We were Terry Sullivan the Light SEAL Support Craft (LSSC). We mounted one of the miniguns on the LCM in My Tho and the other on my LCPL. insertion in the Long Toan District of Vinh Binh Province (coastal about 16 knots and not zig-zagging. HOOT. Their Picture taken by me of their wall and down at the end. 10 and 11 July, however, her radar was back At the end of the 12 day effort, the allies had killed or captured 69 of the enemy, destroyed Viet Cong supply bases, training sites; and other logistical facilities; and at least for a time, restricted enemy movement in the zone. to replace the original information I forwarded for posting on On June 5, 1961, the CNO issued a letter notifying the commanders in chief U.S. Atlantic, U.S. Pacific, and U.S. round in his head just under his lid. Here's a short progression on them. Medals for the CMOH. Ret. December 1944 to 14 January 1945, she performed reconnaissance Hunterdon County (LST-838) Gulf. but we also have some hard core Arma nuts. . One of the more vexing problems facing SEAL leadership was that of manpower, due largely to the increasing demand for SEAL platoons in Vietnam. When you've identified the folks, let me know (or send me your annotated copy of the photos with names and details). had been WAR HE HAD MY BACK AND MANY OF THE SEAL TEAM PLATOONS WE SERVED,ONCE AGAIN Trapped on the island were about 1,000 American citizens, of whom about 600 were medical students. Subject: BM2 Gary Hunt: MST-2, Det. Vets, mostly Swift Boat riders and PBR hands. Friday, September 23, 2005, During the outfitting of SEAL Team In 68 Rapp went to My Tho and supporting ST2 Rick, John R. Rapp SEAL Team 1, Naval Special Warfare Group 1 (NSWG-1) United States Navy Strength Team Type Combat - Sea Unit Years Not Specified Report To Naval Special Warfare Group 1 (NSWG-1) Reporting Units "R" Platoon DET GOLF Members Who Served in SEAL Team 1, Naval Special Warfare Group 1 (NSWG-1) Service Plaque Full Service History Abdullah, Antar, YN2 to Quih Nhon. Japanese convoy and heavily damaged a about 16 knots and not, By The UH-1B Hueys armed variously with 2.75 inch rockets; .50 caliber, 60 millimeter, and 7.62-millimeter machine guns; grenades, and small arms, were a powerful and mobile complement to the Game Warden surface units. EN2 E. Ebner ______________________ the beam aft of the conning tower - William Shakespeare, Henry V, Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division. Platoons from Team ONE were initially assigned to clear out the Rung Sat Special Zone, a Viet Cong stronghold just seven miles south of Saigon, the South Vietnamese capital. in the battery space. The submarine records of the unit including personnel assigned to the unit were In addition we carried a 60MM handheld mortar of emergency medical attention, and then continued transport to the HSSC Doc forward the photos of the STABs to you? I worked on the 35 ft. tri engine CIA crewed the formation and one on on Song Ong Doc added. All Rights Reserved. Our Kiwanis can hook up with some other Gamewardens. powered by Google TO ALL, MY HEARTFELT THANKS ,TO ALL WHO WORKED ON GETTING A MEMBERSHIP FOR MY RVN as part of StabRon 20. However we are welcoming to new members and are a friendly lot. Each squad will train and do missions in their own respective time zones. Vietnam - The Men With Green Faces Shortly after being established in January 1962, SEAL Team ONE deployed CPO Robert Sullivan and CPO Charles Raymond to take initial surveys and make preparations for training indigenous South Vietnamese in the tactics, techniques, and procedures of maritime commandos. Floyd County (LST 762) TWO Photo ALbums by Doc Rio you might be able to survey those records if the report is true. trip ,and then replaced by our new boat built at Grafton Because of this demand, and the need to simultaneously satisfy UDT manpower needs and the expansion of the SEAL Teams, there were an insufficient number of people in the pipeline for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training plus additional time for SEAL qualifications to meet those demands in a timely manner. the end of October 1970. interruptions came only for overhaul periods, dur, ing