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2d Combined Action Group III Marine Amphibious Force FPO San Francisco, California 96602
1. In accordance with the provisions of references (a) and (b),
enclosure (1) is submitted.
2. Enclosure (1) is downgraded at 3 year intervals. Declassified after
12 years. DOD Directive 5200.10.
2d Combined Action Group III Marine Amphibious Force FPO San Francisco, California 96602 COMMAND CHRONOLOGY 1 January 1970 to 31 January 1970
CONFIDENTIAL
Detachment, Kit Carson Scouts, 1st MarDiv G-2 (C-1)
2. Locations. 1 January 1970 to 31 January 1970
3. Staff Officers.
b. Awards. (1) Award recommendations during the reporting month were processed and forwarded to FMFPac for approval as follows:
(2) One Bronze Star award was recommended posthumously during the reporting period. (3) Forty-seven personnel of the Group also were recommended for Purple Heart Medals as a result of combat wounds received during the month.
c. Casualties. Casualties during the month of January were as follows:
d. Legal. Legal activities during the reporting month were as follows:
e. The following Rest and Recuperation (R&R) leave quotas, out of country and in country were received and utilized:
f. Promotions. Promotions effected during the month of January were as follows:
2. INTELLIGENCE a. General. The CAP program has shown great progress in convincing the villagers that to help the CAP Marines with information, as to enemy movement, and arms caches is to help preserve their way of life, in order for them to prosper. Quite often, in the month of January, information given by the villagers, to the CAPs, led to the destruction of enemy fortifications and the blunting of the enemy’s drives.
b. Enemy Situation. The first quarter of the
month of January showed a sharp upswing in enemy militancy over that of the
final week in December. The enemy was aggressive, seeking contact, and
moving in squad to platoon size units. A CAP 2-1-2 ambush initiated SAF on 7
NVA on the 1st, 9 km W of Danang Airfield resulting in 4 NVA KIA, 1 NVA
wounded and (3) IWC. The wounded POW revealed that he was a member of the
31st NVA Regiment. On the 2nd, 3 wounded VC Hoi Chanhs were brought to CAP
2-2-4 by villagers. On the 4th, villagers brought four more Hoi Chanhs to
CAP 2-2-4. CAP 2-3-2 received intense SAF, RPG, and 60mm mortar fire from an
estimated 50 VC, 3 km NW of Dien Ban on the 3rd. The CAP accounted for 3 VC
KIA and 3 IWC. On the 5th, CAP 2-7-1 received intense SAF, RPG, M-79 fire as
well as grenades from a platoon size unit of VC. Sweep of the area had
negative results. While patrolling in support of CAP operations on the Vinh
Dien River, a USN PBR received (1) grenade from a concealed
USEF on the East bank resulting in the wounding of the liaison NCO aboard
the PBR from HQ 2d CAG.
During the second quarter of January the enemy
sustained his pressure on the CAPs. Enemy forces were observed by the CAPs
of 2d CAG, moving in large units. A CAP 2-4-3 patrol called artillery and
81mm mortar fire missions on approximately 10 VC in a treeline at BT167589
on the 11th. The information as to the VC’s location was supplied by local
villagers. A sweep proved to be negative. On the 16th, a CAP 2-9-2 patrol
received SAF and AWF from an estimated 6 VC at 873502. The patrol returned
the fire and called an artillery fire mission on the enemy position. A
sweep of the area was non-productive. On the 17th CAP 2-2-4 received 10
Hoi Chanhs. It has been noted, in the past, that the CAP’s receive more
Hoi Chanhs just before a large enemy thrust than at any other time.
