List of allied military operations of the Vietnam War (1972)

This article is a list of known military operations of the Vietnam War

Vietnam War

The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...

in 1972, conducted by the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam, the Khmer Republic

Khmer Republic

The Khmer Republic or République Khmère, was the republican government of Cambodia that was formally declared on October 9, 1970. The Khmer Republic was disestablished in 1975 and was followed by the totalitarian communist state known as Democratic Kampuchea.-Background:Formally declared on October...

, the United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

and their allies.

Date Duration	Operation Military operation Military operation is the coordinated military actions of a state in response to a developing situation. These actions are designed as a military plan to resolve the situation in the state's favor. Operations may be of combat or non-combat types, and are referred to by a code name for the purpose... Name	Unit(s) – Description	Location	VC-NVA KIA Killed in action Killed in action is a casualty classification generally used by militaries to describe the deaths of their own forces at the hands of hostile forces. The United States Department of Defense, for example, says that those declared KIA need not have fired their weapons but have been killed due to... 's	Allied KIA's
72	Operation Prek Ta Operation Prek Ta Operation Prek Ta was a joint Cambodian-South Vietnamese offensive at the beginning of 1972 against Communist forces south of Route I. The result proved inconclusive, and the FANK was forced to pull back to Phnom Penh.-Sources:*, p. 7...	FANK Fánk Fánk is a sweet traditional Hungarian cake. The most commonly used ingredients are: flour, yeast, butter, egg yolk, a little bit of rum, a sniff of salt, milk and oil to deep fry with. After the pastry has risen for approximately 30 minutes the result is an extreme light doughnut-like pastry... and ARVN operation against NVA
72	Operation Seahawk	US search and rescue operations in the Gulf of Tonkin Gulf of Tonkin The Gulf of Tonkin is an arm of the South China Sea, lying off the coast of northeastern Vietnam.-Etymology:The name Tonkin, written "東京" in Hán tự and Đông Kinh in romanised Vietnamese, means "Eastern Capital", and is the former toponym for Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam... , on the gun line off the coast, coming under enemy fire on 15 occasions	Gulf of Tonkin Gulf of Tonkin The Gulf of Tonkin is an arm of the South China Sea, lying off the coast of northeastern Vietnam.-Etymology:The name Tonkin, written "東京" in Hán tự and Đông Kinh in romanised Vietnamese, means "Eastern Capital", and is the former toponym for Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam...
Feb 1 – Apr 30	Operation Keystone Owl	Redeployment of five infantry battalions, two cavalry squadrons and four air cavalry squadron from South Vietnam to the United States
Apr 1 – Sep 16	Operation Eastertide (Quảng Trị)	ARVN 3rd Division 3rd Division (South Vietnam) The 3rd Division of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam —the army of the nation state of South Vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975—was part of the I Corps that oversaw the northernmost region of South Vietnam, the centre of Vietnam.... reinforced by the ARVN 1st Division 1st Division (South Vietnam) The 1st Division of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam —the army of the nation state of South Vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975—was part of the I Corps that oversaw the northernmost region of South Vietnam, the centre of Vietnam.... , VNMC Republic of Vietnam Marine Corps The Republic of Vietnam Marine Corps ) was part of the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam . It was established by Ngo Dinh Diem in 1954 when he was Prime Minister of the State of Vietnam, which became the Republic of Vietnam in 1955. The longest-serving commander was Lieutenant General Le... and ARVN Airborne Division Vietnamese Airborne Division The Vietnamese Airborne Division was one of the earliest components of the State of Vietnam's military forces . The Vietnamese Airborne Division began as companies organised in 1948, prior to any agreement over armed forces in Vietnam... defense and counteroffensive against the NVA 304th, 308th 308 Division (Vietnam) The 308th Division is an infantry division of the People's Army of Vietnam, first formed in 1948-49.As early as January 1947, the first regiment of the PAVN, the 308 'Capital' Regiment, was created for operations around Hanoi... , 312th, 320th 320 Division (Vietnam) The 320th Division is a formation of the Vietnam People's Army.During the Vietnam War it was a well trained division of the North Vietnamese Army that operated in the DMZ area of South Vietnam. The division battled U. S. Marines in and around Dong Ha and Leatherneck Square. One of the major battles... , 324B 324B NVA Division The 324 Division is an infantry division of the 4th Military Region . It was a well-trained NVA division that operated in northern South Vietnam. The unit battled U. S. Marines in and around Con Thien and Leatherneck Square.... and 325th Divisions	Quảng Trị Province Quang Tri Province Quảng Trị is a province on the North Central Coast of Vietnam, north of the former imperial capital of Huế.-Geography:Located in North Central Vietnam, Quang Tri Province is surrounded by Quang Binh Province on the north, Thua Thien-Hue Province on the south, Savannakhet Province of Laos on the...
