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   c. Casualties. Casualties during the month of November were as follows:

	KIA	DOW	DAI	WIA	WIANE	NBC
USMC	3	0	2	13	10	2
USN	0	0	0	1	0	0

   d. Congrints/Splints/Welrep. During the month of November, this Group processed four hardship discharge requests, one undesirable discharge, one unsuitability discharge and one Congressional/splint inquiry.

   e. Legal. Legal activities during November were as follows:

		Article 32 Investigations					Informal Investigations	NJP
		1					3	9
			SCM 2		SPCM 0

   f. Morale and Welfare. The morale of the unit continues to be high and recreational activity was available to all hands.

   g. The following Rest and Recuperation (R&R) leave quotas, out of country, were received and utilized:

		(1)	Out of Country R&R	-	Quotas		Utilized
					33		31

   h. Promotions. Promotions effected during the month of November were as follows:

	Meritorious	Regular
Cpl	3	35
L/Cpl	0	51
PFC	0	13

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2. INTELLIGENCE

    a. General. The S-3 section had a Lieutenant, Assistant S-2/S-3 but was still lacking a Staff NCO as an Intelligence Chief in November.

    b. Enemy Situation. For the first 5 days of November, contact by the CAPs continued at a moderate level. What contact the CAPs experienced was for the most part CAP initiated. Of significance was the return of one Hoi Chanh to CAP 2-2-2 and the kidnapping of a 31 year old VN male, for unknown reason, by twenty armed VC in CAP 2-7-6's TAOC.

     A renewed push by the enemy developed in the second week of November. This activity was in line with the start of the enemy's Winter-Spring Offensive. Of note was the fact that the NVA were not involved in any of the contacts. All contact was with VC/VCI. On the 10th a tunnel complex containing weapons, and rounds was destroyed by an artillery mission called in by CAP 2-3-1.

     Enemy documents captured on the 4th of November stated that the enemy planned to launch intensive attacks on the 14th and 15th. This action did not materialize. Enemy initiated contact was slight in the third week of November. On the 18th, 5 VN turned themselves in-to CAP 2-2-4. The 5 VN did not respond to questioning and were turned over to District Headquarters for further interrogation. Again, this week the CAPs of 2d CAG had negative contact with NVA forces.

     Enemy initiated activity slackened in the final week of November. This was due to two factors. The adverse weather conditions which prevailed at this time hampered the enemy's activities. The enemy concentrated much of his efforts on gathering and storing rice. The enemy avoided contact with CAP forces in an attempt to regroup and prepare for future actions.

    c. Enemy Plans and Policies. During November the enemy attempted to initiate a new Winter-Spring Offensive. This attempt was thwarted due to adverse weather conditions and the lack of support the enemy received from VN civilians. The enemy was therefore limited to minor harassing actions against the CAPs.

     During November VC/VCI activities were directed towards harangue-ing the villagers in an attempt to procure the material and political support required to sustain the enemy's activities. The enemy suffered great difficulties getting the response they needed in the month of November.

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     Propaganda themes centered on attempts to discredit the GVN and the pacification policies of the CAP program. Although the enemy planned a high point of activity for the 14th and 15th of the month, no appreciable increase in enemy initiated contacts were noted during this period.

    d. Interrogator/Translator. During the month of November, 41 detainees, 11 POW's and 1 Hoi Chanh were turned over by the CACO's to their respective District Headquarters for processing through the DIOCC. Feedback of information produced as a result of those interrogations was provided 2d CAG and the capturing CACO's.

    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 activity of the DIOCC's.

    f. Interpreters. 8 Interpreters were employed by 2d CAG during the month of November. 7 were assigned to CACO's and 1 remained at 2d CAG Headquarters.

    g. Enemy Statistics. Enemy statistics for the month of November were as follows:

KIA		POW		DETAINEES		HOI CHANH
24		11		41		1

	(1) Weapons and Ordnance Captured.
			Weapons
			AK-47		6
			M-14		1
			M-79 grenade launcher		1
			9mm pistol		3
			.45 cal pistol		2
			M-72 LAAW		2

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			Ordnance
			200 lb bomb		1
			155 round		1
			105 round		3
			RPG propellant charge		1
			Claymore		1
			VC home-made mines		4
			M-79 round		1
			M-26 grenade		31
			Chicom grenade		23
			CS grenade		1
			5.56 rounds		100

			(2) Equipment Captured
			Carbine magazine		1
			NVA helmet		2
			Cartridge belt		4
			grenade pouch		1
			back pack		1
			Rice		126	lbs.
			Miscellaneous propaganda leaflets, items of clothing and medical gear.

