DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM
APO SAN FRANCISCO 96375

2 August 1968

General Order Number 3757

AWARD OF THE MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION

1. TC 320. The following AWARD is announced.

Awarded: Meritorious Unit Commendation (Second Oak Leaf Cluster)

Effective month: N/A

Date Action: 1 June 1967 to 8 February 1968

Theater: Republic of Vietnam

Reason: For exceptionally meritorious achievement in the performance of outstanding service: The 720th MILITARY POLICE BATTALION, and the attached 615th MILITARY POLICE COMPANY, have distinguished themselves in support of military operations in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 1 June 1967 to 8 February 1968. While superbly fulfilling law and order and security commitments, the units simultaneously provided highly effective escorts for numerous convoys and rendered invaluable support during four major tactical operations. During the Viet Cong’s TET Offensive, they acted decisively and efficiently in securing the city of Bien Hoa, escorting convoys to Bien Hoa and Saigon, establishing highway checkpoints and maintaining a reaction force which entered an area of hostile fire to assist another military police unit. The 720TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION ably undertook the responsibility for a tactical area of operation, the first such assignment for a military police element in the history of the Army. Readily adapting to the demands of the tactical situation, the units proved themselves as excellent fighting forces and won the loyalty and trust of the Vietnamese people. The exemplary Civic Action Program conducted by the battalion was instrumental in raising the economic and social well-being of the indigenous population and in encouraging them to support the effort against insurgent forces. The remarkable proficiency and devotion to duty displayed by the members of the 720TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION 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.

Authority: By direction of the Secretary of the Army, under the provisions of paragraph 203, AR672-5-1.