Vietnam

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

19 Feb.-4 Apr.
Operation: CHINOOK II
Location: Phong Dien, Ap Trung Kieu, Street Without Joy, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines (-). Execution: Operation took place in the Street Without Joy area, 19 km northwest of Hue. On 21 Feb, author and authority on Vietnam, Dr. Bernard B. Fall, was killed by an enemy mine while accompanying a Marine patrol. Results: 104 enemy killed, 226 detained, 12 US KIA, 111 US WIA.

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

3 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: DAWES
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: DAWES was a long-range reconnaissance effort in western Kontum Province along the Cambodian border but no major infiltration was detected in the AO. Results: (no info).

4 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: 4-67/KNOX
Location: An Lao Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 81st ARVN Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: Operation conducted from FOB An Khe in support of PERSHING. 28 team and 7 ranger company operations were conducted, resulting in 27 enemy contacts. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 5 ARVN WIA.

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

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

7 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 23
Location: Suoi Kon Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-218 MGF. Execution: A-218 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in the Suoi Kon Valley with limited contact. Results: 10 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 12 ARVN WIA.

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

8 Mar.-8 Apr.
Operation: WAIALUA
Location: Tra Cu, Tho Mo, Song Vam Co Dong, FSB TAYLOR,
FSB SCOTT, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art (-), 34th ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: Objectives for WAIALUA were to destroy VC supplies
and base camps and to interdict the flow of supplies on the Vam Co Dong River in western Hau Nghia Province. No major contact with the enemy was recorded during the operation. Results: 67 enemy killed, 14 captured, 52 detained.

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

15 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 32
Location: Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southeastern Long Khanh, southwestern Binh Tuy, and eastern Phuoc Tuy Provinces. 8 contacts were made and 24 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 1 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 6 ARVN WIA

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy.
Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task
organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution:
Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the
task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results:
(no info).

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

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

20 Mar.-1 Apr.
Operation: BEACON HILL
Location: Cua Viet, Gio Linh, Con Thien, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF. Task organization: BLT 1/4 Marines, HMM-363. Execution: BEACON HILL was mounted to support the 3d Mar Div's Operation PRAIRIE III in the DMZ area. On 20 Mar the SLF landed north of the Cua Viet River and the next day made contact with about 80 NVA troops between Con Thien and Gio Ling, killing 43. On 28 Mar 1/4 Marines shifted to the operational control of the 3d Marines and occupied a blocking position 1,300 meters south of Con Thien. This was the last phase of BEACON HILL and the operation ended on 1 Apr. Results: 334 enemy killed, 29 US KIA, 230 US WIA.

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

26 Mar-4 Apr.
Operation: QUYET THANG/56/G
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2nd ARVN Div. Results: 74 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

New Operations

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

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Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

19 Feb.-4 Apr.
Operation: CHINOOK II
Location: Phong Dien, Ap Trung Kieu, Street Without Joy, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines (-). Execution: Operation took place in the Street Without Joy area, 19 km northwest of Hue. On 21 Feb, author and authority on Vietnam, Dr. Bernard B. Fall, was killed by an enemy mine while accompanying a Marine patrol. Results: 104 enemy killed, 226 detained, 12 US KIA, 111 US WIA.

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

3 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: DAWES
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: DAWES was a long-range reconnaissance effort in western Kontum Province along the Cambodian border but no major infiltration was detected in the AO. Results: (no info).

4 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: 4-67/KNOX
Location: An Lao Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 81st ARVN Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: Operation conducted from FOB An Khe in support of PERSHING. 28 team and 7 ranger company operations were conducted, resulting in 27 enemy contacts. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 5 ARVN WIA.

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

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

7 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 23
Location: Suoi Kon Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-218 MGF. Execution: A-218 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in the Suoi Kon Valley with limited contact. Results: 10 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 12 ARVN WIA.

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

8 Mar.-8 Apr.
Operation: WAIALUA
Location: Tra Cu, Tho Mo, Song Vam Co Dong, FSB TAYLOR,
FSB SCOTT, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art (-), 34th ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: Objectives for WAIALUA were to destroy VC supplies
and base camps and to interdict the flow of supplies on the Vam Co Dong River in western Hau Nghia Province. No major contact with the enemy was recorded during the operation. Results: 67 enemy killed, 14 captured, 52 detained.

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

15 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 32
Location: Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southeastern Long Khanh, southwestern Binh Tuy, and eastern Phuoc Tuy Provinces. 8 contacts were made and 24 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 1 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 6 ARVN WIA

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy.
Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task
organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution:
Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the
task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results:
(no info).

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

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

20 Mar.-1 Apr.
Operation: BEACON HILL
Location: Cua Viet, Gio Linh, Con Thien, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF. Task organization: BLT 1/4 Marines, HMM-363. Execution: BEACON HILL was mounted to support the 3d Mar Div's Operation PRAIRIE III in the DMZ area. On 20 Mar the SLF landed north of the Cua Viet River and the next day made contact with about 80 NVA troops between Con Thien and Gio Ling, killing 43. On 28 Mar 1/4 Marines shifted to the operational control of the 3d Marines and occupied a blocking position 1,300 meters south of Con Thien. This was the last phase of BEACON HILL and the operation ended on 1 Apr. Results: 334 enemy killed, 29 US KIA, 230 US WIA.

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

26 Mar-4 Apr.
Operation: QUYET THANG/56/G
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2nd ARVN Div. Results: 74 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

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

New Operations

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

Other

30 Mar.
President Thieu dismisses six more province chiefs as part of his campaign to eliminate corruption and inefficiency.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

19 Feb.-4 Apr.
Operation: CHINOOK II
Location: Phong Dien, Ap Trung Kieu, Street Without Joy, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines (-). Execution: Operation took place in the Street Without Joy area, 19 km northwest of Hue. On 21 Feb, author and authority on Vietnam, Dr. Bernard B. Fall, was killed by an enemy mine while accompanying a Marine patrol. Results: 104 enemy killed, 226 detained, 12 US KIA, 111 US WIA.

