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1. Subject report is forwarded for review and evaluation in accordance with paragraph 5b, AR 325-15. Evaluations and corrective actions should be reported to ACSFOR 0T ÜT , Operational Reports Branch, within 90 days of receipt of covering letter.

2. Information contained in this report is provided to insure that the Army realizes current benefits from lessons learned during recent opera-

3. To insure that the information provided through the Lessons Learned Program is readily available on a continuous basis, a cumulative Lessons

^^Learned Index containing alphabetical listings of items appearing in the jreports is compiled and distributed periodically. Recipients of the ^attached report are encouraged to recommend items from it for inclusion

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(b) !iaj JT Jorr,/ 3. .r.. Surveillance Airpinne Campjnv fron 1968.

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-lud conmand of the 73d Rimgee, 087901;, on 25 June

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(d) LTC Neal W. Sanders Jr., 067978, assumed command of the 120th Assault Helicopter Company from LTC Richard F. Beck, 01925150 on 6 May 1968.

(e) LTC William H. Cox, 083906Ö, assumed command of the Command Airplane Company (Provisional) from LTC Pelham G. Helton, 09^8733 on 1 July 1968.

(f) Major James E, Lybrand, 0530153U, assumed command of the 5iith Utility Airplane Company from LTC Merrill T. Peterson, Oli005926, on 12 July 1966.

(g) Major Joseph Turner, OF 105855, assumed conrnand of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company from Major Arthur R. Vaughn, Oii063955i on 13 July 1968.

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73d Avn Co 37 26 3 3 252 2U5 292 27U

7iith Avn Co hi 38 1 1 82 72 121; 111

98th Trans Det 1 0 1 1 70 58 72 59

120th Avn Co Ik 22 hi U iho 167 195 230

129.th Med Det 1 1 0 0 8 13 9 Hi

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563d Trans Det 0 0 0 0 2h 17 2h 17

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(f) R & R's for the quarter:

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(g) Casualties during the quarter were as follows:

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f. Operational Results as of 31 July ±968 (See Inclosure 3).

2. (U) Section 2 - LeGDons Learned: Commander's Observations, Evaluations and Reco:.i!ifjndaLions

a. Personnel: Net'itive Report.

b. Operations:

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(l) Photo confirmation of Visual Sightings:

(a) Observation: During the conduct of visual reconnaissance missions, pilots wero reporting many individual sightings. A study was con- ducted to determine how many of these reports were of previously identified items. It was found that there were numerous recurring sightings and vary- ing descriptions.

(b) Evaluation: Due to the size and number of missions the Visual Platoon is required to fly, a pilot cannot loam the III Corps Tactical Zone area well enough to avoid reporting previously sighted items. A policy requiring pilots to take confirming photography of any significant sightings was initiated. Validity of sightings was improved and the random photographic covarage revealed many significant items that had not been sighted by the pilots.

(c) Recommendation: That the importance of photography be emphasized at OV-1 Aviator's Qualification Course (F-lli) at Fort Huachuca, Arizona and in all unit level training programs.

c. Training:

(1) Observation: Airborne Radar Repair Personnel (KOS 26M20) have not been fully qualified to use test equipment AK/GPM-U2 and AN GPM-52.

(2) Evaluation: Personnel with MOS 26'M20 assigned to this unit have apparently not received adequate school training for use of available test equipment. OJT conducted by the manufacturer's technical repreaentative has proven effective.

(3) Recommendation: More extensive training be given in the operation of AN/GPM-1^2 and AM/GPM-ü>2 test equipment during the Airborne Radar Repairman Course (MOS 26M20) at Fort Huachuca.

d. Intelligence: None.

e. Logistics:

(1) Quality of Differential in Films

(a) Observation: A comparison was made under similar conditions using Kodak and Ansco film with the same FSN and expiration date to determine tho relative quality of the two films.

(b) Evaluation: Ansco film produces less desirable imagery than does Kodak, even when the film is outdated. When expired, only the Kodak film produces satisfactory results,

(c) Recommendatioru That Kodak film be used exclusively in sensor imagery systems.

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(a) Obao-.-vation: On oevcral vcci'sions, Li.o OV-1 Do pier system would enter the " i'^; cy" ;aode fur no a- parent r(;ason. .'.11 components './ the tiystem had been t'sr. .1 and fuunu to he in gua^ operating corjcütion.

(b) '!v luation: Further examination uf the system showed that fluid had seeped ir_r "^ hydralLc system lines onto the ennon plu,/ and radom in the Doppler -into na.

(c) Reco ■-neat ion: That cleaning of the Donpler antovna and fittings of all Tortl/n matter and the inspGvtion of nearby hydraulic lines be effected if the systam fails for no other a oarent reason.

(3) Field fabricated replacement for plastic insulating sheet in Uie A2A1 circuit board,

(a) Obs irvation: The plastic insulating sheet under the I-2A1 board (not available Ihr^ugh supply'channels) in the TG-78/A5M-12 and T3-80/ /iSN-12 electro-fierhar'''! e-1 '.cti-atür was found to be ujiserv ice able in sev-ral mi its.

(b) ^".luation: The sheet was melted rue to R2 and R-5 burning when Q, Q-2, 0-3 sr Q~h developed a short circuit. The sheet is a required installation to prevent further short circuits on the A2A1 board.

