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"■atlcnal Report - Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 307th iM6t Aviation Battalion, Period Ending 31 July 1968 (U)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY IffiADQWRIERS, Jflffa COQAT AVIATION (PHANPaM> BATTAUON

APO San Frandaco 9^256

AVBN-P 15 August 1968

SUBJECT: OpOMfcUMA R^Tort of thn 307th Combat Avlatirn (Phfint.>n:) Battalion f-jr PcricJ Ending 31 July 1968, P.CS CSFCR--65 (Rl)

1 • SECTION I CrERATICNS; STGNTFICANT ACTIV'irTES

a, (Lf) MioJii^n: Tb.ore hao heen no chftrgo in tho batt.aÜTn'a at—loni cr ftrot -f Tyritlt^i»

b. (U) Qnmilcation: There were no changes in th« primary yubardl- nata units assigned to the battalion» There was an addition of bhft» Qu^rtermaater Detachments nn'i the r^asslgnntni cf a Sigral (Avionics) Detachment from Battalion r«-r.')v.rco3, T^ia resulted in char.gi.'ö in the following ov.bovr'.tjiate ur.lt argan5.Klti^n^,

(1) (U) The Headquarter» and Headquarters Company, 3C7*^ Cfficbat Aviation Battalion with the 5th, 52nd, 53rd ani ^2nd Quart ernaater DctA^hnnita attached, stationed at 3oc Treng, HVN (APO San Francisco 96296)

(2) (U) Tho 221 ?t RsrcnnaJ?sance /irplane Company (0-1) stationed at 3^c Treng, RVN (APO S-in Francisco SbZl'S)

(Sen Complete C-'ganiz.^i^n and Stationing Chart, Incl 1)

c o CftgWjIPd Group Ferp*mie 1:

(t) (U) Tho battalion hail several Vey porsonhol changos in the Demand r-cup f.ni arong th« ■ttbcrdlnata unit?, Tho cc/rp-.gitirn rf the battalion staff has stabilised, The influx of personnel throughout th« battalion has generally reduced the personnel turbulanct which was caused by having to shift personnel to man ksy positions. Th^^c are n« aignlflomt prak n-ip. ,:cnal huasp«! f^PMMB ill 'f'lcor and warrant ef fleer cctagrrlo;; r^vevRi «here §T9 r1"^'3 in enlittrd st.rongth which will be reg-Ived in the re-rang quarter .ith an Infosiftfl program.

(2) (C) CeapOfdti*a af the Battalion C^ranand Cvoup:

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AVBN-P 15 Aucuatt 1968 SUBJECT» fp«ratloBÄl R«pqrt »f th« 307th Coabat ArUtlon (phantom)

Battalion for Period Ending 31 July 196ft, RCS CSPOR-65 t

POSITION RA?I5 NAMB m ASSIGNED REIÄASED

Conmander ITC Charles P Hut chine 077053 21 Doc 67 13 JU1 68 LTC Charloe N AUgood 061434 13 Jtil 63 I^A

Ease Off LTC Alvin E» Walker 095640 6 J\in 63 li/A S-1 MAJ Cornell L UllMia 0570/^/2 10 tt'v 67 24 May 68

MAJ Jshn A Duff 019909 28 Mny 63 N/A S-2 MAJ Cortlo J Herrlck r$C06k 23 Jan M 30 Jun 68

MAJ Joe D Berry miotost 13 « 6d S/A S-3 KfJ Joe D Berry anotasi 3 D«c 67 13 Jul 68

M-AJ L».-3iard L Hisr^all v&m 13 c\a 68 VA &-4 VAJ Samuel P MLI83 oaoto^ 12 Pnc ^7 31 JV-1 <S &!.gnal CPT Walter 0 fficka 05317127 14 fit 63 13 May 63

1IT J-jneph S Sr;'.th 05537569 13 M^y 68 K/A A/C Malnt CPT Harold L Boyd lOIWI 15 JUn 68 N/A Safety N'i Change

(3) (C) Subcrdinatc Uhlt Ceomanderet (Changes)

(a) C'aanandJjig Officer, 199th Reconnaissance Airplane Company: Major John S* Jacnb, 0P104022, onsnanded from 1 December 1967 te 10 July 1963j Maj^ Robert S. Borer, 091556, assumed coaaand 10 July 1968 to tho präsent,

