11th Air Assault Commemorative Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Long-sleeve T-shirt — Next Level 3601
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
Measurements are in inches. Compare with a well-fitting long-sleeve shirt you already own.
| Size | Chest width (laid flat) | Body length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18.5" | 28" |
| M | 20" | 29" |
| L | 21.5" | 30" |
| XL | 23.5" | 31" |
| 2XL | 25.5" | 32" |
Lay the shirt flat on a level surface without stretching. Smooth out folds, then measure straight across from side seam to side seam, one inch below the armhole seams.
Measure body length from the high point of the shoulder beside the neck to the bottom hem.
Chest width is half the garment circumference. Doubling it gives the measurement around the garment, not a recommended body chest size.
Chest-width manufacturing tolerance: ±0.5 inch.
The 11th Air Assault Division (Test) was activated in February 1963 at Fort Benning, Georgia, to develop and validate the revolutionary concept of helicopter-borne airmobile warfare. Conceived from the recommendations of the tactical Howze Board, the division spent two years pioneering new doctrine and logistical support frameworks for deploying infantry, artillery, and medical assets rapidly via helicopter. The unit's rigorous testing culminated in the massive "AIR ASSAULT II" field exercise in late 1964, which definitively proved the tactical advantages and viability of air mobility. Having successfully completed its proving mission, the 11th Air Assault Division was deactivated on July 1, 1965, and its highly trained personnel and equipment were merged with elements of the 2nd Infantry Division to form the legendary 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), which subsequently deployed to the Vietnam War to put these groundbreaking tactics into combat practice.
- 4.3-ounce, 100% combed ring-spun cotton jersey, 32 singles (solid colors)
- 4.3-ounce, 90% cotton / 10% polyester, 32 singles (Heather Gray)
- Self 3/8-inch shoulder-to-shoulder binding
- Crew neck
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
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Unit History & Information
The 1962 Tactical Mobility Requirements Board, commonly called the Howze Board, examined how Army formations could use aircraft to move and fight. Its recommendations went beyond transporting infantry: helicopters would also carry artillery and supplies and provide supporting fire. From 1963 to 1965, the 11th Air Assault Division (Test) turned those ideas into practical experiments with tactics, equipment, and organization. The resulting work helped establish the airmobile concept that the 1st Cavalry Division took to Vietnam in 1965, linking the test division’s short service to a lasting change in Army operations.