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Subj: Commander's Quarterly Combat Readiness Report (Report Symbol MC 3100-4) for the Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 1970 (U)

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(2) ~ CG, 3d MarDiv (Rein) Itr 3/PDS/lrb over 3100 Ser: 003A2376g of 25Aug69 (S)

(3) . CG, 5th MarDiV' (-) Olein) Itr 3/CAS/gkm over 3501 Ser: 002360-69 of 29Aug69 ($)

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(5) " CG, 3d MAW Itr 3:CVC:mwr over 1500 Ser: 003A24769 of 3Sep69 (8)

(6) v CG, ForTrpsPac Itr 3/,J AS/ldw over 3000 of 29Aug69 (S)

(7) v CG, 9th MAB Itr 3/kl:3 over 3500 Ser: 00676-69 of 4Sep69 (S)

(8)., CO, 1st MarBde Itr 3/CH/njv Ser: '0017-69 of 29Aug69 (S)

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~(~~> ",,'" 2. (S) Redeployments and deactivations of. fO~{ 1~r- to 30 November will result in a significant reconfiguration of the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. Attendant to the :repostur- , ing of assigned forces there will be Signific,ant ad.justments G ~' in the contingency forces avai1ab le wi thin this corrunand. The ~ Phase II redeployments and deactivations reducing the FMFPac -PACOM contingency forces by 5th MarDi v (0-) (Rein) and V MEF __ ,',

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will be compensated for by the relocation of the 3d MarDi v C-) (Rein) and 1st MAW elements, replacing 9th MAB, and activation of 5th MEB and I MEF. Upon completion of Phase II, the preponderance of uncommitted combat units will be located in WestPac vice EastPac.

3. (S) The self-evaluations of JilMFPac commands are contain­ed in enclosures (1) through (13). Comments on additional items are as follows:

a. RVN Commands. The operational capability of the 1st MarDiv/lst MAW Team should be improved by consolidation of assets upon completion of Phae:e II redeployments. All battalions of the 26th Marines and attached 5th MarDiv units will be ashore reinforcing the 1st MarDiv. Consolidation of 1st MAW units at facilities south of Hai Van Pass will enhance the total helicopter-lift capability available for the remaining Marine Corps grouncl forces. Concentration of logistical support requirements will provide for com.pensatory reduction of demands on the FOrCE! Logistic Command, thereby ensuring continuation of effective combat service support for III MAF forces. The principal reduction of capabilities during the Second Quarter is the non-availability of' SLF units for in-country operations.

b. WestPac less RVN Commandf~. The Phase I redeployments and completion of initial training prescribed by this head­quarters during the First Quarte)' FY-70, will enable 9th MAB to aehieve a combat ready MEB capability for the Second Quarter with some exceptions. Printipal problem areas are .s~ssociated with rehabilitation of equipment assigned to combat support and eombat service support units. Rehabilitation of' the units redeployed from RVN within WestPac during Pha~e II Gan be ex­pected to extend over a longer period than the Phase I units rehabilitation due to shortages C)f supplies, equipme!nt and facilities. Acceleration of Mar:Lne Corps emphasis on resol­ving personnel and logisti.cal deficiencies of these units is essential as 9th MAB is charged by this headquarter::; with the preparation and training of two BLT's for commitment to the SLF's, on order, subsequent to 1 November 1969. During the remainder of the quarter, major efforts will shift to

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rehabili tation and training of the redeployed Phase II ele­ments of the 3d MarDiv (-) (Rein) and the 1st MAW, establish­ment of 1st MAW (Rear), and up-da.ting of contingency planning. During this period, the 3d MarDiv (~) (Rein), ~ith the resid­ual 9th MAB continuity, will be capable of deploying combat ready forces in execution of present CTF 79 contingency res­ponsibili ties.

c. MidPac Commands. 1st MarBde headquarters is capable of effectively accomplishing its mission of training and supporting assigned units. BLT 1/27 is combat ready and capable of immediate air movement in the event of a limited contingency requirement. Many of the deficiencies in supply and equipment will be resolved during the Second Quarter by inputs from assets of the 5th MarDiv (-) (Rein). Achieve­ment of marginal combat readinesEi for MAG-24 by the end of the next quarter remains dependent upon resolution of defi-

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•• EastPac contingency forces. Equtpment and supply assets avail­able from deactivation of 5th MarDiv (-) (Rein) and redeploy­

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1 • (5) The 1 at Marine Division is prep~red to accompll'sh it s nlission in combat.