(b) Commanding Officer, 221st Reconnalosance Airplane Con^any: tSC Janiea R. MelJ:lsh, r7122?, consnanded frem 1 December 19C7 to 28 July 1*763; ."Jaj-r Robert W. Homaday, 091873* aesumfid crnnsand 23 Joly 19c6 to the present,

(e) Commanding Officer, 2^5th Armed Halleepter Company: Majer Charles D, Gordon, 0403059^ coantinded from 29 Pabruary 1968 to 27 July I969J Major WfJUan R,. Lendernan., '^$96, assumed conraand 27 July b'68 to the present,

d. Unit Strength aa f>f 31 July 1968 and Casualty Statistics for Quarter Enoirg 31 .T. :v ' m*

(1) (C) MOltary:

Subordinate Officer fJnit A-.th 0/H

wo Auth

1 1

0 2

EM Auth VH

95 99 IU 1('7

IHtal Auth oAi WIA

128 132 6 l.r'6 14? 3

m MIA

199th RAC 32 33 221st 41 38

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Battalion for Period Ending 31 July 196Q, RCS CSFOIl-65 (RI)

r.Mbordinate Unit

Officer WO Auth O/H Auth O/H

16 10 41 29 16 29 21 2 18 19 3 2

EM Auth O/H

211 222 321 296

83 93

829 919

Total Aut-h O/H

268 261 35G 327 109 116

m 2 0 0

11

KIA

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0

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235th AHC' ' 2/^th SAC IWfl 307th

0 0 0

107 CAD Total 123 129 67 35 1019 983 0

(2) (C) Civilians:

Subordinfttt ■' M i_.G

DAC Auth O/H

VN Auth O/H

t'l 0/K • IMA

Cent; Anth_

act rr O/H

l^th RAG 22Ist RAC 235th AHC 244th SAG HHC 307th

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

J 4 3 1 3 1

33 33 A 1

46 40

0 0 0 0 0

0

0 0 0 0 0

0

0 0

11 10 0

21

0 0

11 10 0

21 30? CAB Tot*l 0 0

e. (U) Awards and Decorations for Charter Endiwt 31 July 1960;

AWARD MAY JUNE JULY fSUL Mgtlagnlijud Flying Cross tjftinguished Service Kedal Silver Star J.rcizo Star hconi* Star "V" Air Andxl /.-■ Itdal "V" I-.vry 0011^16^r-Aion Medal Arnv Corm:endir,icn I'edal "V" Purple H iVt

25 0 3 2

22 229

28 12 18 4

20 0

9 383

15, 24 5^ 3

1 0 0 8 5

91 85 11

1 4

46 e 7

26 36

703 128 L7 78 11

*"• (C) Aircr-ft Status as of 31 July 1o68;

PubortlmU UH-1 AH-iG 07-1 0-1 U-6 0H-6A Unit AüÜLO/H Auth O/H Ittth O/M Au^-.h O/H Auth O/H Auth O/H

fJ^tli RAC 24 26 0 1 221 til fiAC 32 26 0 1

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AVBM-P 15 Auguat 1968 SUBJECTt Operational timpart of the 307th Combat Aviatl»n (Phantoss)

BattaL!.na for period Ending.31 -JUly 1968, RCS CSPOR-65 (RI)

^bordinflte Qkl ÜH-1ß OV-1 0-1 W-6 G5-6A Unit Auth OZS J»th O/H AuthJ^ tothO/JL ttikJtil ^-4.0/1

235th AHC 3 2 21 23 2A4t.h SAC QQ 307 CAB 2 0

18 18 0 0

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1 1

4

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23 18 18 56 52 1

12 14 45 2 1

307 CAB Total 5 2 21

Awg Availability 1

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(1) (U) The reportir.g peir'.od hae been cne «sf rslative qule-l in the Dolta, Ehaniy initiated incidents fell during the n»nth of May and Jon« to pre^-ret le^'ele. The month of July sow a slight increase over May and June, but still the trend was downward. The battalion posture was offen- sive in nature during this period. Maximum use of the rGCcnnalnoance and surveillance capabilities were made with the battalion assets in an attoc^it t* find and fix thai enancr.

