Task Force Oregon
| Task Force Oregon | |
|---|---|
 Task Force Oregon Operational Area April - July 1967 | |
| Active | 20 April–September 1967 |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Size | 3 Infantry Brigades |
| Part of | Regular Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Chu Lai Base Area |
| Engagements | Vietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | MG William B. Rosson MG Richard T. Knowles MG Samuel W. Koster |
Task Force Oregon, was a
Purpose and composition
In early April 1967
Task Force Oregon originally comprised the following units:
- 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division
- 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
- 196th Light Infantry Brigade
- 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (May–August 1967)[3]
On 1 August 1967 the 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was redesignated the 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division and the 4th Division's original 3rd Brigade, which had been operating with the 25th Infantry Division in III Corps since entering South Vietnam, was simultaneously redesignated the 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division.[2]: 245 As more U.S. Army units arrived in South Vietnam, the 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division and the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division were released back to their parent divisions and two newly arrived brigades, the 11th Infantry Brigade and the 198th Light Infantry Brigade were assigned to Task Force Oregon. In September 1967 Task Force Oregon was redesignated the 23rd Infantry Division (Americal).[3]: 79
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