U. S. Naval Forces, Vietnam Monthly Historical Summary for June 1971

Abstract

The enemy in the Delta appeared to be returning to an earlier stage of guerrilla warfare, emphasizing resupply, regrouping, and political warfare, as naval activity continued at a low level in June. Three AOs were essentially dormant, and six AOs made only minor contact with the enemy. The lull in Kein Hoa Province, under TRAN HUNG DAO XIX, was ended in June. The mobile US Navy Seawolf helos dominated the combat action in the Delta again during June. Seawolves were credited with most enemy casualties and enemy assets destroyed in each naval AO. While booby traps perpetually plagued ground troops, enemy sappers also took their toll in June. Harbor security was again revealed to be unsatisfactory at Qui Nhon when the SS AMERICAN HAWK was mined and an ARVN ammo dump was dramatically blown up. Sappers also struck once in Cam Ranh Bay and once on the Cai Nhap in the TRAN HUNG DAO IV AO.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 03, 1971
Accession Number
ADA953899

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