LESSONS LEARNED, HEADQUARTERS, 16TH COMBAT AVIATION GROUP

Abstract

The quarter commenced with the 16th Group's two battalions, the 14th Combat Aviation Battalion and the 212th Combat Support Battalion heavily engaged in providing aviation support to suppress the enemy's Tet Offensive in the 1 Corps Tactical Zone. The heaviest fighting was concentrated in and near the City of Hue, which was one of the main objectives of the VC and NVA forces. The gunships of the 212th Combat Support Aviation Battalion were extensively instrumental in providing support to the ground forces during this battle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 15, 1968
Accession Number
AD0392384

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  • Adjutant General's Corps

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  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Accidents
  • Active Defense
  • Air Transportation
  • Aircrafts
  • Area Defense
  • Army
  • Casualties
  • Combat Support
  • Inclusions
  • Job Training
  • Landing Fields
  • Lessons Learned
  • Physical Security
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Training
  • Warfare

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