The 160th features prominently in the 2001 film black hawk down in the book lone survivor the pilots from the mission were 160th soar night stalkers the 160th figures prominently in m. Whatever the mission, the night stalkers oftbe 160th h. The unit became known as the night stalkers because of its capability to strike undetected during the hours of darkness. In march 2002, night stalkers from b company, 2nd battalion, 160th soar supported coalition troops.
Night stalkers mark new lineage with donning of usasoac patch. First, soldiers either volunteer for the 160th soar through the sorb or, more commonly, receive assignment by hrc based on their mos. The unit originally formed from attachments of the 101st. Army special operations unit who fly helicopters in support of both sof and regular forces. He is a prior battalion senior medic at the 160th soar a and currently serves. Night stalker spouses experience the 160th soar shadowspear. Events like what we lined up give spouses a better understand of what is often required from their husbands. Known as the night stalkers for their skills flying with nightvision equipment and infrared devices, the pilots and crews of this elite unit excel. Night stalkers are highly trained and ready to accomplish the very toughest missions in. From 2009 to 2011, smith served as a 160th soar special mission unit liaison officer and regiment operations officer. Night stalkers came to fruition due to the units then unprecedented and dedicated night. The 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and warfighting commanders.
Integration of female pilots in the 160th special operations aviation. The 160th soar a primarily conducts operations duringthe hours ofdarkness. The 160th special operations aviation regiment night stalker. In the 160th soara, he served in multiple duty positions to include flight platoon leader, company commander, battalion s3, training battalion commander, and regiment executive officer. 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 combatant commanders. The creation of task force 160 following the april 1980 failure of operation eagle claw, the attempted u. Making a night stalker details the selection process for the 160th soar nightstalkers and their extensive training. Select officer, warrant officer, or enlisted below to display mos, requirements, and download an application.
Jun 14, 2018 from 2009 to 2011, smith served as a 160th soar special mission unit liaison officer and regiment operations officer. Night stalkers mark new lineage with donning of usasoac. Mar 23, 2018 clearly this video is based off of the 160th special operations aviation regiment, an elite helicopter unit designed to transport typically special forces andor special operations. They are highly trained and ready to accomplish the very toughest. Shadowspear special operations news and community network. Night stalker creed shadowspear special operations.
Enlisted soldiers perform specific job functions and have the knowledge that ensures the success of their units current mission within. On 26 march, the 160th soar took part in the objective beaver mission, a raid by devgru on a complex known as al qadisiyah research centre that was. Buchmans night stalkers novel series and related short stories with minor roles in the firehawks series. The night stalkers deserve a book like this one, a really outstanding biography of what they had done in the past. Modifications include extend fuel loads, lighter configurations, advanced avionics, advanced sensors, and in some cases next generation stealth technology.
Also known as the night stalkers, the 160th soar operates a wide array of highly. By the time they join their operational battalion they have earned the right to be called night stalkers. See more ideas about special ops, special operations, special operations forces. Known as the night stalkers, these soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. Today, army aviation owes much to the pioneering efforts of the 160 th soar. At this same time, retired brigadier general pink nash is recalled to test the supersecret, third generation aurora aircraft. 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. As the 160th soars work of defending our country is ongoing, this memorial will serve as a way to recognize not only those night stalkers that have served. Nov 19, 2014 since the 160th soar specializes in flying low and at night, pilots spend much of their initial training time sharpening these types of skills. Memorial wall this page list the names of night stalkers who were killed in combat operations or training while serving in the 160th special operations aviation regiment or its direct lineage units. The 160th soar provides unparalleled precision rotary wing special operations.
Soara, he served in multiple duty positions to include flight. The 160th soar practice regularly with sof from the u. Service in the 160th is a calling only a few will answer, for the mission is constantly demanding and hard. Night stalkers constituted 1 april 1982 in the regular army as the 160th aviation battalion, assigned to the 101st airborne division, and activated at fort campbell, kentucky relieved 16 october 1986 from assignment to the 101st airborne division. They are renowned for being swift, sure, and particularly deadly with their accuracy in using stateoftheart aircraft and equipment to assist special ops from the air. They are highly trained and ready to accomplish the very toughest missions in all environments, anywhere in the world, day or night, with unparalleled precision. The book details the history of the armys elite special operations aviation regiment. The 160th special operations aviations regiment specializes in carrying out its lifeanddeath operations under the cover of darkness, hence their nickname. Eleven night stalkers representing each of the regiments four battalions, special operations aviation training company, and headquarters and headquarters company participated in the competition. Read pdf the night stalkers michael j durant tribute the 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne 160th soar a is a special operations force of the united states. The 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne, abbreviated as 160th soar a. Army rangers ride the external personnel pods of an mh6 little bird of the 160th soar.
