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Bridging the Gap: Transitioning to Enhanced CABs and New Recon Platforms in the Army

This document outlines the transition plan for the Army's aviation units, highlighting the strategic use of AH-64E helicopters as a bridging solution until new reconnaissance platforms are deployed. The plan includes the retention of Enhanced Combat Aviation Brigades (ECAB) within the Active Component (AC) and the transfer of some units to the Army National Guard (ARNG). This transition is expected to save the Army approximately $1 billion annually and ensures continuous operational readiness while maintaining critical aircraft availability across all aviation brigades.

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Bridging the Gap: Transitioning to Enhanced CABs and New Recon Platforms in the Army

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  1. ARNG CONCEPT BRIDGING THE GAP UNTIL THE ARMY FIELDS A NEW RECON PLATFORM CAB (Full-Spectrum) (x10) AC Enhanced CAB’s (ECAB) CAB (Full-Spectrum) (x8) • AC Retain 8 X ECAB – Transfer 2 to ARNG • AC uses AH-64E to bridge gap until new recon platform can be fielded into the ARS • AC CAB retains 24 X AH-64 per ARB, while ARS equipped at 21 X AH-64 - Total 360 AH-64 • Ft. Rucker and ORF – Total 120 AH-64 • When new recon aircraft is fielded all ARBs (AC and ARNG) fielded at 24 X AH-64E 38 UH-60, 15 HH-60, 12 CH-47 21 AH-64, 24 RQ-7, 24 MQ-1C 38 UH-60, 15 HH-60, 12 CH-47 45 AH-64, 12 RQ-7, 12 MQ-1C • Transfer of 2 AC CAB to ARNG saves $924m/yr ($666m/yr for AC CAB vs $204m/yr for ARNG CAB) ARNG CAB • ARNG Fields 10 X ECAB – Transfer 2 from AC • ARNG CAB retains 21 X AH-64 for each of the 10 ARB – Total 210 AH-64 • Unmanned Recon Squadron (URS vs ARS in AC) uses UAS until new recon platform fielded • This COA saves Army approx. $1 Billion per year • ARNG maintains a 5 year ARFORGEN Cycle with 2 CABs/year home station validated by 1st Army ready for immediate deployment to the AOR • Home Station Validation and Mobilization provide major additional cost savings per year

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