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In the News (Sat 26 Dec 09)

  
 Evolution of AMCOM
The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) was formed on a provisional basis on 17 July 1997 by merging the U.S. Army Missile Command (MICOM) and the U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command (ATCOM).
These two AMC major subordinate commands had previously exercised their respective responsibilities in missilery and aviation in joint efforts to develop certain airborne missile systems to support the soldier in the field.
31 March 58 – The U.S. Army Ordnance Missile Command (AOMC) established at RSA.
www.redstone.army.mil /history/evolution/evolution.html   (940 words)

  
 Redstone Arsenal, AL
Marshall Space Flight Center Redstone Technical Test Center U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center (COE) U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Missile Defense Agency
Rogers, who served in Iraq until January 2004, received the medal Aug. 23 in an afternoon ceremony at the Aviation and Missile Command.
The Secretary of Defense Medal for Defense of Freedom was awarded to logistics assistance representative Cleveland Rogers after he was wounded in Iraq.
www.garrison.redstone.army.mil   (940 words)

  
 Marshall Center, AMCOM, Space and Missile Defense Command collaborate on technology conference
Supporting the event are NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Huntsville Association of Technical Societies and the National Space Science and Technology Center.
John M. Urias, deputy commanding general for acquisition at the Space and Missile Defense Command, noted that "E2-TEAMS is an excellent forum for fostering collaboration between educational institutions, government and industry."
The first Education and Employment for Technological Excellence in Aviation, Missiles, and Space (E2-TEAMS, pronounced "E-squared-TEAMS") conference will be May 15 and 16 at the Von Braun Center.
www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2001-04/NSFC-MCAS-2504101.php   (940 words)

  
 MG Emmitt E. Gibson, CG, AMCOM
He served as the first Commander of the US Army Aviation and Missile Command from 17 July 1997 to 9 July 1999.
He is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, the Army Command and General Staff College, and the Naval War College.
He was raised in Ayden, North Carolina, and commissioned in the Army upon his graduation from the United States Military Academy with the Bachelor of Science degree in 1966.
www.redstone.army.mil /history/bios/gibson.html   (940 words)

  
 Redstone wins again: Panel approves moving Space and Missile Defense Command to Huntsville
MONTGOMERY — A federal commission Thursday voted 8-0, with one abstention, to move the headquarters of the Space and Missile Defense Command from Washington, D.C., to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.
Also, the Army Materiel Command moving to Redstone could mean more jobs in the area's future, Seymour said.
Redstone wins again: Panel approves moving Space and Missile Defense Command to Huntsville
www.decaturdaily.com /decaturdaily/news/050826/bases.shtml   (995 words)

  
 FM-1-108:Glossary::Army special operations aviation
Also, those Active and Reserve component Army forces designated by the Secretary of the Army that can support and sustain SOF (also called ARSOF).
The JTF is constituted and so designated by the Secretary of Defense or by the commander of a unified command, a specified command, or an existing joint task force.
If the mission is to support an overall Army or Navy SOF mission, the initial assessment will be incorporated into the feasibility assessment as needed to help establish the overall viability of that mission (also called IA).
www.transglobal-aerospace.co.uk /1-108/glossary.htm   (3145 words)

  
 United States Army Aviation and Missile Command - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
AMCOM was formally established on October 1, 1997 by the merger of the U.S. Army Missile Command (MICOM) at Redstone Arsenal and the U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command (ATCOM) at St.
The United States Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) is the U.S. Army organization primarily responsible for life cycle management of army missile, helicopter, unmanned ground vehicle and unmanned aerial vehicle weapon systems.
The Aviation and Missile Reseach, Development and Engineering Center was formerly part of AMCOM, but was moved under the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) in 2003.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/U.S._Army_Aviation_and_Missile_Command   (889 words)

