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15 December 70	A CAP 2-3-3 patrol participating in a multi-CAP operation initiated OWF on (2) VC with weapons at grid AT 998564, 7.2 km SW of Dien Ban District Headquarters. VC returned fire before fleeing in an unknown direction. A sweep of the area disclosed (2) VC KIA. RESULTS: (2) VC KIA.
16 December 70	A local force guerrilla rallied to CAP 2-4-2 patrol base at grid BT 130561, 4 km SW of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters. The Hoi Chanh was delivered to district headquarters. RESULTS: (1) Hoi Chanh.
18December 70	While traveling east on route #4, the assistant District Chief to Dai Loc District was KIA and (1) VN was WIA when (2) VN children threw a grenade into the jeep in which they were traveling at grid AT 945582, 3.2 km E of Dai Loc District Headquarters. CAP 2-2-1 rendered medical aid and called an emergency medevac. The two VN children were not apprehended. RESULTS: (1) VN soldier KIA; (1) VN WIA(E).
18 December 70	CAP 2-3-4 initiated OWF on (5) VC with weapons at grid BT 095576, 3.2 km E of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The enemy returned SAF and fled north. One PF was WIA minor during the contact. A sweep of the area disclosed (1) VC KIA, (2) Chi Com grenades and assorted documents. The Chi Coms were blown in place and the documents were delivered to district headquarters. RESULTS: (1) PF WIA(M); (1) VC KIA; (2) grenades destroyed and assorted documents captured.
20 December 70	CAP 2-7-10 patrol initiated OWF on (2) VC with weapons at grid BT 045645, 6.2 km NW of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The VC fled without returning fire. CAP 2-7-10 pursued and captured (1) VC female who admitted being a VC squad leader. The VC lead the CAP to (1) bunker which contained assorted documents. The bunker was blown and the VC and documents were delivered to district headquarters. RESULTS: (1) VC POW; assorted documents captured.
20 December 70	During a routine identification card check, CAP 2-7-10 detained (24) VN with improper identification in the vicinity of grid BT 049635, 6.4 km NW of Dien Ban District Headquarters. Two of the VN were listed on the District Blacklist as VC. The (24) VN were delivered to district headquarters for interrogation. RESULTS: (24) VN detained; (2) VC POW.

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21 December 70	An Anglico M-37 type vehicle while traveling on route #4 struck and detonated (1) unknown size and type mine at grid BT 042578, 2.2 km W of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The vehicle was trying to avoid the position where CAP 2-3-3 had just previously blown another unknown size and type mine. Two USMC that were traveling in the Anglico PC were WIA. CAP 2-3-3 rendered medical aid and called a medevac for the three USMC. The vehicle was destroyed. RESULTS: (2) non-CAP USMC WIA(E) and (1) CAP USMC WIA(E).
21 December 70	Acting on information received from a local VN child, CAP 2-3-10 patrol discovered (96) 60mm HE rounds at grid BT 066546, 4 km S of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The CAP recorded the Lot number and blew the rounds in place. A VIP payment was made. RESULTS: (96) 60mm HE rounds destroyed.
21 December 70	CAP 2-4-3 while enroute to ambush site received SAF from (20-25) VC at grid BT 168578, .7 km NE of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters. The CAP returned OWF causing the enemy to flee NE and SE. One USMC and one CAP PF were WIA(E) and four USMC and four CAP PF were WIA(M). A sweep of the area was nonproductive. RESULTS: 1 USMC and 1 CAP PF WIA(E); 4 USMC and 4 CAP PF WIA(M).
22 December 70	CAP 2-7-10 patrol initiated OWF on (4) VC with weapons at grid BT 051635, 5.2 km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The enemy returned SAF and fled east. One CAP RF was WIA minor during the contact. A sweep of the area disclosed (1) VC KIA, (2) M-16 magazines, (2) AK-47 magazines, assorted documents and (2) VN civilians detained as they were unresponsive to CAP RF questioning. The magazines, documents and VCS were delivered to District Headquarters. RESULTS: 1 CAP RF WIA(M); 1 VC KIA; (4) magazines and assorted documents captured; 2 VN detained.
25 December 70	Acting on information received from local villagers that (6) VC were located in a village at grid BT 038640, 6.7 km NW of Dien Ban District Headquarters, a CAP 2-7-10 patrol and a RF patrol were dispatched to investigate. As the RF patrol approached the village they received (5) rounds of AK-47 fire. The RFs did not return fire and searched area apprehending four VCS females. One VCS was carrying antiwar propaganda papers written in English. VCS and documents were turned over to District Headquarters. Two VCS were confirmed as VC. The others are still undergoing interrogation. RESULTS: (2) VC POW; (2) VCS.

