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lS^DQ5J.'iRTERS, 1ST BiffiTiLION (AV) (SP) 44TH JMJILiaHy JPO San Prencisoo 96269

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SUBJECT» Oporational Hoport-Leaaons Loamod (BCS CSFOR-65) for Qaarterly Period Ending 51 January 1968 (ü)

TOi Seo Distribution

saOTION I (C) SIGMIPlCi&NT 0RGÜNI2ATI0N4L Cß UNIT iDTIVITEiS

1* (C) Goaaralt

a* Tha organlzationfll structuro of this Battalion iß as follows;

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i-IQ & B^ Battory, 1st Battalion (AW) (SP) 44th Artillery Battery A, 1st Battalion (AV) (SP) 44th ürtillory Battory B, 1st Battalion (AW) (SP) 44th Artillery • Battery C, 1st Battalion lm TSP) 44th Artillery Battery D, 1st Battalion (AW) (SP) 44th Artillery

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Battery G (Machine Gan^, 65th Artillery Battery G (searchlight), 29th Artillery (Administration and Courts-liartial Jurisdiction)

b. Ill Marine amphibious Porces delegated the operational control of the Battalion to the divisions located throughout the I Corps Tactical Zone, The positions of units as reported previously remains unchanged. Battery G (Searchlight), 29th .urtillery supported U'JMC and U.S. Army units from Phu Bai south, A significant change in operational control was the allotment of a platoon Battery D, 1st Battalion (AV/) (SP) 44th .artillery, seven maohingun squads Battery G (Machine Gun), 65th Artillery and two searchlight sections Battery G (Searchlight), 29th Artillery to the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile).

0, The primary mission of the Battalion continues to be that of direct ground support, Bie Battalion maintains a limited capability to perform its air defense mission as a seoondary role,

d. The OHLL for Battery G (Searchlight), 29th Artillosy ie cttaohon c-.t; Inclosure 2,

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2. (o)' IntelUgenco i

a« During the reporting poriodi tho Battalion S2 obtained in- telligence, fiom briefings conducted by 3rd KäRHV (F./D) at Dong Ha Combat Base and from AEVN units, WiüCV and other U.y» .'mny units supported. The infoniiation obtained was dissaminatod to the batterios located r.t Dong Ha through daily battalion briefings. Battery C at Csjnp J.J, Carroll and Battjry D at ?hu Bai received intelligonoe data from the regimental head- quarters that they supported,

b. Hie Battalion continued to have the responsibility for tho periaeter defense in Sector II, Dong Ha Combat Base, Sector oloucnts conducted a rooonnaissanoe patrol south of the base on a daily basis. On one occasion a booby trapped 105MH round was found and disr:mcd. On 29 January, a patrol diroctod artillery on a suspected enemy position. yhio oolnoidod with ruporto from KarLnc roconnaissnnoG insox'fcs that in- uLicatod an incruaao of enemy activity to the south of Dong Ha Combat Base,

c. IXiring tho reporting period, tho weather was favorable to friendly forces. It rained heavily the first 20 dajrs of ilovocibor however, tho rest of the period was unseasonably dry. Repairs on rosupply routes wor« made pud roads to Con Thion (M) end Ton ;ja (^Ij) were coaplcted. The weather had little effect on air resupply end many tons of supplies wore air lifted to outlying positions. Even though there was little rain, the terrain would not support croso-country operations by tracked or wheeled voiiicles.

d. On 1 December 1967, construction of a barrier system to stop infiltration Of enemy forces from Korth Vietnam was begun, Sxlsting outposts and iire bases, such as GLo Linh, Con Thion, Cam Lo, Rockpile, r.nd Ca Lu wore improved. New positions, completed and occupied by the end of the re- porting period weroi il, botvreen the coast owd Gio Linh (YD 201717); ,13, botira^n GLo Linh and Con Thion (YD 166724)5 Cl, an artillery fire base at YD 215673« Battery A deployed two 1142's to ^5 to support a Marine battalion and Battery 3 deployed two 1142» s to Cl to support an .icmy field artillery battrlion. No Battalion equipment was sent to J.,

e. During an intelligence briefing in early November, it was pre- dicted tha.t the enemy's most probable course of action would bo rii'attack on Kho Sanh at the ond of tho monsoon season, Tho prediction appears valid as only small groups ox enemy wore sighted during November end Dicomber. Howovor, during tho latter part of January large enemy forces were observed along tho mz with exceptionally large concentrations around Idle Sanh. The onony forcoa continued to be predominantly NVA with a few TO roinforcoments/ roplacononts. To counter this throat. Marine elements at Kho Sanh wore in- creased from a battalion to a roinforcod regiment, A large reconnaissance screen was established and artillery was relocated so greater support could

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bo givon to tho aroa. In ccaijunction with his build-un, tho caxany tried to interdict rosupply routes. Eis ffret'effort was in nid Dscoriber bo- twoen the Roolspile and Ca Lu (see Inol 1, 19 Doc 67)# Subsequent anbushes grow in size and ferocity (see Incl 1, 15 Jan 68 and 24 Jen 68), Other tactics onployod by tho enony to hinder rosupply wore destroying bridgas and riining activity, Nuoorous vohicles hit nines and this Battalion lost two 11421 s to nines during January, Hho oneoy also herrassod tho efforts of aino swoop toans to cloar roads (soo Inol 1, 20 Jsn 68 and 27 Jan 68), Tho onony was partially saccoss&il in his effort to interdict rosupply rmtos, as at tho ond of January, only largo and \oll protoctod conveys could nove over tho roads«

5» (C) Opo rations and Training üotivitios»

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Oontinuo diroot support of coabat forces in the I Corps Tac- tical zone»

b. Operations»

(1) She Battalion and olononts of Battery G, 65th ^tillery hr.vo pprtioipatod in tho following operations daring tho »»porting poriodi

Job Stuart - 28 Jan 68 to present (Batteries B, G/65)

Kentucky - 1 Kov 67 toprosont (Batteries ^, B, G/65)

Lancaster -1 Nov 67 to present (Batteries C, G/65)

Neosho - 1 Nov 67 to 28 Jan 68 (Batteries D, G/65)

Osooola - 1 Nov 67 to present (Battery *i)

Scotland - 1 Nov 67 to present (Batteries Ä, G/65)

Wallawa - 1 Nov 67 to 28 Jnn 68 (Battery G/65)

(2) Diring tho reporting period, porinotor defense of Ibng ila Coabat Base was provided by M42 weapons of Battories A end 35 porinotor defense of Caap J.J, Carroll was provided by Battery Cj and Battery D pro- vided periuot or defense of j?hu Bai and Canp Evans. M55 Papons of Battery .G, o5th .jrtillßry «10 utilized daily prinnrily for convoy socurity osoorts throuelvout tho I Corps Tactical a>no, J >.»

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(5) Tho Battnlion «id attachod units wore engaged in taptical operations daily througliout the reporting period (92 deys)« Inclosure 1 lists significant nissions porfomed by the Battalion and Battory G, 65th jxtillory. At the end of the quartorly period 51 January 1963, the Bat- talion was tactically deployed in direct support as followsi

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1st Battalion, 44th iirfciilory

5D Marino Divisi >n

4th Marino Roginant

1st Marino Division

5D Marino Division

12th Marino RogLaant

26th Marino Reglnent

5D Battalion, 5D Marines

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HKB/l/44 Dong Ha YD 255585

Vl/44 (-) Dong Ha YD 255585

3/1/44 (-) Dong Ha YD 255565

0/1/44 (-) J.J. Carroll YD 065551

2/1/44 (-) i'hu 3ai YD 875148

G/65 (-) Dong Ha YD 255585

Vl/44 ITO Sections

Gio Linh (.1-2) YD 215747

Vl/44 One Soction

Kho Sanh XD 843419

Vl/44 One Section

Tan „ja U-5) YD 166724

Vl/44 Tlireo Squads

^usng Tri Järfi YD 511557

3/1/44 Ono Squad

Quctfig Tri YD 559545

B/l/44 Two Sections

Can Lo (C-5) YD 145615

B/l/44 Ono Soction

Con Thion (A-4) YD 115700

U.S. Amy Advisory Group

2D Battalion, 9th Marines

2D Battalion, l&t Marvno.-i

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3/1/44 One Section

C/l/44 One Squad

C/l/44 One Soction

C/l/44 Tv» Sections

D/1/44 T\:o Sections

D/1/44 One Section

D/l/44 Two Sections

G/65 T\n Squads

G/65 Throe Squads

G/65 Tliroo Squads

G/65 •TVJO Squads

G/65 oovon Squads

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My Hba (C-l) YD a5673

Iho Gio Bridge YD 026561

Ca Lu YD 013454

Eoolcpile XD 983545

Crnp 'luv&cta YD 535318

Ounbürl,?nd YD 751136

LZ EL Taso YD 8O8I63

Khc Sanh XD 8/^419

Con Tliien (.1-4) YD 113700

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8th Battalion, 4th irtilleiy U.3, iiiay

4th Marino RogLnont

5D Battelion, 9th Marines

3D Battalion, 9th Merinos

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Ist Marino Division

1st ^Lr Cavclry Division

26th Marino Rogirioivfc

2D Battelion, 1st Merinos

Canp J.J. Carroll Battery C, 1st Battalion YD 063551

rhu Bai YD 976148

Canp Evans YD 535318

44th .artillery

Battory D, 1st Battdion 44th „irtillory

1st rtir Cavalry Division

(l) The Battalion established a noncomaissioned officer training program. The course covers 12 hours of instruction and aims at iaailiarizing young squad leaders with leadership principles and pertinent data of the M42 and M55 weapon systems. The program will be conducted ear-h quarter.

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(2) The Battalion has lost a great many trained personnel due to rotation and combat basualtiss. Trained replacements are not being received; therefore, the Battalion must «?ontinue to stress training. The majority of the daily training program (92 days) was concentrated on OJT at the section and squad level. The wide dispersion of elements of the batteries mates centralized instruction impracticable,

d. Chemical: None.

0, Pay Van

During the reporting period, numerous reward leaflets were passed out by battalion elements on road nets in the long Ha area. Tvro gconades were turned in by children to a crew providing road security. On another occasion a French grenade and a magazine with nmwunition. were turned in to the Battalion Liaison Officer. Rewards were given to the indigenous personnel who turned in these articles.

