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The Army Light Aviation Unit , initially known as Army Light Aviation Group , is the Portuguese Army
's unit dedicated to missions of light aviation, being integrated in the Army Forces System, under the operational command of the Ground Forces Operational Command .
Portuguese Army
The Portuguese Army is the ground branch of the Portuguese Armed Forces which, in co-operation with other branches of the Portuguese military, is charged with the defence of Portugal...
's unit dedicated to missions of light aviation, being integrated in the Army Forces System, under the operational command of the Ground Forces Operational Command .
Mission
- Organize, train and maintain its operational forces;
- Support the Ground Forces with its organic air component;
- Operate and maintain the infrastructures of the Tancos Military Airfield, thus guaranteeing the aeronautic activity of the unit;
- Fulfil other missions that are committed to it according to the current legislation.