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'''Dầu Tiếng Base Camp''' (also known as '''LZ Dầu Tiếng''' or '''Camp Rainier''') is a former U.S. Army and [[Army of the Republic of Vietnam]] (ARVN) base in the [[Dầu Tiếng District]] in [[Bình Dương Province]] in southern [[Vietnam]].
'''Dầu Tiếng Base Camp''' (also known as '''LZ Dầu Tiếng''' or '''Camp Rainier''') is a former U.S. Army and [[Army of the Republic of Vietnam]] (ARVN) base in the town of [[Dầu Tiếng]] in [[Bình Dương Province]] in southern [[Vietnam]].
==History==
==History==
[[File:Dau Tieng helipads, September 1967.png|thumb|right|Dau Tieng helipads, 23 September 1967]]
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The base was established in November 1966 as part of Operation Nisqually. The 3rd Bde, 4th Division was tasked with building the base camp and arrived from Camp Bearcat (east of Saigon) around November 19th by truck convoy. Prior to their arrival, the 2nd Bde 1st Infantry Division arrived several weeks earlier and conducted Operation Battle Creek, intended to secure the surrounding area and clean out any hostiles that might be found there prior to the 4th Divisions arrival. The camp was located in the Dầu Tiếng District, 60km northwest of [[Tan Son Nhut Air Base]] and 24km east of [[Tây Ninh]] between the [[Saigon River]] and the [[Michelin Rubber Plantation]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Kelley|first=Michael|title=Where we were in Vietnam|publisher=Hellgate Press|year=2002|isbn=978-1555716257|page=5-138}}</ref>
[[File:NARA photo 111-CCV-566-CC66096.jpg|thumb|right|Air controllers of the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry calling in aircraft to lift troops for redeployment, 18 February 1970]]
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The base was established in October 1966. The camp was located in the Dầu Tiếng District, 60&nbsp;km northwest of [[Tan Son Nhut Air Base]] and 24&nbsp;km east of [[Tây Ninh]] between the [[Saigon River]] and the [[Michelin Rubber Plantation]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Kelley|first=Michael|title=Where we were in Vietnam|publisher=Hellgate Press|year=2002|isbn=978-1555716257|page=138}}</ref>


The [[4th Infantry Division (United States)|3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division]] comprising:
The [[4th Infantry Division (United States)|3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division]] comprising:
*[[12th Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry]]
*[[12th Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry]]
*[[22nd Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry (Mechanized)]]<ref name=Stanton>{{cite book|last=Stanton|first=Shelby|title=Vietnam Order of Battle|publisher=Stackpole Books|year=2003|isbn=9780811700719|page=145}}</ref>
*[[22nd Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry]]<ref name=Stanton>{{cite book|last=Stanton|first=Shelby|title=Vietnam Order of Battle|publisher=Stackpole Books|year=2003|isbn=9780811700719|page=145}}</ref>
*[[22nd Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|145}}
*[[22nd Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|145}}
was based at Dầu Tiếng from December 1966-June 1967. On 1 August 1967 the 3rd Brigade became part of the [[25th Infantry Division (United States)|25th Infantry Division]], while the 25th Infantry Division's 3rd Brigade at [[Đức Phổ Base Camp]] became part of the 4th Infantry Division.<ref>{{cite book|last=Villard|first=Erik|title=United States Army in Vietnam Combat Operations Staying the Course October 1967 to September 1968|publisher=Center of Military History United States Army|year=2017|isbn=9780160942808|url=https://history.army.mil/html/books/091/91-15-1/index.html|page=73}}{{PD-notice}}</ref> The 3rd Brigade was based at Dầu Tiếng from March 1968-July 1969 and from August–November 1970.<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|145}}
was based at Dầu Tiếng from November 1966-August 1st 1967. On or around August 1st, the 4th and 25th Divisions reflagged their respective 3rd Brigades rather than relocate them to their tactical areas of operation.


On 24 June 1967 a [[Vietcong]] (VC) mortar attack on Camp Rainier disabled 29 UH-1 helicopters of the 188th Assault Helicopter Company.<ref>{{cite book|last=Davies|first=Peter|title=UH-1 Huey Gunship vs NVA/VC forces Vietnam 1962-75|publisher=Osprey Publishing|year=2021|isbn=9781472845153|page=43}}</ref>
The [[25th Infantry Division (United States)|3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division]] comprising:
*[[12th Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry]]
*[[22nd Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry (Mechanized)]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|145}}
*[[22nd Infantry Regiment (United States)|3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|145}}
was based at Dầu Tiếng from August 1967-July 1969 and from August-November 1970. During this time of the war, various elements of the 3rd Bde and 2nd Bde were interchanged in order to complete their combat operations. The entire 3rd Bde was moved to Hoc Mon area in July 1968 until Sept 1968 when some elements returned to Dau Tieng. The 2/12th was OPCON'd (operationally controlled) to the 2nd Bde for the remainder of the war, until April 16, 1971 when the unit returned home to Ft Lewis, Washington.


On 4 July 1968 the base was subjected to a heavy [[People's Army of Vietnam]] (PAVN) rocket and mortar attack followed by probes on the base perimeter resulting in 5 U.S. and 16 PAVN killed.
On 4 July 1968 the base was subjected to a heavy [[People's Army of Vietnam]] (PAVN) rocket and mortar attack followed by probes on the base perimeter resulting in 5 U.S. and 16 PAVN killed.
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*[[2nd Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|137}}
*[[2nd Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|137}}
*[[26th Infantry Regiment (United States)|1st Battalion, 26th Infantry]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|146}}
*[[26th Infantry Regiment (United States)|1st Battalion, 26th Infantry]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|146}}
was based at Dầu Tiếng from July-November 1969 and January-February 1970.
was based at Dầu Tiếng from July–November 1969 and January–February 1970.


