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Though classified as an "Aeroscout" organization with limited equipment and personnel, our mission tactics were
more closely aligned with Air Cavalry units. One aspect of our mission clearly set us apart from any other organization in
Army history, that tactic was the "snatch". The "snatch" consisted of "Skeeter", the scout aircraft,
locating equipment and personnel for intel assessment. The "Slick", a UH-1D or H model, would land under cover of
the "Guns", and a small contingent of "Animals", an infantry squad, would locate and return with either
personnel or the equipment. The "Snatch" was returned to Chu Lai for the intel assessment.
Unit Commanders:
- Major Frederic W. Watke, 1968
- Major Clyde Wilson, 04-06 1968
- Major Junius "Jay" Tanner, 1968-1969
- Major James C. Maher, 1969-1970 (deceased)
- Major John (?) Perdue, 01-05 1970 (?)
- Major Bert C. Amidon, 05 - Sep 1970 (?)
- Major Donald M. Long, Oct 1970-Apr 1971
- Joe E. Drew, 1971
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| Major Junius "Jay" Tanner, Warlord 6, 1968-1969 |
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| Warlord 6, Oct '70 - Apr '71 |
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Unit Awards:
RVNGC 2 Nov 68 - 28 Feb 69
DAGO 2, 1971
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| Major Maher, Warlord 6, 1969-1970 |
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| Major Maher, Warlord 6 & Cpt Barfield, Warlord 5, 1969 |
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