Vietnam

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

7 Mar.-21 Apr.
Operation: OH JAC KYO
Location: Phu Yen and Binh Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: ROK Field Command. Task organization: CRID (-), WHRID (-) (7 maneuver battalions). Intelligence: 95th PAVN Rgt, 85th PLAF MF Bn. Execution: OH JAC KYO was the largest Korean operation conducted to date and was designed primarily to link up the ROK Capital and White Horse Division TAORs, whereby the ROKFV would become responsible for the coastal area from Phan Rang to a point north of Qui Nhon, releasing US forces in the AO for other missions. On 2 Apr, the South Korean assumed control over the Operation ADAMS area, relieving Task Force IVY at Tuy Hoa. The only major contact during OH JAC KYO occurred on 10 Apr when the enemy attacked a company in night laager, losing 50 killed, which led the US observers to question the 22:1 kill ratio claimed by the ROKs during this operation. Results: 940 enemy killed, 432 detained, 288 returnees, 44 ROK KIA, 165 ROK WIA.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

18 Mar.-20 Apr.
Operation: PRAIRIE III
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Con Thien, Khe Sanh, Gio Linh, Cua Viet, Ba Long, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Camp Carroll, the Rockpile, Route 9, Song Ben Hai, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div (Fwd), 3d Marines. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines (28 Mar-1 Apr), 3/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 12th Marines (+), 11th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Div; 808th and 814th PAVN Bns. Execution: Anticipating renewed NVA efforts, III MAF held five infantry battalions and four artillery battalions inn the DMZ area. Battalions at Dong Ha served under the operational control of the 3d Division's forward headquarters, while those at Camp Carroll and the Rockpile came under the control of the 3d Marines. Additional company-strength outposts were at the Cua Viet port facility, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ba Long and Ca Lu and a two-company outpost was at Khe Sanh. The operation started on 18 Mar with the opening of a LST ramp at Cua Viet, tripling the daily tonnage that could be brought in by ships. On the 19th, the 11th Eng Bn opened Route 9 all the way from Dong Ha to Khe Sanh. The next day, the SLF with 1/4 as BLT landed near Gio Linh (see Operation BEACON HILL). During the period 28 Mar-1 Apr, 1/4 came under opcon of the 3d Marines before reembarking on ARG shipping. On 24 Mar, 3/3 and 1/9 made contact with an estimated NVA battalion southeast of Con Thien, killing 33. The battle continued for another 2 days until the NVA broke contact and withdrew into the DMZ. On 30 Mar, I/3/9 was overrun just north of Cam Lo, 67 enemy were killed but the Marines lost 16 KIA and 47 WIA. On 6 Apr, a Viet Cong unit broke into the Quang Tri provincial jail, freeing more than 200 prisoners. During April, as contacts with the enemy dropped off in the PRAIRIE AO, the Marines concentrated on clearing the anti-infiltration trace between Gio Linh and Con Thien and developing the strongpoint system. Approximately half of the strip had been completed when the operation came to an end on 20 Apr. Results: 252 enemy killed, 4 detained, 56 US KIA and 530 US WIA.

18 Mar.-21 Apr.
Operation: MAKALAPA
Location: Duc Hoa, Luong Hoa, Vinh Loc, Ap Tay, Rach Gau, Cau An Canal, Kinh Xang Canal, the Pineapple, Gia Dinh and Hau Nghia Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div (18 Mar-18 Apr); 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div (8-21 Apr); 25th ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 4-9 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art; 2d Bde: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-14 Inf (-), 1-8 Art; 25 t h ARVN Div : 1/50 Bn, 51st Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop, 10th ACS . Execution: The first phase of MAKALAPA consisted in a battalion-size operation to interdict VC supply routes to and from Saigon and Tan Son Nhut AFB. On 18 Mar, 4-9 Inf established its CP near Vinh Loc and conducted eagle flights and cordon and search operations in the neighboring hamlets. The only significant contact occurred on 27 Mar when B/4-9 Inf killed 12 enemy near the Kinh Xang Canal. On 8 Apr, phase II was launched when the 2d Brigade joined the 1st and began search and destroy operations in the Pineapple area, an old abandoned plantation around Luong Hoa. Contacts were minimal but extensive weapon caches were discovered and 3,324 bunkers destroyed Results: 58 enemy killed, 6 captured, 144 detained, 3 returnees; friendly losses unknown.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

30 Mar-19 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 12/OCONEE
Location: Quang Nam and Thua Hoa Provinces. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-100 MGF. Execution: A-100 conducted this reconnaissance-in-force mission in Quang Nam and southern Thua Thien Provinces. 15 contacts were made and 9 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 63 enemy killed, 1 AUS KIA, 1 US WIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

4-21 Apr.
Operation: BIG HORN
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines. Results: 70 enemy killed, 23 detained, 22 US KIA, 127 US WIA.

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7-22 Apr.
Operation: LEJEUNE
Location: Duc Pho, LZ ENGLISH, LZ MONTEZUMA, RAZORBACK Beach, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Cav Div (7-19 Apr): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 1-77 Art; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (19—22 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav. Execution: Operation LEJEUNE was mounted as the first in a series of moves to relieve the Marines in southern I Corps with US Army units. On 7 Apr, a task force built around 2-5 Cav moved by helicopter from LZ ENGLISH in Binh Dinh Province to Duc Pho in Quang Ngai Province, relieving 3/7 Marines which was subsequently redeployed. On 8 Apr the remainder of the 2d Bde TF arrived in the Duc Pho area. Operations included securing Vietnamese civilians harvesting rice, securing a beach landing site, providing security for engineers constructing an airstrip and extensive search and destroy operations in the AO. There were numerous light contacts and one heavy contact on 16 Apr. On 12 Apr Task Force OREGON was officially activated, and a day later the 196th Inf Bde (Lt) reached Chu Lai, having been withdrawn a few days earlier from the final phase of JUNCTION CITY. On the 15th the 196th received operational control of a battalion of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div, sent from Binh Dinh, and four days later the rest of the 3d Bde left the province for Duc Pho to relieve the 2d Bde TF for the final phase of LEJEUNE. Results: 205 enemy killed, 127 detained, 17 US KIA, 81 US WIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

17-20 Apr.
Operation: LAWRENCE
Location: Chu Lai, Quang Tin and Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Execution: Operation LAWRENCE was the first combat operation conducted in I CTZ by the 196th Inf Bde (Lt), it took place west of the Chu Lai airfield along the boundary of Quang Ngai and Quang Tin Provinces and made no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

New Operations

18-20 Apr.
Operation: YELL
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted south of Da Nang with light to moderate contact. Results: 17 enemy killed, 32 detained, 6 US KIA, 17 US WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

7 Mar.-21 Apr.
Operation: OH JAC KYO
Location: Phu Yen and Binh Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: ROK Field Command. Task organization: CRID (-), WHRID (-) (7 maneuver battalions). Intelligence: 95th PAVN Rgt, 85th PLAF MF Bn. Execution: OH JAC KYO was the largest Korean operation conducted to date and was designed primarily to link up the ROK Capital and White Horse Division TAORs, whereby the ROKFV would become responsible for the coastal area from Phan Rang to a point north of Qui Nhon, releasing US forces in the AO for other missions. On 2 Apr, the South Korean assumed control over the Operation ADAMS area, relieving Task Force IVY at Tuy Hoa. The only major contact during OH JAC KYO occurred on 10 Apr when the enemy attacked a company in night laager, losing 50 killed, which led the US observers to question the 22:1 kill ratio claimed by the ROKs during this operation. Results: 940 enemy killed, 432 detained, 288 returnees, 44 ROK KIA, 165 ROK WIA.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

18 Mar.-20 Apr.
Operation: PRAIRIE III
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Con Thien, Khe Sanh, Gio Linh, Cua Viet, Ba Long, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Camp Carroll, the Rockpile, Route 9, Song Ben Hai, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div (Fwd), 3d Marines. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines (28 Mar-1 Apr), 3/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 12th Marines (+), 11th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Div; 808th and 814th PAVN Bns. Execution: Anticipating renewed NVA efforts, III MAF held five infantry battalions and four artillery battalions inn the DMZ area. Battalions at Dong Ha served under the operational control of the 3d Division's forward headquarters, while those at Camp Carroll and the Rockpile came under the control of the 3d Marines. Additional company-strength outposts were at the Cua Viet port facility, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ba Long and Ca Lu and a two-company outpost was at Khe Sanh. The operation started on 18 Mar with the opening of a LST ramp at Cua Viet, tripling the daily tonnage that could be brought in by ships. On the 19th, the 11th Eng Bn opened Route 9 all the way from Dong Ha to Khe Sanh. The next day, the SLF with 1/4 as BLT landed near Gio Linh (see Operation BEACON HILL). During the period 28 Mar-1 Apr, 1/4 came under opcon of the 3d Marines before reembarking on ARG shipping. On 24 Mar, 3/3 and 1/9 made contact with an estimated NVA battalion southeast of Con Thien, killing 33. The battle continued for another 2 days until the NVA broke contact and withdrew into the DMZ. On 30 Mar, I/3/9 was overrun just north of Cam Lo, 67 enemy were killed but the Marines lost 16 KIA and 47 WIA. On 6 Apr, a Viet Cong unit broke into the Quang Tri provincial jail, freeing more than 200 prisoners. During April, as contacts with the enemy dropped off in the PRAIRIE AO, the Marines concentrated on clearing the anti-infiltration trace between Gio Linh and Con Thien and developing the strongpoint system. Approximately half of the strip had been completed when the operation came to an end on 20 Apr. Results: 252 enemy killed, 4 detained, 56 US KIA and 530 US WIA.