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27 December 70	CAP 2-3-3 ambush initiated OWF on an USEF at grid BT 044581, 2.1 km W of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The enemy returned M-79, B-40 and SAF before fleeing NW. A sweep of the area revealed (3) VC KIA, (2) AK-47, (1) B-40 rocket launcher, and numerous documents. Documents and weapons were turned over the district headquarters. RESULTS: (3) VC KIA; (2) IWC; (1) CSWC; and numerous documents captured.
27 December 70	Acting on information from local villagers of VC at grid BT 138555, 4.2 km SW of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters, a CAP PF patrol was dispatched to investigate. Arriving on the scene the CAP observed one VC with weapon. The CAP initiated contact with OWF. VC did not return fire and fled in unknown direction. A sweep of the area revealed (1) VC KIA, documents and a notebook. Documents and notebook were turned over to district headquarters for analysis. RESULTS: (1) VC KIA; documents and notebook captured.
29 December 70	PF member of CAP 2-2-3 detonated an 82mm booby trap rigged as a trip wire firing device at grid AT 938595, 2.8 km NW of Dai Loc District Headquarters. One PF was KIA and (2) PFs were WIA from exploding device. Two PF WIA were evacuated by helicopter. RESULTS: 1 PF KIA; 2 PF WIA(E).
30 December 70	Acting on information received from local VN child CAP 2-7-10 discovered (2) M-79 HE booby traps rigged with pressure type firing devices and (1) 60mm booby trap rigged with a trip wire firing device at grid BT 034641, 6.5 km NW of Dien Ban District Headquarters. A check of identification of civilians in the area revealed (1) VN female and (1) VN male were classified on the District Blacklist as VC. The SFDs were blown in place and the VC POWs were delivered to District Headquarters. RESULTS: 2 VC POW; 3 SFDs destroyed.
30 December 70	CAP 2-7-10 patrol discovered (1) M-16 anti-personnel mine at grid BT 048642, 6.5 km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The SFD was blown in place. A sweep of the area for further SFDs was nonproductive. RESULTS: 1 SFD destroyed.

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2. Neutralization of Enemy Forces

	a.	NVA KIA	0
	b.	VC KIA	13
	c.	NVA POW	0
	d.	VC POW	11
	f.	Hoi Chanh

		(1)	NVA	0
		(2)	VC	4
		(3)	VCI	0

3. Casualties Sustained

	a.	USMC KIA	0
	b.	USMC WIA(E)	3
	c.	USMC WIA(M)	4
	d.	USMC MIA	0
	e.	USN KIA	0
	f.	USN WIA (E)	0
	g.	USN WIA(M)	0
	h.	USN MIA	0
	i.	CAP PF KIA	2
	j.	CAP PF WIA(E)	5
	k.	CAP PF WIA(M)	8
	l.	CAP PF MIA	0

4. New Techniques Employed

    Negative

5. Command Relationships

    2nd CAG experienced no problem areas with Vietnamese or local FWMAF units during December.

6. Significant Accomplishments of Attachments

    a. Kit Carson Scouts: During the reporting period 2nd CAG employed 6 KCS. The KCS accounted for (1) VC KIA, (3) VCS detained, and (1) booby trap discovered while participating on 185 patrols. The KCS also assisted the Marines in conducting 15 classes.

    b. ARVN Interpreters: During the month of December, 2nd CAG had seven ARVN interpreters and one ARVN OIC assigned to its units. The interpreters continue to provide valuable services in the translation of documents and providing daily liaison with the Vietnamese.

    c. Scout Dogs: During December, 2d CAG employed 5 Scout Dog Teams and 4 Mine and Booby Trap Teams. The use of these dog teams has been a decisive factor in the reduction of deaths and injuries to the CAP members. As always the dog handlers were fully cooperative often asking for additional duties with the CAP Program.

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7. Lessons Learned

    Negative

8. Logistics

	a. General: 2d CAG continues to be categorized in a C-1 status under the MARES/FORSTAT Reporting System.
	b. Significant Events:     (1) During the reporting period an inspection of the organic supply account was conducted by the Field Supply Analysis Office, Headquarters Marine Corps. Discrepancies were pointed out and corrective action has been taken to rectify the discrepancies.     (2) During the month of December 2d CAG HQ had two sea huts, a COC bunker, and a Chapel constructed by the 7th Engineer Battalion.

c. Damage to Weapons due to enemy action: During the reporting period the Command armory received no weapons damaged due to enemy action. d. Motor Transport: The Group Motor Transport drove a total of 21,090 miles during the reporting period. There were 13 vehicles deadlined for 2nd echelon maintenance and one vehicle deadlined for 3rd echelon maintenance. Breakdown is as follows:

