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3d Marine Division, (Rein) FMF

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Ser: 0175-66

10 Sept 1966

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From: Commanding Officer

To: Commanding General, 3d Marine Division (Rein), FMF (Attn: SC-3)

Subj: Command Chronology, August 1966; submission of (U)

Ref: (a) MCO 5750.2

(b) DivO 5750.1

Encl: (1) Command Chronology

(2) Staff Journals

(3) SITREPS

1. In compliance with the references, enclosures (1) through (3) are sub-

mitted.

(Signature)

D. E. NEWTON

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PART I

1. Reporting unit - 3d Antitank Battalion, 3d Marine Division, FMF

2. Period covered - 1 - 31 August 1966

3. Date of submission - 10 Sep 1966

4. Commanding Officer - Major Ellis R. LARSON, USMC

(1 - 16 Aug 1966)

Major Earl E. SHARFF, USMC

(17 Aug 1966)

Major Donald E. NEWTON, USMC

(18 - 31 Aug 1966)

5. Command Post - Republic of South Vietnam (AT987711) Map AMS Series

L 701, Sheet No. 6659 III.

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PART II

1. Operational Data, including attachments:

a. Designation/Location

(1) Headquarters and Service Comany (DANANG TAOR)

(2) Company "A" (-) (Rein) (DANANG TAOR)

(3) Company "B" (PHU BAI TAOR)

(4) Company "C" (-) (DANANG TAOR)

(5) Company "A" (-) (Rein), 1st ATBn (OPCON, (DANANG TAOR)

3d ATBn)

b. Period covered by report: 1-31 August 1966

c. Name/Rank of Commanding Officer and Staff, and principle sub-

ordinates, including T/O billet assignment.

BATTALION HEADQUARTERS

Commanding Officer......................................................................Maj. E. R. LARSON

(1-16 Aug 66)

Maj K. E. SHARFF

(17 Aug 66)

Maj D. E. NEWTON

(18-31 Aug 66)

Executive Officer...........................................................................Maj K. E. SHARFF

(1-16 Aug 66)

Unassigned (17 Aug 66)

Capt. D. C. SATCHER

(27-31 Aug 66)

S-1/Adj............................................................................................WO S. R. JACKSON

(1-16 and 18-29 Aug 66)

2ndLt C. P. WAGER

(30-31 Aug66)

S-2...................................................................................................WO C. C. HARRIS

S-3...................................................................................................WO C. C. HARRIS

S-3A................................................................................................Unassigned

Liaison Officer...............................................................................Unassigned

S-4...................................................................................................Maj K. E. SHARFF

(1-15 Aug66)

2ndLt C. P. WAGER

(16-22 Aug66)

Capt. D. C. SATCHER

(23-31 Aug66)

Supply Officer.................................................................................2ndLt R. U. BOKELMAN

Motor Transport Officer................................................................Capt. H. R. MARWITZ

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Ordnance Maintenance Officer.....................................................GySgt C. P. McDONALD

(1-22 Aug66)

2ndLt C. P. WAGER

(23-31 Aug66)

Communications Officer.................................................................2ndLt M. C. SCHROEDER

Medical Officer...............................................................................CPO G. K. LAW, USN

Headquarters and Service Company.

Commanding Officer.......................................................................Capt. B. M. MATHEWS

(1-29 Aug)

2ndLt D. K CASWELL

(30-31 Aug)

Company "A" (-) (Rein)

Commanding Officer.......................................................................Capt. A. A. COMPTON

Executive Officer............................................................................Unassigned (1-17 Aug)

1stLt M. P. KINGSTON

(18-31 Aug)

Unassigned (30-31 Aug)

1st Plt Commander..........................................................................2ndLt E. A. ROBITAILLE

(1-15 Aug)

2ndLt F. R. KIMBALL

(16-31 Aug)

2nd Plt Commander........................................................................2ndLt R. W. BERNARD

(1-15 Aug)

SSgt F. G. MEISMER

(16-26 Aug)

