After Action Report -^/Operation SARATOGA

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68X015 / CONFIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE AHMT Headouarters, 1st Brigade 25th Infantry Division APO San Francisco 96385

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Commanding General 25th Infantry Division ATTO: AVDCDH APO San Francisco 96225

1. (U) KAKB OF OPERATIC?:; Operation SARATOGA.

2. (U) DATES OF OPERATION: 250001 February 1968 - 1024C0 2&rch 1968.

3. (U) LOCATION: TAY NINH and BINH DUONG Provinces, RVN.

4. (U)' COMMAND HEADQUARTERS: Headouarters, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division

5« (C) REPORTING OFFICER: Colonel Fremont B. Hodson Jr.

6. (C) TASK ORGANIZATION:

a. HQ, 1st Brigade

b. 2-14 Infantry

c. 2-22 Infantry (Mech)

d. D Trp 3-1V Cav (Released from OPCON, 070700 March 1968)

e. 7-11 Arty (DS)

f. 1-27 Arty GSR

' g. 2-32 Arty (GS)(~)

h. 5-2 Arty

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a* Artillery: Artillery support was characterized by daily movement of the firing batteries to support the airmobile operations of ?-14 Inf. Fire support bases used were:

(1) FSB WAINWRIGHT II (XT 285 509)

(2) FSB B0V7IE (XT 239 427)

(3) FSB HULL (XT 260 380)

(4) FS3 LOGAN I (XT 316 552)

(5) FSB LOGAH II (XT 231 581)

A total of 6;,851 ffii, 131 W?,j and 14r/ illumination rounds \rare expended. Ar- tillery fire accounted for i en::.ry KIA (BC) and 6 enemy KIA (POSS). GS units were used for firing TCTc, preparations of landing zones« large tactical targets, and the H&I program,

b. Tactical Air. Tactical Air Support was provided by the 7th USAF. The missions were controlled by '.he 1st Brigade TAG?. The following summarizes USAF activities in support of Operation SARATOGA.

(1) Missions flown: 59

(2) Figi4Vor Sorties! 118

a. Preplanned: 47

b. Preplanned (diverted): 21

c. Divert: 3 d. Inmdiates 47

(3) Bomb Damage ACOSSIRC.Vö; 169 bunkers destroyed, 23 bunkers damaged, 762 meters of troncri destroy.::, 1310 meters of trench uncovered, 8 spider holes destroyed, 100 spider holj-.-s uncovered, 100 meters of tunnel -uncovered, 1 tunnel entrance ©Äpoaru, 3 V-oxes of supplies destroyed, 3 boxes of supplies damaged, 3 automatic vcrpons destroyed (possible), 4 enemy killed (BC),

c* Army Avi-.:e.c,-: Army AviaLicn statistics for operation SARATOGA are as follows:

(1) Sorties (UH-IC. UH-1D Aircraft): 155

a. Combat assaults { .. . ips): 3G

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b, Tactical troop lifts: 60

C„ Resypplyj 20

c», Air 3P»O, C&C, & Misc: 45

(2) F.-^hier, C!W7 Aircraft: 52

a, Rerurply: 45

0:. Evac.wt.len: 0

c, Other--»? 7

(3) Sorties C;V£? Aircraft: 200

a. Tactic.:;; 190

b. AdmlfJ.rviirative: 10

8. (C) INTELLIGENCE: Unheil i.g*:ice studies rnd eypericrces prior to the start of Op?^.lion"äUlATOG/'« indicate*}! the presence cf th's D14 Local Force Battalion ar.tl 4-16 Local Force Companies in the lrt Brigade area of operations. D-16 Local Force Battalion which normally operated in the AO had departed in late January to •caxce part in tha TET Offensive. Also located in or on the boundaries of the AO were the 680th Training and Rear Service Regiment, and elements of the 83d Rear Service Group. The local force elements were thought to be dispersed down to platoon level in order to avoid cor tact, while con- while conducting limited attacks against RF-PF outposts, and conducting resupply and propaganda activities,

D-14 was kno-.ai to be understrength following attacks on TAY NINH City during mid-February« Iheir location was thought to be somewhere east of TAY NINH. C-40 Local Force company was located in the "STRAIGHT EDGE WOODS» vie (XT 1637) and generally conducted platoon sized operations in areas to the south and southwest of TAY NINH City, There had been no recent contact with this unit* In the MICHELLE FLA^TATION the C-64 Local Force Co with several guerilla units had been conducting usual propaganda and hrrrassijig activities. Little was known of the 660th Be iiment except that it generally operated along the CAMPCDIAN Border vie XT 0065. The 83d Rear Service Group was located in the TRAPITZOID conducting resuppiy and administrative activities,

Special Agent reports indicated the bulk of activity in the AO was centered in the northern T3AFEZ0ID (83d Rear Service) and north of XA7UM on the CAMBODIAN* Border (C03VN HQ> VR*s, Red Faze andSLARs indicated possible resuppiy routes coming east from C\MBCDIA on the ORIENTAL RIVEIt and through the STRAIGHT EDGE, and north from CAH30DIA through 30 TUC toward the SAIGON RIVER. 3

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Vegetation varied from triple canopy jungle to large areas of open rice paddies. The terrain was generally flat and the central and Southern portion of tho AO were rail populated. Major rivers in the area were the SAIGON and ORIENTAL. Weather did not hamper or prohibit friendly- troop movements. Road? in the area were in good condition and were used for resupply and movement of infantry and artillery. The ground was firm enough to enable the utilization of mechanized infantry. *

The overall evaluation of the intelligence information from IRVN HQs and other local source» is considered B-3 (usually reliable, possibly true). On several cccasiom US troops responded to local agent reports with good results. Overall ope. «»■ ~al security was considered good,

9. (C) MISSION;

a. Within capability, conduct offensive operations in TAY NIMH and BINH DUONG Provinces to locate and destroy ecemy forces.

b. Provide engineer security for repair of MSP. between BAU CO and TAY NINH, TAY NINH and DAU TIENG, TAY OH and GO DAU HA.

c Secure FSB ST. 3ARBARA at BAU CO and LOC between BAU CO and TAY NINH.

d. React to VC initiatives in TAOI,

e. Assume respenbihiKty for defense of DAU TIIT-JG Base Camp„

f. Conduct cofiiVined operation 'with 25th ARVN BIV to drive VC forcr- from AP TAN HOA (XT W5/.

g. Suspend Rom" Clew operations md return LCT to TAY OH,

h. Secure *ny LC.T operations reouired for support of II FFV Arty at FSB ST BARBAR/,.

i. Establish water-borne blocks en SAIGON RIVZE and other canal systems to prevent onemy resunpjy and movement.

j. Relieved of mission to provide engineer security for repair of MSR, and daily roui-e secuW.&y and sweeps from TAY NIMH t'; GO DAU HA effective 070700 Karch 19680 10c (C) CONCEPT OF 0PZ?/.II0y..* The operation w»5 *.o employ D troop 3-17 Cav and one infantry battalion bo c\ear and secure the S3R daily, either' by sweep or outpostin^ The infasvtrv battalion wou!!/:' v,hen c?r^:c\ ccmbat ase-ult and recon in force operations .in \t,b? area adjoining the I1SR. -'he repairing infan-

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try assets of the brigade would be employed in daily airmobile assault, combat assault, recon in force, cordon and search3 and bushmaster operations. Artil- lery would be moved over land to forward fire support bases to support infantry operations«

11. (C) 1C2CUTI0N: (C)

a„ Mission order reoeived 240040 February 196ft.

b. Conduct of the Operation:

2S February 1965

2-14 Inf: Conduced cordon operation in conjunction with National Police around villages vie, J\7 173534, XT 175528, XT 17*523 and XT 176536. Cordon netted 21 suspectsy negative cor.ract. :£EDCAP*s w^r.; conducted at scene of operation, and 30 patient* wore treated, battalion returned to TAY MINH to provide security during aours of dari:nessf. 2-22 Inf (M): A Co (-) cleared Rt 22 to GO DAÜ HA. A platoon of Co A moved to BAU CO to secure the fire support base, 3 & C Co secured DAU TI5NG and cleared and swep'. road from DAU Ti:;iC- to TAY MINH. B Co conducted recon in force in area X? 340450, XT 448420 rv.id XT 460449, with negative contact, C Co conducted reco/* in force in area 7..1 %$ -j2y XT354470 and XT 37545*?, with negative cent a- v., BattallCA returned b'. DAU T.lüNG to provide security during hours ci' dpric.ess,

D Trp, 3-7$ Cev. S**-pt Rt4 to BAU 30. Secured Rome Plow effort at BAU CO, *nd escorted Rome Mot; convoy to TAY \TINH.

% February 1968

2-14 Inf: Batt?dvon Conducted a 3 Company combat assault to LZ vie XT 325526. D Co rcBölned at TAY HINH as reach- reaction i'.rce. Battalion then conducted reccn in force to vie xT 32950?, negative content. A'KEDCAP was conducted at HEI? tfBI.tAj, 137 parents were treated, and 100 bars of soap distributed. Battolior Chaplain distributed 403bs of candy to children. Battalion closed TAY NITK to .secure it^uri»ig hours of darkne-s«

2-22 Inf (M): ftateen of Co A swe;~c Rt 4 -o TA,: MPIH, ?nd secured an artillery- cor -oy to BAU Cü from T/tf NINK. B •': C Co svept rr,ad fr.-m DAU TIETG to TAY K.CNH, and escorted Convoy; another convoy was escorted from T*i NINK to DAU THSF0. E«CCo then Scnd'octed a recon in force along axis XT 375440, to XT 375400 to XT 35^5. t Co Located 3 bicyc?.es, 1 Chico:':. £~en?.ies, r?.z XT 37^434, and destroyed 2 hcoch*fl »f.e XT 37947':^ neg

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D Trp, 3-17 Cav: Two platoons swept rosd to GO DAU HA. One platoon secured FSP WAINWRIGHT.

27 February 1965

2-14 Inf: B, C & D Cos conducted combat assaults to LZ vie "XT 355545. A Co(-) acted as blocking force vie XT 375524. B, C & D Co "i-econ in force to vie XT 368533. A Co (~) located 6 bunkers, 75 ft of trench, and 3 spider holes--, negative contact. A M2DCAP was conducted at HIEP TROUNG (XT 215485), treating 229 patients. Bn returned to TAY NINII to secure during hours of darkness.

2-22 Inf (M): A Co (.-) conducted sweep of Rt 4, and secured convoy to BAU CO from TAY NIMH, k:nd return convoy to TAY NINH B & C Cos conducted cordon operations assisted Uj* ÖtJCP and National Police i:: villages vie XT 511485, XT 520499 and XT 520JÖÖ. C Co then conducted re .on in force to vie XT 520;15. All companies closed DAU TIE© to secure during hours of darkness.

D Trp, 3-17 Cav: Two platoons sw^.pt r,oad to GO DAU HA, one platoon secured artillery batteries at F3B WAINWRIGUT.

28 February 1 '■ J8

2-14 Inf<; A, C \ D *o»s conducts- eombsf. assault to vie XT 11757', All Co's were in position ar.dl bogan recon in fore at 0823 hours to vie XT 109564t negative c atact.: Companies closed TAY NIMH to secure during hours of darkness at 1615 hours, &a*3hips, 1 VC KIA (h'C), XT 119483, 3 Co moved to Bushmaster positions v.c X7 113566, X'l 116559;. and XT 12C566 to remain overnight.

2-22 Inf (M): PI ateon of A Co swvrt Rt A and conducted conveys between BAU CO and TAY NL\H Rzc-^n platoon ccrducted sweep mission to TAY NINH. B & C C^'s conducted re^w irc i\»cce from vie XT 47-4 to TT 474;- E Co was diverted to assist recon in cloving numerous barricade. , C Co continued recon in force to vie XT 4'70415 l>.cn set up ambush position vie XT 496^56,

D Trp, 3-17 C-rv. Conducted sweep of Rt ?.?. to :"0 DAU HA.

-;9 February 1968

2-14 Inf: Cor.4iucteri combat assault *.dth threi companies vie XT 20239:' and XT 203413 anc conducted recon in force to PZ vie .v" 18042 for extraction. B Cc retur-.*d ."rom overnight Bushm^ver location; r.nd remained at TAY NINH as ready reaction force. B Co V.epsrt-M for Bushiaa&ter vie XT 170460 at 1600. Co A, ?-72 Inf now OPCON 2-L4 7, *, sec;.red laterite pit with, one plaioon. Co t\ {->) secured arti!!*-;./ i- support of 2-14 and conducted road sweep mH convoy security fror, SAU C" to Tfu NINH with one

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platoon. At 0845 light fire teem engaged 4 VC with AW, resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC). Co5s closed TAY NINH to secure during hours of darkness. At 2333 TAY NINH Base Camp received 10-20 rnds, 02mm mortar. Results 2 WIA (slight), 10 vehicles damaged.

2-22 Inf (M)(-): Conducted recon inforce from vie DAU TIEMG to vie XT 425475 and XT 445475 and returned to DAU TIENG. At 1520 DAU TIZEO Base Camp received 15 rnds 82mm mortar; results: 2 friendly WIA (slight); returned fire with counter-mortar program. At ^ 736 DAU TIEJTr Base Camp received 7 rnds 82mm mortar; results: 2 US WIA (slight), 1 commo bunker damaged,. 1 mess hall damaged«

D Trp, 3-17 Cav: CRIP conducted over-night ambush patrol vie XT 186467. Conducted road reco*i of Route 22 from TAY NINH to GO DAU HA and outposted the road for convoy from CU CHI to TAY NINH.

1 March 1968

2-14 Inf: Conducted Eagle Flights into LZ's vie XT 3054222, XT 306440, XT 300472, and XT 365465 with 3 companies. D Co found VC base camp at XT 355492, with one fresh grave; result: 1VC (BC). A Co 2-22 (M)(-) . cleared road from BAU CO to TAY NINH and secured convoy from TAY NINH to BAU CO. Secured laterite pit and artillery in support of Eagle Flight. Bn closed TAY NINH to secure during hours of darkness,

2-22 Inf (M)(-): Conducted recon in force West from DAU TIENG to vie XT 417443. B Co lead personnel carrier hit a mine vie XT 47H68. Re- sults: 7 US WIA, 1 APC destroyed, 2 mine detectors destroyed. At 1050 hours DAU TIENG Base Camp received 10 rounds 60mm mortar, nag casualties, neg damage. At vie XT 457415 B Co received 150 rounds of automatic weapons fire, and one claymore fired; returned fire with organic weapons, mortars and artillery, negative casualties, negative results. Bn remained at DAU TIEMG to secure during hours of darkness.

D Trp, 3-17 Cav: Conducted road sweep and AVLB security to loc vie XT 440228, One platoon remained at bridge site 0PC0N 4-23 for overnight security of AVLB.

2 March 1968

2-14 Inf (-): A^Co was 0PC0N to 2-22, returned to TAY NINH 1500 hours, and was placed o- agiert to assist D, 3-17th. B, C & D Co's combat assaulted to LZ located vie XT 106451 and Xt 110448 and then conducted recon in force along three axis to XT III46O, XT 132455, and XT 142453. Negative contact. Companies closed TAY NINH to secure during hours of darkness.

2-22 Inf (M)(-): B Co departed to secure LZ vie XT 520478. A & C

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Co 2-14 arrived LZ 0730. B Co then conducted recon in force to XT 517414 to XT 452416 to XT 464411. B Co located a large cumtity of drugs and 3 bunkers with 8-12 inch overhead cover vie XT 464411. A, 2-L>+, and C Co searched village vie XT 534481; 5 bunkers were found and destroyed. C Co located and destroyed 17 bunkers vie XT 468453. Recon platoon secured engineer efforts on MSR vie XT 503483. One element securing vie XT 471468. Bn returned to DAU TI2NG to secure during hours of darkness.

D Trp, 3-17 Cav: Conducted sweep Rt 22 to GO DAU HA. Established contact vie XT 450225 at 1345 hours. Negative casualties. Enemy loses 4 VC:K1A(BC). Contact was broken at 1520 hours. Village vie XT 4522 was de- clared not secure, and convoy returned to TAY NINH at 1830.

3 March 1968

2-14 Inf (-): A Co (-), A Co (-) 2-22 Inf (M) and artillery moved to positions at FS3 vie XT 260380 at 0715. C Co moved to FSB at 0741 hours, then to LZ vie XT 296287 at 0908 hours. B Co conducted a combat asoault to LZ vie XT 2631. Companies then conducted recons in force to XT 288296, XT 293308 and XT 288304; negative contact. Companies then conducted recons in force to XT 288296, XT 293308, and XT 288304; negative contact. Battalion returned to TAY NINH to secure during hours of darkness. » 2-22 Inf (M)(-): Recon platoon conducted Pweep of *BR to TAY NINH and provided convoy security. B Co conducted MSR sweep from vie XT 415445 to LT 371424 then moved to a lager position vie XT 371424. When convoy to DAU TIENG passed XT 352420 it received RFC- and claymore fire resulting in 3 US WIA (dusted off), and 1 US WIA (ambulatory),, inemy results, 1 KIA (EC). At 1445 hours A*?C of B Co hit mine vie XT 453421 resulting in 2 WIA. C Co departed DAU TIENG to lager position vie XT 497456 and A? vie XT 506447. Con- ducted KEDCAP, BIN GUI (XT 46s450), treated 182 patients. / f D Trp, 3-17 Cav: Conducted sweep of Rt 22, provided convoy security from TAY NINH to GO DAU HA and secured engineer effort on bridge located vie XT 440229.

4 March 1968

2-14 Inf: B, C & D Co's conducted combat assault to L2 vie XT 264327, then recon in force along 2 axis to vie XT 285390 At X?'.27 5372 received sniper fire, returned with SA weapons; negative casualties'; VC casualties unknown. All elements of Bn and A Co, 2-22 closed TAY TIB® 1715 hours. Conducted MEDCAP at HI2P DINH (XT 220490) and treated 24? patients.

2-22 Inf (M)(~): Conducted road sweep with C Cc vie XT 415443. C Co conducted r^con in force, established temporary lager position at

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411533 to link up with A Co 2-14 at 1038 hours. D Co combat assaulted to LZ 1129 hours. Task force conducted recon in force to vie XT 418558 with extensive contact. Task Force established wagon wheel XT 418538 at 1745 and remained overnight to continue recon by force at first light. Results: 15 US VIA, 3 US KIA, 21 Enemy KIA (BC), 11 Enemy KIA (POSS), One platoon of B Co secured engineer effort at laterite pit, vie XT 311513. A platoon of A, 2-22 conducted a sweep of Rt 4, and provided convoy security. A MEDCAP was conducted at HIEP HOA, (XT 215485) and 203 patients were treated.

2-22 Inf (M)(-): Recon platoon swept MSR to TAY NINH. B Cc out- * posted M3R from XT 338458 to XT 416444. C Co outposted MSR from XT 416444 to XT 475467« Recon platoon secured convoy to TAY NINH and return to DAU TIENG.

D Trp, 3-17 Cav: Conducted sweep of Rt 22 to GO DAU HA and provided convoy security, 1

7 March 1968 i i 2-14 Inf: Bn continued recon in force from previous day with Bn forming RON position vie XT 415527 at 1140 hours, 2-22 Inf (M)(-) ready reaction force was in position vie XT 415515 at 0905. 2-14 conducted recon in force to vie XT 416535. 2-22 conducted recon in force to vie XT 417422, At 1500 hours 2-14 began extraction from PZ vie XT 417529 with 2-22 securing LZ and A, 2-22 conducting recon in force to FSB vie XT 315545. B Co, 2-14, A & C Btry, 7-11 Arty and A Co, 2-22 moved back to TAY NINH in convoy. All 2-34 and A Co 2-22 closed DAU TIEMG. Friendly loses: 4 US WIA, enemy los^s 5 KIA (EC), 3 60mm mortar tubes, 1 base plate, 2 AK-47, 1 AK-50, and 1 Chicom assault weapon. 2-14 supervised dispensary construction, SELF HELP Project, HIEP LONG, XT 233480.

2-22 Inf (M)(-): Operated with 2-14 as above.

D Trp, 3-17 Cav: Conducted sweep Rt 22 to GO DAU HA and secured convoy,. One platoon secured engineer effort at laterite pit,

8 March 1968

2-14 Inf: Conducted a combat assault with 3 companies to LZ vie 075553 and conducted recon in force to vie XT 072538 for extraction. C Co . provided a platoon for security of tue laterite pit, and the remainder of the company supported 2 platoons at XT 115510. One platoon of A Co, 2-22 swept and cleared Rou+e 4 and provided convoy security back to BAU CO. Bn conducted MEDCAP, HIEP TROUNG (XT 212475)* treated 182 patients.

2-22 Inf (M)(-): Clenred and swept MSR from DAU TIERG to vie XT 338458*-, B Co cordoned and searched village vie XT 338453* Result 16 detainees, C Co conducted recon in force r*a XT 435425. At XT 427423 at 1355 C Co found 10

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2 graves with 2 VC bodies killed by small arms, result 2 VC KIA (BC). Recon secured the convoy from DAU TIENG to TAY'NINH and back.

St D Trp, 3-17 Cav: Released OPCOM 070700 March 1968.

9 March 1963

2-14 Inf: Battalion conducted 3 Co assault to LZ vie XT 243632, then conducted recon in force along axis to XT 247638 to XT 275640 to PZ vie XT 262648. A Co conducted a recon in force along axis XT 284667, to XT 268665 to 266636 to XT 268649. D Co (-) secured FSB vie XT 232582. Meg contact. One platoon of A Co, 2-22 conducted a sweep of Rt 4 and provided convoy security to SAY NINH and return to BAU CO. One platoon secured engineer effort at laterite pit. Bn conducted MEDCAP at HEIP AN, (XT 225483), treated 205 patients,

2-22 Inf (M)(-): Recon platoon conducted sweep of MSR and provided convoy security to TAY NINH and return to DAU TIENG. C Co outposted MSR from XT 471468 to XT 415414 and conducted recon in force vie XT 412439. B Co outposted MSR from XT 4154U to XT 337457. Bn closed DAU TIENG 1905. DAU TIEKG received 6 mortar rnds, unknown size at 1812, neg casualties, neg results.

10 March 1968

2-14 Inf: C Co conducted a recon in force from XT 170467 to XT '154468 to XT 144485 to;Highway 13. B Co conducted a recon in force from IT 170467 to XT 135485 to Highway 13. A Co conducted a recon in force fx\m XT 170467 to XT 152485 to Highway 13. D Co conducted a recon in force from XT I70467 to XT 164490 to Highway 13. Negative contact. A platoon of A Co secured the.TAY NINH convoy.

2-22 Inf (M)(-): B Co swept MSR to vie XT 405444, posted MSR from XT 403444 to XT 338485. B Co then conducted recon in force from XT 360422 to XT 350402. Recon platoon swept MSRfrom XT 405444 to vie XT 338458. C Co posted MSR from XT 405444 to 474468. Recon platoon of C Co conducted recon in force from XT 471468 to XT 465420, and secured convoy to TAY NINH and back. At 1806 DAU TIENG• received 5 rnds 82mm mortar; result: 1 civilian WIA (slight) 500 gal MDGAS. and 20 barrels Prem-A-Prim destroyed.

12. . Results:

a. Personnel.

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(1) Friendly KIA WIA NBC TOTAL

2-14 . 3 10 13 2-22 u 14

7-11 1 1

D Trp, 3-17 a——i—. .,,,.,. mtmmm 3 25 20 (2) VC/NVA

KIA (BC): 58

KIA (POSS): 11

Detainees: 45

POW's: 3

b. Equipment Losses.

(1) Friendly: 1 M-17 protective mask, 1 cal .45 pistol, 1 11-60 machine gun, 1 M-16 rifle, 2 mine detectors, 1 Armored Personnel Carrier, 500 gal MOGAS, 20 barral Prem-A-Prim, 1 Commo bunker.

(2) Enemy: Captured or destroyed: SA Weapons-5; Heavy Weapons- 5; SA Ammo-1040 rnds, HE Ammo-23 rnds, Mine and Booby Traps-33, Rice (tons)- 18«75:> structures-20. Bunkers«582, Documents (lb)-14,5^ Tunnels (meters)-135* Trenches (meters)-2P150> S^mpans-S, BicycIes-57, Pigeons, carrier 6, peanuts, flour, and beans-1000 lb, cloth (yards)-1000, salt (lb)-200, sardines (cans)- 200, nuts (lb)-400, sugar (lb)-3.75, tea (lb)-15, clothing (lb)-21, Ox cartel, First Aid Bag-1, machette-l, protective mask-1, and cooking stove-1*

c* ^omb Damage Accssments: All area where air strikes were conducted were searched by ground forces.

13* (C) dministrative Matters;

a. Since operations were conducted from the 7 AY NINH snd DAU THUG base camps, adequate PX facilities were available to all personnel, and it was not necessary to operate mobile PX's.

b. No difficulty was encountered in the rapid distribution of mail.

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c. No difficulty was experienced in transporting replacements or R&R personnel«

d. Supply:

(1) Class I:

wA,f Rations 42,800 meals

!,C" Rations 11,320 meals

(2) Class II and IV: A total of 25.8 short tons were used in support of the operation,

(3) Class III:

Mogas 11,100 gal

Diesel 21,050 gal

Lube Oil 1,425 gal

Hydrolic fluid • 37 gal *

(4) Class IV: 107.7 short ton.

e. Maintenance: Maintenance teams were.with their respective units and performed all 2d echelon vehicular maintenance. There was no 3d echelon maintenance provided in the field.

f. Treatment of c-isiialties, evacuation and hospitalization? "DUST OFF" support for ewraatic': r:; casualties was provided by MHDEVAC units at CU CHI, DAU TIENG, and TAY i

g. Transportation was provided br organic vehicles and UHID aircraft«

h. Communications: Communications were provided by organic FM, and RTT.

i. Medical Evaluation; Personal health was generally good throughout the operation. Dapsone Malaria Prophylaxis was used in addition to Chloroquine-Primaouine tablets. Two cases of malaria were reported during the operation. Common complaints included colds, minor cuts and scratches. Skin irritations were a perslstant problem with most resulting from the heat,

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15# (C) Commanders Analysis;

a. VC/NVA attempts to capitalize on gains made during the TET Offensive were thwarted; VC/NVA were kept off balance by daily combat assaults to supply cache and base camp area$, through timely reaction to intelligence,

b. The MSR was kept open,

c. Base camps at TAY NINH and DAU TIENG remained secure,

d. Fire Support Bases at BAU CO and FSB ST BARBARA remained secure,

16, (C) Recommendations: None.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

THOMAS A. STOY Major, Infantry Adjutant

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* TO 1 Conmanding General I 25th Infantry Division AWN: AVDCOP v APO US Forces 96225

1# OFERATION SARATOGA

2. 060600 bee 1967 - 102400 March 1968 * * 3. HAU NOHIA, 'and TAY NINH, BINH DUONG *nd GIA DINH TROVINCR, Republic of Vietnam,

4* Control Headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div

5* Reporting Officer'st Colonel Fdwin W4 "Emerson Colonel o^orge F. Hog© > Colonel Raymond o4 Miller ( 6* Task Organisations

1st Battalion, 27th Infantry - LTC "ER^ESTT F COJDBIA

2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry - LTC WALTER E ADAMS LTC WINfitKO G Sr'LTON J».

1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (M) - LTC FREMCNT B HODSCN LTC HFHTOY B MTTRTHY JRt LTC THOMAS C LODGE \ • 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry - LTC TUrnm D TICS LTC CHWLES .T, BAIF*

3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry - LTC HmftS Ü HtfROID LTC W K FLINT

4th Battalion, 9th Ihfantry - ' LTC .row H HENCHMAN LTC RICHARD' R SIMPSON

2nd. Battalion, 34th Axmor - LTC H'lB P.WVNF LTC JOHN H TFTTN JR

4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry (M) - LTC THOMAS A WARE LTC AV*RT S PUUFJITOI •

1st Battalion, 6th Artillery - LTC ROBFttT A.M DEAN . -. CONFIDENTIAL Z° CONFIDENTIAL -

7» Supporting Forces« a. Air Support: Generalt Tactical air-craft from'the 7th Tactical "Air Force'were used to supported Brigade operations. The 510th, 90th, 531st, 416th, 309th, 300th, 614th, 612th and the 615th tactical fighter squadrons and the Öth and 1& tactical fighter-bombers flew a total of 203 preplanned missions throughout the Brigade area-of operations. 221 immediate and 20 diverted airstrikes were delivered to suppress VC in contact with US forces. b. Army Aviation

The four (4) or?rnic 0H23»s were used on a daily basis by the Battalions for command and control, liaison and reconnaissance missions. During the period the four aircraft flew a- total of 1,122 hours consisting of 2209 tasks, 3509 sorties with 3756 rasseng^rs carried.

The 25th Aviation Battalion provided a UHiD command and control helicopter to the Brigade commander on a daily basie. The Brigade Commander used the C&C extensively for controlling multi-battalion combat assaults, making command visits, and observing tactical operations.

The Bde utilized one or more assault holicopter companies * on 76 of 94 days duration of operation SARATOGA. The he"'copter Companies, normally furnished by the 269th Combat Aviation Battalion, were used primarily to conduct combat assaults and eagle flights.

c^7fs, allocated daily by II Fi'ld Force, resupplied the battalions during Operation'SARATOGA. An average of 21 sorties were used to move more than 168,000 lbs of Class I, II, 3Y an* V supplies daily. Personnel and mail were moved to forward areas bv CH47»s daily. Increased activity and contact with the enemy brought more emergency rrsupplies than normally experienced. These'were accomplished rapidly and on a timely basis bv TIHiD-.aircraft, nesupply for two units 0PC0N to the Brigade during a portion of Operation SARATOGA, was accomplished bv moving unit trains to forward locations and drawing supplies from Division FSE established at Tan Son Nhut* Resupply'for Operation SARATOGA was performed without significant problems.

c. Artillery Support (a) Direct Support ' 1st Battalion, Öth ArtlUery fired in direct support of the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. "CONFIDENTIAL" ■?\

(b) General Support

3d Battalion, 13th Artillery (155/8") 6th Battalion, 77th Artillery (105)

(2) Artillery was employed in the Operation to provides

Supression of Sniper Fire

Destruction öl Attacking *Memy (Direct Fire)

landing Zone Preparations

Suppressive Fires

H&I Fires

Counter-Mortar Fires

Smoke and Screening Fires

Illumination

(3) Fired in support of 2d Brigade °TVrations for units wif.hin Brigade TAOI, were 109,909 rounds 105^, 155M*, and 8» artillery.

8. Intelligencer

a. The terrain of the area of Onoration for Operation * SARATOGA, was of varied t*»pes. This terrain ranged from the drr% hard rice paddies of Central Hau Nghia Frovince to the'wet lowland groves and tidal flats of the Saigon and Oriental Rivers. Operations wer'" also conducted in the thick transition iungle of the Iron TYiangle and H6 ^o woods as well as the Rome-Flowed entanglements of the Tilhol, Wo Bo, and Upper Triangle areas and the rubber nlantations of Tay Ninh Frovince. During this period, the weather was hot and drv a

Sources of intelligence information varied throup^out the quarter, ranging from such sophisticated means of collection as people Sniffer and SLAB, to the utilization of infiltrated agents, incidental sources, Hoi Chanhs, FOW^s and various other indigenous sources. Kit Carson Scouts vre attached to each rifle company and proved to be useful in exploration of tunnels and base*camp areas *s well as obtaining information from the Vietnamese. National Tolice were utilized in areas of high civilian concentration and also ^ere valuable in dealing with the civilian population.

During the initial st*gs of Operation SARATOGA, the enemy order of battle was mich the sarr as it had been for several months previously. Knemy elements within the T.'.OI were rrimarily local force units, operating with little deviation from already established A0»8#

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^ O ^ k \ $ $-**~ \ ^ The 7th Cu Chi Local Force Battalion ranged the area north of National Route 1 fron Trang Bang to Tan Fhu ^rung while elements of the 1st MR-4 Battalion generally worked the af^as to'the north of the 7th Cu Chi Battalion (lower Boi Loi, Ko Bo, Filhol). To the east of Cu Chi, along the western banks of the Saigon, could be found the 2d Local Force Battalion (Ho Mon District). All these elements mentioned abov- drew their indir'ct fire support, in part, from the 8th artillery Battalion MR-4, The northwestern portions of the TAOI were the operational areas of the D-14 Battalion (l~wer Tay Ninh - Boi Loi) and the D-16 Battalion (Straight Edge Voods-lower Tay Ninh). In southern v Hau Nghiaand northern long An (the Pineapple) vere located the 269th, 267th and the 506th VC Battalions. There were occasional sorties of Main Forces and NVA units both through and into the area from the north, but there had not been anv extensive NVA~MF contacts prior to Operation SARATOGA. TSncmr offensive activity for several works rrior to the initiation of Operation SARATOGA was principally of a harassing nature. Stand off attacks w re initiated on several provincial towns as well fls Cu Chi Base Camp. Occasional attacks on RF/PF Outposts, primarily along Route 1, made up the bulk of the enemv-initiated action. The probable locations and strength of units within the TAOI upon initiation of SARATOGA are shown below:

UNIT STRENGTH LOCATION

1st MR ~ ^ 460 XT5<;i7

Öth VC Arty 230 XT6630

269th Battalion 270 XS5197

2nd Go Mon 240 XT7907

7th Cu Chi , 250 XT5922

TUU 400 XT5118

(b) Encwy Contact During Operations

t The first significant enemy contact of the opera+ion occurred on the night of 12 December 1967 when elements of the 101st NVA Regiment conducted a coordinated attack on the nirht location of the 1-27 BIF. In this contact, the first by 2d Brigade units against NVA troops in Hau Nghia, the VC -uffered 39 KIA (BC). The VC withdrew north into the Ho Bo and were next located on 21 December when 2 CoTs of the'2-27 .^F ran headlong into one of the 101st, Regiments base areas, "he day-lonsr action cost the VC" 43 KIA (BC) rmd gave a hint of the defensive tenacitv tnat could be expected in future orerations against similiar units. This action added weight to various agent r^rts that indicated a build up of NVA units and the.addition e** NVA soliders to W »nd IP units already situated in the area of operations.

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On 4 January, the 1-2? IMF and 2-27 INF contacted elements of the 2d Go Mon in their banc areas in the 'p Nha Viec-^ruriR An complexes on the western banks of the Saigon River, during t«hf' 2'dav fight in this area the VC lost 89 KIA (BC). The build-up of NVA soldiers with LF units was mrdo dramatically o^ddent when on,the night o'f 10 January, the '1-27 3MF nirht location was attacked bv a battalion size element, later identified as the 7th Cu Chi Battalion* A prisoner captured during this battle stated the 50f° ' of his and other units were made UP of NVA soldiers, vhn ^d^ition of NVA soldiers to MF and LF units markedly increased their combat effectiveness, a'fact that would become increasingly evident in" the days to come, 108 VC were killed in this hun^n wave attack. In the middle of January 4-23 INF (M) engaged elements of thr 1st Battalion MR-4 in a 2 day notion in t-h* low*r'*to Bo. Tie 4-23 INF (M) never r>enetr^ted the base area com^let"ly, but inflicted heaw losses (49 KIA (BC) on the entrenched enemv. The build-up of **F units within the TAOI was indicated again when the 2-27 E^7 engaged the Reconnaissance Company of the 272nd Regiment in *ri all night battle just south of the Saigon River in the Mushroom4 * prisoner taken by the 2-27 indicated that the 272nd was to move into thr Cu Chi area and conduct 0orations begining in earlv February, ^he extent and importance of their mission became dramatically evident * lie next several days.

The night of 31 January saw the ini**ticn or the VC TET offensive throughout the III CTZ. Mithin the 2n* Brigade TAÎ, the offensive was initiated with stand off rocket an* mortar attacks against Cu Chi, Hue Boa, Bao Trai *nd Trang Bang, This attack signalled the first utilisation of 122WM sockets against Cu Chi. The main emphasis was directed against Ton -qon NMit and Saigon although ther" wcro several corollarv ground attacks in the TACI. The following *ay, the int<~nt of the enem^ in the Cu Chi area became appar-nt as National Route 1 was interdicted at Tan ~hu Trung by a VC Battalion of the 272nd Regiment, the battle to push th^ 272nd out of the Ton "hu Trung - *.r\ Cho area lasted 10 days (6-16 February) an* cost the VC 219 dead, *ho a^ârent in- tent of the eneiw to rcTnain in the area, no natter «tet the . consequences, pointed out the importance of this interdiction to the overall success of the VC master rlan in and around Saigon. The enemy consist--d of the 271st and ?72nd Regiments as well as the 2nd fio Mon and 1st *R-4 Battalions and assorted artillery elements of the 56th and 50th Battalions of the 69th artillerv Groups and portions of the Öth Artillery. Contact was made daily :n most portions of the area w.th well armed, an* disciplined VC soldiers. The extent of the enemv build-up became obvious as lar£c caches of food,'arûnitinn and couipment to include rockets, were discovered. Contact with 2nd Brigade in the Saigon area cost the VC 692 KIA (BC), 184 KIA (POSS), ,nnd 211 w-aôns captured. n ** ■r

CONCLUSIONS: The losses sustained bv enem"* forces, both local force and main force, during Operation SARATOGA has great!" reduced th 1-r combat effectiveness. The large quantities of arms, a^unition and other supplies captured bv 2nd Brigade units, have rendered sustained enemy offensive operations,in the area extremelv difficult without a manor resupply eifert» In addition, much knowledge of VC main force and NVA organisation, equipment and operation tendencies has been gained by 2nd brigade units. This information can be effectively utilized in future operations against similiar units. Large tunnel complexes and caches areas in the Ho Bo, Filhol, and ^rung \n have been rendered unusable. Rome riow operations in the Ho Bo and'Iron Triangle have destroyed valuable, previously secure base ar'as.

9# MISSION

2nd Brigade conducts offensive operations comroncintf 8 December 196? in TAOI to:

a« Destroy VC/NVA forces and installations.

b. Trovide. security for T?ome rlow operations, in Iron Triangle.

c. Support GVN RD programs d. Deny^he use of the Oriental River as a VC/NVA- LOG*-" " '• e. Assist GVN forces in controlling foods resources.

f. Reinforce friendly forces in TAOI AS reouired.

10#. Concept of Operation: Chronoglogical Summary: > (1) OP LAN 25-67 (Operation SARATOGA) Ha 2d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was issued to pa.rticim.tinf; units.

(2) 8 December 67 - 23 December 67 - TF 4-23 Infantry (M) (REINF) conducted Rome Flow clearing operations, "-'total of 5,250 acres comprised the area designated tn be cleared. Clearing operations were conducted for 16 days. \t the end of the period unit returned to Cu Chi Base Camp.

(3) 11 December 1967 1-27 Infantry combat assaulted into area west of Trung Lap to establish a night location and conduct operations North of Route 1^ On 12 December , unit m^de contact with 101st NVA Battalion. This was the first engagement with an NVA unit in the 2nd Brigade TAOI, 7 (4) 17-31 Beöember 1967, 2nd Brigade conducted Tank - Infantry operations in Ho Bo, Boi Loi W^ods.

(5) } jAiwiry 1968 - 05 Februarv i960 with 28 ROTO riovrs moved into Filhol flAnatation arr>a And bngan cutting operations cutting continued until terminated by TTTT offensiv;'. Flows wore returned to Cu Chi Base Camp and released from OrCCN, 2nd brigade. r (6) 4 January 1968 1-27 Infantry moved to FS3 CROCKETT and attacked the VC strong holds of frung An and *p Nha Viec. 2-27 Infantry Combat assaulted into 12is along Saigon Rive** vicinity Binh Tfy. Unit later moved into N/1 at Trung An. Battalions continued operations through area to the Saigon River.

(7) 29 January 1968 2-27 Infantry conducted nirht combat assaults into Northern Ho Bo Itfonds to reinforce Aero Rifles of Troop J), 3rd souadron 4th ACR. Contact continued throughout the night. All units were extracted the following morning.

(8) 3 February 1968 - 3-22 Infantrv attacked Tan "oa 4-23' Infantry (M) engaged ene^y force in Tan rhu Trung - \p. Cho area. Contact in these areas continued until on 14 February when Tan Hoa was taken and, 16 February when Tan Hiu Trung and Ap Cho were taken,

(9) 20 February 1968 2nd Brigade flrartauarters moved to Hoc Mon where unit remained until 4 March 1968. Brigade elements conducted operations North and Hast of Hoc >'on until 9 March when all units moved into Hau Nghia Province or wer- released 2nd Brigade ÖFCCN.

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The following units supported the Brigade during Operation SARATOGA.

