The Division was generally responsible for Quảng Trị Province, despite its proximity to the DMZ, it was believed that the PAVN would not make a direct attack across the DMZ and so it was regarded as a safe area for the Division to form and train in.[1] Its headquarters under the command of Brigadier General Vũ Văn Giai, former deputy commander of the 1st Division, was located at Ái Tử Combat Base. The newly activated 56th and 57th Regiments were deployed over a series of strongpoints and fire support bases dotting the area immediately south of the DMZ and from the coast to the mountains in the west. The 56th Regiment was headquartered at Camp Carroll while the 57th Regiment was located at Firebase C1.