Vietnam

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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 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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

13 Sep.-1 Oct.
Operation: THAYER I
Location: Kim Son Valley, 506 Valley, LZ HAMMOND, LZ DUZ, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art; 2d Bde: 1-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/8th Eng Bn; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art, 2-20 Art (-), E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: THAYER I was initiated as a result of enemy buildup in the Kim Son Valley area. In the initial assault, five battalions were inserted onto high ground LZs, from which they searched the ridge lines and fingers down to the valley floor but found little of the enemy. On 20 Sep, the action shifted to the 506 Valley east of the Kim Son where 2-8 Cav clashed with the enemy, killing 15. On 23 Sep, the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment attacked the division logistics base at LZ HAMMOND with mortar fire, killing 1 and wounding 32 while damaging 17 aircraft. On the same day, the 7th and 8th Bns, 12th PAVN Regiment attacked the command post of the 41st ARVN Regiment at Cuu Thanh in the THAYER I AO, losing 137 killed in the ill-fated assault. Results: 231 enemy killed, 72 detained, 33 US KIA, 248 US WIA, 2 US MIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon,
Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

19 Sep.-4 Oct.
Operation: KAMUELA
Location: Dau Tieng, Ben Cui Plantation, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, B/7-11 Art, 2-1 Inf (from 27 Sep), A/3-82 Art (from 27 Sep); 3/8 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 83rd Rear Service Group. Execution: operation conducted west and southwest of Dau Tieng with minimal contact. Results: 13 enemy killed, 3 detained, 5 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-1 Oct.
Operation: LONGVIEW
Location: Bien Hoa, Phuoc Vinh, Bien Hoa and Binh Duong Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

25 Sep.-4 Oct.
Operation: 12-66
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 West in support of Operation ATTLEBORO.

26 Sep.-9 Oct.
Operation: SIOUX CITY
Location: Xom Cat, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), E/17 Cav, D/16 Arm. Execution: the operation searched for VC supplies in the Xom Cat area and provided security for the establishment of a new CIDG camp there.

30 Sep.-3 Oct.
Operation: CROWS NEST
Location: Duc Thanh, Route 2, AO JOAN, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 1 APC Sqn (one troop), 103 Fld Bty. Execution: operation took place around Duc Thanh 12 km north of Nui Dat. Results: 6 enemy detained, 1 AUS KIA.

New Operations

1-4 Oct.
Operation: LITTLE ROCK
Location: Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 2-34 Arm (-), 1-5 Art (-); 48th ARVN Regiment (elts).

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

Other

1 Oct.
US military strength in RVN reaches 321,000.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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 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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon,
Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

19 Sep.-4 Oct.
Operation: KAMUELA
Location: Dau Tieng, Ben Cui Plantation, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, B/7-11 Art, 2-1 Inf (from 27 Sep), A/3-82 Art (from 27 Sep); 3/8 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 83rd Rear Service Group. Execution: operation conducted west and southwest of Dau Tieng with minimal contact. Results: 13 enemy killed, 3 detained, 5 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

25 Sep.-4 Oct.
Operation: 12-66
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 West in support of Operation ATTLEBORO.

26 Sep.-9 Oct.
Operation: SIOUX CITY
Location: Xom Cat, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), E/17 Cav, D/16 Arm. Execution: the operation searched for VC supplies in the Xom Cat area and provided security for the establishment of a new CIDG camp there.

30 Sep.-3 Oct.
Operation: CROWS NEST
Location: Duc Thanh, Route 2, AO JOAN, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 1 APC Sqn (one troop), 103 Fld Bty. Execution: operation took place around Duc Thanh 12 km north of Nui Dat. Results: 6 enemy detained, 1 AUS KIA.

1-4 Oct.
Operation: LITTLE ROCK
Location: Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 2-34 Arm (-), 1-5 Art (-); 48th ARVN Regiment (elts).

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

New Operations

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

Other

2 Oct.
VNN LCI strikes mine and sinks in branch of Long Tau River in Rung Sat Special Zone (3 US KIA, 10 US WIA; 5 VNN WIA).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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 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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon,
Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

19 Sep.-4 Oct.
Operation: KAMUELA
Location: Dau Tieng, Ben Cui Plantation, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, B/7-11 Art, 2-1 Inf (from 27 Sep), A/3-82 Art (from 27 Sep); 3/8 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 83rd Rear Service Group. Execution: operation conducted west and southwest of Dau Tieng with minimal contact. Results: 13 enemy killed, 3 detained, 5 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

25 Sep.-4 Oct.
Operation: 12-66
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 West in support of Operation ATTLEBORO.

26 Sep.-9 Oct.
Operation: SIOUX CITY
Location: Xom Cat, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), E/17 Cav, D/16 Arm. Execution: the operation searched for VC supplies in the Xom Cat area and provided security for the establishment of a new CIDG camp there.

30 Sep.-3 Oct.
Operation: CROWS NEST
Location: Duc Thanh, Route 2, AO JOAN, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 1 APC Sqn (one troop), 103 Fld Bty. Execution: operation took place around Duc Thanh 12 km north of Nui Dat. Results: 6 enemy detained, 1 AUS KIA.

1-4 Oct.
Operation: LITTLE ROCK
Location: Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 2-34 Arm (-), 1-5 Art (-); 48th ARVN Regiment (elts).

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

New Operations

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-10 Oct.
Operation: LEE/LIEN KET 64
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROK Marine Bde; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st, 2nd and 3rd ROK Mar Bns; 4th ARVN Regiment.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

Other

3 Oct.
GVN Secretary of State for Health Nguyen Ba Kha resigns in dispute between southerners MSS/National Police Chief BG Loan.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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 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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon,
Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

19 Sep.-4 Oct.
Operation: KAMUELA
Location: Dau Tieng, Ben Cui Plantation, Boi Loi Woods, Hau Nghia and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, B/7-11 Art, 2-1 Inf (from 27 Sep), A/3-82 Art (from 27 Sep); 3/8 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 83rd Rear Service Group. Execution: operation conducted west and southwest of Dau Tieng with minimal contact. Results: 13 enemy killed, 3 detained, 5 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

25 Sep.-4 Oct.
Operation: 12-66
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 West in support of Operation ATTLEBORO.

26 Sep.-9 Oct.
Operation: SIOUX CITY
Location: Xom Cat, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), E/17 Cav, D/16 Arm. Execution: the operation searched for VC supplies in the Xom Cat area and provided security for the establishment of a new CIDG camp there.

1-4 Oct.
Operation: LITTLE ROCK
Location: Ong Dong Jungle, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 2-34 Arm (-), 1-5 Art (-); 48th ARVN Regiment (elts).

