THE 199TH INFANTRY BRIGADE (SEPARATE) (LIGHT) and its assigned and attached units:

• Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 199th Infantry Brigade (Separate) (Light)
  2d Battalion 3d Infantry
  3d Battalion, 7th Infantry
  4th Battalion, 12th Infantry
  2nd Battalion, 40th Artillery
  7th Support Battalion
  87th Engineer Company
  Troop D, 17th Cavalry
  Troop A, 3d Squadron, 17th Cavalry
  40th Public Information Detachment
  44th Military History Detachment
  49th Infantry Platoon (Scout Dog)
  Company F, 51st Infantry (LRP)
  71st Infantry Detachment (LRP)
  11th Combat Tracker Team (Prov)
• (redesignated and reorganized as the 76th Infantry Detachment)
  179th Military Intelligence Detachment
  152nd Military Police Platoon
  298th Signal Platoon
  503d Chemical Detachment
  856th Radio Research Detachment

The 199TH INFANTRY BRIGADE (SEPARATE) (LIGHT) and its assigned and attached units
distinguished by themselvesextraordinary heroism while engaged in military operations during the
period 31 January to 19 February 1968 in support of Saigon and Long Binh Post during the TET
Offensive. In the early hours of 31 January, insurgent forces launched savage attacks against Long
Binh by firing rockets at II Field Force Vietnam and Bien Hoa Air Base. Brigade artillery promptly
and effectively reacted to the attack, destroying two rocket bases and silencing the rest with
voluminous barrage. Thwarted in this aspect of their attempt, the Viet Cong then initiated well
organized and determined attacks upon Long Binh and the base camp of the brigade. In response
clerks, cooks, mechanics and other support troops of the 199TH INFANTRY BRIGADE
(SEPARATE) (LIGHT) manned the unit's perimeter while maneuver elements aggressively
engaged and pursued enemy forces.

During the fighting of Long Binh, the brigade's firepower and indomitable spirit were instrumental
in depriving concentrated enemy forces of progression into the city of Saigon. The resourcefulness
and tactical expertise of unit commanders enabled units to retain constant contact with the insurgents
and inflict numerous casualties which totally demoralized the enemy and destroyed his initiative.

The men of the 199TH INFANTRY BRIGADE (SEPARATE) (LIGHT) displayed extraordinary
heroism and devotion to duty which are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service
and reflect distinct credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the United States....