9th Air Commando Milsim

About 9th Air Commando Group

The 9th ACG is an ARMA 3 Milsim Unit representing a fictional Army Special Operations Unit.

We operate in the time period of 1941-2005 and simulate WW2, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, and Global War on Terror Scenarios in ARMA 3, as well as alternative history storylines set during these time frames.

We consider ourselves to be Milsim, Semi-Realism. What does this mean? We strive to maintain historical accuracy, but make modifications where needed for gameplay quality of life, understanding that ARMA has many quirks and is not a perfect simulation. We practice military tactics and techniques, but we do not ask people to salute, say "sir" or treat our community 1:1 like the military. We are a group of friends who enjoy ARMA but treat our operations seriously.

What is "Air Commando" - ?

The term “Air Commando” originated in World War II, first formally used in 1943 with the creation of the U.S. Army Air Forces’ 1st Air Commando Group, organized to support British long-range penetration operations in Burma. These units were designed for unconventional warfare, combining transport aircraft, fighters, gliders, and light attack planes to insert, resupply, and support special operations forces deep behind enemy lines. After WWII, the term fell out of common use until it was revived during the Vietnam War, when U.S. Air Force special operations units conducting counterinsurgency, close air support, psychological operations, and unconventional warfare again adopted the “Air Commando” identity.

The 9th Air Commando Group is a fictional "what-if" unit, that imagines the creation of a joint USAF and US Army Special Operations unit, built around the principle of arriving by air, applying decisive combat power to accomplish an objective, and moving on.

Conceived on the eve of World War II as Army planners studied the growing importance of airpower and rapid maneuver, the 9th Air Commando Group was created as an experimental air-integrated strike element designed to bridge the gap between conventional infantry and emerging airborne forces. Anticipating the need to project combat power deep behind enemy lines without committing full divisions, the Army envisioned a small, autonomous infantry group built around aircraft insertion, concentrated action, and planned extraction. When the term “Air Commando” emerged in 1943 with specialized Army Air Forces units supporting unconventional operations in Burma, the 9th adopted the designation to reflect its unique air-ground integration—distinct from Rangers’ raid focus, and the later Special Forces’ advisory mission. From its inception, the 9th Air Commando Group existed to deliver battalion-level combat power by air, seize or destroy critical objectives in short, violent engagements, and withdraw before enemy mass could respond—an enduring doctrine that defined the unit across every conflict that followed.

UNIT COLORS

The 9th Air Commando Group colors displays the great seal of the United States, with the group coat of arms in the center.

The black on top represents the night sky, while the green signifies the ground. The yellow lightning bolt refers to the speed in which we accomplish our mission, with the crossed sabers representing our readiness to fight. The singular star at the bottom signifies our teamwork as one unit.

The scroll in the eagle's beak reads our unit motto:
"VICTORIA EX SUPERNIS" translated as "Victory from Above".

The crest of the 9th Air Commando Group displays the group colors of Red and White. The Palm Tree and Desert Sand represent the 9th Air Commando Group's victory in the Desert Spear Campaign, with the rice stalk and palm leaf representing our time in Vietnam. The red fleur-de-lis in the center signifies our combat operations in Normandy during World War II.

The flag background is Jungle Green and the fringe Gold.

The Guidon Flag for 1st Squad displays the Squad Color of "Gold Brown", and the symbol of an arrow flanked by wings, signifying 1st Squad's forward momentum and first to fight history.

1st Squad's motto is "Extremum Hastae" translated to "Tip of the Spear"

The Guidon Flag for 2nd Squad displays the Squad Color of "Cobalt Blue" and the illustration of a desert nomad, representative of both infantry's callsign and 2nd Squad's ability to conquer any objective independently.

The Squad's motto is "Nulli Secundus" translated to "Second to None"

The Guidon Flag for 3rd Squad sits on the Squad Color of "Myrtle Green" with the infantry crossed muskets.

3rd Squad does not yet have a motto.

The Guidon Flag for the Combat Support Section displays the color of "Maroon" and the symbol of a blacksmith's hammer, anvil, and fire, the hammer for mortar operations, and the anvil for heavy weapons. The flame represents the fire brought down upon the enemy.

The Section's motto is "Igni Excusus" translated to "Forged in Fire"

9ACG Aviation Detachment is represented by their color of Turquoise, and the propeller and wings insignia of US Army Aviation, which is representative of it's long history of both fixed wing and rotary flight.

unit insignia

The black on top represents the night sky, while the green below the lightning bolt signifies the ground. The yellow lightning bolt refers to the speed in which we accomplish our mission, with the crossed sabers representing our readiness to fight. The singular star at the bottom signifies our teamwork as one unit.

The crossed sabers may at times be seen as decorative items on vehicles which have been painted specifically for the 9th.

Prior to deployment in the Vietnam War, the 9th logo may be displayed as a singular red 9 surrounded by an empty field and black border. This may have several variations on font style and weathering depending on the time period. The insignia may also appear in this form in places where the full insignia does not mesh well.

The primary unit insignia is also used as the shoulder patch and is displayed in these colors. No deviation of the 9th ACG colors is allowed.

The unit insignia may be displayed in this simplified form in black or white, primarily for use on aircraft and ground vehicles.

legacy insignia

This patch represents the 1st Battalion, 68th Airborne Infantry under the 9th Air Commando Group.

Prior to our restructure as a special operations force, this insignia was the identifier for all ground forces.

This patch represents the 2nd Battalion, 15th Aviation Regiment under the 9th Air Commando Group.

Prior to our restructure as a special operations force, this insignia was the identifier for all aviation assets.

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