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-10 Oct.
Operation: LEE/LIEN KET 64
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROK Marine Bde; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st, 2nd and 3rd ROK Mar Bns; 4th ARVN Regiment.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

New Operations

None

Other

4 Oct.
The 1st Bde, 4th Inf Div arrives in RVN, located at Tuy Hoa.

4 Oct.
ARVN Ranger truck hits mine near Duc My in Khanh Hoa Province (10 ARVN KIA, 15 ARVN WIA).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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 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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon,
Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

26 Sep.-9 Oct.
Operation: SIOUX CITY
Location: Xom Cat, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), E/17 Cav, D/16 Arm. Execution: the operation searched for VC supplies in the Xom Cat area and provided security for the establishment of a new CIDG camp there.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-10 Oct.
Operation: LEE/LIEN KET 64
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROK Marine Bde; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st, 2nd and 3rd ROK Mar Bns; 4th ARVN Regiment.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

New Operations

None

Other

None

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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 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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon,
Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

26 Sep.-9 Oct.
Operation: SIOUX CITY
Location: Xom Cat, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), E/17 Cav, D/16 Arm. Execution: the operation searched for VC supplies in the Xom Cat area and provided security for the establishment of a new CIDG camp there.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-10 Oct.
Operation: LEE/LIEN KET 64
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROK Marine Bde; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st, 2nd and 3rd ROK Mar Bns; 4th ARVN Regiment.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

New Operations

6-10 Oct.
Operation: CANBERRA
Location: Phu My, Route 15, Nui Thi Vai, Nui Ong Trinh, AO WHITE, LZ JULIE, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 103 Fld Bty, 1 APC Sqn (-), 3 SASR Sqn (-), A/2-35 Art. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation was conducted 5 km east of Route 15 in support of Operation ROBIN. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 detained, 13 AUS WIA.

6-15 Oct.
Operation: HICKORY
Location: Ben Cam, Long Dien, Phuoc Thien, Nhon Trach District, Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 1st Sqn, 11th ACR. Execution: HICKORY helped provide security for engineer work parties. Results: 13 enemy killed, 17 detained, 2 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

6-16 Oct.
Operation: TULSA
Location: Route 13, Phu Cuong, An Loc, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div; 5th ARVN Div. Task organization: 2-2 Inf, 1- 16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav; 5th ARVN Div (elts).

Other

6 Oct.
An estimated three enemy Bns attack ARVN Abn Task Force 400 meters south of DMZ in Quang Tri Province (20 enemy killed, 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA; 21 ARVN KIA, 161 ARVN WIA) .

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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 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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon,
Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

26 Sep.-9 Oct.
Operation: SIOUX CITY
Location: Xom Cat, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), E/17 Cav, D/16 Arm. Execution: the operation searched for VC supplies in the Xom Cat area and provided security for the establishment of a new CIDG camp there.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-10 Oct.
Operation: LEE/LIEN KET 64
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROK Marine Bde; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st, 2nd and 3rd ROK Mar Bns; 4th ARVN Regiment.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

6-10 Oct.
Operation: CANBERRA
Location: Phu My, Route 15, Nui Thi Vai, Nui Ong Trinh, AO WHITE, LZ JULIE, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 103 Fld Bty, 1 APC Sqn (-), 3 SASR Sqn (-), A/2-35 Art. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation was conducted 5 km east of Route 15 in support of Operation ROBIN. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 detained, 13 AUS WIA.

6-15 Oct.
Operation: HICKORY
Location: Ben Cam, Long Dien, Phuoc Thien, Nhon Trach District, Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 1st Sqn, 11th ACR. Execution: HICKORY helped provide security for engineer work parties. Results: 13 enemy killed, 17 detained, 2 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

6-16 Oct.
Operation: TULSA
Location: Route 13, Phu Cuong, An Loc, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div; 5th ARVN Div. Task organization: 2-2 Inf, 1- 16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav; 5th ARVN Div (elts).

New Operations

None

Other

7 Oct.
The enemy attacks and damages an USN LCM on Dong Tranh River 23 km south of Saigon with RR, AW and mortar fire (16 US WIA).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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 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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon,
Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

26 Sep.-9 Oct.
Operation: SIOUX CITY
Location: Xom Cat, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), E/17 Cav, D/16 Arm. Execution: the operation searched for VC supplies in the Xom Cat area and provided security for the establishment of a new CIDG camp there.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-10 Oct.
Operation: LEE/LIEN KET 64
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROK Marine Bde; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st, 2nd and 3rd ROK Mar Bns; 4th ARVN Regiment.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

6-10 Oct.
Operation: CANBERRA
Location: Phu My, Route 15, Nui Thi Vai, Nui Ong Trinh, AO WHITE, LZ JULIE, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 103 Fld Bty, 1 APC Sqn (-), 3 SASR Sqn (-), A/2-35 Art. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation was conducted 5 km east of Route 15 in support of Operation ROBIN. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 detained, 13 AUS WIA.

6-15 Oct.
Operation: HICKORY
Location: Ben Cam, Long Dien, Phuoc Thien, Nhon Trach District, Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 1st Sqn, 11th ACR. Execution: HICKORY helped provide security for engineer work parties. Results: 13 enemy killed, 17 detained, 2 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

6-16 Oct.
Operation: TULSA
Location: Route 13, Phu Cuong, An Loc, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div; 5th ARVN Div. Task organization: 2-2 Inf, 1- 16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav; 5th ARVN Div (elts).

New Operations

8-15 Oct.
Operation: KENT
Location: Son Ha District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, 2/7 Marines.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon,
Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

26 Sep.-9 Oct.
Operation: SIOUX CITY
Location: Xom Cat, Bien Hoa Province. Type: search and destroy, security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 1-503 Inf, 2-503 Inf, 3-319 Art (-), E/17 Cav, D/16 Arm. Execution: the operation searched for VC supplies in the Xom Cat area and provided security for the establishment of a new CIDG camp there.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-10 Oct.
Operation: LEE/LIEN KET 64
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROK Marine Bde; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st, 2nd and 3rd ROK Mar Bns; 4th ARVN Regiment.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

6-10 Oct.
Operation: CANBERRA
Location: Phu My, Route 15, Nui Thi Vai, Nui Ong Trinh, AO WHITE, LZ JULIE, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 103 Fld Bty, 1 APC Sqn (-), 3 SASR Sqn (-), A/2-35 Art. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation was conducted 5 km east of Route 15 in support of Operation ROBIN. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 detained, 13 AUS WIA.

6-15 Oct.
Operation: HICKORY
Location: Ben Cam, Long Dien, Phuoc Thien, Nhon Trach District, Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 1st Sqn, 11th ACR. Execution: HICKORY helped provide security for engineer work parties. Results: 13 enemy killed, 17 detained, 2 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

6-16 Oct.
Operation: TULSA
Location: Route 13, Phu Cuong, An Loc, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div; 5th ARVN Div. Task organization: 2-2 Inf, 1- 16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav; 5th ARVN Div (elts).

8-15 Oct.
Operation: KENT
Location: Son Ha District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, 2/7 Marines.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

New Operations

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Other

9 Oct.
The 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div arrives in RVN, located at Bearcat.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon,
Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-10 Oct.
Operation: LEE/LIEN KET 64
Location: Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d ROK Marine Bde; 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st, 2nd and 3rd ROK Mar Bns; 4th ARVN Regiment.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

6-10 Oct.
Operation: CANBERRA
Location: Phu My, Route 15, Nui Thi Vai, Nui Ong Trinh, AO WHITE, LZ JULIE, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 103 Fld Bty, 1 APC Sqn (-), 3 SASR Sqn (-), A/2-35 Art. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Regiment. Execution: the operation was conducted 5 km east of Route 15 in support of Operation ROBIN. Results: 3 enemy killed, 1 detained, 13 AUS WIA.