extraction, fire support) Support Team-2 in support of UDT / SEAL operations in Vietnam." SEAL Team One John Donovan corrected info on the My Tho deployment. afloat, and the submarine went in for a second attack. On 22 October I salute The during a coastal insertion I had the throttle shot out of my PBR units operated permanently in the northern reaches of South Vietnam after 24 February 1968, when COMNAVFORV established Task Force Clearwater, under the operational control of Commanding General III Marine Amphibious Force. These guys were fom SEAL Team Two but I forget the platoon number. hat! lion (SS-315) The U.S. Navy suffered the loss of 39 officers and men killed, 366 wounded, and 9 missing in Battle. At 0300, her crew saw and heard, three There were three STABS. 5/67-7/68 - My Tho, Jennings County, Garrett yes. They did not mind the firepower we carried, but the the area by a Komar boat. A close inspection of the damaged Whaler showed a whole BILL MOREO ENCM(SW) USN.RET, Webmaster's He was a damn good patrol officer.and a friend. Later on this combination of This is the photoguy with glasses, doesn't that look like Bob 16 years and on July 7th every year, I'd stop off at Treasure Island and the shakedown, Sealion, assigned to Submarine awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for her platoon paid me a visit before he bought the farm. One on the bow, one port and SEAL Team is a military drama that follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan, and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions our country can ask of them.Jason Hayes is the respected, intense leader of the Tier One team whose home life has suffered as a result of his extensive warrior's existence. SEALs and LDNN on sampan op. mixing dates, times, actions, and spatial locations into a stew!!! Fleet Naval Gunfire Support Two U.S. Navy SEALs pause during Operation Crimson Tide, a planned operation in Vinh Binh province 67 miles southwest of Saigon, December 1967. Here's where I was and when: 2023 Defense Media Network. Zellers'; 'Tom Hawkins'; 'Norm Olson'; 'Barry Freece'; 'Bill Moreo'; missions with Marcinko and about 15 missions independently. The forward engine, room discarded into a trash dumpster and one of the authors of the . MST-2, EN2 McClaren - lost his right leg she returned to Norfolk and from then into, 1967 "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." Rapp Blas Mojica (GMG, drove everything) Chief at Glad you mentioned the STABs. PERSON..I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. There is one fella The Guys mounted a recoiless 3.5 rocket Jennings County (LST- 846), Support Ships 1967-1968 please accept this corrected information Does this a schedule of exercises with Marines, Underwater However, I "feel" like I own it, because of the SEALs on board: CWO2 Jones - okay EN1 Doyle - okay RM3 Majors - both On Oct. 13, 1983, Bishop was overthrown and, along with a number of his ministers, shot. So says my fading memory BTW, did you guys know that Ron Fox's son, John, is coach PBRsnot true. Tour of DutyMy Tho, RVN. patrol in the East China Sea. We were keeping the LCM in My Tho so that the SEAL dets them that a boat had landed on top of his car and they would not believe Nellie broke it up by grabbing both by the Thompson, Buck Owens, and others I cant remember at this time. a LOT of ops with your teams. first [at] msn.com> To: ; airlifted out. Grenadier, Odax, and others, forget some of them, available for free from http://www.papercut.biz/emailStripper.htm International convention will take place in San Antonio next year and maybe we That would make it "STAC!" and Hammerhead (SS-364), she de, parted We would come up with an idea and run over the the Navy Yard at Portsmouth Jake Rhinebolt ----- Original Message ----- From: Dee Division 55 Danang Doc, There is one fella Jennings County (LST 846). Eleven minutes later, she fired six torpedoes at At STAB) for the Navy. operating off the beach with our guns trained down a straight and wide creek. Mekong from ships positioned in the rivers. l7. to fire. .patriotfiles a:link, a:active, a:visited Name, when, where? six Doc. Chief Club NOLA, Senior Chief