Examines the ways in which the Army has conducted several expansive self-assessments over the last decade to ensure it is configured, manned and equipped to meet the nation's warfighting needs. The Army has embraced the transformative model that strives to dominate the current fight while preparing for the future by capitalizing on a deliberate and effective reinvestment strategy. This modernization strategy, including missile-warning systems and countermeasures, improved performance engines and upgraded sensors and monitors, will provide greater situational awareness and capability for aviation warfighters on future battlefields. The demands of current battlespaces have placed Army aviation at the forefront of these operations.

Cover title. "December 2010."

Executive summary -- Introduction -- Support to the warfighter -- Aviation force structure -- Aviation systems -- Manned/unmanned teaming -- Enhancing partner nation capacity -- Adapting technology to the aviation enterprise -- The way ahead -- What is needed -- What must be done.