In the third quarter of January the CAPs of 2d CAG
contended with a sustained drive by the enemy. CAP 2-9-1, on the 19th,
received SAF from an estimated 15 VC at a range of 900m. at AT901498. After
an artillery strike on the enemy position, the CAP swept the area with
negative results. On the 21st, CAP 2-1-3 received one Hoi Chanh and captured
4 individual weapons. Also on the 21st in a separate incident, CAP 2-9-1
initiated organic weapon
fire on an USEF in a treeline at AT886511 resulting in 2 VC KIA, 1 AK-47 and 2 VC hiding in the treeline. After delivering the 2 POWs to District Headquarters and continuing on, the unit received heavy SAF and AWF from an USEF at AT917515. Return fire caused the enemy to flee E. A sweep disclosed 15 empty bunkers, which were destroyed. The pattern of increased enemy sightings and contact which prevailed through three quarters of January continued in the final quarter of the month. However, the majority of USMC and CAP PF injuries were caused by terrorist attacks and mining incidents. On the 25th a US Navy PBR was destroyed by an unknown waterborne explosive while docked at 2d CAG Headquarters at BT108577. Falling debris from the explosion caused extensive damage to the S-3 office. The results of this mining incident were, 1 PBR totally destroyed, 1 USN WIA(E), 2 RVN sailors WIA(M) and 1 building damaged. On the 28th of January a PF member of a CAP 2-3-6 patrol accidentally detonated an M-26 grenade booby trap rigged with a trip wire firing device wounding him and a USMC. Both men were medevaced to NSA by helicopter. Three additional SFDs of the same type were found and destroyed in the area. Personnel from CACO 2-4 Headquarters prevented many USMC and PF injuries on the 30th when they found and destroyed a daisy chain booby trap consisting of 1 M-26 grenade, and 1 81mm HE round at BT164587. On the 31st a VN woman working in a rice paddy, was injured seriously when she detonated an unknown type booby trap as she stepped on the trip wire. She was taken to CAP 2-7-4 and medevaced by vehicle to 1/1 Mar BAS. PsyOps was notified. c. Enemy Plans and Policies. In the TAOCs of the CAPs of 2d CAG there were numerous sightings of enemy troop movement during January. These sightings confirmed documents and testimony from Hoi Chanhs to the effect that the enemy had a push on to increase his logistics activity in January, in preparation for his annual TET offensive. The VC made attempts during the month to strengthen their Youth Section. These youths were to be used for terrorist activities and to steal gear from the Allied Forces. During January the enemy kept constant pressure on the CAPs of 2d CAG through aggressively initiating contact with the CAP units. The enemy attempted to keep the CAPs off balance by the increased use of SFDs. During the month VC/VCI activities were noticeably increased towards terrorist actions. Six village and hamlet officials were lost as a result of terrorist incidents, all in the last two weeks of the month. On the 19th of the month, in a daylight terrorist incident in Thanh Quit Hamlet four VN children were killed and 11 others wounded from grenades thrown by a VN youth of 14-15 years of age. Six USMC CAP personnel were also injured in this incident. These terrorist activities were directed towards weakening the faith of the people in the ability of the GVN too protect them. The VC/VCI are not waging a war to gain real estate but rather, minds, it is the minds of the people they wish to gain control of through these terrorist activities.
d. Interrogator/Translator. During the month of January, 51 detainees, 20 POWs and 20 Hoi Chanhs were turned over by the CACOs to their respective District Headquarters for processing as a result of these interrogations was provided 2d CAG and the capturing CACOS. e. Counter Intelligence. Timely and accurate counter intelligence support was supplied to 2d CAG by the 3rd, 5th and 9th Counter Intelligence Teams. Blacklists, agent reports, and interrogation reports were provided to augment the counter intelligence activities of the DIOCCs. f. Interpreters. 9 Interpreters were employed by 2d CAG during the month of January. 8 were assigned to the CACOs and 1 remained at 2d CAG Headquarters. g. Enemy Statistics. Enemy statistics for the month of January were as follows:
3. OPERATIONS a. General. Both the enemy’s planned Winter-Spring Offensive and the coming of TET contributed to increased enemy activity directed towards the CAPs of 2d CAG in January. Increased enemy contact was experienced in the first week of January by the CAPs of 2d CAG. The enemy was active and moving in units from squad to platoon size. Unlike November and most of December, the enemy actively sought contact with the CAPs. Medical supplies have been filtering into the CAP’s TAOCs in preparation of this renewed push of the enemy. On the 9th a CAP 2-3-3 patrol apprehended 1 VCS in possession of 6 million units of penicillin. Both the VCS and the penicillin were turned over to District Headquarters. This increased activity continued into the second week of January. On the 13th a 2d CAG HQ working party, while removing a section of old wire 50m out from the perimeter of the HQ compound, detonated a M-26 booby trap with a pull type firing device, wounding 7 USMC. On the 14th, a CAP 2-1-3 patrol surprized and captured 2 VC in a bunker at AT936704 along with one AK-47. Later the same day, the CAP 2-1-3 patrol returned to the same area after receiving information from villagers that VC had returned to this area. This information proved to be correct. The CAP accounted for 3 VC KIA; 2 IWC; 15 ChiCom grenades, 2 mines and 1 bunker destroyed; and assorted documents captured. Action continued into the 3rd week of January. There was a VC terrorist attack on CAP 2-3-7 and local villagers on the 19th of January. CAP 2-3-7 Marines were distributing candy to, and playing volleyball with, VN children in the schoolyard of a six room school, when a VN youth located behind the school threw 3 M-26 grenades. The two he threw over the school house, into a crowd of children and Marines, exploded wounding 6 Marines and 11 children. 4 children were killed. The youth was identified by local villagers but the search for the youth proved negative. PsyOps was notified. On the 22nd, the Can An Village Chief was assassinated by VC as the Village Chief was riding a bicycle. Local villagers immediately informed CAP 2-4-3. A CAP patrol was dispatched and swept the area with negative results. PsyOps was notified. Acting on information from villagers, CAP 2-4-4 dispatched a patrol with USN PBRs and an AO in support, to search for several VC reported to be in the area. The sweep disclosed a mortar pit with aiming stakes and fighting holes. The CAP and USN personnel destroyed this fortified mortar position thereby eliminating the enemy’s chances to inflict damage on friendly forces from this position.
