 Tolson's plan called for an air assault by two battalions of the 3rd Brigade northwest of Huế.The 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry was to arrive in the landing zone first, followed by the 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry to be inserted near PK-17.Attacking in a southeasterly direction, the two battalions would then attempt to close the PAVN-VC supply line into Huế.