The U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft System Training Battalion

摘要

As noted in the foreword to the recently released U.S. Army Roadmap for LIAS [unmanned aircraft systemsl 2010-2035, "The U.S. Army began combat operations in October 2001 with 54 operational Hunter and Shadow unmanned aircraft. Today, the Army has over 4,000 unmanned aircraft systems in various sizes and capabilities with still more programmed. After nearly nine years of continuous combat operations, we have significantly evolved the way we employ UAS in support of our Warfighters." In parallel with the evolution in employment, the Army has also evolved and refined its UAS training capabilities. The Roadmap states: "The UASTB [UAS Training Battalion] located at Fort Huachuca [Ariz.] conducts initial entry and MOS producing training for operators, maintainers, and leaders on Group 3 and above UAS.