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CONFIDENTIALDEPAwFMEIT OF THE ARMY

n=OF TMU ADJWfl NERALWAIM.INWTON, D.C. NI~lO

AGDA (M) (5 Nov 70) FOR OT UT 702062 1. -ir 1970

SUBJECT: Operational Report - Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 222d ---Aviation Battalion, Period Ending 30 April 1970 (U)

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e~ vc tHadquarters, z2z Aviation Battalion (Ccobt)(-<)(Y

SUR1CT. 0 Q t peratiorii a'e - d iation Battalionfor arioa^-,dig Ap: 4 *# CSFoM6 5 (R2) (u)

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a- KI~m The xisuicoi of the Batt4.1icn reained th 3w through-0o-'t ths reportng period, that of providing combat an~d cm~bat support%dth aviation assta to) thie United Statesandi other Free World Forces inthe Repiblic at vietnaim-

b. Ora~at4J TOO orEanization or the Battalion charged dUringthe reporting perio d in that the 652ad Transportation MLztenaniea Detach,-ment formially attached to the 273rd vs absorbed by the 273rd AviationConnary (Rvy Hal) under order f786, XTOE 1-2596P01. several, other XThE9cha were received for assiqied and attaahed unita. These ob~ges=sntituted only miinor and Insignif ioot eqipimzt ator:Lz&tj4cf.

(See inelo.5dre 1 for '%6 organisation et'uett"e).

c. Sigriift-.ant ParormgQ, C2 fiAgnf:

(1) Ccrain-nding Officer, 220I Aviation Battalion (0Cmbat)

Date: 10 'Sarch 1970

cIxzmingi WILLIE, CLFWIN A., LTC,

(2) Executive Officer, 222d Aviation Battalion (Combat)

Data: 15 February 19'70Catgnn: TEMR, 'IHCH(S J., MAJ, ~Incxnlng: DA1NIMSO3N, JAMES D., MAJ, r

(3) txecuitive Officer, 222d Aviation Battalion (Ccmbat)

Date- 2 April. 19M7

Outfitong: D*NI&SO!, JPXES D., M7

(4) S-1, 222d Aviatio Battalion (Combat)

Woie: 2! March 19?0V( oingt BL91, DAMNRM III, CPT,

(5) S-~2, 222 Aviation Battal4.m (Combat) DOWWIAM At 3 YEAR PITIVAl

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(Cbt) for Poe~od Iint 30 Apiil WM7 RCS C.SIO-66 (U (U)

Datat 5 March 1970OLItgoirigw $Z.LZ, L3BVO X., C" *

rioingt LM, STUNI6 S. , CPT.

(6) s-3), 222d AvIjItim Battltice (Ccabat)

Datat 3 March 17MOugoligs DJ MN,M J*Im D. 4J,Inaomimet HUHES, DWGA X.J ., MkT,

(7) cmuding Offlosr,.HDC, 22d Aviatics Battalic1 (Ccmbtt)

Date: 3 March~ 17M

Ltoingi RID=T, PI0KLIN

(8) bmcutive Otticar, HEC, 2= 1viatitll Mattalice (Ccmbat)

Data: 19 ?ebruaz7 1970

(9) ftecuitive Office.r, 117th £'vlatlo C=PN (hAlt HelI)

tiat 3 March 1970

1n4ire agsi, B=X2ARD L., * OPT,

(10) zx.wivy officer, i17tb Avulatlso OmiP&RY (Axit H01)

Litet 16 April 19710

Znomuirig: ThXECOR, 1WSALD R., (Cm?,T

(. -) ftjygti Off icer, 195th 4Iviatim ccmapy (Lalt Bel)

L %to 26 March 1970

Cutsmingi TRIM, %OTTI L., Wr.

