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3/WBS/lrb 3480 Ser: 003A10769 17 Apr 1969

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FIRST ENDORSEMENT on CO, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines ltr 3/JHH/em Ser: 00769 of 31 March 1969 From: Commanding General, 3d Marine Division (Rein), FMF To: Commanding General, U. S. Military Assistance Ccmauid, Vietnam Via:s (1) Commanding General, XXIV Corps, Vietnam (2) Commanding General, III Marine Amphibious Force Subj: Combat Operations After Action Report

Ref: (d) MACV Dir 335-8 1. Readdressed and forwarded in accordnace with reference (d). 2. Contents noted, no action deemed necessary.

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let iattalion, Ith Maries 0 ne Div.Ision ()ceoin) ViVO l, 0 cart Psaloisco 91502 3/J-/emO 1I0 I 19.9 0 0769 i

To r,omm.nding Gen.eralp, ;har•ie Division I ~ ,.a. ' .nadi,v, Of-fiver, 9th llDxines ~ I, .n:j ndombat O.eration% 'U'tor Aotion Report ;~P12 3:~69 J -.f. ((r, 9t". llrnxls Operations Order 2-69 V.t'i oainesTFraf, Order 4-.'9 (>) ist :att•.lton, 9th Marines Opezrations Order 2-69

1 .Cork Iarrj: Operation ')ovoy ft;yon

2. .igt'p ,of operatjion: 10 Fobruary 1969' 1# Maroh 1#9

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(1) .:•e.ral; On Operation Dewey lanyoa artillery sun :ort i-nsisted of: many prep. firesa; the ni&.t defensive firos ,ere fired at least one per night, normally four per x•,cht; and o6 +'e averawe 20 to 30 targets of opportunit- a day.

S3i, ,nifioan- .vents: Artillery destroyed 50.000 ILs. of rioe; a••veral heavy machine gaun (A.A. Type) positions and m=rtar positions (82m and :'lmm); the firinr oanability of an 7. 122mm gunm battery by reciatering direct hits on the veadv bunker~ and ammo d,Vp, and the mobility of the battery 0- p1r:e-ntiv the prime m,;vers from extzacting the guns at nir;,,i.

5 .ppeA.goion Fired.

.o. PrvOd - 220 .1 - 835 'fj J - 119 Tfc'ted. - 11. 9

(4) l.uAber of Aountds Fired.

105 30159 155 2382 4.2 11 28 Tot•.l 33559 (5) 3urvNillances.

- 95 -robables - 68' Rice - 50,000 Ibs. :hnkers - 21 "econdaries - 78 rTh. AL',

D..,-. 1::.- -.)erciod covered by Operation .!)ewey Caryon the fo lowing fixed win- suvport w;%s utilized by 1/9: Ratif..-. .I'. -' .3o7 ./0 -upnort 13 'e :70 1903 100.100. Irep strikes '7,iorado :7: ". ,r; 90/90. 2 Sec. Colorado 14 j•3 2 100/100. 1 Sec., Colorado 35075 oo100/100oo. Prep stricr- Colo-ado 'I:

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a T IL' !0 Support .Thte ca.i., 7 1. &EsulT/li 1 2020, 3 90/90. Oclorado "P," 15 l":,! 103/100. /A 11 -10075 Colorado "I":: 16 2. 0, 1! 170056 100/100. 1 Dunk. dest, Colora.•n "K 100/13).". 2 -177057 8 fight hcT.e,. 2 DufaLc.k dest, Colorado 10iO/100. i;'"l 14 Seoo, P0,A Colorado Nanual- 15 t I( F ! 5 19 :o5 i 100/1 0o '-• v i o r)al dest, Co lorado 1113 :7 175053 o100/.100 I 3•nk. dest. Colorado -. "' 2 B ,• "0" 2K;1`1 ' Color,do ilO,f -A5 97057 1 TTuni, d 74, Colorado 100/100.90,110O/100,90. 2 G'o0, Colorado At 'tit ! 9 053 color',d, fill,, ~~i4 4 Dbur acr-i flolomdo- I 1 100/930. 2.K3..0.2K•-, fý4 YEAm,• et Colorado "C"i 2 196050 *~iosloado IIT_•Ilt 19J05o 95/90. 1 :Rvm.k-dest' Colorsdo0 .A 196036 90/90. 1 truarc, 2 AtLty poe 4 Aink..cdest. Oolovvlo IV, 2 1,6o3 90/90. 3 Bunfr unoov-red 2 'unLk. doat. Colorado "K"i 205O45 100/100; seawacthy q8-11.9 98-.12 25 le:' 1 n•059 i,•/O0o. 4 Jbnk. deot. 25 >7 5 4 lKV1. 5 See,. Colord.o "•r: tA "0" 2(•6053 100/iO0. 2 Amunk dest. Sea3vorthy 98-1 - 3 f

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.. C., P'2-r8onlic T-.:te .i"r soctio.qA of 1/9 con.sistrAo "irk,wo(2) offio"s i_, ,.,rev . .. -1i,.d for :h*..i operation. in oen or. three :-L.".-'". L ua.t w.7.re also utilized.

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On 1; ie.ruary ai; -. CCC1 the pirimrets- c npisedd, .i oRZ•Wmaie C, and 1) at tD 163110 x1de•went a well. -coordirated prob6 by f, es• imated .7. Co,.,ny, ',As the;ak &tta,lion's second night on Operation Dewey Canyon, P.nd tVe eemy' a,,axren-tly had fairly good intlligen*ce -to enr'.lc him to effect -- -3 -2.0. -o7ocver,-rro'. when thie battali,n coamace:1 :t"kin'• .out.. al'on3 2 * 31 ruidge---•,-,1 to enemy must'ave beew tarken by saiprine. baccusc. t.:.: b ,,. ') .,au n7i 3i,vaficant res.atan-eo until 1425:: on 14 F'eb ,ry at , T,_ 1 £4035 w'., .*•: enemy platoon ambt•s:.od the poilnt e0eaits of Coawaiy C. rThe :i, me:n:, : at 0115:T at tVe same grid thse ierbatepr composed of Co~pan- j - M, att-cked by an estimated cormnory minum usinr 1YGIG, morta-s ,wd .-sm,all Lr.. Starting on 15 Februaay resistance took the form of light ala.in.; -ctIo.-. itn t.e 'arti.emaid li;at pro'es at niight until the after- oo...7 ...... wh-en Companieos .. nd C set in at j1) 195059. From this ime tntia 00 'J'ebrua•z, pat%ols made heavy contvot in it..Yker com-leAxeE d,r*? • ri{.'h- , v•-.: j, t.ile the perimoter took constazFA 3niier fire and ~oc~'c±,io'a2r , Or h nI,'.,ts of 17. k;ad 19 Febru-a~xy tracked vehicles co a. ",; .'.. .:,'rour:"..out t.e ni .'.L b. 'C .' .ies .- and ;.' bui t•: ý ne~y did -lot ro,_ t . .1 . Or. Fe:m. r ;orm.any C att-oked (no,.::1 at iL1. -nd mr- oetr,.el, *-v'w r snt.,•,'...,e by. :'a estimated (ompaw- dee:)yy an.renched in l'r, fot;afi,:: bt'kers, .uly,e diedtw-e '.-.ey fo'?7rat. refusinr to .0' or svrx:`nde-, Thar d,a, at ;10f"' Pt I7?) 19705. tojr :'-:- a..t.•red (2) 19 2:,'. t,,e.. ! ." . .; o' wa~ 1 o h.4d be.n -'.'ed, wiile the othVL r hAr! an .undeý ab', '.i:7exto'.'.rt .L.c3d cn i-.t; ::ad i) 5 ton full tra*ked&prime mo.er. J:a..r- ontin,d to move t'.x'ougi~ .: rr 3 a-d capt"rr,c ..( -"onnds of 12 r-' ~ctiAlory ...naa.tion, a 2; to:i :'.c! a.•id a lar -e rDinLi; of -'.er ordnance -nd c ,": while meetin,r only 8s147,t ',sist-c fron an a- )ntly fl eei % c-: ., ". eriatl observer z-.r,rted L:?'.8 s'.,re wa,q Aah:t,

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bu•n•er oomplex, "nLio grid SUp.is, cast of Co= j O's position at YD 1970 .5 ca d or, 22 1Feb.rurzy orowany . ritu~med to att,.ck thiese oomplexes. On th-e fxriaý of tl. complr. ant Y)D 199049 Cor~iy A met heavy r~istenoe, .kill.k. 10 inei,w.!cd sufferod iO nkilled,Ad1 w•unded, Meaanrtile Compianies B and D h-,d fo~u.' 215 tone o,f .rir, at YD 101052 and 8 tons of rioe at YD 05057; zz:.,i Cc-.r,.T' 0 hn.d discoverc, 4 gum pitt foul?- a (towed), a ' bt•.rbr:k. coam ;,r larr!epy dastr:y,d by Pxtill.ey, moe 12•m .rtiJllery >."-,x.1, tii.nh.?.: i"c.Lu; "': . a fr 122••uo gsn,l and dgam:nt and ifiXn' " .. a r..•'eve,iL" "•.h•v t"-u g, U .•,•ur6 de're the ';amsmý h .4 een fthOn, . . •. CU...,.INGC.- v, ¢.vouts ,-,a• fi•ndia• frdg i 20 P•b'. a.~ocupled with - mxzs. nee of' ro,lj. along thte V:Ve

S0h;: folid on '7 : at "D 205015 t Wt aRT UD8 1 e in r-Lra';eph 2 Uc :-) t ITT) quot,hd +. ts r f r aw-a 'i* 9T0537- ::(O.i\.ooeo b$ftte VIA ti"e 7th

-."0tr??.jt t W*.11.enw, ;h waa. -frit atjwtj Whe batte,_ lion, iW -art of -,'A 7t1 - Front; (2) 1*-pi tIbot812ih Rerlment, ni. ), ofofi '*' •,, ?oea ~,,t() ws oivtr , in ~ ew&q e"mineer possibly poxt oi t"'; 110th i "1U.*Mr Z6at,4li,da te 7th'front, wv,- o'T imo'n y- to buil,d tud' i'rmEi sa4s. -- n ttfiat~in:. !!ia -vat rmouits of stray, -gsp, tools, m•dnn•me w dtI no 1.Jpy, the o-. .. du o. r: .0- of ro-Ad Ls'.?.ýi nort i Azw. YimtaIhAn4th,- £otht Y.les off tAau m r.,vc, -. on th1 border (vie•ot Aodt sk8A if, 4otA . 2,),Pnd t4 2?1 'Io,d out. trucks of 4iffimfttsas".e-* f y4 l '....tla-it t.grid sqvir ýs rýJ.ci cw tVio concrAion of tit Qt be da huge boa 3ro.

*YAvxta w 'Id v-j'o of tdbxu4xy ito W'14bIv.t th,.f .3n vtV boIt .•:.:ti , i~v:,.ipa '. an'mt,.ýt ar oULwaaaltbe, -baid iA;O ,o•.r,•ian oppOed*mndt" WtIA,the; 1 b. rot.1%t bolfo.ct ion am-n•..Iton? A .

rz-1piort, Asdonylybor!- foot tj l.r'to numbder Lofzi-- ao_rcr or vco..:"-p • t,uut•pwtod tcoddat. do4 itti• -n.t tbe weztir hA y t -•. wt,.,'• Wi.-,Awo oM3oteelgt ,. bato Aiio.' Itto go-imiate twt f'.;: , ...i'. k±Jiallydru I'4od.;. 1" t •wVai3 a%%s',tt.'V7• fiis indiated .t tu ...... "o,nl.a _'jtd.tall pofwad ,, t ethist r , ýetta lis whoew.i c-zrj..n t r1 *'1•,'t r .:js:.-u. ' ...wead ntiicrby T. o 0.t-..DOtJc±C.. on 2Ttr.vAbiWVr1xiibA ov%•,• urif:ov'id (ixted th-%t.,ntbvyr' brdhv 1 f,v if of 1-y f:'.::o '1 L, i~.t'.::%lof ~op.raio t waaeor.e audhsW ata ' -l thrun•l nomL!- t, t road,r7-qor*' 0o 1ailatp ,,1ntly..ou.mpoinMalhit . 40 i•%,,I aand mm&,-- .ry am*iYsiv*sko.ot !r tadoff..and miortvr rtttactts."w,-.-on,fuatdaM , 'e.is ir:t:U indicatt3d t's.%n.ny e inl y wa -of VL..,lt %o- ji, ,,in aV;:%, .,-.-,d '!, r-vurt,.d U t....; froot:' M t6ti WUmy di4 not iAtemt to diAwnd

iGI,.;o ern !tain.T..e'ttdtt044.o .. wanoy lvA uvid)_t'ly r-.-%,iiniud some of bia! fvm,war C, w-W-St %Wfix : tVAlt Vvi lAct, ýM%V-l urdXta war tr"im(r tl S, . ,l cl.". td,- iarr1,rm"'Or inftzr of m-AitoLrbnerjaseod c. cmld Vic, ba-t m..n mosi.tion rt .!Am "jwvIf-17 ll rin!--1: vritla Txrvr,ý -positioms. uCrp heao still m:clao voui -1:r'u.ie16 crovivý t :ia thi-i tim I0lt a i, ti- orntIa "J"aloal" '6,; td. Tno orwl..i, Vial COmwpnxr f oundvs biirij(1 in bomc-. am.N,1ti7:_. complituly -,.u"rxm:4 b.r $;rr;2j.j0tkj. v-ru oCc.r114o-t-!.1 b'L0r Timpkýratim-, vririad from ; 0 to 70 (13 -r A.th 6 6

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7. Mispion. On 10 ?brarzy let Dattalion, 9th Homin,s lifts Sito the U r C.AWON AO and on 12 Fobrunxy att,.co aacross Pho Lina Roa t6 socuro Regi.- mxnt Obj ýctivv 2 =nd to gain oontrol of Obra B%t9/48, 8. Conct of Oeration.

On 10 Fjbm--ay 1st Battalionm, 9th Mntrafs (.) 6 atte*k acrosa PhIs" Linu Rod to eois~ Battalion 0Objjctijve A. pm~n esws of rtt%lion Oblootivo A, oontinuo attok 1with 2 compeax" sfý aL4a dotitnatA br.ttalion ob3j.ctivus and RagiaSta O1bjoctive , ftw.;oution.

1 M thr•ouch 9 KiD Thuro w acin6 •i•i eaioat *tsat 10 taI pt=iod. 10YM O=comany A at FOB S-MMa3 (V9 W06266) * Me& akUlsl a 1 vwoudod by a short rovnd Axed by fviodma artillovy. 11 P B At 06503 at YD 16.11063Uay CD Vw pftbe4, by an " O 4 onun san11n•' and 13~3s, sutfw,d I aIA AA WWaaWks" L, 60mm mortuwe =Ad arkillay vissi=* an roatee of egmse With i001bMi rosults. At 0000 0opoaW f ounwd well usod trWai, wio ýaI toe onem porson, at 'TD 162108 and at YD 1-. 64108. At U•2571 ONVV~y D f.eo'a smil bodd•d down =~ra for ono pesonu as some oo*dd rit* st TD i6itt0. At 22003 tho perimte. ado Up of 0oasea Aa C,C = d at TD 165"110 mundervanmt a vwll-ooodinated attaok bt onc stvitad Wl ooampatW mployUW m,011 -W , ohioom L=onadjoe nd WPG's, Thw oomantase, maforing 2 X.L •t 11 VIA, rwspondod with ilI al e, Mrmna• p and #wJ14Y1ty, kIn~ag Zq mA.. 12Y At 0845 at YD 165103 O pa tAndn a ta• t 2.4 t viduv- , withT Ir=h"r about a week old nmd I oookztg •a•oe. At 091 at ID 161101 Comwmy 3 found the bo•y dt 1 XVA, 4AA4 t c booutz 5 q# ead killed by smn-11 aruiu. At 1440W at TD i670M4 opMy C foiA a bemboo bat ad *on- duotud an ambush on tho trail next to the bat. When 2 enea opprosel-, both wvre krillad and 2 lrnh ximwa mAt S• rifles waro o•pturA*" At 16301 at YD 167094 CompnW 00 VmWm so uall amW fire from sa Puni•, and suffUrod 1 ;. ,t. At 1500 D 16j*709 OM Wy C foMA g,•%V _,ith 8 bodies, dwad for about 6 momths. 13 Y At 14253 at YD 194085 0r~MMy 0, Wilv in taotioal movenaint, mcAo oon t vwith an oastiantd WniUW platoon aig automatic v)pons, m-rchinguns And 61mm mortam#, Conopa C aoazultod thu anmy position, sufforinr- I L - md 5 •TIA, and killing 12 anoe. At 2330H at TD 190084 Comp-ny C w,ws attkolcud by an Atisatud oopmpy minus using 61m sertn•rs, HWG's bhSc guonados mnd em-.1 amue, Oom,'miy C eufferod 3 KIA and 21 VIA whilo killin- 12 ononv. 14 VIB At 0115- -.t YD 194085 OmwMny C was attaokd by an .etimnted on••y quA using am.Il rmw and a hicomp, suff od no onaualties qnd killad 2 unou~. At 1530H -at YD 96082O an L2yin a troe •roppcd a chioon -grnado aonmgct 5 I!arino, killing I Md wtounding 4. Thb'.bnrZ was. killod by srnall a-.ai At 1400H at ID .191085 .- oVany&-C Was probod by an cetimat•.d -ncr aqu.ad, sufforod :o conurtltiuv and killed 2 enorey. At 1500H Oompany A took sniper fire fron 3 oncq in a village bhaving 9 largeo huts, "omy A returned firo, killing all 3 oneW, and oapturod 1 1116, 3 AK47 magasinor, 3 RPG's, 2 02nnm•i rounds. ahe bute were later burned.

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15 YZ' At 0430 .ae mfi- took CoupWat. g. nbi&' .aiti, atW D 1D94065 mundodY •1•-withb 4 ,Sh. .•losivo rounde, 2 of bhioh .esultGo in air bVxOte. At 1700oT at YD 194085 Compay C rce0ived one bi~at of atomatic Wapons fire rnd ruturnod fire with emall orm and 60m moOrta with mbk"own results. At 1240a o~many A sightod 2 NVA niper An a treo at YD 194082, m,Loyad K?ino a,Wiperg on the encw, Ma killed o. WoeA 2000 15 Pobru~y to 0700H 16 ebruam y Camp~y C Mt YD 194085 b.eo4r the oweof listonin:g post sove~in mll ene=w foroee a~oohqmg the aampfvs•• rseuter, *vidontly intonding to'=robe itt and killod 13 snoy by a-PO of emaUlU pirtioulmlYm .79 fireo 16 ymR At 0116) at ID 185078 Comany h3 a 4 •amt, tabw 2 pVAWh and killed orme onmy. A- 1015 atiD 184075 C0p~ 3e,V ODa4W 4M * in ray lothinMand tooft T a fie with go A*ah mo0o j! uim0oui r'sntm. At a Z 1 *D "yM4 t"NotA d00* 6 tAf ,and s ora"n. -.i11A on aA* lb•0 ia47t V o11W 2 11e we"" f -ay halmots and gray mWdbNM b"1-0 UM W i A 22100e 'At D 18407 Company-o 5o• OUe t* pea Us,t 4771 A"7thztoW , f ront of its Unwze. WAtam4 O am togts We• v%qs & eamsn anb -.79 at the 1i4ft, XMaSi Ofte INOW-1 17 PM t 0930 at TV 19Pft OMpWa *AvQoo#iei i"O alm smiVWAW frm I ox: r enemy,o oeyed4A 1 4 * wo masWithM O a and 60m mortam7.fir2 aevfta ta i l.*A, ptobabm.P4e- M AM e heard mort=rse f ireing•imng as*i jed m.nU4e fl*u4s,Mb* 3 en'my Pt on wwith w5ga166. all8 O iuto4UVMW 4 aOa•mno M eni mortars m aad inft V617 UMSo scm at& r 0 A*a0 ifs unknown rQmultw. At 14M QW%W -4 Ws*" 2 NVA wONAM O* = ' at YD i98076 and opeend flnwim V t . eO XVAW kWAX4s1 thej* h* Y%Usd "ohion hoj.' as he jvqkA otft 6 lffiarb At IWM a2 I, 4MO C which wns in tho precess Of 64"fg iM Ift fte "4ty-tAmd =&a* tift by an Patia-vtod unm PU*aoom a&tO%W. trL f44t*auo* m killod 7 of %h MobWsSanosy, 4 lue t v6 ... .me -t(at * A At 17301 3 MOW took th1 Mma 09 4*iW or, 4 In I4 061 0 # resulting inIompnW I VA, ritumT m -Wvv*emai killing 1 oneW. Prom 2000!N 11 PVXWY t4 04152 1, P*mMany?bqaaty c hor,d the movaont of tf*ak"d V*btlo@ OfrOPOW"O fmu the south,#frm YD 195047 to ID 196055. MW V*dul.s vW mi"aDntlr Freosed by troope outting the w.y ahwAd, UA te "WO tbovg&t *0 bo UAcs Ox elf- propulled artillmry. ompnW A0Z*s1t XA- M5s W"tUOVqS VOUV UA 4poosive, whito po sphoromi at* $1mAtORatMoWM, VM %ithimew *tW* ooamrap. An AO on station avt dospmW C oberved an ostlatod 30 VWSG sooondary explosions, oith,& a larde OMI2i1l* with a gemt 4 enl of mnmitima on it or an nmemnition dxasp. 18 Y-:m At 04501 com00aiP 0 bvxd -= onwWr force approawhin- its lins, and aus-tod 60mm mortar rounde on tbo enaw, oaming thou to writhdraw. Othir rosulta unknown. At 0850% CompanM A roceived eniper fire from YD 197064 wid suffered 2 WIA. Compma A retumned a large volme of mdAll arms firo with unknwwn results. At 0900 2 NVA approached the lines of CompmW C at TD 197064. (ampnzW C opabad fire an the onmyW killine one, wounding the otluw and capturing I AK47 riflo, 4 bX47 magauines, 1 imif-9 and roeorted 782 gemir. At 094OZ a pl2rtoon patrol from CompWn A encountered heavy enaMy resistamoe ft TD 194062, comprised of an estim-it4a onemy pl2toon with all mutomtti wqapons %nd 3 lipht m-chinoiuns mnd dug 8

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4uto camouflagr•d, iforc'd bunkers. TheO eneE wa ;aring Vreen uniforms and appeared to vrul% to hold their position at all og. Theo patrol suffered 2 wiounded and killed 10 cney, one apptrently a compan grade ofAicer 1 before pulling back to call in nrtillery misiions and air stixkes, adjurted by an AO. The AO reported that supporting•' arma killed an aditional 10 ener•. The patrol captured 1 drun of light machilnegun amgition, .3 chioom grenades, 2 AK47 a-gasines, 110 rounds of AX47 mua•tic, smd Vrticles of unifor• and first aid. At 0915H the point elements of a GWpft 0 security patrol c=no into onotact with anestimated I -nemW in f AdD holes end bunkers at ID 19705F. Ooripany C suf fered 2 wounded and .neno. At 12i30 0Vo- p:ny B ruccived I 1ZPG at YD 176055 wnd =uf-a iod 'V5 1100t1 at TD 175054 ComiY.mny D was attacked by aa estirateo a ' empl30ing heavy automatic weapoins Camsy D suff.reo 5 ZfA au• 5•L ALflictiU4i O10 a.lled upon the cny •before withdraWng to .4L e 1.lle7 D .Ew,

nnt vill 18a55 .n enney.Co-pany AtC received1845H Company Afire roeeived fromn emall~aXIADanipor19a. par ttfM!ed a total of 9 IlA nd re'arned sall arms ie, 601 • •aeAtl Mw A sionv,killis g 2 ones, wth inll amP. *t 23151 p T obs6rved 4 white to he"A oter, axtti3oAn - lerylightsoo 8lowlymission ving was adjustedwith ajto?Ve I thet lightsappe*ing ~r•du • ooi8ary eA i.esas ' and extinguishing 3 of the lights. e 19 Vo At 09520 a reinforced platoqn patrol WuA *nput C Imtered at lTD1"~"i-'-•,n heavily entronched enemzy fot e in n.erp and emplepta ua*ihe- guns and automatic weadoni fire.-foe platoYD1905t.ed 1heAMW eie posaf tie killing 9 eno2' anfore with 3ing axv *1v35i K AO AdJfWZt 11eOred 4 air Iwer positions. aeU *O or-*4 fbtrvino at lea 10rt - eneryltriges mkilled onm the byuG air. j paedtrol ufe 4.pIA d ol4,nd d 2 Al7 r'iflesin 6 Ae4n wrnchede.6t o9g0ei enerp anipersVqF at 19m035 assortedopegmd fire 782u ao gearvndomti W C casningfoi.tToh• no A31e ooa nev, pos tice killing 2 eneoy. At 1210 Com•psny A fbai ad e•nO• oadtsie lite lines at YD 196063, apparently killed by artiAery $•f•• the ulot beorae.o videne was also found of 10 more bodier dre&ed av•, -d Qemany A also oaptured 2 EPG'M, 2 B340 rocket laun•hers, .1 b±aola w e, 3 atoh-'l chargea, a rain jackIt, a hammnock Pnd a wallet. (At 4945EH& ro@tforoed platoam aised patrol fron Oompa:W 0 renewcl the attack on 'the o•en bunk6r complex at TD 198057. The encM bunkers were sot along the long &aisof the road rhuing do4n the ridgeline and trench lines wmre out porpendiouls to the long axis to thwart flanking movements. Mle platoon att•eated to oin doma the oneW with machinegun fire %hilo anmasrault w8a oonductod on the flanks vaainst heavy automatic wea)ons fire. Connnny C suffered 1 KIA and 8 WIA while killing 15 more enyw and d estroyiLng 3 bunkere and 1 machiiwngun. At 1620H 11arine snipers killer! 2 cnerW snipers in trees, one at YID 198065 ons at 7D 198058. At 1400H the load elements of Copany D werc anbushed by an esti- mtt-:d eneay squd at YD 182052. Coroip D suffered 3 KIA ~nd 5 JIA while killing 8 cneMy rnd canturing 1 AK47 I MI6 grenadM, 2 cntrinching tools and one h!nd pick. At 1435H Oonpany A received automatic weanOns fire and BPG'Cs from YD 196069 end suffered 4 WIA'e. Titah rauchinoguns ex 'a base of fire, CompD= A n-neuvwromd toward 9 I J,

