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(1) Cemmandin~ Genere.l, let Marine Division, FMF (2) Commanding General, Fleet Me.rine Force, Pacific

(n) Division General Order Number 40 (b) Flcoet MF.rine Force, Pa..cific General (c) Pe.re.~raph 11401 M" rine Corps Manual

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As the period epened the let Ma.rines c•ntinued to OCC\l:OY defeneive '.)ositions •. on the line MINNESOTA. Two battalions reinforced by ene cilmpan;\b ef the reserve bll.ttalion ecc1.roied frcnt line pesi tisms. One bA.ttalion, !linus ene company remained in reglment~l reservA nnri c~:·rT'ieri out .., training schedule. Routine patrols screened rear arees without incidents.

Daily front line dtrknABS. line units

sniper .ontrols were sent ferword of the J.~:q by 9.11 cempc.nies. Ambushes 11r€'re esta.bliehed du:>'ine heurs of ,50 Cr •. l l<IG 1 s, modified, with scepe, were used by fNnt to hArass l'l.nd kill enemy perslilnnel.

Norrns.l hnraseing and interdictory supp~rting fires were em~Jlvyed wn known enemy r0utas of supply and movement.

11-46 t"nks frE~m ci~r<>ct f1r1n~ :0es1 t1ens on er :t'I!I~To.rr'l e:t' the MLR continued their systematic destruction of enemy bunkers, shelters rnd trench lines. In addi t10n, they were successful in a.~r.t,.oy1ng enemy we11Done nnd tJ(lr_eonn>~l w1 thin the lil\li te o:t' thE:ir fir~>' oe.psb1li te s.

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ment nnd destruction.

In !l.ccordance with instru.ctions, this res1ment <tn 10 February beg11.n a>nerAtion 01 Clllll Up", The purpose ef this eperatien Wll.S tg t:1 ve the enemy the imnressien that A. general wi thd.rawal 1-rr. 1-1no Tr.WT !J.l\lT'I .,,..., .... '\oo. ...... .JJ .... - - ..... ..:~- n---·- _______ .._,~_ __ --~~- ..A-"r--""15· .,.;u ...__._.~. ,,J ... ..;__..._. .. ., .. ~_. li'voo uv•uf!) Jae.tu.c-. .!1.e'ti.V3 ttU.w,;;J•.t•lJJ..UP.S" arms l~ ''d ,.,.~,.e l'lecPd en enemy :oositiitns f•r tw11 (2) days prier to the l::eginnlng or the oneration. On 10 February 1952; units •f this :regiment on thP MLR feigned a wi thdrll.weJ. !l.nd reetrictP.d all movement. lights Rnd smoke. All patrelling and ambush activities censed. Units on the MLR were under strict fire discioline, and we:re to fire enly in cases of emer!enoy. The simulated l<i thdr'lwel ~"-'"a.e further ex:ole! ted by utili zing the r-eserve battalion as n unit moving tewa.rd the ICELAND line s.nd permitting the enemy te observe this mevemP-nt.

It w:,_fl anticipll.ted that the initial reactien of the. enemy till this pll'ln weuld be recennaiseance by fire fell""red_ by :)hys.t c".l rec&nnll.iecance. This estimate proved t& be correct, and heB.YY mortAr And n.rtillery fire fell ttn Ir•nt lins peel tiehs. Meet of this fire was directed at nositiene an hill 818, DT 2846 Pnd position at DT 2?8457.

Probing parties composed ef one er two enemy, either withdrew veluntarly or were repulsed with11ut discioein~ our 1111'-'n strength. Later probes were fifteen (15) t• twenty (m) en~:ny in s1z.e. Fire discipline by friendly tro•ps WA.s extremely sucessful. 11Then finally ferced te fire by thP neHrness ef enemy tr,,ons such :fire wPs extremely suceest'ul in 1n:t'l1ct1ng disa.etreus loesee an the enemy.

'h1!11'rous: ·'nemy groups were observed to the entire rPgim:ent?l front during mpP.r,.,t1~n 11 Cl"m Up". It is felt thRt the cesslltiO!In e:t' fire by supn01rting e.rms C!.urinl!; this peried, nermlttP.Cl the !'neray ta renlenish llnd stockpile sup:olies.

At 1400I on 15 Febru,_ry 1952 ftring rAetriotil!lns illlpoeed by ay~r-M_tivn '1Cl8Ji Up" were lifted, Rnd a.~gressive A.ctien A.g9.1n contlnuP.CI ~gl'linst the enemy.

')n 18 February 1952, the let M<>_rines were t'P.lieved on

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -position by elements of the 5th Marines, and moved to Camp Tripoli, D1' 2920, This regiment assumed the ·'mission; of Division reserve and remained at Camp Tripoli the remainder uf the prriod,

Routine patrols were dispatched daily to screen the reserve area and destr':'y houses or shelters that might possibly offer comfort to guerillas or infiltrators.

An intensified training schedule was follo~~d to improve the tactical and technical proficiency of the regiment. Intee;rati0n ot·replacement, personnel was stressed.

The \••eather was com:)A.rativel:v mild durin:4 the period, l•Ioro.leot' the Regiment is· ou"cstandlng. Hot meals, showers a.nd chunt;e s of clenn clothint; were provided at Crunp Tripoli for all h:•m'.s.

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The let Bn reported no enemy activity durhrg the period. Four (~) psychological broadcasts ware made from the battalion area.

The ::od Bn continued to occupy the regimental reserve cwnp, car·:c>yine; out a training schedule and a daily patrol.

The 3d Bn received one (1) round of 82mm mortar fire du.rlnb the day. 'I' he battalion r-epor-ted f1 ve (5) enemy sight!.ngs Ciclr1nt'l t~.c period, Supporting arms destroyed one (1) 76mm o.rtillery {osition and inflicted four ( 4) estimated enemy IIA and six ( 6 1 liiA.

Ten (10) patrols were dispatched from the regimental area th1E day. No enemy contact wns reported by the patrols.

Comp11.ny Dog tanks fired fifty-nine (59) rounds of 105mm HE, ·two (2) rounds 105= WP, sixty-one (61) rounds of 90mrn

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ls t Nn.rine s Historica.l Diary, February 1952 (continued) .:------HJ:, and six (6) rounds e~f 90mm ~il'. Seven (7) bunkers were destroyed and seven (7) bunkers damaged.

~n t1:!f;;1HH ;;~:~v!~"'!~e~t~~~ied f~~~~~;~~'( 1if4~) a:;gu~d!isdone e.nc. four (4) TO'J;I s. Results incLuded: destroyed four (4) bunkPrs, one (l) 76mm artillery position-l-end cme (1) mortar position, and inflicted seven (7) enemy wJ.A.

The 4. ~c 11 mo"tars tired thirty-seven (37) rounds of HE z..nd twenty (20) rounds ut VlP. Results were unknown.

Five (5) NBC and four (4) RTD were reported during th1s period.

2 February 1952:

The 1st Bn received a total Gf xix (6) rounds during the day; three (3) rounds of 45mm AT fire and three (3) rounds of ?omm artillery fire. One (1) enemy sighting reported, was fired upon by artillery w1 th eight (8) estimated IIA and one (1) 1'/IA. Four (4) payoholGgical broadcasts were made.

The 2d Bn remained in regimental reserve, carrying out a daily ti?a.1n1ng schedule.

Tlle 0d Bn received a ~otal of thirty-six (3t3) rounds; fi:::'teen (lt>) rounds 62mm mortar fire, nine (9) rounds of 76mm artillery fire, nine ( 9) rounds of l20mm mortar fire, .!md tb._ree (3) rounds of 60:nm mortar fire. No friendly casualties resulted. ~o~~. (~/ enemy ~~~htings we:e nred __ cm by supporting arms ~m.uc•~ng 'tiWO ~;;;; esolmaoeCi enemy UA and two (2) iii.~\. One (1) 2d Bn Company replaced another one on line, under ,.. n'l"''+'t'lll"'' 1 n."" +-h~ ~ o .... ~ ..... ~ ............ _..... ........~. .., ...... ._. ~ .&J.I..L•

Nine ( 9) pn trols werA d1 sps_tched from the let Marines sector. All patrols reported negative enemy contact.

Dog Comp"ny tanks fired one hundred thirty (130) rounds of l05c;Jra HE, sixty ( 60) rounds l05mm 'lllP, t'l-ro hundred twen ty• seven (227) rounds 90mm He, and twenty (20) rounds 90mm WP.

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Destroyed sixteen (16) bunkers and damaged nineteen (19) bunkers.

Artillery fired six hundred eighty-four (684) rounds on eit;ht (8) observed missions, twenty-one (21) H and I missions, ~nd fourteen (14) TOT 1 e. Five (5) b~~kers were destroyed, and t~1o (2) bunkers dl'\lllo.ged resulting in three (3) estimated enemy KIA and t•relve (12) iliA.

The 4.2 11 mortars tired twenty-one (21) rounds of HE and ten (10) ;rounds of w'F. Results were unknown.

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The lst Bn r-eported one (1) enemy sighting at DT 515477. Supporting arMs fired, inflicting eight (8) estimated enemy KIA and or'o (1) WIA. Enemy S/A :fire was received at DT 316464, 1.rith ro friendly casualties. Five (5) psychological broail.casts were made.

The 2d Bn continued to eccupy the regimental reserve cwup. car-r-ying out a holi~ay r-outine.

The 3d Bn rece1 ved a totA.l of f'C!lrty (40) i'ounds 82mm mort~.~r fire, ~·itnout friendly casualties. Three (3) enemy ~ig~tin~s were fired~~ by supp~rting arms, inflic~;ng twenty_ \:C:O) estimated enemy !I..LA, The oO ca~1ber sniping HG inflicted one (~) ~nemy KIA e.t DT 273469.

Ten (10) pntrols were dispatched from the regiment on this cay. No enemy contact wa.s made.

Dog Company fired sixty-three (63) rounds of 105mm HE, five (5) rounde or ~05mm WP, two hundred ninety-four (294) rounds of 90mm HE, and fifteen (15.) rounil.s of 90mm \~T4 Fifteen (15) bunkers were destroyed, tour-teen (14) bunkers and three (3) trenchlines damaged.

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and nineteen (19) TOT's. Destroyed five (5) bunkers, damaged

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The let ~Ar1nee reported three (3) NBC and six (6) RTD during

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4 February 1952:

The let Bn reueive4 eight (e) rounds of 60mm mortar fire

during the day. A light probe wns repulsed by SA tire and

psychological broadcasts were made.

The 2nd Bn continued to occupy the regiaental reserve camp, carrying out a d~ly training schedule.

The 3d·Bn received a total of thirty-one (31) rounds

during the day; twenty-six (26) rounds ot 82mm mortar fire,

Five \5) rounds ?6mm artillery tire was received. Five (5) enemy si~htinge were tired on destroying one (l} bunker and six (6) estimated enemy KIA and five (5) WIA. One (l)

friendLy WIA resulted troa enemy KG fire in DT 279454. A friendl~ MG fired on enemy troops, counted three (3) enemy KIA and

tour (4J eat1mated WIA at DT 278470.

Eleven (ll) pat~ols were dispatched from the regiment this

day. All patrols reported negative enemy contacts.

The AT Company tanks tired sixty (60j

rounds of APe. and seven (?) rounds of WP. were destroyed. The 76mm RG platoon tired of H~, twenty-two (22) rounds of HEAT, and WP.

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -105mm HE, twe1Ye (12) rounds or 105am WP, three hundred (300) ~ounds or 90mm HE, and fourteen (14) rounds ot 90mm WP. Twentythree (23) bunkera were destroyed, titteen (15) bunkers damaged, and one (1) estimated enemy IIA and three (3) WIA.

eleve~fiite!ta;~~=~ :i::i!~~r::n;%;!; ~~~~)Hr~~d~ !~ee19ne, and twenty-two (22) TOT's.

Three (3) eatimated enemy KIA and twelve (12) WIA •·'ere intHcted,

No air requestw were made during the day.

There was one (1) WIA, tour (4) NBC, and five (6) RTD reported for this periode

5 February 1~52:

The lst Bn captured one (l) enemy at DT 311461, one (1) friendly w~A reaulted at DT 284466 trom an enemy sniper.

