Vietnam

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Operations

None

Other

10 Sep.
The first US aircraft, USAF A1-E, shot down in DMZ by NVA AA fire

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Operations

None

Other

11 Sep.
Elections held throughout RVN for Constituent Assembly.

11 Sep.
The enemy fires 12 rounds of 82mm mortar on Que Son District Town, Quang Nam Province (15 VN KIA, 10 VN WIA).

11 Sep.
The enemy attacks Phan Thiet airfield in Binh Thuan Province with mortar and small arms fire (2 medevac UH-1Bs, 13,000 gal JP-4 and 3,000 gal AV gas destroyed).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Operations

None

Other

12 Sep.
First Brazilian contribution, medical supplies, arrives in RVN.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Operations

13-22 Sep.
Operation: ATLANTIC CITY
Location: Dau Tieng, Binh Duong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, B/3-319. Execution: 4-503 Inf provided security for the Dau Tieng Airfield during his operations.

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.

Other

13 Sep.
The enemy attacks Nui Dang outpost in Quang Ngai Province defended by a company of the 4th ARVN Regiment (4 enemy killed, 31 ARVN KIA, 32 ARVN WIA, 16 ARVN MIA, 2 105-mm howitzers seized, fired at another outpost and then destroyed).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13-22 Sep.
Operation: ATLANTIC CITY
Location: Dau Tieng, Binh Duong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, B/3-319. Execution: 4-503 Inf provided security for the Dau Tieng Airfield during his operations.

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.


New Operations

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:
Operation ATTLEBORO was initially a series of battalion size operations by the 196th LIB south and west of Tay Ninh City. The AO was expanded to include the Dau Tieng area in exploitation of VC logistical bases located north of the town and subsequently included all of War Zone C. From 14-21 Sep, 2-1 Inf searched an area 12 km west of Tay Ninh West with light contact. From 18-25 Sep, 4-31 Inf operated 8 km south of Tay Ninh City, also with light contact. From 6-14 Oct the same unit swept the area searched by 2-1 Inf in September, with few contacts with the enemy. From 15-23 Oct, 3-21 Inf was airlifted to Trai Bi and conducted a search and destroy mission to the east with negative results. On 18 Oct, due to increased reports of VC caches in the area, an operation was directed toward the west side of the Saigon River, with 2-1 Inf moving by air to Dau Tieng. From 21-29 Oct, the battalion found 5 caches in the area, with sporadic contact with the enemy. On 30 Oct, 4-31 Inf joined the operation, air-assaulting 4 km northwest of Dau Tieng. On 1 Nov, with additional caches being found, 1-27 Inf Inf was placed opcon 196th LIB and moved to Dau Tieng to protect the brigade's HQ and conduct Eagle Flights over the area. On 2 Nov, a total of 843 tons of rice had been found. On 3 Nov, the brigade began a complicated maneuver with 2-1 Inf and 4-31 Inf moving over four separate routes toward the Ba Hao River while two companies from 1-27 Inf occupied blocking potions. Heavy contact was made in the afternoon with an unknown size enemy force, friendly units becoming hopelessly entangled and incapable of supporting each other. The battle broadened on 4 Nov as the 9th PLAF Division launched two diversionary
attacks, on Tay Ninh West and Suoi Cao, while the 3rd Bn, 101st PAVN Regiment ambushed the 1-27 Inf (-) near the Ba Hoa, inflicting heavy casualties. Reinforcements from 2-27 Inf were brought in and the battle lasted two more days until the enemy broke contact of 6 Nov, leaving 200 of its dead on the field. US loses were 60 KIA and 159 WIA. Slowly losing control of the battle, BG de Saussure, the brigade CO, was relieved and the operation passed under control of the 1st Inf Div. From 4-6 Nov, the 1st and 2d Bdes were flown to Dau Tieng while the 3d established its CP at the Suoi Da CIDG camp. On 6 Nov in two separate contacts northeast of Suoi Da 170 enemy were killed. On 7 Nov, ATTLEBORO was turned into a field force operation, with the 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div deploying to Tay Ninh West. The brigade would then sweep north using Route 4 as an axis of advance and establish an FSB near the old French fort at Bau Co, while the 1st Bde, 1st Inf Div pushed across the Ba Hao toward Suoi Tre. On 8 Nov, 1-28 Inf was attacked by two battalions from the 101st PAVN Regiment, killing 390 of the enemy while losing 19 KIA. The 2d Bde, 1st Inf Div searched for the enemy west of Dau Tieng near Ben Cui, uncovering additional rice caches. On 11 Nov, the 9th PLAF Division struck again, attacking an RF outpost at Trang Sup and mortaring both Dau Tieng and Tay Ninh West. On 15 Nov, the 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div was given a new mission: thrust north toward the Cambodian border and search for the possible location of COSVN near Katum. On 19-22 Nov the brigade had several contacts with elements of the 271th and 70th Guard PLAF Regiments in the Katum area. On 23 Nov, the brigade turned back and rejoined Tay Ninh West via Route 247 and Trai Bi. ATTLEBORO ended shortly after with no additional contact. Results: 1,106 enemy killed, 42
detained, 115 US KIA, 447 US WIA.

