Vietnam

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

18 Oct.-30 Dec.
Operation: PAUL REVERE IV
Location: Duc Co, New Plei Djereng, Plei Trap Valley, Se San, Nam Sathay, LZ OASIS, LZ 3 TANGO, FSB RED WARRIOR, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div (18 Oct-10 Dec), I FFORCEV (10-30 Dec). Task organization: 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn; Div Arty: 3-6 Art, 6-14 Art, A/1-30 Art; Div Troops: 1-10 Cav, 1-69 Arm; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (29 Oct-27 Dec): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/1-9 Cav, C/1-30 Art, C/3-8 Art, B/8th Eng, 227th Avn Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th, 88th, 95B and 101C PAVN Regiments. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,062 enemy killed, 56 detained, 170 US KIA, 610 US WIA.

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

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

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

29 Oct.-24 Dec.
Operation: PAWNEE III
Location: Route 1, Turkey Bridge, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/26 Marines Marines. Execution: operation conducted to keep Route 1 opened from Phu Bai to Da Nang.

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

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

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

27 Nov.-23 Dec.
Operation: CHARLESTON
Location: III CTZ (?). Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf.

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

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

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

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

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

16-26 Dec.
Operation: INITIATOR
Location: Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 199th LIB. Task organization: 2-3 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art. Execution: 199th LIB shakedown operation.

19-22 Dec.
Operation: SANTA CRUZ
Location: Binh Duong Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Results: 13 enemy killed.

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

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

New Operations

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Other

22 Dec.
About 25-50 North Korean pilots reported to be in VPAF.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

18 Oct.-30 Dec.
Operation: PAUL REVERE IV
Location: Duc Co, New Plei Djereng, Plei Trap Valley, Se San, Nam Sathay, LZ OASIS, LZ 3 TANGO, FSB RED WARRIOR, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div (18 Oct-10 Dec), I FFORCEV (10-30 Dec). Task organization: 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn; Div Arty: 3-6 Art, 6-14 Art, A/1-30 Art; Div Troops: 1-10 Cav, 1-69 Arm; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (29 Oct-27 Dec): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/1-9 Cav, C/1-30 Art, C/3-8 Art, B/8th Eng, 227th Avn Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th, 88th, 95B and 101C PAVN Regiments. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,062 enemy killed, 56 detained, 170 US KIA, 610 US WIA.

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

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

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

29 Oct.-24 Dec.
Operation: PAWNEE III
Location: Route 1, Turkey Bridge, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/26 Marines Marines. Execution: operation conducted to keep Route 1 opened from Phu Bai to Da Nang.

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

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

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

27 Nov.-23 Dec.
Operation: CHARLESTON
Location: III CTZ (?). Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf.

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

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

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

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

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

16-26 Dec.
Operation: INITIATOR
Location: Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 199th LIB. Task organization: 2-3 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art. Execution: 199th LIB shakedown operation.

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

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

New Operations

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Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

18 Oct.-30 Dec.
Operation: PAUL REVERE IV
Location: Duc Co, New Plei Djereng, Plei Trap Valley, Se San, Nam Sathay, LZ OASIS, LZ 3 TANGO, FSB RED WARRIOR, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div (18 Oct-10 Dec), I FFORCEV (10-30 Dec). Task organization: 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn; Div Arty: 3-6 Art, 6-14 Art, A/1-30 Art; Div Troops: 1-10 Cav, 1-69 Arm; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (29 Oct-27 Dec): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/1-9 Cav, C/1-30 Art, C/3-8 Art, B/8th Eng, 227th Avn Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th, 88th, 95B and 101C PAVN Regiments. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,062 enemy killed, 56 detained, 170 US KIA, 610 US WIA.

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

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

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

29 Oct.-24 Dec.
Operation: PAWNEE III
Location: Route 1, Turkey Bridge, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/26 Marines Marines. Execution: operation conducted to keep Route 1 opened from Phu Bai to Da Nang.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16-26 Dec.
Operation: INITIATOR
Location: Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 199th LIB. Task organization: 2-3 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art. Execution: 199th LIB shakedown operation.

