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1ST MARINE DIVISION - SPECIAL ACTION REPORT - COMMENTS - 15 SEPTEMBER 1950 - 7 OCTOBER 1950

Korean War

Korean War Project Record: USMC-1135

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Records: United States Marine Corps

Unit Name: 1st Marine Division

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Subj: 1st Marine Division Special Action Report, :ror period 15 September - 7 October 1950, comments on

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Re:f: CG FMFPao oon:r 1tr ser 0291-51 or 4 Apr 2951 to CMO CG lstMarDiv conf ltr ser 0112~51 of 2 May 1951 to Distribution List

Enol: (1) Additional Comments on the lst Marine Division -Special Action Report ror the period 15 September 7 October 1950

1. In r-efer-enoa (a) this Headquarters submitted comments on a portion of the subject action report distributed prior to receipt of reference {b). Submitted herewith in enclo~~re (1) are the comments of this Headquarters on additional portions of the subject action report received in reference {b), Annexes or sections previously commented upon are omitted.

2, A study of the various sections of the report contained in reference (b) gives rise to the general conclusion that a number of recommendat~~Ona submitted therein pro"vida solutions to problems peculiar to operations in Korea. This Headquarters has submitted its comments with this conclusion in mind in order to redirect such recommendations toward the requirements of the overall Fleet Marine Force mission.

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1., Paragrapll 10, a, {2) (b), Tnis J:iead.quarters concurs in the aSvisabllity of improving j.vl&rine Col-;ps wide instt•uction to develop a more. thorougn undors tanding of ·c11e combat ope rat ion of t11.e personnel s;ystem;e It is not cons1dered 11owe\rer 1 tl1e..t a. course in personnel manb.ga:ment lind adrninJ.stration should be directed primarily to the education of limited duty officers. Detailed reo.ommendations in this connection 11C<Ve already been submitted 1n paragraph A, 7, a, of enclosure (1) to reference (a).

2, Paragraph 10, a. {3) {b), g, Tl1is J:ieadquarters does not at this tlme concur with t~1e recon1mendation for v:alk-in administrative vu11icles in battalion, regiment or otner level in a Harine Division, This tieadquarters considers tl1at current developmen~ shou1a bo directed toward standardized equipment dosigned as "package loads" :for a i-ton trail0r,

3. Paragraph 10, a, (3) (b). 3. Ti1is Headquarters does not concur \V'-th the need for a mobile l•1ncl1ino Reoo:r·ds ·Installation in a Murine Division. DetailGd comments in tl1ifl connGctlon have bcGn forwarded in pc,ragrap11 A. ? d, of enclosure ( 1) to reference (a),

4. Paragr.api1 .LU, b. (2), (b), 2, Ti1is Headquarters does not concur in tl1c rccommGndatlon thiit t11o Division reproduction u...-rtit be equipped to _supply tl1c Divis:l.ont ~ aGr:1.al photogJ:•aphic requirements in thG field, It is considered tl1at the agency taking the photograpl1s sl1ould provldG tne ruqL;ircd prints. Previous rcco!Jllllendatlons r0lc tivv to tnis subj oct 11avo b0on subml tc0d in ColfWlanding G0nora.L, ~'l0ut l'iarine Forcv, Pacific 1£Lor serial 0306-51 of' 5 april 1951,

5., Pa.rs.gra_t..ll-1 10. b. (~) (c). Concur- :i-n part. ·.t:.:.ltt trti1n-ing of language pGrsonnGl i.n gonerc.l sl1ould oc aCt.:vlcrc. ted as cxpor1encv llt...s lndic'-... ted · t.t1at thoro l1hS o0un h q11ronic sl1ortago o:r trL,ined personnel, Tl1ls Het.;dquurtvrs does not. concur with t11o recommondution th~t 'l'ables of Orgunlzal;ion for ti1o Division and its cowponunt clcmt.mts bu revisGd to include lungu&go personnel.

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The long I'ange eop1oyment of' langu&ge pe;r>sonnel dietates tne desirubili ty of I'Ot&ining euol1 pcl'sonnel in intei'pi'etei'-ti'unsl<..tOl' pools &t ~o, nigl1er J.·madquai'tci's und "· ttacning tr1em to units !\S required for operations, Recomwendutions relutive to tllis aubJ ect 11uvc beGn prevlousl;y mtt.do in .PLtrugru.p.:.1 B. 7. o~ enclosure (1) to reforence (<c),

6. Purugro.pll 10. c, (3) (c). g. 'I'ne Anti-'I'ank Company of t-'10 In:fantl'y Regiment h&s been m&do the subject of a speciu1 study in Cpw4Jr,ndlng General, Fleet l'iarinc Force, Pucific letter serial _6017 d&ted 26 l\farch 1951. Recommendutions included in t.t1i s study arc:

a. Disb&nd .;t;ne Anti-Tank Company in tile Infantry Reg-iment.

b. Activate '-' t~oui'tl1 tl.nk plutoon in eucn Tunk Comp~.;ny of tho Division Tank Battalion.

c. Active to r; two squr•d 75mm Recoilless Gun Section in the Anti-T<:nk Assunl t Plotoon, Wenpons Corqpv_ny, Infflnt;ry Bu.ttuli6n,

7, Paragraph 10. c, (3) (e), 2, Tills Beo.dquurtel's doeo not concur in the recommendv.tion tT-la t a Replace mont or Cu.suo_l Company he incl udod us u. subord1nL.~O un_i t of tho HuuuY.uar Lurs Battalion, It is understandable thu.t the Division hv.s rocognizod tho neod f_or estLblisl1Jnont of a tr&.nsient or c:::_suc..l contor capub1e of rocelving and pl'ocesslng repl~:cemonto or porsonnol returning to duty. It is considered feasible, 11owevor, to assign responsibility for tne ostub1isllmunt und mwntonL,nce of. sucll u center to uny onv of vurious units orgunic t.o tiJG Reinforci3d Division, su.c11 u.ssignmunt to be ln addltlo:n 1.;o Li1u norJll£<1 functions of tno unit d.os;i.gnuted. Full dutails ,_,nd recorrunonda'Lion~ i.n thiS connection t~re includud in 1110' first .endorsement on Comwundlng Gonerb.l, 1st J'ittrino Division (Roinfol'cod.) lo tcor sorial 1304 of 9. February 1951.

s. · ParfJ,gru:pn 10, c. (3) (!') 2. Tills l:iO<Otdquc.rters docs not concur 1-n tl1o_ ru.coiJ . .mond&.tion to lnc:;.~euso tllG numbo:r· of' 'I'ruft:ic Platoons 1n tne Division iili1i tury Police Comp&ny to :tour ( 4), I:t 1s recognized ti1ut under condi tlons existtn_g in Korea un &dditionul t.ruffic ph:toon muy well be desirable, It is not considered udvis&ble however, to u1 te:r l't,b:l,os of Orgunizations to rne"t those cond:i.tions, but rr-thor to usc Corps or

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\ . . 9, Paragraph 10. c. (3). (11), 2. T'1is Headquarters does not condUX' with the recommendation that tt1e Fire SuPPort Coordination Section should be. removed frolil ti1e ArtilL:ry Regiment Table of Organization and placed in Division Headquarters nor tiiat t11e Lieutenant Colonel of tl1at section be· designated as Fire Supyort CoorcUnator, Tl1e presen'tly establis11ed doctrine and organl.zation ls bellevad sound •