18 Mar.-21 Apr.
Operation: MAKALAPA
Location: Duc Hoa, Luong Hoa, Vinh Loc, Ap Tay, Rach Gau, Cau An Canal, Kinh Xang Canal, the Pineapple, Gia Dinh and Hau Nghia Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div (18 Mar-18 Apr); 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div (8-21 Apr); 25th ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 4-9 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art; 2d Bde: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-14 Inf (-), 1-8 Art; 25 t h ARVN Div : 1/50 Bn, 51st Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop, 10th ACS . Execution: The first phase of MAKALAPA consisted in a battalion-size operation to interdict VC supply routes to and from Saigon and Tan Son Nhut AFB. On 18 Mar, 4-9 Inf established its CP near Vinh Loc and conducted eagle flights and cordon and search operations in the neighboring hamlets. The only significant contact occurred on 27 Mar when B/4-9 Inf killed 12 enemy near the Kinh Xang Canal. On 8 Apr, phase II was launched when the 2d Brigade joined the 1st and began search and destroy operations in the Pineapple area, an old abandoned plantation around Luong Hoa. Contacts were minimal but extensive weapon caches were discovered and 3,324 bunkers destroyed Results: 58 enemy killed, 6 captured, 144 detained, 3 returnees; friendly losses unknown.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

30 Mar-19 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 12/OCONEE
Location: Quang Nam and Thua Hoa Provinces. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-100 MGF. Execution: A-100 conducted this reconnaissance-in-force mission in Quang Nam and southern Thua Thien Provinces. 15 contacts were made and 9 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 63 enemy killed, 1 AUS KIA, 1 US WIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

4-21 Apr.
Operation: BIG HORN
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines. Results: 70 enemy killed, 23 detained, 22 US KIA, 127 US WIA.

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7-22 Apr.
Operation: LEJEUNE
Location: Duc Pho, LZ ENGLISH, LZ MONTEZUMA, RAZORBACK Beach, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Cav Div (7-19 Apr): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 1-77 Art; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (19—22 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav. Execution: Operation LEJEUNE was mounted as the first in a series of moves to relieve the Marines in southern I Corps with US Army units. On 7 Apr, a task force built around 2-5 Cav moved by helicopter from LZ ENGLISH in Binh Dinh Province to Duc Pho in Quang Ngai Province, relieving 3/7 Marines which was subsequently redeployed. On 8 Apr the remainder of the 2d Bde TF arrived in the Duc Pho area. Operations included securing Vietnamese civilians harvesting rice, securing a beach landing site, providing security for engineers constructing an airstrip and extensive search and destroy operations in the AO. There were numerous light contacts and one heavy contact on 16 Apr. On 12 Apr Task Force OREGON was officially activated, and a day later the 196th Inf Bde (Lt) reached Chu Lai, having been withdrawn a few days earlier from the final phase of JUNCTION CITY. On the 15th the 196th received operational control of a battalion of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div, sent from Binh Dinh, and four days later the rest of the 3d Bde left the province for Duc Pho to relieve the 2d Bde TF for the final phase of LEJEUNE. Results: 205 enemy killed, 127 detained, 17 US KIA, 81 US WIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

17-20 Apr.
Operation: LAWRENCE
Location: Chu Lai, Quang Tin and Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Execution: Operation LAWRENCE was the first combat operation conducted in I CTZ by the 196th Inf Bde (Lt), it took place west of the Chu Lai airfield along the boundary of Quang Ngai and Quang Tin Provinces and made no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

18-20 Apr.
Operation: YELL
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted south of Da Nang with light to moderate contact. Results: 17 enemy killed, 32 detained, 6 US KIA, 17 US WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

New Operations

19-21 Apr.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-34
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1/1 Marines, 4/5 ARVN Bn. Execution: (no other info).

Other

19 Apr.
Eight Australian Canberra bombers of Squadron No. 2 arrive at Phan Rang AB to make Australia the second country to support RVN with a tri-service contingent.

19 Apr.
Prime Minister Ky announces National Reconciliation Program.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

7 Mar.-21 Apr.
Operation: OH JAC KYO
Location: Phu Yen and Binh Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: ROK Field Command. Task organization: CRID (-), WHRID (-) (7 maneuver battalions). Intelligence: 95th PAVN Rgt, 85th PLAF MF Bn. Execution: OH JAC KYO was the largest Korean operation conducted to date and was designed primarily to link up the ROK Capital and White Horse Division TAORs, whereby the ROKFV would become responsible for the coastal area from Phan Rang to a point north of Qui Nhon, releasing US forces in the AO for other missions. On 2 Apr, the South Korean assumed control over the Operation ADAMS area, relieving Task Force IVY at Tuy Hoa. The only major contact during OH JAC KYO occurred on 10 Apr when the enemy attacked a company in night laager, losing 50 killed, which led the US observers to question the 22:1 kill ratio claimed by the ROKs during this operation. Results: 940 enemy killed, 432 detained, 288 returnees, 44 ROK KIA, 165 ROK WIA.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

18 Mar.-20 Apr.
Operation: PRAIRIE III
Location: Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Con Thien, Khe Sanh, Gio Linh, Cua Viet, Ba Long, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Camp Carroll, the Rockpile, Route 9, Song Ben Hai, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div (Fwd), 3d Marines. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines (28 Mar-1 Apr), 3/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 12th Marines (+), 11th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Div; 808th and 814th PAVN Bns. Execution: Anticipating renewed NVA efforts, III MAF held five infantry battalions and four artillery battalions inn the DMZ area. Battalions at Dong Ha served under the operational control of the 3d Division's forward headquarters, while those at Camp Carroll and the Rockpile came under the control of the 3d Marines. Additional company-strength outposts were at the Cua Viet port facility, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ba Long and Ca Lu and a two-company outpost was at Khe Sanh. The operation started on 18 Mar with the opening of a LST ramp at Cua Viet, tripling the daily tonnage that could be brought in by ships. On the 19th, the 11th Eng Bn opened Route 9 all the way from Dong Ha to Khe Sanh. The next day, the SLF with 1/4 as BLT landed near Gio Linh (see Operation BEACON HILL). During the period 28 Mar-1 Apr, 1/4 came under opcon of the 3d Marines before reembarking on ARG shipping. On 24 Mar, 3/3 and 1/9 made contact with an estimated NVA battalion southeast of Con Thien, killing 33. The battle continued for another 2 days until the NVA broke contact and withdrew into the DMZ. On 30 Mar, I/3/9 was overrun just north of Cam Lo, 67 enemy were killed but the Marines lost 16 KIA and 47 WIA. On 6 Apr, a Viet Cong unit broke into the Quang Tri provincial jail, freeing more than 200 prisoners. During April, as contacts with the enemy dropped off in the PRAIRIE AO, the Marines concentrated on clearing the anti-infiltration trace between Gio Linh and Con Thien and developing the strongpoint system. Approximately half of the strip had been completed when the operation came to an end on 20 Apr. Results: 252 enemy killed, 4 detained, 56 US KIA and 530 US WIA.

18 Mar.-21 Apr.
Operation: MAKALAPA
Location: Duc Hoa, Luong Hoa, Vinh Loc, Ap Tay, Rach Gau, Cau An Canal, Kinh Xang Canal, the Pineapple, Gia Dinh and Hau Nghia Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div (18 Mar-18 Apr); 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div (8-21 Apr); 25th ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 4-9 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art; 2d Bde: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-14 Inf (-), 1-8 Art; 25 t h ARVN Div : 1/50 Bn, 51st Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop, 10th ACS . Execution: The first phase of MAKALAPA consisted in a battalion-size operation to interdict VC supply routes to and from Saigon and Tan Son Nhut AFB. On 18 Mar, 4-9 Inf established its CP near Vinh Loc and conducted eagle flights and cordon and search operations in the neighboring hamlets. The only significant contact occurred on 27 Mar when B/4-9 Inf killed 12 enemy near the Kinh Xang Canal. On 8 Apr, phase II was launched when the 2d Brigade joined the 1st and began search and destroy operations in the Pineapple area, an old abandoned plantation around Luong Hoa. Contacts were minimal but extensive weapon caches were discovered and 3,324 bunkers destroyed Results: 58 enemy killed, 6 captured, 144 detained, 3 returnees; friendly losses unknown.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

4-21 Apr.
Operation: BIG HORN
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines. Results: 70 enemy killed, 23 detained, 22 US KIA, 127 US WIA.

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7-22 Apr.
Operation: LEJEUNE
Location: Duc Pho, LZ ENGLISH, LZ MONTEZUMA, RAZORBACK Beach, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Cav Div (7-19 Apr): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 1-77 Art; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (19—22 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav. Execution: Operation LEJEUNE was mounted as the first in a series of moves to relieve the Marines in southern I Corps with US Army units. On 7 Apr, a task force built around 2-5 Cav moved by helicopter from LZ ENGLISH in Binh Dinh Province to Duc Pho in Quang Ngai Province, relieving 3/7 Marines which was subsequently redeployed. On 8 Apr the remainder of the 2d Bde TF arrived in the Duc Pho area. Operations included securing Vietnamese civilians harvesting rice, securing a beach landing site, providing security for engineers constructing an airstrip and extensive search and destroy operations in the AO. There were numerous light contacts and one heavy contact on 16 Apr. On 12 Apr Task Force OREGON was officially activated, and a day later the 196th Inf Bde (Lt) reached Chu Lai, having been withdrawn a few days earlier from the final phase of JUNCTION CITY. On the 15th the 196th received operational control of a battalion of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div, sent from Binh Dinh, and four days later the rest of the 3d Bde left the province for Duc Pho to relieve the 2d Bde TF for the final phase of LEJEUNE. Results: 205 enemy killed, 127 detained, 17 US KIA, 81 US WIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

17-20 Apr.
Operation: LAWRENCE
Location: Chu Lai, Quang Tin and Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Execution: Operation LAWRENCE was the first combat operation conducted in I CTZ by the 196th Inf Bde (Lt), it took place west of the Chu Lai airfield along the boundary of Quang Ngai and Quang Tin Provinces and made no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

18-20 Apr.
Operation: YELL
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted south of Da Nang with light to moderate contact. Results: 17 enemy killed, 32 detained, 6 US KIA, 17 US WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

19-21 Apr.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-34
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1/1 Marines, 4/5 ARVN Bn. Execution: (no other info).

New Operations

20-23 Apr.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 196-1
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Task organization: 3-21 Inf. Execution: (no other info).

