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* Operation Dragon Eye, a search and destroy operation in [[Quang Ngai province]] from 9 to 27 November 1966 results in 154 VC killed for the loss of 38 ROK<ref>http://www.dcbsoftware.com/ccSEA/Chronology/MACV_1966.html</ref>
* Operation Dragon Eye, a search and destroy operation in [[Quang Ngai province]] from 9 to 27 November 1966 results in 154 VC killed for the loss of 38 ROK<ref>http://www.dcbsoftware.com/ccSEA/Chronology/MACV_1966.html</ref>
* [[Battle of Tra Binh Dong]] - on 15 February 1967, 11th Company of the Blue Dragons was dug in near the village of Tra Binh Dong in [[Quang Nam Province]] when they were attacked by an estimated 3 VC Battalions supported by heavy mortar and recoilless rifle fire. The VC launched secondary attacks on each flank of the company before attacking with one Battalion against the Company center, breaching the perimeter and using flamethrowers and bangalore torpedoes against the Company's bunkers. The Company counterattacked and with the aid of a Korean Marine quick reaction company helidropped into the position succeeded in driving back the VC killing 243<ref>http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/star/images/215/2150610038.pdf</ref>.
* [[Battle of Tra Binh Dong]] - on 15 February 1967, 11th Company of the Blue Dragons was dug in near the village of Tra Binh Dong in [[Quang Nam Province]] when they were attacked by an estimated 3 VC Battalions supported by heavy mortar and recoilless rifle fire. The VC launched secondary attacks on each flank of the company before attacking with one Battalion against the Company center, breaching the perimeter and using flamethrowers and bangalore torpedoes against the Company's bunkers. The Company counterattacked and with the aid of a Korean Marine quick reaction company helidropped into the position succeeded in driving back the VC killing 243<ref>http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/star/images/215/2150610038.pdf</ref>.
* Operation Giant Dragon in [[Quang Ngai Province]] from 17 to 22 February results in 16 VC killed and 61 weapons captured<ref>http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/star/images/215/2150610038.pdf</ref>
* Operation Dragon Fire, an operation in [[Quang Ngai Province]] from 5 September to 30 October 1967 kills 541 VC<ref>http://www.flyarmy.org/panel/battle/67090500.HTM</ref>
* Operation Dragon Fire, an operation in [[Quang Ngai Province]] from 5 September to 30 October 1967 kills 541 VC<ref>http://www.flyarmy.org/panel/battle/67090500.HTM</ref>
* Operation Daring Rebel, a search and destroy operation with the [[2nd Division (South Vietnam)|ARVN 2nd Division]] and US forces on Barrier Island 24km south of [[Danang]] [[Binh Dinh Province]] from 5 to 20 May 1969 results in 4 VC killed<ref>http://www.mrfa.org/whiteriver.htm</ref>
* Operation Daring Rebel, a search and destroy operation with the [[2nd Division (South Vietnam)|ARVN 2nd Division]] and US forces on Barrier Island 24km south of [[Danang]] [[Binh Dinh Province]] from 5 to 20 May 1969 results in 4 VC killed<ref>http://www.mrfa.org/whiteriver.htm</ref>

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2nd Marine Brigade
Active20 September 1965 - present
Land Republic of Korea
BranchRepublic of Korea Marine Corps
TypInfantry brigade
Nickname(s)Cheongryeong (Blue Dragon)
EngagementsVietnam War
* Battle of Tra Binh Dong

The 2nd Marine Brigade (제2해병여단), notably known as Blue Dragon (청룡), is an infantry brigade of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.

History

On June 1, 1965, Prime Minister of South Vietnam Nguyen Cao Ky requested Republic of Korea for military aid. To support South Vietnam from communist North Vietnam, Korea State Council agreed to send combatants size of a division and its supporting units on July 2, and National Assembly of South Korea made final decision to send troops on August 13.
On 01:00 of August 17, Republic of Korea Marine Corps attached various battalions, companies, and platoons to the 2nd Marine Regiment to increase its size to a brigade. The Marine Corps originally planned battalion to regiment size unit, but reports from Vietnam said that separating army and marine corps is more appropriate to operate.
With the attendance of president Park Chung-hee, the 2nd Marine Brigade formally formed in Marine Corps training camp in Pohang on 10:00 of September 20, 1965.

Vietnam War

The Blue Dragons were initially deployed to Cam Ranh Bay in September 1965, but in December moved to Tuy Hoa to provide security against the NVA 95th Regiment[1].

