![]() The training site offers a 35 acre campus consisting of full motion flight simulators, UH-60 and CH-47 Hardware Maintenance Trainers, UH-60 and CH-47 Remove and Replace Trainers, a state-of-the-art multimedia classroom for Distance Learning classes and computerized classrooms to facilitate and support interactive multi-media instruction and automation initiatives, and an Aviation Life Support Equipment repair facility. The Department of Evaluation and Standards (DES), USAACE, is a tenant activity of the Eastern AATS with a mission to assist the command in providing safe, high quality flight instruction to formal course students. The Medical Support Company, ATB-C, is staffed with a flight surgeon, physician's assistant, medics, and support personnel conducting more than 1,000 medical exams and over 3,000 patient contacts annually. The two battalions operate the largest flight simulation complex in the reserve component providing virtual simulation and procedure training in the CH-47, UH-60, and UH-72 devices. The Flight Training Company, ATB-C, conducts aircraft qualification courses and instructor pilot training in the CH47F, conducts MOS qualification / transition for 15U, hosts the Aircraft Crew member Standardization Instructor Course (CH-47), as well as the EAATS CH-47 Flight Engineer Course (EFEC). The Enlisted Training Company, ATB-U, conducts MOS qualification / transition courses for 15T, as well as hosting the Aircraft Crew member Standardization Instructor Course (UH-60). The Flight Training Company, ATB-U, conducts aircraft qualification courses, instructor pilot and maintenance test pilot courses in the UH-60M/V The training curriculum at the Eastern AATS consists of more than 28 formal courses providing technical and functional training to over 1500 Soldiers annually from all 54 states and territories, the active Army, Army Reserves and various international military students. Course information is found under ATRRS school code 960. More information about Fort Indiantown Gap can be found at: The Eastern AATS is organized with two subordinate training battalions and support staff: An Aviation Training Battalion-Utility (ATB-U) and an Aviation Training Battalion-Cargo (ATB-C). Situated adjacent to MUIR Army Airfield, the Eastern AATS offers access to more than 1,000 square miles of tactical terrain flight training area. We are easily accessible from Harrisburg International Airport or Interstate 81. The Eastern AATS is located on Fort Indiantown Gap, a 19,200 acre military reservation centrally located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania approximately 20 miles northeast of the state capital of Harrisburg. A modern co-located dormitory and medical clinic enhance soldier quality of life and allow the staff of 118 military personnel and civilian contractors to fully support the development of the warrior spirit in the Soldiers that train here. The Eastern AATS strives to provide America’s Army and international aircrew members the best possible instruction and support in formal courses of instruction as well as in flight simulation training on the UH-60, CH-47, and UH-72 aircraft. ![]() This training includes individual aircrew qualification, non-commissioned officer professional education, and enlisted military occupational and additional skill identifier training in our primary area of focus on utility and cargo rotary-wing aircraft. ![]() The Eastern AATS is fully accredited by The Army School System (TASS) as a “Learning Institution of Excellence” charged to conduct National Guard Bureau directed training. ![]() The training site is located at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA on Muir Army Airfield and has been in operation since 1981.
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