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SECOND ENDORSEMENT on CO, 2d CAG ltr 3/LEN/dec over 3000 of 30Nov69
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Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific |
To: |
Commandant of the Marine Corps (Code HD) |
Subj: |
Command Chronology for period 1 September
to 30 September 1969 |
1. The subject chronology has been reviewed for completeness and is
forwarded herewith.
(signed)
R. D. WHITE
By direction
Copy to:
CO, 2d CAG
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FIRST ENDORSEMENT on CO, 2dCAG ltr 3/LEN/dec over 3000 of 30Nov69
From: |
Commanding General, III Marine Amphibious Force |
To: |
Commandant of the Marine Corps (Code A03D) |
Via: |
Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force,
Pacific |
Subj: |
Command Chronology for period 1 September
to 30 September 1969 |
1. The subject chronology has been reviewed for completeness and is
forwarded herewith.
(signed)
L.E. POGGEMEYER
BY DIRECTION
Copy to:
CO, 2dCAG
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HEADQUARTERS
2d Combined Action Group
III Marine Amphibious Force
FPO San Francisco, California 96602
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enclosure (1) is removed)
From: |
Commanding Officer |
To: |
Commandant of the Marine Corps (Code AO3D) |
Via: |
(1) Commanding General, III Marine Amphibious
Force, Pacific |
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(2) Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force,
Pacific |
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Subj: |
Command Chronology for period 1 September to 30
September 1969 |
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(b) FMFPacO 5750.8A |
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(1) 2d Combined Action Group Command
Chronology |
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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.
(signed)
D. R. CHRISTENSEN
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HEADQUARTERS
2d Combined Action Group
III Marine Amphibious Force
FPO San Francisco, California 96602
COMMAND CHRONOLOGY
1 September 1969 to 30 September 1969
DOWNGRADED AT 3-YEAR INTERVALS:
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PART I
ORGANIZATIONAL DATA
1. Designation |
COMMANDER |
Date |
2d Combined Action Group |
LtCol E. L. LEWIS |
1 Sep 69 30 Sep 69 |
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SUBORDINATE UNITS |
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1st Combined Action Company |
Capt. H. A. BAKER |
1 Sep 69 30 Sep 69 |
2d Combined Action Company |
1st Lt P. E. EBAUGH Jr. |
1 Sep 69 19 Sep 69 |
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Capt T. M. BELDON |
20 Sep 69 30 Sep 69 |
3rd Combined Action Company |
Capt. W. J. CAMPBELL |
1 Sep 69 30 Sep 69 |
4th Combined Action Company |
Capt D. A. VOGELGESANG |
1 Sep 69 5 Sep 69 |
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Capt H. M. McCLOY Jr. |
6 Sep 69 30 Sep 69 |
5th Combined Action Company |
Major A. H. MOORE |
1 Sep 69 9 Sep 69 |
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Capt J. R. KNIBBS |
13 Sep 69 30 Sep 69 |
7th Combined Action Company |
Capt G. E. BROWN |
1 Sep 69 30 Sep 69 |
8th Combined Action Company |
Capt R. D. TOMLIN |
1 Sep 69 30 Sep 69 |
9th Combined Action Company |
Capt. D. D. DEAN |
1 Sep 69 19 Sep 69 |
ATTACHED UNITS
Detachment, Kit Carson Scouts, 1st MarDiv G-2 (C-1)
Detachment, ARVN Interpreters/Translators, III MAF
Detachment, Medical Section, HQ, III MAF
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2. Locations.
1 September 1969 to 30 September 1969
HQ 2d 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 2-5 |
Hoa Vang District, Quang Nam Province, RVN |
CACO 2-7 |
Hoa Vang District, Quang Nam Province, RVN |
CACO 2-8 |
Hoa Vang District, Quang Nam Province, RVN |
CACO 2-9 |
Duc Duc District, Quang Nam Province, RVN |
3. Staff Officers.
Executive Officer/ Civic Action S-5 Officer |
Maj J. A. McCARTY |
1 Sep 69 - 30 Sep 69 |
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S-1 Officer |
1stLt H. NAGAI |
1 Sep 69 - 11 Sep 69 |
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1stLt W. J. DECKER |
15 Sep 69 - 30 Sep 69 |
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S-2/S-3 Officer |
Major L. E. NUGENT |
1 Sep 69 - 30 Sep 69 |
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Asst S-2/S-3 Officer |
1stLt. P. E. CASWELL |
1 Sep 69 - 18 Sep 69 |
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S-4 Officer/Supply Officer Officer |
Capt C. A. BURR |
1 Sep 69 - 30 Sep 69 |
4. Average Monthly Strength.
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USN |
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0 35 |
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Part II
NARRATIVE SUMMARY
1. Personnel Administration.
a. Joined and Transferred. During the month
of September, the 2d Combined Action Group joined and transferred the
following number of personnel listed in the four categories below:
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Joined
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Officers
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Enlisted
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b. Awards.
(1) Award recommendations during the
reporting month were pro-cessed and forwarded to FMFPac for approval as
follows:
Heroic
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BS 2
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NCM 1
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LM 2
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BS 4
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NCM 29
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NAM 25
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(2) One Silver Star award was approved
from FMFPac and delivered during the reporting month.
(3) Sixty-two personnel of the Group
also
received Purple Heart medals as a result of combat wounds received
during the month.
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c. Casualties. Casualties during the month of
September were as follows:
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KIA
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d. Legal. Legal activities during the reporting
month were as follows:
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Article 32 Investigations
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Informal Investigations
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NJP
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SCM 1
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e. The following Rest and Recuperation (R&R) leave
quotas, out of country and in country were received and utilized:
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f. Promotions. Promotions effected during the month
of September were as follows:
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2. INTELLIGENCE
a. General.
The proposed T/O changes in the Operations Section for a Lieutenant,
Assistant
S-3/S-2 and a Staff NCO, as an Intelligence Chief are still pending at this
time.
b. Enemy Situation.
For the first 5 days in September contact by the CAPs continued at a
moderate
level. Of significance were the return of 3 Hoi Chanhs to CAP 2-9-2 on the
2nd
and the return of 5 more to the same unit the next day; also 8 VC were
captured, 7 of them by CAP 2-2-4, the other by CAP 2-7-5.
A renewed high point in the level of enemy activity had been expected to
occur
on or about 1-2 September, but the province was suffering the effects of
typhoon Dorie at that time. The storm appeared to upset the enemy's
timetable,
for it was the 6th before he stepped up activity. In addition to attacking
the
Da Nang area with rockets and mortars on the 6th, the enemy hit CACO 2-1 and
CACO 2-2 Headquarters and the CAP 2-9-1 compound with mortar fire. Numerous
ground contacts were reported the same day.
Although the enemy proclaimed a cease fire from 8-11 September, marking the
death of Ho Chi Minh, there was no decrease in the level of enemy
operations;
CAP 2-9-1 and the surrounding hamlet were mortared on the 11th, the
following
day CAP 2-9-1 received two 122mm rockets next to its day haven site; on the
12th and again on the 13th 2d CAG Headquarters was hit; also on the 13th
CACO
2-3 Headquarters and Vinh Dien Village received heavy SA and 81mm mortar
fire,
causing numerous civilian casualties.
Enemy initiated ground activity slacked off in the following week. However,
2d
CAG Headquarters again received an attack by fire on the 18th. Propaganda
and
terrorism remained at a high level in the province; in Nui Kim Son there was
a
kidnapping incident on the 16th. On the 18th CAP 2-3-2 seized VC propaganda
leaflets, documents, and medical supplies from a VN woman.
