FM 1-15 ( Divisional Aviation Battalion and Group ... - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMFM 1-15CHAPTER 4COMMAND AND STAFFSection I. COMMAND4-1. General e. Prepares the aviation portion of the airThe aviation battalion commander exercisesmovement plan and the fire support plan.his authority and promotes continuity through- f. Coordinates the use of airspace with theout the battalion by prescribing policies, as- air defense officer.signing missions, and designating tasks forunits under his control. Effective operation of 43. Assistant Aviation Officerthis chain requires that sufficient authority be An assistant aviation officer is authorizeddelegated to enable subordinates to accomplish in each divisional aviation battalion. He istasks for which they are responsible. The corn- located at the division tactical operations centermander conducts personal visits and inspections (DTOC) and is the principal representative ofthe division aviation officer on the division spe-cial staff. Normally, he is charged with theresponsibility of supervising the Army aviation4-2. Commander's Responsibilities as element (AAE) of the DTOC for the divisionto insure that his standards are understood andsatisfactorily maintained.Aviation Staff Officeraviation officer (battalion commander) and, asThe commander of the divisional aviation directed, performs those duties of the divisionbattalion is assigned the additional duty of di- aviation officer noted i paragraph 42. Hevision aviation officer. In this capacity, he is keeps abreast of the division tactical disposiresponsiblefor informing and advising the tion and future plans, and advises the divisiondivision commander division commanderstaff on the the technical aviation officer on these matters. Although hisaspects of aviation and the employment of ele- specific duties vary, depending on the desiresments of the battalion. In addition he-of the division aviation officer, he normally preparespertinent annexes to division operationsa. Maintains liaison with aviation representa- orders, administrative orders, estimates, plans,tives and staff officers of higher and lowerheadquarters and with adjacent units.and reports.b. Prepares and supervises the aviation por- 4-4. Command Staff Relationshipstion of the division training program and pro- The staff is responsible to the commander forvides technical supervision of aviation training acquiring information; making recommendaforother elements of the division.tions; preparing estimates, detailed plans, andc. Supervises the employment of aviation ele- orders implementing command decisions; andments assigned or attached to the division for coordinating plans and operations. The comtacticaloperations. He exercises operational mander maintains close relationship with hiscontrol over these units except when operational staff officers and keeps them fully informed.control is specifically delegated elsewhere by He establishes definite functional responsibilithedivision commander.ties for his staff, delegates authority commend.Assists the staff in the preparation of surate with responsibilities, and charges theaviation portions of division estimates, plans, executive officer with responsibility for directorders,and reports.ing and coordinating the staff.AGO 7121A 11