Contact slackened in the final week, but it was only
a small drop. The enemy continued to move in large units, and did not avoid
contact with the CAPs of 2d CAG. Most of the injuries to USMC and CAP PFs
during this last part of January were due to SFD.
b. Mobility. At the end of the reporting
period, 2d CAG had thirty-five (35) mobile CAPs and one (1) static CAP
operating in Quang Nam Province.
c. Training. Training plans for January were
submitted to the Commanding Officer, 2d CAG by all CACOs in accordance with
Group Bulletin 1500. Emphasis was placed on training all Marines and PFs
primarily in day-time security, security on ambushes, and calling for fire
support. On the 29th CAP Marines were brought to Headquarters 2d CAG to
attend an 81mm mortar class, also in in attendance were CAP PFs.
d. Inspections. During the month of January a
regular schedule of staff inspections was conducted throughout the CAP’s.
These inspections consisted of detailed critiques of undesirable trends and
were submitted to CACOs so they could take corrective action. Also inspected
were records being kept and coordination accomplished on both the CACO and
CAP levels. Supply and communications inspections were also conducted in
order to evaluate the state of readiness at the CAP and CACO level, based on
usage data compiled at 2d CAG Headquarters.
e. Conferences/Meetings
(1) Staff Conference. 2d CAG
Headquarters continued to hold weekly staff meetings where matters of
multiple staff cognizance were discussed.
(2) Combined Action Company C.O.'s
Meeting. During the month of January meetings were held on a weekly
basis for all Combined Action Company Commanders and the Headquarters Staff.
These meetings were specifically designed for the purpose of working out
problems of support and coordination, in addition to promulgating command
guidance. At each of these meetings the individual CACO C.O. or his
representative gave a projection from the DIOCC (District
Intelligence/Operations Control Center) concerning intelligence in their
area for the coming week.
(3) CAP Commanders Conference. During
February one CAP Commanders Conference was held. All agenda items were
submitted by the individual CACO Commanders several days prior to the
scheduled conference for review. The suggested agenda items were evaluated,
arranged in a logical sequence, and distributed at the conference to the
individual CAP Commanders as a guide for discussion. February’s conference
dealt with heat exhaustion, treatment, avoidance, proper use of radios,
especially pertaining to security and how to better get along with PFs and
Villagers.
f. Special Operation.
(1) Kit Carson Scouts. There were 9 Kit
Carson Scouts deployed in 2d CAG units during January. They participated in
228 day and night patrols, assisted with 9 classes and conducted 17 PsyOps
broadcasts. They accounted for the capture of 2 VCS and the finding and
destruction of 3 cave and tunnel complexes.
g. Voluntary Information Program. The total amount of
funds expended as rewards to Vietnamese Nationals during January for
information pertaining to enemy activity and/or enemy equipment and ordnance
was 39,200$VN. This represents an increase of 17,125$VN from December and a
decrease of 9,330$VN from November.
h. Artillery Support. During the month of January 2d CAG
units called in 19 artillery and 16 81mm mortar fire missions on either
suspected or known enemy targets.
i. Air.
(1) Fixed Wing. During January no missions
were flown in direct support of 2d CAG operations against the enemy.
(2) Flareships and Gunships. During January
3 Helicopter Gunship missions were flown in direct support of 2d CAG
operations.