Six (6) payohcleg1e&l breadcaete were· made during the dAy~

The 2d Bn continued to occupy the regimental reserve camp, carrying out a daily training schedule,

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~~u!~~~e~::;~A~~dr~~; l~) ~A"!!r:~~rii~i!~ ~iriri~~~1y(l) MG tire, supporting arms tired upon three (3) enemy sightinga, destroying two (2) bunkers and intlil:ting two {2) eetima.ted enemy KIA.

Eleven (11) patrols were dispatched during the day trom +~a -A-4---•~1 •aft+~~ V~lli::i' .a.·1:ilt:)••1i:O'a.& WCl."" ID~v vv• •

The AT Company tanks tired sixty-six (66) rounds ot HE, tour (4) rounds or APC, and three (3) rounds ot WP, destroying five (5) bunkers.

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1st l'iR.:c-ine s Historical Diary, February 1952: (continued) - - - - - -\- - - - - - - --- - ---- ---- - - - --.1. ro<.~n<l.s of 90mm HE, and thirteen (13) rounds of 90mm WP. Destroyed eleven (11) bunkers~ daJUaged seventeen (17) bunkere, d.estJ:~oyed one (1) MG, and MG emplacement.

Artillery fired one thousand three hundred ninety-one (1091) rounds on twenty-seven (27) observed_missions, twenty-three (23) Hand I missions and twenty-eight (28) TOT's. Destroyed 9~~ 1 (~ ~ .. ?~~~~~ ~~a~~~ ~::::~ .. ( ~~-bt;~~r~~ A and A i~:~~~~e~. ~'!~·: ve \.J.."I t::Cl.I..LW(;:LU'C'\.4 '"'-~.A t:I.UU I.IW~·:u.f.IJ-VUt:: 1,./:,.J../ R.LA• n. J.·uu~CI.I .,t·~!J .. ~..L~ c··as fired for the let Marines.

'.Che 4.2" Mortars fired one hundred seven (107) rounds of HE. Results were unknown.

l\o a.ir requests were made during the day.

There ~ras one (1) WIA, three (3) NBC and four (4) RTD reported for the period. '

6 February 1952:

The 1st Bn received tl~en ty-eight (28) rounds· twentysix (26) rounds of ?Omm art1llerl !ire and two (2} round6 of

:rtJ ~'~' Ia~~~ ~; 5 ~ir;~o n rh~ s~~boi~~i ~e.re~~a~~;; ~~ :d ,,,:;eD!H~;~):~;ing the da;y. ·

The 2d Bn remained in regimental reserve, carrying out R dail~ training schedule.

The 3d Bn received a total of seventy-seven (77) rounds; alx (6) round.s 120mm mc:r·tnr fire, fifty-two (52} rounds of 82mm mortar fire, eight (8) rounds of 76rcin ar";illery ftre, Bnd cle1Tcen (11) rounds of 50mm mortar fire; Two (2) frieno.ly WIA re S'll tea. from this enemy artillery and mortar fire. Four ( 4) enemy sie;hting~; ~~erE:! fired__ upon by support~ng arms, with results unknown. l'he 50 caliber MG inflicted two (2) counted enAmy KIA cn6. one ( 1) \\'IA.

'i'en (10) patrols were dispatched from the lst Marines sector.

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -The AT Company tanks tired one hundred eighty-two Ge2)

rounds of HE, thirty-two (32) rounds ot APC, thirteen (13) rounds of WP, and one (l) round of HVAP. Fitteen (15) bunkers were destroyed and one (1) bunker damaged.

Dog CompL~Y t~~ks tired one hundred sixteen (116) rounds of 105mm HE, sixteen (16) rounds ot 105mm WP, three hundr•ed. aevent:v-tour (374) rounds ot 9011m HE. and eiomteen (19) rounds of 90mm~WP. Destroyed twenty-six (26} bunkers, damaged twenty-six (26) bunkers, detonated one (1) enemy AT mine, and inflicted one (1) estimated enemy K~

Art1llery tired one thcus~~d tr~oe h~~dr8d n1net7~tour (1394) rounds of twenty-tour (24) observed missions, t1·renty (20) H and I missions and twent:v-one (21) TOT's. Destroyed one (1) bunker, damaged tour (4) bUnkers; silenced one (1) •5mm AT · · gun, and intlicted tiTe (5) estimated WIA.

The 4.21 mortars tired sixty-tiTe (65) rounds ot HE, results were unk..7').cwn.

No air requests were mads this da7.

The let Marines reported two (2) WIA, one (1) NBC, and six (6j RTD tor the period.

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The 1st :en received seventeen (1?) rounds or 120•m mortar fire, resulting in two (2) triendlf WIA. Four (4) enemy were captured at DT 313461. One (l} psychological broadoast was made during the day.

The 2d Bn remalned in regimental reserve, earry1ng out a dally training schedule.

The 3d Bn received a total or one hundred thirty-eight (13&) rounds during the day; e1ghty-tive (85) rounds or 82mm mortar fire, thirty (30) rounds ot 122am artillery fire, twenty (20) rounds ot 120mm mortar tire, with two (2) rounds ot 76am artillery fire, and one (1) round of 50mm mortar fire! one (1) KIA and forty \40) 'IliA resulted trom numerous rounds snding in the vicinity et a rever;a a!ope mesa hall. Tw~ (2} enemy ware

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seoter during the per1e4. Ne enemy oentaot was made. The ~~ ~amnAnv tAnka ~iPAd anA hund~ad twentv-twa (122) ' -- ---.r-·,.,- ---- --- -~ --- --~----- ------ -· ---- . -- .

rounds et HE, th1rt7-seven (37) reunds •:f APC, dxteen (16) rounds ef WP, destreying six (6) bunkere and, damaging twe (2) bunkers. The 60 caliber MG inflicted ene (1) oeunted WIA at ·DT 2694:63.

Dog Companjy tanks tp.red one hundred ninety-two (192) r•ounds ot 105mm HE, twenty-five· (25) rounds ot 105mm WP, three hundred t.b.ree (303) rounds of 90!1Dl ErE, and twentr-t!ve (25) rounds ot 90Dm WP. Twenty-eigi::lt (28) b~ers were destroyed, eixtr,en (16) bunkers dama£ed. and one (1) enemy IIA was inflicted. A small Bell Helicopter was shot down by enemy SA tire at DT 2854:57.

_ _ A~t1lle;7 _rir~d eig~t ~un~lled n~n~Er::nine ~899) rounds or el.gll'teen \.Lt:IJ ooservea. m~••~ons, liWenli;y-two \22) :a and I missions, and thirteen (13) TOT's. One (1) mortar was silenced ......... ...:~ 4'4 ...,.. ( ~ \ A'ft.tDWIV WT ll. 4 rt-fl1 1 .... +..rt-~,aw. ...... 11V \""I .., ... ....,-., ••-•• ------·--•

The 4:.2u mortars fired sixty-two (62) rounds of HE and ten rounds ot WP. with unknown results.

There were no air requests tor the day. The 1st Marines reported one (1) IIA., forty-two (42) \>JIA

E!.nd one (lj IWC, and. five (5) RTn t·or the day.

8 Fe'brup.,ry 1952:

The let Bn received tour ·(of:) rounds ot .L20mm mortar tire, resulting in one (1) friendly WIA. An enemy shu-mine inflicted ane (1) :friendly WIA at DT 3064:62. Five (5) psychological broadcasts were made.

The 2d Bn remained in regimental res~t'V'3, ;nrrying o'.lt a C:ail~ training schedule~

i'he ::~a Bn reoe:i.v11<1 a ~O~!ll oi ~o ... ;y-tol.lr (4:4:) rounds; three rounds ot 120mm mortar tire, twenty-nine (2f) rounds of 82mm mortar tire, six (6) rounds ot 76mm artillery tire, and six (6) rounds o:r 122111111 artillery fire. Four (4:) enemr sightings were tired u~on by supporting armsL destroying two (2) bunker'~ one (1) 45mm A~ gun, una inflicting ~wo ;(2) enemy KIA. Seven {'r) counted enemy !t..IA, four (4) estimated KIA, e-'ld two (2) oounted WIA were inflicted by tt~end.Ly 60mm mortar tire and MG fire at DT 277457.

Eleven (11) patrols were dispatched from the let Marines sector. A raiding patrol made contact with enemy force at DT 276464, Hith no friendly casualties, and enemy casualties unknown.

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The AT Co~,pA.ny tanks fired two hundred eighty-nine (289) rounds of J:iE, seventy-five (75) rounds of APC, and thirty-three (;5<;; l'O<lnd.s of :~t ~es:roying ~~;en~r-three (23) b'!-nkers, dam::...,lng Guree \OJ uunKr::-s, anCL l.n:nl.ctl.ng three ( 3) counted KI..<.

toe; Compe.ny t0.nks fired three hundred ei~hty (;;eo) l''JLirhiS of' 90mm HE. a.nd twentY-t1~o (22} roundl'l of 90mm WJ?. clestro:;•ing twenty:.eix (26) bunker's~ d[lrnl'[!!d fourteen (14~ bLmke~~s, and inflicted one (1) counted enemy KIA.

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rnc1 ten (10) TO'C' 1 s. One (l) bunker and one 45mm AT gun position, were 6estroyea_,thr<'<> (3) enemy WIA '!orere counted.

'l'he 4. :c 11 mortnrs fired thirty-one (31) rounds of HE,

0ne (1) round of 76mm artillery fire fell in the CP area.

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V'P m1 ssions ~rere requested, with one 'I"'P.a-1m~nt ..... ~'T"ln1"t:ll!)n t:1.rn 19\ 1tJTh._ .,. .. '1:,.11!!!1 - -'u---- ----- - w.z:--- .. ..,.._ ...- , • .,.- \ ..,, .. --• I ""' ... " v tor this period,

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The 1st Bn received twelve (12) rounds of 120mm mortar fire, resulting in one (1) friendly 1iiA. ~·hree (3) enemy were captured at 1~ 28?464; There were five (5) psychological broadcasts made from this bn.c tali on.

'fhe 20. Bn continued to occupy the regim,.nta.l reserve area, carrying out a daily training program.

'l'he 3d Bn received a total of two hund.red thirty-three 1.-..~ .... \ ....... - ·-· \GOuJ r-cunas o.ur1ng tne C!ay; one (~) round of 50m!ll mortil.r fire, nine (9) 82mm mortar fire, and. fifty-eight (58) rounds of' 120mm :nort~.r fire. Three (3) tri~ndly ~~JIA 1 s resulted f1•om this .intense enemy fire. Five (5) enemy sightinge were reported in tr,e vicinity of' DT 277457, 'I'he 60mm mortars fired_,int'lioting seven (7) enemy counted KIA, and 50 caliber MG in~Licted three (3) counted enemy KIA. .

Ten (10) patrols were dispatched from the regimental area

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thie Qcy. No enemy contact was reported.

The AT CompQ_ny tanks fired one hundred two (102) rounds

~~d H~a~;~i~~x~~~~e <t~~ ~~~~;e~f ~~· t~!~'"{~~nfT ~~m~~y b~~~~E returned to their CP at 1500!, as ordered by the 1st Marines Operations order l-52.

Doe: Company tanks.f'ired one hundred thirty-four (134)

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Artillery fired six hundred five (605) rounds on eighteen (18) observed missions. twenty-five (25) H and I missions, and eicht (8) T0'1' 1 e. One lll bunker was destroyed and ow' (1} morttt1· si.L·_,nced, 'l'wo (2) rooll:.et ripples were fired for the regiment.

ThA 4.2 11 mortars fired one hundred ninety-four (194) rounds o~ HE. Reaults were ur~nown.

No air requeate were mede during the day;

TJ:;le_ reg_!ment reported four (4) WIA, four (4) JIIBC, and seven (7) RTU for the day.

10 February 1952:

The let Bn reported several bursts of MG fire and enemy voices to the front, during the day.

1'he 3d Bn began the execution ot 1ts part ot thA Operation "Clam :Tp 11 by displacing troops, feigning a withdrawal, o .. nd t•,An ret~lrn1ng to poa1 tiona in defilade.

The 3d Bn received twent:v-one (21) rounds ef 82mm mort-r fire, withO'lt oasua. lties. F"1lr (4) enemy sightings ~'ere fir-ed upon by supporting arms, inflicting eight (8) colm tPd enemy i,v~A; s.

