Vietnam

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

16 Nov.66-12 Jan.67
Operation: DAN TAM 81
Location: Gia Ray, Vo Dat, Vo Xu, Song La Nga, Long Khanh and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy, road security, rice harvest protection. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR, 10th ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/11 ACR, B/7-9 Art, 1/43 and 2/43 ARVN Bns, Task Force 52. Execution: the operation protected the rice harvest in the La Nga Valley between Vo Dat and Vo Xu.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

6 Dec.66-19 Jan.67
Operation: PICKETT
Location: Kontum, Polei Kleng, Plei Mrong, Plei Trap Valley, Dak Akoi Valley, LZ LEE, LZ MEADE, LZ HUNT, LZ SHERIDAN, LZ SHERMAN, LZ GRANT, Kontum Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn, 299th Eng C Bn; 42nd ARVN Regiment (one Bn on rotation). Intelligence: 24th PAVN Regiment, 304th PLAF Bn. Execution: Operation PICKETT was conducted in three phases: from 6-8 Dec the brigade moved via air from Tuy Hoa North and Tuy Hoa South airfield to Kontum, using 199 C-130 sorties completed in 49 hours. Phase II, beginning 9 Dec, consisted in air-assaults by 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf and 3/42 ARVN Bn into the northern portion of the Plei Trap Valley. On 13 Dec, 2-502 Inf was inserted into LZ SHERMAN. Contact was light and the brigade was extracted on 24 Dec, patrolling the perimeter of the Kontum airfield during the Christmas truce. On 27 Dec, Phase III kicked off with the airmobile infiltration of 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf into the Dak Akoi northwest of Kontum, maintaining a clandestine posture and using semi-guerrilla tactics. On 30 Dec, 1-327 ambushed and killed 12 NVA. On 3 Jan, 1-327 Inf returned to Kontum and was replaced by 2-327 Inf which has just completed airborne training. The enemy avoided contact for the rest of the operation and all battalions were back at Kontum by 19 Jan. Results: 63 enemy killed, 18 detained, 23 US KIA, 104 US WIA.

10 Dec.66-12 Jan.67
Operation: BLACKJACK 22
Location: Buon Mi Ga, Buon Ea Yang, Darlac Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: II CTZ MIKE Force. Task organization: A-219 MSF. Execution: This was the second mobile guerrilla operation, conducted between Buon Mi Ga and Buon Ea Yang in Darlac Province.

12 Dec.66-21 Jan.67
Operation: SIERRA
Location: Mo Duc, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div Task organization: 2/7 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: 2/7 Marines returned to Mo Duc District to continue pacification operations Results: 111 enemy killed, 9 detained, 10 US KIA, 50 US WIA.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

5-14 Jan.
Operation: SEINE
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROKMC Bde. Task organization: 1st, 2d and 3d ROKMC Bns. Results: 140 enemy killed, 76 detained, 31 ROK KIA, 57 ROK WIA

6-15 Jan.
Operation: DECKHOUSE V/SONG THAN
Location: Song Co Chien, Song Ham Luong, Than Phu Secret Zone, Kien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Special Landing Force. Task organization: SLF: BLT 1/9 Marines; VMMC TF BRAVO: 3rd, 4th and 6th VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Intelligence: 261st PLAF MF Bn, 516th and 518th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: The joint amphibious operation assaulted an area of suspected enemy concentrations on the coast of Kien Hoa Province in the Than Phu Secret Zone located between the Co Chien and Ham Luong reaches of the Mekong but produced no significant contact. This was the last SLF operation outside of I CTZ and the Vietnamese Marines returned to their previous landlocked role. Results: 21 enemy killed, 25 detained, 7 US KIA and 1 VNMC KIA.

7-19 Jan.
Operation: SILVER LAKE
Location: Binh Son, Phuoc Chi, Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M). Intelligence: 274th PLAF Rgt. Execution: Operation SILVER LAKE was the first operation of the 9th Inf Div in RVN, conducted in the Binh Son rubber plantation with minimal contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 27 detained.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

New Operations

11-14 Jan.
Operation: WOLLONGONG
Location: Route 2, Route 15, Binh Ba Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, 3 SAS Sqn. Execution: Operation conducted 5 km north-northwest of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 1 enemy killed.

Other

11 Jan.
GVN Constituent Assembly Drafting Committee unveils draft constitution.

11 Jan.
USMC UH-34D helicopter down off coast of Chu Lai in Quang Tin Province due to engine failure, 9 US KIA and 1 US MIA.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

16 Nov.66-12 Jan.67
Operation: DAN TAM 81
Location: Gia Ray, Vo Dat, Vo Xu, Song La Nga, Long Khanh and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy, road security, rice harvest protection. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR, 10th ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/11 ACR, B/7-9 Art, 1/43 and 2/43 ARVN Bns, Task Force 52. Execution: the operation protected the rice harvest in the La Nga Valley between Vo Dat and Vo Xu.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

6 Dec.66-19 Jan.67
Operation: PICKETT
Location: Kontum, Polei Kleng, Plei Mrong, Plei Trap Valley, Dak Akoi Valley, LZ LEE, LZ MEADE, LZ HUNT, LZ SHERIDAN, LZ SHERMAN, LZ GRANT, Kontum Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn, 299th Eng C Bn; 42nd ARVN Regiment (one Bn on rotation). Intelligence: 24th PAVN Regiment, 304th PLAF Bn. Execution: Operation PICKETT was conducted in three phases: from 6-8 Dec the brigade moved via air from Tuy Hoa North and Tuy Hoa South airfield to Kontum, using 199 C-130 sorties completed in 49 hours. Phase II, beginning 9 Dec, consisted in air-assaults by 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf and 3/42 ARVN Bn into the northern portion of the Plei Trap Valley. On 13 Dec, 2-502 Inf was inserted into LZ SHERMAN. Contact was light and the brigade was extracted on 24 Dec, patrolling the perimeter of the Kontum airfield during the Christmas truce. On 27 Dec, Phase III kicked off with the airmobile infiltration of 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf into the Dak Akoi northwest of Kontum, maintaining a clandestine posture and using semi-guerrilla tactics. On 30 Dec, 1-327 ambushed and killed 12 NVA. On 3 Jan, 1-327 Inf returned to Kontum and was replaced by 2-327 Inf which has just completed airborne training. The enemy avoided contact for the rest of the operation and all battalions were back at Kontum by 19 Jan. Results: 63 enemy killed, 18 detained, 23 US KIA, 104 US WIA.

10 Dec.66-12 Jan.67
Operation: BLACKJACK 22
Location: Buon Mi Ga, Buon Ea Yang, Darlac Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: II CTZ MIKE Force. Task organization: A-219 MSF. Execution: This was the second mobile guerrilla operation, conducted between Buon Mi Ga and Buon Ea Yang in Darlac Province.

12 Dec.66-21 Jan.67
Operation: SIERRA
Location: Mo Duc, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div Task organization: 2/7 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: 2/7 Marines returned to Mo Duc District to continue pacification operations Results: 111 enemy killed, 9 detained, 10 US KIA, 50 US WIA.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

5-14 Jan.
Operation: SEINE
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROKMC Bde. Task organization: 1st, 2d and 3d ROKMC Bns. Results: 140 enemy killed, 76 detained, 31 ROK KIA, 57 ROK WIA

6-15 Jan.
Operation: DECKHOUSE V/SONG THAN
Location: Song Co Chien, Song Ham Luong, Than Phu Secret Zone, Kien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Special Landing Force. Task organization: SLF: BLT 1/9 Marines; VMMC TF BRAVO: 3rd, 4th and 6th VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Intelligence: 261st PLAF MF Bn, 516th and 518th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: The joint amphibious operation assaulted an area of suspected enemy concentrations on the coast of Kien Hoa Province in the Than Phu Secret Zone located between the Co Chien and Ham Luong reaches of the Mekong but produced no significant contact. This was the last SLF operation outside of I CTZ and the Vietnamese Marines returned to their previous landlocked role. Results: 21 enemy killed, 25 detained, 7 US KIA and 1 VNMC KIA.

7-19 Jan.
Operation: SILVER LAKE
Location: Binh Son, Phuoc Chi, Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M). Intelligence: 274th PLAF Rgt. Execution: Operation SILVER LAKE was the first operation of the 9th Inf Div in RVN, conducted in the Binh Son rubber plantation with minimal contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 27 detained.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

11-14 Jan.
Operation: WOLLONGONG
Location: Route 2, Route 15, Binh Ba Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, 3 SAS Sqn. Execution: Operation conducted 5 km north-northwest of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 1 enemy killed.

New Operations

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Other

12 Jan. At 0120 in Phong Dinh Province, the enemy attacked the Binh Thuy airfield 10 km northwest of Can Tho with 50 rounds of mortar and recoilless rifle fire.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

6 Dec.66-19 Jan.67
Operation: PICKETT
Location: Kontum, Polei Kleng, Plei Mrong, Plei Trap Valley, Dak Akoi Valley, LZ LEE, LZ MEADE, LZ HUNT, LZ SHERIDAN, LZ SHERMAN, LZ GRANT, Kontum Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn, 299th Eng C Bn; 42nd ARVN Regiment (one Bn on rotation). Intelligence: 24th PAVN Regiment, 304th PLAF Bn. Execution: Operation PICKETT was conducted in three phases: from 6-8 Dec the brigade moved via air from Tuy Hoa North and Tuy Hoa South airfield to Kontum, using 199 C-130 sorties completed in 49 hours. Phase II, beginning 9 Dec, consisted in air-assaults by 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf and 3/42 ARVN Bn into the northern portion of the Plei Trap Valley. On 13 Dec, 2-502 Inf was inserted into LZ SHERMAN. Contact was light and the brigade was extracted on 24 Dec, patrolling the perimeter of the Kontum airfield during the Christmas truce. On 27 Dec, Phase III kicked off with the airmobile infiltration of 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf into the Dak Akoi northwest of Kontum, maintaining a clandestine posture and using semi-guerrilla tactics. On 30 Dec, 1-327 ambushed and killed 12 NVA. On 3 Jan, 1-327 Inf returned to Kontum and was replaced by 2-327 Inf which has just completed airborne training. The enemy avoided contact for the rest of the operation and all battalions were back at Kontum by 19 Jan. Results: 63 enemy killed, 18 detained, 23 US KIA, 104 US WIA.

