Vietnam

Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Mon Aug 21, 2023 2:32 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

9 Jul.-22 Aug.
The 3rd Battalion of the ROK Cavalry Regiment (CAPITAL Division) will move to LZ 27V (119,102) along the cambodian border and conduct search-and-destroy Operation BUN KAE 66-9 in Pleiku Province in conjunction with Operations PAUL REVERE I&II.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

1-25 Aug.
Operation: PAUL REVERE II
Location: Plei Me, Ia Drang Valley, Chu Pong Massif, Hill 534, LZ OASIS, LZ ORANGE, LZ PINK, LZ JULIET, LZ RAY, LZ CAT, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2d Bde (7-25 Aug): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde (2-25 Aug): 1-7 Cav, 2-7 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 1-21 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Arty: C/6-16 Art, 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art, 2-19 Art, E/82 Art, A&D/6-14 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (TF WALKER): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, 2-9 Art, A/3-6 Art, D/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th and 88th PAVN Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 861 enemy killed, 36 detained, 90 US KIA, 389 US WIA, 3 US MIA.

1-31 Aug.
Operation: OAHU
Location: Tay Ninh West, Go Dau Ha, Route 1, Route 22, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (15-31 Aug), 4-9 Inf (1-14 Aug), 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, 7-11 Art, B/3-4 Cav. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation was launched in support of Operation BLUE JAY, the deployment of the 196th LIB to Tay Ninh West. After relocating to Tay Ninh West via air and motor convoy, the brigade began search and destroy operations between Tay Ninh City and Go Dau Ha. Results: 21 enemy killed, 8 detained, 7 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

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

6-22 Aug.
Operation: COLORADO/LIEN KET 52
Location: Tam Ky, Thang Binh, Que Son, Thach Thuong, Ky Phu, Cam Khe, Vinh Huy, Nui Loc Son, Hiep Duc Valley, Song Ly Ly Valley, 'Pineapple Forest', Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: ; 1/5 Marines, 2/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 2/11 Marines; 2/6 and 4/6 ARVN Bns, 4th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn (2nd and 3rd Troops), VNMC Task Force BRAVO (1st, 3rd and 4th Bns). Intelligence: 2nd PAVN Division: 1st PLAF Regiment, 3rd and 21st PAVN Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 674 enemy killed, 37 VNMC KIA, 107 VNMC WIA, US and ARVN casualties not reported.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

13-21 Aug.
Operation: SUWANEE
Location: 'Arizona Territory', Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines.Task organization: 1/9 Marines (-), 3/9 Marines.

18-21 Aug.
Operation: SMITHFIELD
Location: Xa Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR (-), D/5RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 161 Bty RNZA. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Regiment, D445 PLAF Bn. Execution: On 17 Aug the 1ATF base at Nui Dat was attacked with 67 rounds of 82mm mortar, wounding 24. On 18 Aug, D/6RAR was sent out to search for the enemy force that had conducted the attack, entering the Long Tan Rubber Plantation 4 km east-southeast of Nui Dat. At 1608, D/RAR made heavy contact with a large enemy force of one or two battalions. The company was reinforced by A/6RAR and 3 Trp, 1 APC Sqn, followed by the rest of 6RAR in the evening, forcing the enemy to withdraw. For the next few days 6RAR searched the area around Long Tan but failed to regain contact. Results: 245 enemy killed, 3 detained,18 AUS KIA, 21 AUS WIA.

19-22 Aug.
Operation: CASTINE
Location: Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div.

19-29 Aug.
Operation: ALLEGHENY
Location: Dai Loc , Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Marines. Task organization: 2/3 Marines. Execution: the operation destroyed a VC training camp in the hills west of Dai Loc. Results: 113 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 US KIA, 59 US WIA.

20-22 Aug.
Operation: OTTAWA
Location: Lam Bo, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Execution: the operation searched the hamlet of Lam Bo east of Phu Bai where two captured US Army advisors were being held. No contact was made and the rescue was unsuccessful. Results: 2 enemy killed.

New Operations today in 1966:

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Other

21 Aug.
The enemy attacks Dong Thai RF post in Kien Giang Province (38 ARVN MIA).

Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:21 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

9 Jul.-22 Aug.
The 3rd Battalion of the ROK Cavalry Regiment (CAPITAL Division) will move to LZ 27V (119,102) along the cambodian border and conduct search-and-destroy Operation BUN KAE 66-9 in Pleiku Province in conjunction with Operations PAUL REVERE I&II.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

1-25 Aug.
Operation: PAUL REVERE II
Location: Plei Me, Ia Drang Valley, Chu Pong Massif, Hill 534, LZ OASIS, LZ ORANGE, LZ PINK, LZ JULIET, LZ RAY, LZ CAT, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2d Bde (7-25 Aug): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde (2-25 Aug): 1-7 Cav, 2-7 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 1-21 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Arty: C/6-16 Art, 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art, 2-19 Art, E/82 Art, A&D/6-14 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (TF WALKER): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, 2-9 Art, A/3-6 Art, D/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th and 88th PAVN Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 861 enemy killed, 36 detained, 90 US KIA, 389 US WIA, 3 US MIA.

1-31 Aug.
Operation: OAHU
Location: Tay Ninh West, Go Dau Ha, Route 1, Route 22, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (15-31 Aug), 4-9 Inf (1-14 Aug), 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, 7-11 Art, B/3-4 Cav. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation was launched in support of Operation BLUE JAY, the deployment of the 196th LIB to Tay Ninh West. After relocating to Tay Ninh West via air and motor convoy, the brigade began search and destroy operations between Tay Ninh City and Go Dau Ha. Results: 21 enemy killed, 8 detained, 7 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

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

6-22 Aug.
Operation: COLORADO/LIEN KET 52
Location: Tam Ky, Thang Binh, Que Son, Thach Thuong, Ky Phu, Cam Khe, Vinh Huy, Nui Loc Son, Hiep Duc Valley, Song Ly Ly Valley, 'Pineapple Forest', Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: ; 1/5 Marines, 2/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 2/11 Marines; 2/6 and 4/6 ARVN Bns, 4th ARVN Arm Cav Sqn (2nd and 3rd Troops), VNMC Task Force BRAVO (1st, 3rd and 4th Bns). Intelligence: 2nd PAVN Division: 1st PLAF Regiment, 3rd and 21st PAVN Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 674 enemy killed, 37 VNMC KIA, 107 VNMC WIA, US and ARVN casualties not reported.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

19-22 Aug.
Operation: CASTINE
Location: Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div.

19-29 Aug.
Operation: ALLEGHENY
Location: Dai Loc , Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Marines. Task organization: 2/3 Marines. Execution: the operation destroyed a VC training camp in the hills west of Dai Loc. Results: 113 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 US KIA, 59 US WIA.

20-22 Aug.
Operation: OTTAWA
Location: Lam Bo, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Execution: the operation searched the hamlet of Lam Bo east of Phu Bai where two captured US Army advisors were being held. No contact was made and the rescue was unsuccessful. Results: 2 enemy killed.

New Operations today in 1966:

22 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AMARILLO
Location: Ap Bong Trang, Tan Binh, Ap Bo La, Route 1A, Route 16, LZ BLUE, Binh Duong Province. Type: road security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf (from 25 Aug), 1-26 Inf, 2-28 Inf (from 25 Aug). C/1-4 Cav, 1-5 Art, 1st Eng Bn. Intelligence: Phu Loi PLAF Bn, C62 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation started as a road security mission between Phuoc Vinh and Di An to protect engineer work parties and resupply convoys. On 25 Aug, a patrol from C/1-2 Inf made contact with the Phu Loi Bn 3 km west of Ap Bo La. The engagement developed in a major battle as additional battalions were piled on (1-16, 1-26 and 2-28 Inf) until the enemy withdrew on the 26th. The operation ended five days later with no further action Results: 102 enemy killed, 6 detained, 43 US KIA, 248 US WIA.

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Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:19 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

1-25 Aug.
Operation: PAUL REVERE II
Location: Plei Me, Ia Drang Valley, Chu Pong Massif, Hill 534, LZ OASIS, LZ ORANGE, LZ PINK, LZ JULIET, LZ RAY, LZ CAT, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2d Bde (7-25 Aug): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde (2-25 Aug): 1-7 Cav, 2-7 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 1-21 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Arty: C/6-16 Art, 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art, 2-19 Art, E/82 Art, A&D/6-14 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (TF WALKER): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, 2-9 Art, A/3-6 Art, D/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th and 88th PAVN Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 861 enemy killed, 36 detained, 90 US KIA, 389 US WIA, 3 US MIA.

