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HEADQUARTERS TJNCLASSIFJk'T'lnd Battalion, 27th Marines ~~rine Division, (-) (Rein) FMF Camp Pendleton, California, 92055 3/BKS/dbl 5750 15 October 1969 .S~R AJ" t:l'J C> -t.P~ Unclassified upon removal of enclosure (1) From: Commanding Officer To: Commandant of the Marine Corps (Code A03D), Headquarters, u. S. Marine Corps, Washington, D. c. 20380 Via: (1) Commanding Officer, 27th Marine Regiment (2) Commanding General, 5th Harine Division, (-) (Rein)_,~ Camp Pendleton, California 92055 (3) Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, FPO San Francisco, California 96602
Subj: Command Chronology for period 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969
Ref: (a) MCO 57a0.1..A (b) FMF PacO 5750.8A (c) DivO 5750.2A Encl: (1) Command Chronology, Second Battalion, 27th Marine Regiment 1. In accordance with the provisions of references (a), (b) and (c), enclos ure (1} is submitted •
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HEADQUARTERS . SS 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines UNCLA IFI~rine Division, (-) (Rein) FHF ~ Pendleton, California 92055
COMMAND CHRONOLOGY 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969 INDEX PART I - ORGANIZATIONAL DATA PART II - NARRATIVE SUMMARY PART III - SEQUENTIAL LISTING OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS PART IV: - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Enclosure (1)
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/" 2nd Battalion, LtCol J. p, GAGLIARDO JR., 1 July 1969 to 29 AugUst £969 27th Marines (-) LtCol E. Z. GRABOtrlSKI 30 August 1969 to 16 October 1969 SUBORDINATE UNITS H & S Company Capt J. E. SILER 1 July 1969 to 10 July 1969 1stLt S. A. NELSON 11 July 1969 to 6 October 1969 1stLt M. F. SOMMERS 706c!t()ber 1969 to 15 October 1969 Company E 1stLt R. D. DUFF 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969
Company F Capt D. VI. PICKERSGILL 1 July 1969 to 11 August 1969 1stLt P. F. SKOOG 12 August 1969 to 15 October 1969
Company G 1stLt S. C. HECKMAN 1 July 1969 to 9 July 1969 1stLt R. E. LOGAN 10 July 1.969 to 15 October 1969 Company H 1stLt J. M. STRICKLAND 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969 2. LOCATION 33 Area, Camp Pendleton, California 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969 3. STAFF OFFICERS EXECUTIVE OFFICER Maj G. G. BOSWORTH 1 July 1969 to 29 August 1969) (No one assigned 30 August 1969) ADJUTANT/S-1 2ndLt R. H. ASMUS 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969
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~l'J :...... ~h)-".c J.ED STAFF OFFICERS (Continued) S-2 1stLt F. B. AHEARN 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969
S-3 Capt R. S. HUNSBERGER 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969
S-4 Capt D. L. BARTLETT 1 July 1969 to 10 August 1969 Capt D. W.· PICKERSGILL . 11 August 1969 to 15 October 1969
SUPPLY OFFICER 1stLt R. G. KOSINSKI 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969 MOTOR TRANSPORT OFFICER 1stLt J. R. MCELRATH 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Capt G. E. GIRARDOT 1 July 1969 to 30 July 1969 Capt G. J. WILLIAMS 31 July 1969 to 15 October 1969 CHAPLAIN (None Assigned) BATTALION SURGEON/BATTALION MEDICAL OFFICER (None Assigned 1 July 1969 to 3 AugP..st 1969) Lt A. ADELSTEIN, USN 4 August 1969 to 15 October 1969
SERGEANT-MAJOR SgtMaj J. E. SAMPLES 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969 4. AVERAGE MONTHLY STRENGTH USMC USN OTHER U.f{' Qf.f. ~ ill! ~ ill! !u! July 49 713 0 30 Aug 53 662 1 28 Sep:t 43 415 1 21 Oct 35 148 1 9 lT~ ~ ::.ASSIFIE - - ...... ____- _ '
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PART II UJ:" _...... ,.....),_,;;,J_• ...... L) NARRATIVE SUMMARY During this reporting period, block training was used extensively to maintain the battalion in a combat-ready posture. Training was limited by a steady drop in personnel strength, beginning at 65.7% on 1 July 1969,and dropping to 56.6% by the 15th of September and terminating the reporting period on 15 October 1969 with deactivation and a drop to 0.0% in both personnel and opstocks. July was highlighted by numerous FIREX's and concluded with preparation tor a PACNARMID demonstration. On~:}J July, the battalion had a platoon mount-out for the Norton AFB~'Mouht-Out Exercise~ On 22 July, the rifle com panies supported the USS VANCOUVER in helicopter assault techniques. The bat talion began the month with 91% of mount-out equipment and 97% of opstocks on hand. During the first week in August, the battalion coordinated and sponsored a firepower demonstration for PACNARMID which includes artillery, air, tanks, ONTOS'f, flames and all organic firepower of an infantry battalion. The demon stration was attended by over 300 Midshipmen, the Connnanding General, 5th Marine Division, the Mayors of Oceanside and San Clemente, representatives of various Navy Leagues and other distinguished guests. In the middle of August, Company 11 G11 acted as aggressors to the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines (USMCR), who were conducting their summer field training. The rest of the month.was devoted to block training, FIRE¢-x's and a Regimental COMMEX. On 29 August 1969, LtCol J. P. GAGLIARDO JR. was relieved as Commanding Officer by LtCol E. Z. @RABG~~Kio
September started with block training, including numerous night activities. The Battalion conducted a static ~eapons display for guests of the Secretary of the Navy on 11 September. On 16 September 1969, Company 11 H11 paraded down the streets of Escondido in support of that city's observance of Mexican Independence Day. Cadre and deactivation was initiated by warning orders on 15 September and the rest of the month was spent preparing for the final steps to cadre/deact ivation.Jt.QPersonnel strength was 60% at the first rbf the month, and dropped to 31.1% by-A0eptember 1969 with opstocks and mount-out equipment r$maining 97% and 91% on hand respectively. . · During the first two weeks of October a wholesale redistribution of sup plies and transfer of personnel occurred. On 1 October tUrn-in of stocks and mount-out equipment was initiated and by 8 October opstocks and mount-out equip ment on hand was 0.0%. The personnel strength dropped from 18% to 0.0% ~~- T/0 by the end of the reporting period. The official deactivation ceremony was con ducted on 15 October 1969.
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DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED -L PART III UNCLA SSIFIID'I&L LISTING oF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS 3 July 1969 Norton AFB Moull:rt-Out Exercise 22 July 1969 Support for USS VANCOUVER, Helicopter Training
30 July 1969 Rehearsal for PACNARMID - 69 Demonstration
5 Aug 1969 to 7 Aug 1969 PACNARMID - 69 Demonstration and PACNARMID - 69 FIELDEX 19 Aug 1969 to 22 Aug 1969 Participation in Regimental COMMEX 27 Aug 1969 Change of Command Ceremony
30 Augu~~69 LtCol E. Z. GRABO\vSKI Assumed Command 11 Sep 1969 Weapons Display for the Honorable Secretary of the Navy 1 s Guests 15 Sept1969 Initia~adre/De-activation (Refer;hce CG, msg 141715Z Sep 69) 16 Sep 1969 L:Mexiean Independence Day Parade at Escondido, California 24 Sep 1969 Transfer of Personnel Accounts for Drop of On-Board strength from 45% to 24% of T/0 10 Oct 1969 Personnel On-Board 12% of T/0 15 Oct 1969 Official Deactivation Ceremony. Close out by 2nd Bn Unit Diany~."RUC 15520, H&S Co. RUG 15521; E Co. RUC 15523; F Co. RUC 15524; G Co. RUG 15525; H Co. RUG 15526