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th ouiomy positio:' .Jl fxirin, 60=n mort.rgs, 81mr tMs'e, nnd -rtillery mission-. Corn, killel 12 cnumy .hiluapturing . AL•47, 12 RTG's, 5 ohicori gren2d3, 5 AK47 1,,-%zinos u•nd 3 ntronching tools. At 170TT a small grtoup of NYVA attck d an ob•servmatiorn pst of Com.-Avy A vt YD 197062.' Capagy A ?.djust,d 60mm mort ~%r ind 811am mortLrs on thbj e•oamy, rainfore.d the observ ±tion post .nd z.s•ault,.a thu ene;y, killing one. From 2100, 19 F.'b,-r. to 0500H 20 btru.: SCorrc'.y C board troop 'n Vd6hicle mvemerit Prid ol1~d i continuous artilliry mi:sions throwghout thV night ftm IYD 197053 to YD 197049, proaucing 6 large soccnd,~ry uxploesions wd 50 swall ones. 20 FrTB W4hilu f ighting throughl a bunk1r coplox act YD 196056, Cowproy C O'mw1e2tOrE' miall arms, dcicor, grtnades a nd rv0%ter* *y fi4. 3 030'T Car.vn: C knocked ouxt 1 7.62 RaD machirn,guA -axtid4 A 4 binkers, whilo ifering 1 IElA -.nd 4 WIA. An AO aiso "efrt*4 ur e strikes 6et- .irvg onu 20mm cannon. CGaapw C continue4 f t gh tho bunker .u:Iplux, calling in fixed wing air strikoe vitji viThia $0 mt%I= of .t•' point olcjanontup, -nd at 1045H oaptu3od 1 12.• • with-un munt, tripod .. d tr,.vo-sin. whool. Comm,'y C oontinwated the a qtieo]nsoli•a'ted at YD 197053 by 1600oo, having capmtured iin, aWtion to6~ a~o*o mwtionod, 15 b1iustin- caps, 2 I?L m.chinvguns, I AK47 -flop, 5 TV rifles# 1 a47 boyonot, 2 B40 rookot launcher, 2 RPGO's, I &rv Q. U h_ lf aamunition, 5 ohicom ,grenades, 2 AX47 magazines, assortod modioal g~nw, 2 122nmm towed guns, 7 122mm a=tilley rounds, •mnd 1 5-ton ftli tr,k wo y1nyi, prime mo'v. In .ddition, 6 chicom grox~dus, 2 AK47 rifles, 509 r~4a of 12.7Am A gm =y~unition, 1 box of 25 blasting caps, and 100 36tq.od %unkors vwra seised cnd d estroyod. Coi'n=y C affered 4 KIA Und 24 "bVlob4t&- inflicting 27 killed on the onkmy. Air strikes killed an additfbbi 28 e , daM rtil-. ljry anothr 16. At 12001- Company B wioounte~ed a bt iv= bunkor oomplex at YD 18105ý mnd killed onte snaw by smal arrms. Firthz a=Ploitation of the buncur complax revocaed well over 250 100 lb b~ of rico, which Nwear rippod open and 'strown over thu ground .:A l•t•e f ~urth doetroyrA by hx•vy ortilley misanions called onto the grid. At 15.I Comuay A oontin=t tho att:uck through Comrp'l C to TD 195040 and met furthor riet-~one, suffering 1 KIA and 2 WIA while killing 17 onewi Com-n my A oG:aturlsd I 2•.ton truck dostroyeds, 2 b=rels for a 20amm ccanon, 6 oasje of 20am cannon rounds, 80 122rm artillery rounds, 8 sptAnt 122mm artilla•ry :rom4, 3 old 24 volt b-itteri-s, 2 ohicom grenAs.es, 700 rounds of 12.7an AA gun em ition 5 full A147 iLg-.zinus, 1 large wooden chest frll of mdAo;al ge Lr, including 1500 syrottos of punicillin, a 20mam camnon as~ght, a 20r cannon night firing device, i:d 1 c;sau of nrintenanoo aw. for - 20= cannon. 0omipaW 3 con- tinuod exploiting thVi b,nkar ooMplt from Y• 181052 to YD 179048 until 19307, findin7 woll dovelopud foot trails, ommiamio.tions w6to, cooking aresa, living bunkors ;d huts, ej.ting ar'•ast, cbiovm gren-4ds, 1 helmut, 10 entrunohia- toolo, 15 p-onohos, 5 pioks, I S~3 rifle, I AK47 b:iyonot, 10 tubes of 1 mnodic,.l liquid, 1 bag of lye for sanitation ficilities, 5 basket pac,ks, 1 quart of rPolin,. I gallon of fuel oil, 1000 foet of communi6-ti7ns wire, 1 7•1 co;nteen, 20 lbs of cooked rice, and 2 flashli.ht ba:tteries. -It 1700H -t YD) 185057 Com• -ny3) found a battle dr-ssL--g !ov,rud with fresh blood od the wrapper with Rissian writing on it. 21 FPA3 .Lt 055011 ComnrZy 0 w,~s probed at YD 197053 by -.n Mtimated 7 1TV-' who fired sma=ll ýaxns uGd 3 ICs into the Pnhue rusultLrg in no eacu..lties. Cop,1y C returnedfire- with M-79 cnd 60mr mort -r kil•l• 3 N:i and capturing

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1 AK47 rifl.•, .•K m..;z~ao, :,nd 2 OG7's. At 0' . 0ComftX 0 found at YDj 1970:63 an addit~zonal 7 AX47 mgzine At 1007 Womvaiy A found 2 portaklle gas gnuc;tors with th. N.•,DDKISLUZMrh~. onr them, and 2 power boxes, other- wis,. uniduntifablr, at 7D 196038. At 1100H at YD 196035 Comp-my A found 1 notubook with drrawings a4nd wh.t appeared to be a diazof individual unitsa At 1030'-. at YTD 195053 CompLany A found 35 spent 122mm krtillery oirngs,and a .f.r• position. At 12007 at YD 1,,953 Compar 0 ,ound 1 SB rifle. At 1"i15i at YD 19304A Comzany A foun. a oompld.ex of 100 Adfra bunkers, lurgo huts for living quarturs, an aid s9tvion with 3 trubt•hgm, a larg kitchon .and oooking ut.mnsils, 1200 lbs of rio,, 18, 140=m upAi 4tablized rookits, ..vvu.lop,s with,. oddr;sses, 5 NVA flak ja1~ta, toolstol1Ag. rind 782 geaý. ?2T was dEctro4 b-t the flak jalkwit :* 1O00 9 1940A3 q6irr 3 .r.:und 48 rouridu of 122wan artill=ry mmz n , v *e £troy.d. At the . bime -nd plk--e ompany B-also noteil. tU* is* AtC je ip the air. fr%T5 C A o 4ound niA+4t,. A 1, v4nMMA9. As; Y. 'JL~~ a o&~. a..r 4y ~ '.. '.'W5 -i. . y ',, '1'&"s, 2 03e3s of TWP, 2 3/4 lbs of T. oWt A* 7 sxws tt TD 201051. .e w 3tro1continued and inmediatQl7 RAG outaq$ vti anft tiwated one platoon mntrwnehud in ruinforoud, onwoafl4agod bu*a hkG1aity Of the ectky prjoludad thu ueo of artill.tory, and*bq*h%rt tOw ups of air at-rikes. Thu platoon returnud sad.Al armin a ;4jusb4 6 3QZtae .nd 81=.m :ort,,.rs on th. onLqy, killing 10 ang Vi1 W b.ing suffered 2 TC \ ind 4 WIA. 3t 13501 at nD 195030 OompvW A4o6*c1c twatio w,opoi,n fvae from thu south ;ind aist &rczanuetimat ,d 4.5 eagwr 644aft4red 2 WIA. vire wao ruturnod with s nall arris and thx Vfteapcitioi wo nosmaulted, f izAinig 1 body, apparently killod by artillery. At 14)3Mf a*.7D 105035 CompaW 3 found 12 2-man reinforoed bunkers, 100 roY.=s of Ar47 -4Sunition, 100 rounds of 50 caL. macLhinogan ramWnition, 12 orV*y 25 gal1o*n-Jtuol drms, I truak differonti-1 , nd 2 wheels. At 1700 at P f9"097 flotbay und 2 destroyed -ton trucks, Russian made, 3 WPG rcunls wDd boostami, 400 rouaids of now i sfocst +0hme V%rmef -LD4f L"'1W"U-O1nV WWNA :J-I 440 4VA&pA-%U*n %jve ovr.- witiao -;c fight. ýAt 1000H at YD 196043 CompaW A foe4 s •ý~rl sophietiatod sighting d evio)s and sanoe multi-celled bwttri~s. 'Ti s ighting devioes, which were lensatic instruments, appeared highly sa itive nmd v aluble, buat their use could not be dotr1inWd. .22 F M At 0930H at YD 193025 Compar found td destroyod 52 82=m mortbýar rounds, 5 chicom graun-&i, and I AK47 rifloe. At 0900 a-t TYD 196040 Corpaz.y B found 4 Margo nometal lookeres, 2 antller woodo ch%ats, and one ahning circle tripod. Thu lookars InolAed a v-wLity of mhuge box and and creacant:. wronohos, a par,.. coil spring, a ~uanzr quadrant pr.,s sur puamge, a coarister of lubric-n't carbidu lamps, hbevy lejtrioal wire w ith hiavy plugs, 2 spare firing pins, a vdriety of ~vtfinablo tools, a plumb bob, night lir:hts .,id a. bubble luvul. The most distinguishablo lett ers on the boxua wI "'CP. it .050T at YD 191030 co•mXP- B found and •stroyed 28 gr-.nade,nrifle 10 I:' with boost-r c.nd 7 bitrurm. The- conmony found wnd s9.vud 1 receivr/t1r,nsmitttr. At 1100H at GD 202052 Com.p:ay A. made contoct with n en'r., j qu.qd in a bunkmr croplx, killed ,•-.my, O.aturoXd 14 chiicou crenm.dos, 1 A•t7 ciflu and 'AAK47 marG.gsa s:inwil su.fforing I KI .d 1 WI . At 1 300:q a pa%trol from Cc-GpMny C was tak.,n undowr fre by sni:-,..9 Ln trous, 1PG':i, :nd 6.1ru mcrt,s at Y3 202053. and. suf'forod 17 1'I •vi..1 killhing 9 on"n'y. At 13c00. Com'.:ny A,Aon a nomanzy o.ombat patrol, cLxon under firo at YD 199049 fron RPG's 7 82mm mortars, 6•nn mo~tas, m6ohine- guns and automatic weapons caployod by an astimated ,nor.nay of n1uw troops,

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P - e*u-hud t~rcy:i onu a vositi)o . t, TD 198049 wbilU artillury missions ,d :ix. st,r..-r '..-r call.. ,' ~rn ot'..)r at YD 204045. Coi4,!wy A suffe:red 7T d " ZZI ... whUil kJ.Ii•tn; 105 naa a d- cptaurUg 4 &{[D daohingeunsl 2 ' ro[t 1:..c.. r, 2 7.62 b1.t notionrifl•s, if AK47 riflose, 47 chicco r'nC I,15 ik-- oundc4 2 7-rm3 cillces rifle xoa=dv, 2 WC il ocumnts. i.'.:isr ad 2C ':r.zid n packs ;-ul3 or now olot~r-ig n puhr, At 1500. C1a- ,LU . siC td 2 ,nomy 202~ trta, o ok i r fro with oachim- .mi. killing onlUo. Ait *600 Cox,any .b ,t 196036 _Dt,ok 40 61nm mo~•ar :To=mds faom ID 19•-rO, sUffurod'4 XIA :.uad 15 wA, aind4q tr f.t~ed with rtillu.jv4ith ui 2mown zeulta. At VjiQ T' 1O O6gapony 3 found 2 75 11b :usi. c-topuasisaun, 2 10 lb •aes•.a 1%kAd *elGOt% . tmmnsmitteors, 100 ').me of 20rar, c:atuon aowuiAtion. 2Q-1 ro;'6 at I `m," tion. 350 roUndA S30 owi.3. -mi.r,.ung-a,m- nition, _ T' ocJAAjwji%$ons ds, 1 ••6 C' rnad:, 25 fo- O!,cicom tmj Us-e, 1 li 9tOf4' ? 1 I1 gsa :tk and 1 destroyu4 shoixler4 hanas f Lo 1r.~4ni, I I 20T vt YD 189029 CoTpaiy B f ound 2 man, Au oavst, 4 44, 5 ft f high and V50 foot lonC, containing 2 clayirora min-os vulei']1 %, 1 mortir ro--=O, 75 lbo of xioo. 1 t_47 bf,yoint, 2 Ii *e#b6*0 md 2 IM hula-ts. B.=1,At 07501 OompWny A took 4 7 0V 'ert 6I6 with negative c a3.l~tti 1m "Aor'D196059, and coutorefirxd iilthb6Qsx Simn mortrws, cmd artillury with unknown rusuits. .At 19 Cl imvi thted an-n- m-nt at YD 203050, firod 4 rounwda of 6Qmr= Mort,i-ea withftw., At 230511 Caommp A came undt r at, ahioca 8vaiLa -amw44" n64 fire from an a-tiratod 25 nvmy at YD 197055. Fireo i w•• woth ema s, 60mr mortars, 81ai nortars anda.rtil1uy, Coope dJf.týaod 4 VIA.and' obeorvou' nwm=rouz miall sacon&x.6iVlo6_y ,plBionO*Ou p wtillay fira- 24 ?Y At 1100H at YD 197055 corl OW A'oo, em tripod,. I

.: nek, both Jncy manuiafturod, 1 claymm%' aOd 1 A.7& f4aori U3 type. C, ,.any .A a' o oh2d evidenco at pVa . .. oze wot firt had killod 8 NVAI. At 12302 an obs"mavtion o f Coiar.uiv4 A rutojx%tic wkapons f iro and WG rodds f rom fW, 5 j"$eferi2j* Fr ! was ruturn,d on 10-15 unaMy &rAled TMm 4tilitits with unknown r~aulti, and 1 IWA prok nd 3 61ret rounds wvre e~~ ,o. At 1610H Company C found at IYD 197057 50 OePnt 122m•n artiiery• o'u , 10 122mm rounmds ass•- bld for firing but apparontly hit by M=inm a&ttllql , 30 creas of 50 oal. rj%citLnu3tun ariunitioa, 2 WPG8a, 10 lb. of rico, 1 e4icoI kit, 1 afming o:ircal• tripod, 1 Rusw-iianO holmot, ta ra5k, I oljBsuni, rod fr 50 cal. macitu,un, 1 .aiiig ratc•e•, 1 l.-nd lit-u phone I ha pick, 7art of an . si-.by 1 tlussi,an n.do nrrt with Russia.n 'nd Americ.tr (Uion Gazbide) made cl.oainr go1w n'dý. f or g..,42 ar a brifs containing t'u followiWg dooumunte a dia•r,J ssian tabul:%r f irio i-%ble for 12mam r.rtillury pice (aorial numbr 1142) targot grid,- Lmdtin i for••As for mLssions or rugitration, a. skutch r.r-p for missions on Co rj V'a (T 7,GcT,'.Ti~), 1 CMfficcesB trictico 'i k, ' gx3books amd v.id plol.lines for 4 PunDo"itions . At 16C01 Coro-,- BEat fD 196040 -took 68 61Wm mortar rouAm Tcll a- * roi'd it:s p, uotr f:ron )P 216055 and 1, 209059. Th- cmny uffred 1 I. an'.! e.llod in comtr,: ba.t(ory firx with 81rvi mortxs .:. •rtilljry. A UP-i L' iahin ~~rLorŽk aoc1ci.ng out to urnrvt: fi zing fron thw roconer enozm gid. At ! 51CK Cor 33ny3 sigchtd wh-br app'-J*,.7*1i" 'to artilloy flashing and 1 oloph'_nt at ID .'1003). 1--n artilllury r.i',•.i. w' fiL',d on thj grid.

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ro- ,DC ).. . :a AnA•.O''/, . '.c,'pcnyA - cnt•r•l,d fixed win6 air st,ei. - , .'. k! l.i'd ,,I,. -.. cTr'"" td 2 soa on'tZ; c)rplosions. At 122T0r ... ,n-de mo.f,-.r fiirk f T-.i 206027, fi. 2t -Ly .... 1xiary iao-t!req with u)k..,o wn r.-Sultes ..- i . t 150T Cof307cO . •ite.d t•. ar,=-o m .-D 19(i-3if to.YD 19806o, fi..~: '.' £it.:;i. ' -.nd. pos:-blj :. -urh whiob hid boon djstroy,-d b, st- Sj,.L'6 . bu!-,r coZpl -:T. ,-,, th. . -, l-xtrly d.-stroyed by otill. J bozia, A•i.7 I ' '.G'.Y 3ifia.'22mmt7 _.rtillavy rowide (20 S,ry:-,'. rvi ,.y by .rt .A, 7 -endes doim 7 61mm mort-r rous•, Y!.-n:zkp- 2 t,1-. . a:4.hm to,olb~ , wd oasortid 782 gJar. 26 F At .J1 310r omipry f7?w' -1 a toyUdZ*zi 16 00 lb bap of rica ond z .. fu, t 1 50I 0apanxLy A r ti1 y ae f indrr, a" -0r"od 20.'rt- os on whow ! r .u, 2 obcla n , 2 NVA poks, ,Og s .unon-rlpite, 1 NM.6 uniformi, ! lbOI0 b-W of f'touxr, 2 cnxAs of lard, "c,, •i., pal, 2 N2, rot ,-s and chr.J-. ,At 1~3C fomn• b me t 2 wall ,!ra..,-nchd'onomy p] toons at YD) 204035. Du~i the tta•ek the ocp~aay .:3-fur od 2 KIA a.d 9 WIA wvilu killing 34 of the om c- apturiUa 5 A47 rL.Yl.sa, 1 SR3 ri.fl., 2 61mm mort7x ctompluta, I s-.)- 6ix= mort= bipo4, ,.Id ,-r.odcin ? ri,e ~second,•y oxploei-nr, by th-.sh,% of YAAWIs. Addition- al•ly nr AZ . C3serv.dc.olImn f anT,ay tZ.-op-Q. mevving rr.inrforcQ thos,, .pi,Ps.D ior.pny!,a.d calldA in Zixd viYLvg ai rstrik.).whiaoh kil-kd 15 u'"-oy. At i40011 Cctr-xpay B .eoived 10 riuvns of. Wa mort-ar rounds fr±i YZ 201022, fi-od artillGry inm ;ntorb.ttea7 and 1knocod out ithe mrtar. At 2"1157 C%T ;y. C tc.oo 8-15 R's tnd 5 6 mortz~ -oun••lous from YD 196057 w:iVr n.'e-nt•u catr:,lAti o n artilicrr mispion w. OaIlled tin on routos of

27 F 9. At 1100H Conri:y D found a -naxsmmad vw•pn oohe,a at YD 215052 3omencod ozplottinr ft, oapturing 214 3 ifls, 38 bolt action 12 riflos. 15 ?.62 mtachin•uS••w, 6 G?a m+t.w thmp3s 82am mortnr b-so OPlrtos~ 3 82mm mort-r Y*okus, 1i2m mortic bipod, (1 ma mort'xr ow"lute3 8 AK47 rifl-s, 2 /5.0 riflus, 3 57m racoillUse ri-J3, 10 aub•-•chin.4uns, 1 r,coills2 riflo tripod, 1 tripod for subm-ebinuoin, 3 s ts of 82mm morter si,-iats, 2 s9av b=rruls for 12.7am .iA gun#, 3 rrmi:-Ad, 2 Inati-t-zik min-gs, 1 :.uti-nooromn-I u*ine. 2 6'lm mort=r roundxl, 1.82mi mcwt'x r,nid, 5 rifla .r,m.Adus, 6 r1nurls, I 20rm onnon, and 4 12.7m=Vanti-arcraft gLum. Coa:r..v D d,stroyrd -6680 RFG roumds, 990 bchicom grA.s.40s, 5500 61rm mort-r r.,R.d" 1 "'ir c .,rssor, 3500 8Mem ,orttear rouaa,3, 1000) 12rm mort.r roundsB, 500 3r7mr, L'i rc.nd, 1200 riflo gr,~d, 1 5100 l, 2.nd-ch..ngun, multi'l) thlmusands c A1K7/A 3 cifl*; r:as. At 11301 Cop'ayw .1 found !%-nd d OstroyA thu followi:'; gc-v atr Y" 05055 Y"019•0'37' u.1 Y" 211038: 1470 23m AC r1u(ds1, L .,coil.o. .'.fl ou.",i. 2 Ica of .v.nit ! b s of i'Ti, 700 lbs of riccý 300 ..,-. rJA.3••.-oii. 3 A. poa•~uh!-s -nd 4 bol'b a oux tru,ka4. 2.3 7 :2 ." 08'.0±Y:1 C,o• ..- ;•-n 5 heorfol " 0r.• a: at YD 200055. At 104-i5'w. JoYry D iTt._ 50d on.-rts-:i::viPg n ••or t,, LL...a 225035, to4kau u ty £i.. .. *it bm to wiv e'r', . t 1703' Comxpnry D took 23 r.,cz:-1 of 82:ai. ;or- :_. .. m h.b..u 1l-o..t.Ld 1 Y-D0 '. 31rmi:ortr fir,, :,' c. ,.:d i•n a. ie.,.-, t ,' vi-:'.. " h .P rA.u, -s. -o, t'* ,ntir dry, of 28 FPbrnvr" i•.:" . , n ' cn +inu,:- t;o 1 .it t•.- cle'!. .t YD 4 21 •2, tJi".-- out 5 trio-•b fPr ',;•,u c .1 .c •-i1, 5 2(.m c.annor, 305 SIC rifu : spr•' ... for 12.'fm!u : ' 82nm i-r - t'-.r t•ib,-, 1 82 nortrr coxo i•e~ t..; ynkl wnL bipol for an 82nm m,rLr, 13 bolt action 7.,2 rifli, 1 tripod for 20nn A'• n, 11 12.7 AAguns, 1 case of 12,7mm 't gmw

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(;Z ?Y, '. a u ~r* yf <'dal. a I at rP 193052P%d 5 1, .A 17t:rs A.(101 ý-- =d ivral YVA in tbs oen.. sla !(A with vxiku-yn •Z1.... '-.~. L.:#- y un I U a E 2 to.~m.~g 'VD;u4046iao i -s an ThA. hsptal anti rvt.or p1'".- ft*9 rt.CA tw, vole 4 bunkers, bAts, u r"ý... ""yi" !'A g , rwsted 4eep e,%vty- =5 gallan "Z, ]. I•I .rLbody, ( itres, ; largo b,• Aae:Z-t.tt. at!utotures, I hel- kA4'/ tusn I •. • a-, a .io grounpdasw CompAq Vvm-otinued scrp'.oiting ?D 15")32, apt)r-. In 7,9 v'. Mt i.1x.a. gity 4 84B riles, 1 Srocket :Vcvrxi, Kim1nf . -ripo(.k tl r;akbt lvmaher, 1 82= few'ipol, AK47 r:ifler,', ER Lort wL'ct p ouhoz'uf- r0u131, I 57Un i f.L-..03 Ei2m r101 , 1 mortr:.: t--n!0, 50o f.L. AA. mthinegum -in.~.w-ox-e. oa3e. * 20'-nn -• ?.6. 1I -w4••x.. tr. "xr without bip'd, 1 I rl?, id 1 bh'.. . vrert.d&. . The f-1Lo•w w'G de3troy-a: 456 Ohbioom r:.w:nade, 160 Ptv .urAbo,r-- 2.0 );(,xv';OZ 12,7 A.t %,fm-,g i-64 rifle grenzOing S mQZ-itar ro'JndJt 50 oazo.neo :.,? 1Wtv, mrvun xou!Az., vArd 75 6Lm% l02a At " yv U fmou..t a-MA de.tr,ewdd',HOm• Mt ". 195037 600 round.s of 26a; !M=UiUtiUn and 1 EIGe Ati 110M1 2 an observatSion poet Mad n-icve kl-led a YD 1-6043. Thr no'fix, SVA ap74eo&o*od t, get rhe 2 dear,, but saw he. ob.cr-vationr. pooet and took cover, An SMm ixOm mieu..or. Oberi Ocmj.agy t-1lle. the 1) -,,ntiznjd. la e3,#1-lot tbe ý.-uc at Y 102 ntrn .71 air rtatinegun, 90 SKS xiLles, 3 7.6" blo' actif.in rifles, I rifle r.. 1aunchor O*A zight, 2 5i:ur, , r, %l**!L"p, I 61=i mortar without a- lz'it~e 'rt spalle 1-'rrel for 12.7mE 1 ci-aesipod for 61m mortar, EaV.` 73r rwcoAllesso zri'le± The o7'Tlo•er ,'s d,etb r 4a00 REV-3 anti-tank P,.e4m-,zs,a 'bc) 82~.:'. mo:+tr r1,'ds 5,1) El', -a:n ro-r-vn 12 rifle grenades. -- ir.'-ly ganvves v L- : b0diAe, 1--." vc. 6 f.0,t :ong, were found. Also, at . 215 ...ozrr.,. i.i,' lar). 77-6', 4 2 rifle-a'.1 rounds, 500,0O 7.52 S", ' 4-...... ' ,o •...a . t, 235 Wh' AA uands, 2000 57r.:u i.e ... ::" /30 : , .1-:.$l,'y rs-,a -.8:49.- O-com grenadesy 604 a~nta.-•t•.n r . 1',:.:Ur e.Žv).e .. .*.*,, V-2 s2f ? C:=:. :6oun, 3P3 61- r..., •."-"', / Le . ... i h 4.r...ite . C0) . e 4, 2 oZ.M AA x.ounds, 8!2 5iY-7 "-::> - ,:.-, .. '. c."."-, A '- i' it . ri. In'e:,..' ,e. At 1545H OTW ,"y X-Dco . ' .~., 4 (:-ý..4 .ý: t r- e 2 ':; - . ;Js at ) 190020, 2 #1ai a -..:. - ',.4e.pitay:. "l"..-. ,,Z'a,L " amAt .illed i -.."7. -9 N-- 5 . , ,',. .: . 2"v,n • ~-.* -; _. "-xi °,'. : .. ,. 197029 a .... g 0. a M . •itba a le 1 aro .,:G, ." .lt,i,1i;:.ng Do.<'as, 10 ex oro:o. f o itdG r.*c!'L1A.W 4 * :' ceio*' an 'un1r (6t.x.3t) 3 c P.t:Vn.eors,a..g . nir:e,nd Y .. m IA"'Cx3 03 AR Oompan~y D fouid additional orde,.neen&r w.eapons at YD 216016 and destroyed the following; 900 82mm mortar rounds, 1 82an mortar tube, 1 base plate for 82m mortaru, 989 rifle grenades, 96 Chicom grenadee, 40 75m