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3. OPERATIONS

    a. General. Although the enemy planned to kick off his Winter-Spring Offensive in November, the CAPs of 2d CAG had no noticeable increase in enemy initiated contact in November over that of October.

     Moderate contact with the enemy was experienced in the first week of November. On the 3rd, CAP 2-1-4 initiated SAF on two VC. The two VC were later identified as the VC Village Chief and the VC Security Chief of Hoa Hung. On the 8th contact was made with the largest enemy force seen in November by the CAPs of 2d CAG. CAP 2-4-2 called an artillery strike on an estimated 50 VC resulting in 2 VC killed and 5 M-26 grenades recovered.

     There was negative contact made with NVA troops in the second week of November. Two bunker complexes were distroyed, CAP 2-3-1 destroyed a small complex on the 10th. On the 13th CAP 2-3-7 destroyed a larger complex containing 2 AK-47's and 1 M-16 rifle.

     Enemy plans called for a high point in activity on the 14th and 15th, these plans did not materialize. Most of the activity in the 3rd week of November involved the CAPs checking VN identification papers. Again no contact was made with NVA troops.

     The slackening of contact continued into the final week with the exception of a mortar attack on My Hamlet resulting in 3 VN killed and 14 wounded VN. CAP 2-2-1 called in medevac helicopters for the wounded VN.

    b. Mobility. At the end of the reporting period, 2d CAG had thirty-five (35) mobile CAPs and one (1) static CAP.

    c. Training. Training plans for the month of November were submitted for approval 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 November a regular schedule of Staff Inspections was conducted throughout the CAPs. These inspections consisted of detailed critiques of undesirable trends and were submitted to CACOs so they could take corrective action. Also inspected were records being kept and co-ordination 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 November a meeting was held on a weekly basis for all Combined Action Company Commanders and the Headquarters Staff. These meetings are 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 CO 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 November one CAP Commanders Conference was held. All agenda items were submitted by the individual CACO Commanders several days prior to the scheduled conference for review. The suggested agenda items were evaluated, arranged in a logical sequence, and distributed at the conference to the individual CAP Commanders as a guide for discussion. November's conference dealt with deployment of killer teams, military courtesy/appearance in the CAP and assignment of duties within the CAP. Also discussed were proper methods of briefing and debriefing of patrols/ambushes, and transportation difficulties in the CAP.

    f. Special Operations.

      (1) Kit Carson Scouts. At the beginning of November 2d CAG employed 7 Kit Carson Scouts in the various CAPs. They participated in 219 day and night patrols, assisted with 32 classes and conducted 10 PsyOps broadcasts. At the end of the reporting period 2d CAG, had 10 Kit Carson Scouts deployed in the CAPs. Two of the scouts were marked as U.A. during this period.

      (2) Scout Dogs and Handlers. During the month of November, 2d CAG did not deploy any scout dogs or scout dog handlers.

    g. Voluntary Information Program. The total amount of funds expended as rewards to Vietnamese Nationals during November for information pertaining to enemy activity and/or enemy equipment and ordnance was 40,530$VN. This represents an increase of 8,230$VN over October's payments and a decrease of 4,820 from September. These changes in figures are due to 2d CAG being ordered to pay minimum prices on ordnance and other units surrounding 2d CAG overpaying on V.I.P. payments thereby drawing more of the business than 2d CAG.

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   h. Artillery Support. During the month of November 2d CAG units called in 10 artillery fire missions and 3 81mm mortar missions on either suspected or known enemy targets.

   i. Air.

      (1) Fixed Wing. During November no missions were flown in direct support of 2d CAG operations against the enemy.

      (2) Flareships and Gunships. During November no missions were flown in direct support of 2d CAG operations during the reporting period.