(1?) C m ngO Ofric..?, WAth Aviatitfi CORP&AY (Aslt ROO)

Dt 11 Mardi 1970OatiinU LAG!Y JOSUI A., K9A,Inccmimgi WWDV, BRlGE J., II

i) llJteX7

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(Cbt) for Period kding 30 Vril 1970 .1108 G~~jt.-65 (R2) Zj)

9C 1916 3 8 85 109 107 133

1!7th 19 18 51 49 218 199 298 266

195th 19 16 51 45 218 190 288 251

2.40th 19 16 51 51 218 192 288 259

273rd 7 6 17 20 153 138 187 164

93rd Mod 1 1 0 0 7 6 8 7

772d Md 1 1 0 0 7 5 8 6

87thQ 4 00 0 0 8 7 8 7

478th ASC 4 0 5 0 18 0 28 0(P.t Atch from1st, Oav Div)

(2) Giil.a,,

Subordinate DAG VN 3d Nat'l Tech RepUnit A t AhAd Ac&

lHG 0 0 14 13 0 0 0 0

117th 0 0 17 17 0 0 0 0

195th 0 0 7 7 0 0 0 0

240th 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0

273rd 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0

77ed Med 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

93 d Mod 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0

e. A rcraft Staus aAs of 30 Ap= "1"0: (See Inml 2)

f. 0graton1 Ramltm For the Pmiod Are IM In IA. 43

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WROMTs Operational. Report, - Lessons learned, 2221L Aiaticu Battalin(obt For Period hIMgS 30 April 1970 ROB C81Y.66 (812 (0)

g. AlmuALds 2 amma AJimr* rummad d terolved by inividmaJ~eof this Battalioni during I Yobzay 1970 wA 30 April 1970 as iaii402eWbelow

Legiom of Merit 00 0

Slyver tar Modal 8 1

So~lere Modal I I

Distinpnised Plying Crones 57 2

Bronas Star Modal 129 59

Air Mowa W" 64 47

Bua Air Modal 119 100

Oak Leayo C~nater to Air Modal 189 96

Afy Cimdation Modal *70 8 0

1=7 OCeftention, Moai 312 228

Parple Hoiit 21 4

h. PersoneL. Gains did Losses Thring the Pariea Ibiloeag rofloutthe personnel tmrbalmos e operienced &uwU# the periods

AlMA L=Offlaers 07 41

Warrant Off icene6 71

NO sted a.. 35% 375

L. " AMS (Oote rosved ad filled as indicated beow,

Haus~i 92 8

OYdbey 5453

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J. casualty Information: Casualty experiences during the reportingperiod ar - i fobli"a

(1) Jnjure.jon Hostile 17

(2) Wound.d Th Action 11

(3) KUS.lleNon Hostile 1

.(4) i3ed l .Actim 0

(5) Missing TA Action 4

* HCUOR RLL *

SKrI, JAKES D., 302-48-7636, SP/4, 195th AviatioB CmpaW (Alt HKaL),Missing Ta Action on 5 March 1970.

H0UL, JMX4U L., 262-84,-2113, SGT, E-5, 195th Aviation p (halt SOL).Mising In Action on 5 March 1970.

1IGAV*, CAL C., 468-84800, CW2, 195th Aviation Canpe (halt Hel),Missing In Action on 5 March 1970.

RABB, ROBET I., 256-70-661, 1LT, 195th Aviation Ca pW (hAlt Hal),Missing 3h Action on 5 March 1970.

k. -v Ain AuinLt B.at: h following is a sqopiels of theenamy acton aainst Bearcat fing the last reporting penld.

(i) CS 311830 March 1970, Copp Beaat received toni (A) 12204 redcetssid tw et3.dxz (26) 82141 mortars in a five mimte attadc. (ae 122 Niroceot impacted in alone proxdntt to revetted helicaptew of the 240thAviation Company (halt Hal) owsing incidental doage to te (2) UL-iheli ter J nor 'ansge to one (I) UN-1H helioopter and mjor damage toone (1) UL-H helicopter, Although ther vere iiht (8) 6wias injuredin the attack, none of the injured m members of thin b~eftlioa and nostructuree located in the Battalion ar.ea wee dmsgel

L. ,n dlu See Inal A.

m. Sdbnolins (AARTS Connas):The follofn g quotas vae roLwveland filled daring the reporting period.

(1) Offi s

(a) U-lIP School 2

(b) (I-58A Transition 3

(a) Aviation Aciddt Prevention 8

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(2) hniated

(a) i1-iGAJH-1C Helicopter Repair

(b) W-ip/ff Helicopter Repair

(a) Thdi Suply (I'L)1

k,1a&ill -f4-sfpa! lbua (A.) iroftft accidents occured during tb.reporting period ithi o flying 26,472 hiours, This gave the Battaions an&oidant rate of 'i5.2% per' 100,000 haaft, %ic is a 2.6% per 100 000hour increase over the last periodi

(1) On 2 Februiary 1970 a MiE-iC guniship on a routine m!ison experiencedpower los due to POD at a low altituide over a thickly ovrgroma area.Pilot sitorotated into 20 to 30 foot high bamboo sustaining major damageto the aircraft.

