EMPLOYMENT OF CV-2B (CARIBOU) AIRPLANE IN SUPPORT OF COUNTERINSURGENCY OPERATIONS
Abstract
During the period 1 February - 31 July 1963, the Army Concept Team in Vietnam (ACTIV) conducted an evaluation of the CV-2B ''Caribou'' airplane in counterinsurgency operations in the Republic of Vietnam. Two Caribou companies, the 1st and 61st Aviation Companies (Fixed-Wing Light Transport), provided the data on which ACTIV's evaluation is based. The Caribou of these companies flew a total of 9343 sorties during the test period. Data were collected only on operational and training missions. The aviation companies did not engage in any operation whose sole or primary purpose was the production of testata. The evaluation clearly shows that the Caribou is well suited to fulfill the Army's forward area support needs in counterinsurgency operations. Findings pertaining to twelve specific objectives of the test are contained in this report. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0340775