Alternate Tactical Operations Center.......................................................................2-38
2–9. Brigade Support Area ..............................................................................................2-38
SECTION III. Command Communications Systems .........................................................................2-38
2–10. Command Responsibilities ....................................................................................2-38
2–11. Signal Support .......................................................................................................2-38
2–12. Unit/Staff Responsibilities......................................................................................2-39
2–13. Command Communications Systems Architecture................................................2-39
2–14. Transmission Limitations .......................................................................................2-41
2–15. Brigade Radio Nets................................................................................................2-41
Unless otherwise stated, when the masculine gender is used, both men and women are included.
This publication has been reviewed for OPSEC considerations.
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
*This publication supersedes FM 1–111, Aviation Brigades, 27 August 1990; and FM 1–104, Tactics,
Techniques, and Procedures for Forward Arming and Refueling Points, 12 September 1994.
