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13th US Campaign Sanctuary Counter-offensive (01 May 1970 to June 30 1970).

Cambodian Incursion Was a major U.S, and Vietnamese operation to destroy enemy bases and weapon cashes in the "Parrots Beak" area of Cambodia. The objective of the campaign was the disruption of the approximately 40,000 communist troops and their logistical and command sanctuaries ensconced in the eastern border regions of Cambodia. which had been protected by Cambodian neutrality since their establishment in 1966.

B Company Approximately six (6) MPs from each ambush squad were assigned Temporary Duty (TDY) to 25th MP Company, 25th Infantry Division, at Katum (along the border), Tay Ninh and Cu Chi, to supplement the units manpower during a major operation into Cambodia. The B Company MPs did not participate in cross border operations, they performed gate security, DLO Patrol and compound security at Katum, Tay Ninh, and Cu Chi.  They also oversaw convoy grouping and security pending departure into Cambodia, but did not escort them across the border. The duty lasted approximately 3 to 4 weeks.