Fort Rucker, AL
The United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) was originally established as the United States Army Aeromedical Research Unit (USAARU) in October 1962. As envisioned by Major General Spurgen Neel, U.S. Army (Retired), the unit's mission was to provide direct aviation medical research support to all Army aviation and airborne activities, and to provide a central aeromedical research and reference library. Technical evaluation of aircraft and personnel equipment, aeromedical in-flight observations, and field problems analysis reported by other aviation agencies were part of the unit's early research program.
The USAARL's mission is to preserve and enhance the health, safety, combat effectiveness, and survivability of the U.S. Army Aviator and the Soldier. Our vision comprises five major task areas:
"Through research, the USAARL supports the U.S. Army Medical Department's mission to "conserve the fighting strength."
Last Modified Date: 22-Oct-2012