The Army Air Corps Apache Unit Badges are illustrated here.
Boeing The current AH-64 manufacturer took over McDonnell Douglas, who previously had taken over Hughes, the original Apache designers. Work is carried out at Mesa, Arizona | |
Agusta-Westland/Leonardo The helicopter company based at Yeovil who are responsible for final assembly and support | |
QinetiQ At Boscombe Down performs test and evaluation functions for the MOD | |
1st Aviation Brigade The UKs overarching Army Aviation organisation | |
16 Air Assault Brigade Based at Colchester and responsible for airborne forces | |
2 Regiment AAC At Middle Wallop is the main Army Air Corps Training Centre | |
651 Squadron The “fielding squadron”, which introduced the Apache into service | |
654 Squadron Previously part of 4 Regiment at Wattisham, but disbanded in July 2014 | |
667 Squadron The trials unit (previously the D&TS) at Middle Wallop | |
673 Squadron Responsible for converting AAC crew to the Apache at Middle Wallop | |
3 Regiment AAC At Wattisham are assigned to 1st Aviation Brigade | |
653 Squadron In 2015 it became the Apache OCU at Wattisham | |
662 Squadron At Wattisham is part of 3 Regiment | |
663 Squadron At Wattisham is part of 3 Regiment | |
4 Regiment AAC At Wattisham are assigned to 1st Aviation Brigade | |
656 Squadron At Wattisham is part of 4 Regiment | |
664 Squadron At Wattisham is part of 4 Regiment | |
6 Regiment AAC Reserve Unit based at Bury St. Edmunds that supports AAC operations | |
7 Regiment AAC At Middle Wallop took over all flying units there from 2 Regiment during 2009 | |
9 Regiment AAC At Dishforth introduced the Apache into operational service. Its units subsequently moved to Wattisham under 4 Regiment | |
7 Air Assault Battalion REME At Wattisham take care of major in-field maintenance, and many minor modifications | |
Air Manoeuvre Training Advisory Team (AMTAT) Moved to each unit to help prepare for Apache introduction | |
Joint Helicopter Command Overall responsibility for RAF, AAC and FAA tactical helicopter assets |