Operation Jackstay

Operation Jackstay
Part of the Vietnam War

U.S. Marines prepare for an amphibious assault during Operation Jackstay
Date26 March – 6 April 1966
Location
Rung Sat Special Zone (Rừng Sác)
Result Allied operational success
Belligerents
 United States
 South Vietnam		 Viet Cong
Commanders and leaders
Captain John D. Westervelt
Colonel J. R. Burnett
Units involved
1st Battalion, 5th Marines
2 Marine battalions
Casualties and losses
5 killed US body count: 63 killed

Operation Jackstay was a joint U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Republic of Vietnam Marine Division operation in the Rung Sat Special Zone, South Vietnam that took place from 26 March to 6 April 1966.

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