4. (c) Logistics:

(1) The BX facility mentioned in last quarter1 s OliLL has been sst up at the supporting task force. They have not achieved 1 complete fill iovol yet to pomit direct exchange of nil the items included on their BX list, Iiowevor, the availability of the parts they do have on head has helped to reduce the dor.dlinc rate within the Battalion, Timely maintenance of signal equipment continues to present problems as the maintenance support rctivities are not able to obtain required repair parts. To further reduce deadline time, this Battalion has recommended to the 560th BoSi. in Ba Hang that a partial AÜL of approxinat-'ly 800 line itmes, based upon heavy donmd from the four artillery units at Bong Ha, be maintained at the task force facility hero at Bong Ha« The administrative work load would he handled by the addition of two ordnance repair parts specialists to the task force organization,

(2) Adequate controls of the 4CSiI ammunition by lot number can- not bo implemented due to the many diiferent lot numbers issued by the AS?* The supporting activity's Ammunition Control Officer has researched this pro- blem area end offers no immediate solution,

5, (U) Civil AffairsJ

a. Dai -an Hamlet (YD 270590): A modem type shelter of cement blocks was completed by the residents of bho Eaplet to house eight pigs th.-.t had boon previously given then by the unit. Battalion elements at Bong Ha continue to supply edible waste daily from the moss halle to feed thi pig;: , The village personnel have provided exceptional care for the -pigs which aow

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rvoroga appxoadaateiy 150 pounds oach in woight. Tho rosidonts of tho Ha:ilet havs tfLao 8tort«2d building a dispensary with aatorinls supplied by tiio Battaliop, For TSH? the Battalion prepared a gift box for oaph fnpily in tho villego vbioh was well received.

b. On 24 Biconber 196? the Battalion sponsored a Christaas party for tho children at tho Dong Ha Catholic Orphanage, ^pproxinr.cdy 150 child- ren attended» A dinner was prepared by tho Battrlion' s ncss halls. Movies wore also shovia, and snail favors wore given to tho children.

o. Battery D continues to aid tho Yion Dac-ijih Orphcnago hbnc in Hue, Over tho past throo uonths, the average contribution has been 70 cents per uon. ä totpl of $240.00 has boon contributed during this period.

d. The Battalion Sirepon and the Hcdical Section treated 5»958 yatients in connection with MADCAP daring the reporting periofl. The patidil»« i.'-vti visited and treated at the following locations: Catholic Orphpnage at "Dong Ha (YD 256603), and at Dai .An (YD 270590). './hen any serious path- olo^y was discovored during the Battalion M&IDji? prograin the Vietnamese national was transported by the Battalion Medical Section to the civilian hospital at tyiang Tri for further evaluation and treatnent.

6. (C) Personnel i

a. Awards and Decorationsa During the period 1 ifovenber lfo7 to 31 January 1968, tho Battalion and Battery G, 65th Artillery sustained 56 bactlo casualties, two of whoa were killed in action. A total of 66 awards were presented during the reporting period»

(1) Bronze Star w/"VM device - 11 (3 posthunously)

(2) Bronze star - 10

(5) Aroy Conwendation w/'^" device - 12

(4) Acuy CoDinendation Medal - 15

(5) Purple ifeart - 20 (2 Posthunously)

b. Roligous jptivities:

(l) Regular Sunday Services were held in the Battalion Chapel at Dong Ha with Protestant services at 0930 hours and Catholic services at 1115 'hours. Protestant services vere conducted by the Battalion Chaplain while Catholic coverage was provided by Chaplain (Major) MaCÜroy f roa the

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llthSn^neor BattEaiavpSa^^^^J&r#^d^..t^e Chepldn traveled to Ccn>> J.J. Caäsfiill for a se3^ice*"e£"B~attcry 0 ness hall at 1515 hours.

"V»^ ■_ ■„. ^^^^^japos^^soligiotts covorago v/as provided by the Battelion

Ohpplnin in tlk'ä^iA]aJ5e«CC^i^_9th Motor Transport Battalion, UüIC and the 9th Ilarine Reginont during tho aBsSJtcc of their Navy Chaplains.

(3) Other elenonts of the Battalion were provided religious coverage in tStÄj^oxea by Na^r Chaplains who conducted services for the Marines. The nature of the Battalion Chaplain's ninistry to those units was united to personal visits during the nonth,

(4) Special Christuas services for our Battalion included a nidnight nass hold at 11th linginoor Battalion Chapel, and a Christmas Eve caftdlolrjjht conmnion soivicc for Pxvtostanta in our chapel. Sorvices vcre conducted on Christnas Day at the sane tine that Sunday Services are held, A itew Years Kve watchnight service was held for trotostants and a Now Ysnr'e Day Gtfrvicc was conducted for Catholics in the Battalion Qhapol.

(5) Honorial corvicus wro hold for the thrco nan of the Bat- talion udao died during this quarter as a result of onoay action.

(6) The Battalion Chaplain visited troops in the following positions: Gio Linh, Con Thien, Khe Sanh, Cpj;: Lo, Rocl9ile, D-5, Ccop J.J, Carroll, Klie Gio Bridge, Quang Tri jiirfield, Ca Lu, Da Hang (including Hill 190, Hill 55, jinti-tanks, 8" positions and ilano Bridgo), phu 3ai, Ca:ip Jvens, Cu-iberlrnd, Giä lo, Quang Tri, Chu Lai, Due ?ho (including LZ Thunder, L2 Jaldy, LZ Colt, LZ Ross, and LZ Leslie). On visits just prior to Christaas, boxes, gifts, cards, and letters froa both individuals and groups in COIfJS viorc distributed to those units which vcro considered to bo the nost isolated.

(7) Mcubers of the Battalion oroctod a neu pomanont cross in front of the chapel. Hade fron the salvaged barrels of caliber ,50 and 401111 guns, the cross is distinctly artillery. Indication services vere conducted on 4 Doconber 196? with the Co;:v:anding Officers of all Artillery Units locatec in Dong Ha present. Other ir.vprovauents v/orc aado an the inter- ior of tho chapel. Tvro distinguished guests in our chapel woro senator John Tov/or (Texas) on 24 Novenber and Chaplain (iiG) Francis Sanpson, Chisf of Chaplains on 28 Doconber 196?.

0, Sducations

Since 1 Novonbar 1967, .21 "individuals have taken the High School G3D test and 5 individuals have taken the College General 3xamina- tj.ons. Tv/o persons enrolled in correspondence courses offered through USAFI.

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7. (C) irtilleryi

a, immunition emended 1 November 196? - 31 January 1968t

4QMM - 124»786 Caliber .50 - 187,412

b, iimnunition expended to dates

tfm - 509,895 Caliber .50 - 1,311,237

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;'art I, Obsozrvationo (Lossons Learned)

1. (u) Personnel» None,

2. (C) Operations:

at Itemt Perimeter defense test of the M42.

Discussion: Firing testa were conducted to ascertain the moat effective means of employing the 1142 against a ground assault from a pariraeter defensive position. Per the test, 25 cardboard targets wars placed at a range of 220 meters. The targets were positioned so that they covered sä* nrca 50 meters in vadth and 15 meters in depth. Hie tests V/Cxo conductor by: (a) firing at prepiled rocks and metal scraps, (b) firing at. five ...gallon ccjir of foug^so, (c) firing at the ground in front of the targota, end (d) firing at tho center of the target area. The dual guns tore bore sighted on the target boforo each test end 12 rounds wore fired during each of the 4 tests.

Observation: Results of those tests indicate that firing at the ground in front of «i assaulting force produces the greatest number of caaueltios and is the most effective way of stopping that force,

b. Item: Smployment of the M42 and 1155,

Discussion: When automatic weapons are committed to com- bat opcrp.tions, a minimum of two should be omployod. If only one automatic weapon is used, it is the obvious target for the enemy« s antitank weapons. If two or moro automatic weapons are employed, the enemy must divide his nntitrnk weapons accordingly which increases the probability of one of tho rutonatic weapons getting into action. This is of prime importenco as tho

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truo döfonso of the mtoaatio weapon is its offcnsivo fire po\cr. Far- ther, onco in option one aatouatic weapon ccn defend end support the other,

o, Itoa: lirxng the ii42 froa a saadbaggod position.

Discussioni If there is a space left bctwocn the 1142 end a sondbageed position, the rjuzzle blast of the guns will gradually destroy the jsijndb^ wall, xbwevor, if the ii42 is driven into the position so that it Just touches the wall the nuzzle blast vail be extended beyond the sand- bag wall end the wall will not be destroyed.

Observation; 1142's should bo driven into a snngbaggod posi- tion, so that the vehicle is touching the wall facing the priaary field of fire.

d. Xtoms Coaputation of firing data.

Discussiont The rapid and accurate conputation of firing data is essential to the effectiveness of the ii42 when used as an indirect fire ißapon. If there is a differenco in altitude becv.OGn the ii42 and target, the use of the nil foraula to cotipute angle of site is a tine con- saai:ig process.

Observation; ^ chart cm bo constructed indieab.in^ the angle of site for different ranges and vortical intervals. This will acf-«lörr».tu the conputation of firing data,

e. Iton; llobility of- the 1155.

Eiscussiom The M55 crew at LZ Leslie, near Chu Lai, fro- quently aovod their M55 throughout the porineter in order to confuse the eneuy to its exact location. On 5 January 1968, tho enony launched a aortar and ground attack on the LZ. The first si:: nortar rounds hit a position that tho H55 crow had just vacated, Tnorcforc, on this occasion, the tactic of keeping the Ii55 no bile prevented the enony fron pin pointing its location and probably kept tho LZ fron being penetrated or cantured, (See Incl 1, J Jan 68).

Observations The ii55 should ronain aobile and frequently change perinctor positions so that the enony can not pin point its posi- tion.

f. Itong Locking the dual guns in azinuth when noving.

Discussion; Bxpoxionoo has shown that the azinuth operator can hold the dual guns when the M42 is aoving less than 10 nph« when the

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ft WÜLB'-C 1 Pobmary 1968 SOBJSC'i': Qporationel Roport-Lossons Loaxnod (KDS OSPOR-65) for

Qierfcorly Report iSncling 31 Januery 1968 (ü)

K42 is traveling at a spooä grcator thm 10 aph, tho azimtli operator cen- no t hold tho dual guns end thoy will swing out of control. On ono occa— sion tho throo bolts on top of tho traversing aoch/jnisa voic showcod off »aidoring tho guns ineffoctivo,

Obsorvationij V/hon traveling loss than 10 uph, the dual ^«s do not have to bo loo Iced in e,zinath, VJhon traveling at a spood groat- or thnn 10 rrph, tho dual guns mst bo lookad in aziriuth,

3. (U) Training end Organization:

Iten: Training of noss personnol,

Disoussiont Moss porsonnol rocoived frou C0:iU3 havo little Itnovfl-odgo of tho 1159 Field Rajvjo and how to proparo rppotizing 'Q" ration aorls. Field ranges are used thronßhnut Viotnp-* and "li" rations oonpriso nsny of tlio nopls hero.

Observation; Hoss porsonnol, b of ore coning to Vietnam, should rviceive oxbensivo training on the M59 Field R?>nßa ond tho p^-'P^rRtvon" of «©" ration noals.

4» (U) Intelliösnco: Hone,

5L. (C) Logistics:

a« Itcnj Vest, fragaontatien.

Discussion: ^s personnel rotate to COFJS thoy turn in their fragmentation vests to tho Battalion's central issue facility. Tho condition of the satin outer cover of tho vest often classifies it un- sorvicorblo. Such vests axe turned in to be burned. 3xfxiinati:n of the Icyors of nylon axnnr which go into tho production of those vests has shown ti.;at; duo to a plastic shell sown around the nylon amor, it is only the groen satin outer cover which is unserviceable.

Obsorvr.tion; Canvas repair shops presently in operation at «tost direct support uaintcnanco facilities should be equipped with cloth oiivjllar to that used on the outer cover of fragmentation vesto and un- öürvicoablo anaorcd vests should bo turned in for repair end loicsuo,

b, Itoa: Food containers.

