Then again, the 160th SOAR, like the rest of the special operations community, is accustomed to having their award ceremonies behind closed doors, so information about sensitive missions doesnt get out. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. (Courtesy of Doug Englen). Harosky, the Ranger, was with 3/75th Ranger Regiment and at a blocking position further from the dam. Hes only venturing into the light because former CIA Director Leon Panetta and retired Navy Adm. William R. McRaven the overall commander of the bin Laden mission encouraged him to, calling him an American hero.. Service opportunities include: Our goal is for each Night Stalker to maximize their military education. During those Iraq War years, Englen was involved in a number of missions supporting operations out of Mission Support Site Fernandez operations, which was near Baghdad. The 160th SOARs motto, Night Stalkers Dont Quit, still applies to Douglas Englen. We made it to the objective without really causing too much of a ruckus over the 911 calls. Back home, Dougs wife Tina worried, as she had throughout his career. The primary plan was for the Chinooks to give the Black Hawks gas on the ground in Pakistan, out in the middle of nowhere. and our I just kept a low profile, just morphed back into the ranks. In fact, at all, sometimes.. They did not bring in the rest of the air crew, and the rest of the ground force, until two and a half weeks before they executed the mission. These were high-level, the overall concept of what the risk and probability was: all the things the president would want to know to make a decision. When were on the ground, its just us, he said. AFP PHOTO / AAMIR QURESHI. Got a question? Not only was Englen the MH-47 (a special operations version of a Chinook helicopter, a multi-role assault aircraft) pilot, he was also the flight lead, which means hes among the top 10 percent of the aviators in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Englen's 2nd UBL attempt was at this compound during darkness prior with his MH47. Today, Night Stalkers continue to develop and employ new technology and tactics, techniques and procedures for the battlefield. Englen and his fellow special operations aircrew went to their helicopters for final checks that they had nothing personal on board. Task Force Sword was a combined, joint interagency special operations task force run by Joint Special Operations Command, to conduct direct action missions in southern Afghanistan. I had gone out to see who was shooting the horns off, and I couldnt tell if my phone was ringing or not. Special Operations Combat Skills and MOS specific training is the foundation for all newly assigned and/or re-qualifying Enlisted Soldiers. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy, and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Attention #FortCarson! The 160th SOAR fly the following helicopters: MH-47G Chinook MH-60M Black Hawk MH-60M DAP (gunship variant) AH-6M / MH-6M Little Bird Stealth / Ghost Hawk The regiment is exceptionally resourced for extensive and realistic training conducted regularly in a variety of environments. Neighbors came over, asking if shed heard from her husband, since news had spread of a helicopter down. . Temporary Duty and Temporary Duty and Return (TDY-R): TDY-R Soldiers will report directly for Enlisted Combat Skills Training, and on completion of Enlisted Combat Skills and any follow-on training will report back to their installation to out-process prior to PCS to Ft. Campbell, KY; Hunter Army Airfield/Ft. Theyre walking out. And, when it starts ricocheting inside, its even more horrific. Now, in retrospect, we could have done it with two Chinooks, the entirety. When he started being here, I was eating dinner without him. I guard my units mission with secrecy, for my only true ally is the night and the element of surprise. Id say, two or three minutes before we got in there. The fuse was ready to blow up the crashed helicopter. I guard my units mission with secrecy, for my only true ally is the night and the element of surprise. I couldnt wait any longer, Englen said. Youd have to explain that, This is our concept, now, Englen recalled. While they were loading up inside, the Chinook was vulnerable. Task Force Sword 2001. Military Community BLDG 621, Room 120Unit# 28130 Box 090Grafenwhr, DEAPO AE 09114-8130Cell +49 162 2630438 (COVID-19)DSN: 314-569-2883(in Germany) (+49) 9641-83-5155, Caserma Ederle BLDG 10, Room 73Vicenza, ITAPO AE 09630Cell +49162 2630438 (COVID-19)DSN: 314-646-5655(in Italy) (+39) 0444-715-655. I said. "Haditha Dam was a big one. "I volunteered for that. Missions like Objective Rhino and Objective Gecko did make it into the news, however. Plus, we didnt know when we were going to do it. The programs of instruction offered by the Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion may translate as credit hours toward a bachelors or associates degree through the American Council on Education (ACE). Some of the officials who'd been in the White House Situation Room during the operation later released details from the intelligence side, and some of what the SEALs had done. Dont go anywhere, be home, just stay home., Tina had put their other two children to bed, and was hoping for a minute of calmness before her daughter came home from prom. I had one of the best special operation aviators ever with me that night without any hesitation in the heat of battle. "We had to keep it down to such a minimum, because we didnt want to leak it out in our own (special operations) community, Englen said. It was almost a full moon, and Englen incurred 38 bullet holes in his Chinook. Of course, there was no news until Obama made the announcement about Neptune's Spear. 