191 ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY

UNIT HISTORY SURVEY

The purpose of this survey is to develop information that can be used to create a unit history that will build on the information found in the 191st's official histories. It is hoped that this project will enable us as a unit to document our contribution to the war in Vietnam and to the development of Army aviation doctrine to future generation(s). With your help will we can make this project a reality.

Name ________________________________________________________________________

Street Address _________________________________________________________________

City __________________________ State _________________ ZIP Code _______________

Date(s) of Military Service _______________________ Highest Rank ____________

Date(s) of Service with the 191st AHC _______________________________________________

Date(s) of Service with a Unit Supporting the 191st AHC __________________________________

Did you extend or serve more than one tour with the 191st AHC: Yes ____ No _____

Name of Unit Supporting the 191st AHC _____________________________________________

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) ______________________________________________

Please briefly describe your duties while serving, supporting or attached to the 191st AHC (Note 1)

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While serving with the 191st AHC do you recall any of the units that we supported while flying either combat assaults or ash and trash? Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please provide the unit designation(s): ____________________________________________________________

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While serving with the 191st did you receive any awards or decorations from either the 1st Aviation Brigade or a unit that you were working with or for? Yes _____ No _____

Would you please attach a copy of the orders for this award(s) to this survey (Note 2)

Do you recall any specific actions or events that occurred while you were assigned or attached to the 191st AHC?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, kindly provide a detailed account of the action/event to include the units involved, date and as much detail as you can remember.

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Do you recall the names of any specific Operations that the 191st AHC was involved? If yes please provide the name of the Operation, the Infantry Division/Brigade involved and any other information that you can.

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Please describe a typical day with the 191st AHC while you were committed to a combat operation. Please include formations flown, and details of day to day missions.

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How would you rate the combat performance of the 191st AHC and why?

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Please describe your baptism of fire and your reaction to that experience?

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If you served more than one tour in Vietnam, please describe any differences in the types of missions, troop morale, military effectiveness, leadership, or other issues that differed between your tour with the 191st AHC and another unit.

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Did you ever operate with allies (South Vietnamese, Australian, Korean, Montagnard, etc) in the field? If so, please comment on their effectiveness, as well as any special procedures used to facilitate those operations. Please be as specific as possible (names of units, dates etc.).

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Please send the finished survey and any additional pages, orders or other information to:

191st Assault Helicopter Company History Project

P.O. Box 215

Ghent, NY 12075

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(Note 1) Please use a continuation sheet if needed.

(Note 2) The copy of the award will be used to document the specific action(s), provide additional information on the unit(s) involved and to document the awards and decorations received by members of the 191st AHC.

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