10, Paragr>~fJi1 10, c, (3) (i). g. 1nis Ht~adquarters does not oon::rur with tne recommendations tnat motor tr!insport Tables of Organization and Tabl\'IS of Equipment in t11e l"lurire Corps be est&blisl1ed for ox1iended land mass operations. It is considered tb.at triB Table of Organizat:l,on o.nd l'abl0 of ~qu:i.pment for tl1e motor .. lil'ansport n0tids of a !Vl&r-lne 1Jiv1sion should be based on the requiremc:>nts of t11e missions assigned under t11e National secu.rlty Act of 1947. · Spooinl augmonl;£"tion to the T!,bles of Org&nizt.tion and Tables of ~quipment sllould, howevt~r, be o sta6lisl1ed and mado available to l•lurine uni·os engt,ged in ex~. _tended land C<-.IDPuigns~

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1. I:uragrapn J.U, b. (4), It is furtner reoommendLJd that Vb.e Shore Party_ Ba'ttalion bo orgunizLJd and equipped to perform englno~?rl~g dutj,Gs as·- a sccondnry mission. River crossing operntions do not easily fall into u given pattern, "'nd t11us requirements :for oros!'Jing e quipmunt and teclmiCLci personnel"" ,vary widely. Crossings may be no·cossary ut times when t11e S..Qore Party is fully cnnrnitted in its primary mission, Howevor, t.1o

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w1ti1 the reco=endat1on to activute an Ambulance OoJnpany. Adequate augment~ction to existing units should be planned and provided however, for ltlr'g<:l land illUSS operations.

4. -Paragrcpl1 10. e, (6). Tllis Headquarters does not concur in the ~_.)_option of "- 11 duy of supply 11 in lieu of 11 uni t of :fire". It :T.s considered desirable 'lio retain tile "unit of fire 11 for

. plwning purposes and for umpllibious operu tiona, When units ure operuting on a l4rge land mass in conJuction with the ;A.rmy 1 · tl'anaportlction should be provided to carry an Army "basic lond;l and tilL t term Should be used.

5. PLLrngruph 10. f .. (2). Supply discipl:Lne is n continuing probli3m at rJ.l levels ot oomu1and, It is consider~d dcsiro.ble to impress rccruits with its import£<nce, o.nd to indoctrinate n.li young officers in the necessity for mo,into.ining supply discipline.

D. Annex FOX. {Anti-Tank)

1. · Pw-o.grup11 6. d. Wh1lc it is considered deairablc thut every Marine be uble to assist in tho removo.l of o.riti-tank <end unti.:..pcrsonnel minos in o.n omurgency, it is not considered fens

. il;llc to p0rform this duty as a normal prac1,ice duo to tho h:igh dt::gl:"cc o;t tccJ;micW.. skill. required. !t is t11e:r·efo1·o c6nGidul"Gd ~csirublo that currunt pro.cticua in mine removal be followud.

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1. Purv,grupi1 6. ~'l1o coliuilunts contt..incd tl1croin are bnaod on cxporionco in Korou o.lonu und silOL<ld 'i.<iuroforu ou ti1C sub-ject of further study, -

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1. Tnis Headquarters concurs with tho couuaonta of tho Co~nding Genorul, 1st Murine Division.

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l. Paragrap.i1 10. b. Do not concur. VH1ile it is recognized. that it is i1igi,ly desirable to remain ~\t war strengtll at ull timlla, ti1is is not economicul nor is it possible during times o:f peace so long us it is necessary for tno ,>furine Corps to

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1. ThiB Headqut.i'turs concurs in tile col!llnunts and rccommondnt1ons contuinod in Annex TARE .us modified by the COill!illmts of' the Coillllli.cndlng Gcnurcl, J.st Murine Division,

I. Annex UNCLE~ (Public Infprll!ULion)

1. Pu.rugrapi1 8, (~.<) (1). Tlus ikt,dquc.rturs concurs in t11e J;'Ooommc.indution which will bring t11o public information section of the 1st 1-l:c.ririe Division up to Tublo of Org£cnizn tion (W'&r) atrongth in ofr'icvrs. '\Vith thu ubund~.nce of civilhcn WL,r corrvspondonts, the propur conduct tif public r~lc.Llons with thvw be~ c'omes & full tlmo job. Tnu second officur is required to oupvr-'ff-4.-. ...... 1'hA .,h..P,-..V\ol'lnt-11'"'\1'1 o.-::.n1:·1,..,n !·.nA nf1>1: ~1t:l o(),,,.._-1!.1 at:t,f'"f loih;riAtYF' Y~IJ..._. u,<....I.V,...._J.L.a.,_. ......... ~-~. .............. ...,.....,...,.., .... ..., •• .._.. .......... ..,......,_ ...__..., ...,.r- ........ ~ .... -...... ..,_......, __ .._.-·~---

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1. Paragraph 10. a.· Concur in part. It is believed that two drivers per truck, 2i--ton, 6x6- cargo, ·should be allocated for 11 large land mass"· operations sim111ar to those encountered by' the ·1st Marine Division (Reinforced) in Korea. It is further recommended that the Table of Organization allocation for motor transport drivers for all Marine Corps operational requirements be made tha subject- Of a fur thor GtUdy.

2. Paragraph 10. b. This Headquarters concurs in the comments regarding- the requirement for -a wrecker. However, the truck, 2f-ton, 6x6, wrecking, is not suitable for the heavy duty requirements of field operation.

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quirement for adai tional communication personnel and equipment. It is considered. however. that the exact numbers of personnel as well as the type of equipment should be made the subJect of a special study,

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a. It is not believed that the reconwendation therein is practicable Since the machinery required and the necessary working space for operating personnel would require an exces

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1. 'l'his Headquarters concurs in general with comments and .recommendations contained in thiS Annex. It is considered, however, that those recommendations so indicated by the Commanding General, 1st Marine Division on page 75 of volume I ahou~d-be made the subject of further study.

M. Annex OBOE OBOE. (1st Tank Battalion)

1. P~agraph 10. a. {1). This Headquarters does not con= in the recommendation to increase the size of the 1lire Platoon in the Division Signal Company', nor does it concur in the recommendation to incre.ase the communication personnel in the Communication Section of Headquarters Company.

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'b. This Headquarters does not concur in the recom.mendation that the Tank Battalion do all of its own ·communication fierd maintenance. ·commandant of the Marine Corps letter

Ao-9.:.irs of 14 May 1951 establishes policies in this connection.

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comments of the Commanding General, 1st Marine Division that 'the motor transport recommendations contained in tllis paragraph be made the subJect of further study by a qualified board,

4, Paragraph 10, c, This Headquarters considers that the recommendation for an Ammunl tion Section and a Fuel Section mer

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that an Ammunition Officer (MOS 2310) should be considered in lieu of an Ordnance Supply Officer (MOS 3020).