L~ 1700!, all units -eommenced execution or m!.sa!ore assit:;ned to lst Harinee by operation order 1-52.

Fl..ve (5) patrols were d1s,·atched from the regimental area. A let Bn patrol CEptured two (2) enemy at DT 2984?9.

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!•rtil.Lery fired five 1:nouse.nd twenty-nine ( Ei029) r; -.nels on seventeen (17) observed missionG, twenty-seven (27) H and I missions, and one hundred eighty (180) TO'l" s. Eight (8) enemy WIA ware count~d.

The 4.2 11 mortars fired two rounds of HE a~d fifty-six (56) (6) counted enemy KIA.

hundred forty-three (243) ·rounds of' WP, inflicting six

No air requests were made.

The regiment reported o1.ro (2.j Ni:iC and five (5) RTD for tnis period.

ll February 1952:

The let Bn received a total of two hundred forty-five ( 245) round e during the p~riod; One hundtted forty-:f'i ve (145) rounds of 120mm mortn.r fire, ninety-eight es) rounds of 82mm mortar fire, and. t>~o (2) rounds of 76mm artillery fire. No frioncly c~sualt1es r-esulted from this enemy t1r-e. The battalion received enmny ~ fire em six (6) different occasions, but the fire "'~:ts nnt returned. Two (2) POW surrendered at D·r 299463. One (1) :friendly WIA resulted from an enemy probe Ht DT 28;',466, Friendly troGps :fired BA and MG inflict:,ng ten (10) oount;et\ enemy KIA end one (l) WIA, later becoming a POW.

TLJ.e 2d Bn continued to occupy the regimental reserve area; prepared to assume miss! one of either battalion on the MLR, eJ1d oont1nucd tre.ining.

S.'l::e 3d Bn received a total of three hundred fifty-four (354) rounds during the period; one hundred sixty-two (162) ro~nu& of 120mm mortar fire, one hundred eighty-four (184) roe~nC>.c of 82mm, and eight (8) rounds of 76mm artillery fire. Eight ( 6) :friendly WIA and one ( 1) DO\v re aul ted from this enemy IJ.re. The be.ttalion front was the scene of a large number of enemy ei,·htinge and enemy e.ctivity, while the defender~ of the l~q received a large amount of enemy fire. F'ire wne returned only when it was deemed absolutely necessar;ll to insure the sD.fetY of :friendlY trooos and eeouri tv for the MLR. D'l"'inb tyo (2) enemy probes,. friendly SJ;. ·and MG inflicted ei(eihteen (18) oounte>d enemy KIA, while suffering one (1) l<Iarlne '.iiA and one (1) KSC \I'IA.

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12 February 1952:

The let Bn received a total ot one hundred nineteen (119) rounds during the period; eixtT-une (61) rounds ot 76aa artillery tire, twenty-two (22) rounds ot 82mm mortar fir-a, and tll1r·tr,.:1x (16) rsuade o:r 120 .. •ortar t1r•.. !wo (2) friendly WIA reaulUd trom this tire. Agairt, during this period, enemy activity was reported all along the. s~c~or forward. On the MLR, a triendly MG inflicted tive (5) enemy KIA dur1ng an enemy probe, without friendly casualtiee. Durin~ this probe, al .. mortare were ueed to break up the enemy s base of tire by spacing the rounds, with those incoming or the ;ne:1ea, h&T1~g ·the• appear ae en••r &nort r•unds~ This tire, combined with the MG, dispuraed the enemy.

The 2d Bn remained ae the regiaental reserve battalion, aaintaining rear area security and at all tillea ready to assume the aiesiona ot either battalion on the MLR.

The 3d Bn received a total Gt svventj-aevan (7?) rc~~d= during the period; si:x: (6) round.a ot 45am A'l tire, si:x: (6) rounde of 76!!!! e.rtillerr tire, thirty-nine (39) rounds or 82 .. aortar tire, thirteen (13) rounds ot 120 .. aortar tire, nine (9) rounds of 122 .. artillery tire, and tour (4) rounds ot unknown caliber smoke. One (l) friendly IIA and one (1) KSC WIA resulted. There were nuaer~• eneay sighting• and activity which were tired upon onlrc~en it Deoa.e naoeaaary tor tha aafety of personnel on the daten•• ot the MLR. During one (1) probe three (3) enem: XIA and nine (9) WIA were 1ntl1cted, while one (1) friendly WIA resulted.

There was one (l) KIA, three (3) WIA, and three (3) RTD reported tor the period,

13 February 1952:

The let Bn received one hundred torty-nine (149) rounds tor the par-1od; aixtr=t!ve (65) rounde ot 46ma AT tire and eightJ-feur

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(84) rollnds of 82mm mortar fire. One (1) friendly WIA resulted from tills fire. There was one (l) enemy sighting reported.

The 2d Bn r-emained in regimental reserve, continuing its mission for reo.r area security and immediate readiness in cRse of Any emergencies,

The 3d Bn received a total of four hundred eighty (480) rounds for the period; sixty-t'''o (62) rounds of 45mm Nl' fire, nine (9) rounds of 75111lll AT fire, one hundred eif;hteen (118) rounQs of 76mm artillery fire J tl{O hundred :forty-eight ( 248) round8 of 82mm fire, and forty-three (43) rounds of 120ru!IJ mortar fire. Results Gf this enemy fire were eiocht (8) friendly ·:ra; tl'IO (2) bunke!'s destroyed, two (2) MG 1 s and-three· (3) · !'1t},t1ng holes destroyed. Numerous enemy slghtlngs were reported, but only targets of opportunity were rired upon by friendly ~;eapons, inflicting sixteen (16) enemy ICIA and ten (10) i'IIA, and destrGyin6 tlvO (2) enemy MG 1 a. ~:wo (2) frienttly ~~·IA 1 s resulted from enemy Sll. fire.

Eleven (11) WIA were reported for the regiment during ·~~i.is period.

14 l'"ebruary 1852:

'lhe 1st En recel ved two (2) rounds of 82mm mortar fire durint; tLe ds.y.

The 2d Bn continued. to occupy the regimental reserve ce.mp, c~ rrylng out 1 ts orders according to Operation Ordni~ 1-r>:~.

The 3d Bn received six (6) rounds of 50mm mortar fire ~or the prrlod. Five (5) lucrative enemy s1ght1n~s were firecl :pon by morte.rs, i·IG, and SA fire, inflictlne:; sixteen (16) co~ntPd KIA and seven (7) WIA.

One> (l) patrol 1-'as dispatched to the rear of the MLR, tneur1n5 the security of the are~.

~?he:i."'8 w~: s one (1) NBC anc1 nine (9) RTD r•epor•ted.

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The let Bn received twenty (20) rounds of 82mm mortar fire and ?6mm artillery fire during the day, without friendly cv.sualties. No enAmy activity was-reported-along the battalion sec·tor. l'he 75mm RG section destroyed one ( 1) bunker and in-......... • ' • • .I,..._' . • • - .. _p._ " r.uoc;eu c;wo \<:J es'tlma,;eu enemy !U.II.,

IJ.ihe ~~d Bn remained in the rAgimen tal r-eserve J·ily patroling,

camp, contin:1ing

1'he 3d Bn received no incoming rounds during thA period, The 60mm mortars fired __ on one (1) enemy eie;hting, inflicting one (1) counted enemy KIA and t-.ro (2) estimated WIA.

The lst Marines Operation Order l-52 terminated at 1400I thil' day, vith all firing restrictions lifted.

Artillery fired four hundred fifty (450) rounds on fifteen (15) observed missions and thirteen (13) TOT 1 s, destroy-into three (3) bunkers and inflicting six (6) estimated enemy h'I.n., 1'here v'ere two (2) rocket ripples fired in the regimental sectC!r'.

The 4. 2'1 mortars fired one hundred eighty-seven (187) rounds of m~ a.nd five (5) rounds of WP, with unknolArn results.

'l:i.f'!''·' Here no friendly ce.sual ties reported during the day.

16 Febra:!ry 1952:

The let Bn received two (2) rounds ot l20mm mortar fire durinb the day. One (1) enemy was captured at DT \:ll04o6l, Cne (l) psychological broadcast VJB.S reported tor the period~

'l'he 2d Bn continued to occupy the :regimental :re£e:rve area, cr·.:r:rying out a daily tra1ntng sch~'<"ule.

~::1c. ~ bT.L .L·epor·t;t-:;d .firlnt-. upon four (4) enemy sightings, 1nfJict1nb six (6) counted snemy KIA.

Comp ny Dog tanks fired one hundred thirty-six (1Z6) rounds of 90mm HE and ten (10) rounds of 90mm WP,0estroying five (5) bunkers and dsma.g·ing four (4) bunkers. · - -

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H ctnC. I mise'>ons, and seventeen (17) T0~ 1 s, destroying one (1) b;.;m.k~~, d~_rnag1ng two (2) bunkers e..tJ.d 1nf"l1ct1ng three (3) estimated enemy KIA.

~['he 4. :-' 11 mortars fired eighteen (18) rounds of HE, with unknot·m results.

'J:l:c regiment reported tYo ( 2) NBC and one ( 1) R1'D for this .•,c . .,-,'1 ,..,A

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The let Bn rect'>ived a total of tl·renty-nine (29) rounds o:" 82mrn mortar tire during the day, r:esul ting in five ( ti) friendly :.IA. Three (3) enemy surrendered at DT 310461.

The 2d Bn continued to occupy the regimental reserve area, c11rrying out a daily tra1n1ng schedule.

'.l:he 3d Bn received two (2) rounde of 82mm mortar fire, ~u thout friendly ce.eualties, Two (2) enemy sightings 1·rer~:e fira" upon ',:, 1'1'1rtar nnd Wl- 1 s, inflicting five (5) estimated enemy WIA.

One (l) patrol was dispatched from the regimental area on this day.

Company Dog tanks fired two hundred ninety-seven (~S7) r-ucJ•C.L c:: SCJrm;, :bE, nineteen (19) rounds of 90mm WP, 105 rounds of l05mm HE, and seven (7) rounds of l05mm WP, destroying eignt (8} bunk~:c":tes and dame.ging tou1~ (4) bunkers.

Artillery fired four hundrect seventy- six ( 4'76) r'ound s on elght (8) observec. missions, twelve (12) H and I missions, ~·n'l tiu••e (3) TO'r 1 s. TT>ro (2) bunkers •~ere destrovec. and f'o,;r (4) bunkers damaged. Ther.e were t"I'IO (2) rocket rlpplee fired.

The lst Me.rines ;,T 8ornnany 1~as relieved of responsl.bility for thr sector at 09151, by the 5th Marines AT Company. The .Let Ivlarines un1 t movGt1 to tho division reserve c.~mp, opening tne neF CP at lOBOI in DT ~1021.

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The let M!:lrines reported five (5) \UA during this period.

18 Febru&ry 1952:

'ChE' 5th J.ir·.rines relieved the let Marines of the responsibility

for the defensive sector at 0430I, The ne~< CP wss opened at 0600I, DT 3020, the division reserve o~mp.

The 1st Bn was relieved of responslb111ty for the sector at 04291, e.nd opened the nP~r C:P at 04441, in DT 2920.

The :2d Bn -wr,_s relieved of res·'onsibili ty for the sector B.t 1:230I, ana opened the new CP at 02301, in D'l' 2S2.0.

~hP 3d Bn was relieved of res3)onsibility for the seoto'" '":t 005ZI, ~.nd op~ned the ne1....r CP at 0300!, 1n DT 292.0.

The 4.2 11 Mortar Company was relieved of responsibility for thG sector at 01001, and opened the ne•·· CP at 03001, at DT ZOEO.

C·1t- ··(]Pts 1"erA manned and proper security for the camp maintain<"d.

The~ reg1mPnt reported t't!\TO (2) NBC and one (1) RTD for this period.

19 Februc>.ry 1952:

Tbe let M"rines, ·o'ccupying -r;ne division reserve camp, began rehabilitation of pe.c·sonnel, rep-: ir _.,,nd maintenance of weE.(f"JOn;:, t-;.nd equipment, o. and improvement of the camp Br-ea"

Four (4) patrols were sent out from the regiment to insure the security of the camp sector and to destroy Korean shelto~s wL.ioh co:.1ld possibly afford guerrill.9.S be.ees for aoti vi ty.

