Unit 4/160 Soar Failure

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Sustainment operations in our unit, 4/160 SOAR(A), more than likely differs greatly from any other regular army unit. The logistical support required to keep two MH-47g heavy assault companies and one MH-60m company all operational and flying, while strewn all over the world, is incredibly complex. We have many variables working both with and against us. We are described as having a no fail mission. Obviously failure is not an option, and it’s when this mindset prevails down to the lowest echelon that enables our success.

This however is sometimes the hardest thing to achieve. Our no fail mindset filters through all the flight companies to include our maintenance support in D Co. However, our biggest issues arise in HHC where DA

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