This operation began at 0700H on 25 July as elements of the 1st BDE, in operational coordination with the 3d REGT, 1st INF DIV (ARVN), assaulted into FSB Rakkasan area at 0800H. The 2d BN, 502d INF, assaulted into the Maureen area seized and secured the firebase, and began search operations to the west. The purpose of the operation was to reposition the 101st ABN DIV troops to increase security of the populated lowlands and support operations in the enemy's rear service support area in the mountains northeast of A Shau Valley.
(HQ, USMACV; Command History 1970, Volume III; 19 April 1970)
Unit(s) tasked organized or under brigade control: 2-502 IN BN
Operation Chicago Peak commenced on 24 July 1970 and terminated on 11 August 1970 with the following results:
Friendly: 3 ARVN KIA; 43 WIA; 2 US WIA
Enemy: 97 NVA KIA
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