The pntrols reported two (2) shelters burned and four (4) bunk~rs destroyed.

Th-~re was one (l) NBC and three (3) RTD reported for this period.

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The regiment continued rehabilitation of ite personnel, cl~nnint; 0f ~q~lipment and weapons, ::tncl. improvement or ltreas. Deily r·, .trol s •~ere sent out in the area of responsibility.

mte four (4) patrols sent out reported negative enemy actlY1ty~

Ths regiment re~:orted foe~r (4) NBC and eleven (11) RTD durl.nc; the day.

The regiment began 1 te daily tra1n1ng progre.m with regule~r scLedules in each battalion,

Four (4) ps.trols were disp.9tched from the seotorj destroyint, six (6) bunkers, six (6) log huts, and two (2 leantoe,

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22 FebrUE'.rY 1952:

The de.ily pe.rtl.oi:o<'. ttng. out.

training schedule was observed with all units Out-posts were manned and security patrols sent

Four (4) ps.trole were diepa.tched from the reg!ment£;.1 sector auring the day. T•ro (?) storage sheds and three (3) houses •rere burned by pntrols.

F1 ve ( 5) NBC and one (1) RTD were reported for the regiment on tlli r day.

ThP lst Marinec oontinuec<, 1 ts daily training.

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Four (4) patrols were dispatched from the regiment on this du.y, all report1ng negative contact e.nd shelter destruction.

T!1e lst l·i-~·.rin~s reporte~- ttaJO {2) NBC anO. four (4) B.~D for this pP.riod.

S4 F2't:ruary 1952:

The lst M~.rines observed. holiday routine on this day.

Four (4} patrols were dispatched from the lst Marines sector, burning one (1) house.

':i:1er? werEJ tl•ro (2) NBC and four (4) RTD reported during the day.

::::5 F8':lrur,ry 1952:

~'~trols were dispatched, out-::Joste ms.nned, and daily training was continued in the regimentB.l area this da.y.

Tiwre were four (4) patrols dispatched from the regiment ::m this day. All action reported by the patrols was negative. Eight (8) NBC :md one (1) RTD were reported by the regiment for tl1i s period..

26 ~-ebru~ry 1952:

The uaily training schedule was continued and observed by a.l..l. <mits in the area. uut-postswere mr..nnect and two (:o) patrols were sent out to adjacent area" in ordr.or to insure eecuri t ~' · nd to cbtp~in o.ny evidence of ~nemy 1nf1l tra tors. The a~.:tion reported by the patrols was negative.

':>h8rf' W<S one (1) reported, NBC for this day.

c~;ntinuat1on of the daily training schedule wo.s obsPrved by all :.~nits. Security out-C'osts vere mr.•.nned on the commanding c:rnund r~~-.·Dn"': the :reg:tmentA_l a.rea ..

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Fo'.lr ( 4) pa. trol s depart eo. from th<? areR on thi "' dey. The ;~trol£ s~bmitted a report of negatife ~nemy con~act.

T.he regiment reported seven (7) NBC for this period.

"'!le 1st MarinE's remained assembled. division reserve. Cl"tsses on rarUologicC-1 •~~:rfare. fire-t~Crtm ':nd sauaC! tactics. · nr' phrses of at':;ack were held.- Improvement of the area l;as· nlso ;"~ct1ce0 by all unitR.

"'h1•e<e (3) units dispatched squrtC. patrols through out the adj.~1cent sectors. All pe,trols sUmbitted_ a negative report.

The rep:iment re~Jorted one (1) NBC and four (4) RTD for th:\.s p.~:ciod~

29 Februr PY 1958:

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w .~ ,;~r:"n~meo ori th one-thix·cl training time allotted to phase 9 of night t:wtics. Classes on Patrols. ambushes ana. raidinr· po.l·ties tvere held. New members of the un1 ta were taught ~ tt1rc i .t'1dom<'ntalE of squad tact1cs.

I:•1provement of re 9_:)- cti ve areas was also continued.

Four (4) patrols, of squc,.d size, \olere diepo.tched from vr.rious uni tf to surrounding ur<>a.9. Their mission of del'!troovinc; d1elt0rs and seizin<; Of enemy infiltrators-resulted ln·--v n~6qt!VP E~ction.

the ':'hP'" r Nere tv:o ( 2) NBC and three ( 3) RTD reported by

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l>t1'..RINJ£S, 1ST MARINE DIVISION ~'LJ!;J<.'T MAltiNE FORCE %FLJ!;J!;T POST OFFICE

Si'..N FRANCISCO, CALI!!'UHNIA

3 MRr 1952

Apprndi:: I to let Ma:"inee Historical Di•,,,ry, February 1952

1. Direc~ives received:

a. lst Marine Division Operation Order

5-52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . • 9 February 1952

b, l st Mar1ne D1 vi s1 on MemorEm<'\ume

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.'31-52. 32-52. 33-52. • :34-52. • • 35-52. 36-58. 3?-52. 38-52. 39-52. • 40-52. • • • • • • • • A'1 .::.n ":t..&.-uw-. 42-52. 43-52. 44-()~-:.

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c. lst Marine Division General Order

63. . • • •

(, lst Marine Division Bulletins

l February 1952 5 February 1952 6 February 195~o 7 Fabtus.ry 1952

11 Februo.ry 1952 7 February 1952 8 February 1Dc1,o

10 February 1952 12 February 1952 15 February 1952 15 February l952 17 February 1952 19 F'ebruary 1952 Eo Fehrtwr·y J.S52 20 Fe1:,:ruc.:··~~ lFf;?. :--:1 £"'€-::'~"·L:·.:•y

22 February 23 Febr-uar-y 23 February 24 Februe.ry

1952 ., t"''C.I"l .&..;:;v..:.

1952 1952

1-52. • • • • • • • • • • • • • 27 February 1952

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Appendix I to lst Mar1nes Historical Diary, February 1952 ( Cont'd)

r, let Marine Division Supply Bulletins

5-52. • • . . . . . . . . . G-52. • • . . . . . . . . . • • • • . . . . • -~ February 1952

l6 February 1952

f. 1st Marine Division· Training Memerandums

3--52. . . . . . • . • • . . 4-52. . .. . . . . . . . . . 4-52 (l•!odifi oa ti "n) • . . 5-52. . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 February 1952 . • 9 February 1952

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;:.. let Marine Division Training Orders

4-52. • • . • ii February 1952 6-52. • 7 February 1952 5-52. • • • • 14 February 1952 ry_ h•J Ol""• 'C" .... ,...._,~ ........... , t""'t:n ' -- .... ~w. • • ,.,., .u v I.J.L. u. C:L.l.- 3 ..L::lVhJ

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l-52. . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • 27 February 1952

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1S1' 1-Ll.RINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION n'":E'J:· i.f.:J.RINE FORCE %FLE~T POST OFFICE

sg' FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

3 Ma.r- 1952

A:ppenc.ix II to the lst Merine s Historical Diary for February 19 52

1. Directives ie~ued February 1952

a. lst Marines Directives

010058I 081128I 091645! 091046! ,-,,...,,-,,-.,..,.r::.,.. Vti•:.:.GVU.L

102145I 14F20I l51350I

b. 1st Mar1n~s General Order

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c. ls"c Marines Memorandum

4-52. 5-53. 2-fJ2. "-52. • 8-52. 9-5~.

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161445! 1616\30! 162110! 191125! 222130! 271750! 290910!

14 February 195:~

9 February 1952 1o February 1958 29 February 1952

1 Februr,ry 1952 5 February 195'?

.1 Februe.ry 1952 2 February 1952

11 February 1952 20 February 195? ~~ Febl~u:rtry

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21 February 1952 21 February 1952 21 February 1952 21 February 195? 22 February 1952

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16-5~. • • • • • • 25 February 1952 18-52. • • 27 Febru'l.ry 1952 19-52. • .28 Fe bru &:r"' 195~?. 20-52. • • • . • • 29 February 1952

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• Ha, lt.~J M~i (1\ai'ur.) lst Mar Di y J. FMF IN THE FlEw 0622131 Feb 1952

Map: Kore" 1:2Q,OOQ Suecia.l, 1st Mar.Div

Taok Orgn: Annex ABLE Oc 0 22-51

1. a. (1) North Korel'in forces: continuF! to m~dnt.t=~.in et:rong d~-fensive attitude, reacting e.ggress1vely to UN netrols.

(2) III N!( Corus ret~ins the cRn<>b111 ty of ottRcking at any time, Snemy d1suos1t1on And terrain favor an enemy defense on his Dresent lJOsition. Should ti.is Dlan urove successful it mAy lJ!'ACi1'lltRtP offensiV<> B.Ction On tho lJFtrt Of the eMmy, It ia ~stimat.nc' thA.t such o:f't'Ane1VP Action 1v:tll tF,_:r: thr: fot=m .of limited objective attacks to eelze key terr11in features,

( ~) For r~qr ~rP.A_s ~nd "')ortione of ~'SE unaer ~nFnny obsArv .. tlon, see Annex BAK~R.

(4) Current FIRs,

b. (1) "'hlle continuing .,resent n1ssion of <.\efond1ng Line MINN!SOTA, Eight Army '••ill dncoy 0n~my into diBO'\tchin!l patrols against UN lines Rnd ,-_,r1ll ambush And cavt",.lr,:; £Uoh pA.tl•ols 1r: Vic MLR. ·

(2) 1st Mar Div (lleinf) contint1ee defPnae of LiM MIIJN'ESOTA; feigns >•i t·hdra>ral main force to Line ICELAND during pPri'ld 8-10 Feb; in ordo" coryture m•ximum Dr1sonere from enemy · patrols r<t MLR cotkO!lle ·z•oal ei tu•<tlo.n th;•o";Jp;hoilt "'>e:r1od l01800I-l60600I F&b by cessAtion Rll unnr.:cessP.!'Y fire Rnd b~.T coosation Rll RCtivity and movement visible to Bt:~'rny.

( 3} Exc~:ot Fl.e it bcicomPs essen:t1el to dFfrmAR of LinA MINNESOTA no close o.1r support M NGF \.rill be avRilable ner1od l01800I-l60600I Feb, .

(4) To nugment imuression of UN 14thdreval ertillery >•ith X Corns >•ill increase fires night 9-10 F•b; Bnd afternoon 10 Feb,

2. .!!• lst MRr (Re1nf) fP.igns Nithd.raWJ.l MLR troops commencing 10l700I; rnF>rch R<>serve Bn from DT 2844 to DT 2943 commencing 100700!; during ryeriod 10-16 ~eb oF>otu~e meximum number ~risonere from P~~rny DMtr-ols closing M7,.,F..

h. No ch"ne;n in boundnriee, limiting l)Oints, r•Ftl:• are~. TJA.t:r01 sectors.

:3. ~- 1/1 (Roinf) f•il'.'n ,,>1 thdrR"'~1 1-!LP. ~r6oos con!"'onoing 10l?OOI; durin!': uAriod lQo-16 "'•b ca.Dture mRXimum n'.lmbnr uriaonoroe "'rom An•rny lJ<ttrole closing MLR.. .

b. 2/1 (Minus) morch troooe from DT 2844 to DT 2f:4~ oommenoing l00700I; rooss•mhle vicinity oroee>nt; :cP ryroior 1019001.

a. 3/l (Reinf) fe1r:n withdr-awal !'LR troooe commnncing 101 ?00!; during nPr!cd 10::.15 FAb · cn.vturP naximUJii number nr1aonFr-B from enemy ""' trols clooing 11LR;

d. 4, 2" Comrye._ny inoreo.so fires night 9-10 Feb and •fternocn 10 FPb, Su'Ooort "" directed,

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1st MRrinfie Opernt1on Pl!ln Number l-'52 · (continued)

e. AT Com-:wn)' on 9 Feb w1thdre.w tanks on ~!LR to Company CP. Support .~a dirnctP,d .

.!':• ( i) All: units. OO!tt~nue 'Ptkf.-ilt;;ill••li*'.~~~:tm~·~· J"'Xcept ~ --- . RB rnoQ1f1~d--lafll·~e,~. · -"· ·-,-~----~- ,., ,_, . .,. ... ,t:\.~-'J~'f'-"- .,_ , , - '· , I

(2) Bne on MLR limit ·ll:ctulil t'fil!.rNI!rt1. movem~nt ~{LR trocpo to company Rsaembly areas, !~aintAin normAl srouri ty· forces in bRttle position.