(3) Medical Evacuation Missions. A total of
(20) medical evacuations were requested/controlled by 2d CAG units
in January. These missions included medevacs for Vietnamese civilians
and PFs as well as Marines.
j. VIP Visits to 2d CAG. The month of January saw the
units of 2d CAG receive many important visitors. On the 11th, 2d CAG was
visited by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Leonard F. CHAPMAN.
The Commandant also paid a visit to CAP 2-1-4 and CAP 2-1-5. On the 26th,
Representative and Mrs. CORMAN from California, paid a visit to Headquarters
2d CAG and CAP 2-4-5 and CAP 2-4-3. Brigadier General Alexander M. HAIG U.S.
Army, a representative from the National Security Council, visited the 2d
CAG Headquarters and CAP 2-4-1.
All the visitors expressed the belief that the CAP program in
general and the CAPs of 2d CAG in particular are doing an outstanding job in
achieving their mission of Pacification and Vietnamization of the Vietnam
Conflict.
k. Cultural Drama Team. Through the coordination achieved
between PsyOps Officer at MACV Headquarters Hoi An and S-3 2d CAG, 2d CAG
has been able to utilize the Culture Drama Team from Hoi An to further the
CAP mission in Villages and Hamlets. The team was utilized twice during the
month of January with thoughts of more extensive use in the coming months.
The Cultural Drama Team performed at night, which in itself is a victory for the CAP mission. Until the CAPs spread an umbrella of security over these areas, all night activity by the villagers was impossible due to VC incursions, especially GVN supported shows such as these. Due to the security afforded by the CAPs the villagers felt at ease to enjoy the show. The Vietnamese townspeople enjoyed the show put on by the Culture Drama Team which opened their minds to the propaganda message inherent in the songs, skits and magic act. During the shows, all the CAP Marines, who were not standing security guard, mingled freely with the Vietnamese. This person to person contact had excellent results as by the end of the shows the Marines were invited to eat with Vietnamese families.
4. LOGISTICS. a. General. This unit was in a C-2 category during the month of January under the Mares/Forstat system for evaluating readiness status for combat essential equipment. b. Significant Events. During this reporting perid this command received (2) two 81mm Mortars, and one (1) 35hp engine critically needed for the tactical effectiveness of CACO 2-4 units. It is noted that though there were no qualified personnel to operate the mortar, instruction classes were held for a 2 day period through the auspices of the S-3 2d CAG. This subsequent instruction qualified 2d CAG personnel sufficiently to effect maximum utilization of the 81mm mortar. d. Motor Transport. (1) The Group Motor Transport Section drove a total of 3,567 and hauled 2,605 tons of equipment during this period. Five (5) Motor Transport vehicles were deadlined for 2nd echelon repair. The deadline breakdown is as follows:
(2) M35A2C (2) Three (3) of these vehicles were deadlined for 3rd echelon maintenance. The breakdown is as follows: (3) M37B1 (3) During this period no vehicles were deadlined for fourth (4) echelon maintenance. (4) Average deadline time was as follows: 2nd echelon (3) days. 3rd echelon (16) - (30) days. e. Airlift. (1) No airlifts were made during this reporting period. f. Messhall. (1) Approximately 15,500 meals were served during this period in the 2nd Combined Action Group Messhall.
(2) A total of 6,200 meals were distributed to field units, from the 2d CAG Messhall. g. Armory. (1) The armory has repaired a total of (40) weapons during this period. Thirty four (34) of these weapons were sent to 1st FSR for third echelon maintenance. h. Miscellaneous Services. (1) During this reporting period it was noted that 7th Engineers were accomplishing horizontal and vertical construction, namely installing defensive/ammo bunkers and filling the main thoroughfares with rock. Vertical construction deadline date was 12 February while horizontal construction is yet to be completed. i. Supplies. Supply release action from Force Logistic Command has been inordinately long, normal completion times have averaged two to three weeks for 02 priorities and two months for 05 priorities. j. Problem Areas. (1) The most critical problem area has been the failure of this command to receive the four M37B1 trucks, which it rates. Due to the independent and highly mobile aspects of the 2d CAG’s operation deficiencies of tactical motor transport equipment seriously hampers this unit’s operations. (2) Excessive delay periods for the accomplishment of high priority requisitions are a continuous problem. This deficiency results in the use of higher priority requisitions than normally required in order to compensate for the delays. Items of particular note are outstanding documents for trucks M37B1, starlight scopes, 716 generators and a high pressure steam cleaning unit. (3) Failure to receive support for 2d CAG’s utilities is more than an inconvenience for this command. Self-supporting, 2d CAG must maintain its own power, water, and refrigeration facilities. With no specially trained personnel to do repairs on this equipment, on site repairs are either impossible or unsatisfactory. Neither Public Works China Beach nor 7th Engineers have been tasked to support this Headquarters at Hoi An with contact teams for such "on the spot" repairs.