12 Dec.66-21 Jan.67
Operation: SIERRA
Location: Mo Duc, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div Task organization: 2/7 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: 2/7 Marines returned to Mo Duc District to continue pacification operations Results: 111 enemy killed, 9 detained, 10 US KIA, 50 US WIA.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

5-14 Jan.
Operation: SEINE
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROKMC Bde. Task organization: 1st, 2d and 3d ROKMC Bns. Results: 140 enemy killed, 76 detained, 31 ROK KIA, 57 ROK WIA

6-15 Jan.
Operation: DECKHOUSE V/SONG THAN
Location: Song Co Chien, Song Ham Luong, Than Phu Secret Zone, Kien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Special Landing Force. Task organization: SLF: BLT 1/9 Marines; VMMC TF BRAVO: 3rd, 4th and 6th VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Intelligence: 261st PLAF MF Bn, 516th and 518th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: The joint amphibious operation assaulted an area of suspected enemy concentrations on the coast of Kien Hoa Province in the Than Phu Secret Zone located between the Co Chien and Ham Luong reaches of the Mekong but produced no significant contact. This was the last SLF operation outside of I CTZ and the Vietnamese Marines returned to their previous landlocked role. Results: 21 enemy killed, 25 detained, 7 US KIA and 1 VNMC KIA.

7-19 Jan.
Operation: SILVER LAKE
Location: Binh Son, Phuoc Chi, Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M). Intelligence: 274th PLAF Rgt. Execution: Operation SILVER LAKE was the first operation of the 9th Inf Div in RVN, conducted in the Binh Son rubber plantation with minimal contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 27 detained.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

11-14 Jan.
Operation: WOLLONGONG
Location: Route 2, Route 15, Binh Ba Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, 3 SAS Sqn. Execution: Operation conducted 5 km north-northwest of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 1 enemy killed.

New Operations

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Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

6 Dec.66-19 Jan.67
Operation: PICKETT
Location: Kontum, Polei Kleng, Plei Mrong, Plei Trap Valley, Dak Akoi Valley, LZ LEE, LZ MEADE, LZ HUNT, LZ SHERIDAN, LZ SHERMAN, LZ GRANT, Kontum Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn, 299th Eng C Bn; 42nd ARVN Regiment (one Bn on rotation). Intelligence: 24th PAVN Regiment, 304th PLAF Bn. Execution: Operation PICKETT was conducted in three phases: from 6-8 Dec the brigade moved via air from Tuy Hoa North and Tuy Hoa South airfield to Kontum, using 199 C-130 sorties completed in 49 hours. Phase II, beginning 9 Dec, consisted in air-assaults by 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf and 3/42 ARVN Bn into the northern portion of the Plei Trap Valley. On 13 Dec, 2-502 Inf was inserted into LZ SHERMAN. Contact was light and the brigade was extracted on 24 Dec, patrolling the perimeter of the Kontum airfield during the Christmas truce. On 27 Dec, Phase III kicked off with the airmobile infiltration of 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf into the Dak Akoi northwest of Kontum, maintaining a clandestine posture and using semi-guerrilla tactics. On 30 Dec, 1-327 ambushed and killed 12 NVA. On 3 Jan, 1-327 Inf returned to Kontum and was replaced by 2-327 Inf which has just completed airborne training. The enemy avoided contact for the rest of the operation and all battalions were back at Kontum by 19 Jan. Results: 63 enemy killed, 18 detained, 23 US KIA, 104 US WIA.

12 Dec.66-21 Jan.67
Operation: SIERRA
Location: Mo Duc, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div Task organization: 2/7 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: 2/7 Marines returned to Mo Duc District to continue pacification operations Results: 111 enemy killed, 9 detained, 10 US KIA, 50 US WIA.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

5-14 Jan.
Operation: SEINE
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROKMC Bde. Task organization: 1st, 2d and 3d ROKMC Bns. Results: 140 enemy killed, 76 detained, 31 ROK KIA, 57 ROK WIA

6-15 Jan.
Operation: DECKHOUSE V/SONG THAN
Location: Song Co Chien, Song Ham Luong, Than Phu Secret Zone, Kien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Special Landing Force. Task organization: SLF: BLT 1/9 Marines; VMMC TF BRAVO: 3rd, 4th and 6th VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Intelligence: 261st PLAF MF Bn, 516th and 518th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: The joint amphibious operation assaulted an area of suspected enemy concentrations on the coast of Kien Hoa Province in the Than Phu Secret Zone located between the Co Chien and Ham Luong reaches of the Mekong but produced no significant contact. This was the last SLF operation outside of I CTZ and the Vietnamese Marines returned to their previous landlocked role. Results: 21 enemy killed, 25 detained, 7 US KIA and 1 VNMC KIA.

7-19 Jan.
Operation: SILVER LAKE
Location: Binh Son, Phuoc Chi, Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M). Intelligence: 274th PLAF Rgt. Execution: Operation SILVER LAKE was the first operation of the 9th Inf Div in RVN, conducted in the Binh Son rubber plantation with minimal contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 27 detained.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

11-14 Jan.
Operation: WOLLONGONG
Location: Route 2, Route 15, Binh Ba Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, 3 SAS Sqn. Execution: Operation conducted 5 km north-northwest of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 1 enemy killed.

New Operations

14-16 Jan.
Operation: DAN CHI 275/B
Location: Chuong Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Results: 181 enemy killed, 7 detained, 22 ARVN KIA, 43 ARVN WIA.

14-21 Jan.
Operation: LAM SON 142
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 70 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 ARVN KIA, 35 ARVN WIA.

Other

14 Jan.
The US Navy announces SEAL units operational in RVN.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

6 Dec.66-19 Jan.67
Operation: PICKETT
Location: Kontum, Polei Kleng, Plei Mrong, Plei Trap Valley, Dak Akoi Valley, LZ LEE, LZ MEADE, LZ HUNT, LZ SHERIDAN, LZ SHERMAN, LZ GRANT, Kontum Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn, 299th Eng C Bn; 42nd ARVN Regiment (one Bn on rotation). Intelligence: 24th PAVN Regiment, 304th PLAF Bn. Execution: Operation PICKETT was conducted in three phases: from 6-8 Dec the brigade moved via air from Tuy Hoa North and Tuy Hoa South airfield to Kontum, using 199 C-130 sorties completed in 49 hours. Phase II, beginning 9 Dec, consisted in air-assaults by 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf and 3/42 ARVN Bn into the northern portion of the Plei Trap Valley. On 13 Dec, 2-502 Inf was inserted into LZ SHERMAN. Contact was light and the brigade was extracted on 24 Dec, patrolling the perimeter of the Kontum airfield during the Christmas truce. On 27 Dec, Phase III kicked off with the airmobile infiltration of 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf into the Dak Akoi northwest of Kontum, maintaining a clandestine posture and using semi-guerrilla tactics. On 30 Dec, 1-327 ambushed and killed 12 NVA. On 3 Jan, 1-327 Inf returned to Kontum and was replaced by 2-327 Inf which has just completed airborne training. The enemy avoided contact for the rest of the operation and all battalions were back at Kontum by 19 Jan. Results: 63 enemy killed, 18 detained, 23 US KIA, 104 US WIA.

12 Dec.66-21 Jan.67
Operation: SIERRA
Location: Mo Duc, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div Task organization: 2/7 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: 2/7 Marines returned to Mo Duc District to continue pacification operations Results: 111 enemy killed, 9 detained, 10 US KIA, 50 US WIA.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

6-15 Jan.
Operation: DECKHOUSE V/SONG THAN
Location: Song Co Chien, Song Ham Luong, Than Phu Secret Zone, Kien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Special Landing Force. Task organization: SLF: BLT 1/9 Marines; VMMC TF BRAVO: 3rd, 4th and 6th VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Intelligence: 261st PLAF MF Bn, 516th and 518th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: The joint amphibious operation assaulted an area of suspected enemy concentrations on the coast of Kien Hoa Province in the Than Phu Secret Zone located between the Co Chien and Ham Luong reaches of the Mekong but produced no significant contact. This was the last SLF operation outside of I CTZ and the Vietnamese Marines returned to their previous landlocked role. Results: 21 enemy killed, 25 detained, 7 US KIA and 1 VNMC KIA.

7-19 Jan.
Operation: SILVER LAKE
Location: Binh Son, Phuoc Chi, Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M). Intelligence: 274th PLAF Rgt. Execution: Operation SILVER LAKE was the first operation of the 9th Inf Div in RVN, conducted in the Binh Son rubber plantation with minimal contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 27 detained.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

14-16 Jan.
Operation: DAN CHI 275/B
Location: Chuong Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Results: 181 enemy killed, 7 detained, 22 ARVN KIA, 43 ARVN WIA.

14-21 Jan.
Operation: LAM SON 142
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 70 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 ARVN KIA, 35 ARVN WIA.

