4 September 70	Acting on information from 3rd CIT, a CAP 2-3-8 patrol conducted a search of Quang Loc Tay (3) Village at BT 047614, 3.8 km NW of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The patrol apprehended 13 VN males and 5 females. Seven of the VN males and 1 female appeared on the District Black List. Unresponsive to questioning by CAP PFs, all the VN were detained and delivered to District Headquarters for further interrogation. RESULTS: 8 VCI captured and 10 VN civilians detained.
5 September 70	CAP 2-3-8 ambush initiated organic weapons fire on 10 VC with weapons moving N at BT 048613, 3.7 km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The enemy returned fire with M-79 HE rounds and SAF and fled S. Two USMC received minor fragmentation wounds during the contact. A sweep of the area was nonproductive. RESULTS: 2 USMC WIA(M).
5 September 70	CAP 2-7-3 ambush received SAF and 4 Chi Com grenades from 6 VC at BT 028659, 6.5 km S of Hoa Vang District Headquarters. The ambush returned fire causing the enemy to flee N. Three USMC received minor fragmentation wounds from the exploding grenades. A sweep of the area disclosed heavy blood trails. RESULTS: 3 USMC WIA(M).
6 September 70	CAP 2-4-5 patrol received fragmentation from a command detonated 105mm HE round at BT 167571, .8 km SE of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters. The patrol called a 60mm mortar fire mission on suspected enemy positions. One USN received minor fragmentation wounds from the exploding 105mm round. While searching the area for additional SFDs, 1 USMC was WIA when he detonated an unknown type booby trap rigged with a pressure firing device located on a trail in vicinity of the above grid. The USMC WIA was medevaced by helicopter. A further search of the area was nonproductive. RESULTS: 1 USMC WIA(E), 1 USN WIA(M).
6 September 70	Acting on information received from local villagers, a CAP 2-4-6 patrol discovered in a bunker at BT 113594, 5 km NW of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters, 1 VC with minor fragmentation wounds, 1 M-72 LAAW, 3 M-26 grenades, assorted medical gear and miscellaneous clothing. A further sweep of the area disclosed 1 VN male with an improper identification. Unresponsive to CAP PF questioning, the VN along with the VC POW were detained and delivered to District Headquarters for further interrogation. The bunker, ordnance, clothing and medical supplies were destroyed. RESULTS: 1 VC POW; 1 VN detained; 1 CSWC; 3 M-26 grenades, assorted medical supplies and miscellaneous clothing destroyed.

8 September 70	A USMC member of CAP 2-7-10 detonated an M-26 grenade booby trap rigged with a trip wire firing device, located beside a trail at BT 037638, 6.5 km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The USMC WIA was medevaced by helicopter. A search of the area for further SFDs was nonproductive. RESULTS: 1 USMC WIA(E).
9 September 70	Acting on information from local villagers, a search and sweep operation, planned and coordinated by Dien Ban District Chief and CACO 2-3 Commander, was conducted by CAP 2-3-7 and CAP 2-3-8 at BT 056626, 2.5 km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. CAP 2-3-7, after being inserted by helicopter, received SAF from an USEF located in Tanh Quit (4) Hamlet. The CAP returned fire with organic weapons fire and maneuvered to neutralize the enemy. CAP 2-3-8, initially acting as a blocking force, commenced a sweep from the W and joined CAP 2-3-7 in vicinity of the above grid. Continuing the operation, the force, supported by 2 helicopter gunships, moved through the hamlet causing the enemy to flee in an unknown direction. A search of the area disclosed 14 VC KIA and 1 VC POW captured. Seven VN civilians were apprehended trying to evade the force. Unresponsive to questioning by CAP PFs, the VN were detained and delivered to District Headquarters for further interrogation along with the POW. A further search of the area disclosed 1 AK-47, 2 SKS, three 9mm pistols, 14 locally fabricated grenades, 2 Chi Com grenades, 2 M-26 grenades and assorted documents and medical supplies. The weapons, documents and medical supplies were delivered to District Headquarters. The ordnance was destroyed. RESULTS: 14 VC KIA, 1 POW, 7 VN civilians detained; 6 IWC; 14 locally fabricated grenades, 2 Chi Com grenades, 2 M-26 grenades destroyed; assorted documents and medical supplies captured.
10 September 70	CAP 2-7-10 patrol observed a VN male attempting to evade the patrol at BT 046646, 6.5 km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The patrol moved to apprehend the VN and discovered a bunker located in vicinity of the above grid. The patrol initiated organic weapons fire on the bunker. A search of the area disclosed a second bunker; 1 VC KIA and assorted VN language documents. Continuing on, the patrol initiated organic weapons fire one 1 VC attempting to escape from the second bunker. A search of the area disclosed 1 VC KIA, 1 bag containing 1 green VN utility uniform with no unit identification and 25 cans of assorted C-rations. The documents, uniform and C-rations were delivered to District Headquarters. The bunkers were destroyed; assorted documents, 1 green VN uniform, and 25 cans of C-rations captured.

