THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the
NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION
to
UNITED STATES NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, SAIGON
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For exceptionally meritorious service from 16 March 1966 to 30 June 1971, in providing logistic support to U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Free World Naval Forces in Military Regions ONE, TWO, THREE and FOUR, Republic of Vietnam. During this period, United States Naval Support Activity, Saigon was tasked with requirements to overhaul and repair craft and equipment; provide administrative personnel, accounting, health, and welfare services; and provide logistical and fiscal support in matters of weapons, ammunitions, base defense, port services, air and surface transportation, and operational publications. Concurrently, programs were initiated to build Riverine Warfare (GAME WARDEN) support bases, develop and expand the Coastal Surveillance (MARKET TIME) and Harbor Defense support bases, develop support for the Mobile Riverine Force concept, and establish policies and procedures for the full range of logistic support. Despite an adverse and often hostile environment, and with a continual shortage of personnel and equipment, United States Naval Support Activity, Saigon provided these necessary support functions to the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard forces operating in all areas of Vietnam. The superlative performance of duty by the personnel of United States Naval Support Activity, Saigon reflects great credit upon themselves and the United States Naval Service.
John W. Warner
Secretary of the Navy