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

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

New Operations

None

Other

24 Dec.
A CL-44 aircraft belonging to Flying Tiger Lines crashes into a populated area 1,500 meters from Da Nang runway. 111 persons were killed (107 VN, 4 US crew members).

24-25 Dec.
48 hours Christmas holiday cease-fire

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

18 Oct.-30 Dec.
Operation: PAUL REVERE IV
Location: Duc Co, New Plei Djereng, Plei Trap Valley, Se San, Nam Sathay, LZ OASIS, LZ 3 TANGO, FSB RED WARRIOR, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div (18 Oct-10 Dec), I FFORCEV (10-30 Dec). Task organization: 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn; Div Arty: 3-6 Art, 6-14 Art, A/1-30 Art; Div Troops: 1-10 Cav, 1-69 Arm; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (29 Oct-27 Dec): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/1-9 Cav, C/1-30 Art, C/3-8 Art, B/8th Eng, 227th Avn Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th, 88th, 95B and 101C PAVN Regiments. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,062 enemy killed, 56 detained, 170 US KIA, 610 US WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16-26 Dec.
Operation: INITIATOR
Location: Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 199th LIB. Task organization: 2-3 Inf, 4-12 Inf, 2-40 Art. Execution: 199th LIB shakedown operation.

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

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

New Operations

None

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

18 Oct.-30 Dec.
Operation: PAUL REVERE IV
Location: Duc Co, New Plei Djereng, Plei Trap Valley, Se San, Nam Sathay, LZ OASIS, LZ 3 TANGO, FSB RED WARRIOR, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div (18 Oct-10 Dec), I FFORCEV (10-30 Dec). Task organization: 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn; Div Arty: 3-6 Art, 6-14 Art, A/1-30 Art; Div Troops: 1-10 Cav, 1-69 Arm; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (29 Oct-27 Dec): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/1-9 Cav, C/1-30 Art, C/3-8 Art, B/8th Eng, 227th Avn Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th, 88th, 95B and 101C PAVN Regiments. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,062 enemy killed, 56 detained, 170 US KIA, 610 US WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Operations

27-30 Dec.
Operation: DAN CHI 270D
Location: U Minh Forest, Chuong Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div, ARVN Abn Div. Execution: operation was initiated with a parachute jump of 1,200 ARVN paratroopers over the fringes of the U Minh Forest. Results: 124 enemy killed, 12 detained, 2 ARVN KIA, 24 ARVN WIA.

27-31 Dec.
Operation: WIGGINS
Location: Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 199th LIB. Task organization: 2-3 Inf.

Other

27 Dec.
ARVN Medical Corps graduates 75 new corpsman

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

18 Oct.-30 Dec.
Operation: PAUL REVERE IV
Location: Duc Co, New Plei Djereng, Plei Trap Valley, Se San, Nam Sathay, LZ OASIS, LZ 3 TANGO, FSB RED WARRIOR, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div (18 Oct-10 Dec), I FFORCEV (10-30 Dec). Task organization: 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn; Div Arty: 3-6 Art, 6-14 Art, A/1-30 Art; Div Troops: 1-10 Cav, 1-69 Arm; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (29 Oct-27 Dec): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/1-9 Cav, C/1-30 Art, C/3-8 Art, B/8th Eng, 227th Avn Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th, 88th, 95B and 101C PAVN Regiments. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,062 enemy killed, 56 detained, 170 US KIA, 610 US WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27-30 Dec.
Operation: DAN CHI 270D
Location: U Minh Forest, Chuong Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div, ARVN Abn Div. Execution: operation was initiated with a parachute jump of 1,200 ARVN paratroopers over the fringes of the U Minh Forest. Results: 124 enemy killed, 12 detained, 2 ARVN KIA, 24 ARVN WIA.

27-31 Dec.
Operation: WIGGINS
Location: Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 199th LIB. Task organization: 2-3 Inf.