New Operations

None

Other

15 Jan.
A US Army CH-47 helicopter was downed by suspected ground fire 12 km southwest of Can Tho, Phong Dinh Province. 8 US KIA and 1 US MIA.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

6 Dec.66-19 Jan.67
Operation: PICKETT
Location: Kontum, Polei Kleng, Plei Mrong, Plei Trap Valley, Dak Akoi Valley, LZ LEE, LZ MEADE, LZ HUNT, LZ SHERIDAN, LZ SHERMAN, LZ GRANT, Kontum Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn, 299th Eng C Bn; 42nd ARVN Regiment (one Bn on rotation). Intelligence: 24th PAVN Regiment, 304th PLAF Bn. Execution: Operation PICKETT was conducted in three phases: from 6-8 Dec the brigade moved via air from Tuy Hoa North and Tuy Hoa South airfield to Kontum, using 199 C-130 sorties completed in 49 hours. Phase II, beginning 9 Dec, consisted in air-assaults by 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf and 3/42 ARVN Bn into the northern portion of the Plei Trap Valley. On 13 Dec, 2-502 Inf was inserted into LZ SHERMAN. Contact was light and the brigade was extracted on 24 Dec, patrolling the perimeter of the Kontum airfield during the Christmas truce. On 27 Dec, Phase III kicked off with the airmobile infiltration of 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf into the Dak Akoi northwest of Kontum, maintaining a clandestine posture and using semi-guerrilla tactics. On 30 Dec, 1-327 ambushed and killed 12 NVA. On 3 Jan, 1-327 Inf returned to Kontum and was replaced by 2-327 Inf which has just completed airborne training. The enemy avoided contact for the rest of the operation and all battalions were back at Kontum by 19 Jan. Results: 63 enemy killed, 18 detained, 23 US KIA, 104 US WIA.

12 Dec.66-21 Jan.67
Operation: SIERRA
Location: Mo Duc, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div Task organization: 2/7 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: 2/7 Marines returned to Mo Duc District to continue pacification operations Results: 111 enemy killed, 9 detained, 10 US KIA, 50 US WIA.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

6-15 Jan.
Operation: DECKHOUSE V/SONG THAN
Location: Song Co Chien, Song Ham Luong, Than Phu Secret Zone, Kien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Special Landing Force. Task organization: SLF: BLT 1/9 Marines; VMMC TF BRAVO: 3rd, 4th and 6th VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Intelligence: 261st PLAF MF Bn, 516th and 518th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: The joint amphibious operation assaulted an area of suspected enemy concentrations on the coast of Kien Hoa Province in the Than Phu Secret Zone located between the Co Chien and Ham Luong reaches of the Mekong but produced no significant contact. This was the last SLF operation outside of I CTZ and the Vietnamese Marines returned to their previous landlocked role. Results: 21 enemy killed, 25 detained, 7 US KIA and 1 VNMC KIA.

7-19 Jan.
Operation: SILVER LAKE
Location: Binh Son, Phuoc Chi, Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M). Intelligence: 274th PLAF Rgt. Execution: Operation SILVER LAKE was the first operation of the 9th Inf Div in RVN, conducted in the Binh Son rubber plantation with minimal contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 27 detained.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

14-16 Jan.
Operation: DAN CHI 275/B
Location: Chuong Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Results: 181 enemy killed, 7 detained, 22 ARVN KIA, 43 ARVN WIA.

14-21 Jan.
Operation: LAM SON 142
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 70 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 ARVN KIA, 35 ARVN WIA.

New Operations

16-17 Jan.
Operation: INTOSH JOYCE 2
Location: Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy (no other info).

16-18 Jan. and 31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

Other

16 Jan.
US announces resumption of air strikes in Hanoi area.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

6 Dec.66-19 Jan.67
Operation: PICKETT
Location: Kontum, Polei Kleng, Plei Mrong, Plei Trap Valley, Dak Akoi Valley, LZ LEE, LZ MEADE, LZ HUNT, LZ SHERIDAN, LZ SHERMAN, LZ GRANT, Kontum Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn, 299th Eng C Bn; 42nd ARVN Regiment (one Bn on rotation). Intelligence: 24th PAVN Regiment, 304th PLAF Bn. Execution: Operation PICKETT was conducted in three phases: from 6-8 Dec the brigade moved via air from Tuy Hoa North and Tuy Hoa South airfield to Kontum, using 199 C-130 sorties completed in 49 hours. Phase II, beginning 9 Dec, consisted in air-assaults by 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf and 3/42 ARVN Bn into the northern portion of the Plei Trap Valley. On 13 Dec, 2-502 Inf was inserted into LZ SHERMAN. Contact was light and the brigade was extracted on 24 Dec, patrolling the perimeter of the Kontum airfield during the Christmas truce. On 27 Dec, Phase III kicked off with the airmobile infiltration of 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf into the Dak Akoi northwest of Kontum, maintaining a clandestine posture and using semi-guerrilla tactics. On 30 Dec, 1-327 ambushed and killed 12 NVA. On 3 Jan, 1-327 Inf returned to Kontum and was replaced by 2-327 Inf which has just completed airborne training. The enemy avoided contact for the rest of the operation and all battalions were back at Kontum by 19 Jan. Results: 63 enemy killed, 18 detained, 23 US KIA, 104 US WIA.

12 Dec.66-21 Jan.67
Operation: SIERRA
Location: Mo Duc, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div Task organization: 2/7 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: 2/7 Marines returned to Mo Duc District to continue pacification operations Results: 111 enemy killed, 9 detained, 10 US KIA, 50 US WIA.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

6-15 Jan.
Operation: DECKHOUSE V/SONG THAN
Location: Song Co Chien, Song Ham Luong, Than Phu Secret Zone, Kien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Special Landing Force. Task organization: SLF: BLT 1/9 Marines; VMMC TF BRAVO: 3rd, 4th and 6th VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Intelligence: 261st PLAF MF Bn, 516th and 518th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: The joint amphibious operation assaulted an area of suspected enemy concentrations on the coast of Kien Hoa Province in the Than Phu Secret Zone located between the Co Chien and Ham Luong reaches of the Mekong but produced no significant contact. This was the last SLF operation outside of I CTZ and the Vietnamese Marines returned to their previous landlocked role. Results: 21 enemy killed, 25 detained, 7 US KIA and 1 VNMC KIA.

7-19 Jan.
Operation: SILVER LAKE
Location: Binh Son, Phuoc Chi, Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M). Intelligence: 274th PLAF Rgt. Execution: Operation SILVER LAKE was the first operation of the 9th Inf Div in RVN, conducted in the Binh Son rubber plantation with minimal contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 27 detained.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

14-21 Jan.
Operation: LAM SON 142
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 70 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 ARVN KIA, 35 ARVN WIA.

16-17 Jan.
Operation: INTOSH JOYCE 2
Location: Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy (no other info).

16-18 Jan. and 31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

New Operations

None

Other

None

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

6 Dec.66-19 Jan.67
Operation: PICKETT
Location: Kontum, Polei Kleng, Plei Mrong, Plei Trap Valley, Dak Akoi Valley, LZ LEE, LZ MEADE, LZ HUNT, LZ SHERIDAN, LZ SHERMAN, LZ GRANT, Kontum Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn, 299th Eng C Bn; 42nd ARVN Regiment (one Bn on rotation). Intelligence: 24th PAVN Regiment, 304th PLAF Bn. Execution: Operation PICKETT was conducted in three phases: from 6-8 Dec the brigade moved via air from Tuy Hoa North and Tuy Hoa South airfield to Kontum, using 199 C-130 sorties completed in 49 hours. Phase II, beginning 9 Dec, consisted in air-assaults by 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf and 3/42 ARVN Bn into the northern portion of the Plei Trap Valley. On 13 Dec, 2-502 Inf was inserted into LZ SHERMAN. Contact was light and the brigade was extracted on 24 Dec, patrolling the perimeter of the Kontum airfield during the Christmas truce. On 27 Dec, Phase III kicked off with the airmobile infiltration of 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf into the Dak Akoi northwest of Kontum, maintaining a clandestine posture and using semi-guerrilla tactics. On 30 Dec, 1-327 ambushed and killed 12 NVA. On 3 Jan, 1-327 Inf returned to Kontum and was replaced by 2-327 Inf which has just completed airborne training. The enemy avoided contact for the rest of the operation and all battalions were back at Kontum by 19 Jan. Results: 63 enemy killed, 18 detained, 23 US KIA, 104 US WIA.

12 Dec.66-21 Jan.67
Operation: SIERRA
Location: Mo Duc, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div Task organization: 2/7 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: 2/7 Marines returned to Mo Duc District to continue pacification operations Results: 111 enemy killed, 9 detained, 10 US KIA, 50 US WIA.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

7-19 Jan.
Operation: SILVER LAKE
Location: Binh Son, Phuoc Chi, Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M). Intelligence: 274th PLAF Rgt. Execution: Operation SILVER LAKE was the first operation of the 9th Inf Div in RVN, conducted in the Binh Son rubber plantation with minimal contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 27 detained.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

14-21 Jan.
Operation: LAM SON 142
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 70 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 ARVN KIA, 35 ARVN WIA.