Discussion: Tho present food container FSK 7330-253-24411 dooo not stand up well when usod to transport food daily to tho personnol occupying positions away fron their base caap. The snap down fasteners aro

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.VCL? „ -1 Pebüirjy 19Ö8 SÜ3JJ3Tt Oyarfttioaal Rcport-L. ssons Lorjsaod (ECS G_3?OH-65) for

'^iartorxy Pori*«5 EncV.i^. 51 Joauaij'150B (U)

nttcc^'' u/ ri-^s *o a ve^' li'.W ftftd soft aLuainun sho^th. V^n tho lid <>; closod, tha prossui» that tho rubbor washer applies to tho fastonors pultotlio rivCits througla the elur.v.nura,

Obsorvatioia; J, rainforcing bend of r-otoj. braaad around tho top circu;.ifexence would proviso a strongor ar.ohor for tha snap down, fastouers end would prevent the r.'.vats that hold the fasteners fron pullin^ through,

c, Itent *irnored s'^-at cusiiions.

BiscusGion; The ITVA/TC continue to plppe c;:plir.si3 on ninirvj roads. Seat oushlcn& -'..ado of nylon arüur, stich as is presently used in fra'iontation vests, would provide porconnGl far greater protection fron rJLno frcgtients than do present seat oußhinns. Alsn, undor a^tJiAr vx?.nr rJid toar conditious, nylon cushions would last longer.

Observation} Seat cushions nade out of nylon aruor wou].^ provide nore protection fron rains fragaents thrn do prssent scat cushions. iiB a field expedient and in addition to placing sandbags on tho floor, nylon arror froa unserviceable fragnentation vests can be attached to seats for protection«

6. (C) Others:

a. Coaunic.ationsj

Iton: Radio Sot ^T/WC-46 nounted in 1142.

Blscussion: The placoaent of tho radio sot in the M42 is such üiat tho radio rocoives heavy abuse by personnel entering tho vehicle

'cxnonor's hatch and personnel roaoving axiunition fron behind the vehicle cou..nndcr, s seat.

Observation; A protective cage, nade of l/4 inch square stool, enn bo constructed to-protect tho radio. She cage c?r. be bolted to tho radio aount,

Iten; Care of tho electrical wiring syston of tho II42 .during the aonsoon season,

_Discussion; During poiiods of heavy rein, '.rr.ter must not bo nllovöd to collect in the driver' 3 conpartnent or tho engine ccapartnent of the I.142. If water is allowed to collect in these conpartr-ntc, it v.lll run into the aastor and starter relays when the 1142 i& parlced on rn incline with tho engine conpartnent on tho down liill slope, i'his will caaao a shoH in -too electrical systcn rendering the 1142 inoperative,

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AVOB-O 1 rebraazy 1968 c*t?3J3Cf 1 Operational Report-Lessons Learned (BOS C3i10R-65) for

QJia'rtörly Period Ending 31 January 1968 (ü)

Obsorvation; All hatches, covers, and doors siiould be bipt closed as much as possible when re is raining, /jny water that col- lects in the driver' 3 compartment or the engine compartment should be drained immediately.

Part II, Rocomuündationss

1» (U) Personnel; isono.

2. (U) Operations:

Reco lA^end the observations made under opür->'io • - in Part il be incorporated in the program of instruction for iSo' -^ 1174's at the u3^D;J. ^ x>xo ^ „^

5. (U) Txnining and Urgnnizatioaa

Recommend that mess puraonnol be trained or t:v> •« Field Rrnge and in preparation of '©" ration moals before oain^to

4. (TJ) Intolligoncoi Ilono.

5. (C) Logistics!

a. Reoomjiend that combat vehicle oert cu^iioi- '- - nylon nxaor. " * - - ---^- ui

b. RucOuiKond Gp^-ivas ropeir shops be outfitted to - -.--•■^ rV, s.-.tin covers of fragmentation vests,' ^-xJ^x ta^

c. Recomraend fchr.t food containers, riC 7550-2« 9/-1 K noa:.:ied to .revert the rivets holding the snap fastonars from ^—.7 out •■v.cn tne lid :.o closed. o^...^t

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1. Missions Ärlon^d LTO, .irtilluxy 2. ORLL, Bfcrj G (SLT), 29th Arty Conr^anding

DIo'LRI^Ul'IOK! 2 - CliTOUS.iRP.'i: 3 - CG, USiiRV 6 - CO, 108th /o-'ty G^p Info Copy 1 - CG, Ua^Jö

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AVGLB-0 1 pobÄiaiy 1968 SOBJjflCTi Oparational Report-Losaona Learned (BGS CSFOR-65) for

Quarterly pariod Ending JL January 1968 (ü)

2 - PAW Dept, USAAES 2 - C/S Dept, USA4DS 2 - CG, JdMüKDIV 1 - CO, 4th Marines 1 - CO, 9th Maxines 1 - CO, 12th Marinas 1 - CO, 26th Marines

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AVGL-CO (1 Peb 68) 1st Ind SUBJECT: Operational Report-Lessons Learned (RCS CSFOR-65) for Quarterly

Period Ending 31 January 1968, Unit Identification Code: WDDITO (Ü)

HQ, 108TH ARTILLERY GROUP, APO San Francisco 96269

TO: Commanding General, United States Array Vietnam, APO 96375, ATTN: AVHGC-DH

1. Forwarded herewith is the Operational Report of the 1st Battalion (AW) (SP), Uth Artillery for the quarterly period ending 31 January 1968.

2. Concur in the recommendations made in Part II of Section II of the report.

DAVID L..JONES Colonel, Artillery Commanding

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CONFIDENTIAL

AVHGC-DST (1 Feb 68) 2d Ind (C) ; 8 MAR 1968 SUBJECT: Operational Report-Lessons Learned (RCS CSFOR-65) for

Quarterly Period Ending 31 January 1968 (U)

HEADQUARTERS, US ARMY VIETNAM, APO San Francisco 96375

TO: Commander in Chief, United States Army, Pacific, ATTN: GPOP-DT, APO 96558

1. (U) This headquarters has reviewed the Operational Report-Lessons Learned for the quarterly period ending 31 January 1968 from Headquarters, 1st Battalion (AW) (SP), 44th Artillery (DD1A) as indorsed.

2. (C) Pertinent comments follow:

a. Reference item concerning fragmentation vest, page 11, para- graph 5a; and page 13, paragraph 5b: Concur. 1st Logistical Command has been instructed to investigate the recovering of the vest in conjunction with the theater-wide clothing and equipment maintenance program.

b. Reference item concerning food containers, page 11, paragraph 5b; and page 13, paragraph 5c: Concur, The unit should submit an Equipment Improvement Report (EIR) as outlined in TM 38-750.

c. Reference item concerning armored seat cushions, page 12, paragraph 5c; and page 13, paragraph 5a: Concur. This item should be studied by the appropriate CONUS agency to determine the merit of the pro- posal. Unit should submit a request for an ENSURE item if actual require- ment exists.

3. (U) A copy of this indorsement will be furnished to the reporting unit through channels.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

Copy furnished: HQ 1st Bn, 44th Arty HQ 108th Arty Gp

C. S. NAKATSÜKASA Captain. AGO Assistant Adjutant General

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GPOP-DT (1 Feb 68) 3d Ind (U) SUBJECT: Operational Report for the Quarterly Period Ending 31 January

1968 from HQ, 1st Bn (AW)(SP), 44th Arty (UIC: WDD.UA) (RGS CSFOR-65)

HQ, US Array, Pacific, APO San Francisco 96558 2 6 MAR 1988

TO: Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, Department of the Army, Washington, D. C. 20310

This headquarters has evaluated subject report and forwarding indorse- ments and concurs in the report as indorsed,

FOR THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF:

/

K. F. OSBOURN MAJ,AGC Asst AO

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CONFIDEMTIÄL ' ^ HUSSIONS FSHFOBI'IBID '(o)

pm UNIT MISSION

311800H Oot 67 to One Seot B/l/44 Elements at Con Thien received 2L OllSOOfi Nbv 6*7 Three Sqä G/65 artillery rounds, Ko casaaLties or

equipment damage,

011015H Nov 67 to One Sect B/l/44 Elements from Cam Lo furnished security • 011615H Nov 67 escorb for convoy from Cam Lo to Con

Thien and return,

012015H Nov 67 One Sqd 3/l/44 Element at Con Ihien fired 20 4CS-§i rounds at lights outside peri- meterr Lights extinguished,

0i2l55H Wov 67 One Sect B/l/44 Elements at Con Thien fired 557 rounds 40M at suspected NVA mortar, re-

coilless rifle and bunter positions. Results unknown,

OllOOOH Nov 67 to Two Sect Ji/l/U Elements at Gio Linh received three artil- 021800H Nov 67 leiy rounds. No casualties or equip-

ment damage,

011300H Nov 67 to One sect 3/1/44 Elements at Con Thien received 6' 021800H Nov 67 Three Sqd G/65 artillery andv.l§ mortar rounds. No

casualties or equipment damage»

02L105H Nov 67 to One Sect B/l/44 Elements from Cam Lo furnished security 02L550H Nov 67 escort for convoy from Cam Lo to Cor.

Thien and return,

020001HNOV 67 to Two Sqd G/65 Elements from Sector II reaction force 020100H Nov 67 Long Ha Combat Base committed to

Sector I, Negative contact,

050700H Nov 67 to Tvo Sqd G/65 Elements from Phu Bai furnished 05L400H Nov 67 security escort for convoy from Phu

Bai to Da Nang and return,

051110H Nov 67 to One Sect B/l/44 Elements from Cam Lo furnished security O5I6OOH Nov 67 escort for convoy from Cam Lo to Con

Thien and return,

OaSOOHNov 67 to Two Sect- Vl/44 Elements at Gio Linh received seven 051800K Nov 67 artillery rounds. No casualties or

equipment damage.

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mm' 02L800M Nov 6? to OjlBQOH Ifov 6?

OA1550... Kov 67 to u/il^O... Äov 67

O409CÖ:.. INOV 6? to O412C0Z isbv 37

041900:: iiov 6? to OfH&OC Wov (I7

One S«"0,0 5/1/44 rnree rfqd G/6$

uCi 11, Ub^

c/l/44

0418^0;.. i;:ov 67 ü!,3fcoo: iio-v 67

r,o

05lV0ü.... MW 67 to o6iaoo::.. iibv 67

Ü60S00.. lov 67 to O6J.70O. rov .;;7

060900.. :..ov 67 to 0% (•'&.: Yov 6?

