During the period covered by this monograph, Army aviation not only introduced new aircraft which significantly improved its capability, but also began the development of new doctrinal concepts. The work done during these years on helicopter armament and airmobile concepts provided the ground work for the large scale airmobile combat operations which the Army would conduct during the following decade. In this monograph emphasis is placed on the role of the United States Continental Army Command in both training and combat developments related to Army aviation. The development of Army aviation programs and policies during the entire period covered by this monograph is followed by a chapter covering the organizational changes at all levels which resulted from these policies. The birth of the airmobile concept is then covered in two chapters dealing with the development of armament and with organization and doctrine. Separate chapters cover the growth of aviation training, the introduction of new types of aircraft, and supply and maintenance activities. .

"November 1976"--T.p.

Background -- Plans and programs -- Organizational development -- Development of aircraft armament -- The beginning of airmobility -- Materiel development -- Development of aviation training -- Supply and maintenance -- Summary.