DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 23rd Aviation Company

Fort Wainwright, Alaska 99703

APVR-WAJ3-AV 26 Sep 97

MEMORANDUM fOR RECORD

SUBJECT: FY 97 Annual Historical Report

1. MISSION: On order, deploy worldwide and provide Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM) support to corps and theater army aviation units. The company's METL follows:

Deploy Move to and occupy an assembly area Provide A VIM support Defend assigned unit areas

? ORGANIZATION: The unit is organized by MTOE as a separate company, attached to 4th Battalion, 123rd Aviation Regiment. The company is organized into five platoons. rleadquarters consists of the company headquarters, production control, and quality control sections. Systems Rep8ir has test flight, assault systems repair, and medium systems repair sections. Mainteml11ce consists of subsystems, powerplant, structural, powertrain and non­destructive in"pection, flvionics, and battery repair sections. Supply Support Activity has technical supply operations, shipping and receiving, storage and issue, and repair exchange sections. Servirt'" rhfnnn ':'01~c;ists oft2.ctical 'vvheel vehicle maintenance, ground support and mnterinl handling maintenance, fuel service and POL storage, and shop support sections.

\. rrRSONNrT.: Th~~c.Qmr:allY is organized uJl.d~bMTOE,allthorize~rf~({;kfi;;;-tt-­commissione.c&~ceis.":l'·r~'arran.tof~,c~~.§., a~~~1~~,~IJ!.edsoldiers). At the end offY 97, the company reports 83% strength, wltl~01nmlsslonedoffi'cers, 8 warrant officers, and I J6 enlisted soldiers assigned. This represents a net decrease of 19 soldiers assigned, compared to the FY 96 closeout. ~ .,( ",-,.-"'-- vl

4. EQUIPMENT: The shortage of tractors and trailers forces the unit to depend upon external transportation support to conduct surface movements. Although 23rd Aviation Company continues to experience additional shortages of equipment readiness code A property, the unit is equipped to perform n\l mission essential tasks. The company eagerly awaits the nrrival or upwaded automation assets that ::Ire programmed for delivery emly in fV 98.

" IT< VK'L\ r ~1.'\N \(,Ff\H~NT: This activity is conducted at the hattalion level. The C()f1lr~lIlY does nol hAve A h'd!2el to m3ll3ge.

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APVR-WAB-AV SUBJECT: FY 97 Annual Historical Report

~TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: The company received its first external evaluation as a ~ployable AVIM during Dec 96. 23rd Aviation Company was evaluated on its entire METL,

with emphasis placed upon Deploy. The unit validated its mobility capability, achieved after the receipt of its maintenance shop sets and ASL storage containers..

WMAJOR OPERATJONS/ACTIONS: 23rd Aviation Company's main effort from March Yough August was UH-60 modification. The company led USARAK's effort to replace its

aged UH-60 Blackhawk fleet with newer airframes from 25th Infantry Division. This operation required extensive inspections of 22 aircraft in Hawaii and installation of all necessary arctic modifications before these helicopters were transferred to the flight companies. Additionally, the unit removed all arctic modifications to its current fleet of aircraft prior to their transfer from USARAK.

8. COMMANDER COMMENTS: 23rd Aviation Company trained and maintained at a demanding OPTEMPO during FY 97. The unit is well postured to conduct its AVIM support mission worldwide. OLD DUKES!

9. POC for this action is the undersigned at DSN 353-1276.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY B Company, 4th Battalion, 123rd Aviation

Fort Wainwright, Alaska 99703

30 OCT 97 APVR-WAB-BCO

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: FY 97 Annual Historical Report

1. MISSION: Be Prepared to Deploy Worldwide to Provide Heavy-Lift Helicopter Support. The company's METL consists of:

Deploy Conduct Air Assault Operations Conduct Air Movement Operations Sustain Unit Operations

2. ORGANIZATION: The unit is comprised of approximately 239 soldiers, commanded by MAJ Sheri L. Tonner. B Company has two Flight platoons, one Allied shops platoon, one Maintenance platoon, a POL section, and a HQ platoon to round out the unit.

3. PERSONNEL: The company is organized under MTOE, authorized 239 soldiers (11 commissioned officers, 28 wan-ant officers, and 200 enlisted soldiers). At the end of FY 97, the company rep0l1s 87.4% strength, with 7 commissioned officers, 26 wan-ant officers, and 176 enlisted soldiers assigned. This represents a net increase of 9 soldiers assigned, compared to the FY 96 closeout.

4. EQUIPMENT: The only significant change to the unit MTOE was the addition of seven Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) earlier this year.

5. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: This activity is conducted at the battalion level. The company does not have a budget to manage.

6. TRAINING HIGHjUGHTS:

7. MAJOR OPERATIONS/ACTIONS: B Company flew 2613 flying hours, participated in a Battalion/Company Exeval, Northern Edge '97, and sent a select group of soldiers to support)RTC '97.

8. COMMANDERS COMMENTS: B Company continues to maintain capability to perfonn High Altitude Rescue Training (HART), in support of the National Park Service at Mt. McKinley and other locations in Alaska as necessary.

