USAARL

The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) was established in 1962 at Fort Rucker, Alabama, as a specialized research unit to address the unique medical challenges faced by Army aviators and aircrew. Its mission has centered on enhancing the safety, health, and performance of soldiers operating in aviation and other high-risk environments. Over the decades, USAARL has played a pivotal role in developing and testing life-support systems, protective equipment, and medical evacuation procedures. Through its innovative research, the laboratory has significantly contributed to advances in aeromedical evacuation, crew survivability, and human factors engineering within Army aviation.