# 52nd Infantry Regiment (United States)

**Section:** Vietnam

| Arrival Date | Base Camp | Forward Location | Major Command | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 10 February 1968 | 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 10 February 1968 | 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 10 February 1968 | 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 10 February 1968 | 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 10 February 1968 |
| February 1968 | Chu Lai | Chu Lai | 198th Light Infantry Brigade | Light Infantry Role |
| November 1968 | Tam Ky | Tam Ky | - | - |
| December 1968 | Chu Lai | Chu Lai | - | - |
| February 1969 | Chu Lai | Chu Lai | 23rd Infantry Division (United States) | Light Infantry Role |
| December 1969 | - | Dong Le | - | - |
| April 1970 | - | Long Phu | - | - |
| August 1970 | - | Trung Canh | - | - |
| September 1970 | - | My Son | - | - |
| November 1970 | - | Tri Binh | - | - |
| December 1970 | - | Chu Lai | - | - |
| August 1971 | - | The Loi | 11th Infantry Brigade | Light Infantry Role |
| Battalion DEROS at end of October 1971 | Battalion DEROS at end of October 1971 | Battalion DEROS at end of October 1971 | Battalion DEROS at end of October 1971 | Battalion DEROS at end of October 1971 |
| Company C, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 1 December 1966 | Company C, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 1 December 1966 | Company C, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 1 December 1966 | Company C, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 1 December 1966 | Company C, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 1 December 1966 |
| - | Saigon | Saigon | 716th Military Police Battalion | Unit had Rifle Security role supporting the Military Police |
| Company C, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 15 August 1972 | Company C, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 15 August 1972 | Company C, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 15 August 1972 | Company C, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 15 August 1972 | Company C, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 15 August 1972 |
| Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 26 November 1966 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 26 November 1966 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 26 November 1966 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 26 November 1966 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment Arrived in Vietnam on 26 November 1966 |
| 26 November 1966 | Long Binh | Long Binh | 95th Military Police Battalion | Unit had rifle security role supporting the military police |
| Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 22 November 1969 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 22 November 1969 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 22 November 1969 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 22 November 1969 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 22 November 1969 |
| Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment Returned to Vietnam on 30 June 1971 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment Returned to Vietnam on 30 June 1971 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment Returned to Vietnam on 30 June 1971 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment Returned to Vietnam on 30 June 1971 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment Returned to Vietnam on 30 June 1971 |
| 26 November 1966 | Qui Nhon | Qui Nhon | US Army Support Command, Qui Nhon | Unit staffed the Security Facilities of Qui Nhon Depot the Port of Qui Nhon, and the Qui Nhon Army Airfield. |
| Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 26 November 1972 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 26 November 1972 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 26 November 1972 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 26 November 1972 | Company D, 52nd Infantry Regiment DEROS 26 November 1972 |
| Company E, 52nd Infantry Regiment Activated in Vietnam on 20 December 1967 | Company E, 52nd Infantry Regiment Activated in Vietnam on 20 December 1967 | Company E, 52nd Infantry Regiment Activated in Vietnam on 20 December 1967 | Company E, 52nd Infantry Regiment Activated in Vietnam on 20 December 1967 | Company E, 52nd Infantry Regiment Activated in Vietnam on 20 December 1967 |
| 20 December 1967 | An Khe | Roving | 1st Cavalry Division | Unit operated as a separate long range reconnaissance patrol company. |
| Company E, 52nd Infantry Regiment Inactivated in Vietnam on 1 February 1969 | Company E, 52nd Infantry Regiment Inactivated in Vietnam on 1 February 1969 | Company E, 52nd Infantry Regiment Inactivated in Vietnam on 1 February 1969 | Company E, 52nd Infantry Regiment Inactivated in Vietnam on 1 February 1969 | Company E, 52nd Infantry Regiment Inactivated in Vietnam on 1 February 1969 |
| Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment Activated in Vietnam on 20 December 1967 | Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment Activated in Vietnam on 20 December 1967 | Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment Activated in Vietnam on 20 December 1967 | Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment Activated in Vietnam on 20 December 1967 | Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment Activated in Vietnam on 20 December 1967 |
| 20 December 1967 | Various | Various | 1st Infantry Division. | Unit operated as a separate long range reconnaissance patrol company. |
| Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment Inactivated in Vietnam on 1 February 1969 | Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment Inactivated in Vietnam on 1 February 1969 | Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment Inactivated in Vietnam on 1 February 1969 | Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment Inactivated in Vietnam on 1 February 1969 | Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment Inactivated in Vietnam on 1 February 1969 |

Question: Which Battalion was Company C assigned to in 1966, and what was its role?