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  squadrons/battalions can also be task-organized with ground maneuver, joint aviation, and other non-
  aviation joint and Army units.
  SECTION II – AVIATION BRIGADES
  2-5. This section provides details of the organization and capabilities of aviation brigades. The three
  brigade-sized formations in Army Aviation are—
  * CAB.
  * ECAB.
  * Theater aviation brigade (TAB).
  COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE
  2-6. The core competencies of the CAB are to—
  * Provide accurate and timely information collection.
  * Provide reaction time and maneuver space.
  * Destroy, defeat, disrupt, or delay enemy forces.
  * Air assault maneuver forces.
  * Position personnel, supplies, and equipment.
  * Evacuate casualties and conduct PR.
  * Enable C2 in support of the combined arms team.
  2-7. The CAB is organized to synchronize operations of multiple aviation squadrons/battalions or
  ASTF/ABTF, ground maneuver battalions, or companies and joint aviation units. The CAB is an Active
  Duty or Army National Guard (ARNG) organization.
  ORGANIZATION
  2-8. The CAB consists of a headquarters and headquarters company (HHC), ACS, AB, AHB, GSAB, a
  Gray Eagle company equipped with 12 MQ-1C unmanned aircraft (typically a division asset), and an ASB.
  Figure 2-2 provides standardized CAB organization.
  Figure 2–2. Combat aviation brigade
  2-9. The CAB is designed to be modular and tailorable, and may be task-organized as required to support
  offensive, defensive, stability, or DSCA operations. The CAB is designed to operate as four aviation
  maneuver battalions, or battalion/squadron task forces, and one ASB, based on mission variables. The CAB
  receives up to two additional aviation battalions/squadrons or task forces without staff augmentation but
  requires additional maintenance personnel and equipment.
  CAPABILITIES
  2-10. The CAB performs the following mission tasks—
  * Movement to contact.
  * Attack.
  * Reconnaissance.