2. (5) The 1st Marine Division is f~, combat ready (c1) witl'lin the personnel and training fields; however 1ihe supply and equipnent. readiness is substantial.ly' combat ready (02). Thj~ Division t 8 cod::lat readiness is further enhanced by having OPCON of Headquarters 26th l-hrines.. BLT 2/26

.' and BLT 3/26. Readiness ratings are balJed on FORSTAT criteria as applied to the Division's present mission.

3. (5) Persoooel. This COlII1IIB.Ild curren1;.ly has more than 101% ()f the per­sonnel authorized by the M Series Tablell of Organizaticm.. The personnel readiness rating of· the Command is 01 and Dased on present per~lonnel a8-

, sets and projected gains and losses, th., 1st Marine Division in and will remain fully combat ready to accomplish its assigned mission.

4. (s) Logistica. Barring any unforesj3eable supply or maintenance prob­lem, the projected logistical level of lreadiness for the forthc:oming quarter is substantially ready (C2) to lSUppor!:. combat operations.

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1. (5) It is not anticipated that any 111rlts of the 1st Marine Dbision will degrade to a not combat ready status (04) during the 2d Qtlarter FY70.

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1. In acc ordance with rei'erl:mces (a) and (b), the .f ollowin::~ rep ort is submitted.

"ntle: The Quarterly Combat ReadinQf;s :1eport;l 2d ~'trH 70 i:3 a report prepared and submitted in the:; 2nd month of the lst'!tr FY 70. ':'he 2d Qtr FY 70 is the repor.ting pe,r'lcx~ ('l"l"l~r,'G DJ t~is rC:(Jort.

Part I: This command is (~ombat r'Sl,~(tv < '.,,' variety and "cope of operillons1 from multi-battalion ope:rat:ons D :l::,nst convent:Lonaj. forces to fire teams integrated with ::tegional _"orces/Popula::, B'orcGs partici:?ating in the pacification program, l)rG'Vide a broad :3cope of knOll ledge and experience at all levels of S'\~a I,'f and Command) 'Phis provides a high degree of skill and flexibility in m'}eting 'i:,he varying combat demands placed upon the Division.

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PART I. Evaluation of the Command

Certain basic factors adversely affect the combat readiness s1iatus of the 5th Marine Division. No appreciable impro'lTement in this status i!l anticipated during 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 1970.

As predicted in the last report., the "Personnel Readiness" of the 5th Marine Di.vision has deteriorated to a curr'snt C-J rating. This s1:,atus exists for a variety of reasons, including:

(1) A 42 per cent turnover in officer personnel during the fourth quarter, FY 69.

(2) A 63 per cent turnover in enlisted personnel during the :rourth quarter, FY 69.

(3) Significant shortages in both officer and enlisted MOS's.

(4) A 22 per cent shortage in overall enlisted strength at the end of the fourth quarter, FY 69.

(5) Continuation of hip;h persl')nnel turnover, MOS shortages and enlisted personnel shortages during the firBt quarter, FY 70.

There is no indication that a IIIget well· period will be reachl~d during t.he second quarter. To the contrary, a continuation of the pattell"n estab­l~shed earlier in the calendar year is expected.

In the area of "Supplies and Equipment on Hand," the Division is in ex­~ellent condition. However, there sti11 remains deficiencies for such items as the AN/FRC 77 Radio; the M15l Tlruck; M123 Tractor; and the M19:~ Dolly Con­verter.

The Division is currently C-2 :In "Equi.pment Readiness". It 1:5 not cp1ticipated that the deadline rate will imp:rove appreciably on sUI:h items ~s the M422 and M35 Trucks, the Ontos M50Al, the M4843 Tank, and '~he TD-15 Tractor to allow for upgrading in the forseeable future. Overall, "Equip­ment Readiness" with the above exceptions, is adequate for the Db,ision to fulfill contingency plans as required.