(3) Cense ~ll troou movement or v1•\bl• Activity in ryosi tions north of horizontal /rrid 3E und•r en•my observAtion ;:;ftr~r 1018001, unttl 1606001::.

( 4) Bns ori JfLR nreunre nnd oxrcute· o.rtA.ilrd '>lPns to c~-,?tur"' mPximum numlY~r ryr1son""re freT!; P.n~r'.~ .. ..._;n.trcls cl.Osinf· lAU\., PlRnS nJuet ~.rovide the.t 01"11 si tuA.tion not he niecloerd '!na no fire delivered until success of' .. cADture virtunlly certe.in ot until HL". DosJ.tions seriously ·thr~~tened,

( 5) BP. 'Drr->ryft_r,..d to sU!"""li"i f?P A.nd Cl ~:?troY f'Jt~.jo:>:> PnF>my corme tl on S O.'JDr'Oo Ching JA"L<>., .

(E) Continu~ l"r"IEI.r nr,....n. T').qt-"a::ing ~.X.cPJt in .rtrPf.l s under nn~my obs~~vntion.

(7) !Juring De>riod l01800I·-l60600I F~M·'Ar~ .Ur Obe0rv~r Line o.lon,( ML.'\,

(8:) All !'le.rch columns mnintRin ex~Qndod order north of e,rid lin<> 39.

314364. (9) E~fP.ctiv~ 10180oi, blAck out line shift~d to DT Bl~.ck out ~rill be enforced for~re.rd of th<t line.

(10) B0tt·!A<"'·n 1018b0I=l60600I no dn.yl1~ht vc>h1cul•n• tr,u'fic north of horizont'll t;rld 38 or over ?unchbo1•Jl pass exce:;t on apeclfic authorit:Y thill he11dauarters,

(11) Initi~l enemy reaction ox,,.octed to b.c reconnn.issRnce by f_irc, Un1 ts. return no firs unl•ss n~I.'UaS:ry to d<~ton~A of ~!LR or to au;J')urt ulAnn-(>d l')!'isono.r CR:rJtU'T"lng OpnF .E\gr·ir.st En Ptls.

(12) Continuo training '"Ctivi.tiee in refl.r nr<~aa.

(14) "'ents in .ol:'e.as und~r en~my oiJservr>tion will br moV"d.

(lR) M'!Ximum ef~or-t 1••111 b<' mode. to conc•Rl Rll ""Jrcperty and f'OU1Dmer,t tho.t '•'0Uld indiCO~P 1\CtlVl ty or th~· ·)rASPnCO Of troo"c 1n the let M~r. enctor-.

(16) !';f"f'•ct1ve UDOn't'~Mlnt of thie order mRx1nml'l effort will b• m•dr to ii:'Drovr nx1et1ng cO!'l"lUnicRticn trenohns •nd OP' s.

(17) This >Jlqn nffnctive fol' nlnnnlng uncr. rec~int; for r,xecutlon on order-. '

· ·4; .!!• See Adm 0 •5-51,

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- ------ -•---lst MArines 0-oBrAtion clnn Number l·-E2 (continued)

b. ?rior to 0918001 Feb <tll units >rill establish follo>!ir.g su:oDiy levels:

(l) ClASS I

(2) Cb.cs II 8 days in d·~mps

(3) Clftss III - 8 dftys on oosltlon, 1 day in ccumD

( 4) ClRss V l•fi:n.irnum 3 U/'l' on --;oslil:lnJ minimum l U/F in dum;.>.

c. 11 ~ 11 ' r~tj_(me mP.Y b"' subotitutP.d for> ·11 C'1 !"P..tions nt din-oretion of Battalion F>nd unit Comme.nders >.·•here fAcilities for :WB')aratlon 8Xist and where not in conflict •d th tRcticRl nle.n.

d. Stock l·"'Vels ~"Stl'l.blieh""d in FJ:ccor(p_ncr-- l-·i tl: '1i1!'FI_gr-enh 4b n'"rld 4c rtbovr, ~.rt~: not to 'or usee. nr1oro to l01800I Fr-b excc1)t· on li.Abir.lJ~ntrl ordr-:r,

e. llettolion nnd unit s--4 1 s anc. )'TO's will. cco~dinete •·rith Rcgiment"l S-4 nnd Regimentol MTO to insure no vehicule.r trnnsDortRtion ie ut111z~d on roRdR undnr RnPMY obs~~v~tion.

f.· '<.:VA.CUA.tion of C"'GU.c~.lti(')s by v.:-,h1o1AS an6./or hc:!llconter only~on rRnUP.Fit to R(lcim~ntt:~l S-4.

E· !lattP.lion end un1 t Le.bor O:'ficnrc,. Fill etrictly contr~l nttRchrd units o~ indigRnouR on~eonn0l to nrr>vrnt st~nggling in ~r(lR of ~~~im~ntAl rr~Doncib111ty.

h. ''TRetn ~tnd trRsh disry~oo.l .r1ll bn by burinl cn:Cy, •nd in D_n ~Cc(lss:l blr loc'l~ion net und'"'r "y,"',.,.·Y obar.rVnticn.

1· ,ITAtor tr~llr>rs, 5-t;Rllon N.c~.t~:r cfl.ns .rtnd cn.nt1;rns ~·rill br! filled >t:od in hands of usinr; tr'oo'>s p:roibr to 09:'.8001 l'nb. Strict WRtnr disci·oUne •·•ill be in effect dUring the 'Orriod 0918001 Fc,b to l60600I Frb,

5. a.. Annex EASY to Opn 0 22 .... f51 R."l')nlicr:.bl!=! ~xcr::.-·)t HS Morlif'icd hr..rPin:

. ( 3) Rc,.tl Comm Plil.t ocrrotR eohed C!JSgr service c'Aily fron re,;tl hq to units of regt. Vohicul<>.r' m~1;r tra.fnc restricted to nours of dpr'moss. B.• ryre'>a.rod to utili :ie foot ms,;r d·~ring dRylie;ht noul'e.

(4) J..JJ.v ~.dv msg or>n At DT t.l03BO (vio 4/ll) .. Schr>d foot mer;r durin<• dRylii:ht hou:ros, vnhicul'~r'lltl<!'r'dUri'l!l!!(·;,~f"rlt·l!lU'e; ·

( 2) (c) As si e;n addi ti onRl >'i r~ to Ftme "t 7th Nfll' CP Ftnd let M~r AT Co CP to clP~r troubln nn ~Pgtl circuLts.

(4) Vehicl0s to tr•nenort t:coubls-,,•ireP",on ;rill not be ut~.l1z.r->t during d.tt?light hours. ~.ril"~'> CY'~~~~s rPetr.ictPd in nurnb:"-r to t~~~o r~r.n. Emryloy m~_x CQV()l"' ,,rlv::~n ry~ocn,-.dinr. thJ:"'OUf~h Rrt>A B und~r .·.,,c,ll:y Ob~n.

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--------- -;--- -·--- ----lst·Marih"'B O"Jrration ?lan 1-bmb-r 1-52 (contl;r.u .... d;

.(5) Alt·rnoto · EE-8 'itt 0R.Ch meg C•m, E;:~e at Comet c~n.

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wir' 11no from. ro.it >rl.ll 'be torm1nnt~d in l'orminll.l ,ond llt: r~gt .. ~·Q ''o~ .o<:>nn·'<i'trf't!···to''1

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x. (9) Rci.DIO RESTR1CTiW in ~rrr-ot. '(,6rlly URGl'~NT 111"'80ag~"'e err Hutho,.1z"d for tr"nsrniseion unloss w1r·' CO"lf'Unl,..cr.tion fR.ils).

(l.O) 'Srrohanis on UG" o 41 ~ir'"' circt.::.!ta. 1l--gt :rJil}t'r max U$0 of Tm to ~1v he.

'BY ORDER OR COLONEL 'I'ADE

CLHFCRD F. Q,U:LICI L1cutrnRnt Colon•l, U. S; KA.rin" Corn•

Ex~cut1 ~--· Off~c:-r

ANNEXES: ,;SL'c - TA.sk Or15n (-Ahncx ABL.E bu 0 22-51) BnKER - Ov(rlay of rear areas A.nd ')Ortion of l~S:'l under

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1. R. Current PIRs.

b, ot Line insures

(1) let har Div (Reinf) continues occu·Mtion ~nd d<!t'ense MINllEWr.; in sector; ~rotects Corns r1,.:ht (lliest) flenk; s eo uri ty Di v re~.r area a by, extens1 ve n•trolling.

('2) 5th M&r (Reinf) Roger DRY relieves 1st Na.r (~einf) ,on "'losi t1on.

2 •.. .!; .• ·l'at· I·far- (~f';int} U'.1on r~l4,r.t' bv Bth Mar (P.e1nt) r·c::vt"J.t·t Div Res; move to CA.m•) Tri"l0l1 (DT 2920); assume mlsAione of Di'r Res; conduct tr~.ininh in •ccord•.nce vith ou,.rent dil:'ectivoc.

b. Fol:' trol.ni.nr; A.re•~. c•.m" seou"t'ity SActors, Rnc' ·<~"At~ol r.i·en·e see AnneX BAKE::C (0'> Ov,:t'lAy).

3. e, 1/1 (''.einf) emb,ork Com•:>•ni~s ·''''le And Cho.rlie in heli-. OO:')_ter •,li, l"'•liAved by A 1m e. 1/5 ·nn ..,osition Roger· D.•y 'liinus 1 'l.nd "lor;e" Day; Com:o"nies Able ond Ch~>rl1e ~.seemblo v1o "1-'R-161 for tr-a.nB"lortation t-o PssicneO. ~rF!a CP.m"J ~ri;>oli; ·r..P.i':trt1nde:r Bn u..,on l"'•li<'d on ":>OBi tl.on by rlms. 1/5 Rot<:Ar DP.y mnve 'to ··eel.r;nad ~,.. .. C~ffi'' mduoll.j be YlrA'OilrAcl U'OOn !'Alief by. 1/5" on '>O.Ei1t10n 1'\o~ar D"'y move nll un!ts to pgS1~nf!d uector. CR'm'J ":'rl"!'1cl1 'by vohicle.

· b. 2/1 (Minus) u.,on relief by 11/5 Ro;<er D•y rylus 1, mc'ie to •sail ned R.ree C•.mn Tr1..,ol1.

c. 3/1 (".f'linf) · U"lon reUef by' 2/5 <'n ·,oeition "lobe" JJ11.y, mcve to eas1,;nP.d ere• Cemry Tri.,ol1; ">rO\'i~e local security gu"l:'d X Oor-?a Rt'~d~o R.olny ::tFttion (.DT ~0~208); CnliJph_ny Easy rfJvert :o•re11t control l,luon arr·l.v"J.. CB.m'- Tr1uol1.

d. 4~ 2/1 uryqn, :r:~li:e!' ?:v 4. 2./5 Roger D.~:ty ~eve to :""J.es16·ned e.rea Camu ~'r1 DOli.

e. .~T/1 (Minus) uryon relief oy ,;T/5 "lo,:.er T:,ny mo'ie to ~as11,n~d R.rer. C:'rn"> h·iuol1; T"'nk ?lA.toon move to Com-; ':?riooli on order tl.is he,,d«uarter~.

(2) P.e",ort til"~ of re1iA·', c1.e'>artu,.e of ae,.in~s. "•nd olos'inf', -of O·"m"J Tri'l')uli ..

. C3L Hf\~I<~~in oloae lints~n tri th r~lievl.nr· units; furnish ~.ul:des ~• rHauire.dl .. J.Vf'" >com·>lAte.,.b_,.ie:l'lni< ot1' ')fjtl'o:t~ •nd rR~ds executed, enemi itii:'o.; ~et!ena" inst~:p:a~1ons, ~nci_.outUne m1ne-

':f1~lltlf ·to ,1'flUAv1nv unit$< · · · '.

{.~) ~-.11 -rd~Ft.-;o.ne .•\hove ?/0 exc·eB"t. ·.50 ·CA.l rt.:G t..ri tn $09ne nnd T-ioe 8lmin .m'ol'tll.re to be. l~ft ·'<l:.th re-11~v1nb. unite.

( 6) M~.rch units to be com'">osed of not more thon 85 ·v"hiclAs.

