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Ji Tank Battalion (Rein) FMF Ji Marine Divisien (Rein~JFMF
FPO, San Francisco, 96o01, 3 :AWL: jsptliJY #_J~ .. 57.50 serNo:J766 8 Feb 1966
From: Comm~nting Officer To: Commanting General, )i'Narine Division, FMF
Subj: Commant Chronolegy fer January 1966
Ref: (a) DivO .5750.1
Enol: (1)· Organizational nata (2}· Personnel ani Aiministration (J}· Intelligence (4)· Tank Combat Operations (5)~ Special Operations (6)· Training (7)· Logistics (8)· Commant ant Control (9)· Communications- Electronics ( 10 )· ~ledical ani Dental (11)· Civil Affairs (12)• Supporting Documents
lo In &ccordance with reference (a), enclosures (1) through (12) arc hereby submittet.
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!lesj.gnati6n: Third Tank Battalion (Rein)• FMF, Third Marine Division (Rein); FMF
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Headquarterst Jd Tank Battalion A Company; Ja Tank Battalion B Company, 3d Tank Battalion C Company, 3d Tank Battalion A Company, lst Tank BattRlion B Company, 1st Tank Battalion
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DaN~~g At 989708 DaN~ng AT 946762 DaNang AT 067719 Chutai BT 531094 Chutai BT 533080 ChuLai BT 54B06o
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I NU "·--' 1966 STJl-J' •. a·r e .r; (} ~';.! ~ . '' I . •·D)<~ N-,-.J- j' ND ~ DYin·· C."'0 'Pl (·"T 1 ,I c ,- -- • l _',_··.·. ,_·.-~.--' ;.!, .J i Ji .·! L~.·.J .~..~.; . .1. ,;J.\ l_ -- \ ~ ~ t. ~ i.. ' .... .._._._...1~i"f@~I•I•~· ... :alioi--\' s perscn:1e~. J-.os·;.ur-~; ~ontinues at an ac
ceptable lovol in/-r_cJ at __ j.on t) i he ·JV(.ra:.l strength authorized in the M series T 0.-. '.{'l)e Eatt .. fd.io:l'' s c:1<.:.Tgenble strength as of 31 JanuE'.ry 1966, \'laS 36 Mar~.ne Offj cerD and 784 Marine enlisted, together with 1 Naval Officer and 1~ naval enlisted. The increase in strergth over the lnst report1ng period may. be explained partinlly through the joining of programmed re• placements to this or~anizrtion, but'more important to this increase was the join1ng of "A" Comp~ny, lst~Tank Battalion heretofore atta.chod to RLT-1. The jqining of "An Company cstnhlished this organization with f:tve gun pompanies. ~'• Flame Sect .. ion did not arrive with 11 i~'l, Company nor did uny of the company's gun pln~oonso Only thq "A" Company Headquarters element of 2 Officers and 39 enliste4 Marines and 1 Navy Corpsman Nero joinedG Since "A'1 Comp.:mv, lst Tank Battalion was directed to asaur.le the t::ctical Qbl~.gPtions previously assigned to "C" Compu.ny, 3d Tank Batt.c.~.:: on, two platoons from "C" Company, 3d Tank Batta:.:i.·::>n were ~ransfcrjred to "A" Company 1 lst Tank Battalion.
l1s stated previously the BattC'•lion is presently ex .. periencing an almos~ critical shorta~e in the 01 Occupational Field. The ~.Jrtage of trainod cler~s (0141) has handicapped our ndrn7.l.j.st:::-at-ive effort. In 11\Bny cases tank repairmen ( 2141) are se: ..... 7ir.g as clerl:s due ~o the shortage. The accuracy of persor.::·,;~ reports anC:. relat~d administration continues to be satiefe.cto1y 1 but jn f;ome cases only marginnlly so. Replncor.1ents in this fj_eld are ,sorely needed 2 however none seemingly are to bo h3d. A legal clerk (0121) is needed nlso, as ~:.he volume of legal bur-iness conducted by the Battalion is Huch as to make the ~oss~s~ion of a legal clerk ( 0121) an c.· .. so:• ute necessity. 1
The Battalion is still shCi;:t 16 tank crlm,nnen ( H~ll). This problem hns bGGn partially allev:iated 1}hrough the substitution of tank repairmen (21~.1) in order :to make full · tank crews. This solution is only popsible:so long as the Battalion retains its sligl~ overage Jn the:2100 Occupational F1cld, and in no instance should this' expedient be interpreted as anything but the em•:Jrgency etop-gap measure it is. Tank crewmen Hho do not posess a qualified primary MOS of 1811 are not considered desirable. 'l'he 16 tank crewmen (1811) are indeed ba~l~ needed by this Battalion.
Replacements in the 35 Occupational field are also needed. The Batte,lion H')tor.· 'T'ransport p1r~toon is short 12 drivers (3531) for thc.ir ~!-~·'1 6X6 trucks. This shortage has.caused the Battalion to administratively deadline motor ,J ~· vehicJ es duo to the lnck of q1 nlifiecl~ dr.i vers to opera~"" them~
. The Battalion is preo·Jdtl; short ~~ted previously this shortage has nocessi tat · · .P r-forning the duties ncrr·.o lly \LTformed b ~ ~=
The Battalion h2[> had 1 ~ivi;:(l'')_ry C.J'l:.~:t-~iartial for violation of Article 92, and 2 Spp ::i .-·1 •.Jourt~Martials for violations of Articles 86, 95 1 108 nnd :1.2L 'l'hQ3e cases have been the --, only breaches of dH;d_pline thio reporting period. t.itlhPJ&HJII4.Al .• :.
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Morale remains outstafiding. Continued improvement of living conditions is in evidence. The Battalion · · Special Services Officer has organized both Volleyball ·: and Softball games. The R&R trips to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Okinawa, Tokyo, Taipe.i, and Saigon RVN are well received by all hands, ·
A maximum rete~tion effort by the Battalion has resulted in several requests by marines to extend their RTDs. As an incenti~e to extend, the Battalion Commander has offered an R&R t~ip to any marine who extends his RTD for three months or longer.
It should be nqted that the Battalion will within the next g months faQc a tremendous rate of personnel attrition due to rot~-t;.5.on to CONUS. There are at the present time several :'large blocks of personnel having a like RTD. The two avtached companies from 1st Tank Battalion are primar~ly responsible for these blocks of RTDs since they wore idcployed to WESPAC from CONUS as units. In order to alleviate the problem of these two companies rotating back to CONUS as units, and thus losing the effectiveness of two tank companies at once the Battalion has sought to distribute personnel with l!ke RTDs equitably throughout each of its companies, ~fuile personnel reassign• ments within the Battalion have s~lved the problem of losing, en masse, an entire company in a given ~onth, it has not alleviated the prospect of losing vast blocks of personnel who have the same RTD, Such losses will certainly result in a critical personnel shortage unless a like number of personnel are programed into the Battalion on a timelr basis, The following is a breakdown of projected personne attri• tion:
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During the period 1 January l96b through 31 January 1966 the· 3d 118nk Battalion was confronted with the same type Viet Oong activity as has been prevalent throughout the Battalion's 7 months in the Republic ot Viet Name The most effectively utilimed anti•tank device again was the llline1 . ·
In chronological order the mine incident$ involving Tank<.;Battalion were as follows a · '
lo J Januan 66 - "B" eo, tank hit a mine in the 1/9 area. It is bel• jeved to have contained 25•35 lbs of T~• The tank sustained only modM erat.e damage ~d was back in action several days later• ·
2o 8 Januarz 66 •• 0 B" eo. tank hit a mine in the l/9 area1 Analysis of the hole and damage revealed that it was either 1•2 lbs of TNT or an AP rnineo No damage was sustained by the tanke
eo. 3. 16 Jan~ 66 .... •o•~ tank hit a mine south or Hilll 22/Hilll 41 compleXo infOrmation derived from the crater anlysis revealed that S~75 lbs of TNT had been used. The tank sustained ~jor damage to the transmission and suspension, but has been 9~ repaired at this time,
4o 1] January 66 ... ttB• Ooe tank h:tt a mine containing 25·35 lbs 6£ TNI'. Minor damage was sustained, but the tank remained combat effective,
$. 2} ,Janua:q 66 -· "A" Oo. truck hit a mine containing 1Q.l.5 lbs of 'l'lfi' at coordinates (YD 623155). The truck sustained major damage to the front end.
6. 24 \lanuaey 66 -· 0A" Oo, tank hit a mine containing an estimated 100 lbs OfTm' at COordinates (YD 799104) •. The tank sustained major damage to the suspension s.ystem,
Although the si~e of mines encountered is increasing and damage sustained is greater, the 1'ank Battalion Maintenance Section could be able to repair all damage if parts were available except that done to one vehicle. This involved a warping of the hull which is not repairable at this echelon.
The total number of mine incidents involving Tank Battalion veh• icles now stands at l7e The total of 6 for this reporting period indicates that the Viet Cong have increased their mine warfare activity, ~'he increased reports or Viet Cong units possessing large quantities of anti-tank mines is rated an (F'•)) by the Battalion 8-21 however, the possession of material in great quantity with whiCh to make crude anti• tank minos is rated an (1!' .. 2). The inoreased number of incidents invol• vlng tanks and mines tends to verity these reportse
In the immediate vicinity of the Battalion Command Post several incidents have occured which tend to reatfinn the conviction that though th:i.s area has been cleared it is. not completely secure. This
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DO~\FIDENTIAL e fact makes the Battalion1s efforts at Rural Construction Developnent considerably more difficult than if the area were secure.
An increased patrol effort should alleviate this problem considerably. Several probes of the Battalion area occurred during the reporting periode 3 one roWld incidents occurred early in the month, Of these l was a daylight sniper roWld fired in the general area or a softball game which was in progress, on SUnday, Januar.y 21 1966, and two were night incidents occurring on 23 January 66 & 31 January 6o at 201S and 0630 respectively.
The Viet Cong placed a Propaganda Banner and Viet Cong Flag in a rice paddy about 300 meters south of the Battalions position during the night of 20 January 1966. In conjunction with this action they spread propaganda leaflets along the dikes in the same general area. The Marines on perimeter guard duty o~~erved thi~: .action but withheld fire because of the declared cease fire~effect at~this time. The Battalion did1 how~ver1, take immediate action on the morning of 21. 4~ 1966. J.t the Battalion Commando~ direction a 2 fire team p«trol~~~ dispatched to tear do"l-m the Viet Cong propaganda and replace it 1dtb:;frlendl3'• 'lbe patrol put up 4 frien~ slogansbanners stressing the Ohieu Hoi approach as well as extending best wishes to the people for the TEl' of the Horsee In addition a hVN flag was placed in the exact location the Viet Oong flag had been placed the night before.