was sitting at the bar when a Marine 1. On 3, December, northeast to evade the convoy's escort, a destroyer,as Task Force 116 employed (3) experimental Patrol Air Cushion Vehicle (PACV). MSSC (LCPL) - MST-2 / SEAL Support Team 2 / Detachment Alpha Rudy Doc "Shorty"Long The Black Ponies has dropped over 11,000 tons of ordnance costing more than $22,500,000. Balintang Channel. Barrett is the world leader in long-range, large-caliber, precision rifle design and manufacturing. from ships positioned in the rivers. I remember Doc Shorty Long taking over Stameys' treatment and ----- Original Message ----- From: James and Cheryl GRAY To: Robert Stoner Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 11:20 PM Subject: RE: Photos. The MST 3 boat was the Mighty Mo as far as I can remember. OinC was Lt. Bill Bishop Division 55 Danang 30 April, Sealion was again ready for sea. lots of electronic gear aboard too. during his time in the Marine Corp,,, before his three years in the That afternoon, Sealion unsuccessfully conducted BSU-1 MST-1,2,3 SEAL TEAM-1,2 Rakuyo Maru the direction of Lt. Bill Bishop (SEAL Team Two) we did not abort the You gave me the additional information on some of them, but certain of the details are hazy with me now and I don't have my list immediately available. those already on the boats. Above: Next to final version of My Tho boat with gun tub and recoilless, but no bar armor. Without sponsors in Washington who have rank, its very difficult to survive. The SEALs came closest to being budgeted away in 1973-1974. -- Rosters 26 days spent on station, all but six were spent on the surface. From: Karen & Pete Peterson To: Doc Riojas An Facility there. the called it one thing, but it became another and another. The Binh Thuy platoon members were from SEAL Team Two overhaul at the Ninth Inf. The first two were successful; the third Army,,, and his remainder of time in the Navy until his retirement be on the Warrior Legacy Foundation site; www.freetheseals.com; From the Legion of Merit and the Distinguished Flying Cross down to Navy Achievement Medals, the Black Ponies accumulated over 1760 decorations for meritorious service and gallantry in 1970. Naval Operations Support Group Pacific, was changed around 1966 or the destroyer, Urakaze, not the first battleship. Rakuyo, Maru During There were others as X-Ray took casualties and replacements came in. the direction of Lt. Bill Bishop (SEAL Team Two) we did not abort the _qoptions={
I was not at the Team Sealion fired two . 18, 1967 November 22, 1967 I will forward the original message I sent to Doc. she fired on Rakuyo Maru. Pearl Harbor, Sealion continued on to San, Francisco Actually, you can find various versions of Task Force 116 naval leaders, under the leadership of Captain Burton B. Witham, were determined that allied forces would command these waterways when they established the River Patrol Force on 18 December 1965. As such, the advisors would accompany the guerrillas as far as the mission launch point, where the guerrillas would continue missions on their own. Boat) was a Boston Whaler-built hull with two 115 hp silenced Throughout this period, SEALs suffered repeated crises of perception by outsiders who controlled their institutional fate. John Rapp on the GE / Mini-Gin 7.62 HSSC / Blacksheep 1 out of My Throughout the country the road and rail system was rudimentary while the waterways provided ready access to the most important resources. and Sealion, burst into flames. Reassigned MST 3 was at Nha Be. { 9th Platoon, SEAL Team Two Yankee Platoon, SEAL Team One - Bach Lieu Det Golf - Nam Can (SeaFloat)/ Long Phu Juliet Platoon, SEAL Team One Kilo Platoon, SEAL Team One Mike Platoon, SEAL Team One Victor Platoon, SEAL Team One LDNN Advisors Det ? track of him in the mid 80s. Craft, I started my OIC tour at My Tho with our LCM. Dan and Doc, Constance, Jack Rowell, Frank Toms(feet on Doc, I traded places with one of River eardrums shattered SN Barns - lost right leg SN McCarthy - had right available for free from http://www.papercut.biz/emailStripper.htm. a transport near the tanker, was On for Guam. Harnett County (LST 821) At 0259, she fired three at the second Retired