The Royal Kelonnan Air Force 141st Special Operations Aviation Regiment, also known as the Daredevils is a special operations force of the Royal Kelonnan Aiforce that provides helicopter aviation support for general purpose forces and special operations forces. Its missions have included attack, assault, and reconnaissance, and are usually conducted at night, at high speeds, low altitudes, and on short notice. The 141st SOAR is headquartered at Fort Grissom, Grissom Island
Overview
The regiment consists of four "operations" battalions: the 1st and 2nd at Fort Grissom, the 3rd at Fort Allen, Etharra, and the 4th at Johnson Airfield, Terama.
The 141st SOAR consists of the Air Force's best-qualified aviators and support soldiers. Officers volunteer while enlisted soldiers volunteer or are assigned by the R.K.A.F Human Resources Command. All soldiers receive intensive training upon joining the 141st and are required to pass the Green Platoon course. The basic Daredevil course for enlisted soldiers lasts five weeks; the officer course lasts 20 to 28 weeks. A new Daredevil arrives to his unit Basic Mission Qualified (BMQ), after a series of test qualifications, experience and leadership, the Daredevil is designated Fully Mission Qualified (FMQ). After three to five years as an FMQ, the Night Stalker will have the chance to assess for flight lead qualification. The 141st recruits women, though only for staff positions.
The 141st SOAR consists of the Air Force's best-qualified aviators and support soldiers. Officers volunteer while enlisted soldiers volunteer or are assigned by the R.K.A.F Human Resources Command. All soldiers receive intensive training upon joining the 141st and are required to pass the Green Platoon course. The basic Daredevil course for enlisted soldiers lasts five weeks; the officer course lasts 20 to 28 weeks. A new Daredevil arrives to his unit Basic Mission Qualified (BMQ), after a series of test qualifications, experience and leadership, the Daredevil is designated Fully Mission Qualified (FMQ). After three to five years as an FMQ, the Night Stalker will have the chance to assess for flight lead qualification. The 141st recruits women, though only for staff positions.
Equipment
The 141st SOAR's First and Second battallions fly the Ai-Falken Dropship, while the third battallion flies the IH-6 Nightowl. The Fourth battallion, although still in training phases, will fly the AI-Falken Dropship, just as the First and Second battallions.