(c) Recommendation: That a photographic film negative, cut to proper sise, oe used as a replacement for the original sheet.

(h) Inadvortant inv rter shutdown:

(a) Observation: Occasionally on nighttime flights, a pilot would intentionally turn off the inverter switch, instead of the drop tank transfer switch.

(b) "valuation: The probable reason for this error is the location of the inverter switch, less than an inch from the drop tank trans- fer switch.

(c) Reco'1 aendation: That a locally fabricated ground, partition, be placed between the two switches to prevent unintentional shutdown of the inverter.

(5) DeterirT:5tion af the wiring harness to the Video Signal Monitor Scope and Radar Set Control,

(a) Observation: Deterioration of the wiring harness was discovered during removal of the Video Signal Monitor Scope and the Radar Set Control from the aircraft.

(b) Evaluation: Developing fluid from the RD-166 had seeped onto the floor of the aircraft at location of the harness.

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f. Organization: None.

g. Other: None.

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Period Ending 31 July 1968 (RCS CSFOR - 65) (RI)

DA, HEADQUARTERS, 12TH CCMbAT AVIATION GROUP, APO 96266 21 August 1968

TOi-,Commanding General, II field Force Vietnam, ATTN: AVFBC-RB-H, '^^APO San Francisco 96266

AOofS for Force Development, DA (AGSFOR, DA), Washington, D.C. 20310

1. In compliance vd.th AR 525-15 and USARV Regulation 525-15, two (2) copies of suDject report are forwarded,

2o This headquarters has reviewed suoject report and the following comments are made:

a. The title of this report should oa Unclassified.

bo Reference page 7, item (4)(a): This ooservation pertains to the 0V-1 Mohawk» The word "intentionally" should oe changed to read "unintentionally",

c. Reference Inclosure 2, Aircraft Status; Authorization should read:

(1) HHD - 3 0H-6A, 1 U-6A (2) CAC - 1 U-6A, 26 U-21 (3) 74th RAC - 1 U-6A, 32 0-1 (4) 184th RAC - 1 U-6A, 24 0-1 (5) 54th UAC - 18 U-1A (6) 73d SAC - 18 OV-1, 1 U-6A (7) 120th AHC - 6 0H-6A, Ö ÜH-IB/C, 30 UH-1D/H (8) 25th Avn Co - 6 0H-6A, 0 U-1C, 7 UH-1D/H, 1 U-21

d. Reference Inclosure 3* Operational Statistics: The enemy KIA, Structures and Sampans destroyed and damaged oy the 74th RAC and 184th RAC were the result of adjustment of artillery fire and not KaA.

3. Concur with all other comments and recomnendations,

FOR THE OCMMANDER:

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THEUi Commanding General, 1st Aviation Brigade, ATTNJ AVBA-C, APO 9650?

Commanding General, US Army Vietnam, ATTNi AVHGC-DH, APO 96375

Commander-In-Chief, US Army Pacific, ATTNi GPOP-OT, APO 96558

TOt Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, Department of the Army, Washington, D,C^ 20510

1. Subject report is forwarded.

2.. This headquarters has reviewed and concurs witii the Operational Report- Lessona Learned of the 210th Combat Aviation Battalion for the period ending 31 July 1968, as indorsed»

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1. This lieadquarters has reviewed the Operational Report-Lessons Learx.eii for the quarterly period ending 31 July 1968 from Headquarters, 210th vonbat Aviation Battalion.

?, Reference item concerning training, page 6, paragraph 2c; anrl 3'' J-U'OI merit, paragraph 2. Coordination with the 1st Aviation Brigade discloses that this problem is confined to the 21Cth Combat Aviation Battalion. Arrangements are being made by the 1st Aviation Brigade J„o have the 3-.t;. General Support Group provide required training on the AJi/GPi-i-42 anJ A!!/aFR-52.'

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GPOP-DT (15 Aug 68) 5th Ind (C) SUKTECT: Operational Report of HQ, 210th Combat Aviation Battalion for

Period Ending 31 July 1968, RGS CSFOR-65 (Rl) (U)

HQ, US Army, Pacific, APO San Francisco 96558 -. Q QJTQ ]9Gfi

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

1. (U) This headquarters has evaluated subject report and forwarding indorsements and concurs in the report as indorsed, with the exception delineated in the following paragraph,

2, (C) Reference Inclosure 2, basic report, and para 2c, 1st Ind: Correct aircraft authorization as follows -

a. HHD - 3 LOH (0H-6A)

b. CAC - None*

c. 74th RAC - 32 0-1

d. 184th RAC - 24 0-1

e. 54th UAC - 16 U-1A

f. 73d SAC - 18 OV-1

g. 120th AHC - 8 UH-1B/G, 29 UH-lD/H

h. 25th Avn Co - 4 0H-6A, 7 UH-lD/H, 1 U-21

*Command Avn Co (CAC) is a USARV grouping of detachment-size units for command/control purposes.

FOR THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF:

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DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS; DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.

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Operational Report - Lessons Learned, HQ, 210th Combat Aviation Battalion, Period Ending 31 July 1968 (U)

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Experiences of unit engaged in countertnsurRency operations. 1 May - 31 Julv 1968 5. AUTHORI9I (Flrml nmatm, mlddlm Inlllml, Imtl nmm»)

CO, 210th Combat Aviation Battalion

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