  
 U.S. Army Aviation Museum preserving the Past... for the Future
U.S. Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, AL Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL Army Transportation Museum, Fort Eustis, VA Naval Air Museum
There are a lot of great sites out there that assist in the preservation of Army Aviation's Proud Heritage.
Army Flight School, FT Wolters and Fort Rucker
www.armyavnmuseum.org /info/links.html   (889 words)

  
 White Sands Missile Range
Colonel Huff is an Aviation Officer and a Level III certified member of the Army Acquisition Corps.
He is a graduate of the Armor Officer’s Advanced Course, Materiel Acquisition Management Course, Army Command and General Staff College, Defense Systems Advanced Program Management Course, and Air War College.
He is a Senior Army Aviator with over 1,500 flight hours in attack, scout, and utility helicopters.
www.wsmr.army.mil /bd/who/key/ColHuff.htm   (889 words)

  
 Defense Acquisition University
The Defense Acquisition University South Region Associate Dean for Outreach is facilitating the effort along with representatives from the following organizations: US Army Aviation and Missile Command Acquisition Center, US Army Acquisition Support Center, PEO Aviation, US Missile Defense Agency\GM, and the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command.
This prototype initiative is in alignment with the USD (ATandL) Performance Learning Model.
www.dau.mil /regions/South/halo.asp   (889 words)

  
 Introduction - Vigilant and Invincible
This article does not necessarily reflect the position of the US Army Aviation and Missile Command, the Army Materiel Command, or the Department of the Army.
ARADCOM controlled these missiles and antiaircraft guns and a vast network of command centers to communicate with them.
From the first deployment of World War II-vintage antiaircraft guns in 1950 to the inactivation of the last NIKE HERCULES missile system in 1974, ARADCOM provided a deterrent to the Soviet strategic bomber threat for the U.S. homeland.
www.redstone.army.mil /history/vigilant/sus_intro.html   (674 words)

  
 Thirty Thousand Feet - Military Aviation
Redstone Arsenal, AL Home to the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), the Space and Missile Defense Command, numerous Program Executive Offices (PEO), and major components of the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Missile Defense Agency.
Commander, Navy Installations (CNI) Command CNI Airfield Operations and Aviation Support provide SIM Support to the U.S. Navy Air Forces at Navy Air Installations: operating the airfields and providing T-line services, aviation fuel services, passenger terminal services, and cargo handling services.
The Great Planes A good source for World War II aviation information: a database of the fighting planes with photos and tech specs, a campaign section, and a pilots stats database, an aviation directory, and other free services.
www.thirtythousandfeet.com /military.htm   (674 words)

  
 General Officers
Commanding General, United States Army Aviation and Missile Command
Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver) 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Europe and Seventh Army
Deputy Commanding General/Chief of Staff, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command
www.quad-a.org /general_officers.htm   (277 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Field Listing - Military branches
People's Liberation Army (PLA): ground forces, Navy (including marines and naval aviation), Air Force, and II Artillery Corps (strategic missile force); People's Armed Police Force (internal security troops considered to be an adjunct to the PLA); militia
VF Army (the air and air defense forces are subordinate commands within the Army), VRS Army (the air and air defense forces are subordinate commands within the Army)
General Staff Headquarters, Land Forces Command (Army), Naval Forces Command, Air Defense Command, Logistics Command, Training and Doctrine Command
www.phatnav.com /factbook/fields/2055.html   (277 words)

  
 Welcome to Redstone Arsenal Army
Headquartered at Redstone Arsenal, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) is a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Materiel Command.
Established in 1987, the Program Executive Office Aviation streamlines aircraft acquisitions and is a single, direct reporting link to the Army Acquisition Executive.
Corpus Christi is the center for technical excellence in repairing, overhauling, testing, and modernizing the Armys fleet of rotary wing aircraft.
www.tvbrac.org /redstone/REDSTONE/commands.html   (277 words)