       Basketball Missions       0

       Spooky Missions           0

      (3) Medical Evacuation Missions. A total of 15 medical evacuation missions were requested/controlled by 2d CAG units during November. These missions included medevacs for Vietnamese civilians and PFs as well as Marines.

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4. LOGISTICS

   a. General. This unit, in November, was in a C-2 catagory under the Mares/Forstat rating system which reflects a satisfactory operational readiness status for combat essential equipment. The personnel picture improved in November with the addition of a Logistics Clerk to the S-4 Section. The Mares/Forstat reports have become a useful tool in expediting supply support.

   b. Significant Events. There was no significant events in the month of November.

   c. Damage to weapons due to enemy action.

      (1) During this reporting period there was no weapons damaged beyond repair by enemy action.

   d. Motor Transport.

      (1) The motor transport section logged at total of 26,890 miles and hauled a total of 3,821 tons during November.

      (2) 3rd echelon maintenance was needed for (7) vehicles:

          (3) M35A2C 2 1/2 Ton Trucks
          (2) M37 3/4 Ton P.C.S.
          (2) 2M151 Jeeps

      (3) 4th echelon was needed for (6) vehicles:

         (4) 1M151 Jeeps
         (2) M35A2C 2 1/2 Ton Trucks

      (4) Average deadline time was as follows:

          2d echelon (13) days
          3rd echelon (16) - (30) days

   e. Airlift.

      (1) During this period there were no airlifts used by 2d CAG.

   f. Messhall. During this reporting period the messhall served a total of 16,432 meals.

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   g. Armory.

      (1) In November the armory repaired 60 weapons, 7 weapons were sent to 1st FSR for third echelon maintenance.

   h. Problem Areas.

      (1) During this period the arrival of a S-4 Clerk and a warehouse chief alleviated almost entirely the personnel problems existing in the S-4 section. However the failure to receive critical items of equipment such as previously requisitioned M37's (3/4 Ton P.C.'s) and starlight scopes has hampered this units otherwise good supply support picture.

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5. CIVIC ACTION/PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS

   a. During the month of November Civic Action NCO's from the 2d Combined Action Group continued their efforts to act as liaison between Hamlet, Village and District Officials, in initiating Civic Action and Community Development. Civic Action efforts in med caps, education, distribution of commodities, personnal response and construction projects continued at an acceptable level.

   b. Emphasis was put on not using a direct give away program, but rather having participation by the Vietnamese. The CAPs held contests, parties and awarded the material as prizes. Several CAPs gave out trash barrels to their Hamlets under the condition that the people had to hold regular police calls. The CAPs made arrangements to pick up the trash barrels for them. The Hamlet Chief provided the people to dump the trash. With these trash barrels the Hamlets held daily police calls.

   c. During the month of November the CAPs continued their work on several construction projects within their TAOC's. The CAPs assisted the people in repairing their roads which were heavily damaged due to the monsoon rains. The CAP Marines and the Vietnamese repaired several bridges which had been washed out or collapsed due to the heavy rains during the month. CAP Marines improved relations with the Vietnamese people in their areas by giving them assistance in helping them repair their Hamlets and Villages.

   d. Several CAPs had PsyOps Teams come to the Hamlets and villages to show the people and CAP Marines the different customs of the two countries. This led to a better understanding of each others customs.

   e. During the month the CAP Civic Action NCO's received numerous gifts from people in the United States. These gifts included clothing, candy, toys and personnel hygiene kits. The gifts were given to the most needy Vietnamese in the CAP areas.

   f. Commodities distributed during the month of November were as follows: Food: 42 lb; Soap: 400 lb; Clothing: 1000 lb; School Kits: 2000; Personnel Hygiene Kits: 200; Sewing Kits: 100; Blacksmith Kits: 6; Carpenter Kits: 2; and Masonary Kits: 2.

   g. During November CAP personnel of the group assisted Vietnamese civilians in completing the following: Fences: 3; Public Heads: 6; Dwellings: 3; Wells: 1; Bridges 7; School Classrooms 2; Family Bunkers 8; Public Showers: 3; Play Grounds: 1; Roads: 13 miles; Leveling and grading projects: 4.

