Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 7th Armored Squadron, 1st Air Cavalry

Abstract

The Squadron continued extensive operations under the control of the 44th Special Tactical Zone during this reporting period. This border interdiction and surveillance campaign included all subordinate troops in the battle plan. The Squadron provided continuous night and day coverage of the border regions by employing two Air Cavalry Troops as a reconnaissance and surveillance element during daylight hours, and one Air Cavalry Troop as Hunter/Killer teams during the hours of darkness. The ground Cavalry Troop deployed as a fire support element for Vietnamese Forces for periods of up to seven days throughout the quarter. Headquarters Troop continued to support the Squadron in garrison and in the field. The Air Cavalry Troops provided limited support to the 7th, 9th and 21st ARVN Divisions during May and June. These operations emphasized the rapid aerial reconnaissance of designated areas followed by the insertion of ARVN Troops on likely positions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 10, 1969
Accession Number
AD0505333

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