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: The introduction of Task Force OREGON in southern I CTZ allowed the Marines to shift more forces northward with the 9th Marines headquarters moving to Dong Ha from Da Nang during the period 12-16 Apr, reinforcing the 3d Marines at Camp Carroll. Operation PRAIRIE IV covered the same area as PRAIRIE III. The concept of employment placed 3/3 and 3/9 in the northwest portion of the AO while the 9th Marines using 1/4, 1/9 and 2/9 Marines was to cover the vital piedmont area in and around Quang Tri City. On 24 Apr a major battle broke out in the western DMZ known as the 'Khe Sanh Hill Fights'. At the time, only B/1/9 Marines was occupying the combat base when forces at Khe Sanh passed under control of the 3d Marines on 20 Apr as an appendage to Operation PRAIRIE IV. On the morning of the 24, Co B made heavy contact near Hill 861, losing 12 KIA, 17 WIA and 2 MIA while only 5 NVA bodies were found. The next day, K/3/3 Marines and the 3/3 CP helicoptered into Khe Sanh and moved to assist B/1/9 but encountered more resistance on Hill 861. On 26 Apr the SLF battalion, 2/3, was pulled from Operation BEACON STAR and flown into Khe Sanh via Phu Bai to join the attack. After intensive air and artillery bombardment, the two battalions resumed the attack on the Hill 861/881 complex on 28 Apr and stormed Hill 861 but the NVA had withdrawn to Hill 881S. Once again, the area was saturated by air power and artillery fire, killing more than 140 of the enemy and on 2 May 2/3 overran the hill. The Marines then moved to their final objective, Hill 881N, where an NVA battalion was still dug in. The enemy defended Hill 881N to the last man, launching some vicious night counterattacks. 137 NVA were killed and 3 captured and, on 5 May, the hill complex was declared secured. The 325C NVA Div lost 940 killed during the battle, but the Marine suffered heavy casualties as well, losing 155 KIA and 425 WIA. In the DMZ area, the NVA harassed the Marines with mortars, rockets and artillery. During the period 27-28 Apr, 850 rounds of artillery blasted Gio Linh while 50 140mm rockets hit Dong Ha. On 8 May, an estimated two NVA battalions using flamethrowers tried to overrun Con Thien defended by elements of 1/4 Marines. The battle raged all night and the perimeter was penetrated by enemy soldiers before being repulsed. 197 NVA were killed and 8 captured while the Marines suffered 44 KIA and 110 WIA. Following this battle, enemy activity intensified throughout the 'Leatherneck Square” area. More than 4,200 mortars, rockets and artillery rounds were fired at Marine positions during the month. During the period 13-16 May, 1/9 Marines made heavy contact with a large NVA force in well prepared potions just south of Con Thien. The enemy fought well and retired north of the DMZ boundary were the Marines couldn't follow. The attack on Con Thien had finally convinced Washington to change the DMZ policy, and MACV authorized III MAF to conduct ground operations into the southern half of the DMZ. Operation PRAIRIE was suspended during the period 19-26 May while the 3d Mar Div reinforced with both SLFs and the 1st ARVN Div launched a major sweep south of the Ben Hai (see Operations HICKORY/LAM SON 54, BELT TIGHT and BEAU CHARGER). At the end of Operation HICKORY, participating forces joined Operation PRAIRIE IV and continued sweeps of 'Leatherneck Square' and the area southwest of Con Thien. On 28 May, 3/4 Marines made heavy contact with the enemy on Hill 174 near Con Thien and it was not until 30 May that the hill was declared secure. This marked the last engagement of the PRAIRIE series of operations. On 1 June, Operation CIMARRON began in the same area and with the same formations. Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

Other

20 Apr.
CG III MAF assumes operational control of TF OREGON.

20 Apr.
USN aircraft strike inside the ten-mile restricted zone of the port city of Haiphong for the first time. An electric power plant destroyed and the entire city left in darkness.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

7 Mar.-21 Apr.
Operation: OH JAC KYO
Location: Phu Yen and Binh Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: ROK Field Command. Task organization: CRID (-), WHRID (-) (7 maneuver battalions). Intelligence: 95th PAVN Rgt, 85th PLAF MF Bn. Execution: OH JAC KYO was the largest Korean operation conducted to date and was designed primarily to link up the ROK Capital and White Horse Division TAORs, whereby the ROKFV would become responsible for the coastal area from Phan Rang to a point north of Qui Nhon, releasing US forces in the AO for other missions. On 2 Apr, the South Korean assumed control over the Operation ADAMS area, relieving Task Force IVY at Tuy Hoa. The only major contact during OH JAC KYO occurred on 10 Apr when the enemy attacked a company in night laager, losing 50 killed, which led the US observers to question the 22:1 kill ratio claimed by the ROKs during this operation. Results: 940 enemy killed, 432 detained, 288 returnees, 44 ROK KIA, 165 ROK WIA.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

18 Mar.-21 Apr.
Operation: MAKALAPA
Location: Duc Hoa, Luong Hoa, Vinh Loc, Ap Tay, Rach Gau, Cau An Canal, Kinh Xang Canal, the Pineapple, Gia Dinh and Hau Nghia Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div (18 Mar-18 Apr); 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div (8-21 Apr); 25th ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 4-9 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art; 2d Bde: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-14 Inf (-), 1-8 Art; 25 t h ARVN Div : 1/50 Bn, 51st Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop, 10th ACS . Execution: The first phase of MAKALAPA consisted in a battalion-size operation to interdict VC supply routes to and from Saigon and Tan Son Nhut AFB. On 18 Mar, 4-9 Inf established its CP near Vinh Loc and conducted eagle flights and cordon and search operations in the neighboring hamlets. The only significant contact occurred on 27 Mar when B/4-9 Inf killed 12 enemy near the Kinh Xang Canal. On 8 Apr, phase II was launched when the 2d Brigade joined the 1st and began search and destroy operations in the Pineapple area, an old abandoned plantation around Luong Hoa. Contacts were minimal but extensive weapon caches were discovered and 3,324 bunkers destroyed Results: 58 enemy killed, 6 captured, 144 detained, 3 returnees; friendly losses unknown.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

4-21 Apr.
Operation: BIG HORN
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Song O Lau, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines. Results: 70 enemy killed, 23 detained, 22 US KIA, 127 US WIA.

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7-22 Apr.
Operation: LEJEUNE
Location: Duc Pho, LZ ENGLISH, LZ MONTEZUMA, RAZORBACK Beach, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Cav Div (7-19 Apr): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 1-77 Art; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (19—22 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav. Execution: Operation LEJEUNE was mounted as the first in a series of moves to relieve the Marines in southern I Corps with US Army units. On 7 Apr, a task force built around 2-5 Cav moved by helicopter from LZ ENGLISH in Binh Dinh Province to Duc Pho in Quang Ngai Province, relieving 3/7 Marines which was subsequently redeployed. On 8 Apr the remainder of the 2d Bde TF arrived in the Duc Pho area. Operations included securing Vietnamese civilians harvesting rice, securing a beach landing site, providing security for engineers constructing an airstrip and extensive search and destroy operations in the AO. There were numerous light contacts and one heavy contact on 16 Apr. On 12 Apr Task Force OREGON was officially activated, and a day later the 196th Inf Bde (Lt) reached Chu Lai, having been withdrawn a few days earlier from the final phase of JUNCTION CITY. On the 15th the 196th received operational control of a battalion of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div, sent from Binh Dinh, and four days later the rest of the 3d Bde left the province for Duc Pho to relieve the 2d Bde TF for the final phase of LEJEUNE. Results: 205 enemy killed, 127 detained, 17 US KIA, 81 US WIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

19-21 Apr.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-34
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1/1 Marines, 4/5 ARVN Bn. Execution: (no other info).

20-23 Apr.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 196-1
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Task organization: 3-21 Inf. Execution: (no other info).

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

New Operations

21 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 1
Location: An Xuyen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Fourth Naval Zone. Execution: A VNN landing party was transported in five junks from Costal Group 41 and landed on a small island just odd the coast 55 km north of Ca Mau Point. There was no contact. Results: none.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21-26 Apr.
Operation: GRAND
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 3/7 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southwestern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with insignificant contact. Results: 47 detained, 1 US WIA.

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

18 Mar.-21 Apr.
Operation: MAKALAPA
Location: Duc Hoa, Luong Hoa, Vinh Loc, Ap Tay, Rach Gau, Cau An Canal, Kinh Xang Canal, the Pineapple, Gia Dinh and Hau Nghia Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div (18 Mar-18 Apr); 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div (8-21 Apr); 25th ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 4-9 Inf, 4-23 Inf (M), 7-11 Art; 2d Bde: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-14 Inf (-), 1-8 Art; 25 t h ARVN Div : 1/50 Bn, 51st Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop, 10th ACS . Execution: The first phase of MAKALAPA consisted in a battalion-size operation to interdict VC supply routes to and from Saigon and Tan Son Nhut AFB. On 18 Mar, 4-9 Inf established its CP near Vinh Loc and conducted eagle flights and cordon and search operations in the neighboring hamlets. The only significant contact occurred on 27 Mar when B/4-9 Inf killed 12 enemy near the Kinh Xang Canal. On 8 Apr, phase II was launched when the 2d Brigade joined the 1st and began search and destroy operations in the Pineapple area, an old abandoned plantation around Luong Hoa. Contacts were minimal but extensive weapon caches were discovered and 3,324 bunkers destroyed Results: 58 enemy killed, 6 captured, 144 detained, 3 returnees; friendly losses unknown.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7-22 Apr.
Operation: LEJEUNE
Location: Duc Pho, LZ ENGLISH, LZ MONTEZUMA, RAZORBACK Beach, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Cav Div (7-19 Apr): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 1-77 Art; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (19—22 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav. Execution: Operation LEJEUNE was mounted as the first in a series of moves to relieve the Marines in southern I Corps with US Army units. On 7 Apr, a task force built around 2-5 Cav moved by helicopter from LZ ENGLISH in Binh Dinh Province to Duc Pho in Quang Ngai Province, relieving 3/7 Marines which was subsequently redeployed. On 8 Apr the remainder of the 2d Bde TF arrived in the Duc Pho area. Operations included securing Vietnamese civilians harvesting rice, securing a beach landing site, providing security for engineers constructing an airstrip and extensive search and destroy operations in the AO. There were numerous light contacts and one heavy contact on 16 Apr. On 12 Apr Task Force OREGON was officially activated, and a day later the 196th Inf Bde (Lt) reached Chu Lai, having been withdrawn a few days earlier from the final phase of JUNCTION CITY. On the 15th the 196th received operational control of a battalion of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div, sent from Binh Dinh, and four days later the rest of the 3d Bde left the province for Duc Pho to relieve the 2d Bde TF for the final phase of LEJEUNE. Results: 205 enemy killed, 127 detained, 17 US KIA, 81 US WIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

20-23 Apr.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 196-1
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Task organization: 3-21 Inf. Execution: (no other info).

