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From the ASD-Network:
Army aviation commanders discussed the importance of continual training and the value of unmanned aerial vehicles in the field at the Association of the United States Army’s Aviation Symposium and Exposition Jan. 8.
Col. Daniel Ball, chief of G-3 aviation, United States Armed Forces Command, led a panel discussion on the commander’s perspective of Army aviation in the field. Training, both in flight and on the ground, as well as the support of unmanned aerial vehicles are integral to mission success the panelists said.
A great asset for Soldiers in rough terrain is the UAV — in addition to scouting for enemy targets, it is sometimes used for weather reconnaissance in Afghanistan, said Col. James Richardson, brigade commander, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade.
“We’ve had great success with manned-unmanned teaming,” he added. “The Warrior gave great situational awareness.”
The Extended-Range Multi-Purpose Warrior is a diesel-powered air vehicle with multiple on-board weapons. It is capable of loitering over enemy territories for 36 hours at altitudes up to 25,000 feet, according to the Army Public Affairs Web site. The Warrior can perform reconnaissance missions, relay communications, and is able to attack targets with its weapons.