(2) (U) 'IVJ 13 Jfcly 1968, the comnand of the battalion passed from LTC Charles F, KutPh.ir<3 t,-* LTC Charles N. AUgopd, The ceremony tiok place at Src TTang Anry Airfield, H'/N» and was attended by Col Eugene B« Corrad, the D^uty roncinder, Ist Aviation Brigade and Col Worthington M, Hahcne, C.nznanding Officer of the l64thi Cbt Avn Op,

(3) (C) The major ccnsoU.da+od battalion cffflrsive eff'Tt continued under the title of "Delta Falcon." This was a continuation of the day aid night interdLcrtion ndssion of the eron^r Infiltration ar/i c^mno-lials'm routeo froun Cambodia initiated at tho beginning of March 1768. The aosign- ment of 7/1 Air CmwOL | SquaJron (-) all Vinh Lorg in June 1968 enabled the battalion to be ralegwod ftrmthis w6celon cf a true air cavalry type mlsricn. The phase-jn '•f the squadron was accomplfnhed by plaoing a tro^p under the supervisi-n of the 307th CAB f r a^preodmately a month until the Gquadrcri '. is opera' 1 ral. The 3'*7th: CAB otill supports this cr.ncept tju'lng the h'urs sf dar.kness by teanv'.ng twa Mowwks from the battalion with a hea^y fire teem cf Cobras (3 AH-IG's) front the air car squadron ~xi a misslcxi bisla,

(4) (C) With the relaase of the assets of the battalion frnm the Delta Falcon ndeoirn, the battaliin shifted erphasis from the Cambedian

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AVBN-P 1$ At«uat 19^ SUBJECT* Operatltnal Rapoft tf th« 307th Omnbait Avlflt.iaa (Phantaia)

BabtaUan far the Period Ending 31 Jkily I960, RCS CSFOR-öS (Rl)

border area to the Ca Haa pcninoula« During the eftrly part «f June, c'peratlosi Phantom III was Initiated, This concept was essentially the saae as Deslta Falcnaj however, no assets were iimedlataly available f ?r follcw-up ground action. The primary adssion wsn to interdict and harass the rjpply routes a*:i coano-ltalson routes originating ir. lovrer An Xtyren Sectcrj? and pi^ceadlng northward. The cperailJ.cn Is condarted in random selected areas and unscheduled Owtes,

(5) (U) The 0-1 units have continued to prcvide th« eyas down at. user level in ths If Corpa«, The ao»igrjaont of the O-'I's (incl 3) at ftOffjMm and ARVN Kvlslo.n heailq'-ar^.erc bao materially aided the /r.erican advio. ru In their el-tempt to evaluate and procure ir.tel'llgence cf •'.ninocli- ate value. Though the fragmentation of the 0-1 corrpary has cr^a-'.ed a command and control problem rot common to an aviation ccrapany, it is fait the results and rappcrt obtained in support ijf the ground forces is wo'-th the extra effort aqsended to overcome the problem.

(6) (C) The battalion Ifchawk company cortributes hoavlly to the IV • Corps intelligence effort in a highly profess?, rial fashion. The OV-1 ecverage of the Delta averages 75< coverage nightly. Targets aetectcd are itanodiately called in to the province IOC'a over which the aircraft are flying. All of the information is forwarded to the iv Corp s CV-? Air during idtflAOM through the data proce«aing otaticn located at Can Th^, Toe cTvaJualtlon. of iiagery nnd phrtc-s is also processed at Can Tno follcvdxg mlsaions and forwarded imnediately to the G-2 Air«

(7) (C) The fcllcwing statistics phow the effort «trended in supp.-rt of the C^rps surveillance plan:

SORTIES FLOWN FRCM 1 MAY TO 31 JULI 1968

Tyr *> Joft VR Photo IR SL1R

0-1 9315 57 CV-1 1/6 .1^ 9^7 492

9451 2C3 909 492

(8) (C) The 235th Armed Helicapter Company, still the Cray's roly nopara'o^ n^n—dlvl^icnsL]. tj'pe» crrpletely armed helicopter compary, is acq•^lL^l^g itself It a ck'st lÜMLrahJji nannor. The availability rate cf the A-(- Q is f-iat inr.recjdng an a resuJt of tne build up rf a ro-per ASl/i:i„ The AIJ-1G ccntiruen t- be Abie to parform ail ndssions

