Iraqi Army Aviation Command

Iraqi Army Aviation Command
قيادة طيران الجيش العراقي
Iraqi Army Aviation Insigna
Active26 June 1980 (1980-06-26)
Country Iraq
TypeArmy Aviation
RoleTactical and logistical support of ground units
Part ofIraqi Armed Forces
Command HeadquartersBaghdad
EquipmentHelicopters
UAVs
Engagements
Commanders
Current commanderMajor General Pilot Muhammad Abdul-Karim Aouni
Insignia
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The Iraqi Army Aviation Command is the aviation branch of the Iraqi Ground Forces founded in 1980. It commands the helicopter class as well as the class of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It is a completely separate force from the Iraqi Air Force, and is currently led by Major General Muhammad Abdul-Karim Aouni.