5. Paragraph 10. d. The chru~ges recommended in tha organi

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6. Paragraph 10, e. This Headquarters does not concur with

the recouJr~>endation to increase the reconnaissance and liaison personnel in the Tank Battalion and 'l'ank Companies, It is considered tllat sufficient personnel are available to perform the

duties 9utlined.

. ?. Paragraph 10. f. This Headquarters does not concur w1th the recommendation to increase the amounts of engineering

equipment in the present 'I'ables of Equipment. It is considered that all electrical equipment for general lighting purposes should be assigned to, and operated by the Service Company of the Engineer Battalion. It is believed that the general lighting capabilities for the eriti.re: Division sholtld be pooled for

more efficient use.

8, Paragraph 10, g. The subject of a Light Tank Company within a Tank Battalion should be made one of continued study. I.t is not considered feasible that ths Tables of Organization for a Tank Battalion be changed based solely on the experiences

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9. Para2ranh 10. h. The subject of the Tank Platoon of the

Ariti-tank Company in the 'tnfantry Reg~ment has been previously discussed in paragraph A. 6, above,

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' l. Paragraph 10. e. ( 5) (a} • with the .comment of the Commanding

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2. Paragraph 10. e. (5) (b). The subject of the Tank Platoon in the Infantry Re~iment has been previously discussed in paragraph A. 6. above.

3. Paragraph 10. 3. (6) (c) and (d). 'l'nis Headquarters

does not concur in tl1e reconwendation to add an additional 4.2N 'Mortar :Platoon to thlj I:nfan try Regin1ent.

4. Paragraph 10. e. ( 7). This Headquarter· a does not concur with the recommendation to increase the number of 75mm r~coilless

rifles within the regiment nor does it recommend including one (1) 75mm Recoilless Rifle Section in the Infantry Battalion 1ieapons Company.

· 5. Paragraphs 10. f. and g. This Headquarters does not ·concur i'-lith the recommendation that a TD-14 and the 9.4 KVA

. generator be included. in the Tables of Equipment for an Infantry Regiment. It is considered that both of thes3 items of equipment as well as their operation should be provided by the support

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6. Appendix 3 to Annex PETER PETER. '·

PIU'agraph 10. (f). Under the system presently employed by the 1st Marine Division, the IRC's, with cabinets, are located in the regimental personnel section at Division Administrative He-adqua:t'ters. Such procedure eliminates the problem mentioned.

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a. Par.,_graph 10. (g). It is not considered that the· function'ing of the 'MRI has any bearing on the oper€\tion of a regimentai locator system. If the regiment desires to use a -copy of the IRC as a locator card, 1t may do so. If it is necessary for a duplicate loca tqr to be maintained, this Head-

. quarters· can see no objection to utilizing a 3 11 x 5 11 card for this purpose, ana considers that ther·e ·is no neeu. for the ·design of a epeclal card,

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10. (h). The improved design of. adminisbeen d1scus$ed in paragraphs A. 2, and

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c. J:'~agraph 10. (i). Do not concur. Recommendations relative to the Tables of Organization for a Marine Division are discussed ip detail in Commanding Genzral, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific serial 9220 aated 12 May 1951. . .

8. Appendix 4. to Annex PETER PETER.

a. Para_graph 10. a, Tne proo.1.em or u1e lag in the photo request system has been emphasized throughout the DiviSion~ It is considered that th.is lag was due to two factors, (1) lack. of sufficient photographic aircraft in the 1st Marine Aircraft i</ing and (2) lack of appreciation by highe·r headquarters of the capabilities and limitations of the photo planes .available. The questiot:J of API .studies is considered to be a matter intGrnal to the Division. It is agreed 1 however, that such studies are c;mly a very limited capability of an infantry ""'""',.,..Jj..,.,,...,....,.of- T\ ......,.....,,.,c11-..1n t:or'\1,-t--\,......., +1"\ +'hc. no"P"'~nl Y\"hnt'l"\n>'l"'!.:!Y\'h1..-- 1"'\"'"'f"''h-4-!;'Q.J.UJ.V.t-J.u • .cJ. ,t1V0""'..LU-'-V I.::JV..l.I.A.U._V.I.l ..,...., \I.LJ.V .................. -.... ....... J:o'" ... ..._...,.,...,Q:..,..,,t-' ... .,..,...., }:" ... ....,,._.

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b. Paragraph 10. b, · Concur with the comme·nts of the Commanding General, lst Marine Division that these recommendations be mad~ a subject of further study by a qualified board.

9. App~ndlx 5 to annex PETER PETER.

Paragraph 10. c. Concur for immediate organic requirements only. Resupply and support should be furnished by eli viaion service units.

10 ·~ Appendix 6 to A'1nex PETE::R PETER.

a. Paragraph 10; c. The method of provision of regimental chaplains in Fleet Marine Force, Pacific elements is set fcrth in the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific Chaplain SOP,

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the reco!l)lllendation of the Commanding General. l st 1-Jarine Di vision that the problems in connection with Tables of OrganizatiOn be made the subject of a special study.

b. Paragraph 10. b. Many of the recommendations' contained in subP~ragraphs (1} through (19) are matters for in~erna:l solution by the Division, and other have already been accomplished. Radio eauivment is continuallY undergoing develoPment and improvement, and-attempts are made to furnish the Fleet ~arine Force units with the latest and best communications equipment that will permit them to accomplish their amphibious mission. Here again, it is not considered advisable that any drastic rev1sions be made based solely On experiences in Korea.

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ject of further study.

12~ Appendix 9. to Annex PET'!:R PETER.

a. Paragraphs 10. b. a through' f, and k. The need for B.ddition&l transportation,. perhaps of d_iff"erent types.~ ls concurred in for the 4. 2" lV!ortar Company. Many of the reco!l)lllendations contained in these paragraphs are based on situations whic.h appear peculiar to Kor(Ja. It is consider-ad that such items should be made the subject of more thorough study.

b. Paragraphs 10. b·. g through 1. The recommendations expressed in these paragra-phs are matters considered to be of local inter13st and capable of being solved within the division.

13, Appendix 10 to Annex PETER PETER.

~. Paragraph 10. a. Do not concur. It is considered that this supporting weapon can be most profitably employed under regimental control.

• b. Paragraph 10. c. Do not concur. It is not con-

8idered desirable to increase the size of a 75mm recoilless gun Gq_uad by the addition of a 3.5 11 rocket launcher and a light· ~chine gun. Task groupment of available arm~ 1s a prerogative vf a commander. Spare 75rnm r·ecoilleso rifles for unit replacewentS should be ·carried in the Ordnance Battalion.


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d;:. Paragraph 10~ e. Do not concur as indicated above=

0 • Annex QUEEN QUEEN . ( 5th Mar in e s)

1, Paragraph 10. c. (3) (a). g. This Headquarters concurs with the recommendation of the Commanding General, 1st Harine Division that the Tables of Equipment changes be referred to a boa~d for further study.

2. Paragraph 10. c. (3) (b). This Headquarters does not concur with the recommendation that infantry regiments be pro-1tided with an adequate number of mechanics and. spare parts to perform the more common au tOfllOti ve repairs enooun tered in field maintenance. It is considered that the infantry regiment should be equipped for the perfar wa.nce of organizational maintenance only. It is not consider-ed that the extension of field maintenance respbnsibili ty for n.otor ·transport to the in fan try regiment is desirable under- th8 pr<3sent system of maintenance for the organizations of a ~~ine Division.