(?).Unit$ AB~~blish local •.nC. out'1ost security of •osi~·ned .A.~AilS u·,on '1r1"1 vrd Cnr,!J Tri ,.,ol1.

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(B) Un1 ts ccnd.uct d."11y D<\tl:'ole cf ·a.eaigned ar~as tt n~aint~in' O"nt1nu1ng sAc'urit;v ot are•. a.!'dneil 1nflltrR.tore ar.d gu.erril.l.~~H~, . oc_oX'd1ne.te \?~_~tole ;at, _bou~d-~!;~re:: .. ~d th. -~n~:ts oono.f;lrOP~j··

. r~.~Jlil.t.,:,~.r.c'J. .· ~1:.~-1! , :oui14oiii!~~.~~·iid11Cd-~··......_.....,~~··""'""--"'"··-'-·-·

(9) Con~1~tU•' a~struotio~,; .. ti;.\J~Q(I!II;ll~':l1 nat1y~ ahnlt"ra 1n ~esicn~d. sf>.otet" and "On.trtJ1 area~";· -r--~- lJ:-···'- ~'-: -. · ·

(10). C<>nduot tr•.1n1ng in Mc<irdaricn 1or1th ourr~nt diri>o-

(lJ.) Th1·S :olan ~t:f' r~r .')).enninl' 1.<1)0fl J:'»C •i..,t; fnr "X-,:-outltm ··m: r--rd~ .. ,..·. ·

4. a. So.o Adm ?lRn 2-52, ·

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'.5. .... 61€:. C"mm currnnt SOP, SOI-4 chon~,o no. 8 •'ffe>otiv~ •

b. · U ,,.,rl 9.rr1 val C:•mD Tri ~n11 4. 2/1 f'urni·sh ·o""r~.ting .pAre;-·nnnl fr··t- r;nfi!rn.t1.0n r: f EF1t"V10t:> e1~r1tchbo~rd ..

c, CP DT 30lii!C6, '>th~rs r"")'rt ... ·

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SECURITY INFORlJATIOli IN THE f"IELD

i.DdiNI.STR.. TIVI: PLtJi) 1 To accompany Operation Plan 2-52

NUl--:lBER • • • • • • • 2-52)

1. SUPPLY

ft.. Sources (1) Class I

5 Feh!'u.2-ry 1952

(a) Units will draw fr.1m1 the R+Jgiment.a.l Supply Point, at Camp Tripoli.

(b) Units will suboit daily ration rQquirements by telephcno to the RegDoental Supply Officer, forty~ight {48) hours in advonoe.

{c) ~~it r€quiremanta. rim~ rations.

KSC, "d.ivilian 1uborors-Includ~ indigenouft rt. tions jn LJ.digenous n .... tions w.Ul be: druvm daily with the .. Ja-

(2) 'Class Il (a) Units submit requisitions in accordcnce with curront di

rectives to RSO.

(b) RSO draw in accordanc~ with current dir ..... ctivt:s.

(c) KSC rQquisition from perent KSC Regin:ent.

(3) Class III Ct) Units submit daily requirements to RSO forty-eight (I.S)

hours in advance.

(4) Cluss IV (a) Ordnc..nC(; OffictJ:r' continue to draw frarn 1st ·Ordnance Bnt-

tali on. (b) Units will submit requests to Or<!Mnce Officer tVIenty

four (24) hours in aa:vance. Emt::rgency issues anyti.mE.J.

B. Levels

Class I (l) {u) 1/2 ct,,y C in Rcgimentd SP

(b) 1 day h or E, 1 day indigenous in hund.s o! u.nits.

(c) -.11 units will curry 1/3 C rations on ll-duy.

( 2) Glass II (a) T/E us r<Jquired.

(b) Orchi£~-lce contact JX1r"UJ.t:6 uva;Ll.:~blu through Reg.im.Gntal O:rtinanco Officer or RegiJoont&l S-4.

(3) Class XII {d) One day in hnnds of units.

(4) Clnss IV (tt) hS r~quirod.

( 5) Class V I ·- \ l/2 unit of fire in hands of troops. \, <l)

(b) 1/2 unit of fiN in Regimental SP.

( 6) ).lops' S-2

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(7) ";ater (u) SP distribution from C;cup Tripoli WSP.

(b) ;,n troops w'ill carry full canteens of wu te r on ~y.

2. EVJ..CUi-.T!ON

,.. (1) Personnel

(n) By umbulo.nce from Buttalion .~id Stations to Regimento.l .. -~id St!ttion.

(b) Helicopter - ~~nt~x William tO: DiYision Generc:.l Ord.:;;r 50.

(c) Personnel wil:l be evucu.;:.te.d with sleeping bags and mess €;ear

when pro:cticable.

(d) Civ-ilian :...aborers to RLgiruent by normal chain for further

evncll!'tion to Division Refugee Camp Hospital (DT312305).

(o) KSC to Regiment by nornal ch:.in .for further evacuation.

(a) Salvage surplus ll$loerinlo ~l ])e turned in to RSO.

J1oo iH'a.rch order, trafiic priorities to be annoWlced.

B. Convoy CoJll!tlanders :,o coo:ply with curr~;Jnt directives.

4. HlSCELU.NEOUS

J~. Cold weather Operations (l) Cold we:cthc~ clothong nnd e'iuipment.

(a) .t..ll items of cold weather equiiX1~t::nt o.re in critical sup

ply, No pro11isions co.n be made for :-eplacement of articles lo.st or dis

c~rdect~

(2) iiotor VGhicl~s (n) W:'.ntcrizntiono Division Supply Bulletin 48-51.

(b) Protection of cooling .systems: Division Supply Bulletin

49-51.

(3) Diesel oil only wi.:l be used for he<,ting purposes.

B. hll units post CP or bivouac signs.

c. supplies subject to weathering will be pkced under CQVer ruul~ on ~ry

deck or dunnage. ;,.mrn.unition and gasoline to be stored in pits Or !'€vet-

.·n.enta.

D. The following items of orgonic And cnmp property will be exch-~ng

ed between the First and ,·Fifth .L.F:.S.rines:

L J\11 tento.ge a.nd cr.nvas including pyramidal tents, sq_uad tents,.

blackout tents, storage tonts, artie tenta, pauline, storr.ge rmd hospital

flles. 2. All stoves, comp:t.:te, with ont: five gallon fuel ca.n. In case

stoves arc not complt. te, discrepQncies and missing parts will be noted.

3. .,.ll cots <:tnd litters. I!).:J.ch B:1.tto.:.lion ...;.nd Rogiu1enta1 ..-.id Sta~

tions rct.:tin six (6) litters for emerc;ency use on tho mov(;.

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4* Joll engineer :'lUnd tools inc::.uding picks, mattocks, shov~ls ,.xes, 2-.m.D.n crosscut saws, and sledges.

5. Light fixtures 2nd bulbs, where instullea, on the b~sis ~f &nc (1) light socket end bulb for each pyrc"r.idal tent ~nd t:11o (2) light sockets dr.d bulCs for each squud tent.

6. ~~11 tent decks ..:.::-~d doors.

B. .1.ll mess nnd galley furniture, o.nd such otht>r ~Jquip-.u.t;nt o.s may bt dirt.:cted by the Regi.n(.;r:.tal ~-~ess Officer.

9. hll fortification ~~t~rials.

10. t~ll sound-pui'iered telephone:.s and head-chest s~:;;ts currently installed in Company areas togethBr with all VS type front :ine ~lrking ~lnel (including those used ~or marking helicopter strips), and sound detecting dvvices SSD 2/5. '

11. .hll expondv.ble items of sign:il equipment to includto ccaununi-0/:,tion wire and dry batt{.:ries.

E. Compnny Conummdors ldll c:,'..UBt: joint invt..:ntories to be taken ·of o.ll property I'(..Ct::ive.d c.nd tr<.msferred. The originul copy for rt:c(;;ipt for property transferred to the Fiftt :.~c:.r~nes, o.nd <l copy of the propurty re~ ct..ived from the Fifth l.iarines will be furnished to thtl .d,ccountable Offict~r to whom. the:. Co:npany Cornmr~nder is responsible within tHenty-four (24) hours after the move is completed. Signal items will b€.1 reported to the unit Communications Cfficer.

r·. .tl.CCOuntable Officers will furnish thG Rcg:iJnemtul Gllpply Oific€.:r w:tt.n ll copy of ~~u property rcct::ivcd fran the F'ii't,t:. He.rin~s withia fortyeight (48) hours after tho move_ is complot9C\, _.Unit Cot.o~unig;;~tions Olficer~ will report adjustments on signnl itc...ms to the Rtogimuntal Ccm-.unico.tions Officer.

G. ~"~count[lble OJ.ficers will e:..tijust their property ;.1ccounts in accord-·mce with .::.djustmvnts nect:;ssary to baLmce their property e.ccounts with the physical inventory of property on hond.

H. All Kort:a.n S~;;rvico Corps c.::.mp, equipm!jnt und personne:l ~ii.J.l b(;.. uoVt.id us a pL~rt. of th<0 unit to which attached~

I~ ~ • .mrn,unition on the Regimental hNel will be exchMged on .::. round J or rot.md b~H.:is s l£> vine; the REigimental du .. mp i..nt.(:;.ct.~

J. J\.!l1.mW1ition excmnge on the Battnlion nnd Comp:-.J.ny lc.vt.l 'Nill include the !ell owing:

l • Ec.ch unit wiU have a bas.1o_ lo~d, (l,/2 unit fire), S~J~E;ll __ azms · in hc.nds of troops.

unit. 2. Excess UlllillU.nitir..m •dll bl~ luf~ on position for the r"elicving

K. Units having H(:;lC;,pons in excess T/;.. rnd T/E ~~llowancos will l(;rve them on position to be turned over to the relieviflff'. nY14 t.

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~q, let Marines (Reinf) let Mtu• D1v (Re1nf), FMF IN TP.E FIELD 11314:05! Feb 1952

ANNEX CHARLIE

To ecocmpany 1St Mar Ou P1~n 2-52

MOVEM)i!NT_ Ol\D_!-:R

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Lt BURNETT Advance Pty AT/1 *"? AT/1

CP Roger De.y Capt HALE -1 08301

1 letter 15 Co 2/1

3/1 (Reinf) 95

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1/l 54

Re!l.r .'8chelon 9 Regtl H&S Bunuly 1?-r<t·:r 5 PO 3 2/1 H 53

Forw•rd Ech~lon 10 Rogtl H&S

DT 300 Roger DRy 422 -1 21001 DT 300 Roger Dny .11 co fi1 iit"'\T

4~2/1 RoF;;-DRy CP 01<~0I

DT 308 ~OFer Dey 428 & 08301 D'l' 300 422 1 stMe.r Rog~i' Day

CP 03001 1 etl'ar ~oge,. DA.y

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CR.nt LAUCK

LtCol PRATT Co.pt CADWALLADER

LtCol GORMA.l'l

Lt FrC GRAW

G~nt DI.ZNEY

LtCol FISHER

Lt VAUG-HAN

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NOTE: Convoys procnrd blaoJt~d-cut north o:f DT 311'33?0~

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HEAD<"UAR TERS 1ST KJRINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION

FLE::T !A.JL.'CJ:NE FORCE %FLEET POST OFFICE

S.\N FR...l.NCI SCO, C.'J.I FORNI A

:3 Me.r 1952 Appendix III to lst Marines H1ster1oal Diary, February 1952 Enclosu:r·e s: ( 1-2) Overlays for February 1952

1. Situation overl~ys of:

or::.Jl5I . ..... . . . . . . . • • • Februo.ry 1952

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FLJl: r~"T lv1ARI N .C: FORCE %FLE~T POST OFFICE

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

3 Me.r 1952

A)1)cndix IV to lst Marines Historical Diary, February 1952

EnclosL<:!:'es: Intelligence reports sublllitted for February 1952

1. R~51mental S-2 Unit Report Number 29

2. Ret;imental s-~2 Unit Report Number 30

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Mapa: Korea 1/"J),OOO AMS L751 Sb. .. h b82S I,IV; b829 II,III. - - - J,... ..... ... --- ... • -a.orea J.f c::;>,uuv llp8C1aL,