Apr 2 – Jul 11	Operation Eastertide (An Loc)	ARVN 5th Division 5th Division (South Vietnam) The Fifth Division of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam —the army of the nation state of South Vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975—was part of the III Corps that oversaw the region of the country surrounding the capital, Saigon.... , reinforced by TF 52 comprising the ARVN 18th Division 18th Division (South Vietnam) The 18th Division was an infantry division in the III Corps of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam . The U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam considered the 18th as undisciplined and was well known throughout the ARVN for its "cowboy" reputation... , ARVN 21st Division 21st Division (South Vietnam) The 21st Division of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam —the army of the nation state of South Vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975, was part of the IV Corps that oversaw the southernmost region of South Vietnam, the Mekong Delta.... , ARVN 35th Division and 1st Airborne Brigade Vietnamese Airborne Division The Vietnamese Airborne Division was one of the earliest components of the State of Vietnam's military forces . The Vietnamese Airborne Division began as companies organised in 1948, prior to any agreement over armed forces in Vietnam... defense and recapture of An Loc An Loc An Loc is a small town in Bình Phước Province in southern Vietnam, located approximately 90 km north of Saigon with a population of 15,000...	An Loc An Loc An Loc is a small town in Bình Phước Province in southern Vietnam, located approximately 90 km north of Saigon with a population of 15,000...
Apr 5 – May 10	Operation Freedom Train	Initial US bombing campaign in response to the NVA Easter Offensive, later superseded by Operation Linebacker Operation Linebacker Operation Linebacker was the title of a U.S. Seventh Air Force and U.S. Navy Task Force 77 aerial interdiction campaign conducted against the Democratic Republic of Vietnam from 9 May to 23 October 1972, during the Vietnam War....
Apr 12 – Jul 14	Operation Eastertide (Kon Tum)	ARVN 23rd Division 23rd Division (South Vietnam) The 23rd Division of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam —the army of the nation state of South Vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975—was part of the II Corps that oversaw the region of the central highlands north of the capital Saigon.... , reinforced by the 40th, 41st, 42nd and 47th Regiments, ARVN 22nd Division 22nd Division (South Vietnam) The 22nd Division of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam —the army of the nation state of South Vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975—was part of the II Corps that oversaw the region of the central highlands north of the capital Saigon.... defense of Kon Tum against the NVA 2nd, 3rd and 320th 320 Division (Vietnam) The 320th Division is a formation of the Vietnam People's Army.During the Vietnam War it was a well trained division of the North Vietnamese Army that operated in the DMZ area of South Vietnam. The division battled U. S. Marines in and around Dong Ha and Leatherneck Square. One of the major battles... Divisions	Kon Tum
May 1 – Jun 30	Operation Keystone Pheasant	Redeployment of 3/1 Cavalry, 196th Infantry Brigade and four infantry Battalions from South Vietnam to the United States
May 8	Operation Pocket Money	Mining of Haiphong Haiphong , also Haiphong, is the third most populous city in Vietnam. The name means, "coastal defence".-History:Hai Phong was originally founded by Lê Chân, the female general of a Vietnamese revolution against the Chinese led by the Trưng Sisters in the year 43 C.E.The area which is now known as Duong... Harbour by A-7 Corsair II A-7 Corsair II The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II is a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft introduced to replace the United States Navy's Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, initially entering service during the Vietnam War... s and A-6 Intruder A-6 Intruder The Grumman A-6 Intruder was an American, twin jet-engine, mid-wing attack aircraft built by Grumman Aerospace. In service with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps between 1963 and 1997, the Intruder was designed as an all-weather medium attack aircraft to replace the piston-engined A-1 Skyraider... s from the USS Coral Sea (CV-43) USS Coral Sea (CV-43) USS Coral Sea , a , was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Battle of the Coral Sea. She earned the affectionate nickname "Ageless Warrior" through her long career...	Haiphong Haiphong , also Haiphong, is the third most populous city in Vietnam. The name means, "coastal defence".-History:Hai Phong was originally founded by Lê Chân, the female general of a Vietnamese revolution against the Chinese led by the Trưng Sisters in the year 43 C.E.The area which is now known as Duong... Harbour