Other

14 Sep.
West German hospital ship HELGOLAND arrives in Saigon to treat VN civilians.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing operations today in 1966:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 Sep.-25 Oct.
Operation: SEWARD
Location: Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, Tu Bong, Hieu Xuong Valley, Vung Ro Bay, Vung Ro Pass, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa Provinces. Type: search and destroy, rice harvest protection, security. Controlling headquarters: 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div. Task organization: 1-327 Inf, 2-327 Inf, 2-502 Inf, 1-22 Inf (5 Sep-13 Oct), 2-320 Art, 5-27 Art (5 Sep-1 Oct), B/1-30 Art, A/2-17 Cav, A/326th Eng Bn. Intelligence: 95th PAVN Regiment. Execution: ... SEE ABOVE... Results: 239 enemy killed, 6 detained, 26 US KIA, 169 US WIA.

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

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

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

13-22 Sep.
Operation: ATLANTIC CITY
Location: Dau Tieng, Binh Duong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, B/3-319. Execution: 4-503 Inf provided security for the Dau Tieng Airfield during his operations.

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.

New Operations

15-21 Sep.
Operation: DANBURY
Location: Thanh Dien Forest, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art. Results: 10 enemy killed, 4 US KIA, 42 US WIA.

15-24 Sep.
Operation: DECKHOUSE IV
Location: Gio Linh, BLUE Beach, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF (TF 79) Task organization: 1/26 Marines. Intelligence: 90th PLAF Regiment. Execution: DECKHOUSE IV was conducted in support of Operation HASTINGS. On 15 Nov, 1/26 Marines landed across BLUE Beach 2,000 meters south of the DMZ and made almost immediate contact with NVA troops in the Con Thien-Gio Linh area, killing more than 200 enemy before passing under opcon Task Force DELTA on 18 Nov. Results: 200 enemy killed, 36 US KIA, 164 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. 16-27 Sep. Operation:

Other

None

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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

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

13-22 Sep.
Operation: ATLANTIC CITY
Location: Dau Tieng, Binh Duong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, B/3-319. Execution: 4-503 Inf provided security for the Dau Tieng Airfield during his operations.

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.

15-21 Sep.
Operation: DANBURY
Location: Thanh Dien Forest, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art. Results: 10 enemy killed, 4 US KIA, 42 US WIA.

15-24 Sep.
Operation: DECKHOUSE IV
Location: Gio Linh, BLUE Beach, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF (TF 79) Task organization: 1/26 Marines. Intelligence: 90th PLAF Regiment. Execution: DECKHOUSE IV was conducted in support of Operation HASTINGS. On 15 Nov, 1/26 Marines landed across BLUE Beach 2,000 meters south of the DMZ and made almost immediate contact with NVA troops in the Con Thien-Gio Linh area, killing more than 200 enemy before passing under opcon Task Force DELTA on 18 Nov. Results: 200 enemy killed, 36 US KIA, 164 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.

New Operations

16-27 Sep.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 7-1/LIEN KET 60
Location: Mo Duc, Van Ha, Song Ve, Route 578, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, rice protection. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, G/3/11 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 48th PLAF Bns. Execution: After terminating FRESNO in the same area, 1/7 Marines began a rice harvest protection operation in coordination with ARVN forces, extending from Mo Duc to the Song Ve Valley to the west. On 21 Sep, the battalion found 727 tons of rice in Van Ha hamlet before the South Vietnamese decided to destroy the entire village and resettle its population. Results: 244 enemy killed, 1 detained, 1 US KIA, 19 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.