During the final week a low level of contact prevailed; most of the contacts
consisted of CAP activities initiating fire on enemy troops moving in small
groups, but on the 24th CAP 2-9-2 captured 4 VC who were crossing a river
8km
SW of Dai Loc.
c. Enemy Plans and Policies.
During September the enemy continued his Summer-Fall Campaign, with a high
point coming on the 6th. On that day there were numerous rocket and mortar
attacks throughout the province; more attacks by fire and ground probes
occured the week following. Towards the end of the month, however, ground
activity slacked off.
During the month VC/VCI activities remained at a high level. Emphasis was
placed on expanding and strengthening the Provisional Revolutionary
Government
and VC control of the rural populace. Acts of
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terrorism were directed at refugee and resettlement areas, PSDF and RD
cadre,
and low level GVN officials. Propaganda teams centered on the US troop
withdrawals, the inability of GVN forces to protect the people by
themselves,
and "the inevitable and forthcoming victory". Although the enemy announced a
unilateral cease fire from 8-11 September, marking Ho Chi Minh's death, no
lessening of activity was observed.
d. Interrogator/Translator.
During the month of September, 31 detainees, 19 POW's (2NVA, 17 VC) and 9
Hoi
Chanhs were turned over by the CACOs to their respective District
Headquarters
for processing through the DIOCC. Feedback of information produced 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 DIOCC's.
f. Interpreters.
8 interpreters were employed by 2d CAG during the month of September. 7 were
assigned to CACOs and 1 remained at 2d CAG Headquarters.
g. Enemy Statistics. Enemy statistics for the
month of September were as follows:
KIA
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122mm rocket
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82mm rounds
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61mm rounds
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M-79 rounds
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NVA pack
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NVA flags
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WP bag
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Flight jacket
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Wrist watch
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Electronics book
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Map
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3. OPERATIONS
a. General.
During the month of September, with the continuation of the enemy's
Summer-Fall Campaign, the CAP's of 2d CAG contended with a high level of
ground activity, terrorism and propaganda.
In the first week CAP's killed 9 enemy, took 9 prisoners and had 2 enemy
Chieu
Hoi to them. Most of this activity took place on the 6th, the high point in
enemy activity for the month. On the 5th a CAP 2-3-6 patrol called artillery
and air strikes on a bunker complex, destroying 8 bunkers, and finding 7
booby
traps. On the 6th a combined CAP 2-7-5 and 2/1 patrol found 6 122mm rockets
on
launching stakes near Da Nang.
Such activity continued throughout the record week as 11 more enemy were
killed. CAP 2-1-4 killed 2 VC as they found two reinforced bunkers
containing
2 RPG's, 5 AK-47's, and 3 sandbags filled with assorted grenades and B-40
rounds. In another incident CAP 2-3-6 found 6 NVA bodies 2 km N of Dien Ban.
Activity tapered off in the third week as only 4 kills were recorded.
Nevertheless, 10 suspects and 2 confirmed VC were apprehended.
The slackening of contact continued into the final week, but CAP activities
proved effective in the few contacts that did occur, as 8 enemy were killed
and 6 captured.
b. Mobility. At the end of the reporting
period, 2d CAG had thirty-four (34) mobile CAP's and two (2) static CAP's
operating in Quang Nam Province; one CAP (CAP 2-2-3) was converted from
static
to mobile during the reporting period. It is anticipated that another CAP
will
be converted from static to mobile next month.
c. Training.
Training plans for the month of September were submitted to the Commanding
Officer, 2d CAG by all CACO's in accordance with Group Bulletin 1500.
Emphasis
remained on training all Marines and PF's primarily in general military
subjects such as patrolling, setting ambushes and listening posts, and
calling
for fire support.
d. Inspections.
During the month of September 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 CACO's 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.
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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 September 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 September two CAP Commanders Conferences were 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. The first conference
discussion centered on training of PF's, security procedures, and supply
matters At the second conference special attention was placed on planning
and
preparing for operations during the monsoon, and coordination with the PF's
in
planning CAP activities.
f. Special Operations.
(1) Kit Carson Scouts.
There were 7 Kit Carson Scouts deployed in 2d CAG units during September.
They
participated in 198 day and night patrols, assisted with 10 classes, and
conducted 15 PsyOps broadcasts.
(2) Scout Dogs and Handlers.
During the month of September, 2d CAG operated with 4 organic Scout Dog
Teams.
In the course of the month one dog and his handler were wounded and
evacuated,
and the three other handlers rotated out-of-country. While the Scout Dog
Teams
were assigned, they were effective in locating caves, tunnels and
booby-trapped areas; in detecting enemy movement and in warning of enemy
ambushes.
g. Voluntary Information Program.
The total amount of funds expended as rewards to Vietnamese Nationals during
September for information pertaining to enemy activity and/or enemy
equipment
and ordnance was 53,350$VN. This represents a decrease of 171,450$VN from
August and a decrease of 281,950$VN from July.
h. Artillery Support.
During the month of September 2d CAG units called in (12) artillery and (8)
81mm mortar fire missions on either suspected or known enemy targets.
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i. Air.
(1) Fixed Wing.
During September no missions were flown in direct support of 2d CAG
operations
against the enemy.
(2) Flareships and Gunships.
(1) Helicopter Gunship mission and (2) Spooky missions were flown in direct
support of 2d CAG operations during the reporting period.
(3) Medical Evacuation Missions.
A total of (28) medical evacuations were requested/controlled by 2d CAG
units in September. These missions included medevacs for Vietnamese
civilians
and PF's as well as Marines.
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4. LOGISTICS
a. General.
The unit remained in a C-2 category under the Mares/Forstat rating system,
although the unit was in excellent operational readiness status for combat
essential equipment. T/E shortages caused the C-2 rating.
b. Significant Events
(1) There were no significant events to report during this period.
c. Damage to weapons due to enemy action
(1)
No weapons were damaged during this period.
d. Motor Transport
(1)
The Group Motor Transport Section drove a total of 40,276 miles during this
period. Five (5) vehicles were deadlined for 2nd Echelon repair. Breakdown
is
as follows:
M151 Truck, Utility (2)
M37B1 Truck, Cargo (1)
M35AC2 Truck, Cargo (2)
(2)
Two (2) vehicles were deadlined for 3rd echelon maintenance as follows:
M37B1 Truck, Cargo (1)
M35AC2 Truck, Cargo (1)
(3) Average deadline time was as
follows:
2nd echelon (13) days
3rd echelon (16) days
e. Air Lift.
(1) No air lifts were scheduled during
this
period.
f. Messhall
(1) Approximately 28,649 meals were
served in 2d CAG Messhall during this period.
(2)
A total of 5,258 meals were distributed to field units.
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g. Armory.
(1)
The armory repaired 45 weapons during this period. (34) weapons were sent
to 1st FSR for third echelon maintenance.
h. Miscellaneous Services.
(1)
Laundry Platoon at FLC continued to give adequate support to CAG HQ's and
the CAPs.
i. Supplies.
(1)
No major items of supply were received during this period.
j. Problem Areas.
(1) S-4/Supply.
During this period, the S-4 section had no Logistics Chief or Warehouse
Chief. In addition, T/E shortages were responsible for this unit reporting a
C-2 Mares/Forstat rating.
(2) Motor Transport.
This unit was short two (2) M37 trucks which placed an added burden on MT
when
requests came in from field units.
(3) Communications.
The only significant problem was the lack of some T/E items. The direct
exchange program worked satisfactorily.
(4) Heavy Equipment.
The only item of heavy equipment on hand was a 6,000lb. rough terrain fork
lift on a temporary loan. This vehicle was down for 2nd echelon repair due
to
inexperience of the operator. A contact team should check the vehicle every
two weeks.
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5. CIVIC ACTION/PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
a.