(2) On10March 1970 a UH1Hlost power w le on a20tfoot vertic~approach into a tight UZ. The pilot attempted to turn the aircraft awayfrom troops in the LZ an~d crashed into tal1 bamiboo susatejuing major d~ngto the aircraft. A foan filter from the particle separator -las found inthe inlet guide vanes of the eagine.

(3) On 10X Mrhi9f0 %hen a iH1 as ontakeoff over te:4.trees, theaircraft umet into an extreme nose low attitude -Ath a aligbt yaw to theright and crashed into the tree. causin major dgueage to the aircraft.One pnssenger --as killed and twao were injured. Engine failure vas, suspected.

(4) On 23 March 1970 a UH-1i was returning to the bass amup for fhelsohen the eimgine failed. The pilot aitorot.1ted to a dry rice paddy andlanded vith asight ground run. The right skid hit arie dike and theaircraft rolled on itse sie eeAuedng major damage to the aircraft. Thecause of engine failure wa fuel. starvation.

0.ghM&MIS Atiyities: Opporunities for troops to worship and fortroops to ome in cont act with the diapln and religious activitiescontiue to be aimhasized this oumater. There were 190 Catholic oneProtestant opportuniti~es for worship and 1450 visits to the troop aremsas wonl -to 26 'visits to the hospitals and stockade.

(1) Men tookc advantage of counselling services 177 times during theperiod.,

(2) As required study groups in Bearcat, Long Thanh and Long Bien areas.continue to be a firm~ foundation for the spiritual life of the men vhoattm~d.

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(3) The use of religioua films in the company areas continug -drav the ntrest of all the men.

(4) Character guidance classes are presented by the Chapldm.Attond-

ane remains the sLe, vel over 90% of the unit strength.

(5) A meanortal service was held for the 195th Aviation Company.

(6) Continming to assist the Ecation Progrw after helping toestablish the education center in Bearcat. The 'rhaplain introduced 13men to the Univprsity of Maryland ktenaion Resideint Progra end isrecuiting men interested in the High School GED Progrm.

p. PM: The information center continued to provide the reepirednew end photo coverage of aards and decorations, safW, special events,civic affairs activities and combat activity. Both local and nationalnews media were utilised in pablicizing the Battelions activities duringthe last reporting period. The February - April period produced 317 hometorn new releases as compared to the November - January output of 1A7.Approximately 15 news releases and feature series were released by theBattalion Information Office to the 12th Group PIO Office ed the 1stAviation Brigade. A number of the news stories evenbially were publishedin military and civilian enterprise newspaper in the United States.Approxiately 1,000 photographs, inciuding awards and decorations,promotions, chmnges of oz and, accident saftey and nozrul news photo&were produced during this period.

q. Oeatins-

(1) General

(a) Daily surport of operations was continued by thisBattalion during the 89 Reporting days. The Battalion supported combatassent, direct. " support and other combat support type missions. Missionsincded airlift of troops, equipment, supplijs, vehicular airlift, admdni-trative, oemmand and control and artillery weapow ad engineer equipmentdisplaoment. Night support was provided by Night Hak type missions andwas ut4 ised for night route, zone, and area reconnaissance and surveillance,PZ lighting for dust off Operations rid for clois in fire suaport of troopsin contact. The Battalion Mission profile remained at 36 U,-1 hel$-copters and 12 M-IC gwxhips. The daily ciittment of three (3) (54.has increased doring this reporting period to four(4) and has contituedsupport of = and IV Corps.

(b) On 12 April 1970, wile on a mainteftae stand do,the 240th Aviation Company (Aalt Hel) received several scrpable missionsfrom the i2th Aviation Group (Cotbat) AAN. Even thoxgh no aircraft idbeen scheduled to fly, and many of them were being vored on, aircraftreceiving missions were off within forty-five (45) minute. Total timeflow for the Maintenance stad down day w 112 home.

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(2) Thai Aviator$

Under the provisions of the Mumorandm of Understanding betweenthe Cimending Genierl, Royal hai Foise, Vittwauind theGeneral lt Aviation Brigde, the Battalion chdwed out twelve (12)Tal Aviators who actively participated in ousbat asasalt end resupplymission with the 240th and 195th Aviation CMpenee (Aslt 1el). AllPilote had received prior Instruction in the U1-ID/1H in the USA. Stendaxrd.Lsation rides averaged 5 hours.

