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DECLASSIFIED<br />

429 68 ijv<br />

4ARINE DIVI ON<br />

FMF (-) (REIN)<br />

COMMAND CHRONOLOGY<br />

for the month of<br />

May 1968<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

8'3 AZoI<br />

INUSSIF<br />

%"i.<br />

A


DECLASSIFIED<br />

@9 9<br />

28/kdd<br />

5750<br />

01200<br />

(UNCLASSIFIED upon removal of enclosure (1)) OCT 2 )18G9<br />

FIRST ENDORSEMENT on CG 3dMarDiv ltr 3/JVB/glp over 5750<br />

Ser: Ub3A27268 of 28Sep68<br />

From: Comm<strong>and</strong>ing General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific<br />

To: Comm<strong>and</strong>ant of the Marine Corps (Code AO3D)<br />

Subj: Comm<strong>and</strong> Chronology for period 1 May 1968 to 31 May 1968 (U)<br />

Ref: (b) CG 3dMarDiv Itr 3/ALM/jvp over 3480/2 Ser: 003AI8268<br />

of 30Jun68 (Comm<strong>and</strong> Chronology for May 1968)<br />

1. Readdressed <strong>and</strong> forwarded.<br />

2. Enclosures (1) <strong>and</strong> (2) of the basic correspondence should be appended<br />

to reference (b), which was forwarded by this headquarters to the Comm<strong>and</strong>ant<br />

of the Marine Corps (Code AO3D) on 29 August 1968.<br />

Copy to:<br />

CG 3dMarDiv<br />

W. E. DEEDS<br />

By direction<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

K ob


DECLASSIFIED<br />

68 ... ..<br />

HEAN~UARiTiIIS<br />

3d Marine Division (Rein), FMF<br />

FPO San Franiisco 96602<br />

SSf - ~28<br />

3/JVB/glp<br />

5750<br />

SerNot 003A27268<br />

Sep 1968<br />

~( Unclassified upon removal of enclosures (1) <strong>and</strong> (2))<br />

From: Comm<strong>and</strong>ing General<br />

Tos Comm<strong>and</strong>ing General, Fleet Marine Fr ce, Pacific<br />

(SCI-28)<br />

Subjs Comm<strong>and</strong> Chronology for period 1 May 1968 to 31 May 1968 (U)<br />

Ref: (a) CG FMFPAC ltr 28/sg SerNo: 00935 over 5750 dtd 29Aug68<br />

Encls /(1i) Third Marines Staff Journals for period 1 May 1968 to<br />

31 May 1968<br />

/(2) Comm<strong>and</strong>ing Officer, Headquarters Battalion ltr 4/RHF/dvh<br />

over 5730 of 28 Sep 1968<br />

1. In accordance with reference (a) enclosures (1) <strong>and</strong> (2) are<br />

forwarded.<br />

DOWNGRADED AT 3-YEAR INTERVALS;<br />

DECLASSIFIED AFTiR 12-YEARS<br />

P. D* LAFOND<br />

By direction<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Copy of Copies<br />

am .E<br />

WWsWO


DECLASSIFIED<br />

~. a<br />

vp V<br />

0/ sg<br />

AUG 291968<br />

OFORN (Unclassified upon removal of Enclosure (1))<br />

SECOND ENDORSEMENT on CG 3d MarDiv Itr 3/ALM/jvp over<br />

3480/2 Ser: 003AI8268 of 30Jun68<br />

From: Comm<strong>and</strong>ing General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific<br />

To: Comm<strong>and</strong>ant of the Marine Corps (Code AO3D)<br />

Subj: Comm<strong>and</strong> Chronology for period 1 May to 31 May 1968 (U)<br />

1. It is noted that the Staff Journal, 1-31 May 1968, listed as a supporting<br />

document in PART IV of the 3d Marines' Comm<strong>and</strong> Chronology,<br />

<strong>and</strong> PART IV to the Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division Comm<strong>and</strong><br />

Chronology, were not included in the materials forwarded to this<br />

Headqifarters. By copy hereof, CG, 3d Marine Division is requested to<br />

provide the missing documents.<br />

Copy to:<br />

CG III MAF<br />

CG 3d MarDiv<br />

W. E. DEEDS<br />

By direction<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

8I3 ,0.,,.<br />

8CY3 'fdw_4.<br />

-W WAr.


DECLASSIFIED<br />

1 0<br />

S(Unclassified upon removal of Enclosure (1))<br />

FIRST EiDORSEIENT on CG 3rd MarDiv ltr 3/ALM/jvp over 3480/2<br />

Ser: 003A18268 dtd 30Jun68<br />

From:<br />

To:<br />

Via:<br />

Comm<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

Comm<strong>and</strong>ant<br />

Comm<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

General, III Marine Amphibious Force<br />

of the Marine Corps (Code AO3D)<br />

General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific<br />

Subj: Comm<strong>and</strong> Chronology for period 1 May 1968 to 31 May<br />

1968 (U)<br />

1. Forwarded.<br />

By direction<br />

1r ~ 1<br />

3K/gh<br />

5750<br />

ey I6 6296f<br />

2 Copy _L_of S copies<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

A


DECLASSIFIED<br />

3d ( 17ein -'iso ni ,<br />

TUnclassifled wnelr (1ý is removed'<br />

b<br />

34FY<br />

30 CJune<br />

Srrom: Comm<strong>and</strong>ing Generm<br />

To:<br />

Via:<br />

Comm<strong>and</strong>ant o.r tim sc1ne "orr!, (.We<br />

(1) Co1mrndiMnf, ,er.nl, Aftiri<br />

3)<br />

. .hibious<br />

(2) ro i<strong>and</strong>inm "~nr2L, nInt I orne o'coe, 7ac!f1r<br />

Subj: ' %n<strong>and</strong> Cbroonology for neriod 1 May 1968 to 31 M'I<br />

1968 (U)<br />

Rer: (mr) MCO r7f0.?<br />

(b) PTM Pac r(?C0f<br />

'ýncl: /(V .3d Mnrrfne ýviio -N .r-r ommpnd llironolog7 U<br />

1. In accordance wi.it tlin provIsions of references (a ,,<br />

enclosure (1) is submitted.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

r. DV 1. VS<br />

I us I<br />

?opy oJ o<br />

"7,


PART I<br />

PART IIT<br />

PART III<br />

PART IV<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTERS<br />

3d Marine Division (Rein), 1<br />

FPO San Francisco 96602<br />

COMMAND CHRONOLOGY<br />

1 May 1968 to 31 May 1968<br />

INDEX<br />

DOWNGRADED AT 3-YEAR INTERVALS;<br />

DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12-YEARS<br />

ORGANIZATIONAL DATA<br />

NARRATIVE SUMMARY<br />

SEQUENTIAL LISTING OF<br />

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS<br />

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

U()i ýr~rpr<br />

I.<br />

PAGE<br />

Enclosure (1)


DECLASSIFIED<br />

~i LGiU. 12<br />

+,r fl0T " .... 'if A'<br />

--<br />

aila<br />

zd M:.,tne V vision. (- in" * 'A<br />

• + .. lt +;ivis!on<br />

* -, T+,- fif~. " ',4t4a n'<br />

* ''<br />

4<br />

j 9' 2<br />

*4 " ,, , if, f.j,<br />

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:w , .'th 'mrna<br />

" I,' ¾ r nes'<br />

. , th Mari.'.ne~<br />

S"Y'l er<br />

,' ;1.<br />

DELSSFE<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

9-DM<br />

T TOM_' IN.<br />

D)AVIS<br />

in * 0. GL:',<br />

* ha U'O '''--'<br />

f a ' . NULL<br />

a:1 . . TIT ll<br />

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t,Wol W. ,'R5<br />

.+4Ar<br />

'+t ol J. *. "tE LE '!i<br />

to.<br />

t<br />

S,C' * T B 3OUIN<br />

,+ t'Toi& .7. NA. "(2-hL<br />

• **J , UINN<br />

" o .. .M. CRYPAtN<br />

"e V'. ' . KNIC.T<br />

Dk~<br />

-U, ~<br />

if if' :,., '. S -.<br />

1-?: 't<br />

1 - ' I<br />

if)<br />

Y3~ ' '2<br />

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l=UU ~ A!<br />

H<br />

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'B Zt> ON0'."ON I. -T<br />

2


•9<br />

Ist%n, 12th vrines<br />

2dBn, 12th triUnes<br />

3dBn, 12th Marineo<br />

4thBn, 12th Marinas<br />

istsn, 13th P4kinos<br />

IstBn, 26th ft-,4 f<br />

2din, 26t' V r"s e<br />

3dBn, 26th Marises<br />

Hq Bn<br />

lat Amtrae f<br />

3d Engr ft<br />

3d MM)<br />

3d MT n<br />

3d Recon Rn<br />

3d SP E<br />

3d TK Rn<br />

9th T f<br />

11th Enrr fE<br />

let 8" OW %try<br />

3d nental Co<br />

lat Seariohliht stry<br />

5th 155 OU Strwy<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

9<br />

LtOcol R. R. POWXILL<br />

LtCol R. P. DUNVELL<br />

LtCol J. A. COKO<br />

Major B. P. ST ART<br />

Ltool J. A. RoMENLLY<br />

Ltool A. XWGAK<br />

LtCol PJ.. NWAN<br />

LtCol ;. J. AT<br />

LtGol J. C. S"DT<br />

Col A. 1. TRWIA3<br />

LtCol I. P. VObuLA<br />

LtCol '. A. D0IPILAL<br />

LtCoil . P. NICES<br />

%4*jor R. a. KROLAK<br />

Cimd R. A. B.RWNI<br />

Major W. B. TWARTs, JR.<br />

LtOol W. D. UM<br />

S LtCol 3. W. QIN<br />

Ltool f. A. SUL1K<br />

3<br />

LtCol K. J. PONTENOt<br />

Major J. R. STANLY<br />

LtCol V. A. PERRT<br />

Major P. L. CAPIN<br />

Capt J. D. HiAlONmT<br />

elot P. C. HOQVIJOG<br />

Major g. o. BSALL, JR.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

elosure (1)<br />

1-31 May<br />

1.31 May<br />

1-31 May<br />

1-31 May<br />

1-23 May<br />

24-31 May<br />

1-31 May<br />

1-31 May<br />

1=31 Ka<br />

1=3 Xay<br />

4-1Ž Xay<br />

13-31 MVy<br />

1-3 1ay<br />

1-31 Mgy<br />

1=31 M~y<br />

1-31 Ma-,<br />

1-31 ?11<br />

1 Ma y<br />

11-31,<br />

1-31 Ma.<br />

1-31 May<br />

1=3) 1-31 May 4*1<br />

1-31 fU y<br />

1-31 146Y<br />

1-31 MAY


DECLASSIFIED<br />

I w ,-<br />

]st 155 GUN Btry Major N. J. BECKMIN<br />

1st Marines Col S. S. HUGTTS<br />

2. LOCAT!ON<br />

1-31 May - Dong Ha, Vietnam, 0nlblic of Vietna0<br />

3. STAV O7ICERS<br />

bhilef of Stnff<br />

oi W. H. CUEN IN<br />

Deputy Chief :taff, * Plans Co1 Wm, L. DIC<br />

Denuty rhief of Staff, Admin<br />

<strong>and</strong> Logistics Col P. I. FENT<br />

Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1 Col G. E. JERU E<br />

Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 Lt%ol F. S. KNIGHT<br />

LtCol M. SPARK S<br />

Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-<br />

3<br />

Assistant Chief of Staff, O-1h<br />

Assistant Chief of Staff, G-<br />

Assistant Chief of Staff,<br />

Comntroller<br />

Division Inaneetor<br />

Task Porce Robbie<br />

4. AVERAGE MONTHLY STRThNGTH<br />

3d Marine Division (-i (Rein)<br />

3d Marines<br />

4th Marines<br />

9th Marines<br />

K<br />

ON, JE<br />

Col A. L. MTCFNUX,<br />

Col T, E. CAMPORINI<br />

Col J. E. LO PRETE<br />

LtCol W . E. WOLD<br />

Col L. R. DAZE<br />

njj C. J. ROBICHAUD<br />

OFF<br />

.256<br />

187 18<br />

17<br />

USMC<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

ENL<br />

24280<br />

216<br />

218<br />

222<br />

OFF<br />

USN<br />

DECwwwo M W<br />

2<br />

2<br />

2<br />

1<br />

1-31 May<br />

1-31 Maf<br />

" 1-31 May<br />

1-31 Ma1y<br />

S 1-31 May<br />

1-31 May<br />

1-13 May<br />

14-31 May<br />

JR. 1-31 May<br />

1-31 May<br />

1-31 May<br />

1-31 M. Py<br />

1-31 1"<br />

1-2,9 M.<br />

2~/.<br />

'3<br />

3<br />

L


12th Marines<br />

26th Marines<br />

lstBn, 36 Marines<br />

3dBn, 34 Marines<br />

lstfn, 4th WMaines<br />

2dBn, kth Maries<br />

3dRn, xth warI~ p,<br />

1stRn, 94 .efes<br />

2dBn, 9th wMarinesa<br />

3dBn, 9th Marines<br />

lstBn, 12th Wartneo<br />

2dB3n, 12th Marines<br />

3dBn, 12th Marines<br />

4thBn, 12th Yarines<br />

lst9n, 13th Marines<br />

lstTn, 26th Martnea<br />

2dBa, 26th Marines<br />

3dBn, 26th Marines<br />

Yq Rn<br />

lst Amtrac Tin<br />

3d Engr,r fn<br />

3d ,T)D Tn<br />

3d MT .3n<br />

3) Kr pcon Pn<br />

3d SP 'n<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

33<br />

30<br />

31<br />

31<br />

63<br />

34<br />

33<br />

38<br />

36<br />

4o<br />

32 56<br />

40<br />

32<br />

35<br />

261<br />

30)<br />

34<br />

21<br />

37<br />

23<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

283 4<br />

200 1<br />

1063 2<br />

o105 2<br />

1050 2<br />

1682 7<br />

1029 2<br />

1038 2<br />

i 06a P<br />

1038 2<br />

742 1<br />

530 1<br />

513 1<br />

898 2<br />

110o<br />

1076 2<br />

1720 1-h<br />

730 2<br />

130 59<br />

31,7 0<br />

007<br />

f~me<br />

1<br />

629 2<br />

4<br />

60<br />

53<br />

93<br />

49<br />

EU<br />

$7<br />

13-<br />

13<br />

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7 2<br />

A3


34 Ta*nk Sa<br />

9th 14T n<br />

lith FAW ft<br />

se 8' 0OW ftry<br />

3d Dental ro<br />

0<br />

1st Beaohlioht Btry<br />

5th 155 WN<br />

list Madal -<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

6<br />

22<br />

45<br />

7<br />

41<br />

9<br />

113<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

789<br />

3064<br />

loow<br />

188<br />

102<br />

165<br />

3225~<br />

0<br />

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17<br />

8<br />

25<br />

4<br />

45<br />

3<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

t h<br />

'r<br />

T0<br />

n. nel.,'°' Jo . n -'J-o d h : , . : ",e S w e *Pm y o n<br />

}, --:. ,the .. , , ,1 • + . . 17. l.'<br />

ý'.r;on included .01 n," 'cor 8 t-di e* c - **<br />

b-ir b sprvi.ce ret%-n B t 0 1? pell, *e n:<br />

: I ted. Ot"lr re-, ", ". ""a b7 -vice record" tna-<br />

b. .we.<br />

)ndfier n -1 r :1td'I.<br />

orion e*nbni ht;d to "9C : 2o> a"<br />

V,:', S" ,<br />

1.<br />

7 -> : owd , v 1.r, F, 'or-Tq(e,-~tonfl swvlaowrf, rrhlA*onotrMaia T t s , .i. ,j -:e v<br />

. ed t ''<br />

-1<br />

'vy "n lorinendati.on rnsa 8'y^civmn hs<br />

Unt iato "uie"n ""68<br />

J * 11 1slinitles sust qin orp i. n I e l-6 (%I<br />

., "Tonctresslnnnl Tnteri-st, 'ono H.rocesseld, 2p<br />

.:)- lete h- onses m.tdi.n. -n,? -n, n"d'., se. to " . ..<br />

;,r,'nds,. There were 1611. welf'.e c*o" f'wrc ded to ..<br />

1'. "ischarges : Div.e i9h<br />

r .~ . :1 n<br />

, ,.. po'-c'o.1, t>r - '~- . -.<br />

pn ni.1c)3'r7-s to " !nr 1 ' t: o<br />

b InY le 1 0 1,s - f!<br />

. ,On r 0rov3l, fOUr un7i!itnbln " ~ ! ~ "'v, " -- n . ."<br />

nn r nP ),, ro ly cil 1<br />

.. ... .. .<br />

•i.ii tnble dischrnr,es, fv, n 1"' " tnt'kr v e'sc n :l .. <strong>and</strong> ' Lt,* :<br />

'sclhar!es There w',re 20 rnmtifs fts fva'-y relcose to<br />

ctolleve received: 16 .n, Tn?roved, 12 watur.ed for .,<br />

.g, 'be Industrigl T'el,iOJnS OJrce mrovided units at x);:<br />

-'ri ^opnbat 'Anse find nonp " 'rbnt n PArý wi. 1 rsendbiy il1d<br />

>-:<br />

til.zine, locnl ntlonno tjvjl.,n _bo3 . In t ito t!;hi.-ý s v'I :<br />

',a b,en extenrlded to qll D. . rry un +it t ',t Pqire to itIt ... .<br />

e. Saes f'Or th.e month'- o -' ','¢ 1,. wr: i.$ 69 ,6, "ve.<br />

o',.f 31 way 1961:<br />

,I eG1 1 0('7 1 ),<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

""


DECLASSIFIED<br />

b. o nhage r*O6IV*d,,"8 ed 98 96,119t4 let of Ot %Mh<strong>and</strong>ia* ehad ad <strong>and</strong> 138 1.38<br />

pallets of sode, Included In the iercharidise wase a ood eassortment<br />

$Od#p' #01U404' ft the roorch<strong>and</strong>ise les's good ag5o'rtment<br />

of eleb1oirono gear.<br />

a. .he<br />

c. The "B" sries &4r1OS pation POUM Oard 4ard Wait. wasiassued 1,80VA44' to replaoe replace the old<br />

Whi0h WPIred On 31 Mav 1468*<br />

"A' series *hOh epired on 31 May 1q68.<br />

a. The Intoeuational InfamtIc"I Services Servicoll Offies Oftlee continued Ofttlaue'd its Its coverage<br />

of the Divisioa's<br />

"on's<br />

aetivitles. sat'v"108- Dulring Dmviug the anOth Omth or OUNSY-As583 Mayi,$83<br />

written PHTNC 10 r*100seS eleases end 120 120 tape tap* reooved :POCO"Od MWradio FITNO radio interviewe<br />

Interviews<br />

we" peoaed Pod end fo'wrded to"Marded to Fleet HoP go" Toir TOM NeWs M&WS Oenter, Ointers Great rreat<br />

Lakes, Illinois. nols. - A total of of 72 72 news news <strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> ttStua rosturo Ort'jolex rticles were also<br />

prasa'ed <strong>and</strong> 6 fo.wawded f"Twordod to to Ql, PIDS III MAF kAF tfor ror rlesse P@Jease <strong>and</strong> further f4rther<br />

d9seminatiox.<br />

b. rl The Radio/ll meetlon produoed <strong>and</strong> foewarded to !esdquarter<br />

Radio/TV 804tiOn Produced <strong>and</strong> tonarded to Headquarters<br />

U. 8 Matrine (19PP9 ps G a total of Or ? 427 minutes millutOO of Of tape reoorded recorded radio<br />

reature metera..<br />

*e. Intowmatieonl 'Om * attv"I Sewviees 3*PVIO*s personnel Perbomol provided provided-Aupport sUpport to 88 86<br />

eivilian newm " media edia vepresentitives rOPV$9*fttOtiTG8 who visited Whe the 3d 3d.Marine Marine<br />

Division LA.<br />

0d.<br />

Inr Iftromational eset€onal Serwioe service Qo.*st Gombet Aptist Artlat p~oduoed p"duoed <strong>and</strong> for- for.<br />

IM4d 4Via veadquarters, CIB, CTBj .111JUP IU MAF to to,ffoadquarters, U, U. 3. Miiae Xgr,%Iw Corps ()0rP2 36<br />

pieoees ot 'owbab-*P.S,<br />

Pmbat art# facludi 1611 <strong>and</strong> at*'<br />

iroludinf ng pen, part, pezeil per <strong>and</strong> keilOoal rcoal sketches<br />

<strong>and</strong> Wat* Qeoloes, bloras of as the Dlvision'e Divisionla contwibtion contribution t9jhO tQ the MIarine marine Corp. COPPS<br />

Ceubat Art PoOgh"a.<br />

I4. SPERIA SERV,}&g<br />

SICRV<br />

. ie roll"ing rolloving ibee It*"* a avee Wei"- issued iBBUed under WWOr the 014 --Ndiftl-POICIV<br />

"~itl*Pak"<br />

a4*erback Books lng th* * 2,100. mouth' 'jVW-?$kk9 - k2l WPItini'lits - 18,7149<br />

ooks<br />

P,ream .during the tentht Getti-Paks - h2t Wr,ting Riits - 18,714;<br />

b. During r19 the ioth M=th 16 146 os(s Oases of be beor <strong>and</strong> nd 330 330`4asee se of sSoda<br />

ere, Aissued under tmder th the Pros Piee .ee Door <strong>and</strong> soda Sods Program. ]Prftnm.<br />

e. The Eduoation .4ducation Seetio Uatift OdminlSteftd edminlsteed 302 )02 High School G.2<br />

end -. 1 6College legs (CT.-E) (GOT-Muste, tet.<br />

d, Du :p<br />

d. )uhing the month the Divisiu,k .apeeial SeVvices office,<br />

ing the 140ath fte Dlvjýsj,ý,jj -iPeetal Services Offloes<br />

including the h6:"OU9tGd1sn Custodien B)ekkeeper, Special S.te,ies .Chief, <strong>and</strong><br />

the Entertainment soovdIat@o Inm1ept 000"IV;tor moved mo .ved from Ph Mm 1?*j el to to,(ýueng Queng Tn. Tri.<br />

In addition, apprimately approximately 3/4o 34,or 'the the Special Spoclal,$ervlaes 8ervices pvooerty property<br />

remaining in the Pha Phu B&I vV W*Pfhwýae oehse was Wain ueed MVed Ike to Quang,Tri.<br />

Q.Aang,,Tr1.<br />

e. A tot of 321essages were sent d e ed by the<br />

otAl of 321,mesmages. were sent <strong>and</strong> Voeelv*d by the,<br />

DMWr Ha HAI 4- Station. station. Sevsn seven hunred km-ý,rad an4. snd fifty.*alie rirtyoulne phore ob-one nstcjý, Ia1c.en<br />

wero placed to the Unl0d United Stat*s Sts'to!3 1or fPr, pers nersaftnal e akr-Abe e Di Dý' v!j asion, ejon,<br />

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a. &nfl o.nV4es war0 p1syod for Redqualters Betts)Ic. ,<br />