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21-26 Apr.
Operation: GRAND
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 3/7 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southwestern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with insignificant contact. Results: 47 detained, 1 US WIA.

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

New Operations

22 Apr.
Operation: SENECA FALLS
Location: Iron Triangle, Binh Duong Province. Type: deception. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: A/2-16 Inf, B/2-16 Inf. Execution: SENECA FALLS was a deception operation to establish the Iron Triangle as the next target for the 3d Bde before launching Operation MANHATTAN. Cos A and B, 2-16 Inf simulated air assaults into two LZs but made no significant contact. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: Passing under operational control of TF OREGON at the end of Operation LEJEUNE, the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div launched Operation BAKER to locate and destroy enemy forces and infrastructures in the Duc Pho area. 1-35 Inf was assigned the western portion of the AO area while 2-35 Inf with C/3-4 Cav attached provided security between the Sea LOC terminal at RAZORBACK Beach, LZ GUADALCANAL, and the Brigade CP at LZ MONTEZUMA. The first contact came immediately. On the morning of 22 Apr, 1-35 Inf overran a VC fortified hamlet 6 km northwest of Duc Pho, killing 33. The following week, both battalions had frequent contacts with local guerrillas, accounting for over 200 enemy killed. During the first week of May, 1-35 Inf extended its AO to cover the southern portion of the Mo Duc District and established LZ LIZ 9 km northwest of Duc Pho. The arrival of the 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div at RAZORBACK Beach in early May also freed 2-35 Inf from its security mission and it relocated its CP to LZ LIZ. On 19 May, 2-35 Inf made contact with an estimated battalion of the 22nd PAVN Rgt occupying the hamlet of Vinh Hien, 8 km south of MONTEZUMA but failed to encircle the enemy who escaped during the night. 89 NVA were killed and 3 captured while US losses were 5 KIA and 24 WIA. Three days later on 22 May, 2-35 Inf made another contact, this time with the 7th Bn, 22nd Rgt 13 km south of MONTEZUMA along Route 1, killing 70. On 27 May, the 3d Bde TF received intelligence that a major enemy force had established its CP at Tan Phong Hamlet in the Tra Cau Valley, 2 km west of LZ LIZ. After the initial contact was made by B/1-9 Cav, C/1-35, A/2-35 and B/2-35 were piled on, killing 116 and capturing 8, all belonging to the 60th Bn, 1st PLAF Rgt. American casualties were 4 KIA and 27 WIA. In early June, the brigade opened LZ DRAGON next to the district headquarters at Mo Duc to protect the town and made several contacts with the 1st PLAF Rgt, killing another 50. On 23 June, an attack-by-fire struck LZ BRONCO. Results were 3 US KIA and 51 WIA. In July, the brigade had numerous light and moderate contacts, accounting for 260 enemy killed and 47 captured at the cost of only 9 US KIA. On 1 Aug 67, the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div swapped its designation with the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div operating in III CTZ. On 8 Aug, 2-35 Inf made heavy contact at An Ba, a hamlet on the Ve River, killing 60 Vietcong. Two weeks later another enemy unit was encountered at An Tach just south of An Ba in fortified positions and lost 53 killed. Contacts diminished in September and October in the BAKER AO. On 4 Oct, 1-35 Inf was airlifted to Tam Ky and became opcon to the 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div, leaving only 2-35 Inf at LZ LIZ. During this period, the brigade developed the hole hunting technique to locate underground bunkers, caves and spider holes used extensively by the enemy throughout the area. In early November, 1-14 Inf returned to brigade control and operated from LZ THUNDER and into the Cat Mi Valley located at the headwaters of the An Lao River. On 19 Dec, the 2-35 Inf passed under control of the 198th Inf Bde (Lt) and joined in Operation MUSCATINE. The remainder of Operation BAKER was devoted to platoon and company size operations directed against village and hamlet infrastructure. Results: (no info).


Other

22 Apr.
CG TF OREGON located at Chu Lai, I CTZ, assumes operational control of 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div and 196th Inf Bde (Lt).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

20-23 Apr.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 196-1
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: rice denial. Controlling headquarters: 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Task organization: 3-21 Inf. Execution: (no other info).

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21-26 Apr.
Operation: GRAND
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 3/7 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southwestern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with insignificant contact. Results: 47 detained, 1 US WIA.

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

New Operations

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21-26 Apr.
Operation: GRAND
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 3/7 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southwestern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with insignificant contact. Results: 47 detained, 1 US WIA.

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21-26 Apr.
Operation: GRAND
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 3/7 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southwestern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with insignificant contact. Results: 47 detained, 1 US WIA.

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

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25 Apr.
GEN Westmoreland addresses annual Associated Press luncheon in New York.

25 Apr.
AMB Ellsworth P. Bunker arrives in Saigon and assumes duties as American Ambassador to RVN, replacing AMB Henry C. Lodge.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21-26 Apr.
Operation: GRAND
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 3/7 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southwestern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with insignificant contact. Results: 47 detained, 1 US WIA.

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

New Operations

26-27 Apr.
Operation: DAN CHI/710/CT/32
Location: An Xuyen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Division. Results: 50 enemy killed, 5 detained, 1 ARVN KIA, 10 ARVN WIA.

26 Apr.-22 May
Operation: HANCOCK I
Location: Buon Blech, Mewal Plantation, Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: TF 3-8 Inf. Task organization: TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art, 1/A/1-10 Cav, 1/A/4th Eng; 23rd ARVN Div: 2/45 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 3rd Bn, 33rd PAVN Rgt; H4 and H5 PLAF LF Cos. Execution: On 26 Apr, TF 3-8 Inf moved via motor convoy and CH-47 helicopters from Camp Enari to the Buon Blech CIDG Camp in Darlac Province to determine the presence of the 3rd Bn, 33rd PAVN Rgt. Working in coordination with the 2/45 ARVN Bn from the 23rd ARVN Div, 3-8 Inf searched the area but found little. The only significant contact occurred on 2 May when B/3-8 Inf engaged 30 to 40 NVA, killing 2 and capturing 1. On 13 May the task force displaced to the Mewal Plantation north of Ban Me Thuot to sweep the area, again with little contact with the enemy. On 22 May, the operation was terminated and 3-8 Inf returned to 1st Bde control at LZ JACKSON HOLE. Results: 27 enemy killed, 73 detained, 2 US KIA, 9 US WIA

Other

26 Apr.
CG 1st Mar Div turns over responsibility for defense of Chu Lai installation to CG TF OREGON.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

New Operations

27-28 Apr.
Operation: PUCKAPUNYAL
Location: Binh Ba, Nui Nghe, Suoi Chau Pha, FSPB ASPRO, LZ BONDI BEACH, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 7RAR, 161 Bty RNZA. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Rgt, C41 PLAF LF Co. Execution: Operation took place 6 km west-southwest of Binh Ba with negative contact. Results: none.

27 Apr.-24 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 33
Location: Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai, Chi Linh, War Zone D, Binh Duong and Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance, mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA, A-303/MGF 957. Execution: Operation BLACKJACK 33 was conducted on request from the 1st Inf Div. It was the first time mobile guerrilla elements were employed in conjunction with long range reconnaissance teams. Operating from FOB Phuoc Vinh, Det B-56 and MGF 957 conducted operations in AO BLACKJACK between Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai and Chi Linh. Results: 320 enemy killed (friendly losses unknown).

Other

27 Apr.
RADM Kenneth L Veth, USN, relieves RADM Norvell G. Ward, USN, as COMNAVFORV.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

27-28 Apr.
Operation: PUCKAPUNYAL
Location: Binh Ba, Nui Nghe, Suoi Chau Pha, FSPB ASPRO, LZ BONDI BEACH, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 7RAR, 161 Bty RNZA. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Rgt, C41 PLAF LF Co. Execution: Operation took place 6 km west-southwest of Binh Ba with negative contact. Results: none.

27 Apr.-24 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 33
Location: Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai, Chi Linh, War Zone D, Binh Duong and Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance, mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA, A-303/MGF 957. Execution: Operation BLACKJACK 33 was conducted on request from the 1st Inf Div. It was the first time mobile guerrilla elements were employed in conjunction with long range reconnaissance teams. Operating from FOB Phuoc Vinh, Det B-56 and MGF 957 conducted operations in AO BLACKJACK between Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai and Chi Linh. Results: 320 enemy killed (friendly losses unknown).

New Operations

28-29 Apr.
Operation: LAM SON 46/XDNT
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Division. Results: 59 enemy killed, 6 detained, 6 ARVN KIA, 26 ARVN WIA.

28 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEAVER CAGE
Location: Nui Loc Son, Que Son Valley, Quang Tin and Quang Nam Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF ALPHA. Task organization: BLT 1/3 Marines. Execution: (see Operation UNION I). Results: 181 enemy killed, 66 detained, 56 US KIA, 183 U WIA.

Other

28 Apr.
GEN Westmoreland addresses joint session of Congress.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

29 Mar.-29 Apr.
Operation: SUMMERALL
Location: Khanh Duong, Buon Mi Ga, Khanh Hoa and Darlac Provinces. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-320 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326 Eng. Intelligence: 18B PAVN Rgt. Execution: After terminating Operation FARRAGUT, the brigade moved via air and overland from Phan Rang and Tuy Hoa to Khanh Duong in northwestern Khanh Hoa Province. The move consisted in a battalion-size convoy from Tuy Hoa, a multi-battalion convoy from Phan Rang totaling 248 vehicles and an airlift from Tuy Hoa. On 30 Mar, 2-327 Inf began Operation SUMMERALL with an airmobile assault northeast of Khanh Duong as a diversion, covering the brigade's primary intent to move upon the Buon Mi Ga area. Two days later, 1-327 Inf and 2-502 Inf launched operations in the latter area but the continued patrolling produced little contact with the enemy and was halted on 29 Apr when GEN Westmoreland ordered the brigade to leave immediately to join Task Force OREGON in I Corps. Results: 70 enemy killed, 14 detained, 7 US KIA, 43 US WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

27 Apr.-24 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 33
Location: Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai, Chi Linh, War Zone D, Binh Duong and Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance, mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA, A-303/MGF 957. Execution: Operation BLACKJACK 33 was conducted on request from the 1st Inf Div. It was the first time mobile guerrilla elements were employed in conjunction with long range reconnaissance teams. Operating from FOB Phuoc Vinh, Det B-56 and MGF 957 conducted operations in AO BLACKJACK between Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai and Chi Linh. Results: 320 enemy killed (friendly losses unknown).