3. Paragraph 10, d. (1). The subject of administrative tr-ailers has been discussed in par-agraph A!> 2. above,.

·4, Paragraph 10. d. (2}. Concur with recommendation bf Coffi!llanding Ganaral, 1st Marine Division.

5. Annex Able to 5th Marines SAR.

a. Pa~agraph 9. d. (~) ~ (3) and (4). Comwents rel&tive to standard casualty reporting system, administrative equipment, and administrative tr3.1lers liave beGn previously discussed in paragraph ·A. 2. above and reference (a) .

. b. Paragraph 9. d. ( 5) . Do not concur. In addition ·.to ·maintaining a chronological record of duties performed,

:-u::tge 4- of the se:i;"'vice recot-d bOok contains entries relative to ~rdficiency markings. Since the proficiency mark constitutes -:;l)_~ major 1 tem in compu,ttng a man's compos1 te score for prom0"cion, it appears that, under the present enlisted promotion ~ystem, the maintenance of page 4 with its proper entries is mandatory.

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a. Paragraph 10. a. This Headquarters concurs with the co=ent of the Commanding General, lst Marine Division that this recomillendatiori be made the subject of further study.

b. Paragraph 10. b. Concur with the comment of the Commanding General, lst lilarine Division that the optimum use should be ruade of the Division Intelligence Net. Local 11 flash 11

reportc would certainly not be confined to an intelligence net in any event.

c. Paragraph 10. e, Comments in paragraph 6, a. are applicable to this recommendation to increase current Tables of Organization.

7. Annex Charlie to 5th Narines SAR.

Paragraph 10. (3). Concur with L'ecou.wljndation of Comllianding General, 1st Jviarine Division.

8, Annex Dog to 5th iV!arines SAR.

.a. Paragraph 10. a. (5). Do not concur. \lhile 1t is recognized that the demands made on tl:le G-4 section in an exten~ed lw1d camp8.ign are GOlileWhat grec..ter tl1an those of an amphibious oper:o:tion of short duration, it is not considered advisable to moke cha11ges in the Tapien of Organization based solely on the action in Korea. ·

b. Paragraph 10. a. (8), (9) and (10). The recommendations set forth in these paragraphs are concurred in to the e.xten t thit tl1ey should ue ilL a de the subject of· fu:r·ther study by a qualified board.

Paragraph 8. (1). (c). l, The availability of a jeep ,;_nd traiier for use by the chaplain dependG on the motor trans:J"::'t co=itments of ti1e unit to which ~-e is attached, ~mile \t is recognized that it would be desirable to furnish the

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11. Annex Item to 5th Narines SAR.

a. Paragraph 10. a. The motor trarlsport requirements of a Narine Division in an extended land mass campaign have been previously commented on and should be made the subject of fur-ther s~udy. ·

b. Paragraph 10. b. This Headquarters concurs in the ·comment by the Commanding General, lst Marine Division that sal

V<I.ge should move rearward through normal supply channels and should be effected by supply personnel.

12. Annex Jl.g t.o 5th Marines SAR.

Paragraph 10. The commento and recommendations contained herein should be consider· eel. in modifying or changing communication equipment in current Tables of Equipment.

13. Annex-Love to 5th Marines SP~.

a. Paragraph 8. e. (2). Do not concur· in full. It is rocognized, however~ that a communication problem on this level does exist. It is not considered practicable to increase the already crowded SCR-300 nets within the Division. It is possible that the use of a more powerful radio may be a more desirable .., .... '1 ••+--' ,..,,..... .j...- +-1.·," t"'' ....-....-. .... \-.1 .nm OV.l..lAr.J..L.V.U UV UJ,.~.J.O ,.bi.J.. V]oJ...I-\;au •

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c. Paragraph 8. e. (7} . Do not concur. It is considered that tb.e present organization as entablished is sound.

14, Annex ~ike ~o 5th Marines $AR.

Paragraph 10. (2). This Headquarters concurs in general :.n the recommendations contained ln subparagraphs (a) through ( j). ,.lo'me of the practices suggested have already been put into effect. _:_··: is considered that other should be the subject of continual· 3 ,udy. and +mprovernent. /

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a. Paragraph 10. This Headquarters concurs with the comments of the Commanding General, 1st Marine Division .

b. Annex Able, paragraph 4. Do not concur. It is believed that the vehicles presently assigned ai"\e better suited to the overall mission of the elements concerned.

c. Annex Baker, paragraph 2. Do not concur. It is considered tha~ the personnel presently included in the Tables of Organization are sufficient to perform all missions assigned.

d. fu!nex Chat:lie.,~ par.S.gr-aph 6. Do not concur. The presently established organization is believed sound,

e, Annex Charlie, paragraph 9; d. Do not concur. This Headquarters concurs with the recommendation of the Commanding General, lot Marine Division.

l9. Annex Oboe to 5th Nar ines

a, Paragraph 10, c. In connec.tion wlth the use of' napalm it should also be pointed out that fragmentary bombs and shells with VT fuzes have also proven very effective against enemy dug in on either side of the crest of a hill.

b;.. Parag:r-aph 10. b. In connection with aug.wentatlo:n of battalions with additional pe~sonnel as stretcher bearers, it is not necessary that these be Marines I orten times this service can be and wa~ provided by friendly natives.

c. Paragraph 10. g. (1). TI1is Headquarters concurs with the.recommendations of the Commanding General, 1st Marine Division. The Browning Automatic Rifle has proven to be a valuable and dependable weapon in combat. It is not considered that· its replacement should be rrade based solely on experiences ~n Korea.

17. Annex Peter to 5~ Marines SAR,

a. ·.Paragraph 10. (2), l'laximum use of friendly natives cJ.ou.ld be made in augmenting_ battalions with additional personnel ;..·(r evacuation.

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c. Paragraph 10. (5). The subject of communications within a Marine Division has been previously commented on. Com,municatipn difficulties encountered in Korea are fully appreciated by this Headquarters. It is understood that communication equ1pmc.nt is l;,lnder development that y:ill, to a large extent .rectify many of the shortcomings of that equipment now in operation.

d_, Paragraph 10. ( 6) . Concur in desirability of providing M--10 plotting boards for 8lmm Mortar Platoon.

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19. Annex Roger to 5th Marines SAR .

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P. Annex ROGER ROGER. (7th Narines) I

l. Paragraph 10. This Headquarters concurs in general with the recommendations set forth. In the case of.field promotions it ls ·conu~dered that f'1rst ·pay grade NC0 1 s, Who are to be used in_ a field in which they have an extensive backgrounil, may be ccmm1ss1oned ~-ric.T assigned to duty without fu.rther ins tru.ot!on ~ In the case_o:r promotion of NC0 1 s with lesser experience it is cons1dered_desirable to send them to an Officers Candidate School 1n Ql).antico. The question of increaf)ing the number of trucks in an infantry regiment should be the subject of further study by a qualified board.

1. Paragraph 10. c. New amphibious vehicles understood to '...e under development by the Marine Corps should provide a solution td this problem.