23 and 24 August at Building 9648 Room 102 #4thInfantryDivision #MountainPostREADY. Soldiers of the 160th have been actively and continuously engaged in the combat operations since October 2001. And theyre throwing on more last minute ground force. They made a comment like that, and you know, Im sitting there in this little, tiny waiting room, and I cant believe that guy thinks that. Archived post. Were not telling you how its wrong, just that its wrong,' he said. Almost all of the news coverage was about the SEALs, which he was perfectly fine with Folks really did not need to know about what special operations aviators do period. FILE: A Marine, watches a U.S. Army MH-60 Black Hawk with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) conduct night air-to-air refueling during unit-level training called El Centro . They take pride in supporting the elite: working with special operations forces of all branches on classified missions. Many answers can be found in our FAQs Page.We provide information on the following topics: Officer/Warrant Officer Recruiter Email: 160thRecruiters@socom.mil, Enlisted and NCO Recruiter Email: 160thenlistedrecruiters2@socom.mil. I mean, we were at the maximum weight that the aircraft could hold," Englen explained. (But,) once we crashed the aircraft, within the first 30 seconds of the mission, then thats when we really woke up that entire valley, Englen said. The Chinooks were the smack down force the extra assaulters, extra gas in case anything were to happen like an aircraft crash. Reporter Alex Quade covers U.S. special operations forces on combat missions. Currently, 1st Bn. It comprises three battalions: two white and one "black" (for classified missions). We felt safe, Englen said, Which is a totally weird thing to say about (a war zone) in Afghanistan.. A 160th SOAR helicopter has allegedly been downed in a US Special Operations raid in Syria as well as possible US casualties. Enlisted Combat Skills Course (Green Platoon), Travel Status for Enlisted Combat Skills Training, Crewmember Enlisted Flight Training/Qualification, Qualified in one of the authorized MOS or able to reclassify, Have or be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance, Pass a standard ACFT (70% minimum in each event), Special Operations Combative Program (SOCP), Mountain, Desert, Overwater/Ship Environments, Special Operations Aviation Advisor Directorate. Stateside, there had been speculation about the delay between the time all the TV networks broke into prime time programming with the surprise announcement that Obama would be addressing the nation shortly and the president actually walking to the podium, nearly an hour later. The regiment headquarters is collocated with the 1st and 2nd battalions and the Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion at Fort Campbell, Ky.; 3rd Battalion is located at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.; and 4th Battalion is located at -Base LewisJoint- . There is no enemy in Pakistan, other than those that were inside the compound. He had kept the details in the executive summary regarding their special operations air piece to a minimum, careful about providing contextual data. It sounds like nothing. "The use of Black Hawks was to get them (the ground forces) quickly roped into the objective, Englen said. What do they do with an Aviation Regiment? In the nine years since Operation Neptunes Spear, Englen lived with a healthy sense of paranoia about potential threat to his family, while still flying missions in war zones. The 160th SOAR actively seeks and assesses the best-qualified aviators, crew members and support personnel in the Army. The Chinook was on the ground for probably 20 to 25 minutes. But, Im on board because I love him, Tina laughed. But, its paramilitary, so we just knew that eventually they would. In Green Platoon, you will find the standards of performance exacting and unwavering. Only a few days following Objective Gecko, Englen (under a senior flight lead) rescued Hamid Karzai from the Taliban. But the news, There is a helicopter crash, theyd think the worst. That was the famous last quote of the pilot that crashed that helicopter. Plus, I always felt like it took you out of your frame of mind, he said. Gallantly will I show the world and the elite forces I support that a Night Stalker is a specially selected and well trained soldier. Aug 2, 2019. Fort Bragg, N.C (August 16, 2013) -- First Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) (Airborne), recently conducted unit mobility training in northern Michigan. Not only that, the ground force commander I had rescued him numerous times throughout the globe. And when the impossible has been accomplished the only reward is another mission that no one else will try. They saw civilians from the neighborhood around the compound come in from the right side towards the commotion, and kept an eye on them. Right after Englen dropped the body off with the Marines so they could fly it up to the Carl Vinson and had written his executive summary report, he received approval to run inside real quick to call his wife. Englen, the air component planner for Operation Neptunes Spear, was pissed off. I didnt ask, he didnt tell, she added. On the 160th page on goarmysof.com, it says that 13f is an approved MOS. But his Chinook immediately went straight to the objective area, to pick up the ground force and the aircrew. Once they got the word to proceed with rehearsal, that's when they brought the rest of the ground force and the air crews in. We really wanted to do this (mission), and make sure we are the absolute professional, Englen said. 