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,-.r n <"""trtT"C'TET\ PART rv UN, "-"~~~,W.' -1· .:!JSUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (Attached to Original Only) ANNEX A OPERATIONS AND DEMNNSTRATIONS
APPENDICES
1."' Norton AFB Mount-Out (After Action Report)
2 • .- TAB A Support of USS VANCOUVER (Division Training Highlights, DivBul 1500 of 16Jul69)
"'TAB B (Amphibious Shipping Assignment for Training and }~rine Support for Navy Amphibious Training First Quartly FY-70 DivBul 3110 of 9Jul69) ·
3 • .-TAB A PACNARMID 1969 (co, 2ndBn, 27thMar ltr 3/CRD/ds 1500 of 15Jul69)
"'TAB B (P.AD'i\RMID 1969 Program)
.r TAB C (00 27th Marines msg 062341Z Aug 69/ 082318Z Aug 69)
y TAB D Navy league, Bakersfield Council ltr RWS,: sms 11 Aug69/Cornmanding Generals letter of Recognition 1/dpd 1650 of 5 Sep 69
"TAB E (Newspaper Article with picture; Pendleton Scout, 15 Aug 69)
ANNEX B PARADES AND CEREMONIES
1. "'TAB A Change of Command (Parade for a change of Command Ceremony; 2ndBn Bul 5060 3/WFH/ bhi of 20 Aug 69)
"'T.AB B (Change of Command Program)
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PART IV (Continued)
-APPENDICES Mexican Independence Day (Msg 27th Marines 211450Z·: Aug 69 Fiestas: Patrias Celebration Parade) (After Action; Training Exercise Brief; Mexican Independence Day Parade, Escondido, California CO, H Co, 2ndBn, 27thMar ltr WMW/dwg 5050 of 18Sep69)
ANNEX C SUBORDINATE CHRONOLOGIES
1. TAB A·· H&S Company Command Chronology 1 Juihy 1969 to :\5 October 1969
TAB Bv E Company Command Chronology 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969
TAB Cv F Company Command Chronology 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969 G Company Command Chronology 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969
TAB E ...... H Company Command Chronology 1 July 1969 to 15 October 1969
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The following periods of instruction are training highlie;hts ifor oreaniiations of this command. ::Jubject 21-23 July 69 CD Training Bn Area r 2/2$ OB00.-1600 Scope: Lecture and application on Civil Disturbance Control techniques. ')/')? 21-22 July (;9 Helicopter Training USS Vancouver .:.. ·- 0730-1630 Scope: To .fam.iliarize the individual Harine vJith proper IJ:elicopter proc(~dures. 22 ,J ul~,r (,9 ;JG.F CommEx Fapa I J/lJ 0800-1530 h5f)l!39 Scope: J'ractical application of proper raclio procedures for calling in an,: adjusting naval Gunfire l[issions 23 July 69 C:nt0s .Firex Range 407A 5th AT Br. 0730-1600 Scope: To increase the proficiency of the Anti-Tank crevnnen in the firing of crew served weapons. 24 July 69 Demolitions Range 233 13th Engr Bn 0730-16.30 ;.:;cope: Practical application of Demolitions Firing to include both electric, non-electric and opec i.al f.i.r:i.ng devices. A-2-~ DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED Div::u1 l500 l 6 JUl i?69 25 July 69 Platoon li'irex Range 408 2/28 0800.:.1500 Scope~ To increa:oe the proficiency of the unit through the use of a live fire exercise. 3. Self-cancellatiOJl.. 26.-.:July 1969. '·. ·.\ DI3TR.IBt!TION: 11 B" & 11 C11 plus G-3 DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED • s-3 f\l£ COP¥ HEADQUARTERS 5th Marine Division (-)(Rein), FMF Camp Pendleton, California 92055 DivBul 3110 Ch 1 3/FEE/ma.g 21 AUG \369 From:' Commanding General To: Distribution List Subj: Amphibious Shipping Assignments for Training and Marine Support for Navy Amphibious Refresher Training~?§€ Quarter FY-70 . · S,e•nd 1. Purpose. To publish pen change to the basic Bulletin dated 9 July 1969. 2. Action;. Make the following pen and ink change to the basic Bulletin: a. On Page 1 of Enclosure (1) of the basic Bulletin: (1) De~e: 6-7 October 2/27 USS OGDEN (LPD5) HELILEX 21-23 October 13th Mar USS CATAIDUNT (LSD17) NUCLOAOOUTEX 4-7 November ·· 3/27 USS BEJ.LffiROVE (LSD2) PHI&tu.IDEX 17-:-20 November 5th MarDiv USS ELOORADO (LCCll) DIVPHIBCPX = • (2) Add: 1-..S December 5th MarD:tv DTMD DIVPHIBCPX 1-l December 2/27 \ DTMD HELILEX 1-69 1-5%' December \\ 3/27 - \ !miD PHIBRAIDEX 5-69 \. b. On Page 1 of Enclosure (2) to the .basic Bulletin: (1) Under a. add 2-3 Sep USS DENVER (2) Under r.. change to read: 2~h. Marines vice 27~h Mar}.nes . e. On page 2 of Enclosure (2) to the basic Bulleti~ add: h. 28th Marines 1-3 Oct Two companies of approximately 150 men each and one landing zone control team to provide training support for USS DENVER ( LPD9) • Request two landing zones and provide 8 d~ cargo lifts. Contact: 28th Marines S-3 Ext. 7545. COMPHIBl'RAPAC Opns 4~3'7-2291. ceo uss DENVER • (LPD9) • A-2-B 3 DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED D1 vBul 3110 Ch 1 2 1 AUG \969 3. Self-cancellation• 1 January 1970. . ~' . )nw.~ '... M. W. SCBMID'l' Chief' of' Staff' DISTRIBuriON: "B" & "C" plus G-3 (15) Copy to: COMPHIBPAC (10) COMPBIBrRAPAC (7) CCMLAHSBIPRON 1 (20) CG, MCB, CamPen {3) co, TracVebScol, Scol Bn, MCB (5) CO, 5th FSR {3) CO, NAVPHIBSCB (3) co, Each Ship Listed I DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED .. S-3 2nd Bn. 27th Marines ACTION HEADQUARTERS 5th Harine Divis ion (-) (Rein) , FiiF Camp Pendleton, California 92055 DivBul 3ll0 Ch 2 3/EEE/rmo 'l JUL 196S BULLBrHI 3110 CH 2 S-3 FILE COpy From: Commanding General To: Distribution List Subj: Amphibious Shipping Assignments for Training and Narine Support for Navy Amphibious Refresher Training First Quarter FY-70 Ref: (d) COMPHIBTRAPAC msg 2721432 Jun69 (e) TELECON Lt Lawrence COHPHim'RAPAC 011100 Jul69 1. Purpose. To publish pen changes to the Basic Bulletin dated 10 April 1969 in accordance with the provisions of reference (d) modified by ref erence (e). 2. ~.!1.!.. ;·~a.ke the following pen and ink changes to the Basic Bulletin: a.. On. Page 1 of Enclosure (2) to the Basic Bulletin under a. add: UNIT Q!TI;. ~mPPORT 5th AmtracBn 25 Jul USS VANCOUVER Add new subparagraph f •. as follows: 27th Harines 21-22 Jul Two Companies of approx imately 150 men each to provide helicopter train ing support for USS VAN COWER ( LPD2). Companies to be at the Navy Station San Diego by 2108C0 Jul69. Companies to be picked uo at Ream Field Imperial Beach for return to CamFen about 22200~Jul69. Unit to contact USS VANCOUVER (LPD2) before going for pier rimnber. Contact : 27th l1arines S-3 f•:Xt. 2220. C011PHIBTRAPAC Op erations 437-2291, ceo USS VANCOWER ( LPD2) • •• 5 DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED \ DivBul 3110 Ch 2 7 JUL 1969 b. On Page 1 of Enclosure ( 2) under a. 5th AmtracBn change dates: 12 Sep to read 15 Aug USS CABI:O:.OO 15 Sep to read 15 Aug USS CARTER HALL And Delete: 16 Jul USS STONE COUNTY 2 Sep USS PI' DEFIANCE '!nJ.J~ M. W. SCHMIDT Chief of Staff DISTRIBUTION: 11 B11 and 11 C11 Plus G-3 (15) C011PHIBP AC ( 10) COHPHIBTRAPAC (7) COI1LANSHIPIWN ONE ( 20) CG, HCB, CamPen (3) CO, TracVeh Scol, ScolBn, MCB (5) CO , 5th FSR (3 ) CO, NAVPHIBSCH (3) CO, Each Ship Listed 6 DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED HEADQUARTERS I 5th Marine Division (-)(Rein), FMF Camp Pendleton, California 92055 DivBul 3110 3/F$E/jrk .9 JUt 196.9 ~· DIVISION BUlLETIN 3110 w I~ h I 4r ~ From: ·CoJJDDanding General To: Distribution List Subj: . Amphibious Shipping Assignments for Training and Marine Support for Navy Amphibious Refresher Training, Second Quarter FY-70 Ref: (a) CoJJDDander, Amphibious Force, U. S~ Pacific Fleet ltr 3120 Ser: 32-2800 of 10 June 1969 (b) DivO Pl500.4B Encl: (1) Shipping assigned for Second Quarter FY-70 (2) Assignment of Marine . Support for Second Quarter FY -70 n 1. Puroose. To promulgate assignments of amphibious shipping and assign ments of Marine Support for Navy Amphibious refresher training during the Second Quarter FY-70 •. I 2. Action. Organizational Commanders will: · . .. a. Plan training for utilization of amphibious shipping in accordance with shipping assignments listed in enclosure ( 1). b. Provide support for .Navy training in accordance with reference (a) and as indicated in enclosure (2). c. Request training areas and facilities in accordance with instructions contained in reference (b). d. Contact Navy Commands a minimum of two weeks prior to scheduled training. Direct liaison is. authorized. Notify this Headquart~rs (Assis tant ~3 Operations 11 Ext 2123) when initial liaison with Navy Commands has been accomplished. , : ,_ '- · '· .. .,, .. _. L: . , 3. Self-cancelhtio~. · 1- January 1970. . '1hW. /I •-·· · M.W.