Tam Kỳ Base Camp

Tam Kỳ Base Camp (also known as Tam Kỳ Airfield) is a former U.S. Army base near the city of Tam Kỳ, Quảng Nam Province Vietnam.

Tam Kỳ Base Camp
Coordinates15.535°N 108.485°E / 15.535; 108.485 (Tam Kỳ Base Camp)
TypeArmy
Site history
Built1968
In use1968-present
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Garrison information
Occupants1st Cavalry Regiment
3rd Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division
Tam Kỳ Airfield
Summary
Elevation AMSL33 ft / 10 m
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
4,000 1,219 asphalt

History

The base was located south of Highway 1 approximately 1.5 km south of the city of Tam Kỳ.[1]

The 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry was based at Tam Kỳ from March–April 1968 and August–November 1968.[2]:136

The 198th Infantry Brigade, comprising:

was based at Tam Kỳ in November 1968.

The 1st Cavalry Regiment was based at Tam Kỳ from February–September 1969, August–September 1970 and November 1970-May 1972.[2]

The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, comprising:

was based at Tam Kỳ from June–August 1969

Elements of the 3rd Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division were based at Tam Kỳ from August 1970 to April 1971.[2]:136

Current use

The base appears to remain in use by the People's Army of Vietnam.

References

  1. Kelley, Michael (2002). Where we were in Vietnam. Hellgate Press. pp. 5–491. ISBN 978-1555716257.
  2. Stanton, Shelby (2003). Vietnam Order of Battle. Stackpole Books. p. 124. ISBN 9780811700719.
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