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

3 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: DAWES
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: DAWES was a long-range reconnaissance effort in western Kontum Province along the Cambodian border but no major infiltration was detected in the AO. Results: (no info).

4 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: 4-67/KNOX
Location: An Lao Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 81st ARVN Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: Operation conducted from FOB An Khe in support of PERSHING. 28 team and 7 ranger company operations were conducted, resulting in 27 enemy contacts. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 5 ARVN WIA.

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

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

7 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 23
Location: Suoi Kon Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-218 MGF. Execution: A-218 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in the Suoi Kon Valley with limited contact. Results: 10 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 12 ARVN WIA.

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

8 Mar.-8 Apr.
Operation: WAIALUA
Location: Tra Cu, Tho Mo, Song Vam Co Dong, FSB TAYLOR,
FSB SCOTT, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art (-), 34th ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: Objectives for WAIALUA were to destroy VC supplies
and base camps and to interdict the flow of supplies on the Vam Co Dong River in western Hau Nghia Province. No major contact with the enemy was recorded during the operation. Results: 67 enemy killed, 14 captured, 52 detained.

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

15 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 32
Location: Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southeastern Long Khanh, southwestern Binh Tuy, and eastern Phuoc Tuy Provinces. 8 contacts were made and 24 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 1 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 6 ARVN WIA

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy.
Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task
organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution:
Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the
task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results:
(no info).

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

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

20 Mar.-1 Apr.
Operation: BEACON HILL
Location: Cua Viet, Gio Linh, Con Thien, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF. Task organization: BLT 1/4 Marines, HMM-363. Execution: BEACON HILL was mounted to support the 3d Mar Div's Operation PRAIRIE III in the DMZ area. On 20 Mar the SLF landed north of the Cua Viet River and the next day made contact with about 80 NVA troops between Con Thien and Gio Ling, killing 43. On 28 Mar 1/4 Marines shifted to the operational control of the 3d Marines and occupied a blocking position 1,300 meters south of Con Thien. This was the last phase of BEACON HILL and the operation ended on 1 Apr. Results: 334 enemy killed, 29 US KIA, 230 US WIA.

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

26 Mar-4 Apr.
Operation: QUYET THANG/56/G
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2nd ARVN Div. Results: 74 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

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

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

New Operations

31 Mar.-7 Apr.
Operation: BOONE/LIEN KET 96
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 3/5 Marines, 1/7 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts); 2d ROKMC Bde (elts). Execution: Operation conducted in the southeast sector of the Chu Lai TAOR with light to moderate contact. Results: 39 enemy killed, 8 caputred, 66 detained, 2 US KIA, 61 US WIA, 2 US WIA.

Other

31 Mar.
Phu Cat's new 10,000 foot jet capable airfield opens.

31 Mar.
Australian destroyer HMAS Hobart joins US Naval Forces off the coast of Vietnam.

31 Mar.
During the month of March the enemy loses 9,015 killed and 5,125 returnees, the greatest monthly personnel loss since the war began.

31 Mar.
Allied personnel KIA during March reaches a new monthly high of 2,155.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

19 Feb.-4 Apr.
Operation: CHINOOK II
Location: Phong Dien, Ap Trung Kieu, Street Without Joy, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines (-). Execution: Operation took place in the Street Without Joy area, 19 km northwest of Hue. On 21 Feb, author and authority on Vietnam, Dr. Bernard B. Fall, was killed by an enemy mine while accompanying a Marine patrol. Results: 104 enemy killed, 226 detained, 12 US KIA, 111 US WIA.

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

3 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: DAWES
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: DAWES was a long-range reconnaissance effort in western Kontum Province along the Cambodian border but no major infiltration was detected in the AO. Results: (no info).

4 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: 4-67/KNOX
Location: An Lao Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 81st ARVN Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: Operation conducted from FOB An Khe in support of PERSHING. 28 team and 7 ranger company operations were conducted, resulting in 27 enemy contacts. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 5 ARVN WIA.

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

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

7 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 23
Location: Suoi Kon Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-218 MGF. Execution: A-218 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in the Suoi Kon Valley with limited contact. Results: 10 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 12 ARVN WIA.

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

8 Mar.-8 Apr.
Operation: WAIALUA
Location: Tra Cu, Tho Mo, Song Vam Co Dong, FSB TAYLOR,
FSB SCOTT, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art (-), 34th ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: Objectives for WAIALUA were to destroy VC supplies
and base camps and to interdict the flow of supplies on the Vam Co Dong River in western Hau Nghia Province. No major contact with the enemy was recorded during the operation. Results: 67 enemy killed, 14 captured, 52 detained.

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

15 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 32
Location: Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southeastern Long Khanh, southwestern Binh Tuy, and eastern Phuoc Tuy Provinces. 8 contacts were made and 24 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 1 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 6 ARVN WIA

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy.
Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task
organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution:
Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the
task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results:
(no info).

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

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

20 Mar.-1 Apr.
Operation: BEACON HILL
Location: Cua Viet, Gio Linh, Con Thien, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF. Task organization: BLT 1/4 Marines, HMM-363. Execution: BEACON HILL was mounted to support the 3d Mar Div's Operation PRAIRIE III in the DMZ area. On 20 Mar the SLF landed north of the Cua Viet River and the next day made contact with about 80 NVA troops between Con Thien and Gio Ling, killing 43. On 28 Mar 1/4 Marines shifted to the operational control of the 3d Marines and occupied a blocking position 1,300 meters south of Con Thien. This was the last phase of BEACON HILL and the operation ended on 1 Apr. Results: 334 enemy killed, 29 US KIA, 230 US WIA.

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

26 Mar-4 Apr.
Operation: QUYET THANG/56/G
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2nd ARVN Div. Results: 74 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

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

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

31 Mar.-7 Apr.
Operation: BOONE/LIEN KET 96
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 3/5 Marines, 1/7 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts); 2d ROKMC Bde (elts). Execution: Operation conducted in the southeast sector of the Chu Lai TAOR with light to moderate contact. Results: 39 enemy killed, 8 caputred, 66 detained, 2 US KIA, 61 US WIA, 2 US WIA.