Other

None

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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

13-22 Sep.
Operation: ATLANTIC CITY
Location: Dau Tieng, Binh Duong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, B/3-319. Execution: 4-503 Inf provided security for the Dau Tieng Airfield during his operations.

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.

15-21 Sep.
Operation: DANBURY
Location: Thanh Dien Forest, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art. Results: 10 enemy killed, 4 US KIA, 42 US WIA.

15-24 Sep.
Operation: DECKHOUSE IV
Location: Gio Linh, BLUE Beach, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF (TF 79) Task organization: 1/26 Marines. Intelligence: 90th PLAF Regiment. Execution: DECKHOUSE IV was conducted in support of Operation HASTINGS. On 15 Nov, 1/26 Marines landed across BLUE Beach 2,000 meters south of the DMZ and made almost immediate contact with NVA troops in the Con Thien-Gio Linh area, killing more than 200 enemy before passing under opcon Task Force DELTA on 18 Nov. Results: 200 enemy killed, 36 US KIA, 164 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.

16-27 Sep.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 7-1/LIEN KET 60
Location: Mo Duc, Van Ha, Song Ve, Route 578, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, rice protection. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, G/3/11 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 48th PLAF Bns. Execution: After terminating FRESNO in the same area, 1/7 Marines began a rice harvest protection operation in coordination with ARVN forces, extending from Mo Duc to the Song Ve Valley to the west. On 21 Sep, the battalion found 727 tons of rice in Van Ha hamlet before the South Vietnamese decided to destroy the entire village and resettle its population. Results: 244 enemy killed, 1 detained, 1 US KIA, 19 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.

New Operations

None

Other

17 Sep.
The enemy attacks the base camp of 1/51 ARVN Bn in Quang Nam Province (9 ARVN KIA, 24 ARVN WIA).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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

13-22 Sep.
Operation: ATLANTIC CITY
Location: Dau Tieng, Binh Duong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, B/3-319. Execution: 4-503 Inf provided security for the Dau Tieng Airfield during his operations.

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.

15-21 Sep.
Operation: DANBURY
Location: Thanh Dien Forest, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art. Results: 10 enemy killed, 4 US KIA, 42 US WIA.

15-24 Sep.
Operation: DECKHOUSE IV
Location: Gio Linh, BLUE Beach, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF (TF 79) Task organization: 1/26 Marines. Intelligence: 90th PLAF Regiment. Execution: DECKHOUSE IV was conducted in support of Operation HASTINGS. On 15 Nov, 1/26 Marines landed across BLUE Beach 2,000 meters south of the DMZ and made almost immediate contact with NVA troops in the Con Thien-Gio Linh area, killing more than 200 enemy before passing under opcon Task Force DELTA on 18 Nov. Results: 200 enemy killed, 36 US KIA, 164 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.

16-27 Sep.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 7-1/LIEN KET 60
Location: Mo Duc, Van Ha, Song Ve, Route 578, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, rice protection. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, G/3/11 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 48th PLAF Bns. Execution: After terminating FRESNO in the same area, 1/7 Marines began a rice harvest protection operation in coordination with ARVN forces, extending from Mo Duc to the Song Ve Valley to the west. On 21 Sep, the battalion found 727 tons of rice in Van Ha hamlet before the South Vietnamese decided to destroy the entire village and resettle its population. Results: 244 enemy killed, 1 detained, 1 US KIA, 19 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.

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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

13-22 Sep.
Operation: ATLANTIC CITY
Location: Dau Tieng, Binh Duong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, B/3-319. Execution: 4-503 Inf provided security for the Dau Tieng Airfield during his operations.

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.

15-21 Sep.
Operation: DANBURY
Location: Thanh Dien Forest, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art. Results: 10 enemy killed, 4 US KIA, 42 US WIA.

