On 12 July 1967, the squadron became the Special Landing Force (SLF) helicopter squadron embarked aboard the . As the SLF squadron, they were tasked with conducting heliborne search and destroy missions against Viet Cong targets along the coast. During this time, five major operations were conducted: Bear Chain/Fremont, Beacon Guide, Kangaroo Kick, Beacon Gate and Cochise. On 23 August the squadron was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36 (MAG-36)at MMAF. On 16 October the squadron was transferred back to MAG-16. In late December the squadron supported Operation Auburn.
