2019 National Functional Award Winners

摘要

CW2 Andrew J. Sines represents the epitome of a professional whose technical and tactical intellect formulate the essence of what is demanded from an aviator and a leader within the Warrant Officer Corps. CW2 Sines served as the only AH-64D Instructor Pilot forward deployed with Task Force Heavy Cav and was charged to fulfill the role of Troop Standardization Pilot where he was directly responsible for the management of an Aircrew Training Program consisting of 30 rated AH-64D crewmembers. At a pace never equaled, Andy reinvigorated the AH-64D Pilot-in-Command (PC) program in concert with the Air Mission Commander (AMC) program which concurrently procured 12 PCs and 5 AMCs over the course of seven months, and thus marked the most formidable example of force multiplication when compared to any other AH-64 combat element in theater. While progressing three junior aviators, he simultaneously flew 150 combat missions and over 690 flight hours which stood above all other AH-64D pilots of the 1 st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade. His accomplishments present an unparalleled professionalism, a dedication to his crews and a willingness to unselfishly put unit, peers and the mission above himself. These qualities identify him as the 2019 Army Aviation Association of America Army Aviation Trainer of the Year.