'nle "Training Readiness ll statu::! ot the 5th l1arine Division is adversely affected by significant MOS shortages and high turnover rate in boJth officer and enlisted ranks. Nevertheless, minimum requirements for large unit exer~1ses and contingency forces arl~ being fulfilled. Sixty-six (66) per cent of authorized crews required for :lJl&jor items of equipmen'~ are fully trained. An., improvement in train:lng read1.ness during the 2nd Qu'!l.rter Fiscal Year 1970 will be directly lI'elated to an improvement in pe:rsonne1 posture.

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27th Marine Eagi_nt ( - ) • Current capalllli ties are limited due primarlly to eDl1sted personnel shortages and pers10nnel turnover. Persoll.eel shortages have sign1fioantly reduced the state ot traln1ng readiness. No appreciable improvement in the read1ness sta.t us of i::he Regiment 1s anticipa.ted during the quarter.

28th M!ri. Regil!!!nt. Current capabll1t;ies are limited due to perlonnel shortages and a high equipment deadline rate. Current personnel shortages contribute to a reduced training readine!8S status. With minor fluctuations it is anticipated that the reduced readt-nels status of this un! t will con­tinue through the quarter.

5th Antitauk Battalion (-)_ Current ca,labllities are limited d.ue to a shortage at qualitied personnel. The lelLck: at personnel adversely aftects the unit's training readines8 status. !fine (9) of tventy-five (25) M50 Qntoa are on deadline thus reducing the status of equiplOent readiness. The hlgh deadline rate aDd shortage ot ,.rlonnel is not exp8cte,d to chanae significantly during the quarter.

5th, b illeer Battalion (-). Current cal»ablli ties are 1111i ted d,ue to a shortage ot MCS 1371 (Combat Engineers). Current information i.ndicates no apprec1able improvement 1n th.e persotLnel situation tor the llattallon durina the quarter.

~ 5th Motor Transport Battalion (- ). CUrl'ent capabilities are li.mited, due [ to personnel shortages. Adminiltratlve tunctioDS are cODSolidllted at the

o Battal10n level to maxim1ze the ettectl1'eness ot persoDnel prellent. Per­< sonnel shortages and a hlgh turnover rat:e adversely affect tra1.n1ng

readlness. No apprec1able improve.nt S.n the status of this UII.it i8 an­ticipated during the quarter •

• 5th Med1cal Battalion (- ). Current capeLbllit1es are l1mlted d\lle to a con­tinuing critical shortage at Medical ot1'icers and enlisted Opez'ation RooID Technic1ans. Due to perBoDll8l shortage!: Medical and Surgical t,ralning 1s considered to be inadequate. Electrical. power capabilities are~ reduced due to the substitution of PU-239 gener.lltora tor pu-4B2 generat,ors. Bo appreciable improvement in the status 01' this unit il anticipat.ed during the quarter.

5th Reconnai8sance Battalion (- ). Currelnt capabilities are lill:llted due to a shortage ot perlonnel. This shortage adversely aftects th.e status of training readiD8ss. Tbe Battalion 18 ncrt cOllbat ready and any lmprovement during the quarter is dependent upon an improvement in the personnel pos­ture.

5th Force Recon COIDpapy (- ). Current cElpabllitles are limited due to personnel ahortages and a high turnover rate. Due to personnel. turn­over, the status of training readiness ~.n reconnaissance techn1.;ues is inadequate. No significant imprO'lelDElnt in personnel status is an­ticipated during the quarter.

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9th Separate Bulk Fuel COIl1paQ.Y. Curren1; capab1lities are 11111'tied due to a shortage of personnel and a deficienc~, in training readine88 based pri­marily on a shortage of MCS 1391 (Bulk l.Puel Man). The unit i8 capable of deploying two (2) combat ready Bulk F\8JL Platoons I reinf'orced ;r1 th an en .. gineer equipment and packaged fuel sect~~on. No appreciable improvement in the readiness status at the unit 18 untic1pated.