The month of September was quite busy for the Civic Action NCO's of 2d CAG
Companies. The Civic Action NCO's worked more closely with the Vietamese
people of their areas, which produced a closer relationship and brought the
CAP Marines and the Vietnamese people more in harmony through their mutual
effort on Civic Action in their hamlets.
(1)
An example of the Civic Action work that was done to better the relations is
that the Civic Action NCO's worked with the people to get their harvests in
before the monsoons arrived. This kept them quite busy, along with repairing
homes and school houses which had been damaged due to enemy activity. Those
projects demonstrated to the Vietnamese that the CAP Marines respect them
and
are there to assist them at any time.
b.
A major attempt to modify the longlasting concept of Civic Action as a
give-away program continued to be addressed. The Civic Action NCO's worked
on
the question that has been brought up several tines, "What have we taught
the
people that they will continue to benefit from after our departure?". This
had
been a major project during the month of September, the project of
instructing
and assisting the Vietnamese in getting their Civic Action supplies through
GVN sources instead of having the Civic Action NCO's do everything for them.
The Civic Action NCO's assisted the people in going through the right
channels
to acquire their needs from the GVN, as they had never learned how to obtain
their needs from their own Government. In many cases now, this project has
been undertaken by the village and hamlet officials.
c.
A major error has been the concept of what the Vietnamese people of the
hamlet
and villages need from the CAPs and to what extent the people should be
involved in getting it. CAP Marines are willing to build schools or wells
using materials from their own sources, or to introduce better health and
sanitation practices, but with few exceptions, the same Marines were willing
to let the villagers fail to participate in the acquisition of the materials
and the actual construction. Thus the villagers gained nothing but the
immediate benefit of the school or well. If, in the following weeks, another
school or well was needed and if the fulfillment of the need were dependent
upon the presence of the CAPs to get the material or provide the initiative
again, the people would be in no better position to look after their own
needs. A fundamental requirement of this program is patience on the part of
the Marines since it is not reasonable to assume that, having been given
every
need for so long, the villager is suddenly going to initiate or even
cooperate
in getting things for himself. Education of the people is a major part of
this
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d.
CAP Marines worked with the people in preparing for the monsoon rains, for
example several CAPs helped the Vietnamese people build boats, which are a
necessity during the monsoons. Some CAPs have repaired homes which were in
bad
shape and have assisted in getting several water pumps which village and
hamlet officials have now received from their own government sources.
e.
Most CAP units have been holding school classes on English and other related
subjects. More and more people came during the month of September to classes
regularly. CAPs held an increasing number of classes on health and
sanitation
and regular shower calls. Now most of the children are holding their own
regular shower calls.
f.
Commodities distributed during the month of September were as follows:
food,
1555 lb.; soap, 600 lb.; clothing, 100 lb.; school kits, 250; personnel
hygiene kits, 200; sewing kits, 5; and blacksmith kits, 2.
g.
During September, CAP personnel of the Group assisted Vietnamese civilians
in
completing the following projects: fences, 7; public heads, 3; dwellings, 6;
wells, 4; pagodas, 2; bridges, 3; school classrooms, 1; family bunkers, 5;
public showers, 2.
h.
Medical assistance in support of Civic Action saw MedCaps resulting in the
treatment of 17,702 Vietnamese civilians. 11 dental cases were also treated.
80 Vietnamese children and 45 adults were medically evacuated during the
month.
i.
CAP corpsmen continued to train Vietnamese civilians in the basics of first
aid. During the month, 47 such civilians under went training. These aids
assisted in MedCaps and served as interpreters for the corpsmen.
j.
Psychological operations activities employed by the Group during the month
of
September included the use of air-dropped leaflets and hand dissemination of
leaflets and Vietnamese newspapers.
(1)
Approximately 30,000 "CAPs are here to help you" leaflets were air dropped.
(2)
Approximately 50,000 "safe conduct passes" were air dropped.
(3)
60,000 reward leaflets were air dropped during the month of September.
(4)
Approximately 45,000 Vietnamese newspapers were hand distributed by CAP
Marines.
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6. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Trouble areas.
(1)
The same problem areas existed in September as were reported previously.
Lack of T/E items.
(a)
Telephone Set, TA-1
190
(b)
Telephone Set, TA-312 *83
(c)
Radio Control Group, AN/GRA 26
*- CG MCSC Albany
222102Z Sep 69 stated that (66) TA-312s were shipped on 5 Aug 1969.
(2)
The turn-around time for direct exchange items remained fifteen (15) to
twenty
(20) days.
b. Communications.
(1) Security:
Frequency and call signs were changed on 5 September 1969. There were no
security violations reported.
(2) Radio Relay:
The AN/GRC-10 radio relay performed very well. Down time for the month was
(5)
hours for power failure and 12 hours for a blown receiver. The back up
receiver also blew.
(3) Combat Operation Center:
Overall traffic stayed at the same level. The following communications
traffic
was passed through the combat Operation Center over various nets.
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Incoming Messages
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619
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Outgoing Messages
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287
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Spot Reports
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226
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Casuality Reports
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54
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Intell Reports
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9
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Serious Incident Reports
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3
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Total Traffic
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1,198
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(4) Communications Supply:
Components of end items were in adequate stock throughout the month. The
following reflected requisition status of communication items.
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(a) Requisitions submitted
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8
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(b) Requisitions completed
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0
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(c) Requisitions outstanding
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8
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Total requisitions outstanding
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20
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(5) Maintenance:
Good maintenance support on repair of the RT-505 radio set was provided by
the
direct exchange system, however the components of end items were not in
adequate supply in the direct exchange system, causing 15 to 20 day delay in
turn-around time. Support provided by the direct exchange system was as
follows:
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Work requests submitted
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77
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Work requests completed
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31
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Work requests outstanding
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46
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Total requests outstanding
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49
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7. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
a. General.
Again emphasis was placed on training of selected Marines and Popular Forces
Soldiers during the month of September. The level of Corpsmen effective rose
to a new high and more people than before were trained to act as Corpsmen in
the event that a Corpsmen was not available. These Marines and Popular Force
soldiers provided first aid to casualties and in some cases held Med-Caps
with
the Vietnamese civilians. The use of Malaria, Salt and Iodine tablets was
also
emphasized because of the constant threat of disease and high temperatures.
b. Personnel:
(1) Medical
Department Representative: HMC T. W. WILLIAMS, USN
(2) Administrative/Sick Call Petty Officer: HM2 D.
B.
MICHAEL, USN
(3) Assistant Medical Department Representative: HM1
M. A. RINELL, USN
(4) Supply/Sick Call Petty
Officer: HM2 P. T. HUDSON, USN
(4) Hospital Corpsman Personnel
Statistics for the month of September 1969:
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(a)
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Detached
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1
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(b)
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Joined
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7
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(c)
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TAD Personnel Attached
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0
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(d)
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TAD Personnel Terminated
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0
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(e)
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Casualties
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1. KIA
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0
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2. WIA
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1
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3. Twice WIA and evacuated out of RVN
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0
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4. Died of Wounds
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0
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(f) During the month of September the 2d Combined Action Group (CAG) Aid
Station treated 173 USMC/USN personnel at routine sick call.
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c. Medical Civic Action Program: (MedCaps)
(1)
During the month of September 1969, CAP Corpsmen treated 16,589 Vietnamese
civilians at daily routine MedCap's. This is a decrease of 1,113 from the
month of August. These were also 65 Vietnamese civilians treated as results
of
hostile action.
(2)
The 2d CAG Headquarters Medical Section treated only emergencies for the
Vietnamese civilians, totaling (4). The Medical Section treated 50
Vietnamese
compound workers from 2d CAG Headquarters and continued to supply
organizations with medical supplies for their own use. The decrease in
MedCaps
was due to the intensive rain during the latter part of September.
d. Training.
