DEPLOYMENT COMPLETION .. , . REPORT

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CAMP HASKINS NORTH, DANANG REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

AUGUST 1968-MARCH 1969

DEPLOYMENT COMPLETION REPORT

U. S. NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION TWENTY·TWO· FLEET POST OFFICE

NEW YORK, NEW YORK OIISOI

MCB22/S3/dk 5213 Ser: 436 1 April 1969

From: Commanding Officer., U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion TWENrY-TWO

To: Connnander, Naval Construction Battalions, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Subj: . NM:B TWENrY-TWO Dep10ymant Completion Report

Ref: (a) COMJBPACINST 5213.lE Ch 2'

Encl: (1) Deploymant Completion Report

1. Enclosure (1) summarizing the August 1968 to March 1969 deployment of NMJB TWENrY-TWO to .the Republic of Vietnam is subm:l.tted in .accordance with reference (a).

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NMCB TWENTY -TWO DEPLOYMENT COMPLETION REPORT DANANG, REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

AUGUST 1968-March 1969

Ref: (a) COMCBPAC OPORD 17·68

I. EMPLOYMENT STATUS.

From mid· August 1968 to early March 1969, U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion TWENTY·TWO was deployed to Camp Haskins North, DaNang, Republic of Vietnam as di· reeted by reference (a). During this deployment the battalion in addition to its base camp had details employed. at the fol· lowing locations:

a. Nam Hoa Quarry/Crusher: From 15 August 1968 to 13 November 1968, when the quarry was officially closed, one officer and an average of 67 enlisted men were detailed to the quarry/crusher operation at Nam Hoa, RVN.

b. Hoi An: On 19 August 1968, a 13-man detail departed for Hoi An, RVN. The size of the detail fluctuated from a high of ODe officer and 19 enlisted men to 8 men when it returned to Camp Haskins North on 8 January 1969 except for a short pe­riod when the military situation dictated that the men be brought back to the base camp. While employed at Hoi An, this detail worked on the following projects:

(1) Hoi An Hospital Rehab (2) Provincial Maintenance Center (3) School for the Blind (4) ROK 2nd Marine Brigade-22 Security Towers (5) ROK 2nd Marine Brigade-AiC Units (6) ROK 2nd Marine Brigade-Wen Repair

c. Camp Evans: From 20 August 1968 to 15 October 1968, a detail consisting of 20 equipment operators was employed at Camp Evans to augment NMCB-4's Alpha Company.

d. Vinh Dal Crusher: From 15 October 1968 to 3 March 1969, the battalion had a detail employed. at the crusher site. The original detail consisted of one officer and 26 enlisted men which was sent to Vinh Dai to build bunkers and establish secu­rity; Since that time the detail was increased to two officers and 175 enlisted men tasked with operating two 200-ton crushers, a quarry at Song Cam Lo River, and hauling 2W' CBR to Quang Tri for the LOC program in Northern I Corps. 2. UNIT MOVEMENTS.

The following major battalion movements· were accom­plished:

a. RVN Advance Party-1st Echelon: On 15 July 1968, five officers and 76 enlisted men departed Gulfport, Mississippi for DaNang, RVN via aircraft.

b. RVN Advance Party-2nd Echelon: On 28 July 1968, four officers and 48 enlisted men departed Gulfport, Missis­sippi for DaNang, RVN via aircraft.

•• RVN Main Body Deployment: From 11 to 15 August 1968, the NMCB-22 Main Body consisting of fifteen officers and 443 enlisted men deployed from Gulfport, Mississippi to DaNang, RVN via aircraft.

d. Delay Party Deployments 10 RVN: (1) On 29 August 1968, 32 enlisted men departed Gulfport,

Mississippi for Da:Nang, RVN. (2) Duringthe period of 19-30 September 1968, 49 enlisted

men departed Gulfport, Missisoippi for DaNang, RVN. ' .. (3) On 9 and 10 October 1968, 20 enlisted men departed

.Glilfport,l\Iississippi for DaNang,RVN.

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(4) On 29 Oc,ober 1968, 25 enlisted men departed Gulf· port, Mississippi for DaNang, RVN.

(5) During the p~riod of 23·28 November 1968, 3 enlisted men departed Gulfport, Mississippi for DaNang, RVN.

(6) During 16 to 20 December 1968, 10 enlisted men depart· ed Gulfp<it~ Mississippi f<frDaNang: .RVN.

e. CONUS Main Body Movement: From 5 March to 12 March 1969, the main body of NMCB·22, consisting of 20 officers and 644 enlisted men deployed back to Gulfport, Mis­sissippi from DaNa':lg, RVN via aircraft.

3. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS. 13 August 1968-Commander Roy "L" DUNLAP, CEC, USNR, Commanding Officer of NMCB-22 officially assumed command of Camp Haskins North, DaNang, from Commander C. J. MATTHEWS, CEC, USN, Commanding Officer of NMCB-58. Dignitaries attending were Rear Admiral J. V. BARTLETT, CEC, USN, Com'mander THIRD Naval Construction Brigade, Captain J. R. FISHER, CEO, USN, Commander THIRTIETH Naval Construction Regiment, Captain J. W. HILL, CEC, USN, recent Commander THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment, and Capatain A. W. WALTON, Jr., CEC, USN, Commander THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment.

25 August 1968~A team consisting of CDR W. L. WILSON, CEC, USN, LCDR G. GILMORE, CEC, USN, and LT J. L. HENLEY, CEC, USN from COMCBP AC visited the battalion at Camp Haskins North, DaNang. A command presentation was given covering the mobilization of the battalion, problems associated with mount-out to RVN and summary work projects assigned to NMCB-22 while in RVN.

5 September 1968-The Red Beach Area of which Camp Has· kins North is a part was hit by a Tropical Storm Bess with winds of 35 knots and gusts up to 60 knots. Only minor dam­age occurred within the camp.

20 September 1968-Rear Admiral A. C. HUSBAND, CEC, USN, Commander Naval Facilities Engineering Command and Captain J. R. FISHER, CEC, USN, Commander THIRTIETH Naval Construction Regiment visited NMCB-22'sjob sites.

2 October 1968-Captain C. G. MILLER, CEC, USN, Chief Staff Officer, COMCBPAC, Commander B. J. HACKENSON, CEC, USN, Logistics Officer, COMCBPAC and LCDR V. YOUNG, CEC, USN, Equipment Officer from the THIRTY· FIRST Naval Construction Regiment, conducted a Manage­ment Inspection visit to review the battalion's performance and operations .

10 October 1968-Honorable Paul R. IGNATIUS; S~r.tary of the Navy, Lieutenant General R. E. CUSHMANJ,J'r;, eom­mander THIRD Marine Amphibious Force, Reai' .Adll'l:iraILJ.'V. BARTLETT, CEC, USN, Commander. THIRD' Naval Construe· tion Brigade, Rear Admiral W. HARNISH, lllirectbr, Office of Program Appraisal, Washington D. C. and Captain J.R. 'FISH· ER, CEC, USN, Commander THIRTIETH Nav.l Construction Regiment visited NMCB·22 at Camp Ha~k\nsNorth, RVN. While at the camp, the party observed aU. ,IS. Army' Skycrane

Helicopter lift a 50-foot tower constructed for ROK Marines at Hoi An. The Skycrane Helicopter was from the 478th Avia­tion Company under the command of Major D. B. SUL­LIVAN, who was also present.

13 October 1968- BUCN R. F. COUTU, whi le working in the 1st Marines, 2nd Company area, south of DaNang, RVN, was in­jured when his s hovel set off a booby trap. Fortunately, the shovel deflected part of the blast and COUTU received only lacerations of the face and neck. He was taken to NSA Hospi­tal, and on 29 October 1968 returned to work.

18 October 1968- BUCN D. J. NOBLE passed away due to as­phyxiation from aspiration. A memorial mass was said by the Roman Catholic Chaplain in NMCB-22's Chapel.

21 October 1968-A II MPC was converted to the new MPC se­ries.

1-2 ovember 1968-Com mander W. L. WILSON, CEC, USN, LT J . L. HENLEY, CEC, USN, and CUCM W. E. VARNER, USN, of COMCBPAC conducted a Management Inspection Visit of MCB-22 Administration a nd Operations Depart­ments. The inspection team gave the batta lion an adjective grade of Excellent.

