CENTAURS HISTORY PROJECT 1967-1968 INTERVIEW REFERENCE

(General guidelines for interviewing Centaurs veterans)

1. Identity of interview participants on both the release form and on the audio recording.

• Name(s) of interviewer(s), date of interview
• Name, date of birth of interviewee
• Army rank in Vietnam and MOS or Army branch
• Relevant training or unit experience prior to Vietnam

2. Vietnam war experiences

• Where did you serve, including Cu Chi, and when?
• How did you get there?
• What was your job/assignment in D Troop?
• What were the toughest challenges of your job?
• What combat operations or battles did you participate in? Junction City II, LZ Gold, TET 68, Iron Triangle,
• Recurring missions: counter mortar, last light, down patrol, #1 Standby, Road Runner, LRRP insertions/ retractions, Aerorifle Platoon operations, C&C, Flare drops, Medevac, Artillery FO, maintenance, supply, and other support. Etc.
• What were your most memorable experiences?
• Did you receive any medals and why were they awarded?

3. Life in country

• Did you feel pressure or stress?
• How did troopers entertain themselves?
• Do you recall a humorous or unusual event?
• Did you or others pull pranks on each other?
• What did you think of your fellow Centaurs (officers or soldiers)?
• How did you stay in touch with your family?

4. Looking back

• How did your Vietnam experience affect your life and postwar career?
• Did your military experience influence your thinking about war or about the military in general?

5. Personal documents

• Do you have any photos you could release to us, along with the identity of persons in the photos?
• Do you have any relevant documents such as maps, letters, medal citations, or orders that you could share? 
• If you didn't bring these items, could you send them via e-mail or USPS mail?  (Interviewer provide Bain's address.)