(1)
During the month of September 1969, CAP Corpsmen conducted 47 classes with
an
overall attendance of 308 Vietnamese civilians and Popular Forces soldiers.
This is a decrease of 17 classes and of 76 attendees.
e. Sanitation.
(1)
Routine sanitation inspections were conducted within the 2d CAG
Headquarters Compound during the month of September 1969. All problems that
were encountered were rectified immediately. Sanitation in the 2d CAG
Headquarters Compound continued to get better as work the compound
progressed.
f. Noteworthy Items.
(1)
During the month of September 1969, there were no 2d CAG personnel admitted
to
hospitals with intestinal disorders. This is a decrease of 6 from August.
There were 2 cases of FUO during September, a decrease of 4 from the month
of August.
(2)
On 13 September 1969, HM2 F. W. MAYER was WIA while on ambush with CAP
2-1-4.
He was then evacuated out of RVN on 14 September 1969.
g. Inspections.
HMC WILLIAMS conducted routine inspections of some CAPs during September.
All
CAPs were not visited due to heavy rains and bad road conditions. In the
CAPs
that were inspected, Malaria, Salt and Iodine tablets and sanitation of
living
spaces was stressed. Again the CAP Corpsmen were reminded about the hazards
of
eating Vietnamese food. This is the reason the number of intestinal
disorders
has dropped. A check of the Medical log books was held to ensure they were
being properly maintained. All discrepancies found were brought to the
attention of the CAP and CACO Commanders.
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8. SPECIAL SERVICES
a.
The month of September was a steady month for Special Services. The two Hong
Kong trips were successful. There was a little back-log of our purchased
gear
in Hong Kong; however, it was taken care of during the month.
b.
During the month, Special Services continued to order pre-recorded tapes
from
Force Special Services. 57 tapes were purchased during the period.
c.
Beer and soda continued to be issued to CAPs in the field in weekly
allotments. During September, a total of 508 cases of beer and soda were
distributed from the Recreation Fund.
d.
About 750 paperback books were received during the month. These books came
donors in the United States and were distributed to all the CAPs.
e.
There were two USO shows held during the month and both contained some of
the
best entertainment seen by 2d CAG personnel in quite a while. This
entertainment was sponsored by Force Special Services, III Marine Amphibious
Force.
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PART III
Sequential Listing Of Significant Events
1 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-4-3 patrol located and destroyed 1 reinforced bunker at BT170587, 2
km
NE of Hoi An.
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2 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-1-6 patrol called an artillery mission on 2 VC spotted at AT925781,
8
km W of the DaNang Airstrip. A sweep of the impact area was non-productive.
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Three Hoi Chanhs turned themselves over to CAP 2-9-2 at AT870480, 3 km NE
of
An Hoa. The Hoi Chanhs were delivered to District Headquarters for
interrogation.
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A CAP 2-9-2 patrol received SAF and AWF from 10-15 VC at AT871501, 4 km NE
of
An Hoa. The CAP returned organic weapons fire and called fire mission. A
sweep
of the area was nonproductive.
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A CAP 2-7-6 patrol located and destroyed 3 booby trapped M-26 grenades at
BT076704, 6 km SE of the DaNang Airstrip.
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VN children received VIP payments for informing CAP 2-7-5 of the location of
one 105mm round, 1 M-79 round and 2 M-26 grenades at BT054697, 5 km SE of
the
DaNang Airstrip. The ordnance was destroyed.
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A CAP 2-3-1 ambush received RPG's and SAF from an estimated VC platoon at
BT074585, 1 km E of Dien Ban. The CAP returned organic weapons fire and
called
a fire mission on BT077588 causing the enemy to break contact and flee in an
unknown direction. Two PF's were WIA(M) in the contact. A sweep of the area
was nonproductive.
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3 Sep 69 |
Five Hoi Chanhs with 3 B-40 rounds turned themselves over to CAP 2-9-2 at
AT870480, 3 km NE of An Hoa. The ordnance was destroyed and the Hoi Chanhs
were turned over to District Headquarters for interrogation.
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CAP 2-2-4 detained 4 VCS without ID cards at AT867573, 5 km W of Dai Loc.
The
VCS were turned over to District Headquarters for interrogation, where they
were confirmed by the DIOCC to be VC.
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VN children received VIP payments for informing CAP 2-4-5 of the location of
one 105mm round, 1 B-40 round, and 2 M-72's at BT165572, 1 km E of Hoi An.
The
ordnance was destroyed.
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4 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-9-1 ambush called a fire mission on 8 VC spotted at AT894480, 6 km E
of An Hoa. A sweep of the impact area was nonproductive.
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While moving to its ambush site, CAP 2-7-6 initiated SAF on 1 individual at
BT074706, 4 km SE of the DaNang Airstrip. He had failed to heed a warning to
halt. The VCS was wounded by the SAF and was medevaced.
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A CAP 2-4-1 OP received SAF from an USEF at BT189589, 5 km E of Hoi An. The
CAP returned organic weapons fire causing the enemy to flee in an unknown
direction. One USMC was WIA(E). A sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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5 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-4-3 ambush received 2 satchel charges at BT168578, 2 km E of Hoi An.
The CAP returned SAF and swept the area with negative results. One Marine
was
WIA(E) and 1 Marine was WIA(M) in the contact.
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A CAP 2-2-4 patrol captured 3 VC POW's moving across a stream at AT867570, 5
km W of Dai Loc. Army advisors recognized the POW's as members of an unnamed
local guerrilla force. The POW's were turned over to District Headquarters
for interrogation.
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DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
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A CAP 2-3-2 patrol located 1 booby trapped M-72 projectile at BT057604, 3 km
N
of Dien Ban. One USMC was WIA(M) when the booby trap was destroyed.
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A VN woman was wounded when she tripped a booby trap (NFI) at AT955695, 7 km
SW of the DaNang Airstrip. CAP 2-1-4 called for a medevac.
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A CAP 2-3-6 patrol initiated organic weapons fire on 8 VC spotted at
BT060601,
2 km N of Dien Ban. The CAP called an AO who directed airstrikes on the
enemy
location. A CAP sweep of the area found 5 bunkers destroyed. Three
additional
bunkers, 7 booby trapped M-26 grenades and one 60mm round were found and
destroyed by the CAP. The remains of 1 VC believed to have been killed by
artillery was also discovered during the sweep.
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CAP 2-7-5 patrol initiated SAF on 2 VC spotted at BT054689, 5 km SE of the
DaNang Airstrip. One VC was KIA, and the other VC armed with a chicom
grenade
was captured and turned over to District Headquarters.
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A CAP 2-2-4 ambush initiated organic weapons fire on 5 NVA moving N at
AT867573, 5 km W of Dai Loc. The enemy returned SAF and fled in an unknown
direction. A sweep of the area found 2 NVA KIA and 1 flak jacket.
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A CAP 2-3-6 ambush received 1 RPG and SAF from an USEF at BT065586, 1 km N
of
Dien Ban. The CAP returned organic weapons fire and was supported by 2
Spookies. As Spookies went off station, the CAP again exchanged SAF with an
USEF. The enemy broke contact and fled in an unknown direction. One PF was
WIA(M) in the contact. A daylight sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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6 Sep 69 |
CACO 2-1 Headquarters received fifteen 82mm mortar rounds from an USEF in
the
vicinity of AT937683, 9 km SW of the DaNang Airstrip. The CACO called
counter
mortar, silencing the enemy. A daylight sweep of the suspected enemy
location
was nonproductive.