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AVBN-P 15 Au«iwt 1966 SUBJEOTt Optmtttonuü Report of the Wfth Combat ArtMien (rhAntnm)

BattaUon for Period Ending 31 J^ly 1960, RCS CSPOR-65 (RI)

pi-«nd ou«."ly performed bj UH1--B/C gunshipsj however, the ability to move In and conduct primary reconnaissance missions in a manner typified by the older gunships has resulted in a die appropriate share of combat damage, fliifting the enphasis to the attark role of the AH-1G and capi- tallxing on its stand off attack capability appears to hold good promise frr even more satisfactory results. There still appaars to be a need fwr a gunship which can remain down low supporting the ground forces, yet not becoming as vulnerable or susceptible to major combat damage,

(Q) (U) The battalion has accomplished all assigned combat and direct c/.-nbat support wLsclona assigned during the reporting period, Thero is no doub^i the battalion has contributed to the stabilization effort cf IV Corps and can continue to operate in an effective and eatisfactcry fashion. Statistics generated in support of its mission are in Incl 2,

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2. SECTION II LESSONS IE ARMED; AND REOOMMENDAlIuUsT

COMMANDERS OBSERVATIONS, EVALUHTTCMS

a» Pors^nnol! None,

b, Oparat i-ns i

(1) (C) Transponder Equipment f.r 0-1 Aircraft.

(a) OBSERVATION, The 0-1 aircraft do n-t alwaya paint a positive tar/^at, for area radar control agencies,

(b) EVALUATION. The 0-1 aircraft operate on the majority of mis- sions day and night as single aircraft. The missions ftr the most part ever iscOated areas far roraoved from friendly pa it ions. The Arny fllgM, follovfing agencies offer radio flight foil-wing only; however, the Air Force area radar can ^ffer positive control when it becmes necessary tr fly thr-ugh IFR conditions or when flying over extremely isolated and romote areas. On many 'ccasions the area radar service has to be terminated when being vectored around weather or when the skin paint of the 0-1 target becomes lost due ts its relative small size. There exists a definite need to have transponders installe'i on the P-1 aircraft for flight following purposes and as an added advantage the iienuification of friendly aircraft under combat conditions,

(c) RECOMMENDATIU. That a retrofit program be initiated to install the la- :nt, lightweight version of a transponder in the U-1 air traft.

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Battalion for Period Ending 31 July 1968, RC3 CSFOR-65 (RT)

(2) (C) /.viatlg-n .Viaets Used to MaJntain Contact During Hbiirs of Darkness»

(a) OBSERVATION, The OV-1 sensing equipment can detect the with- drawal of energy forces from the battle area after contact has been broken during the hours of darkness,

(b) EVALUATinN, Utilizing the OV-1 and teaming w'th AH-1G'&, con- tact vlth the enemy during retrograde movements can be maintained. It has been noted that ground forces making contact with the Viet Ccng have habitually beon extracted ckrins the hours JaTv. prior to dn-knes-j. After suroot the Viet Cong apparently b^ard Ifimpint and c.i-part the iartfodiate area. By using the "Snake Kurr " concept, rrrtact can be maintainedj destruction of the enemy and a 3low-aown cf hio movement will result,

(c) REGOMTENDATICN: That this concept be tested and given full dissemination as soon as practable,

(3) (C) Uie 2| the Proxla^.ty Fuze (XM-/>29) A^ginst Selected Tirgets,

(a) OBSERVATION. Warheads fuzed with the (XM-429) prcxjmity fuzs are more lethal »gainst »ampans moving on water than the (M~423) point detona'-ing fured warhaad?,

(h) EVALUATION. The attack helicopters pf this battalion have flcwn rumerous sorties on interJirtion missions against water borne tr-insporta- licn. The 004 of the (M-423) po.lnt detonating fuzed rockets is effective primarily as ^n area fire weapon, and their use against single sampars hM resulted ir. i '..'aste 5f anniinitirn. The introduction of the (XM-^29) proximity fu«^ nas greatly inoreased the effect of the rackets and the shrapnel effect compared to tho rider fuze, willed explwdAa ■",rvly when It hits tho wator ^r sampait,

(c) RECOMMENDATION: That the proximity fuze be used against individval type targets such a:i samnir.o which req-jire a strike to neutralize. That r.Lnsion conrv:: ders sfecify the type armxit ion mix required L> support their ptrticular mission during pre-mlsni'-n briefings,

c. Training; Ii:ne.

d. Intelligence; None.

e. (C) r.yl'rt.'.c*'. Malfunction of the KS-^1 System With ffil^fcl FLi^h Cartridfen.