Fort campbell, ky some spouses from the 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne tried the sweat that poured off of their brow as they strained to pull, push and drag a 5,100lbs m998 military humvee up an incline may 2 it was only midday but the members of the pink platoon were struggling and the heat was. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Known as night stalkers, these soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. This list of names of the fallen night stalkers is as they appear on the night stalker memorial, located at the regimental headquarters, on gen b. Night stalkers have been actively engaged in the overseas contingency operations since october 2001. The 160th soar actively seeks and assesses the bestqualified aviators, crewmembers and support personnel in the army. This episode features current night stalkers and their message on what it all means to them. This is just a snapshot of what some of the ladies husbands went through to become night stalkers, said maj. 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.
Jul 06, 2018 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. The 160th soar, otherwise known as task force 160 tf160, or the night stalkers, are an elite u. The 160th soar provides unparalleled precision rotary wing special operations, isr, and expertise to all dod special operations forces. Today, the 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne continues a sustained and active forward presence in the u. This list of names of the fallen night stalkers is as they appear on the night stalker memorial, located on the gen b. The nightstalkers are true life flyers of the united states armys special operation aviation regiment. The 160th soar provides helicopter aviation support to other forces for the us army, specializing in reconnaissance, attack, and assault. Night stalkers are highly trained and ready to accomplish the very toughest missions in all environments, anywhere in the world, day or night, with worldclass precision. Army command and general staff college in leavenworth, kan. United states army 160th soar patch special operations aviation regiment 101st airborne division featuring text night stalkers death waits in the dark.
And when the impossible has been accomplished, the only reward is another mission that no one else will try. Army crew chief, right, with the 3rd battalion, 160th special operations aviation regiment soar and an air force loadmaster with the 15th airlift squadron guide an mh60 black hawk helicopter while 110823fwa575004. Families and friends of the 160th soar a, night stalkers, marked a new chapter for the unit during the shouldersleeve. In november 2006, members of the 1st battalion, 160th soar were forced to extract a downed aircraft in the midst of a ferocious firefight with. The 160th special operations aviation regiment 160th soar is the us army aircraft wing that provides the joint special operations command, as well as the united states special operations command, with special and general purpose aviation support. Michael durant talked about the book he cowrote with steven hartov, the night stalkers, published by putnam. Pdf the night stalkers download full pdf book download.
Night stalkers is a look inside the 160th special operations aviation regiment soar that operate some of the most unique aircraft in the world. Because burnett was an enlisted crew chief servicing the aircraft. A warrant officer is a highly specialized expert and trainer in his or her career field. Soldiers of the 160th pioneered the armys nighttime flying techniques. The night stalker legacy video series focuses on the men and women of the 160th special operations aviation regiment airborne. Night stalkers from 1st battalion 160th soar were tasked with supporting task force 20 with its mh60m black hawks, mh60l daps, mh6m transport and ah6m little birds. Also known as the night stalkers, the 160th soar operates a wide array of highly modified airframes for special operations.
As a member of the night stalkers, i am a tested volunteer, seeking only to. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. That is they fly for 160th soar and they fly with their hearts wide open. This article has explained how enlisted soldiers are recruited, assessed, selected, and trained to be night stalkers. Arising from the ashes of operation eagle claw the failed iranian hostage rescue mission, task force 158 was created to provide training and equipment to support a second rescue attempt. Jul 28, 2005 the 160th special operations aviations regiment specializes in carrying out its lifeanddeath operations under the cover of darkness, hence their nickname. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free. The night stalkers of the 160th special operations aviation regiment soar routinely fly missions deep into enemy territory where the recovery of a disabled helicopter is a highrisk endeavor. Kyle faudree is the regiment pa for the 160th soar a and is stationed at ft campbell, ky. Memorial wall 160 soara, soar, night stalkers, night.
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