  
 Chapter 2b
Renamed the USAOMC Army Aviation Branch, the organization was charged with administering and maintaining assigned aircraft and Redstone Army Airfield, providing military air transportation service, and operating the airfield for the command.
In May 1956, the Aviation Section was moved from the Transportation Branch and became a separate element under the jurisdiction of the Headquarters Commandant.
Medaris, the new agency's first commanding general, made this decision 2 months before he actually began directing the long-range missile development projects at Redstone Arsenal.
www.aviation.army.mil /airfield/chapter2b.html   (1835 words)

  
 Staff
Military Education: Command and General Staff Officer Course, Support Operations Course, Aviation Officers Advance Course, Initial Entry Rotary Wing Course, Strategic Deployability School, Air Assault School, Infantry Officers Basic Course, Ranger School, Airborne School, and Army ROTC
Previous Three Assignments: 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Ft Campbell, KY; 17th Aviation Brigade, Rupublic of Korea; and the Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Civilian Education: M.S. in Occupational and Continuing Education from Kansas State University ‘00 and B..A. in Aviation Management from The Ohio State University ‘88
www.bgsu.edu /departments/mils/Staff.html   (1835 words)

  
 Astronaut Bio: Timothy (TJ) Creamer (1/2006)
SPECIAL HONORS: Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Achievement Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster); The Air Force’s Space and Missile Badge; National Defense Service Medal; Senior Army Aviator; Senior Parachutist; Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Army Aviation School.
Most recently, he had been working as a Space Operations Officer, with the Army Space Command, stationed in Houston, Texas.
Starting March 2002, Creamer headed the Hardware Integration Section of the Space Station Branch, responsible for ensuring all hardware configurations were properly integrated, and that all operational aspects of the future ISS hardware are accounted for.
www.jsc.nasa.gov /Bios/htmlbios/creamer.html   (610 words)

  
 MG Emmitt E. Gibson, CG, AMCOM
MG Gibson has held a variety of important command and staff positions culminating in his current assignment as the Commanding General, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command.
He is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, the Army Command and General Staff College, and the Naval War College.
He has been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Ranger Tab, the Senior Army Aviator Badge, the Senior Parachutist Badge, and the Army Staff Identification Badge.
www.redstone.army.mil /history/bios/gibson.html   (610 words)

  
 AUSA 2004, El Paso, Texas
United States Army Aviation and Missile Defense Command
United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command
www.smdc.army.mil /AUSA04_ElPaso/Briefs.html   (610 words)

  
 federation aviation carrier -- federation aviation carrier
Law Judge AMCOM U. Army Aviation and Missile Command Research...
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Air Turbulence CATB Combat Aviation Training Brigade (US Army...
www.fieldcarrier.com /federationaviationcarrier   (610 words)

  
 NTI: Country Overviews: Iran: Missile Chronology
The Army Aviation Command warns that missiles stolen form the air base located near Tehran during the culmination of the revolution last month could easily explode because they are highly sensitive to atmospheric and temperature changes.
B program is most likely on the agenda, and thus, Iran decides to reach an agreement on missile technology exchange between the two countries and to help finance the missile program with the option of buying them once they are ready for the market.
The major obstacles for Iran's in making its own missiles is the infrastructure of the Defense Industries Organization and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, and the fact that most foreign experts left the country during 1979.
www.nti.org /e_research/profiles/Iran/Missile/1788.html   (6752 words)

  
 British Military Aviation in 1969
RAF Signals Command is disbanded and reformed as No.90 (Signals) Group, Strike Command.
The RAF's 'V-force' relinquished the Quick Reaction Alert role and responsibility for Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent passed to the Polaris missile submarines of the Royal Navy.
The first detachment of Royal Air Force (RAF) support helicopters is despatched to Northern Ireland to assist British Army units attempting to control inter-communal violence between the Protestant and Catholic communities.
www.rafmuseum.org.uk /milestones-of-flight/british_military/1969.html   (232 words)