2 November 1968- The Oflkers of NMCB-22 gave a farewell party for LCDR A. H. CAR PENTER, CEC, USNR, Executive Officer of MCB-22 and the officers of the U. S. Army 15th Transportation Corps. Attending were Rear Admiral J. V. BARTLETT, CEC, USN, Commander THIRD Naval Construc­tion Brigade, Captain J . R. FISHER, CEC, USN, Commander THIRTIETH Naval Construction Regiment, Lieutenant Colo­nel A. SCHLIM, U. S. Army, Commanding Officer 159th Avia­tion Battalion.

4 November 1968-Commander Max H . POST, CEC, USNR, became Executive Officer of NMCB-2'2 a nd LT Glenn C. HOUSE, CEC, USNR, assumed the duties as Operations Officer of the battalion.

6 November 1968-The Purple Heart Medal was presented to BUCN R. F. COUTU by Rear Admiral J . B. OSBORN, CEC, US ,for wounds received in support of the armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam on 13 October 1968.

16 November 1968-The completion of the remodeling and re­roofi ng of the NMCB-22 EM Club was celebrated with a Grand Opening Ceremony. Attending were Rear Admiral J . V. BAR­TLETT, CEC, USN, Commander THIRD Nava l Construction Brigade, Captain J . R. FISHER, CEC, USN, Commander THIRTIETH Naval Construction Regiment and Battalion Commandera from NMCB-I, NMCB-3, and NMCB-12.

29 November 1968- Rear Admiral W. M. HEAMAN, CEC, USN, Commander Naval Construction Battalions, U. S. Pacific Fleet, Rear Admiral J. V. BARTLETT, CEC, USN, THIRD Naval Construct ion Brigade, Captain H. P. CURREN, CEC, USN, from Naval }"acilities Engineering Command. Washing­ton D. C. and Captai n J . R. FISHER, CEC, USN, Commander THIRTIETH Naval Construction Regiment attended a lunch­eon with officers of NMCB-22 a nd then toured major job sites includ ing FLC, III MAF Tra nsient Facility a nd TRI-ATCO Area at DaNang Air Base.

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1 December 1968-NMCB-22 celebrated mid-deployment Wit h a holiday routine. Approxi mately thirty-five (35) Vietnamese orphans were guests at the noon mea l. There was a parade or floats representing each Company and Department. Guests for the parade included approximately ninety (90) Vietnamese civi lians from Hoa Phu and Chon Tam Hamlets.

5 December 1968-The quarry at the Song Cam Lo river (part of the Vinh Dai crusher operation) came under a mortar and small arms attack. Wounded in the at.tack was E02 J. A. SAVAGEJr.andCN F. L. DRESSEL Jr.

22 December 1968-Commander Roy "L" DUNLAP, CEC, USNR, Commanding Oflicer NMCB-22 presented the Purple Heart to E02 J. A. SA VACE J r. and CN F. W. DRESSEL Jr., for wounds received in support of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam on 5 December 1968.

3 J anuary 1969- NMCB-22 placed 845.5 cubic yards of con­crete. All concrete being produced by NMCB-22 batch plant. This was an increase of 423 cubic yards over the previous re­cord.

14 January 1969-The men at Vinh Dai Crusher established a new record ror a twelve-hour period by producing 2,829 tons of crushed rock.

17 J anuary 1969-Captain D. G. ISELI N, CEC, USN, Com­mander Mobile Construction Battalions, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, visited NMCB-22. His schedule included a briefing, luncheon and visit to NMCB-22's construction project').

1 February 1969- 0fficial confirmation was received on the pt·omotions or 5 Lieutenants to the rank of Lieutenant Com­mander . They were LCDR. G. C. HOUSE, CEC, USNR, LCDR R. G. MADDOX, CEC, USNR, LCDR W. J. SCHELL, CEC, USNR, LCDR G. F. SEA RS, CEC, USNR, and LCDR G. SM ITH, CEC, USNR.

10 February 1969-Commander D. E. BECHER, MSC, USN, St.aff Medical Service Officer, COMSERPAC and Commander C. H. SWIFT, CHC, USN, Staff.Chaplain COMCBPACconduct­ed a Management Inspection visit or NMCB-22 Medical and Chaplain Departments, respectively.

13 February 1969- The 1st eche lon of NMCB-53 Advance Par­ly consisting of five oflicers and 78 enlisted men arrived at Camp Haskins North.

20 February 1969- The 2nd echelon of NMCB-53 Advance Party consisting of four officers and 34 enlisted men arrived at Camp Haskins North.

5 March 1969-Commander Roy "L" DUNLAP, CEC, USNR, Commanding Officer of NMCB-22 officially turned over com­mand of Camp Haskins North, DaNang to Commander R. K. MILLER, CEC, USN, Commanding Officer of NMCB-53.

4. MAJOR PROBLEMS a. Shortage of personnel: While the battalion had an as­

signed strength of 724 enlisted personnel when it deployed to the Republic of Vietnam, only 563 of the enlisted men were deployable. Of these 161 men who were unable to deploy with the battalion, t39 men finally did deploy to Vietnam with the

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last group arriving on 22 December 1968. It should be further noted that 128 of the men were productive labor type person­nel.

h. Shortage of material: During the early part of the de­ployment there was a critical shortage of some building mate­rials due to the higher construction priorities held by the pro­jects in the northern part of I Corps. This created some morale problems since the men felt unduly handicapped in complet­ing their construction tasks. It is felt the material problems had a greater effect on a Reserve Battalion like ours since most of the senior petty officers had just left civilian life where material was readily available. 5. FACTORS OF SUCCESS

a. Immediately after arl'ival at Gulfport t-'ere was an atmosphere of enthusiasm and activity in making ready for

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our forth coming deployment. This put morale at an all time high because the men, not knowing exactly when, knew the Navy had called them to fill a need as was shown when within 60 days of being recalled the battalion's Advance party was delpoying to Vietnam, to be followed by the Main Body in 30 days.

b. Further,'it is felt that the battalion's success in Viet. nam lies in ths foUr factors listed below:

(1) Proper utilization of personnel. (2) Requiring the squad leaders to be responsible for the

men in their squad. In-other wor:ds, they are the boss as far as the men are concerned.

(3) A continual program to keep all of the men informed. (4) An outstanding performance of our first class petty

officers and eN's.

ANNEXES

ANNEX A-HISTORICAL SUMMARY I

ANNEX B-ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY

ANNEX C-EQUIPMENT STATUS SUMMARY

ANNEX D-TRAINING. COMMUNICATION AND ORDANCE SUMMARY

ANNEX E-LABOR DISTRIBUTION SUMMARY

ANNEX F -CONSTRUCTION ITEM SUMMARY

ANNEX G-PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE CHART

ANNEX H-GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

ANNEX I-LOGISTICS AND FISCAL SUMMARY

ANNEX J-CIVIC ACTION SUMMARY

ANNEX K-PHOTOGRAPHIC SUMMARY

ANNEXA

HISTORICAL SUMMARY

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HISTORICAL SUMMARY

United Stales Naval Construction Battalion TWENTY·TWO

was commissioned on 2 September 1942 at the United Stales

Naval Construction Training Center, Camp Allen, Norfolk,

Viriginia. Commander Charles M. NOBLE, CEe, USNR. was

the first officer-in-charge of the battalion.

The battalion moved out of Norfolk to Port Hueneme, Cali­

fornia where they underwent military and technical training

and were outfitted for overseas duty. The battalion departed

Port Hueneme in November 1942 for duty in Sitak, Alaska.

The battalion took over the civilian contractor construction

in Sitak and after seven months of building they departed in

July 1943 for the Island of Attu. Their primary task on Attu

was to build an airfield for t.he United States Bombers and

before winter two 5000-foot runways were in operation plus

the necessary hangers, quonset huts and a PT-Boat. dock.

Lieutenant Commander Ernest. BATHKE assumed com­

mand of the battalion in October 1943 and in March 19-14

Naval Construction Battalion TWENTY-TWO left Attu for

the United St.ates. Lieutenant Commander Albert C. KETTLER. Jr. assumed

command in May 1944 and the battalion was de-activated at.

Camp Parks, Shoemaker, California on 22 June 1944.

Seabee Reserve units, composed of organized and volunteer

units, were first est.ablished at the end of World War II . These

units, known as divisions, trained in many different places as

separate divisions until March 1961. At this time these reserve

divisions were organized into reserve battalions and the divi­

sions of the Eight.h Naval District became Reserve Mobile

Construction Battalion TWENTY-TWO.

