The 101st Aviation Regiment is an aviation regiment of the U.S. Army.
Lineage
Constituted 7 December 1950 in the Regular Army as the 4th Light Aviation Section
Activated 19 December 1950 in Korea
Inactivated 5 November 1954 in Korea
Redesignated 1 July 1956 as the 101st Aviation Company, assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, and activated at Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Reorganized and redesignated 3 December 1962 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 101st Aviation Battalion (organic elements constituted 15 November 1962 and activated 3 December 1962 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky)
Reorganized and redesignated 16 October 1987 as the 101st Aviation, a parent regiment under the United States Army Regimental System
Distinctive unit insignia
Description
A silver color metal and black enamel eagle in height overall, with wings elevated, between the wings a three-segmented red scroll inscribed "WINGS" at the top, "OF THE" in the middle and "EAGLE" on the lower scroll in silver letters. Symbolism The eagle in flight represents Aviation. It also alludes to the 101st Airborne Division, to which the organization is assigned. Background The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 101st Aviation Battalion on 22 April 1965. It was redesignated for the 101st Aviation Regiment, effective 16 October 1987, and amended to update the description and symbolism.
Coat of arms
Blazon
Shield
Azure, a pile lozengy at the point Argent, in chief a mullet of eight rays per fess wavy Gules and of the first. Crest On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Azure, between two triangles Sable a horse's head Argent. Motto WINGS OF THE EAGLE. Symbolism Shield Teal blue and white are the colors formerly used by Aviation units. Participation by the parent unit (4th Aviation Section) in the actions at Whitehorse Mountain, Triangle Hill and Sniper Ridge in Korea is denoted by the three corners of the wedge shape in the center. The projection at its base represents the Kumsong Salient action. The aviation section is credited with eight campaigns in Korea, and these are cited by the estoile (with eight rays) in the colors of the Korean taeguk, further symbolizing award of the Korean Presidential Unit Citation. Crest The crest is symbolic of the action at Whitehorse Mountain, Triangle Hill and Sniper Ridge. Background The coat of arms was originally approved for the 101st Aviation Battalion on 2 March 1965. It was redesignated for the 101st Aviation Regiment, effective 16 October 1987, and amended to update the blazon and symbolism.
Subordinate unit lineage
1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment
Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) Constituted 15 November 1962 in the Regular Army as Company A, 101st Aviation Battalion, an element of the 101st Airborne Division Activated 3 December 1962 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky Inactivated 4 April 1979 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky Activated 30 September 1981 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky Reorganized and redesignated 16 October 1987 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, and remained assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. Organic elements concurrently constituted and activated. Company A Company B Iraq 2003 – 2004 Company C Company D
2nd Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment
HHC
Constituted 15 November 1962 in the Regular Army as Company B, 101st Aviation Battalion, an element of the 101st Airborne Division Activated 3 December 1962 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Reorganized and redesignated 16 October 1987 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, and remained assigned to the 101st Airborne Division Inactivated 16 November 1988 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky Activated 16 August 1991 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky Company A "Renegades" (AH-64D) Iraq 2003–2004 Company B "Reapers" (AH-64D) Iraq 2003–2004 Company C
3rd Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment
HHC
1 July 1968 in the Regular Army as Company C, 101st Aviation Battalion, an element of the 101st Airborne Division Activated 20 December 1968 in Vietnam. Reorganized and redesignated 16 October 1987 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, and remained assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. Company A "Killer Spades" (AH-64D) Afghanistan 2002 – HQ at Kandahar Airfield. Company B "Blue Max" Afghanistan Jan 2009 – Jul 2009 Company C "Widowmakers" Afghanistan Dec 2008 – Dec 2009