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

18 Oct.-30 Dec.
Operation: PAUL REVERE IV
Location: Duc Co, New Plei Djereng, Plei Trap Valley, Se San, Nam Sathay, LZ OASIS, LZ 3 TANGO, FSB RED WARRIOR, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div (18 Oct-10 Dec), I FFORCEV (10-30 Dec). Task organization: 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn; Div Arty: 3-6 Art, 6-14 Art, A/1-30 Art; Div Troops: 1-10 Cav, 1-69 Arm; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (29 Oct-27 Dec): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/1-9 Cav, C/1-30 Art, C/3-8 Art, B/8th Eng, 227th Avn Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th, 88th, 95B and 101C PAVN Regiments. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,062 enemy killed, 56 detained, 170 US KIA, 610 US WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27-30 Dec.
Operation: DAN CHI 270D
Location: U Minh Forest, Chuong Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div, ARVN Abn Div. Execution: operation was initiated with a parachute jump of 1,200 ARVN paratroopers over the fringes of the U Minh Forest. Results: 124 enemy killed, 12 detained, 2 ARVN KIA, 24 ARVN WIA.

27-31 Dec.
Operation: WIGGINS
Location: Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 199th LIB. Task organization: 2-3 Inf.

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

18 Oct.-30 Dec.
Operation: PAUL REVERE IV
Location: Duc Co, New Plei Djereng, Plei Trap Valley, Se San, Nam Sathay, LZ OASIS, LZ 3 TANGO, FSB RED WARRIOR, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div (18 Oct-10 Dec), I FFORCEV (10-30 Dec). Task organization: 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn; Div Arty: 3-6 Art, 6-14 Art, A/1-30 Art; Div Troops: 1-10 Cav, 1-69 Arm; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (29 Oct-27 Dec): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/1-9 Cav, C/1-30 Art, C/3-8 Art, B/8th Eng, 227th Avn Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th, 88th, 95B and 101C PAVN Regiments. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,062 enemy killed, 56 detained, 170 US KIA, 610 US WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27-30 Dec.
Operation: DAN CHI 270D
Location: U Minh Forest, Chuong Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div, ARVN Abn Div. Execution: operation was initiated with a parachute jump of 1,200 ARVN paratroopers over the fringes of the U Minh Forest. Results: 124 enemy killed, 12 detained, 2 ARVN KIA, 24 ARVN WIA.

27-31 Dec.
Operation: WIGGINS
Location: Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 199th LIB. Task organization: 2-3 Inf.

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Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27-31 Dec.
Operation: WIGGINS
Location: Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 199th LIB. Task organization: 2-3 Inf.

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31 Dec.66-1 Jan.67
48 hours New Year cease-fire

31 Dec.
Grand total of US/FWA forces in RVN is 441,190.
MACV: 8,794, Army Units: 236,341, Marine Corps Units: 70,405, Navy Units: 19,953, Air Force Units: 52,397, Combined Studies: 6, DEF COM AGCY: 40, SOG: 595, Total US Forces: 388,568 Australia: 4,533, Rep of China: 30, Rep of Korea: 45,605, New Zealand: 155, Philippines: 2,063, Spain: 12, Thailand: 224, Total FWA: 52,622. Enemy strength at the end of 1966 is reported to be 287,000; with between 45,000 and 60,000 of those being NVA regulars. American losses for the year: 5,008 KIA, 30,093 WIA. VNAF losses for the year: 9,500 KIA, 10,100 WIA. PAVN/PLAF losses for the year are placed at 61,631 killed.

