Operational Evaluation of Armed Helicopters

Abstract

The report covers an operational evaluation of armed helicopters employed as escorts for transport helicopters engaged in support of counter insurgency operations in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 16 October 1962 through 15 March 1963. The report discusses tactics and techniques, effect on insurgents, command control, formations, communications procedures, Suppressive fire, insurgent identification, optimum organization, logistical problems, ammunition day of supply, aircraft and armament, mission statistics, analysis of terrain, weather, and enemy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 10, 1963
Accession Number
AD0343707

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Army Aircraft
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Fire Support
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Personnel Management
  • Projectiles
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Science
  • Radar Systems Engineering.