On 18 July 2012, the US Army's Aviation Flight Test Directorate received three UH-72As at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama; they are used for general support and as chase aircraft to support aviation development testing.
In July of 2012, the US Army's Aviation Flight Test Directorate acquired three UH-72A helicopters from Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. These were deployed for general support and as backup aircraft for flight testing.