The battalion was activated under the command of Com­

mander William M. PETERSON, CEC, USNR-R of Arlington,

Texas and the first active duty for training period was at

USNCBC Davisville, Rhode Island. This 1961 training period

was utilized for organizational purposes since it. was the first

time the reservists had trained together as a battalion.

The active duty for training after 1961's organizational

period were as follows:

1963 Phase II Military

1964 Phase III Professional

1965 Phase IV Amphibious

1966 Phase V Military

1967 Phase VI Professional

1968 Phase VII Military

USMC Camp Pendleton. Calif.

USNCBC Port Hueneme. Calif.

USNAB Coronado, Calif.

USMC Camp Pendleton, Calif.

USNCBC Gulfport, M;ss.

USMC Camp LeJuene, N. C.

Capt.ain William M. PETERSON was relieved as Command­

ing Officer by Commander Raymond C. WARD, CEC, USNR-R

of EI Paso, Texas on 1 July 1965.

On 1 July 1967 Commander Raymond C. WARD was relieved

as Commanding Officer by Commander Roy "L" DUNLAP,

CEC, US TR-R of Killeen, Texas.

On 5 November 196'1, Reserve Mobile Construction Batt.alion

TWENTY -TWO received the Rear Admiral JOH N R. PERRY

trophy as "Best of Type" for fiscal year 1967. This trophy was

presented to the battalion in a ceremony at NAS, Dallas, Texas.

Shortly after returning home from training duty at Camp

LeJuene, North Carolina, the battalion received word that it

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had been recalled to active duty. Reporting date for reservists

was 13 May 1968 at their various training centers with t.he bat­

talion reporting for duty at. CSC, Gulfport, Mississippi about

l5May 1968.

While in Gulfport the battalion received personnel, bot.h

volunteer reservists and regular navy, to bring it to near au­

thorized allowance. During its homeport deployment, NMCB-

22 organized as a regular battalion, trained its personnel in

professional schools and military classes, out.fitted itself and

in less than sixty days had sent. the first echelon of its advance

party to Vietnam. The second echelon of the advance party

departed fifteen days later with the main body deploying to

Viet.nam fifteen days later. The significance shown here was

the battalion's abi lity to mobilize and be on its deployment site

in less than ninety days, fully operational as a const.ruction

battalion. Mobile Construction Battalion TWENTY-TWO relieved Mo­

bi le Construction Battalion FIF'TY -EIGHT at Camp Haskins

North, DaNang, Republic of Vietnam with the official change

of flag ceremonies occuring on 13 August 1968.

The battalion immediately set about constructing the many

projects that were initially assigned. Some of these initial pro­

jects were the most difficult encountered in-country due to

their priorities and the many problems arising during construc­

tion. The major projects assigned to the bat.talion were as fol­

lows: 1st Air Cavalry Drainage Design and Construction; Air

Force TRI-ATCO Development with an Air Passenger Termin­

al, Base Operations Building, Air Mail Terminal and necessary

sanitary faci lities; Air Force Maintenance Facility and Com­

munications Building; III MAF Transient Processing Center;

Force Logistics Command Maintenance Complex; Force Logis­

tics Command Data Processing Center; Three Public Works

Facilities; Hoi An Hospital Rehabilitation; Crusher Operation

along wit.h setting up a new crusher site with all necessary can­

tonments; Maintenance of Route-1 and many small project~

such as Sea hut construction, mess halls and NMCB-22's own

cantonment improvements.

The battalion has had an enviable construction record while

in-country. They finished a vital security fence across a lake

that three other battalions had attempted. The Batch Plant set

a new battalion record for Vietnam by batching out 845.5 cu­

bic yards of concrete in one day and the crusher detachment

holds the record for rock crushed in one working day. All

priority projects have either been completed on time or near

the completion target date with special emphasis ona quality

pr~uct that the customer will be satisfied to accept and use.

The battalion's reputation for turning out good quality work

on time while providing its own security has made its nickname

of ';The Professionals" a true definit.ion of the batta lions

ability.

Mobile Construction Battalion TWENTY-TWO received

word in J anuary 1969 that it would be de-activated upon return

to homeport and on 15 March 1969. the battalion was reverted

back to its reserve status.

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ANNEXB

ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY

TOPIC

PERSONNEL SUMMARY

RE·ENLISTMENT SUMMARY

SAFETY SUMMARY

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY

MORALE

MEDICAL SUMMARY

DENTAL SUMMARY

CHAPLAIN ACTIVITIES SUMMARY

PUBLIC AFFAmS SUMMARY

SPECIAL SERVICES SUMMARY

PROMOTIONS

AWARDS AND UNIT RECOGNITION

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ANNEXB

ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY

1. PERSONNEL SUMMARY. The following data in Figure B~l represents average person­

nel figures for tne Main Body during the deployment except the figures for receipts and transfers which are cumulative.

.' PERSONNEL SUMMARY

ON BOA,RD ATTACHED BUT AT DEPLOY. NOT AT DEPLOY·

RATE MENTSITE MENTSITE ASSIGNED RECEIPTS TRANSFERS

E·9 3 0 3 0 0

E-8' 4 0 4 0 1

E-7 37 4 41 1 4

E-6 77 7 84 1 17

E-5 144 17 161 16 54

E-4 153 19 172 1;4 21

Non-rated 232 15 247 16 33

TOTALS 650 62 712 88 130

Officers 22 0 22 0 0

PERSONNEL ATTACHED BUT lfOT AT DEPLOYMENT SITE

DETAILI DETACHMENT

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2. RE-ENLISTMENTSUMMARY.

NON-CAREER

a. Separations Eligible 31 for Re-enlistment

h. Re-enlistments 2 c. Not Recommended for 7

Re-enlistment d. Personnel Receiving 38

Separation Intetviews e. Non-career Re-enlistment 6%

Rate f. Career Re-enlistment 0

Rate g. Overall Re-enlistment

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The battalion's re~enlistment record is fairly comparable with those of active duty battalions in the area of Non~Career Re-enlistments. Not shown in the ~bove figure is that of the 19 officers and 364 enlisted men who, had the option of returning to civilian life, 5 officers and 44 enlisted men plan to remain on active duty after the' battalion is deactivated. Of the remain~ ing number, 13 officers and over 250 enlisted men plan to reaf~ filate with the'reserves upon their release from active duty. 3. SAFETY SUMMARY. '

a. Deployment Accident Summary;

ON DUTY

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OFF DUTY MANDAYLOST DAMAGE

First Aid Lost Time Vehicles

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NA 172.5 o

NA NA $2,590.75

b. Total Number of Stand?p Safety Meetings: 1210

c. Average Number of Automotive Vehicles Assigned: 140

d. Total Miles Driven: 651,245

The primary mission of the battalion's safety program was to get the men home safe. To accomplish this goal, an aggres­sive safety program was initiated which included

a, A camp maintenance program to eliminate safety haz­ards within the base camp such as broken boardwalks, faulty electrical wiring and a fire prevention program including a readily available fire department.

h. Defensive Driving C.ourses. c. Frequent project visits by the Acting Safety Chief. d. Appointment of safety supervisors to insure safety

. consciousness 'among the men. These supervisors met once a month to discuss problem areas and suggest solu­tions.

e. The Acting Safety Chief reported to the Safety Policy Committee once a month on the battalion's Safety Pro­gram.

In summing up the Battalion Safety Program, it was an outstanding success in which there was only two serious on-job accidents and the number of an-job accidents have been stead­ily decreasing from it~ ,peak in October as shown in Figure B-2. . .

4. DISCIPLINE SUMMARY. Expressed in appearances"at -mast, the battalion has had

. few dicipline'.problems. !.Vh-e tob.l triast cases reflect 'perhaps one-eighth of the total,hor\Ually anticipated ,in a deployment completion report. The unusually low' number reflects, most articulately, the mature attitude and high morale of the bat­talion.

• Articles 92 and 108, out-of-bounds violations and negligent loss of issued government property, afforded the most fre­quent violations.

The command feels that the, Squad Leader is directly re­sponsible for the battalion's low frequency of masts. 'The Squad Leaders, while maintaining physical control of their troops, were always first to be aware of potential problems and took positive remedial action before they became puni­tive.

