124th Transportation Command

The 124th Transportation Command (Terminal A) was a unit of the US Army stationed at Cam Ranh Bay beginning in 1966-1972.[1][2] The Commands mission was the operation of the port as well as moving cargo inland to US units in the field.

124th Transportation Command
Active1966-1972
CountryUnited States
BranchUS Army
TypeTransportation
SizeCommand
Garrison/HQCam Ranh Bay, Vietnam
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Lt. Col. Richard E. Criner (1968)

The Command earned a Meritorious Unit Commendation June 1967.

Subordinate Units

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Headquarters and Headquarters Company 124th Transportation Command

  • 10th Transportation Battalion[3]
    • 97th Transportation Company (Heavy Boat)
    • 123rd Transportation Company (Terminal Service)
    • 155th Transportation Company (Terminal Service)
    • 458th Transportation Company (LARC V)
    • 870th Transportation Company (Terminal Service)
    • 1097th Transportation Company (Medium Boat)
  • 24th Transportation Battalion[4]
    • 24th Transportation Company (Light Truck)
    • 172nd Transportation Company (Medium Truck)
    • 442nd Transportation Company (Medium Truck)
    • 515th Transportation Company (Light Truck)
    • 529th Transportation Company (Light Truck)
    • 566th Transportation Company (Medium Truck)
    • 592nd Transportation Company (Light Truck)
    • 670th Transportation Company (Medium Truck)

Marine Maintenance Activity Vietnam (MMAV)

References

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  1. Tyree, Col. Louis (November 5, 1970). Information Booklet, 124th Transportation Command (TML-A). DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS 124TH TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (TERMINAL A).
  2. King, Benjamin (2001). "SPEARHEAD OF LOGISTICS" (PDF). U.S. Army Transportation Center.
  3. "10th Transportation Battalion". US Army Transportation Corps. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  4. "24th Transportation Battalion". US Army Transportation Corps. Retrieved July 8, 2025.