'You know who that is?' Those crews took no less risk than I did," Englen told them. Why are you worried about them (the SOF community)? And I said, Well, because I dont want them to think Im being egotistical, or cynical, or trying to make money off this,' Englen explained. Pakistan? And Im like, Yep, Englen said. His 34 deployments translate to six years and nine months worth of combat time downrange, away from his wife Tina and four children. Our expectations are high, but attainable. I couldnt move in it. They emit a smaller signature from a radar standpoint. That day, they missed, he added. I didnt know if the aircraft was going to hold together, because we still had five hours to fly to get back to the USS Kitty Hawk. So we went in, and I've never seen so many bullets coming our way, hitting us, going over the top of us, below us," Englen said. The DAPs defensive air penetrators were just unleashing. Upon selection, commissioned and warrant officers and enlisted Soldiers complete respective Basic Mission Qualification courses, known as Green Platoon, which are facilitated by the Special Operations Aviation Training Company. But, Im going to need him back.. Their wedding rings, and everything else, went into their kit bags to stay behind. The following is a general overview of the process for becoming a Night Stalker and a member of the Special Operations Command. Honestly, the best fit is 18B. We absolutely can get shot down on the way back, which means we have to evade, Englen said. U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND, "We Are the Army's Home - Shed literally just sat down when the news bulletin interrupted CSI.". Today, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment continues a sustained and active forward presence in the U.S. Central Command area of operations at multiple locations in support of operations Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn, in Afghanistan and Iraq respectively. The unit became known as the Night Stalkers because of its capability to strike undetected during the hours of darkness and its unprecedented combat successes. Our assessment process is conducted by the Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion to ensure every prospective member of the organization is fitto serve as a Night Stalker. Everyone (in the special operations community) worried if they didnt hear from their spouses. I always thought thought that only route for a 13f in SOF was going Ranger. As most military families can attest, transitioning out of the service is a big adjustment. While the risk to the airframes was fairly low on the objective, it was extremely high during the other nearly four hours of flying. The 160th first saw combat . Thats whats motivating me. It originated after the failed Iran hostage rescue attempt in 1980. As a child, he went to an Air Force Academy football game and crawled all over the helicopter static displays, and was hooked. Before they'd left the States, there were some ground force team members who'd said, "I don't think we're going to make it back.". Ever. She wanted to be with her family to see what was going on. But she refused to think about him getting hurt, and leaving her and their four children. The rest of the air crew would receive Silver Stars. Englen documents his last flight in the Army. Not this type of objective. Whats the appeal in going 160th for a 13f? Helicopters. Englen was the only one able to call home. And thats just enough., (A Pennsylvania National Guard Chinook, CH-47, slung-loaded the crashed MH-60 Black Hawk out of there, so nobody would be the wiser about that nighttime special operation though some famous daytime photos of resupplying the ground troops later went viral. It was one of our 160th Black Hawks. 160th Application Review Enlisted Combat Skills Course (Green Platoon) Travel Status for Enlisted Combat Skills Training SERVICE IN THE 160TH Listen as these tried and true Volunteers share their Army Special Operations Aviation experience and what it's like to be a Night Stalker. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Look up the Silver Star citation for CW5 Douglas Englen for that night the citation is so blandly generic that it looks like he didnt do much. We just went into contingency mode, said Englen, talking about the raid, and his life, for the first time in an exclusive interview with Military Times. "I used to love the moon, Englen said. Recruiters and SME's for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment will conduct briefings next week for Aviation, Ground, and Support MOS fields. Nothing very glamorous at all. Three gentlemen waiting, in their mid-20s, were absolutely convinced it was a conspiracy. However, being in the public eye will be a huge change for them. I pledge to maintain my body, mind and equipment in a constant state of readiness for I am a member of the fastest deployable Task Force in the world, ready to move at a moments notice anytime, anywhere, arriving time on target plus or minus 30 seconds. Crossing into Pakistan was emotional for everyone. It was Doug, Tina shared. We got shot at with absolutely everything: RPGs, RPK, AKs. Two days after arriving home, Englen was at Jiffy Lube with Tina, getting an oil change. The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiments mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ Army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and warfighting commanders. The mission and my precious cargo are my concern. Since our inception, the 160th SOAR has filled its ranks with tested volunteers. Enlisted Soldiers and NCOs are actively recruited to fill our ranks with the best men and women capable of executing our mission. We went back and forth. Im just sitting there, smiling, because they thought that it never happened. We saved most of the Rangers lives. The things the military and especially SOF taught me Ill use to problem-solve some of the issues in the state that I live in., I reached every level in the Army, so I must do it take on this new mission. "It truly is a decision brief each time, but you have to go through the concepts. Our crews also provide support to U.S. Southern and Pacific commands. Turbine engines are running at a constant speed about 6,000 rpm (revolutions per minute). Upon completion of training, TDY-E Soldiers will proceed to Ft. Campbell, KY; Hunter Army Airfield/ Ft. Stewart, GA; or Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. Originally created as Task Force 160, the unit was formed from Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky. This was a do-or-die type mission, Englen said. One of Tinas girlfriends had come over to see about going out for dinner before the teenagers headed out for all the prom parties on post. His 160th SOAR air crews had been going after Osama bin Laden since the beginning. has one AH-6 Little Bird helicopter company, one MH-6 Little Bird helicopter company and three companies of MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters; 2nd Bn. From 20 March to 4 October 1983, sixteen TF-160 aviators and crewmembers were killed in training and four aircraft were lost. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. That was to alleviate exposure to other individuals of Special Operations Command regularly visiting the agency. Back home at Fort Campbell, it was high school prom night for Englen's daughter. We went through about 8,000 rounds of mini-gun fire protecting the Chinook on the ground, trying to pick up the injured EOD guy. Home. Known as Night Stalkers, these Soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. Hed never done that throughout his entire career of dangerous missions. Al Mack, who has publicly disclosed his name, gets the credit for that. Listen as these tried and true Volunteers share their Army Special Operations Aviation experience and what its like to be a Night Stalker. Privacy Policy. Englen had gone after bin Laden three times prior to Operation Neptune's Spear. When the 160th first got its hands on CH-47s, they added a refueling probe, a fast-rope system for troop insertion, and a host of other features to bring them up to operational standards.Dubbed the MH-47D, these beasts were put to work right away. I hate it now. They lived on post, and everyone was excited. So there wasn't a whole lot of space (on board)," Englen explained. The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiments mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ Army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and combatant commanders. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy, and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. He also read the books released by two former SEAL Team members on the raid. Free shipping for many products! And more than likely I dont want to ever second-guess anybody but in this condition, we would not have crashed, because we (the Chinooks) have the lift, Englen said. No. what would an artilleryman be doing in it? "The fact that I didn't have a washing machine, and I'd have to re-carpet the downstairs, was not important," Tina said. And it worked," he said. The regiment headquarters is collocated with the 1st and 2nd battalions and the Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion at Fort Campbell, Ky.; 3rd Bn. ", I am a tested volunteer seeking only to safeguard the honor and prestige of my country, by serving the elite Special Operations Soldiers of the United States.. In a testament to the Chinook's durability and heavy-lift capabilities, the 160th even used these tandem-rotor helos to "steal" a large . Ive tried to search this forum and Google to see what a 13F would do in 160th. The rules of engagement are much different (than Afghanistan), Englen explained. B160-13-F Diodes Incorporated Schottky Diodes & Rectifiers 60V 1A datasheet, inventory, & pricing. As he landed under the mushroom cloud of the exploding Black Hawk, the flight lead and planner was pissed off. I want to serve the people.". I owe my life to him, the crew owes their lives to him.". We just sat there and watched TV, like the rest of you, Tina said. Due to operational security concerns, only a few people were involved in the planning of that mission. I didnt ask a lot, either. Then he went to flight school. "They said it was too hot, and we just went in anyway. Local residents watch ongoing demolition of the compound where Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was slain last year in the northwestern town of Abbottabad on February 26, 2012. The 160th SOAR, otherwise known as Task Force 160 (TF-160), or the 'Night Stalkers', are an elite U.S. Army special operations unit who fly helicopters in support of both SOF and regular forces. Englen shows daughter Alex MH47 cockpit simulator at NASA Ames Research Center. He is, without a doubt, the finest Army aviator of our generation. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION. Thats what Adm. McRaven is, just the true professional, true leader and here I am getting side-barred with the vice president.. The same airfield already hosted . Sometimes the president would ask details. We rescued the Rangers when they were protecting the road going into Haditha, and a lady suicide bomber, pretending to be pregnant, blew up the checkpoint, Englen said. That was the No. The flight lead was left seat, I was his copilot in the right seat, he recalled. US Army Special Operations B Co 2/160th SOAR Command Team Award Challenge Coin. And, I was one of the few who trained 160th crews how to do that," he added. Service in the 160th is a calling only a few will answer for the mission is constantly demanding and hard. The last thing he said to me was, I will not be able to talk to you until Im back in-country. So, I just glued myself to the TV, and tried to read between the lines of anything being reported, if I could, Tina said. I was leading," Englen said, of one the legendary battles in Army Ranger history. The Chinooks would be there as the backup. She prayed to God Go ahead and take Doug and use him, and do what You need to do. 13f 0 8 5 0 13f p 75th ranger regt 6 0 0 0 13f p airborne position 2 0 0 0 13f v 75th ranger regt 8 0 0 0 13j 7 3 4 0 13m 5 6 6 0 13r 3 3 4 0 . How long you been in the service, etc, said Englen. I landed to the east of the compound, right next to it. For years, the special operations aviator flew figuratively under peoples radar back home, while flying literally under the enemys radar downrange. Shes received two national Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the Medal Of Honor Societys Excellence in Journalism Award. 1 planned contingency: a Black Hawk crashing.. But daylight was upon them and the firefight was too hot for the MedEvac to fly in, and there was no close-air support. I just knew, that God knew, I wasnt going to be able to raise these kids without Doug, Tina confided in an interview. Nothing personal, in case they were taken hostage. I dont, I dont know, let me Tina hung up, because the live feed picture of the White House with the empty podium came on. We hung out in the print shop of the CIA because its a little outside of the main building, he said. So, even if we were shot it, it would be hard to even return fire. Regardless, they were still jinking and jiving, flying nap-of-the-earth. Vehicle stopped and the woman acted like she was pregnant, feigned that she needed water. I pledge to maintain my body, mind and equipment in a constant state of readiness for I am a member of the fastest deployable Task Force in the world, ready to move at a moments notice anytime, anywhere, arriving time on target plus or minus 30 seconds. Im one of the ones who wrote the report that delayed Obama by about 45 minutes, Englen admitted. What makes it different than being in a normal air assault unit? The primary . Because, I mean, how long does it take operators to run on the back of a Chinook? The plan called for using four aircraft: two Chinooks and two Black Hawks, which are a little bit quieter. In battle, I eagerly meet the enemy for I volunteered to be up front where the fighting is hard. It was also a bit shocking for Tina, when attending her husbands retirement functions, to hear hed been shot at. Meanwhile, the other Chinook stayed at the refueling site. Those few planners worked for nearly four months at the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Formalized Maintenance Courses Include: As part of their progression to Basic Mission Qualification (BMQ), enlisted Soldiers selected for duty as an MH-60 or MH-47 crewmember will receive additional formalized flight training in: Career management of our Soldiers and NCOs is critical to recruitment and retention. Just as Englen was about to land, the team master chief told him over the radio to break away. Because hed anticipated and planned for that, he was able to defeat and evade the fighter jet. But when theyre having to deal with grabbing things and carrying things (like bin Ladens body bag, and everything seized from the compound), it changes everything.. He bootstrapped his way up. Remember how dramatic you were at 16, 17 years old? Your SORB recruiter will submit your packet to the 160threcruiting office within 5 business days. Im telling it to you, he told Military Times recently, because theres never been an accurate air piece conveyed on what happened that night.". We're the ones that have to make sure we can get the ground force in, where they need to go. Link: https://goarmysof.com/160th/SOARrecruiting.html, Scan this QR code to download the app now, https://goarmysof.com/160th/SOARrecruiting.html. That meant they were sitting on the ground vulnerable inside a sovereign nation, after invading its airspace and assaulting a compound. Englen flying MH47 on training exercise. Some helicopter maintenance and crew members in the 160th SOAR can make between $2,600 and $36,800. (Courtesy of Doug Englen). Among her documentaries areHorse Soldiers of 9/11, narrated by actor Gary Sinise, and Chinook Down, investigating the fatal shoot-down of a helicopter in Afghanistan. Junior leaders are frequently trusted to accomplish the mission without being micromanaged. And, that he thinks what my husband did, is horrible, Tina recalled. They employ highly modified Chinook, Black Hawk and assault and attack configurations of Little Bird helicopters. 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