2ndLt E. B. O'NEIL

(27-31 Aug)

3d Plt Commander..........................................................................1stLt M. P. KINGSTON

(1-17 Aug)

2ndLt E. A. ROBITAILLE

(18-20 Aug)

This Plt chopped to

OPCON/ADCON 3/3 on 20

Aug

2nd Plt, Co "A", 5th ATBn............................................................2ndLt R. L. GIBSON

This Plt chopped to

OPCON/ADCON this Co

on 26 Aug

Company "C" (-)

Commanding Officer......................................................................1stLt S. T. FLYNN

Executive Officer...........................................................................Unassigned

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1st Plt Commander.........................................................................2ndLt H. J. RILEY

(1-14 Aug)

This Plt chopped to

OPCON Co "A", 1st ATBn

on 14 Aug

2nd Plt Commander........................................................................2ndLt A. W. HOOF

(1-6 Aug)

2ndLt D. J. BELANGER

(7-22 Aug)

Gy Sgt. A. W. ABRAM-

OWITZ (23-31 Aug)

3d Plt Commander..........................................................................1stLt D. K. CASWELL

(1-24 Aug)

SSgt. H. A. ZIMMERMAN

(25-31 Aug)

Company "A" (-) (Rein), 1st ATBn (OPCON 3d ATBn)

Commanding Officer......................................................................Capt G. R. VANHORN

Executive Officer...........................................................................1stLt G. J. FORBES

1st Plt Commander.........................................................................2ndLt B. H. BAILEY

3d Plt Commander..........................................................................2ndLt C. W. SOOTER

1st Plt Co "C", 3d ATBn...............................................................2ndLt H. J. RILEY

(14-31 Aug)

This Plt chopped to

OPCON this Co on 14

Aug

PHU-BAI TAOR

Company "B"

Commanding Officer......................................................................Capt. D. C. SATCHER

(1-21 Aug)

1stLt S. L. CAMBY

(22-31 Aug)

Executive Officer...........................................................................Unassigned

1st Plt Commander.........................................................................2ndLt T. J. MEEHAN

(1-15 Aug)

2ndLt R. F. PINION

(16-20 Aug)

SSgt "S" "L" MANNING

(21-29 Aug)

2ndLt J. B. BROCK

(30-31 Aug)

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2nd Plt Commander........................................................................1stLt S. L. CAMBY

(1-21 Aug)

2ndLt R. R. PINION

(22-31 Aug)

3d Plt Commander..........................................................................2ndLt M. H. PONDER

(1-15 Aug)

SSgt. G. A. THACKER

(16-31 Aug)

d. Average monthly strength during this period:

Officers Enlisted USN-Enl

3d Antitank Battalion (Rein) 22 325 12

(a) H&S Company 08 93 06

(b) Company "A" 06 78 02

(c) Company "B" 04 75 02

(d) Company "C" 04 79 02

(e) Company "A", 1st ATBn

(ADCON 1st MarDiv)

2. Sequential Listing of Significant Events.

a, Personnel and administration. During the month 20 LCpl's were

promoted to Corporal, 11 PFC's to Lance Corporal and three Pvts to Private

First Class. The battalion sent 28 men on R&R. There was one man medically

evacuated out of country for non-battle reasons. There were two men wounded.

There were two article 15 punishments awarded by Company Commanders and two

by the Battalion Commanding Officer. One Summary Courts-Martial was award-

ed by the Battalion Commanding Officer. Thirteen Officers, 58 USMC enlist-

ed and three USN enlisted were transferred during the same period. Two

Purple Heart medals, four Good Conduct medals and one VN Medal of Honor

were awarded during the month. All companies continued on Company Admin-

istration and utilized the Addressograph PAS system.

b. Battalion Command Post Activities.

(1) At 170140H Aug66 the Battalion CP came under VC mortar attack.

The VC used 60 and 81mm U. S. mortars as well as CHICOM 82mm mortars. The

VC mounted a limited ground attack at the perimeter, they were stopped

short. The VC fired one RPG-2 82mm recoilless rifle round at one bunker.