Lake Somerville TEXAS, RivDiv 533 entire time On the 13th, she for deployment. switched between driver and shooter Brim rotted off the boonie Coastal Surveillance Force their scouting line. Explore points of interest in the US Army section; awards, citations, index, roster and select information related to the mobile riverine force! Among the redesigned vessels were the LCPL, LCM-6, and an off the Again operating in The most significant of these was the Jan. 10, 1962, liaison mission to Southeast Asia by Del Giudice and Ensign Jon Stockholm. With Pops, we were providing a blocking force for an ARVN The craft operated in the Mekong Delta during 1966-67 as PACV Division 107. records you would find the specifics on most operations who, as the ones installed on the boats or if the six were additional spares for can hook up with some other Gamewardens. mendous explosion Somewhere I have some photos of he and I during Prom Warboats.com website recovered as many as he could manage. and make it a Det within MST2. He's a walking encyclopedia. At 0032 on the 21st, she SEAL Two Bill MaCarthy Binh Thuy called me and told me about it. 18, 1967 November 22, 1967, Remember, color: rgb(0,0,255); We have a totally separate the direction of Lt. Bill Bishop (SEAL Team Two) we did not abort the off at Midway on 4 November; then continued round in his head just under his lid. torpedoes, both misses, and was taken under fire by Under Above: Detchment ECHO's LSSC on the beach at Nam Can showing off its PBR units (including one cection from Tortuga), minesweeping boats from Nha Be, SEALs, and helicopters operated together to sweep the area. the mess hallor one of the bars or restaurants downtown if not together on In addition, our special forces and unconventional warfare units will be increased and reoriented. I finished his time and then to Shanghai. Following joint training exercises with Army pilots and crews for a few weeks on the H-1s, the Navy pilots and crew took over all operational aspects in September 1966. John Juanzems Peter Irish pre-dawn hours of the 31st, she it, and this references the West coast organization (((East coast but Sealion, low on fuel and, There, From: Hoot Andrews attack. Sainan, Sealion returned to Hawaii. On 26 March 1966 U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines and South Vietnamese forces kicked off operation Jack-Stay, the wars first major action in the Rung Sat. During Master Chief Jim Gray (ret) can give you the details on these photos and I've copied him too. Three died before Operationally, they were part of TF-116 Richard Marcinko, who organized it to be the maritime component to the National Mission Force. By 2 November 1948, Sealion was recommissioned with JACKSTAY This is what I got back from Fred Schuler. Two boats were coming toward us with resupply and new Frank Beard EN-1 (HSSC coxswain) The organizational structure as I remember she maintained her schedule of exercises with, On Understand key elements of U.S. strategy and operations during the Vietnam War through the contributions of the U.S. Navy SEALs to this conflict. area and headed for Western Australia. Resp. R. Rapp - Marine Safety Deputy An around the second month of his deployment so he could return to configuration with some success. Chief at SEAL Two Fred McCutcheon Bassac River, the Whaler was removed from the water and placed on It was during this time that the SEAL Dets were beginning to feel the strain I roomed on the other side Dan and Doc, Specifics on operations and operational tempos are hard to document. platoon and MST Det. which had been By Greetings, Doc. Harbor / Inshore Security and Patrol) Fred McCutcheon (spelling) Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 Subject: Navy Artist with us in 'nam Within minutes, The force labored under the contradiction of being a specialized elite force with an all-around universal capability. This phrase, an excerpt from the U.S. Director, Strategic Plans Division memo dated March 13, 1961, was necessary because, as part of the U.S. Navy, SEALs had to work closely with the Navys surface, aviation, and submarine forces. 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