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rejoillean rifle rcr .8, 5 120mm mortar rounmd., 2 be sl for 50 cal maohine- gun, 2 chain saws a 4 100 lb b•as of rice. At 121., Mopa~yC muffoered 4 WIA from 10 61m mortar rounds firedtrom YD 20303.8, 81m morteru fired a counterbattery. At 1315 Campan PDfound 5 destroyed tzucks at YD 220037 and YD 233040. At 1800H helicopters reported reoeivizg machinegun fire from YD 191041. At 1150F CompNV 3 found and devtýx d 7 100 lb bags at rice at ~D 211034. At 1315 Oamp D fmound and wee Woyed 28 122mm artillery roun•s and 100 lbs of exploives at YD 21001. At 1630H 0o.irma B captured at YD 208037: 4 12.7km ba•lTel, 5 dual puzpoe guns, 3 57mm recoil- les3 rifles, 1 7.62 machinegun wi•tout tripsG4,. 7.2 machinegune without' barrels, 4 moiunts for 12.7m0Mmy 5 63m *tar l abee, 4 61mm mo-tar bipode, 1 61mm mortar base plate and 3 8em m ft bipodes At 2300H Compsny A si6hted 3 IWA and fired 81mm and 60rm Sc g th*imue, 04 MAi At 1140H OmavM A W.Ad fttei4 OI ETA Lt~ehaped ambush which gave itself away premsurely at TS 195W045. OaMpW A killed 8 enenmy while suffering 4 WIA. At 12301 0Da made Oueatet Wi•ft 5 1VA in bunkers, suffered 4 '71A and killed 2 eneW. At 120Q - A oar 15 WVA st YD 194028 moving on bio,,les, fired 81m mort k thuma end killed 10. OCpwy D continued to exnloit the cache at YD 21 vtrqy!U*ng: 7 140am rockets, 165 82m mortar rounds, 124 rifle grenade! 0round,O a1go bes 702 iper 200 t2.7 AA rounds, 50 oases of am-& ition belt, I damaged, 7.62 A gum, 18 RPG%t 29 Chicom grenades, 10 anti-perso=el mines, 14 82Mm mtvb round, 86 61mm mortar rounds, 1 damageod 12.m AA gun, and 30 122m artillery rounds. The following wee captured: 6 MJ rifleo 1 Os MrtW bipod and yoket 1 bicycle, 2 12.7mm AA gune, 2 hand punpal 2 bilea Ures. , I U, AA gMun barrel, 2 12.7mm AA gun tripodls, and 1 12.*7M AA of t0*4. At 1330H ompany D encountered an NVA force of unIMM Sis, xiAe *=*okilled I enes, and suffered 6 WIA. At 1600" CompveW A made oataatw With V WVA in trees at YP 195045, suffered 3 KIA and 10 TIA, mad killed 6 oqeqW 0-5 ' At 10001 Company D sighted 2 •IVA at YD 249M,, tk them under fire with small arm and killed 1. At .' 195032 Owp= A took 12 61mm mortar rounds, and about 100 small Au ztorde Ina qqU suffered no oasual- ties and fired 60aM mortars and artillery in ooa=tezw*7 At 12301 Company C while piling ordnance in a oache at TD 214033, outred 28 7IA when a booby trap detonated a large explocia•e Te following er&•seoe was destroyed: 170 140m rocket rounds, 2,670 82m mort•r round•s, 4,560 61m mortar rounds, 12,750 12.7mm AA rounds, 5140 Cioeum gr•medes 790 rifle gra•aes, 35 rifle grenade launchers, 1668 37mm AA rouads4n 560 1i;; mortar round.,, 173 B40 rounds, 1,160 23r-r AM rounde, 16,050 AtI rmunds, 11,500 large base 7,62 mniper rounds, 88 1OG-7 rounds, 7 12 volt bt'teries, I Al-47 rifle, 1 flare pistol, 78 anti-ton!: mines, 5 an"i-petame l mines, 2,150 14.5mm AA rounds, 7 61za mortvx tubes, 4 61m mortar bae platee, 2 sights with aiming stakes and acceO-oriesSmad 1700 50 cal roundse. At 1190E 0ompa• A e'a 10 `NA on a road at YD 196042, fired small arme killing 3, and oalied in 60m mortars and artillery killi•g 6 more, 6IMj At 15157 an helicopte' took 1TG fire from ID 200035. Company A suffered 1 7TIA, returned fire with emall arm killing 3 enerMy while the helicopter returned fire with its 50 cal, machinegun, killijng 5 more. 07 At 0005H Company A received 15 MPG rounds from YD 193035 and 40 61mm mortar rounds from "D 190040, suffered no casualties and fired counter- battev with 60mm mortars and artillery. At 100H Comopany C received 61m= mortar fire from 13) 212032, suffered 2 *I7A and fired counter battery with

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60Mn mortars. Compr C destroyed the following at .14031: 3 82m mortar bano plates, 6-1an mortar base plateeb, (2) 1. ,m AA guns, 370 TT,C-7 rounds, 250 B340 rounds, 1090 61m mortar round•p, 650 Polish rifle grenades, 70 140m rocket rounds, 23 85mm recoilleso rifle rounds, 110 82um rounds, 19,600 12.7r= AA rounds;, 9,700 50 oal round.:, 9,685 Ar/S1 rounds, 8,500 large base 7.62 rotumd, and 5 rifle grenade launchors. At 2100H Company A received 18 RPW-'s and 200 rounds of small arms from YD 194033, fired 81m ;ortars on the target killing 2 enemy, and called artillery on it killing 3. 08 OSA At 094011 CompanyM A received 150 rounds of 61m. mortars from YD 105025, suffered negative casualties and fired oountert~attory with 60om mortars 8J1r mortars and artillery at the tar%,t. At 1010 Company A received 5 IWGes and small armnna fire from YD 193033,t suffttered no casualties, and returned small anrms fire killing 2 eneqy, 83m mortars illing 2, and artillery killing 2. At 11001 Compezy B found and dbwade 42 RV--7 rounds and 2 bunkers at YD) 215026. At 1745 Coumay C 27 eroeoilless rifle fire from-YD 21303', suffered 1 KIA and 2 TIA, and fizi •." t rbattery with 60= mortars, 81m mortars and artillery. Q At 050011 Comnany D received 25 and sm;--d aa=p fire from YD 217033, suffered I KIA and 3 WIA, • • ated small arms and 60m mortars, killing 9 enetW. Company D cap AZ47A rifles, 1 B00 rocket launcher, 7 satchel charges, 12 RPG 4 1 moter romunds. At 1725H Company 3 received 8 61m mortar f -ru219026, suffered no casualties and returned fire with artillery& 10 M At 1115H Company D saw at YD 246046 3 TA, onue of whm shaouted, "alt, who goesr there&, before du~king intd'n foliage. At 1020-. Company D found a booby trap at YD 246048. From 1325E ip 1745N OompoWy B received a total bf 40 61m round. from YD 219026, suff~aed no casualties sad fired counterbattery with 60m mortarst 81m mortars and artillery. 11 M.lh At 042511 Company A was probed at ID 215033 by an IVA platoon using 1 arms, rifle gr,nades and 61mm mortafs. Ta. attack lasted for 15 i•nutest when the FXVA fired 2 red flarce ad 1 whit•e•, ad broke contact for 10 minutes. n-enp the attack was renemd for 0 m1tes more. The eneiy suffered 10 killed. At 1710H 0opany B made Omtoet with an estited NVA platoon usin, sall arxs, TTG' s, machinegms, and 62i mortars, suffered 2 KIA and 22 'ýIA while killing 3 enewy. At 1740H Oompansr A received indir,ct weapons fire from YD 237038. At 09451H Ompaz C ambushed 3 NVA, killing 1, at YID 239038, One enemy oarried an M616, At 0955H11 Compaq D received sniper fire from IYD 244032. At 041511 Oompay was probed by an estimated 20 IVA usirng small arms and 61m mortare, suffered 6 WIA, killed 6 nenemy, and oapt.- ured 2 I'G launchers, 1 AX-47, 13 TRPG rounds, 4 Clicomnse, 13 Satchel charges, 6 AK-47 magazines (loaded), and 1 3VA ack Oeantaining food, battle dressings, a diary and money. 12 1WA• At 044011 0oorany B received 4 61= mortar rounds, 4 RPG rounds and small aras fire, suffeored 2 VIA and returned fire with snall arms and artillery. At 051511 Corv-any A was probed with small arms and 12 RPG rounds, suffered 7 -TIA end killed 2 enemyr. At 127-1 Comp'-ny 1 found 2 A1,-47 ag- asines (loade.) at ". 246026. At 1410H Comp=;y 0 made contact with 7 I-VA at YD 230038. Contact wns broken with no oanualties sustained or inflicted. 13 At 1500:-1 Co;-pany A in the attack made contact at YD 225043, YD 233044 and 'Ti257039, killed a total of 9 enemy, oaptured 1 enenrt and 2 AK47 rifles, and suf:' ored 2 KIA and 7 '1.9 The enery were set up in a serise of small ambushes an. .ere usin~; Arnerican olayraore mines. - 14 I-I At 1610TI Conp71any D received 30 rounds of 82mm mortars from 'LM 233045'mid 224055, suffered 4 WIA and fired oounterbattcry with V1rm mortars 16

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DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED and artillery. 1 I=- At 1130L aps. y I, 3d Battalion, 9th Mar is reoeived 3 rounds of 61mm mortars and suffered 4 7:TIA. At 150@ H the battalion comand post received 8 rounds of 61mm mortar fire from TD 2-3062 suffered 1 •JIA and fired 81ia mortars and wtillery in counterbattery fire. At 1300H Comaemny I received 8 63.m and 4 02mm mortar round•j, and suffered 3 WIA. At 1100H Compan 0 made contact wirth an estimnted reinforced squad at YD 238042 support-d by 61mm ' mortars at D1)231042, suffered 7 1IA, and k:llud 10 ener (7 by small armm, 3 by ai•-strikes). Pifteen to 20 more enemV were then poon at YD 237041 and artillery oalled in killed 7. At 1500 an AO reorted eni• at IYD 217033, adjusted artillery on them and reported 2 kllW. i6TUR At 0815 Compaw 3) received small aue flx mnd 4 MWG rounds from YD 245026 aund returned fire with small arwe mnd 60m Arta'st. At 120011 Compeaz B founmd a tunnel, 3 buts, 80 61=m mortor r000 5 radio battdriis and 100 feet of commnications wire at TiD 943040# % Ordanoc was destroyed in the 1tmel. At 1800H Company A am 4 or Mae WA at*1V 23"8039, fired small antm at them and callerd 60mm and 81= mdrtma ths= kVlMIng all 4. 1 At 08151 Com,pa&nv 0 reocaved 6 R'G rom*de* *a6l arms and 14 SIna mortar rounds at I' 237045 and s&fferod 1 XKA azd 7 "IA. lj§M At 0615 Company A received MPG'e, mort4 ad mall arms fire from 239029, suffered no easualties and returned fire idl233 5 more enew. At 081011 Compazy C sighted 6 1NVAat YD 233043, oallsd In 60m and 91mm mortars dkillig 2 eneMy, and awtillery killing 4. At 08401 0a0WRO A rooeived. 61am mortor fire from YD 232033 and fired artillery at he taUret, produoing 1 large secondary explosion end killing 4 eneaW. Darlmg •"aotion from Operatica Dewey Canyon, the battaliou received mortar md heavy maobhinegun' fire from the following grids: ,•D 244043, TD 244045, TD 241040, YD 234044, TD 241045, TD 247037, I'D 229045 and TD 2M39038 A total of 13 flights of fixed wing airstrikes, artillery, 4.2 mortars 60= mota•e 81m mortrrse, OV-10 airesmrikos d UB-1Vr gunship strikes supnorted tUe e;ration. The extracting 'mite were also in spLoradic ground oontaot and A ff-red 8 •IA. An AO renoried t1i.t fized wing destroyed 2 82m mortars, 2 61m mortars and 1 50 cal raachinegun while ?illing, 15 NVA. Oxmpny 0 called mortars on another force, illing 6# and Compauy D killed 6 with small arns.

10. Pesults: a. Csusalti.s Sustained, UR• NIA - 52 USU0 7IA - 237 TTS-C U•U,7- - 238 b. egr_.Pe_: sonnel and !qui;pent I54gep.

-aeny •1A - 661 heurm gear captured or destroyod: 1 M-16, 2 Prench 11auosers, 724 SMS rifles, 84 AK-47 rifles, 61 7.62 bolt actimon rifles, 6 AK-50 rifles, 2 AK-47 bk1yonets, 187,260 7.62 round-, 77,500 7.62 (large base) rounds, 68 LK-47 mrg.azines-, cli,-iin aeor for'"00 riflea, 4 barrels for 20mm cannon, 2 20mm oanmon on wheels, 1 niiht firing device for 20mm cannon, 1 case full of gear for 20am cannon, 6 20mam cannons, 20 12.7mm AA guns, complete, 16 a-are barrels for 12.7 AA guns, 1 cleaning rod for 50 cal -achinegun 23 sub-machine- guno, 3 tripod. for submachineguns, 2 tripods for 2Lri AA guns, 1 17

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yo7e for 20, AA guns, 1 tripod for iaachineCT 2 partial AA sights, 2 23ui A!, I eels, 5 30 cal maachinogmu, 1 L Lur machinegunm, 2 wheel c'rrige for 12.7mra AA gun, 2 barrels for 50 cal. 4 mounts for 12,7 dual purpoco guns, 45,650 12.7mm az:o, 3,- 150 50 cal rounds, 3000 Chicom 50 cal rounds, 2134 20m rounds. 2 drums light IS- an=o, 3365 23mm rounds, 5003 37mm rounds, 11,300 7.62 rounds onchinegun, 10 61mm tubes, 4 61mm mortars couplote, 4 61ma1 bipods, C 63mm mortar baseplates, 9 82mm tubes, 11 82mm br,eplatn., 5 02mm yo'os, 3 82•n bipode, 3 82rm signhts, 2 61zn sighto, 1 82mm rtortor comrlete, 5257 82mm rounds, 8004 61am rounds, P2' 120mm rounds, 1 92rin WP round, 23 85mm rounds. 13,050 (Chiacm grenadoe, 2,019 1rG (7) rounds, 1336 RPG (2) rounds. 4750 rifle grenades, 41 rlfle grende launchers w/sights, 251 B-40 rounds, 11 3-40 launchers, 22 57nmm -?R rounds, 15 57m ME tripod, 3 57mm sights, 41 75m HR rounds, 324 122mn rounds, 5 75'm ER roundse, 2010 57m 7R rounds, 248 140mm rocket rounds, 842 (100 lb bags) ricoe, 14 2 ton tn.cks, 5 5 ton trucks, 1 5 ton prime mbver full treok, 1 heavy truck franse, 1 jeep truck, 76 bicycles, 2550 bicycle tires, 2 122m artillery guns, 1007 122nmm rounds, 93 s"ent rounds, 2 sightlMA devices, 10 75m pack howitzer rounds, 3 portable gas generators, 2 power boxes 2 10 lb Rus lian transmitters, 2 75 lb -uessian tre imitt-&rs, 3 batte.- s, 1 radio, 1 lnd .itic )hrne, 3 24 volt batteries, 12 12 volt batterics, 1 modical chest with 1000-1500 syrettee of penioU- lin, 210 bottles of penicillin, 61hlwmts,qI Russi holmet, 8 picks, 18 ponchos, 19 fB-tools, 3 flak jacker NIM, 12 gas masks, 21 packs with new gear/clothing, 500 ammunition belts, 2 aiming circle tripods, 1 aiming stymie, 3 lyster bags, 8 claymore mines JVA, 1 olaZymore mine U.S., 2 flags VC, 400 propaganda notices, briefoee with target grid, mn,y formats for misgions, sketch map for missions on Co Ka Va, officers tactics handbook, 4 gun books, 4 grid plots for 4 guns, slide rule, 4 metal lookers, 2 wooden obests, box end wrenches, crescent wrenches, spare coil spring, gunner quadrant pressure guaget cannister of lubricant, carbide lamps, heavy eleotrio wire with hea-y plugs, 2 s-are firing pine, plumb bob, night firing devices, bubble levels, 800 gallons fuel oil, 1,200 pick axe heads, 1 air compressor, 6 manuals, 2 chain swre, 10 lbs documents, 1 flare pistol, 696 anti tank minee, 820 anti personnel rines, 8 claymore (VA minesý 510 lbs dynamite (Polish), 600 fuses, 90 blasting caps, 20 lbs "TN, 20 satchel oharges.

11. Administrati-m M.tters:

a, SuppMRy. Was by helilift and air drop from CH-46ts and 0130's.

b. Maintenance, was first and second echelon.

c. Casualties. totalled 554.

d. Trypyortttio.. wee by helicopter.

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e. Comni cations. irom 10 Pebruary -oWh the rest of the operation bhe battalion was a-proxr-nate& i y-five kilometers south of VU- . Operation Dewey Can- yonc The grat distance between the bat;,alion in tie field end its rear cauosed sooradic comm-aicaition difficualtiez, but no serious or perrmcent ones arose, In addition, a nuiber of -.p"rsontcl wid equipment lo- e wore cuffered dur-iw, the latter ,act of the operation as a result of ~e•w action, aned. these loseses hlad a significant cffect on the overall effioiency of the battalion nomrni cations.

(1) cos'a_e Center. The message corner funetioned as tn ast operation, One or two indi-viduals were part of the Cc=md Poet inu the field to mr~ia.itaL a log for adminirstrative meszages sent mad received, and one individual functioned as a curanisr for gu• •AJl. and other classified materials between the re,ar edhelona and the field.

(2) Vire. TA-I 's were employed at the dopany level to a large extent T2x•-~g the latter part of the operation. This pro~V4 to be &n adequate gap-filler on the platoon leader-equid lead -u^stnin,/cborramtion post levels. Personnel los,es due to enemy action and rotations were of eignificant number to effec the overall effetelency and functioning of the wire section.

(3) Radio. Tbohe treat distance between VCM and the battalion area of operations posed some '-oblem with radio commanicationo. Close coordination with regiment provided alternate moans of communicationcs had serious problcne arisen. "be altitude in moast areas proved high enough to coTrpnsate for the dLstanoe and either direct or~, indirect (throug'h a r,lay on Hill 819) cocmnoatiaw were maintained. A significant numiber of the battalion's frequencies were overridden or shared by Army unite, due to their proximity. In only this case was communication qeriously disrupted, and regiment was able to obtain an alternate frequency o alleviate the problem im•diately.

(4) lRadioq lel~. The b.ttalion dd not require the use of radio relay equipuent or personnel during the operation.

Medical Evaluation. Fze total numvber of casualties during the operation was 554. Of this number 237 required evacuation from the field. To date 103 of the mo;devac patients ham been transferred from Westpae hospitals to other facilities. There were 230 non-evacs. There w~re two corsnann killed in action, there were four woundod and medevacod fro-.i the field° There wore 27 non-battle carualties modevaced during the o-uration. The overall health of the corriand was satisfactoKy during Tewey Canyon.

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Signasic?At av irtually ccn,iant aievV .c-iviLy ooeo2nou xed dui.ing o0e; • .'• 7 wey 3 i oni was duo.ir,aliy to the batta:.oan' s conct•iet o' waJ.kzn ii ratherý th:z thet of uter-.g the AO bry v.W;ba c -nturlt. -.bis oonc -7 .,a irther oxecuted by adv-.acig two rifle c-,-?.i.n , on parallel xia . ::.-T,: r-tuxl 'iupport, sio%ultouý,usly placi&g a o;"yU•" in brace of etch loead couGiifny. Az a rcaiWt, t,o m•nmenum of the b1t:alion was re'ror sto,ped.e hen a lead company was heavily engaged. the bhattalion Occi'. conti•ue -o attack b1r placing its deu! an•dtvunded with th1. conpan y in trace. Ihe copan; in trace hId an ad,it oaal. pability of supperting< &ht. attack by ftr, ar.~n mcvirg through the lead company and continuing the att'ek when- eyer odcrcd. :.his e.uployment of th, .:iflo com.anies kApt r3lent'_:es prosaure )a the eneq, restrJcting his capacity Go assess iflly ~r capabilitlec or lizaitationso The onemW was not able 10 plan for maw defenses, but -Lnstead had to re! on hic oexisting burkr comp'leee. •Throughout the opeL-tiont the battalion encouintcred moderate to heavy enma resistam,o extending frora the northernmost portion of che AO through -he laotian bordor, While this resistance was both dolayizig and defensive in nature, the primary 7th front objective seemed to be t delaying action to enable h1e mencrry to rerove and salva6t his 122mLi field artillcry pieces, prime movere and oaeb.&s of ammrmunition, arms end equipment. While the ener7ls major tUctic was one of delaying our forces, this did not preclude him from conducting aggressive probing attacks, extensive patrollin~, and ambushing. All of these maneuvers were usually supported b; 'oa• fcc; of mrortar fire. A typical tactic employed by the FVA was to eng~a, the fo.•wa-rd elements of the battalion with antomatic weapons fire, RTPG, eanid rortesrs, then to effect a rapid with- drawal leaving anipore o0., 1eb ground and in irees as a protective rear force, and to harass reor a.erients of tho .bt,.lion. Supporting arms contributod a major portion to the overall success of the operation. Artillery was util.i~ei for preparation fires in support of attacks, harassment and ilte-diction, and suppression fires. Those regimental missions were supplemented by fires from the battalionl's organic mortare, and a 4.2 battery which provided oounter-battery mortar suppressive fires. Close air sup-ort was extremely effective when employed on known enemny tar. gets thrt engaged the battalion's assault elements. Close ooordination between the air liaison officer, forwasd air controller (PAD), the tactical air controller (airborne), and strike aircraft was extensively employed. iThis coordination and control resulted in air strikes being brought within 100 meters of the assault.Lng elements of the battalion. On one occasionu becaune of the well-entrenched enemy forces, air strikes were brought to with:i 50 meters of ar.,aulting friendly elements, thereby.greatly reducing friendly casualticE and accounting for sub.tantial losses inflicted on the enery. Th_s clo-se control and coordination of fixed wing as3ote enabled the ansrulti:, forcus to close with the eneoV while ho-ine shocke,id and con- fucod. '-hi ••th-t•..,..k d of nog:ted his delaying tactic as pr viously discussed, 1-6 ch,uJd. be nol d tht 1u. the batraiion wa.s taske with a secon.cry rission of0 providing security 2oz the 122mm field guna until they could be helo-extracted n..d the destruction of large caches of ar, e nd armznition, the -araoi.nount concoc..i continued to be the r•iesion of sEcri:ng and cbstroying the uanomry. Flexibility was maintained by the T.ttalion through a cotbinatin

