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HEADQUARTERS 3d Antitank Battalion (Rein) 3d Marine Division, (Rein) FMF FPO, San Francisco 96602 3 5750 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 this reporting period.
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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 Bn. There were 13 work orders accepted and 11 completed during the month.
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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.
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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.
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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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