All 250 UK BH, whether from the Royal Navy, Army or Royal Air Force, are commanded by Joint Helicopter Command (JHC). JHC provides a unified command structure for the integration of BH, with the air asslt, combat support and combat service support units of 16 Air Asslt Bde..
Operational Capability
JHC BH offer three key capabilities – LIFT, FIND and ATTACK – which are enabled by five endorsed BH roles:
1. Offensive Action
2. Control and Direction of Fire Power
3. Command Support
4. Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR)
5. Tactical Mobility.