1-31 Aug.
Operation: OAHU
Location: Tay Ninh West, Go Dau Ha, Route 1, Route 22, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (15-31 Aug), 4-9 Inf (1-14 Aug), 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, 7-11 Art, B/3-4 Cav. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation was launched in support of Operation BLUE JAY, the deployment of the 196th LIB to Tay Ninh West. After relocating to Tay Ninh West via air and motor convoy, the brigade began search and destroy operations between Tay Ninh City and Go Dau Ha. Results: 21 enemy killed, 8 detained, 7 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

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

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

19-29 Aug.
Operation: ALLEGHENY
Location: Dai Loc , Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Marines. Task organization: 2/3 Marines. Execution: the operation destroyed a VC training camp in the hills west of Dai Loc. Results: 113 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 US KIA, 59 US WIA.

22 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AMARILLO
Location: Ap Bong Trang, Tan Binh, Ap Bo La, Route 1A, Route 16, LZ BLUE, Binh Duong Province. Type: road security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf (from 25 Aug), 1-26 Inf, 2-28 Inf (from 25 Aug). C/1-4 Cav, 1-5 Art, 1st Eng Bn. Intelligence: Phu Loi PLAF Bn, C62 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation started as a road security mission between Phuoc Vinh and Di An to protect engineer work parties and resupply convoys. On 25 Aug, a patrol from C/1-2 Inf made contact with the Phu Loi Bn 3 km west of Ap Bo La. The engagement developed in a major battle as additional battalions were piled on (1-16, 1-26 and 2-28 Inf) until the enemy withdrew on the 26th. The operation ended five days later with no further action Results: 102 enemy killed, 6 detained, 43 US KIA, 248 US WIA.

New Operations today in 1966:

23 Aug.
Operation: POLE STAR
Location: Binh Son District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROK Mar Bde. Task organization: 1st, 2nd and 3rd ROK Mar Bns. Execution: this was the first operation by the 2d ROK Marine Brigade in their new TAOR near Binh Son, about 15 miles southwest of Chu Lai.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

Other

23 Aug.
MSTS freighter BATON ROUGE VICTORY carrying military equipment to Saigon damaged by command-detonated mine and grounded on bank of Long Tau River, temporarily closing this main shipping channel (7 US KIA, 3 US WIA).

Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:30 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

1-25 Aug.
Operation: PAUL REVERE II
Location: Plei Me, Ia Drang Valley, Chu Pong Massif, Hill 534, LZ OASIS, LZ ORANGE, LZ PINK, LZ JULIET, LZ RAY, LZ CAT, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2d Bde (7-25 Aug): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde (2-25 Aug): 1-7 Cav, 2-7 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 1-21 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Arty: C/6-16 Art, 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art, 2-19 Art, E/82 Art, A&D/6-14 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (TF WALKER): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, 2-9 Art, A/3-6 Art, D/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th and 88th PAVN Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 861 enemy killed, 36 detained, 90 US KIA, 389 US WIA, 3 US MIA.

1-31 Aug.
Operation: OAHU
Location: Tay Ninh West, Go Dau Ha, Route 1, Route 22, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (15-31 Aug), 4-9 Inf (1-14 Aug), 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, 7-11 Art, B/3-4 Cav. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation was launched in support of Operation BLUE JAY, the deployment of the 196th LIB to Tay Ninh West. After relocating to Tay Ninh West via air and motor convoy, the brigade began search and destroy operations between Tay Ninh City and Go Dau Ha. Results: 21 enemy killed, 8 detained, 7 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

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

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

19-29 Aug.
Operation: ALLEGHENY
Location: Dai Loc , Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Marines. Task organization: 2/3 Marines. Execution: the operation destroyed a VC training camp in the hills west of Dai Loc. Results: 113 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 US KIA, 59 US WIA.

22 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AMARILLO
Location: Ap Bong Trang, Tan Binh, Ap Bo La, Route 1A, Route 16, LZ BLUE, Binh Duong Province. Type: road security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf (from 25 Aug), 1-26 Inf, 2-28 Inf (from 25 Aug). C/1-4 Cav, 1-5 Art, 1st Eng Bn. Intelligence: Phu Loi PLAF Bn, C62 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation started as a road security mission between Phuoc Vinh and Di An to protect engineer work parties and resupply convoys. On 25 Aug, a patrol from C/1-2 Inf made contact with the Phu Loi Bn 3 km west of Ap Bo La. The engagement developed in a major battle as additional battalions were piled on (1-16, 1-26 and 2-28 Inf) until the enemy withdrew on the 26th. The operation ended five days later with no further action Results: 102 enemy killed, 6 detained, 43 US KIA, 248 US WIA.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

New Operations today in 1966:

None

Other

24 Aug.
The 482nd PLAF Bn attacks Phu Hoi outpost in Binh Thuan Province (11 enemy killed, 59 ARVN KIA, 22 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA, 10 VN KIA).

Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:24 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

1-25 Aug.
Operation: PAUL REVERE II
Location: Plei Me, Ia Drang Valley, Chu Pong Massif, Hill 534, LZ OASIS, LZ ORANGE, LZ PINK, LZ JULIET, LZ RAY, LZ CAT, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 2d Bde (7-25 Aug): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde (2-25 Aug): 1-7 Cav, 2-7 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 1-21 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Arty: C/6-16 Art, 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art, 2-19 Art, E/82 Art, A&D/6-14 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div (TF WALKER): 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, 2-9 Art, A/3-6 Art, D/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th and 88th PAVN Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 861 enemy killed, 36 detained, 90 US KIA, 389 US WIA, 3 US MIA.

1-31 Aug.
Operation: OAHU
Location: Tay Ninh West, Go Dau Ha, Route 1, Route 22, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (15-31 Aug), 4-9 Inf (1-14 Aug), 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, 7-11 Art, B/3-4 Cav. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation was launched in support of Operation BLUE JAY, the deployment of the 196th LIB to Tay Ninh West. After relocating to Tay Ninh West via air and motor convoy, the brigade began search and destroy operations between Tay Ninh City and Go Dau Ha. Results: 21 enemy killed, 8 detained, 7 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

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

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

19-29 Aug.
Operation: ALLEGHENY
Location: Dai Loc , Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Marines. Task organization: 2/3 Marines. Execution: the operation destroyed a VC training camp in the hills west of Dai Loc. Results: 113 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 US KIA, 59 US WIA.

22 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AMARILLO
Location: Ap Bong Trang, Tan Binh, Ap Bo La, Route 1A, Route 16, LZ BLUE, Binh Duong Province. Type: road security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf (from 25 Aug), 1-26 Inf, 2-28 Inf (from 25 Aug). C/1-4 Cav, 1-5 Art, 1st Eng Bn. Intelligence: Phu Loi PLAF Bn, C62 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation started as a road security mission between Phuoc Vinh and Di An to protect engineer work parties and resupply convoys. On 25 Aug, a patrol from C/1-2 Inf made contact with the Phu Loi Bn 3 km west of Ap Bo La. The engagement developed in a major battle as additional battalions were piled on (1-16, 1-26 and 2-28 Inf) until the enemy withdrew on the 26th. The operation ended five days later with no further action Results: 102 enemy killed, 6 detained, 43 US KIA, 248 US WIA.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

New Operations today in 1966:

25-27 Aug.
Operation: LONG PHI 984
Location: Kien Giang Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Results: 137 enemy killed, 7 detained, 30 ARVN KIA, 54 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

25-31 Aug.
Operation: DARLINGHURST
Location: Xa Long Tan, Binh Gia, , Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Regiment, D445 PLAF Bn. Execution: The battalion searched for enemy survivors after the Battle of Long Tan, in coordination with Operation TOLEDO. Results: 2 enemy killed, 1 detained

Other

25 Aug.
A new CIDG camp opens at Minh Long for Det A-108.

Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Sat Aug 26, 2023 4:20 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

1-31 Aug.
Operation: OAHU
Location: Tay Ninh West, Go Dau Ha, Route 1, Route 22, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (15-31 Aug), 4-9 Inf (1-14 Aug), 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, 7-11 Art, B/3-4 Cav. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation was launched in support of Operation BLUE JAY, the deployment of the 196th LIB to Tay Ninh West. After relocating to Tay Ninh West via air and motor convoy, the brigade began search and destroy operations between Tay Ninh City and Go Dau Ha. Results: 21 enemy killed, 8 detained, 7 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

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

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

19-29 Aug.
Operation: ALLEGHENY
Location: Dai Loc , Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Marines. Task organization: 2/3 Marines. Execution: the operation destroyed a VC training camp in the hills west of Dai Loc. Results: 113 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 US KIA, 59 US WIA.