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5. MORALE. a. GENERAL MORALE. Morale at the beginning of our

deployment started at a high level, with the expectations of facing a challenging assignment in Vietnam. In pre-planning the ,deployment, the importance of a heavy workload was stressed and the Regiment was highly successful in providing this throughout the deployment. The most significant factor influencing morale was job satisfaction. The men in NMCB-22 experienced a high degree of job satisfaction throughout the deployment, largely the result of outstanding petty officer leadership. These mature petty officers developed a pride of achievement in their crews and a desire to tUrn out a quality product. Because the petty officers were skilled and most of them had several years experience in their trade, they were able to train the younger men and teach them as they worked.

An' indlcation of the battalion's morale was the desire of the men to establish record levels of concrete production and fl'nishing: in the DaNang area and record crushed rock produc­tion at, the Vinh Dai site. These goals were initiated and planned"by the men themselves and not as the result of a command edict. The, attitude of excellence was the keynote in supporting operations as well as construction operations. !)"The battalion pursued a program of continued improvement to,:the camp facilities which was a positive factor in main~ taining good morale. The major' project was the completion of bhe'EM, Club ,roof and remodeling. This provided an indoor -atiea fonihows and official events'which could accomodate the

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entire battalion. All of the showers and heads were reworked in the camp and numerous improvements were made in the gal­ley, with much of the labor provided by the cooks and mess cooks on their off time.

A very active recreation and special services program was enjoyed by the battalion. A major contribution was made to morale by the four bands of NMCB-22; the Dance Band, the Rock & Roll Band, the Country and Western Band and the ~arching Band. Over 30 members of the battalion participat~· ed in the various bands, which performed some 105 times dur­ing the deployment. 26 of these performances were to mili­tary units, hospitals, etc., outside of this command.

Special Services also arranged for 15 usa type shows, at both Camp Haskins and the Vinh Dai site.

An active sports program began in December, with softball, basketball and volleyball leagues featuring competition be~ tween campanies. There were pool tournaments and ches,s tour­naments within the battalion, and several battalion members participated in competitive events at other military commands. Several trophies were won in weight lifting and boxing.

It was the command's policy that every man who desired R & R and was eligible to receive it, would get to go, This g'oa't was achieved through constant attention by the ,personnel officer and his staff., Hawaii was the most asked for location, but few complaints were heard about any of the other spots. The table below shows where the men went for R & R:

Hawaii~116 Australia-99 Bangkok-64 Taipie-42 Hong Kong-a1 Singapore-19

Tokyo-16 Kuala Lumpur-14 Okinawa-12 Manila-9 Penang-9

TOTAL43!

The Chaplain made an important contribution to morale with a varied program of religious services, bible study, coun­seling and an air-conditioned library which was open 24 hours a day. The Chaplain's surprise Christmas program, where each man in the battalion received a gift from their family or friends was highly successful in maintaining good morale through the holiday season.

b. BERTHING. The berthing in Camp Haskins was ade·· quate as regards the type of structures available, although some work was required on the huts prior to monsoon to make them waterproof. The greatest difficulty was the shortage of space. There are not enough huts in Camp Haskins North to provide for the 70 square foot per man for a full battalion as suggested by MACV Directive 416-1 as the standard. With the two-month delay in over 100 men reporting from Gulf­port and the increase in size of detachments out of camp, the full battalion was never in camp at one time and thus the problem was manageable. Consideration should be given to erecting additional huts in the camp.

Berthing at the crusher site improved with the move from Nam Hoa to Vinh Dai in late November 1968. It was the com­mand's policy that the men at the crusher site should enjoy the same standards of berthing and camp facilities as available in other Seabee camps, and this was achieved.

c. MESSING. The food of the battalion ranged from good to outstanding depending on the rations available and in­dividual tastes. Highlights of the deployment were the Thanksgiving and Christmas meals which weJ.:e superb. The cooks and mess cooks had a continual program of upgrading the appearance of the galley and spent many of their own hours as builders.

On niany occassions the cooks provided special meals, such as a complete mexican dinner on New Years and several steak cookouts and barbeques, where they served the entire battalion in a short time. In competition for the best Navy Galley in Vietnam, NMCB-22 ranked among the best. 6. MEDICAL SUMMARY.

a. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT STAFF. There were 14 hospital corpsmen and one medical officer attached to the_Medi_ cal Department. Three corpsmen were assigned to the Rock Crusher which was first located at Nam Hoa-and then at Vinh I

-~--Dai. One of the three corpsmen at the quarry accompanied a d~tachment to a river site approximately 10 miles away from the crusher site. A.t the end of the -deployment, the corpsmen rates were as follows:

HMC 1 HM2 7 HMa 5 HN 1

-The number of corpsmen assigned was adequate for the battalion's needs. The initial outfitting list (lOLl was aug­Wle'nied while at homeport, thus there was always an adequate ~t»;~)\:ntt- of supplies. A comprehensive and extensive training p~dgr-a:M. 'was maintained for all corpsmen. Classes were held twice weekly for approximately one hour per class. This essen-

tially insured that all men were prepared for independent duty. One HM. was an X-ray technician, one HM was a Lab technician, one HM a NP technician, one HM a Radioisotope technician, one HM operating room technician, and one Sanita­tion technician. They were all very helpful in the training pro­gram for medical department personnel.

h. MEDICAL 'SUPPLIES. Preparation for detachments and the assurance that any need could be met was accom­plished by modification and augmentation of the IOL. It is essential to realize that the lOL is the minimum amount of supplies and equipment that would-b~ provided an average size battalion. General modifications made were:

(1) A number of equipage items were purchased to permit treatment of some patients that would normally require hospitalization;

(2) Medications likely to be used to treat conditions prev­alent in Vietnam were purchased. These were mostly dermatological preparations, anti.biotics and others used for eye and ear infections. Also biologicals and malaria chemoprophylaxis tablets were increased in number.

(3) Medications were increased in number to comply with rate of usage.

c. MEDICAL FACILITIES. Medical space consisted of a 20 x 48 Quonset hut for a dispensary, medical administration section, sick call, minor surgery, pharmacy, lab, Doctor's office, and ward; a 16 x 32 strongbaek fop medical supply and X-ray. Only the dispensary was air-conditioned by it would have been preferable to have supply and X-ray air-conditioned because of some of the X-ray film and supplies that require cool stor­age. The ward was inadequate (no sanitary facilities) and it was entirely too small. A requested camp improvement project was a 12-foot extension to the Quonset hut for a longer ward, a shower and modern sanitary facilities. The latter was sorely

. needed by a number of patients. By enlarging the ward and using to full advantage, the Medical Department would have been able to treat many patients that were referred for hos­pitalization. This project is now approved and should be done in the near future. One 20 x 20 semi-underground medical bunk­er was adjacent to the dispensary. This space plus all company CP's were used as first-aid stations during Condition I alerts and were adequately staffed and stocked. It is felt that a com­bination of all these facilities would be adequate for treat­ment 'of mass casualties. At the crusher site, medical facili­ties consisted of a 16 x 32 foot strongback with sick call, treatment room, minor surgery room, 2 bed ward and quarters for 3 corpsmen. Adjacent to sick bay at the quarry was a 12 x 20 foot underground medical bunker which was used as a first­aid station while under Condition I; both facilities were ~de.­quately stocked. Referral. facilities were equivalent to those available in CONUS via NSA station hospital in DaNang, and the periodic visits of the two hospital ships. The preventive medicine unit at NSA station hospital was available for assit­ance with contagious diseases and vector control. They visited our camp-once a-week and-sprayed l'outinely, mostly for flies.

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d. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES. The medi­cal department provided care for all battalion personnellocat­ed at both Camp Haskins North and Vinh Dai crusher site. In addition, the department provided care for about 30 Viet .. namese employees, and lab and X-ray services for· U.S. Army personnel of nearby units. The medical department conducted an extensive sanitation program both at Camp Haskins -North and at the rock crusher dUl'!ing the entire deployment. It cons+ isted mostly of s'praying insecticides for control of fties\ mosquitoes and roaches, and 'setting up traps for rodents. 'Dhe

most prevalent diseases encountered during the deployment were, dermatitis, external oititis, cellulitis and diarrhea. It was felt that the venereal disease problem was effectively con­trolled through pre-deployment lectures and pre-R & R brief­ings. A battalion wide service of first-aid lectures was offered and special classes were held for the Recon Patrol. Prior to our return to CONUS all battalion personnel were re-immunized. All personnel received PPD sensitation tests.

e. STATISTICS.

