The activity was established to meet increased requirements for combat logistic support of operations in Vietnam. Approximately 8,000 Navy officers and men are being assigned to the activity.
Their tasks will include off-loading ships and handling supplies from razor blades to road graders, aircraft fuel and lubricants and provisions of all kinds through the port of Danang and over beaches from the demilitarized zone in the north to Chu Lai in the south.
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