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THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the
NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION to
UNITS OF CTG 115.7
PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION SEA FLOAT

for service as set forth in the following citation:

For exceptionally meritorious service from 24 June 1969 to 24 October 1969 during operations against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. During this period, SEA FLOAT operating forces in the lower Ca Mau peninsula successfully executed its threefold mission of seeking out and destroying the enemy and conducting an extensive psychological operations program. SEA FLOAT units inflicted numerous enemy casualties and captured or destroyed countless tons of food and supplies. As areas were brought under the control of the Government of the Republic of Vietnam, SEA FLOAT operating forces moved north and south of the Cua Lon river, pushing the enemy far from the new settlement and adjacent waterways. Intense and accurate helicopter gunship, tactical air and naval gunfire support inflicted heavy personnel and material losses on the enemy and denied him the sanctuary which he enjoyed for so long. By their outstanding courage, resourcefulness, fighting spirit and dedication in the face of hostile automatic weapons fire, mines, and adverse weather and terrain, the officers and men participating in operation SEA FLOAT contributed greatly to United States efforts in the Republic of Vietnam and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

John H. Chafee
Secretary of the Navy

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This is the list of units eligible for this award:

Eligible UnitDate FromDate To
Units of Commander Task Group 115.7 Participating in Operation SEA FLOAT24 Jun 6924 Oct 69
Vietnamese Navy Ship LSM HQ40518 Aug 6910 Sep 69
Vietnamese Navy Ship LSIL HQ32710 Aug 6910 Sep 69
Vietnamese Navy Ship LSIL HQ33124 Jun 6911 Aug 69
Vietnamese Navy Ship LSSL HQ 22612 Oct 6924 Oct 69
Vietnamese Navy Ship LSSL HQ22810 Oct 6924 Oct 69
Commander Coastal Division ELEVEN PCFs as Assigned (To Include PCF 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 18, 22, 27, 31, 35, 36, 38, 40, 45, 50, 51, 52, 56, 62, 71, 72, 82, 93, 94, and 96.)24 Jun 6924 Oct 69
Commander Coastal Division THIRTEEN PCFS as Assigned (To Include PCF 64, 32, 17, 25 and 103.)24 Jun 6924 Oct 69
Commander Task Group 194.7.3.1 River Assault Craft as Assigned:23 Sep 6924 Oct 69
Monitor 223 Sep 6924 Oct 69
ZIPPO 223 Sep 6924 Oct 69
ASPB 223 Sep 6924 Oct 69
ASPB 323 Sep 6924 Oct 69
UTILITY 123 Sep 6924 Oct 69
ATC 423 Sep 6924 Oct 69
ATC 923 Sep 6924 Oct 69
ATC 1323 Sep 6924 Oct 69