5. CIVIC ACTION/PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
a. The month of January was an active month for the
Civic Action NCOs of 2d CAG units. The Civic Action NCOs worked closely with
the Vietnamese people in their areas. This has produced a close relationship
between the CAP Marines and the Vietnamese people. This has proved to be of
mutual benifit to the CAP Marines and the Vietnamese.
(1) An example of the Civic Action work
that has been done, is that the Civic Action NCOs have been helping the
Vietnamese people in repairing their homes. By doing this they have become
better acquainted with the people. This was especially good since it was
just before the holidays.
b. Most CAP units have been holding school classes
on English and other pertinent subjects. They have had an increase in
attendance in the month of January. The CAPs held more classes on health and
sanitation and they also held regular shower calls, now most of the children
hold their own regular shower calls.
c. A couple of CAPs have had PsyOps teams come to
their Hamlets and Villages to show the people and CAP Marines different
customs. They showed the Vietnamese customs to the CAP Marines and the
American customs to the Vietnamese so that each would have a better
understanding of each others customs.
d. The TET holidays provided an opportunity for CAPs
to work closely and profitably with the Vietnamese civilians of all ages.
Many CAPs participated in such activities as the decoration of main roads
and trails through the villages and hamlets, and may CAP Marines grew to
know the people a lot better due to this program.
e. Commodities distributed during the month of
January were as follows: food, 1105 lb.; soap, 750 lb.; clothing, 50 lb.;
school kits, 170; personnel hygiene kits, 150; sewing kits, 5; and
blacksmith kits, 1.
f. During January, CAP personnel of the Group
assisted the Vietnamese civilians in completing the following projects:
fences, 8; public heads, 2; dwellings, 7; wells, 4; pagodas, 1; bridges,8;
school class rooms, 1; family bunkers, 4; and public showers, 6.
g. Medical assistance in support of Civic Action saw
MedCaps resulting in the treatment of 19,308 Vietnamese civilians and 31
dental cases were treated. 95 Vietnamese children and 45 adults were
medically evacuated during the month.
h. CAP Corpsmen continued to train Vietnamese
civilians in the basics of first aid. During the month 35 such civilians
were under going training. These aides assist in MedCaps and serve as
interpreters for the Corpsmen.
i. Psychological operations activities employed by the Group during the month of January included the use of air-dropped leaflets and hand disseminated leaflets and Vietnamese newspapers. (1) Approximately 30,000 "CAPs are here to help you" leaflets were air dropped. (2) Approximately 40,000 "safe conduct passes" were air dropped. (3) 50,000 reward leaflets were air dropped during the month of January. (4) Approximately 45,000 Vietnamese newspapers were hand distributed by CAP Marines.
6. COMMUNICATIONS a. Problem areas: (1) The same problem areas still existed in January as were reported in several previous reports. Lack of T/E items:
b. Communications: (1) Radio Relay. A period of 15 ½ hours down time was recorded for the MRC-62. Frequency blockage was caused by another radio relay shot on the same frequency. Frequencies were then switched by the other unit. (2) Security. A compromise of a freq resulted from a captured Army radio while in a combined operation. (3) Battery Usage (BA-386). 1142 batteries were used during the month, 149 AN/PRC-25 radios were in use. (4) AN/PRC-9 AN/PRT-4. A set of 64 receiving/transmitting sets were received. Issue is being delayed due to lack of alinement indicator and Crystal Set.
(5) Combat Operation Center. Overall
communications traffic increased approximately 10%. The following
communications traffic was passed through the combat operations center over
various nets.
d. Communications Supply. Components of end items were in adequate stock throughout the entire month. The following list reflects requisition status of communication items.
e. Maintenance. Excellent maintenance support
on repair of components of end items was provided by Electronic Maintenance
from FLSG-B. Total support provided by FLSG-B Electronic Maintenance was as
follows:
7. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
a. General. During the month of January 1970
supply procedures were reviewed and improved at CAF level. Since there is no
static medical allowance list (MAL) for CAG medical supply, a realistic and
operational listing was formulated at the CAP Coordinator’s meeting in
January. This listing is functional and flexible covering all phases of CAG,
CACO and CAP capabilities and allowing CAP Corpsmen a choice of drugs for
unsophisticated MedCap and comprehensive treatment of CAP Marines within the
framework of their capabilities.
