160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Regimental distinctive unit insignia
Founded1981 (1981)
Country United States of America
BranchUnited States Army
TypeSpecial operations aviation
Size2,700
Part of
Garrison/HQFort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S.
Nicknames"Night Stalkers", "160th SOAR(A)", "Task Force Brown"
Motto"Night Stalkers Don't Quit!"
Color of berets  Maroon
Engagements
Insignia
U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, worn by the 160th SOAR(A)

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 special operations forces. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and these missions are usually conducted at night, at high speeds, low altitudes, and on short notice.

Nicknamed the Night Stalkers and called Task Force Brown within the JSOC, the 160th SOAR(A) is headquartered at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

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