A critique on Goblin Hunt I for all staff officers, major unit commanders and senior NCOs is held at the Mann Theatre. In the exercise, the Currahees played the part of aggressors, as well as regular Army Units. 17-21 Infantry Company Combat Firing Drill. Battalion conducts combat firing drills at Ft. 23-30 Currahees Train for Detroit Riot Rioting breaks out in the chiefly black section of Detroit, Michigan.
Rioters burn buildings, loot stores, and shoot at police officers and firefighters.
National Guard and U.S. Army troops help retore order. The 101st Airborne Division receives Executive Order from Pres. Johnson to help restore order. The Currahees Battalion conduct riot training exercises and standby on tarmac for committment to the Riots. Four thousand and seven hundred paratroopers are airlifted to the city.