Peter stone, battalion chaplain for the 1st battalion, 160th special operation. Army 160th special operations aviation regiment and the u. The 5th special forces group airborne has a long and storied history serving the nation during peacetime and war. Lineage and honors information as of 9 february 2007. Us army 160th soar 101st night stalker military patch army. For the first time, we have a patch that reflects our own identity as an aviation special operations force, said col. Based on information from unclassified files of the 160th soar a and interviews with many of the participants, the report describes some of the major operations in which the unit has.
Army institute of heraldry, taken or made as part of the institutes official duties. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and these missions are usually conducted at night, at high speeds. Soldiers of the 160th pioneered the armys nighttime flying techniques. The 160th soar, otherwise known as task force 160 tf160, or the night.
The gold and teal special forces shoulder patch, originally approved in 1955, is authorized for wear by personnel of the u. Army helicopter pilot kept flying for 5 hours to support. If interested in any other special operations airborne ranger special forces. This color was not worn by the 1st bn 327th as this was the 2nd bn orange and was the prefered and worn color. Night stalkers mark new lineage with donning of usasoac patch 1001axy426006. Validate and deploy trained, equipped and lethal infantry companies that are disciplined and adaptable to win decisively during unified. They are highly trained and ready to accomplish the very toughest. The regiment headquarters is collocated with the 1st and 2nd battalions. The 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne, abbreviated as 160th soar a. This oval airborne background trimming is worn underneath the parachutist badge of the u. This patch is shown front and rear but the auction is for 1 patch only, not 2. The 160th special operations aviation regiments mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and warfighting commanders. The 160th special operations aviation regiment is an element of u. This is one of the modern made aviation pocket patches for the us army aviation unit as listed above and shown in the picture.
The regiment headquarters is collocated with the 1st and 2nd battalions and the special operations aviation training battalion at fort campbell, kentucky. Army material command, logistics assistance office lao, field support center afsc, and the u. Army special operations unit who fly helicopters in support of both sof and regular forces. Sep 08, 20 fort bragg, nc tail number 756 connects veterans 46 years apart. The 160th special operations aviation regiment has a new emblem patch that reflects their own identity as an aviation special operations force. Us and south korean special forces training with mh47s operated by the 160th soar. Tier 1 special mission unit page 2 rolyat military. This work has been released into the public domain by its author, mcchizzle. The images of all badges, insignia, decorations and medals on this web site are protected by title 18, united states code, section 704 and. Smith to command night stalkers northwest guardian.
Constituted 1 april 1982 in the regular army as company a, 160th aviation battalion, and activated at fort campbell, kentucky, as an element of the 101st airborne division. The 160th soar is part of usasoc, which inturn is part of socom soar is the sofs aviation regiment that provides sofs aerial support through highly modified aerial platforms regiment members are highly. Sine pari, june 12, 2008 the 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne welcomed two new battalion commanders in backtoback ceremonies at fort campbell, ky. Most recently, in july 2006, the regiment provisionally stood up a fourth battalion to meet growing special operations forces requirements. The 160th soar is headquartered at fort campbell, kentucky. Us army 701st tank destroyer battalion, wwii tshirt our price. This is one of the modern made parachute background oval patches for the members of the us armys 4th bn. Officers volunteer while enlisted soldiers volunteer or are assigned by the u. Known as night stalkers, these soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. The 2nd battalion, 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne was first constituted on 1 april 1982 in the regular army as company b, 160th aviation battalion, and activated at fort. Worn by soldiers assigned to army units on airborne status, also known as a paratrooper. The 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne, abbreviated as 160th soar a, is a special operations force of the united states army that provides helicopter aviation support for general purpose forces and special operations forces. History of the 160th soara the army owes its modern night fighting aviation capabilities to the 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne who pioneered night flight techniques, shared in the development of equipment, and proved that night stalkers dont quit, a motto the regiment lives by. Gold and seal colors are assigned to units that are at first branch unassigned, like the special forces.
From 2009 to 2011, smith served as a 160th soar special mission unit liaison officer and regiment operations officer. Special forces units perform seven doctrinal missions. Army special warfare center school conducted a thorough. The 160th soar abn is comprised of a regiment headquarters, four battalions and a dedicated training battalion. Soldiers, families and friends of the 160th soar a, night stalkers, marked a. The modern day 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne was officially activated in june 1990. This is one of the error beret flash patches for the us armys 1st bn 327th airborne infantry hawk recon of the 101st airborne division 19681980 as listed above and as shown in the picture below. Alpha company, 1st battalion, 160th infantry regiment. Army 160th soar ghostrider aerial gun platoon social misfits. With a separate patch, it distinguishes the unit as an organization within the u. The 160th soar, otherwise known as task force 160 tf160, or the night stalkers, are an elite u. The 160th special operations aviation regiment soar provides rotary wing helicopter aviation support to todays army special operations forces arsof. Alpha company, 1st battalion, 160th infantry regiment, fullerton, california.
Unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, direct action, combating terrorism, counterproliferation, and. Hunter army airfield, ga units hunter army airfield is home to over 5,000 active duty members and over 5,000 active duty family members. Army 160th aviation 1st battalion oval patch usamm. This is one of the modern made pocket patches for the personnel of 160th special operations aviation regiment, airborne soar of the us army special operations command usasoc. In some countries this may not be legally possible. Items similar to us army 160th soar 101st night stalker military patch on etsy 160th soar patch night stalker special operations aviation regiment 101st airborne division size. Welcome to the official facebook page of alpha company, 1st battalion. Arturo dimas, company d, 2nd battalion, 160th soar a.
Night stalkers mark new lineage with donning of usasoac patch 1001axy426. Jun 10, 20 161st, 223d, and 224th armored infantry battalions, consolidated, reorganized, and redesignated 1 july 1959 as the 160th infantry, a parent regiment under the combat arms regimental system, to consist of the 1st, 2d, 3d, and 4th rifle battalions, elements of the 40th armored division. Special operations command airborne usasoc army military patch. While conducting an assault on simultaneous targets, the unit suffered its first. During the vietnam war, the 129th assault helicopter. Major units include the 117th air control, 188th infantry brigade, aviation and missile command amcom project olr east, u. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and these missions are usually. Army special operations aviation command arsoac, itself part of united states army special operations command airborneusasoca, a component of united states special operations command ussocom. Precision machined and meticulously engraved with our industrial cnc mills, the milspin slide back plates are a premium upgrade to the glock lineup.
Tail number 756 connects veterans 46 years apart fort bragg. Army special operations aviation command patch onto maj. Army 160th special operations aviation regiment soar, 1st battalion. Current left and former right combat service identification badges u. An mh60 black hawk helicopter from the 160th special operations aviation regiment provides close air support for army rangers from alpha company, 2nd battalion, 75th ranger regiment, conducting. The 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne 160th soar a is a special operations force of the united states army that provides helicopter aviation support to general purpose. Army 160th special operations aviation regiment military. Hertzendorf, who commanded the 1st battalion 160th soar a, returns to the. Oct 03, 20 arturo dimas, company d, 2nd battalion, 160th soar a. For the first time, we have a patch that reflects our own identity as an. Night stalkers mark new lineage with donning of usasoac patch. Night stalkers from 1st battalion 160th soar were tasked with supporting. Aviation regiment patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus page 2.
The 160th soar practice regularly with sof from the u. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The regiment consists of four operations battalions. Standard model fits all glock models of all generations except the glock 42, g43, g43x, and g48. Following the 160th soar green platoon, he was assigned to 1st battalion, 160th special operations aviation regiment where he served as a platoon leader and operations officer. Keith sandoval, executive officer, 1st battalion, 160th soar a, during the usasoac shouldersleeve insignia ceremony, oct. C 3rd bn 160th soar special operations aviation regt nsdq. The 160th soarabn is comprised of a regiment headquarters, four battalions and a dedicated training battalion. Evans, regimental commander, 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne, places the u. Task force olympias subordinate units included the 3rd stryker brigade combat team, 2nd infantry division, which deployed for iraq nov. Soldiers and family return for 160th soars week of night stalker activities.
The 160th soar a is comprised of a regiment headquarters, four battalions, and a dedicated training company. The 160th special operations aviation regiment s 160th soar mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and combatant commanders. This report traces the history of the 160th special operations aviation regiment soar airborne from its inception in october 1981 to the present. Legeeon 160th soar night stalkers airborne regiment operation red wings hookandloop patch. The night stalkers are the premier practitioners of longrange, lowlevel night operations. Alpha company, 1st battalion, 160th infantry regiment home. The 160th soar a consists of the armys bestqualified aviators and support soldiers.
This strategic organizational structure postures the regiment to support special operations forces. The 160th aviation battalion was reorganized and redesignated on 16 january 1988 as the 160th special operations aviation regiment, a parent regiment under the united states army regimental system. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and these missions are usually conducted at night, at high speeds, low altitudes, and. Two night stalker battalions welcome new commanders. The united states army 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne, abbreviated as 160th soar a, is a special operations force of the united states army that provides helicopter aviation support for general purpose forces and special operations forces. Mcchizzle grants anyone the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law. Phil ryan, the 2nd battalion, 160th soar commander, addresses troops during the darkhorse battalion safety standdown day feb. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The regiment headquarters is collocated with the 1st and 2nd battalions and the special operations aviation training battalion at fort campbell, ky 3rd bn. Army special forces command airborne and subordinate units. History of the 160th soara the army owes its modern night fighting. The 160th special operations aviation regiment s mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and warfighting commanders. Part 2 requests a copy of the title page and coversheet for each history of the 160th soar.