Army aviation has grown dramatically in both size and breadth of
activities since its inception in 1942. No comprehensive history of
this growth has appeared. This monograph attempts to delineate the
activities of Army Ground Forces (AGF), the Office of the Chief of
Army Field Forces (OCAFF), and the United States Continental Army
Command (CONARC) in the development of the aviation program from
1950 to 1962. The period from 1950 to 1954witnessed a critical
phase in the growth of Army aviation. During this period the
helicopter first began to perform a major tactical role, combat
experience in Korea pointed the way to future developments, and the
formation of the Army Aviation School provided a firm training base
for expansion. Following 1954, Army aviation not only introduced
new aircraft which significantly improved its capability, but also
began development of new doctrinal concepts. The work on helicopter
armament and airmobile concepts provided the ground work for the
large scale airmobile combat operations which the Army would
conduct during the following decade. Because of the complexity of
the subject, it has been necessary to organize this monograph
topically rather than chronologically. Cross references are
inserted where it is considered necessary to provide clarity.
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