~ ·Chief of Staff DISTRIBUTION: "B" & "C" plus G-3 (15) Copt to: . . · COMPHIBPAC (10) CO, Trac Veh Scol, Scol Bn, MCB (5) COMPHIBTRAP AC ( 7) CO, 5th FSR (3) • COMLANSHIPRON 1 ( 20) CO, -NAVPHIBSCH (3 ) CG, MC.B 11 · CamPen (3) co Each ship listed on enclosures (1) & (2) . DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED DivBul 3110 • 9 JUL ·~~:9 SHIPPING .ASSIGNED 2ND QUARrER FY-70 -DATE -UNIT SERVICES TRAINING .6-7 October 2DCl&, 27thMar u;s ea£JSN (LPD 5 ) • 7-8 October 5th .AMl'rac Bn 1.ES PAGE COuNTY (1ST) LVT Trng 10 October Scola Bn, · MCB WS OAKHILL (LSD 7) LVT Trng 14-15 October 5th .AMrrac Bn lBS OODEN (LPD 5) .Rapid He.;. covery 14-15 October SFCP 1 s lBS BRAINE (DD 630} NGFEX 20-21 October 5th Hecon Bn lBS RAZORBACK (SS 394} Iockin/Lookout Recon Trng '€1: 23 Oe'boeer . l)bh Mar 28-29 October Sco1s Bn, MCB 1.ES CATAMOUNT (LSD 17) LVT Trng 3 November ScOls Bn, MCB tES BELLEGROVE (ISD 2} I _:4-7 Ug.:~Je!Gel' l:SS BWF UJl ROVB (iSB 2 ) .12 November . Sco1s Bn, MCB ms CATAMOUN'r (LSD 17) LvT Trng 12-13 November SFCP's . lBS PRESTON (DD 795 } NGFEX 13·14 November 5th 'AMrrac Bn tBS BULLOCH COl.JN'F.{ LVT Trng (LST 509} 17 November Scols Bn, MCB U3S ALAMO (ISD 33} LVT Trng 17-20 November 5th ForBe.conCo lBS CAIMAN (SS 323} IBS/Recon \-5 ?£c£mB~R. 3/~7 mmo ~~RO!"l>EX 5"'~b1 t-5 \::>C.c.en)'i3~~ Diffl \) 'H'EliJI::'I '""""'<} ISS m no.aADO (r..cc 11) DDlPSIB CPX la1 ao BQv.er&el' ~a~1Y \)\YY\ 0 . . . I .S \)EC£1Yib£.ia 5Th . MHil. t)n> OIIIPhBC.fX 2-3 December 5th AMrrac Bn U3S OODEN (LPD 5} Rapid Re covery 4 December Scols. Bn, ICB U3S OAKRILL (LSD 7} .LVT Trtig 9-10 December ·. 5th .A.Mrrac Bn 1.ES FLOYD COUN'fi (1ST 762) LVT Trng 1 Enclosure (1} • DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED DivBul 3UO • Q .l\Jl ,969 -DATB SERVICES TRAINING 10 ~cember Scols Bn, ~ ti3S ~UNT (ISD 17) .LVT Trng . . ' ...... ~· 15 December Scols Bn, MCB U3S ALAMO (ISD 33) ,, • Enclosure (1) 2 DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ~t"" ' >t. .e ... DivBul 3110 9 JUl 1969 • MARINE SFlNICES REQUIRED. BY COMPHIBPAC 2ND QUARTER FY-70 ·YN!! ~ a. 5th AMI'rac Bn 8 LVT 1 S and crews provide refresher training support for: - ~-3 s~tsr u.s 1 -\:)i'¥J l) E;R. 27-28 October USS ODGEN 2 December USS IDNTICEU.O 16 December USS OAK HILL b. 5th AMI'rac Bn 15 October 6 LVT's support NPS 5319/ PTRG/Blue Beach Del Mar c. 5th AMI'rac Bn · 16 October 15 LVT's support NPS 5319/ PTRG/Blue Beach Del Mar d. 28th Marines 28-31 October Two Companies of approximate. 150 men each and one landing zone control team to- provide · training sup:port for USS OGDEN (LPD 5). Request two landing zones and provide 8 durnrDy' cargo lifts. Contact : 28th Marines S-3 Ext. 7545. COMPHIBTRAPAC Opns 437-2291. CCO USS OGDEN ( LPD 5). . e. 27th Marines - 3-5 December Two Companies of approximately 150 men each and one landing zone control team to provide training support for USS TRIP OLI (LPH 10), Request two landing zones and provide 8 · dUJIDIIY' cargo lifts • Contact : 27th Marines S-3 Ext 2220. COMPifiBTRAPAC Opns 437-2291. .COO USS TRIPOLI ( LPH 10) • r. 2Jt,h Marines 3-5 December Two Companies of approximately 150 men each to provide wet net and landing trai,ning sup port for USS IDNTROSE ( LPA _212). Companies to be on • the. strand: in San_ Diego by 1 Enclosure (2) DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED • • I DivBul .3110 9 JUL19&9· Ym. SUPPORT H. :tn~ ~~~,~~s 030800 Dec69. Companies to be picked up for return to CamPen at about 050600 Dec69. Ccmtact : 27th Marines S-3, Ext. 2220 •. COMPHIBTRAPAC Opns, 437-2291, ceo USS IDNT ROSE (LPA 212). g. 28th ~es 17-19 December Two Companies of approximately 150 men each to provide wet net and landing training sup port for USS PICKAWAY (LPA 222) •. · Companies to be on the strand in San Diego by 170800 Dec69. Companies to be picked up for return to CamPen at about 190600 Dec69. Contact: 28th Marines S-3, · Ext 7545. COMPHIBTRAPAC Opns, 437-2291t Ceo USS PICKAWAY I (LPA 222). ChJP..J9E Enclosure. ' .. (2) 2 DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ~-- . - :-. . ..- ae!t 'n), CY;.~.;.ilWII:..if~ it;: .. bie lt/1;,.,';) ~~· 4-'0 fl.£ 1~ ~;QJ."tl~~ 19$ .~ll ( 1) s....- or ~~\WI 1. ll\ n..;~..._, «1.~ Ni\:.:.:~.J..;;,, (.:!.) kl-: .. J~,;J.Am.ir~ ini;n.~~<.~t c~~l!6 ~ ii.."tll. ~ .l'v.: ·..:~.. 4~ p;~ 6-31 :;.:_.~ :~ a.kd..tled. 2. r.-.G.:;AR.t«» 411 GQD.:.~ to. ~vi~!~ ~ ~}~.-w.t11 !~ t:lD ·Jtn.)loJ...,... {;.[ ~ ·;1r.-:.bJ,4 -"f.~ a. · ~o )IIIP0914ft ·!t:J.~~ -~ -~-...~ (ilrl~) ilrtecst'd~t'tn . - ~ iJ.C,tJ!",;Z. · · 'tt-. ~o ~~- lieW 1.tdQg Mill ~itJ. .. .. ~.0.)1.)~~~ ... d ...... ••... A-3-A DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED --.· "- ·,.r .v~;:ws:r \o.u.. ~ (,1i18l (t) VJ:t.ta«t • .,, • .lda!a• ~~ ,:wl \.hCJ r..;rq,a!Ied -.ova\ Cit unlisw4 :&!u:4-::·~• ~ ·'-ill_,. till ®.Uoo,tar MFIJ 011t .r.. .W., w A4'~ ;~ ••• c4 alia1Nd ,_... atqu!all4 vll1 be ~ - ~. ~ .tWiQl)... ~ of :r~ 'ltD - ,_, Will iulGIII. OO~c Cu. ~~ o£ \;0 ~at .7;.l!1.4ttr-.e ~ wtam ~ t~i...... ~. !fbe tl.J.$-tillw villl¢~ ~·:t.'tt.'ti.(.~. :~ ~tiCii. »-.-.1 tw u. !~ ~r- !'A! ~ ~~:~ d.~'r.l..._t<.~~-=- (~~) •. iAili-.wa by Em4~ {'J ).. rtht"; an ~' ViU ~4J:.~:M -u.- .,.._~QL 't' -, I' DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED • ia'feat 402 . 1,o0 4 .,., f!6Js •• r• flf l/27 ~ ~ ~ litilDillll w ~ ia ~ Q;Q..U," tea!IIUJ-• .... ~a llel.J.atpflex: lJ.lt, \~ {:illQ IUl..L. ---~ J»>" ' ~ ""' ~ aboad .... ··~ ~. 1M5 . ~ ~ tw.·at.au.-. . '· ' t.. ~~i#l ol :u.,tlie ~· l:il~tiJ. . . ·'"'· ... ._ ~1> ...... a ~-~-~.We- ~ ' ' A. J«roc:t*J,'llO a~ i~. . ... .·. :0t~U...... - PiatOCIIl. t.. ~.::ibe a. 'lrtO'i•. aif1o ~ ' i~ liiRea ·as~~,...,. u ._,...... •"'..:. o~ ~ .... MtU f'- ~ .. tt.s-e u.~t~ ' ~ ' ..... ,., ... :~ I ''• 4~ M. T' 'I .· I • . . ·.4l.• "6o ...... ~ .· .;\.8 each...,.~ ...... ], ...... _1dll.:· '· tu.. .tr~ll! ·,;n~~tlt4. r-:t uou .. · . . · ., ". . - ...... ~ .... i ·."', 4' .. -~ ,, ":::::-. DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED .. • • . . . ""' ~ ~ - tt:a .....·~ ii:U~;~....,.. "f/6 ot .. W.i.-J. j"*~tft.l.t~ JOwu M .-.h ~io ~ .1a ~-Jll,S~tri into ~ ..r t!!G ._. tne '=':ill .fil...;r b:.:. - ~ 1.t»h . . . . . 5.- ~- t:» ~ .aattr&.lt.ca ~d~ li!a.,.. 6a ~:ac;:;.t• dG'MQIJta .. arllbe &.. 105 ~~£.-- ...... "~ ~~~ ..... ~b.tl4 Ia -~ ot flh:., "~ ...u.r ..s.u ti::.'O ~ Q, ~11!tl! ,.attica. . . . 151Q ~ .i?S..£lo .;.;~ .b. \ie ~. ''.· 1. ~ul;;l:'ci-Ua Vf.ll...,. ._. ;~--~.- ~~..,.a aui"••:••• tla ~~ -...... lrr a Jlr.i'W ~ O•l•sr..., d'a.ltnt~~,llllk irl ~ho -~.~.. . ·,~. ·'"""::·::· ... c.ll.i.afl a...- •I 11 ~ • ---·•:• r 11th• •• q.,. '<-:__'"'--:---..... b. Co~·tne 3r ~ • -~~ 1 c. OaUtn,·. a~ .u.1• &.t.1r ...mac .,.,.