6-15 Oct.
Operation: HICKORY
Location: Ben Cam, Long Dien, Phuoc Thien, Nhon Trach District, Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 1st Sqn, 11th ACR. Execution: HICKORY helped provide security for engineer work parties. Results: 13 enemy killed, 17 detained, 2 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

6-16 Oct.
Operation: TULSA
Location: Route 13, Phu Cuong, An Loc, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div; 5th ARVN Div. Task organization: 2-2 Inf, 1- 16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav; 5th ARVN Div (elts).

8-15 Oct.
Operation: KENT
Location: Son Ha District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, 2/7 Marines.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

New Operations

None

Other

10 Oct.
SECDEF arrives in Saigon for four-day RVN visit.

10 Oct.
3d Mar Div (FWD) assumes control of Operation PRAIRIE in Quang Tri Province, first division-controlled operation in I CTZ. 1st Mar Div, CP relocated to Da Nang, assumes responsibility for Da Nang TAOR. 3d Mar Div CP relocated to Phu Bai.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon, Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

6-15 Oct.
Operation: HICKORY
Location: Ben Cam, Long Dien, Phuoc Thien, Nhon Trach District, Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 1st Sqn, 11th ACR. Execution: HICKORY helped provide security for engineer work parties. Results: 13 enemy killed, 17 detained, 2 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

6-16 Oct.
Operation: TULSA
Location: Route 13, Phu Cuong, An Loc, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div; 5th ARVN Div. Task organization: 2-2 Inf, 1- 16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav; 5th ARVN Div (elts).

8-15 Oct.
Operation: KENT
Location: Son Ha District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, 2/7 Marines.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

New Operations


11-20 Oct.
Operation: TETON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines.

11 Oct.-14 Nov.
Operation: KAILUA
Location: Duc Hoa, Tan Phu Trung, Trang Bang, Tho Mo, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (11 Oct-6 Nov), 1-27 Inf (11-31 Oct), 2-27 Inf (11 Oct-3 Nov), 1-8 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2/49 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment, D85 PLAF Co. Execution: The 2d Bde conducted a series of airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, employed Eagle Flights, combat patrols, ambushes and combined operations with local ARVN forces to locate and destroy VC forces and supplies in central Hau Nghia Province between Duc Hoa and Trang Bang with light contact. The 2d Bde commenced participation in ATTLEBORO on 10 Nov and KAILUA was officially terminated on 14 Nov. Results: 67 enemy killed, 34 detained, 6 US KIA, 64 US WIA.

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

Other

11 Oct.
The enemy launches six attacks against several towns in Kien Hoa Province (27 ARVN KIA, 47 ARVN WIA, 3 ARVN MIA).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon, Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

6-15 Oct.
Operation: HICKORY
Location: Ben Cam, Long Dien, Phuoc Thien, Nhon Trach District, Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 1st Sqn, 11th ACR. Execution: HICKORY helped provide security for engineer work parties. Results: 13 enemy killed, 17 detained, 2 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

6-16 Oct.
Operation: TULSA
Location: Route 13, Phu Cuong, An Loc, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div; 5th ARVN Div. Task organization: 2-2 Inf, 1- 16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav; 5th ARVN Div (elts).

8-15 Oct.
Operation: KENT
Location: Son Ha District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, 2/7 Marines.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

11-20 Oct.
Operation: TETON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines.

11 Oct.-14 Nov.
Operation: KAILUA
Location: Duc Hoa, Tan Phu Trung, Trang Bang, Tho Mo, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (11 Oct-6 Nov), 1-27 Inf (11-31 Oct), 2-27 Inf (11 Oct-3 Nov), 1-8 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2/49 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment, D85 PLAF Co. Execution: The 2d Bde conducted a series of airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, employed Eagle Flights, combat patrols, ambushes and combined operations with local ARVN forces to locate and destroy VC forces and supplies in central Hau Nghia Province between Duc Hoa and Trang Bang with light contact. The 2d Bde commenced participation in ATTLEBORO on 10 Nov and KAILUA was officially terminated on 14 Nov. Results: 67 enemy killed, 34 detained, 6 US KIA, 64 US WIA.

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

New Operations

None

Other

12 Oct.
The enemy overruns a PF outpost in Dinh Tuong Province (5 ARVN KIA, 5 ARVN WIA, 13 civilians killed).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon, Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

6-15 Oct.
Operation: HICKORY
Location: Ben Cam, Long Dien, Phuoc Thien, Nhon Trach District, Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 1st Sqn, 11th ACR. Execution: HICKORY helped provide security for engineer work parties. Results: 13 enemy killed, 17 detained, 2 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

6-16 Oct.
Operation: TULSA
Location: Route 13, Phu Cuong, An Loc, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div; 5th ARVN Div. Task organization: 2-2 Inf, 1- 16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav; 5th ARVN Div (elts).

8-15 Oct.
Operation: KENT
Location: Son Ha District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, 2/7 Marines.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

11-20 Oct.
Operation: TETON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines.

11 Oct.-14 Nov.
Operation: KAILUA
Location: Duc Hoa, Tan Phu Trung, Trang Bang, Tho Mo, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (11 Oct-6 Nov), 1-27 Inf (11-31 Oct), 2-27 Inf (11 Oct-3 Nov), 1-8 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2/49 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment, D85 PLAF Co. Execution: The 2d Bde conducted a series of airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, employed Eagle Flights, combat patrols, ambushes and combined operations with local ARVN forces to locate and destroy VC forces and supplies in central Hau Nghia Province between Duc Hoa and Trang Bang with light contact. The 2d Bde commenced participation in ATTLEBORO on 10 Nov and KAILUA was officially terminated on 14 Nov. Results: 67 enemy killed, 34 detained, 6 US KIA, 64 US WIA.

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

New Operations

13 Oct.-9 Nov.
Operation: BLACKJACK 21
Location: Plei Trap Valley, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: II CTZ MIKE Force Task Organization: Task Force PRONG. Execution: This was the pilot mobile guerrilla mission for a specially trained force consisting of a Special Forces A-Detachment that controlled one 150-man Mike Force company and a 34-man combat reconnaissance, eagle flight platoon. The task force was specially trained for extended patrolling so that it could operate independently for as long as 30 to 60 days in remote regions with air drop type resupply. The operation was coordinated with PAUL REVERE IV.

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon, Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

6-15 Oct.
Operation: HICKORY
Location: Ben Cam, Long Dien, Phuoc Thien, Nhon Trach District, Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 1st Sqn, 11th ACR. Execution: HICKORY helped provide security for engineer work parties. Results: 13 enemy killed, 17 detained, 2 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

6-16 Oct.
Operation: TULSA
Location: Route 13, Phu Cuong, An Loc, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div; 5th ARVN Div. Task organization: 2-2 Inf, 1- 16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav; 5th ARVN Div (elts).

8-15 Oct.
Operation: KENT
Location: Son Ha District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, 2/7 Marines.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

11-20 Oct.
Operation: TETON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines.