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AVBN-P 15 JOignat 1966 SUBJECT: OperatlcnAl Report of th« 307th Combat Aviation (Phantom)

Battalion for Pwiod Ending 31 July 1968, RCS CSFGR-65 (Rl)

(1) OBSERVATION. Difficulty has been experienced In night photo- graphy using the KS-61 camera system and the MK122A-1 phcto flash cartridges.

(2) EVALUATION. This unit has had difficultly procurring usable Imagery from night phctcgraphy. Frames were either overlappea with others or large blank spaces occurred between frames. Checks of the film drive system produced negligible results,. The unit received a rebuilt OV-IA, and checks were made of this system using a stcbe light at night« This sytem worked correctly, and gord imagery was obtained. It was dotennineil that on aircraft tha^ had been in RVN over tlx. nrnths, the plic^o flash detection systtn was deteriorated and would net detect the flash corractly. An EIR has Leon aubaittad,

(3) RECOMMENDATION. That a cover be fabricated and placed over the cell detector to prevent deterioration durlrg the day and when the system is not in use. That a system check be adapted using a strobe light at night halfway between the cell and tall of the aivc/aft to ree If the detection system will activate itself.

f, (C) Prganizatlon; lack of Qrganlza''ional Signal Ailonics Personnel.

(1) OBSERVATION. 0-1 companies deployed in Vietnam are void ef orgardzaticnal signal avionics personnel (MGS 35K).

(2) EVALUATION. 0-1 companies presently deployed in Vietnam are constituted by combining portions of several TCE'o under a General Order, In some instances this order includes a signal avionics detachment (TOE 11 >0OD), in others none Is authorized» The companies are not authorized organizational signal avi-nics personnel (MOS 35L), This is also true of the avionics detad-jaent which is manned to perform "bench" repair of cornponenta (MOS 35L)» Actually the detachment does perform .irganizaF- tjor.al maintcn-oce since they are normally the enly signal personnel available, Thi« situation does not exist in the Asaault Helicopter Cuwpany (TCE 1-77G) where two organizational sign*- avionics personnel (MGS 33K) are included in the C( irj-ony headqu-orterfi. This situation be» comes critical In units without avi-.nics detachments or when assigned avi^nio-j detachments are detached.

(3) RECCMMENDATIOM. That ^TCE's presently under study for Recon- naissance Airplane OeafNttiist ineluda a mlnicuni if two «rganizational avionics repairmen ('AZ5 3'>K) in their orpnlMtlflU,

g. (U) QMj^t; (jBptJbfh 3cr'rlng rrvVo rirena-ies in *M'i Cockpit.

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■ I AVBN-P 15 Auguart 1966 11 SUBJECT: Operwtloiud. Rapert of the 3C7th Combat A^'i^-'lon (ptvuitcm)

Battdlon for Period Ending 31 July r>6ö, RCS asKüß-65 (Rl)

(1) OBSERVATION. As a result 9f a fatal accident caused by a snsoke grenade dropped In the aircraft cockpit. It was found that in many aircraft these grenades were secured! merely by suspending then by their safety clip io the guard or bar protecting the instrument switches. Should the cotter pin become disengaged from the grenade, the safety clip would release and the grenade would ignite,

(2) EVALUATION. It was found that smoke grenades weuld fit eecurely into octcgonal shaped rocket fin covers. Cutting the.^e dawn ta a size of 6" ,ind installing them in the aircraft provided a secure and aafe means of carrying smoke grenades and eliminated any danger ehauld the cotter key become dislodged. The grenade safety clip will remain securely held in place in the container jven if the c.tter key la acci- dently removed.