•.. ._ltr, w:rtne Olcs>.J::· 'tQ M-.q ,.uu... . t1. · C . \ . ·.1,. DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED . ... , ~C.MAR.If/1) ,.,. I ~- ' - t989 / 5th MARINE DIVISION A-3-B DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED Commanding General Sth Marine Division BGEN R. T. DWYER JR. Commanding Officer 27th Marines LTCOL G. H. BENSKIN Commanding Officer 2nd Battalicin, 27th Marines LEOL J. P. GAGLIARDO JR. ----~ DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED THE 27TH MARINE REGIMENT PRESENTS A DEMONSTRATION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORTING ARMS OF THE MARINE INFANTRY BATTALION. PARTICIPATING UNITS 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines F Battery, 13th Marines B Company, 5th Tank Battalion C Company, 5th Antitank Battalion Elements, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing / DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED SEQUENCE OF EVENTS 1. Welcoming remarks 2. Organization of the Marine Rifle Company a. The Marine Rifleman (M-14 Fire demonstration) b. The Fire Team c. The M-16 Rifle (Fire demonstration) d. The Squad e. The Grenadier (M-79 Fire demonstration) f. The Weapons Platoon (1) The M60 Machine Gun (Fire demonstration) (2) The 3.5 Rocket Launcher (Fire demonstration) (3) The Light Antitank Assault Weapon (LAAW) (Fire demonstration) (4) The 60rnrn Mortar (Fire demonstration) g. The Marine Rifle Company 3. The Marine Infantry Battalion a. Composition b. Organization DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED 4. Organic Supporting Weapons of the Infantry Battalion (Fire demonstration of all weapons) a. The 81mm Mortar b. The 106 Recoilless Rifle c. The Flame Thrower _.,. . 5. The Battalion Landing Team 6. The Battalion Landing Team Supporting Arms (Fire demonstration of all weapons) a. The 105mm Howitzer b. The 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer c. The Ontos d. The 90rmn Tank e. The Flame Tank 7. The Marine Rifle Company in th<'! Defense (Demonstration of intergrated fires of supporting weapons and infantry battalion weapons) a. Artillery Support b. Close Air Support c. Tank Support d. 81mm Mortar Support e. 106 Recoilless Rifle Support f. The "Wall of Steel" 8. Closing Remarks DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ....- . . :.. SKETCH LEGEND . 1. Observers Grandstands 2. M-14, M-16, M-60 Targets 3. 3.5 Rocket Launcher/LAAW Targets 4. 81mm Mortar Target 5. 106RR, Artillery, Tank Targets 6. Flame Thrower Target 7. Air Support Targets (High Explosive) 8. Air Support Target (Napalm) DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED • • -- . • .. - • ' - '- '!" - --- 0 - ;; <: .... #'"..,.:'-113,1 • ~ •#"7 ·' DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED •!' ... - HE~\OQUMT~R~ 211H M~~ uN~$ R 062341Z AUG 69 :FM ·rwo St'"\!'~N MAR 10 CG FIFTH MARDlV !{C"Qtr:"ST R~l.1:"AS'f." FM TWO s~v~N MAR TO t:;l"COND BN TWO Sl."'V"'N MAR ~COND BN TEXRT~~NTH MAR FOURT'-! BN TU.IR'f:r."t"N'l'H MAR F!rt·.; TANK -BN riFT~! AT BN FIFTH SVC BN h"Q BN FIFTH MARDIV. TH I RT~~NtH MT BN. · . HML = TWO SlX S~V~N VMA = TWO ON~ FOUR RANGE D~T MCB CAM PF.N INFO CG MCB CAMP~N CG THIRD t1At~ CG FIFTH MARDIV ftllRTF.1>:NTH MAR m WCLAS PAG~ TWO DTXG UNCLAS HQ BN PASS TO D&. B TM 9 FlF"!'H SVC BN PASS TO AMMO PtT PACNARMID 1969 D~MON= ~tRATXON 1o I WISH TO ~XPR~ss A?PR~ClATION FOR THF. FINE C\H}P-c>RATlON 9 PROF~3 SIONALISM 11 AND ATTF.NTlON TO Dt"TAlL AS DISPLAY~D BY ALL PARTlCl?ANTS lN !IM~LY R~SPONS~ FOR tX~CUTXNG A SECOND UNSCHEDULED D~MONSTRAt!ON ON SHORT NOT1CF. WAS ~P~iE 4i Of ~}) A.-3-C DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED r~~~N~ AND SAILOR PART!CIPA!lNG P~RFORM~D IN AN 'l:')C'~<"MPtA'RY MANN'i:"R& YH~ M! n··~P.lPMl"N AND DlSTlNGUlSH~D GUl"STS S&W A SHOW OF TRU~ CAN DO SPIRITo CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL CONC'-~RNF.D .. l.'l'COJ.. B~NSK!N S~NDSo BT 1.@@;g ~~/'it~~lf/ AU@6~/tC~=~45/ROC/W:-..,.3/IT fa{§) 2:;14 ~14: ~U@ 69 t''l ~;r :~ ':?.!21 ""'· ©@W~ .~n ~» ~7"iTH = ~@\Ul~ (~~@~ ~ ~f ~} DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ... -~- • • ;; ~::: • \ } '- j j '' , r '·•:. ,:· ... 7··r~ r~r~·r ~~~;t~F~~ ·:-· ,.... ·.- ~, ·, [: ~ ~- ~·~~\~..-:,I .. :~~ ~-- ~ f;:· :· . .,. I'• • -~, ··.l ...... - J,; ·.·: ,.. ... : .... ,.• ',j'.:;. ).. . .-,•·. J, I r f.~ ,·-. .r' ~ ; ',I : .. :. r ;·~ -~- ... ,•' 1,. ,:• ,;( (: ·.~ ._ - , :, .. ' .' ~ , ... .';. . :·. ~ . ~~n.:=~~- __.:_~~ ~i1~:.t~_:: ?i"-~.~;_l,--~---~.,~~ ""·)_~-- i--·1:(~~--·_:·,··- 1 1 :~:-.-.~2 }·:-.:·.r,~~---):c }:_:·r· ;~~i{ ;:·;~r,q:l L-. ~·--~~-. ~:-~ l ~ ·-.~< !: ~ -~ ~' ~ ,·, \·'_, '"- ..., . ,· 'l ~- ': ,..-~ r J,! ') ' /., 'l.,." ... ·~-·. . ..•• ,~. DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED •~~- ....,, ...... ' ..~- oil -~ LEAGUE of the l'NITED STATES c;,. ( }n·ilta:t C/ "'' ollkt Ci\~n-v • P'OVHO&O WM E >t~OOIIE. Jl. H!.,.,.,N $TtNtMf'l'ft. !I \' ;('". Ql'e$ ....ftte Major 0. ' 'hbt>; tson Oeputv ;nt .. :r!"1at:onaT Service Officer .IA-~•• q ~ ~·JGMIUt. )I, Joint :.,'·.·nft.lltional Ser"ice Of~ice NIIC''"'H !',a,lll($ CilmP :',,,;-.Al .. ton, California 92055 V !N(.£ lfi'YOI.UCC.> *...,..,. ~ On beh~lf oft~ Ba~ur~f1eld Councfl of the Navy league,_. .rish • ilOf.f:IT WIUlAMS to el(oress o ... r thllftks fOf' "''ur help in arrantJh't our recent tour J ...... ""·- and ohservation of Marine fir·e poM~er on August the 5th. We fe.t it a rr; ·,. leqe to "•vt: been at61e to join •ith the other groups to see 'what ~s the Kerin•~ go." & F4M' l.le ~re c:;e• t-l;~,.., dba~inted .th.it-. did not haife a larger = = ~t-tenda~Xe, but I ..,n~;f ._.."" ft~ ...... fn ttM •f.t-...ek ..., Mt • ADAil w.- ,. MAllON 1m, 1 nc.;. t ... ~ ,, t"e wi¥ea • cut down '" ...,.. ett.,..Me...... ,.,. • tho.e w.to.PY THOMPSON of vc; lllho -.r e • :,c.-,.. "t ~ with OW' ·JOftl c.ertei n 1y hM nothing o;..-. but Pfe::oe for the II'.Ciousneu witt. •tch yov r.ceived us. COl W'-lTll ~Y, USN Plea$• e•tend to all of tho~• in.olved •~ theftks __, apprectetlon Ho..-y u.~.... for a i"~b '-' l dOfte. l Uti,., as ...... ,.., lwyer atatefl, "You c•n havll!' & '; thi$ equf~t ~ .... ft CGIU ta the shc• ta.rt, it's the ~~'<-"" bet\ i nd the ..,i...,.t. that _,_. t .. 4fffw..:e." """ .He hopeful that ..,. ..Y c~ ..._, .....i• at • tater elate with a hrger del.,.tiM. Our th_.. egail'l• _ -·- Sincerely. ltOeHI IDOY ·' v ED fANT ~ ,;~:,..,____.. llf PaOM.AN Robert W. Sftel4oft W"-lltl HfiSf:'f ·., ...... ,.t ;' ,...... , ...... A-3-D DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED • • HE~O AFTE RS :>th Marine D1V.\.8.lvn {-) {Rel.nl. f~F Camp Pendleton, Californ.la 9205) ~ / ·: ~- .·l :6SC• From: ·:..:ommand.1ng General To: ..:orrur~"''"!'~.J..ng Officer, 2r:ct :'attalion, 27tl• :·L..r:!les Encl~ tl) Na~t League of the 0~1ted States, Bakersfield Councll ltr of ll ~uqust 1969 1. Durin9 the course of PiCNA~1ID-69, your u~it particlpate/ ~n a Landing P'orce Combine4 Arn.3 f1repower demonstration on ~ .. A.ugust l9b:?. The demonstration was witnessed by Stveral organ~zatlons l.nclu~. a g{OUP of members of. the Bakersfield coun::1l, Navy League ol" the t1r.1ted StatE-s. :-~H,• •~xcellent mclnt!tr in .... ~ich the demonetraticn was exect~ted created a very favorable impn:~~sion on t.ne spectators and enclo~ure < l} attest1ng to th~e fac~ 1e forw&~ed as a matter of 1nformotion. -_..,, 2. r also wisn to ~xt-.a.m¥ pe~on4: ~vngratulatio~s to al: ra~ml··.::r6 0f your unit who '-,;..-._.,...;,.,,tt~d to the preser:tat1on of a h-:.:~hly e:i.:I.c..:tive atu!