11 Oct.-14 Nov.
Operation: KAILUA
Location: Duc Hoa, Tan Phu Trung, Trang Bang, Tho Mo, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (11 Oct-6 Nov), 1-27 Inf (11-31 Oct), 2-27 Inf (11 Oct-3 Nov), 1-8 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2/49 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment, D85 PLAF Co. Execution: The 2d Bde conducted a series of airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, employed Eagle Flights, combat patrols, ambushes and combined operations with local ARVN forces to locate and destroy VC forces and supplies in central Hau Nghia Province between Duc Hoa and Trang Bang with light contact. The 2d Bde commenced participation in ATTLEBORO on 10 Nov and KAILUA was officially terminated on 14 Nov. Results: 67 enemy killed, 34 detained, 6 US KIA, 64 US WIA.

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

13 Oct.-9 Nov.
Operation: BLACKJACK 21
Location: Plei Trap Valley, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: II CTZ MIKE Force Task Organization: Task Force PRONG. Execution: This was the pilot mobile guerrilla mission for a specially trained force consisting of a Special Forces A-Detachment that controlled one 150-man Mike Force company and a 34-man combat reconnaissance, eagle flight platoon. The task force was specially trained for extended patrolling so that it could operate independently for as long as 30 to 60 days in remote regions with air drop type resupply. The operation was coordinated with PAUL REVERE IV.

New Operations

14 Oct.-11 Nov.
Operation: 13-66
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B- 52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Khe Sanh in support of Operation PRAIRIE.

Other

14 Oct.
The enemy attacks the 30th ARVN Ranger Bn during RVNAF search and destroy operation in Gia Dinh Province (6 enemy killed, 13 detained, 1 US KIA, 4 US WIA, 41 ARVN KIA, 29 ARVN WIA, 30 ARVN MIA).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon, Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

3-15 Oct.
Operation: ROBIN
Location: Vung Tau, Saigon, Bearcat, Route 15, Phuoc Tuy, Bien Hoa and Gia Dinh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-12 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M), 3-22 Inf, 2-77 Art; 1-503 Inf; 5RAR, 6RAR. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div in country with the 1st Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Bear Cat. Heavy equipment landed at Saigon while the personnel arrived at Vung Tau and moved via motor convoy to Bearcat with elements of the 173d Abn Bde securing the road from Bearcat to Phu My and the 1ATF securing the road from Phu My to Ba Ria.

6-15 Oct.
Operation: HICKORY
Location: Ben Cam, Long Dien, Phuoc Thien, Nhon Trach District, Bien Hoa Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 1st Sqn, 11th ACR. Execution: HICKORY helped provide security for engineer work parties. Results: 13 enemy killed, 17 detained, 2 US KIA, 20 US WIA.

6-16 Oct.
Operation: TULSA
Location: Route 13, Phu Cuong, An Loc, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div; 5th ARVN Div. Task organization: 2-2 Inf, 1- 16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav; 5th ARVN Div (elts).

8-15 Oct.
Operation: KENT
Location: Son Ha District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, 2/7 Marines.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

11-20 Oct.
Operation: TETON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines.

11 Oct.-14 Nov.
Operation: KAILUA
Location: Duc Hoa, Tan Phu Trung, Trang Bang, Tho Mo, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (11 Oct-6 Nov), 1-27 Inf (11-31 Oct), 2-27 Inf (11 Oct-3 Nov), 1-8 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2/49 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment, D85 PLAF Co. Execution: The 2d Bde conducted a series of airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, employed Eagle Flights, combat patrols, ambushes and combined operations with local ARVN forces to locate and destroy VC forces and supplies in central Hau Nghia Province between Duc Hoa and Trang Bang with light contact. The 2d Bde commenced participation in ATTLEBORO on 10 Nov and KAILUA was officially terminated on 14 Nov. Results: 67 enemy killed, 34 detained, 6 US KIA, 64 US WIA.

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

13 Oct.-9 Nov.
Operation: BLACKJACK 21
Location: Plei Trap Valley, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: II CTZ MIKE Force Task Organization: Task Force PRONG. Execution: This was the pilot mobile guerrilla mission for a specially trained force consisting of a Special Forces A-Detachment that controlled one 150-man Mike Force company and a 34-man combat reconnaissance, eagle flight platoon. The task force was specially trained for extended patrolling so that it could operate independently for as long as 30 to 60 days in remote regions with air drop type resupply. The operation was coordinated with PAUL REVERE IV.

14 Oct.-11 Nov.
Operation: 13-66
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B- 52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Khe Sanh in support of Operation PRAIRIE.

New Operations

None

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon, Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

6-16 Oct.
Operation: TULSA
Location: Route 13, Phu Cuong, An Loc, Binh Duong and Binh Long Provinces. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Inf Div; 5th ARVN Div. Task organization: 2-2 Inf, 1- 16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav; 5th ARVN Div (elts).

8-15 Oct.
Operation: KENT
Location: Son Ha District, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, 2/7 Marines.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

11-20 Oct.
Operation: TETON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines.

11 Oct.-14 Nov.
Operation: KAILUA
Location: Duc Hoa, Tan Phu Trung, Trang Bang, Tho Mo, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (11 Oct-6 Nov), 1-27 Inf (11-31 Oct), 2-27 Inf (11 Oct-3 Nov), 1-8 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2/49 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment, D85 PLAF Co. Execution: The 2d Bde conducted a series of airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, employed Eagle Flights, combat patrols, ambushes and combined operations with local ARVN forces to locate and destroy VC forces and supplies in central Hau Nghia Province between Duc Hoa and Trang Bang with light contact. The 2d Bde commenced participation in ATTLEBORO on 10 Nov and KAILUA was officially terminated on 14 Nov. Results: 67 enemy killed, 34 detained, 6 US KIA, 64 US WIA.

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

13 Oct.-9 Nov.
Operation: BLACKJACK 21
Location: Plei Trap Valley, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: II CTZ MIKE Force Task Organization: Task Force PRONG. Execution: This was the pilot mobile guerrilla mission for a specially trained force consisting of a Special Forces A-Detachment that controlled one 150-man Mike Force company and a 34-man combat reconnaissance, eagle flight platoon. The task force was specially trained for extended patrolling so that it could operate independently for as long as 30 to 60 days in remote regions with air drop type resupply. The operation was coordinated with PAUL REVERE IV.

14 Oct.-11 Nov.
Operation: 13-66
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B- 52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Khe Sanh in support of Operation PRAIRIE.

New Operations

16 Oct.
Operation: CUU LONG/22/KT
Location: Dinh Tuong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 7th ARVN Div. Results: 14 enemy killed, 17 detained.

16-26 Oct.
Operation: QUEANBEYAN
Location: Nui Thi Vai, Nui Toc Tien, AO GOLD, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, D/6RAR, 1 APC Sqn (one trp), 103 Fld Bty, A/2-35 Art. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Regiment. Execution: QUEANBEYAN was mounted as a follow up to Operation CANBERRA in the Nui Thi Vai Hills area southeast of Phu My with minimal contact. Results: 17 enemy killed,1 detained, 2 AUS KIA, 13 AUS WIA.

