HELIBORNE COMMAND POST

Abstract

The purpose of the heliborne command post (HCP) project was to determine the concepts for employing a helicopter as an aerial command post in counterinsurgency operations in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The console for the HCP was designed and fabricated using a selected group of radios which was placed into a helicopter equipped with special antennas. The HCP was used by ground commanders and their staffs for command and control of combat operations. The HCP was flown on 20 documented combat operations under varying terrain, weather, and operational conditions. The function of the radios and the personnel in the HCP were observed and recorded by evaluators from ACTIV. Additional data were gathered by interview and discussion with key personnel at all levels. Prior to completion of the evaluation it was recommended that the HCP be obtained and used in counterinsurgency operations in Vietnam. Fifteen consoles were requested for issue to the aviation battalions on the basis of one per Army of the Republic of Vietnam corps and division supported and a maintenance float of two. These consoles are now operational in all areas of the RVN.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 1965
Accession Number
AD0359742

Entities

People

  • Clarence M. Ellis Jr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Army Aviation
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Equipment
  • Control Panels
  • Counterinsurgency
  • Engineering
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fire Support
  • Helicopters
  • Radio Equipment
  • Terrain
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Software Engineering
  • Surface Coatings Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control