2 (Training) Regiment Army Air Corps
2 Regiment Army Air Corps is a regiment of the British Army's Army [Air Corps (United Kingdom)|Army Air Corps]. It is responsible for all of the Army Air Corps' groundcrew Phase 2 and 3 training, as well as the Ground Support Commanders Course for officers.
History
The regiment provided support for the British Army of the Rhine from 1964 until 1976. The regiment was based at Hildesheim and made up of three squadrons.In 1976 the regiment was re-organized and renamed 2 Regiment Army Air Corps. From 1976, 652 and 662 Squadrons were at Münster.
In 1983 the regiment was temporarily disbanded, with 652 Squadron AAC becoming part of 1 Regiment AAC and 662 Squadron AAC becoming part of 3 Regiment AAC.
The regiment was re-formed in 1994 as 2 Regiment Army Air Corps, based at Middle Wallop and is responsible for training the Army Air Corps' groundcrews.
Organisation
The Regiment is based at Middle Wallop Flying Station and is made up of three squadrons:- No. 668 [Squadron AAC|No. 668 (Training) Squadron AAC] is responsible for the ground crew training that includes re-arming, refueling and ground maneuvers of the Apache.
- No. 671 (Headquarters) Squadron AAC
- No. 676 Squadron AAC is responsible for the administration and welfare of the phase 2 trainees at the Army Aviation Centre.