Operation Tofu Wafer

Campaign: ChelteNam · Sun 17 Mar 2024

OPERATION RECORD // AFTER ACTION REPORT

Operation Summary

Insert by air at grid 031055, where three LZs had been cleared by COMMANDO VAULT drops, defend the area against Chelt assaults and construct a firebase. It'll be fine.

Injuries

Kent

Medals

Air Force Achievement Medal
Reason: For tireless efforts in coordinating artillery and air support to prevent Endgame Red being overrun multiple times during Operation Tofu Wafer. (by Admin)
Bronze Star Medal
Reason: For extreme bravery during ordnance disposal, hand-carrying a live Chelt demolition charge away from LZ Bravo while under fire, a courageous act which ensured mission success and doubtless saved the life of a helicopter crew during Operation Tofu Wafer. (by Admin)
Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star
Reason: For his support of national jungle settlement and development objectives during Operation Tofu Wafer. (by Admin)
Navy and Marine Corps Medal
Reason: For effective independent control of a half-platoon when operational requirements mandated a split of the unit, executing command's intent without requiring further intervention beyond instructions, and checking in proactively after assaults to ensure that the other squad was still intact and did not require assistance during Operation Tofu Wafer. (by Admin)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation
Reason: For dedication to QRF responsibilities during Operation Tofu Wafer. (by Admin)
Mentioned in Despatches
Reason: For situational awareness leading to the location and survival of downed team-mates during Operation Tofu Wafer. (by Admin)
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart

Participants