New Operations

1-10 Apr.
Operation: HON HEO
Location: Hon Heo Peninsula, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Execution: operation took place on the Hon Heo Peninsula, 27 km north of Nha Trang. Results: (no info).

1-10 Apr.
Operation: ANDOVER
Location: Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 11th ACR. Execution: (no other info).

Other

1 Apr.
US military strength in RVN is 443,000.

1 Apr.
MG John J. Tolson, USA, assumes command of the 1st Cav Div, replacing MG John Norton, USA.

1 Apr.
GVN promulgates new Constitution. Elections for President, VP and Upper House to take place 1 Sep, Lower House on 1 Oct.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

19 Feb.-4 Apr.
Operation: CHINOOK II
Location: Phong Dien, Ap Trung Kieu, Street Without Joy, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines (-). Execution: Operation took place in the Street Without Joy area, 19 km northwest of Hue. On 21 Feb, author and authority on Vietnam, Dr. Bernard B. Fall, was killed by an enemy mine while accompanying a Marine patrol. Results: 104 enemy killed, 226 detained, 12 US KIA, 111 US WIA.

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

3 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: DAWES
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: DAWES was a long-range reconnaissance effort in western Kontum Province along the Cambodian border but no major infiltration was detected in the AO. Results: (no info).

4 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: 4-67/KNOX
Location: An Lao Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 81st ARVN Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: Operation conducted from FOB An Khe in support of PERSHING. 28 team and 7 ranger company operations were conducted, resulting in 27 enemy contacts. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 5 ARVN WIA.

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

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

7 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 23
Location: Suoi Kon Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-218 MGF. Execution: A-218 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in the Suoi Kon Valley with limited contact. Results: 10 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 12 ARVN WIA.

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

8 Mar.-8 Apr.
Operation: WAIALUA
Location: Tra Cu, Tho Mo, Song Vam Co Dong, FSB TAYLOR,
FSB SCOTT, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art (-), 34th ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: Objectives for WAIALUA were to destroy VC supplies
and base camps and to interdict the flow of supplies on the Vam Co Dong River in western Hau Nghia Province. No major contact with the enemy was recorded during the operation. Results: 67 enemy killed, 14 captured, 52 detained.

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

15 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 32
Location: Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southeastern Long Khanh, southwestern Binh Tuy, and eastern Phuoc Tuy Provinces. 8 contacts were made and 24 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 1 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 6 ARVN WIA

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy.
Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task
organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution:
Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the
task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results:
(no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

26 Mar-4 Apr.
Operation: QUYET THANG/56/G
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2nd ARVN Div. Results: 74 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

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

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

31 Mar.-7 Apr.
Operation: BOONE/LIEN KET 96
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 3/5 Marines, 1/7 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts); 2d ROKMC Bde (elts). Execution: Operation conducted in the southeast sector of the Chu Lai TAOR with light to moderate contact. Results: 39 enemy killed, 8 caputred, 66 detained, 2 US KIA, 61 US WIA, 2 US WIA.

1-10 Apr.
Operation: HON HEO
Location: Hon Heo Peninsula, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Execution: operation took place on the Hon Heo Peninsula, 27 km north of Nha Trang. Results: (no info).

1-10 Apr.
Operation: ANDOVER
Location: Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 11th ACR. Execution: (no other info).

New Operations

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

Other

2 Apr.
First village and hamlet elections held. Election plan includes 961 villages and 4,578 hamlets.

2 Apr.
A new CIDG Camp opens at Da Diem Bunard in Phuoc Long Province for detachment A-344.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

19 Feb.-4 Apr.
Operation: CHINOOK II
Location: Phong Dien, Ap Trung Kieu, Street Without Joy, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines (-). Execution: Operation took place in the Street Without Joy area, 19 km northwest of Hue. On 21 Feb, author and authority on Vietnam, Dr. Bernard B. Fall, was killed by an enemy mine while accompanying a Marine patrol. Results: 104 enemy killed, 226 detained, 12 US KIA, 111 US WIA.

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

3 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: DAWES
Location: Kontum Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-50 Project OMEGA. Execution: DAWES was a long-range reconnaissance effort in western Kontum Province along the Cambodian border but no major infiltration was detected in the AO. Results: (no info).

4 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: 4-67/KNOX
Location: An Lao Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 81st ARVN Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: Operation conducted from FOB An Khe in support of PERSHING. 28 team and 7 ranger company operations were conducted, resulting in 27 enemy contacts. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 5 ARVN WIA.

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

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

7 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 23
Location: Suoi Kon Valley, Binh Dinh Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-218 MGF. Execution: A-218 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in the Suoi Kon Valley with limited contact. Results: 10 enemy killed, 1 captured, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 12 ARVN WIA.

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

8 Mar.-8 Apr.
Operation: WAIALUA
Location: Tra Cu, Tho Mo, Song Vam Co Dong, FSB TAYLOR,
FSB SCOTT, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art (-), 34th ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: Objectives for WAIALUA were to destroy VC supplies
and base camps and to interdict the flow of supplies on the Vam Co Dong River in western Hau Nghia Province. No major contact with the enemy was recorded during the operation. Results: 67 enemy killed, 14 captured, 52 detained.

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

15 Mar.-3 Apr.
Operation: BLACKJACK 32
Location: Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: A-304 MGF. Execution: A-304 conducted mobile guerrilla operations in southeastern Long Khanh, southwestern Binh Tuy, and eastern Phuoc Tuy Provinces. 8 contacts were made and 24 airstrikes were directed against enemy forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 1 US WIA, 2 ARVN KIA, 6 ARVN WIA

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy.
Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task
organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution:
Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the
task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results:
(no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

26 Mar-4 Apr.
Operation: QUYET THANG/56/G
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2nd ARVN Div. Results: 74 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

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

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

31 Mar.-7 Apr.
Operation: BOONE/LIEN KET 96
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 3/5 Marines, 1/7 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts); 2d ROKMC Bde (elts). Execution: Operation conducted in the southeast sector of the Chu Lai TAOR with light to moderate contact. Results: 39 enemy killed, 8 caputred, 66 detained, 2 US KIA, 61 US WIA, 2 US WIA.