	NOMENCLATURE		ECHELON		QTY
	M35A2C Truck		2nd		4
	M37B1 Truck		2nd		4
	M151A1 Jeep		2nd		2
	MRC-109		2nd		1
	Forklift		2nd		1
	Jeep Ambulance		3rd		1

   e. Airlifts:   During the month of December, logistical support was provided by the movement of 7,900lbs. of supplies to field units.

   f. Messhall:   Approximately 33,000 meals were prepared during the reporting period in the 2nd CAG Messhall. Of the above total an estimated 10,500 meals were distributed to the troops in the field.

   g. Armory:   The Group armory repaired a total of 175 weapons. In addition, 114 weapons were sent to be repaired at 1st FSR for 3rd echelon maintenance. A request for a contact team from ordnance maintenance was made due to the number of rifles turned in for 3rd echelon maintenance being classified as non-repairable because of excessive wear.

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   h. Miscellaneous Service:   None

   i. Supplies::   Supply release from Force Logistics Command has been inordinately long. Normal completion time for combat essential items has been 3 to 5 weeks while routine supples take 2 to 3 months to arrive after requisitions are submitted.

   j. Problem Areas:   Excessive delay periods for high priority requisitions is a continuous problem. This deficiency results in the use of higher priority requisitions than normally required in order to compensate for the delays. Due the these delays this Command has had to increase the use of priority walk-thru requisitions.
    This Command continues to have problems with outboard motors. The average running time is three to five days before they are down for repairs. The breakdown of these motors stems not from lack of proper maintenance but from the age of the motors. Many man hours are being spent repairing these motors when the majority of the engines are beyond economical repair. This command is taking action to have these motors coded out and will reorder under a higher priority document. This action should alleviate the problem.

9. Civic Action/Psychological Operations

  a. During the month of December, Civic Action NCOs from 2nd CAG continued their efforts to act as liaison between hamlet, village, and district officials in initiating Civic Action and community development.

  b. Using the multitude of gifts that the 2nd CAG Civic Action Officer received from the people in the United States, clothes, candy, toys, and food were distributed to 34 villages via Village Chiefs. A sincere line of communication has been opened between the people and the CAP Marines.

  c. Commodities distributed during the month of December were as follows: Food 7,400 lbs; Soap 625 lbs; Clothing 1,300 lbs; 25 pieces of plywood.

  d. Medical assistance in support of Civic Action saw MedCaps resulting in the treatment of 20,896 Vietnamese civilians.

  e. During December, CAP Marines assisted Vietnamese civilians in completing the following: 12 Schools; 4 Orphanages; and 5 Hospitals.

  f. During the reporting period, numerous ceremonies were held by the Vietnamese people to show their appreciation for the concern that CAP Marines show through the Civic Action Program.

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10. Personnel and Administration

  a. Personnel Transactions. During the month of December the following personnel transactions were completed.

	(1)	Joined	USMC
			Off Enl
			7  94

	(2)	Rotated CONUS	USMC
			Off Enl
			2  57

	(3)	Reassignment Within WestPac	USMC
			Off Enl
			0  11

	(4)	Transferred by Service Records while sick (out of country hospital)
		USMC
		Off Enl
		0  13

	(5)	Extension of WestPac Tour effected	USMC
			Off Enl
			0  4

  b. Promotions: During the month of December the following promotions were effected.

			To PFC	12		To SSGT	0
			To LCPL	35		To GYSGT	0
			To CPL	7		To 1stSGT/MSGT	0
			To SGT	1		To SGTMAG/MGYSGT	0

  c. Legal Matters

		(1) Courts held:	GCM   0
			SpCM  0
			SCM   0

			(2) Article 32 Investigations:	0
			(3) NJP:	6	Completed   Yes
			(4) JAG-Type Investigations:	2

  d. Award Recommendations

			BSM	5
			NAM	1
			PHM	28

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  e. Congrints/Splints/Welreps   The command has responded to:

		(0)	CONGRINTS	(0)	SPLINTS	(2)	WELREPS

  f. Morale and Welfare

     (1) R&R: The command has utilized the following number of quotas to the R&R areas listed.

