The addition of 200,000 troops, including more reservists than were in the initial deployment, will cause that figure to soar.
Congress had set a goal of 1996 for initial deployment.
Each player first counts out a number of infantry for initial deployment.
The initial deployment of 3,500 in March was increased to nearly 200,000 by December.
The initial deployment of personnel began on 4 June.
The observers are due to complete their initial four-week deployment on 19 January.
Following the initial deployment, two vessels were generally kept on station in the area.
Within two months of its initial deployment, 3,500 men had deserted.
The initial deployment to Vietnam got off on the wrong foot.
An initial deployment of 120 men took place in November 1972.