34 Tanu Tettalion anA the 15th 4m Fielt &ut ±ea1 Unit.<br />

t. A Peopj& to People loecert wea played a 16 xay 1l6l tn<br />

(nee74 YvI tty.<br />

e. The FAnd stt rated in a Ohaure or womownd o0emn1nps<br />

for the 3d sartne I-!v!rfn <strong>and</strong> the 12th f.4rnes.<br />

J. Ahe 11ena 2d *4 `Ettalten, 9th iasvInes <strong>and</strong> 3. 1atpMt-,<br />

?4t? ';rtnetngs os Jk( *,At Ot @f the field.<br />

P. TV a-, t te t aormta'nts noter steto, the Poge rrrtnuwýs<br />

to 4ewtdule sqniral less ball ctoekrta a teek in tWe Zomnr<br />

"PA snO T)onp' Ye tarv M'eS.<br />

a. The follomlnr 04 rive. reArost obundaer of U.. ý<br />

received anw d4suettss "twkIc tthe conth of May.<br />

QuenSt/fln. r.e<br />

b. The Ainften VE"t IftIe ea 1 34 Unit Post a con.<br />

%1aMed to fturnish all tbsees of )ostal merv!ee to all tul4it& *f<br />

the DivisIes. Qarreatly Unit Post Otrices are WoRte at CowT<br />

He, 4uang Tri, Zra Vie, 3aW Jearell ane Dansnu. %obtle mnoww<br />

order unite wero made awaltable to cepaalaVtens to the f1#14<br />

when reruested.<br />

. '.ifeItve I say 1064 6teng ript ws 0assC.ed Y 96628<br />

for "!4, routiir a"roosecI Only. frtor to thss fte k6Mr ?Zv<br />

uas invr AFO 96495. ts -ea nt of FRl 9665 vll !A- no VOT<br />

effect Any noItn1 adsreas amrentlT !n use Pa vjii t#- wr$d onrt-w<br />

a tZe interr1l ourttd o! the netaxl aerv!ee.<br />

0. 3n IS May &3 mn r'ottint e'de I lines Sea<br />

`kpers<br />

wI%t<br />

fo ')1 -it' %'t Witt$ 4M a 60"altvt, tafto)s 30 "fta"t.e oeut<br />

hals. 7* the *Pat onli? uints of tattaelon or Veia nnt4 tai<br />

were lIlttl tl ths -- cet ' ati oatlW Jul4e. ?aeff . _'hs tep<br />

.*dunre w!11 onstle the "eotal section to rmite nal5 ateet"_ t<br />

ear-wtAts/t&ttePic thvt ar e4'Gratcd fw=A vf;olvi parent ,4It.<br />

0. Or2J "67, iolt 3 '6st OCtfeo at IWo 6ah w,, 7et1irned<br />

SQuabw 1tl to toe w1400 +AA &A tde readf top 'eI vt'r*? %f.<br />

" oý,*ta 7AMt of t'-o Ist ""erwu 04-vtoloea toeurxnl sat<br />

ve0tel onoPt to tte -,e Ankh/oa LU rea. Aftev ½t vet W<br />

ewd new "arorel nnwel 5re _%tnt 3 Wae se*t *t ! ')ýenv stAYrt<br />

the 2'Ah M5pas,<br />

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9<br />

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(1) A *yetv% was Inatitate or at"ept"s a1l Vietnirese<br />

Wtaff4$ Quanb S?1 otae bnteaiW Seee <strong>and</strong> presenstig the 4rSIVO<br />

v9 writtan Iftetriatifto anewoall the speoed 11T41te an the b4lue.<br />

.emAloto" <strong>and</strong> speed liamt sje" w wvo eeet* *A -Route 1 bot~<br />

QI"Rfv rti e30*t BOB*e ea DW9 RO 0*eot Paeso Armunitift Zupoily<br />

Point PFod, <strong>and</strong> e&I& Perutes- Roead.<br />

(2) A t0t8l Of 452 tftft *ltItOiS WO" leze*6 durirg<br />

the tftth.<br />

(3) i e of asxteeo vehloelar saeldtnts were ftwcetiptted,<br />

Pe'.4"tinp fto 18,0snsaellutoed-pro"efty da'"ge. TyAer* vat 04E.<br />

041) Martur the %ieutY of ýMay.<br />

neeesepd as te1ievee<br />

178 perewis worei -:etalnedl an6<br />

ppeafters or e<br />

"W1i DetwAdents<br />

Tnesent Miviens<br />

2Wer<br />

WI<br />

72<br />

(5) Peploc*o shbkaUftws of 1iýllaians wer aondw'ted at<br />

POPP Se,44 zn euth s<strong>and</strong>bag a""& or Wanen Zvi 108"t Neae by<br />

.1ational Felts* 4000ptabled br'U. So zIflits-py Poxlem--s. varlow<br />

fvv,6 asserted artlexes , of S. Pro~e,ty werfs vo"Were.<br />

tofl..dllitiaJ<br />

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G-2 "0 T!O2<br />

V0UCOTIOM BWANCH<br />

1. Duri.ng the month of i~ay the 1rMuctio- Branch was responsible for<br />

the processing <strong>and</strong> dissemination of intelligence information to adjacent<br />

subordinate <strong>and</strong> higher headquarte:?c *his was accoiplished by the combined<br />

efforts of the sub-units oi thiis branch. In addition, the branch continued<br />

to sunport Cask Force Hotel by providing GySgt PaNOVEN O <strong>and</strong> Sgt -EWLFU to<br />

the (-2 Section. YISgt 1. K. GR.OV <strong>and</strong> Cpl M. D. ALLENBECK rotated to<br />

CO!,US. lstLt A,. F. IMVIC joined on 5 1ay 1968 <strong>and</strong> was assigned as the<br />

Order of Battle Officer.<br />

a. Plans aind -tiiates Unit. The 7lans <strong>and</strong> Estimates Unit prepared<br />

a terrain study :'or each regimental AO of th- 3d Xarine Division <strong>and</strong> also<br />

p.epared a),0- .),1itted a report for the Comm<strong>and</strong> Orientation <strong>and</strong> Troop<br />

Tndoctri. ,.: rogram (C0OATIP) concerning VC/1VA tactics. In addition,<br />

a stu.d o.. rice production in Vietnam was prepared,<br />

b, (de,r wof 1attle Unit, The Order of Battle Unit continued to -,rod(c,<br />

tactical iitelligence of the 3d Marine Division AO <strong>and</strong> adjacent areas of<br />

interest. This intelligence was disseminated by the daily INTSU,, nightly<br />

briefings, weekly briefings to the Chief of Staff <strong>and</strong> the weekl.y Order of<br />

Battle Unrpte. Additionally, special briefings were given to hajor UeaerrL<br />

, s adcv~ance party of thc 3 h ecza.ied Infantry Brigade, Br!ad er<br />

Genaeral S. ,. 4 iL va-W. <strong>and</strong> n~urous officers <strong>and</strong> enlisted men £rfom<br />

:intellgence sections of subordinate units requesting timely intelli,Pnce<br />

on s-ecific areas of interest, 'hle section also prepared studies: (1) k<br />

the Van An Artillery Raegirent, 9th Regiment <strong>and</strong> maneuver battalions o- the<br />

7th Front f'or CV0 (2) special study of enemy strength in Base Area 101)<br />

(3) special study with overlay on rice routes between Base Area 101 cd<br />

coastal rlainsl (4) overlay study indicating infiltration corridors/routes<br />

into SV3 1(Quang Tnri Province).<br />

c. gag.t" Intelligence Unit. The Target Intelligence Unit nmainta-ined<br />

o.r cverLayx (emetghg targets; anti-aircraft <strong>and</strong> secondary exnlosions;<br />

a ~;-rocket; aad Arc Light) i.'or diotri.bution to adjacent, subordinate <strong>and</strong><br />

igher headquarters. There were 1,523 new targets added to Uhe txae i list<br />

dring ..pril. These targets -oero located throughout the Division `O anJ<br />

ac :oao of interest surMouz;in< ,h Division AO. There were 27h 4 r<br />

aiht requests submitted by the 3d Jit.Ane )ivisiman of which 27 were struck.<br />

:. vu.re the Khe Sanh area mad eighteen were in the JIZ.<br />

'1<br />

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-COLL,ECTIONS BRANCH<br />

1. During May, the Collections Branch received, processed <strong>and</strong> diseminated<br />

762 agent reports frcm the following agenotes: Joint Techonical Advisory<br />

Teaos Detacihmnt, Provincial Reconnaissance Unit., Census Grievance Center,<br />

525th Military Intelllgence Group, <strong>National</strong> Police dpecial Branch, 7th<br />

Counterintelligence Team, <strong>and</strong> the 15th Conterintelligene Team. In<br />

additiones, numeros Intelligemnce inpuats were received fran the Military<br />

Advisory Cam<strong>and</strong>, Vieta"; Third Marine Amphibious Force; Provisional Corp<br />

Vietan 1st Marine Divisionu lst Air Cavalry Divisoenj I Corps Advisory<br />

Groupsi 3d Recowismance Battalionj Aerial Observerej <strong>and</strong> regiments <strong>and</strong><br />

separate battalions of the 3d Marine Divislen.<br />

The number of d, ~alnee reports received by Collections Branch during<br />

May totaled 263, o which 225 were detainees captUred in May <strong>and</strong> 38 were<br />

detainees ca_ntuI Ja prior to May 1968.<br />

fhe 4jrborne Personnel Detector (SNIFFER) was employed on ten mislsions.<br />

APD pilote were briefed by the Collections Officer prior to missions <strong>and</strong><br />

subsequently debriefed. Extremely indicative <strong>and</strong> timely information<br />

obtained is disseminated to division unite, the Division Fire Support<br />

Coordination Center <strong>and</strong> the G..2 Productions Branch.<br />

Major R. E. COLIDGE, the Collections Officer, departed £for COWlS on<br />

20 Ma 1968. I He was replaced as the Collections Officer by 'st Lt A. N.<br />

MAMGIW on 18 May. Major G. R. HITCHCOCK, the Sensor Officer, was<br />

reassigned as the Divisimon Special Intelligence Officer on 15 May 1968.<br />

1st Lt R. M. BRRGER, the Assistant Collectieons Officer departed for CONUS<br />

on 23 May 1968.<br />

a* Aerial Observer Unit. Nay 1968 war a record mnth for the Division<br />

Aerial Observer Unit. Division AC6 accounted for 697 confinmed kills<br />

as compared to the previous high of I36. In addition, the A0i logged a<br />

record number of flight hours in fMay, 147.9 hours as capared to the<br />

previous high of 1232.8., Division ACs flew 5h6 missions during which they<br />

directed 623 airstrike missions, 289 artillery missions, three WF missicns,<br />

16 photo missions <strong>and</strong> 29 convoy escorts. Danmge to the enmy by DivAsion<br />

ACe included 697 confirmed kills, 516 bunkers destroyed, 260 bmkers<br />

damaged, five WA artillery pieces damaged, 92 secondary explosiss, 53<br />

secondary fires, 19 rockets destroyed in positionm, <strong>and</strong> 65 AWAfortar<br />

positions destroyed or damaged.<br />

b. Photo Imagery Interprtatim Unit. he Division Photo Imagery Unit<br />

submitted 25 requests for aerial reconnaissance during the month of May.<br />

lRghteen requests were completed <strong>and</strong> seven are pending. PIIU received a<br />

total of 80 aerial photo masions of which 47 were distributed to the<br />

division. The remaining missilnm were held for basic coverage of the TAOR<br />

In addition, PTIU received 10- photo interpretation reports which were<br />

passed to appropriate unitse of the Division. In May, the Photo Interpretatimon<br />

.le<br />

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Unit received a Side-Looking Airborne Radar ground station from the<br />

U. S. Arn1's 245th S. A. C. The station contributed greatly to the<br />

Collectin,Branch Intelligence input until 28 May when a heavy rain<br />

flooded Me stations revetments <strong>and</strong> damaged the dft*-- The<br />

me41* scs, retstrned to Danang for repairso.;<br />

c. ;nterroaation-Transkation Teams ~ITT)<br />

(1) 7th Interrogation-Translation Team. During May, the 7th<br />

Interrogation-Translation Team provided support for Operations Kentucky,<br />

Lancaster, Napolemon/Saline, Concordia Square, Rice <strong>and</strong> Scotl<strong>and</strong> In. The<br />

team also supported he Cam Lo District Headquarters. In additian, the<br />

7th Interrogations-l_anslation Team received <strong>and</strong> processed 145 detainees,<br />

of which the -" Lowing classificatimon was made; NVA/IW-103; VC/GW-11<br />

returneesv -, , d innocent civilians-38. The Team also provided support<br />

for the Division Document Translation Center.<br />

(2) 15th Interrogation-Translation Team. During May 1968j, the<br />

15th Interrogation-Translation Team provided support for the 3d Marine<br />

Regiment <strong>and</strong> the 18th Surgical Hospital, USA. In addition, the 15th<br />

Interrogation-Translaticn Team maintained liaison with the 1st Air Cavalry<br />

Division <strong>and</strong> with the Quang Tri City Chieu Hoi Center <strong>and</strong> Provincial<br />

Interrogation Center.<br />

(3) 17th Interrogation-Translation Team. During Mays the th<br />

Interrogation-,Translatimon Team provided support for Operations Lanchter II,<br />

Kentauck, Napolemon/Saline <strong>and</strong> Rice. In addition, the 17th ITT supported<br />

the Headquarters, Provisional Corps Vietnam, 4th Marine Regiment, 26th<br />

Marine Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, <strong>and</strong> the let Air Cavalry Division.<br />

During the month the 17th ITT submitted h7 interrogation reports. Captain<br />

R. L. BRSWN was replaced by Captain W. G. HARRIS as 17th Interrogation-<br />

Translation Team Com<strong>and</strong>er on 29 May 1968. Captain BROWN returned to CONUS.<br />

d. Interpreter Teams.<br />

S(1) -3d.Interpreter,Team. The 3d IT continued to provide support<br />

to the Division by operating the Division Document Travsalatimon Center in<br />

conmjunctimon with the 7th Interrogation-Translation Team. The DTO processed<br />

97 batches of captured documente during May. A total of 3,18 documents<br />

were doreened, summarised or fully translated. In addition, 70 friendly<br />

documents were processed resulting in 136 pages of translationm. Captain<br />

B. K. JACKSCK became the Officar-in-Gharge of the Document Translation<br />

Center on 14 May. Captaa JACKSON reported in from the 7th Interrogation-<br />

Translation Team*.<br />

(2) 9th Interpreter Team. The 9th Interpreter Team provided support<br />

to the Division Document Translation Center, the Division Headquarters,<br />

Division 0-2 Section <strong>and</strong> to various regiments <strong>and</strong> separate battalions of<br />

the Division.<br />

Enclosure (I)<br />

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(3) 11th Interpreter Team. During May, the 11th Interpreter Team<br />

continued to provide support for the Division G-5 Section, Division G-3<br />

Psychological Warfare Operations, <strong>and</strong> the Division Kit Carson Scout program.<br />

e. Counterintelligence Teams.<br />

(1) 7th Counterintelligence Team. During May, the 7th Counterintelligence<br />

Team provided support to the let Air Cavalry Division, the<br />

Vietnamese <strong>National</strong> Police, the U. S. Military Police, <strong>and</strong> the Quang Tri<br />

Provincial Headquarters. In addition, the 7th CIT maintained liaison with<br />

U. S. , ARVN, <strong>and</strong> GV* intelligence agencies within Quang Tri Province.<br />

(2) 15th Counterintelligence Team. During May, the 15th Counterintelligence<br />

Team pro ided direct supprt for sweep operations conducted by<br />

the Division. The Team interrogated 47 indigenous personnel resulting in the<br />

following%. '2 Luocent civilians, 10 civil defendants <strong>and</strong> 3 PWNe. During<br />

May, the 15ta Counterintelligence Team continued source operations in northern<br />

Quang Tri Province, <strong>and</strong> continued to maintain liaison with U. S.,ARVN,<br />

<strong>and</strong> GVN intelligence agencies within Quang Tri Province.<br />

1. During the month of May, 15 people<br />

names <strong>and</strong> assigrnents are as follows&<br />

lstLt A. F. MILAVIC<br />

lstLt F. TOMASELLO, Jr.<br />

GySgt J. L. COLLINS<br />

SSgt L. A. WU<br />

Sgt L. C. CORNELIUS<br />

Sgt R. J. HEI'ERSON<br />

Sgt 0. A. KLUMPP<br />

Sgt D. H. PADGETT<br />

Sgt D. L. ROWE<br />

Cpl A. FLORES<br />

Cpl L. Q. RAGANS<br />

PFC J. M. BAKER<br />

PFC R. A. GILLEY<br />

LCpl K. E. HI4Z<br />

Personnel rotating in May were as foll-s&<br />

Maj R. E. COOLIDGE<br />

Maj G. SIMMONS<br />

Capt M. M. BAIG<br />

lstLt R. J. BERGER<br />

lstLt R. W. CAZSWELL<br />

ADMRINISTRATION<br />

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joined the G-2 Section. Their<br />

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OB Officer<br />

AO<br />

NCOIC Ground Surveillance<br />

OOB Analyst<br />

Sensor NCb<br />

DTC<br />

W0I<br />

PINU<br />

Ground Surveillance<br />

Ground Surveillance<br />

Ground Surveillance<br />

Ground Surveillance<br />

Ground Surveillance<br />

Collectians<br />

Collections Officer<br />

AO<br />

0-2 Rep, Dong Ha<br />

C0C<br />

AO


lstLt J. J. HAKIM<br />

lstLt R. H. dQRY<br />

lstLt W. W. H1ID RTNRWR<br />

istLt D. R. KENDIG<br />

WO-1 A. L. CEDERQUIST<br />

MSGT B. K. GROVE<br />

S~t J. C. ELLIOT Jr.<br />

Sgt G. A. GARDNER Jr.<br />

Sgt H. A. NOMELL Jr.<br />

Opl R. BERNARD<br />

Opl J. L. GONZALES<br />

Cpl M. D. HAMLLENBECK<br />

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0<br />

Ast Sensors Officer<br />

OCB Officer<br />

Admin Officer<br />

AO<br />

SCI<br />

Intelligence Chief<br />

S&C Clerk<br />

Draftsman<br />

OOB Analyst<br />

Admin Clerk<br />

S&C tlerk<br />

TIO Chief<br />

Personnel tran ferred within the 3d Marine Division.<br />

LtCol F. S. KNIGHT<br />

Sgt C. T. SHIBATA<br />

3.5<br />

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CO 2nd Battalion/9th Marines<br />

let Battalion/9th Marines<br />

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OPERAT I ONS<br />

1. GENERAL. During May, the 3d Marine Division met major<br />

NVA thrusts toward the Cua Viet, <strong>and</strong> Leatherneck Square<br />

while to the west the remainder of the pi4ision thrust<br />

deeper into NVA controlled areas south of the Khe Sanh<br />

plateau. The battle of Dong Ha, which commenced on 28<br />

April, reached its peak in the first week in May. A total<br />

of 6 1/2 Marine Battalions, an Army Light rtfantry Battalion<br />

<strong>and</strong> a two Battalion Brigade of the 1st-Lavalry Division<br />

(Airmobile) were redeployed to meet the threats. These<br />

major contacts in the eastern DMZ added to those battles<br />

fought south of Khe Sanh <strong>and</strong> along Route 9 accounted for .<br />

3,711 enemy ki.-led <strong>and</strong> 97 captured. In addition, 859 indi<br />

vidual weapons <strong>and</strong> 257 crew served weapons were captured<br />

<strong>and</strong> tons of ammunition destroyed. This represents a significan'<br />

!ncrease in cost to the enemy for his major efforts<br />

in Quang Tri Province. The intensity of the combat is also<br />

reflected by friendly casualties during the month:.5<br />

killed, 1087 wounded medevac <strong>and</strong> 625 who were wounafrd<br />

returned to duty without evacuation.<br />

2. NAPOLEON/SALINE. The battle of Dong Ha -hi hfh the<br />

last days of April, reached its greatest intensity'during<br />

th first week of May. The main contact was developed by<br />

2/.iniDai Do using amphibious techniques to rapidly build<br />

up the forces engaged. Elements of 1/3 joined 2/4 in th&<br />

heavy engagement in Dai Do itself when the NVA forges<br />

counterattacked three times.- The At 21st Light<br />

Infantry-.was moved into the battl .1<br />

ion 'ý e of the lst Air Cavalry on was as igned<br />

an opra Ain area (CONGORDIA SQUARE) contigious to the<br />

NAPOLEON ALINE AO. The extensive effort of the NVA forces<br />

to hold r<strong>and</strong> in ortified villages, counterattack <strong>and</strong><br />

even conduct grour attacks during daylight hours showed a<br />

new tenacity in thbi enemy. Extensive use of supporting air<br />

<strong>and</strong> artillery as well as the rapid build up of forces took<br />

a heavy toll of the enemy. By the 16th of May, when major<br />

contacts subsided the one light infantry, three Marine battalions<br />

in NAPOLEON/SALINE <strong>and</strong> the two Air Cavalry battalions<br />

in CONCORDIA SQUARE had accumulated a total of*; NVA<br />

confirmed killed, 221 of which were accredited to air strikes.<br />

In addition, 41 prisoners <strong>and</strong> two Chieu Hoi were taken, 383<br />

individual weapons <strong>and</strong> 132 crew served weapons captured. The<br />

remainder of the month was characterized by minor contacts<br />

until the 25th when the 2d Bn, 4th Marines made contact with<br />

a well embunkered NVA force at Nhi Ha, Rapid reinforcement<br />

by 1/3, 2/9, 3/9 <strong>and</strong> 1/9 led to a partial cordon <strong>and</strong> incre, -<br />

ing pressure on the enemy. With extensive use of wir <strong>and</strong><br />

artillery the new enemy threat to Dong HE wa<br />

17<br />

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0 4<br />

In this series of M gements the enemy lost 246 killed9<br />

14 prisioners, 62 indi Odual <strong>and</strong> 17 crew served weapons.<br />

Marine casualties were 30 killed, 178 wounded medevac <strong>and</strong> 19<br />

WIA minor.<br />

Results for May:<br />

(1) Friendly (2) Enemy<br />

140 KIA 1809 KIA<br />

488 WIA (E) 33 POW<br />

312 WIA (M) 325 IWC<br />

99 CSVC<br />

3. ~K~'F! Y Operation KENTUCKY continued through the month.<br />

The 9b aarines with five infantry Bnts, <strong>and</strong> supportingb<br />

artillery conducted operations in the KENTUCKY AO, the Cam Vu<br />

area, <strong>and</strong> along the north banks of the Cua Viet River. NVA<br />

units continued to infiltrate into Leatherneck Square <strong>and</strong><br />

establish themselves in strong fortified positions. The month<br />

was characterized by Marine battalions finding <strong>and</strong> destroying<br />

the well entrenched enemy. On 30 April, 3/9 had engaged an<br />

estimated NVA Co in fortified positions near Cam Vu. The<br />

following day, the enemy called in heavy artillery <strong>and</strong> mortar<br />

fire <strong>and</strong> withdrew under its cover. Priendly casualties were<br />

