SPECIAL OPERATIONS AVIATION REGIMENT (AIRBORNE)
The 160th SOAR (Abn), also known as Night Stalkers, is the Nation’s premier military aviation unit providing highly specialized aviation capabilities and support in the most challenging environments around the globe for the most elite special operations forces engaged in no-fail missions.
MISSION
Serving and fulfilling the duties of a Night Stalker means a life of purpose and meaning that benefits our Nation.
HISTORY
Serving as a Special Operations Team member creates a legacy that extends far past any service obligation.
NIGHT STALKER CREED
Serving and honoring the Night Stalkers Creed will become a part of your life-long narrative.
160th AIRCRAFT
160th ORGANIZATION
NIGHT STALKERS DON’T QUIT
The 160th SOAR(Abn), is comprised of a regiment headquarters and four battalions. Located with the regiment is the USASOAC Special Operations Training Battalion. This strategic organizational structure postures the 160th SOAR(Abn) to support the special operations forces (SOF) mission and training well into the future.
1st Battalion is located at Ft. Campbell, KY and is equipped with MH-6 and AH-6 Little Bird light assault and attack helicopters and MH-60 Black Hawk assault and attack helicopters.
2nd Battalion is located at Ft. Campbell, KY and is equipped with MH-47 Chinook Heavy assault helicopters, MH-60 Black Hawk assault helicopters and MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system.
3rd Battalion is located at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA and is equipped with MH-47 Chinook Heavy assault helicopters and MH-60 Black Hawk assault helicopters.
4th Battalion is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, WA and is equipped with MH-47 Chinook heavy assault helicopters and MH-60 Black Hawk medium assault helicopters.
The formal school house for the 160th SOAR(Abn) is located at Ft. Campbell, KY. SOATB is the “First Step to Becoming a Night Stalker.” All newly assigned personnel attend indoctrination training courses of instruction.