O6lS00::. iiov 57 to OriÖCO. ..Cov 67

ÜOiBOO:.. Nov 67 to O'/lÖüa., hov 67

oSlücyx. Ifov 67 to OTjaüO', :?OT 67

Vx^i ,"■»"■<: t ..•i/'i /'.'(4

Otu :ioct i//.l/44 .iV,-j:t,c „■>od G/63

One aeot d/l/44 rhice ij;.;d er/S'}

One Seo-t A/l/44

Iviu jqd G/65

0»1Q oqd C/'b.1:)

i'wo Süot i/l/'M

Unö üoot B/l/44

ilemoata at Con Tliisn received four rounds artillery and aio-t^r fire, llo «aaualtiea or öcuipaent clr.uage,

J..,e.;iem;s from nQ'j ll; Sector II, long ..\a GoiBbat Base» conducted dayligiit ie- con patrol outside sector II, Heceived four rounds uiortar firo. ITo caffialtiss or equipasnt danuv^ö,

".t Catfy JiJ« Carroll, L'.J ...'.ouae, "Jn GO, 1/44, firod 2v:ü,000t};. icund 40HiI expendsd tactioelly bj .eatery C i/44 ainoe entry into Vietrua. Oil' Lewis, 3*1 Cnaplin, seiYed as a':.i.uut.h pointer,

/I'toni^nto ^1. frin L.lnh ruccl-^ed 2S artil-« lerj' remits, JO oasualties or equip- fflOtat daBiV^,

^Jle/nerits a^ Cür,. L'hien rooeiveil four rouads ai'till&i^, ä;. c ;viav.u.tiGj- or ßquipaient dase^e.

iLea>Gnta at Con ll'iien Kcxved '5 ronniia ax'fcillaryi, No oquipiuent -/a-at.'o. One CUB/l/44, three MA ('■äUlYAC) one j/l//;/) d t'.Ä G/6:5, tw WU V":-i-nor) G/o5. (iv:./; I/44 SliVli? OSLJO^.. TOV .S7),

Jloua.ita froa Caw Lo .furn.ia'ied aeourity nsrurf. for cuavo;/ ir-... Oj.i Xo ro Con I'I' j.t.r; and rc'tu.^.

ilc^r.i'its frou Pluu .'3ai :.u..nisliäd sscuxlty eacort for convoy froa J/.'JU Lai to Ibng ;..a ta'tri return,

JlomüTite at LüLaslis», ' 1c .^v SQ'tfO'i, dostroy^d seven eneay f);" ..ucturoa. One VC .CLi (ooniiaa^d}, Lour Vu ia.i (px«'»^!©)» No cagiiaLtioe or equ.iy.iont dataago.

Aloixonti? at Gio LinL rjCöivsd 24 rounds ar'tillery, Mb oaaualtiaa or dquip- Hiont duiiifigo,

..'V.i;nt;nt'.i :.(, Ccu JUVLCU :wc:vivöd J? rounds actrllor/. No oasiualt'iiTij or equi .aont da.5;w.ie.

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CONFIDENTIAL fei ES^. ' ii?23I0N

OölüOOJ: 3:;ov 67 One oqd G/65 ilaaent at Li Leslie, £? S3y'03, ex- pended imiciown nusaber roirnds of .50 C(üibar at enetiy villac'.^ Destroyed sovon ones/ acractuces. .Vour eneay uillöd probable), 010 tilled eneoy

..sniper (confirmed),

071020.... ITov 67 to one sect B/l/44 .^levents at Cayj io furnished soourity 0'(110ö.:L iiov 67 escort for convoy froa Cca Lo to Con

T:;.ien arid raiurilj

0712$ÜIIüOV 67 . 'cLiB 1/44 , /.,. 3n no v«uj;.ded cy unl-G.-ioui ecliber artil- 6'/ 3 3try 1/44 leiy or rüortar round vmla inspecting

cicjieacg at Con iliien; Kj^^VAC'eU to ?iiu Bai. Battory ö 00 and 3n -.11. 'SI30 wounded (ainorj by sams iound. Also Oixc Ui.'C ,ia (I'K^VAO). .:V« datir of Bn f.'C .;'" ;Tov 'S'/, .'ajx' >o..'o-crion, -.in l::-. ;-!■■:.;■■;:. d .:a).; ;.:• 1/....!, (it.jx; i/i;;

';■■: V:d ÜYJ H;0.: ^X 1,7).

Ofl'iüO... Zov 67 £0 üwu oecl; A/l//t.1 Jlc,;: :r:t:. ^ O10 Linb ^coived four CÖlSOOIi Hov 67 rounds üirtlllety, Lb Co. unities or

eqiiiy-dc-nt dsaage.

080900;.:: lov 6? to One .'joot. 3/i/44 i-lleäienbp frou iJärt Lo furni '.f.d security C&I'/OCL.. '.'ov 67 >..;:;ccrr. for convoy fxom rj,w. |,c to Cor.

Lhj.in and retiuT..

061800a liov 67 -to One :.oct 1./1744 ^^../r.$ :i[: Con '.i-nien reo.\'^d ;uo;;nova: «^leOOa. ITov 6'7 Tnree üqd G/65 nuuioer rc/unds arcillerj'-. Lb equipment

dawäre,. Four ;.!.,. (miau;..^ 0/5'j. (aef ? ' :L/M ai'J'a^ Oouoo.-: :,:ov C'l)',

0907i>'.. l:ov 6? to 'n— ^■.' .'/,o-

^

lOlloa..: liOV 67 J.wo bqt u/or/ .^lementfj : .ro..i ..-La Btu iu^iisheä sec-inty

escort; f.?r convoy icca i^ix Lid to Da I'L-ng and xeLum.

091B00 . llov 67 to T,n £ect Vl/4d' ,/]euent3 J., Gio Liah rco--ivod or^ ^ound 101 00.. Ihv 67 ar.Ul^rv. IxV. oar^aitiuu or ^ui-aent

lOOSMo: llov 67 to One sect BA/44 ^caientn ITO* C^U LO fu ^iv-f/! ^; 101745-': IVov 67

unty r'ooort ^or ■'JonvoT iro'i; :.,.../ Lo to Con fh.ien and ^tum.

0920O0.-. Nov 67 onu .£3 11) fror; bectorc 11 .:rng ia Gou- ' bal. Baae parfc.ioij,iat.-od i:"- A-..ju«h patx-ol IIW

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CONFIDENTIAL iCSSIOH

10l6OOi isov 6? iL-x3 l/44

1107002: :.;ov 6? to Tvx) jc'd G/65 121550-' Hov 67

110506i: Nov 67 One ^ect V1/44

112200:i; i:ov 67 one iect C/l/44

12J.050;ä ilov 67 to One üeot 3/1/44 12L5i7.i I*ov 67

IpO^JO. Kov 67 to Two Sqd G/65 1412OO.... ilov 67

150615;. i^ov 67 to Oxe sect 3/l/i^ 151250:. ITov 67

131445H ifov 67 to -rwo 3(id G/65 151ol5n ilov 67

140615:.. IVov 67 to One ijeot B/I/44 141250:... Kbv 67

of Qiaang Tri vie YD 26!J550 conducted by 9th llarinos l:'atrollinG ochool* Patrol contact resulted in four "VC ICIa (confirmed) , two VC ''JUk (probable).

LiKJ x-Jouse assuaeö coa .va'ic1. l/44«

illeuents from i-i.u 3ai iumislied secure ity escort for convoy froaThu iJai to Dong ia and Ca© Lo and return.

Sleaents frow long da, providing secur- ity for Uta iüngineer suosv) team froiu Dong Ha to Gio LinJi attao'sd by snipers vie YD 22164';.. One coaca.c:ad detonated mine exploded prior to sniper fire. -Tvro coiiiviand detonated clay-ioix! mines placed>. . in front of and "_»ehind one M42 failed to explode. One M42 firc-d five rounds 4CIIii at snipers, latrol dispatched, . negative results. Jo 'ü-ii casua3.ties or equipment damage. J'.JC civilians killed, one civilian wounded OdEYiCj. (Refs 1/44 jiraj_ iii.,o::: :..;ov 67).

Elements at the l-ioclcpile fired 80.rounds 40iliu at lights outside periveter. Lights extinguislied, other results unknov-n.

elements from Ca;a Lo fumiolied security escort for convoy froiü 'Ja- Lo to Con Thien and return.

iilements from .-hu 3ai fusnished security escort for convoy from _hu Lai to Da Sang and return,

.iilements from Caa Lo fumis'-ed security escort for convey from Oa". Lo to Con Vhicn and return,

elements frO'.a Ca:ip Carroll furnished security tscort for ixLO? QXjx convoy from Csmp Carroll to the Pioclspile and return.

Elements from Cam Lo furnished security escort for convoy from O.-u Lo to Con Thien and return.

Inolosure 1 CONFIDENTIAL

C0Nf'O£Mr/jL~ >::-.

Mi. wm 150650H Nov-67 to Two Sqd- G/65 161820H NOT 6? -

151400H Nov 67 to Two Sqd G/65 IßeoOHNöv 67 ^

171800H Nov 67 to Liaison Tea» 181300KNOV 67 HQ/l/44

180900H Nov 67 to 2 Sqd G/65 221530H Nov 67

19113CH Nov 67 to Two Sqd G/65 2L1800H Nov 67

191430H Nov 67 to Two Sqd G/65 201500a Nov 67..

201630H Nov 67 to Two Sqd G/65 221330II Nov 67

Elements from Phu Bai furnished security- escort for convoy from Phu Bai to long fia and return.

Elements from Cawp Carroll furnished security escort for convoy from Camp

■Carroll to Ca Lu and return. Expended 3|000 rounds caliber .50 recon by fire«

Dong Ha Combat Sase ic-ceived 52 rounds artillery. Hutment at Airforce Compound housing 1/44 Liaison Team (two Ei-l) was destroyed. No casualties, ono ii-16 rifle destroyed. (Ref: 1/44 SI2KEP 17180011 Nov 67).

Elements from Dong Ha furnished security escoit for convoy from long Ha to Phu Bai and return.

Elements from Phu i3ai furnished security escort for convoy from phu Bai to Da Nang and return.

Elements from long Ha furnished security escort for convoy from Dong Ha to Camp Evans and return.

Elements from Dong Ha furnished security escort for convoy from Dong Ha to Camp Evans and return.

201800H Nov 67,'tO One Sect B/l/44 Elements at Con Thien received 40 artil- 211800H Nov 67 : Three Sqd G/65 lery rounds. No casualties or equip-

ment damage.

21/800H Nov 67 to one Sect B/l/44 Elements at Con Thien received 30 ärtil- 2a.800H Nov 67. ; Three Sqd G/65

220740H Nov 67*töJ Two Sqd G/65 231300HNOV 67,, J-,

25074OHNovt67 tö ;Two Sqd G/65 251830H Nov 67 '

ler^ rounds. No casualties or equipment damage.

Elements from Phu Bai furnished security escort for convoy from Phu Bai to Camp Carroll and return.

Elements from Phu Bai furnished security escort for convoy from Phu Bai to Dong Ha and return.

Inclosur© 1 M tv$.

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l&mmmmmHm nil ' i. l..i

r f' ccA/^/aj&yvr/s^

251 a5H Nov 6? to 25lö30li Nov 67

26Ü715K Nov 67 to 271930E Nov 67

270900K Nov 67 to 271630H Nov 67

UNIT

Two Sqd G/65

Two Sqd G/65

Two Sqd G/65

.^'4^to^^«H>iittf4i^iwr'ii •■> i*»!«!»1«! w 1 <uc a* "^«»t. .♦• ■. *i'i

2B0001H Nov 67 1/44

281150H Nov 67 Tw» S<id G/65

MISSION

Elements from Camp Carcoll furnished security escort for convoy from Camp Carroll to Ca Lu and return,

* Elements from ?hu 3ai furnished security escort for convoy from Phi Bai to long Ha and return,,

Elements from Camp Carroll furnished security escort for coxivoy from Camp Carroll to Ca Lu and returr.o

Battalion celebrated completion of one year at the Demilitarized 4one,

Elements escorting Engineer sweep team along Route 9 received sniper fire at YD 191589. No casualties or equip- avitek dfljüage.