22 KIA <strong>and</strong> 72 WIA. Enemy casualties totaled 41 NVA/KIA (C)<br />

<strong>and</strong> 2 POW. On the 8th of May, I <strong>and</strong> M 3/3 launched a-coordinated<br />

attack against an enemy companydell dug in <strong>and</strong><br />

su. orted by artillery.,ie,,eA naioneTtheir positions <strong>and</strong><br />

-- A %rubjected to heavy anu arti-lery attacks. Friendly<br />

casualties were 9 KTA <strong>and</strong> 34 WIA. Enemy losses were 33 NVA/<br />

KIA (C). From 25 May - 30 May 3/3, 1/4 <strong>and</strong> elements of 1/9<br />

were engaged with a large NVA force that were well entrenched<br />

just south of the trace. A cordon operation encircled the<br />

enemy positions <strong>and</strong> pounded them with artillery <strong>and</strong> air. On<br />

30 May the infantry swent through the NVA fortifications as<br />

some remgnents of the enemy force fled northward. Total<br />

friendly casualties were 41 KIA, 99 WIA. Enemy losses were<br />

157 NVA/KIA (C) <strong>and</strong> 26 POW.<br />

Results of Operation KENTUCKY for May were:<br />

(1) Friendly (2) Enemy<br />

147 KIA 697 NVA/KIA (C)<br />

432 WIA (E) 41 POW<br />

o109 WIA (M) 255 IOW<br />

60 CSWC<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

4. LANCASTER II. Operation LANCASTER II continued throughput<br />

the month. The 4th Marines with three infantry battalions<br />

<strong>and</strong> supoorting artillery, conducted operations in their assigned<br />

AO. There were no major contacts during the month<br />

though there were numerous sightings of small groups of TVA<br />

<strong>and</strong> scattered small unit contacts. The enemy continued<br />

sporadic attacks by fire against friendly positions in the<br />

CamD Carroll, Rockpile, <strong>and</strong> Ca Lu areas, On 31 May, LZ Stud<br />

*eceived approximately 72 rounds of -nt,<strong>and</strong> li7lt artillery<br />

fire, resulting in extensive damage to the POL dtmnp,At the<br />

end-of the month4 Operation LANCASTn ±1i was continuing.<br />

Resiflts for "ay were:<br />

(1) Priendly (2) Enemy<br />

31 TA 51 NVA/KIA<br />

103 `'IA (E) 8 POW<br />

46 :IA (M) 5 IWC<br />

1 CSWC<br />

5, SCOTLAND II. Task Porce Hotel continued to provide<br />

security for Khe Sanh Combat Base <strong>and</strong> search out the enemy<br />

in4th4 surrounding area. Contacts were few <strong>and</strong> small during<br />

the rirst two weeks of the month as detailed searches continued<br />

to uncover quantities of arms <strong>and</strong> supplies. Numerous<br />

enemy bodies were discovered as patrols ranged into areas<br />

not oreviously searched. After the 15th,increasing contacts<br />

to the southwest <strong>and</strong> southeast of the combat base showed a<br />

resurgence of enemy strenba in those areas. On the 17th<br />

H/2/1 made a significant contact in Khe Sanh village killing<br />

52 NVA with losses of 2 Marines killed <strong>and</strong> 4 medevacs. On<br />

the 19th, 3/4 wqs probed by an estimated NVA company which<br />

suffered 24 "-lled <strong>and</strong> 4 NVA captured. Later the same day,<br />

at 0 71. 0 ' - road sweep from 2/1 approaching Route 9 discovered<br />

!* VA ambush <strong>and</strong> in a heavy engagement which continued<br />

-t,bug' the day with extensive supporting arms fire, killed<br />

97 T ', naDtured 34 weapons <strong>and</strong> 1 prisoner. Marine losses<br />

were k1:lled <strong>and</strong> 34 wounded medevaced. As the NVA left<br />

the ambush scene H/2/1 accounted for 43 additional NVA KIA<br />

<strong>and</strong> 37 weapons captured with friendly casualties of 8 WIA<br />

evacuated <strong>and</strong> 3 with minor wounds. Other smaller contacts<br />

in the month netted 85 NVA killed between the 24th <strong>and</strong> the<br />

27th. In the early morning hours of the 28th an NVA battalion<br />

attacked the night defensive positions of Co P 2/3,<br />

eight kilometers southeast of the combat base. In an engagement<br />

which lasted to mid-afternoon, extensive use of air<br />

<strong>and</strong> artillery with the commitment of another rifle comoany<br />

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of 2/3 combined to soundly defeat the enemy force. A total<br />

of 228 NVA killed were confirmed <strong>and</strong> 63 weapons captured.<br />

Marine losses wer4 16 killed <strong>and</strong> 44 wounded. Contacts by<br />

E/2/3 on the 31st accounted for.64 enemy killed <strong>and</strong> 46<br />

weaDons captured while B/I/l south of the combat base killed<br />

44 NVA <strong>and</strong> cantured 1 NVA. Friendly losses for the day<br />

were 12 Marines killed, 63 medevaced <strong>and</strong> 16 minor wounded.<br />

Results for the month of May were:<br />

(1) Priendly<br />

132 '1A<br />

6 WIA (E)<br />

,8 WIA (M)<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

(2) Enemy<br />

1,155 NVA KIA<br />

12 POW<br />

274 IWC<br />

97 CSWC<br />

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1, Organization.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

GRO1ND SURVEILIANCI SECTION<br />

a. The Ground Surveillance Section (GSS) consisting of three Officers<br />

<strong>and</strong> eight Enlisted men was formed as a special staff section under general<br />

cognizance of 0-2 by CG 3d MarDiv message 120617Z May68. The assigned<br />

mission is the management of sensor ground surveillance devices to include<br />

theainttroductinenoparilon, allocations, employment, test <strong>and</strong> evaluation,<br />

maintenance, collection <strong>and</strong> reporting <strong>and</strong> associated problems of personnel<br />

<strong>and</strong> auxiliary equipment.<br />

b. Tab (A) is table of organization <strong>and</strong> roster of personnel presently<br />

assigned.<br />

2. Administrse 3.<br />

a. The period was primarily spent in the establishment of the section,<br />

accumulation of a data base of reference material from various sectionrs<br />

which had performed the functions associated with mround surveillance devices<br />

<strong>and</strong> establishment d r s eeyora 0fsprof complishmint of<br />

the mission.<br />

b. A Letter of Instruction for Employment of Ground Surveillance Devices,<br />

3d MarDiv LOI 2-68 Uated 16 May 1968 was promulipted to increase commaen<br />

awareness of the requirement for integrated battlefield surveillance pl&nning<br />

at all echelons by providing information on the charactqrietice, current <strong>and</strong><br />

projected utilization, to include training <strong>and</strong> maintenauee, <strong>and</strong> a recommendation<br />

of possible means of employment in the various phaies of combat<br />

3. Training.<br />

a. All enlisted personnel of the section attended the one week<br />

DUL BLADE DEVICES Course. Detailed OJT with each piece of equipment<br />

is being continued under the supervision 6f the Ground Surveillance OffiCeer.<br />

Section personnel st<strong>and</strong> night watches with PPS-5 Radar <strong>and</strong> NOD on Done Ya<br />

Combat Base perimeter to increase base security <strong>and</strong> provide additional CJT.<br />

b. The seven day DU~L BLADE DEVICES Course was conducted for ten<br />

personnel from let Marines.<br />

c. Enlisted technicians from Task Force Alpha, provided members of the<br />

section an introduction to HANDSID (H<strong>and</strong> Umplaced Seismic Intrusion ;-I 'e).<br />

Subsequently, training on this device was provided for paerswnel of ?st<br />

Marines, 2/26 <strong>and</strong> 2/9 by this section.<br />

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4. Liaison.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

a. Members of the section participated in target acouisition snminars<br />

hosted by PCV <strong>and</strong> USARV.<br />

b. The Division Ground Surveillance Oftcee <strong>and</strong> Assistant attendel<br />

a conference chaired by PCV. Representatives of III MAY <strong>and</strong> DOCPG were<br />

present <strong>and</strong> assisted in the planning for the DEFILE SYSTEM (MFG) (DUEL<br />

BLADE).<br />

c. Various visits with contact teams were made to CG, TV Rotel <strong>and</strong><br />

o00 4th Marirnr to assist in training end formulation of a plan for the<br />

.initiating of the 1PS.<br />

d. Briefings on 'he organization of the Ground Surveillance Section,<br />

the utilization <strong>and</strong> projected employment of surveillance devices/sensors<br />

within the Div s on, were presented to the following distinguished<br />

visitors on -dates indicated.<br />

5. Equipment.<br />

Brigadier General ARTCNELII, USA (DCP(.) 18 May<br />

Brigadier General BUTCHER, TTSAF (DCPG) 18 May<br />

Brigadier General MCIAUGHTLIN, USMC (MACV) 19 May<br />

a. New Equipment: During this period 34 HANDSIDS (See Para 3c),<br />

a h<strong>and</strong> emplaced remote sensor of the ILO0 VWHITE family of sensors, were<br />

received. This device can be read out by ground stations (MICROTALT).<br />

Fifteen have been alloted to the DFS. The remaining have been assigned<br />

to TF Hotel to supplement the sensors in the DUMP TRUCK area.<br />

b. The second generation MITROTALES have been received <strong>and</strong> will be<br />

employed in the DFS in the immediate future.<br />

6. Operations Akocomplished.<br />

a. Fifteen FANDSIDS <strong>and</strong> MICROPALES were provided to the CO 4th Marines<br />

for emplacement in the DFS. Attempts by H/2/26 to emplace sensors<br />

on three occasions met with negative results, as each patrol was en_ged<br />

by the enemy <strong>and</strong> forced to evacuate the area. Subsequently 2/9 was<br />

provided seven HANDSIDS <strong>and</strong> two MICROTAIRS for employment in the southba-<br />

DrS in the vicinity of Ca Lu, XD0046. The unit was redeployed prior to<br />

insertion of SIDS. Units of the Third Reconnaissance Battalion enI3d Force<br />

Reconnaiesvance Company are currently undergoing training on emplacement<br />

of HANDSIDS <strong>and</strong> it is anticipated that emplacement of DEILE will begin<br />

in the immediate future.<br />

7. Collection <strong>and</strong> Reporting.<br />

a. Review of 3d MarDiv Jourmal indicated there were 12 combat<br />

responses initiated against 15 targets acquired by ground surveillance<br />

devices during this reporting period. Most success bes been with the PPS-5<br />

<strong>and</strong> NOD. (See Tab (B)).<br />

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JOURNAL EXTRA CTS<br />

7*G<br />

062135 let Amtracs observed 20NVA moving SE at YD' 312 721 With NOD <strong>and</strong><br />

PPS-5, Fired 60MM <strong>and</strong> 4 .2'in Fortar missions with unknown results.<br />

081930 Alpha Co 2/9 observed several roups of people in ravine XD 997 499<br />

with PPS-6. Fired 170/60MM, 65/81MM Mortars <strong>and</strong> 5/105 Artillery with<br />

unknown results.<br />

102230 slet Amtracs observed two groups of fifteen-twenty NVA at YD 312 721<br />

<strong>and</strong> fifteen-twenty N, st YD 281 720 with PPS-5 <strong>and</strong> NOD. Fired Naval Gunfire<br />

with unknowl rre~sUlte<br />

112115 let Artl c observed nine-ten NVA moving S at YD 291 717 with NOD<br />

<strong>and</strong> PPS-5. I i) fired Beehive mission of 4 rounds with unknown results.<br />

122050 1st Amtrace reo,ort-1 movement of fifteen-*Wenty1!NVA wivotnity of<br />

YD283 712. Followed movement to prearranged Killing Zone. Fired 9 rounds<br />

Beehive from Tanks, 10 rounds 81MM Mortar, <strong>and</strong> 6/106MM Recoiless Rifle roundf,<br />

Only four NVA observed leaving ares.<br />

122306 1st Amtracs observed four NVA vicinity YD 285 720 called 81M) Mortax<br />

<strong>and</strong> Naval %nfire mission. Movement ceased.<br />

212301 "B Co let Amtracs, using a PPS-5, d,tpcted nine-ten NVA movinp SE<br />

Viceitt of 282718. Fired NGF with unkhownhv editE<br />

212335 Lima Co 3/9 using SID detected movement of six personnel vicinit,<br />

of 859414. Fired 81MM mission <strong>and</strong> movement ceased.<br />

222040 B Co lst Amtracs detected an enemy target with a PPS-5 in vicinity<br />

of 281716.<br />

250215 B Co let Amtracs observed sefenteen NVA at 287729 using a NOD. Tarnk<br />

fired mission with unknown results.<br />

252100 B Co slet Amtracs observed ten-f ifteen persons in woodline 30472G to<br />

298714 withea NOD. Tarkx fired <strong>and</strong> ene'y soved NW. Twentyfive persons<br />

discovered later by use ,of NOD <strong>and</strong> PPS-5.<br />

262323 Echo 2/1 detected platoon sized movement at 858434 by using a ?1-3.<br />

Ontos <strong>and</strong> tank fire resulted in movement ceasing.<br />

280015 1st Amtraos spotted ten NVA moving S1 vicinity 303705 with PPS-5.<br />

PPS-5 also picked up radio beams.<br />

292100 Delta 1/9 spotted four-five persons vicinity 454661 with Starlight<br />

Scope. Sighted ten more persons at 2135H.<br />

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COMMAND CHRONOLOGY - PERIOD COVMD - 1 - 31 MAY 1968<br />

TRAINING<br />

A. Formal Schools. Division units utilised formal school as ixlcated<br />

during the period to supplement on-the-job training <strong>and</strong> locally conducted<br />

training as follows:<br />

1. In-Country Schools<br />

SCHOOL OFF ENL<br />

VIE791M LANGUAGE<br />

MACCORDS ADVIS0 1~1IPTATION 4<br />

TYCHOLOGIC!, ' RATIONS<br />

PERSKAT,<br />

RECONP7<br />

'I OýSE 16<br />

ll<br />

RKcowJ 1 11<br />

REGMISTwD PUBLICATI(ONS<br />

KY-28/36 MAINT TRAINING 16<br />

BASIC MGANIC SUPPLY ACCOUNTING<br />

AN/PPS-6 GROUND SURVEILLANCE RADAR<br />

AN/IPS-5&6 sCHOL O<br />

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2. Oat of Country Schools<br />

SCHOOL (F ENL<br />

VIETNO M IANGUAGE T- -<br />

INFANTRY WEAPONS REPAIR 10<br />

BASIC AMMO TECH 10<br />

SCUBAT 3 9<br />

MBARUTIN 7 13<br />

JWB( MSTER 2<br />

NCO LEADERSHIP 38<br />

COW SEC/CRYPTO 4 6<br />

CAR=E ADVISORY<br />

OJT FIXED PLANT TELETYPE 1<br />

B. Informal Schools. On-the-Job training <strong>and</strong> contact team instruction<br />

catinued o 'be the primary means of accomplishment of technical training<br />

within the division. Contact instruction teams assisting divisiop<br />

units includeds M-16 Rifle <strong>and</strong> Starlight Scope Contact Team from 3rd<br />

Division G-3 Training, <strong>and</strong> the Multi-Fuel Contact Team from Okinawa.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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1. Significant Events<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

COMBAT AIR SUPPORT<br />

a. During this period, fixed-wing fighter <strong>and</strong> attack<br />

aircraft flew a total of 3,307 sorties delivering 7,414-tons<br />

of ordnance in support of the Third Marine Division in their<br />

area,7f operations. Helicopters transported 5,870 passengers<br />

<strong>and</strong> 3%057-tons of cargo.<br />

b. Of the above totals, 2,092 fixed-wing sorties delivered<br />

4,203-tons of ordnance on selected targets in support<br />

of Operations NA OLEON/SALINE, LANCASTER II, <strong>and</strong> KENTUCKY <strong>and</strong><br />

Demilitarized Zone area. Rotary-wing aircraft in this same<br />

area traný .ted 3,578 passengers <strong>and</strong> 2,347-tons of cargo in<br />

support ulf hese operations.<br />

c. Operation SCOTLAND II in the Khe Sanh area was supported<br />

by 1,215 fixed-wing fighter <strong>and</strong> attack sorties. These<br />

sorties delivered 3,211-tons of ordnance on selected targets<br />

within this area of operations. Helicopters lifted 2,292<br />

passengers <strong>and</strong> 710-tons of cargo <strong>and</strong> supplies to the Khe Sanh<br />

Combatý ase.<br />

d. One-hundred <strong>and</strong> fifty-nine B-52 ARC LIGHT aircraft<br />

struck twenty-seven targets with 3,975-tons of ordnance being<br />

expended in support of the Third Marine Division.<br />

2. New Developments. This period was highlighted by numerous<br />

Company <strong>and</strong> Battalion size tactical helicopter lifts in<br />

exploitation operations to cover enemy contacts <strong>and</strong> cordon<br />

operations to seal off the enemy's escape routes. The majority<br />

of these operations were in the "Leatherneck Square" <strong>and</strong><br />

Dong Ha area <strong>and</strong> contributed to an excel3ent enemy kill ratio<br />

for both air <strong>and</strong> ground. The "killed by air" (KBA) reac~diia<br />

very creditable figure of 836 for this period.<br />

3. Problem Areas. None.<br />

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1. GENERAL<br />

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FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION<br />

a. Comm<strong>and</strong> Emphasis. The FSIC continued to monitor the<br />

selection of proper ordnance <strong>and</strong> fuze to attack the target. To<br />

assist in the improvement of artillery employment, the FSIC<br />

prenared a special study of the use of artillery against troops<br />

in the open. The study was based on 3d MarDiv fire reports <strong>and</strong><br />

theoritical weapons employment data obtained from FM 6-141.<br />

The study included tables showing the proper number of rounds<br />

(WEB or Select) <strong>and</strong> correct fuzing to be used against troops<br />

targets rangir, in size from a squad to a battalion.<br />

b. P":aning TPQ-O10 Air Strikes. The submission time for<br />

prepl, ..A TPQ-10 air strikes was reduced from 24 hours to 5<br />

hours prior to the strike. This reduced submission time allows<br />

the use of more current target information, better' selection of<br />

targets, <strong>and</strong> closer integration <strong>and</strong> coordination with ground<br />

operations.<br />

c. Reporting fire support data. The supporting arms<br />

employment data base was exn<strong>and</strong>ed significantly in May by<br />

the addition of the artillery fire reports for the SCO0TLAND<br />

AO. Communication difficulties <strong>and</strong> the distant location of<br />

the SCOTLAND AO orecluded inclusion of the data in the Dast<br />

without causing an unacceptable delay in availability of the<br />

weekly report.<br />

2. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS<br />

a. Munition Expenditures. % CHANGE<br />

FEB MAR APR MAY MAY/APR<br />

A EIGHTS (TONS) 31,35-5 35,418 600 4,050 +675<br />

AIR (TONS) 13,394 15,262 14,111 7,244 -51<br />

ARTILLERY (RDS) 196,675 189,898 178,490 319,035 +179<br />

NAVAL GUNFIRE (RDS) 47,248 55,075 49,862 52,785 +106<br />

b. Distribution of Fires.<br />

(1) Supporting arms missions were 20% observed <strong>and</strong> 72%<br />

unobserved.<br />

(2) Naval Gunfire <strong>and</strong> Air Missions were employed primarily<br />

to attack targets in <strong>and</strong> north of the DMZ. Artillery<br />

fire support was primarily directed at targets in the 3d<br />

Marine Division AO.<br />

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(3) ARC LIGHT strikes were divided between the<br />

SCOTLAND AO <strong>and</strong> the eastern DMZ with 1/3 employed in<br />

SCOTLAND AO <strong>and</strong> 2/3 in the eastern DMZ area.<br />

3. DIVISION FSCC SOP, A proposed Division Order concerning<br />

a st<strong>and</strong>ing operating procedure for the Division Fire Support<br />

Coordination Center was DreDared this month. This proposed<br />

order updates Div0 3120.6 to include all procedure changes<br />

<strong>and</strong> includes new sections for ARC LIGHTS, AIR FORCE Liaison<br />

<strong>and</strong> the Fire Supnort Information Center. The proposed SOP<br />

has been annroved by the 3d Marine Division Chief of Staff <strong>and</strong><br />

forwarded to reproduction.<br />

4. THOR.<br />

a o -ration THOR is a supporting arms operation designed<br />

to reauce the effect of NVA artillery on 3d Marine Division ooeration<br />

s. The concent for THOR was developed by the PSCC<br />

early this year. As of this month the pronosal for THOR has<br />

been annroved by the 3d MarDiv, PCV, III MAF <strong>and</strong> has been submitted<br />

to VACV for approval. PFSCC efforts during May in sup-,<br />

port of the planning for THOR include briefings of:<br />

(1) CG 3dMarDiv<br />

(2) PCV <strong>and</strong> III MAP Staffs<br />

(3) COMCRUDESGRP~, <strong>and</strong> COMPHIBGRP, 7th Fleet<br />

Additional support consisted of the nreparation for higher<br />

headquarters of a special computer target list of the l<strong>and</strong> area<br />

west of north-souith grid line YD 20, <strong>and</strong> north of the east<br />

west grid line YD 80.<br />

5. ARC LIGHT.<br />

a. Target nominations were generally distributed equally<br />

between SOCTLAND AO (Khe Sanh) <strong>and</strong> in the northern KENTUCKY<br />

AO <strong>and</strong> Eastern DMZ. Rapidly develoning enemy threats in the<br />

Khe Sanh area resulted in requests for in-fl4ght diversions<br />

on two occassions.<br />

b. G 'eater dem<strong>and</strong> for strikes in other areas in Vietnam<br />

has resulted in a requirement for a more current <strong>and</strong> detailed<br />

intelligence justification to sunDort a target nomination.<br />

Higher headquarters has placed additional emohasis on obtaining<br />

a Bomb Damage Assessment after each flight. During this month<br />

heavy commitment of aerial observers to troops in contact <strong>and</strong><br />

counterbattery missions curt - led both the acquistion of target<br />

intelligence <strong>and</strong> Bomb Damage Assessment. A stronger emDhasis<br />

is planned in bnth of these areas. In addition, efforts are<br />

being made to follow AuP strikes with some tvDe of ground exploitati<br />

on.<br />

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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

