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 18 October 67 through 31 October
67.
The
operation was supported by 29 officers, 62 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) 200:50
UH-1C
(Guns) 126:05
Total:
326.55
b.
Total Night Flying Time 27:55
c.
Total Tasks Flown 259
d.
Total Sorties Flown 544
e.
Number of Passengers Flown 1,025
f.
Weight of Cargo Flown 16,600 lbs.
g.
Number of Aircraft Hits (Enemy Fire) 1
h.
Aircraft Lost by Enemy Fire 0
i.
Aircraft Turned in due to Enemy Fire 0
j. Casualties: KIA: 0 WIA: 0 MIA: 0
k.
Total Recon Patrols Supported 9
l.
Total Roadrunner Teams Supported 7
m.
Total Ranger Companies Supported 3
n.
Total Ranger Battalion Supported 1
o.
Total Mobile Strike Force Supported 2
p.
Total CIDG (Nung Force) Supported 1
q.
Medical Evacuations (Missions) 10
r.
Ammunition Expended:
7.62mm
100,971
2.75in
Rockets 543
5.56mm
0
40mm
Grenades 1,651
s. An
additional lift capability of 5 UH-1Ds was provided by the 1st Platoon, 190th
Assault
Helicopter
Company.
2.
Problem Areas: None
Acknowledge:
ALLEN
MAJ