As stated, the supply listing is flexible allowing
for addition or delation as the relative usefulness of items is determined
and new and better items are made available.
Dr. WARREN of the U.S. Navy Milphap Team in Hoi An
Hospital has volunteered his time to lecture all CAP Corpsmen on the ten
(10) most common diseases prevalent in this area (Quang Nam). Lectures were
held on Fridays with Senior Corpsmen and other corpsmen attending as the
situation permitted. These lectures were received with enthusiasm since this
is the only practical bush medical lectures our corpsmen receive. These
lectures were taped and were followed up with written outlines for future
reference.
b. Personnel
(1) Medical
Department Representative: HMC J.H. BRYSON, USN
(2) Supply/Sick Call
Petty Officer: HM3 T. SHAW, USN
(3) Administrative/Sick Call Petty
Officer: HM2 L.A. JOHNSON, USN
(4) Hospital Corpsman Personnel
Statistics for the month of January 1970:
(d) During the month of January, 2d Combined Action Group Aid Station treated 205 USMC/USN personnel at routine Sick Call. c. Medical Civic Action Program (MedCaps) (1) During the month of January 1970 CAP Corpsmen treated 19,308 civilians at routine MedCap, 66 of whom were casualties resulting from hostile fire. This is an overall increase of 7,872 from the month of December. 31 Dental treatments were also given. (2) The 2d CAG Headquarters medical section treated only civilian Vietnamese emergencies. A total of 159 Vietnamese civilians workers, VN Navy and village civilians were treated. d. Training. (1) During the month of January CAP corpsmen conducted a total of 64 classes for Health Workers and PF Corpsmen. Total attendance was 616. This was an overall increase of 18 classes and 189 in attendance from last month. (2) Training of CAP Marines was stressed. Buddy Aid for all troopers and more sophisticated procedures for at least two (2) Marines including MedCap, so that they may carry on should the corpsman be MedEvaced or otherwise not present. The sophisticated procedures include the use of Morphine. (3) 2d CAG Headquarters personnel were instructed in First Aid procedures at guard school periodically to ensure that all transients and new men are aware of First Aid procedures. (4) Sanitation lectures to civilian mess hall workers on a weekly basis was instituted during the month of January. e. Sanitation. (1) Routine sanitation inspections were held on 2d CAG Compound during the month of January. Sanitation continues to be excellent. f. Noteworthy Items. (1) There was considerable decrease in the number of cases of diarrhea during the month: a total of two (2). Fevers of Unknown Origin: three (3). Hepatitis: two (2). (2) The overall health of the CAP personnel is excellent. Training in the use of Iodine tablets in water and importance of Malaria prophylaxis and other sanitation measures has been effective as reflected by the sick list.
(3) During the month of January HN T. W.
SHAW, HQ 2d CAG was rotated to CAF Director Sick Bay in view of his second
48 hour Purple Heart. HM3 E. A. HARRIS was rotated to III MAF, Force Surgeon
in view of his second 48 hour Purple Heart.
(4) Two cases of Hepatitis occurred
during the month in CAP 2-7-4 and CAP 2-3-2. Gamma Globulin immunizations
were administered to all personnel in the involved CAPs with no other cases
reported.
g. Inspections.
(1) Inspections of CAPs was routinely
conducted. Maintenance of correct logs was stressed, along with sanitation
in day haven sites. MedCap procedures and any special problem areas. Health
and Sanitation were found to be excellent within the capabilities of the
CAPs. Morale on the whole is excellent.
8. SPECIAL SERVICES
a. The month of January was a good one
for Special Services. Two Hong Kong trips were made and proved to be quite
successful. The monthly income was $1,595.00.
b. During January the weekly ration of beer and
soda continued to be issued to the CAPs. The weekly allotment of beer and
soda fluctuated due to the increase or decrease in the amount of personnel
assigned to the different CAPs. During the month 412 cases of beer and soda
were rationed to the field.
c. Also during the month Special Services continued
its function of handling monthly orders for pre-recorded tapes under the
program provided by III Marine Amphibious Force Special Services.
d. Special Services also received paperback books
during the month of January. The paperback books were distributed to all
the CAPs.
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