1st Battalion, 27th Infrntry

2nd Battalion, 2?th Infantry

1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (M)

4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry (M)

2nd Battalion^ 12th Infantry

3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry

2nd 3attalion, 34th Armor

1st Battalion, 8th ..Artillery

3rd Battalion, 13th Artillery

6th Battalion, "77th Artillerv

65th Qigr Battalion

554th Engr Battalion

168th Land Clearing Task Force

269th Aviation Battalion (Black Baron)

68th Assault Helicopter Company (Top Tiger)

116th assault Helicopter Conpany (Hornets)

118th Assault Helicopter Company (ThnnrterBirds)

128th Assault Helicopter Company (Tomahawks)

135th Assault Helicopter Company (EMU)

162nd Assault Helicopter Company (Vultures)

18?th Assault Helicopter Compnnv (Blackhawk)

173rd Assault Helicopter Comrany (Robinhood)

188th Assault H- licoptcr Comnany (Black Widow)

147th Assault Support Helicopter Company (Hill Climbers)

200th Assault Support Helicopter Company (FAckadcms)

205th Assault Support Helicopter Company (ftcronimo)

213th Assault Support Helicopter Company (Black Cats) -A 2fc2nd Assault Support Helicopter Company (Mule Skinner)

25th Aviation Battalion

25th S&T Battalion

25th Medical Battalion

125th Signal Battalion

12th Evacuation Hospital 7th AA (CA riff)

9th AA (CA PIT)

5th ARVN Division

25th ARVN Division

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r HAMfa (RAMROD) 391 TACTICAL FIGHTER S UAWN

VIARHAWK 531 TACTICAL FIGHTER SOTJ'rmON RAF 604 TACTICAL FIGHTER SOtr.DRPN

SHARKBAIT 557 TACTICAL FIGHTER SnUAHRPN GRIT (DICE) 90 TACTICAL FIGHTER SOUADRON

YELLOW JACKET 352 TACTIC*L FIGHTER SnTI.AT)RON

1 WHISK :! 559 TACTICAL FIGHTER SQUADRON ENTRY (BUZZARD) 510 TACTICAL FIGHTER SOUA^RrN

IHANTHCM 559 TACTICAL FIGHTER SOTJA^RON

MÜHT' AUSTRALIAN B57

BOXER 12 TACTICAL FIGHTER WING BLADE 35 TACTICAL FIGHTER WING

T LITTER 31 TACTICAL FIGHTO -1NG

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ÖDEC

1-5 INF (M): Remained OPCON to Div

1-27 BJF: Remained in Cu Chi Base Camp" conducting "maintenance., and training, Co B provided the Base Camp reaction*-for~ce. The 4.2 mortar pit provided security for FSB located vie XT608U0.

2-27 INF (-)* Remained OPCON to the 199th Inf^Bde (SEP)

TF 4-23 BIF: Continued to secure Rome Plow "clearing" operations inrthe Iron Triangle and conducted S£D orerations vic~rT732222 MD XT69225Ö discovering several rice and eouipment caches.

9 DEC

1-5 INF (M):^ Remained OPOON to Division ,

1-27 INF? 4.2 platoon continues to provide security for" FSB vie XT60Ö110. Provided one Co for the Base Camp~reaction"force." The Recon pit provided the Base Camn patrol'forceV~" Conducted £fr- movile combat assault» to IZ's vie'XT701099, XT707IC4, XT763124/ and XT516177 with-negative contact.-Conducted cordon~and search" of Vinh Cu vie XT6714, apprehended 36 detainees who were evacuated to IFW fcr further interrogation.

2-27 INF (-): Remained OPCON to the 199th Jhf Bde (S^^

TF 4-33 INF: Continued"to'secür^ Rome Plow clearing operations in the Iron Triangle" vie XT7322, XT7323 and XT7025. Conducted 5&D operations vi£XT6925, XT7322 discovering three weapons and ammo caches. At 1305 hrs, Co A discovered a grave vie XT692244 containing 1 VG KIA. (BC) from gunshot wounds.

10 DEC

1-5 INF (M): Remained OPCON to Division

li27 INF:' Conducted airmobile'coifibat-^ssanIts trr'IZ's vie XT5617, XT5619, XT5122, XT5322, XT5519, XT6017 arid XT6OIÖ7 sus- • taining 12 US WIA from booby traps* At 1500 hrs, vie XT56217Ö Co D sustained 1 US KIA and 1 T*S *IA from''*?/- f3re* '* ^58 hrs, the Bde C&C ship engaged 1 VC vie XT56517S resulting in T" VC K2A (BC). Co D provided the'öu Chi Base Camp reaction*for6e and the Recon pit replaced the 4-2 pit at the FSB vie XT603110 md. assumed the security mission for the FSB.

2-27 INFs Remained OPCOJ to the 199th 3hf Bde (ST7;p)^ TF 4-23 INF: Continued to secure Rome Plow" clearing operations in the Iron Triangle and secured the "^ngr Raft site vie XT7t^J09.' Conducted'SäD operations vie XT6826 discovering several bunkers/tunnel complexes, weapons, equipment, and rice caches. ^ ... : CONFIDENTIAL:^

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,. -.,-.*■! »•H t*i explore large tunnel complex vie XT733223.

11 DEC

1-5 INF (M): Remained 0P06N to Division.

• 1-27 INF: Conducted airmobile' Combat assaults to ZZ's vie, XT575245, XT597243, ^508235 and XT533222, At 0900 hrs, vie XT- • 597.44 supporting gunship was shot dov/n by" A/fa and S/A fire'received on LZ> crew sustained no casualties. At 0937 hrs, vie XT6Ö0241 Co B engaged unlmown number of VC in a bunker resulting in 9 VC K3Ä (BC*)« Co B sustained 1 US KIA and 1 US WIA from this engagement. At* 0955 hrs, supporting gunships Engaged 1 VC vie XT599237 resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). »t 1240 hrs, Co'D vie XT57124S sustained 4 US Wit-" frcm boobv trap. At 1526 hrs, vie XT564215 Co" C engaged'2"VC"resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC) and 1 VC PCW. rtecon pit continued to secure FSB vie XT60Ö110.

TF 4-23 IMF 8 Continued to provide security *for" Rome Plow clearing operations in the Iron Triangle vie XT6924/'XT7324, XT~ 6825 and S&D operations vie XT6926, XT6924 and XT6825. Co 1"provided the Cu Chi Base Canp reaction force. Scout pit continued exploration of the tunnel complex vie XT7222.

12 DEC

Special Operations: Crip conducted S&D operations vie XT50IH4. At 1100 hrs, engaged 3 VC vie XT501H4, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). . .. —_.«• 1-5 INF (M): Remained 0PC0N to Division.

1^27 INF:- Conducted "airmobile combat assaults to IZ.'s vic'XT^ 557249, XT554251, XT503194 destroying several boobv'traps. Atv0210 hrs, the Bn night position came under attack, receiving"mcrtar, XPG 2^Rifle grenades, S/A and A/fa fire in the perimeter, ~-turned fire with arty, mortars, s/\, A/fa fire resulting in 39 VC ~Ji (BC)" and 30 VC KIA (P0SS), sustaining 10' US WE A, Co C provided one plat for security of the FSB vie XT549175.

2-27 INF: (-) Remained 0PC0N to the 199th Inf Bde (SEP).

TF 4^23 INF: Continued to provide security for Rome-Plow clearing operation in the Iron Triangle vic~XT7026,"XP6S26 and XT69260 Conducted. S&D operations vie XT7C26"ana XT7126. Scout " pit continued exploration of large tunnel complex vic"XT72£2f, fo 1715 hrs, Scout pit vie XT723225 engaged 1 VC resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC)# 23 DEC

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to a 12 vie XT515009, negative contact.

. ' 1-27 INF1: Co B provided one pit for security of FSB"vic'XT606- 114» Conducted airmobile combat assaults rand*'SS) operations vicröf 12's XT587219, XT589229, XT56HÖ9, 2P525*0 and XT57223Ö.' At ?T44» hrs, radar reported movement vie XT533226 engaged'with art^, negative results. 'At 0800 hrs, a CF^7>eceivedunIm6wn'n>mibcr of hits from S/A fire* negative casualties.' At 1350 hrs','Co"B cnga

3-27 INFs Remained 0PC0N to the 199th Ihf Bde (SEP).

IF 4-03 INF: Co A provided one pit for Cu Chi Base Camp ~ patrol. Scout platoon conducted security And 'S&D "ore rat ions" in general location of tunnel complex vie XT7322, XT7422,. * Co C conducted"*S& operations vie XT7227« Continued t6 secure Rome Plow" operations in'Iron Triangle- vie- XT7125, ^7225, ^7322 and XT7223. "At 1030 hrs, Co B vie XT6$3265 APC detonated IT mine resulting in 4 TJS ■ WLi8. 14 DEC

Special Operations: None 1-5 INF (M): Remained 0PCCN to Division.

1-27 INF5- Conducted'airmobile combat' assaults torIZ*s vie ',' XT500237, XT556217, XT55ßl$3, XT512205, XT56nS9, XT564187^na^T-- 53623k and S&D operations vie of 12 tg, Co' B'provided"one' composite pit fer security of FSB vie XT606H4. At 0500 hrs, Co B'vie XT- 565234 engaged 1 VC in tunnel with hand grenades resültin'g'*in £ VC KIA (BC). At 0925 hrs, UHlB and guns hips on *& vie XT559186 received unknown-amount of S/A, A/W fire from estimated "VC pit located vie XT556IÖ4 Co B sustained 2 IE OT- from this engagement. At 1335 hrs, vie XT558IÖ4 Co E'-sustained 1 US TOL from booby trap. At 1330 hrs, Co C vie XT562179"sustained' 2 US 'WIT ' from booby trapped grenade. At 1500 hrs, Co*C vie XT568177 sustained 3 US WIA from a booby trapped grena.de...... r" 2-27 INF (_): Pleased 0PC0N 199th Inf Bde (S^P)-effective U- 1°.25 and conducted air move to Cu Chi closing at 141237 hrs.

T? 4-23 BSFs Continued to provide security forborne* Plow '"* cle-rang o^ratiöns in the Iron Triangle area* vie XT7125, XT7°25> XT7322 and XT7223. Scout pit conducted S£D operations'vie"XT7222 and continued exploration bf the tunnel complex at that location. At 0855 hrs, Co C vie XT725272 received fire from estimated VC squad, sustaining 1 US KIA and 1 US IHiVfli 0916 hrs, a tanlc from Co A 2/34 detonated a AT mine' vie XT72527^ negative ^casualties, minor damage to tanlc. At 1315 hrs, Co C vie XT725272,in the ~~ _ process of entering a bunker at that location,detonated a boobv trap resulting in 1 US KIA, and 2 U3 'JIA. Co B provided one platoon for The Cu Chi Base Camp patrol force. CONFIDENTIAL -27 1

CöNFiDENTIÄL 5^ 15 DEC

Special Operations: &*£* conducted S&D operations "to objective areas vie XT53299O, XT530OO8/ XT519026. At 1205 nrs, Crip engaged 5 VC vith S/A fire vie XT5300O8, negative results.

1-5 DIP GO: OFCON to Division.

1-27 INF: conducted airmobile combat assaults'to IZts'vic ' XT506247, XT578I75, XT5Ö9251, XT572205 and XT563193. At 0358 hrsj' Co C vie XT531219 received unknown number of grenades and hfil fire. Negative casualties. At 1010 hrs, Co A''vie XT585173 located 2 graves containing 2 VC KB (BC). At 1^07 nrs, Co D sustained 1"NBI from snake bite vie XT505220. "At 1315 hrs, C6 C vie XT57123O sustained 1 US Mil. from booby trap. At 1330 nrs, dustoff ship vie' XT57123O received heavv volume of A//7.fire, negative hits or casualties. At 1530 hrs, Co A vie XT566217 apprehended 3 detainees evacuated to IPW.

2-27 INF: Remain Cu Chi Base Camp conducted maintenance and preparation for future operations. Co A provides Base Canp reaction force. Co C provided one pit for base camp patrol force.

4-23 INF: Scout platoon conducted security and S£:D operations vie XT7227« Provided security for Home Plow clearing"operations in Iron Triangle vie XT7125, XT7225, XT7322 and XT7223. Co B prc^ vided one platoon for security of ''Ihgineer raft site vie XT712209.

ID DEC

Special Operations: CIUQP, conducted night ambush patrolling vie XT530OO8, negative results. 2-27 ^IF (-) conducted a combined cordon and search of'AN FHU vie XT505170 with elements of TR\NG BANG National Police.

•1-5 INF (M): GPCCN to Division

I.-27 INF: Co A provided one platoon for security'of FSB'fie XT606114. Conducted SSD operations vie XT522?.; XT5223, XT5419V " XT542O, XT5321, XT542I, XT5521, XT5522, XT5423, XT5424 and XT5524. Destroying several booby traps and apprehending 3 female detainees ■who were evacuated to IFW for further interrogation. 2-27 INFs Conducted airmobile combat'assaults* into' blocking positions vie XT488I84, XT488I75, ^495169, XT504170yXT5t8l65, XT520167, XT519173 XT50017O, XT503I74, XT511174, XT504189, XT- ' 507172, XT506168, XT503168, Conducted combined cordon and searfch vic'XT505170 utilizing National Police from TRANG'BANG. AT 1420 hrs, vie XT5t8l80'Co B apprehended 16 VC susrect's, evacuated tor . 3DPW; At 1130 hrs; Bde CScC ship apprehended 1 detainee vie XT514- 180. At 1420 hrs, Co B apprehended C3 VC suspects vie XT518I8O, evacuated to UW» ~~" " ~"~ . CöNFiDENTIÄL AS $ Cüt^N^^M

TF'4^23 INF: Continued to secure Rome Plow operations negative cont act ,

17 DEC

1-5 IMF (M): Remained OPCON to Division.

1-2? INF:--- Conducted multi-Bn airmobile combat assaults to' 12 vie XT507206 ard Sfl) operations in'conjunction witn Co* A' 2/34 ARMOR and elements of 2-27 vie XT5721, XT562I, XT562O, ^5720, XT6123, XT6124, XT6125 and making contact with unknown size VC T force. At 1040 hours, n sustained 2 US WIA from S/A fire and rifle grenades. At 0741 hrs, Recon platoon sustained 1 US WLV" from punji pit vie XT573208,* Co B provided one platoon for the security of FSB vie XT593217, "Bn provided oho platoon (composite) for the security of FSB vie XT605114» Co A provided one platoon for the security of FSB vie XT549175,

2-27 INF («*.*: Conducted multi-Sn airmobile combat assaults with elements of 1-27 INF vie XT6524, XT6525 and combined S&D -'• " operations with <3o A 2/34 <™0R and elements of 1-27 INF vic^XT6524, XT6425 and XT6326 with negative contact. ;t 1020 hrs, and 1140 hrs supporting helicopters received s/A and h/VJ fire, negative hits, Bn provided one comp

TF 4^,23 INF: Continued to provide security for flome Plow clearing operations in the Iron Triangle vie XT7422, XT7226, XT7127" and provided*one platoon for security of the "Engineer raft site vie XT726217. At 1400 hrs, Co C vie XT712273 discovered a grave containing 3 VC KIA (BC). At 1745 hrs, Co* B vie XT72Ö263'discovered a Large grenade factory and at 1115 hrf, vie XT730289 discovered a large rice cache, 18 DEC

1-5 INF.(M)s Remained 0PC0N to Division

1-27 INF (-): Conducted airmobile combat assaults to 12»s v'.c XT494024, XT402026 and provided security for downed aircraft, Provided one plitoon (composite) for security of FSB vie XT603114. Co A provided 1 pit for security of FSB vie XT- 54C/I75"and Co B provided one pit for security of "FSB vic'XT- 573217;. At 1118 hrs, a UHlD in support of tue Bn received unknown amount of A/// fdre, sustaining no hits, * At 1545 hrs, supporting gunships l/27 received unknown-amount of ground fire from vie XT483027 sustaining 1 T*S WIA. At 1625.' hrs, Co D vie XT484023 sustains d 1 US WIA, from gunshot wounds". At I73O hrs, supporting gunships engaged VC force resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC) vic X?461029. At 1Ö00 h*s, Co D vie XT482027 sustained 2 US WIA from gunshot wounds.

2-27 INF (-): Conducted tank infantrY'S&D--öTxrratdons"in- conjunction with Co A 2/34 ARMOR'vie XT6426, XT6326 and XT6226'." destroying small amounts of rice, booby traps and bunlcers containing misc cooking utinsels and articcls of clo^inr. At 04Ö5 hrs, Bn night location vic XT647266 received 25-30 rounds of 60 mm, Bn did not sustain any casualties. Co C provided one platoon for the Cu Chi Base Camp patrol force.

TF 4-23 INF: Continued to provide"'security for Rome Plow * operations in the Iron-Triangle vic XT7327, XT7127. At 0855 hrs, a Rome Plow vic XT725264 detonated a booby trapped grenade,"resulting in 1 US WIA, negative damage to the vehicle. At"0943 hrs, Co B vic XT725245 sustainsd 1 US WIA from booby trap. 19 DEC -- • 1-5 INF (M): Remained 0PC0N to Division.

1-27 INF: Co A provided ore platoon for security of■■ FSB'vie XT593217. Bn (-) conducted SSD operations vic XT562O, XT572O, XT562I & XT5721. Co A (-) conducted airmobile combat assaults in A0 PEACOCK to 12 fs vic XT561242 and conducted sweep to the- SE.' Provided one platoon for Cu Chi Base Camp patrol. At 1826 hrs, dustoff ship'for Bn vic XT482027 took two hits in fuel cell unknown source. At 1955 hrs, Co'D reported 1 US KIA from earlier action at downed aircraft site. At 1626 hrs, Co D sustained 8 US WIA vie XT482027 from gunshot and shrapnel wounds'. At 0156 f hrs, Cö s C & D reported under attack receiving S/A, Kortar, RFG!s, negative casualties\ At 0217 hrs; 00 and 5 &1 sustained wounds from earlier action. At 1216 hrs, Co C during extraction" * received unknown amount of S/A fire vic FZ XT46OO27. 't' 1225 hrs, Bn (~) received 10 - 12 rounds'of A/r fire from vic XT/,.85025, negative casualties. At 1330 hrs, Bn accounted far 4 vc K^ (BC) and 2 VC KIA (P0SS) vie XT48OO38 and XT475035. At'1409 hrs, Co A vic XT559228 sustained 1 US WIA from boobv trap.

2-27 INF: Conducted S&D operations in A0 CA11DEN to objective 1 vic XT650282; objective 2 vie XT6582Ö7 ~nd a blocking position vic XT65G289. At 1034 hrs, Co D vic XT6502Ö2 received unit'inir.1 amount of mortar rounds, resulting in 4 US WIA, \t 1C52 hrS, Co D vic XT651282 sustain d 1 US WIA from RIG 2. At 12,30 hrs; Co D vic XT658270 sustained 1 US WIA from straimel. At 135^ Irs, gunships'supporting Bn'engaged 3 VC-yic XT662288 with negative'results. At 1550 hrs, Co C vic XT657287 received".' 1 RPG 2 round, negative casualties. At 1554 hrs, Co C vic XT657- 287 received approximately 50 - 60 rounds'of AK47 tmd carbine rounds, negative casualties. At 1722 hrs, Co A vic XT656280 engaged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC).

So >'rttOWMS^W** 4 TP4-23 T,T^: ton- tinned! to nrovide security—for Rome"Plow clears »^ in Irc-K Triangle vie XT7^26, XT7326 and'XT?324; ücout platoon continues to S&D tunnel complex in southern portion of Iron Triangle vie XT7222, At 0910 hrs, "vie XT729221 Scout : platoon sustained 1 US WIA from boobv trap.

20 DEC .-

,.5 .'IC ($): OPCCN to 1st Bde effective 201200 Dec 67 !

1-27 INF: Provided one platoon for Cu Chi Base Camp patrol \ and one platoon for FSB-PATT0N. Conducted airmcbÜb combat " " assaults to •'- vie XT489317 in response to 3/4 Cav contact. At 2008 hrs, Bft night location came under attack, receiving S/'.\, RFG, '" * Mortar, rifle grenades and >fo fire from vie XT562I93. At 2100 hrs, Bn night location received 9 RF^ and I'ortar' rounds from vie XT- 570213, XT57420S. 'At 1005 hrs, Co A vie XT514204 received unkfP- j own'amount of AK47> SA and grenades negative casualties".' At 1116 hrs, Co C vie XT5732O7 sustained 3 T*^'s from booby trap.' DBLOT) I ■ 1000 a total of 6 VC were found at the location of previous night engagement.

2-27 ^NF; Co D provided one platoon for convoy security^ ' Conducted Tank'Infantry S&D operations in^'I portion of vie XT6227, XT6327, XT6328, XT6329 and XT6127. At 2050 hrs,."Co D'AP engaged movement, with negative results, "t 2113 hrs, Co !) * vie XT631286 engaged 3 v<3 with negative results. At 2135 hrs, Co D engaged 3 VC vie XT6/+Ö219> resulting in 3 VC'KIA (P0SS). At 1127 hrs, Co B'sustained 1 US NBI vie XT623294, from broken , leg.' At 1250 hrs, Co D vicXT026287 received 3 rounds 'sniper fire, with negative casualties. At 1307 hrs, Co A 2/34 vie XT605246 sustained 2 US YJIAVfrom tank detonating an AT mine, moderate damage to tank. TF 4_23 INF: Continued to provide security for'Rome Pl6w clearing operations and wind rowing orerations vie XT7128, XT7228, XT- . 7229 and XT6925. At 2010 hrs, 4/23 night location received 1 mortar round, with negative casualties. At 2019 hrs, Bn'received two rounds mortar fire from NW, with negative casualties. 21 DEC

1-..27 INF: Co D provided one platoon for Cu Chi Base'Camp* pr IrM. Co A provided one platoon for FSB FATT0N vie XT593218. Co D (-) provided security for field night location."' Co D proved Oflfc platoon for the security of FSB vie XT442343.%" Cond- ucted &Ö operations in NW'portion of A0 CAMDEN vie XT4932, XT« 4931, ^5032. At 2002 hrs, Co B sustained 1 US NBI vie Bn night' location resulting from falling into a bomb crater. At 2253 hrs, bunker #23 sustained 1 US NBI, resulting from EM accidentially shooting himself in the hand. CONFIDENTIAL Si y CONFIDENTIAL J i,~5 Ws U.--GI to 1st fide.

2-27 INFs Co C (-) conducted cl'överleaf operations to M <2 NW of field night location vie XT6329, XT6229, XT63?8,-XT6228; ' ' Bn (-) conducted SfiD operations in AO CAMDEN vic XT6226. At 0855 hrs, a tank fron'Co A 2/34 detonated an AT une vic XT6072?f, negative casualties, and ninor damage to tank. At 0909 brs, Co A vic XTfv'JT^ received AIQtf, S/A r.nd M79 fire fron unknown number of us VC. Co A ..istainod 16 US WIA»S and 4 KL**8 two tanks destroyed rod accounted for 29 VC KIA. (BC) and 20 VC KIR (POSS). At 1123 hro.*0o A 2/34 hid a tank destroyed fron RTG 2 round vic XZ6?ML(>3.

TF 4-2:3 INF: Continued to provide security for Rome-Plow clearing and Kind Rowing operations in Iron Triangle vic XT7326, XT71- 28 and XT7728, Co A conducted S&D ore rations to objectives vic XT725273. Scout platoon continues £0 S&D tunnel complex in SW" portion of Iron Triangle vic XT7222. At 0700 brs, HHC C0 MoHar platoon sustained 2 US NBI fron burns (NBl) •

22 DEC

1^27 ENF* Co D provided one platoon for security of FSB GLADYS and one platoon for Cu Chi Base Camp patrol. Conducted heliborno nove fron Tx>sition in A0 CAMDEN to new field night location vic XT482063 in A0 REINDEER.' Co B and D (~) provided security for the field night location. Bn (-) conducted' airmobile'coribat assaults in AO REINDEER to LZ's vic XT497051, XT- 476082:, XT482O63 and XT503O73, also conducted S&D operations vic of 12 Ts. « 1-5 INF (M): 0PC0N to 1st Bde.

2-27 INF: Co D provided one platoon for security of FSB' FATTON. Cots A and D provided security- of new field night location and Bn reaction force. Bn (-) conducted S&D operations in eastern nortion of AO CAMDBH vie XT625265. 't 1900 hrs, reported 13 VC KIA (BC) vie XT625256 fron engagement on the 21 Dec 67. Total VC KIA (BC) 42 fron this engagement.

TF 4-23 INF: Continued to secure Rone Flow operations, negative contact. 23 DEC

special Operations: CRIP conducted 2 airmobile coribat assaults to 12*s vic XT403204 and XT407207 in response to an intelligence report*

X, ! Vi CONFIDENTIAL M 1»^ C";s SW* to 1st Bdo. 1-27 INF: Conducted aimobile cäribat'assaults in-AO'HBIÄ- DEER vie XT458107, XT451089, XT468054, XT441O8I, XT462062, XT- $05029, XT510059 and XT48507O. At 0017 hrs, Co C engaged 2 VC vie XT484066 with hand grenades, resul+ing in 1 VC K3A (BC), At 00'17 fir*, Bn received nortar and ground attack at thei? night locatten. \t 013Ö hrs,'Co C vie XT484066 located 2 VC KB (BC) fron enSaßemewt at 0017. Vt 0115 hrs, LFT on station engaged 1 TO, resALbinft in 1 VC KIA(BC) vie XT482059; "t 0255 hrsj contact broken Bn sustained 3 ^ ^ (minor). At 1152 hrs, Co C susDained. 'J. IS NBI, resulting fron respirator"- naifunction.

%y}<\ fftr 2 At 1700 hrs, Chinook in support of Bn received unknown gmcwit of damage vie XT615?Ö7 caused bv explosion believed to bo a cjTkand tvpc detonated nine, negative casualties. At' 1715 hrs, Co D vie XT618285 received unknovn number of 60nn rounds, negative casualties.

TF 4-23 INFs At 1625 hrs, Bn moved to position vie BEN CAT and conducted convoy and notor convo^ to Cu Chi on 24 DEC. \t 1240 hrs, a dozer vie XT69929Ö detonated an unknown tvpe AT nine re- sultingiin a total loss of do^er and 1 US WIA.

24 DEC

1-27 INF: Co T) provided 1 platoon for the Cu Chi Base Canp patrol. Provided 1 platoon for securdfcv of FSB BUTIER vie XT-' 530037. Bn conducted S&D operations in AC HEBJDOTl vie XT4806, XT4907 and XT5007. Relocated new Base Canp vie XT499073.

2-27 INF: Conducted airmobile conbat assaults toIZ!s- in A0 CAMDEN to secure Bridge sites for movement of Co A 2/34 to' establish •security of new Base Camp. Co A combat assaults to vie XT585304~and provided security for bridge site. Co C combat assaulted to XT569- 316 and also secured bridge site. Co B combat assaulted to vie XT- 545306. Conducted S&D operations to vie XT546316 established and secured new night location! Co D provided one platoon"-por securitv of FS3 PATT0N vie XT593217. At 1125 hrs, Co C vie XT568317 engaged 1 VC resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1635 hrs, Warrior C&C reported 1 additional VC KIA (BC) vie XT568317. 25 DEC « 1*27 INF:- Conducted SfiD operations in A0 REINDEER vie XT5006, XTS&O.f XT5004, XT4907, XT4807, XT4708, XT4908 and XT48O9.* Co D provided 1 platoon for security of FS3 BUTIER'vie XT530037.<. Co T> provide 1 platoon as Cu Chi Base Camp patrol. At 0604 hrs, Co h vie XT48IO8O apprehended 1 detainee, released as an innocent civilian. At 1137 hrs, Co C vie XT503035 received 3 rounds s/\ fire from the South. At 1145 hrs, Co C vie XT503035 sustained 1 US WIA resulting from S/A firn. At 1207 hrs,'Co C vie XT503035 received 1 round sniper fire, negative casualties.

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-2-27 INF: Conducted Bn cloverleaf operations vie XT5431, XT- 5430, XT5530'and XT5531. Co D provided security for' FSB PATTÖIf- vie XT543217. At 1422 hrs, Co D vie XT54931O found 3 graves containing 3 VC bodies, resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC).

26 DEC

Special Operations' CRIP in reaction to"an Intelligentj report cc^lucWd S-'-D operations vic'XT5H018. At 1630 hrs, vie XT5H01Ö ew^gM 56 VC -,dth artillery, resulting in 10 VC KIA (PCSS).

1/27 IK?--- Conducted S&D-operations in A0 REINDEER vic'XT5006, XT5C05 XT5S'0A. XT4Ö07, XT4804> XT470Ö and XT4000. Co D provided 1 -pl&tocMi v security of FSB BUTDiE vie XT530037. At 2115 hrs', Co C vie XTfo3e, engaged 10 VC, resulting in 1 VC'KIA (BO). At 1225 hrs; Co <£ y-i

2-27 INF* Conducted S&D operations vie XT5531 and XT5632. At 1600 hrs, Co D vie XT561324 located 1 grave containing 1 VC KIA (BC). 27 DEC

1^27 INF: Conducted-S&D operations in AO EDEBTOEWR vie ,T4609. XT47O8, XT/,.007 and XT4907. ■ Conducted' airmobile combat assaults"to' *^ZTS in A0 REINDEER vie XT497Q37, XT515935, and XT5J30I9, At"1950 hrs, Co C'vic XT498O72 detedted 2-3 personnel crawling"away from perimeter, engaged with s/A, negative casualties, VC losses' unknown. At 2142 hrs; Co C vie XT504673 received 3 rounds rifle grenades or 6Qrnm rounds, negative casualties.

• 2-27 ™?: Conducted S&D operations in AO'CWMEN vie XP5331, XT5431, and XT5432. At 0833 hrs, Co A vie XT549311 sustained* I"tB WIA« from sharpnel wounds fron friendly air strikes. At 1207 hrs, Co A vie XT549311 sustained 1 US N3I from dislocated knee»

28 DEC

1-27 INF: Co A provided 1 platoon for the security öf FSE-3UTTER vU XT53OO37; At 1003 hrs, conducted motor march "to Cu Chi Base Camp closing at 1455 hrs. 'Conducted stand down, maintenance and -nreräred fcv- .future operations. At 1955 hrs, Co A AP engaged'an*Ox Cart vie XfyeiOtfQ with M-.79, sustained 1 US WP from frag wounds. At 2025 hr$, vie XT490055 Co C received unto wn amount öf ."5/A.j tyfaj RFG> BUi- grenade fire, returned fire wv.h s/A, 4/tf, Ökb, M79 fire, VC lassos unknown, 1 US WIA.

2-27 INF: Co B provided sec rity for FSB POPE vic'XT548315V~0o A provided the Tn reaction force, Cö*s C'and I) conducted airmobile combat assaults toI2«s vie XT51 345, XT5A633Ö; Conducted S&0 0p^ erations vie XT5134, XT5433, XT5, 32, and XT5431. At 0340 hrs, S-4 C( 34 %\ CONFIDENTIAL

received'unknown number rounds of sniper fire, negative casualties* At 0914 hrs, vie XT547336 Co D received unknown amount'of AK47, RFG-2 fire 4W 4-5 VC, resulting in l'US WIAi At 1325 hrs, Tta found 1 VC KB (BC^ from artillery vie XT546338. At 1453 hrs, vie XT548334 Bh located 2 VC KIA ^BC) from artillery.

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■-, 1-27 JKFf Remained in Cu Chi "Base Camp and conducted maintenance, and prepared for .future operations. j » 2-27 WP« During the morning hiurs Co's Cand D conducted S&D operation* vie XT5432, XT5431, XT5229 and XT5330 while Co A provided " " seour.it/ tfbr FS3 POPE vie XT548315. Co B provided tte Bn'reaction force. In tho äfteraron,, C& I) provided security for FSB POPE. Co C provided tho ßn x^3ct"\on ferc&* Co's A ard'B conducted airmobile"combat aso&u'ha to t^*B yic XT549345,-XTß48315. At 1920 hrs, Bn reported finding 2 VC KL\ (BC) vie XT546338 from the engagement on the 28 of Dec. 30 DEC

1-27 3NF* Remained Cu Chi Base Camp. Recon platoon"provided security for PHU HOA DONG Outpost. Co C provided' security for FSB YORK vie XT548177. Dn (-) conducted airmobile combat assaults in AO SATURN to 12*0 vie XT50O225, XT52Ö211J XT517216, XT532202, XT- 577172, XT525202, -CT584162. At 1041 hrs, Co'C vie XT535t92 engaged" 1 VC manning, negative results. At 1200 hrs, vie XT588I64 supporting gunships engaged 3 VC, unknown results, \t 1230 hrs, vie XT58417I Co C mn.de contact with unknown si7c VC force resulting in 1 VC KIA (PCSS). At 1312 hrs; vie XT585I72 Co C engaged 1 VC,'resulting in 1 VC KI'; (BC) At 1345 hrs; vie XT506I73 Co C located 2 graves containing 2 VC KIV'

2-27 BJF: Co A provided reaction force for' 3-17 CAV» Co A and C conducted S&D operations vie XT5531, XT5532. Bn (-) conducted air- XT aofcilQ'ccu'bat assaults to IZ'S vie-XT523328. XT517289,~ 515293,''3ff- 5/-C3o5„ XT51928I, XT512283, XT522266, XT51827O, XT545268,~4CT534256, - Xt'53*2S9* XT54028O and XT548315. At IL40 Hrs, vie XT520265 supporting gunships engaged 1 VC with unknown results. At 1400 hrs, vie XT534-' 2££'£oß apprehended 3 detainees, who were'evacuated to 30FW« At 1550 hrfi, vie XT533264 Co C captured 3 VC PCW»S, evacuated to JTW# 31 DEC

I-27 INF:* Co C provided night location Base Camp security and Bn reaction force. Bn (-) conducted airmobile Combat'assaults and S£9 operations in A0 SATURN vie XT465226, XT477231. XT474212, XT48S222, XT | CONFIDENTIAL I Sr CONFIDENTIAL f ■ -» . .„„^ "fsKtföi At 0900 hrsy Co A vie XT589168 found 1 VG- w Ool '-rr, Co A vie XT594166 receivdd unknown amount' of 6Ö ru Törtnr rounds, negative results. At 1100 hrs,'gunships vie XT578171 engaged 2 VC, resulting in 2 VC KB (BC).' At 1205 hrs/Co B vie XT57Ö- 5 174 sustained 3 U WIA*8 from'booby traps. 'At 1230 hrs,' Cö ff vie "XT- /) 578175 apprehended 1 detainee. At 1325 hrs, 1-27 vie XT521205 engaged 4 VC with negative results. At 1513 hrs, Co B' vie XT579174 received S/A fire fron 6 VC with negative results. At 2042 hrs, Co B vie XT- 517204 received 2'rifle grenades and S/A fire resulting in 1 US WIA VC losses unknown.

2-27 E«7: Conducted eagle flights and &© operation's in A0-;* PLATO vie XT433267, XT435242, XT440235, XT48826I, X?405290, XT505- 28Ö; Conducted riovc to new night location vie XT426252, "At 0644 hrs, Co'C vie XT540315 sustained 1 US VJIA from unknown type explosion. At 0718 hrs, Co'C (IP) sustain*d- 1 US WIA from back blast, of claymore. At 0920 hrs, Co B vie XT427253 apprehended 1 detainee.

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1-27 Co C provided security for FSB vie XT 546177. Conducted RIF operations vie XT51021*, XT535220, XT55OI8O an^XT501195. Co B provided 1 platoon for lu Chi Base O.Tjp reaction force. At 0042 hrs, Co C vie XT511209 engaged unknown 3ize VC force, revolting in 2 US WIA's. At 0230 hrs, Co C vie XT511090 engaged est. VC squad resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC) and 8 US WIA's. At 0353 hrs, Co C vie XI512210 engaged by 2 VC7squads with S/A and 35 rifle grenades, returned fire wa*h 81MM, unknown re&vlts* At 0852 hrs, Co D vie X^52195 sustained 1 US WIA from Fall- ing in punji pit. At 2245 hrs, Co D vie XT 532202 engaged 6 VC resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC).

2-27 INF Conducted RIF operations vie XT426252. Co A provided 1 pit for Cu Chi Base Canp patz-O.« At 0550 hrs, Co B vie XT431251 received 1 hand grenade t negative casualties6 i 2 JAN

Special Operations: Beginning 02 Jan 68 the T£ 1-5 Inf (M) conducted combined HIF operations in conduction with 2 FF pit's fron Tan Binh district.

1-27 INF: Co C provided security for FSB vie XT548177. Co D provided for the Cu Chi Base Canp Reaction Force. Conducted KIF operations vie XT5220, XT5219 XT5218, XTgSsa, XT5717, XT5116, XT5016, XT5017, XT5118, and XT5H9. At 0144 hrs, Co B vie XT521201 sustained 1 IB WIA fron engagenent with unknown size force. AT 0940 hrs, Co C vie XT51517J received 5-10 rds burst fron AK47 fire, negative casualties. At 1050 hrs, Co 0 vie XT443234 received lire fron 4 VC, negative casualties« AT 0730 hrs, Co C vie XT 5!2133 apprehended 2 detainees, will evac to IPW.

2-27 INF: Co A provided 1 pit for the Cu Chi Base Canp patrol. Conducted RIF operations vie XTA225, XT4324, XT4424, 4624, XT4375, XT4425, XT4525, XT4625, XT4224, XT4124, and XT4125, At 1340 hrs, Co Z vie XT450246 apprehended 6 detainnees 3 were released and 3 were EVAC to IPW#

1-5 EIF with Co C 3-22 and Co B 4-23 INF attached OFCON to 2d Bde eff. 021200 Hrs. Conducted road march to night location.

3 JnN

Special Operations: None

1-27 INF: Conducted foot march to trucking point XT514189 and convoyed to Cu Chi clocinr Cu Chi Base Canp at 1120 hrs# Conducted stand down, maintenance and prepared hr future operations. AT 0025 hrs, Co C vie XT523202 sustained 3 US WL.»s resulting frcn inconing rifle grenades. At 0110 hrs, IP vie XT523202 engaged unknown nunber of VC with hand grenades and shot guns, negative casualties, VC losses unknown

TF 1-5 INF: Conprized of 1-5 BIF (-) Co B 4-23 Inf. Co A 1-5 INF provided «H security for FSB vie X5728962. TF 1-5 INF (-; ccnducSed Rif operations vie XS7292, X57095, XS7097, 2S7294, XS6993, and ^7199.

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3 J<;N

TF 4-23 INF: Conprizod of 4-23 INF (-) Co A 2-34 and 20 rone plows conducted move to r»5..ght location,

4 JAN

Spec!:.! (-porations: Beginning at 04 Jan thru 06 Jan 68 1/27 and 2/27 have conducted cvmninod S&D operations with the 5th ARVN Ranger Group,

1-2? iXi?\ '.'cDioited natqa» yaroK %b I^-Truak. location vie XT732148. Moved to FSB vie XT7331A8, Co R provided 1 .} It for security of FSB. Conducted RIF operations vie XT7317, XT7414, XT7514, XT 7313, XT7316, XT7416, XT7516 and XT7415. Co D remained in FSB and provided Bn Reaction Forcd. At 0830 hrs, Co C and B received S/A and A/W firp sustained 1 US Wlfi resulting from A/W fire. At 0920 hrs, Co B and'.C received S/A and A/W fire, negative casualties. At 0925 hrs, Co C vie XT748168 engaged VC position , resulting in 1 VC K3A (BC). At 1000 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT74216» engaged 5 VC, resulting in 5 VC KIA (EC). At 0955 hrs, Co B vie XT742165 received S/A fire resulting in 5 US VJIA's and 2 US KIA*s. At 1048 hrs, Co C vie XT743158 sustained 8'US WIA!s and 4 US KIA*s from gunshot wounds. At 1100 hrs, Co A vie XT752151 sustained 2US WIA*s from gunshot wounds. At 1225 hrs Co B vie XT747159 engaged unknown number of VC , resulting in 2 VC KIA (EC). AT 1245 hrs, Co A vie XT755153 sustained 6 US WIA and 1 US KIA fromsniper fire. At 1350 hrs, Co A vie XT756154 engaged 3 VC, resulting in 3 VC KIA (EC) and 8 VC KIA (PGSS). At 1554 hrs, Co A vic"xT754l54 sustained 20 US WIA«s and 4US KIA*s from friendly air support of troops in contact* At 1620 hrs, Co C vie XT748158 sustained 2 US WIA»s and 1 US KlAfs resulting fromsA' fire. At 1655 hrs, Co D vie XT748160 sustained 1 US KIA from engagement with unknown number of VC.

2-27 INF5 Conducted airmobile combat assaults from Row Bravo to !ZTs in AO Vic XT794177 and XT796116 and RIF operations vie XTÖ011, Co B provided as the Bn reaction force. At 0950 hrs, supporting F. C vie XT800105 recived unknown amount of S/A firo, negative hits. At 1705 hrs, Co C vie 22752149 sustained 10 US WIA«s and US KIA resulting from artillery short rounds.

TF 1-5 IMF: Conducted cordon and search operations vie Finn Hanh area vie XS7296 and

TF 4-0 1?!F? Conducted security for Rome Flow clearing operations vie XT6719 ;^6819> XT6919, XT6920, XT6820. TF Recon platoon provided security of night location At 0VCO hrs, Co B 3/4 Cav blCOK to TF 4-23. At 0805 hrs, Co C vie XT692198 received unknown amount of C/A. fire, returned fire with S/A and A/W negative casualties, VC losses unknown*

5 JAN

1-27 INF: Co A provided security for night location and the Pn reaction force. Co B provided 1 platoon for security of FSB vie XT733148. En (-) conducted RIF operations in AO &JIC to objective vie XT7416, XT7415 and XT7515. At 1835 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT665297 engaged 3VC, resulting in # VC KIA (BC). At 1820 hrs, supporting air vie XT749163 engaged unknown number of VC, resulting in 3 VC KBA (EC) and 1 VC KIYw (POSS).