15-24 Sep.
Operation: DECKHOUSE IV
Location: Gio Linh, BLUE Beach, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF (TF 79) Task organization: 1/26 Marines. Intelligence: 90th PLAF Regiment. Execution: DECKHOUSE IV was conducted in support of Operation HASTINGS. On 15 Nov, 1/26 Marines landed across BLUE Beach 2,000 meters south of the DMZ and made almost immediate contact with NVA troops in the Con Thien-Gio Linh area, killing more than 200 enemy before passing under opcon Task Force DELTA on 18 Nov. Results: 200 enemy killed, 36 US KIA, 164 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.

16-27 Sep.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 7-1/LIEN KET 60
Location: Mo Duc, Van Ha, Song Ve, Route 578, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, rice protection. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, G/3/11 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 48th PLAF Bns. Execution: After terminating FRESNO in the same area, 1/7 Marines began a rice harvest protection operation in coordination with ARVN forces, extending from Mo Duc to the Song Ve Valley to the west. On 21 Sep, the battalion found 727 tons of rice in Van Ha hamlet before the South Vietnamese decided to destroy the entire village and resettle its population. Results: 244 enemy killed, 1 detained, 1 US KIA, 19 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.

New Operations


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.

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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

13-22 Sep.
Operation: ATLANTIC CITY
Location: Dau Tieng, Binh Duong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, B/3-319. Execution: 4-503 Inf provided security for the Dau Tieng Airfield during his operations.

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.

15-21 Sep.
Operation: DANBURY
Location: Thanh Dien Forest, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art. Results: 10 enemy killed, 4 US KIA, 42 US WIA.

15-24 Sep.
Operation: DECKHOUSE IV
Location: Gio Linh, BLUE Beach, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF (TF 79) Task organization: 1/26 Marines. Intelligence: 90th PLAF Regiment. Execution: DECKHOUSE IV was conducted in support of Operation HASTINGS. On 15 Nov, 1/26 Marines landed across BLUE Beach 2,000 meters south of the DMZ and made almost immediate contact with NVA troops in the Con Thien-Gio Linh area, killing more than 200 enemy before passing under opcon Task Force DELTA on 18 Nov. Results: 200 enemy killed, 36 US KIA, 164 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.

16-27 Sep.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 7-1/LIEN KET 60
Location: Mo Duc, Van Ha, Song Ve, Route 578, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, rice protection. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, G/3/11 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 48th PLAF Bns. Execution: After terminating FRESNO in the same area, 1/7 Marines began a rice harvest protection operation in coordination with ARVN forces, extending from Mo Duc to the Song Ve Valley to the west. On 21 Sep, the battalion found 727 tons of rice in Van Ha hamlet before the South Vietnamese decided to destroy the entire village and resettle its population. Results: 244 enemy killed, 1 detained, 1 US KIA, 19 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.

New Operations

20-22 Sep.
Operation: HUNTSVILLE
Location: III CTZ (?). Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div; 48th ARVN Regiment.

Other

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[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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

13-22 Sep.
Operation: ATLANTIC CITY
Location: Dau Tieng, Binh Duong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, B/3-319. Execution: 4-503 Inf provided security for the Dau Tieng Airfield during his operations.

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.

15-21 Sep.
Operation: DANBURY
Location: Thanh Dien Forest, Binh Duong Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div Task organization: 1-2 Inf, 1-16 Inf, 2-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf, 2-33 Art. Results: 10 enemy killed, 4 US KIA, 42 US WIA.

15-24 Sep.
Operation: DECKHOUSE IV
Location: Gio Linh, BLUE Beach, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF (TF 79) Task organization: 1/26 Marines. Intelligence: 90th PLAF Regiment. Execution: DECKHOUSE IV was conducted in support of Operation HASTINGS. On 15 Nov, 1/26 Marines landed across BLUE Beach 2,000 meters south of the DMZ and made almost immediate contact with NVA troops in the Con Thien-Gio Linh area, killing more than 200 enemy before passing under opcon Task Force DELTA on 18 Nov. Results: 200 enemy killed, 36 US KIA, 164 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.

16-27 Sep.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 7-1/LIEN KET 60
Location: Mo Duc, Van Ha, Song Ve, Route 578, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, rice protection. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, G/3/11 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 48th PLAF Bns. Execution: After terminating FRESNO in the same area, 1/7 Marines began a rice harvest protection operation in coordination with ARVN forces, extending from Mo Duc to the Song Ve Valley to the west. On 21 Sep, the battalion found 727 tons of rice in Van Ha hamlet before the South Vietnamese decided to destroy the entire village and resettle its population. Results: 244 enemy killed, 1 detained, 1 US KIA, 19 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.