-pa.feasi0nal demonstr3.ti.:.J:~. \ ...... , ·~. DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ·Page4 -·The Pendleton SCOUT, Friday, August 15, 1969 Gen. Dwyer; Military grobps; Officers, yiew firing display Members of the Military Affairs committees of Oceanside and San Clemente attended a firing demon- stration here Aug. 5. · Also among the spectators were the members of the Bakersfield Chapter of the Navy League, who were touring the base, and several hundred Naval Reserve Officers Traini.ng Corps midshipmen who underwent an indoctrination course in -Marine combat tactics that night. The display, hosted by 2nd Battalion, 27th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division displayed all wea pons used by American forces in Vietnam from the battalion level to the Marine Corps' four-man fire team. LtCol. G. H. Benskin, commanding officer .of the 27th Marines, opened the program by introducing Bri~adier General.Ross T. Dwyer, Commanding General, 5th Marine Division. General Dywer welcomed the guests to the 5th Marine Division . and Camp Pendleton and called the demonstration an exercise "meant to provide an overview of the Marine Corps" for the guests, and cautioned them not to judge our entire effort in Vietnam on what they would see there because "having just returned from Vietnam, I can tell you that operations of the nature you will witness today are carried out on a much larger· scale." A-3-E -- ..._ EXPLANATORY ADDRESS - 5th Marine Division Commanding General_; BrigGen_ Ross T. Dwyer addresses the Oceanside and San Clemente_ Military Affairs Committees, the Bakersfield Navy League and mid- . shipm:en from 17 western colleges at the annuat 5th Marine Division .!.· firingdemonstmtionAug.5. --- -_-_-·_ ,- • -<- - --~...._ ... ~·- DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED • F~ ..:: Dr UARTERS • .2nd Battelion, 27th Karines . 5th Earine Division (-) (Rein) FFF . Camp .Pendleton, California 920.55 BnBul 5060 3/~,.TFH/bhi 20 Aug 1969 - - BATTALIQrJ ·P.ULLIITtr:(1500 Fror.i: Comm;,.ndin~ Of ~ic-cr. To: -. Distribution List . Subj: Parad~-for a Change of Co~~and Ceremony Ref: (a) LPM l9GO Encl: ·(l) Ser.uence of Events · (2) Pass in RP.vi€~-~ Diar.;rare-: ___ _.--. ··- t3) ~Parade -Field J:arkin::- --'0:-a.;:rqro- - --.~- . (4)_Inclement •;e.8.ther Plc:m ·-· · - __ --( .5) Incl.emml.t \;e~thP-r .Theat'er- }:.arking Dir.::::ram 1. · Purpose~ . To _publisr "information and clirP-ct ·res;.onsibility for the conduct of subject parade. -.2. Information -a, Th_e pa.rade ~ill be conducted at 0900 on 27 Aur,ust 1969 on the ea5t ~ide of t~e JJ area (3rd Bn) Farade Field • .'b' The pa.rade unit t-rill be a battDlion of four (4) companies. Each coMpany will consist of a Co::pan:y Commander, guidon bearer, and three platcons. Each platoon t-:_ill consist of a platocn com .ni..'lnder, platoon ser5eant, platoon r,uide :md three SC)Uads of ten r.;en eacr.. In a.d~1ition, the bat~dion -::.·n have: bPtt2licn staff.and color guard. - Rifie Corr.p2.ny Commanders a:::-e .;~utrori7..ed direct liaise~ •::ith the Hc~-S Co!lll:any Cc mRndr:-r, t:ho -inll au:-;ment ~dtl'- personnel as rec_uired. c'. The parade T::ill ber;in a·t 0900 ~dth the battalion on the field as indic•: ~ ed in enclosure <::n. Company F is de:-;ign::J.ted Color CoMpan:,' and its Commander is re:oponsibile for the receipt and dismissal of the National ?nd Org~nizational Colors. The Color Company T-:ill receive the color~ at 08:30 on 27 August 1969. he Div"s1'on •;) .... -.. - ~···-- :-=u.,_--· c~n.·"~<' ·'11 T)'''-'..lirlr.:·re!)r·q~, d • T ..1. •• ·:. l' .:...~_ __. .... ~ - -:. -·.•• ··.::- ... J,. 'r:I·.:J ... " "".:. ,.,,&..,. -. :music---for the- parac1e .- -- .... --· --;... -- - • 'II • - .~ ~· ~: _:i ~::·-~r:~~y:r 8-:- :·.1-c;:-::-:,:_! ~··;.:.~~~.- _:.-_ ~.::, :·:;·~·~}~:-:, ?"-!:'t~;·t ~.a: :-ots , c. '.c. • ... rL• ·,, .1 ... 1. •)e . ·clc; a ·._l~o::C·~ ,::.,, .~:··-~u:s-~- .. , .:.~. lt. :;.·e.-;Ol·~al -:.: c.< ·:-:J. --~~" o:~--,£'1. .:.~-~ ·,_ .".:c :.f:l... c ...... c.:e·i_~l.:_, ;·.~ 1.)0(1 '2G Aue;ust 1969. The uniform for ·:-;,,c r~·-.e:rs::-1 Fill be ·· ~:Ui t:i.--:~. .. --~- . . . - ~- _.. . f. 'l'·--c .. ~r~ ,~_:: l.· ..-; (;_,.. ~-~ ... :':.tr·, I (1·,:!:; i11 Rc~;:·~.,.c:.; ei~~.-~~~~~.clcr::r·~:t ueather plan ~YilJ. l:e i:1 accorda;.1ce it:-: eJlclosurc:;; (1) tl:rough (.5). B-1-A ' DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ilnDul 1500 20 .Aug 1969. . A . _ .e. The ..form H"J.lJ. be as folloYsz (1) PaJ.·ticio~mts... Su.mmer Service "A" l·'ith t length sleeves,' gnrrison cap:-rii>oo~s. ~nd badges (except officers). All officers And those Staff NCOl.s in the :aattalion Staff ·.-iill be armed with S\·;ords. Platoon Serge.;.nts •.1ill Fear pi~tols, pistol .belts and holsters. All other ~ersonnzl \··:Hl b-e a.rmed-..,;ith the M-14 rifle, cartridge belt and tHo mzr-;~ zines. (2) ~ectato.rE• Surnmer··Service .ItA" uith t length sleeve, garrison C::Jps a.nd ribbons, or.. appropriate · cirllian clothing. :h. In the event of inclement·weather; the ceremony'~ be conduc ted in the Regimontal Theater: in ..accordance with enclosures (4) and (5)o ). fi.ction •. . a· i\ajor.. 'BOSWOR'rn-1-s··desi-gnated· Comrnand:ing·. Oi'fic~r of "Troops. Carry out the duties prescribeci...in. ..reference. (a). b: &ttalion Adjutant· (1) Request JISO--coverage.. ( 2) Obtain and.. maj 1 invitat-ions -to· l\clnored quests as·· appropriate~ ()) · Or~lna.te for-release <.l~ge··invi.til"..g__ Coi!IIIlanders··of all other Division or-~:mi"'Z'ations to. attend._ . c S-3 Off.i-ecr-. -. COOl'dir.a.te. .all· cs,.,eets-··c:t·--tr-e Tarade to include m2r'dnr: the parade.._ fieid.... . -----·-.. - .. ·_; S-4 Of~-, (1) Provide ·ror·r~-'fresh~- as··direeted.. a.t:'the --rear of the .. revieving stand.after the p·ar.:lde. Ensure th2t adeC1Uate protection fr··m t1-:e sun is Provid-ed---over-"t~e -servi~-a-rea. -- ·· ···· ·--·· · - ( 2)~de-cbarrs- fcr--the-·revie:.ing. ..stomd-. .-··· ( 3) ·'F..nsure the ""!'"'c.~.·rki.np;-area.. on.. the- ~ -side of the ~ade field is cleared c.f'·-aJ.l... vehl cl.es_pricr ..to the -parcie. Arrange· for _ guest parking. - _·-. __ . . o . P.&S Col:'.1.--lln:Y Comr"a.rid-~!' .·;, - --~ -·--- , (1) P~c ·a-corpsmn -end· eml!!.!.geney-~ID-c.le-to--be.~ocated:-" at the rear of the troop-fcrma~~or the duration of the parade rePersal, and the.par~dn. _ (~)~~--rif"l~ coli!;· auies--r--j:tr: personnel.._a.:r-requested;· ./ DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED Bn13u.1 1500 20 Aug 1969 f~ Communications Officer • (1) Provide ~ functional 7ub1ic Address system and a back up for all rehe.rst'~ c.nd the par.'!de'1 (2) Be prepared to !)rovide a public address system in the Regimental Theater in the event the inclement ~·Jeat1:er plcm is im plemented. ... . g~ CO. Com~:Bny F. Color Company. Rece;:ve and dismiss the Nation?l and Orga.nizational Colors a.:; directed. h. Battalion Serzeant.'Major. Give :advice, as necessary, to the Color Comrany and Color Guard in the implementation of their duties 4. Self-Cancellation. 30 August 1969. · 6J!:lrn~By direction DISTRIBUTION 11 A" -3- DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED BnBul 5060 · 20 Aug 1969 PRT:FARATORY I'·OVE£--:ENTS: Troop ror·-::~tion is }'rCt)O~>itic~e,: on the pc:t!': C~iccr be·'. rs" the revieHing .stand,- Adjutant f.:'.Cef.: about ~nd directs: AoJUTAHT: SCU!1J ATTEFTIO?: Band sounds attention. ·c"om~:nny Cor.unanclers oriDC: their ComLand::: to ~- ~t.cnt.ion. Adjutant faces :::.bout rq111r1ininc at cHrr;! S!:orcl. · As comr.;r.nclin~· General tal<:es l•is s.e~.t, : Co::rll1l£.nfline 0[ i:i.ccr o·r Troo?s m.:.rcl'r-!S .his st~rr on the fie10. . T•~l1cn Cor.nnandin~ Officer of ·Troops ha::; hcl.tecl his staff, Adjutant fp ces a"bout. anC: coii1!;1ands: AOOUT f; ~-!T: BATT ALIOIJ PARI .DE REST: ADJLITA:t-~: souro OFF: Band G0F:~J1etes Sound Off and Adjutant . AOOUTP.XT: BA 1'TALIC:\ ?7\.ESZ:·~T AJ1.1"S: Adjutant !aces Cormnandcr of Troops salute~ and. rer.orts: ADJUTANT: SIR, THE PARADE IS .FOIDlED: Conn="nder of Troops renders hand salute anci orde:..·s: CC1·~·u\J.IIo)f::R OF TRC" PS: TAT{E Y~UR P.OST SIR: Comander of Troops and Staff drmr s~!ords .