  
 Irish Military Forums - Rotary aviation
Air corps rotary aviation will be divided into two Army co-op and advanced flying training squadrons and the Naval service Co-op squadron undertaking SAR/MPA (EC-725), and Interdiction/defence tasks (Panther).
Finally the establishment of a civil aviation command, reduces training costs for the air corps, and provides better targeted HEMS services while keeping former military pilots in easy reach and practice.
Missile armed helicopters have a role against defending ships against Soviet era fast attack craft, but not too many of them around the irish coast, frankly the standards of most third world navies is pretty appauling, (name a navy in Africa apart from South Africa, that actually has ships capable of going to sea).
www.irishmilitary.com /vb/showthread.php?threadid=172   (232 words)

  
 NTI: Country Overviews: Iran: Missile Chronology
The Army Aviation Command warns that missiles stolen form the air base located near Tehran during the culmination of the revolution last month could easily explode because they are highly sensitive to atmospheric and temperature changes.
The Iranian Deputy Defense Minister General Hasan Tufanian, a former commander of the Iranian air force and responsible for military procurement in Iran's defense establishment, holds a meeting to discuss the joint Israel-Iran missile project, code-named "Tzur." Project "Tzur" will increase the range for surface-to-surface Jericho missiles.
Yuri Geifman and Iranian businessman Babeck Seroush are indicted in New York for conspiracy to smuggle components used in missile guidance to North Korea.
www.nti.org /e_research/profiles/Iran/Missile/1788.html   (232 words)

  
 Raytheon Awarded $123 Million U.S. Army Contract for Advanced TOW 2B Aero
The contract was awarded June 4 by the Acquisition Center of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and the Close Combat Weapons Systems project office, Program Executive Office for Tactical Missiles at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Ala.
Raytheon is committed to the continued success and evolution of the TOW weapon." TOW 2B Aero is the latest version of the TOW missile system in service with the Army, Marine Corps and more than 40 friendly nations.
Both these missile variants can be fired from digital TOW launchers and have been fully tested at Redstone Arsenal over the past year.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-22-2004/0002215913&EDATE=   (232 words)

  
 Contracts, Tuesday, January 20, 2004 : ArriveNet Press Releases : Government
The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (DAAH01-00-C-0108).
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Tactical Support Equipment (TSE) of Fayetteville, N.C., was awarded on Jan. 15, 2004, a modification to its indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract that will extend the ordering period for one year and raise the contract ordering ceiling to $20,000,000.
Traylor Brothers Inc., Evansville, Ind., was awarded on Jan. 16, 2004, a $5,000,000 increment as part of a $22,300,000 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a pre-cast and cast-in place 100-foot high cofferdam in the Howard Hanson Dam Reservoir on the Green River and for extensive excavation behind it.
press.arrivenet.com /government/article.php/113921.html   (710 words)

  
 Redstone Arsenal's "Firsts"
The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and its predecessors achieved several significant "firsts" in the history of rocket and guided missile development and space exploration.
This was the first intercept of a very high altitude supersonic target missile.
The JUPITER C achieved the first deep penetration of space with an altitude of more than 682 miles and a range of 3,355 miles.
www.redstone.army.mil /history/firsts/firsts.html   (710 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Field Listing - Military branches
People's Liberation Army (PLA): Ground Forces, Navy (includes marines and naval aviation), Air Force (includes Airborne Forces), and II Artillery Corps (strategic missile force); People's Armed Police Force (internal security troops considered to be an adjunct to the PLA); Militia (2003)
VF Army (the air and air defense forces are subordinate commands within the Army), VRS Army (the air and air defense forces are subordinate commands within the Army)
People's Army of Vietnam: Ground Forces, People's Navy Command (includes Naval Infantry), Air and Air Defense Force, Coast Guard
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/fields/2055.html   (2727 words)

  
 MG Julian A. Sullivan, Jr., CG, AMCOM
Major General Julian A. (Al) Sullivan, Jr., assumed command of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) on July 9, 1999.
MG Sullivan has held a variety of command and staff positions culminating in his current assignment as Commanding General, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command.
MG Sullivan is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College.
www.redstone.army.mil /history/bios/sullivan.html   (123 words)

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