28-29 Apr.
Operation: LAM SON 46/XDNT
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Division. Results: 59 enemy killed, 6 detained, 6 ARVN KIA, 26 ARVN WIA.

28 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEAVER CAGE
Location: Nui Loc Son, Que Son Valley, Quang Tin and Quang Nam Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF ALPHA. Task organization: BLT 1/3 Marines. Execution: (see Operation UNION I). Results: 181 enemy killed, 66 detained, 56 US KIA, 183 U WIA.

New Operations

None

Other

29 Apr.
Village elections completed with 984 elections held with an average turnout of 77 percent of registered voters. During elections VC kill 12 candidates and kidnap 31 others.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

8-30 Apr.
Operation: OREGON
Location: Chu Lai, Duc Pho, Quang Ngai and Quang Tin-Provinces. Type: movement. Controlling headquarters: III MAF, Task Force OREGON. Task organization: 196th Inf Bde (Lt); 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div; 2/11 ACR, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm, 2-11 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 39th Eng C Bn (-), 14th Avn Bn. Execution: Operation OREGON covered the movement of selected units from II and III CTZ to southern I CTZ where an Army division size task force (TF OREGON) was being assembled to relieve III MAF units for redeployment to the DMZ area. On 13 Apr, the TF advance party and 196th Inf Bde (Lt) closed in the Chu Lai area and prepared to begin extensive local patrolling and subsequent search and destroy operations. On 18 Apr the main body of the TF OREGON headquarters arrived in Chu Lai and on 22 Apr assumed operational control of the 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div at Duc Pho. On 28 Apr, the 2d Sqn, 11th ACR closed into the Chu Lai area and became Opcon to the 196th Inf Bde (Lt). Two days later, TF OREGON became fully operational and was placed under Opcon to III MAF.

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

18-30 Apr.
Operation: NEWARK
Location: Song Be, Song Dong Nai, War Zone D, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde Task organization: 1-503 Inf (+). Execution: (no other info).

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

27 Apr.-24 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 33
Location: Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai, Chi Linh, War Zone D, Binh Duong and Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance, mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA, A-303/MGF 957. Execution: Operation BLACKJACK 33 was conducted on request from the 1st Inf Div. It was the first time mobile guerrilla elements were employed in conjunction with long range reconnaissance teams. Operating from FOB Phuoc Vinh, Det B-56 and MGF 957 conducted operations in AO BLACKJACK between Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai and Chi Linh. Results: 320 enemy killed (friendly losses unknown).

28 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEAVER CAGE
Location: Nui Loc Son, Que Son Valley, Quang Tin and Quang Nam Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF ALPHA. Task organization: BLT 1/3 Marines. Execution: (see Operation UNION I). Results: 181 enemy killed, 66 detained, 56 US KIA, 183 U WIA.

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30 Apr.
USS GALLUP (PG-85), first of a new class of high speed, diesel turbine powered gunboats, arrives CRB for MARKET TIME duty.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

27 Apr.-24 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 33
Location: Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai, Chi Linh, War Zone D, Binh Duong and Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance, mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA, A-303/MGF 957. Execution: Operation BLACKJACK 33 was conducted on request from the 1st Inf Div. It was the first time mobile guerrilla elements were employed in conjunction with long range reconnaissance teams. Operating from FOB Phuoc Vinh, Det B-56 and MGF 957 conducted operations in AO BLACKJACK between Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai and Chi Linh. Results: 320 enemy killed (friendly losses unknown).

28 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEAVER CAGE
Location: Nui Loc Son, Que Son Valley, Quang Tin and Quang Nam Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF ALPHA. Task organization: BLT 1/3 Marines. Execution: (see Operation UNION I). Results: 181 enemy killed, 66 detained, 56 US KIA, 183 U WIA.

New Operations

1-4 May
Operation: FORT WAYNE
Location: Song Dong Nai, Long Khanh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf. Intelligence: C301, C302 and C303 PLAF LF Cos. Execution: Operation took place in Long Khanh Province, bounded on the west and north by the Song Dong Nai. Contact with enemy forces was minimal. Results: (no info).

1-4 May
Operation: LAM SON 47
Location: Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 157 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 ARVN KIA, 41 ARVN WIA.

Other

1 May
US military strength in RVN is 460,000.

1 May
USN planes from TF 77 hit Kep Airfield. First attack against NVN airfields.

1 May
USAF pilots fly record 625 tactical air sorties in support of war

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

27 Apr.-24 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 33
Location: Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai, Chi Linh, War Zone D, Binh Duong and Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance, mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA, A-303/MGF 957. Execution: Operation BLACKJACK 33 was conducted on request from the 1st Inf Div. It was the first time mobile guerrilla elements were employed in conjunction with long range reconnaissance teams. Operating from FOB Phuoc Vinh, Det B-56 and MGF 957 conducted operations in AO BLACKJACK between Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai and Chi Linh. Results: 320 enemy killed (friendly losses unknown).

28 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEAVER CAGE
Location: Nui Loc Son, Que Son Valley, Quang Tin and Quang Nam Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF ALPHA. Task organization: BLT 1/3 Marines. Execution: (see Operation UNION I). Results: 181 enemy killed, 66 detained, 56 US KIA, 183 U WIA.

1-4 May
Operation: FORT WAYNE
Location: Song Dong Nai, Long Khanh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf. Intelligence: C301, C302 and C303 PLAF LF Cos. Execution: Operation took place in Long Khanh Province, bounded on the west and north by the Song Dong Nai. Contact with enemy forces was minimal. Results: (no info).

1-4 May
Operation: LAM SON 47
Location: Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 157 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 ARVN KIA, 41 ARVN WIA.

New Operations

2-8 May
Operation: LISMORE
Location: Dat Do, Phuoc Hai, Route 23, Song Rai, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav (-), 161 Bty RNZA. Intelligence: D445 PLAF LF Bn, C25 PLAF LF Co. Execution: Operation LISMORE took place in area bounded by Route 23, the Song Rai and the fence between Dat Do and Phuoc Hai with minimal contact. Results: 5 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

2-10 May
The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division at Khanh Duong is transported by sea lift from Nha Trang to RAZORBACK Beach in I CTZ to become part of TF OREGON.

2 May-25 Jun.
Operation: AN DAN II
Location: Lam Dong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 23rd ARVN Div. Results: 101 enemy killed, 223 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

Other

2 May
GEN W. C. Westmoreland returns to RVN from US.

2 May
A new CIDG Camp opens at Tong Le Chon (Tonle Cham), Tay Ninh Province, for detachment A-334.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

27 Apr.-24 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 33
Location: Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai, Chi Linh, War Zone D, Binh Duong and Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance, mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA, A-303/MGF 957. Execution: Operation BLACKJACK 33 was conducted on request from the 1st Inf Div. It was the first time mobile guerrilla elements were employed in conjunction with long range reconnaissance teams. Operating from FOB Phuoc Vinh, Det B-56 and MGF 957 conducted operations in AO BLACKJACK between Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai and Chi Linh. Results: 320 enemy killed (friendly losses unknown).

28 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEAVER CAGE
Location: Nui Loc Son, Que Son Valley, Quang Tin and Quang Nam Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF ALPHA. Task organization: BLT 1/3 Marines. Execution: (see Operation UNION I). Results: 181 enemy killed, 66 detained, 56 US KIA, 183 U WIA.

1-4 May
Operation: FORT WAYNE
Location: Song Dong Nai, Long Khanh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf. Intelligence: C301, C302 and C303 PLAF LF Cos. Execution: Operation took place in Long Khanh Province, bounded on the west and north by the Song Dong Nai. Contact with enemy forces was minimal. Results: (no info).

1-4 May
Operation: LAM SON 47
Location: Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 157 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 ARVN KIA, 41 ARVN WIA.

2-8 May
Operation: LISMORE
Location: Dat Do, Phuoc Hai, Route 23, Song Rai, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav (-), 161 Bty RNZA. Intelligence: D445 PLAF LF Bn, C25 PLAF LF Co. Execution: Operation LISMORE took place in area bounded by Route 23, the Song Rai and the fence between Dat Do and Phuoc Hai with minimal contact. Results: 5 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

2-10 May
The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division at Khanh Duong is transported by sea lift from Nha Trang to RAZORBACK Beach in I CTZ to become part of TF OREGON.

2 May-25 Jun.
Operation: AN DAN II
Location: Lam Dong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 23rd ARVN Div. Results: 101 enemy killed, 223 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

New Operations

3-4 May
Operation: CUU LONG/61/C
Location: Dinh Tuong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th ARVN Div. Results: 78 enemy killed, 45 detained, 4 ARVN KIA, 26 ARVN WIA.

3-5 May
Operation: LAM SON 48
Location: Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 101 enemy killed, 6 detained, 7 ARVN KIA, 37 ARVN WIA.

Other

3 May
A returnee leads a company of the 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div to a weapons cache in Binh Duong Province containing 2,000 rounds of mixed mortars, 1,200 grenades, 1,000 pounds of small arms ammunition and 400 CHICOM rifles.

3 May
USS GALLUP, a new design patrol gunboat, begins MARKET TIME patrols

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

27 Apr.-24 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 33
Location: Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai, Chi Linh, War Zone D, Binh Duong and Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance, mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA, A-303/MGF 957. Execution: Operation BLACKJACK 33 was conducted on request from the 1st Inf Div. It was the first time mobile guerrilla elements were employed in conjunction with long range reconnaissance teams. Operating from FOB Phuoc Vinh, Det B-56 and MGF 957 conducted operations in AO BLACKJACK between Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai and Chi Linh. Results: 320 enemy killed (friendly losses unknown).