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DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
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CACO 2-2 Headquarters received twelve rounds of 82mm mortar fire from an
USEF
in the vicinity of AT90006000, 3 km NW of Dai Loc. The CACO called counter
mortar, silencing the enemy fire. A daylight sweep of the area was
nonproductive.
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A CAP 2-2-4 patrol received SAF M-79, and RPG fire from an USEF at AT862572,
6
km W of Dai Loc. The CAP returned organic weapons fire causing the enemy to
flee in an unknown direction. A sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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A CAP 2-7-5 patrol enroute to investigate a possible rocket site, was
ambushed
by an estimated 25-30 VC at BT052695, 5 km SE of the DaNang Airstrip. The
CAP
returned organic weapons fire causing the enemy to flee in an unknown
direction. A sweep of the area revealed 1 VC KIA, 1 chicom grenade, 7 M-79
rounds, and VC propaganda leaflets. The ordnance was destroyed.
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CAP 2-9-1 compound received SAF and 2 unknown caliber mortar rounds from an
USEF at AT864477, 5 km E of An Hoa. The CAP returned SAF and AWF silencing
the
enemy. A daylight sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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A CAP 2-7-2 ambush saw 5 rockets launched from the vicinity of BT12693, 4 km
S
of the DaNang Airstrip. Friendly units were notified. A daylight sweep of
the
area was nonproductive.
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A CAP 2-3-3 ambush received unknown caliber mortars and SAF from an
estimated
VC company in the vicinity of BT043584, 2 km W of Dien Ban. The CAP returned
organic weapons fire and received support from 2 Spookies causing the enemy
to
flee in an unknown direction. Two USMC were WIA(M) in the contact. A sweep
of
the area was a nonproductive.
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VN self defense forces located vicinity of BT180589 and BT182588 were
attacked
by estimated 20-30- VC. A check of the area by 2-4-1 revealed the following:
1
self defense KIA, 3 self defense WIA, 1 self defense MIA, 1 civilian WIA, 3
local children MIA, 2 M-1 rifles of self defense forces lost and presumed
taken by the enemy. Local civilians claim VC had 3 KIA and 5 WIA all
evacuated
by VC. 2-4-1 found 1 B-40 dud, 1 unfired blood stained B-40, 1 bangalore
torpedo, 6 chicom grenades and approximately 40 AK-47 shells.
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DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
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A VN child was wounded when the water buffalo he was riding tripped a booby
trapped M-26 grenade at BT017664, 9 km S of the DaNang Airstrip. CAP 2-7-3
called a medevac. A sweep of the area disclosed 1 additional booby trapped
M-26 grenade which the CAP destroyed.
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CAP 2-3-1 was returning from its ambush site when it found 2 road blocks on
Route 538 at BT071583 and BT077586, 2-3 km E of Dien Ban. The road blocks
consisted of tables, chairs and bamboo poles. One USMC was WIA(M) when he
detonated a booby tapped M-26 grenade attached to the road block. The CAP
cleared the road.
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A CAP 2-7-5 and 2/1 Mar patrol found six 122mm rockets mounted on launching
stakes at BT053718, 5 km SE of the DaNang Airstrip. Seven 82mm rounds and 1
chicom grenade were also found in the area. EOD was contacted for
disposition
of the ordnance.
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A CAP 2-3-2 patrol discovered a food cache at BT056608, 3 km N of Dien Ban.
The cache consisted of 400 pounds of rice and 200 pounds of salt. The cache
was delivered to District Headquarters for disposition.
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A CAP 2-1-4 ambush spotted 1 rocket launched from the vicinity of AT959653,
9
km SW of the DaNang Airstrip. The CAP notified friendly units. A daylight
sweep of the suspected launching site was nonproductive.
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USMC snipers operating with CAP 2-9-2, initiated SAF on 5 VC spotted moving
SW
at AT882484, 4 km NE of An Hoa. Two VC were KIA, the remainder fled NE.
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A CAP 2-1-1 patrol discovered a rocket site with evidence of recent usage at
AT908718, 10 km W of the DaNang Airstrip.
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A VN male received A VIP payment for informing CAP 2-1-2 of the location of
one 140mm rocket dud at AT917716, 9 km SW of the DaNang Airstrip. EOD
destroyed the rocket.
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DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
7 Sep 69 |
While at their haven site at AT955701, 7 km SW of the DaNang Airstrip, a CAP
2-5-1 element received 1 grenade wounding 1 USMC. The grenade came from an
unknown source. A search of the area was nonproductive.
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A CAP 2-7-1 patrol located and destroyed 1 underground bunker at AT933711,
2km
S of the DaNang Airstrip. Two AK-47s 1 M-16 rifle, 5 chicom grenades, and
various documents were found in the bunker. The documents were turned over
to
District Headquarters and the chicom grenades were destroyed.
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While on a patrol, 2 CAP 2-1-5 USMC were WIA(E) when they tripped booby
trapped chicom grenades at AT963663, 8 km SW of the DaNang Airstrip. A
search
of the area uncovered 7 more chicom booby traps which the CAP destroyed.
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VN children received VIP payments for informing CAP 2-4-5 of the location of
1
M-72 projectile and one 60mm round at BT163571, 1 km E of Hoi An. The
ordnance
was destroyed.
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Villagers led a CAP 2-5-1 patrol to the location of 1 VC KIA buried in a
shallow grave at AT933714, 7 km S of the DaNang Airstrip. Villagers reported
VC had been killed in a recent fire fight with an element of 2/26 Mar.
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The 1st MarDiv Augmentation Squad discovered 1 NVA KIA floating in a river
at
AT910708, 9 km SW of the DaNang Airstrip. The NVA had been killed by CAP
about
one week ago. Two chicom grenades were found on the body. No unit
designation
could be determined.
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A CAP 2-7-6 patrol received 2 grenades from an USEF at BT076707, 7 km SE of
the DaNang Airstrip. The CAP returned SAF causing the enemy to flee in an
unknown direction. A sweep of the area found drag marks and a blood trail.
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DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
8 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-4-5 ambush received SAF from 2-4 VC at BT168577, 2 km E of Hoi An.
The
CAP returned organic weapons fire causing the enemy to flee in an unknown
direction. A sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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A Hoi Chanh turned himself in to CAP 2-9-2 at AT856483, 3 km NE of An Hoa.
The
CAP delivered the Hoi Chanh to the 5th Marine Regiment ITT for
interrogation.
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A CAP 2-1-4 patrol initiated SAF on 2 VC at AT954695, 7 km SW of the DaNang
Airstrip. The VC fled in an unknown direction. A sweep of the area disclosed
2
VC KIA and two reinforced underground bunkers containing 2 RPG's 5 AK-47's,
3
sandbags filled with chicom grenades, 5 B-40 rounds, 1500 AK-47 rounds and
25
AK-47 rounds rigged as cartridge booby traps. They destroyed the bunkers and
turned over the captured ordnance to District Headquarters.
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9 Sep 69 |
During a routine inspection of 2d CAG's perimeter defense, an M-79 round was
discovered on the ground a short distance out from the defensive wire at
BT108576, 4 km W of Hoi An. When the M-79 round was blown in place, a large
secondary explosion occurred, indicating probability that a pressure-release
device was rigged between the M-79 round and a 105mm round buried
underneath.
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CAP 2-2-2 was called to reinforce a squad from K 3/1 Mar when the squad
received intense SAF and B-40 rounds from an USEF at AT945584, 3 km E of Dai
Loc. Spooky and artillery illumination support were called causing the enemy
to flee in an unknown direction. One USMC from 3/1 was KIA in the contact. A
daytime sweep of the area by K Company was nonproductive.