22 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AMARILLO
Location: Ap Bong Trang, Tan Binh, Ap Bo La, Route 1A, Route 16, LZ BLUE, Binh Duong Province. Type: road security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf (from 25 Aug), 1-26 Inf, 2-28 Inf (from 25 Aug). C/1-4 Cav, 1-5 Art, 1st Eng Bn. Intelligence: Phu Loi PLAF Bn, C62 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation started as a road security mission between Phuoc Vinh and Di An to protect engineer work parties and resupply convoys. On 25 Aug, a patrol from C/1-2 Inf made contact with the Phu Loi Bn 3 km west of Ap Bo La. The engagement developed in a major battle as additional battalions were piled on (1-16, 1-26 and 2-28 Inf) until the enemy withdrew on the 26th. The operation ended five days later with no further action Results: 102 enemy killed, 6 detained, 43 US KIA, 248 US WIA.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

25-27 Aug.
Operation: LONG PHI 984
Location: Kien Giang Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Results: 137 enemy killed, 7 detained, 30 ARVN KIA, 54 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

25-31 Aug.
Operation: DARLINGHURST
Location: Xa Long Tan, Binh Gia, , Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Regiment, D445 PLAF Bn. Execution: The battalion searched for enemy survivors after the Battle of Long Tan, in coordination with Operation TOLEDO. Results: 2 enemy killed, 1 detained

New Operations today in 1966:

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

Other

26 Aug.
The 196th LIB arrives in RVN, located at Tay Ninh West.

26 Aug.
The enemy detonates mine in bus in Vinh Long Province (16 VN KIA, 10 VN WIA).

Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:06 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

1-31 Aug.
Operation: OAHU
Location: Tay Ninh West, Go Dau Ha, Route 1, Route 22, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (15-31 Aug), 4-9 Inf (1-14 Aug), 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, 7-11 Art, B/3-4 Cav. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation was launched in support of Operation BLUE JAY, the deployment of the 196th LIB to Tay Ninh West. After relocating to Tay Ninh West via air and motor convoy, the brigade began search and destroy operations between Tay Ninh City and Go Dau Ha. Results: 21 enemy killed, 8 detained, 7 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

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

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

19-29 Aug.
Operation: ALLEGHENY
Location: Dai Loc , Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Marines. Task organization: 2/3 Marines. Execution: the operation destroyed a VC training camp in the hills west of Dai Loc. Results: 113 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 US KIA, 59 US WIA.

22 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AMARILLO
Location: Ap Bong Trang, Tan Binh, Ap Bo La, Route 1A, Route 16, LZ BLUE, Binh Duong Province. Type: road security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf (from 25 Aug), 1-26 Inf, 2-28 Inf (from 25 Aug). C/1-4 Cav, 1-5 Art, 1st Eng Bn. Intelligence: Phu Loi PLAF Bn, C62 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation started as a road security mission between Phuoc Vinh and Di An to protect engineer work parties and resupply convoys. On 25 Aug, a patrol from C/1-2 Inf made contact with the Phu Loi Bn 3 km west of Ap Bo La. The engagement developed in a major battle as additional battalions were piled on (1-16, 1-26 and 2-28 Inf) until the enemy withdrew on the 26th. The operation ended five days later with no further action Results: 102 enemy killed, 6 detained, 43 US KIA, 248 US WIA.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

25-27 Aug.
Operation: LONG PHI 984
Location: Kien Giang Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Results: 137 enemy killed, 7 detained, 30 ARVN KIA, 54 ARVN WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

25-31 Aug.
Operation: DARLINGHURST
Location: Xa Long Tan, Binh Gia, , Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Regiment, D445 PLAF Bn. Execution: The battalion searched for enemy survivors after the Battle of Long Tan, in coordination with Operation TOLEDO. Results: 2 enemy killed, 1 detained

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

New Operations today in 1966:

27-29 Aug.
Operation: JACKSON/LIEN KET 54
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 3/7 Marines, M & K/3/5 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts).

Other

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Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:58 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

1-31 Aug.
Operation: OAHU
Location: Tay Ninh West, Go Dau Ha, Route 1, Route 22, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (15-31 Aug), 4-9 Inf (1-14 Aug), 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, 7-11 Art, B/3-4 Cav. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation was launched in support of Operation BLUE JAY, the deployment of the 196th LIB to Tay Ninh West. After relocating to Tay Ninh West via air and motor convoy, the brigade began search and destroy operations between Tay Ninh City and Go Dau Ha. Results: 21 enemy killed, 8 detained, 7 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

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

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

19-29 Aug.
Operation: ALLEGHENY
Location: Dai Loc , Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Marines. Task organization: 2/3 Marines. Execution: the operation destroyed a VC training camp in the hills west of Dai Loc. Results: 113 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 US KIA, 59 US WIA.

22 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AMARILLO
Location: Ap Bong Trang, Tan Binh, Ap Bo La, Route 1A, Route 16, LZ BLUE, Binh Duong Province. Type: road security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf (from 25 Aug), 1-26 Inf, 2-28 Inf (from 25 Aug). C/1-4 Cav, 1-5 Art, 1st Eng Bn. Intelligence: Phu Loi PLAF Bn, C62 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation started as a road security mission between Phuoc Vinh and Di An to protect engineer work parties and resupply convoys. On 25 Aug, a patrol from C/1-2 Inf made contact with the Phu Loi Bn 3 km west of Ap Bo La. The engagement developed in a major battle as additional battalions were piled on (1-16, 1-26 and 2-28 Inf) until the enemy withdrew on the 26th. The operation ended five days later with no further action Results: 102 enemy killed, 6 detained, 43 US KIA, 248 US WIA.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

25-31 Aug.
Operation: DARLINGHURST
Location: Xa Long Tan, Binh Gia, , Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Regiment, D445 PLAF Bn. Execution: The battalion searched for enemy survivors after the Battle of Long Tan, in coordination with Operation TOLEDO. Results: 2 enemy killed, 1 detained

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

27-29 Aug.
Operation: JACKSON/LIEN KET 54
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 3/7 Marines, M & K/3/5 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts).

New Operations today in 1966:

None

Other

28 Aug.
The enemy fires 7 rounds of 75mm RR fire on Vinh Long airfield in Vinh Long Province (7 helicopters damaged, 3 heavily).

Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:08 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

1-31 Aug.
Operation: OAHU
Location: Tay Ninh West, Go Dau Ha, Route 1, Route 22, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (15-31 Aug), 4-9 Inf (1-14 Aug), 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, 7-11 Art, B/3-4 Cav. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation was launched in support of Operation BLUE JAY, the deployment of the 196th LIB to Tay Ninh West. After relocating to Tay Ninh West via air and motor convoy, the brigade began search and destroy operations between Tay Ninh City and Go Dau Ha. Results: 21 enemy killed, 8 detained, 7 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

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

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

19-29 Aug.
Operation: ALLEGHENY
Location: Dai Loc , Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Marines. Task organization: 2/3 Marines. Execution: the operation destroyed a VC training camp in the hills west of Dai Loc. Results: 113 enemy killed, 3 detained, 7 US KIA, 59 US WIA.

22 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AMARILLO
Location: Ap Bong Trang, Tan Binh, Ap Bo La, Route 1A, Route 16, LZ BLUE, Binh Duong Province. Type: road security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf (from 25 Aug), 1-26 Inf, 2-28 Inf (from 25 Aug). C/1-4 Cav, 1-5 Art, 1st Eng Bn. Intelligence: Phu Loi PLAF Bn, C62 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation started as a road security mission between Phuoc Vinh and Di An to protect engineer work parties and resupply convoys. On 25 Aug, a patrol from C/1-2 Inf made contact with the Phu Loi Bn 3 km west of Ap Bo La. The engagement developed in a major battle as additional battalions were piled on (1-16, 1-26 and 2-28 Inf) until the enemy withdrew on the 26th. The operation ended five days later with no further action Results: 102 enemy killed, 6 detained, 43 US KIA, 248 US WIA.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

25-31 Aug.
Operation: DARLINGHURST
Location: Xa Long Tan, Binh Gia, , Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Regiment, D445 PLAF Bn. Execution: The battalion searched for enemy survivors after the Battle of Long Tan, in coordination with Operation TOLEDO. Results: 2 enemy killed, 1 detained

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

27-29 Aug.
Operation: JACKSON/LIEN KET 54
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 3/7 Marines, M & K/3/5 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts).

