FM 63-23: Aviation Support Battalion
CHAPTER 2 ASB Organization and Functions
ORGANIZATION AND MISSIONS The aviation support battalion is part of the heavy division support command . The DISCOM provides DS-level logistics and medical support to all organic and attached elements of the division. As described in Chapter 1, it consists of the following elements: Headquarters and headquarters company/materiel management center. Main support battalion . Forward support battalions . Aviation support battalion . ASB The ASB contains a headquarters and supply company , a ground maintenance company , and an aviation maintenance company , see Figure 2-1. The ASB plays a dual role in providing direct support to the aviation brigade. First, the ASB supports current operations . It monitors the implementation of the support plan. This requirement involves the continuous coordination discussed throughout this manual. The ASB actively monitors all support operations with the aviation brigade S4 , identifies problems, and imp...