DECLASSIFIED
HEADQUARTERS
2d Combined Action Group
III Marine Amphibious Force
FPO San Francisco, California 96602
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3/MAD/drc
5750
0261
27 Jan 1971
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CONFIDENTIAL
From: |
Commanding Officer |
To: |
Commandant of the Marine Corps (Code HD) |
Via: |
(1) Commanding General, III Marine Amphibious Force |
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(2) Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific |
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Subj: |
Command Chronology for period 1 December 1970 to 31 December 1970 |
Ref: |
(a) MCO 5750.1A |
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(b) FMFPacO 5750.8B |
Encl: |
(1) 2nd Combined Action Group Command Chronology |
1. In accordance with the provisions of references (a) and (b) enclosure (1)
is submitted.
2. Downgraded at 3-year intervals, declassified after 12 years,
DOD Dir 5200.10.
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HEADQUARTERS
2nd Combined Action Group
III Marine Amphibious Force
FPO San Francisco, California 96602
COMMAND CHRONOLOGY
1 December 1970 to 31 December 1970
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PART 1
Organizational Data
1. Designation |
Commander |
Date |
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2nd Combined Action Group |
Lt Col J.J. TOLNAY |
1 - 31 Dec 70 |
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Subordinate Units |
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1st Combined Action Company |
1stLt W.W. CHAPMAN |
1 - 31 Dec 70
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2nd Combined Action Company |
Capt V.E. O'NEILL |
1 - 31 Dec 70
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3rd Combined Action Company |
Capt L.H. WILLIAMS |
1 - 31 Dec 70
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4th Combined Action Company |
Capt D.L. MCINTURFF |
1 - 31 Dec 70
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7th Combined Action Company |
Capt R.M. MALLARD |
1 - 31 Dec 70
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Attached Units
DET, Kit Carson Scouts, 1st Mar Div G-2 (C-I)
DET, ARVN Interpreters/Translators, III MAF
DET, Medical Section, III MAF HQ
DET, Scout Dogs, 1st MP Battalion, FLC
DET, 7th Communication Battalion
2. Location
HQ, 2nd CAG |
Hieu Nhon District, Quang Nam Province,
RVN |
CACO 2-1 |
Hieu Duc District, Quang Nam Province,
RVN |
CACO 2-2 |
Dai Loc District, Quang Nam Province,
RVN |
CACO 2-3 |
Dien Ban District, Quang Nam Province,
RVN |
CACO 2-4 |
Hieu Nhon District, Quang Nam Province,
RVN |
CACO 2-7 |
Hoa Vang District, Quang Nam Province,
RVN |
3. Staff Officers
Executive Officer |
Maj C.L. RUSHING |
1 - 20 Dec 70
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Maj H.V. LEE |
21 - 31 Dec 70
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S-1 Officer |
Capt E. COCKRELL |
1 - 31 Dec 70
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S-3/S-5 Officer |
Maj C.L. RUSHING |
1 - 31 Dec 70
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Asst S-3 Officer |
1stLt S.E. RICHMOND |
1 - 16 Dec 70
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1stLt T.R. SADDLER |
17 - 26 Dec 70
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1stLt B.C. QUIST |
29 - 31 Dec 70
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S-4 Officer |
Capt E.P. WAHL |
1 - 29 Dec 70
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1stLt J.M. PIETRZAK |
30 - 31 Dec 70
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Chaplain |
Lt F. BIANCHINO |
1 - 31 Dec 70
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ARVN Liaison Officer |
1stLt HA SAU HOA |
1 - 31 Dec 70
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4. Average Monthly Strength
USMC |
USN |
Others |
Off Enl |
Off Enl |
Off Enl |
16 600 |
1 48 |
0 7 |
5. End of Month Unit Diary Strength
USMC |
USN |
Others |
Off Enl |
Off Enl |
Off Enl |
16 616 |
1 46 |
0 6 |
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NARRATIVE SUMMARY
December found 2nd CAG involved in personnel
turnover, repair of flood damage and the Christmas and New Year Holidays as
well as their usual mission! Personnel turnover involved the usual
administrative requirements as the unit attempted to keep every man working
in his MOS. New personnel included Maj. H.V. LEE who took over as Group
Executive Officer and Lieutenant John M. PIETRZAK who took over as S-4
Officer. Also the CAG participated in the change of command ceremonies as
Lieutenant General Donn J. ROBERTSON replaced Lieutenant General Keith B.