The Battalion sustained four WIA, three medically evavcuated (this includes

two men from Co "A" 1st ATBn OPCON 3d ATBn). VC casualities were one VC

KIA (Conf), signs of other VC casualities were noted during a sweep at day-

light.

(2) Maj K. E. SHARFF, Battalion Executive Officer assumed command

on 17 Aug and was relieved by Maj D. E. NEWTON on 18 Aug.

c. Intelligence. Information concerning the enemy and terrain was

received from USMACV, III MAF, 3d Marine Division, and HOA VAN District

Headquartes.

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On 27 Aug one VC suspect was apprehended in YEN BAC (AT985708) as being

uspected of being connected with the assasination of the HOA THO village

police chief on that date. He was turned in the HOA VANG district

Headquarters.

d. Training. The monthly Battalion level training was conducted using

the contact team methon with ordinance maintenance and communications teams

going out ot the gun companies. This training was augmented by the companies

with on the job training and special classes such as troop orientation, NBC

and riot control, Code of Conduct and weapons training. Familiarization

firing exercises using the 106mm recoilless rifle, Cal 50 Spotting Rifle,

Cal 30, Cal 50, and M-60 Machinegun, M3A1 Sub Machinegun, pistol and M-14

rifle were conducted throughtout the DANANG, and PHU BAI TAOR's. One

Officer was sent to Embarkation School, one man to Basic Ammo Tech school,

one man to Vietnamese Language School on Okinawa. One man was sent to

Motion Picture Operators school in Japan. One man was sent to the Division

School for legal clerks.

e. Operations. The 3d Antitank Battalion continued to provide general

support to the 3d Marine Division in DANANG and PHU BAI TAORS. On 1 August

the disposition and support roles of units of the Battalion were as follows.

(1) 3d Antitank Bn in general support of the 3rd Marine Division.

(a) H&S Co (Bn CP) (DANANG TAOR)

(b) Company "A" in direct support of the 3d Marine Regiment

(DANANG TAOR).

1st Plt Co "A" in direct support of the 2nd Bn 3d Marines.

2nd Plt Co "A" in direct support of the 1st Bn 3d Marines.

3d Plt Co "A" in direct support of the 3d Bn 3d Marines.

(c) Company "C" in direct support of the 9th Marine Regiment

(DANANG TAOR).

1st Plt. Co "C" in direct support of the 2nd Bn 9th Marines.

2nd Plt. Co "C" in direct support of the 1st Bn 9th Marines.

3d Plt. Co "C" in direct support of the 9th Marines.

(d) Company "A" (-) 1st AT Bn (OPCON 3d ATBn) in direct sup-

port of the 1st Marine Regiment (DANANG TAOR).

1st Plt. Co "A" in direct support of the 3d Bn, 1st Marines.

3d Plt. Co "A" in direct support of the 1st Bn, 1st Marines.

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` (e) Company "B" in direct support of the 1st Marine Regiment

(PHU BAI TAOR).

1st Plt. Co "B" in direct support of the 1st Bn 4th Marines.

2nd Plt. Co "B" in direct support of the 2nd Bn 4th Marines.

3d Plt. Co "B" in direct support of the 4th Marines.

(2) DANANG TAOR

(a) H&S Company. The company continued it's mission of providing

administrative and logistical support of the ONTOS companies during the

month. The Battalion reaction forces reorganized into four fire teams, and

conducted nightly ambushes and patrols within the Battalion patrol area

of responsibility. During the month the perimeter was expanded to include

one additional fortified bunker, triple concertina, four additional Clay-

more mines and the mounting of a .50 Cal machinegun. An additional 250

meters of trench line was dug. Two practice alerts were conducted during

the month, and on 25 Aug the security was increased from 13 men to 19 men

providing three men per fortified bunker and one man as supernumary.