The youth director of FHONG BAO hamlet, Hoa Tho Village was assass:l.nated on the night of 22 January l966e .ust A~st his older brother had been assassinated in a similar fashion, ~oth were avid loyalists and worked very hard with the Jtouth of the village, .An investigation of the assassination done by the Battalion 8-2 revealed only the fact that 2 or 3 VC had taken him from his home in Binh Thai hamlet, Hoa Tho Village, and in transit from that point to the Village . office killed him, His body was discovered the following Jnorning about 200 M north of the village office ~long side National Highway Ill•
Several times during the month reports were received by 3d Tank Battalion of mines and TNT charges being Sound in the 1/3 area of responsibility. The s-2 feels that this may be an indication of increased activity in that area. UA,ft eo •• 3d 'l'ank Battalion is alerted immediately upon receipt of such information, In addition they period• i.cally receive a summary of experience gained from the more heavily mined 1/9 area, In this way they are kept up to date on current Viet Cong ndning t.actics and effect of mines on the vehicles•
Conclusions for this month wh:tch can be drawn from the Viet Cong activity are not very different ~those of proceeding months, ·However, it has become evident that the Viet. Cong influence in the hamlets imm~ ediately surrounding the Battalion Command Post is declining at a rapid
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Tank Combat operations durj_,ng the month of January were composed of the following:
Company A remains in direct S'tpport of the Jd Marines 1 occupying strong points along the NI.R and providing a mobile reserve force for the regiment. '.ranks in the company were also used for indirect long-range fire. The.Jd platoon, Com. pany A, attached to the 2d Battalion, 1st Marines, occupies strong points on Highway 1 and provided the battalion With a mobile reserve force. This platoon had three contacts while in support of Uarine and ARVN operations. The tanks are credited with an estimated 48 VC KIA (40 of these according to ARVN count).
Company B remains in direct support of the 9th Marines, One platoon is in support of the 2d Battalion and the 3d Bat~ to.lion, Jcl Marines, while the remainder support the 1st Bat .. talion. The 1st platoc.n, cc~mpany C is also in support of the 2d Battalion and the 3d Battalion, 3d Marines. As in the past four months, this compony continues to have the majority of tank offensive actions.
During January, eh)ments of Company B participated in· 28 search and clear or eearch and destroy 0perations, 5 armored patrols, and were usen 8 times in a mo'bile reserve capacity. The company had 37 VC c~ntacts and killed an estimated 34 VC and wounded an estimated 13 VC. The company has 6 tanks on hill #55 (AT 970620). These tanks are being used extensively to fire deep Hand I 1s $OUth of the hill.
company c, attached to the 4th Narines, occupied strong points along the MLR end provided a mo~ile reserve force ~n the Chu Lai enclave. The Headqvarters ~nn~s were used to support Company G while the 2d platoon is ~n direct support of the 2d Battalion and the 3d platoon supports the 1st Ba~tali,on. On 20 January the two platoons qf-Company C were plaeed under OPCON of Company A, 1st Tank Battalion just recently arrived in RVN. The Company C Headquarters remains att~ohed to the 4th Marines. Company A, 1st ,Tank_Battalion is attached to the 1st Marines~
Company B, 1st Tank :;;,~:.ttalion, attache(~, to the 7th Marines, supported operations within.,the TAOR, part!cipating ~n search ant~ clear_ and se~rch -::ncl destroy operations· and sup ... _ . port of patrols. The compm::r conducted beach patrols in the TAOR and provided one secti07~ for the defense of, the Chu La1 Airfield.
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ceived 28 xenon seal"ohli~Shts. These lights priirnu~ily aro Etmployed on strong points _;,nd airfield perimetet's for surveillance and target acquis~ tj.on, The tanks on 'hlll #55 have two confirmed VC l<IA as a rosul t ,·,f detecting VC snipers w1 th the infra .. red capability of the 1.~ght.
On 3 January elements of Gompa~y B, Company A, and Tank Battalion Headquarters par.t1c1patea in Operntion War :Bonnet in support of 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. 'This· f:>earch and destroy operation involved tho largest number of tracked ve. hicles used by the Marine:Corps thus far 1n Vietnam. The commanding Officer of )d Tank BattQlion was coordinator and tracked vehicle advisor to the infantry battalion commander. The tanks were used as the point and rear guard for the armored column, reconnaissance, destruction of fortified p0$1-tions, and perimeter security. On 28 Janu6.\ry War l3onnet II was conducted. With the exception of thoro be1ng les$ tracked vehicles, this operation WM> tn~ ~arne !).S the operation held on 3 January. The saroe problem$ of tt-·aoke.d vehicle control and coordination existed in the conduct ·Of this t>peration anu again the commanding Office~ ot )d Tank Battalion· was "racked vehicle ooordine.tor and advisor to,t' the infantry bat-;alion commander. The tanks ho.d the: same m't.ss1on ·as in the · first operation
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During the month of January H&S Company conducted 22 daylight patrols and 9 night aiul,ushes in areas adjacent to thG Battalion Cp. The batta.liol. c.mtinucd to provide one infantry platoon on standby for immediate employment in the Jd Marine Division TAOR.
Flame tanks have been utilizecl on several occas~ons to prepare areas for clctection an(l clearing of mines and boopy traps. Areas of probable mining and booby trapping such as bridge approaches, stream crossings and. ·other. ohannellzed a. reas nrc prepped w~th flame. This l~etonates, 1 burnaj or ~X• poses the mines end boc· .7 :.;raps, as well e.s destroying trip wires, 1 ead wires, or o~.:;ncr detonatW' devices •
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al commitments permit tir!p;, co~tinucd extensive training to maintain a high degree of co .. uat l]eadiness. H&S Company uses the Hoa Cam Training Center weeklyrfor firing of individual and crew served weapons. The gun comp~ ies used available areas for fir~ ing individual and crew serv'J(l weapons und for conducting gun tank and flame tank firing exe1
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and application was also condubted by the gun companies.
The Battalion continued t~aining in the employment and utilization of the SID! Battalio units also conducted training in General Military Subjects with special emphasis on subjects applicable to Vietnam and utiliz ng 11 Lessons Learned in Vietnam 11 ..
small unit leaders taug~t clas es on Vietnam customs and current events to increase the social wareness of the individual Marine.
Future training plans inc ude continued emphasis on tactical patrolling, indirect fir procedures, weapons training, and tank gunnery. The Battali n will also continue "on the job training" in the SID to increa e operator proficiency .•
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ao The period covered by this report ·is !rom 1·31 January 1966.
bo During the montb. of January the overall ~giet1c SUpport provided this command has improved. Oonsequentq there has been lese dU'ticulty experienced by our support sections in providing the internal logistic f\motions required to keep a tank battalion operating. There are problem areas 'Which still exist however, and these are further aaplified below.
co The main logistic efforts during this period have been as follows a
(l) An aggressive attenu>t to procure critical.q required tank spare parts.
(2) Helicopter resupp~ of a tank plt (Rein) on Hill SS.
(3) Inter-transfer of equipment and logistic personnel between five tank companies.
(4) Reemphasis of Motor Transport Maintenance.
(S) Continued dtfelopment of the Battalion Cantonement.
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a. Determination of Suppq Requirements
(1) During the reporting period this organisation has suffered extensive damage to four tanks due to eneDG' mines. The eneJ!tY mines encountered were large--.. from )0 to 100 lbe of TNT. fhe damage to three of these tanks was mai.nJ3 limited to the suspension system. Torsion bars, shock absorber asseniblies, support rollers, road ~eela, arJn assemblies, track, and final drives were the components most effected. Batteries and transroissions also received damage. One tank did not receive suspension damage but did sustain major final drive and breal linkage damage. This increase in mine incidents with the resulting major damage will require a higher stockage objective for suspension parts.
(2) This organimation has installed and is using the xenon lights aoo M-16 night vision binooul.ars. 'l'he usage on batteries, lights and other components is being watched very closeq •
b. Procurement, availability' and distribution or Supply.
(1) The .availability and distribution of Class I w:l V SUppq is excellent,
(2) The availability of Class III Supply is excellent. 'l'he distribution of Bulk F\lel is unsatisfactory. 'l'he distribution of Bulk Diesel and Gasoline is not com,patible to the tactical requirements of this organization. OUr M-490, 1200 G~, retuelers must be topped off
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• each night. The reasons for this preparedness are obvious 1 not only for tank refueling requirements, but for the ever present immediate recharging requirements of the Flame Tanks, fhe M·48A3 Tank ld.llincut •. )serioua 111aintenanoe problems if subjected to Contaminated Fuel. In this regard condensation is the biggest threat, "Topped off" refuelers are not sub• jected to this threat, At this time the ESSO distribution point 'Will not fill refuelers unless they are empty. FISG is cognitant of this problem arrl is taking oorreotive action.
(3) The availability ard distribution of Class IV Supply is very good.o
(4) The availability and resupply of Class II spare parts is improving, however the old ttnonavailability of heavy tank spare partatt problem still persists. The lead time on these heavy and bulky items is entirely too excessive. Because these parts are heavy and bulky they cannot utilize the parcel post or the critapak, This problem is now being agitated due to the increase in the enenw mine activity mentioned above,
(.~) The availability of Mosquito Nets and DDT Bombs is poor. This situation will become critical if relief is not forth coming in the very near future,
(6) The resupply of the six tanks on Hill SS (further amplified in paragraph 4, o.) is being accomplished by helicopters. A Tank Bn water trailer w/200 gal of water was lifted to the position to be used by both the infantry and the tank personnel. Water is being replenished by 5 gal cans, 3d Bn., 3d Marines resupplies the Class I & IV requirements. This organization resupplies the Class III & V requirements for tanks. 85o gal of diesel, 400 rds of 90MM HE~ 5o rds of 90MM WP, and 50 rds of 90MM Cannister have been resupplied by helicopter since 15 January 1966.
(7) The fill percentage on all Priority Requisitions is increasing. This is due direct~ to the use of parcel post a.ncl critapak. These figures c.io not reflect the low fill rate for heavy and bulky items, The following is a !ill percentage on all Documents made by this organization while in co\Ultry 'Which are older than 30 days. The ~ ot increase represents the increase since the previous report,
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(1) Comp&l"G" "A" (-), lst Tank Battalion laMed in Chu Laio 3d Tank Battalion was directed ~ transfer the 1st and 2nd Platoons of non Compa.ey-1 3d Tanks to 11A11 Compatzy"o The transfer of supplies and equLpmentJ the sorting of the outstanding requisitions pertaining to the transferred platoonsJ and the transfer of personnel is a problem Which will require close supervision and coordination.