1-10 Apr.
Operation: HON HEO
Location: Hon Heo Peninsula, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Execution: operation took place on the Hon Heo Peninsula, 27 km north of Nha Trang. Results: (no info).

1-10 Apr.
Operation: ANDOVER
Location: Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 11th ACR. Execution: (no other info).

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

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

19 Feb.-4 Apr.
Operation: CHINOOK II
Location: Phong Dien, Ap Trung Kieu, Street Without Joy, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 1/9 Marines, 2/9 Marines, 3/26 Marines, 3/12 Marines (-). Execution: Operation took place in the Street Without Joy area, 19 km northwest of Hue. On 21 Feb, author and authority on Vietnam, Dr. Bernard B. Fall, was killed by an enemy mine while accompanying a Marine patrol. Results: 104 enemy killed, 226 detained, 12 US KIA, 111 US WIA.

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

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

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

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

8 Mar.-8 Apr.
Operation: WAIALUA
Location: Tra Cu, Tho Mo, Song Vam Co Dong, FSB TAYLOR,
FSB SCOTT, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art (-), 34th ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: Objectives for WAIALUA were to destroy VC supplies
and base camps and to interdict the flow of supplies on the Vam Co Dong River in western Hau Nghia Province. No major contact with the enemy was recorded during the operation. Results: 67 enemy killed, 14 captured, 52 detained.

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results: (no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

26 Mar-4 Apr.
Operation: QUYET THANG/56/G
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2nd ARVN Div. Results: 74 enemy killed, no friendly casualties.

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

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

31 Mar.-7 Apr.
Operation: BOONE/LIEN KET 96
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 3/5 Marines, 1/7 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts); 2d ROKMC Bde (elts). Execution: Operation conducted in the southeast sector of the Chu Lai TAOR with light to moderate contact. Results: 39 enemy killed, 8 caputred, 66 detained, 2 US KIA, 61 US WIA, 2 US WIA.

1-10 Apr.
Operation: HON HEO
Location: Hon Heo Peninsula, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Execution: operation took place on the Hon Heo Peninsula, 27 km north of Nha Trang. Results: (no info).

1-10 Apr.
Operation: ANDOVER
Location: Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 11th ACR. Execution: (no other info).

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

New Operations

4-7 Apr.
Operation: LIBERTY BLACKJACK
Location: Binh Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: The operation had the mission of liberating American PWs believed to be located in Binh Long Province but no PW camp was found at the designated location. Results: (no info).

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

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 Mar.-8 Apr.
Operation: WAIALUA
Location: Tra Cu, Tho Mo, Song Vam Co Dong, FSB TAYLOR,
FSB SCOTT, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art (-), 34th ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: Objectives for WAIALUA were to destroy VC supplies
and base camps and to interdict the flow of supplies on the Vam Co Dong River in western Hau Nghia Province. No major contact with the enemy was recorded during the operation. Results: 67 enemy killed, 14 captured, 52 detained.

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results: (no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

31 Mar.-7 Apr.
Operation: BOONE/LIEN KET 96
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 3/5 Marines, 1/7 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts); 2d ROKMC Bde (elts). Execution: Operation conducted in the southeast sector of the Chu Lai TAOR with light to moderate contact. Results: 39 enemy killed, 8 caputred, 66 detained, 2 US KIA, 61 US WIA, 2 US WIA.

1-10 Apr.
Operation: HON HEO
Location: Hon Heo Peninsula, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Execution: operation took place on the Hon Heo Peninsula, 27 km north of Nha Trang. Results: (no info).

1-10 Apr.
Operation: ANDOVER
Location: Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 11th ACR. Execution: (no other info).

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

4-7 Apr.
Operation: LIBERTY BLACKJACK
Location: Binh Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: The operation had the mission of liberating American PWs believed to be located in Binh Long Province but no PW camp was found at the designated location. Results: (no info).

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

New Operations

5 Apr.
Operation: HAI SON/11/67
Location: Kien Giang Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: Kien Giang Sector. Execution: operation conducted in southwestern Kien Giang Province along the coast by two RF battalions and Coastal Groups 43, 44 and 45. Results: (no info).

5-10 Apr.
Operation: CANYON
Location: Hoi An, Barrier Island, Quang Nam and Quang Tin
Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines Task organization: 1/1 Marines. Execution: operation conducted just below the southeast sector of the Da Nang TAOR with significant contact. Results: 85 enemy killed, 89 captured, 190 detained, 3 US KIA, 40 US WIA.