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AT 0910 hrs, Bi C&C vic XT752163 engaged 1 VC resulting in 1VC KIA (EC). At 0935 hrs, supporting gunships vic XT749158 engaged 3 VC resulting in 2 VC KIA (POSS) At 1600 hrs, Co D vie XT 748161 located 4 graves containing VC bodies resulting in 9 VC KIA (DC). At 1600 hrs, Co B vic XT757157 located 1 VC HA (EC).

2-27 INP: Co D provided security for Dn night location vic XT752149. Brx (-) conducted RIF operations to the East of their night location to vic XT7614« At 03/:3 h.r^> Ei sustained 1 US NBI from stomach disorder vic XT752149« At 1200 hrs, Co ß V.LC AT752149 sustained 1 US WIA fromlbooby trap. At 1240 hrs, Co E vic XT759i5ü sustained 2 US WIA's from booby traps. At 1300 hrs, Co C vic XT 755151 located 2 YC KTA (PC). At 1600 hrs, Co D vic XT757157 located 1 grave 6 containing 1 VC- Klü (ßd). At 1620 hrs, Co E vic XT 757157 located 1 grave containing 1 VC KIA (Bah At 161? hrs, Co C vie XT755159 located 8 VC KIA (1X3). At 1730 hrs, Co 13 vi'j X375715? located 1VC HA (BC). € -15 TF 1~5 INF: Ccndufftod cordon and search operations vic SS7343« Co D 3/22 provided sodurity of night location.

TF 4-23 INF: Continued to provide security for Rone Plow clearing operations vic XT69'9, XT6oi6 and IT6619. Recon platoon provided security ofthe night location. At 1130 hrs. Co D vie XT719938 apprehended 4 detainees.

6 JAN

1-27 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vic XT7314, XT7315> XT7416P XT7417 and JCI'7516. Recon and Co A provided security for FSB vic XT741170. Co B provided 1 platoon for the security of FSB vic XT72916. Provided a composite element for the security of night location vie XT737146. At 0940 hrs, Co C vic XT746164 located 3 graves containing 3 VC KIA (r£). At 1300 hrs, Co D vic XT752- 158 located 1 VC KIA (r.C). At 1345 hrs, Co D vic XT751162 located 6 graves containing 6 VC KIA (DC),

2-27 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vic XT7514> XT7615* XT7614. Co A provided security for the night location. At 18C0 hrs, Co B vie XT757153 located 5 VC KIA (DC).

TF 1-5 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT720005. One PF Co blocked on the North of village along road 236. 1-5 A.C!C blocked to tho west and south of hanlct.

TF Zi-23 INF: Continued to provided security for Rone Plow clearing operations vie XT6502I5, ÄT652201 and XT67204. Recon platoon provided security for tho night location.

7 JAN

Special operations: TF 1-5 IMF: Conducted conbincd Reconnaissance in force operations with 2 FF platoons fron Tan Binh district vic XS723953, XT723915, and \ X372C953* CRIP in reaction to an intelligence report conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XS52C995. Discovered a srall VC Base Canp and nortar positions, will destroy.

1-27 INF: Conducted airnobilo conbat assaults to LZ»s vic XT589181, XT589190, XT564214, XT559198, XT579209. At 0225 hrs, Co D and C vic XT736147 received 10- 15 rdd unknown type fire fron North nogativc casualties, VC losses unknoüru AT 1020 hrs, Co D vic__XT5601ft8 received 3 rds SA fire, negative casualties. ♦ " " CONFIDENTIAL 3 9 UOMFit^A/T//^ ^ Hf

At 1020 hrs, supporting phappera vie XT5601C8 received 5 rds S/A fire, negative hits. At 1630 hrs, Recon platoon vie XT566194 received 4 rds snipper fire, negative casualties*

2-2? INF: At 0000 hrs, truck convoy departed Cu Chi enroute 8A to pick up the En-': f ;vwrd elements. At 0945 hrs, convoy closed Cu Chi will stay the night«

TP 1-5 JKF; 'Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie X372C953* XT- 7231915, Xnomtt XT72Ö953.

TF £.«£'•'• jiiiK: "cutlnuod to provide security for Rone Plow clearing operations vie XT'522C1 ,".r,.\ SI«7C22D* At 1540 hrs, Co A 2/34 vie XT664197 detonated a 25 lb tilt red rdnc« ?.rlaer wVi-cre to tank, negative casualties*

Ö JAN

1-27 IHF: Co A provided security of En night location. Conducted aimobile combat assaults and Reconnaissance in' force operations in area of IZ*s vie XT539- 092, XT56009S XT546ltT. An l£30 hrs, vie XT55919Ö a Chui Hoi turned himself in to S-5> evacuated to :aw;. At 2125 hrs, Co C vie XT563193 engaged 9 VC with S/A "• fire resulting in 1 \G KXA (::C), At 0250 hrs, vie XT730149 located 2 VC KIA (EC), killed from artillery. At 1653 hrs, Co A vie XT599198 received 4 rds snipper fire negative casualties0

2-27 :CK?s RonP.iP.ed Cu Chi Base Carp»

TF 1-5 IHFs Conducted road march to Dau Tieng released 0FCCN effective 0Ö1100.

TF 4-23 INT: Provided a composite platoon for the security of the night location. Continued to provide security for Rome Plow clearing operations vie- XT650215, X5J670220,and H'665209» At OtfOO hrs. Co A vie XT650213 detonated 4tl tank mine resulting in 2 US WIA's and AFC combat loss. At 0035 hrs, CO C vie XT662214 Rome Plow detcnated an Anit-?erscnnel lane, negative casualties. At OG35 hrs, Co A vi.e XK 62220 a Rome riow detonated an <»nit-I-ersonnel lone negative casualties. At 095Ö hrs, Cc A vie XT662220 detonated an Anit-Tank Iftne resulting in 2 US WIA's and heavy damage to Alt).

9 JAN

Snor.ial •••poratif-ns: Crip reaction to an itclligence report conduct RIP operati nr vie XT50r:047, XT49604H, XT493057, XT4

1-27 EJF: Conducted RIF operations vie XT5519, XT5517, XT5617, XT551C, XT5619, XT5719, XT5019, XT5519, XT5419/.XT5529, XT5521, XT5621. En provided a composite unit to secure the new night L.cati-n , At 2210 hrs, CcA vie XT556191. engaged 3 VC resulting in 1 VC KIA (IX) with weapon, AT 1145 hrs, Co D vie XT531195 was engaged by 4-5 VC with S/A fire, negative casualties, returned fire with A^W and Artillery VC losses unknown.

2-27 BJF: Conducted airmobile Corbat assaults to LZ«s vie XT412012, XT 400021, ÄT440030, XT451016, XT435004 and XT442027. Co A provided 2 platcons for CONF/DS/ZT/rtc- * CONFIDENTIAL

9 JAN

2-27 security of FSB vie XT43^71 • Conducted corabat assult to 1Z vie XT441032 to establish and secure a new m nifht location.

t TF 4-23 INF: Conducted RIF operations vie XT6322, XT6422, XT6421, XT6420 X3,Vj£20. '■•'--■■ XT6219» Continued to provide security for Rone Ilow clearing oporaci ,,jf. vie XT665210, XT636217 and XT660220. Dn provided a conposite unifc to secure Hr. nicht location. At 0720 hrs a tank fron Co A 2/34 vie XT64421G received 1 round, of l&GZ resulting in 1 US WIAJ negative daraus to the tank. At 1054 hfs, vie XT642142 dozer detpnated a 20 lb tilt red nine resulting in 3 US WL.'s ahd moderate da: are to the dozer. At 1150 hrs, XT646217 a dozer detonated a AniWcrsonnel nine nerative dai/ape to the dczer and nerative casualties. At 1450 hrs, XT646217 Co A 2/34 sustained 1 US WIÄ, fron a booby trapped frenade.

10 &dl

Special Operation: CRII in reaction to an inteHirencc report conducted RIF operations vie XT5503« at 1545 hrs, vie XT557037 enparod 1 VC, resulting in t VC DT. (EC).

1-27 INF: Conducted RIF operations vie XT5320, XT5420, XT5520, XT562C, XT5319, XT541Q, XT5519 and.XT56l9. Rccon platoon provided security fcr nifht ; location. At 2200 hrs, Co ?, vie XT562192 enrared VC in OX Carts with H79> unknown resultd. At 0024 "hrs, vie XT55919C the Dn nirht location received heavy volune of'RFG fire, nortar rds, S/k and A/tf fire, resulting in 2C US WTi's and 5 U3KIA*s, returned fire with LFT, Spooky, Artillery S/A anc A/W resulting in 33 VC KIA (rXl) and 1 VC PCW (WIA), At 0511 hrs, Co D vie XT55919Ö received 1 RH> rds resulting in 2 US WIA!s. At 0721 hrs, supporting r,unships vie XT572250 enpa^ed 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (HC). AT 0901 hrs, Supporting: runships vie XT574274 cn^aped 2 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (re) and 1 VC FCW. At 0915 hrs, Co D vie XT560192 located 13 VC KIA (EC)r At 1010 hrs, Co D vie XT564206 located 2 VC KIA (DC). At 1040 hrs, Co D vie XT559064 located 6 VC KIA (TC). At 1030 hrs, 2d C&C ship vie XT505195 located 1 VC KIA (iC). At 1045 hrs, Co D vie XT561212 located 5 VC IOA (DC). At 0945 hrs, Co A vie XT5ÖH192 located 1 VC KIA (EC). At 1150 hrs Dn vie XT53620Ö located 2 VC KIA (IX)„ At 1610 hrs, Supporting runships vie XT- 54921C enrared 4 VC, resulting in 4 VC K3A (PC). At 1630 hrs, Co ?■ vie XT54222Ö enfarcd 1 VC, rcsultinr. in 1 VC KIA (re), and apprehended 1 detainee, evacuated to IFW.

2-27 INF: Conducted aimobilc conbat assaults to LZ»s vie XT57922C, XT549227 and XT565236. CO A provided 2 pltoons for security of FSB vie XT5S5215. Co A (-) established and secured a new Tn nirht location.' At 1315 hrs, supporting ^unships vie XT539217 located 1 VC KIA (ITC). At 1500 hrs, Co Z vie XT56C232 located 22 graves containing 22 VC KIA (EC)« At 1503 hrs, support?nr runships vie'XT565234 received S/A firo and was downed, resultinn in 4 US VOA's. At 1645 hrs, Co D vie XT565237 sustained 2 US WIA'S fron booby trap,

TF 4-23 IMF: Continued to provide security for Reno Plow clearing operations vie XT6620, XT6621, XT6720S and XT6719* Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT6210, XT631Ö, XT6219 and XT6319.

11 JAN

1-27 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance'in force operations vic'XT5220, XT5319* XT5419, XT5519, XC561C, XT571C,_XT5719, XT5C20, XT5730, XT5620. ., ' CONFIDENTIAL ifi CJNPtVZHYiflt-

,+ 9i;.r I.i'ßj IT 13 vie XT561201 spotted 2 croups of VC containing 17 personnel plus 1 Ox Cart, engaged with 81mm, VC losses unknown. At 22Q4 hrs, Bn vie XT55919Ö received 10 60mm rds and 10 rifle grenades, negative casualties. At 2300 hrs, IP D vie XT55C19? received S/A fire returned fire with S/A, resulting in 1 IB KIA, VC losses unknown.. At 0055 hrs, IP B vie XT560200 received 1 fire with S/A, negative casualties VC losses unknown. At 0940 hrs, Co U vie XT531201 received 2 rds S/A fire, negative casualties. At 1000 hrs, Cp A vie XT556- 1Ö6 detonated 4 booby trapped grenades, negative casualties. At 1105 hrs, Co C vie XT529210 engaged 4 VC, negative results. At 1335 hrs, Co C vie XT521204 received 5-ß rds $/. fire, nerative casualties.

2-27 INF: Conducted Reoonniassanco in force operations vie XT- 5422, XT5522, XT5423,» Conducted airmobile combat assaults to LZ*s vie XT561264, XT567267, XT549277, XT559231, XT549254. Co A provided 2 pltorns to secure FSB vie XT582125. Co A provided security for the new night location. •* t 1427 hrs, Co B vie XT562265 engaged 3 VC resulting in 3 Vfl KIA (BC). At 0910 hrs, Co B vie XT549232 detonated a booby trapped grenade resulting in 1 U3 VOA. At 1429 hrs, Co B vie XT562265 engaged 3 VC resulting in 2 VC KIA (EC) and 1 VC F0W. At 1600 hrs, Co E vie XT556324 apprehended 1 detainee. At 1708 hrs, supporting slicks vie XT559231 crashed and burned, negative casualties.

TF 4-23 INF: Conducted Reconniassance in force operations vie XT7021, XT6fi22, XT6523 and XTo21ß. Provided 1 pltoon to secure night location <,

12 JAN

1—27 INFs Conducted airmobile conbat assaults and Reconnaissance in force operations to IZ*s vie XT527216, XT524216, XT515217, XT541- 219« XT535»99o Conducted eirmovc to now night location« Co A provided security frr the now night location and Bn reaction fcrce. At 2025 hrs, Co B vie XT55M97 spotted 21 VC to their front, received rifle* grenades? returned fire with i.v rtar and artillery fire, negative casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1030 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT55219C engaged 4 VC resulting in 2 VC KL\ (EC). At 1440 hrs Recon pltoon vie XT507223, apprehended 1 detainee, will evac.

2-27 INF: Conducted airmobile ccribat assaults to LZ's vie XT- 5^1266. XT54525?, XT535240, XT550251. Conducted Reconnaissance in force repartitions vie XT54022Ö, XT528205, XT527219, XT549236, XT550226, XT555221. XTr>4i>cl6 and XT54Ö227. Co A provided 2 pltoons for the security of FSB vie XT585215. At 1225 hrs, Co B vie XT552226 received i M .^..ipi/or fire, nogative casualties. At 1523 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT57726Ö engaged 1 VC resulting in 1 VC KIA {T.C). At 1500 hr3, friendly airstrikes vie XT5733 engaged unknown siZ3 VC fcrce, resulting in 3 VC KBA (DC). At 1620 hrs, supporting run .hips on Recon of air strikes area vie XT573314 engaged 1 VC in a sampan resulting in 1 VC KIA (X). At 1645 hrs, Co C vie XT574270 received fire frcm unknown number of VC, returned fire with S/A and gunships resulting in 1 US KIk. At tho close of the period Dn (-) in night location. Co C remained in contact with unknown size force.

4: 4 CONFIDENTIAL »Pia ;—T OT? Continued to secure g^. Flow clearing, operations ■♦••• ,., ■;•".. •-, ...r*"^. *d xrAe;r3,

13 JAN

1-27 INF* Conducted airmobile combat assaults and Peconni&ssance in fores (operations vie of JZ'-s XT514250, XT514250, XT*5lÖ249> XT527- 250, XT495235, XT4ÖÖ223, XT4A7220, XT46C242, XT475220, XT496226, XT- 473219. At 100 hrs, Co A vie XT525245 received 2 rds snapper fire, negative casualties. At 123^ hrs, Co A vie XT522242 reed 1 rd RIG 2 fire, negative casualties»

2-27 INF: Conducted aim/hue combat assaults to LZ*s vie XT- 549175, XT341362,XT332355, XT337367. Co A provided 2 pltoons for initial security of FSB vie XT345261. Dn conducted airmove tc new night location vie XT332355. At 1^30 hrs, supporting r,unships vie XT57527« ennaced 1 VC, resultinf in 1 VC KIA (DC). At 1C55 hrs, Co C vie XT57427A located fl be dies and 1 frave containing 1 body resultin in 9 VC KIA (EC). At 1905 hrs, supporting runships vie XT575277 located 1 VC KIA (DC), from previous contact at 1C55 hrs. At 1020 hrs, Co D vie XT330354 received 3-4 rds snipper fire resultier, in negative casualties.

TF 4-23 INF: Continued to secure Rome Flow clearing operations vie XT666210, Sccut pltotn conducted Reconniassance in force tDerations vie XT626!tf0, XT630195* At 1604 hrs Co A vie XT674223 sustained 2 US WIA's frcm RTG hittinp tank, returned fire with S/A and A/W resulting in 1 VC KIA (PC).

14 JAN

SpeciaD. Operations: CRIP in reaction to an intelligence report conducted Rocrnaissanee in force operations vie XT5201, with negative results,

1--Z/ off' Hn (-) conducted airmobile combat assaults t© 12T3 vie XX&Z'M« v.T:"2225n, XT51423Ö, XT4Ö4310, XT515252, XT477294, XT- 4*4200, XT5I635* and XT510251. Co S3 provided security fcr FSB vie XT51721C. it 1 !00 hrs, Co A vie XT513246 onrared 2 VC, negative results» At 13-5 hrs, Co C vie XT476299 apprehended 2 detainees. At 13!:" hrs.* Co C vie XT476294 apprehended 1 detainee. At 1445 hrs, 0 D tfir XT!>!Wi6 en^aped G VC with S/A and A/W negative results. A v. i6?5 hrs. ,n\pportin£ /-.unships vie XT523243 received unknown amount o* A/W r.uv. negative hits.

?«27 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operaticns vie XT- 3335* XT;^:.35, XT3436, XT3435, XI3436, XT3535, XT3536 and XT3636. Co C f.-roviivd security fur FSB vie XT332355. At 1f^0 hrs, Eh nißftt loca-.v n vie XT334349 received 3 rds snipper, fire returned file with r./h and A/W, negative casualties. At 2010 hrs, lin nirht location vie XT332553 received 60mm mortar :r tifle grenades, negative casualties. At 2000 hrs, Co C vie XT332353 enraged 12 VC with claymore and grenades, sustained 1 US WIA from grenade. At 1330 hrs, supporting EkC vie XT364367 received 3 rds of S/A fire, nerative hits. CONFIDENTIAL ,,.. 41 \ f CON>FlOef4^i^° H

TF ur'Q INF: En (-) continued to secure Rone Flow clearing operations vie Xr6382l8, XT6B3195 and XT6401G0, Scout pltocn provided security for cutting area vie XT6401GO. Co A conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT600210, XT6722, XT6921t. At 1730 hrs, Co C vie XT653143 a doser detonated an AT none, resulting in 1 U3 WIA and heavy damage to dozer.

15 JAN

1-27 INF: Conducted cloverleaf operatiens vie XT5120, XT5021, XT5022, XT5121, XT5122, XT5221 and XT5222. En (-) concocted aimobile conbat assaults to IZ»s vie XT545245, XT537107, XT549182, XT573234, ' XT563107. Co B provided security for FSB vie XT51721G. At 1510 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT370233 received fire fron G- VC, nefative casualties. Received 1 hit in radio resulting in 1 VC KIA (?CSS). At 1500 hrs, supporting FAC vie XT6632C3 received S/A fire, negative hits. At 1535 hrs, Co D vie XT572234 encased 2 VC with S/A and A/W VC losses unknown. At 1535 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT569232 encased 5-6 VC, VC losses unknown. At 1610 hrs, Co D vie XT570232 received 1 rd RTG-2, negative casualties.

2-27 INF: Conducted airmobile conbat assaults to !Z»s vie XT- 375391, XT3C23Ö5, XT367377, XT372343 and XT303366. Conducted Reconnaissance in fr eo operations vie of LZTs» Co C provided security for F3L vie XT332355.

AF 4-23 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations from vie XT635195 NW to XT610245 to establish and secure a new FSB vie XT- 610245. Bn prepared to secure Rone Plow operations in t^e HO BO WOES. At 0917 hrs, Co A 2-34 vie XT6282C'C a tank detonated a \T nine, nefative Casualties. At 1120 hrs, Co A vie XT61Ö232 received RTG-2 fire and AK47 and 4 claynore nines, resulting in 4 US WIA, VC losses unknown. Bn in new night location, Cr C searching for suspected VC in in vie XT61Ü233.

16 JAN

1-27 INF: Conducted airr.cbilc combat assaults t- IZ's viö XT- 57^31, XT567243, XT577256. i.ecrn pltoon conducted Reconnaissance in force ■•poratinns vie of night location. Co B provided security for FSB vie XT51721S. At 0C50 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT656223 received heavy volume of A/W fire, from unknown size VC force, ship sustained unknown number of hits. At 1123 hrs, Co C vie XI567232 r received heavy volume of A/W fire sustaining negative casualties. At 1155 hrs, Co D vie XT569249 sustained 2 US WIA from detonation of booby trap. At 1330 hrs, Recon pltcm engaged unknown number of VC, vie XT567232, resulting in 1 VC KIA (EC) and 1 US VIA. At 1150 hrs, Co C vie XT567235 sustained 3 US WIA's from S/V fire. At 1240 hrs, Co C vie XT567231 sustained 1 US WIA fron S/A fire. At 1425 hrs, Co C vie XT567231 engaged unknown number of VC, resulting in 9 VC KIA (DC) and Ö US WLJs. At 1425 hrs, Co D vie XT570236 engaged 1 VC resulting in 1 VC KIA (PC). 41 C'WfiOeH'-fiiH

;, 1 -■■ !::*., rv; -vr-win;; ^unships vie XT567231 eneaced unknown number of VC, resulting in' k VC 'KB. (DC). . -vicXT- 2-27 IMF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force °Pcrj^XT325369 320397, TOAP-390, XT33Q364, XT333364,XT332356,,?;Y54535C, XT370356', XT-itfißf, XT352376, XT334356, XT33535^, -£^0353. Co B prowled sec- WMW, r*3W&, 3CP35034C, XTäWäbn and provided for the battalions Luib;y xor the Battalions rAr^'Cc C vie XT3^35ß received S/A lire fron reaction force. At ?* returned fire with all weapons, resulting in 1 unknown number \ US W1A. At 1335 hrs, Co C vie XT361354 received vc l£L\ (V£-}m unknown nur.ibcr of VC, nerative casualties, S/A o*' TF 4-23 INF: Co's A and D conducted ReCv.nnaissance in force, operations vie XT625260, XT625244. Co C conducted exploration of tunnel complex vie XT6lß229« Battalion (-) continued to provided security for Rone How clearing operations in HO EC WOODS vie XTßlOu 245, XT620230. Recon pltocn split sections, 1 section to work with Co A 2-34 securing Rone How operations, 1 section for Battalion nicht location and provide for the Battalion reaction force. At 2030 hrs, Co C vie XT610239 received 4 60nn rounds, returned fire, negative casualties, VC losses unknown.

17 JAN

Special Operations: CRIF in reacti n to an intellirence report conducted airmobile conbat assaults to IZ!s vie XS536964 and XS525- 969.

1-27 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT- 5021, XT5022, XT5121, XT5221, XT5321. Co C provided security for FSB vie XT5172IC, At 0045 hrs, lattalion nitfit location vie XT51721C receivco 175 rounds of 60 and f£mn mortar, resulting in 7 US WIA's VC losses unknown. At 1030 hrs, Co B vie X"514205 apprehended 1 detainee, will Evac. At 1100 hrs, Co D vie XT507206 apprehended 1 detainee, will eavc.

2-27 INF: Co B provided security for killer element, motor • convoy vie XT532C North and South. Conducted air move to vie XT- 332335 to XT545305 to establish and secure a new BatLalion night location»

?? 4-23 :aiF: CO B and C conducted Reconnaissance in force operatic ns vie XT6224, and XT5924. Battalion (-) continued to secure Rome Tiöw clearing operations in HO B0 WOODS area vie XT6124 and XT6223« At 0950 hrn, Recon pltoon vie XT6Q323C a Rone Flow detonated an AT nine, nerative casualties. At 1004 hrs, Recon pltoon, vie XT6Q323& a Rone Flow detonated an AT nine negative casualties or damage. At 1200 hrs, Co C vie XT597246 sustained 2 US WIA's, resulting frcn stepping into a pumji pit. At 1430 hrs, Co F vie XT626240 sustained 1 U3 KJA from friendly artillery.

CON F10 £v TV & c- ft CONFIDENTIAL & -A. . . : Jv icted Reconnaissance in rorce c ations vie XTS219, XT5220, XT5221, XT5321, XT5320 and XT5322. Co A provided security for FSB vie XT51721H.

2-27 BIF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie X?-;4?.\ ?1W>> XT5429, XT5529, ::T5629. CO C provided security for E5I- vie y^h:0]5. At 2012 hrs, Cc L vie XT546204 received 3 rounds of S/A fire negative casualties. At 2215 hrs, Co A vie XT546306 received 15 6CkaDH nortat rounds, negative casualties.

TF 4-23 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT5926, XT6025, XT6023, XT6022, XT5922 and XT'5923. Co A provided security for FSB vie XT610239. Continued to secure Rone Plow operations in the HG DC WOODS area vie XT61622Ü, XT610253 and XT- 620245» At 0045 hrs, Battalion nifht location receiced 50 rounds of 60nn nortars, negative casualties. At 0730 hrs, Co B vie XT- 599267 detonated a tilt rod nine, negative casualties, major dacare to AFC. At 1025 hrs, Recon pltoon vie XT596256 detonated an AT nine resulting in 2 US WIA's and AFC combat loss. At 1110 hrs, Co A 2-34 vie XT603230 received 2 burst of S/A fire, negative casualties. At 1125 hrs, Recon platoon vie XT595265 a Rone riow detonated an AT nine negative casualties or danare. At 1135 hrs, Vic XT604249 Co A Rone Flow detonated an AT nine resulting in 2 US WIA's moderate damage to Plow. At 1326 hrs, vie XT604269 Co B enraged 3 VC with S/A fire resultinc in 3 VC KIA (BC). At 1350 hrs, Co A 2-34 detonated ten AP nine negative casualties minor damarc to tank. At 1415 hrs, Co A 2-34 vie XT609221 detonated an Ai nine negative casualties ninor danare to dozer. At 1325 hrs, Recon platoon vie XT593267 enraged 2 VC with negative results.

19 JAN

1-27 INF: Conducted Cordon and Search operations vie XT5717, XT571B, XT59-7, XT5B16, XT6017, XT6016. Conducted airmobile combat assaults tc LZ's vie XT5Ö2165, XT5Ö91A2, XT604169, XT516236, XT- 51C252. Co A prvideel security for FSB Vic:-XT517218. At 2130 hrs, Battalion nijrht location vie XT51721Ö received 2 rounds C2nm nortars and 1 round SR, unknown type resulting in 5 US WIA's«

2-2? IV?: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie X7603-V: conducted airncbile conbat assault» to LZ«s vie XT608345, XT- 5AS339. XT5i^»j05, XT5712#7, XT565276, XT548339, XT5A5305, XT5712H7 ar.r; XT565276, Co C provided security for FSB vie X?5453':-'5-

TF k~?-3 INF: Conducted heconnaiss in force operations vie XT- 6222.. JC1$'21, XT6322, XT6123, XT5924, AT5925. Continued to secure lb■■::>'} plow clearing operations in HO B0 WOODS vie XT614220, XT6.C4- 235, Provided 1 Company for security of FSL vie XT610239. At 0015 hrrj. ttattalion nicht location vie XT610239 received 10 rounds 'f 60 no mortars, resultinr in 2 US YJIA»s. At 0735 hrs, Company A 2-34 vie XT622227 received S/A and 1 RFG-2 round, resulting in 1 US KIA and 1 US WIA. At 0740 hrs, Company C vie XT60Ö222 a tank detcnated an AT mine resulting in 1 US Win. At 0945 hrs, Company C vie XT607- 222 a Rome Plow detonated and AT mine, negative casualties or damage to plow. At 0951 hrs, Co C vie XT607220 Sustained 1 US WH fron a booby trapped CBU. At 1030 hrs, Company C vie XT6C7220 received S/A and RFG rounds, resultinr in 2 US WIA's. At 1415 hrs, Company C vie XT626224 a Rome Plow detonated an AT nine resultinr in 1 US WIA. CUNF.'DSNTIAIT -mr r f—FT l CONFIDENTIAL $ 20 JAN

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!•-£/ !'.*.'•'. Conducted airmobile combat assaults to IZ's vie XT- 56422/, 21568*36, XT522282, XT512279, XT480254, and XT517218. Company A provided security for FSB vie XT517218. At 0910 hrs, Company B vie XT564228 sustained 2 US WIA's from bocby traps. At 0945 hrs, Company D vie XT577230 enraged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1020 hrs, Comply D vie XT573231 sustained 2 US K3A and 1 US WIA. from command detonated 105mm rcvr.vU At 1400 hrs, supporting gunships-vic XT57G248 engaged 1 V0, negative results.

2-27 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in f.rce operations vie XT- 548329, XT562293 and XT523299. Company B provided security for FSB vie XT54530.5« At 1400 hrs, Company C vie XT532296 apprehended 2 detainer, evaceated to IPW. At 1505 hrs, Company C vie XT525284 apprehended 3 VC suspedts, 1 tried to flee, was wounded, other 2 were evaceatod to IFW.

TF 4-23 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT605246. CoRinuod to secure Rome Plow Clearing operations in HO BO WOODS vie A-635210, XT637205, XT612260. Provided 1 Company for the security of FSB vie XT610239. At 1940 hrs, Battlion night location vie XT610329 received 50 rounds of unknown type mortar fire and S/A, resulting in 2 US WIA's. At 0725 hrs, Company C vie XT- 625210 received s/A fire from unknown number of VC, negative casualties. At 1100 hrs, Company * 2-34 vie XT630250 engaged 2 VC, VC losses unknown. At 1315 hrs, Company A vie XT609264 an APC detonated an AT mine resulting in 1 US WIA, and APC combat loss.

21 JAN

1-.?/ JXFI Conducted Eagle flights vie XT621162, XT644207. Cci;;psLuy B #"£J ftocon platoon provided security for FSB vie XT517218, Conducted airnxwe to Cu Chi commencing at 1225 hrs and closing at ■ 65G hrs^ Conducted stand down and prepared for future operations. AT C%0 hrs. Company D vie XT534191 engaged 3 VC with S/A and A/W, Pc£v3tvv?: T«aul:t«.

2-27 Iflff Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie X?&233^ ^520315. Conducted Eagle flights vie XT534266, XT531244, XT516272; XT^9277. Cccpany A provided security for FSB vie XT545055. A'- 1025 hvj, Company D vie XT533314 located 3 graves containing 3 VC KM «BJ).

r:? 4-23 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT65Ö255, XT648245» Battlion provided a composite platoon for FSB vie XT610239« At 1012 hrs, Battlion enroute to Rome Flow cutting areas made heavy contact with unknown number of VC, received S/A A/W and RPG fire, returned fire with all organic weapons, contact was broken at 1240 hrs. ut 1545 hrs, contact was again nade, and - contact was broken at 1625 hrs.

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At .2030-hrs-/J3attlion night location vie XT610239 received 100 rounds of 82mm mortars and S/A, returned fire with S/A, 50 pal, ..crtars and bee hive rounds, contact broken at 2115 hrs, negative casualties, VC losses unknown. At2200 hrs, Battalion night location vie XT610239 received 15 82mm mortars and S/A fire, returned fire with S/A, 50 gal and bee hive rounds contact was beoken at 2215 hrs. Negative casialties, VC losses unknown. At 0814 hrs, Company C vie XT628257 received 1 RFG round, returned fire with S/A, 50 gal, negative casualties, VC losses unknown, At 0910 hrs, Company C vie XT640257 detonated a buuby trap grenade, resulting in 1 US WIA« At 1612 hrs, Companys A and C vie XT646247 in contact with unknown number of VC, received S/A RPG rounds, returned fire with all organic weapons, resulting in 12 US WIA and 3 US KIA, VC losses were 30 VC ISA (BC).

22 JAN

Special Operations: CRIP in reaction to an intelligence report conducted combined airmobile combat assaults to IZ vie XT532098. At 1/fOO hrs, CRIP vie XT532098 engaged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC KLv (BC).

1-27 INF: Remained in Cu Chi Base Comp prepared for future operations. Company C provided for the Ease Camp patrol.

2-27 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations and airmobile combat assaults to IZ's vie XT580267, XT511312, XT568262, XT502283, XT5S5256. Battalion provided a composite platoon for FSB vie XT5A5305. At 0758 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT581264 engaged 3 VC, resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC). At 0936 hrs, Co D vie XT- 580268 engaged estimated VC platoon, received S/A and n/\J fire, resulting in 2 US WIA, VC losses unknown. At 1000 hrs, Company B vie XT574368 engaged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (EC). AT 10CA hrs, Company D vie XT577268 engaged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (EC). At 1015 hrs, Company D vie XT577268 engaged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1040 hrs, Compnay B vie XT574268 enraged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). i.t 1140 hrs, Company D vie XT574268 located 4 VC KIA (BC). .X 1253 hrs, Company B vie XT574268 located 1 VC KIA (BC) in a tunnel. At 1300 hrs, Company D vie XT577270 located 1 VC KI« (BC) in a tunnel. AJ 1557 hrs, Company .. vie XT577266 engaged 1 VC, resultin in 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1634 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT582278 engaged 2 VC; resulting in 2 VC KL, (BC). -t 1638"hrs, Company D vie XT582278 engaged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (EC). nt 1640 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT583266 engaged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC Kin. (BC). At 1703 hrs, Company A vie XT582266 received fire . from 1 VC, returned fire with S/A, resulting in 1 VC KL; (EC).

TF 4-23: Company B conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vjc XT630243. Companys A and C set up blocking positions for the security of Rome Plow vie XT634256, XT630250, XT629243, and XT638255. Company A 2-34 and Scout platoon continued to provide security for Rome Plow clearing operations in HO BO WOODS, vie XT630253, XT638247. Battalion provided 4 composite platoons for the security of FSB vie XT610239. Jl% I

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1-27 INF: Remained Cu Chi Bn.sc Camp« Conducted combined Reconnaissance in force operations with 2 RF Companys fron Cu Chi sub- sec tor« At 0700 hrs, Company D departed from the starting point XT- 642150, to establish blocking position vie XT601174 to XT601165. Company p conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT604154« At 0730 hrs, Company A conducted motor convoy from XT564167 to XT572- 175 where they conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT- 599169.

2-27 INF: Conducted combat assaults to LZ's vie XT468137 to establish and secure a new ni/»ht location. Company A provided 1 platoon for airmobile conbat assaults to 1Z vie XT5429, XT5328, XT5227 and XT5126, with 1 platoon of Company B conducting combat assaults to LZ»s vie XT5024, XT5023, XT5022 and XT5021. At completion of the combat assaults they provided road and motor convoy security for 1-8 Artillery move from old night location vie XT545303 to vie XT468137. Completed at 1618 hrs, 2 platoons wore then air lifted to there new nignt location«

TF 4-23 INF: Continued to secure Rone Flow clearing operations in HO BO WOODS area. Company A conducted Reconnaissance in force operations and provided security for Rome Plow team vie XT644250. Company B and C and Company A 2-34 provided esccrt for 3 Rome Flows to their cutting areas vie XT645255, XT628218 and XT637257. Scout platoon departed their night location for Cu Chi Base Camp and provided eccort for Task force convoy back to their night location. Company C conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT635267# At 0900 hrs, Company C vie XT642246 a tank detonaed an AT mine., resulting in 2 US W3A!s. At 1005 hrs, Company C vie XT642246 an APC detonaed an AT mine, resulting in 1 US WIA and AFC combat loss. At 1209 hrs, Company A 2-34 vie XT627207 a Rone Plow detonaed an AT mine, negative casualties, min r damage to Plow,, At 1345 hrs, Company a 2-34 vie XT629219 a dozer detonated an AT mine, negative casualties, or damage to dozer. At 1346 hrs, Company A 2-34 vie XT- 629219 a dozer detonated an AT nine, negative casualties or damage. AT1445 hrs, Recon platoon vie XT624215 detonated an AT nine, negative' . casualties; APC combat loss. At .1525 hrs, Company 'A 2-34 vie XT629- 209 a Rome Flow detonated an AT nine, resulting in 1 US WIA, minor damage to Plow. At 1530 hrs, Company A 2-34 vie XT644248 a Rome Flow detonated an AT nine, negative casualties, minor damage to Pic Wo At :605 hrs, Company A 2-34 vic-XT629209 detonated an AT mine negative 'casualties, minor damage to Plow.

24 JAN

1-27 INF: Remained Cu Chi Base Canp conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT6i8l I5,XT633109, XT616233, XT638116, XT- 682110, XT625221. XT653113, XT64115O, XT629127, XT633123, XT617- 128; XT653238, XT619229, XT605098, XT659194, XT617214, XT654107, XT6A8116, XT651133, XT647107, XT618230, XT668092, XT674097, XT- 661093, XT680086 and XT628213. Company D provided for the Battalion reaction force for Fhu Hoa Dong, Tan Than Dong, (new life hamlet). Company A provided 1 platoon for the Cu Chi Ease Camp patrol. v •« CONFIDENTIAL-^ 54 CONFIDENTIAL

At 1200 hrs. Company A vie XT653113 received S/A and A/W fire , returned fire with S/A and A./W fire, resulting in 1 VC FWj 1 VC PW WIA, VP5 hr3, Company A vie XT654107 located what appeares to be a VC bivo'tf..? ar^a, At 1400 hrs, Company C vie XT619229 located a Coiapariy si':ed VC Ease Camp,

2-27 UIP: Conducted airmobile combat assaults to IZ*s vie XT- 610138, XT532066. m^OBI.36, XT550079, XT552121, XT536088, XT545305. At 1137 hrs. Company B vie XT461137 located 5,000 lbs of unpolisihed. rice.

TF 4-23 IMF: Companys B and C conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT649249-» Company A provided security for Rome Plow Cutting opcr?ti

25 JAN

Special Operations: CRIF in reaction to an intelligence report conducted Reconnaissance in force operatirns vie XT516005« At 1720 hrs, vie XT525006 received S/A and A/W fire, returned fire, negative results 0

1-2? INF: Remained Cu Chi Base Camp. Companys A, B and C departed the starting point vie XT642150 at C700 hrs. At the release ' poim vie XT67510Q Company D detrucked and set up a block from vie XT6S0106 to ):,i'6^9100. Company A detrucked at release point 2 vie XT7050G2 and ^rocosled to XT708088. Company £ conducted Reconnaissance in force rperr.r.icns to objective Brave, vie XT667219. Company C conducted Recrnrsaissancc in force operations to objective Charlie vie XT675132., Company B conductor' Reconnaissance in force operations to objective Alpha, vie XT662122. Company D departed their anbush reaction site vie XT695199 and at 0700 hrs, conducted Recon- naissance in £rroo operations to Cu Chi Easo Camp, Company A' provided the Cu Chi Base Camp reaction force,

2-27 -'i^Fi Conducted combined airmobils combat assaults with elements of the 34th ARVN Ranfers, to LZ*s vie XT521099, XT525111, XI535:iO# XT545105, XT564099, XT525111, XT568O84, XT557C86, XT- 540075, XT542112, XT429147. ~ CONFIDENT AL I J OäNfipeN-r/sH- Company A provided 1 platoon fcr tho security of FSB vie XT467139« At 2327 hrs, Company B vie XT456137 engaged 1 VC with S/A and A/WT fire \tiU» negative results. At 0857 hrs, supporting gunships vie I$i\222öb engaged 1 VC in a sampan, resulting in 1 VC KIA (}-C) and 1 san>pan destroyed. At 1512 hrs, Company D vie XT437095 apprehended 2 \CJ PCW WJA'i. ovaeutcd to 12th Evac hospital.

?? Jr33 TJJFs Companys A and B conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT&442S$, Conp' ny A and Hg group conducted moter convoy frero X161Ö239 to X?o51257 to establish and secure a new Battalion night location., Company C (-) provided security fcr the old Battalion night location vie XT610239, until extractions were completed, provided 1 platoon for tho security for FSB vie XT610239» Scout plÄtoon provider.. Secur.Uy for Rome Flow cutting operations vie XT61023Ö. continued to secure lirma Flow Cutting operations in the HO BO WOODS vie XT61021Ö, At £>&/) hrs, Recon platcon vie XT633220 a ' Rome Plow clctonatod rn **T nine, negative casualties or damage. At 0821 hrs.. ;?.ocon platoon vie XT62721? a Rone Flow detonated c-n AT mine, negative casua3.ti.03, or carafe to Flow, At 0836 hrs, Recon platoon vie XT628217 ,\ Rome Plow dotcnatod ah AT mine, negative casualties ::r damage to rlow. At 08/:A hrs, Recon platoon vie XT- 628217 A Reorsr rlow detonated an AT nine,-negative casualties, or damagec At ü!»56 hrs, Recon platoon vie XT628216 a Rome Flow detonatod an AT mine, negative casualties, or damage to Flow, At 0920 hrs, Hoeoa platoon vie XT628221. a Rome Plow detonated 2 AT minec negativ: casualties or damage» At 0945 hrs, Recon platorn vie XT62?r2 a ijc-Ko Flow detonated 2 AT mines negative casualties or damage to plow. At 0957 hrs, Company B vie XT657243 received 4 rounds of S/A sniper fire, returned with S/A, A/W and tank canister fire, negative casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1001 hrs, Recon platoon vie XT627223 a Rone Flow det> natod an AT mine negative casualties or damage to plow, at 1600 hrs, Company A vie XT649253 located 2 VC B1A (BC).