Total patients treated at sick call Total patients hospitalized

, Total patients on sick list at end of deployment Total number of VD cases Total patients receiving medical transfers Total malaria & other serious tropical diseases Serious construction accidents Combat casualties

f. LESSONS LEARNED.

5094 39 o

12 21 2 1 o

(1) Careful screening of records and patients at homeport to determine fitness for Vietnam duty should be empha­sized.

(2) Supplies in addition to the IOL should be ordered as early as possible and shipment from homeport verified by medical department personnel.

(3) Homeport lectures to all personnel should be stressed. (4) Medical Officer and other Medical Department personnel

should review and study sanitation procedures with spe­cial attention to galley operations and waste disposal. '

7. DENTAL SUMMARY. It was the aim of this department to provide the finestin

dental care for the men of NMCB-22. In accomplishing this, almost every facet of dental treatment was made available to battalion personnel. Treatment, as indicated, included opera­tive (fillings), surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthet­icreferral.

In addition, a comprehensive program of preventive dentist­ry was established for all battalion personnel. Dent Cap activ­ities were also conducted in three Vietnamese villages.

a. CONTINUING DENTAL CARE PROGRAM. Battal· ion personnel received continuing dental care as needed or re­quested, The scope of treatment included operative, surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthetics.

The dental department had 1,655 battalion patient visits and performed a total of 6,414 procedures.

b. PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY PROGRAM. In an effort to afford the ultimate in dental care, a program of preventitive dentistry was established at the battalion level. In this pro­gram, dental records were reviewed and personnel needing examinations 'land/or preventitive del).tistry tr¢atments were appointed for treatment.

At this appointment, each man was given a complete exami­nation and x-rays were taken if indicated. His teeth were scaled (cleaned) and,polished;"a"pd a topical application of stannous fluoride was applied to' the teeth, The man was also given an oral hygiene evaluation which included diet and habit analysis. Patients were then given jnstructions in proper tooth brushing techniques.

To insure that all battalion personnel received a preventitive dentistry treatment, one dental technician, with portable equipment, was sent on detachment to the crusher site for approximately one month,

Through the utilization of this program, optimal dental health was maintained and future problems avoided.

c. ACCOMPLISHMENTS. A brief explaination of the dental classification of patients would be appropriate at this time,

Class I

Class [[ Class 1lI

Class IV

- Those individuals in excellent dental,health who require no treatment at this time.

- Those individuals who'require routine dental work. - Those individuals who need extensive dental wor~

and/or teeth extracted. - Those individuals who need prosthetic appliances

such as full or partial dentures,

The following chart gives a monthly summation of the number of battalion personnel in each dental classification.

DENTAL I CLASSIFI· [[ CATIONS III

IV

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB

-220 251 -380 319 -103 99

-9 14

323 354 370 261

69 63 11 11

401 273

38 8

427 197

27 11

520 122 11

7

533 110

9 5

Figure B-4 graphically illustrates the improvement of the dental health of the battalion. At the end of the deployment 81.1 % of the men in NMCB-22 were in Class I, and 100% of the battalion personnel received preventitive dentistry treat­ments.

DENTAL CLASSIFICATIONS

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d. LESSONS LEARNED AND RECOMMENDATIONS. It is very difficult to get prosthetic work-done in-country, there­fore all possible prosthetic tre'atment should 'be accomplished while the'battalion is in home port.

Resupplying, especially open-purchase items, was somewhat a problem due to the long waiting 'period or non-availability of supplies. The dental department should bring into country all the supplies needed for the deployment. S. CHAPLAIN ACTIVITIES SUMMARY.

a. INTRODUCTION. The Chaplain had primary duties to provide religious and moral guidance and opportunities through religious worship and study. formal counselling and unstructured association or encounters. 'Additional duties were Civic Action Officer, Library Officer, ·Familygrarneditor. and advisor to the cruise book staff. Staff consisted: of an office as­sistant and a civic action assistant.

b. DIVINE WORSHIP. (1) Twenty-eight Protestant Sundai Services were con­

ducted at Camp Haskins North with average attendance 'of 77. bay Leaders had complete eharge of two services and assisted in many others. A Ohristmas night candlelight service and 12 Bible studies completed the schedule.

(2) Catholic Mass was provided by Chaplains Galland and Volz of FLC at the 3NCB Chapel on Sundays and at the Camp Haskins North Chapel on Tuesday nights. Sunday mass attend­ance averaged 56 .. Battalion lay leaders assisted in leading the mass on 8 Sundays. .

(3) An ecumenical Thanksgiving Service was conducted by lay leaders just prior to the: Tha;nksgiving Day dinner.

(4) At the Nam Hoa Crusher, worship opportunities were regularly p'rovided on site by Army Chaplains. Later in the de­ployment when the Vinh Dai Crusher was established, reli­gious services were afforded the men by Army. and Marine chaplains on a limited basis. In addition, the battalion chaplain visited the Vinh Dai site at,least bi-weekly.

(4) Members of the Latter Day Saint, Church of Christ and Lutheran Church regularly attend denominational services at FLC, Camp Books.

c. OTHER ACTIVITIES. (1) Red Cross messages were received by the chaplain, the

serviceman was infQrmed a,nd, the command advis~d as neces­sary. _Inquiries through. the Red Cross, and priorities for MARS phone calls were also handled through the chaplain.

(2) There wer.e over 496 &truetured counselling sessions, including 81 Red Cross contacts.

(3) Bookshelving in the library has been increased from 76' to 192' and is completely filled with over 750 hardback books and 1600 paperbacks. No formal check-out process has been used but the regularly-filled "Return Books Here" box attested to continual circulation. More floor space ~as needed for read­ers,letter writting, recording, chess players and music lovers.

(4) Six issues of the familygram were mimeogr~phed and mailed to oVer 700 dependant addressees.

(5) A cruisebook of 208 pages;, costing $6,000.00, was pre­pared under accelerated conditions and w~ distributed w,ithin a week of returning to CONUS. 9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUMMARY

The NMCB·22 Public Affairs Staff con.ists of one LCDR whose collateral duty included acting:as ~ublic Aifairs·Officer, .. chief and 2 non-rated men. The PAO staff works c\<isely with the Photography Department, which consists of orie ,PHC and one BU2.

The staff's primary concern was the writing and distribution of news rel.e_~es to various media in the y.S. and in Vietnam.

The distribution list included 15 military magazines and news­papers, 12 military house organizations, and the battalion per­sonnel's respective hometown newspapers, which centered primarily in the states of Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Ar­kansas, and Oklahoma. The releases distributed covered con­struction projects, human interest stories, civic action, military activities, award'k, presentations, distinguished visitors, adv· ancements and special events.

The staff kept a current hold file of over 600 individual biog­raphy forms at the Fleet Hometown News Center in Great Lakes, Illinois and constantly update.d the file through submis­sion of deletions and additions of batialion personnel.

The battalion newspaper, The BUG, was distributed to th~ men of the battalion approximately every 45 days: mimeo­graphed and printed editions were alternated. The subject mat­ter covered exclusively the activities of the men of the battal­ion (i.e., no outside material was used). Volume averaged to 13 pages per edition.

Familygrams were sent through the PAD each month to the dependents of the battalion personnel. Approximately 750 Familygrams were sent each month. In liaison with the 3NCB's Public Affairs Department, PAO arranged for tape and oral iriterviews between battalion personnel and civilian news me­dia representatives.

The following statistics 'were accumulated by PAO during the deployment:

Newspapers published Familygrams published Cruisebook News releases FHTNR

5-a total of 68,pages were published 7~a total of 27 pages published I-a total of 208 pages published SS-multiple releases (average-lO) I-covering 46 battalion personnel

10. SPECIAL SERVICES SUMMARY. a. Special Services primary mission was to offer recreational

facilities'to every man in the battalion. Just as every man in the battalion is different, and has varied interests', so must any special services program be varied. The program attempted to be diversified enough to encompass the likes and abilities of each man~ One of- the' hardest parts of special services was finding different things for the men to do. Essentially, this was accomplished by having 'an interested and enthusiastic r.ecreation cOtnmjttee ,~nd recreation council. Without the help and push these people provided and the full support of the command, the recreation program would have been lacking and without direction.

b. Special Services handled as many services for the men as possible. These services, to name a few, were a ready supply

, Of cold sodas, life guards on the beach and expediting special­ty items not available in the gift shops and Regional Ex­change. In addition,; s,pecial services operated a Hobby Shop in the back half of their Retail Store where work benches were maqe available for ,the, men to work on model airplanes and leather good •.

c. Other facilitie,s "operated by Special Services were the weight room, pool h~ll and slot car track. The slot car track was the largest, one of its kind in Vietnam and was complimented by a ~omplete'line'of'slot car motors, wheels and frames sold at the RetaiL Store.

d., Intramural'sports was a big program sponsored by Spe­cial Services., The battalion had softball; basketball and vol­leybali leagues in which the winning team's company received a trophy along with individual trophies to each man on the team.