5 Apr.-11 Oct.
Operation: FRANCIS MARION
Location: Plei Me, Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Plei Mrong, Plei Do Lim, Buon Blech, Se San, Ia Drang, Ia Tchar, Dak Ayun, Dak Payou, Chu Pong, Chu Prong, Chu Goungot, Chu Groh, Route 14, Route 14B, Route 19E, Route 509, Hill 521, LZ OASIS, LZ JACKSON HOLE, Pleiku and Darlac Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div. Task organization: (effective 7 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, B/4-42 Art, C/3-4 Cav (-), A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (-), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, Plt B/1-69 Arm, 4-42 Art (-), B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), Plt C/2-8 Inf (-), Cav Plt 1-10 Cav, B/3-6 Art, A/5-16 Art; TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 26 April): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), C/4-42 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h In f Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), A/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); TF 1-10 Cav: 1-10 Cav (-), A/3-6 Art; TF 3-8 Inf: 3-8 Inf, C/6-29 Art, A/5-16 Art; Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 30 May): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 3-8 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 6-29 Art, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 2-8 Inf (M), 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art, B/4th Eng (-); 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, 3-319 Art, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 173d Eng Co; TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 5-16 Art (-); Div Troops: D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Task organization: (effective 24 Sep): 1 s t Bde, 4 t h Inf Div : 1-8 Inf, 2-8 Inf (M), 3-8 Inf, 6-29 Art (-), A/4-42 Art,, A/4th Eng (-); 2d Bde, 4 t h Inf Div: 1-12 Inf, 3-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art (-), B/6-29 Art, B/4th Eng (-); TF 1-69 Arm: 1-69 Arm (-), 3-6 Art (-); Div Arty: 6-14 Art, 5-16 Art (-), 1-92 Art; Div Troops: 2-1 Cav, D/4-60 Art (-), 4th Avn Bn, 4th Eng Bn. Intelligence: B3 Front, 1st NVA Div (32nd, 66th and 88th Rgts), 10th NVA Div (95B and 101C Rgts), 200th NVA Art Bn, 407th PLAF MF Sapper Bn, H-15 PLAF LF Bn.. Execution: Operation FRANCIS MARION was initiated by the 4th Inf Div in the same initial AO as that of SAM HOUSTON. Subsequently, with temporary boundary extensions, the AO took in the whole of Pleiku Province and a portion of northern Darlac Province. At the beginning of the operation, the 1st Bde was deployed between Plei Djereng and the Ia Drang Valley, the 2d Bde was east of the 1st and west of Route 14 with forces deployed from the Chu Prong Mountains to Plei Me, 1-10 Cav was west of Pleiku along Route 508 and the 1-69 Arm was east of Pleiku on Route 19E. The 1st Bde established its CP at LZ JACKSON HOLE and pushed its 1-8 Inf south of Duc Co along the border where it made several fleeting contacts with the enemy. Operating from LZ OASIS, the 2d Bde with 2-8 Inf (which was undergoing conversion from straight-leg to mechanized) began a sweep north of Plei Me, making contact with an estimated NVA company on 17 Apr. On 26 Apr a Task Force built around 3-8 Inf was sent to Buon Blech in Darlac Province20. On 30 Apr, Co A/1-8 Inf ambushed an enemy company and pursued the survivors into a bunker complex which turned out to be the base camp of the 2nd Bn, 95B NVA Rgt. With help from 1-10 Cav, the infantrymen swept the area, killing 133 of the enemy at the cost of only 3 US KIA. On 1 May, A/3-8 Inf engaged a NVA company in the Chu Goungot massif, killing 24. During early May, 1-8 Inf continued having scattered contacts south of Duc Co with evasive enemy reconnaissance elements. On 13 May the bat-20 See Operation HANCOCK I. talion moved north and established a FSB west of Duc Co, pushing its maneuver elements toward the northwest between the Chu Goungot and the border, an area known as the Ia Tchar Valley. On 18 May, B/1-8 Inf made contact with an NVA battalion from the 32nd Rgt. This marked the beginning of what was to be known as the “nine days in May border battles”. One platoon became surrounded and cut off. Co A was helilifted into the battle area but couldn't reach the beleaguered platoon until the next day, finding only 8 survivors. 119 enemy bodies were counted on the battlefield. During the night of 20-21 May, 1-8 Inf in night defensive positions 1 km north of the 18 May contact came under a heavy mortar barrage followed by an NVA battalion attacking from the southwest. 38 enemies were killed. Friendly casualties were 10 KIA and 65 WIA. On 22 May, having joined with the 1-8 Inf in the upper Ia Tchar Valley, Cos A and B, 3-12 Inf were attacked as the were preparing to move out of their NDP by an estimated battalion from the 66th NVA Rgt. Contact was broken about mid-morning and a sweep of the area produced 79 NVA KIA. 10 US were killed and 77 wounded. On 23 May a break in the fighting came as troops of the 4th Inf Div observed a truce honoring Buddha's birthday. 1-8 Inf was pulled back to JACKSON HOLE and replaced by 3-8 Inf just returning from Darlac Province. On 24 May, C/3-12 Inf replaced Co A. The hueys had hardly departed when the NVA hit the company as it was digging in. 37 enemies were killed while American losses were 4 KIA and 17 WIA. On 26 May, B/3-8 Inf had established its patrol base on Hill 521 in the lower Ia Tchar Valley. As Co C was moving toward Co B from the southwest it was hit by the 6th Bn, 32nd Rgt at the base of the hill. Reinforced with two platoons from Co B, they formed a defensive perimeter and repelled several enemy attacks, killing 96. This proved to be the last engagement with NVA forces in the Chu Goungot area. As the last big fight ended, the 173d Abn Bde arrived from III CTZ and settled at Catecka (see Operation WINCHESTER II) . From 1-18 Jun the brigade searched the Ia Drang Valley without result and the brigade minus departed for Kontum Province21. 4-503 Inf remained in the FRANCIS MARION AO and conducted sub operation STILWELL on 20 Jun in the area east of Pleiku until 23 Jun before leaving for the GREELEY AO as well. It was replaced by TF 1-8 built around 1-8 Inf, A/6-29 and C/1-69 Arm until 15 Jul when STILWELL was terminated. Contacts in the FRANCIS MARION AO fell off substantially during the month of June, operations east and northeast of Pleiku in the Chu Groh Mountains and Dak Ayun Valley south of Route 19E produced no significant engagements with the enemy. This month also began the period when units of the division would reach their anniversary date of deployment to Vietnam and large number of personnel began rotating back to CONUS. Some units were now composed almost totally of new personnel and were not employed in areas were sizable contact might be expected. In early July, activity picked up again in the Duc Co area. Cos B and C, 1-12 Inf were inserted 12 km south of the camp to conduct a reconnaissance of the area following an arc light strike. On 12 Jul, both companies ran head on into a battalion of the 66th PAVN Rgt moving east just north of the Ia Drang. Fighting raged all day at extremely closed quarters, one platoon was cut off almost entirely annihilated before reinforcement were piled on. 142 enemy bodies were counted in the battle area; US losses were 31 KIA, 34 WIA and 7 MIA. On 23 Jul, 3-8 Inf made heavy contact with at least two battalions of the 32nd PAVN Rgt just south of Duc Co. Massive firepower was employed, including eight artillery batteries firing in support. Results were 189 enemy killed, 10 detained, 18 US KIA and 37 US WIA. This was the last attempt by the NVA to force their way into the Central Highlands during the operation. After refitting from the last two contacts, the NVA forces broke into small groups and during August and September began infiltrating north and south of the two brigades, placing emphasis upon avoiding contact with US forces. During this time, there were numerous indications of an enemy battalion near Plei Mrong, and a possible enemy battalion operating with local VC forces east of Pleiku. During the middle of August and into September the brigades were repositioned with the 1st Bde responsible for the surveillance of the border, while two battalions of the 2d Bde operated northwest of Pleiku and the third battalion to the south and east of Pleiku. Recondo patrol operations were begun east of the Dak Payou Valley22. During the last half of September, the 2d Bde moved to the Dak Payou Valley with their CP at Plei Do Lim. They conducted extensive search and destroy operations in the valley having only light, scattered contact, but uncovering many caches. As operation FRANCIS MARION concluded, the 2d Bde was preparing to deploy south into Phu Bon Province and the 1st Bde continued its surveillance of the border. Results: 1,204 enemy killed, 122 detained, 11 returnees, 198 US KIA, 982 US WIA, 8 US MIA.