16-18 Jan. and 31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

New Operations

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Other

18 Jan.
US announces use of bases in Thailand to support operations in Vietnam.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

6 Dec.66-19 Jan.67
Operation: PICKETT
Location: Kontum, Polei Kleng, Plei Mrong, Plei Trap Valley, Dak Akoi Valley, LZ LEE, LZ MEADE, LZ HUNT, LZ SHERIDAN, LZ SHERMAN, LZ GRANT, Kontum Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn, 299th Eng C Bn; 42nd ARVN Regiment (one Bn on rotation). Intelligence: 24th PAVN Regiment, 304th PLAF Bn. Execution: Operation PICKETT was conducted in three phases: from 6-8 Dec the brigade moved via air from Tuy Hoa North and Tuy Hoa South airfield to Kontum, using 199 C-130 sorties completed in 49 hours. Phase II, beginning 9 Dec, consisted in air-assaults by 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf and 3/42 ARVN Bn into the northern portion of the Plei Trap Valley. On 13 Dec, 2-502 Inf was inserted into LZ SHERMAN. Contact was light and the brigade was extracted on 24 Dec, patrolling the perimeter of the Kontum airfield during the Christmas truce. On 27 Dec, Phase III kicked off with the airmobile infiltration of 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf into the Dak Akoi northwest of Kontum, maintaining a clandestine posture and using semi-guerrilla tactics. On 30 Dec, 1-327 ambushed and killed 12 NVA. On 3 Jan, 1-327 Inf returned to Kontum and was replaced by 2-327 Inf which has just completed airborne training. The enemy avoided contact for the rest of the operation and all battalions were back at Kontum by 19 Jan. Results: 63 enemy killed, 18 detained, 23 US KIA, 104 US WIA.

12 Dec.66-21 Jan.67
Operation: SIERRA
Location: Mo Duc, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div Task organization: 2/7 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: 2/7 Marines returned to Mo Duc District to continue pacification operations Results: 111 enemy killed, 9 detained, 10 US KIA, 50 US WIA.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

7-19 Jan.
Operation: SILVER LAKE
Location: Binh Son, Phuoc Chi, Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M). Intelligence: 274th PLAF Rgt. Execution: Operation SILVER LAKE was the first operation of the 9th Inf Div in RVN, conducted in the Binh Son rubber plantation with minimal contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 27 detained.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

14-21 Jan.
Operation: LAM SON 142
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 70 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 ARVN KIA, 35 ARVN WIA.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

New Operations

None

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

12 Dec.66-21 Jan.67
Operation: SIERRA
Location: Mo Duc, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div Task organization: 2/7 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: 2/7 Marines returned to Mo Duc District to continue pacification operations Results: 111 enemy killed, 9 detained, 10 US KIA, 50 US WIA.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

14-21 Jan.
Operation: LAM SON 142
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 70 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 ARVN KIA, 35 ARVN WIA.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

New Operations

20-22 Jan.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-32
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

20-28 Jan.
Operation: COLBY2
Location: Phy My, Binh Son, Onq Que Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Chi Secret Zone Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 3/11 ACR (-). Execution: COLBY was the second operation conducted by the 9th Inf Div in Vietnam, searching the Phuoc Chi Secret Zone in western Phuoc Tuy Province. Results: 14 enemy killed.

20 Jan.-26 Feb.
Operation: REGINA
Location: Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: Reconnaissance operation conducted in two phases from 20 Jan to 6 Feb and from 13-26 Feb in northeastern Phuoc Long Province. Results: (no info).

Other

20 Jan.
At about 0200, USMC installation at Phu Bai in Thua Thien Province 16 km southeast of Hue received 30-35 rounds of 82mm mortar fire. Light friendly casualties.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

12 Dec.66-21 Jan.67
Operation: SIERRA
Location: Mo Duc, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div Task organization: 2/7 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: 2/7 Marines returned to Mo Duc District to continue pacification operations Results: 111 enemy killed, 9 detained, 10 US KIA, 50 US WIA.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

14-21 Jan.
Operation: LAM SON 142
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 70 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 ARVN KIA, 35 ARVN WIA.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

20-22 Jan.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-32
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

20-28 Jan.
Operation: COLBY2
Location: Phy My, Binh Son, Onq Que Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Chi Secret Zone Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 3/11 ACR (-). Execution: COLBY was the second operation conducted by the 9th Inf Div in Vietnam, searching the Phuoc Chi Secret Zone in western Phuoc Tuy Province. Results: 14 enemy killed.

20 Jan.-26 Feb.
Operation: REGINA
Location: Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: Reconnaissance operation conducted in two phases from 20 Jan to 6 Feb and from 13-26 Feb in northeastern Phuoc Long Province. Results: (no info).

New Operations

21 Jan.-6 Feb.
Operation: MA DOO I
Location: Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 28th ROK Inf Rgt. Results: 160 enemy killed, 57 detained, 3 ROK KIA, 14 ROK WIA.

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

20-22 Jan.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-32
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

20-28 Jan.
Operation: COLBY2
Location: Phy My, Binh Son, Onq Que Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Chi Secret Zone Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 3/11 ACR (-). Execution: COLBY was the second operation conducted by the 9th Inf Div in Vietnam, searching the Phuoc Chi Secret Zone in western Phuoc Tuy Province. Results: 14 enemy killed.

20 Jan.-26 Feb.
Operation: REGINA
Location: Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: Reconnaissance operation conducted in two phases from 20 Jan to 6 Feb and from 13-26 Feb in northeastern Phuoc Long Province. Results: (no info).

21 Jan.-6 Feb.
Operation: MA DOO I
Location: Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 28th ROK Inf Rgt. Results: 160 enemy killed, 57 detained, 3 ROK KIA, 14 ROK WIA.

New Operations

23-25 Jan.
Operation: ROOT II
Location: Kannack, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2-5 Cav. Execution: Operation conducted west of Kannack in Binh Dinh Province. Results: (no info).

23-28 Jan.
Operation: TUSCALOOSA
Location: An Hoa, La Bac, Phu Loc, Song Thu Bon, Arizona Territory, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Intelligence: R20 PLAF MF Bn. Execution: Operation conducted along the Song Thu Bon 15 km northwest of An Hoa. On 26 Jan, 2/5 Marines made heavy contact with the R20 Bn near La Bac. Results: 79 enemy killed, 2 detained, 17 US KIA, 52 US WIA.

Other

None

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

20-28 Jan.
Operation: COLBY2
Location: Phy My, Binh Son, Onq Que Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Chi Secret Zone Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 3/11 ACR (-). Execution: COLBY was the second operation conducted by the 9th Inf Div in Vietnam, searching the Phuoc Chi Secret Zone in western Phuoc Tuy Province. Results: 14 enemy killed.

20 Jan.-26 Feb.
Operation: REGINA
Location: Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: Reconnaissance operation conducted in two phases from 20 Jan to 6 Feb and from 13-26 Feb in northeastern Phuoc Long Province. Results: (no info).

21 Jan.-6 Feb.
Operation: MA DOO I
Location: Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 28th ROK Inf Rgt. Results: 160 enemy killed, 57 detained, 3 ROK KIA, 14 ROK WIA.

23-25 Jan.
Operation: ROOT II
Location: Kannack, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2-5 Cav. Execution: Operation conducted west of Kannack in Binh Dinh Province. Results: (no info).

23-28 Jan.
Operation: TUSCALOOSA
Location: An Hoa, La Bac, Phu Loc, Song Thu Bon, Arizona Territory, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Intelligence: R20 PLAF MF Bn. Execution: Operation conducted along the Song Thu Bon 15 km northwest of An Hoa. On 26 Jan, 2/5 Marines made heavy contact with the R20 Bn near La Bac. Results: 79 enemy killed, 2 detained, 17 US KIA, 52 US WIA.

New Operations

24-25 Jan.
Operation: CLEVELAND
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, B/1st Tank Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with no contact. Results: 2 US WIA.

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

20-28 Jan.
Operation: COLBY2
Location: Phy My, Binh Son, Onq Que Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Chi Secret Zone Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 3/11 ACR (-). Execution: COLBY was the second operation conducted by the 9th Inf Div in Vietnam, searching the Phuoc Chi Secret Zone in western Phuoc Tuy Province. Results: 14 enemy killed.

20 Jan.-26 Feb.
Operation: REGINA
Location: Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: Reconnaissance operation conducted in two phases from 20 Jan to 6 Feb and from 13-26 Feb in northeastern Phuoc Long Province. Results: (no info).

21 Jan.-6 Feb.
Operation: MA DOO I
Location: Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 28th ROK Inf Rgt. Results: 160 enemy killed, 57 detained, 3 ROK KIA, 14 ROK WIA.

23-25 Jan.
Operation: ROOT II
Location: Kannack, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2-5 Cav. Execution: Operation conducted west of Kannack in Binh Dinh Province. Results: (no info).

23-28 Jan.
Operation: TUSCALOOSA
Location: An Hoa, La Bac, Phu Loc, Song Thu Bon, Arizona Territory, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Intelligence: R20 PLAF MF Bn. Execution: Operation conducted along the Song Thu Bon 15 km northwest of An Hoa. On 26 Jan, 2/5 Marines made heavy contact with the R20 Bn near La Bac. Results: 79 enemy killed, 2 detained, 17 US KIA, 52 US WIA.

New Operations

24-25 Jan.
Operation: CLEVELAND
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, B/1st Tank Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with no contact. Results: 2 US WIA.


Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

20-28 Jan.
Operation: COLBY2
Location: Phy My, Binh Son, Onq Que Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Chi Secret Zone Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 3/11 ACR (-). Execution: COLBY was the second operation conducted by the 9th Inf Div in Vietnam, searching the Phuoc Chi Secret Zone in western Phuoc Tuy Province. Results: 14 enemy killed.

20 Jan.-26 Feb.
Operation: REGINA
Location: Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: Reconnaissance operation conducted in two phases from 20 Jan to 6 Feb and from 13-26 Feb in northeastern Phuoc Long Province. Results: (no info).

21 Jan.-6 Feb.
Operation: MA DOO I
Location: Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 28th ROK Inf Rgt. Results: 160 enemy killed, 57 detained, 3 ROK KIA, 14 ROK WIA.

23-25 Jan.
Operation: ROOT II
Location: Kannack, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2-5 Cav. Execution: Operation conducted west of Kannack in Binh Dinh Province. Results: (no info).