(3) Thai. Doorg~ann

ThrIng the reporting pearod, the Battalion undertook the missionof training Thai enlisted men to be doorg----ers. A total of thirty (3b)individnla required traini ig. Classes veore one (1) week In duration, ten(10) indivials per class. Instmotion u broken doa into 16 hours ofclass ram instruction and 12 hours of flight Instruction. All thirty (30)graduated frn the course and are presntly servig as doorauern In theLight Aviation Company (RTAVI1).

2.. (Cl SETIOK 2 TIMETNS TKANIU]i (DOIMflU' S t SuVATrBS WALUATNS

a. Personnels

(1) MOB 71P20

(a) OBEVAIN Flight Operations Specialist shortages tobe critical.

(b) EIULATMI It has been found that there is a criticalshortage of MOS 71P20 as these Personnel are not available in the ocuinad.All Flight Operations Specialists Wthin tIs unit have been trained on-the-Job. After five months these personnel. have progressed to the pointof being capable of dolng the Job .dthout constant supervision. At theeight month level they are capabLe of iifill ing the position efficentlyfor the rwalnder of their tour.

(c) An increased flov of aschool trained FlightCperations Specialists vould greatl.y axhance the Operation of AvIationUnits Athin IRN. Greater mpasis should be placed In recruiting personnelfor this career field.

(d) C.AD ACT: Continued internal recnii"ent for this

Spedialty field ,Athin the Unit

(2) n MMMT INSTMCT PILOT

(a) Q&RZU=: It is felt tv this unit that en instraimtInstructor Pilot would greatly increase our inf aion into instrument qual-ified Aviators and make the Unit r in Monsoon seasons.

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(b) XUWAM: This Unit has found that the StadardizationTnstructor Pilot has a heavy bardn Just mintaining the Aviators in theUnit proficient in normal and basic maneuvers not to include training inemergency procedures, and insetmet flight. It is felt that the incbsinof an inetrnent Instructor Pilot umld be extramely benificial.

to) R: That and additional Aviator be assignedto each unit for the purpose of making Amey Aviators (Rotory Wing) winstnrent proficient as possible and take the load off the S.LP.

(d) GWNA- Ii The utilization of all instnMent quaLi

fied instructor pilot. on a part time basis has been initiated.

(3) AVMOMS RA PERSONL

(a) LK Tis Heudquarters has none and is notcuthorized Avionics Trained Personmel. Presently staff supervision issolely the responsibility of the Battalion Signal Officer ubioso slotrequires a rated Aviator.

(b) V_.UTIQN: This Headquarters has not the capabilityof providing adEquate staff supervision and assistance to its Avionicsfacilities due to the fact that none of the Personnel assigned to. theBattalion signal section have Avionics back ground. A fall time AvionicsStaff member is needed to oversee the utilization of Avionics assets,shop supervision, maintenence procedures, and provide assistance andrecomendations on Avionics Problems from Battalion Level.

(c) &WBNDATLCN: Recommend that KT03/TOE changes be effectedto wathorize a 35P40 to the Battalion Signal Section snd / or a warrantofficer OS 2864 for dnty as assistant Signal Officer.

(d) Mkiu ACTICH: On-the-Job training is being done at thisHeadquarters but is inadequate to do the Job properly

(4) S-(a) QBSZVATfi: An authorized Civic Actions Staff is requiredat Battalion Level.

(b) f The success of Civic Actions Programs is aproven thing. Through these prograns, we can teach the Vietnamese how tohelp themselves ond better relations btween the United States and theforeign Country. Bec ise of a shortage of Civil affairs Companies, aCivic Actions Staff should be authorized at the Battalion Level. Thisstaff should consist of one officer, one (1) NCO, tuo (2) enlisted menand one (1) interpreter.

(e) B"TICO That a change to the present MTOE be madeto includet m-e (1) .- 5 Officer, one (1) NCO, two enlisted men and oneinteroreter. CONFIDENTIAL

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(d) equs: u.tfor change in M is beinginitiated.

(1) T/SW K-3

(a) OBSERVATION: Enemy units have the capability of monitoringUS communications and thereby be forewarned of coming operations in advance.

