Air Defense Artillery

Branch Type: Combat Arms

Birthday: The Continental Congress unanimously elected Henry Knox "Colonel of the Regiment of Artillery" on November 17, 1775. The regiment formally entered service on January 1, 1776. Although Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery are separate branches, both inherit the traditions of the Artillery branch.

Mission Statement: Protect the Force and Selected Geopolitical Assets from Aerial Attack, Missile Attack and Surveillance.

Career Management Field: Air Defense(14)

AIT Location: AFAIK Fort Bliss, Texas

Additional Resources: Artillery Units

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