The Colombian National Army Aviation or "División de Aviación Asalto Aéreo del Ejército", is an aviation branch that works autonomously from the Colombian Air Force. It is part of the Colombian Army and its main mission is to support the army's ground operations. This Unit was created on September 7, 2016 and it is managed by the Colombian Army. Over the years the Army Aviation has grown tremendously as it has become and fundamental part of the defense of the nation's borders and sovereignty.