(b) EVALUATION: Aircraft have the capability of transmitting on3 to 4 different frequency ranges to effect coordination with ground andother Aircraft. Only one of these frequency ranges can be secured withthe T/SEC DY-28. Some ground units and models of Aircraft do not use, ordo not employ T/SEC devices in their operations causing their commmnicationsto be vulnerable to the enemy monitoring.

(a) .Recommedqamigaing and employing a devicein aircraft cpable of seaa n all frequency ranges, and that goundunl to be provided 14th a radio vih Integral' speesh security devices.Towers and Air Traffio Control Centers and Artilery Warning stationsshould operate radios equipped with speech se rity devi.oe with ncn-securecapa ility on standby as emergency baco-up.

(d) g "Ii k IM R'isn~ v been given at this Headquarters,and to all subordinate units to inform all new 'viators of the securityrisk involved.

c. OP TWINS:

(1) Night Hawk and Fire Fly Configuration.

(a) &sM =- Me lighting arrangement conflictvith thearmnent on the tw sstems.

(b) MALJZTML This unit recently shared an incident Involvingnight operations with friendly ground troops and Firefly equipment in use,Due to the much slower air speed required by the lightship the escort(two UH-IC Armed Helicopters) have to mke 3600 orbits about the lightship.When the Lightship takes fire the job of the gunship id to engage the targetand suppress the fire whom the Lightship is unable to suppress. Sometimathe intensity of fire or a wepon malfunction on the slick necessitatesimediate suppression from the gunships In duich casq depnding on the gum-ships location at that mament he mny have to fire over the heads of theunit supported or towards the unit supported. In the case of short roundsor overshoots, many troops frem the unit supported could be injured. TheC-130 light cluster is an area type lighting arrangement and is nuch pre-ferred by ground ocmmsders to be used in their support. The weapons -ployed on the light ship with tho cluster light is a pin point target pweapon. Suppressive fire fro a Winu which is a aoopanent of the NlightHawk System would be much more beneoial end "ffective. Likewise theNight Nark lighting arragement is a dnoint lighting deal and should havethe pinpoint type weapon system. 10

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(c) : hat the amwent for the Night Ha~k andFirefly Syste be chage.

(d) COMNACTI: This unit had both systes on o aircraftbut only one was utili ed.

(2) t :

(a) OBSVATIM: Increased moisture in the air cmses moremalflmctions of weapons systes d&e to inst on links of 7.62 ammo and40m rm do and an the electrical contacts of 2.75 Inch rockets.

(b) EiTI ik st can be controlled by proper utilizationof amo and equipment;

(c) T :-MATZ Linked smiunition, to include 40 = sbouldall be used from me crate before opening another to prevent umecessaryexposure. oe containefa should be properly covered and protected fronexcess moisture. If wmo in the chating becones vet and co not be expendedimmediately it should be removed, dried and replaced to prevent rust onthe links. 2.75 inch rockets should be stored under a protective coverafter uncratixg. If rockets get wet, electrical cntacte should be 4peddry.

(d) gCMAND ACTICIR: All personnel concerned have been properlybriefed.

(3) WEaLPCS SYSTEKS

(a) OBS&VATION: in increase in jams and broken links in 7.62and 40 m systems and hang fires and tubes that don' t fire in the 2.75inch rocket systoas due to increase in moisture, rust and oorrosia.

(b) -W-ALATIM: Mist and corrosion on &o, links, chuting,crossover drive and chuting and the weapon itself puts an umecessarystrain on the systems resulting in broken links and jams. Rust andcorrosive elements tend to form on the inside of rocket tubes when exposedto moisture for long periods of time tithout proper cleaning. This part-ially obstructs the movement of the rockets through the tube and cam ceasepartial or complete hang fires. Moisture on electrical harnesses cancause shorts causing the system to mdfainetion or became inoperative.

(a) REMNAM Systoes should be thoroughly cleaned andinspected more frequently. Electrical harness should be inspected fre.-quently and brittle or poorly Insulated harness replaced. Amo shouldbe inspected frequently and replaced if rusty or corroded. Covers shouldbe placed on the systems as mulch as possible. Electrical contacts onrocket pods should be inspected and cleaned frequently.