281800n Nov 67 to 29I800H Nov 67

One Sect B/l/44 Elements at Con r^-n received 100 Three Sqda G/65 mixed artilleiy, rocket, -^ mortar

rounds. No casualties or equipmi damage«

290001H Nov 67 to One Sqd G/65,, ■ 292400H Nov 67

290700H Nov 67 to Two Sqd G/65 301700H Nov 67

■•;#DLeOQHNov 67 to one Seot B/l/U JOieOGH Nov 67 Three Sqd G/65

JOOabQE, Nov 67 to 9th Mtra Trtfis 3O1130H Ifov 67 Bn USMD

Element at 12 Colt assisted in repulsing an attempt to breach the perimeter* Credited with one enemy KIA ••'. (Con- firmed), No casualties or equipment damage*

Elements from phu Bai furnished security escort for convoy from Phu Bai to Da Nang and return«

Elements at Con Thien received 20 mortar rounds* No equipment damage* Two UCA (minor) G/65* (ßef» 1/44 SITREP 291800H Nov 67)*

Elements from 9th Iltrs, Sector II, Dong Ha Combat Base, conducted daylight recon patrol outside Sector II. Received automatic weapons fire at YD 235564« Did not return fire* No casualties .or equipment damage*

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Wmm mm UNIT

JOlßOO::: Kpv 67 to One Seot B/x/44 OllSüOi: Deo 6? Three Sqd G/65

0108 301: Eec 67 to Two Sqd G/65 0111 OE Deo 67

OaOJEX: DBC 67 to Ivo 3qd G/65 0514OCH Deo 67

02L55Ü.:-. Dec 67 to Tvo Sqd G/65 0218002: Deo 67

02130ü£ D3o 67 to One Sect C/l/44 OjP-SOOH Dec 67 TTO Sqd

040750;~ Dec 67 to Tvro Sqd 3/l/44 O416COS D3c 67

O4IIOO:: Dec 67 to One Sect B/l/44 041400E; Dec 67

05P.500:: Dec 67 ■ One Sqd B/l/44

O7O6OO:: Dec 67 to A/1/44» B/l/44, 031900:.: Dec 67 D/l/44, G/65

O8O75O-.: D30 67 to Two 3qd G/65 091^00::! Deo 67

1009D0..: Dec 67 to Two Sqd G/65 IplJOOi: Dec 67

lOOoOO:: Dec 67 to Tvro Sad G/65 101500" Ifec 67

Element 3 at Con Tl:ien received ten mortar rumds, JO casualties or equipment damage»

üJleaents from pbji Bai fu-j.aished secur- ity for convoy fron Phu 3ai to Gawp Evans and return,

iSlements from Piui Bai furnished secur- ity escort for convoy froa Ihu Bai to Dong Ha and return,

ülaäents from Dong Ea furbished secur- ity escort for ID.07 convoy xroa Dong Ha to Camp Carroll and return,

jlj.emont3 at Camp Carroll filled 950 rounds 401111 and 2200 rounds Cal .50 at guspocted battalion si.:e enemy force. Results unknovn.

Elements from jShu Bai furnished secur-, ity escort for convoy froa pirn Bai to long Ha-and return.

Elements from Gaia Lo furnished secur- ity escort for convoy from Csm Lo to Con Thieu and return.

Elements at Don.* Ha fired tliree ro'onds 40:n,I at enemy sniper position, Results Umcncwn,

Elements at Dong Ha and ?:.".u Bai assumed primary mission of Air Defense during this period»

Elements from phu Bai furnished secur- ity escort for convoy from phu Bai to Dong Ha and return.

Elements from Camp Evans furnished security escort for convo-' from Camp Evans to Dong Ha and return.

Elements from Phu Bai furriaheA ac-unr- ity escort for convoy fron lim 3ai to Camp Evans and return.

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110858S Dec 6? to III40OI Dec 67

MET

TTO Sqd G/65

llit'ca: Deo 6? to 12)- co;: IBO 67

111300:: Deo 67 to 1218002 Deo 67

I50640:: Deo 67 to 1311152 Dec 67

130500:, Dec 67 to 14164-5 : Doc 67

UÜJW Dec 67 to 15133U2: Deo 67

151240;: Dec 67 to 16150u:. Deo 67

ITO^Oi; Deo 67

Iß 2.0'.. Dec 67 to 161 >>T Deo 67

16073C-' Dsc 67 to 193.2002 590 67

1810x51' D9o 67 to ifcijoa: Deo 67

One Sect 3/l/44 Three Sqd G/65

Dong Ha Coiabat Base

Tw Sqd G/65

Two Sad G/65

Two Sqd G/65

Two Sqd G/65

One Sqd 3/1/44

Tvo Sqd G/65

Two Sqd G/65

Tvo Sqd G/65

Miaaicw

jäleuents from Gai^ip üvans füsaished security escort for convo-/ from C^ ßvans to D^ng lia end return. One 5 ton truck hit mine YD 445415« One j.155 escorted retriever and. tmclc back to Caiüp 3vans.

Bleaent/3 at Con &u.on ricaived 26 artillery rounds, i'o casualties or equipjisent damage.

Sleaantb at Dang '£& received unlmova launber artilleiy rounds. I:o oasualties or ©quioaeat damage,

Eleffients from Dong Ha fr-nishing secur- ity escort for :iina sweep iaaia from Dong la to Gdo Lrih detained two'eus'-..- pcctsd Viet Con,;;; at YD 21'; 715. Tamed over to base l.>iilit,ai,y Police,

iilloiufiiits rrora j'lu 3ai iUrnisled seoar- ity ei-oori. for convoy fro:. Camp iuvans to Don.;j la ar.n wtara,

Sieaonts from p.ra Z'ai. fur.vi.&ied secur- ity escort for convoy xiro.: jrlm 3a.t to Ding la and return.

Ju.'.'.einsnts from Dong la fnnuslied secur- ity escort for H107 convoy fro..; Dong .;a to Caff. Lo aii'l return,

ZLcments at Cai'a Lo fired 21 romda 40iii'i at suspected sniper position, la sui t s unloiovn,

Sleaents from Plu Dai fumiolied secur- ity esourt for convoy fro. 1 l-lu Bra to phu Loc und retuasi,

SlöiBonts from /ao. .'Jai fumisl-ed secur- ity c:-.oort for convoy fro. • i'hu Dai to Dong la and return.

Elements from C^p Carroll iuriished seourity esoojn; for ixi.07' convoy from Camp Carroll to Roclcpile ,.v.id return.

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rf 'W

i9ißü.:-:

193-25c:

/yb l

leo 67 to Deo 6?

Deo 67

One beet 3/l/44 Throft Seid 0/63

One individual 0/1/4<

191230:: Deo 67 One Sect C/l/44

200700;; 20i)90%

200700;.. aisoo.

211110;; ZL1>0J>.

Leo 67 to Deo 67

Dec 67 to Deo 67

Dec 67 to Deo 67

One Seid B/l/44

Two Sqd G/65

T-tio S^d 0/6 5

231130, 2515^

Dec 67 to 030 67

Quo loot C/l/44

251^5- Dec 67 Ona S-iot C/l/4',

231545.; Dec 67 One asot 0/1/44

Df^o 67 to Two Scj,d G/65

■rvo bod G/65

241000; 241303- Deo 67

2300&&: 2415^

Dec 67 to Deo 67

Slemsnts at Con 'Sldev. received ten ai-tillery ro\mds. Mo Oasaslties or equipment dajna^t) „

hail courrier Crou Q/l/44 riding liaiine convoy .froji the .^oclcpiis to Ga Lu was ambushed vie ..CD 982509. O-ö '.ZA. (1.ülD!;V'AC!,). (?&xt I/44 Sr'-rep 181800H Dec 67)..'

Slements at Koclt-pilo fxT&'i. 400 rounds ;1.0iL i;, support .".>.t auiburv.'ed harins «onvcy vj.o XIi 982509.. Observed two secondary' ex^lc aions.

üHöÄent at Con T/deu f.i:ce^ JO rounds 401.UJ at saspactfcdi sniper posru.on* Ro.^olt 3 antoioMi»

iiileuents i'rora .-.I'va 3&i. J[u',nj.al3c! secux- ity er:-.orh .fc.:- ooavc-v ICT-OU / -u Ba.-. to

ß].e2,.cn.tö froa .tin; O.f;;; fii-'.ili^ioA r;.--. n-. i-t/ escort; ;f,cr convoy froa l;.v.u JSJ. to Qa^p . •Sva'as and returri»

J'^(-.i?rts frca fr-^ic,n« furiii.'-^d aöaur" it.v ftv'-oi/u lor convoy fror EockpclG fco Ca Lu and i^tum,

Sloiainta at (Ja Lu rscelvcd seven ortil- lery rounds. No oasüalti-ß -r etjui -aent

^leaents at; Ca Lu firid .;■<; rounds 4©'l I ai, sitöpected er-.suiy poaltions vie Vr0 Ü0I448. tosultä irtilcnoT-Qo

lilanon15 fron Cd.i1r Oarroll Xursua'ied security eeooxt for conve-y ^roii C.^p Gnroii to HccLpila and return,

jiJia^ients froin Tax j3a,l fuj^iialied secur- ity OFoo.-.t for .•'oavc.f frcj i'.iü Bai to Deng ils, and rocur:.'..

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* o?6 C&.M/^/Oiz.'vr/sfi.

1 „ -

f'r' m*»m>mM\.i\*iMt\t

f 240745il Deo 6? to 241550H Dso 67

261155:1. Deo 67 to 261455-.- Deo 6?

260700:i D30 57 to 281SOO:.: Deo 67

troff

Two Sqd G/65

One Sect 0/l/44

TW3 Sqd G/65

CONFIDENDAL ■

■

2S0515-.: Deo 6? Cms Sqd B/l/44

28143.5... Deo 67 One Sqd 3/1/44

271^50: Dec 67 to 272530:.. Deo 67

231055:. Ißc 67 to 281300:£ Deo 67

50l800Ii Dao 67 to 511800... Dec 67

501800..: Deo 67 to 311000.: Dec 67

One aect B/l/44 ■Threo ;-Jqd G/65

ÄB 11. USN

One 3ect V1/^^

One Sqd B/l/44

5II5OO:: Deo 67 Ono 3qd D/l/44

0302aOE Jan 68 One iqd G/65

1

Elements from Phu Bai fumis-:ed secur- x%l escort for convoy fro:; Phu Bad. to Cga? Avails, Ouuijerland and j^turn,

Eler.i^rits from Hoclcpila fuaaished secur- ity for convoy from Hoclcjpile to Ca Lu and return.

iiJleiaeata from Pliu Bei furrc shed secur- ity escort for convoy fx-ü:\K-a 3ai to Qjixang Tri a^id retuja.

illeaent at Con Ihien fir'äd 500 rounds 40iln at eneray srtiper posiiion. Results unkncnai,,

iJleaent at Con ■L'hle-n fired 568 rounds ax onemy snipfti-j K's aud "40i,t«r position. 'hf: onr,jiy KJ.A (r; :r?<^;.)a^^;: ^ J..

ulouents at Con i!hlon xcos.Lveo, 10 artil- lery ;.ind rottet rounds, ho casualties 0 r e c]U ipiaier.t d t&i ag 3 •

iDldments of HOB 11, Iton^j Ha Combat Base oonducted dajlignt reoon :..£,CToi outside '"jeotor II, Pound one lOyil". round booby- trapped vie 71) 2555Ö4» iuz\ad in to Ü0D.