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PSDF's captured 1 VC at AT884478, 4 km NE of An Hoa. The 15 year old male
was
reportedly a local village guerrilla. The PSDF's turned over the captive to
CAP 2-9-1 who delivered the POW to District Headquarters for interrogation.
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CONFIDENTIAL
10 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-1-3 patrol initiated organic weapons fire on 10 NVA moving E at
AT923698, 9 km SW of the DaNang Airstrip. The enemy returned SAF and fled W.
The CAP captured 1 POW with a pistol and killed 1 NVA during the contact.
The
captured NVA is reportedly from the 31st NVA regiment. The POW was turned
over
to District Headquarters for interrogation. A further sweep of the area was
nonproductive.
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Three CAP 2-3-1 USMC on patrol were wounded and 1 PF was KIA when they
tripped
M-26 booby traps at BT080588, 7 km W of Hoi An. A search of the area
revealed
6 additional M-26 grenade booby traps and 2 bunkers which the CAP destroyed.
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A CAP 2-8-2 ambush initiated organic weapons fire on 3 VC moving E at
AT898805, 10 km W of the DaNang Airstrip. The VC returned SAF before fleeing
S
and N. A sweep of the area disclosed 1 VC KIA.
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11 Sep 69 |
CAP 2-9-1 and the surrounding hamlet at AT894473, 5 km E of An Hoa, received
an undetermined number of 60mm mortar rounds. The CAP called an artillery
mission on a suspected enemy position. A sweep of the impact area was
nonproductive.
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RD's delivered 1 female Hoi Chanh and 1 VCS to the 1st MarDiv Augmentation
Squad at AT929728, 8 km W of the DaNang Airstrip. The squad turned over the
Hoi Chanh and the VCS to District Headquarters for interrogation.
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Acting on information from a villager, a CAP 2-8-4 USMC together with CIT
detained 3 VCS in a village at AT930837, 10 km NW of the DaNang Airstrip.
The
VCS were turned over to District Headquarters for interrogation.
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A CAP 2-7-6 ambush received grenades and SAF from 15-20 VC at BT072706, 7 km
SE of the DaNang Airstrip. A reaction element enroute to reinforce the
ambush
force also received grenades and heavy SAF. Artillery illumination and
additional reinforcements were requested by the CAP. An element of H 2/1 Mar
arrived at the CAP's position and the enemy broke contact, fleeing in an
unknown direction. One USMC, 2 PF's and 1 scout dog were WIA(E), 4 USMC and
2
PF's were WIA(M) in the contact. A sweep of the area revealed several blood
trails and drag marks.
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CONFIDENTIAL
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While enroute to an ambush site, CAP 2-7-1 received SAF from 2 VC spotted at
BT023716, 2 km S of the DaNang Airstrip. The CAP returned SAF causing the
enemy to flee in an unknown direction. A sweep of the area was
nonproductive.
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12 Sep 69 |
A 1st MarDiv Augmentation Squad ambush initiated SAF on 7 NVA spotted at
AT924707, 8 km SW of the DaNang Airstrip. The enemy returned SAF before
fleeing W. A sweep of the area disclosed 1 NVA KIA, 1 AK-47, 1 pack, 1
helmet,
1 pair of sandals, and various documents.
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CAP 2-9-2 received two 122mm rockets next to its day haven site at AT885486,
4
km NE of An Hoa. The rockets came from a WSW direction. Adjacent units were
notified.
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A VN male received a VIP payment for delivering 1 M-26 grenade to CAP 2-4-5
at
BT162571, 1 km E of Hoi An. The ordnance was destroyed.
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CAP 2-2-4 detained 5 VCS crossing a river at AT864568, 5 km W of Dai Loc.
Villagers identified 2 of the VCS as village guerrillas. The 3 VCS and 2
POW's
were delivered to District Headquarters for interrogation.
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Acting on information from villagers, a CAP 2-3-2 patrol spotted 2 VC on a
river bank at BT059607, 2.5 km N of Dien Ban. The CAP initiated SAF, and
received SAF from 7 VC in a nearby treeline. The CAP requested and received
an
81mm mortar mission causing VC to flee to the E. A sweep of the area
revealed
1 VC KIA.
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2d CAG Headquarters received grenades, SA, M-79, and AW fire from an USEF
concentrated on the SE side of the compound at BT108576, 3 km W of Hoi An.
The
CAG returned grenades, SA, M-79, AW, and 60mm mortar fire causing the enemy
to
flee in an unknown direction.
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13 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-3-3 ambush received SA, RPG, and unknown caliber mortar fire from an
estimated VC company in the vicinity of BT047581, 1 km W of Dien Ban. The
CAP
returned organic weapons fire and received support from spookies causing the
enemy to break contact. A CAP sweep of the area found several blood trails
and
drag marks leading NW. One USMC was WIA(M) in the contact.
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CACO 2-3 Headquarters received SAF and approximately 10 rounds of 82mm
mortar
fire, The surrounding village of Vinh Dien at BT065581, Dien Ban District
Headquarters, received heavy SA and 82mm mortar fire setting ablaze numerous
houses. The CACO returned SA and 81mm mortar fire causing the USEF to flee
SW,
Forty-eight VN civilians were wounded and 50 houses were destroyed. PsyOps
was initiated.
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A CAP 2-1-4 ambush received RPG, M-79, and SA fire from an estimated 20 VC
at
AT953697, 6 km SE of Hieu Duc. The CAP returned organic weapons fire causing
the enemy to flee E. Three USMC and 1 PF were WIA(M) in the contact. A
sweep
of the area was nonproductive.
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While at its day haven site, CAP 2-3-2 heard explosions in the vicinity of
BT051600, 2 km N of Dien Ban. A patrol sent to investigate received SAF from
an USEF moving NW. The CAP called an 81mm mortar mission on possible enemy
routes of escape. Continuing its sweep, the patrol located a destroyed KMC
vehicle that had been blown by a booby trap consisting of six 105/155mm
rounds
rigged for command detonation. One USMC was KIA and 1 KMC was WIA(E) in the
incident.
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Villagers informed a CAP 2-1-5 patrol of the location of an NVA rice cache
at
AT937702, 7 km SW of DaNang Airstrip. The patrol checked the area and found
approximately 193 lbs of rice stored in a hooch. District Headquarters made
distribution of the rice to the villagers who reported its location.
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A CAP 2-3-6 patrol located 6 NVA bodies buried in shallow graves at
BT059609,
2 km N or Dien Ban. The enemy appeared to have been killed by SAF
approximately 1 week ago. No unit identification could be made.
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CAP 2-3-5 detained 1 VCS without an ID card at BT078557, 3 km SE of Dien
Ban.
The VCS was turned over to District Headquarters for interrogation.
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3-10
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2d CAG Headquarters received 5 unknown caliber mortar rounds, 3 of which
landed inside the compound at BT109578, 3 km W of Hoi An. One USMC was
WIA(E).
The location of the mortar tubes could not be established.
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A CAP 2-4-3 ambush received grenade and SAF from an estimated 7 VC at
BT169579, 2 km E of Hoi An. The CAP returned organic weapons fire causing
the
enemy to flee NW. A sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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14 Sep 69 |
The relocation of CAP 2-2-3 went into effect at 131630H. The CAP's TAOC
approximate geographic center is AT910600. No personnel changes were made in
the relocation.
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A CAP 2-4-5 ambush received SA and AW fire from USEF's to the SE, NW, and N
in
the vicinity of BT166577, 2 km E of Hoi An. The
CAP returned organic weapons fire and called 81mm mortar and artillery
illumination. The enemy broke contact and fled in an unknown direction. A
sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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While enroute to its ambush site, CAP 2-4-6 received SAF from an USEF at
BT076706, 6 km SE of the DaNang Airstrip. The CAP returned organic weapons
fire and was reinforced by an element H 2/1 Mar causing the enemy to flee S.