2th Bride;e COIIP!9l. Current capabiliti.ls are limited d\8 to a critical shortage of personnel especially 1n Ma3 1371 (Combat Engineer).. The status at training readiness is reduced due to both personnel 8horta~ls and a rapid turnover rate. The company can provide two (2) of three (3) bridge platoons although the operational capablL1i ty of both are 1imi tEld by per­sonuel shortage.. No improvement in tho readiness status of this unit is anticipated during the quarter.

1st C1vA AffWs Group. Current capabUit1es are limited due to critical shortages in both officer and enlisted It.'ants. The situation if I further aggravated by a lack of qualified persoJlnel by MOO espeoially l~n the officer ranks. Personnel shortages haTe reduced the statuI of traininu readiness. Any improvement in training :l.e directly related to personnel illput. No appreciable improvement in the readiueslJ status of th1s unit if I ant1cipated through the quarter.

5th Hospital CompanY. Current capab1li'~ies are l:l.mited due to a shortage of Medical Officer Specialists, Nurse Anesthet1st and I1osp1 tal Corpsmen.

n Personnel shortages have seriously reduc:ed the status at tra1n'~ng readiness • • : Inautf1c1ent generator. power and a deacUined laundry unit fur1.her reduce

". the readiness status of the unit. No I~Lgnificant improvement lLn the read-: iness status at the unit is antiCipated during the quarter.

17th Dental Company. Current capab1l1t~Les are limited due to Ii shortage of Dental Officers. The officer short84~e contributes to a reduction in

.• the status of training readiness. No aJ~preci.ble ilDprovement lLn the readiness status of the unit is antic1pl!ted during the quarter" . .

• Part III. Evaluation ol 9p!rational COlIlDitllents

1. Cont1pgencY Plannipg: :Reference (b) provides information ,dlich directly affects the status at contingency plann:Lng and the abUity to Itvaluate the combat readiness of this cOIDIIand to prO'lrlde forces for the accc)lllpllshment of specific missiona. Enclosure (2) of reference (b) discussel. the major cont1ngency plans appl1cable to FMP'Pac lind its subordinate cOl:llmands. This command may prov1de forces for the f'olllmng contingency plana:

a. CIlfCPACFLT General War Plan (Gw.I?) - (n)

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2. EvaluatiQn ot Support Clpabil1tYe ~he above plana call for' torce require­IDEtnts at levels ranglng trom a BL! to a MBF. 5th Marine Dlvision Oplan 303-68 1s a readiness mount-out plan for BLT(S ~I and a RLT headquarter. for lDovelDent by a1rlift, and BLT, RLT or D1vision (-J1 by seallft. Change number one (1) to this Op1an satlsfies the requirements, set forth ln V m' Oplan 82 - (,m) tor the IJround elelDent ot a NEB. (V MD' Clplan 82 - (YR) supports CINCPACFLT

~ Oplan 82). Utllizlng the total resources of the D1vision, it is conaidered that up to one RUr could be deployed by sea or airllft.

3. Dep10YabllIty ConsIderations. As 1IJdIcated below, 81gni:t'ic:ant augmen­tation would be required for the deployaent of the 5th ~ne t~v18ion to include 1D00t grades and numerous MOS'.. Moreover, with the hel~ cOlDDllt­!Dent to Fleet ASslstance/Fleet Augmentat,ion currently prcwlded by DIvIsion Wlits, a major effort would be involved in relievlDg/replacing such person­nel prior to any such deployment. Consi.dering established criteria tor deplOYlDent, as of 15 August 1969, the 5t,h Marine D1vis1on deplc'Yab111ty situation vas as follows:

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4. Civil Disturbance Contingencye The '5'th Marine Division has been tasked by US CONARC'S Civil Disturbance plan (GI3.rden Plot) to provide 1;WO (2) Civil Disturbanoe Regiments in support of TF-l (First Armored Division) ~'ort Hood, Texas. The Task Organization and instructions to meot this requirE/ment are provided by 5th 11a.rine Division Oplan 563. (Garden Plot) (U). Both Civil Disturbance Regiments a:r:EI maintained at TID stl:'ength and are fully trained (CD-l) e The deolining personnel posture and "the high turnovElr rate within the Division has req'uired the training of l?ersonnel in other Division units to aot 8J3 replaoements in order to ma.in'~ain the two (2) Civil Disturbance Regiments at T/O strength. No deployment ori teria. are applied to Civil Dil~turbanee personnel.