				(a)	Hong Kong	(4)		Okinawa	(2)
					Taipei	(10)		Bangkok	(7)
					Hawaii	(11)		Sydney	(9)
				(b)	In Country	(0)

     (2) Mail:.   Daily average bags of mail processed:

Incoming

(25)

Outgoing

(2)

     (3) Hospital Visitations: All in country hospital patients are visited weekly by their respective CACO Commanders.

  g. Career Planning

    Re-enlistments:  None

    Extensions:  None

11. Intelligence:   During the month of December the amount of contact with and sighting of enemy troops increased. This coincided with both the end of the monsoon season and the planned enemy offensive for the month.
     There was one terrorist activity that occurred in the CAP’s TAOC during the reporting period. The Assistant District Chief in Dai Loc District, while traveling on Highway #4 was assassinated and his driver seriously injured when two VN male children threw two grenades in his jeep.
     Four Chieu Hoi’s were received during the month by 2d CAG’s smaller units. This is the first time in over five months that a CAP unit has received Chieu Hoi’s. All of the Hoi Chanhs were received by CAPs in the Hieu Nhon District.
     The CAP’s best source of intelligence still continues to come from not only the PF counterparts but also from the local villagers. Information from the people is highly reliable and accurate and has largely been responsible for the CAP’s success in breaking down the Viet Cong Infrastructure within the CAP’s TAOCs.
     The inactivity of the enemy during the latter part of the month was believed to be an attempt to secure supplies and intelligence for an upcoming suspected TET offensive in January.

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  a. Weapons and Ordnance Captured:

			(1) Individual and Crew-Served Weapons Captured
				AK-47	(7)		B-40 Rocket Launcher	(1)
				M-16	(2)

			(2) Ordnance Captured
				60mm rounds		96
				B-40 rounds		1
				Chi Com grenades		12
				M-26 grenades		4
				M-79 rounds		11
				M-14 mine		2
				M-16 mine		1
			(3) Gear Captured
				AK-47 magazines		6
				M-16 magazines		3
				Cooking Stove		1
				Rice		135	lbs.
				Sugar		10	lbs.

12. Communications

  a. Battery usage (BA-386): 1482 batteries were used during the month.

  b. Combat Operations Center: The following communications traffic was passed through the combat operations center over various nets:

		Incoming Messages		425
		Outgoing Messages		360
		Spot Reports		119
		Total Traffic		904

  c. Communications Supply: For the month there was a total of 24 outstanding requests.

  d. Maintenance:

		Work requests submitted		102
		Work requests completed		100
		Work requests outstanding		2
		Total outstanding		27

  e. Teletype:   During December the following communication traffic passed over the teletype circuit:

		Incoming messages		537
		Outgoing messages		104
		Total messages		641

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13. Fire Support:   2nd CAG employed (7) artillery fire missions, (18) 81mm illumination missions, (10) 81mm fire missions and (7) 60mm fire missions during the reporting period.

14. Air Support:   In addition to gunship missions, 2nd CAG utilized numerous helicopter missions for resupply and command control purposes. There were also (29) helicopter medical evacuations and (2) Basketball missions flown for the smaller units of this command.

15. Activations, Deactivations, Redesignations and Relocations of CAPs:
There were no activations, deactivations, redesignations or relocations of CAG units during December.

16. Special Services

     a. One Special Services trip was made to Hong Kong during the month of December for the purpose of purchasing guitar strings, playing cards, poloroid film and small games.

     b. Weekly rations of beer and soda to Combined Action Companies continued with 386 cases of beer and soda distributed.

     c. Two USO shows were provided during the month of December.

17. Medical Department

     a. General:   During the month of December, continued emphasis was placed on prevention of F.U.O.’s (Fevers of Undetermined Origin) amoung the troops in the field. Personnel were cautioned not to consume Vietnamese food or iced drinks.
      An increase in animal bites to CAP Marines was noted and steps were taken for prevention.
      Routine inspection for CAP’s was carried out during this period.
      MedCaps at 2nd CAG level totaled 648 during December.

    b. Personnel:

(1)	Medical Department Representative:	A.L. GRANT,	HMC, USN
(2)	Supply/Sick Call Petty Officer:	G.J. DAGLEY	HM1, USN
(3)	Admin/Sick Call Petty Officer:	D.G. YOUNG,	HM2, USN
(4)	Instructor/Driver/Sick Call P.O:	G.A. ALEXANDER,	HM2, USN
(5)	MedCap/Sick Call Petty Officer:	D.F. OSBORNE,	HM3, USN

			(a)	Detached		4
			(b)	Hospitalized (NBC)		2
			(c)	Hospitalized (WIA)		0
			(d)	Joined		3

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      c. Med Caps:   During the month of December, Combined Action Platoons treated 20,864 civilians in routine MedCaps, and a total of 32 civilians who were casualties resulting from hostile action. A decrease in number of Vietnamese treated was noted. This was due to a variety of reasons, none of which was considered overly significant.

      d. Training:   CAP Corpsmen held a total of 63 classes with a total attendance of 263 Health Workers, PF Corpsmen and civilians.

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