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1~J27 INF? Remained Cu Chi Base Camp conducted Reconnaissance in fcrc*», rood clearing and road security purati-ns-, At 0715 hrs, Companys ß, 6 and D trucked to starting p^int vie XT642150 örnroute to r&l*ase pdnt v/;c XT676144. Company C conducted Reconnaissance ir. fore-» emanations in Vinh Cu Hamlet, moving from tho release point to vie X%96'I5>1 and XT655142, then back to the release point. comp&ny E conducted Reconnaissance in force along the northern side a' the road i^) from the release print to vie XT726147* whore Comply B (-) set up a blocking position, 1 platoon of Company B reuvlno vie X7694145 and a 2d platoon vie XT711146 to provide ivad ß'»ou/-i^y* Company D conducted Reconnaissance in-force along the soath side of route 8A froii the releace point to vie XT733142. Frovridv; 1 platoon for road security vie XT706144. Locon element conducted sv^ep along road Of», from release pt int to vie XT728144« Cor:;jany j«. provldod security fcr the Cu Chi ready reaction force.

2-27 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults to 12!s vie XT478048, XT458038, XT452044, XT564097, XT540013, XT517096 XT5670B2, XT75026, XT522094* Company C provided 1 platoon for security of Engineers mine sweep operatic ns of route 10 vie XT695143 to Sugar » Q,CWriO£NTt*C A(P

Mill vie XT437<72. Frovided 1 platoon to secure artillery at Sugar Mill vie XT437072 and provided 1 composite platoon to secuer the Battalion night location vie XT468138» At 1145 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT460042 received A/W fire, negative hits. At 1615 hrs> Company A virt XT*64056 engagod' 1 VC with S/A, resulting in 1 VC Eft (BC). AT 1645 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT461Ö44 engaged 2 VC, resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC).

TF 4-23 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force aM cutting o> orations in south east portion of the HO BO WOODS area. Company A and B conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT655233. Scout platoon provided security for Rone Flow cutting operations vie XT642237. Company A 2-34 ARliOR provided security for the Battalion night location vie XT651260, and conducted mainteance and provided the Battalion ready reactions force. At 1830 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT61023Ö engaged unknown number of VC, resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC). At 2110 hrs, Battalion night location vie XT651260 received 30 rounds of 82mm mortats, returned firo with counter mortar, resulting in 6 US WIA's, VC losses unknown. /.t0?55 hrs, Recon platoon vie XT647255 a Rome Flow detonated an AT nine, (30 lb tilt rod), negative casualties minor damage to Flow. At 0825 hrs, Roe.n platoon vie XT643248 a Rome Flow detonated an AT nine, (40 lb tilt rod) negative casualties, minor damage to Flow. At 0912 hrs, Recon platoon vie XT644247 a Rome Flow detonated an AT mine, negative casualties, Flow blade in operable. At 0925 hrs, Company B vie XT6-55241 received RFG and S/A fire, lead AFC was hit with 2 RFG rounds, returned fire with S/A, A/W aid K79 resulting in 1 US WIA and AFC combat loss. At 1000 hrs, Company C vie XT654320 located 4 graves containing 4 VC KIA (EC). At 1119 hrs, Company C vie XT657244 a Rome Flow detonated a 30 lb tilt rod mine negative casualties or damage to Flow. At 1122 hrs, Company C vie XT657244 a Rone Flow detonated a 30 lb tilt rod mine, negativo casualties or damage to Flow. At 1200 hrs, Company C vie XT634238 located 1 VC JIA (FC) from air strikes. At 1606 hrs, supporting artillery claim 2 VC KIA (EC). At 1650 hrs, Company A vie XT659249 located and' destroyed 700 lbs of polished rice. At 1910 hrs, supporting FAC vie XT401107 engaged 3 sampans with artillery carrinr supplies, resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1450 hrs, Brio C&C ship vic~XT421100 engaged 3 VC in sampan, resulting in 1 VC KIA (DC).

3-22 INF: Effective 260930 hrs, 3-22 INF became 01 CON to 2d • Bde. Conducted convoy fron Dau Tieng to vie XT759145 whore they established and secured a new night location, closing at 1550 hrs,

27 JAN

1-27 INF: Remained Cu Chi Fase Camp conducted airmobile combat assaults in AO STFÄRT« At 0915 hrs, Company A (-) conducted airmoobile combat assaults to LZ:s vie XS584973 and conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XS5779880 Company D (-) conducted airmobile c . combat assaults to IZ's vie XS.591977 to establish and secure a new BattaMon night location XS587/71. Company B (-) conducted airmobile ccrstet assaults to vie XS575965* Company C (-) conducted airmobile combat assaults to vie XS591982. Conducted Roc..nnaissance in force operations to vie XS578974. The remainder of the elements woro air- lifted to the Battalion night location vie XT5S5971.

S"2. CONFIV^NT'rtt- $t 2-ZJ INF: At 0700 hrs, conducted convoy from Cu Chi Base Camp enrouto to tho Battalions night location vie XT468137, returned to Cu Chi Rise Camp at 1100 hrs. Procivod 1 Company and 1 platoon size anbush patrols for Cu Chi Kr.se Canp. At 2223 hrs, Company D vie XT^Aß'l37 engaged 3 VC with 3/'. and A/W, negative fire returned. At 1600 hrs, supporting slick vie XT468138 was forced to land due to catching on barm. Slick /lipped over and caught on fire and slick was flying over- tho sane rrwa and it received fragmentation from the shie which was buying, it also was forced to land, resulting in 1 US KHA, At 0700 hr«.:, Company b vie XT448137 located 1 VC KIA (EC)*

TF 4-23 IMF: Company C conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT64Ö252 and XT652257« Company A 2-34 AFtMQR provided s security for Rome 3 low operations vie XT637268, Company E conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT63726Ö. Continued to secure Rome Plow operations vie XT637268« At 0900 hrs, Company A 2-34 ARMOR vie XT660250 a Rome How detonated a 25-30 lb tilt rod mine, negative casualties, track was blown oil plow, »it 0920 hrs, Co A 2-34 ARMOR vie XT633250 a Rome Plow detonated an AT mine, negative casualties, miner damage to plow, At 11V? hrs Company A 2-34 ARK0R vie XT650249 a Rome Plow detonated an AT miao, resulting in 1 US WIA,

3-22 INF: Remained 01C0N to 2d Bde. Company A and C conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XT75016O. The remainder of their elements provided security for their Eattalicn night location vie XT729145. At 1010 hrs, Company D vie XT755150 received approx 12 rounds S/A fire, returned fire with all organic weapons and arillery negative casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1117 hrs, Company A vie XT749151 received A/W fire fromunknown number of VC, negative casualties,, At 1230 hrs, Battalion vie XT749151 received A/W fire, resulting in 5 US WLv's and 1 US KIA, At 1250 hrs, Company D vie XT749149 located 3 graves containing 3 VC KIA (BC). At 130C hrs, supporting ginships vie XT749151 engaged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (LC). "At 1345 hrs, supporting guhships vie XT?;..9158 enraged 2 VC, resulting in 2 VC KIA (DC), At 1350 hrs, Company A vie XT755158 ■ engaged 2 VC with S/A, resulting in 2 VC KIA (GG)C At '1628 hrs. Company C vie XT750162 received S/A fire frm unknown number of VC resulting in 5 VC KI, (B0), At 1715 hrs, Conpany C sustained 3 US WIA and 1 US KIA, vie XT750162 and Company A sustained 1 US KIA vie XT729146 from rarlior rep-rted contact,

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1-27 INF: Company D conducted Aec nnaissance in force operations from the,Battalions night location vie XS587971 to vie XS574972. Company 13 conducted Reconnaissance in force operations vie XS576970, X3v73952 and XS5^>9957o Company - conducted Reconnaissance in force operations from the Battalions night location to vie XS5&7971. At 1923 hrs, Company *• vie 2S5«^5^71 uhile preparing night pu'Sitivn detonated a dud round, resulting in 2 US K£.„ At 2212 hrs, Company. D U vie :-S5o7972 received 0-10 rounds of S/A fire, negative casualties. At 132! hrs, Coirany B vie 7.T>70951 received sniper fire, returned fire with S/A, k/W and lt79, negative casualties, VC losses unknown,

2-27 INF: Remained in Cu Chi Ease Gamp, Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations in A0 WOLF, (jöNFIOSft T~//it- ß

Company A conducted airmobile conbat assaults in AO WOLF to 12*8 vie XT677222. Company C conducted airmobile combat assaults to IZ!s vie XT665234. Company D conducted airmobile combat assaults to IZ vie XT:$/5234- ond i.t 0940 hrs, became OPCON to company C released OR-G! i !?CO hr», to l.tr.' .lion control. Company B Remained Cu Chi Br.sy Oamy. i,rtv£r"u". 3 \:lr,.tcci>s size ambush patrols vie of Cu Chi Base Gamp, At 0945 fcrs, svppos-ting UH1D vie XT649288 received an unfcno>»;i ar\ou.ct of A/., fire -^rri lifting off of IZ, negative hits. At 0945 *ri>t Cor.iTS.ny <-. vie \?67Ö223 sustained 1 US WIu from encounter with inSoi-.wi Lypo of ^-/»dt.-r believed to be a blistering agent. At 10.50 hrs, surpcrtiiv; 4-,ua?hip8 vie XT655255 received an unknown amount of A/.J fire, too]* one nib in the air frame and sustained 1 US WIA. Rotumod fire with A/ij. VC losses unknown, At 1420 hrs, Company C vie ZT65S235 .located ! VC -CIA (DO) resulting from gunshot wounds from supporting guns.hips.

TF ;:,-2.3 INF: Continue»' to provide security for Rome Flow Cutting operation? in HO BO WOO:;.; \r-s vie :£?'60252, XT660265, XT641241, XT- 645235« Company D ccirfuci xl ;vc nnr.iy3a.nc0 in force operations vie ; XT660265., ATä:.ü264. Coi'H>ir.y A 4-.v provided security for Rome Flow ,, Cutting operaticns vie X .0--'-\-?::?.t; Company A 2-34 ARMOR provided security iVr Ix-mc How Outt.i--g perations vie XT6ö0265. Company C provided security for Lono a low Cutting Operations vie XT641241 and XT645235., Crnpany p 2-2? INF OPCON to Company C 4-23 at 0940 hrs. At 1 ( !r> hrs, Company A vie XT661252 an EM detonated a booby trapped chic or: grenade resulting in 3 US WIA's.

3-22 BF: Remain 01 CON to 2d Bde. Co*s Dj C and D conducted Recorcviiösanco in Force Operations vie XT752153, XT743166. Co A provided security for the Battalion night location vie XT729146. At 1>4A hrs, Co C vie X?747l65 located 1 VC KIA (DC) resulting from gunshot wounds. At 1Ö00 hrs, supporting artillery vie XT- I&1X2.Ü Erl^ido and'UK) En.C enraged 1 sampan casing supplies and 2 VO, rcürit.lrjr jr. 2 VC KIk (DC;, At 1949 hrs, Supporting F"C vie TCI635U.0 rocaiven unhiown number of sniper rounds, negative ■ hitsv

29 JAN

1-27 IHFs Conducted lioconnaissance in Force Operations in uO STEikfcT, At 07.1.5 h're, Co A and C departed their N/L enroute to vie 2S573971 where they conducted r.oconnaissancc in Force along the south wont sj.de of the pach Lang Lach Song Creek toward the oricntinl Iliver, Co D with Co A 65th Engineer Battalion followed and rcrnincd in vie XSJ69951 to destroy VC Ease Camp . leerted at thin vie of previous dayu operation,, Recon element conducted RoeennaisRäuco in ?orc* iteortstioa vj.c of their night " location \in #I;j&,971.

^-v.7 TCP: Hc-Xilncd C'.;. Ofcii Baeo Camp conducted airmobile coT.jja! »8su.u3.tc to Ili'o axv'i Seecpnaissane3 in rorce Operations v5.c 01 Cu Chi Dü?e Cavip and norfcnern portion of the Filhol. At 0?30 hrs, 2 piatoonc of Co C doi^rted Cu Chi Base Camp by trucks

s4 CöNr-iO^N T/fie- and sot up a blocking position frcm vie XT634* »3 south west tc vie XT639112. At 0000 hrs, first lift of Co C and elements of Co D 3 ships of VL vie XT63210Ö and 3 ships on VL vie XT633112* Re- gaining 3 ships VL and block vie XT635107 to XT638112. Co D conducted airmobile combat assaults to VL CAT and Reconnaissance in Force operations vie XT633105. Co A conducted airmobile

TF 4*23 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance irt Force Operations and Rome Plow cutting Operations in Ho Bo woods area* Co A 4^-23 INF r.nd Co B 4-23 INF and Co A 2/34 ARMER provided security for Rome Plow cutting operations vie XT638237. Rocc^ element oscortod Co A- 2/34 *>RAMI tc thoir cutting sites and then picked up Co A. 65th Engineers at there night location vie XT 65128 and provided socurity for road construction to vie XT66524O. Co B (-) 4-23 and 2 tanks from Co A 2/34 AHfrÄ conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT640235. Co L 4-23 INF (-) provided •ocurity for cutting operations vie XT615260# Co C 4-^3 ^NF provided socurity fur cutting operations vie XT632270, and XT- 63Ö237. At 1007 hrs, Co A vie XT619265 a Romo Plow detonated a 30-40 lb AT nine, ngative casualties or damage to plow. At 1145 hrs, Co A. 2/34 ARMOR vie XT651260 a tank dotonatod an AT nine, negative casualties, minor damage to suspension system of the tank. At 1150 hrs, Co A 2/34 AlttLR vie XT640235 a Romo Flow detonated an *.T Tilt Rod Mine, negativo casualties, minor damage to radiator of plow. At 1405 hrs. Co A 2/34 ARMOR vie XT638233 a Rome Plow detonated a Tilt Rod AT Mine, nogativo casualties, or damage to plow. At 1435 hrs, Co A 2/34 ASMCR £XT640235 2 plows each received 1 R£G 2 re und rosulting in 1 US Wk, negative damage to doaers. At. 1550 hrs, Co A 2/34 «W-^51 vie XT640235 roceivod unknown nvtibor of S/A> md RFG fire, roturnod fire with all organic weapons, negative casualties, VC losses unknown* At 1707 hrs, Co «» 2/34 ARMOR vie XT640232 2 romo Plows detonated 2 AF mines, resulting In 9 US Wüte and minor damage to plow's. At 1810 hrs, Battalion sustained 1 US NBIis vie XT645257 rosulting when individuals caught ring finger on the side of the track while dismounting.

2^27 INF1 Remained orCON to 2nd Brigade. Conducted Raoonnaissanoo in Force in AO JUJCI, 'Co It vie XT74&50, XT752176. Co /v vio XT754176, Co C vio XT757175 Co D provided security for the Battalion night location. At 1200 hre, Co C vie XT753162 received a heavy volume of S/V and A/W fire, resulting in 9 üs W2A

C ON Ft &&N T/s) 6 and 1 U5 KI«, returned fire with all organic voaj^ns resulting In 5 VC KIA (DC), At 1^55 hrs, Co A vie XT?53162 received unKnown nunber of sniper rounds, sustained 2 US KIL and 1 US VTU, returned fire t/ith artillery, Ti\C r.ir and gunships, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC), contact broken at 1706 hrs*

Supporting Elements^ ^t 0810 hrs, vie XT665164 supporting gunships (UHlD; downed due to mechanical failures, secured by elements of 2-127 Infantry, negative casualties, ,.t*0930 hrs, downed aircraft and security element were extracted, At 1210 hrs, vie XT754163 a supporting gunships (UHUD) received 2 hits of S/A fire, negative casualties and minor damage to ship, returned fire with VC losses unknown. At 1200 hrs - 1325 hrs supporting gunship vie XI7516 engaged unknown number of VC, resulting in 5 VC KIA (BC).

30 JivN

Special Operations: 3-22 Infantry conducted a combined Operation with" elements of the 2-? '".RVN Battalion,

1-27 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations, Co A conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XS590955* Co D conductod Reconnaissance in Force '»Derations vie XS590955 and XS- 57294Ö« Co C conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XS572951 and XS56794Ö. At 1525 hrs, Co B vie XT56994Ö received an unknown ar.iount of sniper lire, returned fire with S/A, A/W, negative casualties, VC losses unknown,

2-27 INF5 (-) Remained in Cu Chi Baso Camp, Co A conducted Rocennaissane0 in Force Operations vie XT597303, Go D provided X platoon for the Cu Chi Base Camp and Co B (-) provided the Ease Camp reliction force, Co C conducted Reconnaissance in Force Oper- ations vie XT594303, Co D conducted Reconnaissance in Force Oper- ations vie XT5033OO, Battalion (-) conducted night airmobile combat assaults to LZ vie XT5930 in reaction to heavy contact experienced by D Troop 3-4 Cav effective 291COO hrs, D Troop 3-4 Cav became 02CON to Co C, and released OPCoN offective 301335 hrs, 3rd platoon D Troop 3-4 Cav bocar\e 0PCCN to Co C at 1Ü04 hrs. Battalion (-) conductod night airmobilo combat assaults to IZ vie XT593O tc • reinforce Aero Riflos, D troop 3-4 Cav who wore baavily engaged with VC Battalion, fire was returned with all organic weapons to include artillory, gunships and spooky. As Batt'.lion advanced to relievo the pinned down pj/.toon D Tr op 3-4 Cav it rocoivod heavy S/A and /*/W firo from bunkers and individual figL'ing positions, firo was rotumed and VC positions v ?ro overrun, Jattalion (-) af foe tod link up with 3-4 Cav nj-pn x 30/0100 hrs, contact continue t<. bo spore.tic. Tho hoavily ongagud platoon was oxtractod and to- roathor with 2-27 Infantry (-) established a night position vie Ö5ÖÖ293. Noar tho night location appro*. 40VC wore obsorv-d and ■ supporting gunships ongoßod, killing 25 VC KIT. (BC). At 0715 hrs. Battalion (-) nado swoop cf battle aroa locating a total of 68 VC Klk (BC) and 1 VC PCW (WI*)o VC wore drossod in green uniforms, steol.

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holnets, web £oar and amed vith '»K47»», Alto's, JUG is end 7»a end Light nachtne c«n» ^ho ftittalion (-) sustained 3 Iß KX. rmd 10 US WL. frr-n this engagement, killing 60 VC Kl. (BC)l

TF 4-23 INF: Conducted Roconnnissance in Force Operations Tic of their night location. At 0405 hrs, Battalion night location vie XT650250 an unknown number of VC attempted to exfiltrate out of the Battalion night location where they had been hiding in tunnels for an unknown period of tine. <>t 0900 hrs. Battalion engaged an unknown nunber of VC, resulting in 2 VC KIK (BC) and 6 VC PCW, At 0910 hrs, Co C vie XT653232 sustained 1 US WIA fron detonation of a booby - trap.

3^-22 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT7212, XT7313> XT7414, ^7415, -t 1Ö51 hrs, Co B vie XT752162 ' enroute to the night location located 3 VC KIA (DC) fron S/L fire. At 2045 hrs, Co D AT vie XT744155 received 2 rifle grenades fron unknown nunber of VC, negative casualties, returned fire with A/tf fire res-ilting in 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1145 hrs, conducted a combined blocking and öwoep operation with elenents of 2-7 <-RVN»s, Blocking positions wore established by Co L vie XT7213 and XT- 7313* 2-7 ARVN Conducted swofip fron vie XT7213 North East towards blockinc positions established by Co A.

31 JAN

1-27 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations and Aimobilo combat assaults vie HOC J10N. At 0346 hrs, Co B AP vie XT5Ö6965 engaged an unknown nunber of VC with S/A, A/W and claymores, sustained 2 US K]A and 5 US WI*» At 0745 hrs, vie XI569972 dustoff helicopter received unknown number of hits from S/A fire resulting in major damage to the ship nnd sustained 2 US WIAts. At 0'330 hrs, Co B enraged unknown number of VC vie XT595967 resulting in 22 VC Kir. (BC) and the capture of 1 75RR, 1 US carbine and 3 ^50«s. Unit sustr.inod 12 US WIUS, At 1010 hrs, vie XT- 54300Ö Battalion resupply convoy received'S/A and A/W fire from unknown number of VC, negative casualties, returned fire with unknown results. **t 1232 hrs, Battalion (-) conducted airmobile combat assaults to 1£ vie XT737047 to reinforce ^RVN units in heavy ontact (HCC MCN), At 1232 hrs, the Battalion became üPCüN to II FFV.

2-27 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults to H3 Saigon to reinforce the 3-4 Cav in pushing the VC from the Ton Son Nhut area. At 0305 hrs, Battalion sustained 6 US Win. from Rocket/Mortar attack on Cu Chi Baso Canp. A.t 1700 hrs, Battalion conducted'airmobile combat assaults to H3 Saigon to reinforce the 3-4 Cav.

TF 4-23 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations Bridge security at Trang Bang Bridge, provided security for Rome Plow cutting operations in Ho Bo Vfoods and airmobile combat

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assaults in conjunction with elements of a FF Company in heavy contact with 2 VC Canparies^ At 1200 hrs, Co A covod to vie XT501195 and provided security ^or the Tranc; Dane Bridgei At 0305 hrs, Battalion sustained 3 US WXA fron Rocket/ Mortar attack on Cu Chi Rise Camp»

3-22 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations, Airmobile combat assaults in zone, At 1220 hrs, Battalion (-) conducted r.irnobile combat assaults to L£*s XT 635115* «ind XT632110 to establish a block south of Cu Chi and conducted Recon naissance in Force to the south tc reinforce a FF conpany in contact with 2 VC companies» The reminder of the Battalion conducted a motor narch fron the night location to Cu Chi Base Canp closing at 2030 hrs.

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l res 1-27 2NF OFCON to II FFV.

2-27 INF: OFCON TO CMD.

3-22 3NF: CO D and Scout Flatoon /r-23 3NF (M) executed counter- attack of VC penetration in Cu Chi. Ln (-) conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations at 0630 hrs from Cu Chi Base Camp to Cu Chi Sub- Sector, Conducted combine^ operations vtith 2-49th V?.VN Merriment-and one troop 10th CAV ARVN. At 0719 hrs, Co D and Scout Platoon engaged unknown number of VC. resulting in 7 ^s "& **nd 1 ?T-H3 with m.lor damage4 At 1630 hrs, Cors A, B and C departed Cu Chi and conducted a combined operation with £-'9th Regiment AFtVN in vie Cu Chi Sub-Sector. 't 0935 hrs, vie XT637120 Co C engaged unknown number of-VC resulting in 1 VC KIA* (BC) and one VC FW WIA. At 0940 hrs, vie XT639132 Co B * engaged unknown number of VC resulting in 4 VC KIA (BC). At 0945 hrs. in market place at Cu Chi Co *) engaged 3 VC resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC; At 1010 hrs, Co B vie XT639132 located 1 VC KIA (BC)» »t 1215 hrs, vie XT628128 Co H engaged unknown number of VC resulting in 2 VC KIA* (BC) and 1 VC FW WIA ,-»nd captured 5 small arms weapons » At 1*25 hrs, Co»s A, B and C closed Cu Chi Base Camp. *t 1440 hrs, vie XT620H9 Co I) received RFC rds resulting in 2 US V7IA*S.

TF 4-23 INF (-): Continued to secure Rome Flow perations in H" Bo Woods. Co A continued to secure Bridge vie XT501195» Scout Plate-* OFCON to 3-22 INF effective 01030O hours»

2-12 INF: Bccam- OFCON 2d Brigade effective C109X hrs. Conducted airmobile combat'assaults to 12 vie XT63118O.

Special Operations: 3-22 INF conducted combined Redonnaissnnce in Force Operations with elements of Cu- Chi National Tolice, ?-49th ARVN Battalion, and 1 Troop 10th ARVN CAV. 2 FSB

Special Operations: CRIT in reaction to an intelligence re^rt conducted Reconnaissance in Forco Operations of suspected VC-mortar positions vie XT5204 south to vie XT5202 and west to vie XT5402, with negative results. 1-27 INF: OFCON to IIFFV.

2-27 INF: OTCON TO CMO.

2-12 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations an airmobile combat assaults. At 0550 hrs, Battalion night location vie XT6281Ö0 r5 hrs, vie XT588173 Co A sustained 1 US WIA from detonating a b^bv trap.

3-22 INFS Provided security for the Cu Chi Sub-Sector and Cu Chi Base Carap# Frovidod security f«r the 554th Knginoer eloär-ing operations on Highway 1 from Trang Bang South East to Hoc Von Bridge. Co A relieved Co T) anr* assure V.\c r'-s^.-jsibiliVT' 01 securing Cu Hü Sub-Sector rfi>et,ive CCOO hrj, at 11,15 hrs,'vie X?6r8137 Co C received 4 rounds or ineffective sniper fire, negative casualties.

4-23 INP (M): Provided Bridge security bace camp reaction force. Provided security for Rone Plow clearing operations of fringe areas of Ho Bo W^ods and ^oeonriaissance in Force Operation in search of VC rocket sites, vie XT6323. At 07C0 hrs, Battälion received 6 RTG2" S/A, A/Vfire from estimated 2 VC souads, resulting in 3 TIS WIAfs. It 0825 hro, received unknown amount of mortar rounds, with negative casualties» At 0930 hrs, Co C vie XT648251' located 3 vc KIA (BC) wid 2 AKfc7fs. At 0933 whrs, Co C vic'X?64Ö251 located 1 VC KIA (EC) and 1 12.5 Machine Oun. At 0945 hrs, Co C vie XT6485 located 2 VC ■ KL'. (BC), 2 60MM mortar rounds and 1-TlTC, 2 rocket launchor, A.t 1350 hr*, Co D vie XT643232 made contact with unknown numb f VC, resulting; in the capture of 1 US ,45 caliber ristol and magazine« H 14^0 hrs, Co B vie XT642230 engaged 2 VC, resulting in 2 VC KIA (EC), It 1715 hrs, Co C vie XT640227 sustained 1*US VJIA from gunshot wounds from* contact with estimated 2 VC Souads. At 1715 hrs, Go's B and C XT643- 228 received S/', A/W fire from 2 VC souartc, resulting in 1 US KIA and 4 US WIA, fir. was returned with s/', A/W, M79 and ARTY and IFT rv suiting in 5 VC KIA (BC). Commencing at 1921 hrs, The Cu'Chi aase Camp and the 2nd Brigade received b separate mortar attacks, resulting in 1 US KI/i and 11 US WIA from 2nd Brigade units; The ASP of the 4-23 3NF (H) exploded after being hit with a 122MM rocket Cousin* na.for damage to the 1-5 *NF (M), and 4-23 INF (M) troop h±Hots and facilities. 3 FED

I-27. BF: 0PC0N to II FFV

2-27 2S»s 0FC0N TO CMD.

2-12 INF.: Conducted combined airmobile combat assaults to 12 vie' XT705I84 with elements of the 4th Battalion ?ih «RVN and Rec^nnaicsanc« .in Force Operations South to Reinforce the Y.-j Hoa ^nj? Ccqpound. .*t 0322 hrs, Battalion sustained 5 US WIAis.vie XT631130 fras.'fragmentation wounds; At 1135 hrs, Co A in contact with unknown fd*e force vie XT- 708193, negative casualties, 't 1255 hrs; Co's A and B vie XT714197 sustained 12 US WIA is from gunshot wounds t returned fire rn'unimown number of VC re suit ing in 7 VC KIA (BC). At 1400 hrs, supporting guns hip was downed by S/A fire vie X'rycOlvS.

>22 INF: Co B with Co A 4-23 ^F (li) (-)s Conducted movement to cont-ct SB along Route QL ih to the village of Tar. Fhu Trung vie XT6909, to destroy VC ambush site and provide convoy security, Co C provided security for the 554th ^.yii.cor road clearing operations of Route QL #\ from Cu Chi North "West to Trang 3-ng and South *ast to the Hoc Mon Bridge vie XT7107. Co D conducted Reconnaissance in Force operations to Tan Hoa Compound vie XT7014, to reinforce ARVM Compound in heavy contact. At 0042 hrs, Cc A vie Cu Chi Sub-Sector (,0 • (Lox)fi0i uYiAu Compound, received 30 - BZ'A nort*r ôun^s und RH3 rounds, Attack continued jntii 0112 hours, sustained 5-US MAts. Returned fir- re~ suiting in 13 VC KIA (BC). At 0902 hr% Rattalion vie XT69C145 (Tan Hoa) received hep.vy'volume of S/'; \/u fire fron ortimated VC Co, negative casualties. At 1115 hrs, Co H received hea^v volume of S/.\ and A/W flro from vie X7679H4'sustaining 2 ÖS ÎAfS. 't 11-0 hrs, Co A îc XT710190 received s/A, A/w, FtPG and 6GMM mortars resulting in 7 US WIAts.

4-23 INF (M): Co A (-) moved South ^ast from bridge site vie XT501193'along Route QL #l"tc Cu Chi effected link UP with Co B 3-22 Infantry, conducted movement to contact Sou£h ^ast along Route QL #1 to he village ^f Tan Phu Trung vic'XT6909; Provided 1 platoon for security cf bridge site vie XT50H93. Co's D and C conducted Reconnaissance in Force operations in AO V1HITE and W NANCY in search of suspected rocket sites; Rccon platoon provided the Cu Chi Base Camp reaction force, provided security for ammunition resupply convoy from'Ton Son Nhnt North West along Route QL ih to Cu Chi ^nd 'Trang Bang, Co A 2-34 ARMOR continu d to provide security for Rome Plow clearing'operations in the .South "East portion of the Ho Bo Woods. At 0812 hrs, vie XT698189'Scout platoon was engaged bv an estimated VC platoon'armed with S/*, L/W and RPC-is, negative casualties, VC losses un'aiown. At 0947 hfs, Co A vie XT554177 received snirer fire, with negative casualties. At 1342 hrs, Co A vie XT70OO88 sustained 8'US WlAts rjid 1 AFC combat loss from contact with unknown size force» *t 2A20,hrs, Go's B and C vie XT637217 received fir* from estimated VC'Co received 50 caliber Machine fturi, RPG 2 and 60M^ mortar fire, sustaining 11 US WIA, 2 APC»s combat loss.

Supporting Air: At 1215 hrs, vie XT691147 supporting air engaged unknown number of VC, resulting in 4 VC KIA (DC). 4 FSB

1-27 INF: 0PC0N TO CMD.

2-27 INF: 01 CON TO CMD.

2-12 INF: 'Co»s B and C cinduct«;d airmobile combat assaults to IZ vie XT673231« Co's A and C provided security for night location vie XT628180.

3-22 INF: At 1117 hrs, Co A conducted motor march'from Battalion nigh location to Cu Chi Base Camp closing at 1205 hours. Co ^ conducted combined road clearing operations and security for convoy along highway #1 with elements of the 554th TSnginecr Battalion, from Cu Chi to Tran^ Bang, Co's B cänd C remained'Cu Chi Bas.- Camp providing the Base Camp reaction force. At 0100 hrs,'Co \ vie of Cu Chi Compound received' 2 incoming 82MM mortar rounds, negative casualties. At 135^ hours, Co H vie XT653114 a bulldozer detonated a min«5 negative casualties or dam-go. At 1530 hrs, Co J) vie XT695092 received sniper fire, negative casualties, W/ do Aj/^/De /JT'/AL L. HJf-tVi.-

Special Operations s Co's A and 6 conducted Reconnaissancte in Force Operations in conjunction v/ith Cu Chi HaftonAl Police vie of ambush and lightning roads to the south wesf and established a blocking position vie XT634133 and XT635130. Co C and olements of the 554th Engineer Battalion conducted combined road clearing operations from Cu Chi Base Camp to vie XT553183 (Trang Bang).

TF 4-23*INF2 Co A provided security for Trang Bang Bridge vie XT5OH93. At 1200 hrs, Re con platoon with mission of' providing security for motor convoy doDarted Cu Chi Base Camp escorting 200 vehicles to Trang Bang«' Convoy arrived '"rang Bang at 1300 hrs, at which time the 3-4 Cav assumed the security mission of convoy. 5 ES3

1-27 INF: 0PC0N to CMD.

2-12 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaultsrand Reconnaissance in Force Operations i.. A0 CI^ANUF to IZ vie XT677124. A€ 1325 hrs, Battalion (-) came in contact with an unknown number VC , f\t 1325 hrs, Co C vie XT694125 engaged unknown number of VC, resulting In 1 US WIA, VC losses unknown , At 1403 hrs, Battalion sustained- 8 US ' WIA and 4 US KIA from contact with unknown number VC. /It 1602 hrs, Co C vie XT694125 received fire from 2 VC negative casualties, "\ ' sweep of the immediate area revealed 27 VC KIA from gunshot wounds, Airstrikes and Gunships 34 VC KIA (BC).

3-22 INF: Co!s \ and B conducted reconnaissance in Force Operations in conjunction with Cu Chi National Police vie of ambush and lightning"" roads to thr"South west and established a' blocking position vic".XT634133 and XT635130, Co C and elements of th 554th Kr.ginr.er Battalion conducted combined road clearing operations from Cu Chi base Camp to"vie XT5531Ö3 ' (Trang Dang). At 0931 hrs, Co B vie XT641132 apprehended 3 detainees. M ' 1019 hrs, Co B vie XT625121 received 2 rds snirer fire, negative casualties.

TF 4-23 INF: Battalion (-) at 1145*hrs, Conducted motor march from Battalion night location'vie XT651260 to the northern nortion of Ho Bo Woods area vie X1539293> to establish and secure a new Battalion night location. Co A provided security for Rome Plow convoy"from Battalion night location to Cu Chi Base Camp. rrovidod convoy security for Battery El, 1-8 Artillery from Cu Chi Base Camp to Dat-talion night location.

6 FED

Special Operations: CHIP- in conjunction with 1-10 ^V=- CAV conducted blocking operations vie XT478064. \t 1250 hrr>, CRIT was engaged bv an estimate^ VC Co Vic XT47C064 contact broke- at 1A40 hours. CRF sustained 3 US WIA and 7 ^VN WIA from this engagement, VC losses unknown. w

1-27 INF: CPCON to CS.

2-27 iNFs OPCON to CMD.

2-12 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults to T7> üc XT67ÖT23 *nd Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie of 12. it 1000 hrö, vie XT696124 Co A was engaged by an unknown number of VC. \t 1130'hrs, Co B vie XT- 695122 received an unknown 'mount of s/\ and A/,T Tire,', sustained 1 US W1A, VC losses unknown. At 1315 hrs, Battalion vie XT695122 received fire * from unknown number of VC, sroratic contact continued until 17?4 hours. A sweer of the battle nroa revealed a total of 9 VC KIA (BC), Battalion sustained n total of 9 ITS WIA from this engagement, /.total of 4 VC KIA

3-22 INF: At 0800 hrs, Co C with elements of the 554th Engineer Battalion conducted a combined road swoop of HSR highway #1 from Cu Thi to Hoc Kon Bridge. Co*n A and D provided security along MCR (highway 1). At 1400 hrs; Co C vie XT699091 was engaged ov a platoon si*ed VC force." At 0920 hrs, Co C sustained'1 US WIA from'S/A fire vic-XT675100, returned fire with VC looses unknown. At 1029 hrs, Co C vie XT655144 sustained 1 US KIA from'S/', and A/W f5re, returned firo with VC losses unknown." At 2~^5 hrs, Co D vie XT696090 received a he*vy volume of S/« and t/w9 firo, contact broken approximately 1505 hrs, Co sustained 3 US t'JIA, 3 US KIA VC losses unknown.

TF 4-23 INF: 't 0700 hrs, B-ttalion (-) conducted motor march from Battalion night location to vie XT572302 to establish *nH secure ä now Battalion night location. Bn (-) closed new night location at 1^00 hours. Cofs A and P provided security at damaged bridge site vie XT5Ö2300 for construction team from Co C 554th Engineer Battalion. ■

7 KEB

1-27 INF: 0PC0N 3D BDE EFFECTIVE of,1200 hrs.

2-27 INF: CPCON 3D BDE EFFECTIVE 061200 hrs.

2-12 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults from Battalion night location vie XT6?81S0 1,0 12 vic'X'i7001l6 and established and secured a new night location vie XT690113. Go's C and D con^uctcH SWOOP of yesterdays area of c~nt-ct vie XT6961?A. Conducted move to new night location Co ' provided security for the Battalion's new nisht location vie XT69ÖII3. Co B provided security for the old ni.rrht location vie XT628180; at the completion of Battalion (-) closing the new night' ". location, conducted move to Cu Chi Base Camp for platoon nirht combat patrol mission. At 1400 hrs, Battalion vie XT694123 located 3 VC KIA (BC).

3-22 INF: Battalion (-) conducted road clearing and security operations of KSil (QL 1) from Cu Chi South ^asii to Hoc )'on Bridge vie XT712071. Conduct- ed Rcconnaissanco in Force operations North of the Hoc *3 $ (lo.U/^/ O £/j T/4 L village of Art Cho vie XT708800, established and secured a new night location^ vic'XT70ÖÖ00*# Co B provided the Cu Chi Base Camp reaction force. \t 1000 ^ hrs, Co C vie XT7010Ö& received 2 rounds of sniper fire, negative casualties. At 1100 hrs,'Co C vie XT702087 received sporatic '/K and S/A firö resulting in 3 US WIA's. At 1325 hrs, C- C vie XT7030Ö7 röcrdvcd s/\ and AK47 fire, resulting in 3 US WIA and 2 US KIA. At 1350 hrs, Co \ received fire from unknown number of VC, resultinr in 2 US WIA and 1 US KIA.

TF 4^23 INF: At 1000 hrs, Battalion (-) conducted motor convoy from their night location.vie XT572302 to Cu Chi B-sc Camp upon'arrival they became 0PC0N tr. the 25th Infantry Division. Rcc^n platoon provided security lor convoy from Cu Chi to Trang Bang and continued to Go Dau Ha to secure Tay Ninh Convoy +.0 Hoc Men Bridge. Platoon released from 2nd Brigade 0PC0N 1230 hours. 8 FSB

Special Operations! CRIP in reaction, to an intelligence report of largo bodies of VC in'area conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT5427 and XT5307. At 1500 hrs, Received unknown numBor of sniper fire, negative casualties, returned fire with S/\ and */tf, VC losses unknown. 1-27 INF: 0PC0N to 3D BDE.

2-27 INF: 0PCCN to 3D BDE.

2-12 INF: At'0830 hrs, CG*S \ and n conducted airmobile combat assaults to 12 vie XT677139. Conducted Reconnaissance in'Force Operations from XT- 677139 back to their night location vie XT698H3. Co B conducted a search' " of tunnel complex vie of th ir ninht location. Co C'cn^uct''^ Reconnaissance in Force Operations from the south of night location. At 2140 hrs, Co 0 AP vie XT695120 engaged 3 VC with claymore mines resulting in 3'VC KIA (DC)." At 2300 hrs, vie XT69Ö1U battalion engaged r.rproximatoly 150 VC with- arty and LFT, VC losses unknown. At 1145 hrs, Co B vie XT698112 c-rtur'.d 5'VC F0W. At 1410 hrs, Co D vie XT692^44 received S/A and A/W and RFC firoj returned fire with all organic weapons and LFT resulting in 12 US WIA , 1 US KIA, 22 VC KIA (BC) and S VC KIA (FCSS).

3-2?. INF: Cots A, C and D conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations in .Ap Cho Village vie XT7OO8. Provided so cur icy of HSR (Q£l). Co B provided security for their night location vie XT703S00. At 1210 hrs, Co A vie XT- " 7030Ö7 received 3 rounds'of sniper fire from 1 VC, returned fire with s/<\ and M79, negative casualties, VC losses unknown. \t 1445 hrs, Go's D and D vie XT7030Ö7 received S/', l'/W9 M/S and RFG fire returned fire with all organic vjoapons and MT. Sustained 2 US WIA, VC losses unknown, »t 1620 hrs, Battalion vie XT699090 located 30 VC KIA (DC). 9 FSB

1-27 B1F: 0PC0N to 3D BDE.

2-27 INF: 0FC0N to 3D BDE. 6'/ (I o V^//D*AJ 7/AJL v1 (Z o AJ F/DJt.v T/4'i_

2-12 IKFs Conducted airmobile combat assaults to 12 -vie XT676~144 and XT69015O. One Company established and secured a now nitfht location at XT691144, Co C with elements of the 554th Tfcgineer Battalion conducted road clearing and security operations along hirhway 8A from vie XTo514 cast to XT69U# At 2029 hrs, night location'vie XT69S113 received an unknown amount of'S/A fire, negative "casualties, returned fire with S/l, A/Wand "" Artillery, VC losses unknown. At 0745 hrs, Co C with elements"of the 554th Engineer Battalion vie Cu C^i Base Camp, conduct-d road clearing'and security operations along Highway 8A vie XT6514 east to vie XT6914« ■■ 0835 hrs, Co C vie XT690145 received './W and 50 caliber fire from unknown number of VC, sustained 1 US KIA and 1 US WIA, returned fire with all organic weapons, artv and airstrikes, a sween of the battle area revealed 8 VC KIA (BC) and'20 VC KIA (TOSS), and l'VC KBA (DC), 9..ÜS VIA Jmd.2"US KIA. 'At 1248 hrs, Co»s A and C vie XT69I4 engaged bv'an unknown number of VC, received A/W and S/A fire,' negative casualties. Returned fire with S/A, A/W, VC losses unknown« At'1306 hrs,'supporting gunships vie" r XT6914 received unknown number of S/A, A/W fire, negative hits. At 1319 hrs, Battalion sustained 2 US WIA from gunshot wounds' vie XT692144 returned fire * with A/W and S/A and friendly airstrikes, VC'losses unknown 0 At 1500 hrs, Co \ vie XT692147 sustained 3 US WIAis and 3 US KEAis, ±A m contact with an unknown si",o VC'fnrce, returned firo with S/A and kfw'9 VC losses unknown. At 1615 hrs, Co A and 3 vie XT7009 received a heav# volume of S/A and'.'/to fire from unknown number VC, negative casualties, returned with S/', A/W, L'.WS and Arty, resulting in 9 US WIA and 2 US KIA.

