ANNEX
C: (Aviation Support (281st AHC) to After Action Report to OPORD 8-67.
1.
Aviation support was provided by the 281st Assault Helicopter Company (-) to
Detachment
B-52
(PROJECT DELTA), 5th SFGA, during the period 15 September 67 through 17 October
67.
The operation was supported by 30 officers, 75 enlisted men, six UH-1D, and
four UH-1C
helicopters.
The operation was supported in the following manner.
a.
Total Flying Hours:
UH-1D
(Slicks) 589:25
UH-1C
(Guns) 473:05
TOTAL:
1062:30
b.
Total Night Flying Time 82:45
c.
Total Tasks Flown 722
d.
Total Sorties Flown 1,505
e.
Number of Passengers Flown 1,857
f.
Weight of Cargo Flown 106,600 lbs.
g.
Number of Aircraft Hits (Enemy Fire) 9
h.
Aircraft Lost by Enemy Fire 0
i.
Aircraft Turned in Due to Enemy Fire 0
j. Casualties: KIA: 0 WIA: 2 MIA: 0
k.
Total Recon Patrols Supported 12
l.
Total Roadrunner Teams Supported 10
m.
Ranger Companies Supported 5
n.
Ranger Platoons Supported 3
o.
CIDG (Nung Force) Supported 1
p.
Medical Evacuations (Missions) 24
q.
Ammunition Expended:
7.62mm
397,941
2.75in
Rockets 1,063
5.56mm
680
40mm
grenades 1,464
r. An
additional lift capability of 5 UH-1D's was provided for the first two weeks by
the
161st
Assault Helicopter Company and for the remaining two weeks by the 190th Assault
Helicopter
Company.
2.
Problem Areas: None
Acknowledge:
ALLEN
MAJ