New Operations today in 1966:

None

Other

29 Aug.
CAPT Tran Van Phan removed as VNN Commander. LTG Cao Van Vien, Chief JGS assumes interim command of VNN.

Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 4:29 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

1-31 Aug.
Operation: OAHU
Location: Tay Ninh West, Go Dau Ha, Route 1, Route 22, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (15-31 Aug), 4-9 Inf (1-14 Aug), 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, 7-11 Art, B/3-4 Cav. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation was launched in support of Operation BLUE JAY, the deployment of the 196th LIB to Tay Ninh West. After relocating to Tay Ninh West via air and motor convoy, the brigade began search and destroy operations between Tay Ninh City and Go Dau Ha. Results: 21 enemy killed, 8 detained, 7 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

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

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

22 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AMARILLO
Location: Ap Bong Trang, Tan Binh, Ap Bo La, Route 1A, Route 16, LZ BLUE, Binh Duong Province. Type: road security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf (from 25 Aug), 1-26 Inf, 2-28 Inf (from 25 Aug). C/1-4 Cav, 1-5 Art, 1st Eng Bn. Intelligence: Phu Loi PLAF Bn, C62 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation started as a road security mission between Phuoc Vinh and Di An to protect engineer work parties and resupply convoys. On 25 Aug, a patrol from C/1-2 Inf made contact with the Phu Loi Bn 3 km west of Ap Bo La. The engagement developed in a major battle as additional battalions were piled on (1-16, 1-26 and 2-28 Inf) until the enemy withdrew on the 26th. The operation ended five days later with no further action Results: 102 enemy killed, 6 detained, 43 US KIA, 248 US WIA.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

25-31 Aug.
Operation: DARLINGHURST
Location: Xa Long Tan, Binh Gia, , Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Regiment, D445 PLAF Bn. Execution: The battalion searched for enemy survivors after the Battle of Long Tan, in coordination with Operation TOLEDO. Results: 2 enemy killed, 1 detained

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

New Operations

30 Aug.-29 Sep.
Operation: BLUE JAY
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Tay Ninh West, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 196th Light Inf Bde: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art, F/17 Cav, 175th Eng Co. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Tay Ninh by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon.

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Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:37 am

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

1-31 Aug.
Operation: OAHU
Location: Tay Ninh West, Go Dau Ha, Route 1, Route 22, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (15-31 Aug), 4-9 Inf (1-14 Aug), 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, 7-11 Art, B/3-4 Cav. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation was launched in support of Operation BLUE JAY, the deployment of the 196th LIB to Tay Ninh West. After relocating to Tay Ninh West via air and motor convoy, the brigade began search and destroy operations between Tay Ninh City and Go Dau Ha. Results: 21 enemy killed, 8 detained, 7 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

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

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

22 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AMARILLO
Location: Ap Bong Trang, Tan Binh, Ap Bo La, Route 1A, Route 16, LZ BLUE, Binh Duong Province. Type: road security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf (from 25 Aug), 1-26 Inf, 2-28 Inf (from 25 Aug). C/1-4 Cav, 1-5 Art, 1st Eng Bn. Intelligence: Phu Loi PLAF Bn, C62 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation started as a road security mission between Phuoc Vinh and Di An to protect engineer work parties and resupply convoys. On 25 Aug, a patrol from C/1-2 Inf made contact with the Phu Loi Bn 3 km west of Ap Bo La. The engagement developed in a major battle as additional battalions were piled on (1-16, 1-26 and 2-28 Inf) until the enemy withdrew on the 26th. The operation ended five days later with no further action Results: 102 enemy killed, 6 detained, 43 US KIA, 248 US WIA.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

25-31 Aug.
Operation: DARLINGHURST
Location: Xa Long Tan, Binh Gia, , Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR. Intelligence: 275th PLAF Regiment, D445 PLAF Bn. Execution: The battalion searched for enemy survivors after the Battle of Long Tan, in coordination with Operation TOLEDO. Results: 2 enemy killed, 1 detained

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

30 Aug.-29 Sep.
Operation: BLUE JAY
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Tay Ninh West, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 196th Light Inf Bde: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art, F/17 Cav, 175th Eng Co. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Tay Ninh by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon.

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Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 3:51 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

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

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: LAHAINA
Location: Bao Trai District, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-27 Inf. Execution: 2-27 Inf conducted search and destroy operations and Eagle flights reaction mission from Bao Trai. Results: 29 enemy killed, 40 detained.

7 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AIEA
Location: Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-27 Inf, 2/49 ARVN Bn. Execution: 1-27 conducted buddy operations with 2/49 ARVN Bn and the Trang Bang District RF Companies to block a major VC infiltration route in the Boi Loi Woods Results: 22 enemy killed, 18 detained.

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

22 Aug.-1 Sep.
Operation: AMARILLO
Location: Ap Bong Trang, Tan Binh, Ap Bo La, Route 1A, Route 16, LZ BLUE, Binh Duong Province. Type: road security, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf (from 25 Aug), 1-26 Inf, 2-28 Inf (from 25 Aug). C/1-4 Cav, 1-5 Art, 1st Eng Bn. Intelligence: Phu Loi PLAF Bn, C62 PLAF Co. Execution: The operation started as a road security mission between Phuoc Vinh and Di An to protect engineer work parties and resupply convoys. On 25 Aug, a patrol from C/1-2 Inf made contact with the Phu Loi Bn 3 km west of Ap Bo La. The engagement developed in a major battle as additional battalions were piled on (1-16, 1-26 and 2-28 Inf) until the enemy withdrew on the 26th. The operation ended five days later with no further action Results: 102 enemy killed, 6 detained, 43 US KIA, 248 US WIA.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

30 Aug.-29 Sep.
Operation: BLUE JAY
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Tay Ninh West, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 196th Light Inf Bde: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art, F/17 Cav, 175th Eng Co. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Tay Ninh by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon.

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1-7 Sep.
Operation: ALICE
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 3-21 Inf. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co.

1-12 Sep.
Operation: KIPAPA
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (3-12 Sep), 4-9 Inf (from 3 Sep), 4-23 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, A/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 7th Bn, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation 21 Battalion fully mechanized by 5 May 1967. took place in the Filhol Plantation northeast of Cu Chi with minimal contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 3 detained, 6 US KIA, 65 US WIA.

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Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:41 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

31 Jul.-2 Sep.
Operation: BENNING IV Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Cav Div.

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

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

30 Aug.-29 Sep.
Operation: BLUE JAY
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Tay Ninh West, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 196th Light Inf Bde: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art, F/17 Cav, 175th Eng Co. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Tay Ninh by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon.

1-7 Sep.
Operation: ALICE
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 3-21 Inf. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co.

1-12 Sep.
Operation: KIPAPA
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (3-12 Sep), 4-9 Inf (from 3 Sep), 4-23 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, A/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 7th Bn, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation 21 Battalion fully mechanized by 5 May 1967. took place in the Filhol Plantation northeast of Cu Chi with minimal contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 3 detained, 6 US KIA, 65 US WIA.

New Operations

2-6 Sep.
Operation: DAN CHI 261
Location: An Xuyen and Bac Lieu Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Results: 104 enemy killed, 50 detained, 21 ARVN KIA, 81 ARVN WIA.

2-29 Sep.
Operation: BENNING V
Location: Route 19, Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div.

2 Sep.-11 Oct.
Operation: SUNSET BEACH
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Trang Bang, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (from 12 Sep), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, A/3-4 Cav (9-12 Sep), 1-8 Art, C/2-13 Art (16 Sep-4 Oct); 49th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: the brigade conducted airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, Eagle Flights, combat patrol, ambushes and "buddy" operations with local ARVN forces during the Vietnamese National Election period (11 Sep). From 20 Sep to 4 Oct, 1-5 Inf (M) conducted a deep incursion in the Boi Loi Woods. Results: 86 enemy killed, 49 detained, 29 US KIA, 194 US WIA, 1 US MIA.

Other

2 Sep.
An enemy platoon ambushes a bus in Bien Hoa Province (10 VN KIA, 18 VN WIA).

Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:26 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

13 Jul.-3 Sep.
Operation: EL PASO III
Location: An Loc (Hon Quan), Loc Ninh, Quan Loi, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, security, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde (13-15 Jul): 1-16 Inf (14-15 Jul), 2-28 Inf (13-15 Jul), 2-33 Art (-) (13-15 Jul); 2d Bde (13 Jul-3 Sep): 2-16 Inf (14 Jul-1 Aug), 1-18 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 2-18 Inf (5-9 Aug), 1-28 Inf (13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-4 Cav (-)(13 Jul-3 Sep), 1-7 Art (-) (13 Jul-3 Sep); 9th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 271st, 272nd, 273rd PLAF Regiments. Execution: The 2d Brigade replaced the 1st Brigade at Quan Loi to continue EL PASO. The 3d Brigade remained at Loc Ninh until 15 Jul before returning to Lai Khe. The 2d Brigade conducted search and destroy and roadrunner operations for the remainder of the period around Loc Ninh and An Loc but failed to engage the 9th PLAF Division.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

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

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

30 Aug.-29 Sep.
Operation: BLUE JAY
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Tay Ninh West, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 196th Light Inf Bde: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art, F/17 Cav, 175th Eng Co. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Tay Ninh by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon.

1-7 Sep.
Operation: ALICE
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 3-21 Inf. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co.

1-12 Sep.
Operation: KIPAPA
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (3-12 Sep), 4-9 Inf (from 3 Sep), 4-23 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, A/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 7th Bn, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation 21 Battalion fully mechanized by 5 May 1967. took place in the Filhol Plantation northeast of Cu Chi with minimal contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 3 detained, 6 US KIA, 65 US WIA.

2-6 Sep.
Operation: DAN CHI 261
Location: An Xuyen and Bac Lieu Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Results: 104 enemy killed, 50 detained, 21 ARVN KIA, 81 ARVN WIA.

