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By direction of the Secretary of the Army, under the provisions 202.1, AR
672-5-1, the Valorous Unit Award is awarded the following-named unit of
the United States Army and its attached United States Air Force and Army
of the Republic of Vietnam units for extraordinary heroism while engaged
in military operations during the period indicated: Delta Tactical Air Control Party, 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron Delta Training Command 1st Company, 91st Army of the Republic of Vietnam Ranger Battalion (Airborne) 2d Company, 91st Army of the Republic of Vietnam Ranger Battalion (Airborne) 5th Company, 91st Army of the Republic of Vietnam Ranger Battalion (Airborne)
DETACHMENT B-52 (PROJECT DELTA), 5TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (AIRBORNE), 1ST
SPECIAL FORCES and its assigned and attached units distinguished
themselves by extraordinary heroism while engaged in military operations
during the period 4 March to 4 April 1968 in the Hue/Phu Bai area of the
Republic of Vietnam. When intelligence sources indicated a massive enemy
buildup in the I Corps Tactical Zone, the Deputy Commander, United States
Military Assistance Command Vietnam, tasked the unit with the hazardous
mission of infiltrating the region, locating the suspected enemy supply
route and interdicting the vital lines of communication. Exhibiting the
characteristic professionalism that has enabled DETACHMENT B-52 (PROJECT
DELTA), 5TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (AIRBORNE) 1ST SPECIAL FORCES to become
the foremost reconnaissance unit in the theater, the Delta staff developed
an extremely complex and highly effective plan of operations. The
existence of the new major supply route was quickly confirmed and the
members of the unit immediately undertook extensive inter diction
activities. Expert utilization of tactical air support by the ground
elements continuously dealt demoralizing blows to the numerically superior
enemy forces. The relentless determination and exemplary perseverance of
the members of this proud unit were key factors in averting a second major
offensive against the Hue/Phu Bai area. The men of DETACHMENT B-52
(PROJECT DELTA), 5TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (AIRBORNE), 1ST SPECIAL FORCES
displayed extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty which are in keeping
with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect distinct
credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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