16 Oct.-2 Nov.
Operation: SHENANDOAH I
Location: Quan Loi, Loc Ninh, Minh Thanh, Cam Xe, Dak Seu, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division. Execution: Using Quan Loi as a base of operations, the brigade tired to provoke an attack from the 9th PLAF Division. The brigade moved north to Loc Ninh on 18 Oct, then southwest to Minh Thanh on 24 Oct, but the enemy did not take the bait. On 28-29 Oct 1-26 Inf searched the Minh Thanh plantation and bumped into the 3rd Bn, 272nd PLAF Regiment near Cam Xe. Three additional battalions were piled on, killing 134 while losing 5 KIA. On 29 Oct the 3d Bde was brought in and assumed command of 2-18 Inf and 2-28 Inf, trying to cut the enemy's escape routes but found nothing and returned to Lai Khe.

Other


16 Oct.
An estimated reinforced enemy Bn attacks a district HQ in Binh Thuan Province (17 enemy killed, 30 ARVN KIA, 12 ARVN WIA).

16 Oct.
The enemy attacks an RF company in Quang Tri Province (6 enemy killed, 5 ARVN KIA, 20 ARVN WIA, 5 ARVN MIA).

16 Oct.
The enemy attacks two outposts and village in Kien Hoa Province (6 enemy killed, 6 ARVN KIA, 17 ARVN WIA , 5 ARVN MIA).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon, Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

11-20 Oct.
Operation: TETON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines.

11 Oct.-14 Nov.
Operation: KAILUA
Location: Duc Hoa, Tan Phu Trung, Trang Bang, Tho Mo, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (11 Oct-6 Nov), 1-27 Inf (11-31 Oct), 2-27 Inf (11 Oct-3 Nov), 1-8 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2/49 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment, D85 PLAF Co. Execution: The 2d Bde conducted a series of airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, employed Eagle Flights, combat patrols, ambushes and combined operations with local ARVN forces to locate and destroy VC forces and supplies in central Hau Nghia Province between Duc Hoa and Trang Bang with light contact. The 2d Bde commenced participation in ATTLEBORO on 10 Nov and KAILUA was officially terminated on 14 Nov. Results: 67 enemy killed, 34 detained, 6 US KIA, 64 US WIA.

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

13 Oct.-9 Nov.
Operation: BLACKJACK 21
Location: Plei Trap Valley, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: II CTZ MIKE Force Task Organization: Task Force PRONG. Execution: This was the pilot mobile guerrilla mission for a specially trained force consisting of a Special Forces A-Detachment that controlled one 150-man Mike Force company and a 34-man combat reconnaissance, eagle flight platoon. The task force was specially trained for extended patrolling so that it could operate independently for as long as 30 to 60 days in remote regions with air drop type resupply. The operation was coordinated with PAUL REVERE IV.

14 Oct.-11 Nov.
Operation: 13-66
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B- 52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Khe Sanh in support of Operation PRAIRIE.

16-26 Oct.
Operation: QUEANBEYAN
Location: Nui Thi Vai, Nui Toc Tien, AO GOLD, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, D/6RAR, 1 APC Sqn (one trp), 103 Fld Bty, A/2-35 Art. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Regiment. Execution: QUEANBEYAN was mounted as a follow up to Operation CANBERRA in the Nui Thi Vai Hills area southeast of Phu My with minimal contact. Results: 17 enemy killed,1 detained, 2 AUS KIA, 13 AUS WIA.

16 Oct.-2 Nov.
Operation: SHENANDOAH I
Location: Quan Loi, Loc Ninh, Minh Thanh, Cam Xe, Dak Seu, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division. Execution: Using Quan Loi as a base of operations, the brigade tired to provoke an attack from the 9th PLAF Division. The brigade moved north to Loc Ninh on 18 Oct, then southwest to Minh Thanh on 24 Oct, but the enemy did not take the bait. On 28-29 Oct 1-26 Inf searched the Minh Thanh plantation and bumped into the 3rd Bn, 272nd PLAF Regiment near Cam Xe. Three additional battalions were piled on, killing 134 while losing 5 KIA. On 29 Oct the 3d Bde was brought in and assumed command of 2-18 Inf and 2-28 Inf, trying to cut the enemy's escape routes but found nothing and returned to Lai Khe.

New Operations

None

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon, Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

11-20 Oct.
Operation: TETON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines.

11 Oct.-14 Nov.
Operation: KAILUA
Location: Duc Hoa, Tan Phu Trung, Trang Bang, Tho Mo, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (11 Oct-6 Nov), 1-27 Inf (11-31 Oct), 2-27 Inf (11 Oct-3 Nov), 1-8 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2/49 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment, D85 PLAF Co. Execution: The 2d Bde conducted a series of airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, employed Eagle Flights, combat patrols, ambushes and combined operations with local ARVN forces to locate and destroy VC forces and supplies in central Hau Nghia Province between Duc Hoa and Trang Bang with light contact. The 2d Bde commenced participation in ATTLEBORO on 10 Nov and KAILUA was officially terminated on 14 Nov. Results: 67 enemy killed, 34 detained, 6 US KIA, 64 US WIA.

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

13 Oct.-9 Nov.
Operation: BLACKJACK 21
Location: Plei Trap Valley, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: II CTZ MIKE Force Task Organization: Task Force PRONG. Execution: This was the pilot mobile guerrilla mission for a specially trained force consisting of a Special Forces A-Detachment that controlled one 150-man Mike Force company and a 34-man combat reconnaissance, eagle flight platoon. The task force was specially trained for extended patrolling so that it could operate independently for as long as 30 to 60 days in remote regions with air drop type resupply. The operation was coordinated with PAUL REVERE IV.

14 Oct.-11 Nov.
Operation: 13-66
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B- 52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Khe Sanh in support of Operation PRAIRIE.

16-26 Oct.
Operation: QUEANBEYAN
Location: Nui Thi Vai, Nui Toc Tien, AO GOLD, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, D/6RAR, 1 APC Sqn (one trp), 103 Fld Bty, A/2-35 Art. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Regiment. Execution: QUEANBEYAN was mounted as a follow up to Operation CANBERRA in the Nui Thi Vai Hills area southeast of Phu My with minimal contact. Results: 17 enemy killed,1 detained, 2 AUS KIA, 13 AUS WIA.

16 Oct.-2 Nov.
Operation: SHENANDOAH I
Location: Quan Loi, Loc Ninh, Minh Thanh, Cam Xe, Dak Seu, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division. Execution: Using Quan Loi as a base of operations, the brigade tired to provoke an attack from the 9th PLAF Division. The brigade moved north to Loc Ninh on 18 Oct, then southwest to Minh Thanh on 24 Oct, but the enemy did not take the bait. On 28-29 Oct 1-26 Inf searched the Minh Thanh plantation and bumped into the 3rd Bn, 272nd PLAF Regiment near Cam Xe. Three additional battalions were piled on, killing 134 while losing 5 KIA. On 29 Oct the 3d Bde was brought in and assumed command of 2-18 Inf and 2-28 Inf, trying to cut the enemy's escape routes but found nothing and returned to Lai Khe.

New Operations

18-20 Oct.
Operation: DAN CHI 263
Location: Chuong Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Execution: two ARVN Bns encounter an estimated two VC Bns during heliborne landing. Results: 138 enemy killed, 3 detained, 29 ARVN KIA,67 ARVN WIA.
Ongoing Operations today in 1966

18-30 Oct. Operation: DOVER
Location: Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 1/5 Marines.

