In 1966 the peninsula became part of the Tactical Area of Responsibility of the 2nd Marine Brigade.

In response to significant losses of Korean forces to regular units of VC during ambushes, the Koreans begun attacking civilian areas in what was described as a "near-complete destruction of civilian life in the Quảng Ngãi region.

"[1]: 43  In early September 1967 intelligence indicated that the VC 48th Battalion had moved into the peninsula for recruitment and resupply.

[2]: 283 Operation Dragon Fire officially concluded on 31 October, with the ROK claiming that VC losses were 541 killed and 59 weapons recovered, ROK losses were 46 killed.

[1]: 83–6 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.