Dak Pek Camp (also known as Dak Pek Special Forces Camp) is a former U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base northwest of Kon Tum in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

Norm Spaulding has a lot of photos of Dak Pek, taken from the ground. Here are other photos I found on the internet that show Dak Pek from the air. I've tried to note the source when able. Do a web search on "Dak Pek" and you'll find more photos and stories.

Operation Francis Marion commenced on 6 April. The 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division deployed in an arc 20 km east of the Cambodian border along Highway 14B and the north-south line of U.S. Special Forces camps at Plei Djereng, Đức Cơ and Plei …

Dak Seang Camp (also known as Dak Seang Special Forces Camp) is a former US Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base northwest of Kon Tum in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

On June 27, 1970, a U.S. Army de Havilland U-1A Otter (#55-03250) utility transport aircraft from the 18th Aviation Company was attempting a landing at Dak Pek when the plane overshot the runway and crashed and burned. Four U.S. personnel were killed in the incident.

Dak Pek Camp (also known as Dak Pek Special Forces Camp) was a former U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base, located in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, about forty-five kilometers north of Dak To.

Dak Pek was one of the oldest camps in IICTZ, having been opened in Spetember 1962 by a TDY team from 5th SFGA. For information on the earlier TDY teams at Dak Pek see the previously published monographs on 5th SFGA and 7th SFGA TDY teams.

DAK PEK, Vietnam -- In a bunker atop the American hill at this embattled camp Wednesday afternoon, a U.S. Special Forces sergeant dropped an 81 mm shell into a mortar tube sighted on an enemy mortar and hollered, "Hanging one round."

Oct 25, 2024 · Dead Vietnamese or Yards not from Dak Pek had to be flown out for burial elsewhere. Their sad carcasses lay rotting and bloating beneath the tropical sun for many days before things quieted down enough to fly them out.

Feb 21, 2022 · Assault on Dak Pek : a Special Forces A-Team in combat, 1970. Wade, Leigh, United States. Army. Special Forces -- History, Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Regimental histories -- United States, Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American. Obscured text on back cover due to sticker attached.