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ao The overall effectiveness of the Battalion Motor Transport is excellent. Vehicles and equipment are being maintained and the utili•i zation of vehicles and equipment is being well supervised. !be etfeetti veness of the Bn Motor Transport Platoon has been greatl3' enhanced by the assignment if a Motor Transport Officer to hhis organieation.
b. An emphasis of Motor Transport Maintenance stressing drivers and weekly maintenance, has resulted in a much better awareness of this maintenance requirements • The condition of vehicles and equipment has intproved greatly as a result.
Co The Battalion was successful in getting tanks on Hill 5S. The dond.nant and commanding high growld on this hill affords outstanding fields of long range tank fire. This position will definitely influence the tactics on the terrain within 1600 meters around t.he position. Hill 55 is surrounded by marsh, swamps, and quick sand. To get tanks on the hill required a coordinated effort between infantry, engineers, shore party, and this organization. The task was accomplished by using the Shore Party Mat l.¢ng vehicle to pl.aoe mats across the untratficable areas. Without the mats, tanks could not have made the hill. The used mat was not retrievable and because it was submerged too deep after the sixth tank crossed, it is now Wltrai'ficable. Unless another crossing is laid, or a more permanent road constructed, land vehicles can not traverse the terrain to the hill. All resupp:Qr is accomplished by helicopter.
d. River crossings still pose a serious problem. The engineer equipment required for this service is very old. Break downs are frequent and time conswuing. The Bridge Company; 7th Engineers has cooperated in every ~ possible however due to 'the extreme~ poor condi tion of the equipment this service can not be counted ono
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(1) The non-availability of major tank components and spare parts still cripples the maintenance effort.
(2) Crew preventive maintenance and frequent maintenance checks by organizational maintenance personnel have resulted in continued tank support regardless or the severe lack of heavy and bulky spare parts •
b • Cantonment
(1) The cantonment is progressing very well. All personnel, offices, and supplies are off the ground and under shelter.
( 2) A new galley was constructed and will be in use wi5bin 1 week,
c • Sanitation. Jlrequent inspection by the medicial authorities and close conunard attention to preventive medicine and area police has resulted in no sanitation problems,
d, Food Services, The availability or Class I supplies and the supervised preparation or meals has continued to be one of the prime reason for the high state or morale Which exists in the organization.
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On 20 January 1966, Company A (-) (Rein), 1st Tank Battalion came under administrative c0ntrol of )d T~n~ Battalion while remaining attr~ohed. to 1st Marines. The ~st and 2d platoons of Company C (-) (Rein)~ 3d Tnnk Battalion were assigned to Company A (-) (llein): 1st Tank Battaliqn. company C remains attached to L!·th Narines. Company ;B (Rein), 1st Tank Battalion remains attached to 7th Marin~s. All are supporting oper•aticns ln the Chu Lai Enclave. Operational control is exercised by the supporteu units. Administrative control and logistical support is exercised and provided by Commanding Officer, Jd 'l'ank Battalion.
Companies A and B, 3d Tank Battalion remain in direct support of Jd t1arines c;nd 9th Marines respectively. Opera ... tions are in support of the ~a Nang Enclave with one platoon supporting operations in the Hue-Phu Bai Enclave,
Command and control of tank units op~rating tn the three enclaves is exercised throuF';h: frequent ¢ommand and staff visits; a monthly cornf!ii:-,,1c1 E~nd. staff conference; claily commu ... nication between battalion and each company; an(!_, submission of periodic reports of ['.cti vi ties by each' company.
To obtain maximum effectiveness in the tactical employment of tonks, comm-:-·!r1 and staff liaison ~s conducted with supported units to aid in planning and ex~cution of tank operations.
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Reliable communicc.J~ iors ·10rc maint .1ined throughout the month of January to supJ~)rt t:J.~ticn.l -r'E;':;_uiremonts. Continual communication improvemeats e:;.'J teL1g In[~_de by this command to insure reliable and correct p:.."ouec'liJral communications so necessary for effective tank ernploym~nt. Two AN/MRC-36 radio vehicles have been receive(~ Jn tho fiscal year 1966 replacement ancl evacuation program. A new electronic work bench to accomodate communications-electronics test equipment has been installed in the batta:~ion 1 s •Jlcci(ronic maintenance shop.
An unsatisfactory equipment report is being submitted on the electrical leads o.nd cable assembly, special purpose of the MC-2 tank helmet. These items have been added to the Criti-Pak program to expedite the repair of deadlined MC-2 helmets. Because of da,ly personnel commitments to support tactical requirements, very little time is available for training of radio-telegraph oper[:;.tors. At the present time, no continuous wave circiJits ~re gu~rded by this command ahd none are expected to be activated.
A common shackle system to encipher plain language 1s needed by all units of the )d Marine Division. There is no suitable shackle system promulgated by, division or the registered publications sy,stern "o adequat;!ely meet tactical communication requirements, S~ckle sys~ern KAC 140 is in use now, but the frequency -;f supercession and strict accountability makes distributi.:->n to units in ;the field impractical.
A continuous program of preventative maintenance must be carried out to insure operational readiness of all communications-electronics equipment. Due to high temperatures and humidity, condensed moisture Will form inside the TRC-75 radio chassis and short the set out. pondensation tn the chassis case is more prevalent when th~ TRC-75 is inopera. tive for a period of time. The rear of the chassis case must be pulled weekly to check for condensation and the radio set operated daily to vep~rize condensed moisture that has collected,
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Battalion s1ek call for the month of January was oonsis. tnnt with previous months, A t0tal of 382 persons were treat. ed. Colds continuo to bo the most prevelant complaint,
Seven admissions referals were mnc.e to 11 0 11 Med, Total sick days for persons aGmitt~d to hospital was 21.
The civil action program for Phong Bac Village is being continued tri-weekly. Sick cnll is now being held in the aid station built by this battalion on the school ground. A total of 1,181 treatments wore given to 743 patients. Diseases of the skin and upper ros~iratory conditions were the major. ity treated.
The sampan fleet was visited during the first part of the month, Only 447 persons wers seen and given 622 treatments, most of which were skin 1nfe0tions. This operation was discontinued by the 1st Am'.~1 rac Battalion, Therefore we cannot make further visits due to the isolation of the boats at mid· stream in the river near Da Nang,
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The results of Civic Action during the month of January 1966 indi .. cute the jncr~ased effectiveness resulting fran a more extensive Civic Action effort, liore projects were initiated and carried to a successful compldion th1.s month than in any J)l'evious month; morf; t4edica1 i.id was d:i sJ,tnsed than in any previous month; ~nd more concreto gestures of friendshj p w~re exte-nd"lcl. by vllla.g~rs to the Mar:'tJ1es of .3d Tank Batte..lion than in cmy previcv~:> month,
The accoinpJishraents of the 3d Tw Il•.ttalion during January 1966 are as fo:t.J 01-.rs:
The Battalion H~ ... 'OOAP Team treated a total of 1,.3.35 people, an inc:r .. :~.se of 33 persons over Dl5cember 1965. Thf)y gave 11 972 treatments, 1m increase of one hWldred seventy ... two over Deceniber 1965. (Note: Decel!tber J 965 totals were an increase of 200% over Novsmber 1965) • Fran ~11 j_ndications the lrEOOAP program is reaching nearly 100 percent of all people who need medical attention in the hi.ml.et,
In response to the Civic Action conducted by the Battalion the Cor.unanding Officer, Lt. Col, M. L. Raphael, was invited to bo the hon-ored guest at the annual Phong Bac Hamlet celebration held for all the ancestors of the villagers, The Battalion OA01 Sgt.Maj., and interpreter accornpanied the c.o. on his visit. The celebration lasted fran 1200• 1500 on 4 January 1966.
On 5 January 1966 the Battalion Civic Action NCO and interpreter held classes on health and sanitatioo for tho people of Phong Ba.c Ha.Jnooo let" Ql the 7th of January this class was repeated in a different section of the hamlet. The results of this program of health & san .. it~t:l.on education are hard to detect in a definitive way, but the Bntte.lion doctor states that sanitary conditions are ita.proving and the general health of the villagers is also improving.
During Januny 1966 the Assistant Civic Action Officer began t.~u.ching English pronunciation classes at Sao Mao High Scbhool in DaNe>Jlg, As a vehicle for teaching pronunciation he gives the students h:l.s~~Y and g~ography of the United states. The children seem to enjoy this iTIUll.ensely and respond with many questions concern1ng life and organization ~f the U. s. ·
It ''~'as during January 1966 that the Battalion began giving its dP-.i1y ea.rbcge to the villagers for pig feed, It is still too early to evaluate the effect on the pigs, but the effect on the villagers is good, They are very apprecie.tive and it is probable that this bas been a big factor in their increased displays of friendliness.
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00-DENTIAL • On 20 January 1966 a complete map of Phong Bac Hamlet was completed
showing trails, houses, and wells, This is the second step accomP-li shed by th~ Battalion to enhance population control. Eventually each house will have a list of names or the people who reside at that location,
During January lYOb the Battalion continued to provide music & news !"rom Saigon to the people of Phong Bac via a loudspeaker system set up on the edge of the hamlet. This program has met with great success as witnessed by the fact that numerous individuals from the hamlet have expressed their appreciation for the music and news, It is felt that this program is an effective means of combating Viet Oong propaganda and influence in the hamlet.
On 23 January 1966 the Battalion put up banners in Phong Bae and outside Yen Bac Hamlet wishing the people a joyous T£T of the horse, end encouraging the young men Who may have returned home from the Viet Oong arroy to stay at home and live in peace.
On the 21st of January lY66 the Xouth Director of Hoa Tho Village, Ng~en Lang, was assassinated, This was a grave loss to the village 'md the Civic Action program. 01' interest is the fact that his brother had been the former Youth Director ofthe village and was assassinated in August of 1965. ·
The Battalion completed its special events portion of the months schedule with a concert by the Jd Marine Division Band of 27 January 19660 In conjunction with the band concert refreshments were served to the people of Hoa Tno Village who attended. Over )00 adults and children listened to the band and it was evident by their remarks afterwards and the look on their faces that the concert was a great success. For the majority of the people it was undoubtably the first concert they had ever heard,
There are still a number of problems eXisting which present cer• tain difficulties to the Civic Action program, There are claims out• standing which neither Division or the RVN have processed,
The unsettled claims are fort (1) 'l'he land on which the 4 sep .. arate Battalions are located, {2) 'l'he destruction of' graves in the vic• inity of Phong Bac by tracked vehicles, (3) Destruction of farm land by the 4 separate Battalions,
The ~ystem of the GVN assigning & transferring teachers is unsat• isfactory in as much as seems to be done on a helter skelter basis with no prior planning for replacements, (Notet Only through the pressure ex6rted by this Battalion on Hoa Vang District did the Hoa Tho Village school get a replacement for a teacher who was transferred,). ·
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A1 though it is improving the village and hamlet lead•rship is still weak aJ1d tmeducated to the principles of good government. The .3d Tank Batt~:Jlion has forced the villagers to work through their gov~rnment end by doing so has increased their awareness of the government as well as bu:t1ding some confidence in their governments ability to produce resuJ ts.