(d) A N =znitin is inspected pemiklcaly, and isstored in dry conta lners, CONFIDENTIAL

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(4) K5AE1

(a) 9DY ZLThe maintenance ac~iedule is disiuptal tdie torestrAictiAs on working on aircraft duing electrical atoms and rain,

(b) .. MBLUIIt A tadency to "get through and oat of the rain"omubined ith redtced visibility and the danger of flel and -abricant am-taination refcee the offectiveness of maintemnace paranl wo'kig int'"e open.

(0) : aintenance should be sedaled, Aeapossible, to allow for possLbe delays due to inclaant veather, Whunnecessary to perfom maintenance In the rain, maximu utlisation shumldbe made of all available shelter. An edaoat~onal program sholci be insti-tuted to insure that all necessary safety precanton. are take whan'orkdng durIng electrical atoms and rain.

(d) CMN CIN Hangars have been requistioned.

LTG, TC5 Incl Cmanding

1. Crganiuation2. Acft Status

3. Operational Statistics4. o EpendiAtures5. Reenlisment Statistics for Poriod

DISTBrTIW:5-C0, 12th Axn Op (Cbt), AM AVDAA-SC2-CINCUSAPPAC, ATTN: GPCP-DT, APO 965583-CG, USA1V, ATTN: AVGHGC (DST), AK 963752-CG, lst An Bde, AT: AVBAOC

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Battalion (Combat) for Period Ending 30 April 1970, RCS.T.CS-OR-65 (RI) (U)

DA, HEADQUARTERS, 12TH AVIATION GROUP (COMBAT), APO 96266 27 NW 1970

M1 : Commanding General, II Field Force Vietnai, APO 96266

1. In compliance with AR 525-15 and USAR.V Reg 525-15, the OperationalIleport - Lessons learned of-the 222d Aviation Battalion (Cobat) for theperiod ending 30 April 1970, RCS-CSFOR-65 (RI) (U) is forwarded.

2. Ref page 8, section 2, para c of subject report: Approval has beengranted by USARV for the 222d Aviation Battalion (Combat) to test thefeasibility of using the 50 cal machine gun with the Night Hawk systmand the 7.62 mini-gun with the Firefly system Any noteworthy resultswill be forwarded to USARV.

FOR THE COMMANMR:

Acting Adjutant

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UBJW Operational Report - Lessons Learned, 222d Aviation Battalion(Combat), for Period Ending 30 April 1970, RCS CSFMO-65 (R2) (U)

DA, HQ, II FFWOPO1, APO San Franciso 96266 4 JUN 15M

TUUS Commanding General, list Aviation Brigade, ATTNs AVBA-C, APO 96307

Comanding General, US Army Vietnam, ATTNt AVHGC(Dsr), APO 96375

Commnder-Tn-Chief, US Army Pacific, AZTNs GPOP-DT, APO 96558

TO& Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, Department of theArmy, Washington, D.C. 20310

1. (U) This headquarters has reviewed the Operational Report - LessonsLearned for the quarterly period ending 30 April 1970 from Headquarters,222d Aviation Battalion (Combat) and concurs with the conments of indors-ing headquarters.

2. (C) Comments follow,

a. Reference items concerning PWOZ Changesg, page 8-9, paragraphs2a(2) through 2a(4), concur. Reporting unit has been advised to submitrequests for 11TOZ changes for conlderastiom.

b. Reference item concerning T/SWe 0-28', page 10, paragraph 2b(1)aconcur. The Commanding General, I FFOCZV, has placed personal emphasison all aspects of operations security, including conmnications security.There is also a II FFORCEV NEWOR Program, under the direction of theSignal Officer, which seeks to make Jin use of available voice securitydevices within the ITI Corps Tactical Zone.

PCK THE OGIIDMA

CPT, AGC

O, 12th Avn Gp (Cbt)CO, 222d Avn B (Cbt)

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AVEA3C-0 (14 Hy 70) 3d IndSJECro loperational Refort-Leusons Learned, 2M2 Aviation Ba.;talion

(Combat) for Period Ending 30 April 19?0 RCS CSFC..-65 0BZ) (M

DA., ADUATIa1T AviLTiou miGaJ, Apo 96384 22 JUN 1970TIU: Couzxing Geneal, .Uited States Armyr Vietnam, ATNs ATiGC-13T,

AMO 96375Co=*ndwr-dn~hiif, United States AnW Pacific, AMTTU: :;POP-DT,APO 96558

TO: Assistant Chie~f of Staff For Force Develo';,ent, Department of theAraV~, Washingtonf, D.C. 20310