23-28 Jan.
Operation: TUSCALOOSA
Location: An Hoa, La Bac, Phu Loc, Song Thu Bon, Arizona Territory, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Intelligence: R20 PLAF MF Bn. Execution: Operation conducted along the Song Thu Bon 15 km northwest of An Hoa. On 26 Jan, 2/5 Marines made heavy contact with the R20 Bn near La Bac. Results: 79 enemy killed, 2 detained, 17 US KIA, 52 US WIA.

24-25 Jan.
Operation: CLEVELAND
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, B/1st Tank Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with no contact. Results: 2 US WIA.

New Operations

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Other

25 Jan.
Soviet mine found in Saigon River, first Russian mine found in war.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

20-28 Jan.
Operation: COLBY2
Location: Phy My, Binh Son, Onq Que Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Chi Secret Zone Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 3/11 ACR (-). Execution: COLBY was the second operation conducted by the 9th Inf Div in Vietnam, searching the Phuoc Chi Secret Zone in western Phuoc Tuy Province. Results: 14 enemy killed.

20 Jan.-26 Feb.
Operation: REGINA
Location: Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: Reconnaissance operation conducted in two phases from 20 Jan to 6 Feb and from 13-26 Feb in northeastern Phuoc Long Province. Results: (no info).

21 Jan.-6 Feb.
Operation: MA DOO I
Location: Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 28th ROK Inf Rgt. Results: 160 enemy killed, 57 detained, 3 ROK KIA, 14 ROK WIA.

23-28 Jan.
Operation: TUSCALOOSA
Location: An Hoa, La Bac, Phu Loc, Song Thu Bon, Arizona Territory, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Intelligence: R20 PLAF MF Bn. Execution: Operation conducted along the Song Thu Bon 15 km northwest of An Hoa. On 26 Jan, 2/5 Marines made heavy contact with the R20 Bn near La Bac. Results: 79 enemy killed, 2 detained, 17 US KIA, 52 US WIA.

New Operations

26 Jan.-16 Feb.
Operation: FARRAGUT I
Location: Phan Rang, Xom Moi, Vinh Hao, Nui Cha Bang, Nui Da, Secret Bases 7 and 35, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 324th Co, 724th PAVN Bn; X401 and X435 PLAF LF Cos. Execution: On 21 Jan, the brigade began air and overland movement from Kontum to Phan Rang, the last elements closing the Brigade base camp on 26 Jan. That same day, phase I of Operation FARRAGUT was launched with Task Force DOHERTY (C/2-502 Inf, C/2-320 Art, 1 plat A/326 Eng, 1 plat A/2-17 Cav) conducting a deception operation in Secret Base 35 (Nui Cha Bang) located south of Phan Rang and east of Route 1. On 27 Jan, following a B-52 strike, 1-327 Inf and 2-327 Inf conducted airmobile assaults into Base Area 7 (Nui Da) 25 km west of Phan Rang while 2-502 Inf moved overland into the southern portion of the AO. Contact was light; on 28 Jan 2-327 Inf discovered a large base area believed to have been the VC Province Headquarters. On 30 and 31 Jan, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf were extracted from the FARRAGUT AO to Phan Rang and prepared to initiate Operation GATLING I in Lam Dong Province. 2-327 Inf continued the operation alone, making little contact but discovering numerous food caches. On 8 Feb, offensive operations were terminated in the AO in observance of the Tet truce period (8-12 Feb). On 13 Feb, Task Force THUNDERBALL (2-327 Inf, A/2-17 Cav, B/2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, B/14 Eng) conducted airmobile assaults and overland moves north of Route 1 just across the border of Binh Thuan Province and commenced search and destroy operations to eliminate VC domination of Route 1 between Xom Moi and Vinh Hao while B/14 Eng repaired the road to accommodate military convoys. On 16 Feb, TF THUNDERBALL terminated operations south of Phan Rang and moved to Song Mao to prepare for phase II of Operation FARRAGUT. Results: (see Operation FARRAGUT IV).

26 Jan.-7 Apr.
Operation: DESOTO
Location: Duc Pho, Sa Huynh, Vinh Binh, Truong Sanh, Tan Tu, Sa Binh, Hai Mon, Nui Dang, Nui Dau, Song Tra Cau, LZ BAT, Duc Pho District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Task Force X-RAY. Task organization: 3/7 Marines, 1/4 Marines (20 Feb-3 Mar), 1/5 Marines (26 Feb-3 Mar), L/3/5 Marines (from 31 Mar), M/3/5 Marines (from 31 Mar), I/3/12 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 95th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: Operation DESOTO was mounted to relieve the 4/4 ARVN Bn from outpost duty so that it could be employed in the Revolutionary Development program in the district. On 27 Jan, 3/7 Marines was lifted by helicopter atop Nui Dang, a hill mass overlooking Duc Pho and began patrolling nearby villages, encountering constant sniper fire and fortified hamlets in this heavily VC-controlled area. On 31 Jan Cos L & M, 3/5 Marines reinforced the operation. On 20 Feb, TF X-RAY assumed operational control of the SLF (1/4 Marines) after it had landed near Sa Huynh in Operation DECKHOUSE IV and swept north into the DESOTO AO. On 26 Feb, TF X-RAY with 1/5 Marines and two ARVN Bns from the 2nd Division joined the SLF in phase II of Operation DECKHOUSE IV, conducting airmobile and amphibious assaults 10 km northwest of Duc Pho where the 38th PLAF LF Bn had been detected, making heavy contact near LZ BAT and killing 76 of the enemy. On 3 Mar, 1/4 Marines reverted to SLF control and 1/5 Marines returned to Chu Lai while 3/7 continued Operation DESOTO alone. On 24 Mar, 250 enemy mortar rounds hit the battalion area, killing 3 and wounding 14 others. By 31 Mar, the battalion had swept approximately 75 percent of the assigned area of responsibility, forcing Communists forces to revert to guerrilla tactics. Despite being a military success, DESOTO generated nearly 11,000 refugees in the Duc Pho area, and the civic action aspects of the operation remained unsolved long after it ended on 7 Apr. Results: 383 enemy killed, 378 detained, 76 US KIA 574 US WIA.

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

20-28 Jan.
Operation: COLBY2
Location: Phy My, Binh Son, Onq Que Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Chi Secret Zone Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 3/11 ACR (-). Execution: COLBY was the second operation conducted by the 9th Inf Div in Vietnam, searching the Phuoc Chi Secret Zone in western Phuoc Tuy Province. Results: 14 enemy killed.

20 Jan.-26 Feb.
Operation: REGINA
Location: Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: Reconnaissance operation conducted in two phases from 20 Jan to 6 Feb and from 13-26 Feb in northeastern Phuoc Long Province. Results: (no info).

21 Jan.-6 Feb.
Operation: MA DOO I
Location: Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 28th ROK Inf Rgt. Results: 160 enemy killed, 57 detained, 3 ROK KIA, 14 ROK WIA.

23-28 Jan.
Operation: TUSCALOOSA
Location: An Hoa, La Bac, Phu Loc, Song Thu Bon, Arizona Territory, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Intelligence: R20 PLAF MF Bn. Execution: Operation conducted along the Song Thu Bon 15 km northwest of An Hoa. On 26 Jan, 2/5 Marines made heavy contact with the R20 Bn near La Bac. Results: 79 enemy killed, 2 detained, 17 US KIA, 52 US WIA.

26 Jan.-16 Feb.
Operation: FARRAGUT I
Location: Phan Rang, Xom Moi, Vinh Hao, Nui Cha Bang, Nui Da, Secret Bases 7 and 35, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 324th Co, 724th PAVN Bn; X401 and X435 PLAF LF Cos. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE.... Results: (see Operation FARRAGUT IV).

26 Jan.-7 Apr.
Operation: DESOTO
Location: Duc Pho, Sa Huynh, Vinh Binh, Truong Sanh, Tan Tu, Sa Binh, Hai Mon, Nui Dang, Nui Dau, Song Tra Cau, LZ BAT, Duc Pho District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Task Force X-RAY. Task organization: 3/7 Marines, 1/4 Marines (20 Feb-3 Mar), 1/5 Marines (26 Feb-3 Mar), L/3/5 Marines (from 31 Mar), M/3/5 Marines (from 31 Mar), I/3/12 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 95th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE.... Results: 383 enemy killed, 378 detained, 76 US KIA 574 US WIA.

New Operations

7-31 Jan.
Operation: BULLSEYE V
Location: Bon Son, Binh Dinh Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2-12 Cav, 2 plats 1-9 Cav, 40th ARVN Rgt (elts). Intelligence: 8th Bn, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: BULLSEYE V was a sub-operation of THAYER II. On 27 Jan. 2-12 Cav made heavy contact with the 8th Bn, 22nd PAVN Rgt northeast of Bong Son, killing 72 and capturing 11. Results: included in THAYER II.

27 Jan.-1 Feb.
Operation: CUU LONG/51/SD
Location: Go Cong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th ARVN Div. Execution: Operation conducted 13 km west-southwest of Go Cong with support from RAGs 21 and 27. Results: 9 enemy killed, 60 detained, 49 returnees, riendly losses not reported.

27 Jan.-3 Feb.
Operation: IOLA
Location: Ba Ria, Phu My, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: TF TRUSCOTT: 3-5 Cav (-), 3/11 ACR. Execution: The operation secured Route 15 between Ba Ria and Phu My for the movement of the 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div from Vung Tau to the Bearcat basecam p. Results: (no info).

Other

27 Jan.
Deputy Prime Minister Co reported in exile, LTG Vien named as Minister of Defense in addition to duty as CJGS.

27 Jan.
Newport, Saigon officially opens as a military port terminal facility.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

20-28 Jan.
Operation: COLBY2
Location: Phy My, Binh Son, Onq Que Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Chi Secret Zone Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 3/11 ACR (-). Execution: COLBY was the second operation conducted by the 9th Inf Div in Vietnam, searching the Phuoc Chi Secret Zone in western Phuoc Tuy Province. Results: 14 enemy killed.

