03/16/1969 Redesignation 2nd Squadron 17th Cav, from Armd to Air

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YOK NAM LOA MASSIF AREA

Operation RAPIDSTRIKE III -

From:       Division HQ., Operations

To:.         Col Eyles. 2/502nd. (CO ACTING) 2nd Brigade HQ 101st Division (S2) Intel (S3) Ops

           

DATE/TIME: 03/16/69

RE: Resignation 2/17^th Cav Armored to Air

As part of the ongoing transition of the Division from Airborne to Airmobile, the 2^nd Squadron 17^th Cav, is transition from Armored Cav to Air Cav.

This will entail retraining personnel, and re-equipping units.

One of the Squadron Armored Troops will become the Air squadrons D Troop Armored and The Current D Troop Air will become C Troop..

With 2^nd Squadron units involved in the AO of Rapidstrike III, Units will be released at your first convenience.

If your operational requirements are for further Air Cav units while 2/17^th are undergoing retraining the slack can be taken up by 7/17^th Units.

If you need further Armored Cav units, The Division will seek to provide them.

Also be advised that if the removal of armored units unduly affects your ability to secure the Operational objectives within the AO. Then II Corps have notified that this command that additional ground unit’s may be provided

101^st Division HQ

PP Gen. Melvin Zias

Officer Commanding

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