The United States Army Air Assault School, is an Army Forces Command Table of Distribution and Allowances unit located at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Its primary task is training leaders and soldiers ass
US Army Air Assault School rappel training
Black Hat at US Army Air Assault School
Student traverses obstacle course during Day Zero of Air Assault School
Students rehearse ground maneuvers during Combat Assault Phase
Air Assault Badge
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The Air Assault Badge is awarded by the U.S. Army for successful completion of the Air Assault School. The course includes three phases of instruction involving U.S. Army rotary wing aircraft: combat
United States Army Air Assault School
…must complete a 19.3 km (12.0 mi) march with rucksack in under three hours before receiving their wings. Completion qualifies soldiers to wear the Air Assault Badge. Each day begins with rigorous physical training that includes unit runs from 3.2 to 8 km (2.0 to 5.0 mi…
LTG (R) Hal Moore wearing the original Air Assault Badge
Students at Fort Hood brace against the propwash of a UH-60 Black Hawk as they prepare to attach a slingload during one of the course's practical exercises.