1st Aviation Brigade HAWK Newsletter information
for 16 CAG
14 CAB
212 CSAB
For date 680430
16 CAG was a US Army unit
14 CAB was a US Army unit
212 CSAB was a US Army unit
Primary service involved, US Army
Quang Nam Province, I Corps, South Vietnam
Location, Marble Mountain
Description: MG Robert R. Williams presided over the formal Activation Day Ceremonies of the new 16th Combat Aviation Group at Marble Mountain, Danang, January 23, 1967. The Group had been activated by USARPAC General Order number 131 dated December 14, 1967. Before the assembled subordinate commanders of the units under the 16th Group, COL Daniel G. Gust accepted the colors of the new group. With the activation of the 16th Group, the 1st Aviation Brigade has gained a major subordinate command in the I Corps Tactical Zone. The two battalions that presently comprise the 16th Group are the only Army aviation units in I Corps. The 16th Group is composed of the 14th Combat Aviation Battalion and the 212th Combat Support Aviation Battalion.
The 14th Battalion, located at Chu Lai, has the 71st, 174th, and the 176 Assault Helicopter Companies and the 178th Assault Support Helicopter Company. Previously part of Task Force Oregon, the 14th now supports the Americal Division. The 212th Battalion is the "eyes" of Army aviation in the I Corps. Formerly assigned to the 17th Group, the 212th consists of the 21st and 220th Reconnaissance Airplane Companies, the 131st and 245th Surveillance Airplane Companies plus the 282nd Assault Helicopter Company.
Comments: SP4 Carroll, James B.; 334 AWC; ;
SP4 Schultz, Michael J.; 191 AHC; ;
The source for this information was Apr 68, Vol 1, Num 8 by Richard Calton
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