COMMUNICATIONS/ELECTRONICS<br />

1. Comm<strong>and</strong> Post Communications<br />

a. A team from NAVSEEPAC, Hawaii arrived <strong>and</strong> began<br />

installation of equipment in the new communications bunker<br />

at Dong Ha. The job will be completed about 20 June 1968.<br />

The nrimary purpose of this professional rewiring project<br />

is to insure security of classified information by reducing<br />

electrical emissions. The project will also ease maintence<br />

problems <strong>and</strong> nr ride for a more efficient operation.<br />

b. In' .iation of AUTOSEVOCOM began at Dong Ha. This<br />

system - permit classified telephone communications between<br />

subcri,ers at Division headquarters <strong>and</strong> to Phu Bai, Danang <strong>and</strong><br />

thence into the worldwide system. Although local installation<br />

is expected to be completed by mid June, the activation date<br />

for the overall system has not beenltablished.<br />

cO Installation was completed on"keperate GIG-1 Alert<br />

systems for the Chief of Staf' <strong>and</strong> G-1 at Quang Tri.<br />

d. Installation began on a rroject to lay a 50 pair cable<br />

between Dong Ha <strong>and</strong> Quang Tri. Such a cable would improve<br />

quality <strong>and</strong> quantity of channels between the two noints <strong>and</strong><br />

free tactical radio relay equipment required elsewhere. Completion<br />

exnected by 15 June 1968.<br />

2. Inspections.<br />

a. Representatives from III MAF G-6 section conducted a<br />

reinspection of comm/elect discrepancies noted during the<br />

FMFPAC inspection held from 26 Jan through 4 Feb 1968. The<br />

reinspection revealed that a concerted effort is being made<br />

by most units to correct deficiencies.<br />

3, New Equipment.<br />

a. AN/TTC-,28. The decision was made to install the new<br />

600 subcriber tactical dial switchboard at Dong Ha. Work<br />

commenced on a revetted concrete slab required for the<br />

installation. The equipment has arrived at Danang <strong>and</strong> will<br />

be transported to Dong Ha when site construction is completed.<br />

4. New Procedures<br />

a. Tactical Teletype. A continuing problem has been<br />

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encountered in trying to maintain an adequate number of tactical<br />

teletype equioments to fullfill onerational requirements. Generally,<br />

battalions are authorized this equipment but do not use<br />

it. Battalion gear has often been loaned to regiments to meet<br />

regimental requirements. The new procedure, instituted in late<br />

May, orovides for all such teletype equipment not in use to be<br />

invoiced to Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion.<br />

Comm Co will maintain the equipment <strong>and</strong> provide a pool of onerational<br />

ready assets from which units will draw as required.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Enclosure (1)


DECLASSIFIED<br />

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C OTNAD CHRONOLOGY<br />

PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS<br />

1. During the month of May the Psychological Operations<br />

objectives were:<br />

a. Support Chieu Hoi Program<br />

b.. Exploit VC/NVA battlefield losses<br />

c. Lower VC/NVA morale<br />

d. Show strength of GVN <strong>and</strong> Allied forces.<br />

e. Reduce mining <strong>and</strong> booby trap incidents<br />

f. Discredit VC/NVA<br />

g. Instill good health habits in the people<br />

h. Induce ren thung VC activity<br />

i. Encoura o..pport of GVN<br />

j. Supporrt .- wards Program<br />

k. Su -:ice Denial Operation<br />

2. Psychological Oper'ations supported all named operations<br />

<strong>and</strong> Regimental TAORva. The DI1Z <strong>and</strong> Recond Zones were also<br />

targeted regularly..<br />

3.. The following leRflets by type were delivered by aerial<br />

leaflet drops&<br />

Ta, No. of leaflets<br />

a. Chleu Hoi 2~,175,000<br />

b. NVA 4,605o,ooo<br />

c. Safe Conduct Passea 1,500,000<br />

d. Rewards 1.,7O000<br />

e. Varied other themes 69000,000<br />

4. There were 25 hours aind 10 minutes of aorial broadcasts<br />

covering the same basic themes in the same general areas<br />

as; leaflet drops.<br />

5. There were 72 hours <strong>and</strong> 30 minutes of ground broadcast<br />

in support of the )th Marines, 9th Marines, 3d Marines <strong>and</strong><br />

Task Force Hotel in Quang Tr.i Province. General themes<br />

used were: Vietnamese music, 1*DCAP Instructions , , Surrender,<br />

Support GVN, Good Health~, ,<strong>and</strong> Mine <strong>and</strong> General Weapons Reward.<br />

6. There were no movies shown this month due to the tactical<br />

situation in Quang Tri Province.<br />

7. There were 450 leaflots, posters, Free South newspapers,<br />

<strong>and</strong> Farm Magazines distributed in Quang Tri Province.<br />

8. Twenty-nine VCANTVA rallied through the Chieu Hoi Program<br />

in the Quang Tri 'Province.<br />

I A<br />

DECLASSIFIED


PPP- ____j<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

9, There are 100 Kit Carson Scouts employed by the Division.<br />

3d Manine Division scoutas participated on 277 patrols:this<br />

month <strong>and</strong> discovered 54 mines <strong>and</strong> booby traps.<br />

10. The Quang Tri Armed Propag<strong>and</strong>a teams were deployed<br />

throughout the 3d Division AO with 1st <strong>and</strong> 2nd ARVNT's.<br />

The APT's are being used to conduct face to face propag<strong>and</strong>a.,<br />

identify VC, <strong>and</strong> gather intelligence information.<br />

11. Increased enemy activity in the Cua Viet <strong>and</strong> Khe Sanh<br />

areas- required a complete relocation of ground broadcast teams.<br />

12. The NVA CampaiGn was supported with NVA oriented leaflet<br />

drops throughout Q(I.ng Tri Province. In addition, Rally <strong>and</strong><br />

Surrender Appeals <strong>and</strong> Safe Conduct Passes were air dropped<br />

on known NVA lo-ations. The 325C, the 304 <strong>and</strong> the 803 NVA<br />

Divisions w r targeted heavily during the month.<br />

DECLASSIFIED


1 Significant Events<br />

1. Significant Events<br />

in<br />

3d<br />

a. General<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

LOGISTICS<br />

(1) The Ordnance Technical Inspection Team resumed inspections<br />

the Northern I Corps Area. Headquarterso 3d Marines, 1st Battalion,<br />

Marines <strong>and</strong> 3d Battalion, 3d Marines were inspected during May 1968.<br />

(2) The Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4 <strong>and</strong> the Special Staff<br />

Sections under the cognizance of the G-4 made over 50 staff visits to<br />

Division organizations.<br />

(3) Colonels Edward E. CAMPORINI (G-4) <strong>and</strong> William L. EUBANK<br />

(DivSupO) attended the nonthly logistics conference at rorce Logistics<br />

Cumm<strong>and</strong> on 29 May 196,5.<br />

(4) T.ud actively supported the logistics requirements for<br />

the western portion of the Division AO.<br />

b. Combat Damage. During the month of May<br />

of equipment sustained combat damage.<br />

TYPE EQUIPMENT<br />

155M HOW TD<br />

105MM HOW TD<br />

15M M10o9 SP<br />

L7ETP5A1<br />

LVTPSA1<br />

LVTPS(AD)<br />

LVTP5(mm)<br />

LVTRlAl<br />

M48A3<br />

M448A3<br />

M48A3<br />

M48A3<br />

M48A3<br />

M48A3<br />

M48A3<br />

M48A3<br />

M48A3<br />

M48A3<br />

M48A3<br />

M148A3<br />

M48A3<br />

M48A3<br />

M52A2<br />

M51A2<br />

M-64<br />

550 Grader<br />

M-64<br />

SER NO CAUSE<br />

8309<br />

11211<br />

308448<br />

107660<br />

108205<br />

108127<br />

120012<br />

202101<br />

201825<br />

217802<br />

202103<br />

201922<br />

201825<br />

202143<br />

217773<br />

201861<br />

217829<br />

202154<br />

202076<br />

201939<br />

226920o<br />

324126<br />

327481<br />

323075<br />

326981<br />

323100<br />

Artillery<br />

Artillery<br />

Artillery<br />

Artillery<br />

Mined<br />

Artillery<br />

Artillery<br />

Demolition<br />

Mined<br />

Mined<br />

RPG<br />

RPG<br />

Mined<br />

RPG<br />

RPG<br />

RPG<br />

RPG<br />

RPG<br />

RPG<br />

RPG<br />

Shrapnel<br />

Artillery<br />

SAF/RPG<br />

RFG<br />

RFG<br />

Mine<br />

33<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

0<br />

the following major items<br />

DISPOSITIOn<br />

Repairs in progress<br />

Being Assessed<br />

Being Assessed<br />

Repairs in progress<br />

Awaiting disposition<br />

Repairs in progress<br />

Repairs in progress<br />

Destroyed<br />

Repaired<br />

Repaired<br />

Repaired<br />

Repaired<br />

Repaired<br />

Repaired<br />

Repaired<br />

Repaired<br />

Repaired<br />

Repaired<br />

Repaired<br />

Destroyed<br />

Repaired<br />

Repairs in progress<br />

Repairs in progress<br />

Repairs<br />

Repairs<br />

Repairs<br />

in<br />

in<br />

in<br />

progress<br />

progress<br />

progress


DECLASSIFIED<br />

c. Truck Convoys. During the month of Mayt<br />

(1) Sixteen Rough Rider Convoys traveled between Phu Bai <strong>and</strong><br />

Quang Tri, with an average of lh vehicles transporting 115 personnel<br />

<strong>and</strong> Sh short tons of cargo.<br />

(2) The 9th Motor Transport Battalion drove 81,978 miles<br />

transporting 18,649 personnel <strong>and</strong> 7,953 short tons of cargo.<br />

(3) The 3d Motor Transport Battalion drove 37,010 miles<br />

transporting 21,058 personnel <strong>and</strong> 4,113 short tons of cargo.<br />

d. Embarkation<br />

(1) On 16 May 1968, the 21st Infantry Unit (USA) was moved<br />

by C-123 from Quang Tri to Danang.<br />

(2) x. L7 May 1968, the 3d Battalion, 26th Marines was moved<br />

by C-130 from Quang Tri to Danang.<br />

(3) On 18 May 1968, elements of the 3d Motor Transport Battalion<br />

(35 vehicles) was moved by LCU from Dong Ha to Danang.<br />

(4) On 18 May 1968, the slet Battalion, 26th Marines was moved<br />

by C-130 from Quang Tri to Danang.<br />

(5) On 18 May 1968, 1st Battalion, 13th Marines was moved by<br />

C-130 from Quang Tri to Danang.<br />

(6) On 31 May 1968, the 2d Battalion, 9th Marines was moved by<br />

C-123 fram Quang Tri to LZ Stud,<br />

(7) Sealifts<br />

Danang to Dong Ha 196 LCU/ymu 24,691 s/T<br />

28 IST 15,263 V/<br />

27 Fuel Barge 6, 428 S,/r<br />

(8) Airlifts<br />

Danang to Dong Ha via C-123 <strong>and</strong> C-130<br />

Total<br />

Cargo to Khe Sanh via C-46 <strong>and</strong> CH-53<br />

Total<br />

34<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

9,677,077 lbs<br />

2,889,655 lbs


DECLASSIFIED<br />

M. Foo~id ServiA . During the month of May 1961he 3d Marine<br />

Division Food Services Program consisted of 41 operational messes<br />

supported by 449 OF 33 personnel. Of the total messes in operation,<br />

16 are semi-permenant field messes housed in TFSC structures <strong>and</strong> the<br />

remaining 25 are temporary field messes. Subsistance support provided<br />

Army, Navy <strong>and</strong> Marine Corps personnel of this comm<strong>and</strong> averaged 33,265<br />

rations daily. Approximately 33% of the total rations fed daily<br />

consisted of Meal, Combat, Individual <strong>and</strong> approximately 67% were<br />

subsisted on Expeditionary Force menu. The Expeditionary Force Menu<br />

is based on MOO P10110.17, Chapter 4, Marine Corps Expeditionary<br />

Force Menu (Tropic) <strong>and</strong> both perishable <strong>and</strong> non-perishable components<br />

are utilized. The Meal, Combat, Individual is utilized only where<br />

operational requirements preclude serving Expeditionary Force Menu.<br />

(1) The movement of Battalion supply rear areas commenced<br />

moving to Quar' Tri during the later part of May.<br />

(2) The Excesses <strong>and</strong> Cancellations Program for the period<br />

1 April to 30 April 1968 totaled $840,795.<br />

2. Problem Areas.<br />

a. The overall supply situation improved, however, certain problems<br />

as listed below occured.<br />

(1) Lightweight utilities <strong>and</strong> jungle boots were critical through<br />

out the Division.<br />

(2) Selected items of equipment such as helmet liners, the canvas<br />

first aid pouch, <strong>and</strong> M-7 bayonets are critical throughout the Division.<br />

(3) T/A deficiencies in Engineer, Motor Transport, Ordnance<br />

<strong>and</strong> Communication equipment are becoming acute. The lack of T/E replacements<br />

has caused the 3d <strong>and</strong> 11th Engineer, 9th Motor Transport <strong>and</strong><br />

3d Shore Party Battalion to be in a degraded CREQP status.<br />

(4) The availability of body armor to fill T/E deficiencies<br />

<strong>and</strong> to support the Direct Exchange Program4is critical.<br />

(5) Engineer equipment repairs/component parts are critical<br />

in the 3d <strong>and</strong> 11th Engineer Battalions also for engineer items in the<br />

Artillery <strong>and</strong> Shore Party Battalions.<br />

(6) Helicopter lift slings <strong>and</strong> cargo nets are critical within<br />

the Division.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

E.ru.losu e (1)


DECLASSIFIED<br />

0e 0<br />

b. Transportation. Lack of repair parts <strong>and</strong> T/E deficiencies<br />

continue to degrade the transportation status within the Division.<br />

c. Services. Overall laundry facilities in the Northern I Corps<br />

Area continued to be inadequate. Personnel must rely on indigenous<br />

facilities or their own initiative for laundry.<br />

d. Maintenance. The most significant problem is the long time an<br />

item of equipment is deadlined in field maintenance facilities. The<br />

time frame in which items of equipment are returned to the user is<br />

not responsive to meet the dem<strong>and</strong>s of this Division.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Enclosure (


DECLASSIFIED<br />

* 0<br />

DIVISION ENGINEER<br />

1. The 3d Marine Division received engineer support from a<br />

Division <strong>and</strong> Force nngineer Battalion <strong>and</strong> two Naval Construction<br />

Battalions during May. NM(B-1l reloved NMCB-10 during May<br />

with its headquarters located at Quang Tri. Additional maintenance<br />

<strong>and</strong> utilities supnort continued to be provided by<br />

NMCB-301 at Dong Ha, Khe Sanh <strong>and</strong> Cua Viet. Map Coordinates<br />

for this report are taken from Map: Vietnam AMS Series L7014,<br />

sheets 6442 IV, 6442 III, 6442 II <strong>and</strong> 6342 . Major engineer<br />

projects incluidedo<br />

a. Maint4,ance of Route #1. Route #1 remained open within<br />

the ID e~,n AO during most of May. The road was closed<br />

due to ,r my action for a short Deriod during the month between<br />

Dong Ha <strong>and</strong> Gio Linh. Work on this portion of Route 4I<br />

was limited to routine maintenance <strong>and</strong> repair. The subgrqde<br />

be-ween Dong Fa <strong>and</strong> Q,iang Tri has been completed by NMCB-5.<br />

Construction forces began laying, 2" minus sub base rock between<br />

Dong Ha <strong>and</strong> Quang Tri.<br />

b. Maintenance of Route #9. Work on Route #9 consisted<br />

mostly of rouitine maintenance <strong>and</strong> renair. New beidwalls f'or<br />

fourteen niivlorts were installed between Dong Ha <strong>and</strong> Ca Lu.<br />

!-,e current ePstimted comnletit6n date f'or the ungrading o"<br />

'rw,te #9 is 1 October i96q,<br />

c. Maintenance of Route #561. The 11th Engineer Bati<br />

ion continued to maintain Route #561 during May.<br />

,. Maintenance/Construction of Route #566. Remained in<br />

ibv-)nce during May.<br />

F. Bridges <strong>and</strong> Culverts. Routine maintenance <strong>and</strong> renair<br />

i"'r-'ames <strong>and</strong> culverts during May.<br />

f'l.neer Vehicles Tqmaged Due to Enemy Action,<br />

h Ser No Cause Disposition<br />

-6[ 323075 RPG 2d Eche]lon<br />

• 323100 Mine 3d rcbe? `n<br />

r 32(Y)81 LPG th ?ch rrn<br />

S tary Construction. Major TSrC construction at T)o Pa<br />

o<br />

"' ) e is essentially comnlete. Maintenance continu , on<br />

fac.ilities <strong>and</strong> minor rroj.ects such as beads <strong>and</strong> -how-<br />

Al, . ',ng d constructed by MCB-5 <strong>and</strong> CBMU-301. The new<br />

SSm Butler Bul3ding was comploted <strong>and</strong> is in onerat;on.<br />

- derway on the water distribution system, <strong>and</strong> th oYower<br />

tr on system is nlanned for the near future.<br />

37 Encl r (u )<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

T i C b t Ba<br />

t<br />

b fi<br />

t<br />

ti<br />

4. D&OU LXV5.-L M91 to . VU110U OAUW WIV U ALAWO C 4IAAI1A VJ-JJ UWFWIJGU<br />

in accordance wZh the Master Site Plan. Lack of materials to complete<br />

water sewage <strong>and</strong> power distribution system has delayed the openin- of 3d<br />

Medical Battalion's Hospital facility. Construction of 170 str65gbacks<br />

<strong>and</strong> additional heads was approved <strong>and</strong> construction will commence"In early<br />

June. The water point operated by 3d Engineer Battalion produc-A.approximately<br />

80,000 gallons of potable water per day during Iay. Zv work<br />

continues on the 2d 500 man messhall in Motor Transport BattaliAZ with<br />

completion estimated for late June.<br />

5. Combat Operations.<br />

a. Total number of minesweeps conducted visual/deliberate- 348.<br />

b. Total meters covered on mine sweeps visual/deliberate - Route #1 -<br />

125,000; Route ,9 - 300,000; other - 1,475,275. Total - 1,900,275.<br />

c. lines <strong>and</strong> Booby Traps Destroyed.<br />

5-<br />

14-<br />

3-<br />

2 -<br />

4-<br />

T~h6 AT Mines<br />

TM-41 AT Mines<br />

105 Illumination Rounds<br />

105 Rounds<br />

175 Round<br />

60 mm Rounds<br />

82 mm Rounds<br />

Claymore Type Mines<br />

d. Tunnels Destroyed. At coordinates<br />

feet in diameter discovered. Tunnel depth<br />

of river bank.<br />

e. Enemy Facilities Destroyed.<br />

1-<br />

15-<br />

8-<br />

2-<br />

6-<br />

2-<br />

4-<br />

8-<br />

8 - ChiCom Claymores<br />

6 - Destroyed 2 - 1covered<br />

8 - 81 nn Rounds<br />

1 - 81 am Illumination Round<br />

3 - ChiCom Grenades<br />

1 -<br />

1 M 80 mm Round<br />

2 - Rockets Type unknown - 1<br />

destroyed <strong>and</strong> 1 turned in to<br />

G-2, 3HCB<br />

60 lbs TNT<br />

YD 212601, a tunnel entrance two<br />

approximately five feet into side<br />

5 OUIX 2½t 2 - 8'x6'Xl6'<br />

NVA Tower Platform <strong>and</strong> Tree 4k' Diameter 29 - 4'X6'1X6'<br />

h'X)4X88 9 - 8'X8'1x8'<br />

2 'X3X3! 31 - 81x6'X5'<br />

3813X3Z3 53 - 51x5'lx6'<br />

h4X4uX69 62 - 5'X5'X4'<br />

6vx6ex8o 175 - 71X5'X5'<br />

1OIX60X8S 15'- 6tx6sx6i<br />

8 :6XU9 15 - 6'X6'X4'<br />

8 - 81x8,t54<br />

38<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Enclosure (1)


DECLASSIFIED<br />

.. . .. W V q<br />

(f) j;ineer in Combat Support Role,<br />

(1) The 3d Shore Party Battalion operated LZ's in support of<br />

operation Scotl<strong>and</strong> II <strong>and</strong> Task Force Hotel, provided HST to lst <strong>and</strong> 9th<br />

Marine Regiments <strong>and</strong> operated LZ's at Studea Lu <strong>and</strong> Khe Sanh.<br />

47<br />

414<br />

14<br />

36<br />

47<br />

36<br />

8<br />

18<br />

(2) In addition,the following engineer support was furnished:<br />

Engineers<br />

Engineers<br />

Engineers<br />

Engineers<br />

Engineers<br />

Engineers<br />

Engineers<br />

Engineer-<br />

to<br />

to<br />

to<br />

to<br />

to<br />

to<br />

to<br />

to<br />

4th Mar TAOR<br />

2/A6<br />

2/9<br />

3/9<br />

3d Mar<br />

1/3<br />

'st AmTrac Bn<br />

3/3<br />

10 Engineers to 1/9<br />

40 Engineers to 1/26 & 3/26 Da Nang<br />

18 Engineers at C-2 position<br />

31 Engineers in General support to<br />

3dMIariv<br />

One "eep team attached to TF Robbie<br />

CoB, 11th EngrBn at Ca Lu maintaining<br />

Route #9 <strong>and</strong> in support of TF Hotel<br />

6. De. Marker. The primary effort during May involved preparation for<br />

installation of hardened fighting bunkers at the A-sites. Minor repairs<br />

to sites were effected as required.<br />

39<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

9 CIVIL.AFFAIRS<br />

I. Revolutionary Development<br />

a. The main feature of the RD Program in Quang Tri Province<br />

for the month of May was the harvest of rice. The GVN<br />

with U.S. assistance concentrated on denying the enemy as much<br />

harvested rice as possible by transferring it to province <strong>and</strong><br />

district warehouses. RD Cadre Teams extensively participated<br />

in the rice denial operations. At the end of the month, approximately<br />

86% of the province's rice crop had been harvested.<br />

Only 53% of the rice harvested had been brought into secure<br />

areas, but the enemy had been denied some 79700 tons of rice<br />

which he might have otherwise obtaidtd. The rice denial program<br />

was to continue for four weeks after the reporting period<br />

for this Chronology ended.<br />

b. N' unexpectedly, the benefits to the rice.denial campaign<br />

froin the use of the RD battalions were at the expense of<br />

security to the people of many'previously pacified hamlets.<br />

The RD teams were again in May well out in,front of their supporting<br />

battalions. Therefore, several heretofore pacified hamlets<br />

were lost to the enemy. Additionally, <strong>and</strong> in part consequently,<br />

the rather free use of friendly air <strong>and</strong> artillery<br />

support during subsequent sweeps of the RD areas destroyed most<br />

of four Ap Doi Moi hamlets <strong>and</strong> severely damaged three others.<br />

c. Hopefully offsetting these detrimental developments in<br />

the Revolutionary Development Program are several encouraging<br />

ones. The vigor, drive <strong>and</strong> leadership of the RD chief continues<br />

to be a vital inspiration to the program. The RF, PF, RDPG <strong>and</strong><br />

RD Cadre, units were generally successful in accomplishing their<br />

territorial security missions. The eighteenth RD team was<br />

formed during May, <strong>and</strong> recruiting has progressed well towards<br />

the goals set for 1968.<br />

d. Dorg Ha Disqtr.ict was created on 29 April. It consistr<br />

of Cam Hoa, Cam Phuongp&Cam Thanh <strong>and</strong> Cam Xuan Villages formerly<br />

of Cam Lo District, <strong>and</strong> Trieu Le <strong>and</strong> Trieu Luong Villages formerly<br />

of Trieu Phong Diqtrict,<br />

e. The let Air Cavalry Division (Aiirm .I ieturned <strong>and</strong><br />

assumed the responsibility for that port.Lot t he province<br />

south of Quang Tri City; enaemy initiated activity consequertly<br />

decreased in this area.<br />

II. Division Civil Affairs/Civiq AQtion<br />

a. Agriculture<br />

(1) Fifty rice threshing machines were distributed at<br />

the beginning of the rice harvest (pecond week in May) in the<br />

following numbers:<br />

40o<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

e (1)