3-22 INF: Cofs A and D provided security for road convoy\ Conducted Reconnaissance in Force operation in 'p Cho village vie XT7008. Co*s B and C provided security for their night location. Conducted foot march from " vie Xx708800"to vie XT701091, to establish and secure a new night location vie XT701091. At 1810 hrs - 1824 hrs, vie XT693144 while extracting from PZ, received unknown number of rounds from 2 VC* sustained a total of 20 US WIAis. Total casualties for the days activities: 22 US V/IAts# Contact was broken at 1829 hrs,. At 1907 hrs/ vie XT698O88 Battalion sustained l' US NBI from accidontial discharge of round from his weapon. At 1155' hrs,~' Battalion sustained 1 US WIA resulting from gunshot wounds vie XT702095 returned fire with unknown results.' At 1432 hrs, Battalion vie XT70IO89 received a heavy volume of s/\, A/W and ^TG fire from unknown size VC force, returned fire with 90MM ERj S/\ and A/w, negative casualties, 'VC losses 23 VC KIA (BC). At 1510 hrs, Co»s*A and 9 vie XT702090 received sporatic snirv.r fire, negative casualties,' At 1615 hrs, Co's ''and D vie XT701090 received sr^ratic sniper fire, negative casualties. 10 FEB '

Special Operations: Commencing at 1530 hrs, GRIT conducted heconnaissance in Force Operations to the West and the* S0nrth' W6&t of . Bao Trai (XT526045) to 4 objective areas vie XT515025, XT503034, XT- 497060 and XT51706O in search of mortar positions and VC reported • to be moving in this area.

TF 1-5 IMF (M) with'Co A 2-34 Armor: 0FC0N to 2d Brigade effective 101200 hrs February 1968.

1-27 INF5 Remain 0PC0N to 3D Brigade.^ ffiPW^WWSWMWWCB

2-2? INF: OPCON 3D Brigade.

2-l2 iNF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT693144* Co B provided security for their night location. \t 6730'firs, Co A, C and D was engaged by an unknown number of VC force, vie XT693144*" Received S/A and A/W fire returned fire with all organic weapons, Vt 1350'hrs,"unit withdrew approximately 2 kilometers to the east* 't 1400 hrs," friendly airstrikes engaged the VC force *-'th"750 lb bombs and 20MM cannon 'fife. tit 0735 hrs,'Co»s C and D vie XT698I46 engaged unknown si*e VC force, received S/A, A/V And RFC fire. Contact developed to sporatic sniper1 fire.« At 1310 hrs, Contact was broken. Fire was returned witVrty, *90M RR S/A and "A/to fire. Co'C sustained 1 U5-WIA from this engagement, VC losses unknown. At 1340 hrs, Co B vie XT702144 again came in heavy contact, receiving S/A, A/W, 50 caliber M/o and RF0 contact continued as of'1Ö00 hrsT Battalion sustained 11 US WIA and 1 US KIA from this engagement, VC losses were 11 VC KB (BC) and 3 VC K3A (BC).

3-22 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations in"arca of yesterday's contact vie XT704OÖ9. Co B provided security for the night location. At 1000 hrs, Cors A, C and D vie XT7040Ö9 received a heavy volume of S/A and A/w fire. Heavy to sporatic fire continued"to 1500 his, direct support artillery was employed against the VC at that lb-' cation effective 101700 hrs. Co A 0PC0N to 4-23 3NF (M). At 0900 nrs, vie XT702O8Ö Co C came in contact with" heavy volume of sniper fire, ""* snipe*r fire continued through the day, 'Eire was returned with TAT3 air, Arty, 90MM, S/A, A/W fire.' At 1237 hrs, Co A was committed as the Battalion reserve vie XT703O88 and was'engaged'by an'unknown size VC force and heavy volume of sniper fire. \t 1545 hrs, contact was broken resulting in 3 US KIA and 4 US WIA»S.

11 FED

Special Operations: 2-12 INF in conjunction with elements of the"5th" ARVN Divisl-nproviding blocking'positions vie XT75OI5O conducted Reconnaissance in Force and blocking positions. 'CRIP ay 1700 hrs, conducted raiding T-^rat" i **ns in area bounded by XT5700, XT5204, XT5304 and XT5401.

TF 1-5 INF: Effective 102100 hrs, OPCON to 25th Inf Div.

1-27 IMF: Remains 0FC0N to 3d Bde.

2-27 3NF: Remains OrcOM to 3d Bde.

2-12 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in force operations in «area of yesterdays contact vie XT702144, Co»s'B and D conducted security and clearing operations of highway ÖA. At 1300 hrs, Co A vie XT701145 was engaged by unknown number of VC, recived S/A, A/W and RPG fire. Returned fire 'with all organic weapons, ARTY LPT and 3 strikes of TAC air, delivering 500 lb bombs' and'napalm resulting in 3 US WIA and 1 US KIA. 'Contact continued until 1630 hrs, with Co sustained an additional 2 US WIA's, VC losses were 6 VC KIA (BC) and 4 VC KIA (POSS).

3-22 INF: Probed enemy positions vie XT705091. Prepared for tomorrows'* offensive operations. At 1335 hrs, Co B vie XT7020ÖÖ recovered VXJS KIA'from yerterdays contact changing status of 1 ns 11X1 to 1 ITS KP, At 1445 hrs, Co' D vie XT702088 recived- 5-1- rds S/A fire, sustaining 4 US WIA's'arid 1 US KIA, T/ ÖO AS Ft ££

Returned fire with S/A and kftl fire, VC losses unknown. At the close of the period Co D remained in contact,

12 FEB

Special Operation: CRIP at 1947 hrs, sustainid 4 HS WIA, 10 ITS KULJ from erigagment'with estimated 2 VC reinforced companies in area bounded By XT57ÖO, XT5204i XT5304"and XT&01. Fire was returned with all organic weapons IFT, ARTY and gunships* Contact Waö broken at 2005 hrs, VC losses 39 VC KIA (POSS), 16 VC KIA (3C). ARVN losses 3 WtA, 3 MIA and 1 KIA.

1-27 INF: OFCON to 3D BDE.

2-27 INF: OPCON to 3D BDE.

2-12 INF: Co»s B, C arid D condti6ted riec6maissaticerin "Force Operation» in area of Tan Hoa village vie XT6814, XT6914, and XT7014 supported by" elements of the 65tn Engineer Battalion who conducted tunnel"and bunker*" destruction in zone. Co A provided security for the Battalion' night"location. Elements of the 5th ARVN in conjunction with Battalion (~) conducted Reconnaissance in Force and block operations to the East of Tan Hoä'village vie XI7114. At 1000 hrs, Battalion (-) was heavily engaged vie XT7OIU5 * by an unknown size VC force employing S/A and */lh* Fire was' returned with S/A, A/W LFT end Arty. Contact broken at 1100 hrs. At 1135 hrs, Cö C again received sporatic sniper fire, and from ligfrt to srorati'c'contact* continued to the remainder of the reported period, At 2330 hrs, Battälion sustained 1 US WIA vic'XT691144 night location resulting from friendly "" K79 fire. At 1135 hrs, Co C vie XT70II45 received sporatic S/A/A/to fire resulting in 3 u$ WIA,* returned fire with'all organic weapons, Arty'and LFTis, TAC air strikes, VC losses unknown. Co sustained 3 US WJAie." It 2357 h^s, contact continued vie XT6709 until t^c close of"the reported period, contact varied from heavy to sporatic fires. Continued to engage"" VC with Artillery, EFT and TAC AIR. At the close of the period! Hattalion remained in contact, sustaining an additional 3 US WIA and 1 US KI', 1 VC KIA (BC).

3-22 INF: Co- C and D conducted a detailed sweep of yesterday's batile area vie XT679098 supported by 1 attached flame track, two~"40MM duster tracks, and one 105hcv/itzcr employed as direct firo for the" suppression of fires and neutralization of bunker and trench complexes within this area. Co B provided'security for the'Battalion"ni/^ht*location and the Battalion'reaction force. Recon KLatoOn provided'"security fortfte attached elements. Co A remained OPCON to the 4-23 Infantry CM). "At 1230 hrs, Co B and the Recon platoon in reaction to an intelligence report"of a VC regiment in the area, conducted Reconnaissance in Force mission vie" XT679095* National Folice from Cu Chi provided road" block in conjunction with the Battalion operation vie XT693089 and XT630I26. "*t'1801 hrs,~Co C and D remained in contdct with unknown number VC, vie XT7020ÖÖ withdrew to the south side of road, employed extensive fires into area"of con*tact. ' Sustained 1 US KIA and 4 US WIA, VC losses unknown. At 1835 hrs, contact was broken, 'Co C and D departed for the' Battalion ni£ht location clo'sing '.[ at 1855 hrs. At 0855 hrs, Co D vie XT703O69 received S/A and '/W.'fire Sus^ tained 2 MS WIA returned fire with S/A and A/V, VC losses unknown. At 0858

hrs, Co C vie XT704O88 received S/A and A/fy fire, negative casualties,' returned fire with unknown results. At 1353 hrs, until the*close of the reported period the Battalion remained in contact vie XT6709 sustaining 3 US Win and 4 *B KIA, 3 VC KIA, (DC).

13 FED

1-27 INF: OPCON to 3D DDE.

2-27 INF: OFCGN to 3D DDE. >> . • *•

2-12 INF: cotg \9 B and C with elements nf 65th Engineer Battalion conducted Reconnaissance in F^rce and tunnel and bunlccr destruction vie" XT6914« Co D provided security for the Battalion night*location and the Battalion reaction force. At 1130 hrs, Co D vie XT695140 vas engage by "" an unknown number of VC with AK47 and carbine fire I Fire~V/as returned with all organic weapons. TAC air strikes and artillery. At 1130 hrs, Co C was engaged by an unknown size VC force vie XT695147* contact continued until the close of the reported period.' Fire was returned'with *.rtv,"Guri ships, TAC air strikes, S/A and A/W fire, VC losses unknown. Battalion sustained 3 US WIA»S and 2 US KlAis. 3-22 INF: Co»s C, D and elements of-bhe Secon platoon conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT697090. Co*s A and B provided security for the Battalion night location an^ the Battalion reaction" force. Cu Chi National Police provided'road blocks along Route "QL 1 vie XT6900&9 and XT630126. At 0Ö30 hrs, mariuover elements were engaged by an unknown size VC force employing RTG, A/W, S/A fire. Fire was returned R with Arty, 90JM R , S/A AA*" and -flame provided by two OPCON flame tracks. At 0Ö30 hrr, Co*s C and B vie XT69Ö0Ö9 enroute to reinforce elements of the 4-23 Infantry (M) received s/" 'and A/W fire from unknown miribcr VC, returned fire with unknown results. Contact continued until 1740'hrs fires placed on the contact area consisted of Art* fl.-mc, 901ft! ~ii, S/h and L/W fire with unknown r< sult3. Battalion sustained 2 US V.rIAlS. lr-23 INF: 0FC0N 2d Brigade effective 130500 hrs. 'At 0752 hrs","' Battalion sustained 1 US NBI resulting from convulsions. At 0813 hrs, vie XT69Ö092 Battalion'was engaged by an unknown size VC force", entrenJie'd in tunnels and bunkers, employing S/A and A/W, fire was returned with all organic weapons, 105MM and 155&* and. Artillery fire, "AC AIR strikes consisting of bombs and napalm, flame Toviried bv tv:o flame tracks, arid'a 8 At conta omploying 500 lb bombs, Napalm, Arty fires from 105, 155 and 8"inch Arty pieces, flame tracks, s/A, A/W and LAW» s" were placed ^n the area'of contact, us VJIA VC losses unknown. Battalion sustained 34 and 4 US KIA, 3 AFCis combat loss. TAC">C AUS At 1Ö37 hrs, vie XT64&51 1 V

Co u 13 <2o V J~/0^XJ T/4i_ 14 FED

Special Operations: Elements of the Cu Chi National Tolice In conjunction vdth the 3-22 Infantry and 4-?3 Infantry (K) aerations established and maintained 2 vehicles Ttnd personnel checkpoints along Route (QL 1) vie XT69S0Ö9 and XT6301?6.

1-27 INFs OPCON to 3D DDE.

2-27 INF* OF001* to 3D BDE. 2-12 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations onr&' 3r~* Company front along the North and South of highway 8/1 to vie XT695146, * vdth one Company moving to the rear providing security and reaction fojjee. Dn provided a composite platoon for the security of the night location. Elements of the 65th Engineer Datt-lion ccn^uctc* tunnel "and bunker * destruction along tho axis of the Reconnaissance in Force Operations. Elements of the 5th AKVW Division conducted'Reconnaissance in Force" and blocking operations. 4.2 mortar, 106RR, Artv, S/A and tjw Fires were'employed in conjunction vdth the Reconnaissance in Force'Ope"rat-'"' ions. At 0650 hrs, moved to area of previous contact vie XT695147 vdth 4 Complies swept area with negative contact, located 46 VC KIA (BC) and 3 VC KIA (lOSS) vie XT695147.

3-22 INF: Conducted move to night location vie XT6C60B3; closing at 0115 hrs, IP's were employed vie the night location. Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations and a 2 Company attack to objective RED vie X1703089« Co D provided security for the ni^ht location and provided'the Battalion reaction force, effective 140500 hrs, Co A OFCON 3-4 3AV . Ö inch Arty prep of thc'objcctivc rrca commenced' prior "to the Reconnaissance in Force attack.' At 1915 hrs, vie XT69308Ö jjecen sustaincd 1 US WIA from a RFG round, returned fire with unknown rö- suMs, At 0950 hrs, Co's B and C received A/w fire from vie XT69&- 0ß9. Re turned* fire with all organic weapons, 105?^, 155MM and ß ürich artillory fire. Unit remained in sporatic contact until rnd of reported period. VC losses 10 VC KIA (BC) .. nn sustained 6 US WIA, 4 U;3 ND.T.

TF 4-23 INF: Effective 140500 hrs, 1 troop from the 3-4 Cav~ consisting'of 6 tanks and 20 ATC»s0rC0N TF 4-23 Infantry "effective 140500 hrs, recon platoon OFCON 3-4 Cav. Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations and a combined attack to objective Blue vie" " XT715099 with 3 Infantry Companies and one Car Troop"; '. prc-dawn Tac Air strike dropping 500 lb, 750 lb and 10001b bomb's was" cnployed on the objective area commencing at 0300 hrs. A one (1) hour prep employing 8 inch artillery followed the air striko'on the objective area. Elements of the 554th Engineer Battalion conducted road repair, tunnel and bunker destruction in conjunction with the"* Battalion"s-opcraiions. At 0054 hrs, Co B recöived s/K sniper fire " f ji vie XT69709O. Fire was returned'with K/w, Grenades wit ft unknown results. At 0950 hrs, Troop A 3-4 Cav'and Co A received s/% "A/V firo. Fire was returned with S/A, A/V, 90MM, 105MM and 8 inch f? - (So Aj /=■/ os /J r/Jlt- C o v/?//?*? AJT/4-4- artillery fire»' Unit remained in Sporatic contact until end of the reported period. VC looses 91 VC KIA (DC). Bri sustained 10 US KIA arrf 52 US WTA and l ^.nk And 1 ATC combat loss.

TAC AUt:-- At 1330 hrs, vie XT6532Ö7 engaged an unknown VC force resulting in 6 VC KIA(DC) and 3 VC KIA (POSS).

2D Drigr.de C&C ship at 1215 hrs, vie XT70309I 2nd Brigade C&C engaged 1 VC resulting in 1 VC KIA (DC).

15 FED

Special Operations; Cu Chi'National Folicu'provided 2*'personriel and vehicle checkpoints vie XS713072 and vie XT643120 in conjunction with the Battalion operations, 554th Knginecr's rrovided the 3-22 Infantry 5 dozers for assistance in destroying tunnel and bunker complex in the objective area. Klerents of Co A 65th Engineer's provided £-12 Infantry Engineer Support in the'destruction of tunnel and bunker complexes in the area of operations. 1-27 INF: OFCON to 3D DDE.

2-27 INF: QPCON to 3D BDE.

2-12 INFt Co A provided security for 4'dozers who" Yio/ed" from Cu Chi Base Camp to Battalion area of operation. Battalion conducted sweep of the battle area and with Clements of Co A 65th"Kriginecr Battalion arid 4 dozers, destroyed tunnel and bunker complexes vie Tan' Hoa village At'0730 hrs, all* Companies started' sweep. 6f area of- prcr'-d'jus contact, vie XT695145, wit^ negative contact. located 36 VC KfA (DC).

• >?2 INF: At 0500 hrs, u Troop and Co C released

1-27 INF: CrCON 3D DDE.

2-27 INF: 0PC0N 3D DDE.

2-12 INF: Provided security for Engineer elements'. Conducted clearing of tunnel and bunker operations. At 2235 hrs, C6 C vie XT- 70&45 engaged unknown number'of VC with s/A and A/'r fire / negative casualties, VC losses unknown. At 2250 hrs, Co B vie XT708U5 '. recoivod unknown number of sniper rounds, returned fire with~S/", negative casualties. VC losses unknown. At 1C25 hrs* Co B vie XT- 663124 sustained 3 US WIA from booby trapped grenade. @0

\ ~mf m r, nA C 4-23 Inf.ntry (M)*'remained

V--/ • C-n"ic'*cd Iloconnris'sanco in Force ^•.rations tunnel and bunker destruction aw! provided security for 65th Engineer and 554tn Engineer'dozers. 't 2135 hrs, Co D vie XT70Ö077 engaged 12 VC, with S/;\, A/V, M79 and Artillery — VC returned fire with'S/A and A/W negative casualties, VC losses unknown. At 2333 hrs, Battalion vie XT712096'sustained 1 US NBI resulting from a nalaria attack. At 0?21 hrs, Co"I) vie XT708077 engaged 3 VC with S/A and A/W fire, resulting in 3 VC KIA (DC). Between 1000-1400 hours, Co C vie XT70IOC9 located 21 VC KIA (DC). At 3430 hrs, Co C vie XT701DC9 located 4 VC KIA (DC). 171FED

1-5 CMF (M) and Co A 2-34 ibnor: Effective 170600 ^rs, "' returned to 2nd Brigade control. Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations in zone. At 0900 hrs, HHe vie XT801047 apprehended 1 detainee, evacuated to IF//. At 1000 hrs," received fire fron unknown number of VC, resulting in 7 US WIA from Co C, returned' fire with* ' '"" S/A and A/W, VC losses "unknown. At 1205 hrs, Battalion vie XT76SO47 engage1 by unknown number of VC, negative casualties, returned fire with S/A and A/fa resulting on 2 VC KIA (DC). At I645""hrs, Co C'vic XT767043 2 AFC«s were hit by HFC «rounds resulting in-lUS WIA and moderate damage to track. At 1645 hrs, Co Ö vie XT764044 1 AFC • was hit by an FJG round negative casualties, minor tfänägc to track. * At V,'25 hrs, Co B and C remained in contact vie XT761041 with an additional 2 VC KIA (DC)#

J.-7.7 INF: Conducted airmobile" combat assaults and* Reconnaissance in pbj-y; operations in zone. "At 1250 hrs, Co n vie XT859015 received unkiKv."» nunsber of sniper fire, resulting in 1 US WIAJ fire returned with y\X ^r^anic weapons and IFT y VC losses unknown, M 1200 hrs, Co $ v.uc '. •* vnstcrdays contact recovered 2 US MIAfs changing the status i* 2 US KIA»s.

>22 INF: Conducted motor convoy from XT?01395 to XT749135* to «'jtablish and secure a new Battalion night location closing at 1?& hrs". At 0Ö45 hrs, vie XT70OO9O rccon platoon located 10 VC M*A (Ü0.V.

2-12 INF: Effective 0r*00 hrs, released OrCON 2nd brigade. L Troop 11th ACH effoctivc 1400 hrs, 01'CON to 2nd Brigade conducted motor convoy to vie XT720955 to establish a new night location.

TAG A£l: At 1330 hrs, vie .XT750I64 engaged 1 VC resulting in 1 VC KBA (DC).

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1-5 INF* Co A rr.rrins OFCON 3D DDE. Conduc+.e* Peconnaiasande in Force Operations provided securitv for FSDvic XT802049; At 1745 hrs, Co B vie XT766043 received a heavy volume of A/W and fttG fire from estimate two VC reinforced Companies, negative casualties, returned fire with all organic weapons and artiltcrv resulting" in 7 VC KIA (DC). At 0130 hrs, Battalion night location vie XT803- 04Ö received 50-60 rounds 60 and 82]w, resulting in ln US WIA' 1 US KIA, returned Firewith all organic weapons an^ arWerv, VC losses unknown. At O350 hrs, Battalion night location vie XTß^- 04Ö received 35 rounds of 60MM resulting in 2 US WIA returned fir© with 81MM and LFT, VC losses unknown.

1-27 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults in zone. At 1030 hrs, Co C vie XT78I18I surporting aircraft receive^ S/A from unknown number of VC, 2 shi^s minor damago, 2 shins'with heavr damage, negative casualties. Between l^OO-^oo hrs, vie XT850I located 2 fr*!Sh graves containing 2 VC KIA (DC).

2-27 JNF: Conducted air mov from Tay Ninh to n0w Bravo,' Cu Chi Base Camp. Conducted airmobile combat assaults in zone. At 1O10 hrs, Co C vie XT77?085 received a heavy volume of \/u fire while approaching 12f negative damage or casualties. At 153^ hrs, Co D vie XT774O84 located 3 tunnels containing various tvr*s of ammunition and 21 graves containing 21 VC KIA (BC).

>22 INF: Conducted saturation night ambush ratrols, maintenance ane. vect and preparation for future operations in zone and local A Rcco:v;.Hr,sancc in Foree Operations. ' t 0130 }^s, Battalion rectf\ve:i J.0-15 rounds of 82MM rounds, resulting in 2 US WIA, returned fYiv with 81MM, VC Insses unknown.

Ljrc^p 11th ACR: Conducted Reconnaissance'in Force Operations seal cc,rd&\ and search of Vicnh Lee vie X'J?15975. fr^vi'V1 recon screen MT Harsh area from vie XS69096O North to XT9600PO, At 0335 hrt: > L Troop night location vie XT700962 was engaged bv an unknown siz; Yd j'ro'ce, returned fire with all organic weapons, resulting in 2/j V&KIÄ (DC) and 20 VC KIA (rOSS). Troop sustained 2 US WIA.

Supporting ?AQ: At 0100 hrs, vie XT025054 received a heavy vclirv. of A-V fire, negative casualties or damage,

Pu.rixrtinß Gunships? A* 1331 brs, vie XT776OS3 engaged 9 VC, rcraMty in 8 VC KIA (BC) and 1 VC KIA (FOSS).

f CattFi Between 0610 hrs, and 0635 hrs, vie XT527046 recoived 25 60MM and Ö2MM mortar rounds, resulting in 5 U5 u*Atg. Returned firo with all organic weapons, VC losses unknown. 19 FSB

'L-5 E^: Conducted Reconnaissance in F^rce «operations in zone. At 0905 hrs, Recon platen vie XT762054 engaged unknown number of VC, with S/A *n* A/to firo resulting in 1 VC KIA (FOSS),

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! VC returned fire with S/A and A/W fire, insulting In 9 US WIA s. At 091*0 hrs, vie XT806053 approhended 2 detainees will evacuate to HW.

1-27 IN?* . rrovided security for FSD HARRISON vie XT736047. Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations in zone. At 1345 hrs, Co C vie XTÖ25025 receivod S/A firo negative casualties, returned fire with all organic weapons, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC).

'2-27 E^s Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations in zone. At 2310 hrs, Co 3 AP vie XT777n^3 engaged $ VC with S/\, A/W and M79; resulting in 4 VC KIA (DC) and 1 VC KIA (F^Sg). At OtJ+5 hrs, night'location vie XT77/.0Ö5 received 15-20 .#t

3-22 INF: Co A remained 0PC0N to 4-23 INF (M). Conducted ^ Reconnaissance in Force Operations in zone« At 2125 hrs, Dn.ttaiti.cn nigftt location sustained 1 US NBI from malaria attack. At ZJ5* hrs, Co D'AF vie XT744153 engaged 75 /C with artillery, VC Dc*iao8 unknown. At 0305 hrs, Co D vie XT72015Ö received unknown number of S/A and RrG fire, resulting in'3 US KIA and 3 US W±A, returned fire with all organic weapons, VC losses unknown, At 1510 hrs, Co A»s convoy vic'XT770144 received RIG ami AX47 fire from estimate VC squad, resulting in 1 US WT/U returned fire with S/A, A/W and M79 resulting in 1 VC KIA (6C),

^Trtop llth ACRi: Released OrCON GffoC+ive 182000 hrs. 20 FED

1 .$ ?Z? (M)s Co »s D, C and Co A 2-34 conducted ^connaisspnc« in fcrc.< Opentions in area of yesterdays contact vie XT7605, XTT7- n;.. XTfftfy v?7904 and XTcW>4. co n providnd security for the Bot tail on ii-~ht location and tho Battalion reaction force. At 075e frre, Co C vie XT774048 apprehended 1 rw (WIA), evacuated to H'W, At 0800 hrs, Co C vie XT770052 received snirer fire'from unknewn ru/nfoerof VC, returned fire with S/A and A./W fire, negative- «ftftuaHice. VC losses unknown. At 0822 hrs, ^ocon platoon vie yXlflPfä received snirer fire from unknown nrmber of VC, re— tnn\c1 fire with all organic weapons, resulting in 2 US WIA'g VC Kisses unknown.

1-27 INFs Go's B, C and n conducted 'teconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT(,202, XT8302, XTÖ201, and i.r83nn. Co A rrovided security for the Hattalion night location *nd the Dattalion reaction force. At IP40 hrs, Co C vie XTÖ43017 engaged

13 i~ -U.OAJF/JßAj'r/.&L i 2 VC with S/A and A/W, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). fit 1100 hrs, Co C vic XTÖ43017 receivM unknown numßnr nf s/« anrt'A/to fire, negative casualties) VC losses'unknown* At'1135 nrs, Co B vic *T8*rtOV? engaged 1 VC with S/A, A/V an* M79, resulting in 1 VC KIA (DC). * 2-27 ^F: Conducted airmobile combat assaults in zone. Negative contact durin*! the reported period.

3-22 INF: Conducted daylight ambush patrols. Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations sweep ano* cloarinr operations. Between IO5O-UOO hrs, Co 0 vic XT£22030 received A/W rifle grenade and RrS fire from estimate VC platoon in bunkers, negative casualties, returned fire with s/A nn* ^fr7 resulting in 5 VC KIA (BC).

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1-5 INF (M): Co B and Co "2-34 'rmor conducted Ttec^nn?usance in Force Operations'vie XTÖO8O34, XTÖ01033, XT765036, XT804O37, XT- 762034 and XTÖ03040. Co A provided security for the Battalion night location and the Battalion reaction lorce. 'At 134& hrs, T?ccon element vic XT765034 apprehended 1 detainee, will evacuate. H 1359 hrs, Co B vic XT807033 apprehended 2 detainees, will evacuate.

1-27 INF: Co»s ", B and facon platoon conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vic XT33OOO8, XT0470ÖÖ, XTÖ490^6 and XT855990. Co»s C and D provided security for th Battalion reaction force and the Battalion nirht location, ft 1255 hrs, ^econ element vic XT8S5996 engaged 2 VC with S/A -nd A/V, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1430 hrs, Recon clement an^ Co " was engage^" b^ an unknown number of VC with S/K, A/to an"1 &FG fir*, returned fire with all organic'weapons, resulting in 3 US WIAfs, VC losses unknown. At 1430 hrs, vic XS355997 a dustoff shir, onfoute to ev^cu-->to wounded received unknown number of A/W fire, Dustoff shir was downed by this A/W fire, 't 1500 hrs, Co C vic XTrtl7079 received fire from 3-5 VC, returned fire with S/", A/to rosultinr in 1 US KIA, VC losses unknown.

2-27 *NF: Co*s A, C and B conrhjcte^ Airmobile combat assaults and Reconnaissance in Force Operations to 12*3 vic XT73Ö077 and XT703077. Co B provided security for the Battalion night location and thr. Battalion reaction force. At ' J313 hrs, Co C vic XT79IP75 located 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1345 hrs, Co C vic XT793073 received S/* and A/to fir<- fr^m unknown number of VC, returned fire with all organic wea^ns, rosultine in 1 US WIA, 1 VC KIA (DC).

3-22 INF: Co»s B, C,-and B with ^cc^n platoon conducted Reconnaissance in Force derations vic X?ö20H28, XT£3$035, XT- 820029, XT043039 and XTC53041.

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1-5 INF (M): CO»S D, C and Re con olenrnt an* Co A 2-34 *mor conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT68004£# Xx753- 053> XT75Ö038 and XT766042* M/^739 hrs, supportin/: FAC vie XT- 769047 engaged 1 VC vdth napalm, resulting in'l VC KIA (DC). At 1134 hrs, Co C vie XT771043 engaged 2 VC vdth, ^0 caliber machine gun, resulting in 2 VC KIA (DC).

1-27 INF: Co*s D, C and D conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT81J026 and XT820021. At 1930 hrs, Co C vie XT - Ö17017 received s/* and A/W fire'from an unknown number VC, returned fire vdth all organic weapons, resulting in 2 US V7IA, and 3 us KIA, VC losses unknown. At 2337 hrs, Co CAP vie XT777093 engaged unlcnown number of VC'with S/* and A/fr fire, resulting in 1 VC KIA (rOSS). -At 1220 hrs, Co C vie XT814021 located 5 VC KIA (DC).'At 1325 hrs, Co i) vie XT81C014 detonated a booby trapped clavmore, resulting in 1 US KIA and 2 US WIA. At 1344 hrs, Co P vie XTÖ13- 012 received s/A fire from unknown nunber of VC, returned fire with all*organic weapons, nogative casualties, VC losses unknown, "t 14TH hrs, Co C vie XT8I7026 located 1 VC KIA (EC).

2-27 INF: Go's D, C and T) conducted airmobile combat assaults n< to IZ vie XT7?40 ># Conducted Reconnaissance in Force operations vie XT77207/, XT765O69 and XT77306rt. Co A provided security for the Battalion night location and provided for the battalion reaction force. 'At 21^5 hrs, Co D AF vie XT770077' engaged 4-5 VC with $[h and AA', a later sweep of the battle area revealed l'VC KIA (DC). At 1155 hrs, Co D vie XT767070 engaged 1 VC-*ith s/A, resulting in 1 VC KIA (DC) and 1 VC ITW. At 1246 hrs, supporting gnnshina engaged 2 VC resulting In 2 VC KIA (DC). At 135° hrs, Co n vie XT776075 located 9 graves containing 19 VC KIA (BC) killed by artillery. At 14^5 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT776075 engaged 1 VC, r suiting in 1 VC KIA (DC). At W hrs, Co C vie XT775- 078 located 4 graves containing 4 VC KIA (DC).

3-22 INF: Co C conducted aimobilo combat assaults to 12 vie XTÖ46060. Co D and'D (<-) conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT020021, XT842028 and XT/^024. Co n(-} con-' ducted extensive day ambush patrol operations vie XT845061« At 0424 hrs,'Co T) vie XTC48P33*engaged unknown number of VC with" claymores, s/' and A/W fir«, resulting in 2 VC KIA (FOSS). At 10/ * h~a, Co D vie XT842028 rcci-vcd S/A and A/W fire" from unknown number of VC, returned fir*-, with S/\ and ",/w, negative casualties, VC losses unknown, rt'1155 hrs, Co n vie XTC42028 engaged 3 VC with S/A and A/V fire, resulting in 1 VC KIA (rOSS). ?3 FED

1-5 INF (M): Cofs R- and C err'uetod Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT3006 and XT^106. Co r<*provided security for the Battalion night location vie XT824n14. Conducted nirht

AT orerations vie XTß^lU

1-27 IMF: Co*s n and C conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XTÖ13026, XT811027. Co n remained in night location provided security for*the night location and the Battalion reaction force. At 1130 hrs, Co A vie XT^OOl? located 1 VC KIA (BG)# At 1145 hrs, Co B vie XT818019 located 1 j?rave containing 1 VC KIA (DC). At 1153 hrs, Co A vie XTÖ1Ö019 located 1 VCKIA (DC).- At 1154 hrs, Co C vie XT819021 located 1 VC KIA (DC). At 13 5^ *rs, Co A vie XT823023 located 1 VC KIA (DC).

2-27 *NFJ Conducted airmobile combat assaults and Reconnaissance A in Force Operations in zonec * t 2047 hrs, Co 1) vie XT772038 engaged 4 VC with all organic weapons, resulting in 2 VC KIA (DC). At 2135 hrs,'Co B AT vie XT773082'while crossing a canal received s/A and A/W fire, negative casualties, r* turned fire with S/A and VT,T £&n with unknown*results. At 2150 hrs, Co C vie XT776<^32 ongaged unknown results. At 2335 hrs, Co C vie XT775O82 engaged 3 VC with s/\ and A/a fire resulting in 1 VC KIA (rCSS). At 2359 hrs, Co T) vie XT -" 773086 engaged 2 VC vdth s/A and A/v fire with unknown results. At UPO hrs, supporting gunships vie XT7982 located 1 VC KIA (3C). * At :U10 hrs, Co D vie XT791075 located 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1430 hrs, Co D vie XT787C69 located 1 VC KIA (DC).

3-22 HFs At 1000 hrs, Co»s D and T) conducted airmobilß combat assaults to 12fs vie XT845062 to establish and secure a new night location Co p conducted Reconnaissance in Force from vie XTÖ3W45 ajyi to their new night location. Co C'provided security for their new night location. At 1355 hrs, Co D vie XT830O45 received S/A and .\/w fire fr^m an unknown number of VC, returned fire with all organic weapons, resulting in 1 US KIA and 1 US WIA, VC losses unknown. At 1355 hrs, Co D vie XT^n^ located 7 VC KIA (DC) killed by a secondary explosion. 24 IED

1-5 INF (M): Cois'T* and C conducted "teconr.aissance in Force Operations vie XT813057, XT8144 and XT792043. ^ccm element provided security for their night location vie XTß03O4S, At 09-" 03 hrs, Battalion vie XT76O035 received 5-6 rounds of sniper firfc negative casualties.

1-2? JNF* Go's S C and J) conducted airmobile combat assaults to 12 »s vie XTÖ13014 and XTÖ31030. Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Oporationr vie of IZ's, Co T) mrovidod securitv for their night location vie XT824014. 't 1020 hrs, Co C vie XT831028 received S// and A/W'fire fron unknown nunbor of VC. Returned fire with'S/A, A/W and M79, resulting in 5 VC KIA (DC), 1 US WIA. \t 134* hrs, ' Co A vie XTÖ2Ö031 r'ccivoa sniper fire from'nnknown size VC force, returned fire with S/A and A/W and M79 fire, resulting in 1 US WIA, VC losses unknown. At 1405 hrs, Co A vie XT^0036 received snirer

Q-UAJF/OE/JT/AL 76 fire from an unlcnown number of VC, resulting in 1 US WIA, VC losses unknown. At 1532 hrs, Co A vie XT320029 engaged 2 VC with s/A and ! A/ti resulting in 2 VC KIA (DC). Cois *, n and C conducted } Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT779100, XTIJ&^k* Co TH provided security for their night location vie XT7730£6, At 0106 L hrs, Co D AT vie XT774009 engaged 7 VC with S/A and A/V, VC did not return fire, resulting in 5 VC KIA (FOSS). f * 3-22 INF: Co!s C and D conducted Reconnaissance in Force* Operations vie XTQ31021, XTÖ2515Ö. Co C remained vie XT855O62." ( Co D remained in night location ^rovi^ing the Battalion reaction force,' At 1050 hrs, Co C vie XTÖ31056 received A/W fire from < bunker, returned firo with all organic weapons, and LFT> resulting in 1 US KIA and l US WIA, 2 VC KIA (rOSS) *nd 1 VC KIA (3C).

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1-5 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations and a neunte* attack to objective area vie XT802057 and XT794052. At 0055 hrs, Co C vie XT801056 arrrchended 1 detainee, evacuated to

1«27 BF: Effective 250ÖOO hrs OrCON to the 3D BIF-

2-27 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vic'of their night location and airmobile combat assaults. At 11?0 hrs, Co D vie XT7770Ö2 engaged 2 VC with s/A and A/W resulting in 2 VC KIA (DC). At 1254 hrs, supporting gunshirs vic'XT769008 engaged i VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (rOSS) . At 1045 hrs, Co C vie XT798096' received s/A, A/W fire from an unknown number of VC, resulting in 4 US WIA, and 3 US XIA r-turned fire with S/4, A/W, Artillery and LFT resulting in 2 VC KIA (DC) and 1 VC KIA (TOSS). \t 172n hrs, vie XT773O85 7rf\ Brigade C&C ship engaged 2 VC resulting in 2 VC KIA (DC).

3-22 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force ^rations', provided security for ^gincer efforts and conducted blocking operations on wntonrys. At 1055 hrs, vie XTÖ41053 Co ^'received sniper fire, negative casualties, returned fjjv with s/A, A/W, M79, LFT, VC losses unknown. \t 3110 hrs, Co D vie XT841052 while sweeping area of contact located 21 VC KIA (DC) and sustained 2 US WIA frrnn S/\ fire. At 1220 hrs, Co T) Vic XT84°Of4 engaged unknown number of VC with All organic weapons, Artillerv, and LFT resulting in 8 VC KIA (DC), 1 VC TOW WIA, unit sustained 5 US WIA'S.

^9 INF: Kffcctive 25080H hrs, OrCON ?nd Brigade. Conducted saturation night ambush patrols and Reconnaissance in Force operations in search of VC/ftVA rocket positions. At 1125 hrs, Co*s B and C vie XT848O46 received S/A and A/W fire from an unknown number of VC, resulting in 4 US WIA and 3 US KIA, returned fire with all

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1-5 INF (M)* Conducted extensive daylight AT operations «id blocking patrols east of their night location; \t 0500 hrs, Co n moved half of their, force to vie XTÖ15055. The other half will remain in position vi.c XTC15053* Co D conducted AP orderntiohs vie XT812046 and Recon element set up a ratrol vie XT810046,, The remainder of Co A provided security for their night location. H 1330 hrs, Co A returned 0TÖ0CT to 2nd Brigade 2-27 Infantry and conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations-vie of their night location♦ At 0311 hrs, Co A 2-34 Armor vie XT690145 a tank detonated an AT mino, negative casualties,

TF 2-27 INF* Con^-cted airmobile combat assaults and Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie XT750150 with Team C 1-5 Infantry (M). At 0700 hrs, Team C 1-5 Infantry (M), 3 tanks/from Co A 2-34 Armor, 3 Flame tracks, 2 sweer teams from Co A 65th Engine r and the 554th Engineer - Bulldozers, departed Cu Chi Base Gamp :md crossed the ID vie XT673150 to vie XT673H0. Team C 1-5 Infantry conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations along route ÖA mi cleared the road to vie XT735144. Co'-s ft and"n conducted Reconnaissance in Force operations vie XT738I6I, XT733161, XT723- 157, XT717156 an* XT713149. Upon closing CP #5 yic XT713149 Team C 1-5 Infantry (M> became OPCON to 2-34 ^rmor (-). *\t 1?00 hrs, Co B became OPCON to TF 2-34 Irmor (-). Co A provided security for the Battalion night location. At 215° hrs, Co D AT vie XT773003 engaged 2 VC with M79!s, resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC), At 1540 hrs, Co C vie XT719156 received A>' and rifle grenade fire, returned fire with all organic weapons, artillery *nd air-strikes, resulting in 2 US WIA, VC losses unknown. At 0933 hrs, Co J) vie XT724156 received s/A'and A/W fir<~ from unknown number of VC, resulting in 1 US KIA, returned fire with all organic weapons, artillery and LFT resulting in 1 VC KIA-(3C). At 1550 hrs, vie XT690144 3 AIX's were hi,t by flTG roün3?, r*sulting in 12 US WIA's, 2 US KIA And 3 APC*s combat loss.