28 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEAVER CAGE
Location: Nui Loc Son, Que Son Valley, Quang Tin and Quang Nam Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF ALPHA. Task organization: BLT 1/3 Marines. Execution: (see Operation UNION I). Results: 181 enemy killed, 66 detained, 56 US KIA, 183 U WIA.

1-4 May
Operation: FORT WAYNE
Location: Song Dong Nai, Long Khanh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf. Intelligence: C301, C302 and C303 PLAF LF Cos. Execution: Operation took place in Long Khanh Province, bounded on the west and north by the Song Dong Nai. Contact with enemy forces was minimal. Results: (no info).

1-4 May
Operation: LAM SON 47
Location: Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 157 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 ARVN KIA, 41 ARVN WIA.

2-8 May
Operation: LISMORE
Location: Dat Do, Phuoc Hai, Route 23, Song Rai, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav (-), 161 Bty RNZA. Intelligence: D445 PLAF LF Bn, C25 PLAF LF Co. Execution: Operation LISMORE took place in area bounded by Route 23, the Song Rai and the fence between Dat Do and Phuoc Hai with minimal contact. Results: 5 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

2-10 May
The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division at Khanh Duong is transported by sea lift from Nha Trang to RAZORBACK Beach in I CTZ to become part of TF OREGON.

2 May-25 Jun.
Operation: AN DAN II
Location: Lam Dong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 23rd ARVN Div. Results: 101 enemy killed, 223 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

3-4 May
Operation: CUU LONG/61/C
Location: Dinh Tuong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th ARVN Div. Results: 78 enemy killed, 45 detained, 4 ARVN KIA, 26 ARVN WIA.

3-5 May
Operation: LAM SON 48
Location: Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 101 enemy killed, 6 detained, 7 ARVN KIA, 37 ARVN WIA.

New Operations

4-11 May
Operation: HAPPY DRAGON
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROKMC Bde. Task organization: 1st, 2d and 3d ROKMC Bns. Execution: (no other info)

Other

4 May
GEN Creighton W. Abrams, USA, and AMB Robert Komer arrive in Saigon to take up duties as DEPCOMUSMACV and DEPCOMUSMACV for CORDS, respectively.*

4 May
The CIDG Camp at Lang Vei (A-101) receives a ground attack by an estimated enemy company supported by mortars. Results were 7 enemy killed, 5 captured, 17 CUDG KIA, 35 CIDG WIA and 38 CIDG MIA.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

27 Apr.-24 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 33
Location: Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai, Chi Linh, War Zone D, Binh Duong and Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance, mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA, A-303/MGF 957. Execution: Operation BLACKJACK 33 was conducted on request from the 1st Inf Div. It was the first time mobile guerrilla elements were employed in conjunction with long range reconnaissance teams. Operating from FOB Phuoc Vinh, Det B-56 and MGF 957 conducted operations in AO BLACKJACK between Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai and Chi Linh. Results: 320 enemy killed (friendly losses unknown).

28 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEAVER CAGE
Location: Nui Loc Son, Que Son Valley, Quang Tin and Quang Nam Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF ALPHA. Task organization: BLT 1/3 Marines. Execution: (see Operation UNION I). Results: 181 enemy killed, 66 detained, 56 US KIA, 183 U WIA.

2-8 May
Operation: LISMORE
Location: Dat Do, Phuoc Hai, Route 23, Song Rai, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav (-), 161 Bty RNZA. Intelligence: D445 PLAF LF Bn, C25 PLAF LF Co. Execution: Operation LISMORE took place in area bounded by Route 23, the Song Rai and the fence between Dat Do and Phuoc Hai with minimal contact. Results: 5 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

2-10 May
The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division at Khanh Duong is transported by sea lift from Nha Trang to RAZORBACK Beach in I CTZ to become part of TF OREGON.

2 May-25 Jun.
Operation: AN DAN II
Location: Lam Dong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 23rd ARVN Div. Results: 101 enemy killed, 223 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

3-5 May
Operation: LAM SON 48
Location: Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 101 enemy killed, 6 detained, 7 ARVN KIA, 37 ARVN WIA.

4-11 May
Operation: HAPPY DRAGON
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROKMC Bde. Task organization: 1st, 2d and 3d ROKMC Bns. Execution: (no other info)

New Operations

5-17 May
Operation: DAYTON
Location: May Tao Secret Zone, Blackhorse, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), D/16 Arm. Intelligence: 274th and 275th PLAF Rgts. Execution: Operation DAYTON took place in the May Tao Secret Zone and searched for the two regiments of the 5th PLAF Division. Operating from BLACKHORSE base camp, the brigade maintained sporadic contact with the enemy but no major fight developed. Results: (no info).

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

27 Apr.-24 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 33
Location: Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai, Chi Linh, War Zone D, Binh Duong and Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance, mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA, A-303/MGF 957. Execution: Operation BLACKJACK 33 was conducted on request from the 1st Inf Div. It was the first time mobile guerrilla elements were employed in conjunction with long range reconnaissance teams. Operating from FOB Phuoc Vinh, Det B-56 and MGF 957 conducted operations in AO BLACKJACK between Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai and Chi Linh. Results: 320 enemy killed (friendly losses unknown).

28 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEAVER CAGE
Location: Nui Loc Son, Que Son Valley, Quang Tin and Quang Nam Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF ALPHA. Task organization: BLT 1/3 Marines. Execution: (see Operation UNION I). Results: 181 enemy killed, 66 detained, 56 US KIA, 183 U WIA.

2-8 May
Operation: LISMORE
Location: Dat Do, Phuoc Hai, Route 23, Song Rai, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav (-), 161 Bty RNZA. Intelligence: D445 PLAF LF Bn, C25 PLAF LF Co. Execution: Operation LISMORE took place in area bounded by Route 23, the Song Rai and the fence between Dat Do and Phuoc Hai with minimal contact. Results: 5 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

2-10 May
The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division at Khanh Duong is transported by sea lift from Nha Trang to RAZORBACK Beach in I CTZ to become part of TF OREGON.

2 May-25 Jun.
Operation: AN DAN II
Location: Lam Dong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 23rd ARVN Div. Results: 101 enemy killed, 223 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

4-11 May
Operation: HAPPY DRAGON
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROKMC Bde. Task organization: 1st, 2d and 3d ROKMC Bns. Execution: (no other info)

5-17 May
Operation: DAYTON
Location: May Tao Secret Zone, Blackhorse, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), D/16 Arm. Intelligence: 274th and 275th PLAF Rgts. Execution: Operation DAYTON took place in the May Tao Secret Zone and searched for the two regiments of the 5th PLAF Division. Operating from BLACKHORSE base camp, the brigade maintained sporadic contact with the enemy but no major fight developed. Results: (no info).

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Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Feb.-23 Sep.
Operation: LAM SON 142/AB/P3
Location: Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Results: 435 enemy killed, 33 detained, 172 ARVN KIA, 420 ARVN WIA, 31 ARVN MIA.

8 Feb.67-31 Jan.68
Operation: LAM SON 67
Location: Phu Loi, An My, Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, security, jungle clearing. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (8 Feb-17 Mar, 17 Apr 67-31 Jan 68); 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (17 Mar-17 Apr). Task organization: 1st Inf Div Revolutionary Development Task Force (various infantry, cavalry and support units were assigned on a rotation basis during the period). Execution: The operation supported the GVN's Revolutionary Development Program in conjunction with ARVN units in Binh Duong, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. LAM SON 67 consisted of cordon and search, reconnaissance in force, harassment, jungle clearing, population control, civic action and psychological warfare operations directed against priority targets. Contact in the AO was characterized by light sporadic incidents with local VC elements. On 6 Jan 68, the Phu Loi base camp received 123 rounds of mixed mortar fire, 46 aircraft were damaged and 6 US WIA. Reacting to the attack, A/2-18 Inf and B/2-2 Inf (M) swept the area to the north of the base and contacted two enemy companies of the Phu Loi PLAF Bn. 92 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 14 US WIA. Operation LAM SON 67 was terminated on 31 Jan 68 with the beginning of the enemy's Tet Offensive. Results: 527 enemy killed, 263 captured, 2,327 detained, 346 defectors, 56 US KIA, 572 US WIA.

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 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; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

13 Feb. 67-10 Mar. 68
Operation: ENTERPRISE
Location: Tan An, Rach Kien, Ben Luc, Binh Phuoc, Tan Tru, Doi Ma Creek, Plain of Reeds9, Base Area 371, Route 14, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, cordon and search, saturation patrolling, eagle flights. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-39 Inf, 2-60 Inf, 5-60 Inf (M), 2-4 Art, C/15th Eng. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF MF Bn, 506th PLAF LF Bn. Execution: ENTERPRISE was the continuation of the pacification effort of Long An Province initiated the previous year by the 25th Inf Div with Operation LANIKAI. On 13 Feb, 3-39 Inf relieved 2-14 Inf at Rach Kien. Strength of division elements in the province were subsequently increased to brigade size with movement of 2-60 Inf into Tan Tru, 5-60 Inf into Binh Phuoc and Headquarters, 3d Bde into Tan An. The first major engagement occurred on 9 Apr when 3-39 Inf made contact with the 506th PLAF Bn on the bank of Doi Ma Creek. Additional companies were brought in, killing 247 of the enemy. On 2 May, the 506th Bn exacted vengeance on the 3-39 Inf, attacking one of its companies in night defensive position near Route 4. 17 US were KIA and 48 WIA but no enemy bodies were found. The operation was temporarily extended north to the Plain of Reeds area on 8-14 May with sub-operation NIRVANA II directed against the enemy's Base Area 371. Elements of the 3d Bde joined forces with the 4/50 ARVN Bn of the 25th ARVN Div but found nothing, killing only 14 of the enemy. On 14 May, the 2nd PLAF Bn struck the compound of the 2/50 ARVN Bn in Rach Kien, killing 31 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounding 34. 3d Bde units were committed but couldn't regain contact with the attacking force. After that, contact with the enemy dropped sharply for the remainder of 1967, indicating an apparent enemy desire to avoid friendly forces. On 31 Jan 68, the brigade responded to the Tet Offensive, 5-60 Inf engaged in heavy fighting southwest of Saigon in Gia Dinh Province, killing 128 enemy soldiers. From 1-5 Feb, 3-39 Inf and 2-60 Inf were sent to Kien Hoa Province to help recapture Ben Tre, the provincial capital. On 10 Feb, the brigade HQ at Tan An came under attack from an unknown size enemy force. 33 enemy were killed, 4 US KIA and 53 US WIA. During March, brigade elements conducted "Aquabush" operations along the numerous canals south of Saigon in conjunction with the 199th Inf Bde (Lt). Pacification activities decreased sharply during the Tet Offensive and the operation was terminated on 10 March. Results: 2,107 enemy killed, 74 US KIA, 380 US WIA.