2-29 Sep.
Operation: BENNING V
Location: Route 19, Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div.

2 Sep.-11 Oct.
Operation: SUNSET BEACH
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Trang Bang, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (from 12 Sep), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, A/3-4 Cav (9-12 Sep), 1-8 Art, C/2-13 Art (16 Sep-4 Oct); 49th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: the brigade conducted airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, Eagle Flights, combat patrol, ambushes and "buddy" operations with local ARVN forces during the Vietnamese National Election period (11 Sep). From 20 Sep to 4 Oct, 1-5 Inf (M) conducted a deep incursion in the Boi Loi Woods. Results: 86 enemy killed, 49 detained, 29 US KIA, 194 US WIA, 1 US MIA.

New Operations

3 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: DECATUR
Location: An Loc, Quan Loi, Binh Long Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, B/1-4 Cav.

Other

3 Sep.
The enemy attacks Camp Radcliff support area in Binh Dinh Province with approximately 40 rounds of 82mm mortar (4 US KIA, 61 US WIA).

Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:48 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

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

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

30 Aug.-29 Sep.
Operation: BLUE JAY
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Tay Ninh West, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 196th Light Inf Bde: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art, F/17 Cav, 175th Eng Co. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Tay Ninh by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon.

1-7 Sep.
Operation: ALICE
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 3-21 Inf. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co.

1-12 Sep.
Operation: KIPAPA
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (3-12 Sep), 4-9 Inf (from 3 Sep), 4-23 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, A/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 7th Bn, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation 21 Battalion fully mechanized by 5 May 1967. took place in the Filhol Plantation northeast of Cu Chi with minimal contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 3 detained, 6 US KIA, 65 US WIA.

2-6 Sep.
Operation: DAN CHI 261
Location: An Xuyen and Bac Lieu Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Results: 104 enemy killed, 50 detained, 21 ARVN KIA, 81 ARVN WIA.

2-29 Sep.
Operation: BENNING V
Location: Route 19, Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div.

2 Sep.-11 Oct.
Operation: SUNSET BEACH
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Trang Bang, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (from 12 Sep), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, A/3-4 Cav (9-12 Sep), 1-8 Art, C/2-13 Art (16 Sep-4 Oct); 49th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: the brigade conducted airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, Eagle Flights, combat patrol, ambushes and "buddy" operations with local ARVN forces during the Vietnamese National Election period (11 Sep). From 20 Sep to 4 Oct, 1-5 Inf (M) conducted a deep incursion in the Boi Loi Woods. Results: 86 enemy killed, 49 detained, 29 US KIA, 194 US WIA, 1 US MIA.

3 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: DECATUR
Location: An Loc, Quan Loi, Binh Long Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, B/1-4 Cav.

New Operations

4-6 Sep.
Operation: CRANSTON
Location: Lai Khe, Quan Loi, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security, resupply convoy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-16 Inf.

4-15 Sep.
Operation: NAPA/LIEN KET 56
Location: Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 2/6, 3/6 and 4/6 ARVN Bns. Execution: Operation took place northwest of Tam Ky.

4 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: BATON ROUGE
Location: Long Tau Shipping Channel, Rung Sat Special Zone. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf. Execution: operation took place in the southern portion of the Rung Sat Special Zone to secure the water line of communication between the port of Saigon and the sea.

Other

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Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 2:34 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

21 Jul.-5 Sep.
Operation: JOHN PAUL JONES
Location: Tuy Hoa, Vung Ro Bay, Song Cau, Dong Tre, Tuy An. Phu Yen Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Brigade, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 2-8 Cav (16 Aug-5 Sep), 1-22 Inf (28 Aug-5 Sep), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (-), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn; 2d ROK Marine Brigade (21 Jul-18 Aug); 1/47 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 18B and 95th PAVN Regiments, 95th PAVN Art Bn, 85th PLAF Bn. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 209 enemy killed, 40 detained, 23 US KIA, 132 US WIA.

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

9 Aug.-5 Sep.
Operation: 10-66
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Tay Ninh.

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

30 Aug.-29 Sep.
Operation: BLUE JAY
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Tay Ninh West, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 196th Light Inf Bde: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art, F/17 Cav, 175th Eng Co. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Tay Ninh by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon.

1-7 Sep.
Operation: ALICE
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 3-21 Inf. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co.

1-12 Sep.
Operation: KIPAPA
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (3-12 Sep), 4-9 Inf (from 3 Sep), 4-23 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, A/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 7th Bn, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation 21 Battalion fully mechanized by 5 May 1967. took place in the Filhol Plantation northeast of Cu Chi with minimal contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 3 detained, 6 US KIA, 65 US WIA.

2-6 Sep.
Operation: DAN CHI 261
Location: An Xuyen and Bac Lieu Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Results: 104 enemy killed, 50 detained, 21 ARVN KIA, 81 ARVN WIA.

2-29 Sep.
Operation: BENNING V
Location: Route 19, Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div.

2 Sep.-11 Oct.
Operation: SUNSET BEACH
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Trang Bang, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (from 12 Sep), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, A/3-4 Cav (9-12 Sep), 1-8 Art, C/2-13 Art (16 Sep-4 Oct); 49th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: the brigade conducted airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, Eagle Flights, combat patrol, ambushes and "buddy" operations with local ARVN forces during the Vietnamese National Election period (11 Sep). From 20 Sep to 4 Oct, 1-5 Inf (M) conducted a deep incursion in the Boi Loi Woods. Results: 86 enemy killed, 49 detained, 29 US KIA, 194 US WIA, 1 US MIA.

3 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: DECATUR
Location: An Loc, Quan Loi, Binh Long Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, B/1-4 Cav.

4-6 Sep.
Operation: CRANSTON
Location: Lai Khe, Quan Loi, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security, resupply convoy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-16 Inf.

4-15 Sep.
Operation: NAPA/LIEN KET 56
Location: Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 2/6, 3/6 and 4/6 ARVN Bns. Execution: Operation took place northwest of Tam Ky.

4 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: BATON ROUGE
Location: Long Tau Shipping Channel, Rung Sat Special Zone. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf. Execution: operation took place in the southern portion of the Rung Sat Special Zone to secure the water line of communication between the port of Saigon and the sea.

New Operations

5 Sep.-25 Oct.
Operation: SEWARD
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Tu Bong, Hieu Xuong Valley, Vung Ro Bay, Vung Ro Pass, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy, rice harvest protection, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 1-22 Inf (5 Sep-13 Oct), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (5 Sep-1 Oct), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 95th PAVN Regiment. Execution: The brigade initiated SEWARD to provide protection for the rice harvest in the Tuy Hoa (Hieu Xuong) Valley. 1-327 Inf (-) was still at Ninh Hoa when the operation started except for Co A protecting the rice harvest in the valley. 2-327 Inf conducted search and destroy operations around Tuy An while 2-502 operated to the northwest of Tuy Hoa and 1-22 Inf provided security for the Vung Ro Bay area. On 7 Sep, A/2-17 Cav conducted an amphibious assault northeast of Tuy Hoa with negative contact. 1-327 Inf (-) returned form Ninh Hoa during the period 8-10 Sep and joined its Co A in the Hieu Xuong Valley. 2-502 Inf was extracted from its AO on 10 Sep and sent to Tu Bong on the coast of northern Khanh Hoa Province (expect A/2-502 Inf in reserve at Tuy Hoa SOUTH) until 15 Sep. On the night on 17 Sep, the command post of Co B 3/327 Inf came under attack and was overrun by an estimated one hundred VC. US losses were 10 KIA and 12 WIA. From 20-28 Sep, 2-502 Inf and 2-327 Inf conducted a search and destroy mission southeast of Dong Tre with negative contact. On 3 Oct, 1-327 Inf raided a VC POW camp in the southwest portion of its AO and freed 23 VN. C/1-22 was sent to Tu Bong to protect the rice crops while 2-502 Inf replaced 2-327 at Tuy An, the latter returning to Tuy Hoa SOUTH. On 7 Oct, 2-327 Inf conducted an airmobile assault west of Tuy Hoa along Route 7B with negative contact. During the period 11-12 Oct, two platoons from A/2-327 Inf were deployed to a location near Phan Rang to provide security for the extraction of a downed C-130. 2-502 Inf conducted search and destroy operations in an area southwest of Tuy An for the period 10-16 Oct. On 13 Oct, 1-22 Inf was relieved in place by 1-8 Inf and deployed to Pleiku. On 19-20 Oct, 1-327 Inf and 2-327 Inf were relieved by elements of the 28th ROK Regiment from their mission in the Hieu Xuong Valley. Operation SEWARD terminated on 25 Oct following the relief of 2-502 Inf in the Tuy An area by the 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

5-29 Sep.
Operation: MEADOWLARK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh Plantation, Phuoc Tuy,
Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 11th ACR: 1/11, 2/11, 3/11 Sqns. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to a staging area near the Long Binh Plantation. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Bien Hoa by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon

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Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 5:05 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

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

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

26 Aug.-6 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Intelligence: 4th PAVN Regiment. Execution: the operation searched the Phu Loc area but no large enemy units were encountered. Results: 9 enemy killed.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

30 Aug.-29 Sep.
Operation: BLUE JAY
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Tay Ninh West, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 196th Light Inf Bde: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art, F/17 Cav, 175th Eng Co. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Tay Ninh by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon.