12 September 70	CAP 2-4-3 patrol discovered 4 bunkers at BT 168586, 1.2 km NE of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters. A search of the bunkers disclosed 15 pounds of rice, assorted ordnance, and one 60mm Mortar HE round rigged as a SFD. The ordnance and bunkers were destroyed. The rice was distributed among the CAP PFs. A further search of the area was nonproductive. RESULTS: ½ lb. TNT, 4 M-79 rounds, 8 M-26 grenades, one 105mm HE round, 1 SFD destroyed; 15 lbs of rice captured.
13 September 70	CAP 2-3-5 ambush initiated organic weapons fire on 4 VC with weapons moving S at BT 078558, 2.5 km S of Dien Ban District Headquarters. Then enemy returned fire with 2 Chi Com grenades and fled S. Two USMC received minor fragmentation wounds in the contact. A sweep of the area was nonproductive. RESULTS: 2 USMC WIA(M)
14 September 70	While conducting a multi-CAP search and sweep operation, CAPs 2-7-2, 2-7-4, 2-7-10 and a control element from CACO 2-7 Headquarters apprehended 18 VN civilians at BT 054637, 5.7 km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. District representatives accompaning the control element identified 3 of the VN as VCI. Unresponsive to questioning by CAP PFs, the remaining 15 VN along with the 3 VCI were detained and delivered to District Headquarters for further interrogation. During the operation the force discovered 6 "Toe Poppers" buried beside trails in the vicinity of the above grid. The SFDs were destroyed in place. RESULTS: 3 VCI captured, 15 VN civilians detained; 6 SFDs destroyed.
16 September 70	A USMC member of a CAP 2-7-8 patrol detonated an M-26 grenade booby trap, rigged with a trip wire firing device, located beside a trail at BT 061658, 7.5 km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The USMC received minor fragmentation wounds from the SFD. A sweep of the area for further SFDs was nonproductive. RESULTS: 1 USMC WIA(M).
16 September 70	CAP 2-3-3 ambush received 2 Chi Coms from 4 VC at BT 052593, 2 km NW of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The ambush returned organic weapons fire causing the enemy to flee W. A CAP RF received minor fragmentation wounds from the grenades. A sweep of the area was nonproductive. RESULTS: 1 RF WIA(M).
17 September 70	Hearing an explosion, CAP 2-1-4 patrol base dispatched a patrol to investigate. While approaching the scene of the explosion, the patrol initiated organic weapons fire on 2 VC with weapons fleeing W at AT 947692, 2 km E of Hieu Duc District Headquarters. The enemy returned fire with SAF and 1 Chi Com grenade. One USMC received minor fragmentation wounds during the contact. A sweep of the area disclosed 1 VN male with an improper identification card. Unresponsive to questioning by CAP PF, the VN was detained and delivered to District Headquarters for further interrogation. RESULTS: 1 USMC WIA(M); 1 VN civilian detained.

