Which of the following is a listed mission of the UH-60?

• A. Air assault
• B. Mine clearing
• C. Space exploration
• D. Anti-submarine warfare

Answer: (A)

Air assault is the mission the UH-60 is built to perform. This helicopter is designed to insert and extract troops by air, delivering forces directly into objective areas to enable rapid maneuver and surprise in combat. Its strengths—vertical lift, speed, and tight coordination with ground forces—make it a primary tool for air assault operations, where troops are flown in to seize and hold terrain or to support ongoing ground actions.

The other options don’t fit the UH-60’s typical roles. Space exploration isn’t a military helicopter mission, and anti-submarine warfare is a naval/Maritime mission, not an Army helicopter task. Mine clearing isn’t a standard listed mission for the UH-60 either; it’s not used for that primary purpose in Army doctrine.