älasientc at Oio Iiinh firecl 190 rounds 401D.i at JUST,-ec cad troop concentration,. Höfcjults tmlcnovm., ,.

i] ement at Con TMe::'. fired 1,260 rounds 40IÜ at suspected suiuar pocitiong, Ee sul t s unlono vrn,

Squad Leader voricin,}; at; WA-'l v-oaition on phu ^ai perimeter oaptvc?ed two oon- firaied VC vie YD 905159/ VC we:ce reoon- .üoitering perimeter positions•

Sleaent at L7, Leslie (^ 585505) undor- vent inortar find ground attach. Tne perimeter was ■penetrated aad battle .waa.; feucht inside for 50 almtes. Tvo WEi. vNOKHMSUjßViC). i'To equip.ie-vr, damage»

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CONFIDENTIAL Ml ME? MISSION

Ü30220..:: Jaa 68 One Sqd G-/65

0415C0..:. Jan 68 to 0413^:.: Jan 68

05LÖÜÜ1-X Jaa'68 to 061Öüü:, Jan 68

O^BöO... Jan 68 to 06ieoo;i Jan 68

061.130.. Jaii 68 to .081 $0 .: Jan 63

031800.: Jan 68 to 091B00.. Jan 68

081 ai 2.:; Jan 68 to 081430:: Jan 68

090745:: Jan 68 to 091830... Jan 63

One oect ?j/l/4q Two Sqd G/Ö5

One Sect Ä3/l/44 Thvee 3q/i a/65

Ono Sect B/l/44

Two Sqd a/65

One Sqd B/l/44

Two Sqd G/65

Two Sqd Q/65

101900..:: Jan 68 One Sqd .13/1/44

111010Z Jan 68 to 111235:; Jan 68

Two Sqd G/65

1155 squad credited witli .osoping one half o£ the peridetor securo. Jx^ended over 8,000 rounds caliber .50 a->iunition, (Hefs 1/44 SXTi-uir 0313OOH Jan 68). ,

Bleiaent at h'Z itoss (3T 026342) under- wont ground and mortar attaclc. Eie periiiiater vras not penetrated, ITo casualties or öquiyaent da-age» H55 squad expended 25000 rounds caliber ,50 and was credited vat1. 60 rTVA/VC KIA.

Elements from Dong Sa fi,irn:ls..ed secur- ity for H107 convoy from Jtong Ha to 0-1 and return.

Sleuonts at Gen ffilen received 50 artil- 'Lfii:;, iwu.xi.i;. :.!o 'aMialvj.a«, or equipoent

SLements at üon Üuüeii fired 600 rounds 40ivIu at augpeeted euom^ position a* S«suits unkricwi»

:ül®;!.eiits f.roffi pbx Ba.i fiiÄiished JS^CUIV ity et!Oo:rt. for COJIVO}' fro". p.':u B;ai to Dong Ha and retara?.,

ällej;ejTt at Con llüen fiwsd 175 rounds 40.,J.;. at sunpected fi^er:^- .aoin;sr posi- tions. Results lüikiiöwn,

illeacnta xxcx. long ':1a. furnished secur- ity escort for convoy I'roa Ihu 3ai to Ecng Ha and return.

Sle-ueutd from phu :3ai. fuinisl^d seour- it;,' ©acort for corvoy fro:.; phu Bai to Dons ^ ;^d return.

Element at Con Tliion fired 103 rounds 40. ii at suspected oneiiij'- ;:ouit.iono One enemy ICIA (ccnllxaed).,

Sleiiients i'roc. Dong La fu-nis^ed secur- ity esoort for K107 convoy froa Bong iia to Caiap O'.J. Care oil and return.

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ÄÖENTIÄL

WMWWM

i\ MBB

IJLlOai: Jan 68 to I3163OS Jan 68

120015- Jan 66 to 13151?" Jen 68

131800H Jan 68- to 141J0..V.. Jan 68

17IOO5::: Jan 68 to 171543H Jan 68

170725:^ Jan 68 to 171500..: Jan 68

190515:. Jan 68 to 191730..: Jan 68

200710... Jan 68 to 201207.; Jan 68

201600.; Jan 68 to aiöoe.. Jgn 68

231jar Jan 68 to 231550: Jan 68

ipiIT CONFIDENTIAL

mssm One Seöt C/l/44 One UM ESB/l/44 One M Ei lOÜth

Arty GP One EM UfJiHV ?I0

Tw) Sqd G/65

One 3qd B/l/44

Txo 3qd G/65

T«D Sqd G/65

Tvo Sqd G/65

One Sect V1/44

C/l/44

Two öqd G/65

Elements from Camp Carroll vdth VIJ and eaoorts while providing; security for legupply convoy from the Book^ile to Ca Lu were ambushed vie XD 992469* On initial contact «wo 0/1/44 <«I1 (one MEIEViC, one NON-^ElliViC). M iL.S/l/U .JA (NCN-MBIBV^), LIi U3ARV FIO MIA (MEIEViO). 1142*8 emended 2,943 rounds 40IJIi. Results unknown. She NVA attacked with reinioxced company using RPG and small aims hit middle of convoy cutting it in half. (Hefi 1/4-: SimäP 1ZL800H Jan 68).

Elements from Phu Bai fiimiahed seour- ity escort for convoy fron 1-I:u Bai to Dong Ha and return*

ELement from Caa Lo hit a -line vie YD 162584. Ibur .da (NCK-MiSailViC). 1142 combat loss.

Bleaents from 0-1 fumiaUed security escort for M07 convoy fro:^ C-l to Camp Carroll end return.

Elements from Phu 3ai fumi&ied secur- ity escort for convoy iroa Hm Bai to Song Ha and return.

jäLementa from Caiap Carroll iumished security escort for convoy irom Camp Carroll to Qiiang Trl and letum.

Clements from Bong Ha esocrbing engineer sweep tea» to Caap Carroll vrere smbushed vie YD 172588, }Jo casualties or equip- ment daaage. i'i42Is expended 176 rounds 4ai-^ One IIVA iCU (coiifir.ed). iJVA attacked with a squad uaiac1 small ar-is and RPG's.

Elements at Camp Carroll received 74 rounds rocket fire. No casualties or equipment damage.

jlements from Dong Ha furnished secur- ity for convoy from Dong Ha to Cai^ Carroll and return.

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* *1 CONFIDENTIAL

MQü sssr> wiy ^

241440E Jm 68 to SLanantt 242000E Jan 66

OA/44

241130H Jtfx 66 to One Sect C/l/44 241650H Jtfi 66 Tw Sqd c/65

flf» lU^f OA/44 fMB north«» poxl~ Mttr of Onp J. J« Oaxsell piovid»d dizoot and IndlxtQt fixe eupport fox Maxloe oonvoy gak^ebed at vlo YD 075571. Ssqpendid 6000 round« 4GMM at aaepeoted VTA xefbMnt. Taxfet oonrerage wa« exocll«ntj observed three aeoondaxjr esploeions. Daring engcge- nent orem received «poradio sniper fixe. Two WIA (H0]I-M51BViC)| no equip- ment daMge« (Bef 1 1/44 SITBB5P for 241800H Jan 66).

SLtnenta from the Bookpile and Canqp J.J. Oaxroll escorting a convoy fron the Bookpile to Oa Lu received smell amis and mortar fire, it vie YD 966506 one M42 caught fire and «as completely des- troyed. One M55 «as sprayed with mortar shxfipnel. Tw MLl G/65 (lfON-W3IEVi0). (Hef 1 1/44 SÜEHBP 241ßOüii J«i fft).

Tw WW s oommandad by 1LT Eardin from Oaap J.J. Carroll along with tvo Marino J^' a and xelnf oxoed platoon oonprised a xQMtion fore8 to extract Marine convoy ambushed at vie YD 075571* At l6l5H the reaction force arrivod vie YD 064^71 and placed suppressing fixes on the enooy forces at tho ambush site. When tho eneny fixe subaidod, one M46 and one M42 pxooeeded into ambush sito to extract «oundad. At 1645H vio YD 0755711 M48 andH42 received RPG rounds and «ere immediately out of action» Tw WIACA/44 (llBIBViO)j four WIA C/l/44 (HCM-HBIETiC). Both-1142's sustained nodorata damage. Bxpondod 2200 rounds 4CMM «1th uniajown results* Estimated enemy rogimont ontployod üortars, Roc oil- leas rifles» BPO's and small anus. (Reft 1/44 3ITRBP 241800H Jan 66).

241700E Jon 66 to Elements BHB/l/44, C/l/44 requested assistance from BQ/l/44 AA/44, BA/44,

241530H Jan 66 to 242015H Jen 66

One 3«ot C/L/44

24a00H Jan 66 0/1/44, G/65

to extract their eleuents from ambush vio YD 075571 (note above entries). In response tw MSS1 s G/65 and two M2% s B/l/44 under the comoand of OPT Vincent

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#■ CC>Mje/£>#,sjrMC

|m[ MIT I

25O0ÜOE Jan 68 to onu 3uot v'i//t/1 251745H J^n 50 One Soct ^744

Tw Sqd G/65

ÖOS)59H j^ 68 Ono Sqd B/l/44

25L620H Jan 68 to Ono Soot B/l/4/1 252022E Jan 68 ' 'H

252015E Jan 68 One Soot B/l/44

MIS3I0M

Tediisoo, Liaison Officer, viere diäpatohed at 1750H fron Dong Ha Corioat Base to the anbush site« Ihree elenents were deployed as a firing base vie YD 088573 with one B/l/44 M42 proceeding to the assistance of the disabled C/l/44 M42 at YD 075571. B/l/44 1142 received EPG.rounds end snd.1 amis fire. One KIAWV44J one WIA B/l/44 (l'EIEVAC)j threr WIA B/l/44 ta-i»IBlEVjiC')} "two \n.k (/65 (NOK-MSDSVAC ). At 1815H a sooor.d reaction force consisting of two K421 s A/l/4^> *W ^42' s- 3/1/44, two M^S' 3 G/65, four ar.s.10 txueks HHB/l ''44, and t\JO tixLclcs full of l/44 perso.mel acting as infantry, was disp«. ■-iied fv-ou Dong fla Coabat Base to assis c the first reaction force. The two forces joined at IJOOH. toundsd and ejulxnent vA3re extracted fron the ar.ibus . site with all Qlsaonts breal<ing cent a t at 1930H. Bleiiienta exrived Dong VA Gonbat Base 2L00H Jan 63. Ona H42B/''/44 uodorately da;iag-d. Eisner is o^pendod 1,426 rourida 4ÜM and 28,000 rounds oal .50, Ono NVA KIA (enfiraod) with other results unknown (Höft l/44 3ITREP 24.1800.H Jan 68)*

Elenoni a provided security for Harinc f orooa iwoeping firaa of avibuah that ocourra l 3414503 Jan ..68 at vio YD 075571.

