46th SF Co

• Origins in Vietnam: The 46th Special Forces Company was established in the early 1960s as part of the US Army’s efforts to support counterinsurgency operations in Southeast Asia, specifically Thailand. • Unique Mission: Unlike other SF units, the 46th was primarily tasked with training and advising the Royal Thai Army and Royal Thai Police in unconventional warfare and counterinsurgency tactics. • Camp Pawai: The company was headquartered at Camp Pawai, near Lopburi, Thailand, which became a central hub for Special Forces activities in the region. • Covert Operations: The 46th SF Co was involved in covert operations throughout Southeast Asia, including Laos and Cambodia, under the auspices of the Military Assistance Command, Thailand (MACTHAI). • Mobile Training Teams: The unit organized and deployed Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) throughout Thailand and neighboring countries, spreading American special warfare doctrine. • Jungle Survival School: The company ran a renowned Jungle Survival School, which trained not only Thai and American troops but also personnel from other allied nations. • Humanitarian Efforts: Members of the 46th SF Company often participated in humanitarian missions, such as medical civic action programs (MEDCAPs), providing aid to remote villages. • Language and Cultural Training: The 46th SF Co was noted for its emphasis on language training and cultural immersion, with many members attaining fluency in Thai and other local languages. • Decorated Service: The unit and its members received numerous awards and commendations for their service, including the Thai Order of the White Elephant. • Legacy: The 46th Special Forces Company was deactivated in 1972 as the US presence in Southeast Asia waned, but its legacy lives on in the ongoing US-Thai military partnership and training programs.