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fer .liim utrws rj,vr!r n or:-toial problem, lllringz ýer'A f aTrMOm e . .' . I tChC, L... 1.ion A'jr. ,fl-t 1V,wter to riup i_ c.t :t. W t' r er4t o•', 0"r li,.U "a a.ll ov4.n•.% [ <. r'.:':rp'ly p•- ob l i . n-, i_% t la: o•:nen-• ,, o.t. her , po,l•r:e a at fe.g wC\.ter Wc. ''.i'io.2Z wejre conducse,. w.t2h ode !evio .?Prv-drovp wore rnrd'ý *Ang M3-46 airc-:- wi-c! 'f the e ro,e eee "ith(-, dro- 1-. vw.i dlh-- okr-ýO one) . toUal o-Z )-evon. tYp- 'wer nmade ! C"40 viircr'IOS.X1Jven, 8asev v-(.;e w-je recovrrd ,rlTh ou-r rtr,-pe- l1ndin i, t, .. y' Woathtr wus alno a proaiLont factor 1> Cn toLl2dg plne 'ttrwcti -n. K sx ernal loadr, fete, 'atc.i cas wid Lj;hk.:ice0).Mvn h:v be5 8ast7yrc. -,Lua -Uhioaotioal aitua-uion dict-%Icd; io, ronentun was the key to eacccs., zuX i-)t faoetv of the qow,%tinl wore vailore~. nxkthis direction, A problem of mnjor inc-t w&. the oritrolled asipma~~ t of targcti,ig, particularly ddrinJ helicopter resit"y, xtaitilon.vtddae,did .o battalion on the groniid shou]d determine helicoptor lanes ,nd &irctionsof oippr-sive fires to o•irblL an ordcil f.low of holtioopter insortiou•ad extraction. Ornefidoratior Y! nidd ca,iltions# tesipoatureo az usou.t-Ability of eneuy fire would determino helioc;:-tor approach mad otiremoent il:r-iOzone.. suppressive fires could then be plannud -ocordingly. Iahb•ret to th; priblev of frongmentod f.irc- s?o,r was thelDoisistence of heliaoo2ters that mortvlm ckd artiex- bI pu't int- "eh~ck firo" wheii they ente.r the vi-inity r off -rAý LandiUV,se. "y inEu:ring -th.at ap roash and i:etlremunt Ilons arc Sadhored tot a ccntiiiious 'olu of-4s.xdc fi.--ti can be delivered., This fact givcs the. n.b>prbo't".r oh:neo of survival in a "hot area", %rm1nating, or•unic• iree eniA r-ti. levyl1•eo -olacesthe inf•Atry elemntse at a dtqtiji-4t disadvau-ra.e It shoul' be notze that the NVA took adventage of this ':;:.rictionof f rn-pon> u v- . o.uo..Sjor din order to control or- ga•nic ir s, fixed wing aii strik s, urtillory, helicopter gunshipse, and trans•,or. h,?iecpter, kno.. it esfýcenti3 tlhrt coordination stem from a Vontral locn.tion - the Battalion Comm-nd and OorInication center,

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S:;CTIoN• 8S 2 9tn MARIES DRAFTU4,R P, Wo LFACE RELEASER: L,, L. ETCHO IMMEDIT' Z JAN 69 ,I,~CM, NI f.TH MARINES Al CG TASK FORCE HOTEL CC THIRD MARDIV FI,.t3T BN NINTH MAR SE(l)ND) BN NINTH MAR TialHD BN NINTH MAR

PERISli•B1DL INFO DO NOT SERVICE MWIOV2ARh; 1117M W 0OPERATION DAWSON RIVER 8DUTH/ D1MEY CANYON .FEI•,lTVE 221830H JAN 69, OPERATION DEWEY CANYON BEGAN IN 921H MARINES AO, OPERATION DAWSON RIVER SOUTH STILL IN EPFEOT FOR >/K/3/9o INTSUMUS WILL COVER BOTH AREAS.) 2, 231800H - 241800H JAN 69 3, S,IARYf OF ENEMY ACTIVITIES KV"TTIUND ACOTVMs (1) Pýklin,* 2/9 TPOTTED AA FIRE FROM LZ PUPF IN Nwo DIREOCT2~IOS, AZDIMUTH 22 DEGREES AND AZI',UTH 240 D' GREIESo. APPROX RANGE 6-8 XILOM2MRS, (SOR 3) - (2) 241310H, 2/9 (YD 086205) FOUND STRUCTURE WITH FIREWOOD AND 4A~NA,'A PEELINGS SCATZERED AROUND AREA. STRUCTURE HOLDS APPROX J12 PERSONSo PEELINGS APPROX 3 DAYS OLD. DESTROYED STRUCTURE, (3) 24134%H, 2/9 (YD 122187) POUND 4 STRUCTURES APPROX 1 MONT• OLD. ALSO ANIMAL TRACGES AROUND AREA. ALL SIUCOTURES APPROX X5 FT W/'YXGITING HOLES. ONE s5TRUOTUREM •LAD OBSERVATION OF 1000 MEU'RS NORTH AND 700 METERS SOUTH OF DA KRONG RIVER, BELOW LISTED IT4MS POUND IN AREA: 1 CLAYMORE MINE W/WIRE, 1/4 LB TNT, 1/4 LB 0-4, 2 OROSSBOWS, 2 PAIR NVA BOOTSi 5 PAIR NVA TROUSERS, 5 LBS CORi, 200 IB8 WHFAT, 5 LBS RICE, 50 LBS GREEN TOBA000, 1 CANTEEN, 25 CHI(00NS. DESTROYED ALL 70F D O,IOKENS AND GEAR. (SOR 71 )* (4) 241400H, A/1/9 (Y6 122279) FOUND GARDENS AND MANY TRAS ILROUGUOUT THIS AREA. TRAILS RUN FROM TOP OF RIDGE (YD 119280 TO YD 132248) THEN BRANCHES OFF IN MANY DIRECTIONS. FOUND NLF PROPAGANDA AaI'ER* AT (YD 118272) WHICH READ "HAPPY NEW YEAR 1969" AND "GET T NOW". (SOR 56) (5) 241700H, 2/2/9 (YD 143188) FOUND 11 SLEEPING OR STORAGE SIZE STRUCTURES 6X3 FT., SIX MONTHS OLD AND NEVER USED. TRAILS IN AREA 5-6 DAYS OLD. DESTROYED STRUOTURES. (SOR 4)

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4, C.UMULWTIVE LOSSES 7OR OPERA TION DAUSON RIVER SOUTVJ/DEWEY CANYON: EN\TF,y KiIA: 0 DE Tar I EES: 0 W)APOIP : 0

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SI01 iI, ' ,l ?TI ¶AINES

DRATIE: P, W.1 TEACH

RJZEA.SER: L .L . TCHO

Xli> t Z JAF 1969

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-o , •.AI. i'O DO NOT SERVICE - 2 9:-: ~TRINS ImTSIN # 6 OPERATION DAWSON RIVER SOUTH/ Xw.1 '•' YON 2. 24)10A: - 251800H JAN 69 3,, •Ui,,t. ,')F ENERF ACTIVITIES: T , tL'.,LTD ACTIVITIES: L) 21 .'130H, E/2/9,(YD 170194 -YD 165185) FIR.ST PL4,TOON M *ONTAC'JE3 AT (YD 165185). SECOITD PLATOON WEILEIMOVITG Ti JOIN T I-':RST PF,ATOON MADE CONTkACT AT (YD 170194) AIR A?:D) 814M MSTl CAw ii:D REV'ULTS: 1 NVA KIA (0). Recovered 1 A&- 7 3 SKS RIPUS JOCJ)J T.rs A.D 1 TRA.SI.~T,'LW. gOR 38) 1 WVA KIA (C ' IW. (2 251130H, K/3/9 (YD 198157) FOUND U•lW 'ikFA 3T7 T W171 6 PUNJI STKES. PITS APPEAR TWO DAYS OLD. DESTROYED PITSE, (&so 62), S3) 2 5 1405H, M/3/9 (YD 210163) OPENED FIRE 03 1 IVA AP OX 350 Mk•~ES AWAY. NVA RETURNED FIRE W/15-20 RDS AK-47 FIRE. FOUND 1 FRESH FI3HTING HOLE 3XWl2 FT. ABOVE HOLE FOUND 4 STRANDSCDMM WIRE A'&CHED TO 2 PROGELAIN I.JSULATORS IN TREE. FIRST WIRE 20 FT A-OVE u,0UXD, OTHERS AT 1 FT I1TIRVALS. WIRE RUNS FROM (YD 210163) AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE, THEN RUNS WORTH. BARK HAS GROWN OVER STRAPS THAT HOLD INSULATORS TO TREESo. THE FOLLOWING NUMB3ERS WERE POUND ON TREEP 4 FT ABOVE GROUND. 1/ 7B. (SOR 2 38)° (4) 250900H, E/2/9 IYD 161185) FOUND NVA STORAGE AREA. FOUND BELOW LISTED GEAR: 20 AK-47 MAGAZINES, 180 SMALL ARMS RDS, 85 AA RDSs 3 CHIOCOM GRENADES 8 GALLONS SOYBEAN OIL, 25 LBS SALT, 100 LBS RICE$ 4 BAYONETS, 20 LBE EDIBLE ROOTS, 150 FT 2TI FUSE, MISC. CLOTHING, 100 PACES COPPER, MISC. MEDICIUN, DOCUMENTS, DIARY, IRERSONAL LETTEn PHO0•S AND NEGATIVES 1 CIVIIAAN TYPE RADIO, 1 82M MORTAR SHT, 19 SCCPE SIGHTS 1 PUIR NVA BINOCULARS, 1 TELEGRAPH TRANSMISSION COMMUNICATION H T, 1 WPT! LOW PRESSURE OXYGEN TANK, TYPE AG, INSIGNIA TYPE MEDAL WORN ON UNIFORM, NVA TYPE STAR, SCRAF W/COG 14/ WINGS, GEAR WAS STORED IN CONTAINERS. ALSO FOUITD 1 TOOL BOX W/HEAVY SCISSORS, 1 PAIR PLIERS, 1 NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS, 1 HAMMER, PILES, AND BRUSHIES, 1 VOLT MEER, 3 SHOVELS, 2 PICKS, 1 PAIR LARGE WIRE CUTTERS RETIJM1UED) GEAR TO REGT S-2. (SOR 4, 7, 54),

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2 0jiJ) t E, Recor rnr. D h71' A )YD 0ý - A') CO•• ACT T- , T.TEA0VYF F UP".) iTST1-L•S 2R'O jý , EXT AC ....: ( ) ,,O. sc'R F,.38) I£ ... . .- ARD A RE.`LTS 2 NVA~ CI (C) CR 38) 25'630•.t , K/3/9 ('D I'99'960) FOUND 1 S aTfUCIRf6'8XL FT APPROX 3 -IO11fRlS o0D,L.. SPIDER HOLE BE13HI\TD SThRUCTURE'- ] BUtER 3)4X5 FT APPROX 2 f' 2?hS OLD. FOUND 100 LBS RICE, 2 VEGETABLE ?ATOHES 25X30 FT. FRE.S'I CULTIVhT IED AREA 25X30 FT, FOUND FOLLOWI NG MlARKING ON TREE: "TlIT.m T7V" ),IVED T'X BE TOWN N NORTI VIET'AM, D3STROYE-D STRUCTUFE AN iOI,K,ER (SOR 7,54), SE DOWN 7 r 25 1.400T, K/3/9 (YD 192156) ODSERVED 6 NV. RUNNING A -DGEPFINGER aWAY FROM POSITION. 5 APPEARED TC 3E CARRYING PACKS, NO tLiFl2R S•IGHTINGSo 'SOR 38).

Go CU0ULATrVE LOSSES FOR OPERATION DAWSON RIVER SOUTHYfDEWEY CANYON: U,M,ya KIAY 3 1.: !; ..-2:T&IkI. S 0 ViBAPONS: 4 IWC

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1'i i. ut:U Z JAN 3 969

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',19S IN TSUM ff X!RIV ISHA3ll II FO DO lOT SERVICE * '•"(2 cI ARISES INTSTM # 7 OPERATION DAWS01 RIVEP (,UTI/ lDZdf W CA iONY.' 25r3-Cr - 261800H JAN 69 •II Y.1 OF ENEMY ACTIVITIES: OtTEf T TTtTIES8 1" 2421i-H 9 E/2/9 (YD 167187) HAD MOVEMIE T RAR TRIE' R 7H re::-TYvT '.RTYMSN WAS CALLED AND TRH NOISE SUBSI•DED ;'OR APPROX 35 I hJIr'2: :i E-\ 6TkRTD AGAIN. CLLED ANOI40 R ARTY YS3V (SOR 38), (2: 2M05/-i, M/3/9 (YD 200234) DEMCTEDXMCVIlI2;-T ,LD RECETV'k% :) ,E- .~ Cr-I014OM GREAADDES, RETURNED 2 M-26 GRELYADESJ,'JARD OVMUT T. ,Cn.... ARI:A W/N..7GATIVE RESULTS. (SaR 33) ,-) 26C.83O3, G/2/9 (YD 093200) HECEI•ID SNIPE Y::RE A.D 3 C IT014COM G••R ADE FRO 3-4 GROUPS OF 2 vMEEACIH. RETURpRXD FIREP W/tIEG .:l,, EIIYN.. CAME FRC14 SW DIRECTION. CALLED ARTY M,TN AND AC ON1 0T10•, SOR 38)o `iN,)LD 3 AK- 147 M1AGAZINES, 58 RDS, 1 RIFLE GRENADE. DESTROYED GEAIlt, (Q) 260745ITR 1M/3/9 (YD 190168) FIRED ON 3 NVA MOV3 VG UP TRAEL F_riOX 40 MEýERS AWAY. 1 NVA WENT DOWN'1 AID WAS DRA3GE; OFF BY Tr OI'ER 2, 1 NVA (KIA (C). FOUND . AK-47, 1 NVA BUSH H.T 1 PAIR SIDALS. (SOR 38). 1 NVA KIA (C) 1 iU, (5) 2610301, F/2/9 (YD 11519) •'lUlND '5 BUNKMS, 10 FIGHTINGO HO1,ES, ,.It I RAFT THAT WAS 50 FT LONG, WELL CONSTRUCTED A.T USED LAST 34 HOURS, DESTROYED BUNKERS AND RAFT. (SOR 4),, (6) 261215H, M/3/9 (YD) 199179) RECEIVED FIRE FROM 2 N%VA, R... N•DFNE1 F7 CALL.D ARTY MSN W/GOOD COVERAGE. (80H 38) (7) 2K 930H, K/3/9 (YD 19 4 161) FOUND CULTIVATED AREA 30X50 FT 1I' -1MELON: AND TUBELOUS ROOTS, 1 STRUCTURE 10X15 FT, INSTDE S TUC'UREC OUND 3 NVA E-TOOLS, 3 CUTTING KNIVES B, .O. CAR.7T ATY ' I TN~Ch'E' OF BANANAS ANIMAL TRAC•S ALL AROUND AREA W1flLE BTTJ1RyINt( S.U.Ir S,, APPROX o50RDS OF SMALL A3MS AMMO EllO'D...D (SOR 7,54',

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2. 3 26boŽ5L,261 0 r',, -WT :192276) POUiD L. 20LL, S~T. 1.; WI E, IC0 PT 'ER .,L, l O COPFER WIRE,. 1O0 P., 1 SET ,F WA',KING ; :- L 1 O I • T fRAILT LEADIL,G EASTO DEST•3Y1"EDA.L .vIRE BY 6c 5 .T B -. FMD GEARI 9) 26C853T, V,/3 9 (IrD 1921-68) FOTRD TrEiLISTD BELO. GEARE S1 I-LL u.GCOTAl;:N3 :VA CUJRRENCY AND CLOTHING, 1 lu;TTTL. OF COOKE:D .OTATOES, I P'CT W/~SI,03, ASSOT.iED RAW VEGETABLESf 1 5ASKRT, I-C., A ,1•.OU NiG., i rV.• .uACHBTE, WRITING GEAR. RETRNIN CURRENC!Y~

;)Y OY0A- 0,OIIER G',AR 4 (SOR 7) (10) < '1 rrH, -3/9 (YD 186161) FOUND 5 STRUclUREY 8X8X8 FT~, 3•UtEh.ONS IX2• FT. APPEARED IO BE 1 YEAR OLD. AT 1YD18716.) -AI- JUN TION, TR~AIL- GOING EAST, NORTH AND WEST. . CLOTHES LINE -O, M 10SLONGi BETWi~EN TREES. THE TREES HAD 71E MOLL;W'JING NUJ.BF.S .LfI 138133 AND .. .R, . ,[ 3 ,; 7) o 139133o DESTROYED STRUCXURES, ST., NKER AYD (1") ¾ 120IH, M/3/9 (YD 187161) FOUND 2 STRUCTUR:: W/2 NVA i; , TT.AQPTD T) RUN, 1 NVA KIA (C). TRYING TO CAPTUE C(~TRER n -&3 FOUND 2 2KS RIFLES. (SOR 38) 1 NVA KIA (C) 2 IWXc (12) A"16OOH, E/2/9 (YD 174188-YD1621B4-YD1?In8O) POM•Ti-GRAVE StR H17-9-68 ANr WELL TRAVELLED TRAILS AT (YD 174i188)o CAMPSITS D WELL 'ýSED TRAILS AT (YD 162184), 1 CASE OF (3) 801M MORT•R RDS .T 0(Y, 27'L80) WILL RETURN RDS. (SCR 4,7) 1 NVA KEA (C). (13) 231530H, F/2/9 (YD 112190) FQUND 1 315 PT BArEITI-BEHIND !Xo10 FT STRUCTURE AND MISC GEAR. 1 - 20MM CARTRIDGE, 2 TRAPPING BA:TS,ASKE~T3, BO0TTLES, CIVILIAN CLOES~, DESTROYID) PJINKER., STRUCTJRs, (SD SOR0R, 4,7,54) ("J.) 251,30oH H/2/9 (YD 119189) FOUND 1 200 LB SOW W/8 PIGS, VILL EXTR.'.T, (SOR 7,o5k) (15) 251100H, K/3/9 (YD 192157) FOUND 11 STRUCTURES 8X6X8 FT AND POLLOUMNG `EAR. 4 LBS TNT, 400 LBS RICE, 150 LES CORN, 50 LBS PC T- T"'ES, 30 ,BS GRAIN, 25 PIGS 3.0 CHICKENS, 1 PONCHO, 1, CAURINE 7.62 f?,uVI•T). L AK MAGAZINE, 3 FT TML.E FUSE, 1 RIFLE 1935 FRENCH BOLT .2IO~T 9.3UNKERS 5X4M FT, 10 - 7062MM RDS, ASSOR.1TED -EDICINE S,7ORTlD DOCUMENTS, MISC. CLOTMING, DESTROYED BU-.Jr7RS, STRUCtR3S, SCY. D SE(" LIVESTOCK, DESTROYDD ALL G2AR EXCEPT 11 TELLIGENCE ITEMS ,03 4,7z? : ), 2 IWC. (1. 2 ,1 4307, ~72/9 C(YD 120188,YD 116186) FOUND 1 STRUCTJRE )X• FT A C- SETE M!ACKS L2ADIN-l TO RIVER. FOUND M RT O.F CLAYXORE MINE AND BICK•E FISHTING GEAR, DESTROYED STRUCTURE AIND GEAR. (SOR 7,54). ,17% 261600o, P/2/9 (YD 116185) FOUND 4 STRUCTURES 11X6 FT WITF ?J,CER 1 - 6X4 PT, 2 - 8x6 FT AND MISC GEAR. l - 7o927 GERMAN i,tU,SER 194:, 1 P'OOT LOCKER CONTAINING BASKETS AND GOURDS, 1 LETTER .1UJCH ANLC ISC, PAPERS. DESTROYED BUNKERS, STRUCIURES AND GEAR, NING4'>'U PAPERS. (SOR 7,54). 1 IWCý,

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AI FUH,) t,i :oR 2 <0 .•IFL> , KvA W:IJ M 1,• A ,,SO 'I,) ci..I.., V TIOCfL"( 0 . 10 kREADEt E1.8k; I VA CAA'DI, `J COOO . " I.-, G-H).,DE, :, ,. HCI BASIMIM.S, 2 STOCK "AN 6X1•OX6" 3X3 30O :'>)S 7,6211, WOOL A.NXOTS•, 2 AY MAGAZINES, 1 1TR .1NGWJ) I Ns 1-' T'MEITT, J')HCMDC lE BMINED HOO TCHES AND DES TRW, 7Eu YOOD)ANI A,I CcF ' • h F,XCEPT ItrTELLIGEIN CE MATtWER. (SoS-q )' (.19) 2t.I0,, K/3/9 (YD 20416•4) SECURED LZ FOR MEIDEVAC, iiui ATThMPING .: DxV.ACoI ' 4 6 NVA IN GREEN SHIRT AND ST:fCRTS, NVA •1P D' SAF AHD MGV:'C CA'K,• M 1iURNED SAF AND CALLED ARW.i MSNo (SOR 3 M (20) 2

4., CUJLAATI X.,OSSES :,R OPERAMON DAWSON RIVER SOUT•1D,VWEY CANYON: &M A: 6 DETAINETs: 0 %T,APON: 10 IWO

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2, 261800- - 271800oo JA.N 1969 ,IU'ARYM. OF IN94Y ACTIVITIES: (1) 26,,•OH, 0/2/,'9 (YD 096184) FOUND 2 ,TIUCT~RES .iD SilVERALf O OcT0i\: DATED 1965. APPEARS TO 11 DIA"Y•AND NOTE ',OOY, POUJIO S.u.)3, Iv , CLOT3INN, 1 LARGE PIG, 2 SMA•:.',L P1IG3, DSTrOED T"AI 5 A.4 . ,RU TU ,?. RN 1URNI G~DOCUJEA'LNT. (SOR 5 , 2 2:.,.8iO, Recon Mn CHURCh VIEW (YD 0(5157) HA'•[ EAVYCOOTTT ,.O ..9 , ".0K EXTRACTIO7 RLCEIVUD JEAVY FIRE, RE•3GLI 1 NV3MAA (C) 36: ,3) 26:'.8*0H, M/3/9 (YD 166136) SPOTTED 2 NVA :N 'ROMB CRATE CA,.LJiD A.il\` MSN GETTING DIRECT HIT. WILL CHEC('K AR•'A. (SOR 38), S(4) 27.1025H K/3/9 (YD 194167) FOUND FOLlOWING MAIRKS ON TM,ES, '1 :f (1st Ccmpanyl. CA III. (III Publio Seourityl; VAO DAY (Enter hevo) ,/.401W POI~4TIG WEST DOWN TRAIL,. ALSO FOUND 1 BUIKERS 5XI~X, 9 EA Tm.,*TW/OVERHEAD COVER, 1 NVA STRUC~1TURE 20X.O FT9 2 F,PG LAUN,UitS, u I-O)o, 1 AR MAGAZI•• 9 10 M-79 RDS, 2 LBS1 •', 1 •fiTKPK, 1 '' w C •t ,5R C50 ATMMO,TOAL D OSTROYD BUNK)ERIS ND GEARS (SOR 7' ,5.) .() 27'900H, L/3/9 (YD 183143) FOUND CAMOUMLAC(ED WALL M'.DE OF ,,.KS, AND 3iAVES, APPEARED 1 WE , OLD. ALSO F(U;D TReT: USED FOR OQ-RMVA TION, ~HAT HAS GOOD VIM OF VALLEY 10 NOfITKMST, DESIROYED) VIA (301R 15) , '6) 262300H, M/3/9 (YD 190162) OBSERVED AN )NKIOZ',0 tPUMER ]VM iXV, TOWARD LP, FIRED AT NVA AND. ODSERVED 2 FALL, W'tIREI'D 60M7i, K,-, (,,i:IKED ARE AT FIRST ILIGHT, FOUND LEAVES AND P~,I~S OF UARK W/DLM i, A.LC U0L(1.i lRAIL LEADI:NG FROM LP, (SOI 38).

