Issue Regulations: Operation Arc Light

Issue Regulations: Operation Arc Light
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18 Jun 1965 to 15 Aug 1973: Awarded For Service During the Operation Period

To provide close air support for ground infantry B-52D heavy bombers were converted to the
B-52F Stratofortress to carry 30 tons of conventional bombs. The first use of these heavy
bombers in Southeast Asia occurred on 18 June 1965.
Missions were commonly flown in three-plane formations known as "cells" and were
also employed when ground units in heavy combat requested fire support. Releasing their
bombs from 30,000 feet, the B-52s could neither be seen nor heard from
the ground as they inflicted horrific damage. B-52s were instrumental in nearly wiping out
enemy concentrations besieging Khe Sanh in 1968 and An Loc and Kontum in 1972. Between
June 1965 and August 1973, 126,615 B-52 sorties were flown
over Southeast Asia. During those operations, the U.S. Air Force lost 31 B-52s: 18 from
hostile fire over North Vietnam and 13 from operational causes.

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NOTE: Eligible personnel should ensure this Service Period acknowledgment is listed on
your current 201A Military Award Report: http://www.amervets.com/201areq.htm (or...
amervets.com/201a)

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