~ncl rerr1·in at car!"'J :::;~ ·ords. Adjutant remains at carry sFord. COHEArmER OF TRCCP.S: FltTTALION ORDER ARi11S: :~ :dOI·l1·tMmmt CF TROOPS: RECEIVE TYE REPORT 1 SIR: Adjutant Jn2.rchcs to· hi~ post,. A•::l..Jl.iT~"1i'·l'!.': HS"!CRT: Gcfl:J ·rr:y con; .:>.r.(ers re· crt in· su.cccs3- ion from t'i:;-;!··t to l:::ft. Ac"jiltal"lt re;)()rts, rr:.u, PRwm:T & .".o.CCOUI:TE.!J . FCR 11 , t1,cr: co~.:::o.:·no.s: ADJUTANT: ATTElffiO~ TO ORDERS: The adjutant publishes pertinent excerpts from the- outgoinc; cotrE ander 1s orders, follm-:cd by pertinent e..'Ccer-pt.:; fro!n the incon:·,Jing CO!i'-'"'la!1der 1s orders. :He then cor.tflarlds: , .... ADJUTANT; OFFICERS, pE:,;TER, r.-;.mCH: .Officers execute center mardi r,"bfieri 'the Com.::;·ta_ndin;~ Officer of Trocps cOlm.,ands. - -- .. . QO~~iJi.NriER OF TROOPS: CFFIClil>.S,CAP..l"q, S:•jORDS: .91J.J.CERS, POST MAf.CH \..rhen of;.~cers have core!Jletcd ~st:i.nr;, Cornr,Ja.nder of Trocps CorrJ!lla.""ld: BOX T!TE STAFI", The Genior st..'lff officer u1ll l"'~?rc> the otaff to a position, centered o~ the Commander or Trocps end facing the revieuing stand. Enclosure ( 1) DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED • Tbe outgo:i.ng and incoming G.vmmr.>.nd:i.ng ,afficers then t<:~.ke their ·pod:i.t.. ion in· tl:e rev:i.(:Y>iing stand. ·~·ihen bot?1 ·r·1ova taken their proper posit:i.ons, ·the Com:.;andinf; Officer of Troops di rects the e.djutnnt. COI,;1-;'1NDING OFFICER OF TROOPS: DELIVER 1'iTE COLORS TO TF.E COlc¥ATffifrU OFFICER. The adjutant returns m-:ord., and takes the. n~ost direct route to ·a, position 4 paces in front of tl'e color guard, salutes, ···and ta!<:es the organizational color from the junior bearer. earring ··che color as nca1·ly· in the position of carr-:1 color as he can 1-:-i tl"out 9. sl:b:1g t 1'.0 ril~.rches by the moDt direct route to a posi ti.on t1C!O :;;:aces in front of tb.e out.e;oinp; c01nmanding officer. . CCNVAN:OER OF TROOPS: PRESENT. AID·lS: On :this order the entireParac':9excecutes present arms, zmd the adjut:J.nt. trans fers the colors to t~1c outgoing C•oF...rnanding O>i'ficcr. The out going C:omcnnding O.:tf'icer pas[;GS. the colors. to tbe ·incoming c;orr.ann.nding Offieer. The adjutant salutes a3 the color is passing i'rom one to t":1e ot~·,er. Tl··e ne<:r con:manding officer theil passes tl:c colors bac}: to the :::~djutant. C01-1¥.ANDER OF TROCPS: ORDER APJvJS: The old £md neN Con manding Officers face each other and e.xchange salute·s~ The adju.tnnt then returns tl'-e color to the color guard, by tl:e ·most direct route, s~lutcs tl:e color!>, rcsurrw~> post ~)ehind the Ocmmr.>.i1dj.ng 0 :i:'ficer of 'f.rocps nnd dra•,;s COHi;Ai.JDffi OF TROOPS: STAFF ATTENT!Q:I!. CONNANDiffi OF TROCPS :. .B.8.1'I'ALION, P. TT~J31IO~.Lf!§:S IN RMI!l.J: Pass in Revie•·r .Hi11 be b~;.t;l;;:;~:lon in coJ.w,m. 1-·d.th ccrr(;:·ani€:5 in masr.;. Personnel armed -.,:ith a s;::ord 'lirho are in tho interior or a for:matj_on or at the rear (:;il:1 not f'..Xecute present m;ord dur ing Eyes Right but ronain at carr;{ ::>Ho.:cd. CCH.rt.AND$ OF TROC·PS: STAFF, CARH.Y SWJt.DS: Comrc;andor of Troops executes rir:;h·t face ·"~i)cJ commands: ·- COi>'li\iANDER OF TRCOPS: B.IGFT Ttm.N NARCH: Staff mnmievers to· a ~lon c>herc it ···:Jilib.c 12 paces :tn front o.f ·the band. Prior t.o pass:i.nc the revie1:-1ing stand and 6 spa::;es from the nearest. ?';e;r•.bers, Cm'rxu-;der of Troops C0'<"~1:ands: QQJI:.E.I\!EiER OF 'TP;COPS: ST!S::<' • EYES P..ICTT'l': i~.'hen the staff has reached a pos:.'i.t..ion 6 ·pacos p COi":l::AND.ER OF TRCCPS: · S}'AFF, .~.QX. FROlJ.! COll;l-7ANDZR OF TROOFS: 11~ RICET Tt.JRN DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED Bn'Bul 1500 20 Aug 1969 RIG!-TT TURN After the staff hs.s h.altec.l tbe Conn!lc'1nr1er of Troops COll'IJ'ands: S·cai'£ remains CONNAlJDER OJ:i' '.i.'RCOPS: §TAFF 1 RETURN 5\lOR:OO,: at Atte:nt.ion as froc1i'S'Pans in Revie•,r. \\Then colors p:.>.ss the Comrnandcr of Troops commands: COi.fr.UI.NDF.R OF TROOPS: HAND s.~UTE, REilDY T.-10: After the last element of troops ha~; pa~;sed, the Co111i11ander of Troops executes a lef"i:, face and renders a hand salute to the revie1rl.ng officer. 1:Jben h:ts salute has been returned, the Commander of Troops e:x:ecut.es a. left face and dismisses his staff. Enclosure (1) / DECLASSIFIED l· r " j Revimr5:P.g ! S·iiand /}\ 10 L-- i ~ ~ F /f\ 10 paces e :J ' ./ 1-;j (---· -<--· ~ <.- t8 "" <-.J tQ ' H t:l ;.~ t:l tz:l t ~ I tz:l () . () .40 1~-,, ""'- ~~ .7 --~ ~ 7 -7 ...... - 0 ::?01-Ult\TIOH3U~i. P.tLS DT !,).b'VDJv/ rvb:l 0 .... lJa;t;JGefiOuin-colirul;CQ;JXmies ma~.>SCd ~ (D >.~ ~ 1-' (;".:> rv norms: • \;1 ...... , l-'0 - '[i) 12 paces bet;:men "'Je.t"~!?,J.j.onst.:cff and ba..lld V:> 0'. c-. 0 2) 21 paces beJ,;ueen bro1d and f'.:cis·i; lXl:::ad.e CO!JllXl.llY '-0 3) ·21 pe.ces bctuecn COL1)a..'1ics 4-) 15 pcces be·~'.recmcor{:::an.y COIT'-'"'·ndcr e..nd rear ::c~.nkof :txre'c3ding eloll DECLASSIFIED BnUul 5060 20 Aug 1969 (I) (!) () o.__ 0 rJ -<:!·~ ...... -··-·----·····"· .. --.-- .. --~ -'l§ r·- - (.q "t ~ ___J..r:....·----"'· t? 0 () 0 d ·---·- .. ------... - l!'\ ()i ··········------1 l..-_...,...f___ _ 8rJ ~ f~ ~ .... til gC!) ~ 0 t'C';.. /.:-.----···---· ------·····------"!,!1. (.:1: '.-1 ~~./' / l.t'\ C\J ···------ •\ '·-.i_.. - ..I -1- E:ncl (3) DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED Bn:·.'ul ,5060 20 Aug 1969 lo --Generalo a. Tbe a~·Iards/ Change o:r eor.n~::and Coreri!ony 1dll· be conducted in the 33 Area Theater upon not.ificntion frcm t.h:i.s Headquarters to execute the Il1clemcn·~ t:Jeather Plan. b. Kodif:i.cs:dons (1) '!'he band 1;f.'Lll be positicmed as sr,o;m in Enclosure (5). (2) The i:.::·oop i'orm;:t\on uill consi~t. of a 25 m&n clc-~ail trorr, eac1~ cornl-:any, a color gunrd, and the adjutant. po::;iticned as shm·m :i.n enclosure ( 5) • (3) Persom'P.l 1:ill not be anned, but lrill ·;·Ie&r C:J.rtri(l.Bc belts and :rercain cove.r·ed at ::tll tin~es. _a, The adjutant comnr.nds: ·"Stand ~·11 , at ~d-:ich ti:me all troops rise f:ro::.1 their seats • . e ... The adjutant pucl:i.sl•es the ordc1·s • . d. Tho outgoj_ng anC; i~-:.corrd.n['; O·o;inna.ndinz (l,fficers take a position of the r:O.r::;1~t s:tcJe of the st.'l.ge. (3ee Encl. (5) .e: Tho Co1r,nr~n::~~-n~-; Off~.cer of Troops t.})~n !11oves from his poB:i.tion (See encl. ( 5)) to a pos:t tion in tbe center of the theater. belo1-: the st<:ige facinr:: tl-e a.dju.t::mt :mel co;n·nands, "Dalivcr tte colors to t:~,e Co:rrn:1nnding Office;.·''. f. TlJ,(). adj1.ttant r:oves to a ?CSit:l.on 4 paces :i.n i'ront o£ )~he colors, {).f..lutes and takes t 11c org::miz.atior...P.J. colors from 'the ;junior bearer.. Car:-..·';}'ing the colors, m .. g~ The Cor:,Iilal'ldi.ng Officer of' Troops, face about and ,con1roands, npre~,ent Atlr.is" 1 ra~eG about again and salutes. On ··the comhmd "preGcmt. arms•, the adjtltv.nt transfers tl"-e Colors t9 ·the outgoing Battalim: Co:Ji'.andcr tr.en pas:;cs the colo1•s to the i:ncominz Ba.ttal:icn Commander. Th0 adjutant odutes as the colors are be trannfel1 '<'Kl. The n.r-;1:~ Bat.t!:l.l:7.on Corruna.nder then passes tho colors t.o the adjut -1- Encl (4) DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ·- BnBul .5060 • 20~Aug 1969 • i. The COlri'IY.Ur!d:tDg o:fficer of Troops then faecs the troop formation and co:mman6s? ~nt ac:-.ne, ~mu rr;.c.y be sen.ted. tt jo The old Bn.tt?~:i.or,. Ccm:;:nnnder, 2.nd then ·i.ho ncit Battalion Corr.mander w..akc appropi:;ie.. t.o X'>2!il<'\;.~ko. k. At the conclusion o:f the rel1k'1rks by the nc1:: Batt2lion Comrnander, The Comr.mnding Cf.ficor of Troops stands, f;1ces tl:le troop form.at:\.on an(J. co!.:mamis., 11 stand. by", at Hb:i.e)' t.ime tbe troop for!r.a.t:·~on l~~.. seGo He thon COT~ililelids, ".A.t,te!1t,ionn • 1. 