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(8) ? . 'il,114/ 1 0Y FOuND i J -iL.R f IfT3 .. ,, f . pY. :G11.110I~0~,1 T b UARlTL,~CD.TND.,I USH DE M(',OVED:. (;:01t 14)- (9) , E/M''." (YD 1531f3) iFOLLOWED T'iAIL A'1D 7TOTN FF•'SHL74Y ,. 0NFIS TJ HI}; FIGITU.ING HOLES 3 TO 5 DAY$ OT1 D, ATPPEAITS ';X••..AV B~-:I,

10) 1h•JH• M/3/9 (YD 180160) "TOUND 200 T.BS ?'ICE IN 5 BURfaiP .3i .. UV['".i VI)US8!D,ALSO I BASKET OF HUSED R1C%, DT)EF•1itOYEDo 11) 273f51i, M/3/9 (YD 188150) QFOUND 1 LARGE ElTI 0'O0FOUNG'cY]r, 2 CA L, AU iT 2 FT TILL, DID NOT DESTROY, (12) 'n2 01OH, ,/3./9 (YD 195166) POUND 800 FT 0o0MY wR],, 2 Bun.I-8 'A !LOIT-111-1V All) i4 AK-47 MAGAZINES (1-0 RDS PER MAGAZIN.,) DEST,D D)

1 (13) 274i'.tOH, M/3/9 (YD 177156) RECEIVED SA PROM" NVL. 30. IVTii3 A: .v RE'1 ý.ff.) SAP A'.D GkLU9D IN 60MM MORTARMOVEIAGE. MK, W/OOD . 38)o 14) 2'f 7( 0o1 M/3 r9 (YD 18a218- FOrUND NVA STR••TR•S P0)30x-..2 :' If:' :(E. Y 20 INO~38 OF MUDS ~ 8INGING DOORS, 3 WIN- OT,PA.I TTIH )• OF; INT'T'L) o0(US, ON3 FOR StOPTORAO-4 OTH'wR8 CAPAUZE OF c1EPiEG 6 F GBA'2A;';., •,, , 3 t i . 'J•EA8 500 LBS AI08 OR MATS &BASKEUW AND IN BACK 20 LBS A33011-1.1) AW0OR12D )OCUNINTo, UP-T AYAMO BELTSI, D1j1TROYED U AUDJ GEARo, 4 SOR 4,7,i;). ..IR. IGJLA'Q VE LOSSES FOR OPERATION DAWSON RIVER SOUT(/OFEW11Y CA9'1YO:

EITAY KIUA , 6 DETAII-1*,3S: 0 /0 WEAPONS: 12 le Iwo, CCS7 .-

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KC f2 IT M"INTh

RAFT2: P Wo LEACi

RELEASEY: L , 11" TOC1O

lMDIAT E Z 'Aq 1969

FROM: NINT'q MARINES TO: CG £ASK A)RCE HOTEL CG THIRD MARDIV k.IiRT BN NINTH{ MAR SECONL BN NINTH MAR THIRD Bi NINTH MAR

GOITPIDENTTIM (OPERATION DAWSON RIVER SOUTH TERMINATED AT RISHA3LE INFO DO NOYNA -' .o s-2 9TH MARINES IV?AMU # OPERATION DAWSON RIVEi SOUTH/ DEWEY CANYO 2. 271800H - 281800H JAN 19b9 3 SutMMARY OP ENEMY ACTIVITLES: A. GROMWD ACTTvIVLIS: (1) 280920H, 1/3/9 IYD 1•8136) RECEIVED SAF FROM 4 NVA IN STRUCTURES. RETURNED SAP RE,ULTING IN 2 NVA KIA (C)o (SOR 38) (2) 280850H, E/2/9 (YD 170165) DISCO*ItD I CHICOM GRENADE BOOBY- TRAPPED W/2~RIP WIRE ABOUT 5 DAYS OLD. DISARMED SAME. (3) 280830H, I/3/9 (YD 165137) DISCOVERED 1 STRUCTURE 8X2X6 FT, W/BUETKER 4•X5 PT, BSTMATE3.) 1 DAY OLD~, 1 LOG W/WRITING TO BE TURNED INTO 8-2, (4) 280910H , 1/3/9 (YD 167133) DISCOVERED 1 STRUCTURE 12X20X8 FT ESTIMAT]D 1 MONTH OLD, 1 BAc=T OF RICE AND EGGS ESTIMATED 10 LBS,. DES TROYjD SAlE. (SQOR 54) A (5) 281000H, G/219 (YD 104148) TO (YD 104152) NVA/VC FORCE MADE ,ONTACT WITH G/2/9. NVA/NVC BRO•'- COWTACT. G/2/9 IS IN PURSUIT TRYING TU REGAIN CO,iTACT. (SOR 3E). (6) 280930H, L/3/9 (YD 170145) IESCOVERED 3 STRUCTURES, 1 BUNKER 4X5 FT., TRAIL IN ARE£ WAS USED TWO DAYS BEFORE. FRPSHLY CUT BANANAS, CORN, 1 PIG PEN W/2 PIGS, IST•4.ATD 40 LBS EACH. DESTROYED SAME EXCEPT PIGS WILL EVAC PIG,", (SOR 5%). (7) 281005H, K/3/9 (Yll 220176) WHILE SECURING LZ, 2 IVA WERE SIGHTED 75 METERS DOWN RA:L. FIRED SAP W/NO FIRE FROM NVA. CHECKING AREA AT THIS TIME. (80R 3f). (8) 281010H, M/3/9 (I)D 1921'8) DISCOVERED STRUCTURE AND BUNKER COMPLEX, ALL SIZES W/A830SRD 1Ou0 HOLD ITEMS, SMALL A9M RDS, 1 SKSo CO TINUED TO SEARCH AREA, (SOR ). 1 IWC,,

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1) t8t:H Ja/2'9 (YD 1051.16) RhCLEIV•Dil) I.TCI C. H PROBABIE tLIFLr (;GRE:AD:. ATT.M•k? TO MAKE COYTAT JIT`- rVA IV'VC., CR 38)• I/ .0,,. i/3!9/Il) (rD 187124) DISCOVEE.'D SLEEPlH'G APREA.•, E ISTL:A.i.TED 20-30 PERSON CAPACITY. CA2-IRED :1 -.ERSON IN 'Ua4ES. CLA.IMED TO B¢, (ClV:u•LA.'f, BUT HAD MILITARY CLOT{ING ON,, I)ERSON IS 1,BOUT 30 YEARS COLID TD LIS C;RTPPLED, (NOT COUNWED AS DETAINEEl (12) 28o01:5H1 K/3/9 (YD 216176) DISCOVERED AND DES-2ROYLED STRCCTURES 8X10X7 FT, 6 FT OFF DECK, MADE OF BARK., (13) 281130H, I/3/9 (11 15814•) RECEIVED FEAVY SAP'FROM ESTIMATEr- 2 1N,VA SQUADS, RETUJRND FIRE, CALLED MORTAR MSN, REQTvES"ED ARTY MS•s, (SOR 38)o (14) 281330H, E/2/9 (YD 148164) MADE CONTACT AT 12(OH0 AW/SAF FROM UNKNOWN NUiMBER OF NVA. REI?NFORCED FROM EAST TO 31NCIRCIF NVA. t SOR 38) o (15) 281235H9, K/3/9 (YD 214175) DISCOVERED 2 PR'CELIIN IHSULATORS FOR TELEGRAPH LINES 10 FT OFF DECK. TRAIL HAD RECENT USE. DESTROYED, (SOR 2),, (16) 281030H, L/3/9 (YD 176126) DISCOVERED 1 NVA CAI-EEN AND COVER, 20 LBS RICE, COOKING GAR, CLOTEI-NG, 1 U.S, S-EIRT ;J/NAME OF 'D.Jo WEST, .1. PONCHO, 2 LBS TOBACCO, 2 BOXES BABY CHICKEtS, 1 EGGo DESTROYED ALL. (SOR 7,54). (17) 281000H, N/3/9 (YD 192158) DISCOVERED 10 DUIKER, 9X5X5 FT, 3 BUMKERS 6XEX8 FT, 7 BURNED STRUCTURES 9 1 STRUCTMRE 20X1oX10O FTq 1 CROSSBOW, 20 LBS RICE, C000KING ITEMS, HOUSE_OLD ITaMW' 1 IONCHO,18 MACHETEWS, 1 PLASMA BOTTLE (BKPTY), 1 JAR OIL, 2 RICE GRINL[RS, 1 TABLE., 1 PAIR SANDALS, 1 BAMBOO BED, 1 STRI1M INSTRUMENT, 1 AK MAaAZINE W/ AMMO, 1 BLANKET, 1 CHISEL, 2 AXES, 10 DEAD PIGS, 12 LIVE PIGS, 15 CvIICKENS,' 50 LB3S MEAT, CORN, 2 DUCKS, 2 FISH NETSo DESTROiED ALL,, (SOR 7 Q4) (1A) 261325H, X/3/9 (YD 210175) DISCOVERED SIGN OIN TRE (#86)' NDERGROWT2 HAS BEEN CLEARED 50 X 50 FT, 1 BAMBOO DRIN1ING VESSELS, JNKNOWN CONTENTS, INSIDE WAS A BRUSH, (SOR 54)o (19) 280920N, 1/3/9 (TD 158136) DISCOVERED FORTIFIED POSITION, 2 HOOTCHESo 1 PLAMON NVA IN BUNKERS FIRED SAP AND ART-o REINFORCED B-7 1 PLATOON , 1/3/9 PULLED BACK TO CALL FOR AIR. CONTINUED TO SWEEP AFEA. DESTROTED ABOVE BUNKERS AND, HOOTCHESo 3 NVA KIA (C). (SOR 38)- (20) 281425H, L/3/9 (YD 185125) DISCOVERED BAMBOO BRIDGE, TRAIL RUNNING TO AND FROM BRIDGE AND TRAIL PROM NORT T-RTWEST TO NORT.HEAST, R;CET JTLY USED,. DESTROYED SAME. (21) 281425K, G/2/9 (YD 10415) RECEIVED `FTCOM GRENADES AND SAiF AT 1420EH AO SAW LARGE UNIT GET OFF TR-AIL AT (YID 101148)o CALLED .('R ARTY MSN. G/2/9 PUSHING SOUTH AP7ER NVA, (SOR 8)

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(22; 28150oH, M/3/9 (YD `93153' DI3CCVERD 2 'NVARUNNING FROM BUTJNKERS. 2 NVA KIA (C). ALSO DISCOVERED 25 LBS RICE, CLOTHING, 3 PONCHOES, TOBACCO AND CIGARS, 1 CAN CHOWo (SOR 38) DESTROYEDo (SOR 54). 2 NVA KIA (C)o (23) ýt1640H, 2/9 (YD 144174) DISCOVERED 6 FIGHTING HOLES AND MEDICINE BOTTLES. DESTROYED SAME. (SOR 54). (24) 281500H, K/3/9 (YD 183158) DISCOVERED 2 FIGHTING HOLES, 5 SLEEPING AREAS 8X2 FT, 6 FIGHTING HOLES 2X3X3 FT, 12 BUNKERS 2X5X3 FT, 1 CULTIVATED FIELD 25 X 50 FT W/UTNKNOWN TYPE VEGETAiBLES. 1 FrVA E-TOOL, 1 OLD AK MAGAZINE. DESTROYED SAMN. (SOR 5•). (25) 281645H, K/3/9 (YD 216176) DISCOVERED 1 U.S. M-1 CARBINE SER.NO. 3017484. WEAPON LEANING ON TREE BY TRAIL. 1 IWCo (26) 281733H, K/3/9 (YD 181157) DISCOVERED 17 B(INIERS 3X4X5 FT; 4 STRUCTURES 3 TO 4 WEEKS OLD, 2 HEAD FACILITIES USED RECENTLY, 1 RIELD 30 X 40 FT W/VEGETABLES BANANA GROVE. DESTROYED SA1E (SOR 54)o (27) 281340H, 3/9 (hD 206175) DISCOVERED 1 INSULATOR ON TREE, -7ARBY ALSO DISCOVERED .1 COOKING FIRE A PEW WEEKS OLD, OT ANOTRER TREE )/6 MARKINGS WERE DISCOVERED AS FOLLOWS: MAT, HT, VIT, BIT, B, M, 4 41L, HAI. CONTINUED MISSION. (28) 281500H, 3/9 (YD 216176)'DISCOVERED MARKINGS ON TREE: "PMT TH THAK COT VI VUONG CAY QUA 20 X - BOXAO LAM ROT - X, TRANSLATED: HATE AMERICAN WEEK 2 - 8 JUNE. J29) 281710H s 3/9 (YD 196124) DISCOVERED 3 BUNERS1•4X6X11 PT, 2-4A FT, 2 HOOTCHES, 3 SXB RIFLES, CLOTHING, COOKING GEAR, 1 BLOWGUN, AND DARTS, 30 LBS RICOE, BUG SPRAY, 1 HELMET. DESTROYED SAME, 3 IWC.o (SOR 7,54). (30) 280920t, 1/3/9 (7D 158146) DISCOVERED 3 STRUCTURES 8X12X20 FT, 3 BUNKERS 4X6 X8 PT 2 SES, 2 AK-47, 1 RPD MG, 3 DRUMS OF AMMO 782 GEAR,MEDICAL :?L-'izS, DOCUMENIS, RICE. DESTROYED SAME. •(SOA 7,54). 4ICWO 1 CSWC. 01i)" 28TsCOR, G/2/9 (YD 104146) RECEIVED 5-10 RDS SNIPER FIRE AT MEN ON LZ. H~unIUMD FIRE AMD CALLED ARTY AND 8•1M MSN. NEG RESULTS. (SOR 38). (32) 281130R, 2/2/9 (TD 105152) 3-5 NVA FIRED ON E/2/9 WITH AK FIRE. NVA MOVED SOUTH TO (TD 104148). E/2/9 RECEIVED 1 RIFLE GRENADE. DISCOVERMD 1 RPG RD. MuRSuND NVA TO (YD 105146). RECEIVED FIRE FROM 4-5 NTA. DISOuVXMzD 2 BLOOD TRAILS, NEGATIVE RESULTS. AO SPOTTED 4 NVA DRAGGING 1 NVA KIA (C). CALLED ARTY AND AIR (SOR j4 1 NVA KIA (C). (33) 201630Ho, /2/9 (TD 148168) SQUAD MADE CONTACT WITH 6 NVA, MOVED SOUTH WITH SQVAD AVER ThEM. NVA HOLED UP AT HIGN GROUND. CALLED ARTY AND AIR, SWEPT ARIA WITH DARKNESS CLOSING CONTINUED TO SWEZP AT FIRST LIGHT. (SOR 38).

4, CUIULATIVE LOSSES FOR OPERATION DAWSON RIVER SOUTH/DBWEY CANYON: JENMY KIA: 1k DETAINEES: 0 1CW WEAPONS: 22 21 IWC,O1 0WO

5-15 NEGATIVE GP-4

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P. ,LAL., I...,F DO NOT SERVICE T .,T_ T.• •F PERATIO N DAWDTSOT RIV.R- SO0TTIal/ D. OYA2YON 2. 2811`00H - 291800H JAN 1969 3. SUM Yf uPu ENEIY ACTIVITIES: 2T,"DOURUD ACTI.IfflES: 1 'IfE FOLLOWING KBA ON 29 JA*TUARY i969 I'D 230098, 5 KBA, (SOR # 38) (2) T--•FOLLOWINTC- KBA ON 28 JAUTJARY 196o 'YD .47139) 3 KBA, (SOR 1 38)o (3) = ENTRY: 271000H, 1/3/9 fYD 16413L,') DISC.v•Or•-) 2 STRUCTURES 7 FT 01P DECKq 30X15OX10 FT, 6,000 LBS RT"7, 100 L'-S CORN 50 WATER GOURDS, 2 BUCKETS, BANBOO MATS, C00Kl.iG POTS DCSTRfED STP.UCTURES AdD GEAR, WILL EVACUATE .FOOFDSTFJF,,o (SO 7, (4) 291135ET, L/3/9 MTD 190124) RECEIVEDrAF PROiN UNIR'OW, T NTMDER NiVA, RErTUJF.RD FIRE, WILL CUECK AREA. (SOR 3) (5) 291050H, M/3/9 IYD 190163) RECEIVED -'fEf'ROM 2 NVA !',tTRrElD FIRE AND MORTAR WIITI FEGA. ITVE RE,•rLTfl, , SOR 38", (6) 2911.15,i, M/3/9 ýYD 197166) DISCCTV.'RED . G'4:T. e 1--1OX1OX25 FT, 2-!5X10X64,~~~1,3S BAINA,-,.CRFE"IRS015 FT, 2-20X.10X8 FzT, 7 ,TKI•.RSi, 60) L S RICEF 100 LBS COR,' 1. L,S BA?RANAS ~7 ORE.7 II 3 PAIR T9OTLIERS A&SORTED t'ARp 37 BASKETS, jEDICAL A.R, 6 M 16 MAGAZi-PS 2 AK-47 DAGALIS,DES•ROY'EDGAZ-jh--, ALL BUTý'S,iEAL INTiTj•LIG•ECE4 G7lR', ., :.O' R4)}, (7) 2909001, M,"3/9 YD 193-18) DiTSCOV.REDV STn "C T?URES 20 BU,fdKERS 10X4.X[ FT WITH 12 INlCH COVERS, TRAIL.S, COOKI0f'GE:AR, BASKETS, 100 L£S RICG, 3 CsIC-ENS (1 DEAD, 2 ALIV,), ALIVE PIGS, 13 DEAD PIGS, 1 OFFICER HELMET, 2 WOOD RICE DISCS, 3 'ILASHLI'SHTS, 12 AK-4ýRDS8 1 AK=X47 HAGAZI4E, 1 MEDICAL LOG, DESTROYED ALL ABOVE. (SO # 7,54)o

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P IHALE IFO" DO NOT SE~VIGE ...... ETf 7IU T V OPERA TIO- DEW.Y CANY 'l . 291!00 .101800HO JAN 1969 3., JS4MARI OF ENEwiMY AcTIVITIElS:

(i) 300"8PT M/3/9 MARFS ON HICE DAGS: P 16-T8.5.53 (1HIl.f;'i C...AC.TES) !6.-T6•-,.- ,SOR # C4), COC.ol)INATES NOT GIVEg (2) 30081.5, MH3/9 -YD 115285) ,SARD I S.. ROUNILD, , .RWT,(- WI,l.CHECK APA. (R # 38)( (3) 3011!

' MONriS L,D, 1 STRT.CTURE'. -TAD 7 S 'TORAG- D6STUOYE-D (Son # 7) (4) 300910H1 M/,3e' P 19ie168) ,.•C,V",• , 9 ST,U,,<,E,- 5 - OX20X25 FT; 4 IOX15XO FTP 9 BTF IXS rl'C FTcii. 2 MiALS 5X5X^ AND 12X3XIj FT. ALL EX1CEPT B]MG~ r.E. .S 6 MO6 TH OGD,6 •,TP TUN,•EL FRCSH UPPII-SEED FOUN3D 1. "AT! THOJES.,, 3 ,fnCg • 3•3 IMA~GAZIJES"', 0 AfTR,IDGE BLLT i.ADIO, *hCA. MAR ATRO.2D BUT Ii4NTELLIGENCE-b EAG (SoRW T,54), (5) 300900H, :4/2/,9 (Yl 1251;:•) DISOOVECEW,D :RRD E ARFA, STRUC'JJNTES, HOSPITAL AND H-.EADQUAR7ERS, 6 S•TRJCTU:rtES WI T7-7qlj cT ,r: cmiLwls aS, HOOTCKES WERE W•A.LL BUILT, FOUND 2 SKS RIFL-C, .EDICAL GU"IAR, 00,NG POTl, 3 EOXEIS MAPS AND DOC'UMENTS, 50o. -.7 1R, -38 -8 CALPATF-IE" PISTfL LR.S- RPG 4 PAC2KS WITH CLOHIING, CANT•E•ENS, 1 FLASHLGHT. 6P8 ATT?.RUS, RGT WARHEADo DESTROYED, 2 IWC. (ORl 7,54)o (6) 30124-.5H, K/3!9TFO05149) DISCOVERED I. LRGE BUNKAER 1OX5X3 FT, 3 STOCK PEW , ALL 3-4~ MONTfS OLD. DESTROYED S,. (SO. # 7 5) (7) 292230H, Rooon Team (YD 099378) RECE-VED ESTIMATei) 10 RD,S SAF AND 1 GRENADE FROM SOUTH. ALSO OBSERVED LIGHT" IN SAPE Ali Plk FLASHLIGHTS), fHEARD MOVIWENT BEFO)RE l'iCOMLING. RETUR•n•iB;D FIRE WIT1i SAP .AL) 60MM MORITR, WILL CHECK AREA AT FIRST 4,••,•,0R # 38)

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(P* : Mil- ilYD ACIIV11'2;30) 0TfKEC"" r !tl r ;,4 KT" I$" C''K,K A--E . ) -.. 371UH '3. "M 1766)... S DISGOV2RED 14 y --- . 3-201X5 FT 1 DA-Y OLD, 12 MACIEES, I EMT•Y WATER 4300 LBS RICE,.1 SPEAR' 1 WOODEN GRIThER, IDIARY, HOMEMADE NEWSPAPAERS . WiRITINGS, 1 i,.'AP 2 CTTART, 2 PEOIDS OF F:STIVAL IN A PIG C(iTY I'EMS,DESTROV37D HOUSEHOLD ALL BUT INTELLIGENCE ITEMS. (son # 7. 5L) (11) 301300H, K/3/9 `YD 195145) DISCOVERED I STRUCTJR; BUNIKER 3A7.X 10Xý20 F 1 F.'T WITH1DIRT AND LOG OVERHEAD, 4 CHI•KEX COOPS, CO 6WF.T6-7-J, 100 LB 6034 RDS, 100 LIBS U•KNOO"W SEED, li_ LE .•3DAO00ý, DE:ST.O•,,D SAMt, (SOP # 5&) (U) 3015.3011, F/2/9 )YO 129143) TMPFED-ANMBUST C01. ED Y.iq8 1o1 ViV.A NVMA WENTN W , MORThR MSN. GFECKING AREA I NV A KIA½ ) "SO. %3) 30131ý51, K/3/9 # 8 3,9419415 ) DISCOVERW 25 S(IT 3 12X20 ,200 "I3CE, "2 0 PISTOL1 AGUIDES, 9 Y 20 1 LB•285 a -s1 NRA KA. ,er,, 4,0; 8 * . %..: •0•I , 20 RDS FOR AK*7., 1 CARYIVG CASE ... . . LB t, TNs-,IGS, ,r3 P 8 CMIonNES,:- (DRD SAF.•v ,D , f. 30(63151,- A/1 `9 %YD SHOYMD) LoL•-a 7' ,#4. 115285) MAR . ) A ,,.,Ar•j ..... ,# ,4o 'W LI. CHE 0A- A RKA. ':15) 3"L300Hs, (SOR # 38). P/12/9 iYD 125155) DIScOVMM• o,,PIUL GE ZD 1-,1 i.,G kP, P•c , WARHEAD, 2 BAOS PILLa, P?ENCILLIN, 3 POINGHO1 0Ll"MS, SLEEPING BAOS, PLAMA nXTc,,11 mM,.T, BOMýS, DESTROYED ALL ! c;.IU,; (cA- :# 7,5.;- I t.., 331545H Bl/2/9 (MD 131201) 1 DISCOVERED 2 STRUCU"SIj1 j-JoX"' J.X- Fi, 1. B6AKMM AWD PRNCBD ARRA WITM ANIlMAL TRAPS W-L ,'"T FU TONIGHT, FOUND 2 AK *GAiEMS W/RDS, 25 FT DETONATT, OR'•I "US CAPS, 14 4 BC 4, SI4 qOL Boo• 0 B.IVE CENT MREM.- • DOal.:.W ' . 3 121% 1WEAM'Y CENTS COINS. 13. PIS&THO'MMS9 I3 3CR11c;f DBIVY,R, 4 FTKIN35 06 EOUSEHOLD I• S VI ?. 4 CASES OF 4 q, I,-o,k1 I 121 EGGS. * DESTR6Y.3DZA S ' 1 t IEC ~B,I3~~7~ 0 X3 PT' 3 BUNAIE8 1, 530 . 8 I 0TT OS 200 UK. COPNo, 5 LB3 PSp ;, "OAH . T .". MEDICAL G....R, 25 $-,•8, 1. B, .. T AG,... R, OL RX PIItUI BOTTLES. 30 L-UVp.j? a•TJUM, 9 IZTTERS OP PR INI SG 08 3 MA MBIAL, DOC T S, MS7?0 .uTW ALI, A1E41ML.IcrlSIjC GEARM t-.8) 291830H, 71 -54)a,. BDA (yTD; 078.5 IL INA KIA ;C), C"?) 301700% P/2/9) t.scr, # , .37110J)l 134126) • Y•DYIJ13OLP3) BUNKER CO•P•,X AT • 00 IIVAW A0 PFJ?PORhD AND 2 BCDlES AT (17, 134'128) WILL SERACHt FOY: BODIM8* DIW!~~1R.2iV (20) AQ.~R#Y3) 3 'NS93ol4oon, 1 F%aASIGS,AA•; V/2/93011O ("IIMPA5-7 D'ISCYRM'1 lu, II PA PAzT93, 2 PAIR~XD '9081PANTIES, TA.... 1', EAF. BAG1S, OLD SPIC• !L SLEFPIl SV!G4 MWOIARANTi, 3 BRASSAIRES, I MIH"R:o• 5 INSECT IETS CANS, 2 STh27-,GE. 10 LBB TOB&OO. L02HIM Oo-:. (Z.0R T, 4t 5).