This IUeaquarters has reviewed t&o Cpera~ional Report-Lessons Learned ofthe 222d Aviation Battalion (Combat) and concurs with the foflowin'r ex-centionst

a. P'aragraph 2c (l), -Age 10; Honconcur. The unit discussed the re-configuration of the Aighthawik and Firefly systems. These two axrramentsubsystems arc not accepted ArM standard -Ltems and therefore are issuedon a linited basis only . ;,t the preuerit tire all in-count;.- fabricationof the N~ighthawk Systez has been suspended due to a lack of com'nnntparts. 1". action can bu taken on any recommended co,&nge submitted untilthe subsystem components become available.

b. Para'-raph 2a(3), PaQ,.e 9: Woknoncur. The ree.),nzibi]-4ty for pro-viding avionics staff supervision at btttalion level is normallf delegatedto :he battalion si nwl officer* Whitle avionic3 experience no:: varj betweensignal of.Z'icers dependin,- on previous schocling and assigments, the respon-sibilities and duties relatine w.o avionics %t battalion level *:s m~ore super-visory than technical. Areas of coi'umicationm are not so COVr'.-x as to pro-cide a signal officer with no avionics experience to pain the !'nowledge re-quired to provide adequate staff supervision. Avionics e'ssi-tance isavailable to all battaliorns within the 1st Aviation kiads, -it group andbrigade level. Assistance is A1so Available from the 34th :;Oneral Supportroup, which provide all avionics eneral support maintenance in-country.Tecical assistance in availa' le in the for", 09 systeqs technical represen-ta tives, factory representatives and ECO, personnel who ire con 'rolled by

the 34th General Support Group and are aalbeuo eus.T sinby T029 avionics IMOS personnel at battalion level J.s oonsiderod impractical.

a. Parag-raph 2b(2.)(c), paze 10; Concur* A device -that is capable ofsecuring all frequency ran ,es on both air and (,round radios would certainlyassist greatlyV in the reduction of radio transmion %ecurity ViolationsPresen- 2.y, certain specified components of the Fl, :&ani4 of radtios are pro-gramed for modification to pernri..; secure voice opera,.jLons. :owever, not all

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AV1 AC-C4 (14 Mhy 70) 3d IndSUdJICT, - Opera Laonal %e-..-rt-Losons Tearned, 222d Aviation Battalion

(Combat) for- Period Mrding 30 April 1970, -.iC CM.-,-65 (Z) (W)

ground stations auw all aircraft wil possess this capabil. ty even uponcompletion of the piese&A program. Information vhich should be passedvmrer secure voice cond.tions will zave to be passed in the clear to theaircraft that need the informL';ion bu. do not have secure voice oapability.'ho speoifio exaples of the ,-oblen ire as follows

(1) 0L-6A and U-1A aircraft dU not possess secur. voice capabilityso artillery and air strike warring .nfor .on riust be transmitted to thoseaircraft in the clear.

(2) 'he i- will eventuall, possess secure voice capasilitylhowever, when operatin- with the i-6 as a hunter-killer team, target andattack coordinaion will still have -o be passed in the clear.

(3) An additional prnblem area .that exists with the pvesent securevoice equipoent is the nerhod of setting the codes. A single aircraft hasneed to commmicate with nultiolo aenoioe, each of which is using differentcodes. To chin oe codes, the aircraft rust land duo to location of equipmntand/or .'ieth-d of code setting.

(4) In addition to the deei ning of a single device for securing'ultiple frequenc: ran es, recomisixi a system of code setting be deviseddereby a code can oe set from the pilots console by use of a d oriilar feature.

d. Paragraph 2a(l), nasa 8s Ist Aviation Briade is aware of theshortase of 712 series .-'OS and has brought this to the attention of hitherheadLuarters. T'he current fil.l of 71P series 103 has improved to the pointthat the critical shorta e no longer exists.