, In addition, a pool tournament was held in which the winners were given specially made cue sticks from taipei. ,II}

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e. The men had one of the finest EM Clubs in Vietnam. The Acey Ducey Club was one end of the building and the EM Club was at the other end. Both clubs were u'nder the same roof, but separated by a moveable wall across a center stage. The com­plete club was remodeled and a center stage was built in such a way that everyone in the club had a good view of the shows. There averaged '3 USO shows a month. The club was also used for Bingo games every Monday night with cash and hard-to­get items such as watches, cameras and radios as prizes.

f. There was a beautiful swimming area in front of the EM Club. Special Services furnished the lifeguard$ during the open hours.

g. Special Services provided musical instruments and uni­forms for the Battalion's Dance Band. In addition it fur­nished the funds to buy each man in the battalion a Cruise Book, Vietnamese Campaign Medal and a Battalion Wall Plaque. II. PROMOTIONS 1. Promoted to: 0-5 1

0-4 6 0-2 1

2. Advanced to: E-8 0 E-7 1 E-6 3 E-5 25 E-4 21 E-3 134

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12. AWARDS & UNIT RECOGNITION. a. AWARDS PRESENTED:

CDR. Roy "L" DUNLAP Legion of Merit

BUCN Ronald F. COUTU Purple Heart

CN Frederick W. DRESSEL, Jr. Purple Heart

E02 James'A. SA V Aii·E, Jr.

RECOMMENDED:'

Bronze Star'

Purple Heart

Navy Commendation Medal

Navy Achievement Medals

Vietnamese Service Award

MACV Certificates of Achievement

CO's Letters of Commendation

1

8

14

28

93

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COMMANDER U. S. NAVAL FORCES, VIETNAM REPRESENTATIVE,· DANANG ~PO SAN FRANCISCO 96695

80:JDA:jn 1650 < ,."

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:1 0 SEP 1968 From: Commander, U, S. Naval Forces, Vietnam, Representative, DaNang To: Commander, Third Naval Construction Brigade

Subj: Underwater,illumination at Namo bridge by MCB-22; outstanding performance of

1. This office has been requested by Third Marine Amphibious Force to provide underwater illumination to combat damage to bridge piers by underwater swimmers. In order to determine if the effect of an underwater illumination system is worth the expense involved, it was determined that a test and evaluation should be conducted. The Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory at Port Hueneme, California was tasked to accomplish this test. Preliminary tests were run in the Pacific Ocean by this laboratory. The prototype lighting system was airlifted into Vietnam and your office tasked MCB-22 to make the installation. This installation was made around Pier #1 of the Namo bridge. At the time of the installation, the area in and around the bridge was rather hazardous.

2. The enthusiasm which MCB-22 displayed with this task is commendable. The light installation was completed on 19 September 1968. The test and evaluation period is scheduled to last thirty days. The outstanding support of this Battalion in aiding this office to make a decision on underwater illumination is commendable.

3. It is especially noted that Lieutenant HOUSE, Chief DOLSTROM, and Chief MEYERS provided outstanding leadership in accomplishing this task. Other forces of "B" Company who redesigned and built the 1 ighting system are to be commended.

~ J.8.0Sf?ORN

U. S. NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION SEVENTY-FOUR FLEET POST OFFICE

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 96601

t1CB74: 10: tn 1650 S1.r : //P{, ... ,IOCT _

From: Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Hobile Construction Battalion SEVENTY-FOUR

To: Commanding Officer, U. S. Haval l10bile Construction Battalion T\'/ENTY - TWO

Subj : Letter of Appreciation

1. This Battalion 's diving team has recently returned from your command after completing a TAD assignment directed by 30th NCR . Complete cooperation and assistance was rendered during their stay in Camp Haskins North. Excellent service in diverse areas such as the laundry and galley was received as well as the diving support.

2. I would like to express my grateful apprecia tion for all the time and effort shown by members of your command to our diving team, and I look forward to reciprocating this service should the occasion arise.

~.O.9g--:~ UJ. A. D'El1IDIO

COMMANDER THIRTIETH NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT

F.P.C. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ~@o ... 96695

30NCR:01:LJG:bpk 1650

Ser Jd8 1 3 OCT 1988

From: Commander, THIRTIETH Naval Construction Regiment .' To: Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion

TWENTY-TWO

Subj: U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion TWENTY-TWO Participation in the Secretary of the NavY Visit; recognition of

1. On 10 October 1968, Mr. Paul Ignatius, Secretary of the Navy, visited Camp Haskins, Republic of Vietnam on an inspection tour of Naval units operating in Vietnam.

2. Following a briefing by Commander, THIRD Naval Construction Brigade, the Secretary was escorted to your Battalion to inspect the camp and to witness the airlift of a large sentry tower which~ fabricated by your command.

3. The Secretary was very impressed with U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battaliol\ TWENTY-TWO and the demonstration which followed. The success of the presentations was due largely to the arrangements made by you and members of your command. You are commended for your cooperative spirit and ''Can-Do'' approach. Please accept my well-done to you and the officers and men of your command.

REPLY TO

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEAOQUARTE~S J66tt. TACTICAL FIGHTER WING (PACAF)

APO SAN FRANCISCO 96JJ7

ATTN 0"- : (} :J U NOV .J968

SU.'ECT, Construction of Base Operations - Tri/ Are 0 Area

TO, COllDllander, 30 Naval Construction Regiment

1. woen MCB-22 arrived in country, the above construction project was one of the first they were assigned. They iIIDIlediately tackled it with a typical "Seabee" attitude, one of aggressiveness and confidence. The result of this attitude is one of the finest facilities on DaNang Air Base. Please express to them my congrat­ulations and personal thanks for an outstanding facility.

2. On every construction project, there are a few individuals who are especially outstanding because of their positive and cooperative attitude. The six individuals mentioned below deserve special recognition. They worked extremely close with their Air Force counter­parts, overcame many material problems and voluntarily worked extra hours to maintain the construction schedule. These men were:

BU-1 D. Leblanc

BU-2 C. }leston

CN R. Coutu

CN J. Fancher

CE-1 A. Meyer

BU-3 R. Pedroza

3. It has been a sincere personal pleasure to have been associated with the "Seabees" during this project. Their outstanding reputation

~178.:served.

-H----t:A~ eC~~~ti' ~, -Colonel, USAF

REPLY TO

ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

TO:

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTE~S 366010 TACTICAL FIGHTER WING (PACAF)

APO SAN FRANCISCO 96337

30 NOV 1968

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Construction of Air Mail Terminal - Tri/ ATCO Area

Commander, 30 Naval Construction Regiment

1. Upon completion of the Air lWl Terminal, please express ray congratulations and thanks to all personnel of MCB-22 for an outstanding facility. Throughout the construction period a positive attitude was continuously displayed.

2. It is impossible to mention all the personnel who contributed that little extra that makes such a difference in a construction project. However I would feel remiss by not partioularly thanking six individuals who worked so closely with their Air Force counter­parts. Their aggressive attitude not only produced outstanding results, but promoted a level of morale that is rarely achieved in any organization. They are:

SWCN !.t. Lucius

BUCN T. Lauria

BU-1 P. Montoya

BUCN T •. Roberts

BU-2 T. Torres

/2 ~-3 R. Turley

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Mother Ange de Saint Paul, Superior Provinoial of the Sisters ot Saint Paul de Chartres

DANANG

To Reverend Chaplain TAYLOR M.C.B. 22 - Red Beaoh

Dear Chaplain TAYLOR,

It is indeed very touohing tor us Religious ot St Paul de Chartres, to see and to teel, how all Amerioans dwelling in the ~rea ot Danang are so willing to oome to every assistanoe in whioh we are in need.

