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By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, I have today awarded
THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION (NAVY)
FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM to
COMMANDER TASK GROUP 194.9
(Units Participating in Operation GIANT SLINGSHOT)

for service as set forth in the following citation:

For extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty from 6 December 1968 to 31 March 1969 while engaged in armed conflict against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. Commander Task Group 194.9 initiated and prosecuted a determined interdiction offensive against the ingress of enemy personnel and war material from Southeast Cambodia into the upper Mekong Delta region of the Republic of Vietnam. The naval units engaged in Operation GIANT SLINGSHOT, including the Riverine Warfare and River Patrol Forces who supplied support, consistently distinguished themselves by their countless deeds of valiant service while carrying out patrols along the narrow, enemy-infested Vam Co, Vam Co Dong, and Vam Co Tay Rivers. Operating with limited logistic support under austere and dangerous conditions, personnel of Commander Task Group 194.9 countered intense rocket and automatic weapons barrages at point-blank range with unshakable determination. As a result of their intrepidity and resolution, the enemy threat was significantly diminished and vital routes of resupply were severed. The quantity of captured enemy war material reached staggering proportions, and the ever-increasing number of enemy casualties attested to the effectiveness of ingeniously developed individual and group offensive tactics. The selfless dedication and inspiring professional performance of the officers and men of Commander Task Group 194.9 reflected credit upon themselves and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Signed: Richard Nixon

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Units cited for this Operation (Giant Slingshot):

Commander Task Force 116 06 Dec 68 - 31 Mar 69
Tra Cu Duffle Bag Unit
Naval Support Activity Detachment Tra Cu, Muc Hoa, Go Da Hau,
Tay Ninh, Tuyen Nhon and Tan An
River Division 593
River Division 534
River Division 553
River Division 591
River Division 532
River Division 574
River Division 515
River Division 535
River Division 594
River Division 533
SEAL Detachment A, 6th Platoon
Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron 3, Detachment F
Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron 4
YRBM 18
USS ASKARI (ARL 30)
Mine Division 113
Task Force 117 Units:
A91-1, 5, 7, 8
M91-1
T91-9, 11
A92-1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
C92-1
M92-1
T92-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13
C131-1, 2
C132-1
M132-1, 2
R132-1
T132-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12
C151-1
River Assault Division 111 (17 Mar 69 - 31 Mar 69)
River Assault Division 112
A111-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
C111-1
M111-1, 2, 3
T111-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Zippo 111-7
A112-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
C112-1
T112-1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Third Riverine Area Intelligence Officer
Naval Intelligence Liaison Officer Tan An, Tra Cu, Moc Hoa,(21 Mar 69 - 31 Mar 69)
Duc Hoa, Tuyen Nhon, Tay Ninh, Go Dau Ha, (Acting) Moc Hoa
Vietnamese Naval Units:
Raid 70, 71 plus USN advisors (06 Dec 68 - 31 Mar 69)(06 Dec 68 - 31 Mar 69)