(b) Company "A" (-) (Rein) continued in direct support of the 3d

Marine Regiment. The First Platoon remained in direct support of 2/3. On

7 Aug ONTOS on Hill 65 (AT878577) fired 21 rounds of 106MM HEP-T at 12 VC

located in Grid Squares (AT8256) and (AT8356) with unknown results. On 9

Aug this platoon fired 12 major rounds at eight VC in Grid Square (AT8356)

with unknown results. On 11 Aug a fire mission of 21 rounds was directed

at a VC column (AT827575), resulting in five VC KIA (Conf). During the

month 13 additional rounds were fired in two direct fire missions with un-

determined results. In addition 877 major rounds fired in H&I fire

missions with undetermined results. The Second Platoon continued in di-

rect support of 1/3 with ONTOS in position at HAI VAN pass. Hill 358 and

LE MY. On 2 Aug a direct fire mission of 24 rounds was fired at suspect-

ed VC positions in Grid Square (AT8983). Another direct fire mission of

21 rounds was fired at Grid Square (AT8783) on 7 Aug. Neither had de-

termined results. During this period the second platoon firred 1,697 106

MM Recoilless Rifle rounds in H&I fire missions, with undetermined results.

The Third Platoon began this period in defensive positions with 3/3. From

2 to 7 Aug this platoon was placed OPCON of Co "A", 1st ATBn for oper-

ation BUCK with 3/1. On 7 Aug it returned to OPCON it's parent unit and

again assumed defensive positions in the 3/3 TAOR. On 20 Aug this platoon

was dropped to BLT 3/3 for employment our of South Viet Nam and debarked

for Okinawa on 30 Aug. The Second Platoon, Co "A", 5th ATBn debarked on

26 Aug with BLT 2/26 and was picked up ADCON/OPCON Co "A" 3d ATBn this

date. It relieved the 3d Plt, Co "A" in place, assuming responsibility

for ONTOS support of 2.26, which relieved BLT 3/3. This platoon fired no

direct fire missions, but did expend 30 major rounds in H&I fire missions

with undetermined results.

(c) Company "C" (-) continued in direct support of the 9th Marine

Regiment. The First Platoon began this period at the company CP, but was

dropped to OPCON of Co "A" (-), 1st ATBn (OPCON 3d ASTBn) on 2 Aug for

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deployment on Operation Buck. During this operation which continued to

8 Aug this platoon acted as a blocking force. It had no enemy contact

and expended no ammunition. On 8 Aug this platoon returned to it's former

positions in support of 2/9 where it remained until it once again went

under OPCON of Co "A", 1st ATBn on 14 Aug. The Second Platoon continued

in support of 1/9. On 1 Aug ONTOS of this platoon fired six major rounds

five Cal 50 and 70 Cal 30 machinegun rounds on a direct fire mission, re-

sulting in six VC KIA (Prob), six VC WIA (Prob) and the destruction of five.

boats. On 3 Aug this platoon destroyed one boat, one house and killed

six VC (Conf) with four major rounds. On 7 Aug ONTOS fired nine major

rounds at six VC sighted in a boat, resulting in four VC KIA (Conf) and the

destruction of boat. Other ONTOS fired 18 major rounds at 15 VC, killing

four (Conf), seven (Prob) and wounding four (Prob). The same date ONTOS of

this platoon fired 23 major rounds at VC bunkers located along a river

bank, resulting in four VC KIA (Conf), and the destruction of four bunkers

and one boat. On 12 Aug the ONTOS returned VC sniper fire with six major

rounds, which resulted in one VC KIA (Prob), and two VC WIA (Prob). On 14

Aug this platoon fired 16 major rounds at VC snipers and an additional 12

major rounds at eight VC on a beach. Results were five VC KIA (Prob), one

house, one bunker and one boat destroyed. On 21 Aug ONTOS fired ten

major rounds at signal flashes, resulting in one secondary explosion.