(.A) Uni h ia centact, let Div III li'X Cerpe ll5th Div III NK Cerpa

(B) ReaerYn capable ef UlterYAtien,

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15th Div III JIK Cerp1 202nd Div b8th cc:r C•rp•

I NX Cerp1 VII l!lX Cerp1 20 th C OF .A.r'lq

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~t ~;~;~·!~~:~! :;:m:::!e:51:n~=g~~7~~:: ;o~~r!' fight. !Dle enemy empleyed SA and .4'11, Ce 1! 1 Called 11• mertara w1 th unla:lown reeul ta, From 2105 to 2110 Ce '!' engaged 9 enem;r at DT2745 in a fire fight infliotiag 4 enemy COUII.ted KIA, 2145-2155 4.2 mertara fired em 21 enem;r at D!l'2745 infiioting 12 ceunted XI.A. and d .. tre;yed 2 lDIO,and 4 AW, 2150 Cii 1H1 nceived 1 rttUnd 12~ .Art, DT2Sil5, 0207ii5I Co 'tXt fired· bOmm mortars and IIMG on 20 •nemy DT2745 r81ul ting 1n 3 enemy ceunted KIA. 3 estima.t.d WI.!. 103:> Oe 1Di rccoiTod l rrwnd. S2mm martar D~S44. 0730 Ce 1H 1 inflicted 1 eat1mated enem;y XU. D'1'2745 with .A.W, 07lfo-lll!o Ce 1H1 received 2 reunda b011111, 8 ro-ande 821111 and 1 reund 120- !!!t!'te.r :!)'1':)!45, 1150 Co 1H1 received 2 ro'Dllda 82111Dl mortar D!l'2745, 1330 Oo 11'£ 1 receivel. 1 round 60mm mortar DT2845. 1520 Ce 1B1 receiv!Jd 3 rounds 4511111 .4T D'1'2846, 1525 Co ijji receiTed l reund 82mm mortar D!l'2744, 1550 CG 1I 1 received 6 roUlld.a 821a mortar DT2845 and 6 reunda 7blul .A.rty D'1'2S46. 1555 Co 1B 1 r .. CeiTed 3 ren_nde lbm!! .A.rt;r DT2S46. lG30 Oe 'D' :r-•ceived 3 rvtili4e "{bam .A.rt7 D!l'2844 and 1 round 8:>..1 mertar DT2744. 1645 Co 1D' race1Ted 2 rellllda 120 1111 mortar DT2844, 1705 Co 1D1 receiYed 4 reUAda 120111Dl mortar D!l'2744. 1930-2150 Rect OP 3 obeerYt4 29 reunda 7E:ml .A.rt;y falling in D'1'2844, 2015 Co 'H1 infiictad 1 ene~~r VIA DT2745 with HMG. 2035 Co 'H' 1nfi1cted 1 KIA and 1 WIA DT2745. 0.)1.145! Regt O:P 1 reperted 6 rounda 82llllll mertar and 3

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raUllda 50mm mertar D!l!2846. 1220 Co 1 I' racei'l'ad 13 :reunda 82u aertar D'r284b. 1445 Slm mertara iafl.ioted aa .. tillatad 20 en..:r llA 11Dd oauaed aecoDdaey up1eahu in buDkara D!l!2b44. 1445 Ce 1 I 1 recei'l'ed 12 rounaa 82llllll mertar D!r284b. 1545 Ce 'H' reoei'l'ed 15 round• 82mm. martar D!l!2845. 1715 Co 'I 1 sniper inflicted 1 eniii,Y IIA DT274b. 1910 Ce 1A1 DT314b roceivad SA. fire fr;.m 3 enUlf D'r3146. 01Mi500l C• 'D' received a probe b;r 5 eDBII,Y at :0!1!28116. !he auii,Y were repulaed vi th actual r .. v.l h unknown. 0730 Ca 1H 1 DT2745 recdv.cl MG :!':h·• f~m D!l!2"f45. MG :f':!.re re-o turned with actual re1ulta UJikDewn. 0735 Ce 1B1 feund 3 enem;r fracnatat1en grenade• DT2846 and recei'l'ed SA. fire from DT27110. 1220 Ce 1I 1 r ... cei'l'ed 15 raunds 82mm mortar D!l!284b. 1)0o-1~0 Ca 1H 1 recai'l'ed 8 rounda 82mn: mertar DT2845. 1800 Ce 1I' reeei'l'ecl. 5 reU!Ida 7bmm Arty D!l!284b. 1810 Co •B• reee1vea S roUllda bOmm mertar D~S4b. 1835 Ce 'I' fired MG en 10 enemy D!l!271!7 reavJ. tine 1n 3 enemy own ted XIA, 4 eat1mated WIA. 1910 C• 'G' fired !lmm mortar! en 15 en~ DT2b44 raaulting in 5 eat1mated XIA, 5 WU.. 1935 Co Ill' inflicted 1 enemy XU at DT2745. 050725I Ct 1A1 had 1 enemy surrender to tb.em at DT3].4b. 105o-1100 Ce 1H 1 r•eeived 9 r~t~!! 82mm mortar DT281f.5. 1450 Co 1H 1 inflicted 1 enemy WIA at D!l!2745. 1510 Co 1! 1 inflicted 2 enam;r XIA at D!l!2747. 1b0o-l700 Ce 1H1 reeehed 5 rounds 50111111, 12 reUllda 82mm, and 2 reUDda 12011111 mortar in D!l!2845. 1955 Co 'H' inflieted 1 enemy IIA and 1 WIA at DT2745. · 2055 Co 'H' reoei'l'ed 3 reunde !2mm mortar ~745. oto-;)0% Ce 'A' had 5 POW surrender te them at DT314b. 0820 Ce 'B' had. 3 POl~ surrender to them at D!l!21!:4b, 1145 Co 1 R1 received 3 rounde S2mm mftrtar end 50m.m mertar 1..'1 D!!'-845. 14l.o=l500 Co 1H 1 received b roUDda 5011111 and 5 rounds 82mm mortar 1n D!l!274b. 1blolb25 Co 1H1 reeei'l'ed 3 rwnd.a 82mm mortar DT21!:45 and 4 roUllda 1aJIIIIl mu .... tar D:S::745. lbl!O-J. U5 Ce 11' ree eind 8 rounds 7bmm ·.Arty, 24 rwllda 1!:211ll! me>rtar D!r284b and 3 reunde 32IIIDI mertar DT2845. 1735 Co 1!!1 inflicted 1 enemy X!i DT2745. 1740 Co 'H! reo•1ved 1 r~n4,S~ mortar D~745. 2150 Co 1H1 inflicted 1 oeunted KIA !!lld 1 WIA D!!!2745. 070825I Ce 'A' recoind '-~ PO~'i DT3l40. 0830 Co 1 I I httd 2 POW su.."'"!'e!!de:- te them at DT2845. l01.t5-1130 Co 'B' rece1'1'ed 13 rounds la;)mm 1111rtar D!1'284b. 1100 Co '!' received 31 rounds 1221111tl Arty ani 20 raunde 8211111 mertar DT284b. 10lio-lll!o Co 'H' received 1 rwnd lbllm Arty, 9 rennda 8<!mm, 4 roU!Ida 120mm m.rtar D'l'2845 and 33 rounds 82mm, 5 round" 1201D111 mertar D!l!2745. 1200 1 friendly Lt"ll .. copt&r wa& iil1.;;t d.;;wn and axplllded at DT2b46. 1i«>5-l500 Co 1 H' received 15 rounds 82mm, 15 roUllda 120am mortar DT2745 and 2 rounds S2mm mortar DT2S~5;;; llK>5 Co 1! 1 received. B rcund.; c12m.m and 1 round l20mm mortar DT 2840. 1410 Co 1B 1 received 4 round a 82mm mortar DT2846. 1730 Ce 'H' infiicted 1 enemy KIA DT2646. 2llfo Ca 'lr' reoeind 2 rounde 50:m :or~ar DT2745. 080535I Co 1H1 raiding ~arty received 2 rounda 50mm mortar D~ 2745. 0545-oblo Co 1H1 raiding party engaged 20-30 enemy with SA, J.W and mortar !ire at D~2745. 0950-1000 Co 1H1 received 8 reunds 82mm, l rounds 120mm mortar in D!!2745 and 3 rotmde 82mm mort.?,r in DT2845. 1155 Wpu Ca Slmm mortar PLt receiVed 3 roUii.d.a 76mm Arty iu DT-2845.. 1210 Co r:a r re--o ce1ved 4 reunds 120mm mortar D'l'2846. 1215 Ce 'I' reeeived 6 rounds 120mm mortar DT".:-!846. 161o-1705 Co 'E' received 2 rounds 76=n, 1 rou.ud. 122:aua

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Arty DT2844 and 5 rounds 12211m Arty DT281f.3, 1545 4~2 X.rtar qo received 1 rau:nd 7bmm Arty DT2944, 1635 Regt OP 3 received b r..mda 7bmm Art7 DT2S44, During the period Regt .A.! inflicted 3 counted en&IIIY XI&tDT2745. 2025-2olfo Co 'lJ:! reca1ve4 lS riua4a S~ mortar DT2845. 2225 Oo '11 1

fired on 12-15 enBIIIY DT2745 resulting 1n 2 caunted WU., 2230 Co 'H' firftd bOmm mortars on 15 f!nem;y DT2745 resn-l ting in 1 ceU!!.ted. D:!.~ lf. e~ 1 ·tirr.a.ted lilA, 09065QI-o725 Co 'H' received 38 reunda 82mm mortar DT2745 and 5 rounds 82mm martar DT2845, 072o Ca 1H1 tired 6o1111 mortar& on 6 enemy resulting in 6 counted XU., 0730 Co 1ll 1 had 3 POW aurrend.r to them at DT2840, 081¥:> Co 1H 1 inflicted 1 eneiiiY XU. DT2745. 0815 Co 1 H1

received 2 r•und.a 02mm m•rt.a.r DT274;. 1130-1330 Ca ;3:r received 14 reund.s S2mm mortar DT2745 and 13 rounds 82mm mortar DT2845, 1330 Ce 1H1 inflict-ed 1 en•my KIA D~745.. 1350-1755 Oe 1!!' received 1 ren-nd 50mrn mortar, 1 round 7blmn Arty, 411- raunda 8211DD, and 15 rounda 120mm mortar DT2745. al.ao 58 rounds 82mm and. 4 round• 12omm mortar DT2846. 142o-14l¥:> Co 1 I 1 recdv-ed 13 rounds !12mm and. 17 rou:nda 12oa mortar DT2845. 1545 Co 1H 1 inflict-ad. 1 enemy XI.A. with bOmm mortara DT2745. 1630 Oa 1 I' received 7 rounda 76mw Arty and 7 round1 l20mm m•rtar DT284;. l00205I Ce 'JP inflicted ~ enemy WLJ. DT2745. o611o-o6SO Oa 1 H 1 received 12 raunds 82~~m mortar DT271i-5 and 3 round• 82mn mor~ar DT2S45. 074o Ce 1 0' ps.trei het1 2 POW =.:.rr•nder ta them at DT2946. 1210 Oe 'I' received. 12 round• 8211111 •rur D!2846, 1535 Co 1.!1 1 received 9 reunds 82mm martar DT2745. 161lo \.2 mertare fired on 15 eneiiiY DT2746 inflicting 6 WI.A., ll950-2l15 Oe IBt reca1Ted 6 rwnd.1 82111111 mortar DT2847, 110225I-o320 Co 'I 1 recaived 7 rounda 76mm Arty aad 9 rounds 120- mortar D~846, 0229-0320 Ca 1ll 1 received 23 rounds 82ma and 4 rounds 120111111 mortar DT2846, 024o-o3].0 Co 1H1 received spere.dic enem:r J.W f:!. re into thair lin••· 'l!ww groups Gf ;-..10 enemy JH.de l1ght probes en C411 1H1 linu at DT2745. 023}.0410 a tatal of 13 eneiiiY prabed Co 1E' linea, 011 1::9 1 fired .A.W at the ,n-y inflicting a t!!1;A1 of 10 !!:!!. and captured 1 POW. 0250-0610 Co 1B 1 recebad. sparadic .A.W fire alang their MLR, 0910 Co 1C1 had 2 POW smrrander te them at DT2946. 1045-UOO Co 1 H1 received 5 rsundtr 82Jun mortar DT2745 and 4 rounda ll!mn aartar DT2845 and also sporadic enemy .A.W fire. 1055 Wpns Oe 81mm mor\at- Plt ra-co1ved 2 rauada 82mm mortar DT2845. 1150 Co 'l' receiYed. 20 raunda S2mm DT2846, 1110-lli.JO Ca 1B 1 received 22 rounds 120a martar DT2846, 1305-1345 Co 1 H 1 firecl SA on 5 en&mj whv wer-e w1. th1n 15 7arda of friendly p ... sitione inflicting 4 ene~ KI.A., 1345-135Q Co 1H1 received. I() rounds 82 lllll1 and 21 rounds 120a mertar DT2745. 1345 Co 'HI :!.n!l!oted l enemy Jri.A. DT2745. 1350-111-35 Co 1I 1 received 18 rounds 82mm mortar DT2846, 1350 Co 'I 1 observed. groupe of 8-10 antllly mavi~:~& forward taward the HL-'Il around hill 812 DT2846, 1435 Co 1G1 received SA fire from DT26l.i-4, 111-llo Co 'E' inflicted 2 enemy n.A. llT2744, 1500 Wpna Co Slam lnrtar Plt received 4 rounds 120mm l'llQrtar D:i!-2845, 1b00 Co 1G1 received. 10 ronnds 82am mortar DT2744. 16oO Co 'lll' received 5 raund.B 82llm mortar DT2744. 1610-Co •c• received 1 rcund 7bmm Ar-ty DT)046. i650 Co 1B; received 2 reunda S2mm mortar DT29l.i-6. 1700 Co 1E1 receind 2 rounds 8211n mortar DT2744. 171lo