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 Mar.-8 Apr.
Operation: WAIALUA
Location: Tra Cu, Tho Mo, Song Vam Co Dong, FSB TAYLOR,
FSB SCOTT, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art (-), 34th ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: Objectives for WAIALUA were to destroy VC supplies
and base camps and to interdict the flow of supplies on the Vam Co Dong River in western Hau Nghia Province. No major contact with the enemy was recorded during the operation. Results: 67 enemy killed, 14 captured, 52 detained.

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results: (no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

31 Mar.-7 Apr.
Operation: BOONE/LIEN KET 96
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 3/5 Marines, 1/7 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts); 2d ROKMC Bde (elts). Execution: Operation conducted in the southeast sector of the Chu Lai TAOR with light to moderate contact. Results: 39 enemy killed, 8 caputred, 66 detained, 2 US KIA, 61 US WIA, 2 US WIA.

1-10 Apr.
Operation: HON HEO
Location: Hon Heo Peninsula, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Execution: operation took place on the Hon Heo Peninsula, 27 km north of Nha Trang. Results: (no info).

1-10 Apr.
Operation: ANDOVER
Location: Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 11th ACR. Execution: (no other info).

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

4-7 Apr.
Operation: LIBERTY BLACKJACK
Location: Binh Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: The operation had the mission of liberating American PWs believed to be located in Binh Long Province but no PW camp was found at the designated location. Results: (no info).

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

5-10 Apr.
Operation: CANYON
Location: Hoi An, Barrier Island, Quang Nam and Quang Tin
Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines Task organization: 1/1 Marines. Execution: operation conducted just below the southeast sector of the Da Nang TAOR with significant contact. Results: 85 enemy killed, 89 captured, 190 detained, 3 US KIA, 40 US WIA.

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

New Operations

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Other

6 Apr.
Unknown number of VC attacks the Quang Tri Province jail and release 220 prisoners (enemy guerrillas and cadres). 77 enemy are killed. Friendly losses are 99 KIA and 138 WIA.

6 Apr.
White House announces assignment of GEN Creighton W. Abrams, Jr., USA, as DEPCOMUSMACV.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 Mar.-8 Apr.
Operation: WAIALUA
Location: Tra Cu, Tho Mo, Song Vam Co Dong, FSB TAYLOR,
FSB SCOTT, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art (-), 34th ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: Objectives for WAIALUA were to destroy VC supplies
and base camps and to interdict the flow of supplies on the Vam Co Dong River in western Hau Nghia Province. No major contact with the enemy was recorded during the operation. Results: 67 enemy killed, 14 captured, 52 detained.

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results: (no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

31 Mar.-7 Apr.
Operation: BOONE/LIEN KET 96
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 3/5 Marines, 1/7 Marines; 2nd ARVN Div (elts); 2d ROKMC Bde (elts). Execution: Operation conducted in the southeast sector of the Chu Lai TAOR with light to moderate contact. Results: 39 enemy killed, 8 caputred, 66 detained, 2 US KIA, 61 US WIA, 2 US WIA.

1-10 Apr.
Operation: HON HEO
Location: Hon Heo Peninsula, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Execution: operation took place on the Hon Heo Peninsula, 27 km north of Nha Trang. Results: (no info).

1-10 Apr.
Operation: ANDOVER
Location: Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 11th ACR. Execution: (no other info).

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

4-7 Apr.
Operation: LIBERTY BLACKJACK
Location: Binh Long Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task organization: Det B-56 Project SIGMA. Execution: The operation had the mission of liberating American PWs believed to be located in Binh Long Province but no PW camp was found at the designated location. Results: (no info).

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

5-10 Apr.
Operation: CANYON
Location: Hoi An, Barrier Island, Quang Nam and Quang Tin
Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines Task organization: 1/1 Marines. Execution: operation conducted just below the southeast sector of the Da Nang TAOR with significant contact. Results: 85 enemy killed, 89 captured, 190 detained, 3 US KIA, 40 US WIA.

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

New Operations

7-10 Apr.
Operation: DIXIE
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with light contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 1 captured, 54 US WIA.

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

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

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 Mar.-8 Apr.
Operation: WAIALUA
Location: Tra Cu, Tho Mo, Song Vam Co Dong, FSB TAYLOR,
FSB SCOTT, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, 1-8 Art (-), 34th ARVN Rgr Bn. Execution: Objectives for WAIALUA were to destroy VC supplies
and base camps and to interdict the flow of supplies on the Vam Co Dong River in western Hau Nghia Province. No major contact with the enemy was recorded during the operation. Results: 67 enemy killed, 14 captured, 52 detained.