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DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED 0 0 (21) 301630H, K/3/9 'YD .194.141) DISCOVERED 10 LBS LEAD PRINT IN METAL BOX ESTIMATED 12" X 9" X 1", SEVERAL I•TK PAD.s, PRINTED MATERIAL, 1 WOOD BOX 6X6X12 FT, L STRUCIURE 12X20 FT, SEP UP FOR PRINTING SHOP, 1 BUNKER 4X8X4 FT, 2 BLASTING GAPS, CANS OF INKj 270 LBS POTATOES, 55 LBS RICE, 50 LBS CORN, 15 LBS RICE FLOURI"3•PIGS, 24 CHICKENS, 1 RIFLE. MAS-1936, 4 HOOTCHES, 3-15X30 FT, 1-1'264T, 1 PACK WITH CLOJýS AV WION, 1 WOODEN STAMP WITH 28 NGAY 2 80• •-NOI'AYRAND A FIGURE OF H0 CHI MINH'S HEAD ON IT, 1 SHIRT ANDIDOCUMENTS DESTROYED ALL BUT INTELLIGENCE IT2MS. (SOR # 4,7,54) a (22) 301200H, G/2/9 (YD 109139) DISCOOVRED ASSORTED GEAR, HEARD SA RDS GO OFF WHILE DURNIOG HOOTCHES, 1 AK MAGAZINEI, W/RDS, 1 GRENADE, 1 .SE, a GRF,A •1i,W 600 SA RDS, 150 AK-47 .~, 50 o3 CAL RDS, 10 - 779' i RDS, 1 US 40MM RD, 2 CROSSBOWS_5500, 8 b R8-5KERSX-10 PT, 6 BAGS CORN, 1 BAG RICE, 3 -PIGS, 30 CHIOMNS • ELS, A.XES,- HAMMOCKS, CLOTHES, MEDICAL GEAR COOKING POTS AND PANS. DAS:RYED ALL TiUT INIELLIGEOE GEARA (SOR A 49,754) Z >14t 4v CUMULATIVE LOSSES POR OPERATION ýD3E CANYON:-

ENEMY KIA: 47 DETAINEES: 1 WEAPONS: 34 32 IWO, 2 OSWC

5.14 NEGATIVE GP.4

D*L.YED ENTRY: 3006.354 I//9 (M..D -$6) ECEIVD• PROBING BY inpT VA. SQ !ggeRs. Pac 004W gKAMSesR LaI; D SHORT OF WIRE. RE1URNED -SAF A*D lTA1 PRE O UiD 20 ChECKA1E. (80#38) 0

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RLEASv.R: L0 1. ETPCHC) IMMEDIATE Z JAN 1969 FROM: NIN7TH •ARIN~ES TO: CG TASK FOROE UOTEL 0G THIRD MARDIV FIRST lN NINTH MAR SECOND BN NINTH MAR THIRD BN NINTH MAR

PERISHABLE INFO DO NOT SERVICE 9-2 9lti MtAtift thfsO* #.2 OPSRATI0N DEWEY CANYON f- 301800H - 311800H JAN 1969 3. SUMMARY OF ENVMY ACTMVI TI8 A. GROUN95wTTYlvms: (1) 30184U4H P/2/9 (YD) 13346) IQVEtB VT=RAt SNIPER RPS PROM ABOVE 0OORD. CALLED AIR AND -WII BAIG R3$ULTS (101R #38). (2) 301855H, H/2/9 (YD 12590) 8EPR8 8 V0VRW-OTR5 AND FIELDS WITH-RICE. CONTINUED SBARCRH ýWl AN,818 H .T000 -DESTROYED STRUCTURES. (SO07R,5)e (3) 310855H K/9/9 (M 193138) OISsmVEp l-XVA 7U1R N JumuEr PIRED SA, NVA RAk AND DbtQPPE?X ()3A-o ,AEAI 4 AREA. Iso R # :3O) (4) 310830i, X/3/9 (IM416 FtUREMv18im$ERED- WIM UWTIAMORk'n nTdU-Vt - iMA1 -1 I VT4a-Ara Iv:Au A0 4i -1 -rA i GREASE GUN. 3-.0X30 F'T, AL3, 150VI IISLA32, 60 PART OF PRO [ (6) 31 PT, FOlm 1I " &MRS AND SQUASH, 1 FLASHLIGH LETTERS AND SEAT B•ELT, 0 (SOR # 7 5 (7) s1o PIRED M-79 (8) 311 4-2X2 PT, 4 6I-L DZS TROYED a 22--

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.2' F.... ,:,K,E, 3X,x-2T. FT WITY W. T A i , 0 CiERHERjV. . 1SK WI : LA...ET, 4 AL MAC7"IJ." 1 "MAP CA E, 2 H) 7' 31H. ' 4 ASTIN; CAsP" RTE D GOI1 1FCOV,PL JOP PA-8 ')O ... O... D ALL >.t. INTELLIG~T•E GEARo (son -# 7,$5-) EAST S11)wlEES 311100H,I;S:, D AS -/3/9PHO1~E POLES)YD15.5151) /iRAYWIT W~.ITEDISCOCVRED AM4D [. S:T';INS ULATORS,COi WIRE 3 F.EST,- STRJCTURES 4OX1X15 FT WI BUNDKERScEAPON. 1 OLD BOLT ACTION DEST-0YED ALL BUT IETELLIGENCE GEAR. (SOR " 2,.7) 1).2) 3111J4O, K/3/9 (YD 193136) DISCOVERED 2 STRCT®JES 1X25 FT 3 BUNKERS "A9 FRAME 7Y"PE, 1 MAUSER RIFLE MODEL "98" WITHI 2 RDS IN IT 1 CANTEEN,. 40 LBS POTkTOES, 12 ~.I, 4 BLAST"NG CAPS, 1 PAIR SANDALSr MEDICAL GEAR DOCUMENTS PO AXD PANlS. IRSTROYED ALL BUT INTELLIGEACCE GEAR, (SOR 7,54) . L (13) 310830H, M/3/9 (YD 18614) DISCOVERED 2 SKS RIFLES# 14 BUNDLES> .- ACCO, 50 LBS FLOUR, 2la.5LBS RIXE, 75 LB8 CORN, v MkDICAL SAR, 2 BLA•K•TS, 10 LBS MUSHROQM , 3( tW NAP PAPrR, GARDEN TOOLS, CLOTHING, 1 LB TlNUT, 12 _3LASTIIG CAPS, 1861T TMI FUSE I PACK A*-4D CARTRIDGE BELT9 2 AK IAGAZILS3, CA,TiEENW 1 GIMAIM , LIGHF. DESTROT2D ALL BUT INTEL- LICENCE GEAR. (SOR 7,1 )0 2 IWO. (14) 311300H, I/3/9 (YD7'1) 7) DISCOVERED 3 NVA -IA WITF NO CLOTHES, PARTLY BURIED, =•,M", 2-3 DAYS OLD, KilLED BY SAP, 1 SHOT IN CUBST, 2 1: H1EAD. BODES mRE D'RAGGED PROM ~W W1ER 1/3/9 9D CONTTACT 0o 29JAW. (SOR # 38) 3gfAJO 0•. (15) 313400JHO, /2i9 ATV74=5U 7 DISCOVERED 10 S TRUC TURES WITH INCOMING HOLES, 1 GRAW UMI '00 I WVA KIA fC) . AREA LOOKED OLD. CONTINUED MISSION. I)2NOMM S82RUC• R4. (S00A). 1 NVA KIA (C). (16) 311615H, 24 .ARTY (YD 20913) OBSERVED 3 IWVA FIRAD MSt, 1 INVA KZIA ( . (sOR #, 38. S(1iTH3g615, G'/ -(YD kZ9)=-, UNDER FIRE -y 4-5- NVAO Pv.TURNED- FIRE, NVA .WN -13w. A#A .1WU!IB ,`UNDER FIRE DY 2-3 NVA

VWRCYD8 17 924 1ANVA X ~IA () RIGE, 500 LBS(SOR o # 38)e) RA 1 MASER RILE EL

8" 1 bNY M '6dtftA (0o" .4 BUNKERS: 1-15X6 1-iOX1ox7 • T 1-5• 30X1OX5 FT, 3 MONTHSNT9 OLD. 30 BGS RICE • O , StfI ASTE WI TH NVA 'CLO THES AND CIVILIAN CLO- -S, 0 5 F•T DE TUNATIM CORD 15 LBS WBACCO G"m OTA WIGE CARBINE (193&)W,~I Ii, Z DWO a 0 .. .DESTROY!D" ALL 'BUT10ITTELLIGENCE •A

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4 9 t~,' ,.~ (21) 31-1'515 L/3/9 (YD 195155) .5v3REJ)STRUCT-irTRES: I1,..hX25 li, 1-16X13 FT., 5 3 .NAa 4IAYE 4X5X3 viT, 2--5n2X6 PTO LOG AW) 1,IrT OVIRlf5AD$ 100 LIS POTWTOS OANLEEN, 1 AK AGAZINE, 2 US BAYOMETS, 2 US SHIRTS, 1 TROUSERS 2 1NABI-IR 1 TIA Vll)T% ',A rl -% 0 MN1tv t^ m nv, avhAVý wom PAIR SITOES 1 (22) 3112201-, A/ -MR # -7s4) 2 DOYS A\D J. GIRL) RT, XA~NS I WOMAN a.( L0OqP :T-o VIETNAM4SE . HOLDING GATION OF MALE DISCLOSED HIS HO' iBJNIOR 2100Q AT2 Y-Dt 1j!23. 4 ktg"WERrS O? 2A?4ILY v VORA OTI•ERS FAMI LI ES WITH QlfIX -VA VICINI TY (YD 1328) HAM SEEN I WEEK AGO PASSf WILL LEAD A FORCE 1O0 To ConE N BECAUSE 'X¶t MONMOARDS'WAXT: AJWEA SUBJE~CT STATt'" rx Xy4 "Ro Rvk Ii, 4 CUmULAVE LOSSES

WEAPONS: 47 5-34 AEGATIVE ZGP pT,

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0FS8 o;:tl 8HLOYi 300 .. k CoC an .2X. 1

top Of Marire Corps cordanoe with the - 943.)3 joy Ser

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Plaij 11I9 Enoompasses the aw0ault 3" ce battal1*2 (1ein), conaluotieo2 and oooupation of an )FSBwith; ).x 8 IN fmn f FSB. SHILM,0

Phka IIIs Inoludes the assault of (1one10 act-y battalioa (Rein), co struotiml and qo .1pation of an VSB within ý 4 of a aupportbn FSBt t, displaMiZ~t ato the Reg•erntal Cwaand Podt and asuoolated unit saA tbA arllery' brttalia I Headquaxter's 1i *at•i aolt of onen iinfantry battlidat 10in) an t @oupation of an PSE w•ithiz the 8 M fanb of aB7 be 18A

BuILO . t cnult int,t multiple ad as81st JA develop- orting FSSe Conduat

ult into multiple IaZia earine operatimes and sai8t insdetelopunt A

TMT TAVURIT. At into wAUtiplea,zt &ring operatioms and s3int in developmnut at - St1ng PO uU S. V Suppor~t 9tbh i-ar~in.o (RaO

corps •....

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~CLAssJpme

OOkIRP1ATPO PMTAucMW,o,. as Infantry opeoratons vuIl b• onduoted within 8 1(fan •' of DS ar•tllopy leas otblhrda 4pp'roved by tbhis Headquar tora bo D-Day tentatIVO&Y-la a 69 . cO L4Uour TIV

do Akph*bAb 0 tOannav on Th'pbas1k e% ta pi~ng enemy per a ounol, 4 h 6Aliough this RoadVOtespo

6* Bt~1W4t 8i~ "O"tud uycn o0ouran.00 of $ 1

ir of Xarine Corps, r-dolo w1tb the 1023 j.oy, ort J .. . , . . 7 ,7 •,• ' 44 * * *, *.;. .*

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Axnex A (Task Orgeanz.ation) to Opeyopton Order 2-69,

Time Zonegi H

Task Organisationo 9th Marines () Raino 0olonel BARROW

iq co (0)09 9th Upirw cam CON He quarte p d 14ar Div DetE, 7th ITT 1)6t,, 3rd OP Bu 18 t Bn 0640 Ist Bnq 9th X0;j4k Lt. 0aAl SM X De ti S PO Doti lot mr,c ge •L Dot" B400 9t h$te% 2nd 04 01 POX

V6 ts lotat oput oD6) DQo. 9 uS.~5 (SlApers) it

Lt 0 001 LAINH (8ap ers) ýZutoý#o,s ROO

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TW,• T BARROW -6ib•a .ts8I Marime Oorpt B,Vk pineI , oil, i tk diO o Or BUSION,R AniX (Z1et?ibuttorn) to *prationrOrde~r 2.69 OFF I~L:

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Copfles .. 9Ct Ih.'m 1e/L (4 Reis) VOCB, RVN ?O0 January 1.969 SSet 002P02069

An,T:, . ( Jnte.fligente) t0 fpe •roiOo Q'4r 2 .69 li••k- Map,, !S Series L?O b :p I , 6(;i l, l6E IV

ei in the obJ6 ative a ra A 4ml nia tra tIvo and 101 ,,t authorn Quang 7 Ifte a roa is ,ho 8atqg24 SOuthwest of Queng t '(* OfTtc bwtve• n rooprt,

ra bje-tivet a&es

r& ~with OX' hf it

e AO ,th up to" I )1e0y, egimtat on u8t,N•orth of t0.61 tione:a ds.I:e

a *Ih6ui4 to .p

novng 4et~ nolyt seat ool thu' type dtothe hed ep sand itont Wtt serpriatve po,

v eyn empl oytn ba of .enemy Vr'ooj bee sxnd whet rn

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Vt ,. Ap

Wntti: tuppiy and peaupply,romt0a a!--d mothodr, ave the anei)w ermplocying? Are there any indicati0ons Of the use o•," draught animalO , iý, B•a the ene obtained any rniow typo of' arms? It so, what•, when, aeird hov is it employed? 4, 'M'ASURYTh. POR BANDLUNG PER OMEN Tr AN1 NMATRe-T--R

p idnecia wi) I not be p teaoly egregaVed .r a tely upon appr ehensgo

wl.J be tagged showing te. ,

ted from oontalne'r I- 'vht 1 expedite evacuati.tto n0 "-

r.~. -A,-, dU019S name *Ozk tert-oo I to this HedqP4 r ho 14 0] 0.8 in ord6 to A enemy 6eaohe', b

:408aafge 25ie567% ophbies will be r t1J1 be4forwa?hdd

rpoolflos Intell tiuniah neoded' 11r

taint andd ro.2ng hillt e operating area with ountaiine to thin East,j of elephant gra•~eS, bN• to the East differa in 1k ti(IgAc to t"ipje 0nopy, omingf,rro prevalent ip, The Seo.i' compositionl is -of coit of the arer.,, The b of • natuhjalýt vegetaton, "'Nfe.! r dxk( 1Ia pf)e,

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14 * ~ 2

p (, WP/. 71LtC1 V Jlat 1.< tto n,o) destV month. qi' thf year O.jong tlhe. oOrtlJ•gsl coata '" e toiprature rar4ngea 1-qmn 1 degreaef to 7- ' 6o.g,oot 'Pt . htuwidi ,y :l).) Yng).gnf•rgo.ot :Yom 70Q to 9% No pr7eUpi taton w9l 1 1n'frl 0y ' gh' 1 driz3zjleAr r' 'p•#t4 thunie6s- o,nuni )re w- h pt a t,,InŽ,,, d,, tpe.¶,t pp,nd.o,o o,. of .i.i•ty•• V4 , ) br. pXu•+ urin the f \v 1: Pb and y a J3 et• i,'0 0900- . , ++ . + , . . ..> . *. , • gýe,'Lv* JM.tdf,4uPtZI.gbht with opeeds ,'p ) lose)B tb : .10 t C / /

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Pl WOOD . mkt1o fr , 3 . ine V '@654iVe Otrtuer na 3¶X¶BUTIQ N7

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Map Overlay is in original Command Chronology

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1,6. : f J* Off3 Hr iv LOT 1-,,6* A "I 'M"" t ipAe Sapport 0oor6Ax i.;

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(1111caturls*n, Ao .04A C

b, Friendly Nwal. (1) 9th, Mftrýnqi ( 'Ap) bonducts ut at3:u prto in AWASON R1rAR SC001 AQ 2d Duon 12th"iboatte -(Rat) prtividem oxo upr (2 -thI USA pI'ovi0#06'sta al air ukS, ( 1stNAW prod4e be3hob and . d-wing ce. gtgaDg 1noe~~ Soo Arnmx A Ths ('8ant ig)

a Ott oroae uat s (Row 00mallm.nes offciný,;v c ra n Zir the sou a t,5 kilI ctApSbtv vd. the-enemny, bS4.1 p * e.M asl ta

So0ggaOporsM.ozi DAWS011 RAV3,1 SIX., 1t--T heonduo pordrn VaseI W 8C3B &tu ERD 1431 "moin 01N Aill be opmed ';0-2 t:0dý Ab t6JUN on D-1 V$ DO vSijl bo GPt)d*d St 61'54 9'Y r%vtMi ury & Px4tQ4a"7 014084 aXt ir4 f7-7iv.o Di phat-0 IIae ldw-s Vill. eass'a, 11 su; Vtenere lapFS>Within09 ti0 ei V&Bethn.ipooe. , ,h Comn Postp as8poe1ad w&tse and ther Ux'iret suy:vilt ar'Ullen 1xadquartWr91 Ph *he4a IV one tpfntxry Datt.li:oo f:lj j- ooeup: wid toustfttQt4AS Jtr ft SI Xf

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')uj,-at'%"Von of opwo.ation adpr,ximatels 21.days, ,v- "ayvo and air elit ai mak1t74m : O .fort I '.3oerst.d D .phlos ult*3i :eod m and 1iLrthlery. ~

lb) 9t M'iFKa s ?800e o dreleav ot)i.1A jsV ~,rtiiO,a

*•:,o of~ qua. ~ e•:os~ ai. we.j . s' J ' . OoI J,e mrhfat•Miians whi-oh O.ot woiWYIn IONt YAtors Yil)oirivg-, t,tse, kvnd Vfoit&r h s• utain air,) seintro Mo)Hortar $Xd a tillry UlWdristicv FooA ecroening smoke piti006be frjrd withbin 9QW,zvbtvrw of u4jacentwO 'Oattalloum withOfct cie:acefrom -this hoadqui4ite-.04 COhek fio o' rt b 2i, are. A. he rahin 4s i ('t) dits Haraosig Oiribtw (Wa a) WiA1 no' .ep&n0i o 1hAw 1099oaDters q .,onr .. it,, ri Oosrvoi*b..hWotgo w .WIOl 'ah bcuting p),anned the OookOjost Ivisna lie. ,In tki'g v-c! )g(atdrbsattgalions ar mvredto eihoptiaorAal mý$isIOn JX 11i,V ýof UO'ý' UY T05d02a III drwto space 14AVS so LOS to reduc-oOrt,4jeyd,e period Which WC., thulOd thOr ChOOk 46e1t8. stilv )ortans UtA, and artief.110A0 ,(0t*Ot 11ohatoo 46jove to aaf4v1y enrgýge v4th artillery,; YOqb tihould 6orstai,4 ittjt)d,8i1r opDect ('caperj.X* (11) 9th Vaviti hut requobteA lat(IIvtO cV,arArnOO slith, 1,01 t- .Alr Oav DIV 4it1(snwth Ofth USAY (ABOOO) for' tiroo atut

d .live r*d un t6rdiaths

uia; - B (Ad vein i-strati m and 4c, s to k

be, t-AMnupxe, 8 lo cated isilya O

as2/112 FIX) 11:4U.t'O'illy f"t VC1.

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A F FF- F'

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1~ ~)i'~Q i 7 ltj2::(U F; JwmeX (DisvMuiqt ) to Qpex'attitw 'Qrs5? 2.694

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A!Lif .(Ad:,ihAOtvction amcd Loici:tov) to Opovuatimon Ordor 2-69 Rof (a) Hapo: L70115 ',IT.,.Ghoota 6242 11, 631t2 Ilt 6311.1 I'.. 614•1. IV J6-. Zono:0

(1) C3 pniW *u pu )OO'uplyfor o0ls4os I, II, III, IVk and V. (2) In tho oveout of O1 Ont Iv c,thcr at VC. which would paovout 'ooupp3qyO 0tt .':ioI'IQumic Tri L.A 'aill bo uail?od aio ,C 1i L~OWOO fo, resupply of all Ohlannooe

0.Oo L +

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are norol-Ve- t bo oonoai8od rA not ootao4 11iIbo.. ... %turo).. :tat",d,

6 8Ced baLce. A.

. LING

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0a, D (2) Unita nuct be propared to locate sufficiOnt poroon- ...... - nel at Quang Tri LA to draw, atreo and control supplione (3) iolicoptors will not bo utilizod for, t•rwsporting hot c.hoi unloar it is port of and dcos not interfere writh othct, rosupply oporationo (Js.) ?iu,.rouoy resupply requoots rumt be approvod by the ba(Italion CImntauder ( Battalions1) tasked witth rosmisibil1.ty of p1oviin( (dcfouno foil Y'S131c w.il staoge 5 bttalion day,, of 'rationo ( I) in. addition to rerepve for oooupomntv of t")B, 2, .;VAC IN..IaT U111 IOT LA "ATO1. ao VRcCuati%,1

(I) Caouo.ltion will be oo.iaOted via Oo C, 30 hod :n, VCDo b. Iloopitc4 o (1) As dirootod.by 3d 1.0 d Dne

30.

a. Vo.j.4,oa,0 (1) Vo01iol.o tPA1ponrt of all olavos aupply will be via main •upply outo (I8R1)'Route 9 mid ir a controllecid o nvoy 6 0oui

(1).1,oopX01 son ,esIoll pollccd to provent d1cox, of flyiL GQIi.B 4. S::1VXU. 4 - 1') C., at. !'oi6i Gr. (1up1o ac tivitico availablo at V013(, $. :. 1,CULg30,]o ,,

(1) Daily IoCictiQ popteo6r) (LO will bo tranm:-ittod to theb oiriontal -000 at, VCB .vic the Logistio .otL:LT 1730 dcily (2) poditcC rotun of watei cnoi, oliýng. note and oabloo to VOD orý Oang Tri L;fA as ap,,opriate,.

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ITh~w~4a4W L~b

o.1 {RT 11 u o:10al, U n2rlAsinec t ¼Jl C onmrtn4' d

I S .ou , •. (D)istr•bUtioll) to (as;t .o; Urder 2" 9"

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Annr&: t' .Conms±VYWGaUOt o otroft) th rper't.fon Otrder 2-69

ksj Q.) 14r WID%v Comm SOP (OWv 0 V20004)O ', 36.iar frt eoi (Div 0 P,0200NMa) TXm'e Z7nc b

*(:t) See wcua (Tht) to Oporation Order 24*69 (Ip) The enemyt t opabEUtT t: conduot eleotronioi Arl MtSmres rnd ks rt' o.p1tive trallie en ary coromanatcottn (3) The poj4 46lof* e0ni7y redart in th* area enacresat Obo chlfino6r, of poor 1 c

MX) See Opeao nQr r 2o695 (2) PContasts'otp tort aad post locations as *stab-, Ji Kedo 2, !lagi%ao, b Vim ixtatial Ord CO'ecti

(?)ttri44' #*omanltQtinSi oa Re !?o #1: 2I S *Rrdto $jnvet a Marnu.a. relay on M41 819.A (3) Beaprflr"d to t loklisti4&l traff ic through the ROgUOfntQ t tk4stn ato supply of betterioa (DA-3B66 5 $1eq1a totaurea to proteot equipmerat from tb4 eleim1ntp0 ' 4 (6) Us. )tQ2$Z aJfl;flj,J 4of REgi$11nt!al Wits 0 b/

(1) Proqu0to* Vor the X6htSl4 eN :ot wIll be tianoro ed .Ast requAtq rd tb (2) 041i itn ati fresiwntkiinn aro(ev4wrco Wi it•enuarot.e (5) aztd. (b) n ( 3) .IAtOIIi$0n00 1et Cect wner;. M-2t$K 'fldKsZ,.

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Colonel, U6 3L M$¶Yi'J:e- Command a

/T T.0?tE ne Darbto)ieOea.o

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3216 ENL :GiFL 2 ':C2"'

032?4 0921. 0623 01.0 TNI NO . i:. •r 2.' •.024 MONTIS

[ '..: , 1626 COLORS

2026 RELIG o10 3391: tOi3 24V7 TOOTH Pi; S 38•!, COL•RES 2926

3225 CIGARE4 J-'l O30 3321 u.RN BAS.M 2222 1621 PLOWEE• •..i10 ',,IS B1 1919 3? AT.

0•A. R 5 14-17 9. .2 ~i fKAL' 2115

2715 Ac. itcsA~~. 1606 i00ALDL0 0A.. 1307 C,ITIE- 2<" 0RD bi! 3001! 'T.:t "

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Annex 1 (Air) to Operation Order 2"-69 Reft (a) Maps VIETNAM 1s5;0000oo -AMs8 L7011 heets 6341 1, 6342 II . 6142 II, and 6141 IVo TiW Zones 8 B lo •ITUATIONo

I*0 En4rq Poroe,o AnexI (Mtelligenee) to Operation Ordeo 2-690 bo PrienjIv PRrqyye (1) 7th At'? p (pttil. manager conoept)2 Ist MAW provide Pzixod"Wi"i c .4 aSriial observer supporto (2) A8i~TG t 45' th lb*b J eateds to acompany toreTo into objestive(3) Portable, 06&4' G iOAC "' bein quoested to aoompany forces Into objebt$vw e ao rppogggy . + :::::::::++ :+ .: ... •

fat Aisbrst1 r op0rr• Rt~ r•eae shall be underpos itti . 0ontrol ot0O A7 A)or 18. bo oord•ita tt)oa *h~i• a Annex D (Pi 8upp!r Qoordination) to 04to rkb#149, oo TPQ roq 9WtaAtght 'kn4 the next day shall be submitted to as tors pziow to 0930 1maergency o. pvi. orIty TPF su4 do AWLO/•AQ peato d a.4ik'a** re onoouragedo *0 UnitS qt*P $ iththp "fr spondez Beaeon" should requeat a WA=inm of • o( $9 R * r'rguts po day f. 1Prd *+44Weq•wuWtlss for the followng dv hall

go All be'416bA Tsau)lt : "to' 'eours sones shall be px%oeoded by a Y1nSiwm ot s ) Utlighof Prep. A 1nimum of two(2) flights for halo escort .q h bier*qUoptedt,

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NCLAt3SI•,Ei

*+,• ,I . (;•OJ i;,'.t •Op•.P(j Y(•:uest[.'i •h•i .i I.• *.:1 ,., : s..... +b+.:

, i, H,v co;Tr st V , ,t (,uea tE a br,. r.c.;...