A
sweep of the area found several blood trails and drag marks. Three USMC and
4
PF's were wounded in the contact.
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A CAP 2-1-1 ambush initiated organic weapons fire on 10-15 VC/NVA spotted at
AT913722, 2.5 km NE of NE of Hieu Duc. The enemy fled SW. A sweep of the
area
was nonproductive.
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15 Sep 69 |
The relocation of CAP 2-2-4 went into effect at 150800H. The approximate
geographic center of the CAP's TAOC is AT855580. No personnel changes were
made in the relocation.
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A CAP 2-3-6 patrol located a bunker at BT064598,
1 km N of Dien Ban. A booby trap (NFI) tripped at the entrance to the bunker
wounded 3 USMC. The CAP destroyed the bunker.
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3-11
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3rd Amtrac Battalion informed CAP 2-7-6 that 1 VN male with recent M-79
buckshot wounds was seeking medical attention. The CAP had used M-79
buckshot
rounds in their contact of the previous night. The VCS was medevaced and
will
be delivered to District Headquarters for interrogation.
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Approximately 30 VC entered a hamlet at BT072702, 5 km SE of the DaNang
Airstrip. The armed VC dressed in ARVN uniforms searched the houses for ARVN
soldiers. One hamlet policeman was killed for refusing to collaborate with
the
VC. Another VN male was kidnapped and susequently killed by the VC a short
distance from the hamlet. CAP 2-7-6 was informed of the incident. PsyOps was
contacted.
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16 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-7-5 ambush initiated SAF on 2 VC at BT053697, 4 km SE of the DaNang
Airstrip. The enemy returned SAF and fled SW. A sweep of the area revealed 1
VN woman who was wounded while in a nearby house, and 1 water buffalo KIA. A
solatium payment was made.
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A CAP 2-1-4 patrol saw one 122mm rocket hit in a rice paddy at AT945692, 6
km
SE of Hieu Duc. One VN civilian was WIA(E). PsyOps was contacted.
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A CAP 2-2-4 patrol detained 1 VCS without an ID card at AT865564, 5 km W of
Dai Loc. The VCS was turned over to District Headquarters for interrogation.
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17 Sep 69 |
Acting on information from PF's CAP 2-1-5 surrounded a VC in a house at
AT954665, 6 km SE of Hieu Duc. Ignoring warnings to surrender, the VC threw
a
grenade wounding 2 USMC and fled to a nearby bunker. The CAP assaulted the
bunker. The VC were identified as members of the local village guerrilla
force. One AK-47, one 9mm pistol, 4 M-26 grenades, 8 M-79 rounds and various
documents were found in the bunker.
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A CAP 2-2-4 patrol detained 5 VN without ID cards at AT862566, 13 km S of
Hieu
Duc. The VCS were delivered to District Headquarters for interrogation.
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A CAP 2-4-3 patrol located and destroyed 1 M-79 round at BT168580, 2 km NE
of
Hoi An.
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A CAP 2-4-3 ambush located and destroyed an M-26 grenade booby trap at their
ambush site at BT167580, 2 km NE of Hoi An.
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A CAP 2-1-2 ambush initiated SAF on 1 VC moving W at AT925717, 8 km SW of
the
DaNang Airstrip. The VC fled in an unknown direction. A sweep of the area
was nonproductive.
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18 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-1-3 ambush called an 81mm mortar mission on an estimated 50 NVA in a
treeline at AT936700, 4.5 km E of Hieu Duc. The enemy fled in an unknown
direction. A daytime sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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A VN male received a VIP payment for informing CAP 2-3-3 of the location of
a
60mm round booby trap at BT048581, 1 km N of Dien Ban. The CAP destroyed the
booby trap.
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A CAP 2-3-6 patrol received SAF from an estimated 7 VC at BT059602, 2 km N
of
Dien Ban. The CAP returned organic weapons fire causing the VC to flee in an
unknown direction. A sweep of the area found 1 M-26 grenade booby trap which
the CAP destroyed.
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Acting on information from PF's, CAP 2-3-2 searched a house at BT049614, 4
km
N of Dien Ban. The search revealed VC propaganda leaflets, assorted medical
supplies and various documents. A VN woman attempted to bury the medical
supplies as the CAP conducted the search. The woman and another VN female
present in the house were delivered to District Headquarters for
interrogation.
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3-13
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CAP 2-7-2 was relocated to operate in the vicinity of BT020625. RF platoon
#105 will comprise the Vietnamese portion of the CAP.
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While enroute to its ambush site CAP 2-4-3 located and destroyed an M-26
grenade booby trap at BT167579, 2 km NE of Hoi An.
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2d CAG Headquarters at BT109578, 3 km W of Hoi An, received AWF, SAF and
three
60mm mortar rounds from an USEF. The CAG returned grenades and SAF causing
the
enemy to flee in an unknown direction. A daylight sweep of the area was
nonproductive. Four USMC and 1 USN were wounded in the contact. No damage to
property was recorded.
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19 Sep 69 |
CAP 2-7-1 and CAP 2-5-1 exchanged designations. The new CAP 2-7-1
concurrently
relocated to a new TAOC, the geographic center of which is at BT021636. The
Vietnamese element of the new CAP 2-7-1 is a platoon of RF Company 105. The
new CAP 2-5-1's TAOC and personnel remain unchanged.
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20 Sep 69 |
Acting on information from villagers, CAP 2-7-2 detained two VCS at
BT034628,
5 km NW of Dien Ban. The VCS were turned over to District Headquarters for
interrogation.
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A CAP 2-1-4 patrol located a bunker at AT953687, 5 km SW of the DaNang
Airstrip. A search of the bunker found 3 M-16's, 1 AK-47, one .45 cal.
pistol,
twenty 60mm mortar rounds, 2 AK-47 magazines, 1 chicom grenade, 1 homemade
mine, and miscellaneous individual equipment. The CAP destroyed the bunker.
EOD destroyed the ordnance.
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A village chief informed 2d CAG Headquarters that 2 VC KIA had been found by
villagers near 2d CAG Headquarters at BT108576, 3 km W of Hoi An. The VC had
apparently been killed in the contact with CAG Headquarters on 18 Sep.
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While enroute to its ambush site, CAP 2-2-2 initiated organic weapons fire
on
an estimated NVA/VC company moving W at AT 895575, 1.5 km W of Dai Loc. The
enemy retuned SAF and fled N. A sweep of the area revealed 1 AK-47, blood
trails, and drag marks.
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While enroute to its ambush site, CAP 2-2-1 received SA and AW fire from 4-5
VC at AT923571, 1 km SE of Dai Loc. The CAP returned organic weapons fire
causing the enemy to flee in an unknown direction. A sweep of the area was
nonproductive.
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21 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-2-2 patrol found 1 M-16 rifle by a trail at AT894576, 3 km W of Dai
Loc. The rifle was found in the vicinity of the previous nights contact.
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Acting on information from villagers, A CAP 2-2-4 patrol found 1 VC KIA near
a
river bank at AT869569, 5 km W of Dai Loc. The VC appeared to have been
killed
by napalm approximately 3 days ago, and had floated down the stream from an
unknown origin.
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A CAP 2-3-1 ambush called artillery and mortar missions on 7 VC spotted
moving
E at BT076689, 1 km NE of Dien Ban. The enemy fled to the N. A daylight
sweep
of the impact area was nonproductive.
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A VN female came to CAP 2-3-6's CP at BT060590, 1 km N of Dien Ban. The
woman
was suffering from a bullet wound in her back. The CAP called a medevac.