18 September 70	CAP 2-3-6 ambush initiated organic weapons fire on 2 VC with weapons, moving E at BT 063590, 1 km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The enemy returned fire with 2 M-79 HE rounds and fled W. Two USMC received minor fragmentation wounds during the contact. A sweep of the area disclosed 1 M-26 grenade not rigged as an SFD. The grenade was destroyed in place. RESULTS: 2 USMC WIA(M); 1 M-26 grenade destroyed.
18 September 70	CAP 2-4-3 patrol received SAF and 1 M-79 HE round from an estimated 4 VC at BT 169578, .7 km E of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters. The patrol returned fire with organic weapons causing the enemy to flee W. A CAP PF received minor fragmentation wounds during the contact. A sweep of the area was nonproductive. RESULTS: 1 PF WIA(M).
20 September 70	CAP 2-3-4 initiated organic weapons fire on 3 VC at BT 090572, 3 km SE of Dien Ban District Headquarters. VC returned 1 M-26 grenade and fled in an unknown direction. A sweep of the area was nonproductive. RESULTS: 1 USMC WIA(M).
21 September 70	A CAP 2-3-5 ambush at grid BT 078559, 2.2 km SE of Dien Ban District Headquarters, received one incoming M-26 grenade from an USEF approximately 40 meters to the west. The CAP returned organic weapons fire causing the enemy to flee west. One PF was KIA, One PF was WIA(E) and one PF was WIA(M) with shrapnel wounds from the incoming grenade. A sweep of the area was nonproductive. RESULTS: 1 PF KIA; 1 PF WIA(E), 1 PF WIA(M).
22 September 70	CAP 2-4-5 while in their night ambush site at grid BT 164570, 1.5 km E of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters, spotted 4 VC approximately 100 meters to their east. CAP 2-4-5 initiated SAF. VC returned fire and fled east. One USMC was WIA(E) in the contact. A sweep of the area found 15 lbs. of rice. RESULTS: 1 USMC WIA(E); 15 lbs. of rice captured.
23 September 70	Acting on intelligence of a reported bunker complex received from Hieu Duc District Headquarters, CAP 2-1-4 and 3 PF Plts. provided by District Headquarters conducted a joint operation. Two box type mines were detonated at grid AT 955689, 2.6 km E of Hieu Duc District Headquarters resulting in 1 USMC, 1 USN and 3 PFs receiving shrapnel wounds. All personnel were medevaced by helicopter. A further sweep of the area resulted in finding 16 box type mines rigged as pressure detonated. Two VN females, unresponsive to CAP PF questioning were detained and delivered to District Headquarters. RESULTS: 1 USMC WIA(E), 1 USN WIA(E), 3 PF WIA(E); 2 VCS detained; 16 SFDs destroyed.

24 September 70	CAP 2-3-7 while in ambush received incoming B-40 and M-60 fire from an USEF 150 meters to the SE at grid BT 038620, 4.2 km NW of Dien Ban District Headquarters. CAP 2-3-7 returned organic weapons fire. Enemy fled south. Swept area with negative results. One PF and one USMC received shrapnel wounds in the contact. RESULTS: 1 PF WIA(E) and 1 USMC WIA(M).
25 September 70	CAP 2-1-1 patrol discovered 4 bunkers in vicinity of grid AT 925727, 4.5 km N of Hieu Duc District Headquarters. The bunkers contained 1 dead pig and 2 M-79 rounds. While blowing bunkers a secondary explosion occured which resulted in 1 USMC WIA(M). RESULTS: 1 USMC WIA(M) and 2 M-79 rounds destroyed.
25 September 70	CAPs 2-4-1 and 2-4-3, while on joint operation in vicinity of grid BT 168595, 2 km N of Hieu Nhon District Headquarters, discovered (2) 105mm booby traps, (1) 81mm mortar round booby trap, (1) foot trap non-explosive, (1) undetermined type booby trap and (2) bunkers. Bunkers and booby traps were destroyed in place. RESULTS: (2) 105mm booby traps, (1) 81mm booby trap, (1) foot trap non-explosive, (1) unknown type booby trap and (2) bunkers destroyed.
25 September 70	CAP 2-1-5 while on patrol discovered (2) booby traps, which consisted of Chi Coms in cans with trip wires, at grid AT 953655, 3.5 km SE of Hieu Duc District Headquarters. The booby traps were blown in place. RESULTS: (2) Chi Com type booby traps destroyed.
25 September 70	CAP 2-7-4 while on patrol spotted 3 VC 50 meters to their E at grid BT 054635, 5 km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. CAP initiated contact. VC returned fire and fled W. (3) VN civilians unresponsive to CAP PF questioning were detained and delivered to district headquarters. A further search revealed 1 VC KIA, 1 M-26 grenade and several documents. One USMC received a minor wound in the contact. The M-26 grenade was blown in place. Documents were delivered to District Headquarters. RESULTS: 1 VC KIA; 1 USMC WIA(M); 3 VCS; 1 M-26 destroyed; documents captured.
25 September 70	CAP 2-3-2 initiated contact with organic weapons fire on an USEF 200 meters to their E at grid BT 053606, 2.7 km NW of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The enemy returned negative fire and fled west. A sweep of the area produced 2 VC KIA and 1 AK-47. RESULTS: 2 VC KIA; 1 IWC.