SHERI L. TONNER MAJ,AV Commander

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY B Company, 4th Battalion, 123rd Aviation

Fort Wainwright, Alaska 99703

30 OCT 97 APVR-WAB-BCO

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: FY 97 AIIDual Historical Report

1. MISSION: Be Prepared to Deploy Worldwide to Provide Heavy-Lift Helicopter Support. The company's METL consists of:

Deploy Conduct Air Assault Operations Conduct Air Movement Operations Sustain Unit Operations

2. ORGANIZATION: The unit is comprised of approximately 239 soldiers, commanded by MAl Sheri L. Tonner. B Company has two Flight platoons, one Allied shops platoon, one Maintenance platoon, a POL section, and a HQ platoon to round out the unit.

3. PERSONNEL: The company is organized under MTOE, authorized 239 soldiers (11 commissioned officers, 28 warrant officers, and 200 enlisted soldiers). At the end of FY 97, the company reports 87.4% strength, with 7 COnmllssioned officers, 26 warrant officers, and 176 enlisted soldiers assigned. This represents a net increase of 9 soldiers assigned, compared to the FY 96 closeout.

4. EQUIPMENT: The only significant change to the unit MTOE was the addition of seven Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) earlier this year.

5. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: This activity is conducted at the battalion level. The company does not have a budget to manage.

6. TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS: The company participated in aerial gunnery in OCT and began its winter campaign season of supporting the Arctic support BDE and USARAK. In April, High Altitude Rescue Team (HART) n-aining was the primary focus in order to SUpp0l1 the National Park Service on Mt McKinley, Alaska. In July, B company participated in Arctic Raider to train up for a JRTC deployment in September 97.

7 MAJOR OPERATIONS/ACTIONS: B 4-123 Aviation's main effort from OCT 96 thIOUgh March 97 was cold weather aviation operations and to support Arctic Strike and Northern Edge exercises. In April, B company successfully completed an Aviation Resource Management Survey (ARMS) and Directorate of Evaluations and Standards (DES) evaluation. The company also had soldiers deploy to the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Fort Polk, Louisiana for operations Tandem Thrust and to Yongsan, Korea for Foal Eagle. B Company flew 2613 flying hours, in participation of all of these events for the year.

8. COMMANDERS COMMENTS: B Company continues to maintain capability to perform High Altitude Rescue Training (HART), in SUppOlt of the National Park Service at Mt. McKinley and other locations in Alaska as necessary.

SHERI L. TONNER MAJ,AV Commander

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY B Company, 4tl1 Battalion, l23rd Aviation

Fort Wainwright, Alaska 99703

APVR-WAB-BCO 30 OCT 97

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Annual Historical Report

1. B Company's mission is: Be Prepared to Deploy Worldwide to Provide Heavy-Lift Helicopter Support.

2. The unit is comprised of approximately 239 soldiers, commanded by MAJ Sheri L. Tonner. B Company has two Flight platoons, one Allied shops platoon, one Maintenance platoon, a POL section, and a HQ platoon to round out the unit.

3. The only significant change to the unit MTOE was the addition of seven Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) earlier this year.

4. B Company flew 2613 flying hours, paIticipated in a Battalion/Company Exeval, Northern Edge '97, aIld sent a select group of soldiers to support JRTC '97.

5. B Company continues to maintain capability to perform High Altitude Rescue Training (HART), in support of the National Park Service at Mt. McKinnely and other locations in Alaska as necessary.

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ANNEX L (Uni; History) to 242d Transportation Helicopter Company (MEn) Admin 501'

1. GENERAL:

a. The purpose of this SOP is to outline the procedures to be followed in maintaining historical files of the 242d Avn Co (ASH).

h, Dnit hi~~nricRl recorrls are maintained in order to present a cle3~.

accurate and historically cumulative record of this unit's activities and accomplishments. This information can, at a later date, be utilized. according to its content, either for factual information intended for presentation or timely guides for tactical manuevers.'''''·

2. REFERENCES:

a. AR 870-5 \ '

"b. DA PAM 20 200 ~U6)Ct.. L'(~ ·eo;" DA PAM 36B-§.O..9...;".. , ;

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. The unit listorian is respo;Jsible to the commander to maintain the unit historical filesi.n accordance with AR 870-5. This will include all photographs and ullclassified informition. The unit Historian will be appointed by the Commanding Officer.

4. PROCEDURES:

a. The Unit History Files will be maintained by Unit Historical Officer.

b. All material considered for the History files will be submitted to the unit hlstorian as soon as possible ;!fter the event has taken plRce. Final approval for an entry will rest with the Unit Historian pending concurrence of the Commander.

c. The folloHing cr.iteria will apply when determining whether or not material is appropriate:

1. Directly involved this unit or portion there of.

2. Is of historical value, i.e. change of command.

3. Is of tactical historical reference value, i.e. tacticnl field problem of major consequence.

4. Establishes status of the unit, such as first to accomplish B task in USARAL, etc.

5. Established precedent in individual or team efforts such as speciRl individual awards of athletic accomplishment.

6. Any other information deemed appropriate be the Unit historian or the commander.

a. An annual Unit history suppJement will ue prepRred hy the unit Historian and forwarded as required by AR 870-5 and other applicable directives.

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