20-22 Sep.
Operation: HUNTSVILLE
Location: III CTZ (?). Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div; 48th ARVN Regiment.

New Operations

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.

Other

21 Sep.
The enemy mortars the Chu Lai airstrip in Quang Tri Province (16 US WIA, 5 aircraft damaged).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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

13-22 Sep.
Operation: ATLANTIC CITY
Location: Dau Tieng, Binh Duong Province. Type: security. Controlling headquarters: 173d Abn Bde. Task organization: 4-503 Inf, B/3-319. Execution: 4-503 Inf provided security for the Dau Tieng Airfield during his operations.

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.

15-24 Sep.
Operation: DECKHOUSE IV
Location: Gio Linh, BLUE Beach, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF (TF 79) Task organization: 1/26 Marines. Intelligence: 90th PLAF Regiment. Execution: DECKHOUSE IV was conducted in support of Operation HASTINGS. On 15 Nov, 1/26 Marines landed across BLUE Beach 2,000 meters south of the DMZ and made almost immediate contact with NVA troops in the Con Thien-Gio Linh area, killing more than 200 enemy before passing under opcon Task Force DELTA on 18 Nov. Results: 200 enemy killed, 36 US KIA, 164 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.

16-27 Sep.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 7-1/LIEN KET 60
Location: Mo Duc, Van Ha, Song Ve, Route 578, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, rice protection. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, G/3/11 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 48th PLAF Bns. Execution: After terminating FRESNO in the same area, 1/7 Marines began a rice harvest protection operation in coordination with ARVN forces, extending from Mo Duc to the Song Ve Valley to the west. On 21 Sep, the battalion found 727 tons of rice in Van Ha hamlet before the South Vietnamese decided to destroy the entire village and resettle its population. Results: 244 enemy killed, 1 detained, 1 US KIA, 19 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.

20-22 Sep.
Operation: HUNTSVILLE
Location: III CTZ (?). Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div; 48th ARVN Regiment.

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.

New Operations

22-28 Sep.
Operation: BINH PHU 27
Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 22nd ARVN Div.

Other

22 Sep.
Enemy 57mm RR fire damages USN minesweeper 27 km southeast of Saigon (1 US KIA, 9 US WIA).

[Jason Petho]

Ongoing Operations today in 1966

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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

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.

15-24 Sep.
Operation: DECKHOUSE IV
Location: Gio Linh, BLUE Beach, Quang Tri Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: SLF (TF 79) Task organization: 1/26 Marines. Intelligence: 90th PLAF Regiment. Execution: DECKHOUSE IV was conducted in support of Operation HASTINGS. On 15 Nov, 1/26 Marines landed across BLUE Beach 2,000 meters south of the DMZ and made almost immediate contact with NVA troops in the Con Thien-Gio Linh area, killing more than 200 enemy before passing under opcon Task Force DELTA on 18 Nov. Results: 200 enemy killed, 36 US KIA, 164 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.

16-27 Sep.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 7-1/LIEN KET 60
Location: Mo Duc, Van Ha, Song Ve, Route 578, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, rice protection. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, G/3/11 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 48th PLAF Bns. Execution: After terminating FRESNO in the same area, 1/7 Marines began a rice harvest protection operation in coordination with ARVN forces, extending from Mo Duc to the Song Ve Valley to the west. On 21 Sep, the battalion found 727 tons of rice in Van Ha hamlet before the South Vietnamese decided to destroy the entire village and resettle its population. Results: 244 enemy killed, 1 detained, 1 US KIA, 19 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.

22-28 Sep.
Operation: BINH PHU 27
Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 22nd ARVN Div.

New Operations

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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.

16-27 Sep.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 7-1/LIEN KET 60
Location: Mo Duc, Van Ha, Song Ve, Route 578, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, rice protection. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, G/3/11 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 48th PLAF Bns. Execution: After terminating FRESNO in the same area, 1/7 Marines began a rice harvest protection operation in coordination with ARVN forces, extending from Mo Duc to the Song Ve Valley to the west. On 21 Sep, the battalion found 727 tons of rice in Van Ha hamlet before the South Vietnamese decided to destroy the entire village and resettle its population. Results: 244 enemy killed, 1 detained, 1 US KIA, 19 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.