1-7 Sep.
Operation: ALICE
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 3-21 Inf. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co.

1-12 Sep.
Operation: KIPAPA
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (3-12 Sep), 4-9 Inf (from 3 Sep), 4-23 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, A/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 7th Bn, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation 21 Battalion fully mechanized by 5 May 1967. took place in the Filhol Plantation northeast of Cu Chi with minimal contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 3 detained, 6 US KIA, 65 US WIA.

2-6 Sep.
Operation: DAN CHI 261
Location: An Xuyen and Bac Lieu Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Results: 104 enemy killed, 50 detained, 21 ARVN KIA, 81 ARVN WIA.

2-29 Sep.
Operation: BENNING V
Location: Route 19, Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div.

2 Sep.-11 Oct.
Operation: SUNSET BEACH
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Trang Bang, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (from 12 Sep), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, A/3-4 Cav (9-12 Sep), 1-8 Art, C/2-13 Art (16 Sep-4 Oct); 49th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: the brigade conducted airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, Eagle Flights, combat patrol, ambushes and "buddy" operations with local ARVN forces during the Vietnamese National Election period (11 Sep). From 20 Sep to 4 Oct, 1-5 Inf (M) conducted a deep incursion in the Boi Loi Woods. Results: 86 enemy killed, 49 detained, 29 US KIA, 194 US WIA, 1 US MIA.

3 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: DECATUR
Location: An Loc, Quan Loi, Binh Long Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, B/1-4 Cav.

4-6 Sep.
Operation: CRANSTON
Location: Lai Khe, Quan Loi, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security, resupply convoy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-16 Inf.

4-15 Sep.
Operation: NAPA/LIEN KET 56
Location: Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 2/6, 3/6 and 4/6 ARVN Bns. Execution: Operation took place northwest of Tam Ky.

4 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: BATON ROUGE
Location: Long Tau Shipping Channel, Rung Sat Special Zone. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf. Execution: operation took place in the southern portion of the Rung Sat Special Zone to secure the water line of communication between the port of Saigon and the sea.

5 Sep.-25 Oct.
Operation: SEWARD
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Tu Bong, Hieu Xuong Valley, Vung Ro Bay, Vung Ro Pass, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy, rice harvest protection, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 1-22 Inf (5 Sep-13 Oct), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (5 Sep-1 Oct), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 95th PAVN Regiment. Execution: The brigade initiated SEWARD to provide protection for the rice harvest in the Tuy Hoa (Hieu Xuong) Valley. 1-327 Inf (-) was still at Ninh Hoa when the operation started except for Co A protecting the rice harvest in the valley. 2-327 Inf conducted search and destroy operations around Tuy An while 2-502 operated to the northwest of Tuy Hoa and 1-22 Inf provided security for the Vung Ro Bay area. On 7 Sep, A/2-17 Cav conducted an amphibious assault northeast of Tuy Hoa with negative contact. 1-327 Inf (-) returned form Ninh Hoa during the period 8-10 Sep and joined its Co A in the Hieu Xuong Valley. 2-502 Inf was extracted from its AO on 10 Sep and sent to Tu Bong on the coast of northern Khanh Hoa Province (expect A/2-502 Inf in reserve at Tuy Hoa SOUTH) until 15 Sep. On the night on 17 Sep, the command post of Co B 3/327 Inf came under attack and was overrun by an estimated one hundred VC. US losses were 10 KIA and 12 WIA. From 20-28 Sep, 2-502 Inf and 2-327 Inf conducted a search and destroy mission southeast of Dong Tre with negative contact. On 3 Oct, 1-327 Inf raided a VC POW camp in the southwest portion of its AO and freed 23 VN. C/1-22 was sent to Tu Bong to protect the rice crops while 2-502 Inf replaced 2-327 at Tuy An, the latter returning to Tuy Hoa SOUTH. On 7 Oct, 2-327 Inf conducted an airmobile assault west of Tuy Hoa along Route 7B with negative contact. During the period 11-12 Oct, two platoons from A/2-327 Inf were deployed to a location near Phan Rang to provide security for the extraction of a downed C-130. 2-502 Inf conducted search and destroy operations in an area southwest of Tuy An for the period 10-16 Oct. On 13 Oct, 1-22 Inf was relieved in place by 1-8 Inf and deployed to Pleiku. On 19-20 Oct, 1-327 Inf and 2-327 Inf were relieved by elements of the 28th ROK Regiment from their mission in the Hieu Xuong Valley. Operation SEWARD terminated on 25 Oct following the relief of 2-502 Inf in the Tuy An area by the 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

5-29 Sep.
Operation: MEADOWLARK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh Plantation, Phuoc Tuy,
Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 11th ACR: 1/11, 2/11, 3/11 Sqns. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to a staging area near the Long Binh Plantation. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Bien Hoa by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon

New Operations

6-9 Sep.
Operation: MANH HO/3/4/5/6
Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 22nd RVN Div. Results: 147 enemy killed, 20 ARVN KIA, 23 ARVN WIA, 17 ARVN MIA.

6-12 Sep.
Operation: BANGOR
Location: Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-26 Inf

6-13 Sep.
Operation: ATHOL
Location: Dau Tieng, Michelin Plantation, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 4-31 Inf.

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Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Thu Sep 07, 2023 4:16 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

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

10 Aug.-7 Sep.
Operation: TOLEDO
Location: Xuan Loc, Gia Ray, Binh Gia, May Tao Secret Zone, Courtenay Plantation, LZ GRANADA, LZ YANKEE, LZ BROWN, LZ RUBY, LZ JADE, Long Khanh, Phuoc Tuy and Binh Tuy Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 173d Abn Bde: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 4-503 Inf, D/16 Arm, E/17 Cav, 3-319 Art, C/2-35 Art, A/2-32 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (from 24 Aug): 2-18 Inf, B/1-28 Inf, A/1-7 Art; Task Force RANGER (10 Aug-1 Sep): 33rd and 35th ARVN Ranger Bns; 1ATF (26-31 Aug): 5RAR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division: 274th and 275th PLAF Regiments. Execution: SEE PREVIOUS NOTES Results: 8 enemy killed, 11 detained, 7 US KIA, 45 US WIA.

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

30 Aug.-29 Sep.
Operation: BLUE JAY
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Tay Ninh West, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 196th Light Inf Bde: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art, F/17 Cav, 175th Eng Co. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Tay Ninh by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon.

1-7 Sep.
Operation: ALICE
Location: Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 3-21 Inf. Intelligence: C40 PLAF Co.

1-12 Sep.
Operation: KIPAPA
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (3-12 Sep), 4-9 Inf (from 3 Sep), 4-23 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, A/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 7th Bn, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation 21 Battalion fully mechanized by 5 May 1967. took place in the Filhol Plantation northeast of Cu Chi with minimal contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 3 detained, 6 US KIA, 65 US WIA.

2-29 Sep.
Operation: BENNING V
Location: Route 19, Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div.

2 Sep.-11 Oct.
Operation: SUNSET BEACH
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Trang Bang, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (from 12 Sep), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, A/3-4 Cav (9-12 Sep), 1-8 Art, C/2-13 Art (16 Sep-4 Oct); 49th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: the brigade conducted airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, Eagle Flights, combat patrol, ambushes and "buddy" operations with local ARVN forces during the Vietnamese National Election period (11 Sep). From 20 Sep to 4 Oct, 1-5 Inf (M) conducted a deep incursion in the Boi Loi Woods. Results: 86 enemy killed, 49 detained, 29 US KIA, 194 US WIA, 1 US MIA.

3 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: DECATUR
Location: An Loc, Quan Loi, Binh Long Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, B/1-4 Cav.

4-15 Sep.
Operation: NAPA/LIEN KET 56
Location: Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 2/6, 3/6 and 4/6 ARVN Bns. Execution: Operation took place northwest of Tam Ky.

4 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: BATON ROUGE
Location: Long Tau Shipping Channel, Rung Sat Special Zone. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf. Execution: operation took place in the southern portion of the Rung Sat Special Zone to secure the water line of communication between the port of Saigon and the sea.