14 Feb.67-21 Mar.68
Operation: KITTYHAWK
Location: Long Binh, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Gia Ray, Suoi Cat, Blackhorse, Route 1, Route 2, Long Khanh and Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, cordon and search, security, road clearing. Controlling headquarters: 9th Inf Div (14 Feb 67-15 Feb 68); 11th ACR (15 Feb-21 Mar 68). Task organization: 3-5 Cav, 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: The purpose of KITTYHAWK was to secure LOCs and selected installations within Long Khanh Province, conduct reconnaissance-in-force operations and cordon and search of selected hamlets within the AO, secure Blackhorse base camp and the Gia Ray rock quarry and provide ready reaction forces along Route 1. On 21 May, K Troop, 3/11 ACR was ambushed by an estimated reinforced enemy battalion near Suoi Cat on Route 1. 30 enemy are killed, 12 US KIA and 13 US WIA. On 27 Jun 1/11 ACR moved to reinforce the 52nd ARVN Rgr Bn which was in heavy contact with elements of the 3rd Bn, 275th PLAF Rgt, killing 49 of the enemy11. On 30 Dec two enemy companies ambushed Troop C, 3-5 Cav on Route 2. Friendly losses are 10 KIA, 29 WIA and 3 MIA. On 31 Jan 68, in reaction to the VC Tet Offensive, the 3-5 Cav was alerted to respond to enemy activity in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area. A/3-5 Cav bypassed several roadblocks, breaking through enemy forces and reached the Bien Hoa airfield, sweeping nearby wood lines and killing 40. During the period 2-3 Feb, C/3-5 Cav was sent to defend Xuan Loc against an intense ground attack, killing nearly 50 enemy soldiers. On 15 Feb the KITTYHAWK mission was assumed by the 11th ACR as the 3-5 Cav (-) was directed by HQ USARV to deploy to Da Nang, I CTZ. On 21 Mar, the operation was phased into Operation ALCORN COVE. Results: 201 enemy killed, 7 captured, 1 returnee, 62 US KIA, 224 US WIA.

16 Feb.-22 May.
Operation: CHAPMAN/RIVER RAIDER I
Location: Ly Nhon, Tac Ong Nghia, Rach Don, Rung Sat Special Zone, Nhon Trach District, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 9th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-47 Inf, 4-47 Inf, C/4-39 Inf (8-12 May), 3-34 Art (-), RAS 9. Execution: CHAPMAN was a shake-down operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone to clear the Long Tau Shipping Channel and test the new Mobile Riverine Force concept. There was no contact with large enemy units but numerous base camps, bunkers and supply caches were destroyed. The first portion of the operation (16 Feb-20 Mar) was known as RIVER RAIDER I and conducted by the 3-47 Inf. On 20 Mar 4-47 Inf took over Operation CHAPMAN, conducting many company-size riverine insertions in the AO. During the period 8- 12 May, 4-47 Inf and C/4-39 Inf conducted sub-operation SALOMON in the Nhon Trach Disctrict north of the RSSZ with negative contact. Results: 12 enemy killed, 8 US WIA.

22 Feb-14 May
Operation: JUNCTION CITY
Location: Katum, Prek Klok, Suoi Da, Quan Loi, Minh Thanh, Bo Tuc, Ap Gu, Suoi Tre, Ap Bau Bang, War Zone C, Dog's Head13, FSB II, FSB 20, FSB GOLD, FSB MUSTANG, FSB PANTHER, FSB PARRY, FSB THRUST, Route 4, Route 13, Route 22, Route 246, Route 247, DZ "C", LZ GEORGE, LZ SILVER, Tay Ninh, Binh Long and Binh Duong Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV (22 Feb-15 Apr). 25th Inf Div (16 Apr-14 May). Task organization (Phase I): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div: 2-2 Inf (M), 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav, B/2-34 Arm, 2-33 Art, A/5-2 Art; 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf14, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div: 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 196 t h Inf Bde (Lt): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR : 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 4-23 Inf; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div (from 4 Mar): 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); Task Force WALLACE: 35th ARVN Rgr Bn, 3rd Troop 1st ARVN ACS; VNMC Task Force ALPHA: 1st and 5th VNMC Bns. Task organization (Phase II): 1 s t Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-7 Art, 2/11 ACR, 36th ARVN Rgr Bn; 173d Abn Bde (20 Mar-13 Apr): 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-34 Arm (-), 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 7-9 Art (-); 196 t h LIB (18 Mar-9 Apr): 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art; 11 t h ACR (1-15 Apr): 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Task organization (Phase III): 3d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 4-39 Inf, 2-47 Inf (M), 3-5 Cav, 2-34 Arm (-), 7-9 Art (-), 36th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: COSVN, 9th PLAF Div (101st PAVN Rgt, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Rgts), 70th PLAF Guard Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... . Results: 2,728 enemy killed, 34 captured, 65 detained, 139 returnees, 282 US KIA, 1,576 US WIA

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: LEETON
Location: Dat Do, the Horseshoe (Hill 82), Lang Phuoc Hai, Route 44, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: interdiction barrier. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav, 1 Fld Rgt, A/1-83 Art. Execution: Operation LEETON consisted in establishing a company-size defensive position atop the Horseshoe, a low hill north of Dat Do, and building a 10 km long anti-infiltration fence of barbed wire and anti-personnel mines from the Horseshoe to the sea at Lang Phuoc Hai along the eastern side of Route 44. 20,292 mines were laid within the fence system but it proved ineffectual against enemy infiltration as the VC lifted the mines in great numbers and redeployed them against Allied forces. Results: 5 enemy killed, 7 AUS KIA, 12 AUS WIA.

6-Mar-1 Jun.
Operation: AYR
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty. Execution: Operation AYR was conducted 4 km east-southeast of Xa Binh Ba to practice airmobile assault techniques. It generated no contact with the enemy. Results: none.

16 Mar.-19 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 24
Location: Dak Pek, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: A- 219 MIKE Force, A-217 MGF, A-242 CIDG. Execution: operation took place in northwestern Kontum Province. 16 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 11 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 USSF KIA, 1 MIKE KIA, 1 USSF WIA, 9 MIKE WIA.

2 Apr.-9 May
Operation: HARVEST MOON
Location: DZ BELLMONT, LZ 1, LZ 2, LZ 3, Bunard CIDG Camp, Phuoc Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA (2-5 Apr); 1st Inf Div (from 5 Apr). Task organization: TF BLUE: A-503, Elts Co E (Prov), 5th SFGA, 2d and 3d Cos, 5th MSF; 1st Inf Div: 1-16 Inf (+). Execution: HARVEST MOON was mounted to protect the construction of a new CIDG Camp at Da Diem Bunard. On 2 Apr, 18 USSF pathfinders were dropped by a CH-47 helicopter followed by 8 C-123 transports carrying 350 strikers, 29 USSF and 3 LLDB jumping onto dry rice paddies called DZ BELLMONT. Suffering only 10 jump injuries, the strikers immediately secured three landing zones for additional MIKE Force units. On 5 Apr, 1-16 Inf from the 1st Inf Div closed in to Bunard and began offensive operations to protect US engineers building a new C-130 capable airfield there. Several enemy base camps were found but there was no contact or significant enemy activity observed in the area and the operation was terminated on 9 May. Results: (no info)

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE.... Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

7 Apr.-10 Jul.
Operation: SABER THRUST
Location: Cu Chi, Trang Bang, Go Dau Ha, Loc Thanh, Phuoc My, Trung Lap, Ap Bau Dung, Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3-4 Cav (+). Execution: This operation was conducted by 3-4 Cav (+) as an intermittent security operation. All phases involved search and destroy and patrolling operations in the vicinity of Cu Chi and along the Main Supply Route. Phase I was conducted 7-8 Apr vicinity of Trang Bang; Phase II (9-10 Apr) involved a sweep of Loc Thanh with Trps B & D, C/4-23 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art. Phase III took place between 13-15 Apr around the hamlet of Phuoc My with Trps B & D and B/1-5 Inf (M). Phase IV (17-19 Apr) involved Trps A & D, A/1-5 Inf (M) and A/2-13 Art conducting search and destroy operations vicinity of Trung Lap. Phase V (20-22 Apr) saw trps A & D, B/4-23 Inf (M) and A/7-11 Art sweeping the village of Ap Bau Dung. Phase VI was conducted from 22 May to 5 Jun throughout Cu Chi and Trang Bang Districts. Finally, Phase VII (5-8 Jun, 2-10 Jul) took place in AO centered north of Go Dau Ha. Results: 22 Aka VC Valley. 68 enemy killed, 13 captured, (no info on US losses).

10 Apr.-15 Jun.
Operation: 5-67/PIROUS
Location: Khe Sanh, Phu Bai, Dong Da, A Shau Valley, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn, 281st AHC. Execution: Project DELTA conducted this reconnaissance operation initially from Khe Sanh and subsequently from Phu Bai with a FOB established at the Dong Da Training Center. A total of 48 reconnaissance and search and destroy operations were conducted during the period in combination with continuous aerial reconnaissance withing the assigned AO (A Shau Valley and adjacent areas). Results: 46 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, 4 ARVN KIA, 7 ARVN WIA.

12 Apr-11 May
Operation: RUNG SAT/69/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 1st VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAGs 22, 26 and 28. Results: (no info).

