 The Combat Aviation Brigade executed operations from eight dispersed locations and provided attack, reconnaissance, assault, general support aviation, MEDEVAC, Air Traffic Control, and Manned and Unmanned Fixed Wing ISR capability throughout Central and Northern Iraq.During the deployment, the CAB's eight Aviation Battalions flew over a combined total of 230,000 combat flight hours (all platforms) providing Aviation Combat, Combat Support, and Combat Service Support to the 1st Armored Division.The unit's participation was critical during the OIF "Surge".