Top General Expects “Immediate Results”
Following his 28 April aviation safety stand-down order, U.S. Army Chief of Staff General James McConville set forth he expects the service’s helicopters to be airborne in a matter of days. Speaking before the Senate Appropriations Committee’s defense subpanel on Tuesday, 02 May, McConville explained he had directed aviation units to pause all flight operations for purpose of reviewing all procedures—from maintenance and safety protocols to training plans and basic flight mechanics.