text: Army Aviation Organizations and Command and Control
  * Security.
  * Air assault.
  * Aerial C2.
  * Air movement.
  * AE.
  * Aerial CASEVAC.
  * PR.
  * Aerial-delivered mine operations.
  2-11. The Gray Eagle Company is organic to the CAB and is dependent on the AB for staff planning,
  integration, and coordination in joint and combined arms operations. It provides dedicated multi-mission
  tactical UAS capability to divisional brigades according to the division commander’s priorities. When
  operating as a division asset, the Gray Eagle Company conducts the following tasks:
  * Surveillance.
  * Zone, route, and area reconnaissance.
  * Attack.
  * BDA.
  * Command and control support.
  2-12. When tasked by the division to support the CAB, the Gray Eagle Company maneuvers independently
  or with AH-64s from the AB or ACS using MUM-T. MUM-T significantly enhances the survivability;
  depth, breadth, and persistence of the reconnaissance effort; and increases lethality by locating and
  attacking enemy forces with autonomous or remote fires. When supporting the CAB, the Gray Eagle
  Company or subordinate elements conduct the following tasks:
  * Zone, route, and area reconnaissance.
  * Attack.
  * BDA.
  * Command and control support.
  2-13. A CAB may be required to support the corps or theater-level headquarters in immature theaters until
  the arrival of the theater aviation brigade (TAB) and other assets, or to fill gaps in TAB capabilities. TABs
  are typically comprised of Army National Guard and Reserve units that may require a period of
  mobilization. In the interim, a CAB may be tasked to fulfill the role of higher echelon support. Tasked
  mission sets may vary, but likely include shaping, theater establishment, and sustainment operations. Tasks
  include, but are not limited to, the following:
  * Air movement of personnel and equipment from the port of entry to the support and
  consolidation areas.
  * Movement of sustainment supplies and repair parts to ensure continuous operations and building
  of combat power.
  * Battlefield circulation for key leaders, aerial evacuation, air assaults, security, reconnaissance,
  and offensive operations for shaping.
  2-14. Some higher echelon tasks may be in direct support of the theater or corps, while others may shape
  lower echelon operations. These CAB missions may continue until the TAB or other assets arrives in
  theater to complete handover and provide support. The CAB may also be expected to conduct simultaneous
  mission planning and balance of battle rhythm events with its parent headquarters while providing higher
  echelon support or fulfilling the role as a theater aviation brigade. Commander to commander dialogue is
  vital to ensure assets are not spread too thin nor reach early culmination while supporting the division and
  higher echelons simultaneously.
  EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE
  2-15. The core competencies of the ECAB are to air assault maneuver forces; position personnel, supplies,
  and equipment; evacuate casualties and conduct PR; and enable C2 in support of the combined arms team.