'J.'l·1c nml a.nd cld F<3.tt.. alion Cmr.manders then lc2-.ve the theater. · m. -The Corr:mandinc Of:t":t.ccr of Troop:.:; t1·1en cm1nanda, t:you are d~ sm:1.ssc -.::.-,.., Encl. (4) DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED BnBul .5060 20 Aug 1969 Stage :.- :. E. CO of Troops ,______-· 4----xr . ·I co of Tl~oops Regt Cradr :sn.co• s . T' H E Company Honored Guests &Vis:i.tors Company .f -· • ; F ,. - G Comparr:r'> Compan;7 ~·. G Company . - Bar..d ·----l -1- Enol (5) DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ~;- (:\_ 2nd Battalion 27th Marine Regiment 5th Marine Division CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY 27 AUGUST 1969 C a m p Pen d I e ton C a· I if or n i a .. --~ ~· I B-1-B DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED SEQUENCE OF EVENTS SOUND OFF Manual of Arms Change of Command Orders Are Published Transfer of Battalion.Colors Remarks by Lieutenant Colonel J. P. GagliardoJr. Remarks by Lieutenant Colonel E. Z. ·Grabowski PASS IN REVIEW DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED CURRENT UNIT COMMANDERS 2nd BATTALION, 27th MARINES COMMANDING OFFICER Lt. Col, J, P, GAGLIARDO Jr. EXECUTIVE OFFICER Major G. G. BOSWORTH COMPANY COMMANDERS H&S Co. Lt. S. A. NELSON E Co, Lt. R. D. DUFF F Co, Lt, P. F. SKOOG G Co. Lt. R •. E. LOGAN H Co, Lt. J. M, STRICKLAND .....• DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ~JI.LI'£ AaY BIOOruu>HY OF LIEUTENAl{C COU>UEL JCBEPH P. GAGLI.AllDO U. :io MARIUE CORPS Lieutenant Colonel.Joseph P. GAGLIARDO assumed command of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines on 7 February 1969. 1952-1953 Attended The Basic School in ~antico·, Va. Se~d ae XO of 1st l'2R, CamPen; Forward Observer with 2nd Battalion, 11 th l1arines ,and I:l'l>S Co. ( Jli1Z Co. ) , 5th }larines 1954-1959 Served as XO, Company G, ;t'd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division; Supply School NCSS MCBCLNC: Ma,rine Bar racks NRC NORFOLK, Va; I&I, Jackson, Hich. 196o-1964 Served with the 1•t Battalion, 3rd l 1965-1966 Command and Staff College, HC3 Quantico, Va. 1967-1966 Division G-4, HqBn, 1st Marine Division;XO of 2nd Battalion, }rd I 1969 Battalion Commander, 2nd BattaliCil, 27th Marines, 5th l'.iari:ne Division · · Lieutenant Colonel G. . ;..·' l DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ·. MILITARY BIOGRAPHY OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDWARD z. GRABOWSKI U.S. MARINE CORPS Lieutenant Colonel GRABOWSKI assumed command ot the 2nd Battalion,· 27th Marines on 29 August 1969. 1944-1946 Slmm Mortar Plt, let Bn, 6th Mariries, 2nd _Marines Division. Aug 46-No'f' 50 Class 3 USMCR Nov 50-Apr 51 Enlisted, lst Bn, loth Marines, 2nd Marine- Division. Ma:y 51-Sept 51 OCS, QUANTICO (Commissioned 2nd Lt 29 Ma:y 51). Oct 51-Feb 52 Plt I!ir, B-l-5, lst Marine Division (Korea) Mar 52-J~ 52 Plt Cmdr, Rations Plt, lst Marine Division (Korea) -Aug 52-Jul:y 53 x.o •. , 4.2 Mort Co, 9th Marines, 3rd Marins Division. Aug 53-Feb 55 Start CCO/LBgal OFF, Com Phib Ron Seven Mar 55-ict 55 Mbr, Advanced Base Problem Team, MCS, Quantico, Va. Nov 55-Jan 58 c.o., SupCo, Serv Bn, MCS, Quantico, Va. Feb 58-Jan 59 c.o., X..:.3,5, lst Marins Division, CamPen. Feb 59-Aug 59 Student, COO, MCS, Quantico, Va. Sept 59-0ct 60 Ass 1t Director, cos, MCS~ Quantico _va~ Nov 60-Aug 62 c.o., Co C, WSG, Com Nav Phillipinss. Sept 62-Jul 65 _Hq, 6th MCD, Atlanta~ Ga. Diet Log Ott, Diat.J'acilities Ott. Jul 65-Jan 66 Asst G-4, 3rd Marine DiVision (RVR) Feb 66-Jul_ 66 x.o., 2/1 3rd Marine DiVision (RVN} Aug 66-Jul 69 Insp Inst, lst Bll 24th Marines, Detroit, Mich. Aug 69-- Commanding. Otticer, 2Jid Battsllon, 27th Jfar1,nes. Lieutenant Colonel GRABOWSKI'S personal awards _and decorations include tvo Bronze Star Medals. '4th Combat •V", aDd the Good Conduct Medal • .. DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED HISTORY OF THE 2nd BATTALION In January of 1944 the 27th Marine Regiment was activated at Camp Pendleton California as part of the newly formed 5th Marine Division, After almost a year of intensive tralning, the 2nd Battalion deployed over seas with the 5th .Marine Division for the invasion of Iwo Jima, Toward ·the end of the Iwo Jima campaign, the 2nd Battalion was put in reserve because of its extensive number of casualties. The Battalion went to Hawaii for rest and rehabilitation, preparatior was being made for the invasion of Japan. However, Japan had fallen and the 2nd Battalion participated in the occupation of Japan, Upon return to the United States, the Battalion was deactivated in January of 1946, · In June of 1966 the Battalion was reactivated when the Regimantal Headquarters was ordered to do so, and participated in the build up of the 5th Marine Division in response to the seriousness of the Vietnam crisis, The Regiment under went rigorous and intensive training and deployed to Vietnam in February of 1968. After 7 months of intensive battle on many a sweep and destroy mission and ·patrols, the 2nd Battalion returned to the United States in September 1968. Presently stationed at Camp Margarita, Camp Pendleton, California, the Battalion continues its combat readiness training to be ready for any call, · DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ) 2nd BATTALION DECORATIONS PRESIDENTAL UNIT CITATION ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WWII VICTORY MEDAL NAVY OCCUPATION SERVICE MEDAL NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL \ B-1-B DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED . ~,.. B-2-A DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED • COMPANY H · 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines 5th Marine Division (-) (Rein), F.MF Camp Pendleton, California 92055 WffM/dwg 5050 18 September 1969 From: Commanding Officer, Company H; 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines To: S-,, 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines Subj: Training Exercise Brief; Mexican Independence D~ Parade, Escondido, California" · 1. The parade in celebration of MeXican Independence Day was held at 1730 on 16.September 1969. 2. Marine units present : a. 5th Marine Division Color Guard. b. 5th Marine Division Drum & Bugle Corps c. 1st Platoon, Compan.Y H, 2nd Battalion,_. 27th Marines 3· The parade fo.l'IJled. on E. :Valley Pe.rlcwtq in Escondido, California and marched three quarters of a mile to Grapedq Park. All Marine units marched and moved well. The Parade was a total success. Difficulties met: a. The bus from Division Motor Transport was late in arriving .for embarkation and transport of Comp~ H troops to Escondido. b. Chow was. not held for the troops of Company H upon return to the battalion area. c. The Division Color Guard needed haircuts very badly. W.!JA~ M.WENTWORTH B-2-B DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED •HEADQUARTERS AND SERVICE COMPANY 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines Regiment 5th Marine Division, (-) (Rein) FMF Camp Pendleton, California 92055 MJC/lfb )000 1 August 1969 From: Commanding Officer To: Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division (ATTN: Unit Historian) Subj: Command Chrenology; Submission of Ref: (a) BnO 5750.2A Encl: (1) Command Chrqnolo~y 1. In accor~nce with reference (a), enclosure (1) is submitted. 0.~-~ S. A. NELSON C-1-A DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED . .I .. 