Why LTC Hugh Mills Jr.? In about 120 seconds of fighting there were between eight to ten thousand rounds of ammunition expelled, about twenty-two enemy KIA, twenty to twenty-five holes in an OH-6, and no holes in Lt. Hugh Mills Jr. or his crew chief Parker (Coonts, 1996). Hugh Mills Jr. was a twenty-one year old lieutenant when he started his first of two tours in Vietnam as an aero scout pilot with The Big Red One. He was inducted in the Army Aviation Hall of Fame in 2011 as one of the most decorated Vietnam War helicopter pilots during his two tours. In those two years, he flew over 3,300 combat hours while developing new tactics for U.S. Army aero scout pilots. According to his AAAA Award he was “shot down 16 times and wounded three times, earning numerous decorations for valor, including three Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit, four Distinguished Flying Crosses and three Bronze Stars, one in valor for ground combat.” During his Vietnam tours, Lt. …show more content…
Mills played an instrumental role for scout pilots, as we know them today. In the time he flew, there were no publications, manuals, or techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs). He helped develop those techniques by finding out what worked best with what he had. He had flown UH-1 slicks, OH-6 without mini-guns, and with mini-guns developing, some flying techniques that helped correct the “Hughes Tail Spin” (Mills, Jr. & Anderson, 1992). He knew what worked by making mistakes and learning from his pilots that made mistakes as well, some paying the ultimate price. He was successfully able to put some teeth in the scout role and take the fight to the enemy faster. His decorated service record proves his commitment to his fellow soldiers and his natural command of the aircraft. In amassing over 3,300 hours in combat, Lt. Mills was one of the most decorated Army Pilots in Vietnam. Now a retired Lieutenant Colonel, Hugh Mills Jr. continues his service to this nation as a Deputy
World War one saw many great airmen, but there were two that stood out among the rest; Captain Edward Rickenbacker and 2nd Lieutenant Frank Luke, Jr. These men both demonstrated courage and bravery that ultimately asked them for their life. Both men received the Congressional Medal of Honor for their deeds of bravery, as well as earning the title of Ace. An Ace is someone that has shot down at least five enemy planes. Rickenbacker was nicknamed “Ace of the Aces”, while Luke was the first of only two men to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Luke honored his country through his actions. Frank Luke Jr demonstrated superior characteristics that lead him to make a valuable contribution to World War I through bravery, skilled flying skills, and selflessness.
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Introduction: The Infantry faces many different challenges when it comes to making the training realistic and valuable to keep our infantrymen ready to fight in today’s complex operating environment. The term “train as you fight” is not necessarily true when training in a garrison atmosphere. The doctrine or methods of training used by the conventional infantry are outdated and paralyzed with range limitations and unrealistic guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The infantryman is a master of his assigned weapon system, and the Army needs to do better at preparing our Soldiers for the battlefield. Marksmanship skills are essential for any unit conveyed to a wartime theater. This paper will examine the four significant army marksmanship
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As he flew low near the harbor, puffs of flack began to appear, and Tolman soon found himself under heavy attack from North Vietnamese ground based anti-aircraft artillery (AAA). He hesitated a moment, then decided that he did not want to become a prisoner in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. Tolman depressed his rudder pedal and rapidly swung his F-105 around, pointing the nose at the AAA emplacement and releasing a burst of 20mm cannon fire. In doing so, he made the biggest mistake of his career (Patrick).
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Prior to 1964, the Northern Vietnamese military lacked a modern Air Force to deploy to combat. Comprised entirely of trainer aircraft, transports, and light helicopters, the ability of North Vietnam to attack or defend from the air was non-existent (Middleton et al., 1978). Shortly after the Gulf of Tonkin incident, it was reported that the North had received about 30 older and outdated Russian Mikoyan and Gurevich (MiG) 15 and
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The Viet Cong regiment was attacking from concealed positions astride the road. Sgt. Long abandoned the relative safety of his armored personnel carrier and braved enemy fire to carry wounded men to evacuation helicopters. As the platoon fought its way forward to re-supply advanced elements, he constantly exposed himself to enemy fire at close range to provide needed supplies. He inspired his comrades by fearlessly standing unprotected to stop the enemy as they attempted to mount his carrier. When the enemy threatened to overrun a disabled carrier nearby, he again disregarded his own safety to help the severely wounded crew to safety. As he was handing arms to the less seriously wounded and reorganizing them to press the attack, an enemy grenade was launched onto the carrier deck. Immediately recognizing the imminent danger, he shouted a warning to the crew and pushed to safety one man who had not heard his warning over the roar of battle. He then threw himself over the grenade to absorb the blast and save the lives of eight of his fellow soldiers. Sergeant Long died of Multiple Fragmentation Wounds from
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Harold Shipman was a British middle-aged family doctor turned a serial killer, and he is believed to have killed at least 236 patients over a twenty-four year period (Saferstein, 2015). The glaring question is how does a medical doctor betray the needs of patients, and more importantly, how does he elude suspicion for nearly two and half decades. Let us examine the key facts and circumstances surrounding Dr. Harold Shipman, also dubbed Dr. Death, and determine why he was to kill undetected for so many years beginning with Dr. Shipman’s teenage years.
Many people have been born that have struck a chord with the world. Some people have become legends, patriots and even heroes. Though one person stood out among the rest, this one was not made a hero, but was born to be one. He was a hero at what he strived to be in life and he has captured the attention of the public like no other solider has done before or since. This great Canadian Air Force Ace became one of the legendary figures in 20th century air warfare. With his daring and dramatic dogfights in France, he achieved a record of 72 kills in his many encounters. His role on the ground during the Second World War training pilots changed and inspired a whole new generation of fighter pilots. This man is known as Billy Bishop, the legendary and great Canadian hero who captured and won the respect of his enemies, comrades and the world.
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In 1968, the United States Army activated the 123rd Aviation Battalion, creating a remarkable unit that was comprised of several Army assets. The design of the battalion revolutionized how assets could be combined to complete many missions by mixing infantry, signal, aviation, and support units. The 123rd’s mission ranged from was to collect intelligence, deliver supplies, insert and extract infantrymen, and provide air support. In addition to their primary mission they also participated in medical evacuation, an invaluable asset on the battlefields of Vietnam.
I've always been a fan of war books, and when it came to this project, I decided to stick with the books that interest me the most. When I heard that O'Brien wrote bestselling books from his experiences in Vietnam I deicide to do my project on him as the author. To be honest I wasn't even planning on reading If I Die in a Combat Zone at first, but as I read the first page, I see the detail and clarity of his writing, and I know it will be a great book. "Count themthat's ten times to day! Ever been shot at ten times in one day?"(2). When ever I read a line like this I am amazed, its just hard to grasp the fact that in one day his company got shot at ten plus times. Not to mention the mines they had to watch out for, and all of the VC booby-traps. I am doing my project on Tim O'Brien. So this book is a perfect fit because it is one of his great books about Vietnam. Not only is it a great fit for my project, it is also a very good book. I had no...