The [[25th Infantry Division (United States)|1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division]] comprising:
The 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division comprising:
*[[9th Infantry Regiment (United States)|4th Battalion, 9th Infantry]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|140}}
*[[9th Infantry Regiment (United States)|4th Battalion, 9th Infantry]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|140}}
*[[23rd Infantry Regiment (United States)|4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry (Mechanized)]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|146}}
*[[23rd Infantry Regiment (United States)|4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|146}}
was based at Dầu Tiếng in August and from October-December 1970.
was based at Dầu Tiếng in August and from October–December 1970.


Other units based at Dầu Tiếng included:
Other units based at Dầu Tiếng included:
*[[5th Infantry Regiment (United States)|1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (Mechanized)]] (February 1970)<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|138}}
*[[5th Infantry Regiment (United States)|1st Battalion, 5th Infantry]] (February 1970)<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|138}}
*[[14th Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry]]
*[[14th Infantry Regiment (United States)|2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry]]
*[[2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery|2nd Battalion, 11th Artillery]]
*[[2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery|2nd Battalion, 11th Artillery]]
*[[27th Field Artillery Regiment|1st Battalion, 27th Artillery]] (November 1967-February 1970)<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|102}}
*[[27th Field Artillery Regiment|1st Battalion, 27th Artillery]] (November 1967-February 1970)<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|102}}
*[[17th Field Artillery Regiment|1st Battalion, 77th Artillery]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|106}}
*[[17th Field Artillery Regiment|1st Battalion, 77th Artillery]]<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|106}}
*[[77th Field Artillery Regiment|2nd Battalion, 77th Artillery]] (October 1966-1969)<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|106}}
*[[77th Field Artillery Regiment|2nd Battalion, 77th Artillery]] (October 1966 – 1969)<ref name=Stanton/>{{rp|106}}
*[[2nd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment|2nd Battalion, 319th Artillery]]
*[[2nd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment|2nd Battalion, 319th Artillery]]


==Current use==
==Current use==
The base no longer exists and has been taken over by the civilian population. The airfield is no longer used but the runway is still there and in reasonable shape for its age. Verified by a November, 2010 visit to the area by a former 2/12th veteran.
Part of the base appears to remain in use by the PAVN. The airfield is no longer used but remains visible on satellite images


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Military bases of the Vietnam War]]
[[Category:United States military bases of the Vietnam War]]
[[Category:Installations of the United States Army in South Vietnam]]
[[Category:Installations of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Bình Dương province]]

Latest revision as of 05:41, 24 May 2024

Dầu Tiếng Base Camp
Dầu Tiếng Base Camp, July 1970
Coordinates11°16′59″N 106°21′47″E / 11.283°N 106.363°E / 11.283; 106.363 (Dầu Tiếng Base Camp)
TypeArmy Base
Site history
Built1966
In use1966-75
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Garrison information
Occupants3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division
25th Infantry Division
1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division
Dầu Tiếng Airfield
Summary
Elevation AMSL76 ft / 23 m
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
2,500 762 laterite

Dầu Tiếng Base Camp (also known as LZ Dầu Tiếng or Camp Rainier) is a former U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base in the town of Dầu Tiếng in Bình Dương Province in southern Vietnam.

History[edit]

Dau Tieng helipads, 23 September 1967
Air controllers of the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry calling in aircraft to lift troops for redeployment, 18 February 1970

The base was established in October 1966. The camp was located in the Dầu Tiếng District, 60 km northwest of Tan Son Nhut Air Base and 24 km east of Tây Ninh between the Saigon River and the Michelin Rubber Plantation.[1]

The 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division comprising:

was based at Dầu Tiếng from December 1966-June 1967. On 1 August 1967 the 3rd Brigade became part of the 25th Infantry Division, while the 25th Infantry Division's 3rd Brigade at Đức Phổ Base Camp became part of the 4th Infantry Division.[3] The 3rd Brigade was based at Dầu Tiếng from March 1968-July 1969 and from August–November 1970.[2]: 145 

On 24 June 1967 a Vietcong (VC) mortar attack on Camp Rainier disabled 29 UH-1 helicopters of the 188th Assault Helicopter Company.[4]

On 4 July 1968 the base was subjected to a heavy People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) rocket and mortar attack followed by probes on the base perimeter resulting in 5 U.S. and 16 PAVN killed.

On 23 February 1969 the base was attacked by PAVN sappers. SSGT Robert W. Hartsock would be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the attack.[5] 21 U.S. and 73 PAVN were killed in the attack.

The 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division comprising:

was based at Dầu Tiếng from July–November 1969 and January–February 1970.

The 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division comprising:

was based at Dầu Tiếng in August and from October–December 1970.

Other units based at Dầu Tiếng included:

Current use[edit]

Part of the base appears to remain in use by the PAVN. The airfield is no longer used but remains visible on satellite images

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kelley, Michael (2002). Where we were in Vietnam. Hellgate Press. p. 138. ISBN 978-1555716257.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Stanton, Shelby (2003). Vietnam Order of Battle. Stackpole Books. p. 145. ISBN 9780811700719.
  3. ^ Villard, Erik (2017). United States Army in Vietnam Combat Operations Staying the Course October 1967 to September 1968. Center of Military History United States Army. p. 73. ISBN 9780160942808.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ^ Davies, Peter (2021). UH-1 Huey Gunship vs NVA/VC forces Vietnam 1962-75. Osprey Publishing. p. 43. ISBN 9781472845153.
  5. ^ "Medal of Honor Vietnam War". Military Working Dog Teams National Monument. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
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