3-22 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in ^orce Oneratims, provided security for Engineer, conducted a combined attack with the 4-9 Infantry to objective area vie XT333043„ At 1100 hrs, Co A vie XTÖ37057 received \/w fire from 2 bunkers resulting'in 1 US WIA, returned fire with all organic weapons, artill^r-"-, VC losses unknown» 4-9 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force »operations and'a* two Battalion attack with 3-22 Infantry to objective vie XT033043. Co A followed as a reserve force. Co C provided security for the Battalion night location« At 0900 hrs, Co B vie XT#49050 received S/A fire from unknown number of VC, returned fire with all organic wearons,'resulting in 5 us WIA»s, 1 US KIA and 2 VC KIA (BC). At U3Ö hrs, Co's A, B, C and D vie XTÖ404 and XT8304 received S/t,

dOAJFtOJEAJ 7/AL 1t A/ty and *^ fire from unknown number of VC, returned fire with «11 organic wea^ns, resulting in 1 US KI\4 10 US WlA»8i 12 VC KIA (DC) and 15 VC KIA (rOSS);

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1-5 INF (]£) Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations- in search of VC/foVA rocket positions. At 0935 hrs, Co C vie XT694« 147 received sniper fire from unknown number o" VC, negative casualties, returned fire with t 11 organic woaonis with unknown results. At 1430 hrs, Co D vie XT699148 located 3 VC KIA (BC).

2-27 ^NF; Conducted airmobile combat Assaults ?nd -provided security for FSD vie XT729146. At 2345 hrs, vie XT774OÖ3 Co A'AF engaged 2 VC with grenades and claymores\ with unknown results, ht 1130 hrs, Co D vie XT696I43 received A/W, S/A and RTO fire from unknown nwribor of Ve, sustaining 3 us WIA's, returned firo with all organic wearons,'resulting in 12 VC KIA (DC) and 15 V« KIA" (FGßS). At 1520 hrs, Co T) nnd supporting guns hips vie XT696143 onßflcofl 3 VC resulting in 3 VC KIA (DC).

3-22 INF: Conducted Peconnnissance in Force Operations And pmT/.öd security for Engineer efforts. At 0540'hrs, vie XTß41- 052 Co A AP engaged estimate VC plAtoon with S/A, *Ar ^nd M79 with unknown results« At 1740 hrs, Co *> vic'XTß35053 rocov-red 2 US KI/^s from the rrcvious days engagement.

4-9'INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations. At v 2039 hrs, Co A vie XTÖ4304Ö received unknown number of rifle grenades, negative casualties, returned fire with S/" and' */ty resulting in 2 VC KIA (DC). At 2110 hrs, Co A-AT vie XTS36045 received s/A And grenades, negative casualties, returned fire with S/A and A/W fire resulting in 2 VC KIA (DC). At 0905 hrs, Co C vie XT843045 engaged estimated VC souad in bunkers with S/1 and M79 resulting in 5 VC KIA (DC) and 1 VC KIA (rOSS). At 1010 hrs, vie XT041044 Co C located 1 VC KIA (DC). At 1313 hrs, vie XT£3&. 04Ö Co C engaged 7 VC with S/A and M79 resulting in 3 VC KIA (DC). At 1400 hrs, Co n vie XT/539043 received snioer fire resulting in 2 US V/IA's. At 1410 hrs, Vic XT042044 Co D located 4 graves with 4 VC KIA (DC). At 1445 hrs, vie XTfy.2044 Co C sustained 2 US WIA resulting from S/^ fire returned fire with unknown results. TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force .Operations and a Tank *Infantry attack on the village of Tan Hoa vie XT7115 and XT7114.^ At 0935 hrs, vie XT694147 Co C 1-5 00 medived fire froi:i unknown number of VC with negative casualties, returned * fire with S/A and A/V fire resulting in 1 VC KIA.(BC). \t 1125 hrs, vie XT694147 Co C 1-5 00 received RTG fire resulting in 1 US WIA, returned'fire with S/A and A/W fire resulting in 1 VC KIA (DC). 'At 1430 hrs, vie XT69914Ö. Co C 1-5 00 engaged unknown number of VC, resulting in 10 VC KIA (DC).

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1-5 INF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations in search of VC/NVA rocket positions. At 0010 hrs, recon platoon vie XT79006O » engaged an estimate VC squad with -/W and S/A fire ,-resul ting in 1 VC KIA (DC) i At 0105 hrs, recon platoon vie XT797O6O located 2 VC KIA (DC). At 1740 hrs, Co D vie XT76Ö052 located 7 VC KIA (BC).

2-27 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults and Reconnaissance in Force Operations in search of VC/NVA rocket positions. 'At 1105 hrs, Co C vie XT778073 located 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1540 hrs,'Co C'vic XT770076 located 5 graves containing 5 VC KIA (DC). At 1710 hrs, Co D vie XT714140 located 1 VC KIA (BC).

3-22 INF: Conducted daylight ambush patrols and river patrolling Operations. At 1500 hrs, Co D vie XT82Ö057 located 3 VC KIA (DC).

:;-9 INF5 Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations'in search of VC/NVA rocket positions. At 1130 hrs, vie XT843043 BnV.nHon located 1 VC KIA (DC).

TF'2-34 ARMOR: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations in «ono. At 0244 hrs, Dattalion night location vie XT72S147 received 20 rounds of unknown size nortar fire, resulting in 1 US KIA and'7 US WIA, returned fire with counter mortar with unknown . results. At 0333 hrs, Battalion night location vie XT72G147 received 21 rounds of 122 rocket and RTG rounds with negative casualties. At 1209 hrs, rocon element 2-34 Armor vie XT717157 received s/\ and VPO fire from unknown sized V<£ force resulting in 1 US KIA, returned fire with all organic weapons, 1 VC KIA (BC) and 3 VC

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1-5 INF (M): Co D and Recon elemrnt and 1 platoon of'Co K conducted Reconnaissance in- Force Operations vie XT78<7)52, XT- 729055, XT7Ö706Ö and XT795C68. Co A (-) provided security for the Battalion night location. A.t 1100 hrs,'Recon element vie XT792O64 engaged 3 VC with S/A and A/V fire, with unknown results .

2-27 EM?; Co!s C and D conducted airmobile combat assaults to 12 !s vie XT742169 and Reconnaissance in Force Operations vie of 12. Co A provided security for the Battalion 'night location. Co C 4-^23 E5F (M) remains OPCON to 2-27 Infantry. At 1045 hrs, supporting gurrships vie XT74017O engaged 1 VC, resulting in 1 VC"" KIA (BC), At 1100 hrs, supporting FAC engaged 1 VC, resulting 'In 1 VC KBA (BC). At 1140 hrs, Team D vie XT739165'received S/\ and A/W fire^'returned fire with all organic weaoons, resulting in*2 US WIA*s., 1 t~nk with maior damage, VC losses unknown. At 1145 hrs, Co C vie XT739165 located 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1205 hrs, 4 JoAj r/p e/OT/^L. supporting gunshipS Vic XT739I65 engaged 3 VC, resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC). At 1220 hrs, Team C vie XT739165 received S/A and A/v fire' from unknown number of VC, returned fire'with all orgariic weapons, resulting in 1 US VOA, VC losses unknown. \t 1530 hrs, Flamo-"T,r*ck' vie XT739176 engaged 1 VC, resultinc in 1 VC KIA (BC), It 1630 hrs, C6 C

3-22 INF: Co C'(-) continued to provide security for"engineer efforts vie XTC45062. Co A-conducted a stHionarv nmbush patrol operation vie XT£L0070-XTßl6077. Co C (-) conducted a det-iled patrol operation vie XTÖ4506I. - Co D conducted 'daylight patrol operations vie XT841055, XT$33063 and XT830073. Co D provided security for tfic Battalion night location and the Battalion reaction force« At 0104 hrs, Co A vic'XTöl4074 received sniper fire 'Vo-n 1 VC, returned fire "with S/A, A/Wand M79, negative' casualties, VC losses unknown. At 0947 hrs, Co A vie XTÖIA074 rcc^iveH sniper fire from unknown number of VC, returned fire with all organic weapons resulting in 1 VC P0W .-nd 2 US WIA's. At Ib^fc hrs, Co D vie X?342051 located 1 VC KIA (BC)<.

4-9 7}]?: Go's C and D conducted reconnaissance in Force Cter-ticna vie XTG51047 and XTQ4Ö045, XT046042 and XT042O4S." Co D C~) provided security for the Battalion night location. ' Co f) ' (-) provided security for bridge site'vie XTÖ49053. AA 1155 hrs. Co D \'\C ^42042 located 2 VC bodies, resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC).

?F 2-54 AI?-:ni? IT'2-34 conducted Reconnaissance in Forcö Operations ric XT74915Ö. At 1026 hrs, 1-5 Co C vie XT747153 received*2 rounds of HrG fire, resulting in 2 US WI-Ms. ' AT 1200 hrs, 2nd Brigade C&C ship vie XT737170 engaged 3 vc> resulting in 3 VC KIA (DC). AT 1100 hrs, supporting F\C vie XT740I72 engaged 2 VC, resulting in 2 VC KBA (BC). \t 1430 hrs, vie XT7^,3l6rt supporting PAC engaged 10 VC resulting in 10 VC KBA (BC). Co iviRDewTi AL $

1 MARCH

1-5 INF (M); CO*S A and D conducted Reconnaissance in För£e* Operations'to locate and destroy VC/NVA rocket sites vie XT7905, and XT79G6. Rccon element provided' security for their night lo» ^ cation. At-1025 hrs, Go * y±c XT795065 located 1 VC KIA-(BG)'; " * At 3M5 hrs, Co A vie XTG64066 located 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1613 hrs, COERJ. 7.7 vie XI777066 apprehended 3 detainees.

&&J INF: Co «s A, D and Co C 4-23 IN? (M) Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations"to locate and destroy VC/NVÄ rocket sites vie XT7417 and XT7416. 1 section of Flame tracks, 1 platoon of Co C 4-23'Infantry (M) remains OFCON to TF 2-27 Infantry. At 1030 hrs, Co D vie XT745167 engaged 3 VC with S/A* and 40* resulting in 3 VC KIA (J3C). At 1220 hrs, Co B vie XT745« 167 engaged 1 VC with S/A and A/W resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). t - • — ! 3-22 IMFJ Co s 3, D and Recon element conducted extensive daylight ambush patrols vie XTßlOo, XTö206, XT8307'and XTÖ107. ' Continued to provide security for Engineer efforts. At 1930 hrs, CoA.. vie Xf 514075 received sniper fire'from unknown number 6f VC, returned fire with all organic weapons, negative casualties, VC " losses unknown. At 2150 hrs, Co A vie XT812074 engaged Ö"V6 in a sampan with a ILaw, resulting in 8 VC KIA (BC). At 0025" hrs, Co 'A vie »12071 engaged 7 VC with S/A and A/fa, resulting in 7 VC KIA my. At 0530 hrs, Co A vie XTG12071 received S/A and */Ü fire*' ' from unknown ntisdjer of VC« returned fire'with all organic weapons, resulting in k V£ -KIA (3G>. At 0600 hrs', Co A vie XT812071 engaged : 3Vttt' in a sampan with A/W, resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC).

4-9 Wti Battalion conducted Reconnaissance ir< Force1 Operat- ions to locate and destroy VC/NVA rocket sites vie X-!ö304, XT83Q3 and £'.Q&i< fo 200»; hrs, Co B Vic XTÖ52054 engaged 6 VC with c/* and ;v/fc,. VC did pet vctuM fire, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). "At 0920 faro, Co D vj.c XT63W1 located 1 VC KIA (EC). At 1755 hrs, Co & sic W&fl&Ui .located 1 VC KIA (BC). At'1315 hrs, Co A'vic XT©6Ö7 I&rawd'J VC K.IA (3C). At 1315 hrs, Co A vrc XT834043 located iVQ KU W^ At 1317'hrs, Co B vie XT84Ö046 located 1 VC KL\ \20). a$£a »,.vjnv'y3ided*4 detainees, who'wore turned over to ÄRVW CoAi+eZ. At 1343 hrs, Co B vie XT833W received S/\ 9 and A/W fclrC iVor. jiikr*r.wn number of VC, returned fire with s/A, A/W anü B7^ resulting in 2 US KIA and 1 US WIA.

SV 2-3*1 ^'^•' Xfii-t 0PC0N of Co C 1-5 Infantry (M) and Co C 4-23 Infantry ipi) renains 0PC0N to ?~27 Infantry. Scout Platoon 2-34 /UTAor i^PV^Cct security for FSB CROCKETT rjid also provided security {et r. reanpply convoy from FSB CROCKETT to Cu Chi Ba.se Ounpöatf tele to Wat CiOCKETT.

2 March

1-5 33MF (20: Go's 1 and D conducted Tteconnaissancc in Force Operations to locate and destroy VC/HVA recket sites vie XT8O0034 CouFtDEwnAL fl CoiopjDeiOr/AL and XT799032. 'Recon elcmont provided security for the Eätfrllon night location. Co C remains OPCON to 1? ?~34 ABM(H#' At 1205 hrs, CC3RA 12 vie XTeo6C69 engaged 12-15 VC with all organic weapons, resulting in 1 US KIA nnd 1 VC KIA (EC). » ••—••■ 2-27 f^s Co»s ', C and D conducted operations to'Iöcatö and destroy tunnel and bunker complexes vie XT739165 and XT74C170, Co D provi^or'i security for the Battalion night location.

3-22 iNFs Co A and B conducted extensive davlight ambush lvitrols vie XT83Q5\ XTÖ307 and XT<3107. Co ». conducted river patrol vie X^O-:" 079'to XT&50O67. Co D provided security for the Battalion n5*ht location. Recon el^nont conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations"to "'" locate and destroy VC/NVA possible rocket sites vie X7S34048. At "1215 hrs,'supporting gunships vie XT815075 received AK47 fire, ship tooEf$ hits, but still was able to continue mission, no£ative US casualties. ' At 1235 tors» Rocon element vie XT03404Ö received sniper fire from"'1 VC, returned fire wdth S/li and A/W negative casualties, VC losses unknown.

4-9' iv&'i battalion conducted Reconnaissance' in Force CpernUions to locate and destroy VC/if/A* possible rocket'sites vie XTÖ46036, '*' Xm?040- XT8'4a042 and XT&5036. At 091Ö hrs, Co«s A arid'C vic"XT850- 045 engaged untatfwai number of *VC with all organic weapons, negative casualties,, VG losses unknown.

VTF 2-34 ÄfeMÖR: Conducted Rome plow cutting operations'vie XT-, 7516. Co B conducted roving patrol vie XT720150 and X?719154. Co" C 4-23 Infantry (M> remains OPCON and Co C 1-5-Infantry' (it)' remains r 0PC ;r>,: At 0006 hra, night location vie XT729146 received 30 rounds of mortar fire, returned fire with counter mortar, resulting in*2'US ! WIA sv.; V6 losses unknown/ At 090Ö hrs, Co C 1-5 Infantry (W) vie XT7401.46 uQcelved önlper* fire'from unknown number of VC, returned fire with alt organic weapons, resulting in 1 US VIA nad 1 VC KIA (DC). At L001 hrs,'Co C 1-5 Infantry (H) vie XT748156'engaged 1" VC '«ittrhS/A and Ä/W, resulting dn 1 VC KIA (EC)* \t 1040 hrs, Co A vie jfti?52i44 a Eötae Plow'detonated an AT mine, minor damage to plew BUstainiiTg: 2 us' wiA'c» At 1420 hrs, Co C 1-5 Infantry (M)r ' vic'X^5\n6> lioc^ted 15 graves containing 15 VC KIA (DC). At 1450 hrs, Co- C 1-5 Infaaxty W) vie XT751164 arfTefcendod 4 P0W«s. 3 MARCH

2-27 i-MF's Co*s U, C and D't») conducted" aimobilo combat assaults to I2r3 vie XT697097 and XT69S097. Co D (-3 provided security for the 4*9 Bsfantryis night location/ At I231 hrs, S^TXjrtins jrunshirs vie XT7C5105 engaged 6 V6 with A/V# resultieren 4 VC HA (BC) and 1 VC KIA (F6Ss>^ At 1.730 hrs,,Co c vie £2704106 encased 2 VC with S/A, resulting in 2 VC KIA (B€),

3-i2 3M"« Cots D and C (-) conducted CKtcrj:iTO daylight " airibush patruls vie XT£L07# Co C (•) ecadu^aVdfcvsgir* operations to recover 6 EM who drowned frcsa Co A vie "IclQ?. CO D co^uctcd 6oM~iDE.)T7 L

Reconnaissance in Force'Operations to locate and destroy VCyMVA racket sites vie XT8107. Co A provided security for their night location. At 2015 hrs, Co A AP vie XTÖ13076 engaged 1 VC with Law, resulting in 1 VC KIA (3C). At Oion hrs, Co A AP vie XT- C13076 engaged 5 VC in a sampan resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC) & 2 VC KIA (rOSS). -At 0140 hrs, Co A AF vie XT013^76 cngaged'l sampan with Law, resulting in 1 VC KIA (DC). At 0145 hrs, Co A AF vie XT843076 engaged 1 sampan, resulting in 2 VC KIA (DC). At 0225 hrs, vie XT037O52 received AK47 fire from unknown number of VC? returned fire with mortar and artiller»", negative casufi/S.ies, VC losses unknown* .At ^7?6 hrs, Co A AP vie XT-" Ö3107B located 1 VC KIA (BC)* At 1225 hrs, Co B vic-XTß3ß053 located 12 graves containing 12 VC KIA (DC)* At 14^6 hrs, Co D vie XTC37050 received A/W firc from unknown number'of VC, returned fir0 with all organic weapons and artillerv, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1635 hrs, Co C vie XT03ÖO54 located 7 graves ^noaining 7 VC KIA (BC).

Z,-9 INF: Co»s A, B and T) conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations to locate and destroy VC/NVA suspected rocket ir.tes vie XT3402 and XTß403. Co C was extracted to' Tay N.i*h iVv rest and administration mattors, It 0755 hrs, Co A vi: XTGA3045 located 1 VC KIA (BC). At ™35 hrs, Co B vie XT0^6372 located 1 VC KIA (DC). At 1330 hrs, Co A vie XT643025 r coivt-d sniper fire from unknown number of VC, * returned fire with all organic weapons, no^^tive casualties, 11 VC KIA (DC). At 1625 hrs, Co n vie XT847028 locate* 1 VC KIA (DC).

2-34s Conducted cutting operations in objective Y vie XT7515. Co C 4-23 Infantry (M) and Co C 1-5 Infantry (M) provided socurity for Rome Tlow cutting Operations vie' XT- 7614. At I42.5 hrs, 65th Engineer Battalion vie XT^56156 a Rome Plow detonated 2 booby trapped grenades, negative casualties, or damage to Rome Plow.

4 MARCH

2-27 3NF* Co*s A, P and D conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations to locate and destroy VC forces in -*rea vie XT6Ö09 and XT6908. Co C provided security for t^c Battalion night location. At 2310 hrs, Co A vie XT75109# enframed I sampan with S/A and Law, re suit in/» in 4 VC KL\ (BC).

3-22 INF: Co»s C and T) conducted saturation patrols of suspected rocket sites vie XT8305 an* XTrt304. Co ~\ provided security of Engineer efforts vie XTC45^63. Co D provided security for the Battalion nitfht location and Battalion reaction force. At 1039 hrs, Co B vie XT?i7039 located 3 vc KI BC graves containing 3 - < )- *-t 1^43 hrs, r0 n vie XT- Ö17039 received A/W fire from unknown number of VC, returned fire with all organic weapons, resulting in 1 T'S WIA, VC losses unknown. At 1245 hrs, Co I) vie XT037049 located 1 Co^FlüQUTIAu d grave containing 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1425 hrs, Co i> vie XT834047 located 2 bodies killed by artillerv, resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC).

4-9 INF: Go's A, B and D conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations to locate and destroy VC/NVA suspected rocket sites vie XTÖ402 and XT0403; At 23?5 hrs, Co T> vie XTtVi3032 engaged movement to their fmnt with all organic weapons, negative return of firo, resulting in 1 VC KIA (FCSS). At 1210 hrs, Co A vie XT546026 received RFG2. fire -»rid A/V Are from unknown number of VC, resulting in l'US WlAi Co A and suonorting guns bins vie * RrG XTß46026 received S/A, AA' and fire from unknowniiumber of VC, ;*eturncd fire with all organie weapons, artillerv and airstrikes* Resulting in 9 US WIA, 3 VC KIA (BC) and 3 VC KIA (POSS).

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted Rome rlow rutting operations vie XT7515, in objective Y. Co C 1-5 Infantry (M) and 'Recon element provided security for Rome rlow cutting operations. Co C 4^-23 Infantry (M) provided security for the Battalion night location and the Battalion reaction force. At n800 hrs, 2-34 Irwt vie XT75Ö152 a Rome ?low detonated an 'AT mine of unknown size, negative casualties or damage to plow. At 14*>5 hrs, Recon element vie XT7y:3lb7 located 1 grave containing 1 VC KIA (BC). 5 MARCH

2-27 INF: Cofs A, C and T> conducted airmobile combat assaults to IZ vie XT699120; Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operation« vie XT6912, XT6812, XT6811 arid XT6911. Co'B provided security for the Battalion-night location. At 3115 hrs, Co A vie XT6961I9 located 3 bodies, resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC). *t 1115 hrs, Co A vie XT696119 located 3 VC KIA (BC). At'1205 hrs, Co-A vie XT697119 located 4 VC KIA (BC). At 1245 hrs, Co A vie XT695125 located 3 VC KIA (BC).

3-22 INF: Co A (-) conducted river patrol vie XT314070 And XT(?47071. Co A provided 1 platoon for the security of Scuba Divers conducting recovery of MlA's from acci^ential browning 2 March I960, vie XT814078. Co B conducted extensive davlieht " ambush patrols vic'X?83205 vie' XTC35049 located 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1345 hrs, Co A vie XT835049 located 8 graves containing 8 VC KIA (BC).

4-9 INF: Go's \9 B and T> conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations vicXT8402 and Xrfyp.3. At ^847 hrs, Co \ vie XTK49- 026 received sniper firo* from unknown number of VC, returned tire with all organic weapons, negative casualties, VC losses unknown' Botween 0941 - 1033 hrs, Co A vie XT349026 located 5 VC KIA

2-34 ARMOR: Conducted RomoTlow cutt5n^ operations and '--• placing of CS gas*in objective w, X-Rav And y vie XT75t4 An* XT742£, fl.n £otJF±ÖZK)T/£ - :0

;. .... ■ . . . , <> C Zu 1-5* Infantry (M) vic XT76314Ö engaged 50 VC* with all organic vcipons, VC returned fire with s/A and A/W ^ire, msülting in 3 VC KIA (DC) and 5 VC KIA (FOS3), negative casualties* • j * t-t lftfn hrs. 2nd Drigado C&G vic XTß46026 engaged 3 VC, re- c-.iltin ; in 2 VC KIA (DC) md 1 VC KIA (rOSS).

At 1500 hrs, S-5 vic XT73Ön34 received AK47 fire, from unknown number of VC, returned fire with AAf, resulting In 2 VC KIA (DC),

6 MARCH

: 2-27 ^ Co»s'A, 3 ,-\nd C con^ucton* P.?mobile combat assaults to 12is vic XT671^95, XT6701r»2 and Reconnaissance in ^^rce Operat- ions vic XT64H, XT651H, XT6610, XT6511 and XT6612. Co n prodded security for the Pattalion night location. 3-22 EU?: Co A conducted river *atrol from vic XT#26074 to XTC49065. Co's r., C And D conducted Reconnaissance in Force ' Operations vic XTB406, XT63^6, XTÖ2H6 and XT83^5, At 1525 hrs, Co D vic XTC21067 engaged by 3 VC with S/A, A/W firoj returned fire with ill organic weapons, resulting in 2 HS VJIA, 1 HS KIA and 1 US MIA, VC losses unknown.

4-9 INF: Co'« AJ D and D conducted"Reconnaissance in Force Operations vic XT0402, XT3401 .and XT8302. At 0740 hrs, Co n vie XT844026 engaged unknown number of VC with all organic weapons, VC returned fire with S/\, resulting in 1 VC KIA (DC).

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted Roma Plcw clearing operations vic XT7114, XT7115 and XT7215. Co's TV and C proper! security for Rome Flow Operations. 'At ?33° hrs, Co A AP cnga/rcH 4 VC with - S/A> A/V7 and Claymores, negative casualties or results, H/0Ö16 hrs, Rccon element vic XT684145 an AFC Heton-atort an AT nine,' negative casualties or damage to APC. At 0943 hrs, Co C 4-23 Infantry (M) vic XT715150 located 1 VC KIA (DC). 7 MARCH •

2-27 INF: Cö A provided security for t^cir Rattalion night location. Co!s BJ C and 0 Conducted airmobile combat assaults to IZts vie XT69Ö112, XT676136, XT643119, XT644117, ^75077, XT6^Ö- 110, XT707107 and XT727097. Conducted Reconnaissance in ^orce Operations to locate and destroy VC forces and positions vie X?- 6412, XT6413, XT6712'and XT6912. At 0945'hrs, Co C vic'XT697125 located 3 VC KI/i (DC) killed by artillcrv. ft 1610 hrs, Co IT vic XT700106 located 1 VC KIA (DC) by supporting gunshir-s.

3-22 3NF: Cö»s C and \ conduct-d river -at.rol vic XTC306, XTC305 and XTS205. Co T) conducted Reconnaissance in Force

CoiOV\ ÖEMT/AL- II C'^jOF/DDünAL.

VOJLU! fire unknown. At 1020 hrs, Co C vie XT8T9055 received..cni*vsr fire from unknown number ofj -VC, returned fire with all organic weapons, resulting in 3 US WIA and 2 US KIArj^VC losoos ui&noTO. «V3130 hrs, Co n vie X?C22C$2 received sniror tfr&from 1 VC, retimed' fir with all organic uearons, resulting»jCn negative • casualties, VC losses unknown« '"'''." . .

4«9 INF: Cofs *.j IT and r* conducted Reconnaissance in Force . Operations to locate and destroy VC position vie XTÖ402 *nd XT- Ö401:, At O720 hrs, Co B aft4 Co 1 vie XT8/^020 received snirer fire, returned fire with all organic weapons, resulting in 1 VC KIA (X). At ^73^ hrs, Co n vie XTCW^O cart wed 1 VC PW> WA, PCW later died, resulting in 1 VC KB Ar fire, returned fire with S/A an: \/W, resulting in 3 US-YEA Änd 1 US KI\, and 3 detainee« were Apprehended. At 1212 hrs, Co A vie XTÖ41019 receive* WG fire anl mvjhinc pun fire from unknown number of VC, returned fire vtith all organic weapons, resulting in 4 US WIA and 3 VC KIA (DC;,

TF 2-34 ÄBM0H.V Conducted1 Rome Flow cuttinr'Operations vie XT7214, Xt7"li4 XT6914, and XT6915. Recon element, Co C 4-23 Infantry (V) and Co " 1-5 Infantry (M) provided security for Rome Flow cutting viticnsU At 0907 v,r3> Co C 1-5 Infantry (M) vie XT69Ö15* * »cated 18 graves containing Iß VC KIA (DC). At I550 hrs, Co C..4-23 Infantry (Vt) vie ^707145 an APC detonated on AT mine, negativ» casualties, or ^amage to APC.

g MARCH ;

2-27 EJF: Battalion (-) conducted airmobile combat assaults to *2 vie XT570164 and Reconnaissance in Force Operations South - East from 12 to vie XT504I62 to establish an^ secure, a new Battalion night location. Co C provided security for the old Battalion night location vie XT710095. 9 r7 3-22 INF: Co'sB and n conducted river ratrol to vie Xf^30 7>" XT&07, XTÖ4^6 and XT050.5. Co C provided security for the Battalion night location and the battalion reaction force. At ^HO hrs? Co A vie XTÖ5305C received AK47 fire from an estimate 2 VC, resulting in 1 VC KIA (PCßS)* ,v.. ••* .• -: ' '*' 4-9 DJF: Co!s A, 3 and 0 conducted Reconnaißdance in Force Operations'to locate and'destr^y VC forces and rositj-ons vie XT&.02 and XT0502. At 0730 hrs, Co n vie XT049^27 located 2 VC KIA (DC).

Co/0F/öC(OTl/iL

y I ft hrs, supporting Air (FAC) vie XT636220 engaged 2 VC, resulting in 2 VC KDA (DC).

10 MARCH

Special Operationsi 2-34 /uMtt: in conjunction with elements of the Cu Chi National Police conducted ä Corden Pnd.Soarch of the villas of Thai My vie XT5415 md XT5515, with negative results.

' 1-2? INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults. . ftt 2^5n hrs, Dattalion night location vie XT51721Ö received 10-15 rounds of 60MM mort-r fire, resulting in 4'us WIA15, returned fire" with counter mortar with unknovm results. -At ^435 hrs, Dattalion night location vie XT5172IÖ received 6^-GO rounds of 6n and Ö2MM mortar fire, sustained Ö US WIA and 1 US KIA. Returned fire with counter mortar, results unknown.At 0Ö16 hrs, Co B vie XT510245 received 1 round of WG fj.ro on LZj supporting gnnshioe engaged 1 platoon of VC with rockets and *Ar resulting in 2 VC KIA (DC; and 3 VC KIA (FOSS). At ^940 hrs, supporting' gunships vie XT514243 enraged 3 vc> resulting in 3 vc KIA (DC'. At 09 50 hrs, Co D vie XT518243 received S/* fj.ro from unknovm number of VC, resulting in 1 US WIA. Returned fire with all organic weapons, VC losses unknovm. It 1000 hrs, supporting gunships engaged an estimate VC platonn' vie XT51Ö239 vdth unknown results. At 1040 hrs, vie XT516243 supporting gunshirs received a "heavy volume of A/W fire, negative hits or ' casualties. *t 1340 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT524244 engaged an unknown number of Vc, resulting in 6 VC KIA (DC) , At 1345 hrs, Go's D and D vie XT525245 received a he^vy volume of S/A, A/W and HTG fire from unknovm number of VC, sustaining 1 US KIA and 2 US WIA, returned fire with all organic weapons with unknown results. At 1415 hrs, supporting gunships vie XT51Ö243 engaged an unknown number of VC, resulting in 4 VC KIA (DC).

2-27 ^NF: Conducted Reconnaissance in Force Operations and provided security for Engineer elements on road clearing . operations. At 1050 hrs, Co C vie XT568173'received 1^ ' rounds of sniper firo with n«gAtive results, \t 1105 hrs, Co C vie XT56ÖI76 received S/A, A/w and HPG fire from estimate VC platoon resulting in 1 US WIA, returned firo ' w with all organic wea^ns with unknown results. At 122^ hrs, Co A vie XT553127 received s/A and kfo fire from unknovm number of VC, resulting in 1 US WIA, returned fire wit.Vall organic weapons, LPT with unknown results. At 1710 hrs, Co A vie XT55HÖ7 engaged 1 VC sniper vdth S/A and \fol resulting in 1 VC KIA (DC).

TF 2-34 : Conducted a combined cordon and search of Thai *fy Village vie XT5415 and XT5515 in coniunction witn elements of the Cu Chi National police with negative results.

SUFrORTING AIR (FAC) At 1600 h^s, supporting air (PAC) vie XT51924H engaged unknown number of VC resulting in 4 VC KDA (3C) and 4 VC KDA (PCSS). n — ^ — , -— A r .-■*-..'mms »mTjtü

CofORÖe/uT/AU 1 ^S. .saSTIST*. VBS5BWS» a« Enenqr losses: ... VQ KIA (BC) 2043

VO KIA (P0S3) 477 VC PW 39

SMALL ARMS 247

CREW SERVED WEAPONS 224

122MK ROCKET 13

122MM HL 3

-RPG ROUNDS 362

BANGELOR TORPEDOS 26

'MAIL ARMS AMMO 332095

60MM MCETAR AMMO 462

Öl AMD 62MK AMMO 365

-105 ROUNDS 105 BOMBS 11

EXPLOSIVES 235 lbs

HAND dRENADES 61 AT MIKES 51 AP MINES 36 BOOBY TRAPS 33 CBU»S 207 r BUNKERS 2412

SPIDER HOLES 219 TRENCHES 19

TUNNELS' 216

SAMPANS 15 ■ t PUNJI PITS 99

Co IOF"I Ocior/P u ?1 CQK/F/0£MT)AL

EICE 107250 lbs

DCCU^NTS 245 KEDICAL SUPPLIES 246

QAS MASK 10001

B« Friendly Losses . ; ;«-.

UNIT KHA WHA DO;/ TOTAL

1-27 65 '439 . 5 509 2-27 Üf 265 1 299 1-5 24 248 5- 277

4-0 30 258 1 289

2-32 12 121 0 133 3-*2 42 134 2 178

2-34 Ü 7 0 7 4-9 64 124 0 188 ,

65TH ENGR 0 2 0 2

168TH LCTF 0 3 0 3 1-8 ARTY 0 18 0 18

D TSOOP 3-4 CAV 4 18 0 22

9s 13* Supply and Civil Affairs:

a. Supply! (1) The CH-47 A his proven to be "the most effective and efficient vehicle av^ liable for providing logistical support to forward units« It inherent ability to respond quickly to changing tactical situations, ra^id deliverv speed, and relatively greater allowable "CL, has made it MI invaluable assit in situations prohibiting the use of over land resupply techniques.

(2) VJhcn tactical situations permitted, replacement and evacuation of vehicles and materiel was accomplished, b""" the CH-47 A helicopter, CH-54 flving cranes, and river rafts*

' *■ " (3) Treatment of casualties, evaluation and hospitalization of V/lA * s and KlA»s to Cu Chi and Long Binh ho3pit<\l IRIS accomplished rapidly and efficiently by helicopters -

(4) A total of 1,974 CH-47 A- sorties were used on operation SARATOGA to move more than 168,000 "tons of class I, II, IV, V TLL, 'mail and personnel from Cu Chi Base Camp to forward areas.

b. Civil Affai-s/psyrops

(1) Medcaps: * total of ?06 Medcans '" (Medical Civic Action Program) wore conducted throughout the Brigade TAOI. A total of 27,472 patients were treated.

(2) Distribution of Commodities: "Si support of civic'action report the following commodities were distributed.

9/ PotJpiOEfiJr/fli* IP C\ :FOOD 15,655 lbs .. t. RICE 13,500 Ibü

SOAP 11,706 bars

TOOTHPASTE 100 tubes

REFUGEE KITS 141 ea

FISHING KITS 300 ea

MIDWIFE KITS 5 ea

SEOTG KITS 26 ea

FRIENDSHIP KITS 295 ea

SCHOOL KITS 400 ea

CUSSROCM SUPPLY 1500 assorted

LUMBER 16 2 1/2 ton truck loads

CLOTHING 1331 lbs

BRICKS 2270 ea

CEMENT LOUVERS 12 ea

SAND ?1 1/2 meters

MET.-X DOOR BRACES 100 ea

WOOD SCREWS 600 ea

STEEL WIRE 1 Kilo

Po>oFJOrAjr//lL. <\1 (LoNfiOL'Onft ^ c« RP/PF and C3DG Outpost Support:

(1) In support of RF> FF and CIDG Outposts the'following J :r v;:*i.-?.£. were distributed f.o district advisors (tS) for further distribution to the Outposti

BARB wmr. 1,172 Rolls

CONCERTINA WIRE 301 Coils

STAKES (ALL SIZES) 0,034 ca SAND BAGS 74,000 ea

AlfliO BOXS 130 ea r . < PSP 400 sheets TIN «'50 Sheets

50 CAL AMMO 24,096' w«yb

7,62 AMMP 3,2£S raunds FLARES 432- öfc ••

CLAYMORES 1* ^ses •

M79 15*'- case STARPLUSTERS JL ~caee

30 GAL AMMO 30,000 rounds

TNT 500 lbs

BLASTING CAPS . ,500 ea

DET CORD 1,000 feet TIMS FUZ3 1,000 fQet * M26 HAND GRENADES 1,100 ea

GASOLINE 1,100 gallons DIESEL FUEL 1,100 gallons

SMOKE GHE";\DES 4 cases

5.56 AMMT 7,640 rounds

9"3 Q.o\jF)ö£M~r/AL cK

■f. v.< - 81MM HE 100 rounds

Ä1W Illumination 50 rounds

D.. rSYOPS

(1) During'this period there were 141 missions flown dropping a total of 23>718,0^0 leaflets,

(2) There were 147 loud speaker mission flown totaling 136 hours and 40 minutes of tape time.

Completion of Projects:

(1) The Eao Trai High School -was dedicated"on 16 December' 1967» The 2nd Brigade supplied 2 teachers desk, 16 chairs, 6 blackboards, and 6 world globes,

(2) On 16 December 1967 the 2nd Brigade S-5 arranged for the division vutenarcian and his assistant to be flown to the 1-27 Infantry's location to treat an ox who had been wounded by a 1-27 Infantry soldiero The animal had boon wounded in the lower hind leg parti?lly severing the tendon. The vctcnareian injected 60ccfr>'of tranouilizer in the animal then cleaned and sewed up the woand. 10cc*s of"renicilllan was left with the owner to fight the infection. There were approximately 19 Vietnamese who watched the operation and was kept informed on what~' was going on by an interpreter. The Vietnamese expressed their thanks,

(3) On 5 "January 68 the project to convert the'market place at Due Hue vie XT443064 to a 2 room school was completed,

14• Special Eouipment and Technioues:

On three (3) occassions the Brigade utilised 01-47*s to fly 38» 4" dry spans, lumber and engineer personnel to build crossing sites within the Brigade Operational area. The crossing sites *" facilitated the movement of a tank Co OPCON to the 2-27 Infantry, Construction time was normally about four (4) hours ^nd on 24 December 1967 two (2) crossing sites were constructed, one in the morning and One in the'afternoon. As the last tank crossed the first" 38"* dry span, the s^n, materiel and personnel were, "extracted by CH-47"" and landed at the second crossing site approximately three (3) kilometers away.

1£. Commanders Analysis:

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SUBJECT: Combat After Action Roport (Operation Saratoga)

THRUi Coutirnding Officer 3d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division ATTNj S-3 /JO San Francisco 96268

TO: Corcirnding Gonerol 25th Infantry Division ATTHJ G-3 APO San Francisco 96225

1. (U) 'KAIiE AND TYPE OF 0F3RATI0IT; Operation Saratoga, e 25th Infmtry Division offensivo Operation in its Tacticrl Area of Interest (TAOI).

2. (U) DATES OF OPERATION: 26 Janurry 1968 to 10 March 1968.

