222nd Aviation Battalion (Combat Support)
Arrived Vietnam: 25 May 1966
Departed Vietnam: 15 December 1971
Previous Station: Vietnam
Authorized Strength: HQ and HQ Det.
1966 - 91 - 1968 - 91 1970 - 108
The 222nd Aviation Battalion ("Skymasters") was formed from the Fixed Wing Battalion (Provisional) which had been formed 15 February 1966 and was part of the 12th Aviation Group throughout its service in Vietnam rendering aviation support to U.S. and allied forces in III and IV CTZ. It was located at Vung Tau until December 1968 when the battalion moved to Bear Cat.
Departed Vietnam: 15 December 1971
Previous Station: Vietnam
Authorized Strength: HQ and HQ Det.
1966 - 91 - 1968 - 91 1970 - 108
The 222nd Aviation Battalion ("Skymasters") was formed from the Fixed Wing Battalion (Provisional) which had been formed 15 February 1966 and was part of the 12th Aviation Group throughout its service in Vietnam rendering aviation support to U.S. and allied forces in III and IV CTZ. It was located at Vung Tau until December 1968 when the battalion moved to Bear Cat.
Company : 54th Avn Co
Type: Fixed Wing Utility Service: Aug. 66 - Jan. 68/Transferred to 210th Avn Bn Company : 73rd Avn Co
Type: Surveillance Service: Aug. 66 - Jan. 68/Transferred to 210th Avn Bn Company : 117th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light/Assault Helicopter Service: Jan. 69 - Dec. 71/Transferred to 145th Avn Bn Company : 135th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light Service: Oct. 67 - Jan. 68/Transferred to 214th Avn Bn Company : 135th Avn Co*
Type: Airmobile Light Service: Nov. 68 - July 69/Transferred to 214th Avn Bn Company : 147th Avn Co
Type: Medium Helicopter Service: Nov. 66 - Jan. 69/Transferred to 214th Avn Bn |
Company : 195th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light/Assault Helicopter Service: March 69 - Dec. 70/Departed Vietnam Company : 205th Avn Co
Type: Medium Helicopter Service: Jan. 68 - March 69/Transferred to 11th Avn Bn Company : 240th Avn Co
Type: Airmobile Light/Assault Helicopter Service: March 69 - Dec. 71/Departed Vietnam Company : 272nd Avn Co
Type: Medium Helicopter Service: May 68 - June 68/Transferred to 308th Avn Bn Company : 273rd Avn Co
Type: Heavy Helicopter Service: Dec. 67 - Dec. 71/Transferred to 12th Avn Gp * Indicated second tour of service with the battalion |