USASA

Unit Awards and Citations

Vietnam War



The following awards and citations are from the unclassified US Army Pamphlet 672-3 and covers the time period from January 1960 to September 1987.


1st Radio Research Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
May 67–30 Jun 69, DAGO 2, 71;
1 Jan 71–30 Apr 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 1st ASA Co


3d Radio Research Unit

Meritorious Unit Commendation
13 May 61–31 Dec 62, DAGO  22, 63
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1–31 Jul 66, and 9 Dec 66–18 Jan67, DAGO 21, 69

Remarks: Unit was 82d USA ASA Sp Opns Unit

Detachment 1

Meritorious Unit Commendation
Jan 65–May 66, DAGO 17, 68

Remarks: Unit was 404th ASA Det

Detachment 2

Meritorious Unit Commendation
Jan 65–May 66, DAGO 17, 68

Remarks: Unit was 405th ASA Det

Detachment 3

Meritorious Unit Commendation
Jan 65–May 66, DAGO 17, 68

Remarks: Unit was 406th ASA Det

Detachment 4

Meritorious Unit Commendation
Jan 65–May 66, DAGO 17, 68

Remarks: Unit was 407th ASA Det

Detachment "J"

Meritorious Unit Commendation
Jul–Aug 64, DAGO 6, 66

Remarks: Unit was Det "J", 82d USA ASA Sp Opns Unit


7th Radio Research Unit

Meritorious Unit Commendation
Jan 65–May 66, DAGO 17, 68;
1Jul 70–30 Sep 71, DAGO 43, 72;
3 Oct 71–28 Jan 73, DAGO 54, 74

Remarks: Unit was 7th USASA Field Station


8th Radio Research Unit

Meritorious Unit Commendation
Nov 64–Jun 66, DAGO 17, 68

Remarks: Unit was 8th US ASA Unit


8th Radio Research Field Station

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Oct 67–31 Dec 68, DAGO 14, 79;
1 Jan 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan 71–30 Jun 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
25 Dec 70–14 Jul 72, DAGO 32, 73

Remarks: Unit was 8th US ASA Field Station


10th Radio Research Unit

Presidential Unit Citation
23 Oct–26 Nov 65, DAGO 40, 67
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Jan 65–May 66, DAGO 17, 68

Remarks: Unit was Co C, 313th USASA Bn


11th Radio Research Unit

Meritorious Unit Commendation
Jan 65–May 66, DAGO 17, 68

Remarks: Unit was Company B, 313th ASA Bn.


16th Radio Research Unit

Meritorious Unit Commendation
Jan 65 May 66, DAGO 17, 68

Remarks: Unit was Co A, 303d ASA Bn


101st Radio Research Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–30 Sep 67, DAGO 48, 68;
1 Oct 67–31 Dec 68, DAGO 14, 79;
1 Jan 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan 71–1 Apr 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 101st ASA Co


138th Aviation Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–30 Apr 67, DAGO 1,69, amended DAGO 17, 68;
1 Jan 71–30 Jun 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74
Navy Unit Commendation
1 May 67–31 Jul 69, DAGO 50, 71


144th Aviation Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–30 Apr 67, DAGO 1,69 amended DAGO 17, 68;
1 May 67–30 Jun 69, DAGO 2, 71;
1Jan–30 Sep 71, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74


146th Aviation Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–30 Apr 67, DAGO 1, 69, amended DAGO 17, 68;
1 May 67–30 Jun 69, DAGO 2, 71;
1 Jan 71–30 Jun 72, DAGO 32,73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74



156th Aviation Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–30 Apr 67, DAGO 1, 69, amended DAGO 17, 68;
1 May 67–30 Jun 69, DAGO 2, 71;
1 Jan 71–1 Apr 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 65, 74


Headquarters & Headquarters Detachment 224th Aviation Battalion

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–30 Apr 67, DAGO 1, 69, amended DAGO 17, 68;
1 May 67–30 Jun 69, DAGO 2, 71;
1 Jan 71–30 Jun 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74