18 Oct.-30 Dec.
Operation: PAUL REVERE IV
Location: Duc Co, New Plei Djereng, Plei Trap Valley, Se San, Nam Sathay, LZ OASIS, LZ 3 TANGO, FSB RED WARRIOR, Pleiku and Kontum Provinces. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Inf Div (18 Oct-10 Dec), I FFORCEV (10-30 Dec). Task organization: 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div: 2-8 Inf, 1-12 Inf, 1-22 Inf, 4-42 Art; 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div: 1-14 Inf, 1-35 Inf, 2-35 Inf, 2-9 Art, C/3-4 Cav, D/65th Eng Bn; Div Arty: 3-6 Art, 6-14 Art, A/1-30 Art; Div Troops: 1-10 Cav, 1-69 Arm; 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div (29 Oct-27 Dec): 1-5 Cav, 2-5 Cav, 2-12 Cav, 1-77 Art, B/1-9 Cav, C/1-30 Art, C/3-8 Art, B/8th Eng, 227th Avn Bn. Intelligence: 32nd, 33rd, 66th, 88th, 95B and 101C PAVN Regiments. Execution: PAUL REVERE IV was conceived to thwart the enemy B3 Front dry season campaign. The 3d Bde, 25th Inf Div started first, searching for the enemy west of the New Plei Djereng CIDG camp. On 22 Oct, the 2d Bde, 4th Inf Div arrived at New Plei Djereng airfield (LZ 3 TANGO) where a major logistic base was being built and sent forces to the southwest of the 3d Bde. Small contacts with the enemy were frequent, in the first twelve days of the operation, 138 enemy were killed at the cost of 22 US KIA and 114 US WIA. At this point, MG Collins, CG, 4th Inf Div decided to cross the Se San, drive to the Nam Sathay and pivot his brigades north and launch into the Plei Trap along parallel axis of advances. To prevent a possible enemy assault at Duc Co in his rear, the 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div was committed to the operation, deploying to LZ OASIS on the 30th. The advance in line began on 5 Nov, the way along jungle trails paved with artillery and air strikes, and with Task Force PRONG screening the Cambodian border to the west27. The enemy was quick to react, defending Base Area 702 located just across the Nam Sathay in Cambodia. The 88th PAVN Regiment ambushed TF PRONG on 10 Nov and routed it. On 11 Nov, the 2d Bde stopped its advance north and moved in strength across the Nam Sathay to rescue the survivors of TF PRONG, with 1-12 Inf air-assaulting into a hot LZ to establish FSB RED WARRIOR. The enemy attacked during the night of 12-13 Oct, losing 76 killed while US losses were 5 KIA and 41 WIA. On 15 Nov, the 33rd PAVN Regiment ambushed 2-8 Inf north of FSB RED WARRIOR, 165 enemy were killed at the cost of 19 US KIA and 53 US WIA. On 20 Nov, both brigades were ordered out of the Plei Trap. On 21 Nov, a company of 1-5 Cav operating southwest of Duc Co near the border was ambushed by a battalion from the 101C PAVN Regiment. 27 See Operation BLACKJACK 21. One platoon was completely overrun and 32 Americans were killed, many of whom had been captured and executed before artillery, ARA and air strikes had dispersed the enemy, killing 165. From 20-30 Nov, the Plei Trap was saturated with B-52 strikes before both brigades resumed their push north. On 9 Dec, the 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div was airlifted to Kontum and launched into the northern Plei Trap28. On 10 Dec, PAUL REVERE IV was upgraded to corps-size operation and passed under control of I FFORCEV with four brigades, but the NVA had vanished and the operation ended on 30 Dec. Results: 1,062 enemy killed, 56 detained, 170 US KIA, 610 US WIA.

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

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Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon, Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

16 Sep.-19 Oct.
Operation: WREN
Location: Cam Ranh Bay, Tay Ninh West; Khanh Hoa and Tay Ninh Provinces. Type: deployment. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV. Task organization: 1st PHILCAGV. Execution: the purpose of this operation was to support the deployment of the 1st PHICAGV in country with the 25th Inf Div as the sponsoring unit to its base camp at Tay Ninh West. On 20 Sep, 800 PHICAG personnel landed at Cam Ranh Bay and were airlifted to Tay
Ninh West. During the period 15-19 Oct, the balance of the unit was flown directly from the Philippines to Tay Ninh West.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

11-20 Oct.
Operation: TETON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines.

11 Oct.-14 Nov.
Operation: KAILUA
Location: Duc Hoa, Tan Phu Trung, Trang Bang, Tho Mo, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (11 Oct-6 Nov), 1-27 Inf (11-31 Oct), 2-27 Inf (11 Oct-3 Nov), 1-8 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2/49 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment, D85 PLAF Co. Execution: The 2d Bde conducted a series of airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, employed Eagle Flights, combat patrols, ambushes and combined operations with local ARVN forces to locate and destroy VC forces and supplies in central Hau Nghia Province between Duc Hoa and Trang Bang with light contact. The 2d Bde commenced participation in ATTLEBORO on 10 Nov and KAILUA was officially terminated on 14 Nov. Results: 67 enemy killed, 34 detained, 6 US KIA, 64 US WIA.

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

13 Oct.-9 Nov.
Operation: BLACKJACK 21
Location: Plei Trap Valley, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: II CTZ MIKE Force Task Organization: Task Force PRONG. Execution: This was the pilot mobile guerrilla mission for a specially trained force consisting of a Special Forces A-Detachment that controlled one 150-man Mike Force company and a 34-man combat reconnaissance, eagle flight platoon. The task force was specially trained for extended patrolling so that it could operate independently for as long as 30 to 60 days in remote regions with air drop type resupply. The operation was coordinated with PAUL REVERE IV.

14 Oct.-11 Nov.
Operation: 13-66
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B- 52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Khe Sanh in support of Operation PRAIRIE.

16-26 Oct.
Operation: QUEANBEYAN
Location: Nui Thi Vai, Nui Toc Tien, AO GOLD, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, D/6RAR, 1 APC Sqn (one trp), 103 Fld Bty, A/2-35 Art. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Regiment. Execution: QUEANBEYAN was mounted as a follow up to Operation CANBERRA in the Nui Thi Vai Hills area southeast of Phu My with minimal contact. Results: 17 enemy killed,1 detained, 2 AUS KIA, 13 AUS WIA.

16 Oct.-2 Nov.
Operation: SHENANDOAH I
Location: Quan Loi, Loc Ninh, Minh Thanh, Cam Xe, Dak Seu, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division. Execution: Using Quan Loi as a base of operations, the brigade tired to provoke an attack from the 9th PLAF Division. The brigade moved north to Loc Ninh on 18 Oct, then southwest to Minh Thanh on 24 Oct, but the enemy did not take the bait. On 28-29 Oct 1-26 Inf searched the Minh Thanh plantation and bumped into the 3rd Bn, 272nd PLAF Regiment near Cam Xe. Three additional battalions were piled on, killing 134 while losing 5 KIA. On 29 Oct the 3d Bde was brought in and assumed command of 2-18 Inf and 2-28 Inf, trying to cut the enemy's escape routes but found nothing and returned to Lai Khe.

