268th Aviation Battalion (Combat)
Arrived Vietnam: 4 May 1967
Departed Vietnam: 21 January 1972
Previous Station: Fort Hood
Authorized Strength: HQ & HQ Det
1968 - 109 - 1970 - 108
The 268th Aviation Battalion, part of the 17th Aviation Group in Vietnam, was stationed at Phu Hiep. It provided aviation support for the northern coastal region of II Corps Tactical Zone. The battalion relocated to Tuy Hoa in September 1970.
Departed Vietnam: 21 January 1972
Previous Station: Fort Hood
Authorized Strength: HQ & HQ Det
1968 - 109 - 1970 - 108
The 268th Aviation Battalion, part of the 17th Aviation Group in Vietnam, was stationed at Phu Hiep. It provided aviation support for the northern coastal region of II Corps Tactical Zone. The battalion relocated to Tuy Hoa in September 1970.
Company : 48th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light Service: Sept. 67 - Aug. 68/Transferred to the 10th Avn. Bn. Company : 61st Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light/Assault Helicopter Co. Service: June 68 - July 71/Transferred to 7th Squadron, 17th Cav Company : 129th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light/Assault Helicopter Co. Service: Sept. 67 - July 71/Transferred to 7th Squadron, 17th Cav Company : 134th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light/Assault Helicopter Co. Service: Nov. 67 - Dec. 71/Departed Vietnam Company : 180th Avn Co
Type: Medium Helicopter Service: Dec. 67 - Jan. 72/Transferred to 17th Avn. Gp. Company : 192th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light Service: Oct. 67 - Jan. 68/Transferred to 10th Avn. Bn. Company : 196th Avn Co
Type: Medium Helicopter Service: Sept. 67 - Nov. 67/Transferred to 10th Avn. Bn. |
Company : 196th Avn Co *
Type: Medium Helicopter Service: June 68 - Dec. 70/Departed Vietnam Company : 205th Avn Co
Type: Assault Support Helicopter Service: May 67 - June 67/Transferred to 11th Avn. Bn. Company : 225th Avn Co
Type: Surveillance Aircraft Co. Service: July 71 - Dec. 71/Departed Vietnam Company : 238th Avn Co
Type: Aerial Weapons Co. Service: Oct. 69 - Dec. 71/Departed Vietnam Company : 335th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light Service: Jan. 68 - Oct. 69/Transferred to 214th Avn Bn. Company : 355th Avn Co
Type: Heavy Helicopter Service: Sept. 68 - Dec. 70/Departed Vietnam * Indicates second tour of service with the battalion.
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269th Aviation Battalion (Combat)
Arrived Vietnam: 28 January 1967
Departed Vietnam: 15 April 1971
Previous Station: Fort Bragg
Authorized Strength: HHD
1968 - 109
The 269th Aviation Battalion ("The Black Barons") was part of the 12th Aviation Group during its service in Vietnam and was located at Chu Chi. It reinforced the aviation assets of the 25th Infantry Division and other units in western III CTZ.
Departed Vietnam: 15 April 1971
Previous Station: Fort Bragg
Authorized Strength: HHD
1968 - 109
The 269th Aviation Battalion ("The Black Barons") was part of the 12th Aviation Group during its service in Vietnam and was located at Chu Chi. It reinforced the aviation assets of the 25th Infantry Division and other units in western III CTZ.
Company : 21st Avn Co
Type: Surveillance Service: July 67 - Jan. 68/Transferred to 212th Avn Bn. Company : 116th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light/Assault Helicopter Co. Service: March 67 - April 71/Transferred to 14th Avn Bn Company : 187th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light/Assault Helicopter Co. Service: March 67 - April 71/Transferred to 11th Avn Bn |
Company : 188th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light Service: May 67 - April 68/Transferred to 308th Avn Bn Company : 242nd Avn Co
Type: Medium Helicopter Service: Aug 67 - April 71/Transferred to 145th Avn Bn Company : 361st Avn Co
Type: Escort Service: March 68 - June 68/Transferred to 52nd Avn Bn |