For the remainder of the month this platoon escorted engineers and pro-

vided security for same. The Third Platoon started the month in direct

support of the Ninth Marines. It was plagued with maintenance difficulities

throughout the month and had little contact; however, it did fire 1500 Cal

30 machinegun rounds in a recon by fire mission on the 18th. On 22 Aug

this platoon fired 50 Cal 50 spotter rounds at a small group of VC, re-

sulting in three VC KIA (Conf). Late in the month one fortified bunker was

destroyed by one major round, and one boat was destroyed by Cal 50 spot-

ter rounds.

(d) Company "A" (-) (Rein), 1st ATBn (OPCON 3D ATBn) continued

in direct support of the First Marines. On 2 Aug Operation BUCK, conducted

by 3/1 commenced with Co "A" (-) (Rein) 1st ATBn supporting the operation

with it's two platoons and the 1st Plt Co "C" 3d ATBn, plus the 3d Plt Co

"A" 3d ATBn under it's OPCON for this operation. The ONTOS maintained

blocking positions with no enemy contact, until the operation ended on 8

Aug. At this time the 3d Plt Co "A", and the 1st Plt, Co "C" 3d AT Bn

were returned to OPCON their parent companies. The First Platoon con-

tinued it's support of ?/3/1 after operation BUCK, accompanying it on a

recon patrol on the 11th of Aug. On 15 Aug this platoon fired seven

major rounds, 12 Cal 50 and 200 Cal 30 machinegun rounds at sniper with

undetermined results. On 25 Aug ONTOS fired 11 major rounds at VC who

had a squad from ?/3/1 pinned down, then evacuated three USMC WIA, one

USMC KIA and two VCC, also WIA.

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Later that day ONTOS fired three major rounds at VC in a house, the house

was destroyed. On 29 Aug ONTOS returned VC fire with six major rounds,

50 Cal 50 spotter rounds, and 500 Cal 30 machinegun rounds. Results were

one VC KIA (Conf) and one VCC. This action also resulted in one USMC WIA

(medevac). The Third Platoon commenced the period in support of 3/1.

This platoon supported a COUNTY FAIR Operation on 10 - 13 Aug. On 14 Aug

the platoon fired nine major rounds and 500 Cal 30 machinegun rounds at

VC snipers with unknown results. On 17 Aug two men from this platoon were

WIA by 81mm mortar fragments during a VC attack on Hill 34, one medevac.

On 21 Aug while in support of A/1/1 ONTOS fired five major rounds at VC

bunkers, the bunkers were 50% destroyed. The First Platoon Co "G" 3d ATBn

came under OPCON of Co "A" 1st ATBn on 14 Aug, and was placed in support

of 2/1. There was no enemy contact until 17 Aug. On this date ONTOS re-

ceived 20 rounds of VC small arms fire. The ONTOS returned fire with 400

rounds of Cal 30 machinegun ammunition with undetermined results, the VC

broke contact. On 18 Aug VC small arms fire was returned with four major

rounds and 1000 Cal 30 machinegun rounds with undetermined results, the

VC again broke contact. While providing security for a wire team on 21

Aug VC small arms rounds were received. The ONTOS fired 200 Cal 30

machinegun rounds and wounded one VC(Conf). More snipe fire was received

on 22 Aug while supporting a patrol. Fire was returned with eight major

rounds and 750 Cal 30 machinegun rounds, however, results were undetermined.

On 23 Aug 300 Cal 30 machinegun rounds were fired at four VC, results

were undetermined. Again on 24 Aug ONTOS fired 200 Cal 30 machinegun

rounds at three VC resulting in one VC WIA (Prob).