[Jason Petho]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


New Operations

1 Jan.-5 Apr.
Operation: PAUL REVERE V/SAM HOUSTON
Location: Pleiku, New Plei Djereng, Duc Co, Plei Doc, Edap
Enang, LZ 3 TANGO, LZ 501 NORTH, Route 14, Route 19, Route 509, Nam Sathay River, Se San River, Plei Trap Valley, Base Area 702, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization (effective 1 January): 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, D/5-16 Art; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div 1: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/5-16 Art, B/3-6 Art, D/65th Eng; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), C/3-4 Cav, Rifle Co 3/25 Inf; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-69 Arm (-), 4th Eng Bn (-). Task organization (effective 31 January): 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf (-), 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, A/6-29 Art; TF 2-35 Inf: 2-35 Inf (-), A/2-9 Art, A/1-69 Arm; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), C/3-4 Cav (-), B/2-35 Inf, 5-16 Art (-), B/3-6 Art), B/7-13 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), C/1-69 Arm, 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, C/5-16 Art, D/5-16 Art; Div Troops: 4th Eng Bn (-), Plat C/1-12 Inf. Task organization (effective 19 February): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf, 2-35 Inf, A/1-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art, C/2-9 Art, A/4th Eng. 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-); TF 1-8 Inf Inf: 1-8 Inf (-), A/6-29 Art, B/6-29 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), C/3-4 Cav (-), Plat 1-8 Inf, B/3-6 Art), B/7-13 Art; TF 1-10 1 The 3d Bde deployed to Binh Dinh Province on 3 Jan, joining Operation THAYER II and coming under opcon of the 1st Cav Div (see VCO 1966, p. 34). Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), Co 1-69 Arm, Plat 1-8 Inf, 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: 4th Eng Bn (-). Task organization (effective 8 March): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/2-9 Art, A/4th Eng. 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng; TF 2-8 Inf Inf: 2-8 Inf (-), B/6-29 Art, A/4-42 Art; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plat 2-8 Inf, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), Co 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav (-), Plat 2-8 Inf, 3-6 Art (-), B/7-13 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), Plat 2-8 Inf; Div Troops: 4th Eng Bn (-). Task organization (effective 28 March): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, C/2-8 Inf, C/3-4 Cav (-), 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng. 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), C/2-9 Art, A/3-6 Art, Plat B/1-69 Arm, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plat C/2-8 Inf, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), C/3-6 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art, D/6-40 Art; Div Troops: 4th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 1st PAVN Div: 32nd, 33rd and 66th Rgts; 10th PAVN Div: 88th, 95B and 101C Rgts; 24th PAVN Rgt; 200th PAVN Art Bn; 407th PLAF MF Bn; H15 PLAF LF Bn. Execution: Operation PAUL REVERE V (renamed SAM HOUSTON on 12 Feb) started on 1 Jan 67, but did not really get going until the division crossed the Nam Sathay River in mid February. Then, in the next five weeks, the division had nine major contacts and a small number of contacts with NVA squad or platoon sized elements. The operation unfolded in five phases. During Phase 1 (1 Jan-14 Feb), screening and search and destroy operations were conducted along the Cambodian border while the cavalry squadron and armor battalion conducted route security for Routes 509, 14B and 19W. On 3 Jan, the CP of the 2d Bde at LZ 3 TANGO was hit by a 40-round mortar attack but no other significant contact was made. Phase 2 (15-21 Feb) saw the heaviest contacts during SAM HOUSTON. A build up of intelligence indicated that enemy forces were entering the area west of the Nam Sathay River. The decision was made to commit two infantry battalions into FSBs west of the river. On 15 Feb, 1-12 Inf clashed with the 8th Bn, 66th PAVN Rgt on LZ 501 NORTH, killing 113 and suffering 12 KIA and 32 WIA. On 16 Feb, C/2-8 inf was ambushed by elts of the 32nd PAVN Rgt, enemy casualties were 114 KIA while US losses were 23 KIA and 21 WIA. That same day, A/1-22 Inf also made contact with the enemy, killing 33 but losing 20 KIA and 21 WIA. On 19 February, the 1st Bde HQ began moving from Tuy Hoa to New Plei Djereng and joined the operation. On 21 Feb, B/2-8 Inf investigating the results of a B-52 strike, was ambushed by an estimated NVA battalion east of the Nam Sathay. 43 enemy were killed, 7 US KIA and 34 US WIA. During Phase 3 (22 Feb-15 Mar) the AO was divided between the two brigades, the 1st assumed responsibility of the area between the Se San and Nam Sathay Rivers and the 2d operated west of the Nam Sathay to the Cambodian border. On 25 Feb, A/1-12 Inf moving out of FSB 501 detected an L-shaped ambush and engaged the enemy, killing 48 whiling suffering 1 KIA and 30 WIA. On 27 Feb, a LRP team from the 4th Inf Div on a BDA mission landed on the Cambodian side of the Nam Sathay River by error and had a brief contact with enemy forces before being whisked away. On 12 March, 2-35 Inf made heavy contact near the border, killing 55 by bodycount while losing 14 KIA and 46 WIA. Phase 4 (16-28 Mar) saw the two brigades moving to an area bordered by the Se San to the north, the Pleiku defense sector to the east, the 20 grid line to the south and the Cambodian border to the west. The 2d Bde searched an area called the Plei Doc 15 km southwest of 3 TANGO and an equal distance northwest from Duc Co. On 22 Mar a recondo patrol from 1-8 Inf lost radio contact for an extended period, and A/1-8 Inf was sent to search for them, bumping into a battalion from the 95B PAVN Rgt. 136 enemy were killed while US losses were 27 KIA and 48 WIA. Phase 5 (29 Mar-5 Apr) saw the removal of the bridge across the Se San and extensive cordon and search operations of villages and hamlets within the AO. The Edap Enang resettlement project was started by the GVN during this period and supported by the division. Results: 733 enemy killed, 17 detained, 172 US KIA, 802 US WIA.

