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PREFACE

The operational concepts in this manual are based on Army doctrine as established in FM 100-5, Operations, and FM 1-100, Army Aviation Operations.

FM 1-111 is a doctrinal guide for employing aviation brigades in combat operations and stability and support operations (SASO). It describes echelon above corps (EAC), corps, and division aviation brigade organizational structures within the framework of the Aviation Restructure Initiative (ARI). It also describes battle command, joint and combined arms operations, and combat service support.

Appendix A discusses considerations for attaching ground forces to the aviation brigade. Appendix B discusses risk management. Appendix C describes aviation operations in a nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) environment. Appendix D provides the framework and planning considerations for conducting combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations. Appendix E addresses planning considerations for the deployment of aviation units. Appendix F addresses SASO (formerly operations other than war [OOTW] or military operations other than war [MOOTW]). Appendix G provides a deep operations planning checklist. Appendix H covers environmental awareness and compliance. Appendix I discusses shipboard operations. Appendix J discusses FARP operations in detail and replaces FM 1-104. Appendix K discusses Army special operations aviation (ARSOA). Appendix L addresses mine warfare awareness.

The provisions of this publication are the subject of international agreements:

STANAG | QSTAG | AIR STD | TITLE
--- | --- | --- | ---
2002 | 501 | 84/10 | Warning Signs for the Marking of Contaminated or Dangerous Land Areas, Complete Equipments Supplies and Stores (Edition 7)
2014 | 506 |  | Operation Orders, Warning Orders, and Administrative/Logistics Orders (Edition 7)
2019 | 509 |  | Military Symbols for Land Based Systems - APP-6 (Edition 3)
2047 | 183 |  | Emergency Alarms of Hazard or Attack (NBC and Air Attack Only) (Edition 6)
2103 | 187 |  | Reporting Nuclear Detonations, Biological and Chemical Attacks, and Predicting Warning of Associated Hazards and Hazard Areas - ATP-45 (Edition 7)
2104 | 189 |  | Friendly Nuclear Strike Warning (Edition 7)
2404 |  |  | Joint Anti-Armor Operations (DRAFT)
2868 |  |  | Land Force Tactical Doctrine - ATP-35(B) (Edition 5)
2889 | 742 |  | Marking of Hazardous Areas and Routes Through Them (Edition 3)
2999 |  |  | Use of Helicopters in Land Operations - ATP-49(A) (Edition 2)
3497 |  |  | Aeromedical Training of Aircrew and Aircrew NBC Equipment and Procedures (Edition 2)
3805 |  | 45/6B | Doctrine for Airspace Control in Times of Crisis and War - ATP-40 (A) (Edition 4)
| 277 |  | Procedures for the Employment of Helicopters in Anti-Armor Role (Edition 3)
| 586 |  | Procedures in the Event of a Downed Helicopter
| 768 |  | Terrain Flight

This manual is intended for all Army aviation commanders and their staffs. In addition, any US military personnel expecting to conduct operations with Army aviation units should become familiar with this manual. Unless otherwise stated, when the masculine gender is used, both men and women are included. The manual has been reviewed for operational security (OPSEC) considerations.

The proponent for this publication is HQ TRADOC. Submit changes for improving this publication in DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) to Commander, US Army Aviation Center, ATTN: ATZQ-TDS-DB, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5000.