Unit Awards to the 

505th Tactical Control Group

Members of the 505th TCG were awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation with Combat "V" Device and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.  The following citation accompanied these awards. 

U.S.A.F. DECORATIONS:

AF OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARDS WITH COMBAT "V" DEVICE

1 SEP 1965 - 25 MAY 1967;
26 MAY 1968 - 25 MAY 1968;
26 MAY 1968 - 25 MAY 1970;
26 MAY 1970 - 25 AUG 1971;
26 AUG 1971 - 28 JAN 1973.

CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE AIR FORCE OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD TO THE  505TH TACTICAL CONTROL GROUP

"The 505th Tactical Control Group, Pacific Air Forces, distinguished itself by exceptionally meritorious service from 1 September 1965 to 25 May 1967.  During this period, aircrew members operated extremely vulnerable unarmed reconnaissance aircraft while acquiring information of paramount significance to the security of the Free World.  The gallantry, courage, perseverance, and professional competence displayed by the members of the 505th Tactical Control Group are in keeping with the finest tradition of the military services and reflect great credit upon themselves and the United States Air Force."

The citation was released under SPECIAL ORDER GB-3, dated 5 January, 1968 over the signature of J. P. McConnell, General, USAF, Chief of Staff.

Included in the award were:

Headquarters, 505th Tactical Control Group (PACAF) is awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious service in support of military operations from 1 Sep 65 to 25 May 67.  The following units share in the award of the same period unless otherwise indicated:

20th Tactical Air Support Sq (1 Sep 65 to 31 Aug 66)
505th Tactical Control Maintenance Squadron (1 Sep 65 to 31 Aug 66)
506th Tactical Control Maintenance Squadron (23 Feb 66 to 31 Aug 66)
619th Tactical Control Sq
620th Tactical Control Sq
621st Tactical Control Sq

FOREIGN

Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Awarded for service 1 Apr 1966 - 28 Jan 1973.