Bionont at Con Thlon oxpondod 275 »njMn 4^111 at .ijuspootod norbar pngition. Rasuits unknown,

Eloaonts fron Can Lo provided security for two aabushod liarlao trucks vie YD 1:52625. Kxpondod 133 rounds 4Ctlrl, ono Wk (oon'Irr.Qd).

Blaoanta atJSHEf reoeiyed five norta±- roi.inds. A» ■oasu.alties 0» eq\4p»0nt,...

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*+ 3.1

■■■■■■ II .m , s^_

». -r. - -*■■*■,'*" *^w- -TT—

COA/F/D^AJ TjJt-

D^TiS WIT

2b0145H Jan 68 D/l/44

261525K Jan 68 Uns S^d B/l/44

MläSlOH ^^ 9

Elements at Phu Bat recoived 50 rounds mortar fire, No oasaalties or equipment damage. Returned 150 rounds 40i-fii. Results unknovai.

Eleraen4: at Cam Lo expended 38 rounds 4011 J at suspected enemy position. Results unknown»

26lS)55H Jan 68

270159H Jan 68

One Sect B/l/44 EDements at C-l received five artillery rounds. No casualties or equipment damage.

Three tiqd A/I/44 Elements at Qaang Tri Airfield 10- ceived 60 rooltot rounds. No c&sualties or R qua.j>merit damage. Returned 272

•rounds 4öM. Results unlaiown.

?7082?H Jan 63 to 270916H Jaa 66

On'- S>ot B/l/'-l/l

27:.110H Jan 66 O/l/'M

271500H Jan 68 One Sqd ü/l/44

281000H Jan 68 to 2917 30K Jan 68

281100H Jon 68

Two Sqd G/ö1?

Sl^nioriTs oauortjng ■^.gino^r sw&*-p ueam from Gam Lo to YD 137645 '-fere ambished vie YB I346J5« One-. WIA (FON-l-iBlBVAC \ no equipment dspage, Ep'buMiod 370 rounds 40iiii aJid observed one secondary e^loslor^ Enemy utilizöd RFO's and small 03329. (Rofj 1/44 3ITRSP 2'P800H Jan 6:0^

EleirioVits fron Gamp J.J. Carroll fired anteovai mviber of rounds 4Clüi at sus- peoti..'ä cnony novenont. Observed secondary explosion at YB 0558.

Blenont escorting daa.dlincd 1142 on L31I dovn Cue Viet 'River received sniper fire. One \ÄA (NON-MSBSM). Expended four rr;undj (\ß&.l* Results unknown. (Reis I/44 SIKffiP 261800H Jan 68).

Elemonts fra.i Camp Evrns fuxnished security escort for convoy fron Capp Evens to Bang Hn, and rotum.

One Sect ii/l/44 Blomonts at itho öanh recoivod unknovm nunbsr mortar rounds. No equipment damage, Throo v/Ii; (NON-MBEEVAC). (Reft l/44 üllPjil? 27130ÜB Jttn 68).

Inclosure 1

V 28122i»K Jan 68

ÜWIT I-USSION

One Sect JD/l/44

aaiSOOE Jan 68 bo 2916OCK Jan 66

231259E Jan 66 to 2:'?1657H Jan 68

One 1142 at LZ SL Paso hit ainc vie YD 826144. Dobris and shrapnel sprayed onto the othor M42» Two wiA (MBIEViiC!); ono vai (NON~MEIEVAC). One trapk nod- eratoly datiagod. (Rofi l/44 SITBEP 2718OOH and 281800H Jan 66).

Ono Sect A/l/44 Slenonta at Kho Sanh received \mknoui arjount nortar rounds» Ono WIA (HON- mmiMi)* (Ref» 1/44 SI2BEP 2B1600K Jan 68)„

illiB/l/44

29I.40OE Jan 6b i. 2>1520:; Jan 68

291414H Jan 68 to T 291739H Jan 68

Soct B/l/4'

Sqd G/65

291800H Jan 68 to 501800H Jan 68

rme Sqd G/l/ AJ

29L800fi Jan 68 to 3010OOE Jan 6a

292000II Jan 68

/1/44

Elements fron HHB/l/44 conducted day- light roc on patrol outside Sector II long Ha Conbat Base directed four round of artillery firo on suspected oncny po sit ion. Results unknom»

Blorwnts iron long Ha furnished secur- ity escort for convoy froa Bong Ha to Canp J.J. Carroll and xobum,

Elonents fron Dong Ha furnished secur- ity escort for convoy frou Dong Ha to Con Thien and return,

Elenont located at Kho QLo. Bridge re- ceived nortar and small arms firo. Expended 52 rounds 4CMii» and observed secondary explosion vio YD 019567. No casualties or equipment damage.

Elements at Camp J*J. Carroll received two mortar rounds. No casualties or Gquipmont damage.

'i'hrco Sqd A/I/AA Bloments at Q^ang Tri Airfield rccoivod 15 mortar rounds. No casualties or equipmont daiaago. Returned 52 rounds 4QtLi and observed secondary explosion vie YD 294565.

301104H Jan 68 to 301645E Jan 68

2115 55H Jan 68 to 311/JIOH Jan 68

THO Sqd G/65

long Ha Combat B aso

Elements fron Deng Ha furnished secur- ity escort for convoy from Dong Ha to Camp J.J. Carroll and rotuxn,

Elonents at Dong Ha received unknown nunber artillery rounds. No casualtlj. or oquipnont danago.

Incloaare 1

CONFIDENTIAL 'DEPAaraEMT OF TIB ARMY

BAKERY G (SEiRCHLIGHT) 29TH iSTILISRY APO San Franuiaco 56557

ÄVa^a-l/44-BIi 1 Febraary 1968

ffJBJjSCT; Operation,;! Report-Lessons Learned for quarterly Period Ending 31 January 1968 (u)

TO: Commanding Officer 1st Bn (AW) (SP) 44th artillery ATTN; S-3 aJO Sati Francisco y62tj9

SUCTION I (C) SIGNIFICÄHT OßtÄMZATIöS m «fflT ACTIVITIES

1. (C) Gencr£il:

a. Viie Battery continues to support; USIIC tno u.S» .'.xTiiy xmits in the I Corps Taotical Zone from CaJup J^ana South as a pact of 1st Bati'iVl i'-r. (^•;) (SP) 44th „rtillory.

b. The primary mission of the Battejy continues to be that of providing direct and indirect illumination in support of night operations within the I Corp^ Tactical Zone., Thn ^ntt^ry mn-int-.nHrs its cuipacity of fighting as Infantry as a seoonJary xwle,

2. (C) Intelligerwej

The ri/ittaj.'y CO continued to attend daily briefings conducted by the 11th Mar^nea located at Ba Nang. ;.d.;l:u;ional .üifcell.l(-jer-oe v,r.3 üo^a.ined fron sectiO'is in the field arid their supported units« Sbird Fiatoou, located jn Chu Lai, obtained its intelligence from the ^ericrl 11 vision.

5« (C) Operations and Training .//tivitieas

a. Plans«

Continue to support IMiiC and Ü.iä, .Army in the I Corps Tactical 2*J«iö.

b. Operations J

(l) The J0tSl3-3 Searchlight system of this "(.mit has been used to augment the defense of key instrliatlons such as bridges end fire sup- port bfi.see. It has also been used to provide illumination for -octrois and ajnbiiflhas, guide KEIEVAG helicopters, mark bomb lines for taoticöi airetriksa detect enoiny river bozno traffic, and provide long-range H and .1 illumination.

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Two or more searehllghte have pinpointed enemy rocket launching sites with their intersecting beams to aid in the adjustment of counter-rockot artillery fire and provide a visual marking for tactical alrstrlkes.

(2) The Battery engaged in tactical operations dally throughout the reporting period, Indosure 1 lists significant missions performed by Battery 0 (Searchlight), 29th Artillery, At the end of the Quarterly Period 31 January 1966, the Battery was tactically deployed as follows:

INIT

G(-)/29 G/29

4 lights G/29

2 lights G/29

2 lights GA?

2 llgfcsa 0/29

1 Light G/29

1 light 0/29

1 light 0/29

2 lights G/29

2 lights G/29

2 lights G/29

1 light 0/29

1 light 0/29

1 light G/29

c light.» G/29

1 light G/29

1 light 0/29

1 light

LOCATION UNIT SUPP^TgD

Da Nang 11th Marines

Canp Evans 1st Air Cavalry

Phu Bai Ist Field Artillery Group

Phu Loc 1st Battalion, 5th Harlnes

Nam 0 Bridge 1st Marine Division

H1U 190 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines

Crows Nest 11th Marines

Hill 10 1st Battalion, 7th Marines

Hill a Ist Battalii-in, 7ih Marlnos

Hill 55 7th Ifarines

Hill 65 1st Battalion, 7th Marines

IZ Baldy 4th Infantry Division

L7 Roao 4th Infantry Mviait«

LZ Colt t&U JuXAiihry plvi nlnU

IÄ Orttyhowrt 196th Infantry Division

Hill % Chu Lai Defense Coomand

Hill 69 Chu Lai Defense Conmand

0P#4 ^

Chu Lai Defonso Command

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mi LOCATION UNIT SUPPORTED

0/29

•MMMHMBMMM»

1 light 0/29

Neue Mau Chu Lai Defense Conmand

1 light 12 Sue Anerieal Divisian G/29

3 ligKt LZ Uptight Americal Division G ;<?

1 li;,. LZ Liz Uth Infantry Bridge G/.''9

1 ligh. G/29

1 light G/29

LZ Bronco Uth Infantry Bridge

12 Carrington 11th Infantry Bridge

1 light LZ Thunder Uth Infantry Bridge

c. Training!

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(1) The Battery established a section level training program duo to the wide dispersion of the battery elements.

(2) All replacements receive a two-day orientation and famllim- ization training program with tho searchlight and their individual weapons. The majority of the training is OJT at the section lovel.

d. Chemicalt

The Battery conducted an Jnapeotdon of all protective masks for fit, cleanliness, and etjrvlceablllty during the month of January.

o, Psywari None

4.(C) Logistics!

Logistical support from the Da Nang Sub Area Command lias been generally satisfactory* Some problem areas that exist are excessive repair time for signal equipment and the lack of an ASL of searchlight major comiKMiontA. Sign. >. equipment that cannot be repaired within a thirty day time frame should be tumed-in and new equipment requested. Maintenance facilities should maintain signal floats to replace items in for repair. The direct support unit should maintain an ASL of major searchlight components because the present system of evacuating major components to CONUS for DX results in excessive downtiiue of our searchlights and is the principle roason for non-operational statusa

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a* .awards and dooorationsi Soven awards voro presented to personnel of this Battory during the reporting period 1 November 1967 to 51 January 19681 ,

(1) Bronze star 1 (2) :dx Modal 2 (J) .ioany Conmendation w/,rV" device 1 (4) Purple Heart 5 (l Posthumously)

■ b« Education!