There rras substantial progress made during January 1966 in all areas. The greatest progress JU.de was in establishing· friendly relations bet,reen the people of the village and the Marines of the .3d Tank Battalion. In this area there was a 100% improvement ov~r preceeding months
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201430H Fr: 88-2 to SSA-6 Be advised nwn-erous TN'l' and ANTI 'l'ANK devises were found in Etrea or A-2. May indicate increased activity in that area.
201000H 9th Marines I&~ 20 19213SH Tank fired one 90rom He rd at one ill·
1 uminated VUe lVC KIA 180~40Z 3d MarDiv ISUM# 16 1 0 8Z d MarDi v ISUM#l
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210'/lSH Frt SS.2 'fot Monroe 2 At OlJOH one VC flag set up at coord (AT995703) when flag fell down some people from
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3d Mar Di v ISUMH 20 9th l1arines !SUM# 22 d MarDiv ISUM# 21
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S-M .. F 2 lOQ9B _2th Marip~~s ISUM# 2,3 _ =--,r---r.;··--+---+ 232h00-242'400 Jan66
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240648Z 3d 1-IarDi v I SUM# 24 S-..l.f-F 24 3d Tank·Pn tank hit mine (to 799104) S-M-F 23l330H 3d Tank Bn truck at (AT 972770) reed
2 rds SA fire · fr (A'l' 972768) • Fire returned, results unk. S-M .. F
23222,5H 3d 'l'ank bn CP (AT990704) reed lrd SA. S-M-F
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(AT 99(X)4J) T~ fired 15 90mm rds & lOU cal. .50 rds. VO ceased fire. S-M-F
lJ35 6.7 25163011 3d Tk Bn S-2 rpt NGUXEN LANG, director of Youth Activities, HOA THO Hamlet (BT 00071$) assassinated at 232200H, s..M-F By person or persons Unknown,
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1000 p8 260655Z 3d MarDi v I~UM I 26 s~-F 1400 p9 271COOH 9th MarinE:s ISUM# 27 S-M-F
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SPA.RHOW HAWK unit, 'l'anks fired l4 '• ...
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1000 72 270ts09Z 3d MarDiv !SUM# 27 S..M-F 1000 ?3 280'f40Z 3d MarDiv !SUM# 28 S--M·F .d 1000 74 2712251 2d Bn 9th !'~r pt1 (AT092640) reed 11 r s . ·;~.
SA fire fr (AT 994636). Tks Fired ' I
3 VC KIA (POSS), 2VO WIA (POSS), S-M-F ~ . ' . 140iJ 1'5 291000H 9th Marines !SUM# 29 S.J-1-Ji' )400 7'P 2a214oH TK,at (AT 967613) fired 1 90mm rd at
l VO (AT 963614) • 1 VO KIA. S..M-F . ;;: 1400 77 290328H TK at (AT 967616) fired 1 90 mm rd at
1 V,O at ~T 964624), lVO KIA, S-M-F 292400..302400 Jan66
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1034 '79 290155H 3d Tk Bn PSN (AT991710) reed 10 rds SA ., fire fr 6VO (AT~89703) and (AT 990704) i ,· Fire returned, results UNK S-M-F
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H&SCO, Bunker Y-4, Five Vietmamese at their positi n S who wish to see the HQCMDT about setting up a barber shop. H&SCo~ notified to provide escort. I H&SCo, Patrol departed Commana Post. jF H&SCo, Patrol returned to Bn c. P. fF 1stPlt, Co"B". Tank has thrO\"ln track block at coo d s. (BT102669). 2 tanks and 2 LVT's with 1 reinforced sqd in route to this position from Co"B" Co C.P. Disabled tank presently has 1 other tank and 1 s::;. :~ '· ~ ::::~ squad at their position for security, will advise when situation is cleared.
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lstPlt, CoB, Tank with thrown track returneu Wlth 1-:5 negative enemy contact. Tanks secured in c. P.
1stAmTrac:Sn, S-3 . Sending out a 6 Man patrol at I S 020930H East of 1stAmTracBn perometer, H&SCo notified. I H&SCo Bunker Y-1, reports 3 persons wearing civilialn S clothing and 6 dressed in ARVIN or Ha.rine uniforms armed with rifles. They threw what appeared to be a grena~e in the water at coord AT996704. Reported same to 9.~haar, S-3.
CoB-5, Tanks B-33 and B-23 are heading West from I S B-1-9 CP to assist in:antry.
H&SCo, Patrol departed Com~and Post. 1 S
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S-3 Section 3d Tank Bn Vietnam 030001H Jan 1966 0)2400H ~3.-:U. ~9~6
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H&SCo patrol returned to Command Post, ambush I F. stayed out.
H&SCo, Ambush returned to c. P. tF.
CO, CoB, B-J3 Tk hit land mine at coord (BT090640) I s at 0510H. Extent of damage:two sets of road wheel1 blown off, front road wheel totally destroyed. Land mine believed same size as those previously hit.
CoB, Tank $2, B-2 proceeding with ~-1-9, F-32,8-23 Js abd B-25, to blocking positions. j Div-G-3, Request TkBn task organization with tonigijt S SITREP.
H&SCo, Partol returned to Bn C9 P. No enemy contact~ S
Div-G-3 and 3dEngBn, S-3, Tk B-33 hit land mine at 1 s 030510H vic BT09064o. Extencive damage to track and suspension.
TkBn-6, Departed LOD 0645H reached turn around poffirlt S at 0820H and began sweep at 0820H. Infantry ~epor AP mines field coord BT18359J. Tanks destroyed booby trap nets at coord BT164602. Infantry reporus double aporn of barbwire nets and trenches at coor BT176597. Tanks F-21, C-lJ returning to "B"Co,CP : with retriever and C-12 escorting. Also escorting ( 1) LVT with ( 3} vcs-. Retriever and C-12 to retur~to our night position, operation continues with n~J.~v.t..OSU.RE (/-:1} contact.
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r.o Co"C", 6 & 7 will depart this area at 0930 ~n6uld arrive your CP ~pprox 1000. .
Go"B"-5, Tanks B-2.3,B-2.5, and F-.32 on patrol with ~S B-1-9 unit heading for horseshoe. Present positio coord (12.5615). Tanks B-31 and B-34 going on patro at coord (AT99.5645). ·
Radio Central TkBn-.5, Just departed for 9thMar CP.I F estimated time of return is 1430.
Co"B", Tanks B-34 and B31 started sweep at 1100 1 s secured sweep at 1500, destroyed 2 enemy fortifications expended 7 90MM HE and 1000 Cal 30. j 2-9, S-3, Reported two tanks stuck at coord (99064~) S request a retriever, Msg relayed to S-4 who is taklng care of matter.
!'-9, S-3, reports that the two tan..'l{s have been pulied S out, and that they are now pulling out TD-18. All vehicles intend to remain ar 2-9, CP overnight.
H&SCo, Ambush/patrol departed Bn. C. P. F
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060915H ICoB, Jumped off on sweep at 0750H, Coor~ (987639)
061315H CoB, B-)1 and B23 secured sweep and returned to their normal position. Infantry report no body count
061545H IDiv G-3, The TkBn has the range on saturday from . 1230 - 1730, H&SCo, notified.
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, Co"B", B-22 and B-24 leaving our CP to assist IS antry pinned down at French Fort Coord (BT083698)
-12 and B-41 leaving 1-9 CP to do the same.
Action patrol departed Bn CP F
Action patrol reports it has arrived at School!F in Phong Bac (1). l
, Co"B", Request the results of the activity fs in your Msg 070950H be furnished this HQ 1
Co"B", Answer to entry 005, Three infantry KIA, IS VC, KIA and 2 weapons captured, No enemy contact
by relief force.
CP visited by CMC and CG, 3D MAF
and CG, 3DMAF departed Bn CP
092200H JH&SCo, patrol departed Bn CP
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001 I 0.50300H I H&SCo, Ambush/patrol returnet to BN CP. No contact IF 002 I GI0742H 3tDiv-G-3, Commant REDOPS «ue at tivision by .5Jan6~ S
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H&SCO, Bunker Y-3B, A Vietmamese male at gate IS who requests to come aboart. Viv11 Affairs NCO and the Bn interperter went to see why V1etmamese wishet to come aboart
Civil Affairs NCO returne4 to c.p. subject mention~t S in entry #003 was village chief with inventation for TkBn CO, and other civil action matters.
1stJMTracBn, S-3, 6 man patrol departet their CP I S
006 l 051950H I H&SCo, Bunker Y-4, report shots firet f~om 1stAmTr;c S area. S-3, checket with 1stAmTracBn negative report.
007 OS220.SH H&SCo, Ean~ot ··~-~tet Bn CP
I s 008 052240H H&SCO, Patrol arrivet at check point # 1. F
009 052300H H&SCo, Patrol arrivet at check point # 2. I F
010 052350H H&SCO, Patrol returnea to Bn CP. I F
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OOZ f 081400H H&SCo detail returned from Hoa Cam range, 15 men fired their T/0 weapons.
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CO,Co"B", All bravo Tks reported. B-25 hit mine on way to position at 12JOH, no damage.
CO,Co"B", Give details your 0814JOH Jan66 ~ Co"B",XO, No details available at this time. Complet S STmry~n ~~,, ~o,~o~ ~• ~s2~nnH . .4.-L~.r n..t....&..L .A. _._._ " .._,.., V VVV 1
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22. Tks now on hill 22 are C-11 and C-12.
CO,Co"C", C-2 will displace ao coord (468068) at 090700H Jan 66 utilizing ferry to spt 2-4. At
~10-:t mi:s.sl:6n·...:or:m.i:fl.e:;ciear~ce, Engineers will rovide tank mine sweep for C-2.
0919J5H (H&SCo Tk, H-54, Report light blinking about-500 to 0 meters s., Azimuth 4161, reporte~ to G-2.
082045H Jco,Co"B", B-24 located at MCB-8 spotted 2 VC in Sampans to their direct front, expended 200 CalJO
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CO,Co"Bw, In ref to~ 08204.5H Sampan h~s been destroyed, it has not been spotted sin~e fired upon.
