Coast Guard Squadron One

Coast Guard Squadron One was a United States Coast Guard unit established in 1965 during the Vietnam War as part of Operation Market Time. Comprised primarily of 82-foot Point-class cutters and their crews, the squadron was tasked with interdicting the flow of supplies by sea from North Vietnam to the Viet Cong in South Vietnam. Operating under the operational control of the U.S. Navy, Squadron One conducted coastal patrols, boarding, and inspection missions to disrupt enemy logistics. The unit played a significant role in maritime security operations until its withdrawal and deactivation in 1970.