2. Paragraph 10. d. The recommendations contained in this r;aragraph have consi.c~erable merl t and are v..ro~thy of further stUdy.

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"'l'"'$CJOJ11Uleridations appear to· be based o.n experiences in Korea alone . 11nd should be referred to a board for further study,

4. Paragraph 10. g. The organization and composition of ·the VMO squadron should be a matter of continued study.

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6. Paragraph 10. r. The reconwendations contained in this paragraph are fully discussed in Fleet :Marine Force, Pacific aerial 9220 elated 12 May 1951, ·

?. This ijeadquarters strongly concurs with the recommendation that un1tn 1n combat in the field should not be required to provide basic MOS training for officers and that in the case of the artillery regiment, a shortage of well trained artillery officers may seriously affect the operations of the entire D'ivision. Marine Corps training programs and personnel policies in both peace and war should insure that there are sufficient well traine.d artillery officers· available at all tin,es to meet both normal and emergency needs of the Fleet Marine Force ..

B. Appendix 2 to llth Marines SAR.

a. Paragraph 10. b. (2). Do not concur. infantry and ar·tillery communications are believed to handle the' clearance of artillery fire missions fcw."ltry rogimcnt·n.

Existing to be adequatt;: betw,~en in-

b. Paragraph 10. b. (?). Do not concur. The current organization of Headquarters and Service Batteries is considered to be sound. ·

c. Paragraph 10. b. {B). Do not concur, The question . rJf secu,rl ty personnel has been discuss ad 1n paragraph Q. 5. _toove.

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1. CommentS and recommendatlon_s concerning o;oganiza.t1on and personnel of the Combat Service Group are :ruily discussed in Co~aqding General; Fleet Marine Force, Pacific lett~r serial 8551 dated 3 May 1951 covering recommendations for the reorganization of the Combat Service Group.

, 2, Paragraph 10. b. fuis Headquarters does not concur in the r-ecommendations to ell.minate the small f,lrms, field artillery, and fire control instrument maintenance sections from the Table

. of' Organization of the Combat Service. Group,. .. a~ though these sections h~ve not been utilized to a maximum, the mission of the Combat Service Group as now defined does involve their use.

3. J?aragrap11 10, 2. The subject of the equipment used by the Combat $erv1ce Gr-oup should be one of continuous study.

4!' Paragraph 10= 3= This Head.qu.arters concurs in the comroentG of the Comllianding General, 1st Marine Division.

5. Appendix l to lst Combat Service Group SAR.

·a. Paragraph 10. Comments and recommendations regarding reorganization of Tables of Organiz~tion of Combat Service !1.-roup are contained in Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, :Pac1f'ic letter· serial 8551 dated 3 May 1951. The question of recommended changes in the Tables of Equipment should be made the subject of a special study. -

6. Appendix 4 to lst Combat Ser·vice Group SAR.

a. Paragraph lO. The ccmruento and recoiT'.mendationn contained herein have been noted. It is consider-ed that those recommendations dealing with ohanges in Tables of Organization or Tables of Equipment should be m;ide tbe subject of f'urther study by a qualified board.

7. Appendix 5 to lst Combat Service Group SAR.

fue recommendations regarding changes in Tables of Organi, ation and Equipment contained in thio appendix shoulc1 be made "he subject of further study.

8. Appendix 7 to 1st Combat Service Group SAR.

The recomruended changes in Tables of Organization cu1u Equipment should be the subject of study by a special board.

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A~ Commanding General, 1st ~~ine Division ltr ser 2295 dtd 20 APril 1951.

1. Paragravh 10, a. (2) (b), T11is- Headquarters concurs in the_ adviaablli ty of impr-oving i".l&l"=ine Corps wide lnst.:r·uotlon to develop a more tl1orougl1 under a tanding of' ·clle combec t overat ion of tl1.e pe;r:sonnel system. It is not considered l1owever, ti1at a course in personnel manug5Jilent und admim.stration s11ould be directed primarily to t11e education of limited duty officers, Detailed reo.a=enda tiona in this connection lHtve already been submitted in paragraph A. 7, a. of enclosure (l) to reference (a).

2. Paragraph 10. a, (3) (b), 2. Tl1is Headquarters does not at t111s time concur with t11e recommendation for walk-in administrative vel1iclos in battalion, regiment or otner level in a Marine Division, This headquarters considers that current development shoula be directed toward _standardized equipment designed as "package loads" f'or a t-ton trailvr.

3. Paragraph 10. a, (3) (b), .!2_. T11ia Headquarters does not concUr with the need for a mobile Muchinc Records Installation in a Narine Division, Detailed comments in tJ1is connection have boon forwarded in pt .. ragraPll A. 7. d, of enclosure ( 1) to reference (a).

4, Paragr.api1 .1.u, b, (2), (b), 2, Tnis Headquarters docs not concur in the recommendation tliat tno Division reproduction unl t be oquipp~Jd to supply tl1c Divis1on 1 s aerial photographic requiromcmts in the field, It is considered tl1at the agency taking tho photograpns sl1ould provide tr1o roquired prints. Previous recommendations relative to trlis subject 11avo been

. submltcod in Coifll,~mding G.cneral, b,lvvt l'iarino Forc0, Pacific li te:t' serial 0306-51 of 5 APr ll 1951. ·

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6,_ Paragrap11 10, c. (3) (c), 2. Tlle .Anti-~'unk Company of ti1e Infantry Regiment hus been l!!L.du tho subject of a speci~,l study in Colmnt.nding Generul 1 Fleet ilut·ine For-ce, P uc1t:1c lot tor sc:rial 6017 dated 26 Mu.rch 1951. Recommendations included in tl'lis study

a, Dis_band tno Ant,1-Tank Company in tl1o Infant,ry Reg-imont. _

b, A9tivate a fourtll tunk pl.utoon in eacll Tank Company of the Division TEnk Battalion,

c. Act1v' to <; two squo;d 75mm Recoilless Gun Section 1n the .Anti-Tc:J,.k Assuul t Platoon; Weapons CompcJ_ny 1 Inf"nntry Buttallon,

7, P~ragraph 10. c, (3) (e). 2, T!1is .tieudquurters docs not concur in tho recoillmondation t'ha t a Replacement or CasuLu Company be included us u slibordinL:to urilt or tho Roudquartors Battulion. It is understandable thcL tho Division hc.s recognized t!1e need for ostt.blishmont of a trb..nsient or CGsuv.l cantor capable of receiving and processing rop1Ecemonts or personnel returning to duty, It is considored feasible, 11owever, to asGign rosponsibilit;y for tiw ostublisilmvnt und muintonLcnco of' BUCll u con tor to any one of vu.rious units org;:m ic tn t11u Rulnfor·c0d Dlvlslon., su.c11 asslgnirront to be in addition to tl1o normul functions of tilu unit d<Jsignutud, Full dutails ,,nd recommendations ln t!iis connection L:re 1noluduCt in tnu f'irst .endorsem(lnt on Colllwandlng Generu1, 1st l•iurine Division (Reinforced.) let cor serial 1304 of 9 February 1951,

