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Summary - February 1972

C 2/5 Cav continued aggressive defensive operations in the "rocket belt" area around Bien Hoa and Ton Son Nhut.  The mission was to protect the large airfields against enemy 122 mm rocket attacks.  The month began enjoying a stand down at the 3rd Brigade (Sep) 1st Cavalry Division's R&R facility at Vung Tau on the coast, and ended in expectation of the company returning to the United States.  Though no contact was made with the enemy, C 2/5 did locate small caches of weapons and food.  The battalion was headquartered at FSB Gibraltar and maintained a radar and mortar tube presence at FSB Drinnon.  (Source:  2/5 Cav S3 Daily Journal 1-29 Feb 72 and Dolf Carlson)

February - Exact Date Unknown

Smoke 'em if you got 'em!  CPT Dolf Carlson (right) with LT Ron Myers, the artillery forward observer, and his radio operator.  The FO had come from the 101st Airborne Division.  Note the stylish way CPT Carlson wore his .45 pistol.  (If you know the name of the RTO, please email the webmaster.)

 

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Courtesy Dolf Carlson

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February 4

The company left Vung Tau by Hook (CH-47 Chinook helicopter) to Xuan Loc, then on to FSB  Drinnon.  The company walked back to "'the weeds" for cloverleaf patrolling.  (Source:  2/5 Cav S3 Daily Journal 4 Feb 72)

At right, the infamous Palace Hotel in Vung Tau.

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Courtesy Doug Kingery

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February 13

C Company extracted from the field to take over security of the two 2/5 Cav Fire Support Bases. The main portion of the company went to FSB Gibraltar (2/5 Cav headquarters) while 2nd Platoon secured FSB Drinnon.  (Source:  2/5 Cav S3 Daily Journal 13 Feb 72)

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February 18

Back to the field!   The company moves out from the two fire support bases and conducts platoon size ambush operations for the remainder of the month.  (Source:  2/5 Cav S3 Daily Journal 18 Feb 72)

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February 22

Operation Showtalk!  The code name for the visit of Sammy Davis Jr. to FSB Gibraltar.

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