WARREN A. PETERSON

Cjrr, AMASST AG

AVHOC-DB (14e May 70) 4th IndSUBJECTs Operational Report-Lommain Learned, 222d Aviation B3attalion

*(cbt) for Period 11ang 30 April 1970 105 M-65 (22)(U)

HeaqurtesUnited States Army Vietnm APO Sm Franisco 96375

TOs Comndr in Chief,0 United States Arm Pacific, AMs OPOM.D?APO 96558

1. This Headquarters has reviewed the Operational Report-Lamsons Learnedfor the quarterly period ending 30 April 1970 from Headqartere. 222dAviation Battalion (Cbt) and commets of indorming ~jres

2. Comnts followsi

a, Reference ite concerning "UDS 71P20," page 8, pazsgm*h 2a(1) sconcur. USARV status as of 4 July 1970 for 71P - nlight OperationCoordinator was 545 authorised, 458 assigned, or &~ percent of authoriration.usARY has requisitioned 56 for July, 86 for August and 155 for Septemberin order to neet the, commandt's requirements for ?IF. hueverw, requisitionfill experience sirce January 1970 indicates that only - _--wiestely 25percent of anl 71P WS) requisitioned in any given zath iill be filled byDA, So action by USABPAO is recommended. Action is required by DA tofasure enlisted fill of 71P NOS requisitioned. Additionally, greateremphasis should be plced on recruiting personnel for this critical careerfield.

b, Reference Item concerning "Instrumtent Instructor Pilot,* page 8,paragraph 2a(2) 1 nonconcur. Appointment of instrument Instructor pilotsis a unit function. Selected aviators within the unit we. normlly aosignedthe additional dutiesB of instrument instructor pilots and placed on unitorders. The unit therefore has the authority to appoit Instrumentinstructor pilots to zeet their training requirements. No action byr USARPACor DA is recommended.

a. Reference item concerning "T/SEC MY-28," page 10, paragraph 2b( 1).paragraph 2b, 2nd Indorasment and paragmph c, 3d Indaramut a concur.However, at the present time it does not appear feasible to equip all. Armyaircraft with an all inclusive secure voice capability for other than thepresent FN frequency range. Further, it may be prohibitivo cost andweight wise, to provide the re-wiring ad other modifications require&. Inall Azq' aircraft to accept the r1-28 for other than the 7K system. Noaction by USABAC or DA Is recommended.

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AUCW-DUE (14 May 70) 4th Ind31 Zu Opwzationai Reprt-Lemin Le-adr , 222d Aviation Bttalion

(cbt) for Period hdin6 30 April 1970 1103 CSID-65 (R2)(U)

d. Refermwie item ocerning "Night Hank and Fire Fly Configuration,Pe 10, paragraph 2c(1)t concur with X Indoruemamt which statem thissystem is not an accepted Army standard item. Therefore, at the preenttime all is-country fabrication of Nighthak system ha been mspmdot.beme of Leek of component Parts. Action by.UBWACP or .D is recouoed.,

e. Reference Item concening "An authorised Civic Action Staff isrequired at Battalion level," page 9, parauph 2&(4)s concur with cometscoatamed ia pilagralf 2a of 2d Indorimet. II FYORCV action is adequateat this time. Furtber evaluation, will have to be made by this Headquartemafter recoened M change has ben submitted. No action by USRACor Di is recommended.

FOR THR COY1ABDI~

WStevems Jr.

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GPOP-DT (14 May 70) 5th Ind (C)SUBJECT: Operational Report of HQ, 222d Aviation Battalion (Cbt) for

Period Ending 30 April 1970, RCS CSFM0-65 (R2) (U)

HQO US Army, Pacific, APO San Francisco 96558 24 UGS 7

TO: Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, Department ot the

Army, Washington, D. C. 20310

1. (U) This headquarters concurs in subject report as indorsed with thefollowing comaents.

2. (C) Reference paragraph 2b, page 10: TSC/KY-65 "PARflIZL' equip-ment which is approximately half the size and weight of the KY-28(estimated cost $5000) could be utilized to encrypt both PH and AM voicetransmissions from aircraft providing the information being transmittedis perishable in 72 hours or less. Recommend that USACDC evalate therequirement and determine if selected U. S. Army Aircraft Should beequipped with the TSEC/KY-65 in lieu of the TSEC/KY-28.

3. (U) Reference paragraph 2d, 4th Indorsement: Nomemeur. These twarmament subsystems are not accepted Army standard item; therefore, ifthe unit desires to change the armament, it is a usit action not aUSAPAC or DA action.

FOR Tl COMMANDER IN CHIEF:

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92d Medical Detacent (OA)240th Aviation Company (AsIt Hel)273rd Assault Support Helicopter Cuazy (ASHO) (Hw'Y)

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