602nd Aviation Support Battalion
"Heart of the Eagle"
The 8th U.S. Army’s Multi-Functional Aviation Brigade (MFAB) was officially formed as the 2nd Aviation Brigade -- 16 June 2005 marked the activation the 2nd Multi-Functional Aviation Brigade (MFAB). The newly consolidated aviation unit includes Apache Longbow attack helicopters, UH-60 Blackhawk utility helicopters, CH-47 Chinook medium lift helicopters and manages the Eighth Army C-12 Huron (fixed wing aircraft) detachment. The battalion was previously assigned to the DISCOM of the 2nd Infantry Division.
The mission of the 602nd Aviation Support Battalion is to provide logistical support to the Aviation Brigade.
The 602d ASB Support Operations (SPO) section is designed to ensure that effective and efficient resources are applied to meet the needs to the 2ID's AVN BDE and to two Air Defense and Field Artillery Batteries. The 602d ASB SPO section has four operational areas to meet these requirements: Aviation Maintenance, Ground Maintenance, Fuel Operations, and General Supply Operations, and each section is filled by a MOS experienced qualified subject matter expert. The 602d ASB SPO section is located in Building S2339 on Camp Stanley, Korea.
The coat of arms was authorized on 21 September 1998. Buff is the primary color traditionally used by Support organizations. Blue represents the sky and black denotes solidity and consistency. The chevron symbolizes strength and support and its nebuly is derived from clouds recalling the sky and aviation. The two sections of the shield are interlocked to show teamwork and cooperation. The wing, upright and ready, echoes the Battalion's motto, goals and mission for total military preparedness.