H&SCo, Patrol departed Bn CP.
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XO,CoB, B-23 and B-25 moved out to assist infantry IS patrol that is pinned down. B-24 was given gredit for two confirmed VC KIA while at ~CB-8.
S-3, 2-9, Request that Co"B", return a TA 312 SerialS No. 5194. Request that it be returned to 2-9 CP. CoB, notified.
XO, CoB, B-23 and B-25 are out to assist infantry IS pinned down near brick factory by Phung Ho, coord BT057632. B-23 expended 9, 90mm WP, 2000 Cal 30. B-25 expended 7, 90mm cannister, 7, 90mm WP 2000 2000 Cal 30. B-25 credited with 7, VC KIA and 13 VC WIA.
CO,CoB, At approx. 1100 B-3, B-3A, B-3B and C-3A I S made wheeled vehicle recon. they were pinned down by sniper fire at~ coord (AT976629). Fire came from coord (AT973627) and (AT982628I B-31 and B-34 assisted same. All personnal safe. B-34 expended 1, 90mm HE and 1,000 rds 30 cal. B-31 expended 4, 90mm HE, 1,800 rds of Cal 30, 45, and 50.
XO, Co"B", B-23 and B-25 are moving out to phong Hoi S to assist infantry.
CO,Co"B", B-23 and B-25 assisted infantry squad pinded S down at Phong Ho by approx. 30 vc. B-25 expended ! 1,000 rds cal 30, B-23 expended 1,000 rds Cal 30
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CO, co n::g", n.epor'tea. j, 'tanKs wen 't -co partol pin.."'led down at coord (99962.5) ancl(997625) Tanks fi~ed 2, 90~ WP rds at coord(999625). nll secure at this time.
CO, Co"C", C-2 moved to (465472) completed. at 09110H. Tank 2077 DL my CP. Leaking diesel fuel cell. Hq logistics (.51.505.5) with G-2-4.
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1014 )OH I :1~, sending out sq patrol to investigate S/ A fire 1 s in village Yen Bac.
101550H XO, Co"B", Tanks B-23 and B-25 moving 1000 meters sf S of C-1-9, CP. l
101500H I CO ,co•c•, will have two flame tanks to )liTkBn•c• I S C0-2 tomorrow and possibly next day. 3dTkBn, "C", Co-2 located at coord (462072). Hq tanks located I with G-2-4 at coad (51)064) for period of about one week.
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CO, CoB, Tanks B-24 and B-25 now leaving for sweep l S on outskirts of 1-9 CP. Too close for Coord. now will be in contact with your station.
COl, Co"C", Flame Tank fired 4 loads e.;.ch yesturC.ay.l S Re!:lained attached to Co"C"-2 last night, will fire again today.
CO, CoB, Tanks 24 and 25 still on sweep. Light lS contact with enemy. Will give full account later.
' xo CoB, T~~s B-24 and B-25 went on sweep at 6700 t S coord BT0656g9 made contact with vc. Tar-~s credite with 10 confirmed KIA. Destroyed 8 bldgs, expended 19 90mm HE, 8 90mm WP, 12 90MM cannister, 200 cal. 50, and 400 Cal 30. Tanks now at infantry CP.
XO CoB, Infentry patrol over tanks not committed, infantry found approximately 11 dead VC from yest~rdays operation.
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CO, CoC, Flame tanks have returned fr 2dPlt positio~ S Each Flame tank fired 6 times. C-41 and C-42 still at (513064) with G-2-4.
CO CoB, C0-2-9 desires your presemces i Jan for briefing regarding Big Lodge. ~
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H&SCo Bunker Y4A reported explosion ;m.nd fire at :.:.~ ·--"·F;:~ airbase. 9thMar S-3 reports a plame crash
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9thMar S-J,A patrol from 9thMar will be in Yen Bac from 1115 to 1300 blasting some bunkers, ATBn and notified.
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S-J, J-J~"Big Lodge"hill #22 desires to utilize 1 S section in screening mission for one or two days. Can we replace with an additional section during time of mission.
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CO, CoC, Tank C-21 at (00004) (65073) received 3 to 4 rds SA at 132210H. No WIA. They illuminated and infantry fired 20 rds SA at suspected movements. Results unknown.
3d Div, G-3, Rifle range is only available on Sun. this week, TkBn cancelled out, H&SCo notified of the same.
XO, CoB, Tanks B-24 and B-25 now aeparting their CP to help infantry pinned pinned down at (0716350
XO, CoB, At 1545H B-24 and B-25 went on sweep hunt in grid coord (071635). Secured at 1715H. Tanks credited with 2 confirmed VC KIA. Expended 1 90mm cannister, 8 90mm W.P. 16 90mm H. E.,200cal 50, 500 cal 30. Destroye~ 11 buildings.
CO, CoC, 3dPlt will be firing tr~.ining 90mm HE and 90mm WP tomorrow, HQ tks and flame tanks will fire Cal 30 and Cal 45. Firing will be conducted on 1-4 range at 150800H to 151100H.
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CO,COB, PltLdt' Jd?lt reports Tks:::now:at (9786Je.l). have 5 tks accross first obsti~al at same coord one tk to go. xo ener:1y cont•ct.
CO CoB, Tanks B-24 and B-2.5 now departing on sweep coord (064626)
XO CoB, Bravo JA reports all Tks now on hill I 55
Hoa Cam Tr Ctr, One Co. from Hoa Cam Training Center will conduct a search and cle~r operation in area coord (950710) (947700) (960700) {960718) from 1300 to 1700 15 Jan 1966.
3~MT, S-J, Sen•ing out a Civil Affairs patrol at coo rd. ( 0071)
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CO,CoB, At 1000H tks B-24 and B-25 wen~ on sweep l S grid coord. (073624). Secured at 1450H. Tks credited with 6 VC KIA. 1-9 captured 1 VC. Expended 10 90mm HE, 1 90mm WP, 200 Cal 50, 1000 Cal JO. No damage tc tanks or crew. Now at CP. All secure.
3-J, S-J, One tk from hill 22 hit 40 lb mine at [ s (934628) blew off one raad wheel, d~~aged other roac wheels, busted. oil pan. :'wo plts of infantry provided security. Expect to have tank repaired by : 1.52115H when repaired will tow to hill 22.
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J-J, S-J, Tank crev1 unable to repair tank dam~.ged 1 S ine (008 entry) ~re towing tank to hill 22.
CO,CoB, JdPlt can cover from coord (9)0640) to IS {960964) from(970640) to (980640) from (990630) to (010640) can do better in daylight hours. South is excellent to highway 24 and South.
CO,CoB, Tank B-12 received 6 sniper rds at approx. 2000H from the south. Inflantry in front of his position. Tanks have fired no rounds.
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3-3, S-J wants retriever to retrieve tank at coordiS (AT934628) 2 plts and one tank still with ta~~ providing security. ·-J-3, S-J, w&nts to know how long it will take for IS retriever to get to tank d~maged by mine (see en 012 15Jan66). S-J watch talke~~ to Tk r1aint 0. who stated 0930 tank retriever should be at disable tank. 3-3, S-3 was informed.
CO, CoC, Tank C-21 at (464073) received 100 to 150 SA from est. 5-6 cc at 152215H 25 rds Cal 30 ret. results unknown. I
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161900Hl ATBn,S-J, patrol,will depart AT gate 1,at 2000 willl S remain out for approx 1 hour and will return throug ATBn gate 6. This information reported to H&SCO.
162105Hf CO,COB, Tank B-35 and H-51 received light sniper fire from coord AT99J6J8, B-32 returned approx 100 rds cal 30, enemy fire was neutrilized
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R&SCo, Duty reported it·~:s patrol has returned to ':!.'kBn CP. CO,CoB Tank B-15 has returned to coord (0916~3) no damage, no casualties.
Div, G-3, All ranges on 22 Jan 1966 from 1)00 to 1700 are for TkBn use.
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H&SC6 Patrol d.epartco. Bn CP
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s H&SCo, Patrol reported it is at check point #4. F H&SCo, Patrol reported it is at check point #6. F ATBn S-3, If 'fk:Sn will have blade t<mk at CoC, ATBn F CP, at 1200 today 2 ONTOS will escort it to hill .55.
H&SCo, Patrol returned to Bn CP, no enemy contact. lF. Tk C-15, One helicopter left this position hill 55 S for 3-3CP, with 1 tank member,:request tra.nsportati n ~ ~ 3 ~ m , ~ CP ~rom J- ~o ~anK ~n · . 1
181935H IXO,CoB, 3dPlt will fire indirect tomorrow js 181935H CO, CoB, ref your 181935H hold indirect fire until Is
my orcler.
182020H
182045H
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Pl tLdr, CoB, Heilcopter will not a.r:'i ve his vicinity IS until 1200, 2-9 will provmde security for hill 55
9thria.r S-3, What is ])l'G TkBn plans to register IS indirect fire from hill 55. Permission must come from JdMarDiv and Hoi An. Hoi An will not give permission until it knows DTG •
PltLdr,3dPlt CoB, reports light sniper fire from l S front and rea.r of his positio~ expended 200 Cal 30 rds.
182040H fcoB, 3dPlt, reports sniper ceased. Expemded 200 c~CLOSURE ~~ ~ 30 and 10 0 Cal 50. C Q N F j D E~N T J A L
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9thMar, S-~, All times approved for indirect fire
CO,CoB, Your 181935H. In~irect ~rty ~pproved for following hours only. 190900-191100S, 191800H-
191900H, 192100H-201100E contain area to those previously delivered to BltLdr 3dPlt. Acknowledge when 3dPltLdr gets word.
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9thM~r, S-2. ATBn is sending out a patrol to the village of Cam Hoa (2) to investigate tunnels reported being dug in th~t area. The patrol will be ou~ for approxim~tely 4 hours.
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H&SCo patrol departed Tk3n CP. ,s
BltLdr 3dPlt, CoB, Situation normal. No enemy contait S this time. Expended 2 90mm WP.
H&SCo patrol returned to Bn CP, Xo enemy contact 1
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CO CoB Tank B-32 receivi~~ light sniper fire from automatic weapon. Fire has now ceased. Expended 200 Cal 30 rds 1 90mm HE.
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CO CoB reports fire mission this AM at 0845H IS target 7, 12 90mm HE effect on target unknown. New subject, fired on target 1, 20 90mm WP, had wide dispersion, will register with AO.
