Pavlichenko commands a flight of KA-65 Howlers in the 379th Attack Helicopter Squadron, a small but powerful unit assembled from the remnants of several decimated helicopter battalions and pressed into service to defend the motherland from its enemies. Though young, Pavlichenko is a strong leader and a gifted pilot, and has already earned a large number of kills fighting the Red Banner Army and the tanks of the Directorate. His unit is equipped with laser-guided ATGM's, which allow his gunships to target enemy armor at long range.