5 Sep.-25 Oct.
Operation: SEWARD
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Tu Bong, Hieu Xuong Valley, Vung Ro Bay, Vung Ro Pass, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy, rice harvest protection, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 1-22 Inf (5 Sep-13 Oct), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (5 Sep-1 Oct), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 95th PAVN Regiment. Execution: The brigade initiated SEWARD to provide protection for the rice harvest in the Tuy Hoa (Hieu Xuong) Valley. 1-327 Inf (-) was still at Ninh Hoa when the operation started except for Co A protecting the rice harvest in the valley. 2-327 Inf conducted search and destroy operations around Tuy An while 2-502 operated to the northwest of Tuy Hoa and 1-22 Inf provided security for the Vung Ro Bay area. On 7 Sep, A/2-17 Cav conducted an amphibious assault northeast of Tuy Hoa with negative contact. 1-327 Inf (-) returned form Ninh Hoa during the period 8-10 Sep and joined its Co A in the Hieu Xuong Valley. 2-502 Inf was extracted from its AO on 10 Sep and sent to Tu Bong on the coast of northern Khanh Hoa Province (expect A/2-502 Inf in reserve at Tuy Hoa SOUTH) until 15 Sep. On the night on 17 Sep, the command post of Co B 3/327 Inf came under attack and was overrun by an estimated one hundred VC. US losses were 10 KIA and 12 WIA. From 20-28 Sep, 2-502 Inf and 2-327 Inf conducted a search and destroy mission southeast of Dong Tre with negative contact. On 3 Oct, 1-327 Inf raided a VC POW camp in the southwest portion of its AO and freed 23 VN. C/1-22 was sent to Tu Bong to protect the rice crops while 2-502 Inf replaced 2-327 at Tuy An, the latter returning to Tuy Hoa SOUTH. On 7 Oct, 2-327 Inf conducted an airmobile assault west of Tuy Hoa along Route 7B with negative contact. During the period 11-12 Oct, two platoons from A/2-327 Inf were deployed to a location near Phan Rang to provide security for the extraction of a downed C-130. 2-502 Inf conducted search and destroy operations in an area southwest of Tuy An for the period 10-16 Oct. On 13 Oct, 1-22 Inf was relieved in place by 1-8 Inf and deployed to Pleiku. On 19-20 Oct, 1-327 Inf and 2-327 Inf were relieved by elements of the 28th ROK Regiment from their mission in the Hieu Xuong Valley. Operation SEWARD terminated on 25 Oct following the relief of 2-502 Inf in the Tuy An area by the 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

5-29 Sep.
Operation: MEADOWLARK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh Plantation, Phuoc Tuy,
Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 11th ACR: 1/11, 2/11, 3/11 Sqns. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to a staging area near the Long Binh Plantation. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Bien Hoa by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon

6-9 Sep.
Operation: MANH HO/3/4/5/6
Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 22nd RVN Div. Results: 147 enemy killed, 20 ARVN KIA, 23 ARVN WIA, 17 ARVN MIA.

6-12 Sep.
Operation: BANGOR
Location: Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-26 Inf

6-13 Sep.
Operation: ATHOL
Location: Dau Tieng, Michelin Plantation, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 4-31 Inf.

New Operations

7-12 Sep.
Operation: CANNON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Execution: operation was conducted in the southeast portion of the Da Nang TAOR. Results: 17 enemy killed, 1 detained.

Other

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Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Fri Sep 08, 2023 3:05 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

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

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

30 Aug.-29 Sep.
Operation: BLUE JAY
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Tay Ninh West, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 196th Light Inf Bde: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art, F/17 Cav, 175th Eng Co. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Tay Ninh by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon.

1-12 Sep.
Operation: KIPAPA
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (3-12 Sep), 4-9 Inf (from 3 Sep), 4-23 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, A/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 7th Bn, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation 21 Battalion fully mechanized by 5 May 1967. took place in the Filhol Plantation northeast of Cu Chi with minimal contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 3 detained, 6 US KIA, 65 US WIA.

2-29 Sep.
Operation: BENNING V
Location: Route 19, Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div.

2 Sep.-11 Oct.
Operation: SUNSET BEACH
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Trang Bang, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (from 12 Sep), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, A/3-4 Cav (9-12 Sep), 1-8 Art, C/2-13 Art (16 Sep-4 Oct); 49th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: the brigade conducted airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, Eagle Flights, combat patrol, ambushes and "buddy" operations with local ARVN forces during the Vietnamese National Election period (11 Sep). From 20 Sep to 4 Oct, 1-5 Inf (M) conducted a deep incursion in the Boi Loi Woods. Results: 86 enemy killed, 49 detained, 29 US KIA, 194 US WIA, 1 US MIA.

3 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: DECATUR
Location: An Loc, Quan Loi, Binh Long Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, B/1-4 Cav.

4-15 Sep.
Operation: NAPA/LIEN KET 56
Location: Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 2/6, 3/6 and 4/6 ARVN Bns. Execution: Operation took place northwest of Tam Ky.

4 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: BATON ROUGE
Location: Long Tau Shipping Channel, Rung Sat Special Zone. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf. Execution: operation took place in the southern portion of the Rung Sat Special Zone to secure the water line of communication between the port of Saigon and the sea.

5 Sep.-25 Oct.
Operation: SEWARD
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Tu Bong, Hieu Xuong Valley, Vung Ro Bay, Vung Ro Pass, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy, rice harvest protection, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 1-22 Inf (5 Sep-13 Oct), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (5 Sep-1 Oct), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 95th PAVN Regiment. Execution: The brigade initiated SEWARD to provide protection for the rice harvest in the Tuy Hoa (Hieu Xuong) Valley. 1-327 Inf (-) was still at Ninh Hoa when the operation started except for Co A protecting the rice harvest in the valley. 2-327 Inf conducted search and destroy operations around Tuy An while 2-502 operated to the northwest of Tuy Hoa and 1-22 Inf provided security for the Vung Ro Bay area. On 7 Sep, A/2-17 Cav conducted an amphibious assault northeast of Tuy Hoa with negative contact. 1-327 Inf (-) returned form Ninh Hoa during the period 8-10 Sep and joined its Co A in the Hieu Xuong Valley. 2-502 Inf was extracted from its AO on 10 Sep and sent to Tu Bong on the coast of northern Khanh Hoa Province (expect A/2-502 Inf in reserve at Tuy Hoa SOUTH) until 15 Sep. On the night on 17 Sep, the command post of Co B 3/327 Inf came under attack and was overrun by an estimated one hundred VC. US losses were 10 KIA and 12 WIA. From 20-28 Sep, 2-502 Inf and 2-327 Inf conducted a search and destroy mission southeast of Dong Tre with negative contact. On 3 Oct, 1-327 Inf raided a VC POW camp in the southwest portion of its AO and freed 23 VN. C/1-22 was sent to Tu Bong to protect the rice crops while 2-502 Inf replaced 2-327 at Tuy An, the latter returning to Tuy Hoa SOUTH. On 7 Oct, 2-327 Inf conducted an airmobile assault west of Tuy Hoa along Route 7B with negative contact. During the period 11-12 Oct, two platoons from A/2-327 Inf were deployed to a location near Phan Rang to provide security for the extraction of a downed C-130. 2-502 Inf conducted search and destroy operations in an area southwest of Tuy An for the period 10-16 Oct. On 13 Oct, 1-22 Inf was relieved in place by 1-8 Inf and deployed to Pleiku. On 19-20 Oct, 1-327 Inf and 2-327 Inf were relieved by elements of the 28th ROK Regiment from their mission in the Hieu Xuong Valley. Operation SEWARD terminated on 25 Oct following the relief of 2-502 Inf in the Tuy An area by the 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

5-29 Sep.
Operation: MEADOWLARK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh Plantation, Phuoc Tuy,
Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 11th ACR: 1/11, 2/11, 3/11 Sqns. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to a staging area near the Long Binh Plantation. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Bien Hoa by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon

6-9 Sep.
Operation: MANH HO/3/4/5/6
Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 22nd RVN Div. Results: 147 enemy killed, 20 ARVN KIA, 23 ARVN WIA, 17 ARVN MIA.

6-12 Sep.
Operation: BANGOR
Location: Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-26 Inf

6-13 Sep.
Operation: ATHOL
Location: Dau Tieng, Michelin Plantation, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 4-31 Inf.

7-12 Sep.
Operation: CANNON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Execution: operation was conducted in the southeast portion of the Da Nang TAOR. Results: 17 enemy killed, 1 detained.

New Operations

8-14 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE II
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Results: 3 enemy killed.

8-16 Sep.
Operation: FRESNO
Location: Mo Duc District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 1/7 Marines.

8-24 Sep. Operation: VAUCLUSE
Location: Nui Dinh Hills, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 161 Bty RNZA. Execution: operation took place 9 km west-southwest of Nui Dat. Results: 7 enemy killed, 6 detained, 1 AUS WIA.