(3) PHU BAI TAOR

(a) Company "B" continued in direct support of the Fourth

Marines but had little contact or operations during this period. The

First Platoon began this period in defensive positions in support of 1/4

and later was placed in support of 2/9. The ONTOS conducted 15 daylight

patrols. On 21 Aug three major rounds were fired on suspected VC pos-

itions. with unknown results. On 25 Aug the ONTOS fired ten major rounds

at an unknown number of VC, no target assessment was made. The other pa-

trols had no enemy contact. The Second Platoon starte the month in

support of 2/4, and later was placed in support of 1/4. This platoon had

little operation commitment during the month, and was used on sweeps

and on defensive positions. On 23 Aug this platoon went on a sweep with

elements of the 3d Tank Bn. Enemy small arms fire was received but under-

brush precluded sighting of target for the ONTOS. On 31 Aug sniper fire

was received. Five was returned with 12 major rounds and 50 Cal 50 mach-

inegun rounds with undetermined results, the VC broke contact. The

Third Platoon began this period in preparation for Operation PAWNEE and

continued at this task until 22 Aug when it provided escort for a USMC

medevac. On 27 Aug this platoon departed for Operation PAWNEE in sup-

port of 3/4, providing security for the road march to the Operation area.

Two blocking forces and two recon patrols with no contact were the extent

of this platoon's participation in Operation PAWNEE up to the end of

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f. Communications and Electronics. In addition to the normal Command

Post communication functions, the following events took place during the month of

August:

3-6 Aug AN/PSR-1 Seismic Instrusion Seismometers were relocated to

conform with the expansion of the CP defensive perimeter.

10 Aug - Comm section received eight Radio Sets, AN/PRC-25.

11 Aug - Comm section received two Radio sets, AN/MRC-109 and 32

Radio Sets AN/PRC-25.

14 Aug - Comm section received 24 Radio Sets, AN/PRC 25.

17 Aug - Electronics technician chief performed lti of all radios

of 3d Plt Co "A" 3d ATBn in preparation for the platoon mounting

out with BLT 3/3 for Okinawa.

19 Aug - Comm section received one Radio Set AN/MRC 109 and two

Radio Set AN/MRC 110.

21 Aug - Ten comm personnel attended communication training on

new radio equipment held at 1st Amphibian Tractor Bn CP. The FMFPAC

Comm-Elect contact team conducted the class.

23 Aug - The 3d Tank Bn Comm Officer and Electonics-maintenance

Officer held an inspection of the 3d ATBn comm section as part of

a reciprocal pre-I. G. inspection program.

25 Aug- The Bn Comm Officer and the Bn Comm Chief inspected the

3d Tank Bn Comm section in reciprocation of their inspection.

28 Aug - The Bn comm section radio operators and the company radio

chiefs weve given training by the 3d MarDiv Com-elect contact

team in operation of the AN/MRC 109, AN/MRC 110 and the KY 8.

29 Aug - The electronics-maintenance shop was relocated in a new

building (tropical hut) in the Bn Motor Pool area.

30 Aug - The Bn motor transport contact team performed LTI of

the Bn comm vehicles for the R&E program.

g. Logistics. During the reporting period the FY-66 R&E

ONTOS program was completed when three vehicles were sent to Company "B"

at PHU BAI via surface shipping, and Company "B" turned in their old ONTOS

at FLSG. A school was conducted by a contact team from FSR on the M-422A1

Mighty Mite. A request was submitted to the 3d MarDiv Engineers for

asssistance in the electrical wiring of nine tropical huts that were built

in the Bn CP by MSB 6. One ONTOS was shipped by LCU to DONG HA, this

ONTOS was sent to FLSG "A", DANANG by FLSU, PHU BAI for maintenance, and

belongs to Company "B".

(1) Ordnance/Maintenance. A total of eight ONTOS were deadlined,

and 14 were returned to service. Quarterly maintenance services were per=

formed on 11 ONTOS. Twelve contact teams were dispatched to units of the

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(2) Motor Transport. During the month there were 45 work orders

accepted, 40 were completed. Three annual and 21 quarterly services were

performed. There were five acceptance checks performed for com vehicles

and one M-35 was coded "X" by FLSG- "a". A total of 1,320 trips were dis-

patched covering 14,085 miles.

(3) Supply. In August the following major items of supply were

received.