3. (U) L0CATI0I-:: GIA DIMH PR0VETCE

A. (U) Ca-MTD HEADQUARTERS: 2d Brigado, 25th Inf- ntry DiViflicc

5. (u) cafl.;.KD:.RS:

3D Battalion, 22D Infcntry LTC Thccias U. Harrold (26 Jrn 68 to 7 Fob 68) LTC Roy K. Flint (3 Fob 68 to Fn sent) Capsxjy A, 3-22 Infmtry Cpt Herbert C. Chrnccy Company B, 3-22 Infmtry Cpt Robert L. Hcrphill (26 Jen 68 to 18 Fob 68) 1Lt Richard J. Prriro (18 Feb 63 to Present) Company C, 3-22 Infmtry 1Lt Chrrlos j; Boylo CODP ny D, 3-22 Infcntry Cpt Willie» J. Mönchen Roconnaissrnco Platoon 2Lt Stoven A, Wildor Horvy Worpors Pit toon 1Lt Philip J. Hallisy

6. (C) TASK ORGANIZATION:

Corprny A, 3-22 Infmtry CcsEpcJjy B, 3-22 Infmtry Company C, 3-22 Infmtry Corprny D, 3-22 Inf. i-try Rocerrsciocmee Plr to n, 3-22 Infmtry Hoavy Worpons Platoon, 3-22 Infantry

Attachments:

A/3-A Crvrlry (15 Feb 68 - 17 Fob 68) ; A/A-23 Inf (K) (3 Feb) C/A-23 Infcntry (M) (15 Feb 68 - 17 Feb SB)

7. (C) SUPPORTING FORCES:

a. Artillery: Artillery support for 3-22 Infmtry during Operation Srretogr vc.s provided by 1-8th Artillery, At vri'.uc times during the operation tho following brttories provided direct support for tb^ b*ttrl*ioni

(1) A Bcttory, l-8th Artillery (105m) CONFIDENTIAL Cox^ ^vO^TlAL 0

(2) C Buttery, 1-8th Artillery (I0$nw)

(3) C Battery, 2-77th Artillery (I05nn)

CO B Battery, 3-13th Artillery (155LXI)

(5) Addition;! fire support was provided by the Bat'celion Hor.vy Vurpons Platoon in gonerrl support, while nil weapons plrtoons provided diroct support p.t cor.pt ny level. All suprorting crtillcry fires wcro oxtre .oly accurate.

b. Unitod States Air Force: Extensive effective uso wr.s i:ado of Tr.cticrl Air to include preplanned rnd iiiedirto risfdons. All 3-22 Inf- rntif requests for rir support went through 2d Brigade, 25th Infentry Div- ision, this wr.s ecconp") ishod by forwarding all rcquosts to the 2d Brigrdo Li; r.i >£ Officer.

c. Arry Avit tion: Extensive uso wr.s r.ade of Any Avirti n during Operation Sc re togr. Aruy Avirtion units thi t worked for 3-22 Inf entry were as follows:

(1) B/3-17 Cavalry

(2) C/3-17 Cevflry

(3) D/3-ACcv:lry

(A) 116th Assault Holicopter Corp'ny

(5) 125th Avi ti«i Bat'-, li D

(6) 205th Assault Support Helicopter Coiiprny

(7) 269th Assrult Holiccptor Conprny

(8) 2A2d Assrult Support Holicopter Cor. ..ny

(9) 68th Medical Group (57th Kodier 1 Dotechnont)

8. (C) INTEL" IGH-XE:

a. Intelligence concerning the brtt:lion ?/0R for Oper, ti r. S;r;t'.ga was obtrincd fror. 25 th Infjntry Division G-2, 2d 3rigadc S-2, 25th HI Detachment end VR sightings.

b. Encry initiated incidents during Crxv tior. Saretoga were rs follows:

(1) Sniper Fire: 24

(2) Mortar Fire: A

(3) Minos: 0

(A) Booby Trrps: 1

(5) Engagements: 37

(6) Fire Against Aircraft: A

c. At 2045 hours on 29 Jrau. rj 63, D 26 spang on rnbush or 4 VC at XT744155. Tho VC body count was unknown r.t that tine. At 2210 hours on the sroo night, D 26 spotted e. VC battalion osti eted 300-AC0 strong uoving froii north to south along the rord (XT7AA155)« '^hcy wcro crrrying numerous rocoilloss rifles 1 nd 82ri: nortrr tubos plus sn II rrns. D 26 requested rrtillory rnd rdjustod tho fire. The VC clement wp.a dispersed. It could bo essuued that this unit wra raving south to 'Uko part in the TET offensive which wrs plennod to start shortly after tint. A sweep of tho rree. tho fol?owing day disclosed 1 VC (3C). CotNX f W^Vrr^Tl^L |0< d. On 31 Jrn 6C, the battalion wra move;' ir.to Cu Chi Base Camp. Intelligence reports indicated that ell najor US installations would be hit at 0300 (US C-3). Cu Chi cr.r.e under norter attack at 0300 , hours, however densge was not oxtonsivc end there was no ground ntteck,

c. During the first few drys of Fob 68, intelligence- reports indicated the prosenco of largo nunb'-rs of VC in the area south and erst of Cu Chi. There wore flso reports of the VC crpturing villagers and using then for slavo labor. Fron these intelligence roports end from the actions of the cneny it was assumed thrt his cbjoctivo wes to try and stop convoy novouvint on KSR 1. The biggest VC resistence was in the villrgo of AP Cho (XT699090) where the encny wero in burJcers nede of concrete :nd reinforced with railroad tics. These bunkers wero ' lso connectod by c trench rnd tunnel conplcx. Fighting in the vill.'go w:s characterized by the enemy strying in position rnd fighting, contrary to oncount^rs fought in the past.

f. During the list few weeks in Operrtion Serrtogf, the battelion was locetod north of the Saigon region. Horo tho operation was charector- ized by lighter cnoty contact, nono of the type encountorod in AP Cho. Numerous bunker conploxos were found containing rnyuhero fron 10 to 100 bunkers. Also nunerous caches of the now 122nn rocket and its component parts were uncovered. It is believed thrt those rockets were being used on the Ten Son Nhut Airfield during nd after tho TET offonsive. Tho encny clao utilized senpens very frequently cs v. node of trrnsporteticn.

9. (C) iilSSIOK: 3-22 Inf. ntry (-) convoyod fron Dm Tieng Baso Cenp to FSB SCARLET, vir KSR 2, to conduct rocormaissrnce in foree opor-' ationa to locate, fix and dostroy VC/ftVA forces between Cu Chi rnd S iron.

10. (C) COIICEPT OF OPERATION: The 3*22 Infantry (-) to novo end socure FSB SCAIi'T, Initicto action with roconneissrnco in force (RIF) to locate, fix rnd destroy VüA'VA forces t long the HSR« Tho Bettc lion, Conpcny, and Platoon size units will be prcprred to; reinforce other units under attack, provide security for design.'ted erces rnd routos.

11. (C) EXECUTION;

Chronologic: 1 Surer ry:

a. 26 Jrn - 3-22 Infantry (-) is OPCGN to 2d Brig.de, -nd is securing FSB SC,iJ,LT (XT728145) rnd RTF in assigned AO. Kcgrtivo coxiteet as of 2400 hours.

b. 27 Jrn - Coup;ny D vicinity XT755150 was receiving S/A fire. At 1019 hours Coupeny D withdrew rnd celled in rrtillory with negative results or ce.su-lties. At 1120 hours Conp'ny D (XT751154) found 5 bunkers 5x6x4 with 2* OHC, one booby trapped grenede wes destroyed. At 1220 hours Conp:ny Dwas clovorloafing at XT759154 rnd found 12 bunkers 4x6x4. with 2' OKC, 3 tunnels approximately 10 rioters long end 3 fresh greves. At 1225 hours Corp r.y A wes n-xcuvering r get ins t & VC force, with Cox.ip.-ny C to Conprny A's rerr, end Stir.jror LFT wes on station for support. At 1230 hours Conpeny A h.*d lost contact. At 1315 hours Co?'.p*ny D dug up threo gre.vos end received credit for 3 VC (BC). At U00 hours Conp. ny A hed 3 VC (BC), At 1420 hours Conpc ny D XT759H9 found 3 bunkers 4x6x4 with 2 > OKC, 250 notors of trench. At 142S hours Conprny A at XT751158 received credit for 2 r.orc VC KIA (BC) r.a a result of Stingor LFT. At 1507 hours C.rp :.y 2 found three tunnels 10 uetors long with sleeping quertcrs, 1 trench 50 notors long end 1 protective ncsk rll at XT753149. At 1520 hours ConDrny D at XT758149 found 20 punji pits 4x4x4. ;.t 1530 hours Cor.prny C £t XT75?- 158 found 2 bunkers 8x10x4 'with 2» OHC. At 1608 hours 01 diatör LFT spotc..d severe 1 VC and eugeged at XT750162. At 1625 hours Gor.jx ny C reported 5 VC (BC). At 1630 hours Dienc-nhord LFT reported sinking ono senpen at XT751163. At 1640 hours Company C at XT750163 reported thet thuy wero overrunning a bunker resulting in ono VC (BC). At 1655 hours Conp nios A and C lost contact. Nog.'tivo further entcot es of 2400 hours. n ^OKflV^MTl AU i t tf> j I c. 28 Jrn - At 1340 hours Co: p.- ny C reportod finding 1 VC • head, r.t XT747147 end wcro f/iven credit for 1 VC (EC). At 1400 hours Coupe ny 3 vicinity XT7A7165 found 2 bunkers 6::3x4, 1 bunker 3x5x4 with ! 2' OHC. At 1510 hours Corprny D found 1 bunker 6x10x5 w th 2« OHC. An bunk rs destroyed. Nogctivc further contrct rs of 2400 hours.

! d. 29 Jon - At 1150 hours Coi:.prny C reported horvy con tret rt XT7521S3, size :.f f..,rco unknown. At 1430 hours Cewi^ry C roportod 6 VC Kit (3C). At I64.5 l:ours Coi.-p.ny A receive/1 sniper fire ft XT752162, returned firo resulting in 5 VC KIA (BC). Keg; tivo furthor contrct rs of 24-00 hours.

e. 30 Jan - Kegr.tive conteet es of 2400 hours.

f. 31 Jm - At 1715 hours Corp- uy B reported her.vy contrct rt XT7O0O95 with 1 VC (BC). At 1735 hours Conp»ny A r.ported contact vie inity XT701095 resulting in 2 VC (BC). At 1Ü00 hours CoHpiny A reported 7 VC (BC). Nogctivc furthor contr.ct rs of 2400 hours.

g. 1 Fcb - At 0703 hours Cor.p: nies A .-.nd B r. ccivLv sniper fir^. ct :.;in grto of Cu Chi. At 0725 hours Cei.pny D received fire vicinity XT625120. At 0740 hours Conpmy D in cor.v ct ;t ÄRVS outpost r.t XT621131. At 0755 hurs Co-uprr.y A receiving hr.rr. ssing fire r.t XT63S132. At 0850 Ccrpmios A r.nd B r» cciving fire fro;:, front .-nd rorr rt XT639133. At 0900 hours Co: i.y D in vontr.ct rt XT649136. At 0915 hours Conptny C received firo r.t XT627130 resulting in 1 VC (BC). At 0935 hours (to ny B h c 2 VC (BC). At 0945 hours Conprny D hrs 3 VC (DC) . t XT627126. At 1210 hours Conprny D reports 2 VC (BC) rnd 5 werpons rt XT621126, At 1215 hours Cori- ptny A crptured 1 POE WIA. At 1430 hours Conpmy D rßi in in contrct it XToP.9119.

i. 3 Fcb - 0900 hours Goupony D received sniper fire. At 0915 • hours Corprny D reported heavy cont: ct. At 1015 hours Cofcpcny D wrs stil] ; in contrct rnd r .quired rn rir strike. At 1050" hours Coup: ny A 4/23 Inf- rntry (M) beciro OFCUt: to Co;, p. ny A 3-22 Infrntry both elements urdo contrct r.t XT695092. At 1202 hours Issue 24 completed civ strike, 1 VC (BC), D6 reported 5 VC (BC). At ."310 hours Coup-ny P. rop rtod contr.ct lost r.nd wr.s entering villrgc r.t XT700090. At 1325 hours Cor.p-'ny D rep rtod renewed contrct rt XT687145. Cot-ixny D reports 4 r:or. VC (BC) for t totrl of 10. ;. -^ At 1420 hours Corp ny ;. rop-rtcd i...~re c .ntc.ct et XT695092. At 1425 hairs tJöE.;Tny C r.ovcd down HSR 1 to rssist Can^vny A in contr.ct. At 1525 hours Cor.p/ny 9 completely cxtrr.cto:!,totrl VC (BC) 14. At 1620 hours Conpmy C hr.s renowod contrct r.t XT688094. At 1730 hours Conjxny « lost contrct, totrl VC (BC) 7. At 1815 hours r.11 cenprnics were recc-vinö firo r.t XT697- 091. At 1940 hours Corprny C took 1 VC POW in : spider hole vicinity XT- 626100. At 2000 hours Corp.-nies A rnd C were give- nisricn to recover thr-.e trucks thrt were broken down r.t XT663IO4. At 2010 hours r.t XT663104, while securing vehicles Cor.ipcr.ies A rnd C received AK-47 firo, contr.ct lost rt 2045.At 2200 hours Couptny A closed ARVI2 compound r.t Cu Chi City, Co;:p-ny C closod Cu Chi Bc.se Ccr.p. Totrl VC (3C) for tho dry 21.

j. 4 Feb - 3-22 Infontry (-) conducted RTF in Cu Chi Ciry. Eogr.tivo contr.ct r.s of 2400 hours.

J k. 5 Fob - At 0926 hours Corp ny D hrd 3 detrinocs r.t XT641132. i Dctcinoes hrd US ID crrd, Dog Trgs rnd E?!/?AC rrnuel, Krgctivo contrct cs of 2400 he-urs.

1. 6 Fcb - At 0915 hours while eior.ring the rord vicinity XI- 675100 Cor.prny A received fire fr.r north rnd south. At 1035 hours Couprny i D r.ct with Cci.p- ny C t nd bugen swoepin: southwest on hirhwry # 1. At 1325

% .' O^t-iO tr-K ( l'\L

_J 7 ' n. I^t'h VOV^WOV- vT\AL hours Conprny D nrde contrct r.t XT697091. At 1730 hours 3-22 Inf-ntry (-) was given the rlssion to rttr.ck rnd trko the crcr. rf contr.ct, XT697091, Companies A rnd C will lord with Ccnp; ny D in reserve. At 1855 hours Con- prnics A rnd C were in contact with VC in bunkers with IMG rnd AK-47. At 2040 hours Conprny C had trkon 1 bunker. At 2050 Corprny D received nortar rnd RPG fire while in position in the ARVK outpost. At 2015 hc:\rs Conprnios A end C oxtractcd to Cu Chi. Negrtive further contact :s of 2400 hours.

v.:. 7 Fob - At 1005 hours vicinity XT70108S Cor.pr ny C received fire. At 1100 hours Cor/;ny C 1 st contrct. At 1245 hours Conp ny A spot- tod 5 VC in green unifonis r.t J3T70009O, fired on then with S/A t nd 31-79. At 1442 hours Conprny A was receiving S/A rnd RPG fire, both units pulled brck to .llow r.rtillory to fire on contr.ct ar. r. At 1540 hours Ccr.pmy C reported 1 dotrinoo. Negative further contrct as of 2400 hours.

n. 8 Fob - At 0920 hours after 2 rir strikes Ccnp. nios B ■ nd D novod int. objective rrc;: rnd rtdo contact r.t XT703087. At 1100 hours i. third r.ir strike wrs r-'de, by 1415 hours the 4th rnd 5th . ir strikes were coipleto. At 1725 hours Colony D reported bunkers wore hervily reinforcod. At 1735 hours Conprny D while extracting received t/ti fire ft"ü their rear. At 1810 hours contrct ws lost,rt 1822 hours contrct wrs rc-cstr.blishcd to be lost rrc in rt 1930 hers. PCW reported r. rass grrvo contr ining 30 VC bodies that wrs credited to 3-22 Infentry. Kog- rtivo further contact rs of 2400 houi's.

o. 9 Fob - At 1130 hours Conprny D snw rnd took under fire 5 VC vicinity XT705085. At 1210 honrs the rir strikes were c?::.ploted in the rrer. of contact. At 1340 hours Corpmy A roceived firo r.t XT70108S rnd returned fire with LAWs rnd 90m RR. At 1455 h.urs contrct wrs broken by VC. At 1505 hours Conprnios A rnd D rdvrnccd to ; trench line rnd were rccoiving renewed sniper firo rt XT700090. Conp: ny A engaged 2 VC rt 1700 hours with L-60 resulting in 2 VC (DC) rt XT700090. At 1730 hours Conprny A was hervily engaged by A/.f at XT700090 resulting in 4 VC (BC). 1820 hours Conprny A and D receiving L/\l rnd S/A. 1850 hours contrct wrs broken by tho VC. Hogr.tivo further contr.ct rs of 2400 hours.

p. 10 Fcb - r.t 0855 hours Conprny C was receiving sniper fire. At 1020 hours Con^ny Chad rcnewod sniper firo retivity rt XT701089. At 1030 hours contact w: s lest. At 1225 hours Ccr.prry C wrs receiving hcrvy fire fr n XT700089. At 1530 hours Ccnprnics A rnd C extracted rnd crlled rrtillery on the rrc.« of contact with nogr.tivc results. At 1700 hours Conprny A beer 1.0 0PC0N to 4-23 Inf ■ ntry (K). At 2130 hours Ccr/pr ny D reported S/A fire rnd returned fire with nog-tivc results, negative further contact as of 2400 hours.

q. 11 Fob - 0600 hours Dru Tiong Brsc Car.p was receiving inconing r.ortar rounds. At 1458 hours Conp ny D receive'.'1 carbine firo. At 1625 hours Conprny D received inccr.ing AK-47 . nd RFC fire fron XT700090. At 1720 hours Conprny D receive! 4 60rc/. nortrr rounds. 1740 hours Conprny D hfd withdrav/n rnd cr Hod in rrtillory with negative results. Ilog-tivc furthv.r contact r.s of 2400 hours,

r. 12 Fob - 0900 hours Conp-ny D roceived 1 RPG round vicinity XT7C1088. At 1355 hurs Conp-ny B received AK-47, Lft end RPG fire frcr CB ostinrtcd 15 VC bunkers r.t XT67S099. At 1510 hours Conprny B reported 3 VC (DC). At 1608 hours Cor.p ny B wrs supported by CS gas frcn holicopters. By 1800 hours Co..prny B elininrtcd the resistance rnd swopt through tho rrer. At 1345 hours Conprny D received hcrvy sniper firo vicinity XT679099. Noe- r.tivo further contact rs of 2400 hours.

s. 13 Fob - 0910 hc-MC C..ap. ay ij rocuivl-g S/;. r nd RPG firo rt XT7010o9. At 1145 hours Cor.p: ny D had withdrrun -nd ccl3od in rrti lory. At 1230 hours tho first of thrco*rir strikes were put into the rsrea of contact« 1350 hours the finrl air strike was put into tho rrer of contrct. At 1900 hours 3-22 Infrntry (-) noved to a new night lrrgor at XT6850S7. Negative furthor contrct as of 2400 hours. (' 0 CS V V O 6 N1 T \ ^ u M

t. H Fob - ."., y:r-y C received 1 incoming RPG rt 1055 hours vicinity XT699083. The ::L c. • c un^or heavy sniper fire rt 1115 hours. At 1435 hours Coüprny C reported 1 v'C (DC). At 1550 hours Cotyrny C onrrged 6 VC resulting in 6 VC (BC). At 1605 hours Co/.p r.y C was in" contrct with m estimated 15 VC in bunkors, by 1625 bourn Co:.p ny C h. d 3 VC (30). At 1750 hours Cor:p. ny D swept the ? rca around the KL rnd found 1 VC (3C).

u. 15 Fob - A/3-4 C-vrlry md C/4-23 Inf: ntry (li) bcc-.:o 0FCC2" to 3-22 Inf; ntry ;s of 0600 hours. At 1000 hours Hcrvy I/o,-pens flrcf. 120 rounds of CS gas in cup: ort of rttccidLnf clci.ionts. At 111S hours Cci-p-ny C t vicinity XT70103S, recovered wcrpons lest in contact on the 11th thru Hth of February. At 1223 hems Cor.] ny D roprtocl 7 VC (BC) r.t XT700033, VC were in green unifon.s. At 1223 hours Ccir-ny D rep ■■••rti.d 2 VC (BC) r.t XT703039. At 1445 hours Co:rr.y B rep rtcd 3 VC (BC) in green unifoms. At 1645 hours Conyny 3 hid 1 VC (BC) in ('Toon uniforr.. At 2125 hours Conp'ny D AP hr.d 3 VC (EC). Negative further contr.ct .-s of 2400 hours.

v. 16 Fob - 1105 hours rt XT7010c9 Corp ny C found bunker syste: c,nt:ining 100 bunkers /o<4x5 with 21 VC (BC). At 1230 hours Corp:ny D found 17 bunkers 4x4x5 rt XT681097. At 1450 hours Coi.:p.-ny C reported ra rdditier.'l 4 VC (BC). llogativo further contr.ct r.s of 2400 hours.

v. 17 Fob - 0600 hours att-chuents fv-.u 3-4 Crv.-lry ond 4-23 Infantry (K) wore relorsed. 0900 hcuro Roc n f und 10 VC KIA by rrtillery vicinity XT700090. 3-22 Infrntry (-) deprrtc:! rt 0940 hours end convoyed t. FSB SCARLET XT723L44. Negative further emtret rs of 2400 hours.

x. 13 Fcb - 0145 hours HL h«J 15 inco: ing 32:^-. uortar rounds. At 1100 hours 3-22 Inf. rtry (-) was giv.n the rission to check possible rocket site vicinity XT7621A2- At 1A":5 hours Ccr.p.-ny D chocked rocket site with ncfj.'tivo findings. Negative further c ntr.ct rs of 2400 hours.

y. 19 Feb - 0305 hours Cotiptny B received sniper fire vicinity XT720157. At 0320 hours Cor.-.p-ny B in heavy contrct r.t the s.-L.C rror. At 1045 hours Cccprny 3 extracted fro: rror of contr.ct cided by Sockoy Ben* end Dionondhcad LFTs. At 1240 hours 3-22 Inf ntry (-) was alerted for a now rission in now A0. At 1500 hours rocupply convoy, vicinity XT704144, received A/rf end RPG fire. At 1705 hours 3-22 Infr ntry (-) ir.de f cor.be1 air assault into LZ, XT8A0025. Reccn en] \\ rt; r platoon returned to Cu Chi Bt se Ccqc. At 3835 hours rll lifts were on the ground, KL vicinity XT340- 025. Negative further contr.ct as erf 2400 hours.

z. 20 Feb - 3-22 Inf: ntry (-) rission: Rcconr.- issrnce in force, naxinur or.bushcs. At 0950 hours, D 36 AP vicinity XT8A20A0 engaged 10 VC with AK-47s. At 1105 hours D 36 found, X7347033, 12 bunkers, 6x6x4 with 2' OHC. Negative further contr.ct r.s -f 2400 hours.

aa. 21 Fcb - D 16 found 25 bunkers 4x4x4- wit. 2« 0HC r.t XT547033. Eogativc further contact rs of 2400 hours.

bb. 22 Fcb - 0750 hours 0V..r. ny G i_ovcd t now lec; tion vicinity XTS46066. B 16 AP reported 1 VC (BC) at XT3A2023 rt 0310. D 36, vicinity XT34S026, found 90-100 bunkers, 5x4x4 with 2» 0HC, at 1500 hours. !;og:tivo further contact as of 2400 hours.

cc. 23 Fcb - 3-22 Infrntry (-) i_ov d to a new ::L rt 1010 hours to r LZ at XT845063. At 1130 hours 3-22 Infrntry (-) i;.oved to a BL rt XT- 342069. At 1320 hours Coi.prny B arc1.«, p. CA to chock rocket cite vicinity XTS30045, At 1350 hours LZ for Cor.prny 2 begrn revolving S/A rnd A/to firo. At 1545 hours Company E assaulted VC position:- resulting in 7 VC (BC). Negative further contact as of ?400 hsurn,

dd. 24 Fob - 1349 hours Cor.^ny C rwcciv< 1 ufil fire m<.\ lost contact at 1500 hours, 1 VC (EC). L'cgativc further contact rs of 2400 hours.

ec 25 Fcb - 0630 hours Cüup:ny A rclersed OPCCK fro;.. 4-23 Infrntry (lu). At 1112 hours Co: pj nios 3 rmi B were in o.ntr.ct at XT841052. Contact was lost at 1300 hours. Company D reported 11 VC (BC), Co-p:ny D roportod 21 VC (BC) rnd 1 POW. hx-gativc further contrct rs of 2400 hours. d

ff. 26 Fob - 1115 hours Cor.p-ny A received nervy fire vicinity XTÖ37057. Cor.pcny C in ccntrct rt 123^ hours vicinity, XTB23O50, while uraouvoring to r.ssist CoL.pt ny A. Cor..p:nios A rnd C withdrew r.t 1315 hours, artillery wr.s requested on arcr of ccntrct. Negrtive furthor contr.ct rs of 2400 hours.

gg. 27 Fob - 0545 hours Ccr.prr.y A cngrgod VC platoon with tho VC brer king contr.ct. Hogr.ti.vo furthor c- ntnet r.s of 2400 hours.

hh. 28 Fob - At 1325 hours Rccon found 15 bunkers 4x4x5 with 2« OHC r.t XT848062. Negative further contrc rs of 2400 hours.

ii. 29 Fob - 0940 hours Conprny A ccpturod 1 VC POW. At 1650 hours Conpcny D roportod 1 VC (BC) fron 1 ction of 26 Feb. At 2150 hours Cor.piny A, rt XT315097, encaged 1 srrprn resulting in 8 VC (BC). tfegativo furthor contr.ct rs of 2400 hours.

jj. 1 liar - 0024 hours Coi.pcny A, r.t XT515097, engrged r. scn- prn rosulting in 7 VC (BC). At 0525 hours . Cor..p; ny A smk rnothor ScT.p n resulting in 4 VC (BC), At 1350 hours Corp ny B found 18 bunkers XTS23063, 4x4x5 with 2» OHC. negative furthor con tret r.s of 2400 hours.

kk. 2 Krr - Cor.prny B found 4, 122::.: rockets r.t XT826052. At 2015 hours Conpcny A srnk 1 smpm rt XT813074, resulting in 5 VC (BC)- Negative further contc.ct rs of 240^ hours.

11. 3 iir.r - 0100 hours Conp-ny A srnk 4 VC sruprns rt XT813074, rosulting in 13 VC (BC). At 0230 hours Corp.-ny B in contrct with unknown nunbor of VC. VC cngrgod with 4.2" r.rrtrrs resulting in brcrking of contr.ct at 0300 hours. At 0740 hours Cor.prny A, whiio extracting fror AP position hr.d 1 bor.t ccpsizo rosulting in 6 US KKHA. At 1200 hours Conp: ny B found one 122nr. rocket r.t XT836053. At 1405 hurs Conp. ny D vsAib cent: ct ft XT- 310040. At 1530' hours Corp. ny D lest cont: ct. Negr.tivo further otntr ct v.a of 240O hours.

ra... 4 Mar - 1042 hours Conpcny D rrde contact at Xf 337039. At 1230 hours Conpcny D 1 ;st contact,res-alts 5 VC (BC). Conpcny D found two 122m rockets rt 1545 hrurs, vicinity XTC3^n46. Con; my D found 8 nore 122n. rockets r.t 1600 hours. ftcg: tivo further contr.ct rs of 2400 hours.

nn. 5 Lirr - 1150 hours Conpcny D found 9 VC (BC) r.t XTS35049, resulting fror: r.etion on 4 lirr. Fegrtivo further contr.ct ;a cf 2400 hours,

oc. 6 Kar - 153° hours Cor.p ny D nrde cntr.ct with unknown size VC force r.t XT81C067. Contcct wes lost rt 1740 hours. Negrtive further contact rs of 2400 hours.

pp. 7 Kar - 1011 hours Co:, prny C r/dc contrct rt XT821055. Conpcny B v/hilo noving to help Cor; my C rrdc contact "r.t XT821071, rt 1130 h.-urs. At 1436 hours Conp: ny C lost contrct, 1515 hours Conpcny D lost contr.ct. Negrtive further contr.ct rs yf 2400 hours.

qq. 8 Mrr - 1°>49 hours Cor.pmy B found 35 bunkers 4x4x5 with 2' OHC, vicinity XT822057. Kegr.tivo further contrct :s of 240n hours.

rr. 9 lira- - 0700 Hours 3-22 Infcntry beere OPCON to 3d Brigr.de. Corp-ny C XT821053 roportod 1 VC (BC) rt 1745 hours. Keg: tivo further contrct r.s of 2400 hours.

ss. 10 Lr.r - 0845 Viodfe epr $-in.kua cc;.plc'-od in objective area. At 1000 hjurs Co:.p.:nies A r.nd C r ving into ere-. At 1030 hours Corpmy A in contr.ct receiving A/V rnd S/A fire fron XT835053. At 1130 hours Cor.prny A withdrew rnd crllod in t rtillery on rror of contr.ct. Co:.p;ny A found 3 bunkers 4x4x5 with 2' OHC at 1500 hours. At 1610 hours Coup, ny A found 2 noro bunkers in tho srve aror.. At 1735 h urs A olencnt found 1 VC (BC) killod by rrtillery. Negative further contrct as of 240C hours. VC^Fw^BiNTl^L /8>f QCtAvvOfN\TV.\L £* 12. (C) RESULTS:

r.. US Losses: U KIA; 6 KNHA; 134 WL'.J 1 WMHA.

b. Enciy Losses:

(1) Personnel: 253 KIA (BC); 31 KIA (POSS); 6 PCW rnd 6 Dotcinoce,

(2) Equipront Crpturcd rnd Evrcurtcd:

OHDluiiCR OFFICE SUTTLIF-S

2 AK-50 Documents 44 lbs 28 AK-47 8 RPG-2 CL07HIKG 5 RPG-7 2 Elr.sting Cr.ps 1 Blue donir. shirt 1 M-16 llrgr.zino 1 Bitok pejrefs 5 Unknown 'Type Wo/ pens 1 Krkhi unifom 8 M-16 (Recovered by losing unit) 11 3bs Various clothing 8 LAW (Recovered by losing unit) 2 M-79 )Itecovorcd by k>sing unit) rjSC7lLA!-:I0US 1 Russin» IKS li-60 (Recovered by losing unit) 2 Gr.s rcsks 2 8ta Tubes 1 /id prck 2 a-rbine ::rgr zincs (lorded) 1 Penicillin n syringe 1 .51 Cc.1 KG 1 bottle PenicüU« pills US 4 Chi Co DIG 1 Bat He Cod Liver Oil 1 .45 Crl Pistol 1 Roll Surgierl Trpo 2 us .50 Cri >;G 1 £ot:lc Iodine 2 US .50 Ccl 1-iG Sprru Drrrol 8 Lbs I.odicrl Supplies 1 US .50 Crl KG Tripod 1 VC Flcg 1 Rasfflcn P-38 Pistol 1 US Web gcrr 60 rds M-6n a: o 3 Pistol Dolts 205 rds AK-47 r;r.o 1 US entrenching tool 3.650 rds S/A c;io 1 Field prck 1-y- Co.sos 8lr: chrrgos 1 Pr KVA jungle boots 1 811.::. h~sc plrto 1 KVA Cr.p 1 flu: bipod 3 US Crntociis 1 !i-1 r.drptor (rifle groncdo) 3 Holtet Liner8 1 62ra nortrr sight 10, <\>n ft Firing i/iro 1 122n. rocket tube 3 Cigr-rotto Lighters 3 122ir rocket firing device 1 Gun doming kit 2 122EL sights 2 VC tunnel lights 1 122:.:: boro brush 1 VK ID crrd 1 I22r.i. tripod 1 VC rntonnr 1 122i.2; gunners qurdrcnt 3 Flrshlifhts 6 122i:.. ccrrying br£S 1 Chi Con rrdio 2 122DL firing ccbles Unlc Hur bor US ID cr.rds 16 122: v. wcrhcc.ds Unk Nuvbor Dog Tags 16 122n. rocket 1 otors 1 JH/TAC LTKUTI 13 122tn fusos 1 NVA jungle rukscck

(3) Equipment Cr.pturod rnd Destroyed:

ORDI:AKCE 30 non-electric blrsting crps 2 US cl.-yr/.cres 1 1^5i:'- rd 1 90ir; Ril 6 155?-: rds i 175ti: rd ST^TOTURTS 3 offci: : brtr.r rds 12 82r.j: i.crtrj rds 564 Bunkers 5 RPG-2 rds 170 ft Tunnels 7 RPG-7 rds 3°0 : cters Trenchlino 37 gronr.de s 1 a.oko grenr.de •i.:iscm/rp,ous 1 VC lino 20 oloctric blr sting crps . PRC/25 b ttcry 1 CON f AOBKTVAL id c I-ilSCELL/^EOÜS (Continued)

1 PRC/10 m VC ponchos 1 Hadlo antenna 3 lbs frain 1 Stod pot 1 lb Tola ceo 1 Tocthbrush a <*ns oil 1 L co box 4° lbs rico 3 VC wub ^car 1 bottlo l,Lp •■-... K VC crntGi-ns 1 lb sufar 1 VC back peck 1 lb s; It 2 lbs demo

13. (c) :a;.irISTRATIVK KATTERS:

r.. Porsonnol: During- tho oporr.tion the brttrlion S-1 Section operated fr->v. Dc.u Tieng Br.so Carp with rep rts beinr; forwarded fro:.: the forward location.

(1) llr.intonr.ncu of Unit Strength: AvorrfO daily operating stronf-th f^r tho f?rty-fivo (45) dry period (26 Jtmr/ry- 1968-10 Kerch i960) woro:

ORGANIZATION BASE Ci'i.P HHC MS Conp-ny A 37 Conptny 3 a Conprny C 36 CoDpcny D Rß. ,„. BATTALION TOTAL 23bv

(2) Development end Mrintirxneo of Morale.

(a) Tlirouph out tho durrtion of this oporrtion tho battalion "Roculrrs Club" was r.blc to provide an adequate supily cf cold refreshments. This was r.cccrplished fror, the battclion trains crer, leer ted at Cu Chi and later ;.t Trn Sen Hhut, by convoy end r.erirl resupply whenever tho situation ponittcd. There were very fiw occasions during tho period that froo beer and scda could not bo supplied to the units frei; tho roar area,

(b) Kail was delivered to the forward rrea by a rail courier on tho first availanle"aircraft. ahere wore very few occasions when tho ir.il was unable to be delivered and only then bocruso of lr.ck of transportati n.

b. Sup;ly: Resup ly was conducted by forward resupyly elcrents fr

c. tyaintonance: V., intonrnce r nd Mr inten.' nee Support Services prved odoqur.to throw h ut tho oporrtion«

d. Status of Each Class of Supply:

(1) ciass i % rtxmm Conort Ratins 3°,747 A Ratins 19,373 Sundry Frcks 205 Ico 17,600 lbs (2) Class II

Slinf U Ropo Nylon 1,500 ft

m Qot«AFV^^|N»TlAL WH1v? \\>?:r^T\'AL tk>ct, Junflc 0 Towols 200 Socks 36^ pr Undershirt Ctn 100 Drr.wcre Ctn 700 Hoat Tr.blots 16,500 Fry. or Flrtos 66,ocn Cups, Fapur 22,000 a ttcrios BA-386 1.440 Dattcrios BA-1100 216 Batteries V.-505 40C Batteries ÜA-58 312 Batteries 3A-399 14A Baferios 3A-30 60C Br.t:eries BA-A2 146 Insoct Repellrnt 11,000 btls Cleaning Patches 15 cases Clornine Rods H-16 500 Boro Brushes M-16 85 Ck 1 ber Brush F-16 60 Sand. Bags SO,000

(3) Clrss III

Oil GP 4 oz 3 crses ISA, Lub Oil, 4 OB tube 15 ^rses Oil 6 brrrels Bicsrl 562 fr.1 hogas 2,5^5 gal

(4) Class V

12 Gr.. 80 rds 5. :>&-«. ISO, TO rds 7.62H;. IV,600 rds .45 cal 42° rds .5^ crl 5,74n yds AOLü- 6,000 rds Ölir, 1,800 rds 81n. Ill 160 rds 90rx 123 rds 4.2« 2,800 rds 4.2» 111 180 rds Gronadc Frag 900 Grenade Si^oko 1,100 Grenade Inccnd 26 Grenade Riot CS 250 L/JJ 11-72 70C Clayr.orec 200 a.oko Fot 10 Red Star Cluster 1^8 White Star Clustor 142 White Star rarachuto 72 Trip Flare 280 Douo Kit 50

o. Combat Losses:

Belt Pistol 52 Blcnkot 5 Boots 24 Crntoon 96 Cmtoen Cover 96 Cup Cmtoen 50 Fouch Aii'o 72 Poncho 76 Liner Foncho 122 Air hr.ttross 38 Body An or Frag 66 Hcl::et Steel 41 Pack Field 49 Intr. r.r'.iiv Teal 26 Cover, Inti -..ichin« tool 24 f X^^rv^ofE^T\ AU Trouser Jun-le 102 Shirt Jun£lo 1^2 Rifle 5.56i:. H-16 38 Pistol Col .45 X Lr.uncher Grcnado 1'—79 3 Sifht Doro liortcr 1 Krsk Frotoctivo Ii-17 138 Dry one t L7 w/scr.bbrrd 15 Gun Machine 7.62.1. i;-6c 5 Surf leal Instrument Supply Sot 2 Starlight Scopn 1 Radio Sot /JS/niC-25 1 Transmitter AN/PRT-A 2 Rocoivcr /E/PRR-9 1 Riflo Rccoilless 90LH 1 Bag Wcter Proof 1 f. CoTKunicctions: (1) The proximity of tho Bett- lion to Dr.u Tionf Dreo Crip did not pcrr.it the use of direct radio coxiiunications without tho uso of a retrens station, leer.tod at Cu CM. (2) Lrnd lino cv: Liunicrticns were cstrblishcd to FSB SCARLET and wore hiphly effective, however, there were occrsionrl brerks caused by vehicles. This probier, wr.s solved by burying tho cables. Land lines wero rise used at Cu Chi Base C.n p to rllow tho forward TOC c :: unications with Dr.u Tien? Base Ca p. When tho Battalion novod to Tan Son Khut it was not nocos^rry to lay lrnd lines. (3) In f/enercl, con unications were cxcollont. Torrrin occasionally intorforod with rcdio trms^lssioii, howovor, lone rntonnas nearly r.3wrys oli: inatod the problo:.. (a) Kodcra personnel utilized by Drttalion Caxo Soction at any ono tino during the operct on vcrc rs follows: 1. 1 Cotn-unicrtir ns Officer 2 6 Wirencn 2 A Radio Operators £ 3 Radio Chiefs £ 3 Radio Mechanics 6 6 Switchboard Operators 7 1 Generator Operator (b) Equipment used during tho operation: \ A 292 Antennas 2 6 TA- 312 Tolephones 2 54-Mlcs Wire WD-1TT

Zj. 0..O .ia."i-i-0 tV

£ 1 ~} Ton Vehicle 6 1 3A Ton Vehicle 7 1 TA-1 Telephone 8 2 10KW Generators JOG COHf V\iEMTlAL vorA rvot ^T\AC \l" 2 2 3KW Generators 10 2 1.5KW Generators H 2 Lichtirr Sets p. Mo'.'.icnl:

(1) During Operation Saratoga tho radical facility continued its throo phr.se syster of i odicrl trert:.ent (ccip/ny ridr.rn, senior r.cdic, end r.id station at bc.so cr..p). L forwrrd rid station wrs established r.t Firo Support ]>.sc SCiaPET rnd wes striked by the B; ttrlion SUT[ o .11 t'nd two sonior / idi-cn.

(2) With the bnttrli'..n tr; ins rovevnt to Trn Son Ehut aroa tho Di-ttalion Aid Station (Pvd) rssui-c^ r. (Tartar ii_portrncc in the resupvly of nodical itclis to tho field. Cocrdinrtion threufh tho senior j.odic with the coxxrnd r'reup to tho Hottalion Aid Station (Fwd) proved to bo quite effective. Resupply of tho Battalion Aid Station (Fwd) wr.s co;.rdinc.tod with DliSO.

U. (C) SIECLX BQUIIHSNT ,TD TECHTIQUES: See Inclcsurc 1

15. (C) flOtt JTDEIIS ANALYSIS: Enclosed is r. n-rrrtiv© of a clr.ss five» to r. USAIIV Trr.ininf Scrlnar'on 3 April by LTC Roy K. Flint concern- ins this operction. (incl 1)

16. (C) IffiCKkEKDATICKS; K-r.«

FOR TIE CJCSSiXHiTi:

1 Incl GERAID T. 3RÖWN CPT, KP Adjutant DISTRIBUTION: A

12. Cor^^\x>e-\^T\AL

IOL CON r t\>E^*TV AL V light Arbush of Watervpy Linos of Communication In the last two months wo recognized that the eneuy has r,*ny sdvant- ages over daytime reconnrissance in force operations by Free World Forces. However, since daylight operations ere essontiel, wo sought a nothod of engaging the VC under conditions most rdvtntcfcous to ourselves which would capitalize on our daylight operations and influence futuro operations. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss tho techniques that evolved for tho conduct of night timo rnbushvs of enemy vratcrwry lines of communications. In late Fobruary, the 3d Battrlion, 22D Infentry wrs operating in an arcf 10 kilometers north of Srigon. The mission of tho battrlion wrs to stop cnei.y rocket attacks on the Srifen area end to destroy cnei y forcos in the area of operctions. Our mission required us to opcrrto in the dcytine initially. Utilizing rccurr.tc into Uigenco provided by the locrl population :nd tho loci Populrr Force, we loerted the center of tho rocket rctivity. There cnauod a period of extensive daytino offensive operrtions during which wo dostroyod a largo VC force, uncovered a conpleto rockot launcher with acccssorios, and 16 conpleto rocket:*. After this fight we protty woll dominated -our area of operations. Koro importantly to subsequent operations, wo bogin to know the terrain as woll rs, or better than, tho enemy. This knowledgo wrs largely attributed to the use of local PF's as guidos. Our drytiie operations dininished as we turned r.orc to company sized night er.bushcs as r tiuj^ns. of maintaining c.-ntrcl cf the tcrr.-dn taken during drylight operrtions. Onco tho energy was under control on the ground wo looked to tho w.-terweys as tho probable routes of enemy movement and rockot supply in our area. Soon after our arrival in the area, wo received an additional mission to securo an Enginoer Construction Project in our aroa of operation. Wo woro givon two 27* Engineer Bridge Construction Boats to assist in the security operations and to patrol tho Saigon River. Thcso boats woro so efficient that we requested arid receivod six additional "Boston Whelors" to move larger forcos within tho area and to roact quickly. Wo mounted .50 caliber machine guce en tho 27 footers to increase tho firo power of our waterborne force. Sinco wc could not indiscriminately take srnprns under firo during the drytiro, we ambushed the waterways at night. This was clso the nost logical tir.c for the onory to attcr.pt to novo Ms nen and material. To illustrate these techniques, I havo selected two examples of our operations, Tho first, presented in some detail, is an ambush conducted by A Conpany during the night of 29 Feb thru 1 Mar 68. It wrs characterized by the use of boats for insertation and extraction of the ar.bush force, Tho anbush site was the intersection of the Hoc Kon Canal and the Saigon River - the nost likely looking spot in our area, of operrtions. The objective was tho destruction of VC s:npan traffic. A Conpany w-s inserted at 0900 hours at a point about 1000 motors east of tho anbush site. We paid a groat deal of attention to the insertion and extraction of our anbush forcos. frequently wo inserted ono conpany at tho sane plrco as, or near, tho forco to bo extracted. Sonotinos wc inserted overland and extracted hy boat or inserted by boat and extracted overland. Hopefully we deceived tho VC as to tho exact location, and oven the existence of an operation. In all cases wo planned artillory and nc rtar fires along tho routo of insertion and extraction and in the vicinity of tho anbush sites. The pirn called for tho drylight hours to be spent first in searching end socuring tho aroa ad ,i a cent to tho ambush site and then hiding for tho balance of the day. This pormitted rest and careful planning for occupation of tho anbush sito at dusk. I emphasize that rest is essential since tho anbush mot maintain a 100£ alert throughout tho night. In this case, during tho initial soarch A Company captured ono sleeping VC and made contact with a second who chose to cngago tho conpany with AK-A7 fire. Tho sniper was located and subsoquently killed The PCW vrn ovcue-od by wator, interrogated and disciosod that ho was a rcpl s^o.e^t vlio over, tho Saigon River the ^rocedinf rd£ltt. A Company killed throe v.vro of tho so infiltrators during tho night as thoy crawled out of the river after their swir.. ;jt dusk tho company occupied the east bank of the Hoc Kon Canal utilizing throo positions. Ono platoon was positioned to tho north and ono platoon to thft south of tho rain body to sorvo as lookouts* Tho killor forco consisted of ono platoon along tho bank of the canal whilo ono platoon provided security tc tho rear.