DECLASSIFIED<br />

Trieu Phong District: 19<br />

Hai Lang District: 15<br />

Mai Linh District: 10<br />

Cam Lo District: 6<br />

(2) Ten of these machines were purchased by farmers<br />

immediately for 3,500 $VN; the remainder are on loan with an<br />

option to purchase at the end of the harvest in late June.<br />

The proceeds from the sales go into the 3d Marine Division<br />

Civic Action Fund. An additional 100 machines have been ordered<br />

from III MAF for the October harvest.<br />

(3) A rice threshing contest between a water buffalo<br />

<strong>and</strong> a rice thr':hing machine was held in a hamlet of Mai Linh<br />

District for th.e purpose of demonstrating the greater efficiency<br />

of the machine; all saw that the machine is roughly twice as<br />

efficien o<br />

b. Sqholarshin Program. Ttn VN students were pair<br />

28,320 $VN for the month of May.<br />

c. Personal Response Program<br />

(i) Fifteen hours of formal instruction were given to<br />

93 personnel of the Division during the month of May. The 13th<br />

Division Personal Response Course was held on 7 May 1968 for<br />

eleven officers (one field grade) <strong>and</strong> twelve SNC0s. Additional<br />

formal instruction was presented by the Division Personal Response<br />

Contact Team to the Third Reconnaissance Battalion's<br />

Indoctrination School (1 hour) <strong>and</strong> the Division SNCO Leadership<br />

School (2 hours).<br />

(2) The Personal Response Council, consisting of the<br />

Regimental Personal Response Officers, with the Division Personal<br />

Response Officer as chairman, held its quarterly meeting<br />

on 29 May 1968 to discuss the Program <strong>and</strong> submit recommendations.<br />

d. MEDCAPS/DENTCAPS<br />

(1) A total of 2,516 MEDCAPS <strong>and</strong> DENTCAPS were conducted<br />

during the month of May, with the majority of units having not<br />

yet reported their MEDCAPS <strong>and</strong> DENTFCAPS.<br />

(2) Eight pallet-sized boxes of medical supplies<br />

(Physicians' samples, etc.) sent from CONUS were delivered to<br />

Cam Lo District Headquarters for use in treatment of refugees<br />

at the District Dispendary.<br />

e. Loaistics<br />

(1) From 6 to 15 May, the 3d MT Battalion furnished 2<br />

trucks per day to CORDS to transport foodstuffs <strong>and</strong> material<br />

from the Dong Ha LCU ramp to Quang Tri City.<br />

41.loure<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

(1)


DECLASSIFIED<br />

-6 *<br />

(2) The 4th Marines receiv1d 23,300 tlbs of tactical rice<br />

which was used to pay Brou laborers for cutting brush along<br />

Route 9.<br />

(3) 20 tons of civic action commodities (including<br />

12 tons of rice referred to in paragraph e(2) above) were<br />

moved, stored <strong>and</strong> issued to unite by Division G-5 during May.<br />

The following major items of commodities were distributed<br />

during May; almost all went to the 4th Marines for the Cam<br />

Lo Refugee center.<br />

700 School Kits<br />

17 Carpentry Kits<br />

16 Midwife Kits<br />

.3 Resettlement Kits<br />

2 Blacksmith Kits<br />

1 Masonry Kit<br />

1 Physical Education Kit<br />

1 l<strong>and</strong> pump for a well<br />

f. Civil Affairs Estimate. The Civil Affairs Estimate of<br />

the Situation for Quang Tri Province was approved by the CG,<br />

3d Marine Division on 26 April 1968, <strong>and</strong> distribution to all<br />

Comm<strong>and</strong>ing Officers was made in early May.<br />

g. Civic Action Projects<br />

(1) Ten bags of cement <strong>and</strong> a truck load of scrap lumber<br />

were given to the main Buddhist leader in Quang Tri for the<br />

repair of buildings <strong>and</strong> a schoolroom.<br />

(2) Bamboo was purchased from the US/FWMAF AIK Fund for<br />

the reconstruction of several dwellings destroyed by friendly<br />

artillery in a hamlet of Mai Linh District.<br />

(3) 609000 $VN from the AIK Fund was utilized to pay<br />

refugees for working in the Cam Lo area on the construction of<br />

a water reservoiro<br />

(4) A hamlet pig cooperative (Dai An Hamlet) just<br />

south of Dong Ha Combat Base received messhall garbage daily.<br />

(5) 500 ammunition boxes were used in the construction<br />

of school desks <strong>and</strong> school houses in the Cam Lo Refugee Center.<br />

(6) Cement was provided by 2/12 for the construction<br />

of two wells by villagers in the unit's AOR.<br />

(7) Cement was provided to a village chief in the 9th<br />

Marines' A0R for the reconstruction of a religious shrine destroyed<br />

during the TET fighting.<br />

(8) Several truck loads of scrap lumber were provided<br />

by FLSG-B for hamlets in their AOR. .<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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h. Civic Action Employment Prog4w<br />

(1) Several Vietnamese laundries continue to operate<br />

to serve different 3d Marine Division bases.<br />

(2) Commodities were issued to refugees for clearing<br />

brush around Camp Carroll <strong>and</strong> Route #9.<br />

i. RevolutIoDary DeveloDment Cultural Drama Team. A show<br />

was presented to HqBn by a fifteen-member Cultural Drama Team<br />

from Quang Tri City. Essentially GVN propag<strong>and</strong>ists by mission,<br />

they were also very entertaining <strong>and</strong> were well received by the<br />

450 Marines who attended the performance.<br />

k. Cam Lo 'ater Resorvo?r. The reservoir was dug <strong>and</strong> the<br />

pump installed by the 3rd Engineer Battalion in the early part<br />

of May. (C.vilian engineers under CORDS supervision are tasked<br />

with completion of the project during June by lining the canals<br />

with cement <strong>and</strong> by installing connecting pipes <strong>and</strong> plumbing<br />

accessories.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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1. PERSONNEL<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

DIVISION SURG!DN<br />

a. Division Surgeont CDR G. E. WIRE, Jr., MC, USN<br />

16<br />

b. Medical Administrative Officer: CDR J. W. GUINN, MSC, USN<br />

c. Medical Officers on board at months end<br />

(1) General ; uty Medical Officers 33<br />

(2) Specialist Medical Officers 29<br />

d. Medi.al Officers detached <strong>and</strong> joined<br />

(1) Detached 4<br />

(2) Joined 5<br />

(3) TAD Under treatment 1<br />

e. Medical Service Corps Officers on board at months end<br />

(1) Detached 1<br />

(2) Joined 1<br />

f. Nurse Corps Officers on board at months end<br />

(1) Detaoked 0<br />

(2) Joine6- 0<br />

go Chaplain Corps Officers on board at months end<br />

(1) Detached 3<br />

(2) Joined 8<br />

h. Other Naval Officers on board at months end<br />

(1) Naval Gunfire laiason Officers 11<br />

(2) Judge Advocate General Officers 1<br />

(a) Detached (NGLO) 0<br />

(b) Joined (NGLO) 1<br />

io Hospital Corpsmen on board at months end<br />

(1) Detached<br />

(2) Joined<br />

164<br />

134<br />

(3) During n2e "onth of May the<br />

on boarn stren,th was<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

62<br />

14<br />

2<br />

30<br />

12<br />

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(4) Casualties<br />

2. ADMINISTRATION<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

* 0<br />

(a) Hospital Corr.-,- ::'A 10<br />

(b) Hospital C (A.rer 'T. <strong>and</strong> evaced out<br />

of counltri 21<br />

(c) Hospital Corri~m.r thrice-wounded <strong>and</strong><br />

evaced o_t :1f co'ntry 00<br />

(d) Hosnital Corpsmen MIA 00<br />

(e) Hospital Corpsmen DOW 2<br />

a* Comnmv AJ. E. 'IRE, Jr., MC, USN reported to 3rd Marine Division<br />

assuming the duties as Division Surgeon on 20 May.<br />

be On 23 May Captain G. E. CRUFT, MC, USN departed RVN for rotation<br />

to CONUS.<br />

3. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE/SANITATION<br />

a. A survey of the rat problem in Nhe Sanh was held on 6-7 May resulting<br />

in a rat eradication program. With the use of rat poison torpedoes there<br />

were in excess of 5,000 rats killed in two weeks. A flea control program<br />

was held in conjunction with the rat eradication program to prevent fleas<br />

carrying plague to base personnel when their rodent hosts died.<br />

b. HMC SOLEY conducted a food service sanitation trai. cc ..- 'se at<br />

Phu Bai with 1l female <strong>and</strong> 4 male Vietnamese food service wcv"' r<br />

attendance.<br />

4. DISEASE<br />

a. Third Marine Division personnel admitted to the sick list by the<br />

Division Psychiatrist with psychiatric diagnosis was 32. A total of 129<br />

patients were seen, 33 were evacuated <strong>and</strong> 75 were returned to duty. I1<br />

were recommended for administrative discharge, <strong>and</strong> 22 remain on the rick listo<br />

b. A total of 99 cases of illness classified under the category of<br />

venereal disease were reported in the 3rd narine Division personnel during<br />

May. There were 85 cases of Gonorrhea, " %aw of Non-Specific Urethritis,<br />

1 case of Chancroid. 31 cases of VD were cqwired in RVN <strong>and</strong> 68 cases in<br />

R&R centers.<br />

c. For the month of May there were 384 non-hostile .a ,.'.3 ad-mitted<br />

to the sick list, Of this group there were 2 cases of Hepatitis, 4 cases of<br />

Diarrhea, 3 cases of Heat Exhaustion, 4 cases of Cellulitis, 19 cases of<br />

Gastroenteritis, <strong>and</strong> 87 cases of FUO.<br />

45s<br />

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0 0<br />

d F<br />

d. For the nonth of flay there were 24 confirmed cases of Y-laria, 18<br />

classified as P 'a?.ci' .arum <strong>and</strong> 6 classified as P Vivax.<br />

4.<br />

a. On 23 aA C-PT T r-, ?, TA!31, Co"r<strong>and</strong>ing Officer, NSA !osnital vfsited<br />

the Division Sur-con's office on medical matters,<br />

b. C:n 27 Yay 2 '.T A7MERAL CC'AN, JTNTC PC FLT Surgeon made an official<br />

tour of noCical facllf.tics in the Yhhir Marine Division Accorananied by<br />

"AM%TTTI -2C',, ITI MLF S,rgeon, C!'T ý27DE7 G. B. WVTE Jr., 3rd I'arine<br />

Division curr,eon, nnrl CT ;ID7R J. 7. 7731NX, 3rd Marine Divis"on Yedical<br />

Adminl-strative Offic-:<br />

4~6<br />

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A,. P-TIV4IN4<br />

A. PZYCWt14 4-<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

SI S 0114PL1<br />

7he "ontb of 446 ended with a total of 32 cbaPIains<br />

aboard. Of these# Ukavlatu RUBEtRWORD, ftd bu, 3rd &artUea4,<br />

v4e AP1ON/0P10- to the let a:Wna) D)vis8m. %Obrlaan AND.R,$$<br />

is now hos"ItAlIzed at Jan Rlanh !4y7 malnor shrapnel wounds In<br />

the sealr, roreheedg <strong>and</strong> lop have not healed as qulokly as<br />

'ho followinp -ejo'in& r.norted to )r4 ARDITV duriur the<br />

month of %y :<br />

LT L. 7. "' s 213, U3N., 7l7175/4105, reported 2 May<br />

eastrnp,d tn .. L4C ES.<br />

LIDT l. X . , 'E"#, iS)is 631362/4100, OePorted on 5 May,<br />

nesgfned to let 1as 3rd iarines.<br />

L,CD Y1. R,i(Th, >2, uKh, 645170/4105, v*)rte4 an 5 14ye<br />

nags'ned te Alth np 14%.<br />

LWDR R. U. rRiNKL-., Wts, 5* $?4630,/4100, V",orted on 7 146Y<br />

Osslfrwd to hIq Po.<br />

L' U. V. W6AV1 , 1.ONv ?;6a9)4iO nvcrted e!), on 11 4ay,<br />

nss*rnd to let ut, 9th --artnes.<br />

L?. L. 4. R'ThT4 i , 11, lEN, 722,88/4105, VepOrted oan 23 day,<br />

asalsmed to 3rJ4 "nto h IMarloa.<br />

1T K. LAdThf f ", Wt, JSNp ?25041/4105, mnrapted on 26 :ay,<br />

taselpOed to 1at 'x, 1e1ti2es 1th<br />

L XF.W. . W1L-LAHT, Y, 14 6R2949/410C, raeorted on 26 ay,<br />

r'rned to 3rd, 2e16 t ac<br />

LT No 44(, TS, tw:, _. 64?jf0/4105, <strong>and</strong> CDR F. G. aiL .,<br />

.t 1-M 605395/41%,v won detachaS<br />

2 May Rn4 6 MX0 raeneWVt7ely.<br />

for ntt(AW to :3O01is on<br />

The follow!w, rses0fPm-rts wore lacde 'm1w tv.0 mont-h of, -47<br />

thaslain F>t3AY frtnrr 11th A% to Paset D1V18t0n Thaplvtf.<br />

7'a'tain A r.ft lft A kn to Pv&4 Ln, 94t H%Ises.<br />

'Tha'ls=n trom XLs Xt Itl, 3tsd rvt nos to 9th aotors.<br />

Oba"laeIn S -Y fl- n 2nd >a, 9th :-arines to 12th 4arlnes.<br />

'.battle In An o G 1rt fn, n gt n owlnas to 3rd £ng En.<br />

P. DTVIX. 1tIJ2g<br />

sDvleton JhtrIJa 0ne eOnWaat66 254 sundfy gAvine<br />

e c darSp We nont7 of May - w4 t&V attendanc, s of ,769.<br />

Veek4 ay save Berrb nAtart 306 w4t) S totael attendanov qf 143.<br />

LNED<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

0 0<br />

SeoFriMal servies We -:eld with an attdatwnee 1t 1,921.<br />

"hanzain PRI Y-0O noPvO1e4 DivIno "evi1e0s for Eastorn<br />

Orthodox varemnel, on Ghe)*3tn BR3SLAU esduated Jewish<br />

serviesi in he tUn T2t/Der* E area during the week of 19<br />

14y0. ltter Day Snt serViees were onfuted y lay leaders<br />

in Domr Ha <strong>and</strong> (manr Trl.<br />

Durinp 1jey chaplains took art In the followtg operationeg<br />

ýAhmnjea N :eALI& GRs ROGURS, VOTH, eAULIFF -<br />

KE TU"KY: ISIgans BLAUKp f14TN00 WZAV!As T1,0X?O; EWV#<br />

FOUNVTAN,, C O30<br />

SGOTLAN CAS T8iHToR III thapinI AN<br />

-R T ,Et 3hap,lie Ins, HAil-1"POM<br />

D. #-.'AT14:- Z0IIT<br />

1. Th& -)Ivisfmn 1'hP)A,5an -r)arialrated In th* dedloation<br />

of two new ih-elos. On &5 May the ehe1 In the 1st En, 12th<br />

Taines are6 at w MP.mell wadedsete4 e<br />

by C~aplain 11o0HORRW<br />

Ond the wen of that Betta.on. On 5 ' I the eha"el in the<br />

2n1d B, 26th arlaos grao At '!n Nowll Use dodeated In<br />

-e60ory of hxpoin R. E. VL,7T 1, killed ao hea Saa while e#ev-<br />

Ift vth 2/26. loAstrutim o? the ohemal wae begun by haple-T-1<br />

SRI?PmT a. rergsonnel of the Phd En, 9th Marines, <strong>and</strong>e coMletFd<br />

by O% alon aOY <strong>and</strong> men rf Ind. n, 264h Marln-es.<br />

2. Tbe<br />

taeetý-ýWa at QLTPý- '- P<br />

1 el OiiinCett hA8181in's<br />

with a tot"41 of V2 ChMP41tes attendInp.<br />

3. On 6 a<br />

nhaTlahin was bhel<br />

found the conferes<br />

Day Of stret conducted by the D1visto<br />

a1 a t ut 71r. 'en 0atlaims attended, <strong>and</strong><br />

ald d'souesions Wauet t w.i aftd Wprit-<br />

4. civic Actnea<br />

(a) Loadaraihp 1ectures on inVieenoS rell-ions were<br />

-iVrr- ýY atmmmlalne on 26 comeon with 434-attendtnar.<br />

3 oe 30) tv aps ol' oth inr ond beake we,e receevea<br />

to d, dIstributed bythn, Division ChW)lain to<br />

VletnAfttmo or-Ihana <strong>and</strong> refugoes.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

(e) A. donatiaef Of $$00(,0 wse Mdo t$POn Vhe JI 0041S<br />

Chapel FUnd to the :Tý Lo Sehool <strong>and</strong> OV)aMnle in<br />

.)onrM for tho eare oft etoogoo ObIivan.<br />

Heas dquaters "4VI,<br />

6<br />

rip, 3'r<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

. 9<br />

NARATIVE AUIOA&RY<br />

The 3d Dental Comparny providet dental suppoit throughout the TAOR<br />

of Third Marine Division, including several supporting elements.<br />

Relocation of major unite within the TACR has resulted in closure<br />

of several dental facilities <strong>and</strong> establishment of new clinics. Two<br />

new fixed facilities are being constructed at Cam Lo <strong>and</strong> 11th Engineers<br />

in order to make dental vans available to new areas. A<br />

centralized preventive dentistry unit is being established at the<br />

Division CP, Dong Ha. A similar facilit# will be included in the<br />

new Division Clinic at Quang Tri. Complete prosthetics care is<br />

available in the clinics at Alpha <strong>and</strong> Delta Medical Companies.<br />

Prosthetics will be discontinued at "A" Med <strong>and</strong> relocated in the<br />

new clinic at Quang Tri. Oral surgeons at Alpha <strong>and</strong> Delta Medical<br />

Ccapanies provide care for maxillofacial wound cases as well as<br />

elective cvLzi surgical cases amnug Free Forces personnel <strong>and</strong> selected<br />

Vietnamese civilians. Surgical correction 6f cleft lip <strong>and</strong> cleft<br />

palate cases among Vietnamese children continue tobe a significant<br />

contribution to the Civic Action program. All company personnel are<br />

available to provide emergency assistance in the care of mass<br />

casualties. Significant assistance is provided Graves Registration<br />

in the identification of The dead.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Enclosure (1)


DECLASSIFIED<br />

PART III<br />

SEQUENTIAL LISTING OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS<br />

1iay A/l/4 at YD 116708 observed 25<br />

' NVA to north of position; Called<br />

artillery. ResujQU.. NVA/<br />

KIA (C)W<br />

Ref: Journal entry #100<br />

1/4 at YD 10474L2 observation<br />

post observed 5 NVA; Fired recoiless<br />

rifle & 81MM mortars. Results:<br />

1 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #114<br />

3d MarDiv assumed OPCON of 3/21,<br />

196th Infantry Bde.<br />

2 May Snipers from 1/4 spotted 3 NVA at<br />

YD 137706. Snipers took enemy<br />

under fire accounting for 2' NVA/<br />

KrA.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #118<br />

3/1 discovered 3 NVA bodies at XD<br />

955430.<br />

Reft: Journal entry # 118<br />

S3 May Fixed wing in support of 2/4 <strong>and</strong><br />

3/21 ran air strikes at YD 246635,<br />

270705,245634. Results: 2 NVA/<br />

KIA (C).<br />

Reft: Journal entry #70<br />

D/l/3 killed 1 NVA in bunker at<br />

YD 262628.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #136<br />

4May Task Force Robbie assumed OPCON<br />

of I/M/34.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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UNLASSIritD<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

CG 101st Abn Div assumed OPCON<br />

of C C-)/2/34 USA.<br />

0/1/3 killed 1 NVA at YD 256634.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #146<br />

5 May 4th Marines AO directed air strikes<br />

on enemy rocket sites at YD 065625.<br />

Results: 1 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #156<br />

216-th Marines assumed OPOON ofN<br />

ITMi" 164fdýv, USA.<br />

3d MarDiv assumed OPCON of 1/5<br />

Cay, 2d Bde.<br />

Task Force Robbie assumed OPCON<br />

of B Trp/3/5 Cay.<br />

3d Marines assumed OPCON of I/M/<br />

3/4.<br />

3d Recon team killed 1 NVA/VC at<br />

51 117638.<br />

A%: Journal entry #172<br />

6 May C/1/1 ambushed 3 NVA at XD 774442'.<br />

Results: 2 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Ref: Journal entry #18<br />

C/3/21 comm<strong>and</strong> post at YD 266704<br />

spotted 2 NVA moving towards<br />

position; M-79 fire accounted for<br />

1 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #2Z<br />

3d Marines assumed OPCON of 1/5,<br />

2d Bde, 1st ACD.<br />

4th Marines AO directed air strikes<br />

on enemy automatic weapons site at<br />

YD 06076224; Results: 1 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #118


DECLASSIFIED<br />

Patrol from 3/3 surprised 2 NVA<br />

sleeping at YD 182695. SAF<br />

accounted for 2 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #128<br />

7 May 26th Marines assumed OPCON of<br />

3/5 Armd Cav.<br />

9th Marines assumed OPCON of 1/26<br />

(-) less "A' Co.<br />

C/l/9 at Cam Lo District HTq's<br />

made contact with unknown si,e<br />

enemy force. Results: 2 NVA/KIA.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #14<br />

Outpost Por A/l/4 at YD 105700<br />

sighted 1i0-12 NVA moving from<br />

woodline into outer defense wire;<br />

fired 4.2 mission of 40 rourds.<br />

Results: 2 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #13<br />

C/l/3 at YD 244651 received 10-<br />

20 rounds SAF <strong>and</strong> 15 60MM mortar<br />

rounds; countered with 81MM mortar<br />

<strong>and</strong> artillery. Results: 1<br />

NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #28<br />

8 May Ambush outpost from A/1/4 while<br />

moving into position at YD 121-<br />

706 made contact with estimated<br />

NVA squad. Results: 2 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #36<br />

2d Bde, 1st ACD assumed OPCON of<br />

3/5 Armd Cay.<br />

9th Marines assumed OPCON of I/Ai/<br />

3/4.<br />

53<br />

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B/l/26 while on sweep at YD 217-<br />

624 found 3 NVA bodies.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #52<br />

Patrol from B/l/5 ambushed 3<br />

enemy moving towards position at<br />

YD 255666. Results: lNTVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref Journal entry #60<br />

9 May M/3/3 engaged 1 NVA at YD 180665<br />

who retreated to a bunker; one<br />

large secondary exolosion accounted<br />

for 11 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #49<br />

12th Marines assumed OPCON of Btry<br />

A&C, lst/77th Arty <strong>and</strong> Btry A, 1st/<br />

30th Arty.<br />

12th Marines assumed 0PCON of D<br />

Btry, 3d Bn, 82d Arty.<br />

B/1/26 observed enemy troops in<br />

open at YD 195624; tank fire<br />

mission accounted for 4 NVA/KIA.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #65<br />

Sniper from 1/4 took 3 NVA under<br />

fire at YD 125713 killing 1 NVA.<br />

Ref: Journal entry # 68<br />

10 May D/1/26 made heavy contact with<br />

unknown size enemy force; engaged<br />

with support from C/1/26.<br />

Results: 18 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #33<br />

D/1/5 found numerous types of<br />

enemy weaoons <strong>and</strong> 25 NVA bodies<br />

at YD 242682.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #124<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