Item Qty

AN/PRC-25.................................................66

AN/GRC-125..............................................7

AN/MRC-109.............................................3

AN/MRC-110.............................................2

VRM-1........................................................4

GRA-39A....................................................9

Radio Jeep, M151A1.................................5

Road Wheels, ONTOS..............................123

Battery Charger.........................................1

MK-456(?)..................................................8

Machinegun, Cal 30...................................2

(a). The following items were dropped.

Item Qty

Maintenance tents......................................5, coded "X"

General purpose tents................................14, coded "X"

Fly tents.......................................................3, coded "X"

CP tents.......................................................1, coded "X"

Binoculars....................................................1, lost

Pistol, Cal 45................................................1, lost and paid for

Typewriter....................................................1, coded R-4

Truck, cargo M-35.......................................1, coded "X"

ONTOS, M50A1..........................................8, exchanged on R&E

program

(b). Requisitions were submitted as follows; Two priority two, 19

priority five, 43 priority 12 and 40 priority 17 for a total of 104 req-

uisitions. Requisitions filled during the month were: Three priority

tow, nine priority five, 106 priority 12 and 126 priority 17.

(c). The 3d Platoon, Company "A", 3d ATBn was invoiced to BLT 3/3 and

all T/E equipment was dropped from the Battalion's formal account.

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h. Civic Action

(1) Medical Assistance. The Medical Contact Team of this com-

mand dispensed a total of 478 treatments to the inhabitants of the YEN

BAC (AT985708) and CAM HOA (AT970704) Hamlet Complex. Emergency medical

assistance was rendered to a youngster with acute infection of both inner

ears. Upper respiratory infections as well as disease of the skin account-

ed for well over 50% of the treatments dispensed.

(2) Agricultural Assistance progress continued to be in sup-

plying the irrigation network of both hamlets with over 600,000 gallons

of water per day. Approximately 35 gallons of gasoline were furnished per

day for the operation of irrigation pumps in both YEN BAC and CAM HOA.

Extensive repairs were also made on the irrigation pump in YEN BAC and

technical assistance was rendered in improving the rate and direction of

flow of the CAM HOA irrigation network. The pig breeding station in YEN

BAC is flourishing as are all other previously reported agricultural pro-

jects.

(3) Community Development. Extensive improvements were made

during the past month in connection with the existing educational facilities

in both YEN BAC and CAM HOA. A large new cement school edifice was con-

structed in YEN BAC entirely by indigenous labor and will accomodate ap-

proximately 90 students. The existing school structure in CAM HOA was

enlarged to accomodate an additional 40 students. Two new deep water

wells were constructed in CAM HOA and major improvements were completed

on two existing wells in YEN BAC. Construction was also initiated on a

permanent dispensary building in the YEN BAC complex and a feasability

study was completed in connection with a proposed dispensary in the CAM HOA

Hamlet area.

(4) Commodity Distribution to the YEN BAC and CAM HOA Hamlet

area included over six tons of cement, 12 truckloads of scrap lumber, 60

sheets of plywood, 70 pounds of nails, 100 sheets of metal roofing and

other assorted building materials that were used for public improvement

purposes. Small quantities of soap, candy, educational materials and

cigarettes were also distributed. Over three tons of rice were also pur-

chased for the inhabitants of YEN BAC to tide them over until the forth-

coming rice harvest. Approximately 1200 pounds of solid and liquid waste

and garbage was furnished the hamlet as fodder for their animals.

(5) Area Security and Pacification received a notable setback

as a result of a mortar attack on the Battalion CP, and as a result of

Vietnamese political complications in the area. There is currently no

leadership in YEN BAC. It was arrested and taken into custody by some

of the local Popular Forces Militia for no apparent grounds.

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(6) Special Projects included rendering assistance to some in-

digenous families whose homes were destroyed by mortar flares since they

have no legal recourse to indimnification. Approximately $4,000 P VN

were also presented to the Hamlet Chief of YEN BAC in payment for the ser-

vices of a teacher. The school lunch program served approximately 1200

meals during the month to YEN BAC children who were attending the temp-

orary school in the Hamlet.

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