In August 1966, the Blue Dragons moved to Chu Lai and was placed under the operational control of the III MAF[2].

Significant operations and actions involving the Brigade include:

  • Operation Lightning in Khanh Hoa Province from 8 to 14 November 1965[3]
  • Operation Jefferson, an operation with the ARVN 47th Regiment in Phu Yen Province from 1 to 18 January 1966 results in 391 VC killed[4]
  • Operation Filmore, an operation with the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division and ARVN 47th Regiment in the vicinity of Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen Province from 24 March to 21 July 1966 results in 373 VC killed for the loss of 20 ROK[5]
  • Operation Lee, an operation with the ARVN 4th Regiment in Quang Ngai Province from 3 to 10 October 1966[6]
  • Operation Dragon Eye, a search and destroy operation in Quang Ngai province from 9 to 27 November 1966 results in 154 VC killed for the loss of 38 ROK[7]
  • Battle of Tra Binh Dong - on 15 February 1967, 11th Company of the Blue Dragons was dug in near the village of Tra Binh Dong in Quang Nam Province when they were attacked by an estimated 3 VC Battalions supported by heavy mortar and recoilless rifle fire. The VC launched secondary attacks on each flank of the company before attacking with one Battalion against the Company center, breaching the perimeter and using flamethrowers and bangalore torpedoes against the Company's bunkers. The Company counterattacked and with the aid of a Korean Marine quick reaction company helidropped into the position succeeded in driving back the VC killing 243[8].
  • Operation Giant Dragon in Quang Ngai Province from 17 to 22 February results in 16 VC killed and 61 weapons captured[9]
  • Operation Dragon Fire, an operation in Quang Ngai Province from 5 September to 30 October 1967 kills 541 VC[10]
  • Operation Daring Rebel, a search and destroy operation with the ARVN 2nd Division and US forces on Barrier Island 24km south of Danang Binh Dinh Province from 5 to 20 May 1969 results in 4 VC killed[11]
  • Operation Defiant Stand, an amphibious assault with the 1st Battalion, 26th Marines on 7 September 1969. This was the first amphibious assault ever conducted by the Republic of Korea Marine Corps[12]
  • Operation Hoang Dieu 101, an operation with III MAF and the ARVN 51st Regiment in Quang Nam Province from 17 December 1970 to 19 January 1971 results in 538 NVA killed[13]
  • Operation Golden Dragon II, a clear and search operation in Quang Nam Province from 4 to 21 January 1971[14]
  • Operation Hoang Dieu 103, an operation with III MAF and the ARVN 51st Regiment in Quang Nam Province from 3 February to 10 March 1971[15]

Order of battle during Vietnam War

2nd Marine Brigade

Direct Control Company
1st Marine Battalion
2nd Marine Battalion
3rd Marine Battalion
5th Marine Battalion
2nd Field Artillery Battalion
628th Field Artillery A Unit (Army)

Summary of Vietnam War

Start Date End Date Deployed Combat KIA WIA
Officer Non-officer Total Large Klein Total Officer Non-officer Total Officer Non-officer Total
October 9, 1965 February 24, 1972 2,166 35,174 37,340 175 151,347 151,522 42 1,160 1,202 99 2,805 2,904

See also

References

  1. ^ Larsen, Stanley (1985). Allied Participation in Vietnam. Department of the Army. ISBN 978-1410225016. {{cite book}}: Text "p. 130" ignored (help)
  2. ^ http://www.dcbsoftware.com/ccSEA/Chronology/MACV_1966.html
  3. ^ http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/resources/operations/operations.txt
  4. ^ http://www.dcbsoftware.com/ccSEA/Chronology/MACV_1966.html
  5. ^ http://www.dcbsoftware.com/ccSEA/Chronology/MACV_1966.html
  6. ^ http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/resources/operations/operations.txt
  7. ^ http://www.dcbsoftware.com/ccSEA/Chronology/MACV_1966.html
  8. ^ http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/star/images/215/2150610038.pdf
  9. ^ http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/star/images/215/2150610038.pdf
  10. ^ http://www.flyarmy.org/panel/battle/67090500.HTM
  11. ^ http://www.mrfa.org/whiteriver.htm
  12. ^ http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/resources/operations/operations.txt
  13. ^ http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/resources/operations/operations.txt
  14. ^ http://www.marines.mil/news/publications/Documents/US%20Marines%20In%20Vietnam%20Vietmanization%20and%20Redeployment%201970-1971%20PCN%2019000309600_2.pdf
  15. ^ http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/resources/operations/operations.txt
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