Anthony Pierce

The 1st Target Acquisition Battalion, 25th Artillery (1st TAB, 25th Artillery) was constituted to provide advanced target acquisition capabilities within the U.S. Army’s artillery branch. Activated during the Cold War era, the battalion specialized in locating enemy artillery and coordinating counter-battery fire using radar, sound ranging, and other surveillance technologies. Throughout its service, the 1st TAB, 25th Artillery supported a variety of field artillery brigades, enhancing their effectiveness in both training exercises and operational deployments. The unit played a crucial role in modernizing artillery targeting methods before its eventual inactivation as part of Army restructuring.

1st Field Force

U.S. Army

The 1st Field Force was a U.S. Army unit that was formed during the Vietnam War. It was established in 1966 and was responsible for coordinating and directing combat operations in the III Corps Tactical Zone in South Vietnam. The unit was composed of various infantry, artillery, and support elements, including both American and South Vietnamese troops. The 1st Field Force played a significant role in numerous military campaigns, including the Tet Offensive and Operation Junction City.