J u 1 T*d - kC i 4 COMf vvOC T'.AL.

Several specialised techniques woro crpleycd to incrorsc the efficiency of the tsr.bush force. ?ho vw trrvellcd licht, carrying only weapons, munition, food end water. At ni*dat holncts were discrrdod to enhance tho sonso of hoaring, Starlicht scopes were ru**»wibuteci within the cci/.pany to bolster tho crpr.bility of the killer force. In ra-.iv^ tho plato.n lordor of the killer fcrco wrs arr-od with an K-1A rifle with v^-n^t nountcd. He firod the first rounds-tracers and thus directed the fires- «c tho other ncibcrs of tho platoon. 'Then required, illwiinr.ticn wr.s provided by positioning tho light several theusrr-d rioters awry fron the arbush site - rrirarily to assist the starlights while not illuid.nr.tinc the rxin. Tho prir-ary kill wcrpons vcro clryi.orc Lines set on tho bank r.t high wr.tor level, LAWS to sink the sriipans, 1V79'3 used on tho banks, and 1-60 rachino guns with tracer rounds to kill the personnel. Later we boron to lry oocsrJQd dctonr.tcd satchel charges on the bettor: of the shallow canals primarily in an tttci.pt to take prisoners by stunning the ooeupants of the scorns. The a .bash was conducted by the lockout elcixnts alerting tho killer fcrco when a sav.'.prn entered the kill zone. This early Warning afforded us loxiiur. effoctivo fire by the killer force. Wo learned quite a bit about river r; .bushes during this nißht. First cf all, thcro woro four seprrate engagements durig the night all cenductod fron tho aat.c ao.bush positions. We concluded that there was no coirxnicrtior.s between sarprns. By striking and then naintrining strict noise discipline, {.nether one tc two hours would see another target using the srr.ic route. This wrs later proven to be an unwarranted conclusion when we discovered the use of a »Traffic Cop». He would tap out a signal on the sido of a sar.pan. About 30 rinutcs later a sr; pan would appear. We used hir. until he rot wise and fired sczo warning shots. Secondly confinement of sar.pan traffic tc tho ebsorved waterw.-ys, plus the crrly warning, enhrnecs the effectiveness of tho rr.bush. Finally wo found that after striking a srrpan, patient and quiet observation with starlights and "errs" grvo us ,an op; ortunity to hit. survivors as they tried to oscapo. In this situation, the Aocric. n soldier is far r/.oro patient than the VC. This a'.bush, one cf tho uost successful, produced four sunken srr.prns r.nd at least 22 VC killed, including the corning kill end three swi:: ors. Tho nc::t corning, watcrbornc extraction was preceded by a visual rccon by a light fire tcari at first light and a swoup of the ixr.odiatc area by the coryony, The return bort ride to tho battalion base was also covered by the light fire tor;... The second brief oxr;:plo wrs chosen bociuso it illustrrtes the insertion rnd extraction of an ai.bush without the use of boat transportation« This was a two cor.prny operation which to.k place to the west whero the H.'C lien Canal splits tc for;:, a triangle as shown hero. In this case, Coupr.ny A wrs c-played on the wontern trirnglrx island end Company C occupied the or stern island position. Beth cri.p-.nios r.evod overlr.ru.! rnd conceded their intentions by searching an adjacent area to tho s-,uth cf their arJbush sitos. They hid at lunch tii.o and then procodod tc their ai.bush sites at dusk. Each coi.pany carried a 3 inn Engineer Roc nneissonco raft and lenghts of nylon rope. The ropo was tied to tho raft, fore and aft, and a frirly rrpid wotor ercooing was accomplished. ;, Cr.pany hrd no contact on this night, but C^ppany C found a propaganda center c,::ploto with printing pre or. on their island and subsequently engaged 10 VC i.xving tewrrd the nnrth bank cf the Hoc lion Canal. The early r.crning search of tlie north bank end adjacent aroas disclosed 5 VC bodies. Again uxtrrcti.-n froL the islands wrs covered by visual rcconnaissar.ee yr vided by a light fire tea;.".. Doth cor.panios returned to the battalion base by swooping an area not previously covered. It was during one of these follow up search operations the C Ccripany found lo 122r: rackets in one cache. As an QxaMp.'le of the effectiveness :>f this technique, A C.'iopmy alone has rvoraged 6 + kills per aubv.rh for J a'.bv.ohos,. Uliile this is not a large kill, it is consistent, and uo believe that the VC ■oevoxxr.t into our rrca wrs disrjptod. LOST LiPORTg.'.'TLY the one!y wrs deprived ,;f frcodc:.. of p.jvoe.cnt rt, night. Ho have .-bscrved ohat tho VC rre extra ely vulnerable at night, Thoy talk, use trails, ropor.tedly use the srr.c water rentes rnd generally present oasy narks for cur ar.bushos. As a rosult, our nor.oal r.ethod of operations now is to xploy two coopanios or. a 24. hur operation at all tiros.- All cf these operations include a daylight search of A Cor.prny aror cf operatio-no, a r.ight ;ibuch, and a swuop back to the battalion baso,

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The psychol •".fieri benefits accrued by thoso tight rr.bushos arc nrort. First • f all wo hr.vo suffered only two casualitios in the ontirc battalion when operating at nicht. This is r.n obvious selling point for the ron. Secondly the rosults arc tangible and the units have bocor-o hichly cor.pctitivo and inventive about .~::bushinc. And finally, the ultiiiatc has happened. Wo now hrvo companies and platoons lo kinr for ar.bush sites durinr drylifht operations and actually requesting nifht ri'bush rissions. As a diroct result wo believe that the oncry - who fon^rly owned the nicht has new lc*t his sanctuary.

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101 QOWF\ö(:NA^ IAL

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HEADQUARTERS p SQUADKON, i^H CAVALRT APO San Francisco 9622$

SUBJECT: Cfcnbat Operations After Action Report (äDS J3-S2

Commanding General 25th Infantry Division ATTN: AVDCOP APO US Forces 96225

1. Operation SARATOGA

Z. 21 January - 10 March 1968

3. Trang Bang (XT4919) to Tan Son Nhut (.XSSI96)

4. Control Headquarters:

a« 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division

b. 2d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division

c. 2d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division

d. 3d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division

5. Reporting Officer: LTC Glenn K. Otis

6. Task Organization:

Troop A, 3-4 Cav Troop B, 3-4 Cav

Troop C, 3-4 Cav

Troop D, 3-4 Cav

HHT, 3-4 Cav

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JZTA/C/ S* /JO b CONFIDENTIAL

Company A, 1st Bn, 27th Inf.

Company B, 2d Bn, 12 Inf.

Company D, 2d Eh, 12 Inf.

Troop L, 3d Sqdn, 11th ACR

7. Supporting Forces*. a. Air Support: Tactical air was provided tvhen required. Troop D (Air) provided light fire teams for close-in support; while UH-ID^ and 0H-23»s provided command and control, re supply, and lift helicopters as required.

b. Artillery Support:

(1) Battery B, 3n Battalion, 13th Artillery (2) Battery C, 6th Battalion, 77th Artillery

6. Intelligence: 9. Mission: 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry performed reconnaissance in force vie Trung Lap (XT5P20) . Reacted to attack on Tan Son Mhut Air Base vie (XS6196), conducted search and destroy, reconnaissance in force missions vie Tan Son Khut and Hoc Mon (AT7403)*

10. Concept of Operation: The Squadron moved vie Trung Lap to conduct reconnaissance in force to locate, dostro**, and prevent VC/NVA infiltration in/through that .area subs«.riuentl^ tenrdnatinf this operation 29 January. The Squadron secured major areas -long K3R, characterised by ambush patrols, listening posts, and radar. 31 January the Squadron (-) reacted to Tan Son Nhut Air Base initially with one ground troop (-), which was ambushed. Subsequently re- en forcing, with one air troop and one ground troop (•**) . The Squadron (-) became OPCOK to the 2d Ede, 1st Infantry Division to conduct search and destroy missions vie Tan Son Nhut to locate and destroy all VC/liVA forces in area, Operations terminated 7 February. The Sq'.isiron (-) became OPCOI! 3d Bdo, 25th Infantry Division to conduct reconnaissance in force to locate and destroy VC/faVA forces rocket sites, and VC/i-IVA Base Camps.

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11. Execution:

21-29 January

The Squadron conducted road march to vie Trung Laj»t GP was maintained near same .iron.« The Squadron conducted reconnaissance in force utilizing three ground troops with the air troop screening to their flanks» On 24 January Troop A tripped a booby trap 10 5mm round resulting in 3 US VHA and one VC FV7 with web gear. On 25 January a tank from Troop G hit a nine resulting in 2 US UHA» The Troop liter was ambushed recicvin.fi? 3 RPG-2, 300 small arms rounds. Return fire with organic weapons result in? in 2 US WHA. On 26 January Troop G picked up 1 VC PVI and 1 det.oinoe with carbine, 1 RPG-2 round, notebook and paper, 1 H60 machinegun and 1 aircraft radio* Troop A engaged 1 VC, XT5722£.., with three hand rcrenaries and 5-10 rounds small arms, resulting in 1 VC KlA(lC) and capturing ' AK 47 v/ith magazine, 2 batteries and 1 reel of wire, 6oa 2 1/2 lb bags of rice, 4 can of condensed milk, 2 pair brown and 1 nair of black trousers. On 2£ January 3 VC jumped out of spicier holes XT567262 and threw grenades at C troop. The troop took under fire resulting in 4 US "»JHA, 7 VC KIA(KJ), 5 VC PU, and 3 detainees. On 29 January Troop D recioved fire from 4 VC, :3C595304, returned fire resulting in 4 VC KIA(BC), then inserted Aerorifles which made heavy contact with unknown number VC The 2d Bn, 27 Inf reacted to them. Results of action 5 US KHA, 6 US UHA, 46 VC KIA(HJ), 4 VC KIA (POSS), 8 VC PW and 6 detainees. There was 15 pounds of food, condensed milk, numerous documents and clothing captured,

30 January-10 March

The Squadron secured major areas along HSR. On 31 January Troop C (-) reacted to Tan Son Nhut Air Base. The Troop was ambushed cut side gate 051. The Squadron reacted with Troop D and Troop B (+). The results of action was 3 AFC completely lost, 1 Tank completely lost, 7 APC damaged, 14 US KHA, 64 US VJHA, 309 VC KIA (BC), 24 VC PW, 1 Chi com radio, numerous weapons and equipment. On 1 February Troop B and C began search and destroy mission vie Tan Son Nhut ;-o destroy the remainder of VC/KVA forces in area. The Squadron was QBCÖK 2d Bde 1st Infantry Division until the termination of operations 7 February which results were 3 VC KIA (BC) and 1 VC KIA (POSS). The Squadron (-) then went OPCON to the 3d Bde 25th Infantry Division. The Squadron(-) and Co A, l/27Inf began search and destroy operations vie Hoc Kon (XT7*04). Troop B and CO A 1/27 Inf, were on line moving through area with Troop C as reaction force when Co A 1/27 Inf made

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heavy cont ct. Troop C -.loved up to support Co A t/27 Inf. The contact continued until 1C February with no night contact except aerial reconnaissance av.1 ambush patrols in th^ area. Results of the action vras 1 t^ink destroyed, 2 t.anks damaged, 3 APC dramaged, 10 US KHA, 53 US m\, 10? VC'KIA(BC). On 12 Februar; Troop A went OPCON to the 2d Bde 25th Infantry Division. They were on search and destroy rissien vie Ap Cho (XT7005) making contact vdth unknown size VC force. They were in contact for 4 days resulting in A troop bcin* credited with 57 VC KIA(BC) and 6 US KHA, 28 US WHA. On 14 February Troop C and HhT returned to Cu Chi leaving Troop E OFCOIv 3d Bde. On 1o February Troop A and B closed Cu Chi. The next day the Squadron went OFCOi: 3d 5de 25th Infantry Division. The Squadron movedto vie XS7295« On 19 February Troop C while returning to C? location was ambushed XS756979, returned fire resulting in 1 Damaged t*nk, 2 US KHA, 2 US VJHA, and VC losses were unknown. On 20 February Troop D went OFCON 3/17 Cav. On 2] February Troop 3 destroyed 18 bunkers 4 foxholes, and captured 134 rounds of RPO-7, 1 RPG-2 roun4 10 electric blasting cans, 4 221b shape charges at XS7029&2, Troop C made contact with unknown number VC/ NVA XS/19922. Troop D and A reacted to the contact resulting in 3 US KHA, 20 US '/JHA 1 UH-1C destroyed, 1 AFC destroyed, 1 APC damaged, 135 VC KIA (DC), 3 VC KIu(P0S3), That evening the Squadron CP was mortared resulting in 12 US l&IA or/}, ii'-ht damaged to equipment, 2 VC KIA(BC), 1 VC PU. On 22 February Troop C picked, up 1 VC PW WIA with AK 47 while sweeping threw the area XS719922. They .also located 1 ea 7*62 type machinegun on wheels end 2 ea 9mm pistols vie same area. Troop C observed one platoon size element moving east to west Xci*7-*t/Ws"# Engaged with artillery and spookv with unknovm results. On 22 February Troop B detonated a dud round resulting in 1 US WHA. VMle on search and destroy Troop A and Troop L 3/11 ACH located 2 VC KIA(KJ), 1 ~PG-2 and 7 rounds 4 AK /;7s, misc. web gear, and 1 PBC-25. The Squadron recieved hoa/y volume small arras vsniper, Automatic wpns and RPG fire, returned fire resulting in 1 US KHA, 3 US VJHA, 1 VC KIA(EC). Troop C observe 15-20 VC movi r behind berm, engaged with organic weapons rv suiting in 2 VC KIA(BC), 3 VCKIA(POSS), captured 1 AK 47. 012 23 February Troop A located and destroyed 50 bunkers XS7J193«, 2 damaged PPG-7 rounds, and one box of 7.62 ammo. Troop A. later located a bunker which contained 1 AK 47, 1 M-16 2 ea 9mm pistols with magazines, 2 chicom grenade, 2 lbs of documents, 1 medical kit, 1 JIVA gas mask, and one field pack. On 24 Februar" Troop C on .search and destroy, vie XS742997 captured numerous medical supplies, documents, 1 NVA gas mask, 1 AK 47 and destroyed one tunnel, one 5001b bomb, one 105mm •round, 2 bunker complcxs. 2 round £2mm mortar. Troop B recieved unknown number small arms, automatic weapons and RPG rounds

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fron throe r.i'J.s, fvllc-wo«: \.y rrovry* attack, returned fire with orroidc weapons, air and artillery rorulldav* in 1 US L.HA, 4 US Wir-, and 2 VC KIA(OC). On 27 February Troops A md B on se-rch »nd doatroy captured one detainee, mr*. 1/2 lbs documents, vhile dustroyin/r 30 bunkers. On 2£ February Troop A *nd C received sr.inll arns, automatic weapons, and RPO firi XT7A-2015, returning fire with organic weapons, artillery, LFT and Tactical air, resulting in 1 US KKA, 13 US UHA, 1 ATC dmaged, 1 tank heavy dau- Vied, 7 VC KIA(ffi). On 4 March Troop C and Co D2/12 Inf on search and destroy vie AT?60052 captured on«;, :JC 4? one -".et r,i»oni2iy(turi tool", 3 lbs of deeuue-rts, one ~ and 200 rounds of AK 47« On 6 Karch, 3<2 Squadron, 4th Cavalry recieved SA, AW, an'1 RPG fiie fron unknown size VC force, returned fire with all organic weapon? , LFT, arty and Tactical Air, resu lting in 1 US KHA, 19 US WHA, 1 AFG conbat loss, 1 AFC daaaged, 2 tanks dw^od, 2 VC KIA ( 33 ), and 15 bunkers destroyed. 3d Squad- ron 4th Cavalry and D 2-12 Inf while on search and destroy irdssion vie XT7500 locate* 2 VC KIA (EC) in graves also destroying 215 bunkers, 4 anti-aircraft positions, 1 CKC grenade, 1 carbine stock and 5 helneta. On 8 tfarch Troop 3 .and B Co, 2-12 Inf, captured ß detainees •and destroyed '.*: bankers uie :.~ JOü-T b\'s %"hilö nr. scorch T»d des- ^r.v <^.w A\.. -..*.* vv * ..,''i- U-. aTj ,_i, .*..>,■... *www,ivuu ^ r^w**a *..v ».^.•rt r r-:*r.;?r. »i :';r^ '.«li.o A', ana arty, result in ß in 3 US VJHA« Sr. 9 L-*aroh Tree? A ••r."> 1—w-»:^ ixuf captured 1 ,'JJ .';7, documents and a rotor bike, positions \lc A373C?£9* On -.->--}- Z"',i}^ ,'. •-■' . •.. .;.-.;c;; ':üV! ■■ e^Lrc;." *."~c X37099 captured 4 cct.oineas ar.i ci.-;-/i-r-." >*d .-. ir.divdtfuol firru* positions, also destroyed were 3 bw-Juira -JV- *".*» jl^pin* positions. Operations .S^JODGA terminated »a i0 Lores -9ort# -'he Squadron remained in' tfrea OflCON to the 3d Bde 25th Infantry :;ivisicn

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a. Friendly:

(0 7CO personnel participated in operation. (2) C^cualwies: 5" KHA, 253 fflk. (3) Vehicle Tet-1 r^r.arod Total ReDaired Tot-1 Cc:^b-t Loss

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b. Enemy:

Enemy Losses: 741 VC KIA (&), 21 VC KIA (POSS) m Captured: 27 AK 47, 4 pistols, 7 machine guns, 4 RPG launchers, 19 lbs documents, 2 M-16, 2 radios, and 1 motor bike« (3) Destroyed: 620 bunkers, 13 rocket firing positions, 272 RPG rounds, 6 tunnels, 12 anti-aircraft positions, 380 lbs CKC-£4, 8 gas masks, 22 grenendes, 7 HPG weapons. (4) EMI: Received SA 37 times, A1/ 23 times, 3 grenade attacks, 2 mortar attacks, rietonatüü 5 U mines 1 AP mine, 32 X P0Wfs and 36 detainees. (5) FEE: Engaged enemy 21 times without being fired on first.

13« Administrative Activities:

14. Special Equipment and Techniques:.

15« commander Analysis:

16 • Recommend ations:

FOR THE COMMANDER: /3. u JAMES D. MOHELAND CPT Armor Adjutant

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y T"-A:r.v;/."~" r y\ Squadro , l7th ftvrlnr / A?n 06216 f ,,* / AVGC-DC 1 ÄDrü 1^6r

SUIOTT: C>+:-t Operr; ioitf. Aft^r Action Report

TO: «3P nic'.ri'\vUr.r.

1. A 1 JI- Or-'T.;/.Tr^'.T: Operation SJFiATOOA

2. 'V'I8'.S T*" ^SffHi 19 February lo66 thru 7 Kerch I96

3. Ir-CATLVi Hau tTghla rod Cte DirA ftarläew

h. CrfA-T) ••r^^^TX^T; 3d Squadron, 17th Crvrlry

5. TWI^ CPTTTSli . ''illiain*'. Prannon Jr., LTC, Commanding

6. T/GZ" ^"A LATI"!:':

A •■'rvp, ",i-r ''rt-rn '*. Pallium, ^ommrndin«? (OTON to 199 Light Ini antry rz i ■■>'< .&-.).

Ti Troop, "rjor 'rvne T. Shahorn, Connandinp D Troop, 3d So^cdron, lifi Cavalry (Orrcr.)

C Vroop, ';?ji Gary ?, Luck, Cor/.-^rvint? 2&h /^Uv; 'attalion (-) (TC-T'-)

J; Troop, Captain Iluceel ,r. -It&vel, Contending

7. SUP. -n^fH -rrfTi : *one

c-. "her. the 3d Scurdron, 17th r.erairy was cowit+^d to operatior Sc-ratorr, ?lc«mtr or •• he 9th VC Division rnd 7th, TrC Division, re veil as Locrl Force Tfctttli >n&, irere conducting offensive „operatic-s in and around the Saiqoii ccplcx. Duris»/* this period the Vn/^A' had the capability to conduct coordinate" '.attrlio-. sif.e ctift'x on instructions or VS ^re Support 3eces i.id harrrff £riendl- units uith rocket rnd nortar attrc!:s.

DOV/KGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS; DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS. DOD DIR 5200.10

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(1) 'lenersi: T'he TA^. WPS ^oitndf "ener?\ly by the Saigon River on the ' ast, rlg'r*rav ;"1 or the TTest, District of r-o ^Tap cr the So"t^ and the "ichelin Plantation on t'e "orth. (*n*ex A >*\rations Overlay^

(2) Terrain;

(?) ^servrtion -nd field.« of fire ra-v*d fron limited in the Filhol en

(b) Obstacles - Tbrouehout the '"AOP there were no natural or artificial obstacles : hich impeded tK.e reconnaissance or movemert of the soureron.

(c) Concealment - The hours of dar1 reas and errl'r moraine: fog provide' the T:'C/'n7A with natural cTicefVcnt fron air activity. Y-ce the for? lifted the eDemy had to rena-m in hir bunker ccmnlexes and huts to remain undetected.

(d) ""ey Terr?in - Kig'-'u?^ :<»1 waf selected ?s hey terrain since this is the route hr- which corvovs move to resuppl^ the 2rth Infantry Division units.

(e) Avenue.5: of Aporoacb - :Tichelin ^lantatio^ - Mranezoid- *Io Bo - Filhol - Scigon.

(3) Weather:

(a) Visibility - During earl~r worn" g '-.ours visibility was restricted to 3 miles or lees- due tc fo<». At aoproxi^atel*'- 0°00 hours the for ;ould lift enabling the reroF.co^ts to conduct armed visual reconnaissance.

(b) Temperature - The temperature averecced in the ^ir>;h er h.ties throughout the operation.

n c# Intelligence Duri-.:r the Opsret ion: (Annex Intelligence nitrify) (1) ^nemy TTnits« The VC/,T7A ^nits that i-ere identified within the SquccYon's TACTl were the 271st, 272d, 101st and PPth riesinents.

(2) Rod:et sites t-'Hch ehe enemy used were in the vicinity of XTHlOi;. and ::T820i.., all east of !Toc *\on,

(3) Lines of communics«ion for the VC/\NA. extended fron the Hichelin Plant?tion - Trapezoid - Hoc rTon.

(U) Loq-istical H-res: Several lar.^e bnnher complexes were discovered vicinit-- :'T5Q30 and 7T6P;2, coneistin' of over 75 bunkers in each comolex. The small complexes consisted of r-:prania~tel^ 10 bun'-ers each. All of the complexes were located alonr? the Saigon -iv^r in ^inh "Duong and Iiau Nghia Prevince.

CONF DENTIAL •*•&.« 9. CONFIDENTIAL Conduct "~.ied ceriel recoinr.isrr.nce in &t flaps preps to find., fix \» w and de s troy enemr ^ oc Ice t POS it ions.

10. co c:y o? OTTUTICTI

3d Squpdron, 17th Cp.vp.lty (-) will provide continuous reconnrisspnce in forco north ?nd west of Ten Son ;7mt to locate .T.d destroy all enemy rocket poeiti'ins. Scjupdroxi will receive OPCOH of D mroop, 3d fqurdron, hth Cavalry *nd 25th Avirtio- Pattclion (-). rpjcin™m effort*will ^e maintained in AO both dpy aid night,

11. :::r'CTTTT^?:

a. Movement:

On 1' Tebrupry lr66, the squr/ro" vas ^iveu the mission to provide continuous reconnaissance ci\d surveillpnce in the T?n Son -"nut roclcet belt. To rcconplish this, the Scupdron T?cticp.l -"^orations Center hrd to move a jump corawnd post to Cu Chi b* p.ir. The ,iump contend post wpe composed of elements of S3, S2, Communicptions, Artillery Liaison Team cn^. rn Air Force Foward Air Control Te?m. All elenenxs were operational by 1?00 hours at Cu CM. Troop end squadron field trrins remriue>" ?t Tey i'inh while limited oropnisctiTiel maintenance support WPS ser.t to Cu Chi. D Troop remained at Try /inn.

b. 19 February IQßT. - 2? Rehmer* 1^68«

Operations during this period were charagterized by intense armed aerial reconnaissance during the day and intense armed aerial surveillance et night. Both air cavalry troops maintained reconnaissance teams In their assigned sectors during the day performing detailed aerial reconnaissance, searching for enemy rocket positions, suspected enemy storage areas, and any signs of enemy movmBott. Enemy activity was very evident throughout the area which led the aeroscouts to pinpointing not only enemy locations but also rocket storage areas and launching sites« Night oct- ivities required several aeroweapons teams to be airborne throughout the night, prepared to bring fire on any sites launching rockets within the dividion area b£ responsibility. Controlling those teams was an airborne command and control helicopter^ with flares aboard) as well as a fixed wing spotter plane, with an artillery forward observer* When targets were spotted at night, the aeroweapons teams would engage immediately, followed by an artillery saturation of the area. Flares were dropped as needed to illuminate the target area» On 1? February 1968, B Troop located a rocket site at T£&$2Q$kt composed of twelve launching positions» Recon- naissance of the area showed several sign» of recent enemy activity, however, no enemy were sighted» Firing from the site bad been coadscc&ed at some previous time, as evidenced by the back-blast areas clearly evident on the ground« Necessary photographs were taken and sketches made for intelligence purposes« 4Annex C: Sketch Rocket Launching Site). Upon completion of these activities, artillery fires were placed on the site destroying several positions and heavily damaging the rest, Enemy bunkers In the area of the site were also destroyed or damaged by artillery» On 21 February 1968, ex element of the 3d Squadron^ bth Cavalry was engaged In heavy

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c, 2li Fobmarv 1968

D Troop, 3d Sqiwdron, 1" Cevelr- TOB inserted rt XS693363 to exploit intelligence inform-/1Ion p-r+brred v- c ^roop. "ccent activity had been noted around bun'rerr in the ?re.- rnd VC '-sr1 vrpr spotted in tho «pneral arer. on several occrssions. D Troop wee -'serted ft 1020 hourF, methodically searched the area surrounding the 12, end then proceeded toward the bunker complex. With eir cover provided bv C Troop, »JVL^e Ti-jer" resulted the erer n\C. searched t'e bunkers. T rny sir*ns 0" ^he enemy were found, including; clothing enr- two GÜICCT Oas ?f£Sks, however, no enemy personnel were encountered, detraction wre completed rt I2l£ b-urs vicinity ::f?7069?l.

d, 2$ ?ebrurry ln68 thr" 7 Mr roh ln68

Dorin« this period the enei7r hocrmo either bolder in his actions or more d:rporrte in *~ix attempt to roc troy ITS forces. The VC were not using their normal tactics of trdnj» to hide during tho dey but rrther en^?«^d our aircrrft on almost ever/ mission. On 27 February IpSf, ru 0H6A fron ? Troop was on r low level reconnaisspneo iT,'>en he received rutometic weapons fire at :'Tßli30u3. The aircraft took four hits Vv.t the aviator wrs rble to lrnd safely at Cu Chi. On 28 Foorusry 1068, a li»bt fire teem from A Company, 25th Aviation battalion, on c ni^ht surveillance mission, spotted e rocket site lr.unchinc rockets tcr.rp.rrt Ton Sen Nhut Air Paae. The Dicmond 'Teada

m 0?]rjD£NTIAL innedii.tel;* etr^cV md silenced •'■•■:e tfr^et. »-it1: rj- 4T!"ie r**d r">cuet rire. \v- The following r\oi .r-: ? rre? -rrdited '•■ ^-- Ti*ith 2 *fi 1 EHA (BC) fad the rochet DOEi' ion orrtif" .!--- dnetrn-nd, 1 ^rooo co ducted r ropd srrep fro--? ?ay -'in to 3o Dau He.. "' o - p.r»co«rt"»red t^res roadblocks, all unguardoc', c;\c\ were ordered to XT).'£P-2l6, efe of r Mora bridge. A dismounted patrol checkinr; the bridge site received avt^.istic vor.pons fire, r T -ire ITS returned resulting ii: V C 'IA (T) c\.d 1 VC "T\ (Possible); On 2 "la.rch If60, P. Troop wrs in support of C Con-nrny, l:.th Pattr.lion, fth Infrntry, et XT6U703.r?, who was in heavy contact. n>oth aircrrft T~ere engrpjed »rith heavy enemy automatic weapons fire resulting in one aircrrft receiving four bits and the oth-r ship five. The '.em was credited -ith 5 ^G '"RA. (H3). On ).! "arch 1966, D Troop conducted r route sw'.ep .fro?. Ta*' iTinh to r?iiJ02l6, soath of Ct0 Deu Us. ihoy proceeded to secure the engineer tea-" rebuilding the bridge previously y.entioned. A mounted nrtrol onr-.c -cd 1 squrd of TTC at. IT?):.)'7226 resuitiiv in h VC 'TA (1C) with no friendl-* casvrltirs or drr.e-a. At 1800 hours the sciiadr?:: command post closed out at Cu Chi r-A returned to "ay "inh. During the course of the operation, initially, no movement bed b'-en sighted departing the Saigo:: ares. All indications shared the enemy remfinir.? in plr.ee witl. s :--.e 1 ..dicr.tions of resupplies moving toward the Saigon rrer by sampan ?nd foot traffic* Toward the end of this period, however, indications started to show .so 'e movement away from the Saigon area toward the northwest« on? 11 spymps of ©namy were spotted moving north, and en^a'-ed. Sampans were spotted, at ninfy';, by flare inanimation, moving north and destroyed. Activity the last fer

12. EBSriTS* a. Friendly;

Officers 0 1 Warrant Officers C 0 Enlisted -'en 0 0

b. Inemy: (1) VC/IT/A (BC) - OO (2) VC/VA ICH (Poss) - 76 (3^ Military Structures Destroyed - k? (U) :*ilitrr^ Structures !)wed - 11 (5) Saxpans Destroyed - $1 (6) Sa.ma.ns Damaged - 11 (7) jlocket Sites Destroyed - h (C) ocket Sites Damaged - 6 (?) Miscellaneous Destroyed

6 - 105"in bounds 1 - 6Cta Ptound 1 - FX-2? Radio 1C - 02m- Rounds c. All ^orCr Dana^e assessments rere conducted *v serial reconnsissancc sw 13. AJÄ-X:J3S^./73CV.'.- «CTIVTTI^ CöNFIDENTIAI*-^« ** »-i^ * n**L y/-J?>

a. Supply

(1) Class I

(a) Difficulties vore experienced in providing ? and C Troops with hot meals. Tbe probler. was partirliy solved bv locrting a unit at Cu Chi theb agreed to feed 3 Troop. It became necessary to move a ness hell from Tay :.Tinh to Gu Chi for C Troop r-nc! sc^rdron hr>rdouarters personnel.

(b) It is suggested that a sponsor! g vr.it be designated, in the operrtior.s order, to coordinate the s-y>nlw and preparation of A rations' when it is necessary for r troop to operate away fror» its base cr-ip facilities,

(2) Clcss TT

The rbsence of criticrl radios, i.e. I^C-lil, A.:/7R€-2l*, end the remote control FlA-lk, imposed rdditional rid. unnecessary command fr.d control problems. This unit is ?lso short the ICÄ.-6A crneras.

(3) Class IIT

Without problems, generally outstanding su^^ort.

(k) Class IV

Barrier materials ere incroreinp,,l",r hrrder to obtain,, Personnel bunkers had to Ne constructed from m?Ve s'-ift materials with questionable safety standards. The situation did not improve until fTCCT h-Sl was used to justify tMs essential construction. Standard engineer plans for different Sise personnel fnti-mortar/roc1ret bunkers should ■-e made available to units, to include complete "^ill of materials. If materials on plan are uot avrilable for iss^e, a su'^stitute issue should be made.

(5) Class V

(a) Total ammunition consumption w* elements of this squadron (]? Trcom, C Troop rnd D Troop) dvri:..g Yerctimi Ssrrtoga:

TY^ AIZ^ITIV liOUlDS TTiü-ro

7.62mn Lilted 17U,300 2.75mm T'.oclzets 1708 UOmr. Linked IhS 5.$6mm 2750 Smoke Grenades (All Colors) 293

174 CONFIDENTIAL (h) AvdrtJgr dril>r £rjiurition cor^'motion for one Air Crvrlry Troop dur ; our prr+icipation in this opo _ ;ion: T'vz &?•?;? irr^ Morr T^TTTE

7.62 Linked Ul?<.5 2.75mm ItocVets U2.8 bftnn Linked 13.? LiOmm IT-79 °.3 5.56 7li.li. Smoke (All Colors) 11.1

b. Duri «* this operrti-n the squadron oersted Vie ??v Ti:.*h s-.rec rearming point rithout any outside help. This rer raring point is actually the responsibility of DISCO"' 25th Infentry Division, ^ST utilising rll squadron assests (1 Ammo Specialists anc1 3 Ammo TTa-di~rs, rs well rs t>e Support Platoon leader) no flexibility remained to the squadron to shift rearming points as require'1. by tactical situation. In addition, work details of 2 to 6 men had to be provided by the combat elements of this organization,

c. laintenance:

Durirg the nortion of the operation requiring 2h hour operation of armed UH1C helicopters, the availa^üit^ \Tas re''reed h^ 50'' or more, r Aerowecpons teams, flown at ni li^ht discipline reouir-'tnents rt the troop's location at Cu Chi, Direct support ma'\iT'-en?nce at Cu Chi wes rlso hampered r.s they were unable to perform nrintenrnce rt ri*ht, ?or t*e elements located at Try ::inh, normal nirht maintenance was performed.

v _ iU. srncBX ^Q :iE^!!r A D rayrogra In more than one instance, rn earoscout team led r. ground maneuver unit to an enemy position, enabling the commander to m-ke r complete exploitation of the area. The scout term made a detailed reconnaissance of the objective area, informing the commander of kno\n enerr," loc?tinns md suspected locations, / A route to the objective was specified including best ovnnufis if approach as well as fording sites over r-trerms, .* dvance, flrtfc end rc*?r Pecnrit*" T.;ere provided the unit during the move. At the objective the scouts relayed information on the enemy's activities to t'e commender mr1 vhen the enemy broke and ran, the scout term enr,af*ed rnd killed t'-em. This maneuver - rir cavalry team proved very effective rnd should he considered and used on future operations,

15.

DISCTISSlfTt At 0700 hours, 7 'arch 19$3, C Troop hecrme ^PCCT to the 1st rrigade, 9th Infantry Division, located rx Don.«; Tarn, "he Troop Command Post hrd to be moved to tv-rt location, ma'.'e Coordination wit1*1 1st nrir^rde, M v r r r and iss e an operation, ordered " 07OQ hours, 7 "arch 1?6P. C Troop rrs not relersec1 from tacticrl operations br the 2?th Division untÜ approximately i CONFIDENflÄTT"- 1°30 hours, 6 ;.trc* 196C. rtiliiin.- r tacticpl mil* until almost the W lret moment before iessi-nnent, unless a trcuteri ^.argoncy exists, creates en undue hardship, not only upon -hat unit Sut also reduce its effectiveness to the receiving unit.

Q/?ST>VATI''l7: The losing ofenisetinn should be directed to release • CPCON at Toast IE Sours in fdvance. The G3 of ■ the ?th Enfuntrv Division stated that this war normal procedure, hoKsver, the 25th Division though the opposite urs true. A set jJrocodrre fh^ul«1 bo established. It is impossible for an Air Cavalry Troop to move its entire operrtion rt nifjht rnd be rble to function with the expected decree of effectiveness at first lirht.

IT';"; Aeroweapohs Terns in Close Support of Ground Units

DISCTTSL')-'; I'any tines cor.ma.nc*er.c: would cell for aerowca^ons' to scr

OPJS^XJA^J:^: !Jhen commanders recuest r.eroweapons support they should plan Tor theTr use prior to arrival. nn many occasions i+. amoars that some com anders cry "Volf" rnd Pp.vc ro t'-ov^t to the tactics! plan. This prevents the eeroweapons team fron beinj» utilized on a nission where it might truly be needed.

L'T; .Imploynent of ?K6A rith CHIC DISCUSSIOU; "any variations in the- employment of OücA's :ndrT-llC's have been trie'efin the past.

0.oS3]IcVA?I0:T; The liest poneral employer)* is one 0U6A with one 7T{1C. This variation provides the abilit- to recon wit?"1 the scout mi strike with the weapons ship when a target is spotted. The weepo s ship also helps to maintain air to ground communications as well a a cive instantaneous cover to the scout if he receives enemy fire.

Era.'; '"mplo^.-ment of Light Fire Team

DIOCITSyicr.": The scurdron has frequently beer detailed to provide li^ht fire terns' to support ground units. The mis:ions of an air cavalry squadron are reconnaissance, surveillance, security end economy of ^orce; not light firo team support, vr~cn tlis v. pe mission is forced up^n the squadxon, it srratly reduces combat effectiveness rnd abilit~ to accomplish the primary missions. Therefore, the ground commander mar not receive the intelligence and information which he may need to properly employ his corv.-ir.nd,

QSSolIVATICKi The ground comrrnder must bo informed of the Air u Cavalry's primer}/ missions Cü<*. made to realize t at misntüization of air cavalry assets is denying him intelligence rnd information which he may need to command his tactic?! units.

TT'T.i "nr-aging Hocket Sites at Tight

CONFIDENTIAL /33 ; x CONFIDENTIAL' DEC'S.?!"*': 1*0 to this tivo the eourdron W. little r m. mirecuont ? ~ oc era ion to Giifjr^ o::ov^r vor.ponc -oriM^y. «t :ii .. It irrs docir'od thA rdditionrl J;r; min«* •s ivrrV'J in li-'if: b pf: o? vr\rrio-;. Since t^e conditions could not be simulated during day'io'it hoursy It w&s .further decided thättha training had tp be conducted concurrently with the primary mission,, An artillery observer was on station with gun teams at night. Fy sailing for a single round of lOSmm, the rocket backblast was simulated. The gunshlp crews were required to detect and immediately engage the target. Since the rrtillery observer, im an 0-1, was able to keep the target area in sigfct he couj-Cdrlso Judge the accuracy of the fires»

OBS'^VA'/.T.'*:: The above procedure proved beneficial to the milt's «.ccc^pilxsBment O»A its nlervfjcm by increasing the confidence of the gunnerg tto engage suck Jtsrgotfcs at m%htv

go Mo civic action or psychologic?! werfrr? operations ^.'ere planned or conductor" on This operation.

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i^>— Annex C to.Incl 1 CONFIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED- Soctiriiy Cl ossification DOCUMENT CONTROL DATA -R&D ft- (Security clnnaHlcntion of lUlo, body of abstract und Indexing Annotation fiiunl be ontvrvd whon the overfill report lit classified) I. ORIGINATING ACTIVITY (Corporate author) 2«. REPORT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION Confidential OACSFOR, DA, Washington, D.C 20310 26. GROUP 4

3. REPORT TITLE

Combat After Action Report - Operation SARATOGA, 25th Infantry Division (U)

4. DESCRIPTIVE NOTES (Typ« at report and Inet ' . 4 ,8 Dec 67-10 Mar 1968 Experienr.es of unii:J fcnqaped in counterinsureencv operations. • s- AUTMORISIklirunnill/rinlniiM (Flrat name, mtddlmmlA.llm. Initlml,l.iUi.l /«»fImml turn»)»«Kl

CG, 25th Infantry Division

e. REPORT DATE la. TOTAL NO. OP PAOffs 7b. NO. or RSPI *% Apr rriro 129 •«. CONTRACT OR GRANT NO. 9a. ORIGINATOR'S REPORT NUMS)ER(S)

a. PROJECT NO. 68X015 N/A oh. OTHER REPORT NO(ll (Any other numbara that may ba aatlgned Ihla report)

10. DISTRIBUTION ITATKMKNT

II. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES 12. SPONSORING MILITARY ACTIVITY

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