Good Chaplain, the very needed oool-room is at last oompleted, and we aoknowledge very sinoerely our tirst grateful thanks should be address to you , you ottered willingly to do something tor the oool-roomand theretore you have provided the needed-statt and very good men oame to work on.

Now all in over and within a tew days we shall be able to use it oonveniently and do great eoonomies.

To you then, good Chaplain TAYLOR, we are indebted tor this tavour and kindness and our sincere thanks for all.

May the good Lord bless you in all your undertakings and thank you so muoh in the way that He knows best •.

Respeottully yours in Christ.

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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS HEADOUARTERS

111 MARINE AMPHIBIOUS FORCE MIL.ITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND. VIETNAM

FPO. SAN FRANCISCO 96602

Commanding 066iceIL Na.va.t Mobite Con~tlLuction Ba.tta.lion - 22 c/o FPO Sa.n FILa.nci~co, Ca.ti60ILnia.

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IN REPLY REF£R Tc;>,

37/jew 20 FeblLua.ILY 1969

YOUlt. plLe~enta.tion 06 "TflE PROFESSIONALS" to the tlLa.n~ient pelL~onnet a.t the FlLeedom flitt ReclLea.tion CentelL on 15 FeblLua.lLy 1969 w~ a.n e66ective boo~t to the mOILa.te 06 a.tt a.ttending.

The mu~ic 06 the ba.nd, combined with the e6601Lt~ 06 the ta.tented mu~icia.n~ plLe~ented a.n exciting a.nd highty pIL06e~~iona.t plLoglLa.m 06 entelLta.inment 601L the a.udience 06 Sotdie~, Sa.itOIL~, a.nd Ma.lLine~.

Ma.y I extend to you my pelL~ona.t tha.n~~ a.nd a.pplLecia.tion 601L youlL genelLo~ity in ma.~ing th~~ 6~ne glLoup 06 entelLta.~nelL~ a.va.ita.bte to ~.

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From: To:

Subj:

COMMANDER U. S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY

FPO SAN FRANCISCO 96695

Commander, U. S. Naval Support Activity, DaNang Commander 3rd Naval Construction Brigade

Letter of Appreciation

1. In mid-September and October of this year severe rain storms swept the DaNang area causing extensive road failures. A review of the damage revealed that it was of such magnitude as to be be­yond the repair capability of NAVSUPPACT, DaNang, Public Works forces.

2. In order to return these roads to a useable condition, a request for assistance was made to the 3rd Naval Construction Brigade. The response exhibited by the Navy Seabees was again immediate and ensured that the road network upon which they worked would in fact be capable of handling the required cargo vehicles, and all other military traffic.

3. This prompt, timely, and professional assistance, provided on such short notice, is greatly appreciated and merits another traditional "Well Done" for the Sea bees of the 3rd Naval Construction Brigade.

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NK/RBG:ll1 1610 Ser 6017495 20 Dec 1968

lsi J.B. Osborn

J.B. Osborn

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS HEADQUARTERS

III MARINE AMPHIBIOUS FORCE MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND, VIETNAM

FPO SAN FRANCISCO 9~602

From: Force Chaplain

19/awb 1650 29 Dec 1968

To: Commanding Officer, Mobile Construction Battalion 22

Subj: Letter of Appreciation for services rendered by:

JOUBERT, I. J., CM2, A Company SLUZIS, R. G., SN, H Company DURYEA, D. J., CN, H Company JERGENSON, R. F., BU2, H Company BABIN, C. N., CN, B Company JUNDA, S. J., UT2, B Company ACCARDO, A. P., SH2, H Company OLIVAREZ, E. G., YN2, H Company SORENSON, L. A., BVCN, D'Company

1. On 4 December 1968, the 82 Navy Chaplains serving in the I Corps Tactical Zone and aboard ships of the Seventh Fleet celebrated the 193rd Anniversary of the Navy Chaplains Corps at the China Beach Officers Club. The men identified in the subject of this letter contributed significantly to the success of this observance· by furnishing, as an organized band, appropriate music for the occasion.

2. I wish to express appreciation for the outstanding manner and fine spirit in which they accepted and carried out a request to provide music for us and for their professional competence as a musical organization. It is their kind of performance and spirit which is the source of the justifiable pride that you must have in the accomplishments of your battalion. .

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lsi R.W. Radcliffe R.W. RADCLIFFE

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FM W. M. HE AM AN, COMCBPAC TO NMCB TWENTY TWO WELCOME

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1. I welcome the officers and men of NMCB-22 to the Pacific Theater of Operations; During World War II, Seabees of your unit saw duty at Sitka, Alaska and at Attu in the Aleution Island Chain. At these two locations those Seabees overcame the bitter cold and construction hardships with typical Seabee ingenuity and the determination to get the job done no matter what the conditions of their environ-ment. I am confident that each of you will follow the examples set forth by . the original members of your battalion and that you will each meet the numerous challenges in South Vietnam with the Seabee's traditional "CAN DO" spirit and agressive "WE CAN DO IT" attitude. 2. Please accept my personal best wisher for a safe and successful first de­ployment to the Republic of Vietnam. BT

AUG 68 FM RADM OSBORN SENDS: COMNAVSUPPACT DANANG TO NMCB TWENTY TWO; E02 J.W. BEATTIE, E02.P.L. ADENT, E03 G.A. DEROUSSELL BT . DANANG NORTHWEST TANK FARM; FIRE AT 1. I wish to commend all personnel involved in containing the fuel fire at the DaNang Northwest Tank Farm on Aug. 17, 1968. Your prompt and courageous response to the emergency prevented serious injury and undoubtedly saved the remainder of the fuel farm from destruction. Due largely to your efforts, the farm has resumed full operation. 2. I extend to you a highly deserved "Well Done". BT

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FMFOXCREEK TO VAUDEVILLE INFO DANDY PAT BT 1. My visit today to the provincial hospital and school for the blin(l in Hoi An proved to me again that "The Professionals" of Vaudeville have accomp­lished another outstanding job. Despite numerous changes in scope, adverse weather conditions and enemy activity, Vaudeville Seabees have provided directly needed fresh water, sanitary sewer and electrical systems to the installations. 2. Please pass to all concerned my sincere well done with special recognition to the following;

LT. WOl UTC UTI BUl BUI EOI CN

G.C.HOUSE R.A. BRYANT R.C. MCANNELLY G.L. HONEYCUTT R.R. WOOTEN B.D. SPILLMAN T. SEDGWICK, Jr. T.G.CORLEY

3. Fox Creek Six sends. BT

JAN 69 FM FOX CREEK TO VAUDEVILLE INFODANDYPAT BT

UT2 UT2 UT2 CE2 UT3 UT3 UT3 CN

S.N. PINKSTON J,HERRARA W.S.BOYD J.L.THOMAS G.F.CORLEY D.L.PLANK A. MOYA A.D. DOWNER, Jr.

1. Well done on batching, placing and finishing of 845.5 cubic yards of concrete 4 Jan 69. Close cooperation of all vaudeville companies in insuring top quality slong with quantity was exemplary. ' 2. Fox Creek Six sends ... , BT

JAN 69 FM DANDY PAT TO VAUDEVILLE QUEBEC INFO VAUDEVILLE

BT

FOX CREEK OUTSTANDING

1. 2 new records established in the past week noted with great pleasure. Vaude­ville Quebec nowholds the weekly (10,800 tons) and daily (2,541 tons) peak pro­duction records for single shift operations. Hardiest congratulations to a job "Well Done". BT

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050731H FEB 69 FROM: FOX CREEK TO: VAUDEVILLE INFO: DANDY PAT

PACV MAINTENANCE FACILITY

1. THE EXPEDITIOUS MANNER IN WHICH THIS FACILITY WAS CONSTRUCTED WITH­OUT NOTICEABLE EFFECT ON OTHER PROJECTS IS STILL ANOTHER ADDITION TO THE PROFlESSIONAL'S LONG LIST OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS. YOUR RESPON­SIVENESS WAS EXEMPLATORY WELL DONE.