20 Jan.-26 Feb.
Operation: REGINA
Location: Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: Reconnaissance operation conducted in two phases from 20 Jan to 6 Feb and from 13-26 Feb in northeastern Phuoc Long Province. Results: (no info).

21 Jan.-6 Feb.
Operation: MA DOO I
Location: Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 28th ROK Inf Rgt. Results: 160 enemy killed, 57 detained, 3 ROK KIA, 14 ROK WIA.

23-28 Jan.
Operation: TUSCALOOSA
Location: An Hoa, La Bac, Phu Loc, Song Thu Bon, Arizona Territory, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Intelligence: R20 PLAF MF Bn. Execution: Operation conducted along the Song Thu Bon 15 km northwest of An Hoa. On 26 Jan, 2/5 Marines made heavy contact with the R20 Bn near La Bac. Results: 79 enemy killed, 2 detained, 17 US KIA, 52 US WIA.

26 Jan.-16 Feb.
Operation: FARRAGUT I
Location: Phan Rang, Xom Moi, Vinh Hao, Nui Cha Bang, Nui Da, Secret Bases 7 and 35, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 324th Co, 724th PAVN Bn; X401 and X435 PLAF LF Cos. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE.... Results: (see Operation FARRAGUT IV).

26 Jan.-7 Apr.
Operation: DESOTO
Location: Duc Pho, Sa Huynh, Vinh Binh, Truong Sanh, Tan Tu, Sa Binh, Hai Mon, Nui Dang, Nui Dau, Song Tra Cau, LZ BAT, Duc Pho District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Task Force X-RAY. Task organization: 3/7 Marines, 1/4 Marines (20 Feb-3 Mar), 1/5 Marines (26 Feb-3 Mar), L/3/5 Marines (from 31 Mar), M/3/5 Marines (from 31 Mar), I/3/12 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 95th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE.... Results: 383 enemy killed, 378 detained, 76 US KIA 574 US WIA.

27-31 Jan.
Operation: BULLSEYE V
Location: Bon Son, Binh Dinh Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2-12 Cav, 2 plats 1-9 Cav, 40th ARVN Rgt (elts). Intelligence: 8th Bn, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: BULLSEYE V was a sub-operation of THAYER II. On 27 Jan. 2-12 Cav made heavy contact with the 8th Bn, 22nd PAVN Rgt northeast of Bong Son, killing 72 and capturing 11. Results: included in THAYER II.

27 Jan.-1 Feb.
Operation: CUU LONG/51/SD
Location: Go Cong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th ARVN Div. Execution: Operation conducted 13 km west-southwest of Go Cong with support from RAGs 21 and 27. Results: 9 enemy killed, 60 detained, 49 returnees, riendly losses not reported.

27 Jan.-3 Feb.
Operation: IOLA
Location: Ba Ria, Phu My, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: TF TRUSCOTT: 3-5 Cav (-), 3/11 ACR. Execution: The operation secured Route 15 between Ba Ria and Phu My for the movement of the 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div from Vung Tau to the Bearcat basecam p. Results: (no info).

New Operations

28-31 Jan.
Operation: SEYMOUR
Location: Nui Dinh, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, A/5RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav (-), 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation conducted 7 km southwest of Nui Dat in the Nui Dinh Hills. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 AUS KIA, 1 AUS WIA.

28 Jan.-31 May
Operation: PALM BEACH
Location: Dong Tam, Ap Bac, 20/7 Heartland Zone, Cam Son Secret Zone, Ban Long Base Area, Base Area 470, Route 4, Song My Tho, Dinh Tuong Province. Type: security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div (28 Jan-10 Mar); 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div (10 Mar-31 May). Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, 3-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-34 Art, USN Task Force 117. Intelligence: 263rd PLAF MF Bn, 514th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: PALM BEACH began as a security operation aimed at protecting engineer parties dredging the future base of the Mobile Riverine Force at Dong Tam. On 10 Mar, the 2d Bde headquarters arrived at Dong Tam, assuming control of the operation, and was joined a few days later by 3-47 Inf which had completed riverine training in the Rung Sat Special Zone. In April, COL Fulton, commander of the 2d Bde, learned that the 514th LF Bn had moved into Ap Bac where a much publicized battle had taken place in Jan 1963. Mounting an operation with 3-47 Inf, 3-60 Inf and elements of 5-60 Inf (M), American forces attacked the village on 2 May, killing nearly 200 enemies and losing 15 KIA and 27 WIA. On 13 May, 4-47 Inf joined the brigade after riverine training in the RSSZ. With his full brigade assembled at Dong Tam, COL Fulton began a sustained riverine campaign against the 20/7 Heartland Zone, a major insurgent sanctuary located immediately west of the base. On 15 May an operation was launched with 3-47 Inf and 4-47 Inf on the north bank of the Song My Tho in the western portion of the base area known as the Cam Son Secret Zone, trapping the 514th PLAF LF Bn once again. Enemy casualties were over 100 killed while US forces sustained 1 KIA and 25 WIA. On 18-19 May, a similar operation against Base Area 470 in western Dinh Tuong some 36 km inland from the My Tho turned to be a dry hole. On 31 May, PALM BEACH phased into the CORONADO series of operations. Results: 570 enemy killed, 97 detained, 51 US KIA, 321 US WIA.

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

20-28 Jan.
Operation: COLBY2
Location: Phy My, Binh Son, Onq Que Rubber Plantation, Phuoc Chi Secret Zone Bien Hoa and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 3/11 ACR (-). Execution: COLBY was the second operation conducted by the 9th Inf Div in Vietnam, searching the Phuoc Chi Secret Zone in western Phuoc Tuy Province. Results: 14 enemy killed.

20 Jan.-26 Feb.
Operation: REGINA
Location: Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: Reconnaissance operation conducted in two phases from 20 Jan to 6 Feb and from 13-26 Feb in northeastern Phuoc Long Province. Results: (no info).

21 Jan.-6 Feb.
Operation: MA DOO I
Location: Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 28th ROK Inf Rgt. Results: 160 enemy killed, 57 detained, 3 ROK KIA, 14 ROK WIA.

23-28 Jan.
Operation: TUSCALOOSA
Location: An Hoa, La Bac, Phu Loc, Song Thu Bon, Arizona Territory, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Intelligence: R20 PLAF MF Bn. Execution: Operation conducted along the Song Thu Bon 15 km northwest of An Hoa. On 26 Jan, 2/5 Marines made heavy contact with the R20 Bn near La Bac. Results: 79 enemy killed, 2 detained, 17 US KIA, 52 US WIA.

26 Jan.-16 Feb.
Operation: FARRAGUT I
Location: Phan Rang, Xom Moi, Vinh Hao, Nui Cha Bang, Nui Da, Secret Bases 7 and 35, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 324th Co, 724th PAVN Bn; X401 and X435 PLAF LF Cos. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE.... Results: (see Operation FARRAGUT IV).

26 Jan.-7 Apr.
Operation: DESOTO
Location: Duc Pho, Sa Huynh, Vinh Binh, Truong Sanh, Tan Tu, Sa Binh, Hai Mon, Nui Dang, Nui Dau, Song Tra Cau, LZ BAT, Duc Pho District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Task Force X-RAY. Task organization: 3/7 Marines, 1/4 Marines (20 Feb-3 Mar), 1/5 Marines (26 Feb-3 Mar), L/3/5 Marines (from 31 Mar), M/3/5 Marines (from 31 Mar), I/3/12 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 95th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE.... Results: 383 enemy killed, 378 detained, 76 US KIA 574 US WIA.

27-31 Jan.
Operation: BULLSEYE V
Location: Bon Son, Binh Dinh Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2-12 Cav, 2 plats 1-9 Cav, 40th ARVN Rgt (elts). Intelligence: 8th Bn, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: BULLSEYE V was a sub-operation of THAYER II. On 27 Jan. 2-12 Cav made heavy contact with the 8th Bn, 22nd PAVN Rgt northeast of Bong Son, killing 72 and capturing 11. Results: included in THAYER II.

27 Jan.-1 Feb.
Operation: CUU LONG/51/SD
Location: Go Cong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th ARVN Div. Execution: Operation conducted 13 km west-southwest of Go Cong with support from RAGs 21 and 27. Results: 9 enemy killed, 60 detained, 49 returnees, riendly losses not reported.

27 Jan.-3 Feb.
Operation: IOLA
Location: Ba Ria, Phu My, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: TF TRUSCOTT: 3-5 Cav (-), 3/11 ACR. Execution: The operation secured Route 15 between Ba Ria and Phu My for the movement of the 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div from Vung Tau to the Bearcat basecam p. Results: (no info).
28-31 Jan.
Operation: SEYMOUR
Location: Nui Dinh, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, A/5RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav (-), 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation conducted 7 km southwest of Nui Dat in the Nui Dinh Hills. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 AUS KIA, 1 AUS WIA.