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results: (no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

1-10 Apr.
Operation: HON HEO
Location: Hon Heo Peninsula, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Execution: operation took place on the Hon Heo Peninsula, 27 km north of Nha Trang. Results: (no info).

1-10 Apr.
Operation: ANDOVER
Location: Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 11th ACR. Execution: (no other info).

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

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

5-10 Apr.
Operation: CANYON
Location: Hoi An, Barrier Island, Quang Nam and Quang Tin
Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines Task organization: 1/1 Marines. Execution: operation conducted just below the southeast sector of the Da Nang TAOR with significant contact. Results: 85 enemy killed, 89 captured, 190 detained, 3 US KIA, 40 US WIA.

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

7-10 Apr.
Operation: DIXIE
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with light contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 1 captured, 54 US WIA.

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

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

New Operations

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

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results: (no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

1-10 Apr.
Operation: HON HEO
Location: Hon Heo Peninsula, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Execution: operation took place on the Hon Heo Peninsula, 27 km north of Nha Trang. Results: (no info).

1-10 Apr.
Operation: ANDOVER
Location: Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 11th ACR. Execution: (no other info).

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

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

5-10 Apr.
Operation: CANYON
Location: Hoi An, Barrier Island, Quang Nam and Quang Tin
Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines Task organization: 1/1 Marines. Execution: operation conducted just below the southeast sector of the Da Nang TAOR with significant contact. Results: 85 enemy killed, 89 captured, 190 detained, 3 US KIA, 40 US WIA.

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

7-10 Apr.
Operation: DIXIE
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with light contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 1 captured, 54 US WIA.

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

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

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

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results: (no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

1-10 Apr.
Operation: HON HEO
Location: Hon Heo Peninsula, Khanh Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: WHRID. Execution: operation took place on the Hon Heo Peninsula, 27 km north of Nha Trang. Results: (no info).

1-10 Apr.
Operation: ANDOVER
Location: Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 11th ACR. Execution: (no other info).

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

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

5-10 Apr.
Operation: CANYON
Location: Hoi An, Barrier Island, Quang Nam and Quang Tin
Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines Task organization: 1/1 Marines. Execution: operation conducted just below the southeast sector of the Da Nang TAOR with significant contact. Results: 85 enemy killed, 89 captured, 190 detained, 3 US KIA, 40 US WIA.

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

7-10 Apr.
Operation: DIXIE
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Task organization: 2/5 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted in the southern portion of the Da Nang TAOR with light contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 1 captured, 54 US WIA.

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

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

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

New Operations

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

Other

10 Apr.
USN Hospital Ship SANCTUARY (AH-17) arrives at Da Nang.

10 Apr.
First B-52s land at U Tapao, Thailand.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results: (no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Operations

11 Apr.
Operation: CUU LONG/58/12/67
Location: Vinh Long Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th ARVN Div. Task Organization: 12th ARVN Rgt, RAGs 21, 27 and 33. Execution: Operation took place just north of Vinh Long on the Tien Giang arm of the Mekong. Results: 9 enemy killed, 6 detained.

11-14 Apr.
Operation: DAN CHI/285/B/MK
Location: Hung Thanh, Saintenoy Canal, Phong Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Task Organization: 31st and 33rd ARVN Rgts (elts), 44th ARVN Rgr Bn, RAGs 25, 29 and 32. Execution: Operation conducted 10 km west of Can Tho. A major contact occurred on 12 Apr when the 44th Rgr Bn bumped into an enemy battalion entrenched in Hung Thanh on the Saintenoy Canal. Four more ARVN Bns were airlifted into the area, killing 243 of the enemy. Results: 243 enemy killed, 40 detained, 57 ARVN KIA, 224 ARVN WIA.

Other

11 Apr.
Last operational flight of P5M Marlin seaplane from Cam Ranh Bay seadrome.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Mar.-11 Apr.
Operation: RUNG SAT/47/67
Location: Rung Sat Special Zone, Gia Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC Brigade. Task organization: 4th VNMC Bn, A/VNMC Art Bn, RAG 22, RAG 28. Results: (no info).

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results: (no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11-14 Apr.
Operation: DAN CHI/285/B/MK
Location: Hung Thanh, Saintenoy Canal, Phong Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Task Organization: 31st and 33rd ARVN Rgts (elts), 44th ARVN Rgr Bn, RAGs 25, 29 and 32. Execution: Operation conducted 10 km west of Can Tho. A major contact occurred on 12 Apr when the 44th Rgr Bn bumped into an enemy battalion entrenched in Hung Thanh on the Saintenoy Canal. Four more ARVN Bns were airlifted into the area, killing 243 of the enemy. Results: 243 enemy killed, 40 detained, 57 ARVN KIA, 224 ARVN WIA.

New Operations

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

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18 Mar-13 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 9
Location: An Lao, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted in the An Lao Valley. On 30 Mar the task force helped evacuate the population from the valley. Results: (no info).

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11-14 Apr.
Operation: DAN CHI/285/B/MK
Location: Hung Thanh, Saintenoy Canal, Phong Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Task Organization: 31st and 33rd ARVN Rgts (elts), 44th ARVN Rgr Bn, RAGs 25, 29 and 32. Execution: Operation conducted 10 km west of Can Tho. A major contact occurred on 12 Apr when the 44th Rgr Bn bumped into an enemy battalion entrenched in Hung Thanh on the Saintenoy Canal. Four more ARVN Bns were airlifted into the area, killing 243 of the enemy. Results: 243 enemy killed, 40 detained, 57 ARVN KIA, 224 ARVN WIA.

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

New Operations

13-17 Apr.
Operation: HUMBOLDT
Location: Tu Cau (3), Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted near Tu Cau (3) with light contact. Results: 13 enemy killed, 15 detained, 9 US WIA.