2. FOX CREEK SIX SENDS.

R 180202Z FEB 69 FMCGIIIMAF TO RUEDKEG/NMCB TWENTY TWO GULFPORT MISS USA INFO RUHHBRAICOMCBPAC HAW All USA RUiMUFGAICOMTHIRD NCB DNG RVN Rt;J'MUFGAICOM THIRTIETH NCR DNG RVN RUEDKEG/COM TWENTIETH NCR GULFPORT MISS USA BT UNCLASEFTO MSG OF APPRECIATION

1. IT IS MY PLEASURE TO EXPRESS GREAT SATISFACTION WITH YOUR CONSTRUCTION EFFORTS WHILE DEPLOYED IN RVN. THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS YOU HAVE UNDER­TAKEN HAVE BEE INSTRUMENTAL IN FURTHERING TROOP SUPPORT AND INCREASING OUR COMBAT CAPABILITY IN THE ICTZ.

2. SHORTLY .\FTER COMMISSIONING YOUR DEPLOYED TO ICTZ WHERE YOU WERE GIVEN THE QPPORTUNITY TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR ABILITY. YOU RESPONDED TO THE CHALLENGE OF CONSTRUCTION IN RVN WITH A RESOLVE AND AN EXPERTISE SECOND TO NONE.

3. YOUR DEPLOYMENT WAS UNIQUE IN THAT DURING ITS COURSE YOU SUPPORTED ALL ELEMENTS OF THE FWMAF WITH PROJECTS SUCH AS AN AIR FORCES PASSENGER TERMINAL, A MARINE MAINTENANCE BATTALION COMPLEX, A NAVY WORK CENTER COMPLEX, DRAINAGE FORAN ARMY AVIATION UNIT, SENTRY TOWERS FOR THE KOREAN MARINES, ANDREPAIR OF A VIETNAMESE CHILDRENSHOSPITAL. A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF MANPOWER AND MATERIALS WAS UTILIZED IN CONSTRUCTING THESE AND OTHER PROJECTS EFFECIENTLY AND EXPERTLY, I NOTWITHSTANDING THE MANY ADVERSE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH YOU WORKED.

4. BY YOUR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE YOU HAVE FULLY DEMONSTRATED THE VITAL ROLE THAT RESERVE FORCES CAN PLAY IN AUGMENTING THE EFFORTS OF THE REGULAR FOIWES. BEST WISHES TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF M'CB 22 AS YOU RETURN TO

lWi"" LIFE OR JOIN OTHER COMMANDS. IT WAS A PLEASURE HAVING YOU S'ERVE US .

. CUSHMAN/SmNDS.

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281330H FEB 69 FROM: FOX CREEK TO: VAUDEVILLE INFO: DANDY/PAT/MAIL COMNA VFACENGCOM/COMCBPAC/COMCBLANT/COM20TH NCR

1. WITH YOUR RECALL TO ACTIVE DUTY IN APRIL 1968 THE ENTIRE SEABEE RESERVE SYSTEM THAT HAS BEEN IN EFFECT SINCE WORLD WAR TWO CAME UNDER ITS SERVEREST TEST. EVERY MOVE YOU MADE WAS UNDER THE CLOSEST SCRUTINY. EVERY MAN WHO LEFT HIS CIVILIAN LIFE IN THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES AND THOSE OTHER WHO JOINED YOU IN SERVING WITH THE FREE WORLD MILITARY FORCES RESISTING COMMUNIST AGGRESSION IN VIETNAM HAVE MET THE TEST IN A MOST OUTSTANDING MANNER.

2. AT VINH DAI IN THE NORTH NEAR THE DMZ YOU SET UP AND OPERATED THE LARGEST PRODUCING SEABEE CRUSHER SITE. AT HOI AN IN THE SOUTH OF I CORPS YOU SUPPORTED ROK MARINES IN EXTREMELY HOSTILE AREA AND THE VIETNAMESE PEOPLE IN YOUR WORK AT THE CORDS PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL. IN THE DANANG AREA YOU HAVE LIFT YOUR TRADE MARK OF TRUE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP IN THE MANY FACILITIES YOU HAVE CONSTRUCTED FOR THE MARINES, THE ARMY, THE NAVY AND THE AIR FORCE. YOUR ESPRIT DE CORPS HAS BEEN SECOND TO NONE. YOUR MILITARY PERFORMANCE UNDER SOME 40 ROCKET ATTACKS IN THE RED BEACH AREA HAS BEEN SUPERB.

3. YOU HAVE SHOWN ONE AND ALL THAT YOU TRUELY WERE QUOTE THE PROFESSIONALS UNQUOTE. BRAVO ZULU FOX CREEK SIX SENDS.

R 282145Z FEB 69 FM COMNA VRESTRACOM TO RUMUFGAICO USNMCB TWENTY TWO BT UNCLASEFTO DEPLOYMENT COMPLETION

1. MY HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF MCB TWENTY­TWO FOR YOUR SPLENDID ACHIEVEMEN~S ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES, THE NAVY AND THE NAVAL RESERVE. YOUR CONSTRUCTION ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE ' .. ' PHYSICAL MONUMENTS TO YOUR SKILLS, AND YOUR CIVIC ACTION EFFORTS LEAVE AN EVEN·MORELASTING IMPRESSION WITH OUR CO)VlRADESIN ARMS. YOUR MOBIL- ;;" IZATION RESPONSIVENESS AND DEPLOYMENT ARE IN ADDITION A SOURCE OF GREAT '. tA. 1 PERSONAL PRIDE TO ME AS DEMONSTRATED PROOF OF THE WORTH OF OUR RESERVE" II . PROGRAM ..

: .~ .... 2. MY THANKS TO EACH OF YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE IN LEAVING FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CIVILIAN PURSUITS TO HONOR YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. I WISH YOU A HAPPY HOMECOMING, AND I LOOK FORWARD TO RENEWING MY ASSOCIATION WITH THE SEAt:!i .. BEES OF TWENTY-TWO IN THE RESERVE FAMILY.

REAR ADMIRAL MUSE SENDS. BT

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R 031709Z MAR 69 FM COMS~RVLANT TO RUMLII1P AlMCB TWO TWO INFO RUEDEIAICOMCBLANT RUEDEIAITWO ZERO NCR BT UNCLASEFTO 3120WELCONE HOME

1. WELCOME HOME AND CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE. THE FACILITIES YOU CONSTRUCTED IN SEA HAVE MATERIALLY AIDED THE CAUSE OF DEMOCRACY.

2. YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED YOUR ABILITY TO RESPOND TO YOUR COUNTRY'S CALL AND CAN LONG BE PROUD OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS.

REAR ADMIRAL SARVER. BT

R 072001Z MAR 69 FM COMCBLANT '1'.0 RUMLMPAMCB TWENTY TWO INFO RUEDNKAICOMSERVLANT BT UNCLASEFTO

1. AGAIN, YOU OFFICERS AND MEN OF MCB-22 HAVE SHOWN THAT YOU ARE PRE­SERVING THE PRIDE OF YOUR BATTALION, UPHOLDING THE TRADITIONS THAT DA/rE BACK TO 1942 WHEN, DURING WORL WAR II,YOUR SEABEE UNIT GAVE VALIANT SERVICE TO OUR NATION.

2. I KNOW THAT IT WAS A HARDSHIP FOR MOST OF YOU TO LEAVE YOUR FAMILIES IN 1968 TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SEABEES SUPPORTING OUR ARMED FORCES IN VIETNAM. AS RESERVISIS YOU PROVED YOURSELVES WELL TRAINED. YOUR PRE­FORMANCE DURING THESE RECENT MONTHS IN VIETNAM HAS BEEN TRULY PROFESSIONAL.

3. NOW YOU ARE COMING HOME. -WELL DONE: FOR THE SERVICE YOU HAVE GIVEN OUR COUNTRY.

CAPTAIN ISELIN BT

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R 081232Z MAR 69 FM COM THREE NCB TO ZEN/COM TH1RTY NCR INFO RUMUFGB/MCBONE RUEDKEG/MCB TWENTY TWO RUEDEIAIMCB SEVENTY ONE ZEN/MCB THREE BT UNCLASEFTO TRANSIENT & R&R FACILITY YESTERDAY I WAS PRIVELEGED TO REPRESENT THE SEABEES IN THE CEREMONIAL ACCEPTANCE & OPENING OF SUBJECT FACILITIES. THE EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE ON THE PART OF THE GENERAL OFFICERS PRESENT WERE NUMEROUS, PRAISWORTHY AND SINCERE. ADD TO THESE MY OWN APPRECIATION AND PASS TO YOUR STAFF AND THOSE BATTALIONS WHOSE EFFORTS CONTRIBUTED TO EARLY AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION.

RADM DILLON SENDS BT

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