The 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade () is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army. The brigade is subordinated to the Army Aviation Operations Command (Republic of Korea).
History On 1 September 1973, it was founded as the 1st Aviation Group.
On 1 June 1978, it was transferred to the newly established 1st Aviation Brigade and changed its name to 61st Aviation Group. In addition, the 202nd and 203rd aviation battalions, operating UH-1H as subordinate units, were created.
In order to suppress the Gwangju Uprising in 1980, in accordance with the "Helicopter Operation Plan" of the Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Song Jin-won ordered the unit, along with 1st Aviation Brigade to deployed to Gwangju on 22 May.
Organization
Headquarters 60th Aviation Group (Air Command and Control unit) 301st Aviation Battalion (CH-47D) 302nd Aviation Battalion (CH-47D) 601st Aviation Battalion (UH-60) 603rd Aviation Battalion (UH-60) (garrisoned in Sejong City) 605th Aviation Battalion (UH-60) (garrisoned in Sejong City)
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