B. Paragrup11 10. c, (3) (f) 2, Tllis noudqu<rtors does not concur in tl1.0 i•ucoH:unor1dt...t1on 7u inOl"O«SO tl1e number- of 'I'raffic Platoons 1n tl1e Division Hilitur;y Police Company to fo'ur (4). It is. rooogn1zed tllht under conditions exist lng in Koruu un additional trtSflc plutoon mL,y woll bu dosirc.blo. It is not considered udvisublo however, to alter Tvb1os of Organizations to !fiOet tl1oso conditions, but rt::..thur to use Corps or

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9, Paragraph 10. c. (3). (!1), . .?_. T;"liS Headquarters does . not condur w1 th t_he recommendation that the Fire Support Coord in~ atlon Sect'lon _should be removed from ti1e ArtilLory Regiment Table of Organization and placed in Division Headquarters nor t)la.t the Lieutenant Colonel of tl1at section be designated as li'ire S\lPPort Coordinator. Ti1e presently est.ablisi1ed doctrine and organization is believed sound,

16. Po.ragrbp1:1 10. c. (3) (i). 2. ~[.(J.ls H~~H:l.dqua.r-t•.;rs does not o:m= with tne recommendations ti1at motor t!·ansport Tables o:r' Organization &nd l'abl"s of .ii;quipm0nt in the ivlarire Corps be

·establisl1ed for extended land illass operations. It is considered that tl1b T&ble of Org~.Lnlzation and Table of ~quipment for· t11e motor transport noeds ot a ivk.rine Division should be based on tl1e requirements of tl1e m1ss:i.ons assigned under the Nutionul n:....~··"":>~+-..-. 11.....,+• .-..P ,OAn t:!p.-.n·1~~1 ,,,,.,.,-nd,..,1·,.~;ir-.YI t'n 1·ho I'J1!,hl,·..>o nf' f)t:liu..J. .I..~:J ,tiV l.,.t V.i,. ...LV"'XI • Ll \;,.iV_..c.<...&.. ~""''._......,.uii.'U.'Iolo..,...u. _,...., ":' ... ,.. ..... ,.....,._...,....,....,.., ,.._

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. 4. Puragr!\Pl1 10. e, (6). 'rlus Headquarter's does not concur in· the uioption or o. 11 day of supply 11 in lieu of 11 uni t o:r tire 11 •

It is considered desirubltJ 1;o retain tl1e nunit of !'ire" for plm ning purposes and :ror nmpllibious opera tiona, Whim units are operating on a lt.rge lund mass in conjuction w1tl1 tho Army, transportt, tion should be provided to carry an Army "basic ., -~-..::~lr __ _, ....... , ..... .,..,.... ......... ... 1 .......... ~1..::1 hn u~orr .J._UUU 1 (XUU. lt.LJ,t.;. ~ LIO.L-'"'-' CJ...\VV....L- ..., ..... ....,._;,...,...,...

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D. Annex FOX, (Anti-Tank)

1. PLcrugrnPl1 6. d. While it is considered desirublo tht\t every twine be nble to assist ln the removal of anti-tank t.nd &nti-personnel mines in an emergency, it is not considered tcns-1bl_c to perform this duty as a normnl pruc-cico duo to tbo bigb dcgruc of tcchn:l.c&l skill r-0quir0d. It is tl1CrG:fore con3iderod dor:;1rubl0 that currunt pructicus in mine removnl be follo1-r0d,

'E. Annex KING, (Division Engin<Jer Section)

1. Puro,gr<.lflll 6. i'l1o cow.uun<;s conk,invd t110rein nr0 bnsod . on oxporivnce in Korou alOntJ und Sllould t'1uro1'orv bo tnc subject of rtu~thor study.

F, .>~nn•JX ROG!CR. (••iOtor 'J:rnnsport)

1. Tnis Headquarters concurs with thu co=i.mts of the Co=nding G0ncral, 1st Mt,rine Division,

G. Ann0x SUGAR. ( OrdnanoQ)

1. Parugre_pn 10. b, Do not concur. ovl1ile it ls rocognlzod that it is i1lgi:,ly desirable to remain at war strengti1 at all times, trtls is not economicul nor is it possible during times of Peace so long us lt ls necessary for tno lfurine Corps to

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. doGs not concur for class III sup"'lius und cluss V SU,;JJ?lius, The l£:.ttur two classils of sup}>livs a·rc subjoct to a 111g11 rate of dotoriorL tion, roquirv special storugo for BLfoty, and s11ould Po rotc..t8d frequently in stock, TrJese su);>r.livs stwuld be muintulnud in Mt...rlne Cox·ps Supply Depots_ und Nc..vu.l AilliliUnition Depots ready for 1mmedic.te deliv..;ry when requirod by units of t!10 Fluo t Mt..r1ne Force~

Ii, Annox TARE. {Post Excnv.ngo)

1. Thic Houdqut.rtors concurs in tl1u commvnts und rocommondnt1ons contt.inod in Annex TARE t~s modified by ti1c coflllitents of tho Coillm<cnding Genorcl, 1st !W..Crino Division,

I.. Annex UNCLE. (Public InforlllUtion)

l. ·Purugrc..pl1 8, ( Lc) (l), Tl1is Huc.dquc:rtors concurs in tl1o recommendution which will bring tho public information soc tion of tho 1st l..Ju.rino Division up to Tnblu of' OrgLmiznt1on (Wt,r) atrongtl1 in ofi'icvrs, With thu ubundt nee of civiliu.n wc.r corruspondcntsJ the propur conduct of public rcl£.:Lions with them becomes v. full timu job. Tn0 second offic0r is required to oup0rvisc tho information section u.nd uct C\8 spuciLl stuff ndvisor to tho Commander.

J, Ann ox BAK!i:R BAKER. ( Firv support Coordim,.tion Conterj

1. S0cond preble~, pugc four. Tl1c contents of this pc.rctgrupi1 toguthor witl1 thut of tJ:lo rocommeridation, infor t:1ut tl1o int .. mdcd prirnw."y duty of ti1u Division Air Off'icur is in connuction w;l.tl1 closo uir supvort m1.,ttvrs. 'i.l1is is not in consonancu with tho dutius of u Division Air Orficvr us sot forth in pc..rugrapl1 236, l'i<lrino Corps Stun· lvlunual, 1948. 'l·nu Division Air Officur is tne special st<cff udvisor to i..hu Division Cowwt.ndur on nll t;.;,.Vlution nu.~litvrs. T.i:lt.J v.x,Pwr:L..:-ncd of tn0 Division to data hus indicutud tlu:.<, t11is spuciul stuff ooction deus not havu udcJQuutu Pursonnul l;u ProPerlY disci1ur~o£u iLs numerous duHus wid rosponsibilitius: - - -

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by the lst Marine Division (Reinforced) in Korea. It is further &:=.· .. ::-::-- . :recommended that the Table of Organization allocation for motor If== transport drivers for all Marine Corps operational requirements

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b. ~•is Headquarters does not concur in the recommendation that the Tank Battalion do all of its own communication field wairttena.nce-. C6m~dant of the Marine Corps letter A0-9-irs o:r 14 May 1951 establishes policies in this connection,

3. Paragra:ph lO. b. This Headquarters concurs with the coDllllents of the Commanding General, let Marine Division that th~> motor transport reco=endations contained in this paragraph be made the su'Oject o:t' further study by a qualified board.