5. Sec:uritY for Presidential San Clemente Installation!. The ;?roximity of the Presidential residence to Mru~ine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, requires planning for possible commitment of Marine Corps forces as seou~i~ in support of the United States Secret Servioe (USSS) at that instll11ation. 5th Marine Division Oplan 2-69 provides the Task Organization and inetruc:tions for neoessary suppo:l't in conjunction with that sup:port provided by Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendl<aton Oplan 101-69. Forces to be provided from this command range from anini tial commitment of one ( 1) Military Police Platoon and/or one (1) Infantr,y Comp~ within stx~ (60) minutes to a commltment of one (1) Infantry Battalion plus Regimental Comm~nd Group within six (6) hours.

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Fleet Marine Force Pacific FPO, San Francisco 96602

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Commanding General CC!JlIII1anding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific Commanding General, III Marine Amphibious Force

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Subj: Commander's Quarterl¥ Combat Readiness Report, Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 1970 (U)

Ref: (a) MCO P3000.2B (p) FMFPacBul 3000 of 16 Dec oS

1. In accordance with references (a) and (b) the following report is herewith submitted:

PART I

The 1st Marine Atl"craf't Wing continued to fly in SUIJport of units of I Corps during the past months. During July 1969, a c('ncerted effort w'.as made to decrease the number of daily fbted loll ng BortiGs by 20 per cent. This effort affected both fighter arld att'lck aircraft. Th1,s Cpmmand anticipates continuing air support to un.:1 ;,'3 throughout I Corps dot the desired 1.0 sortie rate for fixed vlng ain'·'art. Certain limitations do exist and these problan areas have b~en the subject at oPerational readiness report !I (MARES and FOR-STAT). A synopsis of the ~~~jor areas of concern follows:

• a. Personnel: The First Marine, Aircra.ft Wing's personnel p<?st.ure ilanains at 01" "V'ery near manning levelJ however, certain shortages in cri.tical skills still remain. Shortages of certain ground officer M~ 's require use of Naval Aviators to fill some ground officer billets.

b. SUPPly:

(1) Supply support is predlcted 'to maintain the S8Jne degrEI8 at effectiveness as has been experieneed duxHIg the First Quarter, 1''1'-70,

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although a high NOro rate will exist.

(2) The recent or sched1l1ed introduction of new and! or modified aircraft weapons systems, e.g., AH-1G, OH.a~)JD: .,lJ series of EA-tl! and the 373 serles of the A-6A can be expected to experience supply support problss throughout the forthcoming quarter ..

(3) The cut-backs in funding for flight hours 1s expected to contribute to a decrease in component demaml rates.

(8.) Cargo handling ol.pabil:tt.y ,,1.11 be limJt;ed due to the status of the 6000 pound rough ter~~lin forklift as reported in MARIi~.

(b) Operational comurticationn and avlonics vill continue to be l:1lni.ted by lack of 400 HZ eledrical poyer.

(c) Raptd placement of aircrail't, yill be limited by the avallabiH ty of heavy duty tow tractors as reported in MARES.

(2) Aircra.ft)1.,.a.1..ntenance. Some maintenance c'l p,hvc: can be expected on the 'Weapons system of the A-6A aircraf't due to excessive down ti'Ile of the NR..-IO.

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(1) 1st MAW 'WIll continue to f'8cei1re the same quality of C:omm-Elect <Jl:lpport ;t!i has enj,:>yed in the past quarter. The !SRI' oapab.i1lty win :impI0ye Hpr.-n the sohedu1ed arrival of three ney ANj1'PQ-l0.

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All units of this Command are (~onsiderl~d effective for combat and are capable of perfozming assigned missi.ons throughout Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 1970.

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Subj : Commanders Combat Readiness Report for Second Quarter F:Lscal Year 1970 (U) (RS Me 3000-11)

Ref: (a) MCO P3000.2B

1. In compliance with reference (a) the following report is sllbnitted:

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In the event of a general or limited war requiring commitmf!mt of the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, a Wing minus; consisting of a headquartelt's group, one tactical fixed wing group, one ·t.actical helicopter group, an a:Lr control group and a support group minus; is capable of deploying in a combat ready status. This capability can only be achieved by extensive dre:wooodown on training as­sets, therefore this level commitment is not supportable on a l:JUstained basis. With a lesser degree of draw-d~m on tr.aining assets a combat lready composite air group can be deployed, supported and sustained.

