AVGC-E 11 April 1967
SUBJECT: Welcome
TO: Commanding Officer
191st Aviation Company
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
1. It is a distinct pleasure to welcome you to your new station. You will soon become an integral member of this battalion which is a part of the 12th Combat Aviation Group of the 1st Aviation Brigade, the keystone in the Vietnam perimeter of our country’s defenses. I know you will be proud to join us in the accomplishment of our urgent mission.
2. You have been selected for assignment to this provisional battalion which is destined to become the 214th Combat Aviation Battalion. Plans are for your company to be co-located with this headquarters at Bear Cat (near Long Thanh North), Republic of Vietnam. Our location is 14 miles, as the Huey flies, due east of Saigon.
3. Please tell me the composition of your advanced party and the day your various elements are scheduled to arrive in RVN. I’m sure you also have many questions. Direct communication is encouraged. My staff stands ready to assist you in any way possible:
XO: MAJ Raymond L. Smith, SigC
S3: MAJ Robert C. Hallmark, Inf
S4: MAJ William C. Bradley, Inf
Avn Maint Off: MAJ James R. Goetchess, Inf
Standardization Off: MAJ Charles L. Miller, CE
Adj: CPT Hudson A. Schnell, Arty
4. I am looking forward to having you as a member of the Buffalo Combat Aviation Battalion (Provisional). I am confident you will find your assignment both challenging and profitable.
s/ J. M. Leslie
t/ J. M. Leslie
LTC, Infantry
Commanding