26 September 70	CAP 2-2-1, while on rice harvest security, discovered 1 tunnel and 25 lbs. of rice hidden by a haystack at grid AT 944587, 2.6 km E of Dai Loc District Headquarters. Nine VN civilians, 5 females and 4 males, unresponsive to questioning by CAP PFs they were detained and delivered to district headquarters along with the rice. Tunnel was destroyed. RESULTS: 9 VCS; 25 lbs. of rice captured; 1 tunnel destroyed.
26 September 70	CAP 2-3-7 received (2) M-26 and SAF from an USEF to the south and west at grid BT 038617, 3.8 km NW of Dien Ban District Headquarters. CAP 2-3-7 returned organic weapons fire causing the enemy to flee west. One USMC received shrapnel wounds during the contact. A sweep of the area was nonproductive. RESULTS: 1 USMC WIA(E).
28 September 70	CAPs 2-1-4, 2-1-5 and (4) PF platoons on a combined sweep at grid AT 955689, 2.5 km E of Hieu Duc District Headquarters found (2) 250 lb. bombs, (1) 155mm HE round not rigged as SFD and 1 unknown type rocket rigged for command detonation. All ordnance was destroyed in place. RESULTS: 1 SFD, (2) 250 lb. bombs and (1) 155mm HE round destroyed.
28 September 70	Hearing an explosion CAP 2-7-8 patrol base dispatched a patrol to investigate at grid BT 052659, 7.4 km SE of Hoa Vang District Headquarters. The patrol discovered (2) VN KIA, (4) VN WIA. RESULTS: 2 RD KIA; 1 RD WIA(E), 1 RF WIA(E), 1 VN civilian WIA(E), 1 VN WIA(M).
28 September 70	CAP 2-7-1 patrol received SAF and 1 RPG round from an USEF at grid BT 037637, 5.5 km NW of Dien Ban District Headquarters. CAP 2-7-1 returned organic weapons fire causing the enemy to flee west. During sweep the patrol received (1) RPG round causing 3 USMC WIA(M). The CAP returned fire and VC fled in an unknown direction. CAP continued sweep with negative results: RESULTS: (3) USMC WIA(M).
28 September 70	CAP 2-2-1 ambush initiated organic weapons fire on (4) VC at grid AT 925575, 1.2 km E of Hieu Duc District Headquarters. The enemy fled without returning fire. Sweep of the area disclosed 1 M-26 grenade and (1) 10 lb. shape charge mine. Ordnance was blown in place. RESULTS: (1) M-26 grenade and (1) 10 lb. shape charge mine destroyed.
29 September 70	Acting on intelligence from villagers, CAP 2-7-5 found 1 VN KIA by SAF and 1 VN KIA with his throat slashed. Villagers reported VN were assassinated by VC. CAP found (5) leaflets written in English and Vietnamese. Leaflets taken to District DIOCC. Incident occurred at grid BT 054697, 4.2 km SE of Hoa Van District Headquarters. RESULTS: 2 VN civilians KIA; (5) leaflets captured.

29 September

Acting on information received from local villagers CAP 2-7-8 patrol apprehended (1) VN female and (1) VN male carrying (2) M-26 grenades at grid BT 052659, 8 km N of Dien Ban District Headquarters. The VN male was identified as VC by local villagers, the VN female unresponsive to questioning was detained. The POW and detainee were delivered to District Headquarters for interrogation. RESULTS: 1 VC POW; 1 VN Detained.