The overall abill ty of the :3d Marin,a Aircraft Wing to sustu.in full ... scale combat operations for an indefinite period of time is lindted by instability and shortages of fully qualified personnel, and shc)rtages of supplies and equipment. The efforts of this Command are primaJl"ily directed toward training WestPac replacement personnel. Distribution o:~ Wing assets is designed to provide maximum training capabilities. -, '/' -. , _':; r; F 1 L~I:;.)·ll

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a.* !:WiS-:;3: This squadron is limited in its capabUity tC) provide ,_'_., ___ '),1' J~ .. logistical support due to shortages ot Illualit1ed personnel. J. _ _ I'

b.* YMA-214: This squadron is capable of performing its ol)nventional air-to-ground mission in a combat situs.'tion for a limited peric)d of time. Lack of trained aircrewB prohib1 ts sustained operations and an acceptable nuclear weapons deliver.y capability.

c. VMCJ-3: A shortage of aircraft limits this squadrons f)8.pabil1ty to perform its mission on a sustained b~sis.

d.* YMFA-531: This squadron is not capable of performing :lts combat mission due to shortages ot qualified personnel, and equipment shortages.

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e. YMFA-323: This unit is temporm:'1ly carried at a reducEld strength to pernd t build-up of MCCRTG-10. It w1:Ll be in an inef'i'ecti ve combat status in all areas throughout the period.

f. NABS-56: This squadrons combat effectiveness is reducEld due to oontinued shortages in qualified persomlel and deficiencies in equipment.

g. WtTCY-71t: This unit is not capnble ot sustained opera1iions due to a shortage of qualified GOA c:ontrollors.

h. MATCY-7S: This units combat etj~ectiveness is limited 1'1 high equipment down times which reduce profioiency training available to contro.llers.

i. * HMH-363: A shortage ot pilots restricts the ability oj' this squadron to pertorm its mission on a suntained basis.

*NOTE: Units that can attain C-~~ status by augmenting with tratning unit assets.

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a. ClNCPACFLT GWP-l (YR) - 3d Marine Aircraft Wing is tasl!:ed to aup­port V MEF and deploy on order. No specufic units are designated.

b. ALQANUS F;PP - (YR) - 3d Marine Aircraft ~ling is tasked under V ME]' to provide aviation elements for a MES. Capability exists tor 1 VMli'A, 1 VMA, 1 HML, 2 HMM, 1 HMH and support squadrons,

c. CINCPACFIIl' OrLAN 23 - 3d. Marine Aircratt 't-Ting is tasked under V ME.F to be prepared to provide air units "as required" tor augmentat.ion. No specific units are designated.

d. CINCPACFLT OPLAN 25 - 5th MarinE' Expeditionary Force ta.aked to provide back up support tor this plan. Wing assets (3 VMF,/vMFA,) are not on hand to provide all units as specifiE.d under V MEF requireJllcmts, but are available as specified tor GG, 3d W.'VJ support (1 VMFA). WtFA-531 assigned as on call squadron tor this pl.an.

e. CINCPACFLT ePLAU ?:l - 3d Marine Aircraft Wing is tasked under V MEF to be prepared to deploy all available units as reservel3.

t. CINCPACFL'l' OPLAN 60 - 3d Marine Aircraft Wing is tasked under V KEF to be prepared to provide aviation elemElnts tor up to a MEB for'ce. Assets to meet this plan exist as listed in subparagraph b above.

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to be prepared to deploy with all avallELble assets.

h. CINCPAC OPLAN it.? - 3d Marine Ail:"oratt Wing is tasked uxlder V ME]' to be prepared to depla,r with available assets.