4. Paragraph 10. c. This Headquarters considers that the recommendation for an Ammunition Section and a Fuel Section mer

' its fu'rther study and consideration, It is recommended, however, tUa.t an A!llrnunition Officer (MOS 2310) should be considered in lieu of an Ordnance Supply Officer- (MOS 0020).

o·. Paragraph ~0~ d. The chw'1ges recommended in the organization o:r tha Maintenance Platoon o:r the Service Company shoulu

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6. Paragraph 10. e. This He ad quarters does not concur with the recomtuendation to increase the reconnaissance and liaison personnel.in the Tank Battalion and 'l'ank Companies. It is cons-idered that sufficient personnel are available to perform the duties outlined.

7. Paragraph 10. f. This Headquarters does not concur with the recommendation to increase the amounts o:r engineering equipment in the present Tables of Equipment. It is considered that all electrical equipment for general lighting purposes should ba assigned to, and operated by the Service Company of the Engineer Battalion. It is believed that the general light-ing capabili'tiea for the entire DiVision should be pooled for more efficient use.

8. Paragraph 10. g. The subject of a Light Tank Company within a Tank Battalion should be made one of continued study. It is not considered feasible that the Tables of Organization for a~Tank Battalion be changed based solely on the experiences in Korea.

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1. Paragraph 10. e. (5) (a). This Headquarters concurs with the comment of the Commanding General, 1st Marine Division.

' 2. Para~raph 10. e. (5) (b). The subject of the Tank Platoon in the Infantry Regiment has been previously discussed in paragraph A. 6. above.

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6. _Appendix 3 to Annex PETEP. PETER.

Paragraph 10. (f). Under the system presently employed by the 1st l'!arine Division, the IRC's, 1.-lith cabinets, are located in the regimen tal personnel section at Division Administrative Headquarters. Such procedure eliminates the problem mentioned, ·

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a. Paragraph ~u. a. Tne pro Pl. em OI one lag in the photo request system has been emphasized throughout the Divist_on... It is considered that this lag was due to t\·JC factors, (l,) lack of su:fflcient photographic aircraft in the 1st Marine Mrcraft Ving and ( ~) lack of appreciation by higher headquarters o:fthe capabilities and limitations o:f the photo planes available. The question of API studies is considered to be a matter internal to the Division. It is agreed, however, that such a·tudies are only a very limited capability of an in fan try

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b. Paragraph 10. b, Concur wl.th the comments of tha Commanding General, lst Marine Division that these recommendations be made a subject of further study by a qualified board.

9. Appendix 5 to annex PETER PETER.

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c. Concur for immediate organic requireand support should be furnished by clivi-

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b. Paragraph 10. d. The ability of any unit to fura:i.oh tlte chaplain a jeep and trailer 1s as.J. internal problem and depends upon the availability of transportation and the tactical 8ltuat1on. ·

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a. Paragraph 10, a. this Headquarters concurs with the recommendation of the Commanding General, lot ~arine Division that the problems in connection with Tables of Organization be made the subject of a special study.

b. Paragraph 10. b. Many of the recommendations contained in. subparagraphs (1) through {10) are matters for internal solution by the Division, and other have already been . accomplished. Radio equipment is continually undergoing development and improvement, ahd attempts are made to furnish the Fleet Marine Force units with the latest and best communications equiplilent tllat will permit them to accomplish their amphibious mission. Here again, it is not considered advisable that any drastic revisl6ns be rnad.e based solely on eXperiences in Korea.

c. Paragraph 10. c. (4). The question of mounting an AN/MRC-5 and AN/MRC~6 in a 3/4 ton truck should be made the sub-ject of fUrther study. ·

12. Appendix 9 to Annex PETSR PETER.

a. Pa~agraphs 10. b. a through f, and k. The need for additional transportation, perhaps of different types, is concurred in for the 4,2 11 hortar Company. Many of the recommendations contained in these paragraphs are based on situations which appear peculiar to Korea •. It. is considered that such items

·should be made the subject of more thorough ·study.

b. Paragraphs 10. b. g through i. The recommendations expressed in these paragraphs are rna tters considerad to be of local interest and capable of being solved within the division.

13. Appendix 10 to Annex PETER PETER.

a. Paragr-aph 10. a. Do not concur-. It is considered that this supporting weapon can be most profitably employed unde:r regimental control,

' b. Paragraph 10. c. Do not concur. It is not con-F.idered desirable to increase the size of a 75mru recoilless gun 8q_uad by the addl tion of a 3. 5 11 'rocket launcher and a light :'lachine gun. Task §,Toupruen t of available artus is a preroga ti v<; ...,f & commander. Spare 75rmu recoillesn rifles for unit replacewents shotild be carried in .the Ordnanc0 Battalion.

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d~ Paragraph 10~ e. Do not concur as indicated above.

0. Annex QUEEN QUEEN. (5th Marines)

1. Paragraph 10. c, (3) (a). 2. This Headquarters concurs with the recommendation of the Commanding General, lst lvlarlne D.ivision that the Tables of Equipment changes be referred to a board for further study .

. 2. Paragraph 10. c. (3) (b). This Headquarters does not concur with the recommendation that infantry regiments be provided with an adequate number of' mechanics and spare parts to perform the more common automotive repairs encountered in field blaintenance, It is considered that the infantry regiment should h0 nrn•~ ............. nr:l .P""'VI 1-'1--la T'\OVIftt'"'!r> rr.n .... no nf' nV~cro.:~n; '7'.nt:~nnn1 mo~nt:AnAn~P ~\,;.; \.J"';l'-4-..I..J::-'j;"VV.._ • '-'"" V.I..!.V .J::-'"-'.4"'" '-"' ....... .._.., ... V V '-'.io OJ ... E:;l'-"''~_.,..,....._ ., ... .,.. ......... .- .....,. ........ ....,.,. .,....; .... - .... ~ ~

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3. Paragraph 10, d. (1), The subject of administrative trailers ·has been discussed in paragraph A. 2. above.

4. Pe.ragraph 10. d. (2). Concur with recommendation of Commanding Ganeral, lst Narine Division.

5. Annex Able to 5th Marines SAR.

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6. Annex Baker to 5th Marines SAR.

a. Paragraph 10. a. This Headquarters concurs with the collillient of the Con~anding General, 1st Marine Division that this recommendation be made the subject of further study.

b. ParagrEtph lO. b. Concur with the comment of' the Commanding General, 1st Marine Division that the optimum use should be made of the Division Intelligence Net. Local 11 flash 11

reportc would certainly not be confined to an intelligence net in any event.

c. Paragraph 10. e. Comments in paragraph 6. a. are app.licable to this recommendation to increase current Tables of Organization.

7. Annex Charlie to 5th Marines SAR.

Paragraph 10, (3). Concur W~'tn recommenaa"tlon of Comlllanding General, 1st Narine Division.

