Nevertheless, the American official position transcribed over and over in world mass communication media remained as follows:ġ. Peace, however, was being humbugged by Hanoi, who responded to American presentation of the issue before the United Nations Security Council by declaring that any resolution by that body would be considered null and void. On shore were more than 10,000 serving as advisors on staffs, or performing tasks in other areas of support. Off shore the Navy had nearly 70,000 men in nearly 150 ships. MARKET TIME forces made approximately 2,000 day and night boardings during the same period, and Amphibious forces, led by attack transport Paul Revere (AP-248) supported Marines in Operation DOUBLE EAGLE.

Task Force 77 lost nine planes and six pilots or crew in the first ten days after the bombing of North Vietnam had been resumed. In Vietnam, however, more than 200,000 Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, and Coast Guard men were preoccupied with the war.

In early February there was preoccupation at home with the Honolulu Conference, the continuing United States peace effort, and the debates before the Foreign Relations Committee on the war in Vietnam. Map of Game Warden (CTF 116) Plans, Bases And Units Southeast Asia Air Summary by Type Aircraft - USN Only US Navy Personnel Strength Vietnam (Ashore & Afloat)

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