28 Jan.-31 May
Operation: PALM BEACH
Location: Dong Tam, Ap Bac, 20/7 Heartland Zone, Cam Son Secret Zone, Ban Long Base Area, Base Area 470, Route 4, Song My Tho, Dinh Tuong Province. Type: security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div (28 Jan-10 Mar); 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div (10 Mar-31 May). Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, 3-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-34 Art, USN Task Force 117. Intelligence: 263rd PLAF MF Bn, 514th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: PALM BEACH began as a security operation aimed at protecting engineer parties dredging the future base of the Mobile Riverine Force at Dong Tam. On 10 Mar, the 2d Bde headquarters arrived at Dong Tam, assuming control of the operation, and was joined a few days later by 3-47 Inf which had completed riverine training in the Rung Sat Special Zone. In April, COL Fulton, commander of the 2d Bde, learned that the 514th LF Bn had moved into Ap Bac where a much publicized battle had taken place in Jan 1963. Mounting an operation with 3-47 Inf, 3-60 Inf and elements of 5-60 Inf (M), American forces attacked the village on 2 May, killing nearly 200 enemies and losing 15 KIA and 27 WIA. On 13 May, 4-47 Inf joined the brigade after riverine training in the RSSZ. With his full brigade assembled at Dong Tam, COL Fulton began a sustained riverine campaign against the 20/7 Heartland Zone, a major insurgent sanctuary located immediately west of the base. On 15 May an operation was launched with 3-47 Inf and 4-47 Inf on the north bank of the Song My Tho in the western portion of the base area known as the Cam Son Secret Zone, trapping the 514th PLAF LF Bn once again. Enemy casualties were over 100 killed while US forces sustained 1 KIA and 25 WIA. On 18-19 May, a similar operation against Base Area 470 in western Dinh Tuong some 36 km inland from the My Tho turned to be a dry hole. On 31 May, PALM BEACH phased into the CORONADO series of operations. Results: 570 enemy killed, 97 detained, 51 US KIA, 321 US WIA.

New Operations

29 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-30
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

29 Jan.-16 Feb.
Operation: BIG SPRING
Location: Xom Cat, War Zone D, Song Dong Nai, Song Be, Bien Hoa and Long Khanh Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde; 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, E/17 Cav, 2-39 Inf, 3-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf. Intelligence: 2nd and 3rd Bns, 273rd PLAF Rgt. Execution: The operation was conducted north of Xom Cat in War Zone D. 1,000 bunkers were destroyed and 24 tons of rice captured but no significant contact developed. Results: 79 enemy killed.

29 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: PENG MA I3
Location: Nha Trang, Hon Ba Mountain, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 29th and 30th ROK Inf Rgts. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: BAEK MA I was the first large-scale operation of the 9th ROK Infantry Division. Four battalions from the 29th and 30th Regiments assaulted into Hon Ba Mountain 25 km northwest of Nha Trang and destroyed the 8th Bn, 18B PAVN Regiment as well and the VC Provincial Headquarters. Results: 394 enemy killed, 40 detained, 19 ROK KIA and 35 ROK WIA.

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

25 May 66-8 Feb.67
Operation LAM SON II, 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division pacification campaign in Binh Duong and Bien Hoa Provinces.

3 Aug.66-31 Jan.67
Operation: PRAIRIE
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Khe Sanh, Camp Carroll, Route 9, the Rockpile, the Razorback, Nui Cay Tre (Mutter's Ridge), Hill 252, Hill 400, Hill 484, Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div; Task Force DELTA (from 1 Oct) Task organization: 2/4 Marines (3 Aug-30 Sep), 1st Force Recon Co (from 3 Aug), G/3/12 Marines (3-13 Aug), 1/4 Marines (from 13 Aug), 3/12 Marines (from 13 Aug), C/3d Tank Bn (from 13 Aug), 2/7 Marines (27 Aug-28 Sep), 3/4 Marines (from 17 Sep), 1/26 Marines (18-25 Sep), 2/9 Marines (from 28 Sep), 1/3 Marines (from 29 Sep), 3/7 Marines (from 30 Sep), 2/5 Marines (from 1 Oct). Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 1,397 enemy killed, 27 detained, 239 US KIA, 1,214 WIA.

26 Aug.66-20 Jan.68
Operation: BYRD
Location: Phan Thiet, LZ BETTY, Binh Thuan Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCEV. Task organization: TF 2-7: 2-7 Cav, C/1-9 Cav, A/1-21 Art, C/2-20 Art (-), C/8th Eng Bn (-), C/229th Avn Bn, Det 228th Avn Bn. Execution: Planned as a short-term, economy-of-force measure, BYRD became a continuous offensive that would last into 1968. Upon I FFORCEV request, the 1st Cav Div detached at battalion-size task force to help pacify isolated Binh Thuan Province in southern II Corps. Results (at year's end): 351 enemy killed, 151 detained, 8 US KIA, 85 US WIA.

1 Oct.66-17 Jan 68
Operation: DAZZLEM
Location: Camp Radcliff, An Khe, Binh Dinh Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: Base Defense Task Force. Execution: Operation DAZZLEM was the contingency plan for the defense of Camp Radcliff provided by one infantry battalion with supporting artillery and
reinforcing personnel from residence units. On 17 Jan 68, the 173d Abn Bde relieved the 1st Cav Div from the mission of defending An Khe. Results: 80 enemy killed, 9 detained.

11 Oct.66-17 Nov.67
Operation: UNIONTOWN II
Location: Long Binh, Bien Hoa Province Type: security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Execution: Operation UNIONTOWN was a security operation designed to protect the Long Binh logistical complex, RMK Rock Quarry and II FFORCEV Headquarters. Units were assigned on a rotation basis from each major command under II FFORCEV.

18 Oct.66-1 Feb.67
Operation: DUCK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 9th Inf Div; 11th ACR; 1ATF (14-23 Dec, 27 Dec-5 Jan): 6RAR, 5RAR (one Co), 1 APC Sqn (one Trp), 101 Fld Bty, 1-83 Art; 18th MP Bde Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 9th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Personnel debarked at Vung Tau and were transported by vehicles to the Bearcat base camp. Cargo, wheel and track vehicles were offloaded at Saigon and convoyed to Bearcat.

25 Oct. 66-12 Feb. 67
Operation: THAYER II
Location: Bong Son, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Vinh Thanh Valley, An Lao Valley, The Crescent, Nui Mieu, Cay Giep, Dam Tra O Lake, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ TWO BITS, LZ ENGLISH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ BIRD, LZ PONY, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div (25 Oct-15 Dec): 2-8 Cav, 1-7 Cav, 5/7 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art, C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div (15 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A,3/18 Art, C/8th Eng; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (27 Dec 66-12 Feb 67): 1-5 Cav (-), 2-5 Cav, 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (3 Jan-12 Feb): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art (-), C/3-4 Cav; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), 3-18 Art (-), E/82 Art; Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 18th and 22nd PAVN Regiments. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,757 enemy killed, 184 US KIA, 747 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

25 Oct. 66-2 Apr. 67
Operation: ADAMS
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Vung Ro Bay, Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, A/1-10 Cav, A/4th Eng Bn . Intelligence: 5th PAVN Division. Execution: The brigade conducted rice denial operations along the coast in an area fifty kilometers from the Vung Ro Bay to Tuy An and twenty kilometers inland. Contacts during January had become so infrequent that the brigade and two battalions deployed to the Central Highlands, leaving only Task Force IVY behind. On 8 Mar, the CRID and WHRID entered the ADAMS AO in Operation OH JAC KYO, assuming responsibility for Phu Yen Province, and TF IVY was disbanded on 2 Apr, ending the operation. Results: 491 enemy killed, 46 US KIA, 491 US WIA.

20 Nov.66-14 May 67.
Operation: FORT NISQUALLY
Location: Bearcat, Dau Tieng, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (20 Nov-22 Dec), 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div (from 23 Dec). Task organization: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div from Bearcat to its new base camp at Dau Tieng with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and subsequent actions to secure the base camp and eliminate enemy influence in the brigade's TAOR. Results: 28 enemy killed, 26 detained.

25 Nov.66-8 Apr.67
Operation: FITCHBURG
Location: Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Route 26, Nui Ba Den, Rock Crusher site, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-) (2-22 Dec), 3- 82 Art, B/2-13 Art. Execution: Operation FITCHBURG was a search and destroy operation in Tay Ninh Province executed in 25 phases coupled with a security mission for the Tay Ninh West base camp. Results: 55 enemy killed, 148 detained, 22 US KIA, 99 US WIA.

30 Nov. 66-15 Dec.67
Operation: FAIRFAX/RANG DONG
Location: Nha Be, Thu Duc and Binh Chanh Districts, Gia Dinh Province. Type: pacification. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, CMD. Task organization: 1st Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 2-16 Inf; 4th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3-22 Inf; 25th Inf Div (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 4-9 Inf; CMD (30 Nov 66-31 Jan 67): 3rd and 5th ARVN Abn Bns, 30th Ranger Bn; 199th LIB (31 Jan-15 Dec.): 2-3 Inf, 3-7 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art; 5th ARVN Ranger Group (31 Jan.-15 Dec): 30th, 33rd and 38th ARVN Ranger Bns. Intelligence: Military Region 4, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results (end of 1966): 149 enemy killed, 40 detained, 11 US KIA, 67 US WIA, 23 ARVN KIA, 58 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

1 Dec. 66-14 May 67
Operation: ALA MOANA
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Duc Hoa, Trang Bang, Phu Hoa Dong, Ho Bo Woods, Boi Loi Woods, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia, Tay Ninh and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy , reconnaissance-in-force, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2d Bde: (1 Dec 66-22 Feb 67): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 3-4 Cav (-), 1-8 Art; 1st Bde (22 Feb-14 May): 4-9 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: 381 enemy killed, 25 detained.