UNCUASSU710 9<br />

B/l/26 obsevered unknown number<br />

of enemy in treeline at YD 185-<br />

617; Pired 1 round beehive.<br />

Results: 1 NVA/KIA (0).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #138<br />

Killer team from K/3/26 exchanged<br />

SAP with 10 NVA at YD 366466.<br />

Results: 4 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #51<br />

11 May .Outpost for A/3/21 observed 4<br />

hvA in open at YD 272689; Fired<br />

artillery mission. Results: 2<br />

NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #46<br />

0/3/21 at vD 2670o ),<br />

heavy sniper- fire frým- southwest<br />

called air .,"lAes <strong>and</strong> artillery<br />

missions,<br />

Wc.<br />

(C),<br />

Results: 56 NVA/KIA<br />

Ref: Journal entry #69<br />

1/3/26 ambushed NVA/VC platoon<br />

at YD 314ý10. Results: 6 NVA/<br />

VC KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #180<br />

3d Tk Bn assimed OP(ON of 1<br />

platoon Tks (M-18).<br />

2d Bde, 1st ACD assumed OPCON of<br />

. platoon Tks for D/S.<br />

2/5 engaged 4-5 NVA at YD 247-<br />

705 killing 1 NVA.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #197<br />

12 May 3/26 called artillery TOT mission<br />

on suspected enemy position at<br />

YD 378538. Results 14 (J/,IA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #61<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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D/l/4 found 1 NVA 2-3 week old<br />

body at YD 147689.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #101<br />

13 May G/2/3 while on patrol made contact<br />

with estimated NVA squad.<br />

Results: 4 hNVA/KIA.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #14<br />

2/ found 4 NVA bodies at YD 1514-<br />

658.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #61<br />

2/5 found 20 NVA bodies at YD<br />

235685 also killed 3 NVA at same<br />

position.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #72<br />

14 May Ambush patrol from 1st Artrac Bn<br />

observed 3 NVA moving south to<br />

north. Engaged enemy at 500<br />

meters with SAP & M-79. Results.<br />

1 NVA KilA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #27<br />

D/l/5 found 1 YVA <strong>and</strong> 1 VC body<br />

in graves at Y) 24t8618.<br />

Ref: Journpl entry 1/I_8<br />

1/3/3 found 1 NITA body at T) 175-<br />

657.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #q-).<br />

15 May AO for 2/4 spotted 1 NVA body at<br />

YD 255665.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #5<br />

F&P 2/3 made heavy contact with<br />

estimated TNVA Comnany in bunker<br />

complex at XD 888381. R'o Ita:<br />

20 NVA/KIA (C),<br />

Ref: Journal entry #136<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

E/2/3 made contact with 50 NVA<br />

at XD 783384; called artillery<br />

<strong>and</strong> air. Results:. 20 NVA/KIA<br />

(c).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #167<br />

E/G/2/3 engaged 50 NVA in bunkers<br />

at XD 883394, Results: 20 NVA/KIA<br />

(C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #201<br />

16 May CG Americal Div assumed OPCON of<br />

3/21.<br />

CG T F Hotel assumed OPCON of<br />

I&M 3/4.<br />

Listening post from 1/26 killed<br />

3 NVA outside of perimeter.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #50<br />

Patrol from Y/3/9 killed 1 NVA<br />

at YD 167708.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #137<br />

17 May C/1/9 made light contact with 2<br />

platoons of NVA at YD 105560,<br />

Results: 1 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #52<br />

3/1 called artillery mission at<br />

XD 964457. Results: 1 NVA/KIA<br />

(C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #75<br />

Div AO controlled air strikes &<br />

artillery missions on estimated<br />

10 ITVA in open at XD 8 343 8 4.<br />

Results: 3 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #119<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Enclosure (1)


DECLASSIFIED<br />

IG 1st MarDiv assumed OPCON of<br />

26th Marines (-) (Rein).<br />

CG 1st AC' assumed OPCON of 3/5<br />

(-) ArmC ',v.<br />

18 May 3d Marines assumed OPCON of 3/9<br />

(-)o<br />

M/3/4 killed 1 NVA at XD 822404.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #28<br />

19 May Road security from F/2/3 made<br />

contact at XD 851405; used 1<br />

tank for support. Results: 2<br />

NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref:. Journal enty #47<br />

Lead element of I/3/4 made contact<br />

with 7 NVA at XD 825402.<br />

Results: 1 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #58<br />

T P Hotel assumed OPCON of 1<br />

Rifle Co 3/9 (-).<br />

4th Marines p4ed2 NVA <strong>and</strong>. an<br />

enemy mortaF position at YD 065-<br />

549; called artillery mission.<br />

Results: 1 NVA/KIA NC).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #101<br />

1/3/4 while searching area at XD<br />

823401 made contact with NVA in<br />

spider hole. Results: 2 NVA/KIA<br />

(C); 1 POW.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #104<br />

20 May Rein Co from 2/1, T/2/1, mine<br />

sweep team <strong>and</strong> two tanks engaged<br />

large NVA unit at XD 857398.<br />

Results: 66 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #12<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Enclosure (1)<br />

D'1 , gi °JS


UNCLASSIfIED<br />

21 May<br />

22 May<br />

23 May<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

2/1 while conducting search of area<br />

for previous onys contact revealed<br />

31 additional NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref. Journal entry #31<br />

P/2/3 killed 2 NVA at YD 884387.<br />

Refl Journal entry #68<br />

Y/3/i made contact with unknown<br />

size enemy force at XD 793398.<br />

Results. 3 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #123<br />

9th MT Bn assumed OPCON of Co C,<br />

9th MT Bn.<br />

th Marines assumed OPCON of Co A<br />

-), 9th MT Bn.<br />

9th Marines assumed OPCON of 3/9.<br />

9th Marines assumed OPCON of F/2/26.<br />

H/2/1 conducting sweep of bunker<br />

complex at XD 827"86 found 16 NVA<br />

bodies, numerous weapons, armunition<br />

<strong>and</strong> 782 gear.<br />

Refl Journal entry #6<br />

FPlatoon froa R Co, lst Atr1 ac 3n<br />

sootted 30 NVA at YT) 31692; liht<br />

contact wns smade. Results" 3 YVA/<br />

KlA (C),<br />

Re : Journal entry #14<br />

E/2/41 uncovered 3 NVA borlies at<br />

YD 274707.<br />

Ref. Journal entry #64<br />

1st Marines AO sootted un-notwn<br />

number NVA in ooen at XD 928841 4;<br />

called 155 artillery mission.<br />

Results. 2 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref Journal entry #107<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Ub.CLASSI rT7TD<br />

Enclosure ()


DECLASSIFIED<br />

1st Marines AO controlled 15MM<br />

artillery mission on*10 NVA in<br />

open at XD 922339. Results: 1 NVA/<br />

KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #107<br />

24 May A/1/3 found 2 NVA bodies in river<br />

at YD 262625.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #47<br />

25 May Outpost for 1/4 killed 1 NVA at<br />

fL 143613,.<br />

60<br />

Ref: Journal entry #6<br />

K/3/1^ while setting out OP found<br />

1 -NVA body at YD 954451.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #58<br />

4th Marines AO controlled artillery<br />

mission at YD 030591. Results: 1<br />

NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #76<br />

H/2/4 engaged <strong>and</strong> killed 3 NVA at<br />

YD 282702.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #84<br />

Platoon from 3/i engaged 5-6 NTVA<br />

in bunker at YD 958458. Results,<br />

3 NVA/KIA (C) <strong>and</strong> 1 12.72AA wea=<br />

non cantured.<br />

Raef:. Journal entry #124<br />

E/T/2/4 engaged in all day contact<br />

with unknown size enemy force at<br />

YD 22713. Results: 3 USM KIA; o<br />

33 USMC WIA; 94 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref:. Journal entry #142<br />

3d Marines assumed OPCON of A/l/9.<br />

3d Marines assumed OPCON of K/L/<br />

3/3 (-).<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Enclosure (I)


DECLASSIFIED<br />

UNCLASS9r11 0<br />

TF Hotel assumed OPCON of B/l/4.<br />

9th Marines assumed OPCON of G/2/*26.<br />

M/3/3 killed 4 NVA at YD 260660.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #122~<br />

TP Hotel assumed OPCON of L/4/12.<br />

9th Marines assumed OPCON of If3/'9.<br />

9th Marines assumed OPCON of P/2/26.<br />

TV Hotel assumed OPCON of A/l/4.<br />

TP Hotel assumed OPCON of D/Il/ 4 .<br />

3d Marines assumed OPCON of 1/9 (-).<br />

3d Tank Bn assumed OPCON of 1st Pit,.<br />

Co A, 3d Tank Bn.<br />

9th Marines assumed OPCON of 3/3 (-).<br />

27 May 5th 155 Gun Btry assumed OPCON of<br />

1 pit 8" How.<br />

Artillery anO fixed wing prep fires<br />

for M/3/3, af ,260 -Result<br />

36 NVA/K1 1C),0 '<br />

Ref: Journal entry #25<br />

9th Marines assumed OPCON of 'A"<br />

Wmd Grp & B/D/1/9.<br />

TR Fotel assumed OPCON of Cmd Grn<br />

& C/1/4.<br />

L/3/3 killed 1 NVA at YD 147713.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #36<br />

K/3/3 observed 3 NVA in open at<br />

YD 250654. Engaged enemy with SAP<br />

& AWF. Results: 3 NVA/KIA (0).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #92<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

E61 nclosu<br />

Enclosure (1)<br />

UOCL1,9qTY7-


tMGCU8SXrrj 10<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

9th Marines assumed OPCON of Cmd Grp<br />

& E/2/26.<br />

28 May H/2/9 found 8 NVA bodies <strong>and</strong> 1 NVA<br />

WIA at YD 259707.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #28<br />

9th Marines assumed OPCON of 1/1/9.<br />

D/l/3 found 1 NVA body at YD 250706.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #60<br />

L/3/3 at YD 245670 after prep fire<br />

by gunships attacked unknown size<br />

enemy force encountering heavy<br />

enemy resistance; tanks <strong>and</strong> gunships<br />

were used. Results: 17 NVA KIA (C).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #105<br />

29 May E/2/3 while in defensive positions<br />

at XD 874383 received small ground<br />

probe; mortars, SAP <strong>and</strong> M-79's<br />

were used. Results: 2 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref:. Journal entry #51<br />

,Platoon from M/3/ 4 found 1 NVA body<br />

at XD 829409.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #53<br />

E/2/3 observed 3 NVA st<strong>and</strong>ing on<br />

ridgeline at XD 872369; called<br />

artillery mission. Results: 3 YVA/<br />

KIA (0).<br />

Ref: Journal entry #106<br />

30 May 3d Marines assumed OPCON of Alpha<br />

Cmd Grp, D/l/9, 3/3.<br />

D/l/9 killed 1 NVA at YD 256665.<br />

Ref. Journal entry #39<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Enclosure (1)<br />

ITYGLASSIFUT


UNGLOSSINI0<br />

31 May<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

L/3/3 engaged numerous NVA trying<br />

to break through lines at YD 237-<br />

673. Results: 1 NVA/KIA (C).<br />

Ref. Journal entry #40<br />

D/1/'3 found 7 NVA bodies at YD<br />

248707.<br />

Ref'. Journal entry #51<br />

A/l/3 found 32 NVA bodies at YD<br />

249702.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #52<br />

A/1/9 found 1 NVA body at YD 251709.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #53<br />

2/4 killed 1 NVA at YD 274695.<br />

Ref:. Journal entry #66<br />

3/1 found 1 NVA body in bunker<br />

complex at YD 964449.<br />

Ref: Journal entry #80<br />

TP Hotel assumed OPCON of 2/9.<br />

TP Hotel assumed OPCON of 2/4.<br />

63sure ()<br />

Enclosure (1)<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

r PART IV<br />

L SUPPORTING DOCUM4ENTS<br />

V1. Division Sitreps /9-//0 /i ,ig ,vir<br />

-2. 'Division Journal<br />

v . Battle <strong>and</strong> Non Battle lasualties<br />

V4. VIP Visi',<br />

t~. Ordr~ / lans<br />

-- 6. Photopranhs ,<br />

v3d Marines Chronology<br />

/4t<br />

1 h Marines Chronology<br />

th ",!n"1'nes Chronology<br />

/12th Marines Chronology<br />

CHRONOLTOGY OF SUPPORTING COMMANDS<br />

V 6th Marines Chronology (submitted direct to 9th MAB)<br />

ý,1stBn, 3d Marines Chronology<br />

v'3dBn, 3d Marines Thronology<br />

/lstBn, hth Marines Chronology<br />

'2dBn, 4tth M a rines Chronology<br />

v'3dBn, 4th Marines 1hronology<br />

v lstBn, 9th Marines Chronology<br />

2dBn, 9th Marines ,hronology<br />

V/3dBn, 9th Marines Chronology<br />

AistBn, 12th Marines Chronology<br />

/2dBn, 12th Marines Chronology<br />

V/3dBn, 12th Marines Chronology<br />

64<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Enc I osure t1


thBn, 12th Marines Chronology<br />

l lstBn, 26th Marines 1hronology<br />

62dnn, 26th Marines Chronology<br />

Od3n, 26th Marines Thronology<br />

v?HqBn Chronology<br />

/Ist Amtrac lr "'ronology<br />

Od Rngr " onology<br />

vd NE') Bn Chronology<br />

xv3d MT In Chronology<br />


DECLASSIFIED<br />

b 6<br />

BATTLE AND NON-BATTLE CASUALTIES<br />

POR THE MONTH OF MAY<br />

1968<br />

DECLASSIFIED


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY RPORT<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2i40, 1i1,4T6<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUART~S<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

3040.3<br />

(Date)<br />

(ir<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

WIA MIS<br />

usmc oFF<br />

A<br />

IK<br />

0<br />

OD"WMIA<br />

0 08<br />

R TFO<br />

a<br />

DEATHS INJURE<br />

6 0<br />

TOTAL<br />

USKC L 0 0 0<br />

USN OLF 0 q 0 0 9<br />

TOTAL 4 18 0 0 0 0 0 22<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFPTR MS EATH INJURE TOT<br />

USK0 OFF 115 3 'I2<br />

USHC Em 0 215<br />

USN OFF 2 V 0 W Uy<br />

N gER I8ff r 0""" ip"""" 4<br />

TAL 3400 in ty 6e er<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( )<br />

FOR PRIOD 0001 TO 2400, 1 4 NON-HOSTILE<br />

US14C OFF l a0 M9 M I -<br />

TC?<br />

USMC L t o U U 4<br />

USN LFF , V 0 0 0 0<br />

USN mI 0 VU a 0 w 0 #3<br />

USA OFF 0U 0 0 0<br />

USA EL l U W<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLUDED IN WA'S<br />

Copy to$<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 32EarDiv<br />

,..G-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

b*03, 3dMarDiv<br />

SDivision Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

it, ý4 w=r ju,<br />

%4&V# V. S* rVJ*L C07pe<br />

dj qtg<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

A i)


ma'<br />

Sim<br />

4/12<br />

1/4 V4O<br />

,Jo sem an<br />

1/9<br />

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0<br />

0<br />

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0<br />

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0<br />

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0<br />

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1 W3U8 SVi ML 3J01 ]W V1<br />

1bf24R3? MtmNi nn ae<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

4<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

4<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

w . o ,m.an<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

C<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

I<br />

I<br />

0<br />

I,<br />

t<br />

0<br />

I 1<br />

Ob .- .um. Ml<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

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0<br />

el<br />

*<br />

0<br />

1<br />

I<br />

4<br />

9<br />

0<br />

5<br />

I<br />

0<br />

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d


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

0<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 240, 0j x<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTeS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFPO San Francisco 96602<br />

USHC OFF<br />

KIA<br />

0<br />

WIA<br />

a<br />

W<br />

0<br />

OD MIA<br />

OFTB<br />

a<br />

MIS<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

DEAT<br />

S IK~fllkID ThTAL<br />

a<br />

USN OFF<br />

Us<br />

8<br />

a1<br />

0 0<br />

an<br />

0 3<br />

a<br />

USN~4 IM I & -A 1<br />

TOTAL 2 a 6 a I I 5 a<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-4OSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USHO OFF<br />

USMC EmL<br />

KIA<br />

i1i<br />

2<br />

WIA<br />

m13<br />

2"m3 4A<br />

DOW<br />

I<br />

MIA CFTR<br />

9<br />

MIS<br />

1<br />

DEATHS<br />

'31<br />

INJURE<br />

'1ý<br />

TOTAL<br />

FOR PEIOD 0001 TO 2400,<br />

USMC OFF Ku 0 TA WlrA XV TA 9 rP~MJ HTS 1<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

RTA 0 q A TwnOTAF 0 jp WT 1)<br />

USN * WIAK'S 01, ARE I IN WTOTA'SA 0 9! ACLUDES) 1"<br />

USA OFF a a0 g<br />

USANL *S WLA' AR 1l INLUE IN KAgS 0 0<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 334arDiv<br />

G-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

L I-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

A. So MP 9J.<br />

MaJwr, V.8. a*re Sep<br />

AdUUtat<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7aL/ _<br />

(Date)<br />

*<br />

(WIA I)<br />

7


DECLASSIFIED<br />

0 0<br />

1/26 0 0 0 0 0 o 0<br />

1/9 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 3<br />

514 0 0 0 0 0 4 9 0 2<br />

1st tkao a 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1<br />

36 Took A 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1<br />

3 4hw ) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2<br />

IAU<br />

1/9 o 0 0 0 0 1 o 0 o<br />

9 0 10 0 0 0 0 0<br />

/26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1<br />

Ton 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0<br />

otals 0 0 2 0 0 33 0 0 13<br />

9 VILE )M, UIL 3IRO W /1<br />

I w NAVY1 WL roN W 3/1<br />

3 WIANE YVAR OIL MUON NX~ y<br />

s11 s1 Im s m $a Amu<br />

m aW&Sm "A P" In<br />

Vwx a *i am mn ma<br />

DECLASSIFIED


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

0<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFPO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400, 3 PA 19,8<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7/iBL/ jh<br />

7 Ma 1?68<br />

(Date)<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USHC OFF<br />

USC INL<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN 4L<br />

TOTAL<br />

KIA<br />

1<br />

1<br />

0<br />

n<br />

WIA<br />

0 o<br />

5<br />

0<br />

I<br />

I A<br />

DOW<br />

0<br />

n<br />

n<br />

1<br />

MIA<br />

f<br />

a<br />

CFTM<br />

0<br />

0<br />

n<br />

MIS<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

DEATHS<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

INrFl TOTAL<br />

Q<br />

1<br />

0 9<br />

(WIA1)<br />

0<br />

(<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

KIA<br />

USMC OFF<br />

USHIC RL UI- o,n W5<br />

US OFF<br />

WIA<br />

3<br />

DOW<br />

1<br />

,<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

14IA CFTR MIS DEATHS INJU<br />

'1 a"I o 0<br />

91 o 0<br />

0 0<br />

TOTAL<br />

2 V<br />

USN ERL<br />

TOTAL<br />

16n<br />

47A U 20E<br />

1 0<br />

2D0<br />

0<br />

95W" 1- 49<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( 24 )<br />

FOR PRIOD 0001 TO 2400S 3 mm 19(8<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WTA )OW XTI mrM T.s IeJUTRS TN-J"V TOT%-<br />

USK OFF 0 4 0 n 0 0 0 0 70<br />

USMC yL 62 0 n p 0 0 0 70 (<br />

USN OFF 0 o<br />

0 0 0 0<br />

0 n 0 0 0 0 0<br />

USN NL 0 0<br />

USA OFT 0 0 0 0 0 n 0 0 0 0<br />

USAIL 4 4 0 0 0 0n 0 0<br />

* WIAZ'S ARE INCLUD1 1N W-A'S<br />

Copy to%<br />

CGO III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 3tI4arDiv<br />

0-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

G-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

H, B. LOWF JR<br />

major* U. . MaKine Oozrps<br />

MAmAsA<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

0 0<br />

ULy X - 3 , - Z") L OFF - 94 - XTL OFF - 610 X- T L<br />

3/26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

1/9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0<br />

3/9 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0<br />

Ist Amtrac 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0<br />

Totals 2 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0<br />

4 WIAZ MJWr OFF Fr- i; LT 2/4<br />

8 KIA MAR TL FRCi BLT 2/4<br />

62 4AU IAll NIL FOIM BLT 2A<br />

DECLASSIFIED


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REPORT<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 240,<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTMIS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) P4FMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7/fL/B<br />

(DWte<br />

NON-HOSTILE 0<br />

USMC OFF<br />

USKC EWL<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN TOTA IL<br />

KIA<br />

1<br />

11<br />

0fk<br />

le<br />

WIA DOW<br />

1<br />

4<br />

MIA<br />

0<br />

'<br />

1<br />

CPTB<br />

a<br />

h<br />

A MIS<br />

a<br />

DFATHS INJURED TOTAL<br />

J<br />

(WIAE)<br />

,<br />

J<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIS<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTR MIS DEATHS INJUR TOT<br />

USMC OFF *41<br />

USKC am a<br />

USN OFF i<br />

USN ERL 4<br />

TOTAL<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( 1ft )<br />

FOR PBRIOD 0001 TO 2400,$jm<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USMC OFF<br />

USMC NL<br />

KIA<br />

g<br />

WTA<br />

a<br />

t<br />

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a<br />

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a<br />

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•<br />

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USN OFF<br />

USN ZNL<br />

l_<br />

USA OFF<br />

USA RM E L<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLUDE<br />

INA'<br />

IN KAIS<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 324arDiv<br />

3dMarDiv (2)<br />

, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

s S Imwt .


