LESSONS LEARNED, HEADQUARTERS, 5TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (AIRBORNE), 1ST SPECIAL FORCES
Abstract
Throughout the country CIDG operations during the past quarter were characterized by aggressive pursuit of enemy units in the field, numerous large- scale contacts, and several determined attempts by the enemy to inflict defeats on friendly elements. Shortly after the beginning of the reporting period, on 4 May, Camp Lang Vei was attacked by an estimated company size force supported by mortars and aided from inside the camp by VC who had infiltrated the CIDG units posing as recruits. One platoon of VC succeeded in gaining entry to the camp, but was quickly ejected. Four days later, on 8 May, Camp Con Thien was attacked by two battalions of the 812th NVA Regiment with sappers attached. Supported by mortars, rockets, and flamethrowers, the attackers made brief penetrations into the perimeter, which was defended jointly by USMC, USASF, VNSF, and CIDG personnel. Although 14 CIDG and 44 US Marines were killed in the action, the NVA paid a high price. A total of 212 enemy bodies were counted the following day, and many others were estimated to have been killed by airstrikes and artillery.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 15, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0390958
Entities
Organizations
- Adjutant General's Corps