CO CoB Engaged 1 VC behind fortification. Expended ts 100, Cal 50, 2, 90mm HE. Effect on target good. effect on VC unknown. CO CoB, Tank B-32 and H-51 received 15 rds sniper :l·~e fire. Expended 100 cal 30. No d~age to crew of Tk.
CO CoB Tk B-35 on outpost at (AT956609) spotted S
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1 VC approx. 500 meters SW of position in village. ~ VC in light green uniform with carbine. Expended~~.
,2 90mm WP target destroyed. ~~u~~u~ ~~)
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INCIDENTS, MESSAGES, ORDERS, ETC.
CO CoB Tk B-31 and R-.51 received approx 10 rds sniper fire. Expended 100 rds cal JO and 100 r~s cal .50.
CO CoB Via I-3-J, C. (AT972621). D. Tk spotlight. sighted 1 VC (AT963614) in green uniform. E. Tk fired 1 90mm WP direct hit. I. One observed by spot light. Will search at first light.
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S-J Section Jc_ :'ank Bn Vietmtm 200001H Jan 1966 2024003 Jan 1966
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CO CoB At 0120H B-41 fired short bursts of auto- IS matic at VC in village to direct front of this CP. No confirmation on target effect.
~FR. CO )Q~kBn, to JdPltLdr CoB. contact CoB •t IS times daily on CoB T~c net, 0900, 1900, 2000, 2100 2200, 2)00 and 2400. S-J will monitor.
CO CoB How many SID's do you have and are they all being used. nequest answer ASAP.
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I J will not work in sand.
I s CO CoB, Exercise security measures when discussing XENON delivered to Jdp~t Vicinity Yesturday. use I code words peach 1 , Apple 1, Pear 1, for white method, use Peach 2, Apple 2, Pear 2, for other method. No photos or publicity allowed. pass to all hands.
XO, CoB, Have no contact with JdPlt, landline is l S down request you contact J-J and h~ve them tell unit on hill 55 to come up on CoB frequency. The comm section of J-J notified of same.
CO, CoC, Four Tks with E-2-4 movea out from 46)073 I S to 4)2103 at 1911)0. No cont~ct • E-2-4 picke~ up one vcs •
. MTBn,S-J Will conduct practice alert at t H&SCO notified.
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CO GoA Be advised numerous Anti-T~nk devices were IS Found in area pf 2dPlt GoA may indicate increased activity in that area.
H&SCO, Bunker Y-~ reports SID picking up movement IS in fromt of his position, Illuminate4~with negati results.
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S-3 section 3d :'ank 3n Vietn~m 210001H Jan 1966 212400B Jan 1966
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Div, G-3 reports III YAF HQs receiving S/A fire.
Div G-3 reports that firing in area of Da Nang is cele~r.,.tion of ':'S:' by ARVN:: and NOT vc. H&SCo informed of Msg 001 &002
Late entry, H&SCO Bunker Y-1 reported a ban_~er in in the rice p~ddies South of Bn perimeter.
1stAmTracBn S-3 When does H&SCo Listining Post return to TkBn area.
H&SCo Listining Post returned to perimeter.
H&SCo patrol departed Bn CP to investigate entry #003.
H&SCo patrol returned to Bn :;;!.rea with VC flag propaganda banner and propaganda letters in Vietnamese an~ English 13 types in Vietnamese 2 in English.
and
H&SCo Bunker Y-1 reports 1 young male Vietnemese going to area where VC flag was located.
psycholagical warfare patrol ~eparte~ Bn CP.
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S-3, 3-3 woul~ like to know when the tank that lostfS it's track on hill #22, will be returned to Hiil 24
. P-Sicnolog:i:C·ai w'Q}·f'ife ;,~·troi ;~turneti to CP 'F
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P~trol checked in at checkpoint #6.
P2trol checked in at checkpoint #4
Patrol checked in at checkpoint #12
Patrol returned to BN CP.
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H&SCo pa~rol departe~ Bn CP
Patrol checked in at checkpoint '5 Patrol chenked in at chec%uoint #10
P2, trol checke~- in a.t checkpoint 1112
Patrol returned to Bn CP, no enemy contact.
S-3 Section Jd Tank :Sn Vietne.m 220001H Jan 1966 222400H .;an 1966
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JO~YAL 230001H Jan 1966 232~00H Ja~ 1966
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H&SCo Patrol Qeparted Bn CP
Patrol checked in at checkpoint #12
H&SCo Tank H-54 reports seening 2 Vietnamese in gray clothes come out of woods, meeting two other menin civilian clothes and run b2.ck in woods near Yen Bac, S-3 ATBn notified.
!Patrol has man without identification , told to return to CP with subject.
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patrol returne~ to CP with vcs. Subject was questio,e4 and released. ATBn S-J Sending out 4 man patrol to Yen Bac H&SCo
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Bn Truck driver reported he was fire~ on twice when S he was returning from Red Beach trash dump. Fire was returned with unknown results. Incident occurred at 1JJOH at coord 972770.
ATBn S-3. If the Bn CP comes under mort~r or SA fir~ s their patrol tonight will remain where they are.
white flares mean the patrol is returning through gate near Tk H-54. One white flare means ATBn is sending out a relief squad. It relief squad is sent out request Tk H-54 observe· for them. H&Sco notifiea.
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CO CoB, Tanks B-13 an~ B-15 received 4 fire. Fire was not returne~. Tried to position.
rds sn~ . · locate h~ s DfCLosuRZ (/#
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INCIDENTS, MESSAGES, ORDERS, ETC.
XO CoB request to know when Con units on hill 55 commence indirect firing. Report on SID's that was previously re~uested will be at your CP on 25 Jan.
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CO CoB, your Msg 232046H. CO )dTkBn requested !S clearL~ce to fire on all designated targets 241300Hl Will advise when clea~ance is gr~nte~.
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INCIDENTS, MESSAGES, ORDERS, ETC.
XO CoB Tank B-1 has completed sweep, received periodic sniper fire. Expehded 1 90mm HE effect unknown. Tank returning to D-1-9 CP.
3dPlt CoB Fire~ at targets 6,7,2,and 5 expendea 19 90mm WP an~ 57 90mm HE.
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9thMar S-3 Check 3~TkBn patrol order 21~66 with IS ATBn patrol order 20-66.
Div G-3 Check out last Div Bul on t~sk org. Disposition of our unit and vehicles the sa~e as t
reported • Need information ASAP. I s
Bri~~e Co , reportea that they have everything set Is for crossing tanks 0900H 25 Jan 1966.
H&SC~, Tank H-54 fired SA in the area where the IS Vietnamese flag was located. ,Ta~~ observed several pepple in that vicinity.
H&SCc Bunker Y-2 Reports SID ~JG #4 about 50 yds IS South s. E. of the bunker. SID has what sounds like twv or~three people in area.
ATBn S-3 Patrol departing Bn area to check area in iS which Tk H-54 fired. One fire team will check area another fire team will continue on a patrol.
1stAmTracBn, 3d~TBn, 3-3, and ATBn notified of Tk H-54 firing.
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INCIDENTS, MESSAGES, ORDERS, ETC. S-.'3'1.','-.FF ~:-~~r\:? :'-TROOP
CO GoA The 3dFlt at Phu Bai reports A-J4 hit a minel S at about 0730 in the area of Hill 153 (YD8010) No l'•~.rine casual ties. DarrJage to tan_]{: blew off track, road wheels, compensating idler. Det~ils to follow.
KO CoB Sweep with A-1-9. Will send coord when I ~S cross LOD
H&SCo Bunker Y-4. Vietngmese male in area, was tryi s to use our area as a short cut to~the village of
1 Tuy Loan (937705). This male was about 70 years oldt he was escorted out of area.
1 Civil Action patrol dep~rted Bn CP. 1 F
XO CoB Tanks B-11 and B-14 cross LDOD at (0696.37). I S rieceived one round of sniper fire from roof top. Target destroyea with one 90mm HE and one 90mm WP. Now proceedong on sweep LOA 088610
CO CoB 3dPlt cleareti to fire 1.300 to 1700 this date t S only. Obtain AO and FO on your end. If observers
available fire only on targets you can observe.
Civil Action patrol returned to CP. F
XO CoB T~ks B-1 and B-14 now sweeping with D-1-9 from 074608 to 062632. ·
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Div G-J Request for Hoa Cam range approved for : S Saturday 291500H to 291700H. H&SCo notified. ~~ 01}
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ATBn S-3 Patrol returnecl to Bn area. Negative :;.,:._,·~·=' ~ S report on area in which Tk 5-54 fired.
H&SCo patrol returned to Bn CP. No enemy contact. I S
XO CoB 1-9 CP recei vee. 20 mort~r rC.s, :r':CB-9 10 I S mortar rds, Casualties 11nkn&wn at this time BoB h•~ no friendly casualties. Situation now all secure complete situation report to follow.
CO CoB situation has returned to normal. will not 1 F know complete situation until morning. · I 9th Marines S-3, the following artillery concentrations have been cancelled by the Division ARTY Officer. (939499), (995471), (022483).
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CO, "B" Company, following concentrations have been cancellea {939499), {99.5471), an~ {022483). SitRep fer last night's actien fellews:
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C~B Tank B-23 l•cate~ on ~ur perimeter, observe~ 3 flashes from 059724. C~B XO requeste~ permissien to fire from 1-9. Permission ~enie~. TC of CoB Tank B-23 states he ceul~ have brought mortar emplacem~nts un~er fire.
CoB Tank B-23 receive~ heavy sniper fire. Meaical evacuation for infantry. Expende~ 13 90mm HE, 5 90mm WP, 50 r~s Cal •• 50, an• 500 r~s Cal •• 30.
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rget Number Coordinates Descriptj_on 918465 Rice Storage 939475 Trng A'!:'ea 945474 Supply Installation 947470 " 945465 Rice Storage. 948462 Trng Area 947447 Harbering Area
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1542 I I 010 I 251542 fntry 009 sent to XO. CoB vice 9thMar S-J ISF
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Co Tank E-52 reports 4) women an~ children, with bmn~les, move~ from Yen Bac to Phong Bac.
S-2 Patrol left Bn Cp.
0 CoB. CoB Tank B-)2 expen~e~ 2 90mm HE and 100 al. .JO when infantry thought they saw VC in tree ine. Damage ~~K 0 CoB/ .D. Fire ~irecte~ at targets 5, 6, 62, 411, an• 2 was only target observe~ by A.O.. Effect on 2 no enemy activity-thick underbrush.
CoB/ • F~re at targets 5, 6, 62, 411, an~ 50. 62 was y target observe~ by A.O. Effect on 62-no enemy
tivity, thick ~~derbrush. Expen~e~ 70 90mm HE, 0 90mm WP. Ranges varie~ from 12,500 to 16,000
-J S-J reports they have a patrol going from cam Ne to Cam Ne 5 to Cam Ne 4. Departs Cam Ne J at
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CeB Tank B-24 an~ B-2.5 now ~eparting sweepon gri~ coor~inates 0767.
