2345 Hours, Riot At Long Binh Stockade (LBJ) A riot began in the USARV Installation Stockade (field type) known as Long Binh Jail [hence the reference to "LBJ" a play on the presidents initials], staffed by the 284th MP Company, (Confinement) 89th MP Group. The riot lasted into 30 August 1968. The prisoner population at this time was 719 (718 military plus 1 civilian), in a facility build (1967) for 270 and later expanded to handle 600 (1968).

The disorder resulted in the death of one prisoner, hospitalization of seven custodial personnel and twenty-six prisoners, outpatient medical treatment of one custodial personnel and twenty-six prisoners, and the escape of four prisoners. Property damage (buildings and contents, less expendables) was estimated to be $100,000.00.

Long Binh Post Military Police Reaction Forces, including the 720th MP Battalion, responded to quell the disturbance.

Stockade Riot Time Line 29-30 August and Photographs

Personal reflections of members of the 720th MP Battalion that were assigned to the riot duty. Please contact the History Project Manager via the Email Link at the top of this page.