Current Role
Since its organization in 1965, the 12th Aviation Brigade has served as a key member of the combined arms team. The brigade is currently based around Ansbach, Bavaria, in Germany, residing at both Katterbach and Illesheim Army Airfields. Prior to the activation of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade it was the only regular duty Combat Aviation Brigade not assigned to a particular division under the Army's transformation programme.
The 12th Combat Aviation Brigade currently consists of the following units:
- Headquarters and Headquarters Company
- 3rd Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (Assault Helicopter)
- 5th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support)
- 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment (Attack Reconnaissance)
- 3rd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment (Attack Reconnaissance)
- 412th Support Battalion (Aviation)
- 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment (General Support/VIP Fixed Wing)
- 3rd Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment (Operations – will be disbanded)
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