3inoo 1 November 196?> two man have taten tho HI eh ^hool G.3il). tost and two hayo onrollod in US*JPI oouraoa. ThoxQ are now a total Of eight men onrollod in USJiPI oonröoe in this unit.

gOCHON II (0) CCMMiiNlER>S OBSERVATIONS JNTi HSCCMI^SNIUTICNS

Part I, Obsorvations (Lessons Learned)

1» (C) Personnelt

a* Itemt Replacements.

Bisoussiont Replaoemonts are arriving at this unit with train- inji in just about every aspect of artillery oxcopt searchlights» As a result

• this battery must spend many man-hours in training incoming personnel, v;

Observation» A school for awarding personnel 1103 I'/E should bo established in COMJS.

b, Itomt Shortage of porsonnol.

Discussion» A searchlight section consists of four men and two searchlights. It takes two men to operate a searchlight thoroforo, when a »en io absent from a section a replacement must bo obtained from ono of tho support elements of tho battery. This puts tho battory in a constnnt «täte of turmoil and intorfors with its smooth functioning.

Observation! iilach searchlight section should conrdst of fjvo men, . „

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c« Itonj Promotion vdthin a searchlight section.

Discussion; A searchlight section is manned by one SGrT Ei) and three PK! BJ'st As this unit is authorized no £4'Q vatloin a search- light section there is no provision for promoting within the battery. Further, when it is necessary to split (a section) it leaves a PFC 23 as the ranking man on one of the lights.

Observation; A searchlight section should be aythorized one SGT B5i two SP4 S41 s, and two PFC EJ1 s.

2. (c) Operations:

a. Items Local security»

Discussiom On two occasions the- enemy has overrun light positions immediately after an illundnation mission, was completed.

Observation» Just prior to completion of an illunination mission a sweep of the perimeter wire using infrared light should be exe- cuted. Also the searchlight crewman must be prepared to defend their searchlight with small armst grenades, and claymore mines.

b. Item: Searchlight as LP.

PLscussiont It has b^en proven that enemy mover.innt takes place eftor pn illumination mission has boon completed.

Observation; Grow members should remain on the searchlight position and listen intently immediately after completion of each mission,

c. Item: Intersecting so-rchlight beams.

• Discussion; Searchlights are positioned like an artillery pieco, Therofore, accurate azimuth information can bo obtainod from or set into a searchlight. This morns that when two searchlight boems in- tersect, the exact location of that intersection crn bo ascertained,

Observationi Intersecting searchlight beams ccn bo used for guidiaifi air strikes, pin pointing onony locations, and adjusting artillery firos.

d. Item; Integration of the searchlight into a porii:ober dofonoo.

Pi sous si on; A soai^hlight,, in order to bo off active, lias to bo en integral part of a defensive position. Thus, when the enemy is illuminated he can bo iamodiatoly brought under fire,

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Observationi V/hen deployed to a perimeter position, the searohlight crew raust insure that they are tied in with a quick fire channel,

e. Itemt Use of searchlight in ambushes.

Disqussiqnt When planning an ambush, a patrol leader may coordinate the use of a searchlight to illuminate the ambush site. Illumi- nating the killing zone vdll confuse the enemy, destroy his command and control and give friendly elements a greater kill probability,

Obsergationi Supported units should be made aware of all searchlight capabilities,

3. (0) Training and Organization.

a, Itemi Training of searchlight owm on mrmdatoxy cubjects.

Discussion» The majority of the personnel in the unit are löoütsd at field positions which ore spread throughout the I Corps TaPtlftnl Zcne, rormal classaKora instruction is not feasible.

Observation! A looseleaf training book with the mandatory ■ olassos in narrative foroif oan bo dissfiniinatod to personnel in outlying positions.

4* (U) Intolliganooi Nono,

5. (C) Logistiost

a. Itöraa Eatablishraont of .ASL of major sepjchlight components,

Dlsousoion! Undor the present system, all major searohlight OQupononts are evacuated to COWS for direct oxohango or repair. The turn around time is 30 to 90 days and results in equipment being non-operational oxDossively,

Observation» in ASL of searchlight major components should bo maintained at the DSU and direct exchange facility established for those itoas»

6« (u) Othersi None.

PART ii, mmwvmoss

1. (C) Personnel,

, ; v ft» Roo^mmond a school to award M03 ITS be ostcblishod in CONUS,

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b. Recoooand that the soarchlight .TO & E bo nodifiod to includo fivo npn per soctiou with a grado breakdown as follows» Ono 35, Two £4's, and 2 33's,

2. (ü) Operations: None,

■ 5. (u) Training nnd Organ!zationj None,

4. (u) Intolligenoo j lone.

5» (C) Logistics:

Roconaond establiahuent of an „iSL of searchlight apjor coirponents at Da Hang DSU and a direct exchange facility estahlislisd thoro.

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DATE

022200H to 022210H Nov 6?

Ü62030H to 062045H Nov 67

09O145H' to 09015':« Nov 67

UNIT

Two Lights G/29

Onß Light G/29

One light G/29

I1TSSI0N

EloBients at Hill 65 received 15 rounds of enemy ruortai' iirb,. No casualties or equipment dsmc-.ge. eights scarmed perimeter but observed no enemy activity,

Säa.bces west of CP Eagle called for illumination which resulted in 2VC captured*

Searchlight crew observed and iilunrindted an apparently empty boat in the river noi\r Bong Cau Do Biddge,, Boat *a.s taken wn;:-->r- fire cind sunV

09213ÜH to Tvro Ughts G/29 092i50H Nov 67

162230H to One Light G/29 162305H Nov 67

1921A0H tc One Light G/29 192215H Nov 67

202130H to One Light G/29 202145H Nov 67

202130H to One Light G/29 2021^H Nov 67

222100H to One Light G/29 2222CMH Nov 67

Tll iiticlnatJ.on 1 equested bj IJStIG ar-ibusn .ilc^d xn 6 VG UTA probable after ambush en^'god 12 MC ix. fire iigJit,..

ooai'cbli.traf- position on Hill 5*5 recoivod approx,- 'JO onr.li tirmR rounds. Crew spotted ou/^ny muazle flashes and i.LojrJjjiuU-J viiüixy':i p.juJ.liui)i.i, USii-IC tank fired c^v rounds iutc illnminated 8.T@?. ^e^u/i.ting .In .1 VC KXA oonfirmed,

TH'ondnati-'o?. fron ^earchligat on artiliory riili aided for^aic. observer adjust navel gunfire againat enemv positions arid resulted in 3 structures ds&troyed.

Provided illumination in support of UStiG patro.i.. Patrol engaged s/oiill enony force one confixmoci 1 VC Kliu

Eleneni; on Hi'il J 90 illuminated area 2000a u.i\% ct bill Ja; aid r. i-uUDSVAC iiall. optea,.

Searchlight o?.i hill 10 provided illUTdJiation ir'. support of an embush patrol. Patrol engaged enemy force of mVnown rdze r'nd resulted in 25 en^ry KIA (by body count), 4 AK-47 rifles and soverai satchel ■ cbArgu-s ".at^-'-vfitl.

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UüNHÜtNTIÄL

292.1 ,ÜOH to • 252il5H Nov 67

032315H to 032330H Dec 67

05223S1. to 0W2:D'. ^ec 67

142230H to 142245H Deo 67

202230H to 210300H Dec 67

210235H ; to 2,ir.W,0H Pwri /i?

212100H to 212120H Dec 6?

2220'JOH to £220^0:1 Dou 67

252015H to 252030H Dec 67

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UNIT

One Light

MISSIONS PERFORMED (C)

MISSION

G/29

One Light 0/2?

One Light G/29

One light (V"'c>

Two Light G/29

Ono .LtüTht. G/29

One Light G/29

(V>» IHfllib (JA">

One Light G/29

Marino patrol requested searchlight illuaination on suspectod VG location» Light on Hill 43. illuminated 3 VC tv/o of which were cnptured by patrol.

Searchlight at Man 0 Sridge coordinated infrared illunrdnation vdth anti- personnel radar to .locate suspect VC noveir.ent. Area taken under fire vdth unknevn results.

Hill 10 received sraall arras fire; Searchlight supported tank fire idth visible LI'!Tinh.nr.tj.on raicli resulted in o I'd KL. an-J Z V(j aapturod,

Sleruents on Hill 10 spotted eneiriy moveiueni,, Eneiny taken under lire by rocoileas r.iflo which resulted in 1 VC k!,; probable. Soaj-chHght spotted U ether VC who fled into treeline before they could b.; bx-wight under lire,

mf£ ambusii patrol suited about ICO enejny 2CÜ0ni N.¥, of Hin. 41. Search- lj.ghfcs illuninated area vd eneray was tired on with artillory, fi'inships were directed onto the target by ■■'-.. 3©^^- lights hvma, Hesulted ^u 9 ene^, Vj^ confirjiiod.

Hill 10 received 13 rounds of mortar iire, :>H.ivUV5/t>>*- civi« «i-oLLed raortar Luisv £.iaoh€8 and lllunvln^tod VKr, area wi1:h tmknown roeults.

So.-a-el;light at Mam 0 Bridgf illumla'itod two figures: outsiao periwöcer wire and took suspects under fire, k search of the area rewi.ilocl om. M36 grenade,

ian^ni. at Nam 0 Bridg© spottad a boot flo.-itlng toward tao bridge. Grow took boat mdur fire with their M-60 tnachino gun and sank it«

Searchlight at Hill 55 spotted 5 VC in perimotor wire. Eneiiy fired 10-15 anrnll arma romida at light and fire was returned by 50>,;nl liL, M-fiO VPi, aud 9"™ '-"!' i'") rn«<nt.inft in 5 VG Kin confivmod.

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281930H to 2820055 Dec 67

Ü30345H to Ü30430H Jon 68

030345H to 030600H Jan 68

0922AOr to 092315K Jan 68

1721A.JiH to 172200H Jnn 63

UNIT

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MISSION

Gne light G,/29

Three Lights 0/29

One Light G/29

One Light 0/29

Ono r.lßht G/29

Element on .Hill .55 receive^ About 30 .;... rounds of small arms fire. Enemy positions were iHurainated and area taken under fire resulting in 2 VC KIA confirmed

Elements on Hill 55,. Hill Al, and the AT Watchtower spotted aneny rockets being launched against the D' Nang airbase. All elements illiuiiinated the area and reported the azimuths to their supported unit's COC

Eiomsrt on LZ Leslie came under attack and the tearchli.yhi pos'ltJon i*-'ir- '>v>!i'-run. The searchlight 'Hras destroyed by a stach«] charge find one of the crewman was killed-

Eloment at Novc Ifeu illuminated 7 enomy tampan« in the river* Sampans were taken uxidor .tire and sunk»

Slement at L2 Carrington spotted enemy wovyitmit, j;rua was iJlundnat.^d and token undoi fiw r^nl-Mng in 2 VC p.fobable -

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