1. COMQSTAFF rPM' 2/68 - 3d Mar1m, Aircraf't Wing ~e taek~ld under V MEF to provide a CMAGMABS, MASS, MACS, B&MS, VHFA, VMA, BMM) for augmentation, as required, when directed. Forces are available to meet this plan.

j. SEATO MPO & CRSFF PLAN 4 & SEATO MPO & sn PLAN 6 - 3d Marine Air­craft Wing is tasked under V MEr to be prepared to deploy with available units as a baCk-up reserve force.

k. SEATO MPO & SFF PLAN 5 - 3d MaJ:-1ne Aircra1't Wing is uLsked under V MEF to provide a OMAG, as required, fc)r augmentation. Forcefl are available to meet this plan.

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(:1) In support of lMFLant 9plan 2303 3d Marine Aircraft. Wing is tasked to provide a VMCJ (ECM) detachmela.t of 9 aircra:f't. Presltnt EF-l0B assets are 6 aircraft.

(2) In support of CJTF 122 Oplan 2311 and CINCLANT Oplan 231i5 avia.tion elements to support 6/9 MEF ar,e required. Sufficient forces are not on hand to meet this requirement. Only the assets listed :Ln subpara­graph b. above are available.

m. CINCltANTlLT OI1;\N 82 supports U§CINCSO 6JOQ PlQjAs - 5th Marine Expeditionary' Force Oplan 82 supports tllese plans and tasks 3d MAW with a Landing Foroe (Brigade) Aviation Element. Present assets do not in­clude a VMA (AW). No fixed wing units :are carrier qualified a;!! required for support of' these plans.

n. CONAD OIUN 302 (e) ..; 68 - 3d Marine Aircraft \fing is ·tasked to provide 18 F-4 aircraft from non-PacFl t assets to augment CINCONAD for air defense of' the United States. Aircraft do not deploy. VMtl'AT-101 is assigned the commitment. Present shortages of airoraft and qw~fied aircrewB preclude meeting the commitment at this time.

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Ref: (a) MCO P3000.2B

Enel: (1) Commanders Combat Readiness Report

1. (U) In accordance with reference (a), enclosure (1) is submitted.

2. CU) This letter is unclassified upon removal of enclosure (1).

3. (U) Downgrading Instructions: Downgrade at three year intervals; declassified after twelve years.

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This conunand will be capable of performing its assigned mission during the forthcoming quarter with the exceptions noted in Part II.

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Company D (-), Fifth Military Police Battalion is not capable of per­forming its assigned Fleet Marine Force Mission as it is only authoriz­ed one officer and twenty-five enlisted and has only a limited Table of Equipment provided and authorized by the Conunanding Officer of the Fifth Hilitary Police Battalion.

Ninth Communication Battalion (-) is operating minus a Communication Support Company and seven Radio :Relay Teams of Radio Relay and Con­struction Company 'Which were attached to the Communication Support Company when it was deployed to 'WESTPAC. Because of this, the commu­nication facilities and the MEF Headquarters echelonment capability provided by that company are unavailable. The Radio Relay and Con­struction Company, in addition to operating minus the personnel and equipment attached to the Communication Support Company is ineffective due to personnel deficiencies in technical and operator MOS's. The deficiencies in technical MOS's are the most critical with an on board atrength of 30% of manning level l\[}ich would prohibit sustain­ed operations.

Company D (Rein), Thirteenth Engineer Battalion is currently manned at 71% of authorized manning level. These personnel deficiencies prevent the unit from being fully combat ready.

The Fifth Field Artillery Group has suffered a 12% decrease in personnel during First Quarter Fiscal Year 70 which OOEl placed it in a C-·2 per­sonnel readiness category. These personnel losses were primari.ly in

, the Fifth Eight Inch Howitzer Battery (E,P) and the Seventh 155rrrn Gun Battery which resulted in a C-2 personnel readiness category for both

~ units. In addition, the high deadline rate of the M-53 155mm guns , (presently four are on deadline) adversE:ly a.ffects equipment readiness.

, ,If this deadline rate continues the unit will be incapable of perform­• ing i t:3 mission.

The Fifth Dental Company (-) remains inc:a.pable of performing i-\:'s as­signed combat service support mission as a result of the personnel limitations imposed by OPNAV 100.0/2 and the enlisted distribution plan portion of BUPERS report 10.80.

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This cornrnand provides fore ee for the V Hf~F 82- (YR) Plans:

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