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CO, CoA, lstTkBn C p(.5JJ080). · Whole area skosh on infantry. SSC-2 units Cp (466072) XenQn infrare~ light at (467070) an~ (462073). SSC-J Cp (529089k . Xenon white light at (527405). Xenon white light l at (529089) Charlie wasn't aloud. last nikht. SF ~
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GO CoB. At 1730H Tanks B24 & B25 went on sweep in Grid Coor~inates 078675 •• Made contsct with enemy. T~~ks ~estroyed 5 houses, 6 samp~~s, 1 sampan haa secondary explosion, VC KIA t~K ab present. ExpenG.ej_ 10 90mm HE, 4 90mm WP, 400 Cal. • 50, 1200 cal. .30. Secured at 19JOH. Tanks not damaged. TC Tank B25 receive~ a ba~ cut en right wrist, first ai~ applie~-shoula be okay now. All secure-at Cp. S
9thMar S-3 called requesting H&SCo t0 quit shining t~nk searchlights acr~ss river because they were ' silhouetting frien .. ly positions for the vc. Js 3-3 S-3, Hill 55 reports approximately 30 boats at coor~inates (AT 990630). Will notify if Tanks are or~ere~ to fire.
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CoA, lstTkBn SSC21, receiv~d 10-15 roun~s SA fire AT 465072 at 270200H. Could not retu~n fire because Gf frien4ly ambush spot. Will talk to Z-4 S-J about putting ambushes further out.
CoA, lstTkBn. lstBn, 4thMar units A. (497067), B. (509120), C. (525092), D. (463069), CoM, JiBn, ?thMar (528109).
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XO, CoB, JiTkBn. Reference msg 261945H. How many I VC WIA an~ KIA? How many frienaly WIA & KIA? How j many aia tanks get? F
2~n, 12thMar S-3 callei to inform JiTkBn that theyl are holiing a night drivers' school from 1900-2100 0n 28 Jan 1966 at CQorainates (992721) in the oli artillery park. ISF
CO, CoB, 3~TkBn Reference msg 270825H, estimate 1 company VC engagei while ~igging in. No VC WIA or KIA were confirmei. 1 Infantryman WIA. SF
CO, CoB, JiTkBn. Tank B-32 reports infantry receiv heavy sniper fire from cooriniates (002639). Tank expen~e• 5 r~s 90mm WP. Enemt fire neutralize~. JSF J~Div G-J. Direct One (1) To have reation pl~toon
1 to report to 1stBn, 9thMar Cp by 271700 Jan 1966. 1 Msg to follow. ~S
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Reaction platoon ~eparted 3dTk3n Cp for 1stBn, 9th Mar Cp J S
JiBn,3aMar S-3. Ambush from 21JOH to 0630H AT 978698
JLDiv Weather Report
Platoon Lea~er Reation Platoon. Platoon ~eploye~ AT BT 050754 with mission of ~efen~ing and patrolling village. one squaa to remain temorrow. Not to 4"-\,.,.'\n-1- .. .,., ....... uro ~s""o,1+- p'"'s;+-; ... ,.... 1\r,.., .. 'D1.,t-,... ..... ,.., t-n I
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CoB, J~TkBn S-3. we are setting up a ~efense in a I village near MCB-9 Cp. Our coorLinates 050754. Call sign Re~woo~ Zulu. Frequency 4).6. IS
CoB, 3C.TkBn. Tank B-33 expenliei. 100 rd.s Cal. .30 at coor~inates 9873. Casualties p~ssible. SF
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CO CoB J~TkBn. Tank B-22 an• B-21 went on sweep with ~oA, 1stBn, 9thMar at corr~inates 093642.
CO, CoB, 3~TkBn. Ta~Ks B-21 &n~ B-22 are still on sweep present position is coor~inates 099621.
CO, CoB, 3LTkBn. Tank B-31 reporte~ that helicopt was receiving heavy sniper fire at co~rainates 960635. 3031 fire~ 4 90mm SE r~s. Tank C-15 fire~
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CO, CoB, 3LTkBn. J•PlatL•r was able to hit all in~irect fire targets except #57 anL #64. Will sen~ plans and results on indirect fire te CO, CoB, 3~Tk Bn anL FSCC. IS
CO, CoB, 3~TkBn. Tanks B-21 an~ B-22 secure~ frGm sweep. Infantry picke~ up 4 VC'·s. Sniper fire accounte~ f~r one VC c~nfirme~. Situatien now normal Tank B-32 expen~e~ 3 90mm HE r•s an~ 6 90mm WP r~s. Ha~ VC sniper fire. Inf~~try patrol pinne~ Lown at co~r~inates 996637.
3~Bn, 3~Mar S-3. They have an ambush from 2000 te 0700 at ceer~inates 977698. Which is accross the river in Cam Ne. All forwar~ positi•ns notifie~.
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1stLVT3n S-.3. They are having a practice alert commencing at 2120. The i.rill will be kickeil. off
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CO, CoB, .3~TkBn. Tank B-12 receive~ 8-10 r~s sni-pe~ fire at 1945H. I S
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CO, 34TkBn. Ambush p~trol reporte~ two men on the En Tr~il. Requested permission to fire. Permis-sion gr~nte~. I S
~&SCe, 3~TkBn. T&nk P.-52 reports receiving incoming fire.
H&SC~, J~TkBn. P~trcl fire~ on two suspects. Results unknew.n, p&trcl is returning te the Bn Cp.
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E&SCo, 3aTkBn. Patrel returne~ to Bn Cp. Where J they were ~ebriefe~ by the S-2. I S
Spet report c~lle~ in te 9thMar S-J. I F
H&SCe, 3~TkBn. Tanks le~ving Bn Cp te p&rticipate in ~peration in suppert of lstBn, 9thM&r. t s
CO, CeB, 3~TkBn. Tank C-14 fire~ 2 90mm HE r~s at vc. Results will not be known till late. ~SF
ATBn S-3 calle~ an~ sai~ that they were sen~ing out a sixOman patrel to sweep their perimeter at ~aybre~k. Estimate that they will be out for 1 hGur. Line netifie~. IS
ATBn S-3. They just receive~ a couple ~f incoming SA r~s. They ~re going to sen~ out a five-man p&t-
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ATBn S-J. Negative results frem patr•l mentione~ in entry sern• 009. IS
CO, CoB, J•TkBn. Accumulate~ situ~tion report for 281400H t~ 291400H. Expen~e~ 1 90mm HE r• at cocr~inates 965604. Target was suspect in tree spotte• with infrare~ light. Effect unkn0wn. 2909J4H laia tanks for I.D. fire en cGncentration #415. ISF
9th FSCC. VC Bn Cp BT 004615. AT 003629 BT 018605 BT 028628. J Cal. .30 ~G. 1 57mm 1 AA. ~ttack Mieu Bong
3 VC at coor~inates Arme~ with 14 BAE'st
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Is CO, Coi, JaBn, J~Mar. Message containe~ in entry serno 012. .IS
H&SCo ::Sunker called.. Light blinking at azimuth 27J4. Notifie~ Div G-2. IS
CoB, 3~TkBn. CIU at coor~inates AT 966623. Fire~ 4 90mm WP re.s. 2 90mm HE r«.s.. Ane... 50 Cal.x.,50 r~s No frien~ly casualties. Enemy c~sualties unknown. tSF
H&SCo Bunker reports two trip flares burning Phong Lai {2) IS
H&SCo Bunker reports that one-SA rouna entere~ Cp from west , Yen Bac : - · ~ = · .. IS
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9thMar FSCC. All target concentrations are cleare~
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T-TROOP F-FILE
for firing toaay from .300700 to .301700H. IS
H&SC0, J~TkBn. Patrol ~eparte~ Bn Cp. IS
H&SCe, .3CiiTkBn. CO, JC.:'kBn ieparting for DaNang. IS
H&SCo, JiTkBn. Patrol returned te Bn Cp. IS
CoB, J~TkBn. Tank C-14 at approximately 11.3029 expenied 4 90mm WP ris ani 2 90mm HE r~s at VC at
1 coor~inates 96662.3. Results unknewn. Fire~ in- } ~irect mission from 0900 to 11.30 .30Jan66 as fol~ows} Fired concentration #5. Expeniei 12 90mm HS rLs. Fire~ cencentration #12. Expenae~ 8 90mm HE r~s. An~ 2 40mm WP. Firei concentrations #4 ana #2. Ex peniei 12 90mm HE ris, .3 90mm WP rds. Fire~ concentration #410. Expenciea 12 90mm HE rfis am J 90m1 WP ris. On #410 Air observer spotted for us. Cencentration #410 will be usei for night mission. Fire~ at concentration #415. Expeniea 12 90mm HE rds ani 3 90mrn WP r•s. Thats the eni of in~irect fire. At 1445 .30Jan66, Tanks B-34, B-35, an~ C-14 were engage~ to support infantry from this location C-1~ expen•e~ J 90mm HE r~s infantry ~irecte~ fire. Tanks receive~ sniper fire, VC spotte~ an~ C-14 fire~ at coor~inates 98562) infantry coul~n't check results at this time. CoB Tanks ani CoC Tanks engagea in support of infantry. At this time in swee~ Support is from this location. jSF
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CoB, 3dTkBn. T~nks C-14, B-31, B-34, an~ B-35 now securing from blocking force. Returning to Hill 5~1S
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INCIDENTS, MESSAGES, ORDERS, ETC.
JiBn, 3~Mar S-J. Will utilize heavy section of T~nks on hill 55 to fire this evening in following coordinates: 9963, 0063, 9962, 0062, 9961, an~
. .;.::ro~~ S-STAFF !':-Mr\P T-TROOP
0061. F.O. will be utilize~. JS
CoB, JeiTkBn. suspecteli vc.