19 Dec.66-13 Feb.67
Operation: LANIKAI IV
Location: Ben Luc, Rach Kien, Long An Province. Type: searchand destroy, bushmaster, patrolling, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Intelligence: 506th PLAF Bn. Execution: 2-14 Inf relocated its base camp from Ben Luc to Rach Kien and continued pacification and buddy operations in Long An Province. Emphasis was placed on small unit night operations. Effective and continuous fire support from artillery has was provided from the fire support bases at Ben Luc and Rach Kien. 1st Bde located its CP at Ben Luc to provide guidance and coordination for both Operation LANINAI and Operation FAIRFAX. During January 2-14 Inf continued operations around Rach Kien. Combined S&D (buddy) operations were conducted with the 1/46 ARVN Bn, 1/50 ARVN Bn and the 3d Trp, 10th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn. Elements of the Bn opened and repaired the road from Ben Luc to Rach Kien. Bushmaster and extensive night ambushes were conducted. From 8- 13 Feb, 2-14 Inf conducted security operations vicinity Rach Kien, but failed to make contact. Results (LANIKAI I, II, III, IV): 89 enemy killed, 11 detained.

20 Dec.66-16 Feb.67
Operation: CHINOOK I
Location: Camp Evans, Co Bi, Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines Task organization: 2/26 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Suspecting that elements of the 6th PAVN Regiment again were attempting to infiltrate from their mountain base into the coastal populated region, 3/26 Marines was sent from Dong Ha to the Co Bi-Thanh Tan corridor. On 22 and 23 Dec, the battalion's perimeter was probed by the 802nd Bn, 6th PAVN Regiment. On 23 Dec, the operation was expanded and 2/26 was brought in from the PAWNEE AO. On 31 Dec, Marines Recon patrols observed an estimated 1,000 enemy troops taking advantage of the terms of the stand down and moving north toward the lowlands. Operation continued into the next year but with minimal contact. Results: 159 enemy killed, 13 detained, 8 US KIA, 91 US WIA.

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization ... SEE ABOVE ... Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

3 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: MAENG HO 8
Location: Cu Mong, Song Cau, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 26th ROK Inf Rgt. Intelligence: 5th Bn, 95th PAVN Rgt, H65 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: The 26th Regiment pushed south from Qui Nhon and into Phu Yen Province, conducting a series of cordon and search operations, trapping many NVA and VC soldiers trying to escape disguised as peasants Results: 211 enemy killed, 403 captured, 673 detained, 7 ROK KIA, 17 ROK WIA.

8 Jan.-7 Feb.
Operation: BLACKJACK 31
Location: Long Khanh and Phuoc Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southern Phuoc Long and northern Long Khanh Provinces. 55 contacts were made and 77 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 56 enemy killed, 1 CIDG KIA, 4 CIDG WIA.

10 Jan.-23 Mar.
Operation: BLACKJACK 41
Location: Chau Doc Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Execution: mobile guerrilla operation conducted in the Seven Mountains region of IV CTZ.

31 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: CAMDEN
Location: Hoa Long, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1st Fld Rgt, A/2-35 Art. Execution: Operation conducted 1 km south of Nui Dat with negative contact. Results: 10 enemy captured, 19 detained.

20 Jan.-26 Feb.
Operation: REGINA
Location: Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: Reconnaissance operation conducted in two phases from 20 Jan to 6 Feb and from 13-26 Feb in northeastern Phuoc Long Province. Results: (no info).

21 Jan.-6 Feb.
Operation: MA DOO I
Location: Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 28th ROK Inf Rgt. Results: 160 enemy killed, 57 detained, 3 ROK KIA, 14 ROK WIA.

26 Jan.-16 Feb.
Operation: FARRAGUT I
Location: Phan Rang, Xom Moi, Vinh Hao, Nui Cha Bang, Nui Da, Secret Bases 7 and 35, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 324th Co, 724th PAVN Bn; X401 and X435 PLAF LF Cos. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE.... Results: (see Operation FARRAGUT IV).

26 Jan.-7 Apr.
Operation: DESOTO
Location: Duc Pho, Sa Huynh, Vinh Binh, Truong Sanh, Tan Tu, Sa Binh, Hai Mon, Nui Dang, Nui Dau, Song Tra Cau, LZ BAT, Duc Pho District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Task Force X-RAY. Task organization: 3/7 Marines, 1/4 Marines (20 Feb-3 Mar), 1/5 Marines (26 Feb-3 Mar), L/3/5 Marines (from 31 Mar), M/3/5 Marines (from 31 Mar), I/3/12 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 95th PLAF LF Bns. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE.... Results: 383 enemy killed, 378 detained, 76 US KIA 574 US WIA.

27-31 Jan.
Operation: BULLSEYE V
Location: Bon Son, Binh Dinh Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2-12 Cav, 2 plats 1-9 Cav, 40th ARVN Rgt (elts). Intelligence: 8th Bn, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: BULLSEYE V was a sub-operation of THAYER II. On 27 Jan. 2-12 Cav made heavy contact with the 8th Bn, 22nd PAVN Rgt northeast of Bong Son, killing 72 and capturing 11. Results: included in THAYER II.

27 Jan.-1 Feb.
Operation: CUU LONG/51/SD
Location: Go Cong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th ARVN Div. Execution: Operation conducted 13 km west-southwest of Go Cong with support from RAGs 21 and 27. Results: 9 enemy killed, 60 detained, 49 returnees, riendly losses not reported.

27 Jan.-3 Feb.
Operation: IOLA
Location: Ba Ria, Phu My, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: TF TRUSCOTT: 3-5 Cav (-), 3/11 ACR. Execution: The operation secured Route 15 between Ba Ria and Phu My for the movement of the 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div from Vung Tau to the Bearcat basecam p. Results: (no info).

28-31 Jan.
Operation: SEYMOUR
Location: Nui Dinh, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, A/5RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav (-), 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation conducted 7 km southwest of Nui Dat in the Nui Dinh Hills. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 AUS KIA, 1 AUS WIA.

28 Jan.-31 May
Operation: PALM BEACH
Location: Dong Tam, Ap Bac, 20/7 Heartland Zone, Cam Son Secret Zone, Ban Long Base Area, Base Area 470, Route 4, Song My Tho, Dinh Tuong Province. Type: security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div (28 Jan-10 Mar); 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div (10 Mar-31 May). Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, 3-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 3-34 Art, USN Task Force 117. Intelligence: 263rd PLAF MF Bn, 514th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: PALM BEACH began as a security operation aimed at protecting engineer parties dredging the future base of the Mobile Riverine Force at Dong Tam. On 10 Mar, the 2d Bde headquarters arrived at Dong Tam, assuming control of the operation, and was joined a few days later by 3-47 Inf which had completed riverine training in the Rung Sat Special Zone. In April, COL Fulton, commander of the 2d Bde, learned that the 514th LF Bn had moved into Ap Bac where a much publicized battle had taken place in Jan 1963. Mounting an operation with 3-47 Inf, 3-60 Inf and elements of 5-60 Inf (M), American forces attacked the village on 2 May, killing nearly 200 enemies and losing 15 KIA and 27 WIA. On 13 May, 4-47 Inf joined the brigade after riverine training in the RSSZ. With his full brigade assembled at Dong Tam, COL Fulton began a sustained riverine campaign against the 20/7 Heartland Zone, a major insurgent sanctuary located immediately west of the base. On 15 May an operation was launched with 3-47 Inf and 4-47 Inf on the north bank of the Song My Tho in the western portion of the base area known as the Cam Son Secret Zone, trapping the 514th PLAF LF Bn once again. Enemy casualties were over 100 killed while US forces sustained 1 KIA and 25 WIA. On 18-19 May, a similar operation against Base Area 470 in western Dinh Tuong some 36 km inland from the My Tho turned to be a dry hole. On 31 May, PALM BEACH phased into the CORONADO series of operations. Results: 570 enemy killed, 97 detained, 51 US KIA, 321 US WIA.

29 Jan.-2 Feb.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-30
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

29 Jan.-16 Feb.
Operation: BIG SPRING
Location: Xom Cat, War Zone D, Song Dong Nai, Song Be, Bien Hoa and Long Khanh Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde; 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, E/17 Cav, 2-39 Inf, 3-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf. Intelligence: 2nd and 3rd Bns, 273rd PLAF Rgt. Execution: The operation was conducted north of Xom Cat in War Zone D. 1,000 bunkers were destroyed and 24 tons of rice captured but no significant contact developed. Results: 79 enemy killed.

29 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: PENG MA I3
Location: Nha Trang, Hon Ba Mountain, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 29th and 30th ROK Inf Rgts. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: BAEK MA I was the first large-scale operation of the 9th ROK Infantry Division. Four battalions from the 29th and 30th Regiments assaulted into Hon Ba Mountain 25 km northwest of Nha Trang and destroyed the 8th Bn, 18B PAVN Regiment as well and the VC Provincial Headquarters. Results: 394 enemy killed, 40 detained, 19 ROK KIA and 35 ROK WIA.

New Operations

29 Jan.-16 Feb. Operation: BIG SPRING
Location: Xom Cat, War Zone D, Song Dong Nai, Song Be, Bien Hoa and Long Khanh Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde; 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, E/17 Cav, 2-39 Inf, 3-39 Inf, 4-39 Inf. Intelligence: 2nd and 3rd Bns, 273rd PLAF Rgt. Execution: The operation was conducted north of Xom Cat in War Zone D. 1,000 bunkers were destroyed and 24 tons of rice captured but no significant contact developed. Results: 79 enemy killed.

29 Jan.-4 Mar.
Operation: PENG MA I3
Location: Nha Trang, Hon Ba Mountain, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Task organization: 29th and 30th ROK Inf Rgts. Intelligence:18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: BAEK MA I was the first large-scale operation of the 9th ROK Infantry Division. Four battalions from the 29th and 30th Regiments assaulted into Hon Ba Mountain 25 km northwest of Nha Trang and destroyed the 8th Bn, 18B PAVN Regiment as well and the VC Provincial Headquarters. Results: 394 enemy killed, 40 detained, 19 ROK KIA and 35 ROK WIA.

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