0<br />

1/9 0 0 5<br />

3/9 0 0 7<br />

1/4 U 1 1<br />

1/3 1 U U<br />

3/3 o o<br />

1/A6 u 0 0<br />

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4/12 0 0 o<br />

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0<br />

. 40"1 Lo h 0 0 0<br />

1/9 o 0 1<br />

3/T A# 0 1 u U I,<br />

Tts . 1 1 15<br />

9 ýLi~;~ L ~.l F,~LjVU 3/1<br />

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0 0<br />

0 0<br />

0 0<br />

0 1<br />

o 0<br />

0 0<br />

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0 0<br />

0 0<br />

0 0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

0<br />

6<br />

5<br />

4<br />

2<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

1<br />

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0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

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0<br />

o0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

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0 0 5<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

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0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

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1


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

9<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REPORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTIS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) F4F<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400, 1 -a- H"<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIS<br />

NON-4iOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CPTR MIS DEATHS IN N0 TOTAL<br />

USMO OFF<br />

USMC aL<br />

USN OFF<br />

I 9<br />

USN ENL<br />

TOTAL<br />

Z s1<br />

4""I<br />

0<br />

B<br />

AO<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( )<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400, N Imj.<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WTA )XV MTA (IPMl MJ.q AWy.Iq U P VjT 1 AT)<br />

USC OFF p a a a a<br />

USKMCL _ _<br />

a__<br />

USN OFF to<br />

usust oo a o a 9 o<br />

USNBIL JL 91<br />

USA OFF a A 9<br />

USA N L a 0 0 0 9<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLUDS) IN W-A'S<br />

Copy to:<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 3EKarDiv<br />

0-1, 3dNMarDiv (2)<br />

*a~-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

N*Jw 3.*.8* go 16Nla 04WI<br />

u..1 Atmom a eiS el<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7/HL/,<br />

&toLrl<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTR MIS DEATHS INJURE) TOTAL 4<br />

(WIA 3)<br />

USMC OFF I a a<br />

UsKC ZNL 16 P a Is a<br />

USN OFF a a<br />

USN INL a B a A<br />

TOTAL f &1 -4 _a._ 1 b


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JV3 as/<br />

1/4<br />

3/9<br />

Vast<br />

9<br />

a<br />

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1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

e<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

14<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0 0<br />

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0<br />

19<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

OW am M011 ab AOL<br />

9<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

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0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

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0<br />

0<br />

9<br />

0<br />

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t<br />

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36<br />

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a<br />

0<br />

'4<br />

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QIP A qft0 M sa<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

I<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

9<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REPORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTtS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400., £I 1qiM<br />

3010.3<br />

SC, /liBL/g<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

USMC OFF<br />

USMC XL<br />

USN OFF<br />

KIA<br />

a<br />

Ia<br />

a<br />

WIA DOW<br />

a 0<br />

MIA<br />

a<br />

CFTR<br />

a<br />

MIS DFATHS<br />

a a<br />

a a()<br />

a -<br />

INJURe TOTAL (WI,ýE)<br />

Al(~)<br />

-w<br />

USN IL<br />

TOTAL<br />

a<br />

4 n<br />

8<br />

a<br />

a<br />

a_ __ 91<br />

(a)<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USM OFF<br />

KIA<br />

IlL<br />

WIA<br />

111<br />

DOW<br />

A<br />

MIA CFTR<br />

9<br />

MIS DEATHS<br />

i<br />

INJURED<br />

I<br />

TOTAL<br />

I R A<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN ENL 4 30<br />

TOTAL _AO _ _ _ I_ L_<br />

it"<br />

UNITS OPCON To 3D MARDIV ( ]i )<br />

FOR PSIOD 0001 TO 24O00,.S g SW<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USKC OFF xv<br />

USK M~Tl<br />

ww wy<br />

Ag(<br />

m .- n I m R T yrlp TOJA<br />

T0<br />

(ij ]j)<br />

0II)<br />

So" 88 8 8 S i 0<br />

USN OFF 0 o a c<br />

USN ZNL<br />

USA OFF<br />

0 a a 0<br />

USA RL<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLUDLD IN KA'S<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 3DKarDiv<br />

11 , 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

Me so Mom a &*<br />

a s .be ittin Corps<br />

*%w i *Awl= ce"<br />

DECLASSIFIED


Ua--<br />

1/3<br />

3/,<br />

siA<br />

tA<br />

1/9<br />

3/9<br />

4/12<br />

s/A<br />

3/26<br />

*4 rm*,uo<br />

114 r at a<br />

1i 34 atm<br />

I zrow n<br />

o 0<br />

S o<br />

o 0<br />

o o<br />

o 0<br />

o 0<br />

o 0<br />

o 0<br />

o 0<br />

0 0<br />

0 0<br />

0 0<br />

o o0<br />

o 0<br />

0 0<br />

0 o<br />

0 0<br />

843 LT 3/1<br />

aI<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0 o0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

p<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

I<br />

-a<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

p0<br />

I<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0*,<br />

0<br />

0<br />

3<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

n<br />

so Z 0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

T<br />

S<br />

I<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

41<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

'1<br />

a<br />

0fo<br />

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0 0<br />

o o<br />

o 0<br />

o 0<br />

o 0<br />

o 0<br />

o o<br />

I 0<br />

0 0<br />

* I<br />

o 0<br />

o o<br />

0 0<br />

* 0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

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0<br />

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I<br />

I<br />

S<br />

0<br />

I<br />

I<br />

*<br />

SS


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTES<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) P4F<br />

FFo0 San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 21400, ! Ap I<br />

3040.3<br />

SC -7 /HBL/._<br />

WIA<br />

MIA<br />

DEATHS<br />

RUJNI E<br />

USHC OFF<br />

IK<br />

A<br />

0 a<br />

OD<br />

W<br />

0 0<br />

R<br />

MIS<br />

TFC<br />

9a<br />

usKcIL . a a a a<br />

USN OFF 0 0 a a<br />

USN A n a 0 0 a a6<br />

TOTAL a a a a<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-4OSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

UsHC 9FF<br />

USKC ML<br />

USN OFF<br />

KIA<br />

32X<br />

WIA DOW MIA CFTR HS DEATHS INJURED TOTAL<br />

USN EL<br />

TOTAL i - 1<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV (2& )<br />

FOR PRIOD 0001 TO 2400,j0 NON-HOSTILE<br />

VT srn wms,a As MMI TOTA<br />

USKC OFF V I& )C<br />

li1 . Elm'~<br />

USMC NL :4 u<br />

USN OFF<br />

Y<br />

USE RL<br />

i<br />

USA OFF 0 V_i<br />

USA SU L ) U w 9 o<br />

* WiAE'S ARE INGLUDE IN W-A'S<br />

Copy tos<br />

CGo, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 324arDiv<br />

-G-, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

iii 0-3, 3dXarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

t. a. LO=y A*<br />

mao, U. . Matroine Qoer<br />

A,t,mB<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HVIN"CUOT"Lb.<br />

TOTAL<br />

V<br />

(WTAXY


DECLASSIFIED<br />

a a<br />

gp o o o we a o o a<br />

St 0 0 0 0 0 i 0 0<br />

We o • o a oa q, • o o<br />

I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

h'S 9 0 0 0 0 3 0 0<br />

AT*im 0 0 9 1 1<br />

s lrato A 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

ll v .rW- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1<br />

Sd.atvm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

,,t -5 0 0 0 0 0 * 0 0 1<br />

tL 0 0 U I I 40 I I ts<br />

%M t4t *L f" BLI MX44t4<br />

*-1 Z nm ma al A4<br />

DECLASSIFIED


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTMS<br />

3d 4Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FPO San Francisco 96602<br />

0<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-qAHLB<br />

(Date)<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

USHC USNc oFF 13NL<br />

FOR<br />

..<br />

PERIOD<br />

..<br />

0001 TO 2400,0 a<br />

rr~w 14Th WIA<br />

IK<br />

A<br />

I1$8<br />

... ..... ..<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

nrri UTS DW.&THS<br />

TOT<br />

RUJNI<br />

E<br />

9 9V<br />

I<br />

i. ". ...<br />

TOA I I<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-4OSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USO 9FF<br />

USMC 3L<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN TO L<br />

TOTAL"<br />

KIA<br />

IlA<br />

WIA<br />

1P<br />

DOW<br />

4<br />

AI<br />

14IA<br />

1<br />

4<br />

Cj<br />

9<br />

M<br />

0<br />

DFATM<br />

P<br />

N1<br />

7--<br />

TO,<br />

19<br />

USHC OFF<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN RL<br />

USA OFf *<br />

USA ML<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLUDE IN W'A'S<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 334arDiv<br />

G-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

G-3, 3d4arDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

UNITS OPCON To 3D MARDIV ( V i<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 24001<br />

i IF<br />

I<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

*<br />

(WLAMU


1/3<br />

V3<br />

1/4<br />

34<br />

1/9<br />

2/9<br />

2/12<br />

1/13<br />

1/24<br />

V96<br />

3D TRok a<br />

p 3nto.@<br />

S istrao<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

a" 0. Iffoo MEL 6vt. M ,. um<br />

WIW~~~~~ - -'T - UW t<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1 WANE WE OlP YVO 3LT 1t<br />

3 WIAl Wa AL MY, R2 !V<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

9 0<br />

nvr - mm .0 ixt<br />

4<br />

0<br />

1<br />

1<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0 1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

I,<br />

0<br />

o<br />

o 1 5 o 0 0<br />

2 2 35 1 2 26<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

11<br />

0<br />

1<br />

4<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

S<br />

0<br />

2<br />

t<br />

1<br />

1<br />

6<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

I<br />

0<br />

I<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

I<br />

3<br />

2<br />

0<br />

0<br />

10<br />

0<br />

0


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUART RS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400, 9 Mv<br />

0<br />

3040.3<br />

(Date)<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

KIA A DOW MIA CFTR MIS DEATHS IN ) TOT ( E)<br />

USKC SNLI<br />

USN OFF<br />

V-64<br />

0<br />

9'T 0 0 0 0<br />

L (3<br />

USN I 0 0 0<br />

TOTAL ' 9 9 91<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-H4OSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DO MIA CPTR MIS DEATHS IN TOT<br />

VSHC 9FF 54 lw V 11 ll<br />

USN OFF 7<br />

USN ERL M 01 1 w 07lo<br />

TOTAL<br />

USMCOFF In<br />

UNITS OPCoN TO 3D MARDIV (<br />

FOR PRIOD 0001 TO 2400, x 1 9"<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

n 9 m-<br />

USMOBIL V U i v e W IF V<br />

USN OFF V 9<br />

USN SIL 0 0 0 0 0 * 0<br />

USAOFT 0 0 -w 0 0 * 0 0<br />

USA ENL IV 0 0 1 9 wi<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLUDE) IN W-A'S<br />

I = =1IIL QXSAD R( MIA VO<br />

Copy to<br />

GG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 3DKarDiv<br />

3d14arDiv (2)<br />

3, 3dmarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

A<br />

2. so Ja0w a.<br />

IWO Vo ** MNlaU cap<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

)


vm-mna-g 0<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Ml uim -<br />

mgll - hblanms<br />

1/9<br />

/9<br />

19<br />

1/12<br />

4/e V t<br />

wMMe<br />

99 l2kh MW<br />

34 fk IN<br />

&aL<br />

V$,<br />

1/4<br />

yIV<br />

W4<br />

'4,,<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

io<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

7<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

- -. -<br />

0 0 1* S 113 4 Os<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

e<br />

0<br />

*<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

0 e<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

S<br />

S<br />

0<br />

0<br />

I<br />

I<br />

0<br />

I<br />

0<br />

B<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

I<br />

0<br />

S


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY RMFORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

9<br />

HEADQUARTERS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) 4FMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400,. Sie* s<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7/BL/MA<br />

13 m m 3 K<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

usHC OFF<br />

KIA<br />

I<br />

WIA DOW MIA<br />

&<br />

OPT7<br />

a<br />

MIS<br />

11<br />

DEATHS<br />

6<br />

INM:lD) TOTAL<br />

1<br />

(WIAE)<br />

USN OFF 0 0 a<br />

9<br />

USN EQ a a A a<br />

TOTAL 11 ii ia<br />

0<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA<br />

USMC OFF<br />

US4 CL M<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN ENL I<br />

TOTAL r_<br />

WIA DOW<br />

11<br />

am S<br />

p<br />

s<br />

m<br />

MIA<br />

i n<br />

CTR MIS<br />

t<br />

DSATHS<br />

<br />

INJIUR O70TAL<br />

USxC OFF<br />

USN OFF<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( )<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 240o, So IP<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

n T) 4,1 go TO& 4 -<br />

Kn mm jqnq AT * v o "_i<br />

USHC RL . 9•<br />

USN OFF<br />

USA OFF 0 9<br />

USA N&L 0 .<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLUDED IN WA'S<br />

Copy to:<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 3DarDiv<br />

0-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

G-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

H. B. LEBOUF JR.<br />

Maj c, U. S. Marine Carps<br />

Adjut ant<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

.


3/3<br />

I/12<br />

I lta<br />

Tsui.<br />

I<br />

0<br />

!<br />

0<br />

0<br />

I<br />

"ia<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

6<br />

1<br />

0<br />

13<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

9 9<br />

0 0<br />

o 0<br />

0 a<br />

o 0<br />

0 0<br />

0 I<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

~*Ih<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

At"<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

9<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY RpORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTWS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rlin) FMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 240,0 11L 1P<br />

3040.3<br />

(Date)<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CMTI MIS DEATHS INURED TOT(<br />

USHC OFF a I<br />

USHC SNL it,_<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN am<br />

TOTAL<br />

a<br />

a<br />

A<br />

0 a<br />

a a<br />

9 6<br />

I<br />

47*<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USMO KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTR MIS DEATHS INJU?v TOTAL<br />

USMC OFF<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN EKL<br />

TOTAL 41 s 6'wv7f<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( 94 1 )<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400, x NON-HOSTILE<br />

KTA WT A Y)AW XT mp i nWflEsh TiuliTqnT~f 10V~ (IJ<br />

USMC OFF<br />

UsmeC11L<br />

KI WT T n<br />

IF104<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN INL<br />

USA OFF<br />

USA34L<br />

a<br />

0<br />

9<br />

F<br />

IF<br />

W,<br />

V<br />

o0 •<br />

0<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLUDE) IN W=A'S<br />

I NAB L WCAS M S UT0 & &A<br />

Copy to:<br />

GCG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 3EKarDiv<br />

G-, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

S -3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

Wg e Je*O<br />

4woJ.V a. motm 94"s<br />

Ad**N<br />

DECLASSIFIED


1/3<br />

5/5<br />

1/4<br />

y4<br />

1/9<br />

,/9<br />

V9<br />

4/12<br />

!V12<br />

V26<br />

99 To k a<br />

3d Romn ]b<br />

Total<br />

UL<br />

01- - . M<br />

t MsR ML KTA VWX M !1Vi<br />

SMR IML WV I BI Tm yr<br />

$ MR WpL VIANE 3DM 3W 4<br />

T- F r- F V%OV 'N W&<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

4<br />

i<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

wMI<br />

. neOO - at<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

11<br />

6 2 1 5<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

I<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

I<br />

MIX<br />

oJ7 .. "a . WL.<br />

0<br />

7<br />

1<br />

I<br />

0<br />

1<br />

1<br />

1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

)<br />

2 1 33


POR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REPORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HE ADQUARTES<br />

3d Marink Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFPO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 24 0O0 S-, -wtp<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7 ABL/ _<br />

34 wo<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

KIA WIA DQW MIA CPTR MIS DEATHS INJURE TOTAL (W;AE)<br />

USMC OFFL e- * o<br />

USN OFF<br />

U•<br />

TO F<br />

4<br />

"<br />

g1<br />

,<br />

....<br />

a p 9<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CPTR MIS DEATHS INJUID TOTAL<br />

qJsxc OFF 1 lmd<br />

USoC NL,p ,.Z<br />

,,<br />

USN OFF<br />

TOTAL 1. 44 .. 4<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( )<br />

FOR PRIOD 0001 TO 2400S s mw i-<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

TAvX nTA<br />

) MC OFF o 0 a ,<br />

WTPRup n TJP TOTAT (WI<br />

U1lS- R,'L F 4s - .------- a.. _ _ 0 _ " _._<br />

9<br />

USA OFf 4 a 6 6 A<br />

USA INL I D N A<br />

9<br />

* WIAVIS ARE INCLtDNAN WKAlf<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

C0, 34arDiv<br />

S 0-1, 3dKMarDiv (2)<br />

S )6-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

u.a. mxw no


OR<br />

1/al<br />

1/0<br />

1/2a<br />

TMAL 1/3<br />

. - .. -<br />

S a 9<br />

o G 0<br />

e 0 0<br />

* O<br />

o 0<br />

1 0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

p<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

-m... .<br />

iL~U~<br />

* 0 3<br />

* * I<br />

* * 0<br />

S<br />

0<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

0<br />

0<br />

O<br />

0<br />

49<br />

4<br />

I .<br />

xm<br />

* * 0<br />

0 0 O<br />

* 0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

19<br />

O<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REPORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUART S<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400O, iqda<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7HBL<br />

Walter<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

USHc OF<br />

USKC ANL<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN $NL<br />

TOTAL<br />

KIA<br />

1<br />

4<br />

0<br />

I<br />

7<br />

WIA<br />

4<br />

1<br />

lift<br />

DOW<br />

9<br />

MIA<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

A<br />

n<br />

CPTR MIS<br />

0 a<br />

A 0<br />

0 0<br />

0 4 a<br />

n n<br />

DEATHS IN,URM)<br />

0 a ?<br />

ft<br />

4)<br />

4<br />

TOTAL WIAE)<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTR MIS DEATHS INJURD , TOTAL<br />

USMC OFF im5 15.<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN ENL 1I Iu<br />

TOTAL Ml 1_6<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( 14* 3A )<br />

FOR PEIOD 0001 TO 240o. 1 at "<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

F "WTA NTq )xw NTA AR<br />

n'mDq TJURIP OAT (CA)<br />

USK OFF9A<br />

usNort0 09 0<br />

RS6 OFF I n 0<br />

USA YL 0 j 0-<br />

* WIAz'S ARE INCLUDED IN W-A'S<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 3EKarDiv<br />

G-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

0<br />

I* so U *ma<br />

Uaep1. 8. RestZ e Cor.<br />

TJ*3YAOo


'/3<br />

3/3<br />

1/4<br />

3/9<br />

4/12<br />

5/26<br />

3d 'oo rnt<br />

1026<br />

3 d !2n e1n<br />

3/26<br />

1/3<br />

34 lkvm -t-<br />

rxftal<br />

0c)<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0 0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

I<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

U1ý<br />

0<br />

0a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

4 tWD 4! I ftul B /4<br />

4 WJI tF 1% A me 1lI 2/4<br />

4 1W1x 4tA iTkij nwL. MC SA/1<br />

0 0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

6<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

4Ai @<br />

0 0 t11<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

3<br />

0<br />

0<br />

t<br />

4$<br />

0<br />

I<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

1<br />

4,<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

04<br />

0 0 2<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

S<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

14<br />

2<br />

a?<br />

o<br />

0<br />

I<br />

1<br />

1<br />

t<br />

0<br />

I<br />

0<br />

0<br />

'V


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTIlE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEWQUARTAS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rloin) F4F<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400,p, S .gW slt<br />

30)".3<br />

SC-q/HBL/<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTM MIS DEATHS INJURED TOTAL AE)<br />

USM OFF<br />

US14CSNL<br />

D<br />

tk 4 l 0<br />

USN OFF a _ 4 __ a __ a<br />

(Dae)<br />

USN IL a I a a a t<br />

TOTAL 0 As a o a a a At<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USMC<br />

USKC<br />

OFF<br />

ENL<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CPTR MIS DEATH6 INJURED TOTAL<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN EL<br />

TOTAL<br />

4"<br />

7m<br />

INS--IL<br />

2fl -2)2<br />

UNITS OPOoN TO 3D MARDIV ( yl )<br />

FOR PSIOD 0001 TO 2400S aM gi<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KTA WTA Alt I r Pi n q TN.4T<br />

USMC OFF a<br />

USMC 3L 0 t 9<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN UL 0<br />

M OFFL 0 00 Z<br />

SA IARL o L a I N A<br />

* WIAEZS ARE INCLtDRD IN K_AIS<br />

Copy to:<br />

GG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 313arDiv<br />

G-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

1W -3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

16. so. uSAW S<br />

DECLASSIFIED


l-"<br />

IV)<br />

W3<br />

V4<br />

/9<br />

Vp<br />

O R<br />

1/96<br />

Hq tSkh X<br />

voat<br />

M Ig<br />

W4L<br />

I mm *a WIA tv bit<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

ODP m SIM0 I 1ML W WED flt MUL<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

m<br />

W maWG A EL M<br />

o 0 0 0 1 0 0 0<br />

o 0 0 1 2 t 85<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

4<br />

I<br />

*1<br />

I,<br />

I<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

I<br />

1<br />

I


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFPRT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUART ,S<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFPO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0oo001 TO 2o00., a " ma<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-q AHL/<br />

tomf.*<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

USMC OFF<br />

USKC EL<br />

UsN OFF<br />

USN ZNL<br />

TOTAL<br />

KIA<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

WIA<br />

a<br />

A<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

DOW<br />

I<br />

MIA CFTR<br />

0 0<br />

B<br />

2 A<br />

0 a<br />

l 0<br />

MIS<br />

0<br />

9<br />

A<br />

DEATHS<br />

9<br />

INWURID TOTAL (WIAE)<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CI-TR MIS DEATH6 INJURI TOTAL<br />

usKc OFF 167 ift 1 0 stS<br />

USK3 am A Iss<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN EL II ' I* 0<br />

TOTAL ~5_ L-AU- = *<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( )<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400p~a, Imt<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USHc OFF<br />

USMc 3L<br />

KIA<br />

0<br />

a<br />

WTA<br />

a<br />

a<br />

XW<br />

lk<br />

0<br />

MTA<br />

a<br />

a<br />

APMR<br />

0<br />

N. niAR TVJIP AT ( T)<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN ZKL<br />

ft<br />

a .<br />

USA OFF 0 0<br />

USA M a<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLUDED IN WA'S<br />

a 0 7- '<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 324arDiv<br />

NG-1, 3dMarDiw (2)<br />

-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

so 3* lAmm JRO<br />

Na$W Vo 46 PWARAS 0"<br />

m"06<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

V4 0 • o 0 0 0 o 0<br />

foal 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

DECLASSIFIED


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTIL4 CASUALTY REMORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTURS<br />

3d Marinb Division (lRein) F4F<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FO PERIOD 0001 TO 2400o, 16 % 1960<br />

0<br />

3040.3<br />

(Date)<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

USM OFF<br />

USH<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN INL<br />

TOTAL<br />

KIA<br />

E 1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

WIA<br />

0<br />

0<br />

2t<br />

DOW<br />

V<br />

0<br />

MIA<br />

u<br />

9<br />

S<br />

)<br />

V<br />

U V<br />

S<br />

V<br />

DFATE S<br />

o<br />

0<br />

INJqRL<br />

*<br />

0,<br />

00<br />

0<br />

TOTA (WNAE)<br />

(I0<br />

03)<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( * )<br />

FOR PRtIOD 0001 TO 2400, 16<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

I MS AL HAMOi Ii MIA T0 KIA<br />

I kM kia" DroN,l9D AS *K(DJOA<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 334arDiv<br />

SG-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

O -N3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

No x* ummW 3.<br />

3W,W. 5. 11s saps<br />

wjwt V* B# NVU0 cup<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

a. ' aL<br />

lw" am.& 000. &MIA MftWI me fikO. MHL<br />

V91<br />

1/26<br />

uq h<br />

Xt aw p<br />

If sw Ba<br />

1to&&l l<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o 0 0 0 0<br />

o 0 0 0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0 0 0 0<br />

o 0 0 0 0<br />

0 0 0 0 0<br />

o 0 1 0 0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1I<br />

t<br />

0<br />

1<br />

1<br />

0<br />

oJ<br />

AMm l<br />

OffP m. 2=1 a, BEL<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

I<br />

a<br />

I<br />

I<br />

0<br />

I<br />

S


fOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

0<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTIL4 CASUALTY REFORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTES<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FI4F<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400, 17 M 6$<br />

3040.3<br />

SCDaeL<br />

(0 ae)1<br />

(Date)<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

USMC OFF KIA WIA DW MIA CFTR MIS D THS INFAR) TOTAL IWIAE)<br />

USMC 9L<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN ZL<br />

TOTAL<br />

'<br />

0<br />

5<br />

0<br />

b<br />

1<br />

0<br />

u<br />

1<br />

0<br />

V<br />

0<br />

U 0<br />

V W<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

(w)<br />

0<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOWi MIA CTR MIS DEATHS INJJRAP TOTAL<br />

