By 1966, the 53rd was redesignated the 1st Aviation Detachment (Provisional) and attached to the 228th Assault Support Helicopter Battalion of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile).
1966 wurde das 53rd Aviation Detachment in 1st Aviation Detachment (Provisional) umbenannt und dem 228th Assault Support Helicopter Battalion des 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) unterstellt.