265th Radio Research Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Aug 67–31 Jul 68, DAGO 28, 69;
1 Jan 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan 71–1 Apr 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
19 Apr–15 Aug 68, DAGO 21, 69;
15 Aug 68–14 May 69, DAGO 43, 70;
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74;
18 Apr–31 Aug 71 and 6–19 Sep 71, DAGO 6, 74;
1 Mar–9 Oct 71, DAGO 6, 74
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
18 Mar 68–2 May 70, DAGO 48, 71

Remarks: Unit was 265th ASA Co


Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 303d Radio Research Battalion

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–31 Jul 67, DAGO 17,68;
1 Aug 67–31 Jul 68, DAGO 18, 79 amended DAGO 29, 69;
1 Aug 68–30 Sep 69, DAGO 51, 71;
1 Oct 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan–30 Jun 71, DAGO 32,73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
1 Jan 69–30 Apr 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 303d ASA Bn


303d Radio Research Unit

Meritorious Unit Commendation
13 May 61–31 Dec 62, DAGO 22, 63

Remarks: Unit was 303d ASA Bn


Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 313th Radio Research Battalion

Meritorious Unit Commendation
Apr 66–May 67, DAGO 17, 68;
1 Jun 67–30 Jun 68, DAGO 28, 69;
1 Jul 68–30 Jun 69, DAGO 51, 71;
1 Jul 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan–30 Jun 71, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 313th ASA Bn


328th Radio Research Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
19 Nov 68–30 Jun 69, DAGO 51, 71;
1 Jul 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan 71–30 Jun 72 DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
24 Aug–31 Dec 69 and 31 Mar–30 Jun 70, DAGO 42, 72;
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74;
1 Apr–30 Jun 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 328th ASA Company

Detachment 2
Valorous Unit Award

11–31 Aug 69, DAGO 43, 72


330th Radio Research Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 67–30 Jun 68, DAGO 28, 69;
1 Jul 68–30 Jun 69, DAGO 51 71
1 Jul 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan–30 Jun 71, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 330th ASA Co


330th Radio Research Field Station

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jul 71–31 Jun 72, DAGO 14, 79, amended DAGO 32, 73

Remarks: Unit was 330th ASA Co


335th Radio Research Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–31 Jul 67, DAGO 17, 68;
1 Aug 67–31 Jul 68, DAGO 28, 69;
1 Aug 68–30 Sep 69, DAGO 51, 71;
1 Oct 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan 71–1 Jun 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Dec 66–30 Jun 68, DAGO 31, 69
Jan–Jun 69, DAGO 59, 69
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
19 Dec 66–28 Jun 69, DAGO 59, 69

Remarks: Unit was 335th ASA Co


337th Radio Research Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–31 Jul 67, DAGO 17, 68;
1 Aug 67–31 Jul 68, DAGO 28, 69;
1 Aug 68–30 Sep 69, DAGO 51, 71;
1 Oct 69–7 Apr 70 DAGO 43, 72
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
12 Jul 65–16 Oct 68, DAGO 59, 69, amended DAGO 21, 69
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
1 Jan 69–15 Apr 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 337th ASA Co


371st Radio Research Company

Valorous Unit Award
1 May–29 Jun 70, DAGO 43, 72
Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 67–26 Feb 68, DAGO 28, 69;
1 Aug 68–30 Sep 69, DAGO 51, 71;
1 Oct 69–31 Dec 70 DAGO 43, 72
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
9 Aug 65–19 May 69, DAGO 43, 70, amended DAGO 59, 69;
23 Jun 69–Feb 70, DAGO 11, 73, amended DAGO 42, 72;
21 Feb 70–28 Feb 71, DAGO 42, 72;
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71 DAGO 6, 74
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
23 Jun 69–1 Feb 70, DAGO 42, 72;
1 Jan 69–19 Apr 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 371st ASA Co

