Lt. Colonel Chong Koua Vue was born on February 14, 1932, in Kong Kah Chaoh, Kha Mouah Province, Laos. In 1955, Chong Koua was appointed Taseng of Thamta,
Mouang Nyat.
His career in the military emerged in 1956 when he was a lone civilian leader (Taseng) who’ve fought and prevented the Pathet Lao-Communist from intruding into the village where he served. The Lao government heard of his bravely and honored him with a medal of honor. In 1958, as the war spread to all part of Laos, the Lao government created a special military group called, MA-KEE 1001 (ADC Military Group) which required the region to be headed by Taseng Chong Koua. This special unit was operated under the direction of Colonel Vang Pao of Region 2. In 1961, while still in his military capacity, he was promoted to Naikong to oversee Mouang Mok, Mouang Nyat, Naj Xoom, Naj kiam, Naj Kees and XamXauj.
In 1967, Chong Koua was promoted to Lieutenant, commander of Battalion 205. That same year, he was chosen to attend a special military and leadership strategic training in Long Cheng.
Upon returned, he was promoted to Captain in 1968, and then to Major (Commandant) in 1970, overseeing GM 25, Lima Site 360. It was at this time that General Vang Pao changed the name ADC to SGU (Special Guerilla Unit).
And in 1972, Chong Koua was promoted Lieutenant Colonel, overseeing Naj Hiab, Lima Site 360. Battalion 209.
In 1967, Chong Koua was promoted to Lieutenant, commander of Battalion 205. That same year, he was chosen to attend a special military and leadership strategic training in Long Cheng. Upon returned, he was promoted to Captain in 1968, and then to Major (Commandant) in 1970, overseeing GM 25, Lima Site 360. It was at this time that General Vang Pao changed the name ADC to SGU (Special Guerilla Unit). And in 1972, Chong Koua was promoted Lieutenant Colonel, overseeing Naj Hiab, Lima Site 360. Battalion 209. Lt. Chong Koua was assassinated on November 16th, 1974. in Long Cheng, in a dispute over power.