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11-14 Apr.
Operation: DAN CHI/285/B/MK
Location: Hung Thanh, Saintenoy Canal, Phong Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Task Organization: 31st and 33rd ARVN Rgts (elts), 44th ARVN Rgr Bn, RAGs 25, 29 and 32. Execution: Operation conducted 10 km west of Can Tho. A major contact occurred on 12 Apr when the 44th Rgr Bn bumped into an enemy battalion entrenched in Hung Thanh on the Saintenoy Canal. Four more ARVN Bns were airlifted into the area, killing 243 of the enemy. Results: 243 enemy killed, 40 detained, 57 ARVN KIA, 224 ARVN WIA.

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

13-17 Apr.
Operation: HUMBOLDT
Location: Tu Cau (3), Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted near Tu Cau (3) with light contact. Results: 13 enemy killed, 15 detained, 9 US WIA.

New Operations

14-16 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 10
Location: Bong Son, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted north and east of Bong Son. Results: 2 enemy killed, 10 detained, 14 VNMC KIA, 25 VNMC WIA, 1 USMC WIA.

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13-17 Apr.
Operation: HUMBOLDT
Location: Tu Cau (3), Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted near Tu Cau (3) with light contact. Results: 13 enemy killed, 15 detained, 9 US WIA.

14-16 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 10
Location: Bong Son, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted north and east of Bong Son. Results: 2 enemy killed, 10 detained, 14 VNMC KIA, 25 VNMC WIA, 1 USMC WIA.

New Operations

15 Apr.
Operation: CUU LONG/58/SD
Location: Kien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th ARVN Div. Task Organization: 7th ARVN Div (elts), RAGs 21 and 33. Execution: Operation took place 15 km south of My Tho. Results: 12 enemy killed, 44 detained.

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

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

Other

15 Apr.
GVN announces plan to evacuate 20,000 civilians from area close to DMZ to allow construction of a fortified barrier.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13-17 Apr.
Operation: HUMBOLDT
Location: Tu Cau (3), Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted near Tu Cau (3) with light contact. Results: 13 enemy killed, 15 detained, 9 US WIA.

14-16 Apr.
Operation: SONG THAN 10
Location: Bong Son, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: VNMC TF BRAVO. Task organization: 2nd and 3rd VNMC Bns, C/VNMC Art Bn. Execution: Operation conducted north and east of Bong Son. Results: 2 enemy killed, 10 detained, 14 VNMC KIA, 25 VNMC WIA, 1 USMC WIA.

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

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

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1967

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Feb. 67-18 Jan. 68
Operation: PERSHING
Location: Bong Son, Tuy An, Tam Quan, Hoa Tan, Sa Huynh, Truong Son, An Qui, Trung Xuan, An Lac, An Lao Valley, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, 506 Valley, Nuoc Dinh Valley, Phu My Valley, Song Re Valley, the Crescent, Nui Mieu, Nui Sang, Cay Giep, Dam Tra-O Lake, Route 1, LZ BRONCO BEACH, LZ CRYSTAL, LZ ENGLISH, LZ GARNET, LZ GERONIMO, LZ GLENN, LZ HAMMOND, LZ IRON, LZ MEADE, LZ PAT, LZ SANDRA, LZ STEEL, LZ TOM, LZ TWO BITS, LZ UPLIFT, Binh Dinh and Quang Ngai Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization (As of 12 Feb): 1 s t Bde: 1-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 2-19 Art (-), D/2-17 Art, C/1-21 Art, A/3-18 Art; 2d Bde: 2-5 Cav, 1-5 Cav (-), 1-7 Cav (-), 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art (-), B/1-8 Art, A/1-21 Art, C/1-30 Art, B/8th Eng; 3d Bde: 2-8 Cav, C/1-5 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), 2-17 Art (-), C/6-16 Art, C/2-19 Art, C/8th Eng; 3d Bde, 25 t h Inf Div (12 Feb-19 Apr): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf (4-19 Apr), 2-9 Art, A/1-77 Art, 5-16 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng; Div Arty: 2-20 Art (-), 7-13 Art (-), B/29 Art, E/82 Art, 3-18 Art (-); Div Troops: 1-9 Cav, 8th Eng Bn (-). Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Div: 18th and 22nd PAVN Rgts, 2nd PLAF Rgt. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE ... Results: 5,
388 enemy killed, 2,356 captured, 10,609 detained, 221 returnees, 852 US KIA, 4,119 US WIA, 22 US MIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21 Mar.-17 Apr.
Operation: PORTSEA
Location: Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Song Rai, The Horseshoe, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF (21 Mar-17 Apr); 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div (1-17 Apr); 43rd ARVN Rgt. Task organization: 1ATF: 6RAR, 101st Fld Bty, 1/11 ACR, A/2-35 Art; 1 s t Bde, 9 t h Inf Div : 3-5 Cav, 2-47 Inf (M), 2-39 Inf, A/1-11 Art, B/1-11 Art, A/1-84 Art; 43 rd ARVN Rgt: 1/43 Bn, 35th Ranger Bn, 2nd Trp, 5th ACS. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Rgt. Execution: PORTSEA was a combined search and destroy operation aimed at disrupting VC movement of supplies and equipment from the populated areas to the south of the Province to main force units to the north and northeast of Xuyen Moc. Phase I was conducted by the 1ATF and 43rd ARVN Rgt in an AO centered 6 km east-southeast of Dat Do. On 1 Apr, the 1st Bde, 9th Inf Div joined the operation in an AO 11 km eastnortheast of Dat Do. Contact was minimal but numerous caches were found. Results: 29 enemy killed, 6 captured, 4 US KIA, 39 US WIA, 3 AUS KIA, 7 AUS WIA.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13-17 Apr.
Operation: HUMBOLDT
Location: Tu Cau (3), Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines. Execution: Operation conducted near Tu Cau (3) with light contact. Results: 13 enemy killed, 15 detained, 9 US WIA.

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

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

New Operations

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

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