McCUTCHEON as Commanding General III MAF.
Repair and replacement of flood damaged equipment
and clothing occupied much of the month. The Combat Operations Center which
had been flooded out was replaced with a spacious bunker constructed by 7th
Engineer Battalion. The Engineers also constructed a seahut for CACO 2-7 to
use as an armory and supply building. As always, support by the Engineers
proved to be rapid and well-suited to the needs.
Contact for the month of December started heavily
but tapered off toward the end of the month. Of note was the decline in the
number of minings and an increase in the number of Hoi Chanh. The first day
of the month saw CAP 2-4-3 bring in the first Hoi Chanh that the CAG had
received in five months. During the remainder of the month; military
pressure and friendly PsyOps brought in three more for a monthly total of
four Hoi Chanhs.
CAP School continued to train new personnel
reporting aboard. The shortage of men to stand guard meant that students and
troops from the various staff sections spent many hours on guard as well as
performing their regular duties. Their behavior and willingness to work was
noteworthy.
The First Marine Division provided troops from
their CUPPs to be trained at 2nd CAG's CAP School. These students, while
gaining the benefit of CAP training, participated fully and contributed
greatly to the curriculum.
Another valuable contribution to CAP School was
made by Lt. HA SAU HOA, the ARVN Liaison Officer. He and his staff of
interpreters taught basic language to school members as well as providing
valuable help in dealing with Vietnamese civilians and military personnel.
At the end of the month Lt. HOA and his interpreters were commended for
their work by the senior ARVN Officer at XXIV Corps.
Truces for the Christmas and New Year Holidays
found 2nd CAG Marines quiet but alert and watchful. Many parties given by
the Vietnamese demonstrated the goodwill of the season. This spirit of the
season was further demonstrated on Christmas Day when a new chapel, again
constructed by 7th Engineers--was dedicated in a service held by the Chief
of Naval Chaplains, Rear Admiral F.L. GARRETT.
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PART III
SEQUENTIAL LISTING OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
1. Operation Summary
1 December 70 |
A local force guerrilla carrying (1) AK-47 rifle and (2) M-26 grenades
rallied to CAP 2-4-3’s patrol base at grid BT 164586, 1 km north of Hieu
Nhon District Headquarters. The Hoi Chanh was delivered to District
Headquarters along with the rifle and M-26 grenades. RESULTS: (1) Hoi Chanh;
(1) IWC; (2) M-26 grenades captured.
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3 December 70 |
CAP 2-2-4 ambush initiated OWF on (3) VC with weapons at grid AT 860570, 5.7
km west of Dai Loc District Headquarters. The VC returned B-40, M-79 and SAF
then fled west. One CAP PF was KIA in the contact. A sweep of the area
disclosed (1) VC KIA, (1) AK-47, (1) cartridge belt and (4) Chi Com
grenades. The grenades were destroyed in place. Rifle and cartridge belt
were delivered to District Headquarters. RESULTS: (1) PF KIA; (1) VC KIA;
(1) IWC; (4) Chi Com grenades destroyed, and (1) cartridge belt captured.
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4 December 70 |
CAP 2-4-6 patrol apprehended (1) VN male, age 16, obviously attempting to
evade the patrol at grid BT 113574, 4.2 km west of Hieu Nhon District
Headquarters. Upon apprehension the CAP discovered the VN was carrying an
M-26 and was therefore classified as VCS and delivered to District
Headquarters. Upon interrogation the VCS was classified as VC. RESULTS: (1)
VC POW.
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5 December 70 |
CAP 2-4-6 ambush initiated OWF on (12) VC with weapons at grid BT 117583, 4
km west of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters. The enemy returned SAF and fled
north. A sweep of the area disclosed (2) VC KIA, (1) AK-47 rifle, (6) Chi
Com grenades, (1) M-33 grenade and (1) cartridge belt. The weapon and
cartridge belt were turned over to District Headquarters. The grenades were
destroyed. RESULTS: (2) VC KIA; (1) IWC; (1) M-33 and (6) Chi Com
grenades destroyed; (1) cartridge belt captured.