Classified as a VCS, the woman was turned over to District Headquarters for
interrogation after treatment.
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A CAP 2-2-1 ambush initiated organic weapons fire on 3-4 VC near a pagoda at
AT929573, 1 km E of Dai Loc. The enemy returned SAF and fled in an unknown
direction. A sweep of the area revealed several drag marks.
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22 Sep 69 |
1 USMC and 1 PF were WIA(E) when an M16A1 mine was tripped during a CAP
2-4-1
patrol at BT172593, 2 km NE of Hoi An. A punji pit found in the same area
was
destroyed by the CAP.
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23 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-3-4 ambush initiated SAF and called an 81mm mortar mission on 3 VC
at
BT083576, 1 km W of Dien Ban. The enemy fled in an unknown direction. A
sweep
of the area disclosed 1 VC KIA with a chicom grenade strapped to his belt.
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A CAP 2-2-1 ambush at AT928579, 1 km E of Dai Loc, initiated SAF on and
wounded a VN male who failed to heed a warning to halt. The VN was medevaced
and then delivered to District Headquarters for interrogation.
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24 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-4-3 patrol located and destroyed 1 M-79 round at BT178584, 2.5 km NE
of Hoi An.
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A CAP 2-9-2 patrol detained 4 VN males spotted swimming across a river at
AT864488, 8 km SW of Dai Loc. Initial interrogation revealed 2 of the
detainees as VC reportedly from the Loc Son village VC force. One of the VC
was carrying a bag containing a small quantity of medical gear. The other 2
detainees were initially believed to be PF deserters, but were later
discovered to be VC.
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A CAP 2-7-2 ambush initiated SAF on 3 NVA spotted moving SW at BT038626, 4
km
NW of Dien Ban. The CAP received M-79, SA, and MG fire from an estimated
10-15
NVA. With one element of the CAP laying down a base of fire, another
assaulted
through the NVA position causing the NVA to flee NW. A sweep of the area
revealed 1 NVA KIA, 1 AK-47, 1 cartridge belt, 1 rain jacket, and 2 loaded
AK-47 magazines. One USMC was WIA(M) in the contact.
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A CAP 2-2-1 ambush received M-79 and SA fire from an estimated 4-6 VC at
AT923573, 1 km E of Dai Loc. The CAP returned organic weapons fire and
called
an 81mm mortar mission causing the enemy to flee in an unknown direction. A
sweep of the area disclosed 1 VC KIA. During the sweep 4 USMC were wounded
when an M-26 grenade booby trap was tripped.
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A CAP 2-4-5 ambush received 1 grenade from an USEF at BT166575, 1.5 km E of
Hoi An. The CAP returned SAF and no further enemy activity was detected. AT
2203H, the CAP heard heavy movement near its position and initiated SAF
silencing the movement. A daylight sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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A CAP 2-4-2 ambush adjusted an artillery mission on 7 VC moving NE at
BT158584, 1 km NE of Hoi An. The VC fled in an unknown direction. A daylight
sweep of the impact area was nonproductive.
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25 Sep 69 |
Three USMC and 1 PF were WIA(E) when an M-26 grenade booby trap was tripped
during a CAP 2-3-6 patrol at BT062600, 1.5 km N of Dien Ban. As the booby
trap
exploded, the patrol received SAF from an USEF at BT060600. The CAP returned
organic weapons fire causing the enemy to flee in an unknown direction. A
sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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While enroute to its night haven site, CAP 2-3-1 received SAF and 5 rounds
of
82mm mortar fire from an estimated platoon of VC at BT077589, 1 km NE of
Dien
Ban. The CAP returned organic weapons fire and called an artillery mission
on
the enemy as they began to withdraw to the N. One water buffalo was KIA by
the
enemy mortars. A sweep of the impact area was nonproductive. PsyOps was
contacted.
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26 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-1-4 ambush received grenades and SAF from 2-4 VC at AT959698, 5.5 km
SW of the DaNang Airstrip. The CAP returned organic weapons fire causing the
enemy to flee in an unknown direction. Two PF's were KIA in the contact. A
sweep of the area was nonproductive but 1 VN child was KIA and 1 VN woman
was
WIA(E) in a nearby house during the contact. A solatium payment was made.
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A CAP 2-3-2 ambush initiated SAF on 1 VC spotted at BT056607, 2 km N of Dien
Ban. The CAP then received RPG and SA fire from an estimated 8-10 VC. The
CAP
returned organic weapons fire and called 81mm mortar and artillery missions
causing the enemy to flee E. A sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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A CAP 2-2-1 ambush initiated organic weapons fire on an USEF at AT928572, 1
km
E of Dai Loc. The enemy returned M-79 and SA fire on the CAP which then
called
81mm mortar and artillery missions causing the enemy to flee in an unknown
direction. One USMC was WIA(E) in the contact. A sweep of the area was
nonproductive.
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A CAP 2-7-6 ambush using a starlight scope spotted 2 VC with a blinking
light
at BT071704, 5.5 km SE of the DaNang Airstrip. The CAP initiated SAF on the
enemy. No return fire was received. A sweep of the area revealed 1 VC KIA
and
1 VC WIA(E). The POW was delivered to 3rd Amtrac Battalion for medical
treatment and interrogation by ITT. The CAP was unable to extract any
information from the POW.
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27 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-3-1 ambush received grenades and SAF from an estimated 4 VC at
BT077586, 1 km E of Dien Ban. The CAP returned organic weapons fire causing
the enemy to flee N. One USMC was WIA(M) in the contact. A sweep of the area
was nonproductive.
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A CAP 2-3-1 patrol detained 1 VN female and 1 VN boy while searching a house
at BT070579, .5 km SE of Dien Ban. The woman occupant had 3 dissimilar ID
cards in her possession and the boy's ID card was altered. A small quantity
of
medical gear was found during the search. The detainees were delivered to
District Headquarters for interrogation.
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While enroute to its ambush site, CAP 2-1-2 received SAF from an estimated
15
NVA at AT920710, 8 km SW of the DaNang Airstrip. The CAP returned organic
weapons fire and adjusted an 81mm mortar mission on the enemy. The NVA fled
W.
A sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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A CAP 2-3-4 ambush initiated organic weapons fire on an estimated 20 NVA at
BT076567, 1.5 km SE of Dien Ban. The enemy returned SAF wounding 1 PF. The
CAP
then adjusted 81mm mortars on the enemy causing them to flee in an unknown
direction. A sweep of the area disclosed 2 NVA KIA, 1 wounded NVA, 1 AK-47,
1
RPG launcher, and 1 RPG round. The POW was given medical treatment and
turned
over to District Headquarters for interrogation. The POW was reportedly from
the 5th platoon, K 12 Company, 3rd Battalion, 36th NVA Regiment.
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28 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-7-2 night haven sight received RPG, M-79 and SA fire from an
estimated
15 VC at BT034625, 4 km NW of Dien Ban. The CAP returned organic weapons
fire
and was supported by 81mm mortars. The enemy fled NW. A daylight sweep of
the
area revealed drag marks and blood trails.
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A CAP 2-4-5 ambush initiated organic weapons fire on an estimated 10 VC at
BT163575, 1.5 km E of Hoi An. As the VC fled E and NE, the CAP called an
81mm
mortar mission on possible routes of escape. A sweep of the area was
nonproductive.
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29 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-4-2 ambush received RPG and SA fire from an USEF at BT163575, 1.5 km
E
of Hoi An. The CAP returned organic weapons fire causing the enemy to flee
in
an unknown direction. A sweep of the area was nonproductive.
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30 Sep 69 |
A CAP 2-4-3 patrol located and destroyed a camouflaged bunker at BT173585, 2
km NE of Hoi An.
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