18-20 Oct.
Operation: DAN CHI 263
Location: Chuong Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Execution: two ARVN Bns encounter an estimated two VC Bns during heliborne landing. Results: 138 enemy killed, 3 detained, 29 ARVN KIA,67 ARVN WIA.
Ongoing Operations today in 1966

18-30 Oct.
Operation: DOVER
Location: Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 1/5 Marines.

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

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

New Operations

19-28 Oct.
Operation: BACON
Location: Truoi Bridge, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/26 Marines. Execution: operation conducted south of Truoi Bridge in the Truoi Valley.

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Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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.

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.

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: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

14 Sep.-26 Nov.
Operation: ATTLEBORO
Location: Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh West, Trai Bi, Dau Tieng, Ben Cui, Suoi Da, Bau Co, Suoi Cao, Trang Sup, Katum, Song Saigon, Song Ba Hao, War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 196th LIB (14 Sep-4 Nov); 1st Inf Div (5-6 Nov); II FFORCEV (7-26 Nov). Task organization: 196th LIB: 2-1 Inf, 3-21 Inf, 4-31 Inf, 1-27 Inf (1-5 Nov), 2-27 Inf (3-11 Nov), 1-5 Inf (M) (6-10 Nov), 3-82 Art, A/1-8 Art (1-10 Nov); 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-16 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-5 Art; 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 2-16 Inf, 1-18 Inf, 2-18 Inf, 1-7 Art; 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div (4-26 Nov): 1-2 Inf, 2-2 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 2-33 Art; 2d Bde 25th Inf Div (10-25 Nov): 1-5 Inf (M), 1-27 Inf, 2-27 Inf (11-25 Nov), 2-14 Inf, 2-22 Inf (M) (13-25 Nov), 1-8 Art; 173d Abn Bde23. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division: 101st APVN Regiment, 271st, 272nd and 273rd PLAF Regiments; 70th PLAF Guard Regiment, U80 PLAF Artillery Regiment, C40 PLAF Co, 82nd Rear Service Group. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42 detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

15 Sep.-5 Nov.
Operation: LANIKAI I
Location: Ben Luc, Xom Dong, Ben Nhut, Long An Province. Type: search and destroy, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 4-9 Inf, 3/50 ARVN Bn, 24th and 28th RAGs. Intelligence: 2nd and 506th PLAF Bns. Execution: This was the first operation conducted by an American unit in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Establishing its base camp at Ben Luc, 4-9 Inf conducted search and destroy, riverine and buddy operations in Long An Province with ARVN forces. Results: 26 enemy killed, 4 detained.

15 Sep.-14 Nov.
Operation: KALIHI
Location: Filhol Plantation, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 2-14 Inf, 4-23 Inf, A & B/3-4 Cav, 7-11 Art, 3-13 Art (-); 1/7 and 4/7 ARVN Bns. Intelligence: 2nd and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment. Execution: the brigade conducted search and destroy and buddy operations with ARVN troops in the Filhol Plantation. Results: 38 enemy killed, 3 detained, 14 US KIA, 79 US WIA.

21 Sep.-30 Oct.
Operation: CASULA
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 1 APC Sqn, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 Fld Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: Construction of base defensive works in the area of 1ATF base. Works consisted of wire obstacles, trip flares, protective and defensive minefields, dummy weapon pits and artillery pieces.

23 Sep.-9 Nov.
Operation: MAENG HO 6
Location: Nui Ba, Phu Cat Mountains, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: CRID. Task organization: 1st and Cavalry ROK Regiments. Intelligence: 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: MAENG HO 6 was the Korean participation in a major Allied effort to clear the area between Route 1 and the coast in northeastern Binh Dinh Province, coordinating with Operation IRVING and DAI BANG 800. Results: 1,161 enemy killed, 518 detained, 30 ROK KIA, 115 ROK WIA.

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

2-24 Oct.
Operation: IRVING/DAI BANG 800
Location: Phu My, Hoa Hoi, Hung Lac Peninsula, Nuoc Ngot Bay, Nui Mieu, Kim Son Valley, Suoi Ca Valley, Hoi Son Base Area, LZ HAMMOND, LZ UPLIFT, LZ PONY, LZ BIRD, Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Cav Div; 22nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1st Bde: 1-8 Cav, 2-8 Cav, 1-12 Cav, 2-19 Art, C/6-16 Art, A/8th Eng Bn; 3d Bde: 1-7 Cav, 5-7 Cav, 1-21 Art (-), B/3-18 Art, C/8th Eng Bn; Div Troops: 1-5 Cav, 1-9 Cav; Div Arty: 2-17 Art, 3-18 Art (-), 2-20 Art, E/82 Art, C/3-6 Art; 22nd ARVN Div (elts), ARVN Abn Task Force. Intelligence: 2nd PLAF Regiment, 12th PAVN Regiment. Execution: Operating from HAMMOND and UPLIFT, the two brigades with elements of the 22nd ARVN Div swept toward the coast where the enemy had retreated to avoid Operation THAYER I. Contact was almost immediate. On 2-3 Oct, 1-5 Cav and 1-12 Cav cornered and annihilated an estimated enemy battalion from the 12th PAVN Regiment in the hamlet of Hoa Hoi, killing 233 while losing 6 KIA and 32 WIA. On 4 Oct, A/5-7 Cav killed 30 enemy west of the Nuoc Ngot Bay while 1-12 Cav swept the Hung Lac peninsula with negative result. Action shifted back to the Kim Son Valley on 13 Oct in response to reports that the 2nd PLAF Regiment HQ had moved there. 1-8 Cav was inserted into LZ PONY but made no contact. On the same day, the ARVN Abn TF made heavy contact with the 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment 5 km south of Hoa Hoi, killing 135. Over the next several days the Americans searched the Kim Son and Suoi Ca Valleys. On 15 Oct, 1-5 Cav made contact with the 52nd Co, 95th Bn, 2nd PLAF Regiment in the Hoi Son Base Area, killing 59. Additional battalions were inserted in to the area but failed to regain contact with the 2nd Regiment. Results: 1st Cav Div: 681 enemy killed, 690 detained, 19 US KIA, 150 US WIA; 22nd ARVN Div: 240 enemy killed, 891 detained, 3 ARVN KIA, 13 ARVN WIA.

2-27 Oct.
Operation: BATHURST
Location: Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: security, roadrunner, pacification. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, 6RAR, 101 Fld Bty, 103 Fld Bty, 161 Bty RNZA, 1 APC Sqn, 3 SASR Sqn. Execution: operation conducted in the task force's TAOR around Nui Dat with emphasis on roadrunner operation, defenses construction and civic actions. Results: no casualties.

3 Oct.-16 Nov
Operation: LAM SON 318
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling
headquarters: 1st ARVN Div. Task organization: ARVN Airborne Task Force. Intelligence: 324B PAVN Division. Execution: operation was conducted south of the DMZ in conjunction with Operation PRAIRIE. Results: 179 enemy killed, 5 detained, 38 ARVN KIA, 1 US KIA, 251 ARVN WIA, 5 US WIA, 1 ARVN MIA.