Sut by 133OK p n : R,ý, is i-i t by 133;0Bo L,3'(louefIt 3P bourz In d v; (i, Re quaeq*est 49 hourr i La Vtiv,

,:t:gS, •'o0ns1/pick u~p zones Ohall be (Car"., .. : . io 1.a Pa voll.ey guidelines used 1i.- 1h4% ,Det rn , ,. la dng. ,1one select,on/appr)oval , ' bL, -; :. :.jr . . p•.rt,i•:ipat'n: round and aviation commwndezs,,

1k> 13.1 heliburne aReauts Sheall be pr1OC(, ac1 br4.cfiteg attended by oonoer•,nd ground and. av, :.ion p r ,e (Zip7.e,1am)

,o Units shall elosely monitou :h;i:et o...r V.irt , thati thy do not constitute a ha••rd tc op•era.• air i m Allt hllioupter resupply and : be wo I, policed and controlledo EbnrO-yjkfft.. . :- , , .I atruotures, trath dWVs. etoc, well awa"t-n,i:yt f8-- b , oncentratsd eftort must be mad6.e toredue d d.,o+ '.(y

no Th Ourrent helioopter roq%xost forma. sh.•. b, '. ,,0 P,n, all he3icopter support request,

oa Units instme that friendly positions *re1 ro ,- with moke and/or air panels when io raquet1, Ut : . . eomraunicatione and an useoure zone shall mar yith v ,)J.i1 . . and a red amoke thrown irn the direction of oye:;vmy co, ,aot 3, QOJtMAND&A1D XX9,AO

so Anne P (omoniations,,El.ectrontcs) -to- ti- , 2-C69, , b o Control AJgences o

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21 Av:A.. i Ob1prey/Taoti0 .1 Air Controllers Akirbo,rnvcý.. ... Tvr(2) 911V-raft 4 1,) on atation Woghttehuso algt Oro(I) aire.raft on 15 minute alert, atationod at QtUANG TRUo 3, 9'10 a.vailable day and night, all weather capability e.xopt during perioda of heavy peroipitation. 4 TŽAjiAOA%o One aircraft throughout hours of daylight to perform surve .lanoe in LAOS. Remains under direct control of this headquarterso

5. CAS Aircoraft (pro-planned) Support will bo provided on a beaq of 6.7 sortieseper day per nantry battaliono Each brattalion 3c5 flights per daye 6o CAS Airmraft on oal)o Snake and Napalm avei.(ablc on alert from DA iMiG ai1d WUMLAo' E~peot 30-45 minute delav unless, &&w•eot flight is available in near vicinityo divert

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90 EK •giroraft. On call to awoompany Flare Ship, Spooky in areati ne.r Laotian border* Exp•ot 13$20 minute delay0 10O Rad ar okk Alorerto (A61o On call for units with night vehioular aT7tR6 EpOA T-2•our delay, unless pre-plannedo 11o Command & Control Helloopterjo One paokagoe 6 hours of'flight time, requestoedatf -by t•hi headquartrs,,

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1. sp¶LuMa. NO c1mGE 2. sIr&tw . NO CILANGE

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. .. ," 31 JAN 1969 FRAG 0 4-69 FROM: 9TH MARINES TO: ,1D MARINE DIVISION (REINFORCED), PN 1018T AIRBORNE TASK FORCE HOTEL 2D ARVN (PASEP) FIRST BATTALICON, 9TH MARINES SECOND BATTALION, 9TH MARINES THIRD BATTALION, 9TH MARINES SECOND BATTALIONC1STH MARINES REF: 9TH MARINES OP ORDER 2-69 TASK ORGANIZATIONt NO CHANGE Is SITUATION. A. E NO CHANGE B. P NO CHANGE EXCEPT THAT 2ND ARVN REGT IS OPERATIN A RN FLANK OF 9TH MARINES AO. 2. MISSION. AT He-HOUR ON D-DAY THE 9TH MARINES (REIN) ATTACKS SOUTff[I S PHASE LINE RED TO SEIZE REGINENTAL OBJECTIVES 1, 2 AND 3 IN ORDIR TO KILL, CAPTURE OR DESTROY THE ENEMY HIS SOPPLIES AND FACILITIES IN AO. 3. EXEOUTICp. AG CZCE 2 AT H-oR ON D-DAY THE 9TH MARINES (REIN) CCO- MNES GR ATTACK SOUTH ACROSS PHASE LINE RED WITH THREE BATTALIONS ABREAST TO SECURE REGIMENTAL OBJECTIVES 1, 2, AND 3. B. aT A!#.

Jj ANNEX A (OPERATIONS OVERLAY) 2 aN ORDER PRIOR TO -DAY CONDUCT A HELO MOVE OF 1/9(-) INTO A SECURE LZ OR LZS8 TO BE DESIGNATED. (3) AT L4HR ON D-DAY ATTACK SOUTH ACROSS PHASE LINE RED TO SECURE REGIMENTAL OBJECTIVE 2 AND GAIN CONTRCL OF ROUTE

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C. 2,ND . (i) ANNEX A (OPERATIONS OVERLAY) (2) BY D-1 OPEN FSB ERSKINE (VIC YD 163107). (3) AT L-HOUR ON D-DAY ATTACK SOUTH ACROSS PHASE LINE RED TO SECURE REGIMENTAL OBJECTIVE 1 AND CRITICAL TERRAIN IN AO. De ýRD 0i ?lANNEX A (OPERATIONS OVERLAY) 2 AT L-HR ON D-DAY ATTACK SOUTH ACROSS PHASE LINE RED TO SECURE REGIMENTAL OBJECTIVE 3 AND GAIN CONTROL OF ENEMY LOC'S IN AO* E. COORiATMIG INSTU TIONS. (1 D-DAY 3 FEB 69 (2 H-HOUR 1000S SUBMIT SPOT REPORTS ASAP SUBMIT ARC LIGHT BDA REPORT WEN COVERING TARGET AREA. (5) EMPHASIZE CAPTUREOF ENEMY PERSONNEL. (6) EMPHASIZE USE OF FIXED WING FOR PRE H-lOUR PREP FIRES. (7) SUBMIT PRE H-HOUR PREPFIRE REQUESTS TO THIS HEAD- QUARTERS FOR APPROVAL. 4 DI;N/LOGISICS. A. ALL BATTALIONS RESUPPLY CK 2 FEB 69 B. 1/9 SHOULD MOVE INTO AO FROM VOB WITH MAXIMUM SUPPLIES. 5* COMmD/cO*M"ICATI OS/EHEC TONI:,. A. REF A B. 9TH MARINE COMMAND POST WýLL DISPLACE FROM FSB RAZOR TO PSB CUNNINGHAM O1 I FE 69. C. BATTALIONS REPORT CP LOCATIONS TO THIS HEADQUARTERS AS ESTABLISHED.

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AMNEXES : A. OPERATIONS OVERLAY

OFFICIALs

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Copy 3 of 35 Copies 9th Marines (-) Rein VCB,RVN 20 January 1969 SER: 003A019-69 Operation Order 2-69 (Operation DAWSON RIVER SOUTH) Ref: (a) Maps: L7014 VIETNAM, Sheets 6341.1, 6342 II, 6442 III, and 6441 IV. Time Zone: H 1. SITUATION. a. Enemy Forces. (See Annex B), Current Intsums and Perintreps. b. Friendly Forces. (1) Task Force Hotel conducts multi-regimental operations in the DAWSON RIVER and LANCASTER II AO. (2) 2nd Bn, 12th Marines direct support; 12th Marines (Rein) General support. (3) let MAW provides helicopter and Fixed-Wing air support. (4) 7th Air Force provides tactical air support. (5) Unit of the 2nd AtWN Regiment will conduct operations in the vicinity of FSB DAVIS and Hill 1108 to the northeast of DAWSON RIVER SOUTH AO,. •:i (6) 101st Airborne Division will conduct operation to the east of the DAWSON RIVER SOUTH AO. 2. MISSION. a. On order the 9th Marines (Rein) commences offensive operations in the southern DA RONG VALLEY area in order to kill, capture and destroy the enemy, his supplies and facilities. 3. EXECUTION. a. Concept of Operations, Operation DAWSON RIVER SOUTH will be conducted as a phased operation. Phase I: With FSB HENDERSON remaining open, FSB TUN TAVERN will be opened on D-2 and FSB SHILOH opened b6i D-1. FSB SHILOH will be expanded to accommodate forward staging of an additional 5000 rounds of artillery ammunition, 10 days Class I for an infantry Battalion and 10 days of batteries. Phase II: Encompasses the assault of one infantry battalion (Rein), construction and occupation of an FSB within

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SECRET the 8 KM fan of FSB SHILOH. Phase III: Includes the assault of one infantry battalion (Rein), construction and occupation of an FSB within 8 KM of a supporting FSB: the displacement of the Regi- mental Command Post and associated units and the artillery battalion Headquarters. Phase IV: Includes the assault of one infantry battalion (Rein) and the construction and occupation of an FSB within the 8 KM fan of a supporting FSB. b. 1st Bn (1) Continue assigned mission. (2) An order occupy and secure FSB SHILOH. (3) On order conduct a heliborne assault into multiple LZ's in AO to be assigned. Secure and assist in development of an FSB within 8 KM of a supporting FSB. Conduct detailed clearing operations in AO. c. 2nd Bn (1) See Annex C Operation Overlay. (2) On order conduct heliborne assault into multiple LZ's in assigned AO. Conduct detailed clearing operations and commence immediately to secure and assist in development of a FSB within the 8 KM fan of FSB SHILOH. d. 3rd Bn (1) See Annex C Operation Overlay. (2) Continue assigned mission. (3) On order occupy and secure FSB TUN TAVERN. (4) On order conduct heliborne assault into multiple LZ's to assigned AO, conduct detailed clearing operations and commence immediately to secure and assist in development of a FS0 within the 8 KM fan of a supporting FSB. e. Co "C", (Rein), 3rd Engr Bn. Direct Support 9th Marines (Rein) f. Regimental Reserve. Reserve will be sonstituted from least committed, most available forces.

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4. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS. a. Infantry operations will be conducted within 8 KM fan of DS artillery unless otherwise approved by this Headquarters. b. D-Day tentatively 22 Jan 69. c. L-Hour TBA d. Emphasis overland movement. e. Emphasis to be placed on capturing enemy personnel. f. Process all captured material through this Headquarters. g. Submit Spot Reports complete and upon occurance of incident.

ROBERT H. BARROW Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps Commanding ANNEXES: A. Task Organization B. Intelligence (TBI) C. Operation Overlay D. Fire Support Coord. E. Admin & Log. F. Communications G. Thrust Points H. Aviation I. PSY OPS J. Distribution OFFICIAL: /s/ J. B. Knotts J. B. KNOTTS Major USMC S-3

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9th Marines (-) Rein. Colonel BARROW

Hq Co (-), 9th Marines. Com Co, Headquarters Bn, 3d Mar Div Det, 7th ITT Det, 3rd SP Bn 1st Bn (Rein) 1st Bn, 9th Marines Lt. Col SMITH Det, 3rd SP Bn Det, 1st NP Bn (Scout Dogs) Det, HqCo, 9th Marines (Snipers) 2nd Bn (Rein) 2nd Bn, 9th Marines Lt. Col FOX Det, 3rd SP Bn Det, 1st MP Bn (Scoot*Dogs) Det, HqCo, 9th Marines (Snipers) 3rd Bn (Rein) 3rd Bn, 9th Marines,, Lt. Col LAINE Det. 3rd SP Bn Det, 1st MP Bn (Scoit Dogs) I Det, HqCo, 9th Marines (Snipers) 2nd Bn, 12th Marines -R(ein) Lt. Col SCOPPA Co C, 3rd Engr Bn lst Lt. SWINSON

ROBERT H. BARROW Colonel, U, S. Marine Corps Commanding DISTRIBUTION: Annex J (Distribution) to Operation Order 2-69 OFFICIAL:

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A@S" 0 Copy 11 of 34 Copies 9th Marines (-) (Rein) VCB, RVN 20 January 1969 Ser: 002AO2069

Annex B (Intelligence) to Operation Order 2-69

Ref: Maps: AMS Series L7015, Sheets 6341 1, 6342 II, 6441 IV, 6442 III

1. SUMMARY OF ENEMY SITUATION

a. Situation. Information on en,emy forces in the objective area is obscure. The area is reportedly a major administrative and logistic area for enemy personnel infiltrating into southern Quang Tri Province, Taua Thien Province and Quang Nam Province. The area is also situated between Base Area 611 in Laos, Base Area 101 Southwest of Quang Tri and Base Area 114 West of Hue. Heavy vehicular traffic has been reported along Route 548 in the southern portion of the objectife area. A major engineering effort is also reported in this area with emphasis in the vicinity of Tiger Mountain (YD 253090).

b. Capabilities: Attack or defend in the AO with up to three (3) infantry regiments, supported by one (1) artillery regiment and one (1) AAA battalion, with a possible reserve division just North of the DMZ.

c. Fortifications: A compilation of fortifications disseminated from various members of the intelligence community was issued to Battalions and supporting units in photos and overlay form. 2. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION

a. What are the locations, strengths, and disposition of enemy units within the area of operation? b. What installations have the enemy established, to include arms caches, supply facilities, base camps, training areas, command posts and observation points. c. Has the enemy prepared and defensive positions to include mine fields, trench systems, wire defense or any bther type defensive system? If so, where and to what extent? d. Has the enemy prepared any anti-aircraft defensive positions? If so, where and with what type weapon. e. Has the enemy prepared any artillery defensive positions? If so, where and with what type weapons. f. What screening activities has the enemy been employing and has there been an increase in his patrol activities? g. Has there been any significant movement of enemy troops either in or out of the area of operation? If so, where, and what armament and materials?

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Annex H (Air) to Operation Order 2-69 Ref: Ta) Maps: VIETNAM 1:50,000 AMS L7014 sheets 6341 I, 6342 II, 6442 III, and 6441 IV. Time Zone: H 1. SITUATION. a. Enemy Forces. Annex B (Intelligence) to Operation Order 2-69.

b. Friendly Forces. (1) 7th Air Force assets (Single manager concept); 1st MAW provide Fixed-Wing, helicopter and aerial observer support. (2) ASRT detachment has been requested to accompany forces into objective area. (3) Portable GCA unit has been requested to accompany forces into objective area. 2. PROCEDURES. a. Airstrikes within operational area shall be under positive control of TACP, TACP, TAC(A) or ASRT. b. Coordination of supporting fires. Annex D (Fire Support Coordination) to Operation Order 2-69. - c. TPQ requests for that night and the next day shall be submitted to this headquartersprior to 0930H. Emergency on priority TPQ submit any time. d. ALO/FAC controlled airstrikes are encouraged. e. Units operating with the "Transponder Beacon" should request a minimum of two (2) "'Beacon" flights per day. f. Pre-planned Fixed-Wing requests for the following day shall be submitted to this headquarters prior to 1130H. g. All heliborne assaults into unsecure zones shall be preceeded by a minimum of six (6) flights of prep. A minimum of two (2) flights for helo escort shall be requested. h. "On Call" Fixed-Wing requested either through AO on station or this headquarters.

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i. Helicopter support requests shall be submitted utilizing the following guide: CH-46 Request by 1330H preceeding day. Zippo Request by 1330H preceeding day. CH-53/47 Request 37 hours in advance. CH-54 Request 49 hours in advance. j. Landing zones/pick up zones shall be carefully selected following those policy guidelines used in the past. Con- firmation of final landing zone selection/approval shall be a joint effort by participating ground and aviation commanders. k. All heliborne assaults shall be proceeded by a common briefing attended by concerned ground and aviation personnel (Zippo Team). 1. Units shall closely monitor their organic fires (60mm- 81mm) ao that they do not constitute a hazard to operating aircraft. m. All helicopter resupply and medevac landing zones shall be well policed and controlled. Every effort shall be made to locate structures, trash dumps, etc., well away from landing zones. A concentratedzeffort must be made t9 reduce danger of flying debris. n. The current helicopter request format shall be followed for all helicopter support request. o. Units insure that friendly positions are clearly marked with smoke and/or air panels when so requested. Units with lost communications and an unsecure zone shall mark with yellow smoke and a red smoke thrown in the direction of enemy contact. 3. COWMAND AND COMMUNICATIONSIELECTRONICS. a. Annex F (Communications-Electronics) to Operation Order 2-69. b. Control Agencies. (1) VANDEGRIFT DASC outside Regimental area of Operation.

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(2) BULLDOZER 14 for all inter-AO air traffic (traffic clearance only). (3) Unit 14 in close proximity of individual landing zones (traffic clearance only). APPENDIXES: 1. Available Air Support 2. Air Schedule

ROBERT H. BARROW Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps Commanding DISTRIBUTION: Annex J (Distribution) to Operation Order 2-69.

OFFICIAL: /s/ J. B. Knotts J. B. XNOTTS Major USMC S-3

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Appendix I (Available Air Support) to Annex H (Air) to Operation Order 2-69.

Available Air Support

1. Medevac. Two(2) helicopters on 15 minute alert, stationed at VANDGRIFT COMBAT BASE and QUANG TRI Airfield,

2. Aerial Observer/Tactical Air Controllers Airborne. Two(2) aircraft (OV-10/0-11) on station throughout the hours of daylight. One(1) aircraft on 15 minute alert, stationed at QUANG TRI.

3. TPQ available day and night, all weather capability except during periods of heavy percipitation.

4. TA 4/TAC(A). One aircraft throughout hours of daylight to perform surveillance in LAOS. Remains under direct control of this headquarters.

5. CAS Aircraft (pre-planned). Support will be provided on a basis of 6.7 sorties per day per infantry battalion, Each battalion 3.5 flights per day.

6. CAS Aircraft (on call). S*ke and Napalm available on alert from DA NANG and CHU LAI, Expect 30-45 minute delay unless divert flight is available in near vicinity.

7. Flare Ship (C-130). On call for troops in contact and emergency medevac. Expect 30-45 minute delay,

8. Spooky Gunship/Flare Ship (C-117). On call for troops in contact on emergency medevac. Expect 30-45 minute delay.

9. ECM Aircraft. On call to accompany Flare Ship/Spooky in areas near Laotian border. Expect 15-20 minute delay.

10. Radar Trackin$ Aircraft (A6A). On call for units with night vehicular sightings. Expect 1-2 hour delay, unless pre-planned,

11. Command & Control Helicopters. One package, 6 hours of flight time, requested daily by this headquarters.

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12. Supply Helicopters. Adequate assets available from 1st MAW and controlled by Task Force Hotel.

13. UH-IE Gunships. Available on request. Two(2) aircraft on 15 minute alert during darkness at QUANG TRI.

14. Troop Transports. Adequate assets available from 1st MAW and available on request.

15. Heavy lift Helicopters. CH-53, augmented with CH-47 and CH-54 assets will be available upon request.

NOTE: Priorities for all air support,

1. Units in contact and/or medevacs. 2. Helicopter lifts. 3. Normal Operations.

ROBERT H. BARROW Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps Commanding

DISTRIBUTION: Annex I (Distribution) to Operation Order 2-49.

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Air Schedule.

L-Hours to be announced,

D-2--- 8 CH-46's lift infantry company to secured FSB TUN TAVERN. 4 CH-53/CH-47 lift artillery batter to FSB TUN TAVERN.

D-1--- 8 CH-46's lift infantry company to secured FSB SHILOH. 8 CH-53/CH-47, 1 CH-54 lift artillery batteries to FSB SHILOH.

D-Day. 17 CH-46's lift 2/9(-) into assault area to secure FSB #1 and commence operations. 3 CH.53/47 for artillery ammunition resupply.

D•l--- 6 CH-53/47 lift artillery batter to FSB #1. 6 CH-46 lift security company

D/2--- 3 CH-53/47 for artillery ammunition resupply. 8 CH-46's lift infantry company to secure FSB #2,

D/W3--- 8 CH-53/47 and CH-54 to lift artillery batteries to FSB #2. 6 CH-46 lift security company

/W4--- 17 CH-46's lift 3/9(-) into assault area to commence operation, 3 CH-53/47 for artillery ammunition resupply,

DW5--- 8 CH-46's to lift infantry company to secure FSB #3. 3 CH-53/ CH-47 for artillery ammunition resupply.

D6--- 6 CH-53/CH-47 to lift artillery battery to FSB #3. 6 CH.46 lift security company

D/7--- 17 CH-46's to lift 1/9(-).into assault area and commence operations. 3 CH-53-47 for artillery ammunition resupply.

DW8 to DW20-- 3 CH-53/47 to perform daily artillery resupply of ammunition.

D/21-- 17 CH-46's to lift 1/9(-) to VCB, plus, one infantry company to secure FSB SHILOH, 4 CH-53/47 to lift artillery battery to FSB SHILOH,

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D/23--- 17 CH-46's to lift 2/9(-) to VCB, plus, one infantry company to secure FSB HENDERSON. 4 CH-53/47 to lift artillery battery to FSB HENDERSON.

DW24--- 8 CH-46's to lift two infantry companied to VCB. 6 CH-53/47 to lift two artillery batteries to VCB.

DW25--- 8 CH-46's to lift one infantry company to VCB. 3 CH- 3~377 to lift artillery battery to VCB.

ROBERT H. BARROW Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps Commanding

DISTRIBUTION: Annex J (DistributiOn) to Operation Order 2-69.

OFFICIAL: s/s

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Annex I (Psychological Operations) to Operations Order 2-69.

Ref: (a) Map Sheets 6341 1, 6342 II, 6442 III, 64411V. (b) FM 33-5, FM- 33-1

Time Zone: H

1. SITUATION. a. Enemy Forces. Annex B (Intelligence) to Operation Order 2-69.

b. Friendly Forces. Operations Order 2-69.

c. Attachments & Detachments. Annex A (Task Organization) to Operations Order 2-69.

d. Assumptions.

(1) The enemy consists of NVA and VC though unit desig- nations are not certain. (s) There is a very real possibility of forced labor being utilized in the area, origin of which may be BRU or Vietnamese or both. I 2. MISSION. To utilize all psyops means available to persuade the enemy to Chieu Hoi and the forced labor to escape.

3. EXECUTION.

a. Concept oý Operations. To employ every means of PSYOPS mission available, keeping in mind the limiting factors of terrain and equipment available.

b. Coordinating Instructions.

(1) Send all PSYOPS mission requests to 9th Marines CP giving type, time & location. (2) Allow three days lapse time on airborne missions. Allow at least three days on requests involving transfer of personnel or material. (3) Advise this command of all PSYOPS missions carried out by all units, giving time, place and short description of mission including any known results. (4) Inform this command of all results directly attribu- table to current PSYOPS missions in the area.

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(5) This command has selected various likely target areas in the AO. This should not preclude units sending in likely areas for various PSYOPS missions.

4. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS. See Annex E (Administration and Logistics) to Operption Order 2-69,'

5. COMMAND AND COMMUNICATIONS.

a. Annex F (Communications-El1ectronics) to Operation Order 2-69.

ROBERT H. BARROW Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps Commanding

DISTRIBUTION: Annex J (Distribution) to Operation Order 2-69.

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XXIV Corps 2 CG, 3rd Mar Div 2 CG, TF Hotel 3 MAG-39 2 lst Bn, 9th Marines 3 2nd Bn, 9th Marines 3 3rd Bn, 9th Marines 3 2nd Bn, 12th Marines 3 101st Airborne Div 2 1st MAN 1 7th Air Force File 1o 35

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DISTRIBUTION: Annex J (Distributi6n) to Operation Order 2-69.

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h. What supply and resupply routes and methods are the enemy employing? Are there any indications of the use of draught animals? i. Has the enemy obtained any new types of arms? If so, what, when, and how is it employed?

3. MEASURES FOR HANDLING PERSONNEL, DOCUMENTS AND MATERIEL

a. Prisoners of war, Chieu Hoi, and detainees will not be separated from their personal gear. They will be immediately segregated and tagged. Notify 9th Marines Headquarters (S-2) immediately upon apprehension so as to expedite disposition. b. All captured materiel and documents will be tagged showing the following: (1) Capturing unit (2) Date captured (3) Coordinates where captured (4) Under what circumstances c. Captured documents will not be separated from container in which found. Immediate notification of capture will expedite evacuation and translation. d. Captured materiel will be forwarded as soon as possible. War trophies will be tagged with capturing individual's name, rank, and service number and organization and forwarded to this Headquarters.

4. MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS

a. Submit overlays of all roads and trails in order to update map sheets. b. Accurate reports will be submitted on enemy caches, base camps, and fortifications to verify and update target lists. c. All units will comply with 3rdMarDiv message 251256ZSep68 (U). Only weapons and materiel classified as war trophies will be returned to capturing personnel. All other materiel will be forwarded to higher headquarters. d. Battalions are directed to review all Specific Intelligence Collection Requirements (SICR's) in order to furnish needed information to higher headquarters.

5. TERRAIN

The objective area consists of rugged mountains and rolling hills. The DaKrong River Valley generally bisects the operating area with mostly rolling hills to the West and rugged mountains to the East. Vegetation West of the DaKrong River consists ofTelephant grass, brush- wood and some forested areas. The vegetation to the East differs in that forest areai predominate and range from a 'single to triple canopy. Cultivated areas are scattered throughout becoming more prevalent in the southern portion of the objective area. The soil composition is of red clay affording good drainage throughout most of the area. The southern portion of the area is devoid of much of its natural vegetation, due to bombardment, will probably afford poor to fair drainage. B-Z'~ ~e~

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6. WEATHER

January is the coldest month of the year along the Northeast coast. The temperature ranges from 51 degrees to 71 degrees. The humidity will range from 70 to 90%. No significant precipitation will fall, mostly light drizzle and isolated thunderstorms which are at a minimum during the period of operation. Visibility will be poor during the early morning. Fog and drizzle may reduce visibility but fog should clear by 0900. Windsduring the period are generally light with speeds less than 10 knots.

