This study is a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. Army's combined arms counter-helicopter training conducted at the Combat Training Centers (CTC's). It examines, through historical analysis, the factors that have resulted in the current status of Army counter-helicopter training and compares the Army's current helicopter OPFOR to the reality of the Threat. It concludes that there is a counter-helicopter training shortfall at the CTC's. It recommends the creation of three specialized OPFOR helicopter organizations which should utilize a mix of Air Force HH-3, Army AH-64 and OH-6 helicopters to train the combined arms team at the CTC's and home station unit training within regional areas.

ADB 148401 Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited. The opinions and conclusions expressed herein are those of the student-authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency. (References to these studies should include the foregoing statement.)