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   h. In November med caps treated 13,202 Vietnamese civilians. 59 dental cases were treated. 40 children and 32 adults were medevaced during the month. 54 civilians underwent basic medical training to act as interpreters for the Corpsman.

   i. Psychological Operations Activities employed by the group during the month of November included the use of handouts and air dropped leaflets:

      (1) Approximately 100,000 Chieu Hoi leaflets were air dropped.

      (2) Approximately 30,000 Safe Conduct passes were air dropped.

      (3) Approximately 45,000 Vietnamese news papers were hand distributed by CAP Marines.

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6. COMMUNICATIONS

   a. Problem Areas.

      (1) The same problem areas existed as were reported in several previous reports. Lack of T/E items.

         (a) Telephone Set, TA-1          190

         (b) Telephone Set, TA-312         56

         (c) Radio Control Group, GRA-39   26

   b. Communications.

      (1) Radio Relay. A period of four hours down time was recorded for the MRC-62. Two hours to relocate equipment and two hours power failure.

      (2) Security. Call signs and "MIKE" designators were changed on the 10th with no difficulty.

      (3) Staff Visits. During the month CACO 2-4, 2-5 and 2-9 were visited. Preventative Maintenance and operating conditions were checked, with the following results reported.

         (a) 2-4. The equipment in CACO/CAPs was in good operating condition. Records and logs were maintained properly. The operating site (COC) had about two feet of water. A new COC is being built and will be ready early in December. Preventative Maintenance was satisfactory.

         (b) 2-5. Communications in general was outstanding. Equipment was well cared for both in CACO and CAPs. The radio operators were well informed on all aspects of their mission.

         (c) 2-9. The equipment in CACO/CAPs was in good operating condition. Records and logs were also maintained properly.

      (4) Battery usage (BA-386). 948 BA-386 batteries were used during the month of November. 149 AN/PRC-25 radios were in use.

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    (5) Combat Operation Center. Overall communications traffic increased approximately 12%. The following communications traffic was passed through the combat operations center over various nets.

			Incoming Messages	598
			Outgoing Messages	201
			Spot Reports	153
			Intell Reports	2
			Casualty Reports	34
			SIR Reports	2
			Commanders Daily Summary	240
			Total Traffic	1,230

    (6)  Communications Supply. Components of end items were in adequate stock throughout the entire month with the exception of whip antennas for the radio set AN/PRC-25. The following list reflects requisition status of communication items.

			Requisitions Submitted	23
			Requisitions Completed	0
			Requisitions Outstanding	23
			Total Outstanding	36

    (7)  Maintenance. Excellent maintenance support on repair of components of end items was provided by Electronic Maintenance from FLSG-B. Total support provided by FLSG-B Electronic Maintenance was as follows:

			Work Requests Submitted	81
			Work Requests Completed	67
			Work Requests Outstanding	14
			Total Outstanding	29

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7. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

    a. General. During the month of November emphasis was placed on organization of the 2d Combined Action Group aid station. Supply procedures were initiated and revised to enable the Group Aid Station to more efficiently fulfill its role as Medical Supply point for CACO's and CAP's.

    b. Personnel:

    (1) Medical Department Representative: HMC J. H. BRYSON, USN

    (2) Assistant Medical Department Representative: HM1 M. RINELL, USN

    (3) Administrative/Sick Call Petty Officer: HM2 D. B. MICHAEL, USN

    (4) Hospital Corpsman Personnel Statistics for the month of November 1969:

					(a)	Detached	4
					(b)	Joined	4
					(c)	Casualties	3

    c. Med Cap: During the month of November Combined Action Platoons treated 14,222 Vietnamese civilians through routine Med Caps and treated 10 dental patients. Headquarters Group Aid Station treated emergencies only in the case of Vietnamese civilians and routine care to employees.

    d. Training:

      (1) CAP Corpsman conducted a total of 61 classes with an attendance of 521 Health workers of PF Corpsmen.

    e. Sanitation:

      (1) Use of iodine tablets in local water was stressed along with avoidence of local ice and foods in CAP units. No unusual sanitation problems were apparent.

    f. Inspections:

      (1) Routine inspections of CAP units was conducted. Sanitation inspections of Headquarters compound were conducted also.

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