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3 Incl CHARIES N. AJiß'jOD 1. Organization k Stationing LTC 3C 2< Operational Statistics ClCinandln»? 3. Station List

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AVGN (15 Aug 68) lit Ind SUBJECT: Operational Report of ths 307th Combat Aviation (Phantom)

Battalion for Period Ending 31 July 1968 RCS CSF0R-65 (RI)

DA, HQ, 164TH AVIATION GROUP, AFO 96215

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25 August 1968

1. The attached 3C7t.h CAB ORLL for the period endir« 31 July 1968 has been evaluated by thia r3adquarterB as required by USARV Reg 525-15.

2. Section II. Leaaona Learned; Commandera Obaervntipna Evaluations end Recomnendationa.

a. TrananorKler Eouipw^nt fnr 0-1 Aircraft. Non-concur with reconwen- dation to install tranapondera in 0-1 aircraft.

b. Although a transponder would be a aoat desirable accessory in the C-l aircraft, it is not an essential piece of equipmsnt. The spare weight and power provisions are not available in the 0-1 and a transponder modifi- cation kit would further complicate an already marginal gross weight rendi- tion. The principle behind the tranaponder is SCMUKI, however iaprArtical for a visual reconnaissance aircraft which normally operates habitually over a small region with continuous flight followiry with a local grour.d unit or Army flight following facility, Cinre the aircraft was neither ftfiwiHy designed or equipped for I 7K flight, any attempt to upgrade the syster wruV only lead to additional weight and performance penalties, Adequate radir flight following farllitiea -»re «valla; le on a continuous ba-ls and search radars are available to assist in eaer^encles.

3. .«ith the exception listed In paragraph Z above, concur with the ronnarder'' observitions, evaluations and reccriaarlatlor».

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Battalion for P«riod »»<Jln* 31 July 1968, RCS CS^P^*; (*V W)

DA, mADOJARTHlS, IST AVIATION »lOAlE, APO 96^ iJEF 5 1958

THRUi Goimandin« General, United States Arny Vletnar., ATT»:« kWOOJtff APO 96375 Coawnder In Chief, United States krnj Pacific, kTWt ^^or-TT, APO 96558

TO» Asaletant Chief of Staff for Poroe ÜBTelornent, Departw^it of tfN Arajy, Washington, D.C, 20^10

1. (U) This headquarters hsa reriewed this report, cfrslders It i« %• aderjuate, and ooncurs with the ontents as indorsed except aa follc^-s:

PaPMrarh lg(e), pe^e 5. The irTth Cophat »ylatlon "uttn^lor la Ir ♦•rror by statin« that the ?35th Ans^l "ellcopter Corranr Is ttlll ♦>#• Arab's only separate ansed helicopter coarany. TTier« an» In f*ct two additional araed helicopter cc^Mnles now asal^e^ to »he 1st Arlatlor Prl^ads.

2« (U) The following adlitional ciisut Is considered -ertlnent:

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Battalion for Porlod Endln« 31 Julj 1968, RCS CDPOR-65 (RI)

HiAiA<UAh^"HtS, US ARKI VIÄTNAM, APO San Franclaco 96375 1 1 SEF 9b'

TO: CoMaKlar In Chlaf, United Statea Army, Pacific, ATTN: GPOP-DT, APC 9655«

This headquarters has reviewed the Operational Report-Lessons Learned for the quarterly period endii^ 31 July 1966 from Headquarters, 307th Coabat Aviation Battalion, and concurs with the report as Modified by the preceding Indorseaents.

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GPOP-DT (15 Aug 68) 4th Ind (C) SUBJECT: Operational Report of HQ, 307th Combat Aviation Bn

for Period Ending 31 July 1968, RCS CSFOR-65 (R1)(U)

HQ, US Army, Pacific, APO San Francihco 96558 7 OCT !9€l

TO: Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, Department of the Army, WashlnKton, D.C. 20310

1. (U) This headquarters has evaluated subject report and forwarding Indorsements and concurs in the report as indorsed.

2. (C) Referente 1st Indorsement, paragraph 2: For planning purpuHrs, all aircraft in a combat zone should have a transpond'-r incorporat in« the "Identification Jilond or Foe" (IKK) feature. Inder current combat operational conditions, with no enemy air thn-at, lo» flying, lo* performance light aircraft may be excluded.

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