8, Annex Dog to 5th Marines SAR.

a, Paragraph 10. ·a. (5). Do not concur. 'llhile it is recognized that the demands lilade on ·the G-4 section in an extended land campaign are somewhat grec.ter than those of an amphibious oper·~tion of short duration, it is not considered -A-~-~~,~ +~ m~~~ ~~n~~~n ~n +l~o ~o~ln~ ~~ n~~Qn4?nt~nn ha~PA Q.U.V.J..OO,.U...L.V \JU L.UCI..I:)..\;;; V..L.I.CU.I.e;)l:iO ..k.l..l. VJ..l.._, .l.<..<.V..I.VL.J ....., .... ......., ... E;:l'-"'"~ .. ...,'-'....,.~ ... ....- .... ,........,.._....;_

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b, Paragraph 10, a. (8) ;· (9) and (10). The recommenC:.ations set forth in these paragraphs are concurred in to the extent that theoY should be made the subject of further study by a qualified board.

9. Annex Fox to 5th Marines SAR.

Paragraph 10. a. ( 3) . The items of equipment suggested ,\_r; this paragraph should be made the subject of further study.

\ 10. Annex How to 5th Marines S.AR.

·Paragraph 8. (1). (c). 1. The availability of a jeep .. nc'l trR'UP.r :for us" bv the ohanlain denends on the motor trans)~-;t -;;iMtitm~;,ts of tl1e unit to which he is attached. i'lhile J.t is recognized that it woulc1 be desirable to furnish th\;1

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· pa.sea is not pOssible. It is consi_dered that the other supPlies listed in this paragraph can be made available.

11. 1\.nnex Item to 5th Marines SAR.

_a,. Paragr~ph 10. a. _The rnotOr tra...'1sport. requirements a:r a Marine Division in an extended land mass campaign have been pl:'eviously commented on and should be made the subJect of further study.

b. Paragraph 10. b. This Headquarters concurs in the comment by the Commanding General, 1st Harine Division that salvage sl1ould. move 1-:ea1-;ward· throutth normal supply channels and ahoul_d be effected by supply personnel.

12. Anne4 Jlg to 5th Harines SAR.

Par'agraph 10. The comrnen te and recommendations contained herein should be consider· ed in modifying or changing comm~lication equipment in current Tables of Equipment.

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a. Paragraph 8. e. (2). Do not concur in full. It is r-"cognized, however, that a communication problem on this level does exist. It is not considered practicable to increase the already crowded SCR-300 nets within tbe Division. It is possible that the uae of a more powerful radio may be a more desirable aol_ut1on to this problem ..

b. Paragraph 8, e. (6). Do not concur in full. The ·.;actics suggested h:orein appear to be more in line with those for general support ships than they do for direct support ships,

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l4. Annex !J1ike to 5th Mar·ines SAR.

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a., fa.ragraph 10. This Headquarters concurs with the comments of the Commanding General, 1st Narine Division.

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e. AnnexGharlie, paragraph 9, d. Do not concur. This Headquarters concurs with the r.Gcommendation of the Commanding 'Gen:;ral, let. Marine Division. ·

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a. Paragranh 10. c. In connection with f:he use of napalm it should-also be pointed out that fragmen•.:ary bombs and shells with VT fuzes have also proven very effective !l.gainst enemy dug in on either side of the crest C•1' a hill.

b. Para.e:,--raph 10. b. In connectio"n with E~ugmentation o:r battalio.ns with additional pe:rso.nnel as stretcber bearers, it is not necessarv that these hP. MHrines. often t1 illf·R thts Aervice can be and was .provided- by-friendly n~ t i ;~ ~: -- -~ - - - ·- ..

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.. ~hat its replacement should be n-ade based solely en experiences ~h Korea. ·

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19, Annex Roger to 5th Narinea SAR,

Paragraph 10. The comr;.en ·us regarUing the 75mm guns have been noted.

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1. Paragraph j_U. This ReadquartGr s concurs in general with the recoinmendations set forth. In the case of field pr·omotions · it iG conoidered_that first pay grade r~CO's, who are to be used in a field in which they have an extsnsive background, may be ccmmlsqioned and assigned to duty without further instruction, In the case of promotion of NCO's with lesser experience it is

.considered desirable to send them to an Officers Candidate School in Quantico. The question of increasing the number of trucks in an infantry regin1ent should be the subJect of further study by a qualified board.

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1. Paragraph 10. c. New amphibious vehicles understood to Le under development by the Marine Corps should provide a soluii~n to this problem.

2. Paragraph 10. d. The recommendations contained in this -paragraph have considerable merit and are 'WOrthy of further stUdy.

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5. Paragraph 10. q. i'lhile the need of some units for local securlty p~rsonnel under certain conditions 1s recognized, this recommendation is not concurred with as a Table of Organization change.

6. Paragraph 10. r. The recommendations contained in this paragraph are fully discussed in Fleet IYiarine Force 1 Pacific serial 9220 dated 12 May 1951.

7. This Headquarters strongly ·concurs with the recommendation that unite in combat in the field should not be required to provide basic MOS training for officers and that in the case of the artillery regiment, a shortage of Well trained artillery officers may seriously affect the operations of the entire Division. Marine Corps training programs and personnel policies in both peace arid war should. lnsm·e that there are sufficient well trained artillery officers available at all tin.es to meet both no:rinal a.'1d emergency needs of the Fleet Mar·ine Force.

8, Appendix 2 to 11th Marines SAR.

a. Paragraph 10. b. (2). Do not concur. infantry and artillery corurminications are believed to handle the clearance of artillery fire missions fantry reglmenta.

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b. Paragraph 10. b. (7). Do not concur. The current organization of Headquarters and Service Batteries is considered to be sound.

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l, Comments and recommendations concerning o~ganization and personnel of the Combat S<;Jrvice Grpup are fully discussed in Co,mmanding General, Fleet Mari!le Force, Pacific lett3r serial !?551 date~Q. 3 May 1951 covering recop1mendations for the reorganiEa.tfon or the Combat SeJ:•vlce Group.

·2=- Paragraph 10 .. b. This Headquarters does not concur in th<;J recommendation~ to eliminate the small arms, field artillery, and fire control instrument m_aintenance sections from the Table of Organization of the Combat Service Group. Although these sections have not been utilized to a maximum, the mission of the Combat Ser·vice Group as no·w defined does involve their use.

3, · Paragraph 10, 2. The subject of the equipment used by the Combat Service Group should be one of continuous study.

4. Paragraph 10. 3. This Headquarters concurs in the comments of the Com~ding General, 1st Marine Division.


a. Paragraph 10. Comments and recomn;endations regarding reorganization of Tables of Organizz.tion of Combat Service Group are contained in Commanding General, Fleet Narine Force,

·Pacific letter serial 8551 dated 3 May 1951. :rti'e question of redoillillendad changes in the Tables Of Equipment should be made the su~bJect of a special study.

6. Appendix 4 to 1st Combat Service Group SAR.

a, Paragraph 10. The comwen ts and reco=endations contain8d herein have oeen noted. It is considered that those recommendations dealing with ohanges in Taples of Organization or Tables of Equipment should be made the subject of further study by a quali~led board.


The recomwendations regarding changes in Tables of Organi. ation and Equipment contained in this appendix should be made ,-he subject of further study.


The r[Jcommended changes in Tables of Organization and Equipment should be the subject of study by a special board.

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