| Army Air Traffic Services Command | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1956-present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | US Army |
| Role | Air Traffic Control |
| Size | Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Rucker, Alabama |
| Motto(s) | Freedom's Voice |
| Website | https://home.army.mil/rucker/tenants/atscom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | COL Richard A. Polen |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Nicholas Burney |
| Insignia | |
| US Army Air Traffic Services Command DUI |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| C-12D Huron C-12S Huron | |
The Army Air Traffic Services Command (ATSCOM) is a unit of the US Army that provides airspace and air traffic support to army bases and other commands globally. The command certifies air traffic controllers for the service, inspects airfields, [1] ensures safe aircraft operations in installation air space as well as civilian air space at home and internationally. [2]
The unit began as the Army Aviation Operation Detachment under the Continental Army Command (CONARC) to assist aviation units to operate at night and in bad weather conditions. United States Army Air Traffic Control Activity (USAATCA) grew during the Vietnam War as army aviation grew to meet the needs of the fighting force and was based at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
In 1986, USAATCA was moved to Fort Rucker, Alabama and in 1995 the Vice Chief of Staff approved of a separate command for air traffic services. In 2003, ATSCOM was officially created.