Other

1 Jan.
A new CIDG Camp opens at Con Thien, Quang Tri Province, for detachment A-110.

1 Jan.
US military strength in the RVN is 395,000.

1 Jan.
7th Air Force takes over operational control of 140 USA Caribou (CV-2) aircraft, redesignated C-7A and assigned to 834th Air Division.

1 Jan.
MARKET TIME Swift boats intercept 70-foot steel-hulled trawler 20 km

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


New Operations

2 Jan.
Operation: BOLO
Location: Phuc Yen Airfield, Route Package 6A, North Vietnam. Type: MiG sweep. Controlling headquarters: 7th AF. Task organization: 8th and 366th TFW. Intelligence: 16 VPAF MiG-21s. Execution: BOLO was a deception operation aimed at luring the VPAF MiG-21s into air-combat. Largest air-to-air battle of the war. Results: 7 MiG-21s shot down, 2 probable (VPAF only admitted losing 5).

2-3 Jan.
Operation: GLEN BURNIE
Location: Binh Loc, Long Khanh Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 3/11 ACR, 52d ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: A systematic search and interrogation of the villagers produced no significant results but the operation removed the village from Viet Cong domination and opened it for Revolutionary Development. Results: 29 enemy detained.

Other

2 Jan.
New Year's stand-down period ended 0700. US MACV recorded total 111 incidents during the period and reported 24 to the press as significant.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2-3 Jan.
Operation: GLEN BURNIE
Location: Binh Loc, Long Khanh Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 3/11 ACR, 52d ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: A systematic search and interrogation of the villagers produced no significant results but the operation removed the village from Viet Cong domination and opened it for Revolutionary Development. Results: 29 enemy detained.

New Operations

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

Other

3 Jan.
In Saigon at 2200, terrorist tossed grenade vicinity 108/60 Tran Quang Dieu. 1 US killed, 5 US wounded and 1 VN child killed.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Operations

4-9 Jan.
Operation: LINCOLN
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with light contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 1 captured, 2 detained, 5 US WIA.

Other

4 Jan.
A new CIDG Camp opens at Chi Linh, Binh Long Province, for detachment A-333.

4 Jan.
Two American engineers and a Filipina released vicinity Xuan Loc after seven months as prisoners of the Viet Cong.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-9 Jan.
Operation: LINCOLN
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with light contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 1 captured, 2 detained, 5 US WIA.

New Operations

5-7 Jan.
Operation: NIAGARRA FALLS
Location: Cau Dinh Jungle, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Rach Ong Nang, Binh Duong Province Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: TF ALPHA: 1-503 Inf, B/2-34 Arm, C/3-319 Art, Tank Plt 1-4 Cav, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 2nd and 3rd Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt, Phu Loi PLAF LF Bn, C63 PLAF LF Co. Execution: The mission was to conduct a deceptive feint into the Cau Dinh Jungle and begin search and destroy operations in preparation for the larger, multi-division Operation CEDAR FALLS. Results: included in Operation CEDAR FALLS.

5-8 Jan.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-25
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

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

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-9 Jan.
Operation: LINCOLN
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with light contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 1 captured, 2 detained, 5 US WIA.