BY COMMAND OF COLONEL R. H. BARROW

/s/ D. E. WOOD D.E. WOOD Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps Executive Officer

DISTRIBUTION: Annex J (Distribution) to Operation Order 2-69

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Operation DAWSON RIVER SOUTH Ref: (a) Maps: VIETNAM, L7014, Sheets 6341 I, 6342 II, 6442 III and 6441 IV. (b) CG, 3d Mar Div LOI 1-67 (c) FMFM 7-1 (Fire Support Coordination) Time Zone: H 1. SITUATION. a. Enemy Forces. Annex B (Intelligence), and intelligence summaries as issued. b. Friendly Forces. (1) 9th Marines (Rein) conducts multi-battalion operations in DAWSON RIVER SOUTH AO. (2) 2d Bn, 12th Marines (Rein) provides Direct Support. (3) 7th USAF provides tactical air support. (4) 1st MAW provides helo and fixed-wing air support. c. Attachments and Detachments. See Annex A (Task Organization). 2. MISSION. a. On order 9th Marines (Rein) commences offensive operations in the souther DA KRONG VALLEY area to kill, capture, and destroy the enemy, his supplies and facilities. 3. EXECUTION. a. Concept of Operations. Operation DAWSON RIVER SOUTH will be conducted as a phased operation. During Phase I FSB HENDERSON will remain open. FSB TUN TAVERN will be opened on D-2 and FSB SHILOH on D-1. FSP.SHILOH will be expanded to store 5000 rounds artillery ammunition and 10 days Class I for an infantry battalion. In Phase II one infantry battalion will assault, occupy and construct a FSB with 8 KM of a supporting FSB; displacement of the Regimental Command Post, associated units,and the direct support artillery headquarters. During Phase IV one infantry battalion will assault, occupy and construct a FSB within the 8 KM fan of a supporting FSB. b. Supporting Air and Artillery. Provide close and continuous fire support lo 9th Marines. c. Coordinating Instructions. (1) D-Day TBA

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(2) Duration of operation approximately 24 days. (3) Artillery and air representatives make maximum effort to coordinate at lowest echelon simultaneous air and artillery activity. (4) 9th Marines FSCC obtain clearances for all artillery missions and all mortar missions which plot within 1000 meters of a battalion boundary. (5) Firing units and forward observers maintain air sentry when firing. Check fire when aircraft are observed approaching danger areas. The unit, observer, or agency in- stituting the check will cancel the check when the danger has passed. (6) Mortar and artillery illumination and screening smoke will not be fired within 2000 meters of adjacent battalions without clearance from this headquarters. (7) Harassing Fires (H&I's) will not be planned closer than 1000 meters from friendlies. TOT's will not be planned closer than 1500 meters from friendlies. In this regard, battalions are encouraged to.shoot normal missions in lieu of H*I's and TOT's in order to space firing so as to reduce the silent period which normally exists from 1900 until 2200 and to enhance the proficiency of small unit leaders in adjusting fire missions under the supervision of qualified observers. (8) Submission of E&I's.and TOT's will be as soon as possible consistent with infantry activities and plans. (9) Forward Observers report direction to hostile mortars, AAA, and artillery ASAP. (10) When contact is too close to safely engage with artillery, FO's should consider attacking suspect escape routes. (11) 9th Marines has requested lateral clearance with 101st Air Cav Div and direct liaison with 7th USAF (ABCCC.) for fires into Laos. 9th Marines FSCC will report all air and artillery fires delivered in Laos to higher headquarters. 4. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS. See Annex E (Administration and Logistics) to Operation 2-69. 5. COMMAND AND COMMUNICATIONS: : ELECTRONICS. a. See Annex F (command and Communications-Electronics) to Operation Order 2-69. b. 9th Marines FSCC located initially at VCB. c. 2/12 FDC located initially at FCB.

ROBERT H. BARROW Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps Commanding DISTRIBUTION: Annex J (Distribution) to Operation Order 2-69. OFFICIAL: /s/ J. B. Knotts J. B. KNOTTS Malor USMC D-2

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ANNEX E (Administration and Logistics) to Operation Order 2-69 Ref: (a) Maps: L7015 VIETNAM, Sheets 6242 III, 6342 II, 6341 I, 6441 IV Time Zone: H 1. SUPPLY. a. General. (1) VCB primary source of resupply for classes I, II, III, IV, and V. (2) In the event of inclement weather at VCB which would prevent resupply operations, the Quang Tri LSA will be utilized as an emergency source for resupply of all classes. b. Supplies and equipment available. (1) 10 days supply, all classes. c. Control and distribution. (1) Supply point distribution. d. Prescribed loads. (1) Class I. 2 days MCI 4 days LRPR (Long Range Patrol Rations) MCI's will be utilized where normal resupply is possible. LRPR's are for emergency use and will not be consumed without authority from the Battalion Commander. LRPR's that are not consumed during field operations will be turned into LSU at VCB. (2) Class II As prescribed by unit commander. All units, to include Regimental and Battalion Headquarters, will carry 10 days supply of batteries. (3) Class III As required. (4) Class IV All personnelwill carry 6 sand bags. (5) Class V Basic allowance plus 1 DOA. e. Resupply. (1) Helo resppply from VCB primary source. (2) Units must be prepared to locate sufficient personnel at Quang Tri LSA to draw, stage and control supplies. (3) Helicopters will not be utilized for transporting hot chow unless it is part of and does not interfere with other resupply operations.

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C4) E gency resupply requests mu be approved by the Battalion Commander. (5) Battalions tasked with responsibility of providing defense for FSB's will stage 5 battalion days of rations (MCI) in addition to reserve for occupants of FSB. 2. EVACUATION and HOSPITALIZATION. a. Evacuation. (1) Casualties will be evacuated via Co C, 3d Med Bn, VCB. b. Hospitalization. (1) As directed by 3d Med Bn. 3. TRANSPORTATION. a. Vehicles. (1) Vehicle transport of all classes supply will be via main supply route (MSR) Route 9 and is a controlled convoy route. b. Air (Helicopter). (1) Keep landing zones well policed to prevent danger of flying debris. 4. SERVICE. a. Normal service support activities available at VCB. 5. MISCELLANEOUS. a. Reports. (1) Daily logistic report (LOGREP) will be transmitted to the Regimental COC at VCB vie the Logistic Not NLT 1730 daily. (2) Expedite return of water cans, slings, nets and cables to VCB or Quang Tri LSA as appropriate.

ROBERT H. BARROW Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps Commanding DISTRIBUTION: Annes E (Distribution) to Operation Order 2-69. OFFICIAL:

/s/ J. B. KNOTTS J. B. KNOTTS Major USMC S-3 E-2 B

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Annex F (Communication-Electronics) to Operation Order 2-69 Ref: (a) 3d Mar Div Comm SOP (Div 0 P2000.4D) (b) 3d Mar Div COI (Div 0 P02000.2G) Time Zone: H 1. SITUATION. a. Enemy Forces. (1) See Annex B(Intelligence) to Operation Order 2-59. (2) The enemy Has the capability to conduct electronics counter-measures and insert deceptive tiaffic on any communication channel. (3) The possibility of enemy radars in the area in- creases the chances of poor FM communications. b. Friendly Forces. (1) See Operation Order 2-69. (2) Command Posts: Report command post locations as established. 2. MISSION. To provide communication and electronic support for Operation DAWSON RIVER SOUTH. 3. EXECUTION. a. 1st Bn, 2nd Bn, 3rd Bn, 9th Marines. (1) Maintain communications on Reg Tac #1. (2) Be prepared to insert a manual relay on Hill 819. (3) Be prepared to relay logistical traffic through the Regiment. (4) Maintain a ten day supply of batteries (BA-386's) (5) Take adequate measures to protect equipment from the elements. (6) Use RC-292 antann+ on Regimental nets. b. Coordinating Instrudtions. (1) Frequency for the logistical net will be announced when required. (2) Call signs and frequencies in accordance with references (a) and (b), (3) Intelligence Net frequency M-251, 73.8MRZ.

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4. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS.

a. See Annex E (Administration and Logistics)

ROBERT H. BARROW Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps Commanding

DISTRIBUTION: Annex J (Distribution) to Operation Order 2-69.

OFFICIAL:

/s/ J. B. KNOTTS J. B. KNOTTS Major USMC S-3

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Annex G (Thrust Points) to Operation Order 2-69.

Time Zone: H

AIRLINES 3216 ENLISTED RANKS 1621

BOYS NAMES 0324 AUTO PARTS 0921

GIRLS NAMES 0623 CLOTHING 0516

STATES 1024 MONTHS 1214

COUNTRIES 1626 COLORS 3903

ACTORS 2026 RELIGIONS 3911

MARINE BASES 2427 TOOTH PASTE 3814

BEERS 2926 WHISKIES 3511

FRUIT 3225 CIGARETTES 3708

FURNITURE 3321 FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT 3303

DOGS 2222 SPORTS 1010

COLLEGES 1621 FLOWERS 1410

BIRDS 1919 CEREALS 1813

CARS 1417 SOFT DRINKS 1909

ANIMALS 2115 COINS 2106

OFFICERS RANKS 2715 WEAPONS 2408

ACTRESSES 1606 MAGAZINES 2603

DONALD DUCK 1307 CITIES 2710

DAYS 3001 LITTLE ABNER 2904

OIL COMPANIES 2907 MICKEY MOUSE, 2417

PARTS OF THE BODY 3618 ISLANDS 2313

PLANETS 3110 ROBERT H. BARROW Colonel, Ui 6. Marine Corps Commanding DISTRIBUTION: Annex J (Distribution) to Operation Order 2-69. OFFICIAL: /s/ J. B. Knotts J. B. KNOTTS f . Ma or USMC G-1

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HAp p*O00j91 Use S.J. Asia It100,000, Series 1607, Mheets 6341, 6342, 644.1, 6442. STB A PsitiOnin Of Artillery at olose of Dawson River West. 4TB B PositioW of Artillery prior to launohing into the new AO. .4 0 Positionhig of Artillery after '1bvement to 40". ABZ Objeot.ves for the final attack. SPositionin Artille::,,y 13.28 Fobruary, and lo0oation of let 122m gun destroyed in the operation.

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Itsi Defense of an FSB

Oomment I The following passive defense measures by artillery units will enhance adequate defense of an PSO (1) Plan self-defense illumination, beehive, and ICM missions in coordination with the resident infantry unit commander; (2) Monitor the infantry loo~l security not and lay wire to the infantry CP; (3) Emplaoe Automatio weapons so as to not only perform their primary mission of protecting the immediate battery area, but also to complement the infantry defense plan. A4 definite plan for employing automatic weapons in support of the infantry must be worked out with the infantry commander; (4) Participate in the'infantry's security disciplines, i.e., "standing to", light & noise discipline, and above all, fire discipline; (5) Have a standing plan .to provide a reriction force, line fillers or replacements for any 4rea around the immediate battery area; 6) Provide secure small arms storage/resupply points; 7) Hold school for infantry units on the workings of an artil-ý lory unit, and on how to call for fires.

There is.a fine line between how much the artillery must active.- ly participate in FEB defense and -hen such participation becomes I detrimental to accomplishment of the artillery mission. The resident infantry commander must understand that the artillery unit is there to shoot artillery and not to protect the FS3. It is the infantryt s job to protect the FSB. BDt in the final analysis, the best overall solution depends on the amount of professional understanding between the artillery and inf.ntry commanders, and the artillery commander must constantly work to improve this understanding.

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Itm Vqpf Pbrem hJeWd1,y ?09At;0ps #CT to oeoupation qowepptl One of the toohniques f:or reoooupyilg former friendly positions without giving advanoe notioe to the eneiy is to stay completely away from it,p and then to prep the position with both artillery and TPQ4s, using VT fuze, the night before the reentry. Although a certain peroentage of both air and artillery VT fuzes will malfunmotion, artillery shells vwill oause uaoh less damage to fixed installations than a bomb if some of the fuses funotion on impaot. One bomb on PSB SHILOH destroyed two parapets, part of a third, and two ammo berms. The damage w:as not evident until the next morning-the day of reentry-.and a major realignment of engineer support had to be made at the last minutes Fobrtunately, a dozer was available and was fragged to Shiloh on one of the first lifts in. This is not usually possible. ,,es,os Aeqqed o; ,eoooq,1.gtioql If a position has some fixed installations, suoh as parapetse whioh should be preserved, TPQ'sashould not be planned on former positions the night before reoooupation, even if VT is to be used. If for some reason a TPQ is essential# the rehabilitation plan should include a bulldozer and engineer support to rooonstruoct all fixed installations prior to roooupation.

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Comments In the absenoe of a direotive from a oommon higher authority whioh delineates the respective responsibilities and authority of artillery and infantry oommnders on an SB, some misunderstanding may ooour between the battery oomander(s) tasked with building artillery positions and the Wfantry battalion oo,mandor tasked with overall responsibility for the 0*.8 The keystone to the rapid and proper development, smooth daily oporations, and suooessful defense of a fire support base is person. al liaison and professional understanding between the artillery ad infantry oomandors. This personal approach has oertain limits*, however, when one of the two commanders is senior by two grades and there is a lack of eperionoe or understanding on the part of one or both of those oomanders.

A,'Aivision-levol diredtivo vould be appropriate for roferonoe, as needed.

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o g The use of a baok-hoe to dAi inooming trenohes sAP atter arrival of the Bttery ieoon poAty should be done whenever possible. These trenches, if properly situatedp otr double as pereonnel staging areas for the LZ.

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5 MaIr1% . Me. PoA*irg of k.rmly •t-q'A)W'P eommenk:s There was a signifioant mount of mutual interference between resupply operations and art111it fixing during this operation. Class 5 resupply choppers had t6 take advantage of wind direction, and this was often along the loibg axi•s of the gunm line. Cheok firing for resupply choppers is not o•nldy unaooeptable; in oontaot missionsp it cannot be done. On the other hand, it is equally unaooeptable to either have the ohopperos wait for an opening, or divert to another PSB. Maoh forethouht must be given to the.positioning of attillery within fire sutpport basees so' as to permit oontinuous resupply of Clase 5 externals, and wheels-down landings, without oheck firing. This will require at least two thinges more Weis and a prior know. ledge of the prevailing daytime winds at the proposed ISB location. 40spRAR Xo%n= o ,omeod,tA,sp (1) Ze bheo requirement on theh ognidant oommand or staff to provide low-level wind infonmation for a 5 IM radiup around proposed PeB'8*. (2) Ensure that the required engineer support and prioitr of effort for additional LZ's and pads is understood, approved ad ed in the planning phasep Organize the onigineer effort when building PSB's so that there are sufficient alternato LZ' a and resupply pads, considering the prevailing winds, to reduoe the mutual interference describedo

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9O*t•t the irportope of deep n weVllUroeted aum beoi* was repeatly pointed out •urUS•=W CAN•OX, In several instanoes Class 5 was proteoted ftom dIreot hits ftom artillery and RPG'a by the retainer walle buUt at *b end.s of •oteto bulldozer-dug berms, There arO,%* r too ma&y of these berms., Many times, Class 5 will be dyortoe4 from one ZP to another booause of weathor# inoom%.. ing, eto said 11 oaWee aan overflow condition unless there are extra bsrms &V4lble. Rooeiving bom hulad be oonstrucoted adjacent to each parapet for amio vhioh toe io be broken out and placed in ready bunkers. Snoe qatttyUditanoe safety oriteria cannot be adhered to on an Me, extra iseasures are required to keep all mo well-proteoted,

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ghe fs uaber oft oaualtsd f atslm sa•bt have been reduoed if eaU batteries had $ sooaming holes within the parpots. These holes provide some maeste of protoeton £for the Own orews between miss" ±os, partioulaxly du4~i fix~i of a counterbattoery progrema. They are not a substifute t og Wrt o thty serve the same pupoSO as, fighting holes outs•Me the pa'pets.

;#.a),rped. That e;)q9 -onea soniegiven to having inooming holos within parapets i&oenever possible.

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* * 3,EAC,je SER i 5 fy 1969.

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_CO Any PSI, by virtue of the relatively large concentration of explosives, POL, and other fla~mables in a very small area, is a pot- ential disaster areai Rimerous fires were experienced on thii opeara- tione One of them spread to an area containing approximately 100 rounds of 105m HE avaiting WOD disposal. The resulting cooikoffs closed theo,M to ohoppoers, and put two batteries out of action (so that personnel could take cover) for several hours. Other brush fires on the periphery of battery areas, started by incoming and tri,) flares, interrupted firing as 'oanmononeers had to be assigned to fi£ht them. Propellant fires are partioularly violent and hazardous, and require a large volume of 002.as soon as possible .Only the 150-lb hand-cart extinguisher with oxtension hose is considered a oquate for this type of fire. They are not, however, available in sufficient quantity. One problem with all fire extinguishers is that they have to be sent all the way back to Dong Ha for recharging. Since there are not enouh oxtinguishers on hand to start with, the exoessivo round-trip travel time compounds an alreadZraserious shortage.

(1) e brush aZ undergrowth oloared from the top ok an M• will eventually burn, so it should be burned off at the first opporx tunity-..preferably before the battery moes in. Regardless of when or how it will be burned off# it should be pushed as far down the side of the M as possible, to reduce the hazard of sparks igniting anything on top of the MPB. Fibere and awmo boxes thromwn oveA. the aide will also eventually burn, 'o they should be burned continuoulsay under controlled conditions, proferably in an area well away from helicopter approach and rotixrement routess (2) One 150-pound mobile exti&nuiehr should be authorised for eacoh pan section. (3)Refilling/recharging. foailities for firo extingunishers should be located at forward areas, and qualified inspectors should visit FSB's on a routine basis.

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SER I 5 Mqr 1969

Coprnept The battalion was prepared to oomunicate .ith HF-8SB.•quipment, and a shot was activated beouse of the initial diffioulty with Vm- W. Tho frequenolos assigned were 3925 KRHZ and 9300 1HZ. he station in Dong Ha had loud and olear Oomunicoations with the stations at Yandegrift Combat RUse and P~ Ounningham but the latter two stations could not talk to eadh other. 14hen VHFP.- pommnioations improved (with disoovery of the best frequenoy rangeO'"the attempts to estab.- lish a HF-S'B oirouit were abandoned. It was learned later that the 9th Marines had suooesesful oom on 5050 UZ. esops lele ed oF ggoMpoto~fp Wen e1mploYing the A/PROQ-47P several frequenoies should be obtained which cover the entire HY band.

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VHF frequency p_obem~p

Comment i Due to the large distanoes between the fire support bases and logistical support areas, it was ofton diffioult to comnunioate with the VHF-FM4 familty of equipment. During the hot hours of the day, cormunioations were poor and a relay stations had to be used. It was found that the range 48-52 M?Z was the bests below 48 MEZ there was too much interferenoe from aircraft, above 52 MZ the signal faded as described above.

Jessons learned or Reooppepdatatiopt Fiequencies in the middle of the band should be assigned to the nets whioh have stations separated from er.och other by large distanoes or by t3ain features which interfere with oleotrioal line-ofe-sighto

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3,EAC:je SER 8 '5 W-4Y WO6

Xe.1s Baok-up PoMMW"o,tioA0 _(YoAq)

Commept During the attack on IMB Cunninrham all computer hot lines be. tweoon the batteries were out by inoomin~, andtho battalion had to shoot dooontralized until FD oomunioations wore reestablished. Radios had been set up at the computer table in the FDC with pro- set frequenoLes, and the standing instruction was that the FD note would be activated whonover land lines wore out. However, it took at least 15 minutes to get all batteries up on an FD net. The source of the delay varied from net to net. The lesson learned is that there is no way to guarantee a smooth transition of alternate means of communications in an emergenoy situation. However, frequent praotioe in reestablishing 6omunioations under eimulated emergenoy oonditions will probally ensure better results than if no praotioe is held. LOqRoB Aq Daily drills in alternate ocomm planes, involving sizAlated losses of equipment and personnolt be inoorporated in FDC drills.

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Itel IloP9; q QOMW9$qp Commeit Using a vhip antenna and an AN/PRC.25 radio# Battery R oomi, unioatod loud and olear from M- Turnago on Tigor Mountain to Vandegrift Combat Base# 4 distanoe of over 47 WMe LoBpons learned or AeoommondAtots Elevate your antennas.

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Ltemm i 40-pAPi 1pg Pao -1o * WA= 0ommnent a It was found that a teohnioian on a fire support base can significantly loosen down-time on a variety of equipment. At one time, Headquartors Battery had 6 AN/PRC-25 radios down, of whioh the teohrziolan was able to repair 5* Using a soldering iron (powered by a small 300 watt generator) and a multimotor, loud- o.peakers, handeets, ooazial ceble oonneotors and sound equipment were repaired on the spot# thereby avoiding lengthy evaouation of essential items.

apop X%Mti gr Aqqoq%9AgAtA9A ten possible, a radio teohnioian should be assigned to a battery on eaoh fire support base during extended operations.

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Items Protection of Wire Li4nes orn SB' s

Comment: Wire comn.munioations between MIAaIIHABits on FB were disrupted daily, either by incoming ax b7 ft:r".

Iepsoq l3ed or Recommendatkons A simple method for protecting land lines from both fires and incooming, and for making the location of breaks easy to spot, is cover the entire lingth of all wire lines with one layer of sandbags.

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JM_$ ack-up OoMmunioations (Wire)

2In the midst of the oundM attack Mt PS OMpi{AM, it was ne*essary to lay vire Une between two of the batteries so that one of them oould reestablish land line ooamnicoations with the battalion

Lh AoAP M04g oc AP11pOPdAtIoAt ' addition to the normal prU.mary and alternate wire lines between senior and subordinate 4units, all units on an FM should be interoonneoteod by.primae and alternate wire lines, Impxove- ment of land line ooimmntotion optiones, like improvement of a battery position$ ehould be *ontinaOus, Of equal importanoe is the requirement that wire digm•w be updated whenever changed, and that the full array is reviewed and understood by all offioers and NCO' s-not Just the .oo=zmioatorsa.

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5 1,V 1969

Com tj Mail/Oourier and passenger servies was uniformly poor because weather/limited helicopter assets placed an extremely high priority on resupply requirements (partioularly artillery Class 5 respply). and almost all pilots operated under the un ritte policy that they could not carrxy both passengers and external heavy lifts. The assumption that an external heavy %iftutilizes all of a chopper's load capaoity, and that one passenger with a bag of mail would be the proverbid straw, is simpl,y incredible in 99.9% of the oases.

J.te,spn J1qgg jo ReqWqfiAUiqAt (1) That all heavy lift resupply choppors be armitt6dto one passenger with each lift (2) That helicopter priorities be revised so that no oouriers or passenger will wait more than one day for transportation to or from an P6B

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ItemS Smoke O oratioqAS

PowsAt Smokc was used ve.y sUoOessfully to boroeen FSB CUi•.iNINGHiC fromri direot observation during +eo ietrtaotion phase. 4Suspeot OP's wore located throudout an area of doveral thousandxd uare meters to the southwoot, and could not be individua•ly sabroeod, so the soreen .a planned on a ridGelihe 2 V Vest.southwest of the FSB. A coroeen 25014 high by 25001M lOn wlos built up on that rideoline, using 25' 1P and 121 HO0. It was effootive for about three hours, by, which timoe smoke. laying aircraft had been sonAbled to continue the uoreon. For some reason, the I hung lower and lastod longer than ex. pected. HO was used mainly to full aaps in the ".P. The mission was obseived by one of the battery oomandes in.- volved in the firing who v•e authoriszod to make a4jatametos in firing data to achieve the desirod effoot. Deoentralization of the miAianr in this manner ensured timely good results. Lsso he ed• pr Repommndtatons _(1)The-p0oper mix of WP and HO oannot be accurately foreoast in advanoos-nor wore the tables contained in field manuals of muo'~c value in pl=G4rin this am':e soreent even as a guide. S(2) If at all possible, the mission should be observed ,nd completely controlled by the battery firing the screen. This will aive the best soreen with the least expen4ature of smokeo (3) To soreen an F? from distant observation, plan the smoke on some closeuin terain feature.

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P(T II - STATIETOC..L SUIJu-YX

A. Losses sustained by the enemy

1. Personnel: 9. Communioations equipment: 1627 IAM 5 Hadios 5 201u 1 Switohboard 8 ILT 2 ulti'lexors 2 CHIEU HOI 2 Field phones 6000 ft. of comnw-lcaitions wire 2. Motor Transports 84 Vehioles

3. Bunkers/Struotures 1000

4. Weapons 1223 BA 243 OS0 26 Mortars 66 tMi %;empone 12 122mm Field Guns 4 85mm Field Guns . 690,598 SA Rda. 63,012 Mortar Rds 28,286 LI. Rs. 7,530 HO'/GUN Rde. 14,000 60,429 Grenades 2,920 Mines 1,027 Rookets 2,998 Roooilless rifle ltde, 6. Explosivess 1,910~ lbs. 7. POLs 2 ,750 Gal, Foul 370 Gal. Grease G. Foods 228,7301bs.

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B. Surveillanoe of Lrtilleryy lussions (±nolae in the t*tals given in A above).

1. PersonnelI 172 Ia 5 I*)L 90 2robable 111u jI 2. Bwunkere/Struotuax0s s 116 ;unkere I House . 2 Struotures -

3. Seoondariess 157 4. Vohioles: 6 Tmoke destroyed 4 Truoks da~d"ed 5. ''eapons 2 122mn D-74 Yield guns 1 62mm 1rta r t I 1 50oal

6. bisoellaneous 1 Cave , sowerlisustne b ft A I 0. Losses suetained by friendly

218 KIi, 905 I4,4 and 2 MI1."

D, Losses sustained by artillery units included in the totals given in C above)

8 KI42 (inoluding 3 MO s)s and58 1

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