Detachment 2

Valorous Unit Award
1–31 Oct 67, DAGO 39, 70



371st Radio Research Unit

Presidential Unit Citation
17 Nov 66–4 Apr 67, DAGO 2, 73


Remarks: Unit was 371st ASA Unit


372d Radio Research Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–31 Jul 67, DAGO 17, 68;
1 Aug 67–31 Jul 68, DAGO 28, 69;
1 Oct 69–31 Dec 70 DAGO 43, 72
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
27 Nov 66–31 Aug 68, DAGO 48, 71;
23 Jun 69–30 Sep 70, DAGO 5, 73;
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
1 Jan 69–6 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 372d ASA Co


374th Radio Research Company

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 67–30 Jun 68, DAGO 28, 69;
1 Jul 68–30 Jun 69, DAGO 51, 71;
1 Jul 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 67–28 Jul 69, DAGO 3, 70;
29 Jul 69–17 Nov 70, DAGO 52, 71;
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71 DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 374th ASA Co

Detachment 1 374th Radio Research Detachment

Presidential Unit Citation
29 Oct–30 Nov 67 DAGO 38, 71
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC

1 Jan 67–31 Oct 69, DAGO 53, 70



374th Radio Research Detachment

RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
1 Jan 67-31 Oct 69, DAGO 53, 70

403d Radio Research Detachment

Presidential Unit Citation
1 Nov 66–31 Jan 68, DAGO 18, 79, amended DAGO 45, 69
Meritorious Unit Commendation
31 Jan–31 Dec 68, DAGO 70, 69
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
30 Jun 67–17 May 69, DAGO 59, 69;
18 May 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 42, 72 (Attached, 5th SF Gp; unit was 403d ASA Det);
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 (Attached, 509th Radio Research Gp, unit was 403d ASA Gp).
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
Jan 68–24 Sep 70, DAGO 48, 71

Remarks: Unit was 403d ASA Det


404th Radio Research Detachment

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–31 Jul 67, DAGO 17, 68;
1 Dec 67–30 Jun 68, DAGO 28, 69;
1 Jul 68–30 Jun 69, DAGO 51, 71;
1 Jul 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan 71–1 Apr 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 404th ASA Det


404th Radio Research Unit

Meritorious Unit Commendation

5 May 65–31 May 66, DAGO 5, 69, amended DAGO 48, 68


405th Radio Research Detachment

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Aug 68–30 Sep 69, DAGO 51,71;
1 Jan 71–30 Jun 72, DAGO 32, 73

Remarks: Unit was 405th ASA Det


406th Radio Research Detachment

Presidential Unit Citation
2–20 Jun 66, DAGO 18, 79, amended DAGO 59, 68
Valorous Unit Award
17 Jan–25 Mar 66, DAGO 1, 69, amended DAGO 17, 68
Meritorious Unit Commendation
29 Jul 65–1 Oct 66, DAGO 1, 69, amended DAGO 17, 68;
1 Jun 67–1 Feb 68, DAGO 28, 69
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1–31 Jul 66 and 9 Dec 66–18 Jan 67, DAGO 21, 67

Remarks: Unit was 406th ASA Det


407th Radio Research Company

RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
8 Feb–30 Apr 71, DAGO 42, 72

Remarks: Unit was 407th ASA Co


407th Radio Research Detachment

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jan 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan 71–1 Apr 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
26 Aug–2 Nov 68, DAGO 43, 70; 1
Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 407th ASA Det


409th Radio Research Detachment

Valorous Unit Award
31 Jan–5 Feb 68, DAGO 28, 69, amended DAGO 12, 69
Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–31 Jul 67, DAGO 17,68;
1 Aug 67–31 Jul 68, DAGO 28, 69;
1 Aug 68–30 Sep 69, DAGO 51, 71;
1 Oct 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 May 69–15 Feb 70, DAGO 50,
71; 1 Mar–30 Oct 70, DAGO 55,71;
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6,74
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
1 Jan 69–1 Apr 70, DAGO 6,74

Remarks: Unit was 409th ASA Det


409th Radio Research Unit

RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
7 Sep 66–10 Aug 68, DAGO 60, 69