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6 December 70 |
CAP 2-4-3 patrol discovered (1) VN male civilian body at grid BT 169579, 1
km east of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters. Local villagers reported the
male was assassinated by VC. A sweep of the area disclosed assorted VC
propaganda leaflets and banners. The propaganda leaflets and banners were
delivered to District Headquarters. RESULTS: (1) VN civilian KIA; assorted
VC propaganda leaflets captured.
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7 December 70 |
A combined operation of CAPs 2-7-1, 2-7-2 and elements of the 59th RF
Company apprehended (3) VN civilians at grid BT 025635, 6 km NW of Dien Ban
District Headquarters. An identification check revealed that the (3) VN were
listed on the District Blacklist as VC. The (3) VC were turned over to
district headquarters. RESULTS: (3) VC POW.
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7 December 70 |
CAP 2-7-1 patrol received SAF from an unknown size enemy force at grid BT
023635, 6.5 km NW of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The CAP returned OWF
causing the enemy to flee in an unknown direction. Two CAP RFs were WIA
minor during the contact. A sweep of the area disclosed (1) VC KIA and (1)
AK-47 rifle. RESULTS: (2) RFs WIA(M); (1) VC KIA; (1) AK-47 captured.
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7 December 70 |
CAP 2-7-8 ambush initiated OWF on (4) VC with weapons at grid BT 050657, 8
km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The enemy returned SAF and fled in
an unknown direction. A sweep of the area disclosed (1) VC KIA and (1) AK-47
rifle. RESULTS: (1) VC KIA; (1) AK-47 captured.
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10 December 70 |
CAP 2-7-5 ambush initiated OWF on an USEF with weapons at grid BT 050703,
4.6 km SE of Hoa Vang District Headquarters. The enemy fled north without
returning fire. A sweep of the area revealed (1) M-16 rifle, (1) Chi Com
grenade and one heavy blood trail. The Chi Com was destroyed in place.
RESULTS: (1) IWC.
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12 December 70 |
CAP 2-2-3 patrol initiated SAF on (3) VC with weapons at grid AT 937606, 3.9
km NE of Dai Loc District Headquarters. The enemy fled across the river and
did not return fire. A sweep of the area disclosed (1) M-16 rifle with
magazine. RESULTS: (1) IWC.
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12 December 70 |
Two local force guerrillas rallied to CAP 2-4-2 patrol base at grid BT
130560, 3 km SW of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters. The two Hoi Chanhs were
delivered to district headquarters for processing. RESULTS: (2) Hoi Chanhs.
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13 December 70 |
One PF from CAP 2-3-4 while on patrol detonated (1) anti-personnel type
booby trap at grid BT 090571, 3 km E of Dien Ban District Headquarters. CAP
2-3-4 rendered medical assistance and requested a medevac. RESULTS: (1) PF
WIA(E).
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14 December 70 |
While enroute to their night site a CAP 2-7-1 RF tripped an unknown type
surprise firing device at grid BT 032640, 6.2 km NW of Dien Ban District
Headquarters. One RF and one USMC were medevaced by helicopter
with multiple shrapnel wounds from the exploding device. A first light sweep
of the area revealed (1) M-14 anti-personnel mine which was destroyed in
place. RESULTS: (1) USMC WIA(E); (1) RF WIA(E); (1) SFD destroyed.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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a. |
NVA KIA
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0
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b. |
VC KIA
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13
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NVA POW
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0
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VC POW
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11
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f. |
Hoi Chanh
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(1)
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NVA
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0
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(2)
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VC
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4
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(3)
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VCI
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0
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3. Casualties Sustained
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USMC KIA
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0
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USMC WIA(E)
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3
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USMC WIA(M)
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4
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d. |
USMC MIA
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0
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e. |
USN KIA
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0
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f. |
USN WIA (E)
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0
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USN WIA(M)
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0
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h. |
USN MIA
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0
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i. |
CAP PF KIA
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2
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j. |
CAP PF WIA(E)
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5
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k. |
CAP PF WIA(M)
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8
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l. |
CAP PF MIA
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0
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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
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a. General: 2d CAG continues to be categorized in a C-1 status under
the MARES/FORSTAT Reporting System.
