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In April 1965 CINCPAC (Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet) instructed an engineering survey for a new airfield at Phan Rang. In late August 1965 the newly arrived US Army 62nd Engineer Battalion was ordered to build a jet-capable airfield at Phan Rang. Commencing the construction in September the Army Engineers built a 10,000-foot AM-2 aluminum matting runway and open aircraft revetments. With the movement of the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division to Phan Rang to provide security for base construction the 62nd Engineers Battalion was also required to construct a base for the 1st Brigade. This would included 2-502d Infantry Battalion.
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