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Co 'A' receives -.pora41c SA fire in IlT3lll6. 1810..1835 Co 1.11 receiTed 1 round 76mm .A.rt7- and 1 reunll. 82mm aertar DT31ll6. 22J.o-2250 Ct 1 I 1 -

ga«ed 2~30 ene~ with SA. and J.W in a he..,. fire fight, enem;r emplt71DC 4 MG' a, P!'SH, rifle and grenade fire, iriendly inflicted 12 COUJ&hd KIA and the eneuw withdrew. 22J0-2l!oo Ot 1.C 1 rece1Yed 5 reu:nds 76mm Arty, 15 :r-ounds 82m and. 4o rwund.& 120mm mGrtar DTJQ40. 2230=0030 Co ·~· r.,... ceived 15 rewada 7blmn .A.rty, bO rounh 82mm and 100 rounds 120111D1 mortar DT2S4b, 2230-2245 Co t !I' recdved lb reunda 120111111 and b reunda 82mm mortar DT2845, end 5 rounds 120111D1 and 9 rounds 8211m mortar D'r2745. 233o-234o Co 113' eJIC~<ged an unknown nUIIber of enem7 in a fire fight DT284b. 23:30 Co 'H' received 53 rounds S2Jim and 39 rounds 12011111 mortar DT2745. 23lio-0010 Ce 11' recei'red 14 rounds 82mm and b2 reunde 120m mortar DT 2Sqo. 1200151 Co 1lil en&eged an eatime.ted 15 enemy D:£2540, ·.cne enem;r set up a base ef fire to neutralize friendly peei tiona and attempted to force a 4 man Jr!l'be threugh :fr:!.endl7 lines. Fr!entt1y 81!!!!1 mortars ant SA firo inflicted 5 XU. and di&peraed re-inder ef the enemy. 0035 Co 1 G1 received b rounds 76111111 Arty DT2743. oolto Ce 'E' received 20 rounda 82mm mortar DT2744. 0125 Co 'E' wa1 fired upon b7 1o-15 enemy at D'l'2744. 0150 Co 'I' receind 8 rounds 8211111 merta.r D'l'284b. o42o-o411o Co 1G' r ... ceived l reund l20mm ••rtar and 9 rou.nda l221D1l Art7 DT2743. 0530 Co 'J!"P

recoi ved a ligllt probe by an estimated 15 en BillY. Friendly returned fire reB"Jl tin:; in 3 enel!G" counted !:!A, 9 tf!A. 1230 Ge 1H' received MG :f'ire in DT2745. 1720 Co '.A.' received 3 rounds 8211111 mortar DT314b. 1815-1850 Co 1A1 received 15 rounds 76mm Arty and 10 rounda 120mm mortar DT3246, 1830 Co 1E1 received 6 rounds 45AT in DT2744, 2000 Co 1 G1 receivsd 3 round• 82l!L11 morter "JT2b43. 2015 Ce 'B 1 received 5 rounds 12011111 m0rtar DJ:284b, 2030 eo iJii received 1 rouna. 120.m mortar DT2843. 2030 Ce '1; received 5 rounds 120mm mortar DT2846, 2305 Ce 1:S • fired on 5 enemy who ware attempting ta panetr~tG friendly wire. l3000li~02lO Ov 'A' received 82 rounds S2mm merter DT324b, 0212 Co 'G 1 received ~ rounds ISC'Iun mortar DT264~. 04oo-o'il5 Co 1E1 reetived '50 raunils 82mm mortar DT2744. O'iOQ.. 0700 Co 'G' rec~ived 70 round a 120~ and 50 reunde S2mm mert~.r DT2743. 0520 C'o 1 E1 inflicted 6 XIA at DT2744. 0800 Ce 'B' found 2 Anti.- tank mines at DT284b, 095o-1030 Co 1 I 1 received b2 rounds 45mm AT D'1'2Sl!6. 095~14J.O Ce 1H 1 receiTed '( rounds 76mm Arty DT2845 and 9 roUliAe 5011111 mor-te.r B.lld 144 l"iii.iii.d.& 76mm Arty DT2i45. 1015 C~:·:~t:s-e received 65 rvu.nd• 4;mm AT D'l'2B46. 13~11100 CtJ •1• received 1 round 76:am Arty, 12 roundt S32mm. And 3 ronnde 120m.m mortar DT2g46. 14:'-0 Go 'B 1 reee!ved 7 rounds 82mm mortar D'l'2846. 161o-1650 Co 'G1 received 70 reu:nds 82mm and 20 : rounds 120mm mortar DT2743. 1655 friendly 8lma mortars fired end deatreY. ed 2 HMG and inflicted 10 counted XU, 10 WIJ. at DT2644. 1620 Co 'It .r.:. ceived 4 reunda 82mm mortar DT2846. 1635 Co 'E' received 10 rounds 82mm mortar DT27lf3. 2210 Oe 'Hi received 2 rounds 82mm mortar DT2745. 2315-2325 Co 1H1 engaged 6 enemy in a fire fight, SA, AW and grenades were employed with p_n eeti!!e.ted 5 ene.m.y W!.A. 140915! Oo 1 :Ert inflicted 6 en&Jry" KIA with. MG fire D'r2745. 1100 Co 'H1 received 6 .reunds ~mm mortar DT 2{45. lblO Co 1H1 obaerved 15 enem;r D'l'271!5 and inn icted 8 ce12l!ted KIA

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and 7 WlJ. w1 th bam mortars, 1655 Co 'A.' received 2 rtullde 8'2mm mortar DTJ246. 151la3I C!l '.J.' received 2 roUJr.da 82.l mortar DT3146. 1520-15::0 Co 'A' received 3 roUBde 82mm mortar DTJ247.

Estimate of enem;r atrength. (1) The ene!!l' enge«ed. d.ur:!.!lg this period cen:.i=toc! ;'! element: cf tha

!II me Cerpa. (2) The eae.,y supply is fair with 2 Hale of l kl« of millet and rice

per da;y, The 45th DiY eeema to ha'l'e a better llll:p]l].Y ef weapens &lld ammUlli tien than the unit they relieved,

(3) The enemy morale if geed with a oemtinued firm resisteace when contacted.

(l:.) :lne~~J7 leesee. (a) Casual tiee

KIA WIA POW 158 95 27

(b) Ell.eiQ' equipment captured. and./ or deatre;red. 4 iiiiG l Z,IG 4 AW 3 b 2 l

Rinas PPSH Ant:L-tiiZik mines Concuaaian greaacl.ea

(B) llnem,y CIQallUUha (l) To conduct a he~ delaying acti•n with elem•nte •f the I,II,lli,VII

NK Corps and. b8th CCF ,Corps to enable them to construct a new defense

(2)

(3)

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line ef prep~•d p-aitio•e nerth ef the present line c! !ofahse. To athck with sltatenta of the I,Il,Ill,VII !IK Carps and. b!!th CCF Corps and ether ulddenfified COJ' Corps. To reinfarce the I ,II ,III ,VII EX Oerps or otMr me Carps w1 th possible CCF Cnops in either a delaying action or an attack. To defend their preaent peaition at all cest,

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COl:r.FIDEliTI~ From: !5LSCOI Febr~-~. 1952 To: 29J,800I February, 1952 Ha. lat Ma.rines (:lteinf)

S:'!P'JRITY !.Nl'ORMATION

let MarD1v, J.M.F, . IN TEE FIELD

s-2 UNIT RJIPORT

.llnmbe r: 30

Mapel l"'lrea 1/50,000 .A}{S L751 Sbeete b828 l,ll,Ui,IV; b!!29 II, II!, :Korea 1/t:,,OOO Specj.8J..

\A) Unite 1n contact. 1 et Div III NX Cn!l>s 45tn Div I11 NK Corpe

\B) ReserTes ce.nable or interTention. t!nd Div 1! !X Corpe

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15th Div !II NX Corps 2ocmd Div b8tn CCF Corps

1 NK Cerps Y U NK CC1rp8 2o tn CCF .ltxmy

Enemy a.cti.wn dur-ing the -per1vd. 1518051 C~ 'B' received 13 rounds of 76mm Ar~ at DT28~. 2005 Co 1H1

fired bOmm mortars on 3 en3111~- D!r27lll+ infi1ct1ng 1 XU. and 2 WIA, 2117-2230 Co 'A' received 5 rounds 82l!IM mortar DT3146. lbO<!OOI Co 'H' inflicted 2 enemy KIA at DT2745. · 0518 c., 'B' received 2 ronnae 120mm mGr-tar DT'o:!':J4b, Obj0 Ce 1H1 eb~II'!'Ved 4 enel!Q" DT2745. b011111 11111rtars fired 1nflict1lJI: <! ntimated XI.A.. 0(30 Co 'A' received 1 PO~T at DTJll+G, 1010 Co 1 H: 1 inflicted. 1 enemy KIA. at DT274,.5 with MG fire. lb)O Co 'H 1 im:J.i.cted l enemy XIA at D!l!2745 with sA fire. !70500 Co 1H1 inflicted 3 enem;r ~TlA with bOmm merta!:'!! at DT2745. 0700 C~ 1.4. 1 received 3 P01f at D!!.'314!:. 1.315-1537 Co 'A' received 9 r"unds 82mln mortar DT3146 and 20 reunda 82 llllll mortar DT3246, 1/00-1711-5 Co 'H' received 2 rounds 82am mortar D'l"'.:!845. "230 Ce~ '.H' inflicted 2 estimated eniiJIIY W!A DT2745. l'rom 1!!1800I perhd to 0:!91800! per1ad the 1st Marines were in reurTe and. enel!Q" action durothis period was negative,

rt~1Th!\~!m;n:~a::~6d~t;g this period consiated of e1emento of the 111 NX CGrps,

(2) The enemy aupply is fair >.·i til 2 meals of 1 klg of millet and rice per d_,, The 45th Division eeeme te have a better supply Gf weapens and am=1 tion than the uui t they relieved.

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The enemy mGrele h:;geod with a centinuf!d firm reeistance when e or.tac ted. Enellzy' lessee. (a) Casual t1ea

II.&. 11"'A POW

(b) 7 4

equipment captured and/or destroyed.

(E) imemy eapab111 tie a. (1) To conduct a heavy delaying action Wl.wn elltlllante ox 1ille I, II ,III,

VII me Corps and 68th CCF Corps te enable. them to construct a new defense line of prepared positions nttrth of the present line r,:f' defense.

(2) To attack with elements o:f the I,II,III,VII me Cnpa and ether unidentified CCF Corpa.

(3) TQ reinforce tne I,Il,III,TII EX Cerpe or Qther NK Corps with possible COF Corps in a:i ther a d.elqing ac"'~on ar an attack.

(4) To defend their pre•ent poeit1en at all ce•t.

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