22-28 Sep.
Operation: BINH PHU 27
Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 22nd ARVN Div.

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.

New Operations

25-29 Sep.
Operation: BOYD
Location: Lai Khe, Binh Duong Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf. Results: 5 enemy killed

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.

Other

25 Sep. The 4th Inf Div headquarters arrives in RVN, located at Pleiku (Dragon Mountain-Camp Enari)

[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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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.

16-27 Sep.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 7-1/LIEN KET 60
Location: Mo Duc, Van Ha, Song Ve, Route 578, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, rice protection. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, G/3/11 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 48th PLAF Bns. Execution: After terminating FRESNO in the same area, 1/7 Marines began a rice harvest protection operation in coordination with ARVN forces, extending from Mo Duc to the Song Ve Valley to the west. On 21 Sep, the battalion found 727 tons of rice in Van Ha hamlet before the South Vietnamese decided to destroy the entire village and resettle its population. Results: 244 enemy killed, 1 detained, 1 US KIA, 19 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.

22-28 Sep.
Operation: BINH PHU 27
Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 22nd ARVN Div.

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.

25-29 Sep.
Operation: BOYD
Location: Lai Khe, Binh Duong Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf. Results: 5 enemy killed

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.

New Operations

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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.

16-27 Sep.
Operation: GOLDEN FLEECE 7-1/LIEN KET 60
Location: Mo Duc, Van Ha, Song Ve, Route 578, Quang Ngai Province. Type: search and destroy, rice protection. Controlling headquarters: 7th Marines, 2nd ARVN Div. Task organization: 1/7 Marines, G/3/11 Marines; 4th ARVN Regiment (elts). Intelligence: 38th and 48th PLAF Bns. Execution: After terminating FRESNO in the same area, 1/7 Marines began a rice harvest protection operation in coordination with ARVN forces, extending from Mo Duc to the Song Ve Valley to the west. On 21 Sep, the battalion found 727 tons of rice in Van Ha hamlet before the South Vietnamese decided to destroy the entire village and resettle its population. Results: 244 enemy killed, 1 detained, 1 US KIA, 19 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.

22-28 Sep.
Operation: BINH PHU 27
Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 22nd ARVN Div.

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.

25-29 Sep.
Operation: BOYD
Location: Lai Khe, Binh Duong Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf. Results: 5 enemy killed

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.

New Operations

None


Other

27 Sep.
The 9th ROK Inf Div (WHRID) headquarters arrives in RVN, located at Ninh Hoa.

[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.

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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.

22-28 Sep.
Operation: BINH PHU 27
Location: Binh Dinh Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 22nd ARVN Div.

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.

25-29 Sep.
Operation: BOYD
Location: Lai Khe, Binh Duong Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf. Results: 5 enemy killed

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.

New Operations

28-29 Sep.
Operation: MONTEREY
Location: Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines.

28-30 Sep.
Operation: KATHY
Location: Capital Military District. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: ARVN Airborne Division. Task organization: 2nd and 8th ARVN Abn Bns.

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.

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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.

25-29 Sep.
Operation: BOYD
Location: Lai Khe, Binh Duong Province. Type: reconnaissance-in-force. Controlling headquarters: 3d Bde, 1st Inf Div. Task organization: 1-16 Inf, 2-28 Inf. Results: 5 enemy killed

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.

28-29 Sep.
Operation: MONTEREY
Location: Quang Tin Province. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: 5th Marines. Task organization: 1/5 Marines, 3/5 Marines.

28-30 Sep.
Operation: KATHY
Location: Capital Military District. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: ARVN Airborne Division. Task organization: 2nd and 8th ARVN Abn Bns.

New Operations

29 Sep.-11 Oct.
Operation: BENNING VI
Location: Route 19, Binh Dinh Province. Type: road security. Controlling headquarters: 2d Bde, 1st Cav Div.

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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.

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.

28-30 Sep.
Operation: KATHY
Location: Capital Military District. Type: search and destroy. Controlling headquarters: ARVN Airborne Division. Task organization: 2nd and 8th ARVN Abn Bns.

New Operations

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.