5-7 Jan.
Operation: NIAGARRA FALLS
Location: Cau Dinh Jungle, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Rach Ong Nang, Binh Duong Province Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: TF ALPHA: 1-503 Inf, B/2-34 Arm, C/3-319 Art, Tank Plt 1-4 Cav, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 2nd and 3rd Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt, Phu Loi PLAF LF Bn, C63 PLAF LF Co. Execution: The mission was to conduct a deceptive feint into the Cau Dinh Jungle and begin search and destroy operations in preparation for the larger, multi-division Operation CEDAR FALLS. Results: included in Operation CEDAR FALLS.

5-8 Jan.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-25
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

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

New Operations

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

Other

6 Jan.
The Thai Government announces more than 1,000 RTA volunteers will soon go to RVN.

6 Jan.
Two USAF F-4Cs downed 2 MiG 21s 100 miles west of Hanoi, raising total MIGs down to 36.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-9 Jan.
Operation: LINCOLN
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with light contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 1 captured, 2 detained, 5 US WIA.

5-7 Jan.
Operation: NIAGARRA FALLS
Location: Cau Dinh Jungle, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Rach Ong Nang, Binh Duong Province Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: TF ALPHA: 1-503 Inf, B/2-34 Arm, C/3-319 Art, Tank Plt 1-4 Cav, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 2nd and 3rd Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt, Phu Loi PLAF LF Bn, C63 PLAF LF Co. Execution: The mission was to conduct a deceptive feint into the Cau Dinh Jungle and begin search and destroy operations in preparation for the larger, multi-division Operation CEDAR FALLS. Results: included in Operation CEDAR FALLS.

5-8 Jan.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-25
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

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

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

New Operations

7-9 Jan.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-28
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

7-10 Jan.
Operation: LIEN KET 80
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2nd ARVN Div. Results: 77 enemy killed, 24 detained, 1 ARVN KIA, 11 ARVN WIA.

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


Other

7 Jan.
at 0135, the enemy attacked Camp Holloway Airfield 4 km east of Pleiku City. Ground assault was supported by mortar. Enemy attacked Pleiku AFB and Lac Trung Sub Sector at same time. Sappers penetrated center of Camp Holloway with satchel charges and grenades. Light equipment and aircraft damage.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-9 Jan.
Operation: LINCOLN
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with light contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 1 captured, 2 detained, 5 US WIA.

5-8 Jan.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-25
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

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

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

7-9 Jan.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-28
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

7-10 Jan.
Operation: LIEN KET 80
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2nd ARVN Div. Results: 77 enemy killed, 24 detained, 1 ARVN KIA, 11 ARVN WIA.