8 Oct.-4 Dec.
Operation: WINCHESTER
Location: Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy, road security. Controlling headquarters: II FFORCEV, III MAF. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, C/2-34 Arm. Execution: MACV decided to reinforce the Da Nang TAOR during Operation PRAIRIE, freeing additional Marine battalions to move to the DMZ area. After deploying to Da Nang by air and LST, TF 4-503 Inf relieved 2/26 Marines at the Hai Van Pass for movement to Phu Bai and secured Route 1 north to the Thua Thien border.

11-20 Oct.
Operation: TETON
Location: Quang Nam Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1st Marines. Task organization: 3/1 Marines.

11 Oct.-14 Nov.
Operation: KAILUA
Location: Duc Hoa, Tan Phu Trung, Trang Bang, Tho Mo, Hau Nghia Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div. Task organization: 1-5 Inf (M) (11 Oct-6 Nov), 1-27 Inf (11-31 Oct), 2-27 Inf (11 Oct-3 Nov), 1-8 Art, A/2-13 Art; 2/49 ARVN Bn. Intelligence: 1st and 7th Bns, 165A PLAF Regiment, D85 PLAF Co. Execution: The 2d Bde conducted a series of airmobile and ground assaults, search and destroy operations, employed Eagle Flights, combat patrols, ambushes and combined operations with local ARVN forces to locate and destroy VC forces and supplies in central Hau Nghia Province between Duc Hoa and Trang Bang with light contact. The 2d Bde commenced participation in ATTLEBORO on 10 Nov and KAILUA was officially terminated on 14 Nov. Results: 67 enemy killed, 34 detained, 6 US KIA, 64 US WIA.

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

13 Oct.-9 Nov.
Operation: BLACKJACK 21
Location: Plei Trap Valley, Kontum Province. Type: mobile guerrilla. Controlling headquarters: II CTZ MIKE Force Task Organization: Task Force PRONG. Execution: This was the pilot mobile guerrilla mission for a specially trained force consisting of a Special Forces A-Detachment that controlled one 150-man Mike Force company and a 34-man combat reconnaissance, eagle flight platoon. The task force was specially trained for extended patrolling so that it could operate independently for as long as 30 to 60 days in remote regions with air drop type resupply. The operation was coordinated with PAUL REVERE IV.

14 Oct.-11 Nov.
Operation: 13-66
Location: Quang Tri Province. Type: reconnaissance. Controlling headquarters: 5th SFGA. Task Organization: Det B- 52 Project DELTA, 91st Abn Rgr Bn. Execution: reconnaissance from FOB Khe Sanh in support of Operation PRAIRIE.

16-26 Oct.
Operation: QUEANBEYAN
Location: Nui Thi Vai, Nui Toc Tien, AO GOLD, Phuoc Tuy Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 1ATF. Task organization: 5RAR, D/6RAR, 1 APC Sqn (one trp), 103 Fld Bty, A/2-35 Art. Intelligence: 274th PLAF Regiment. Execution: QUEANBEYAN was mounted as a follow up to Operation CANBERRA in the Nui Thi Vai Hills area southeast of Phu My with minimal contact. Results: 17 enemy killed,1 detained, 2 AUS KIA, 13 AUS WIA.

16 Oct.-2 Nov.
Operation: SHENANDOAH I
Location: Quan Loi, Loc Ninh, Minh Thanh, Cam Xe, Dak Seu, Route 13, Binh Long Province. Type: search and destroy, roadrunner. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 2-18 Inf, 1-26 Inf, 1-28 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 1-4 Cav (-), 1-5 Art. Intelligence: 9th PLAF Division. Execution: Using Quan Loi as a base of operations, the brigade tired to provoke an attack from the 9th PLAF Division. The brigade moved north to Loc Ninh on 18 Oct, then southwest to Minh Thanh on 24 Oct, but the enemy did not take the bait. On 28-29 Oct 1-26 Inf searched the Minh Thanh plantation and bumped into the 3rd Bn, 272nd PLAF Regiment near Cam Xe. Three additional battalions were piled on, killing 134 while losing 5 KIA. On 29 Oct the 3d Bde was brought in and assumed command of 2-18 Inf and 2-28 Inf, trying to cut the enemy's escape routes but found nothing and returned to Lai Khe.

18-20 Oct.
Operation: DAN CHI 263
Location: Chuong Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 21st ARVN Div. Execution: two ARVN Bns encounter an estimated two VC Bns during heliborne landing. Results: 138 enemy killed, 3 detained, 29 ARVN KIA,67 ARVN WIA.
Ongoing Operations today in 1966

18-30 Oct.
Operation: DOVER
Location: Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 1/5 Marines.

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

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

19-28 Oct.
Operation: BACON
Location: Truoi Bridge, Thua Thien Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 4th Marines. Task organization: 2/26 Marines. Execution: operation conducted south of Truoi Bridge in the Truoi Valley.

New Operations

20-25 Oct.
Operation: KERN
Location: Ap Ba, Khe Le (Antenna) Valley, Quang Nam Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force, search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 9th Marines. Intelligence: 3rd PAVN Regiment. Task organization: G/2/3 Marines, I/3/9 Marines, E/2/1 marines (from 23 Oct), F/2/12 Marines; 51st ARVN Regiment (elts). Execution: Operation took place in Antenna Valley southeast of An Hoa. From 22-25 Oct, heavy contact was made with an estimated enemy battalion near Ap Ba. Results: 148 enemy killed, 8 US KIA.

20-31 Oct.
Operation: BETHLEHEM
Location: Phu Cuong, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-18 Inf. Execution: brief description, when available. Results: operation conducted southwest of Phu Cuong (It phased into ALLENTOWN for 25-26 October and, finally, into LAM SON II for 27-31 October 1966).

20 Oct.-8 Dec.
Operation: ATLANTA
Location: Bien Hoa, Xuan Loc, Long Giao, Blackhorse, Ong Que Plantation, Route 2, Bien Hoa and Long Khanh Province. Type: road clearing, security. Controlling headquarters: 11th ACR. Task organization: 1/11 ACR, 2/11 ACR, 3/11 ACR. Intelligence: 5th PLAF Division. Execution: The operation secured Route 1 from Bien Hoa to Xuan and Route 2 from Xuan Loc to Long Giao. and provided security for engineer work parties building the permanent base camp of the regiment at Long Giao (Blackhorse) south of Xuan Loc in the Ong Que Rubber Plantation. On 21 Nov, elements of the 274th PLAF Regiment were engaged near Xuan Loc on Route 1, 28 enemy were killed and 1 detained. This was the first confirmed contact with the 5th PLAF Division since the Battle of Long Tan on 18 Aug. On 2 Dec, the enemy ambushes a recon platoon of 11th ACR in Long Khanh Province, but breaks contact in face of reaction force, artillery and air support, leaving 94 of his dead behind. US casualties are 1 KIA and 22 WIA. Results: 131 enemy killed, 51 detained, 8 US KIA, 41 US WIA.

Other

20 Oct.
MACV accepts as confirmed the presence in RVN of the 5th PAVN Division, bring in-country confirmed total to 7 enemy divisions.

20 Oct.
The enemy ambushes VN combat youths and PF near Soc Trang in Ba Xuyen Province (8 ARVN KIA, 15 ARVN WIA, 7 civilians killed).