U.S. Military fifth Squadron, seventeenth Cavalry Regiment and 4-2 Assault Battalion are conducting aerial gunnery, certifying their crews on AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, Hydra 70 rockets and 30mm canon at Rodriguez Dwell Hearth Complicated. Each models are utilizing the most recent AH-64E v6 Apache helicopter. The U.S. Military activated a brand new air cavalry squadron on 17 Might, 2022, that may tackle the everlasting reconnaissance mission for the 2nd Infantry Division ROK-U.S. Mixed Division. The activation of fifth Squadron, seventeenth Cavalry Regiment (5-17 ACS) as a everlasting unit to 2nd Fight Aviation Brigade, will quickly assume the mission of the present rotational squadron, 4th Squadron, sixth Cavalry Regiment, of being the first reconnaissance aspect to the division.

Soldier assigned to 5-17 Air Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Fight Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, is seen loading a Hydra 70 missile into the AH-64E Apache Helicopter, July 19, 2022, Rodriguez Dwell Hearth Complicated, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Military photograph by Sgt. Oscar Toscano)

The AH-64E V6 (Model 6) is probably the most trendy configuration of the Apache assault helicopter and is prepared for the Multi-Area Operations (MDO) battlefield. A network-centric, totally built-in weapon system particularly constructed to dominate in extremely contested and complicated battle house, the Model 6 Apache consists of a number of enhancements to the plane’s sensors, software program and weapons efficiency. Designed for interoperability inside the ecosystem of Joint All Area Operations (JADO), the AH-64E v6 is a deadly, survivable and agile system offering the vary, maneuverability and efficiency wanted by floor forces and contributes to present and future joint mission success.

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Soldiers assigned to 5-17 Air Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, load 30mm rounds into the AH-64E Apache Helicopter, July 19, 2022, Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea
Troopers assigned to 5-17 Air Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Fight Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, load 30mm rounds into the AH-64E Apache Helicopter, July 19, 2022, Rodriguez Dwell Hearth Complicated, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Military photograph by Sgt. Oscar Toscano)

The Model 6 AH-64E mannequin of the Apache is the ultimate deliberate modernization of the plane, changing the AH-64D Apache assault helicopters. The V6 enhances the Apache’s basic mission: to go looking and destroy. They embody:
• An improved cockpit map show that may enable pilots to make use of digital map photos
• A number of upgrades to the Modernized Goal Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Evening Imaginative and prescient System (MTADS/PNVS)
• A GEN3 Day Sensor Meeting (GEN3 DSA)
• Hyperlink 16 communications
• Manned-Unmanned Teaming EeXpanded (MUMT-X) software program designed to permit Apache pilots to straight management different Military unmanned aerial methods

AH-64E Apache Helicopter pilots assigned to 5-17 Air Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, fires several Hydra 70 missiles during aerial gunnery qualification July 21, 2022, Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea.
AH-64E Apache Helicopter pilots assigned to 5-17 Air Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Fight Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, fires a number of Hydra 70 missiles throughout aerial gunnery qualification July 21, 2022, Rodriguez Dwell Hearth Complicated, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Military photograph by Sgt. Oscar Toscano)

Working the AH-64E V6 requires intensive mission tools and flight coaching. The Program Govt Workplace for Aviation Apache mission workplace’s New Tools Coaching (NET) staff supplies essential instruction to make sure operators are ready to securely function and take full benefit of the various upgrades within the V6 plane. The Apache NET staff makes use of a mixture of classroom coaching, Longbow Crew Coach (LCT) periods and coaching flights to familiarize pilots with the upgraded model. The operator coaching consists of 4 totally different course sorts: Plane Collection Transition Course (ASTC), Plane Model improve coaching (Variations), the Upkeep Check Pilot (MTP) Collection Transition Course and the MTP model improve coaching. Stronger sensors, improved situational consciousness, and a greater data circulate—all of those enhancements have made the brand new iteration of the Apache much more versatile and deadly.

AH-64E Apache Helicopter pilots assigned to 5-17 Air Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, fires several 30mm rounds during aerial gunnery qualification Julu 21, 2022, Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea.
AH-64E Apache Helicopter pilots assigned to 5-17 Air Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Fight Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, fires a number of 30mm rounds throughout aerial gunnery qualification Julu 21, 2022, Rodriguez Dwell Hearth Complicated, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Military photograph by Sgt. Oscar Toscano)