15 Apr.-15 May
Operation: BUCKNER
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: operation took place in western Kontum Province. There were 13 reconnaissance team and two company operations in the AO. Results: 12 enemy killed, 4 captured, 1 MIKE WIA.

15 Apr.-20 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 25
Location: Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: (no info). Execution: operation took place in central Kontum Province. 11 contact were made with enemy forces. Results: 19 enemy killed, 7 captured, 2 MIKE KIA, 9 USSF WIA, 20 MIKE WIA.

20 Apr.-31 May
Operation: PRAIRIE IV
Location: Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo, Gio Linh, Mai Loc, Ca Lu, Ba Long, Khe Sanh, Con Thien, Hill 861, Hill 881N, Hill 881N, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Mar Div. Task organization: 3/3 Marines, 1/4 Marines, 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/9 Marines. Intelligence: 325C PAVN Div. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results23: 505 enemy killed, 8 detained, 164 US KIA, 1,240 US WIA.

21 Apr.-14 Jun.
Operation: -
Location: Nha Be District, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 2nd VNMC Bn. Execution: The 2nd VNMC Bn conducted search and destroy and pacification operations in the Nha Be District in conjunction with Operation FAIR-FAX. Results: (no info).

21 Apr.-17 May.
Operation: UNION I
Location: Thang Binh, Hiep Duc, Binh Son, Song Chan, Que Son Basin, Hill 110, Nui Loc Son, Nui Nong Ham, Quang Nam and Quang Tin Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Mar Div. Task organization: 1st Marines (21-26 Apr): 1/1 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 3/1 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 1/11 Marines; 5 t h Marines (26 Apr-17 May): 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, F/2/1 Marines, 1/11 Marines; SLF ALPHA (28 Apr-12 May): 1/3 Marines; 1 s t ARVN Rgr Grp : 21st, 37th and 39th Rgr Bns Intelligence: 3rd and 21st PAVN Rgts (2nd PAVN Div). Execution: Operation UNION marked the beginning of a bitter campaign for the control of the Que Son Basin. In mid-January 1967, Co F, 2/1 Marines had relieved an ARVN unit on Nui Loc Son to establish a modicum of control over VC/NVA access to this rice-producing area. The arrival of TF OREGON in southern I Corps in April relieved III MAF from its responsibility over the Chu Lai TAOR and freed enough forces to mount a major operation in the Que Son. On 21 Apr, F/2/1 Marines moved out of Nui Loc Son where the CP of the 1st Marines had been established and encountered strong enemy resistance at Binh Son, 4 km to the northeast. During the day, 3/1 and 3/5 Marines where helicoptered in to join the battle. At the same time, the 1st ARVN Rgr Group at Thang Binh on Route 1 pushed on foot into the valley to link up with the embattled Marines. The Marines drove the enemy out of their positions and maneuvered to force them northward but the pursuit produced only scattered contacts. By 26 Apr, the 5th Marines CP arrived at Nui Loc Son, allowing the 1st Marines to be returned to their Da Nang TAOR. On 28 Apr, SLF ALPHA landed southeast of Nui Loc Son and joined 3/5 Marines24. Both battalions met only light resistance as the swept their respective areas but intelligence reports indicated that major enemy forces were still in the area. On 1 May, 1/5 Marines was inserted by helicopters 13 km east of Hiep Duc and began a sweep along the Song Chan. As the operation progressed, all three battalions had brief contacts with small enemy units, but in each case the NVA withdrew. On 10 May the Marines engaged a large and more determined enemy force entrenched on Hill 110, 4 km north of Que Son; The battle lasted until the evening of 11 May when the Marines forced the enemy to withdraw to the north. 116 NVA bodies were found but US losses were also high with 33 KIA and 135 WIA. On 13 May, 3/5 Marines engaged an enemy battalion 5 km east of Que Son, killing another 122. The last major contact of the operation took place on 15 May when Cos A and M of the 5th Marines overran a bunker complex, killing 22. Then next day, the Marines departed the valley and returned to Da Nang and Operation UNION was officially closed down on 17 May. Results: 865 enemy killed, 110 US KIA, 473 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

21 Apr.-12 Jul.
Operation: BAC THIEN 817
Location: Tam Quan, Bong Son, LZ ENGLISH, Binh Dinh
Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Task Force ALPHA. Task organization: 4th and 5th VNMC Bns, B/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: On 18-19 Apr, Task Force ALPHA flew to LZ ENGLISH to relieve TF BRAVO and began search and destroy and pacification operations in a TAOR including Tam Quan on the north, Bong Son to the south, the portion of Route 1 connecting the two towns, with the South China Sea serving as the eastern boundary, coordinating with the 1st Cav Div's Operation PERSHING. After termination of BAC THIEN, TF ALPHA remained in the area until 26 Jul when it was relieved by TF BRAVO (2nd VNMC Bn and C/VNMV Art Bn) and returned to Thu Duc to prepare for CORONADO II. Results: (no info).

22 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEACON STAR
Location: Song O Lau, Street Without Joy, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF BRAVO; 3d Marines (from 26 Apr). Task organization: BLT 2/3 Marines. Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt, 810th and 814th PLAF MF Bns. Execution: BEACON STAR was the first operation for newly designated SLF BRAVO. The target was a major VC stronghold and supply area along the border of Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces, 27 km northwest of Hue, on the edge of the area known as the Street Without Joy. On 22 Apr, 2/3 Marines conducted heliborne and amphibious assault and proceeded inland along the Song O Lau but met few resistance. On 26 Apr, 2/3 was extracted from its AO and and flown from Phu Bai to Khe Sanh to reinforce the 3d Marines which had discovered strong Communists formations in the hills surrounding Khe Sanh25. The BLT was heavily engaged in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights until 12 May when it reverted to SLF BRAVO control. Results: Included in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights. BLT 2/3 Marines lost 71 KIA and 349 WIA during the period 27 Apr-12 May.

22 Apr.-21 May
Operation: SHAWNEE
Location: Co Bi-Thanh Tan, Hai Lang National Forest, Base Area 114, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/4 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 2/26 Marines, 2/12 Marines (-). Intelligence: 6th PAVN Rgt. Execution: The 4th Marines mounted Operation SHAWNEE to clear the enemy's Base Area 114 west of Phong Dien, from the Co Bi-Thanh Tan Valley northwest to the Hai Lang National Forest. It produced only light to moderate contacts, uncovering several enemy base camps and supply caches. Results: 128 enemy killed, 7 captured, 13 US KIA, 139 US WIA.

22 Apr.67-2 Jan 68.
Operation: BAKER
Location: Duc Pho, Mo Duc, Vinh Hien, Tan Phong, Dien Truong, An Ba, An Tach, Song Tra Cau, Song Ve, LZ MONTEZUMA (later renamed LZ BRONCO), LZ GUADALCANAL, LZ OLIVE DRAB, LZ LIZ, LZ DRAGON, RAZORBACK Beach, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde TF, 25th Inf Div (redesignated 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div on 1 Aug). Task organization: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, B/1-9 Cav, C/2-34 Arm. Intelligence: 1st PLAF Rgt, 2nd PLAF Rgt, 22nd PAVN Rgt. Execution: ...SEE ABOVE... Results: (no info).

23 Apr.-11 May.
Operation: MANHATTAN
Location: Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Michelin Plantation, LZ JOE, LZ AL, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, 2-33 Art; 34th ARVN Rgr Bn Intelligence: Military Region 4 HQ Execution: Operation MANHATTAN reentered the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve west of Lai Khe already visited during Operation CEDAR FALLS and extended north to the Michelin Plantation. On 3 May a very large cache containing 350 weapons and 314,450 rounds of assorted ammunition was discovered by A/2-18 but VC resistance was limited to harassing tactics. Results: 58 enemy killed, 8 detained, 8 US KIA, 57 US WIA.

27 Apr.-24 May
Operation: BLACKJACK 33
Location: Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai, Chi Linh, War Zone D, Binh Duong and Phuoc Long Province. Type: reconnaissance, mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA, A-303/MGF 957. Execution: Operation BLACKJACK 33 was conducted on request from the 1st Inf Div. It was the first time mobile guerrilla elements were employed in conjunction with long range reconnaissance teams. Operating from FOB Phuoc Vinh, Det B-56 and MGF 957 conducted operations in AO BLACKJACK between Phuoc Vinh, Dong Xoai and Chi Linh. Results: 320 enemy killed (friendly losses unknown).

28 Apr.-12 May
Operation: BEAVER CAGE
Location: Nui Loc Son, Que Son Valley, Quang Tin and Quang Nam Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF ALPHA. Task organization: BLT 1/3 Marines. Execution: (see Operation UNION I). Results: 181 enemy killed, 66 detained, 56 US KIA, 183 U WIA.

2-8 May
Operation: LISMORE
Location: Dat Do, Phuoc Hai, Route 23, Song Rai, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 7RAR, A Sqn 3 Cav (-), 161 Bty RNZA. Intelligence: D445 PLAF LF Bn, C25 PLAF LF Co. Execution: Operation LISMORE took place in area bounded by Route 23, the Song Rai and the fence between Dat Do and Phuoc Hai with minimal contact. Results: 5 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

2-10 May
The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division at Khanh Duong is transported by sea lift from Nha Trang to RAZORBACK Beach in I CTZ to become part of TF OREGON.

2 May-25 Jun.
Operation: AN DAN II
Location: Lam Dong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 23rd ARVN Div. Results: 101 enemy killed, 223 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

4-11 May
Operation: HAPPY DRAGON
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROKMC Bde. Task organization: 1st, 2d and 3d ROKMC Bns. Execution: (no other info)

5-17 May
Operation: DAYTON
Location: May Tao Secret Zone, Blackhorse, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), D/16 Arm. Intelligence: 274th and 275th PLAF Rgts. Execution: Operation DAYTON took place in the May Tao Secret Zone and searched for the two regiments of the 5th PLAF Division. Operating from BLACKHORSE base camp, the brigade maintained sporadic contact with the enemy but no major fight developed. Results: (no info).

New Operations

7-8 May
Operation: BINH QUANG 4
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 51st ARVN Rgt. Results: 82 enemy killed, 10 ARVN KIA, 55 ARVN WIA.

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