2. Neutralization of Enemy Forces

	a.	NVA KIA	0
	b.	VC KIA	19
	c.	NVA POW	0
	d.	VC POW	17
	f.	Hoi Chanh

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

3. Casualties Sustained

	a.	USMC KIA	4
	b.	USMC WIA(E)	13
	c.	USMC WIA(M)	22
	d.	USMC MIA	0
	e.	USN KIA	0
	f.	USN WIA (E)	3
	g.	USN WIA(M)	1
	h.	USN MIA	0
	i.	CAP PF KIA	1
	j.	CAP PF WIA(E)	10
	k.	CAP PF WIA(M)	3
	l.	CAP PF MIA	0

4. New Techniques Employed

    Negative

5. Command Relationships

    2d CAG experienced no problem areas with Vietnamese or local FWMAF units during September.

CONFIDENTIAL

6. Significant Accomplishments of Attachments

    a. Kit Carson Scouts: At the beginning of the reporting period 2d CAG employed nine KCSs, due to one man being wounded and another going into a UA status the end of period strength was 7 men. The KCS accounted for (4) VCS detained, (3) mines and booby traps discovered, (2) food and supply caches, (1) cave discovered, participated in 197 patrols and assisted with (35) classes.

    b. ARVN Interpreters: 2d CAG had eight interpreters assigned to field work with CAG units during September. At the end of the month 1st Lt. Hoa joined the Group Headquarters as OIC of ARVN interpreters for the unit. The interpreters proved valuable services in the translation of documents for deactivations, ceremonies and daily liaison with surrounding Vietnamese units.

    c. Scout Dogs: During September 2d CAG utilized (18) Scout Dog Teams and (10) Mine Dog Teams. These teams, both Marine and Dog have proved to be vital assets to the combat efficiency of Group units. Information from field commanders of the CAP platoons indicated that quite often the Dog’s warning prevented the CAP from falling into enemy ambushes. The Dog Handlers were always fully cooperative, often asking for additional duties with the CAP Program.

7. Lessons Learned

    Negative

8. Logistics

	a. General: During this reporting period this Command continues to be in a C-2 category under the Mares Reporting System.
	b. Significant Events: During this period this unit received the following combat essential equipment;

		NOMENCLATURE			QTY
		M37B1, Truck	1
		M151A1, Jeep	4
		M718, Jeep Ambulance	1
		M35A2C, Truck	1

c. Damage to Weapons due to enemy action: During this period the Command Armory received no weapons damaged due to enemy action.

d. Motor Transport: The Group Motor Transport Section drove a total of 39,570 miles during the reporting period. There were five eight vehicles deadlined for 2d echelon maintenance. Breakdown is as follows:

		NOMENCLATURE			QTY
		M151A1, Jeep			3
		M37B1, Truck			3
		M35A2C, Truck			2

CONFIDENTIAL

    (1) During this reporting period six (6) vehicles were deadlined for/to 3rd echelon maintenance. Breakdown is as follows:

		NOMENCLATURE			QTY
		M37B1, Truck			4
		M35A2C, Truck			1
		M105A2, Trailer			1

    (2) Average deadline time was as follows:

		2nd Echelon				2-4 Days
		3rd Echelon				15-45 Days

e. Airlifts:   As in previous reports no airlifts have been scheduled.

f. Messhall:   Approximately 9,600 meals were served during this period in the 2d CAG Messhall. A total of 13,000 meals were distributed to field units from the 2d CAG Messhall.

g. Armory:   The armory has repaired a total of 85 weapons during the period. Sixty-three (63) weapons were sent in for repair to lst FSR for 3rd echelon maintenance.

h. Supplies:  This Command is experiencing difficulty in obtaining Concertina which is needed for perimeter defenses.

i. Problem Areas:   Many items are in excess position based on usage data and are in the process of being screened and turned in. The turn in of vehicles has been further delayed due to congestion at the retrograde facility. This is caused by units being deactivated in lieu of their return to Conus.