3000 1 August 1969 • CONI1AND CHRONOLOGY • A. Organizational Data Unit: HEADQUATE:i.S AND SERVICE COMPANY Location: Camp Margarita, Camp Pendleton, California 92055 Period: 1 July 1~69f'- 31 July 1969 Company Commander: 1 July 1969 - 9 July 1~~9 Captain J •. E. SILER 10 July 1969 - 31 July 1969 lstLt S. A. NELSON Executive Officer 1 July 1969 - 31 July 1969 1stLt M. F. SO~~ Company First Sgt: 1 July 1969 - 31 July 1969 1stSgt J. F. LANDIS Unit Strength: 1 July 1969 24 officers 295 enlisted 31 July 1969 27 officers 285 enlisted DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED 3000 1 August 1969 B. Summary of Events 1. Jply Training in Headquarters and Service Company from 1 through 31 Ju~r1969 consisted mainly of on the job training in administration, General Military Subjects, Instruction in Supply Warehousing, First and Second Echelon Vehicle Maintenance, and Crew Drill for the 81 Morter and 106 recoilless rifle platoons. Highlights of the month's training were a Regimental Field Meet, won by 2/27, administration of the quarterly Physical Fitness test and General Military Subjects Test, and a Regimental Communications School for all personnel filling field radio 9perator billets. In addition a Battalion party was held on 11 July. From 14 to 18 July the Company was involved partially in annual rifle requalification. From 28 July to 1 August the Company had the responsibility of the Regimental guard. DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ·' S.t";.N/rai 2 September 1969 From: Co~ding Officer To: Comm~nding Officer, 2nd Battalion, 27th Y~rinos (Attng Unit Historian) Subj ~ Corru.""'la!lcl Chror_ology > · subcis sion of Rof: (a) BnO 5750.2A Encl: (1) Command C~1ronol0gy 1 o In accorrb.nce lJJ'i th raforenco (e.) , enclosure ( 1) is submitted. .·/ '·~ ·c.~\ 1./k. ./:~. ~~ F 't/ , , / . '- --~-7 -·· S. A. li!ELSGN DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ,( .... SAN/rai • •2 September 1969 CO)\_flilliD C!1fi.ONOLOGY A. Organizational Datag Unit: H&S Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division, (-)(Rein), FMF Location: Margarita Area, Camp Pendleton, California Period: 1 August 1969 - 31 August 1969 Company Colllf'l...ander ~ 1 liugust 1969 - 31 August 1969 1stLt S. A. NELSON Executive Officer: 1 lmgust 1969 - 31 l~ugust 1969 1stLt M. F. SO~mRS Company 1st Sergem1t: 1 August 1969 - 31 August 1969 1stSgt J. F. LANDIS Unit Strength: Officers Enlisted 1 Aug 69 21, 285 31 il.Ug 69 27 273 B. Surnr.nry of Event@.: 1. August. During the oonth of .t'l.ugust, the JYk"l.:tinos in H&S Company were involved in 106 recoiloss rifle and 81 mm oortar Fire Exercises~ General Military Subjectstrainir..g, Marine Corps Institute studies, Military Occupational Specialty training, Physical Fitness Tests, and on-the-job train±ng. The PACN1:J'JIJ1:ID was supported by the 106 recoilees; rifle platoon and the 81 :r.liil mortar platoon with both static displays and live firing demonstrations. The 81 mm mortar platoon additionally fired on range 204A for two (2) days and on range 407 ,for one ( 1) dey-. The ·Commanding Officer of 5th linti-Tanks passad on a job well done to th~ 81 ~ mortar platoon for their night illumlik~tion firing. A total of 429 81 mm rounds were expended during the morith of August. The 106 recoiless rifle platoon bad two (2) Fire Exercises during the month vrhile the Flame Section fired once. No problems were encountered with'the exception of the lack of targets on the flame th:;:.>ower range~ .The.· 106 recoiless rifle :rlatoon e:Ypended 12 rourids and the Flame Section expen,iod 130 g~'.llon.o du.rinc; tae· ::::oiitl1 ol\ August. 2. H&S Conpany hosted the 23 August make-up for the. Physical Fitness Test ar..d. the General Hilitary Subjects: test. Participation by the rifle companies was sketchy· and consequently the effectiver..ess of'the Saturday make..; up was lost .. DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED -, 3, The ~.OC rooc:i."•.oss ~,· .i fl..-.: :_:-,lr-d;ll'~-n provid,;d agg.r:essors for OJ!l,ra·tion :B0at• Tempo,, Th~w suprlemonted "G"• Cornpru"JY 1 s forces Q.nd ccid a cre"l:i ·c<:>.:o:.w jJl:;~ 4~ Tht;; Cor:unu.r~.i..Gc~tic;:rlS :;~a-~ •.::on partioij>J.tod in a Comraunicati:m :S-x:sroiso fL'OLt tlk 19th throu[;l1. the 21st of l11J.gust. No problems >-rero encountered. 5. The man rifle/pistol range detail was completed on 29 August a.."l.d qualified 100~~. The detail was woll coached. Tho only problem was with the Technical Inspections of the rifleso It w2s discovered tlliqt many rifles had to be rapln.cGcl a.1:1d could not be repaired on the spot. This caused conL1sion and took excesf:i ve tir:1e ~ In the futuro,. the Friday prior to the two (2) week rango period will'be used to complete Tec~"l.ical Inspection of the weapcns. 6., Company Block training for G DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED HEADQUARTERS AND SElmiCE COMPANY 2nd Battalion, 27th ~rine Regiment 5th Marine Division, (-)(Rein), Fl~ Camp Pendleton, California 92055 MFS/nnr 3000 15 October 1969 From:. Commanding Officer To:. Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines, .5th Marine Division (ATTN:: Unit Historian) Subj::: Command Chronology;: submission of Ref: (a) BnO .5750.2A Encl: (1) Command Chronology 1. In accordance with reference (a), enclosure (1) is submitted. 1-n_£~ M. 'f.it~ DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED )000 15 October 1969 COMMAND CHRBNOLOGY A. Organizational Data: Unit: Headquarters and Service Company Location: Camp Margarita, Camp Pendleton, California Company Commander: 1stLt S. A. lffiLSON Executive Officer:· 1stLt M. F. SOMMERS Company First Sgt;. lstSgt J. F. LANDIS Unit Strength: 16 September 1969 2) Officers 174 Enlisted )0 September 1969 20 Officers 75 Enlisted Encl (1) Page 1 DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED 3000 15 October 1969 B. Summary of Events 1. September The second half of the month was devoted to audit of publications and directives, supply inventory, inventor.v,~ crating of M-14 and transfer or personnel. C. Chronology of Events Not Applicable Kncl (1) Page 2 DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED -· . . .. • HEADQUARTERS AND SERVICE COMPANY 2nd Battalion, 27th Marine Regiment 5th Marine Division, (-)(Rein), FMF Camp Pendleton~ California 92055 MFS/mak 3000 15 Oct 1969 From: Commanding Officer To: Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division (ATTN: Unit Historian) Subj: Command Chronology; submission of Ref: (a) BnO 5750.2A Encl: ( 1) Command Chronology 1. In accordance with reference (a), enclosure (1) is submitted. DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED ~ "" •· . ':' "': 3000 15 Oct 1969 COMMAND CHRONOLOGY A. Organizational Data: Unit: Headquarters and Service Company Location: . Camp Ba~garita, Camp Pendleton, California Period: 1 October, 1969 - 15 October, 1969 Company Commander: 1 October- 7 October 1stLt.S. A. NELSON 7 October - 15 October 1stLt M. F. SOMMERS Executive Officer: 1 October- 7 October 1stLt M. F. SOro1&RS 7 October - 15 Oc.tober 1stLt M. R. WADSWORTH Company First Sgt: 1 October - 15 October 1stSgt J. F. LANDIS Unit Strength: 1 October 1969 20 Officers 83 Enlisted 15 October 1969 0 Officers 0 Enlisted Encl ( 1) Page. 1 DECLASSIFIED DECLASSIFIED 3000 15 Oct 1969 B:. Summary of Events 1. October The first half or the month was characterized by activities concerning the deactivation of Headquarters and Service Company as a part or the deactivation of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines. The company's barracks were cleaned and secured, ~~ as was the compa~ office. Most of the enlisted Marines were transfered to other units, and all remaining company gear and supplies were truned in, c. Chronology fo Events Not Applicable Encl ( 1) Page 2 DECLASSIFIED