Tank C-15 expen~e~ 8 Cal • • 50 rds at Coordinates 962605. SF
J11050H IJiBn, J~Mar S-3. Tanks on Hill 55 will not be fir-ing to~ay. fS
l 311240H I Hq Corrnnand.ant H&SCo, 3d.TkBn. One carbine rounli. re-I
ceivei through H&SCo billeting tent. Roun~ was I spent an• un~amagee.. No casualties. Further re-port to follow. IS
11215H
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CQB, JaTkBn. Tanks B-11 an~ B-12 now leaving with C0D, 1stBn, 9thMar S-J to Millers Ri~ge. Coordinates 962632. Mission: Provi~e security while platoon position JL~ being prepare~. Will return to CoD, 1stBn, 9thMar Cp at 1800H. JS
Div G-3. TkBn may have Hoa Cam CM 6 Range from 1500-1700 5Feb66. Pistol an~ Rifle Range at 1500-1700 6Feb66. passe~ en to H&SC~ J .. TkBn. IS
CoB, JaTkBn. B-3 units report negative activity. No iniirect missions toaay. IS
Late Entry- co' ·,Ji.TkBn.. -co ;a;ppiv81i thh; Cp. ~JgU~ (1~.
co, lstTkBn arrived. th~s Cp. ~0· .NF~DEN1!Hl >;..;, • • .
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H&SCo, J~TkBn. CO, J~TkBn and CO, lstTkBn ~eparte~
ACTIO~.:
S-S'I'AFF :vr-i'iAP T-TROOP F-FILE
Cp for ~ill 55 by helicopter. IS
CoA, 3~TkBn. Sitrep as of )11500H: Oon~ucte~ a flame firex with F-22. Results of fire were very satisfactory. 2iPlat was sche~ulee.. to con~uct a fire of long r~nge observed fire in 1stBn, J~Mar TAOR. Firing was cancelle~ by higher authority. All platoons ana CO Hq continue in making prepara-tions for CG's Inspection. !SF
SUM~ARY 301600H - 311600H: 3~TkBn continue~ Tk cembat supp0rt for J~MarDiv. The afternoon of 30 Jan, 3~ Plato~n, CoB, J~TkBn on Hill .55 Support Coi, 3~Bn, )dMar in a S an~ C. Tanks engage~ 2 targets with unknown results. At 311005H a Tank on Hill 55 expeni.ed. 8 ri.s Cal •• 50 at VC's. Results unknown. At 311240H Bn Cp receivea 1 rd carbine fire. At 311255H 2 Tanks frem lstPlt, CoB eappert CoD, lstBn, 9thMar in Sanj_ C. Resu.lts unknown. Plans for 311600H 011600H Feb. Continue Tank comba support J~MarDiv.
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JuciCents, Nossages,
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No answers received in regards to remaining U.fe in sporckets
2 January 1966
SsC-6 reports only 1 Tank with 50 miles or less remaining on I sprockets 202077 t H53 burned out left tront idle
I arm removed same from B43 and , repaired H53. .
j 3 January 1966 I 1
PlatsburgB-6 reports 8 tanks J with 50 miles or less remltmi
1 on sprqokets. 2019681 202027, : 202058,201884,20l89l,20189S, . 202127120l9Sl ss-4 directed sso-6 to answer
I FSR msg 090SOOZ in regards to 1 Doc #30002.
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I 4 January 1966 i 1 SSC-6 & 7 will depart their CP i 1
I 0930 will arrive this CP appre>Jt l
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$ January 1966 I
Pri 02 and 05 itelll8 of supply t , (small mailable i terns ) are bei received in good time, Big
!heavy items still remain some-. ' what of a problem. i
6 January 1966 I l
I SS4 request SSB6 to report nwnher of Run shoes and Nurse , shoes on hand that have not been put on, Request info ASAP ; Platsburg Bravo and SSC reporte.d
I foU01d.ng information requested
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by Ss4, ; l' P Coord Arcrage · 6o~~8 360,000 SqFt Bls~ 32088 1371 21.4 SqFt 031 ~
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Following information submitte to o-4 as requested- Land area occupied.
Oooup1ecl Area Grid Coo d nCP -70,000 SqYds
A 9 )dTks 201 000 SqYds 951762 B o 3dTks 18,270 SqYds 068715 C o 3dTks 15,246 SqYds 532088 I B o lstTk 401000 SqYds 560048 1
tr b/FKC/rpw over 8010 dtd 8J 66 !B-33 hit mine no info at this . tiJM. i
9 January 1966 l I l
SSB request terry to bring F231 to Bn CP Arrangements made for.
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10 January 1966 i
I sse reports 1 M48A3 and 2 M67A2
I on n/L all Tehicles at FISU to~ 3d Ech repair · I sse requests SL 4-02329A for i
l Flame Tank. Advised them to or,er i from Phila direct. :
l SSB requests 400 gal diesel j l
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400 gal Diesel
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1 12 January 1966
iSS-4 request SSB6 to send 1
ltruok to ep with traok am sprc10ket requirements. I
I 13 January 1966 , SSe reports 1 M48A) and 1 M67A on II/L. lsse requests 2 manuals-advised
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14 January 1966 1 sse requests valve #$ for Fl2. I N,I~s. I
i J.S January 1966 i
se r·equests 1 starter for tank : road arm. , 6 request Fer.ry their side ! e1soort from DaNang ferry si ~
parkgreen area arrangements ' I ' ! i
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s-4 to SS06 NIS on starter and
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0900
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I ght one aiming circle and SOO and bags to hill SS.
jl4.30 esupply of 100 rds HE and SO r s 10830 ~q::!~.;l;;~l:~~ rdo I
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E, JOrds WP, SOrds cannister-~ water trlr USMC # 205919
~-12 hit mine- extent damage no~ nown at this time.
1 SB6 request into on availability t jeep 3121.3~ I ?pr IR Binoculars receiTed this ate I
l 19 January 1966 pply to hill 55- lOOrd.s HE and assorted small arms.
. -6 requests l~Hejiobp\et.:n.o 1
:~urt 2 rnaint men foUl' search' ghts, 6 small boxes arxl aiming' ole to hill 55. arrangements '
~eing made. i I 1 l 1 20 January 1966 j i fSS to SSB6. Exercise Security '
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1Pear l for white method ® use ach 2 ~ Pear 2 CD Apple 2 for her method <a No photos or
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ls-4 to SSB6 resupply to hill S tommorrow Get to us ASAP 3 ook:tng stoves 1 2 flash lights I /baller1es and mess gear for l 3 men.QI Your men are without nd requtre these items. M48A3 wjbozer Kit received th~
ate USMC Ser # 202138 Doc #0~).8
21 January 1966 I esupply to hill SS 40rds WP j
, OMM, Srds HE 90MM eived following vehicles under l M5l VTR USMC # 229162 1
1acement for 229168. 2 AN/MRC USMC #197948 am 178S49 rep- ;
lacernents for 197196 I
MSh trk Ser #.302184 hit llline : n PhuBai replaced by FlSU with •
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1125
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54 Ser #302195 to Bn CP Brakes e looked,
0935 eoker. dispatched, i i I ~ 24 January l96b 0800 supply to hill S5 70rds HE
B5 states H-52 at DaNang fe~
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10928 I
iting for escort. Also is B2j ad.v •
-21 on way with escort. -34 hit mine at PhuBai No inj ies tensive damage to vehicle. I
25 January 1966 SB31 requests 1000 gal diesel uel and 1 transfer pump at I ro7ol7 (hill S5) ·
26 January 1966 : ~esupply to hill 55 100 rds HE ;
I, 850 gal diesel, 1
-ssB6 send escort to this CP : pick up your 31. ' tsburg A6 requests cable i l
~ccessories control valve FSN i !
!590-806-1126 for Tank Dozer l ep.. i latsburg A6 states he has found '
;·\l~:~~;;,r~-~~.~~- -__ _] Do wll have one.
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l 28 January 1966
'~suppl7 to hill 55 50 rds HE OHM w/o fuzes, So V.T. fuzes Ords \'1. P. 90MM. I
29 January 1966 I 'esupply to hill 55 50rds HE ~
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equested for hill 55 resupply tpr oroor.row 50rds HE 90MM and 30rds'
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I 31 January 1966 ~
tesupply of ammo sent to hill 55' 1ataburg A reports no combat 1
_ssential deadlined equipment ;
f 22 hit mine-damaged batteries !
roken acceleration linkage,Fuel, \' ut orr inoperative. • SB requests 300 gal Gas to B CP1 fY noon tomorrow.
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3rd Marine Division, FMF c/o Jt'I~ San Franc:isco, California 96601
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1-31 Je,nuary 1966 §.EW~iorL.XTl
AFJI3:ner 5213 4Feb66
1. P:ronlemP. encountered nnc1 lessons lea.rned by supporting units.
a. J:n spite of the improving weather, terrain limitation of mobilty remains one of the most serious problems confronUng tank units in Viet.. nnm, F.nr;incer support j_~ necessary to move tanks into many area.s, L3.ck of ::;ufficient support has caused tank operations to be curta:i.led, :in some CE1.i'les 1:o the extent the.t tanks a::t'e not utilized in offensive operations.
hl<d~C2~.~-!!~1iRll'~~'2 - !!he considerable value of tanks in an offensive OJW::t'at:i on <lomancls that every effort be made to employ them in the best p<H;~~ibl0 mr-mner, In Vietnam maximum effectiveness requires the capabilH;v to :rapidl;v :i.mp1·ove routes B.lld bridge obstacles such as streams, swarnpf.l and :rice paddies. Wi thont this capability the shock e.ct:i.on of the tank is d:i ssipatcd thr.oue,h delays at obstacles or tho nocessi ty to usc a circuitous route to the objective, and optimnrn a.pplication of its f:i ropo'vre:r is hf'Jnpered by the loss of surprise.
Althoug·h tho t8.nk baH.alion hp.s a limited organic capabHi ty for :r·outc··<:imp:rovomcnt and :road buHdine which i ~ normally auf,lllented by the cnginecn·r., no,vhere in tho div:i sion or any its supporting units is there tho CRJ)abili ty to bridr,e obsta.clcs with the speed and frequency required to utilize t81lks with maximum effectiveness, A recommended solution to this problem is the Armoved Vehi.c1e Le,unched Bridge (.A:VLB) prE'[;ontly jn use by the u.s. Amy, The AVLB is a 63 foot claes 60 bridge uhi.ch is transported on a full tracked chassis w:i.th speed ancl mob:i.li ty oh8rP.cb:ri stj cs comparable to a tank, ~e vehicle can emplace its brjdrn in a few minutes, drive across, and :recover it from the far side of the obstacle. Thus it can a.ccomr•any tanke on an operation and provide rnpjd bridginr, capability wherever a.nd whenever it is needed,
~fh0 Army 'l'F~ provides for t'rTO AVI,B' s in each tank battalion. Due to tho f:r·oqucmt !'lepa:rate employment of Mar.ine Oorpr. tank cmpani.es it would be advantageous to jnc:rease this to provide one AVLB for each company. 'l'nj f: woulc1 he a relaHvely inex.rensive n1ethod to achieve a tremendous jncrE'asc in the mobHity, e.nd therefore effectiveness, of Mat'ine Corps tank mrits.
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