Remarks: Unit was 409th ASA Det


415th Radio Research Detachment

Meritorious Unit Commendation
23 Dec 67–30 Jun 68, DAGO 28, 69

Remarks: Unit was 415th ASA Det


Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 509th Radio Research Group

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–30 Sep 67, DAGO 48, 68;
1 Oct 67–31 Dec 68, DAGO 14, 79;
1 Jan 69–31 Dec 70,DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan 71–30 Jun 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 509th ASA Gp


856th Radio Research Detachment

Valorous Unit Award
31 Jan–19 Feb 68, DAGO 48, 68
Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–31 Jul 67, DAGO 17, 68;
1 Aug 67–31 Jul 68 DAGO 28, 69;
1 Aug 68–30 Sep 69,DAGO 51, 71;
1 Oct 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
31 Jan–19 Feb 68, DAGO 43, 70;
19 Jun 68–31 Jul 70, DAGO 51, 71;
1 Jan 69–6 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74;
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
12 Dec 66–31 Aug 70, DAGO 51, 71;
1 Jan 69–6 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74

Remarks: Unit was 856th ASA Det


Advisory Radio Research Support Detachment

RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 (Support 1st Div (ARVN));
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 (Support 2d Div (ARVN));
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 (Support 5th Div (ARVN));
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 (Support 7th Div (ARVN));
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 (Support 9th Div (ARVN));
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 (Support 18th Div (ARVN));
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 (Support 21st Div (ARVN));
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 (Support 22d Div(ARVN));
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 (Support 23d Div (ARVN));
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74 (Support 25th Div (ARVN))
RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal, FC
31 Oct 70–30 Apr 71, DAGO 6, 74;
20 Sep 70–30 Apr 71, DAGO 6, 74;
31 Jul–5 Dec 69, DAGO 6, 74


Radio Research Communications Unit, Vietnam

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jun 66–30 Sep 67, DAGO 48, 68;
1 Oct 67–31 Dec 68, DAGO 14, 79;
1 Jan 69–31 Dec 70, DAGO 43, 72;
1 Jan 71–30 Jun 72, DAGO 32, 73
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Jan 70–3 Mar 71, DAGO 6, 74
RVN Gallantry Cross w/Palm
1 Dec 66–30 Jun 68, DAGO 46, 69, amended DAGO 31, 69

Remarks: Attached, 9th Inf Div


USA Field Station, Berlin

Army Superior Unit Award
1 Dec 80–30 Apr4 83, DAGO 30, 87


USA Field Station, San Antonio, TX

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Jul 75–30 Jun 77 DAGO 49, 83
Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Apr 66–1 Sep 67, DAGO 17, 68


USA Security Agency

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Apr 67–3 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69

Program "C" Elements

Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 May 67–1 May 70, DAGO 32, 73


Field Station, Hakata

Meritorious Unit Commendation
1 Jan 71–15 Mar 72, DAGO 37, 72


Field Station, Shemya

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Jul 68–30 Jun 70 DAGO 50, 71;
1 Jul 72–30 Jun 74 DAGO 19, 75


USA Security Agency Processing Center

"A" Branch

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21, 66

"A" Branch, Microbarograph Shop

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69


USA Security Agency School, Goodfellow Detachment

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Jan 75–31 Dec 76, DAGO 23, 81


USA Signal Research Activity

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Sep 61–25 Dec 62, DAGO 21, 64



USA Signal Research Unit #1

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21, 66


USA Signal Research Unit #2

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21,
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69

USA Signal Research Unit #3

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21, 66
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69


USA Signal Research Unit #4

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21, 66
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69


USA Signal Research Unit #5

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21, 66
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69


USA Signal Research Unit #6

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21, 66
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69


USA Signal Research Unit #7

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21, 66
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69


USA Signal Research Unit #8

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21, 66
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69

USA Signal Research Unit #9

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21, 66
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69


USA Signal Research Unit #11

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21, 66
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69


USA Signal Research Unit #12

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69



USA Signal Research Unit #15

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69


USA Signal Research Unit  #20

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 Feb 64–1 Feb 65, DAGO 21, 66
1 Apr 67–30 Sep 68, DAGO 56, 69