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

New Operations

8-26 Jan.
Operation: CEDAR FALLS/XAY DUNG/69/SL
Location: Ben Suc, Ben Cat, Tam An Xa, Rach Bap, Iron Triangle, Ho Bo Woods, Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve, Filhol Plantation, Song Sai Gon, Song Thi Tinh, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-26 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1 s t Inf Div : 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art; 1 s t Div Arty : 8-6 Art, B/2-32 Art, 2-35 Art (-); 1 s t Div Troops: 1st Avn Bn, 1st Eng Bn, D/1-4 Cav; TF DEANE: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR, D/16 Arm, 1-4 Cav (-), E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, A/5-2 Art, C/5-2 Art, 173d Eng Co; 2d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div : 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 2-34 Arm, 1-8 Art, 3-13 Art (-), B/65th Eng; 196 t h LIB : 2-1 Inf, 1-5 Inf (M), 2-22 Inf (M), 3-21 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, F/17 Cav, 3-82 Art, A/2-77 Art, 175th Eng Co; 1 s t ARVN Abn TF : 1st and 7th Abn Bns; 8 t h ARVN Rgt : 4/7, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8 ARVN Bns, 1st Tank Trp, 1st ARVN ACR, 35th ARVN Rgr Bn. Intelligence: 272nd PLAF Rgt; 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Rgt; C61, C64, C81 and C320 PLAF LF Cos; Z41 Bn, U80 PLAF Art Rgt; Military Affairs Committee MR4; Political Committee MR4. Execution: CEDAR FALLS targeted the headquarters of the enemy's Military Region 4 located in the Iron Triangle northwest of Saigon. The seal of the triangle was to be executed in conjunction with an airmobile assault on the village of Ben Suc on D-Day. The 25th Inf Div with its 2d Bde and the 196th Inf Bde (Lt) was to occupy blocking positions along the east bank of the Saigon River while a cavalry squadron and two battalions of infantry were to occupy blocking positions along the Thi Tinh River from Tam An Xa to Ben Cat. On D+1, four infantry battalions were to conduct airmobile assaults into landing zones north and west of the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve. The 2d and 3d Squadrons, 11th ACR, part of Task Force DEANE and accompanied by supporting engineers would then conduct a thrust westward from Ben Cat, cutting through the Iron Triangle. On D+4, two ARVN battalions would assume the mission of evacuating the inhabitants of Ben Suc to Phu Cuong, the provincial capital. On 8 Jan, the 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div initiated CEDAR FALLS with 1-26 Inf and A/2-18 Inf conducting an air-assault in 60 UH- 1D helicopters on Ben Suc, encountering sporadic sniper fire but discovering an extensive underground bunker complex below the village. On 9 Jan, 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf and 2-28 Inf air-assaulted into the Thanh Dien Forestry Reserve with minimal contact. At the same time the two squadrons of the 11th ACR crossed the Thi Tinh near Ben Suc and attacked along a dirt road to cut the Triangle in half and aiming for an enemy headquarters reported to be at the small village of Rach Bap. On 10 Jan, the evacuation of the 6,000 inhabitants of Ben Suc began. It was a helter-skelter affair, thoroughly mixing up the Vietnamese evacuees with the belongings. On 13 Jan, after the departure of the last refugees, the destruction of both the surface and underground facilities commenced, a job completed by 17 Jan after engineers detonated 5 tons of explosives, mostly captured enemy munitions, buried in a hole in the center of what was left of Ben Suc. Elsewhere in the Triangle, Allied forces discovered numerous rice caches and bunker complexes but made no major contact with the enemy until the operation was terminated on 26 Jan. Results: 750 enemy killed, 280 captured, 540 returnees, 512 detained, 72 US KIA, 337 US WIA, 11 ARVN KIA, 8 ARVN WIA.

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-9 Jan.
Operation: LINCOLN
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with light contact. Results: 1 enemy killed, 1 captured, 2 detained, 5 US WIA.

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

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

7-9 Jan.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-28
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

7-9 Jan.
Operation: COUNTY FAIR 1-29
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 1/1 Marines. Results: (no info).

7-10 Jan.
Operation: LIEN KET 80
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2nd ARVN Div. Results: 77 enemy killed, 24 detained, 1 ARVN KIA, 11 ARVN WIA.

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

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

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

New Operations

9-10 Jan.
Operation: CALOUNDIA
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 103 Fld Bty, one troop A Sqn 3 Cav. Execution: CALOUNDIA was a cordon and search of Xa Binh Ba, a village located on Route 2, 7 km north of Nui Dat. Results: 9 enemy detained.

Other

9 Jan.
An AC-47 gunship was downed by probable ground fire 42 km southeast of Quang Ngai City, 7 US KIA.

9 Jan.
World's fourth-largest dredge, the JAMAICA BAY, mined and sunk by VC at Dong Tam, Dinh Tuong Province.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7-10 Jan.
Operation: LIEN KET 80
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2nd ARVN Div. Results: 77 enemy killed, 24 detained, 1 ARVN KIA, 11 ARVN WIA.

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

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

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

9-10 Jan.
Operation: CALOUNDIA
Location: Xa Binh Ba, Route 2, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: cordon and search. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 103 Fld Bty, one troop A Sqn 3 Cav. Execution: CALOUNDIA was a cordon and search of Xa Binh Ba, a village located on Route 2, 7 km north of Nui Dat. Results: 9 enemy detained.

New Operations

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

Other

10 Jan.
A new CIDG Camp opens at Tra Cu, Long An Province, for detachment A-352.