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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.
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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:
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ECHELON
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QTY
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M35A2C Truck
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2nd
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4
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M37B1 Truck
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2nd
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4
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M151A1 Jeep
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2nd
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2
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MRC-109
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2nd
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1
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Forklift
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2nd
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1
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Jeep Ambulance
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3rd
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1
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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.
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(1)
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Joined
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USMC
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Off Enl
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7 94
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(2)
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Rotated CONUS
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USMC
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Off Enl
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2 57
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(3)
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Reassignment Within WestPac
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USMC
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Off Enl
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0 11
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(4)
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Transferred by Service Records while sick (out of country hospital)
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USMC
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Off Enl
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0 13
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(5)
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Extension of WestPac Tour effected
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USMC
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Off Enl
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0 4
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b. Promotions: During the month of December the following
promotions were effected.
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To PFC
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12
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To SSGT
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0
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To LCPL
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35
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To GYSGT
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0
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To CPL
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7
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To 1stSGT/MSGT
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0
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To SGT
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1
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To SGTMAG/MGYSGT
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0
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c. Legal Matters
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(1) Courts held:
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GCM 0
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SpCM 0
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SCM 0
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(2) Article 32 Investigations:
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0
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(3) NJP:
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6
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Completed Yes
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(4) JAG-Type Investigations:
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2
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d. Award Recommendations
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e. Congrints/Splints/Welreps
The command has responded to:
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(0)
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CONGRINTS
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(0)
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SPLINTS
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(2)
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WELREPS
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f. Morale and Welfare
(1) R&R: The command has utilized
the following number of quotas to the R&R areas listed.
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(a)
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Hong Kong
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(4)
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Okinawa
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(2)
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Taipei
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(10)
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Bangkok
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(7)
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Hawaii
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(11)
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Sydney
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(9)
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(b)
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In Country
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(0)
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(2) Mail:. Daily average
bags of mail processed:
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Incoming
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(25)
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Outgoing
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(2)
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(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:
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(1) Individual and Crew-Served Weapons Captured
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AK-47
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(7)
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B-40 Rocket Launcher
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(1)
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M-16
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(2)
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(2) Ordnance Captured
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60mm rounds
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96
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B-40 rounds
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1
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Chi Com grenades
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12
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M-26 grenades
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4
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M-79 rounds
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11
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M-14 mine
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2
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M-16 mine
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1
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(3) Gear Captured
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AK-47 magazines
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6
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M-16 magazines
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3
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Cooking Stove
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1
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Rice
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135
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lbs.
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Sugar
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10
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lbs.
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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:
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Incoming Messages
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425
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Outgoing Messages
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360
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Spot Reports
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119
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Total Traffic
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904
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c. Communications Supply: For the month there was a total
of 24 outstanding requests.
d. Maintenance:
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Work requests submitted
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102
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Work requests completed
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100
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Work requests outstanding
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2
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Total outstanding
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27
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e. Teletype: During December the following
communication traffic passed over the teletype circuit:
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Incoming messages
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537
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Outgoing messages
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104
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Total messages
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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)
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Medical Department Representative:
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A.L. GRANT,
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HMC, USN
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(2)
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Supply/Sick Call Petty Officer:
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G.J. DAGLEY
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HM1, USN
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(3)
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Admin/Sick Call Petty Officer:
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D.G. YOUNG,
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HM2, USN
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(4)
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Instructor/Driver/Sick Call P.O:
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G.A. ALEXANDER,
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HM2, USN
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(5)
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MedCap/Sick Call Petty Officer:
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D.F. OSBORNE,
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HM3, USN
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(a)
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Detached
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4
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(b)
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Hospitalized (NBC)
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2
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(c)
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Hospitalized (WIA)
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0
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(d)
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Joined
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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.
3-13
(End of 2d CAG Command Chronology for December, 1970)
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