9. Civic Action/Psychological Operations

  a. The month of September witnessed significant and substantial assistance in our Civic Action Program. Civic Action NCO’s from 2d Combined Action Group continued to act as liaison between hamlet, village and district officials in initiating community projedts.

  b. In the district of Hieu Nhon our Civic Action efforts supported the program initiated by the village priest to distribute clothing, food, soap and other essentials to all the people effected by the flood.

  c. Projects associated with self-improvement particularly agricultural projects have been encouraged by the CAPs. Vegetable seeds donated by interested people in the U.S. have proved most influential to our farmers. Milk products for pig consumption have been distributed by Civic Action NCOs.

  d. Classes in English and preventive medicine are held regularly and Vietnamese Cultural Drama Teams have performed in our districts. Consequently, good fellowship and better understanding between CAP Marines, Popular Forces and civilian populace has been the result.

  e. In the month of September 2d CAG’s Civic Action NCOs received a plethora of gifts from people in the United States. All the gifts have been distributed to the CAPs for further distribution.

  f. Commodities distributed during the month of August were as follows: food 6,789 lbs; soap 450 lbs; clothing 1100 lbs; baby food 300 lbs; sewing kits 105.

  g. Medical assistance in support of Civic Action Med Caps resulted in the treatment of 18,990 Vietnamese civilians and 51 dental cases. First aid instruction was given to 56 civilians who assist in Med Caps and serve as interpreters for the corpsmen.

  h. During the month of September, CAP Marines assisted Vietnamese civilians in completing the following projects: Marketplace 1; schools 2; wells 6; fences 3; public heads 2.

10. Personnel and Administration

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

	(1)	Joined	USMC
			Off Enl
			4  94

	(2)	Rotated CONUS	USMC
			Off Enl
			2  45

	(3)	Reassignment Within WestPac	USMC
			Off Enl
			0  36

	(4)	Transferred by SR/while sick (out of country hospital)
		USMC
		Off Enl
		0  11

	(5)	Extension of WestPac Tour Effected	USMC
			Off Enl
			0  1

CONFIDENTIAL

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

			To PFC	10		To SSgt	0
			To LCpl	64		To GySgt	0
			To Cpl	19		To 1st Sgt/MSgt	0
			To Sgt	17		To SgtMaj/MGySgt	0
			To 1st Lt.	1

  c. Legal Matters

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

			(2) Article 32 Investigations:	1	Completed yes
			(3) NJP:	4
			(4) JAG-Type Investigations:	3	Completed yes

  d. Award Recommendations

			SSM -	0
			BSM -	4
			NCM -	3
			NAM -	0
			PH  -	37

  e. Congrints/Splints/Welreps

    The command has responded to:

		(0)	CONGRINTS	(0)	SPLINTS	(5)	WELREPS

  f. Morale and Welfare

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

	a.	Hong Kong	(4)		Japan	(3)
		Taipei	(10)		Bangkok	(7)
		Hawaii	(16)		Sydney	(7)
		Okinawa	(1)
	b.	In Country	(2)

CONFIDENTIAL

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

Incoming

(10)

Outgoing

(1)

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

g. Career Planning

	Re-enlistments:	(0)	2yrs;	(0)	3yrs;	(0)	4yrs;
		(1)	6yrs;

Extensions:

(1)

12 months.

11. Intelligence:   Again during September, enemy troop activity and terrorist attacks were at a low ebb. Seldom were large concentrations of enemy troops sighted, or contact made with, during September. A noticable, significant increase in mining incidents were noted during September. Sweeps and searches by the CAPs turned up several small to medium caches of jury-rigged dud rounds which were to be emplaced as mines. M-16 toe poppers" were found on civilian trails, indicative that the VC were not selecting only military targets.
    Civilians in CAP TAOCs were quite helpful during September, freely giving information as to location of VC personnel and supply locations. This information was doublely appreciated as it saved US and Vietnamese lives and indicated a growth in the faith and confidence of the people in the GVN.
    Only one terrorist activity was noted in the latter part of the month. This incident was the assassination of two Vietnamese civilians by VC. It is possible that the Vietnamese killed in this incident were Vietnamese Communist who had, or were about to, betray or fall out of favor with the Viet Cong.