Other

8 Sep.
The enemy attacks the 40th ARVN Regiment in Binh Dinh Province (17 ARVN KIA, 19 ARVN WIA, 8 ARVN MIA, 1 VN KIA).

8 Sep.
The 11th ACR arrives in RVN, located at Long Binh.

8 Sep.
A Spanish medical team arrives in Saigon.

Jason Petho · Post by **Jason Petho** » Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:40 pm

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

26 Mar.-23 Sep.
Operation SU BOK, battalion-size operation by elements of the ROK Marine Brigade and Capital Division in Binh Dinh Province.

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

4 Jul.-27 Oct.
Operation: MACON
Location: An Hoa, My Loc, My Loc, Cu Ban, Song Thu Bon, Song Ky Lam, LZ DIXIE, LZ SAVANNAH, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Task organization: 1/3 Marines, 3/3 Marines, 3/9 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: R20 Doc Lap Bn. Execution: the operation was mounted to intercept the R20 Bn moving from the Operation LIBERTY AO into the An Hoa Basin. Several minor contacts were made but the enemy battalion couldn't be fixed and destroyed. On 14 July, MACON was scaled down to a battalion-size operation with 3/9 protecting the An Hoa industrial complex against local guerillas. Results: 380 enemy killed, 5 detained, 24 US KIA, 72 US WIA.

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

10 Aug.-10 Oct.
Operation: STABLE
Location: Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: I FFORCE V Task organization: ROK Field Command, WHRID, 100th Logistical Command. Execution: the operation covered the arrival and movement of the 9th ROK Infantry Division (WHRID), 100th Logistical Command, and ROK Field Command, Vietnam through Nha Trang and Tuy Hoa.

23 Aug.-26 Sep.
Operation: MALLARD
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 2-34 Arm. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 2-34 Arm in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit and the Long Binh Plantation site designated as the staging area. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and ferried to Bien Hoa via C-130 while the vehicles were off-loaded at Saigon.

26 Aug.-18 Oct.
Operation: PAUL REVERE III
Location: Duc Co, Plei Djereng, Catecka Plantation, Route 19, LZ OASIS, Pleiku Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 1-7 Cav (26-29 Aug), 2-8 Inf (29 Aug-28 Sep), 1-12 Inf (16-28 Sep), 2- 9 Art, 1-69 Arm, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn, B&C/6-14 Art (20 Sep-18 Oct), A/3-6 Art, B/3-6 Art (12-30 Sep), C/3-6 Art (11-15 Oct); 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div (28 Sep-18 Oct): 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf. Intelligence: 1st PAVN Division Execution: the operation was a continuation of the surveillance effort along the Cambodian border, aimed at preventing the enemy from disrupting the GVN elections scheduled for 11 Sep, maintaining land LOCs opened, and conducting pacification operations in selected areas. The operation produced no significant contact with the enemy. Results: 85 enemy killed, 37 detained.

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.

30 Aug.-29 Sep.
Operation: BLUE JAY
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Tay Ninh West, Phuoc Tuy, Gia Dinh and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 196th Light Inf Bde: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 3-82 Art, F/17 Cav, 175th Eng Co. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Tay Ninh by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon.

1-12 Sep.
Operation: KIPAPA
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (3-12 Sep), 4-9 Inf (from 3 Sep), 4-23 Inf, B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, A/65th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 7th Bn, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation 21 Battalion fully mechanized by 5 May 1967. took place in the Filhol Plantation northeast of Cu Chi with minimal contact. Results: 8 enemy killed, 3 detained, 6 US KIA, 65 US WIA.

2-29 Sep.
Operation: BENNING V
Location: Route 19, Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Cav Div.

2 Sep.-11 Oct.
Operation: SUNSET BEACH
Location: Cu Chi, Duc Hue, Trang Bang, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (from 12 Sep), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf, A/3-4 Cav (9-12 Sep), 1-8 Art, C/2-13 Art (16 Sep-4 Oct); 49th ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: the brigade conducted airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, Eagle Flights, combat patrol, ambushes and "buddy" operations with local ARVN forces during the Vietnamese National Election period (11 Sep). From 20 Sep to 4 Oct, 1-5 Inf (M) conducted a deep incursion in the Boi Loi Woods. Results: 86 enemy killed, 49 detained, 29 US KIA, 194 US WIA, 1 US MIA.

3 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: DECATUR
Location: An Loc, Quan Loi, Binh Long Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, B/1-4 Cav.

4-15 Sep.
Operation: NAPA/LIEN KET 56
Location: Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines, 2/6, 3/6 and 4/6 ARVN Bns. Execution: Operation took place northwest of Tam Ky.

4 Sep.-8 Oct.
Operation: BATON ROUGE
Location: Long Tau Shipping Channel, Rung Sat Special Zone. Type: search and destroy, saturation patrolling. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf. Execution: operation took place in the southern portion of the Rung Sat Special Zone to secure the water line of communication between the port of Saigon and the sea.

5 Sep.-25 Oct.
Operation: SEWARD
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Tu Bong, Hieu Xuong Valley, Vung Ro Bay, Vung Ro Pass, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy, rice harvest protection, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 1-22 Inf (5 Sep-13 Oct), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (5 Sep-1 Oct), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 95th PAVN Regiment. Execution: The brigade initiated SEWARD to provide protection for the rice harvest in the Tuy Hoa (Hieu Xuong) Valley. 1-327 Inf (-) was still at Ninh Hoa when the operation started except for Co A protecting the rice harvest in the valley. 2-327 Inf conducted search and destroy operations around Tuy An while 2-502 operated to the northwest of Tuy Hoa and 1-22 Inf provided security for the Vung Ro Bay area. On 7 Sep, A/2-17 Cav conducted an amphibious assault northeast of Tuy Hoa with negative contact. 1-327 Inf (-) returned form Ninh Hoa during the period 8-10 Sep and joined its Co A in the Hieu Xuong Valley. 2-502 Inf was extracted from its AO on 10 Sep and sent to Tu Bong on the coast of northern Khanh Hoa Province (expect A/2-502 Inf in reserve at Tuy Hoa SOUTH) until 15 Sep. On the night on 17 Sep, the command post of Co B 3/327 Inf came under attack and was overrun by an estimated one hundred VC. US losses were 10 KIA and 12 WIA. From 20-28 Sep, 2-502 Inf and 2-327 Inf conducted a search and destroy mission southeast of Dong Tre with negative contact. On 3 Oct, 1-327 Inf raided a VC POW camp in the southwest portion of its AO and freed 23 VN. C/1-22 was sent to Tu Bong to protect the rice crops while 2-502 Inf replaced 2-327 at Tuy An, the latter returning to Tuy Hoa SOUTH. On 7 Oct, 2-327 Inf conducted an airmobile assault west of Tuy Hoa along Route 7B with negative contact. During the period 11-12 Oct, two platoons from A/2-327 Inf were deployed to a location near Phan Rang to provide security for the extraction of a downed C-130. 2-502 Inf conducted search and destroy operations in an area southwest of Tuy An for the period 10-16 Oct. On 13 Oct, 1-22 Inf was relieved in place by 1-8 Inf and deployed to Pleiku. On 19-20 Oct, 1-327 Inf and 2-327 Inf were relieved by elements of the 28th ROK Regiment from their mission in the Hieu Xuong Valley. Operation SEWARD terminated on 25 Oct following the relief of 2-502 Inf in the Tuy An area by the 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

5-29 Sep.
Operation: MEADOWLARK
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Long Binh Plantation, Phuoc Tuy,
Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 11th ACR: 1/11, 2/11, 3/11 Sqns. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to a staging area near the Long Binh Plantation. The unit personnel arrived at Vung Tau and were transported to Bien Hoa by tactical airlift while the cargo and equipment arrived at Saigon

6-9 Sep.
Operation: MANH HO/3/4/5/6
Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: security Controlling headquarters: 22nd RVN Div. Results: 147 enemy killed, 20 ARVN KIA, 23 ARVN WIA, 17 ARVN MIA.

6-12 Sep.
Operation: BANGOR
Location: Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-26 Inf

6-13 Sep.
Operation: ATHOL
Location: Dau Tieng, Michelin Plantation, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB. Task organization: 4-31 Inf.

7-12 Sep.
Operation: CANNON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 2/1 Marines. Execution: operation was conducted in the southeast portion of the Da Nang TAOR. Results: 17 enemy killed, 1 detained.

8-14 Sep.
Operation: PAWNEE II
Location: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 3/4 Marines. Results: 3 enemy killed.

8-16 Sep.
Operation: FRESNO
Location: Mo Duc District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 1/7 Marines.

8-24 Sep. Operation: VAUCLUSE
Location: Nui Dinh Hills, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 6RAR, 161 Bty RNZA. Execution: operation took place 9 km west-southwest of Nui Dat. Results: 7 enemy killed, 6 detained, 1 AUS WIA.

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9-10 Sep.
Operation: 11-66
Location: Khanh Hoa Province Province. Type: search and rescue. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B-52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: search and rescue operation near Cam Ranh Bay.

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9 Sep.
First deep-water pier in Da Nang harbor opens with arrival of USS ALUDRA

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