May 9 – Oct 23	Operation Linebacker I	U.S. Seventh Air Force Seventh Air Force The Seventh Air Force is a numbered air force of the United States Air Force Pacific Air Forces . It is headquartered at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.... and U.S. Navy Task Force 77 strategic bombing of Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... and Haiphong Haiphong , also Haiphong, is the third most populous city in Vietnam. The name means, "coastal defence".-History:Hai Phong was originally founded by Lê Chân, the female general of a Vietnamese revolution against the Chinese led by the Trưng Sisters in the year 43 C.E.The area which is now known as Duong... , and mining of Haiphong harbor to turn back the Easter Offensive	Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... and Haiphong Haiphong , also Haiphong, is the third most populous city in Vietnam. The name means, "coastal defence".-History:Hai Phong was originally founded by Lê Chân, the female general of a Vietnamese revolution against the Chinese led by the Trưng Sisters in the year 43 C.E.The area which is now known as Duong...
Jun	Operation Enhance Plus Operation Enhance Plus During the Vietnam War, Operation Enhance and Enhance Plus was the emergency transfer of American military supplies and bases to the South Vietnamese government in advance of the cease fire that ended American involvement in the war. Conducted in an intense month-and-half period at the end of 1972....	US resupply of military equipment and consumables to South Vietnam South Vietnam South Vietnam was a state which governed southern Vietnam until 1975. It received international recognition in 1950 as the "State of Vietnam" and later as the "Republic of Vietnam" . Its capital was Saigon...
Jun 3 – 12	Operation Thunderhead Operation Thunderhead Operation Thunderhead was a highly classified combat mission conducted by U.S. Navy SEAL Team One and Underwater Demolition Team -11 in 1972. The mission was conducted off the coast of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War to rescue two U.S. airmen said to be escaping from a prisoner of war prison...	US Navy SEAL Team One United States Navy SEALs The United States Navy's Sea, Air and Land Teams, commonly known as Navy SEALs, are the U.S. Navy's principal special operations force and a part of the Naval Special Warfare Command as well as the maritime component of the United States Special Operations Command.The acronym is derived from their... and Underwater Demolition Team (UDT)-11 operation to rescue 2 escaped US POWs	Red River basin		1
Jul 1 – Aug 31	Operation Keystone Wren	Redeployment of two infantry battalions from South Vietnam to the United States
Sep 1 – Nov 30	Operation Keystone Pelican	Redeployment of miscellaneous units from South Vietnam to the United States
Dec 18 – 29	Operation Linebacker II Operation Linebacker II Operation Linebacker II was a US Seventh Air Force and US Navy Task Force 77 aerial bombing campaign, conducted against targets in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam during the final period of US involvement in the Vietnam War...	U.S. Seventh Air Force Seventh Air Force The Seventh Air Force is a numbered air force of the United States Air Force Pacific Air Forces . It is headquartered at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.... and U.S. Navy Task Force 77 strategic bombing of Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... and Haiphong Haiphong , also Haiphong, is the third most populous city in Vietnam. The name means, "coastal defence".-History:Hai Phong was originally founded by Lê Chân, the female general of a Vietnamese revolution against the Chinese led by the Trưng Sisters in the year 43 C.E.The area which is now known as Duong... , and mining of Haiphong harbor to force North Vietnam to return to the Paris Peace Talks	Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... and Haiphong Haiphong , also Haiphong, is the third most populous city in Vietnam. The name means, "coastal defence".-History:Hai Phong was originally founded by Lê Chân, the female general of a Vietnamese revolution against the Chinese led by the Trưng Sisters in the year 43 C.E.The area which is now known as Duong...	1612

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