  a. Weapons and Ordnance Captured:

			(1) Individual Weapons Captured
				AK-47		2
				SKS		2
				9mm pistol		3
				LAAW		4

			(2) Ordnance Captured
				250 lb. bomb		2
				155mm round		1
				105mm rounds		4
				60mm round		2
				3.5 HE rounds		1
				50 lb. box mines		3
				Claymore		1
				M-79 rounds		10
				81mm illum		3
				SFDs		4
				M-26 grenades		37
				Chi Com grenades		2
				VC manufactured grenades		19
				AP mines		7

CONFIDENTIAL

			(3) Gear Captured
				M-16 magazine		1
				C-rations		26 cases
				Pack		1
				VN uniform		1
				Banner		1
				VC flag		1
				Medical kits		4
				Rice		85 lbs.

12. Communications

  a. Battery usage (BA-386): 1668 batteries were used during the month.

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

		Incoming Messages		238
		Outgoing Messages		200
		Spot Reports		178
		Intelligence Reports		0
		Casualty Reports		49
		Serious Incident Reports		2
		Total Traffic		667

  c. Communications Supply: Components of end items were in adequate stock throughout the entire month. The following list reflects requisition status of communication items.

		Requisitions Submitted		14
		Requisitions Completed		14
		Requisitions Outstanding		0
		Total Outstanding		46

  d. Maintenance:

		Work Requests Submitted		84
		Work Requests Completed		80
		Work Requests Outstanding		4
		Total Outstanding		9

13. Fire Support: During September 2d CAG utilized (15) artillery fire missions, (10) 81mm illumination missions and (1) 60mm fire mission.

14. Air Support: During September 2d CAG utilized no fixed wing support and (1) gunship mission.

CONFIDENTIAL

15. Activations, Deactivations, Redesignations and Relocations of CAPs:
In the month of September, 2d CAG deactivated one Company and four platoons. CACO 2-8, CAPs 2-8-1, 2-8-2, 2-8-3 and 2-7-6 were deactivated on 1 September 1970 with the approval of the Commanding General, III Marine Amphibious Force.

16. Combined Action Force School: 2d CAG in September held its first CAP School of its own at 2d CAG Headquarters, with 53 students, starting on the 21st of September.

17. Special Services

     a. During the month of September, one Special Services trip to Hong Kong was made for the purchase of assorted small games, projector bulbs, and Polaroid film.

     b. Second CAG Special Services transferred $5,432 worth of excess gear to First Marine Air Wing during September.

     c. Weekly rations of beer and soda to Combined Action Companies continued with 422 cases of beer and soda distributed.

     d. Three USO shows were provided during the month of September.

18. Medical Department

     a. General: During the month of September, emphasis was placed on sanitation at all levels in CAG. Water sanitation was stressed at CACO level to reduce the incidence of skin and other infections caused by contaminated water.
      With the monsoon season approaching, measures were taken to acquaint all personnel with the causes and prevention of immersion foot.
      Procedures were implemented to help identify small Vietnamese children medevaced from the field, in conjunction with local medical units and medevac helicopter units. Each child, in order to be easily returned to their home will be marked with the grid or the nearest land mark to give the authorities a starting place for a search for the child’s home.
      Routine inspection of CAPs was carried out during this period.
      Med Caps at 2d CAG level totaled 1,073 during September.

    b. Personnel:

		(1)	Medical Department Representative:	A.L. GRANT	HMC, USN
		(2)	Admin/Sick Call Petty Officer:	J.F. COMBS,	HM1, USN
		(3)	Supply/Sick Call Petty Officer:	G.J. DAGLEY,	HM1, USN

			(a)	Detached		05
			(b)	Hospitalized (NBC)		01
			(c)	Hospitalized (WIA)		02
			(d)	Joined		05

CONFIDENTIAL

      c. MedCap: During the month of September, Combined Action Platoons treated 18,923 civilians in routine Med Caps and a total of 67 civilians who were casualties resulting from hostile action.

      d. Training: CAP Corpsmen held a total of 89 classes with a total attendance of 452 Health Workers, PF Corpsmen and civilians.

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