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22: 250: 112: 234: 88: 218: 321:, which was on the airfield in Saigon. It was commanded by Major Perry C. Reynolds. It provided direct maintenance and all classes of supply except Class V and Class VI. The FSE also provided medical and dental care to 3rd Brigade's three maneuver battalions, and artillery battalion, and all assigned and attached forward elements. 314:, provided back-up supply, maintenance, administrative, and all other services except for postal services. In addition to logistical support, the battalion was tasked to defend a large portion of the Phu Loi Base defensive perimeter consisting of 17 bunkers and 2 sentry towers that guarded one mile of Sitting Bull Bunkerline. 327:
A Company ran the replacement detachment. It was responsible for the one-week training of all incoming personnel to 3rd BDE and others assigned to Phu Loi. From January to September 1969, A Company had trained 4,900 personnel.
299:, North Carolina. During its service in Vietnam, the 82nd Support Battalion earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) for the period of 1 March 1969 – 15 November 1969 and the Republic of Vietnam 303:. Company A also received a MUC for the period of 25 May 1968 – 28 February 1969. Company C was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and Vietnam Civil Action citation. 410: 405: 272: 196: 243: 227: 65: 43: 36: 372: 190: 300: 211: 331:
B Company was responsible for two operational elements: one in Phu Loi and the other with the FSE.
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A small section of HHC was responsible for all R&R as well as arranging for USO shows.
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C Company provided direct support, maintenance, tech. supply, and transportation.
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It was activated 25 May 1968 as the 82nd Support Battalion in
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82nd Support Battalion Lineage and Honors Information
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