USN OFF 6 0 0<br />

USN ERL it I" Is V _<br />

TOTAL Vj%D 0423 410 A 0 1"D M<br />

UNITS OPOCoN TO 3D MARDIV ( I Ii t. *, e , )<br />

FOR PMIOD 0001 TO 21PO 0<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USCOFF IAy MIA Qr 613 n%w.q T19,P TjTj<br />

USmc M o o 0 o V<br />

USN OFF 0<br />

USN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

USA OFf * *<br />

USA 0iL - 0 0 0 0<br />

Wi'LMMMU4 XI<br />

Copy tot<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 3DKarDiv<br />

G-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

O 'V-3, 3dMarDir<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

A*3. 4q& 0$<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

MPw . -MLIUP p 11%<br />

Am<br />

W _0 ta9O a *<br />

'/4<br />

1/4<br />

w/9a<br />

3/s S/p<br />

4/12<br />

'sat<br />

f<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

o<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a0<br />

a0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a0<br />

S<br />

0<br />

o0<br />

0<br />

0o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

4<br />

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0 0<br />

o 0<br />

ao ii<br />

0 0<br />

o1<br />

0 0<br />

00<br />

0 010<br />

0<br />

4<br />

1<br />

4<br />

*<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0*<br />

o0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

00<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

C<br />

0<br />

M Mh Gtr rMi I V*<br />

5 AR 'MA 'imL i, Pael , V/1<br />

SMS at 1w Mir, 0<br />

3 IMItl < me MLJ s SX4t mm ng" nUvji/ PsA o m<br />

I mt g. 4XAM VIUAm G zlv soE a<br />

'~ JVF ' ~in,AWW A 44,,.r - ' 'U t KS W4 I<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

imo o<br />

0<br />

5<br />

M<br />

S<br />

0<br />

It


f0R OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

IOSTILE AND NON-HQSTILE CASUALTY R~RT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTW<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) PMF<br />

FMO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 20O, 1 W 00<br />

3040.3<br />

(Vat0i<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CPTR MIS<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

DFATHS -IN0R) TOTAL ( )<br />

UsH C oF 0<br />

w<br />

u,s USMC OFF<br />

USNM<br />

TOTAL<br />

0 3<br />

01<br />

V<br />

1F<br />

4<br />

9<br />

4<br />

9<br />

IV<br />

V<br />

w<br />

a I<br />

w<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIS<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

usmc 9FF<br />

Usmc USNO OFF 4L<br />

KIA<br />

97<br />

3--w<br />

WIA<br />

li<br />

DOW MA<br />

1<br />

CFJR Mo<br />

* ' V<br />

14;<br />

DEATH - IN TQ<br />

m<br />

u<br />

USN NL T<br />

TOTAL "<br />

UNITS oPcON TO 3D MARDIV ( ft # b a0 W , )<br />

FOR PEIOD 00ooo01 TO 2400o, S aw<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

US o. F in , rA TV gl TOp A T Wl<br />

usuc sm &<br />

Uss usN a OFF e ' v 0<br />

USN lKL<br />

U<br />

UýSA OFT 0 I . A -<br />

USA RL ,<br />

* WIAEZS ARE INCLUDED IN W-A'S<br />

Copy tot<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 319arDiv<br />

, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

-3, 3dKarDir<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

3.R -,a, e a.oe<br />

N* 6, &,OW A<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

9


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTIL4 CASUALTY RQRT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTIS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400, Mq 196%8<br />

3040.3<br />

S-7/fBL/.4.<br />

22DMT e<br />

QZ~9<br />

NON-HOSTILE 0<br />

USJC O IA WW JA Cr MIS DATHS IN TOTAL (WIAE)<br />

USKC "0 L<br />

USN oFF<br />

USN IL<br />

TOTAL<br />

U<br />

1 0<br />

i s6<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

90<br />

0<br />

4<br />

1<br />

4<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0 J<br />

9<br />

0<br />

o<br />

o<br />

to<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USK 7FF A CPTR Mjs DESf INJURAD TOTAL<br />

USN OFF ir<br />

U0 1 r<br />

USN<br />

TqTAL<br />

LT O 0<br />

m<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0 p<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV D (<br />

)V<br />

FOR PMIOD 0001 TO 2400, ~ 3w ~<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

,g A yW YITA 8M'IR gT ?"JI"~ Tll Pip "AT Wt4~~z-<br />

USK0 OFF " U U T<br />

USN OFF U 9 9 0 p<br />

-99- ML U 0 o A<br />

USAOFF U 0 0 a<br />

V - -- in -00<br />

Oii 2L 5 8A 0 a<br />

--<br />

*jf AS ARE INCLtDl) IN WA'S<br />

LM R HIS TO DAI<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III KAF (2)<br />

CG, 3DiarDiv<br />

G-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

W 0-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

Ma8ar Us S3 XeMRe amps<br />

AdMat*<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

7?#


DECLASSIFIED<br />

tEX WE SlC. PSQ. Wh<br />

ye6 o o a o o I o • o<br />

go o o o o o o o o a<br />

/ o o o o o o o o 1<br />

/26 P<br />

q6 / 60<br />

0<br />

0 0<br />

a 0<br />

0<br />

o 0<br />

0<br />

0 a 0<br />

0 01<br />

t<br />

IV/6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10<br />

lfAhmt0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

0 o 0 0 0 0 4 o 0 5<br />

I4 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 90 0 0<br />

ist ase s 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0<br />

Iditmans 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0<br />

/4 44 0 o 0 o 5<br />

1 0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

o o o o o<br />

0 0 0 0<br />

tfol 0 0 6 0 0 j 0 1 0<br />

1 )M L kRA RW (f<br />

1 HAS 0L UMQl *f)<br />

DECLASSIFIED


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

0<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTNtS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FXF<br />

FFO0 San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400, t ,<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7/ BL/ ..<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTR MIS DEATHS INJURID TOTAL (WIAE)<br />

USMC OFF D 0 4) 0 0<br />

UsC ZC L 0 a 0 A<br />

USN OFF 0 0 6<br />

USN L<br />

TOTAL 0 4 0 0<br />

M 0 0 0 0 1<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTR MIS DEATHS INJURB TOTAL<br />

US140 oFF<br />

IsHc am '<br />

tflaI 16<br />

o e<br />

0<br />

0 1e jat...<br />

e<br />

JSN OFF ,<br />

0<br />

USN E I 0&<br />

TPTAL ItR W 9 An 1<br />

UNITS OPCON To 3D MARDIV ( 0 V yeA' 1 ar )<br />

FOR PflIOD 0001 TO 2400, OSTILE<br />

-O=HOTTILE<br />

USMC OFF J MTA r m AR J TOTT1<br />

USHC Q A<br />

USA OFF n 0 0 0 0 0<br />

UWIAES PJSA OFF ARE INCLUD IN AS<br />

0<br />

USA3U IN Im 410 0 0<br />

* WIA913 ARE INCLUDED IN W-AlS<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 34arDiv<br />

'G-1 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

I. Im. ow *<br />

lb00l* j* Md 0z<br />

DECLASSIFIED


'/4<br />

1/9<br />

5/1a<br />

1/g6<br />

(ad<br />

3/4<br />

V*9<br />

34000on %ni<br />

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~'r.umo.tt<br />

MIT<br />

1 WU 121:A It<br />

1w, a at<br />

Sa<br />

-.=*v<br />

U14R IM WMI M N<br />

12 l:t 1 I.M Pl 7l /1<br />

5 1 . ~R . L' 71, 3~1<br />

3/1i<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

SAl<br />

ffl~ aS rfl t<br />

I<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

i<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o 0<br />

0 0<br />

0 0<br />

0 0<br />

a 0C<br />

u i<br />

I<br />

4<br />

0<br />

C<br />

a<br />

at<br />

101<br />

So<br />

2 xwz awn we as/<br />

Mr1 im was R me<br />

92M0 WR WAM R Mf<br />

"a UI0 L umN va1$<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

"m<br />

OW *-M -a-*_______ wkw-VV<br />

so<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

C<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0


POR1 OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HE"DQUARTERS<br />

3d Marinb Division (loRein) 17F<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400, 21 g m<br />

TOTAL 2TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTI<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

3040.3<br />

SOa-7 ý )L/<br />

(Date)<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTR MIS DEATHS INJURED TOT<br />

USMC OFF V5 16 Is 0<br />

ISMC SL A<br />

USN 9FF<br />

USN ENL It G<br />

TPTAL<br />

USXC OFF<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( /3 )<br />

FOR PMRIOD 0001 TO 2400, Mt w<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

UsxcMN 03FLF 90 e4 9<br />

Ia )<br />

USN JNL<br />

VSA OFF, USA L 0 0 9 9 9 0 9<br />

0<br />

-<br />

9<br />

T4<br />

* WIAEXS ARE INCLUDED IN WA'S<br />

Copy to%<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

G, 334arDiv<br />

0G-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

0-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

VV<br />

so so Wo *ao<br />

maWet V* so Mawl" GOOD<br />

Mooag*<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

lpA Wy - Qt OI&o . ol* ,J<br />

1/3V o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1<br />

1/4 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 2<br />

3/4 0 0 0 1 0 14 0 0 1<br />

1/9 o 0 o o 0 9 o o 7<br />

l/9 0 0 0 1 0 o o o 0<br />

3/9 o 0 o 0 0 0 o 0 4<br />

3/12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1<br />

/2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1<br />

34 Raoa BSa 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0<br />

3L Tank la 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0<br />

lth A fh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1<br />

T al 0 0 2 3 0 31 1 1 18<br />

2 KA CFO XIA 2/3<br />

12 KAI<br />

2 UONx<br />

L XIA 2<br />

L JaA 23<br />

27 MA WL AWA I2/A3<br />

2 USE AL WAS 2/3<br />

2 DiAR Z4L WIANE 2/3<br />

DECLASSIFIED


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REPORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTAS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFPO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2 4 0 0 ,_9 I<br />

KU IiITA<br />

0<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7AiBL/&<br />

-Wamr*'&<br />

USMC OFF 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9<br />

USKC SNL NA 0 0 0 0 0 1(<br />

W OD MIA CFTS MIS DEATHS INp@ TOTAL<br />

USN OFF o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

USN34L M n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

TOTAL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTR MIS DEATHS INJURV TOTAL<br />

US OFF P 36 0 0 0 0 00<br />

USN EL 179 1t 0 0 at jo 'IU7<br />

TOTAL 17 'VOS 419 10 0 X - 306 "ps<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( o<br />

FOR PRIOD 0001 TO 2400, O TI<br />

iJ-OV-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WTA x)Ow XTA mrPT MT.-, nrJg'mq T19JUPIP TOTAT (W101)<br />

USMC OFF n nA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4--<br />

USMC 3L A 4 t 0 0 0 0 1 -<br />

USN OFF 0 4 a n 0 a 0 0 0 f<br />

USN EKL a 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

USA OFT n a n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

USA L n 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

WIAE'S ARE INCLUDED IN A12<br />

H.<br />

Copy to$ MaXMo,<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 33arDiv<br />

0-1, 3dKarDiv (2)<br />

0-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

3B. LaW JR.<br />

U. S. )nine Cozw<br />

Ad*ka<br />

0<br />

(WA 121


1W2<br />

Imm<br />

00<br />

04 0<br />

i4 o<br />

1/9 o0<br />

19 o<br />

tI o<br />

WigjO4~ 0<br />

VOs<br />

t o 0n<br />

i4!id t 0<br />

Pi amnr DA 0<br />

MdSP n 00<br />

liv It Bn, o<br />

94 pao<br />

0<br />

ao<br />

o, am,af<br />

tvm 0 0<br />

N 346 wi mAS *4<br />

lw al wit " 4r<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

as<br />

tS a M am<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a<br />

0<br />

o0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

,0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a=<br />

taf ftM a&<br />

1 0 0 0 I1<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

0<br />

0<br />

I<br />

I<br />

5<br />

a<br />

0<br />

49<br />

0<br />

0<br />

+<br />

0<br />

1<br />

t<br />

0<br />

o


?OR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTMS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FPO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 200, t3, m a "MN<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

14<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFnR MIS DEATHS IN l TOTAL (w<br />

USM OFF & I A a a<br />

USMC ENL In % 4-<br />

USN OFF I a<br />

USN L A a 9<br />

TOTAL a - (-i)<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-.HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

use FaiILJIIJt me<br />

NON-hOSTILE<br />

USMO OFF<br />

USMC SL<br />

USN OFF<br />

KIA<br />

INJ<br />

WIA DOW MIA<br />

9<br />

ClTR MIS DEATHS INJURE TOTAL<br />

USN ERL<br />

70TAL Ie IS I<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( 4 )<br />

0<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 200, Re<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USKO A W -w-<br />

K M ( P7 fa a P TOOJ (<br />

USMc 3L 0 IL 0 2<br />

USN OFF 0 0<br />

USN AKL 9 9 9 0 B0<br />

PSA OFF 0 9e 99<br />

USA 3hL 0 o 0 1 0 e<br />

* WIA3'S ARE INCLUDED IN WA'S<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 3124arDiv<br />

G-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

W%G-3, 3dKarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

N*e 1e 5.@ MUet~9<br />

WRAft V* 041 110AW GOV<br />

"jam*<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-q/BL/.<br />

(Date)~<br />

9)


3/4<br />

A/f<br />

WI<br />

1/26<br />

Lm<br />

1/12 34tankBit<br />

1/26<br />

Tvoal<br />

at -<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1 MR WL WIAN m it /4<br />

1 MA WLW IMW R IA /4<br />

0<br />

0<br />

8100<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

a'.<br />

a<br />

1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0 0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o 0 3<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

W 0<br />

0<br />

i<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

ZMi4<br />

0 4<br />

1 1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

I<br />

0<br />

1<br />

I<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1 1 to 0 0 16<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

we<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

mm<br />

amo m AWA - i<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

8<br />

0<br />

6<br />

1


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REPORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTRS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FXF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400,- _m& "<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-/HBL/a4<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFIM MIS DEATHS IN rE TOTAL (WIA)<br />

USKC OFF ( 4 %<br />

USKC ZNL Ap, (I<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN BE<br />

TOTAL A t I<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CfTR MIS<br />

NON-IOSTILE<br />

DFA T INJUR TOTAL<br />

VsMc OFF<br />

USMC fiL<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN EiL<br />

TTAL X V o t<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( )<br />

FOR PEIOD 0001 TO 2400, M a '<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USC OFF %p V V -<br />

USHC 31L 0<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN ZL9m<br />

USA OFT<br />

USA M QL<br />

* WIAES ARE INCLUDED IN W-A'S<br />

Copy tot<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 31I4arDiv<br />

G0-I, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

G0-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

mdft , b<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

R


DECLASSIFIED<br />

e 4<br />

:_m •~~~~M ZW o M.. ... ...... SI. ,k ..... m ...... M .a. o 8A Zm<br />

0 0 0 0 0 6<br />

I/ o 0 a o 0 0 0 0<br />

V/4 o 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3<br />

1/9 o o o o0 1 * o 0<br />

3/9<br />

3/ia+<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o 0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

o<br />

1<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

o<br />

a<br />

0<br />

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0<br />

9ft to a 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0<br />

ill a PA 0 0 * 0 0 0 0 0 1<br />

sa ot o o o o a o o o<br />

NAV<br />

00 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0<br />

5/4 0 o 0 0o 0 0 0 0<br />

AL 0 0 0 0 o 1 s t<br />

DECLASSIFIED


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REPORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTMS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PMRIOD 0001 TO 2400, S PAS 1*8<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7 aL/<br />

(Date)<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFT MIS D THS INJUR TOTL<br />

USMC OFF<br />

U S KC 13MML<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN<br />

TOTALpiL<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KrA WA DOW MI CPTR MI DEA IN<br />

USKC 3<br />

USNq OFF<br />

USN ENL<br />

TOTAL<br />

6<br />

X<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( )<br />

FOR PMIOD 0001 TO 2400,<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

X JA k&A M# %A op JW nr(AVq TMJ1 ~ ~ wp<br />

USKC OFF__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _<br />

USN ANL 0 0 Io<br />

USA OFF<br />

usA Mo 0 v 0 -<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLUDED IN WA'S<br />

Copy to$<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 324arDiv<br />

G-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

* G-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

5. 5. LIIoVV JRt<br />

Mjftwo U. So mwtbw ww"ps<br />

DECLASSIFIED


UNIT<br />

14<br />

3&<br />

3/3<br />

TA2<br />

3DTTAn<br />

TOTALS<br />

2 MAROFF<br />

12 MARZKL<br />

7 MARIML<br />

2 MARENL<br />

0<br />

KO<br />

OFF SNO0 gNL<br />

1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

11<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

12<br />

KIA Ra 2/<br />

KIA R 9/1<br />

wIAR PR 2/1<br />

WIANl PR 2/1<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

VIAl<br />

OFF 80N0 BINL<br />

0 0<br />

0 0<br />

2 0<br />

0 0<br />

0 0<br />

2 0<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

0<br />

3<br />

18<br />

0<br />

1<br />

22<br />

WIAN<br />

OFF 8N00 RNL<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

11<br />

1<br />

0<br />

12


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

USMC OFF<br />

USMC EN-L<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN NL<br />

TOTAL<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

4<br />

HEADQUARTEtS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400,0 9K -&/--k p<br />

KIA WIA<br />

3<br />

7<br />

6<br />

"/7<br />

/7<br />

DOW<br />

p 0<br />

I<br />

'2<br />

(<br />

I<br />

MIA<br />

0<br />

0<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7/HBL/<br />

(Dat6)<br />

OCFTR<br />

6&<br />

MIS<br />

6<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

DEATHS INJURED TOTAL<br />

6)<br />

do<br />

*<br />

(WIAE)<br />

f-a<br />

C)<br />

n0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0e)<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

/2<br />

0<br />

O h &<br />

0<br />

o0<br />

0<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA<br />

USHC 9FF AS-,<br />

USKC L -130<br />

USN OFF 1<br />

USN ENL<br />

WIA DOW MIA<br />

3<br />

7<br />

0<br />

o<br />

CFTR<br />

0<br />

0<br />

MIS DEATHi<br />

1,<br />

1<br />

Q 0<br />

. I<br />

INJURE<br />

T<br />

1L-<br />

0<br />

TOTAL<br />

,<br />

TOTAL Ai'/ jLl 01a'o<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( I I )<br />

FOR PRIOD 0001 TO 2400, 6 W 9/&4<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USMC OFF<br />

KIA WT4<br />

0<br />

xAW MTA<br />

g<br />

(IT<br />

6<br />

MTq<br />

0<br />

nrjAWA. TNJUpJP<br />

o<br />

TOTAT<br />

0<br />

(14x1)<br />

USMC VIL O 0 0 41<br />

USN OFF 0 0 0 0 0<br />

o<br />

USN mL el t 0 e 0 0 n<br />

USA OFF A o 0 0 o 0 (1<br />

USA NL 6 /) o a o 0 0 O 0<br />

* WHIPS ARE INCLtDE IN<br />

7 NON-HOSTILE _<br />

"<br />

W A'S<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MA? (2)<br />

CGo, 3Ear0Div<br />

0-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

0-3, 3dKarDir .**@. :<br />

Division Bur4goa *..: .*<br />

FIL ..* :... :0<br />

* 0<br />

*: .<br />

00<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

(~)


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILý CASUALTY REFORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEDQUARTMS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR FPERIOD 0001 TO 2400, /<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7/lBL/<br />

(Date<br />

NON-4iOSTILE *<br />

USC OFF<br />

USNC EKL<br />

KIA<br />

e?<br />

/<br />

WIA<br />

1<br />

31<br />

DOW<br />

6<br />

0<br />

MIA<br />

0<br />

0<br />

CFTR<br />

0<br />

MIS<br />

0<br />

DEATHS<br />

0<br />

INJURE) TOTAL<br />

. V<br />

0 3-<br />

(WIAE)<br />

0 6<br />

(/4)<br />

USN OFF d 0 in 0 0 V<br />

USN ENL<br />

TOTAL<br />

in<br />

/ ? S<br />

C<br />

o f<br />

0<br />

o 0<br />

0<br />

o ) Q<br />

ti<br />

(/(4)<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTR MIS DEATHj INJURE) TOTAL<br />

UsMC x 917 FF<br />

131<br />

USMC ENL 310 0 S ,Il , 3<br />

USN OFF tl/) t<br />

USN ENL 0 a<br />

TOTAL &'I1 7 d 0 ,3Z57 13 V7<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( AM 1/11 //<br />

/Ao1/,<br />

3 0 6 2J11<br />

)<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2~00x; 7Wk /fAc<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USsC OFF<br />

USMC 3L<br />

USN OFF<br />

ITA<br />

t<br />

,<br />

C%<br />

wIA xvw MTA C.<br />

f 0 0<br />

A' 6 )0 e)<br />

0 6 e)<br />

XS T<br />

Q)<br />

(<br />

e<br />

lO'IRA<br />

0<br />

7<br />

TVJUPFV<br />

40<br />

0<br />

0<br />

TOTAV<br />

0<br />

4'<br />

6<br />

(WhIy?)<br />

(47<br />

6<br />

USN EL n1 0<br />

USA OF 0 a d<br />

USA 2L 0 0 15<br />

* WIAk'S ARE INCLUDED IN WKA'S<br />

d<br />

O<br />

6<br />

0<br />

o 6<br />

6<br />

6<br />

T 6<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

() 0<br />

Copy tos<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

Co, 3EmarDiv<br />

G-i, 3~darDiv (2)<br />

0-3, U3bativ **o<br />

Division Surigon *<br />

FIL ."<br />

: *:* 0 a<br />

.* *.<br />

0<br />

S<br />

0<br />

0" 00<br />

0 0<br />

o o0 S 0 0<br />

DECLASSIFIED


fOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

9<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

USUC OFF<br />

USKC BL<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN NL<br />

TOTAL<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEDQUART tS<br />

3d Narinb Division (Rein) IMF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400, lz2)4,V /9;ý ?<br />

ON N-HOSTILE<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7/fBL/<br />

Dioe7R<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTS MIS DE J<br />

'R TOTA- awL<br />

I M0<br />

/9<br />

1JR~D ~TAL<br />

i dy, 1 0 19 6 e3<br />

Ay<br />

• a<br />

-~<br />

t<br />

/7<br />

A<br />

9. r;<br />

o<br />

i~)<br />

,/<br />

0<br />

f/<br />

0<br />

0 t J<br />

¢ ni<br />

'<br />

0 n ..53 -5-<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-4OSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTR MIS DEATHS INJURS)<br />

USMC OFF 14/14 /4 .3 0 0 /1<br />

USMC EIL 33/ m 75 4 91 9 /8 0 j3 3051 1I<br />

USN OFF 6 0<br />

USN EL / 13t IS Old a<br />

TOTAL 7Up'3 V 7/T A aA / I/ 2j7 T /!2 6<br />

TOTAL<br />

1 ,39(a<br />

bu7j<br />

-- 3-<br />

4&70<br />

.0 A-7e<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( /5/ -/5 )<br />

FOR PSIOD 0001 TO 2400o, ,9? /~6<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KiA WTA xw VTA TrT fT. nlWIWh- TV.UFlnP "If A N (461)<br />

USC OFF 60 6 cA Do L e) n<br />

_uM_C_al 3 o Qn<br />

Sa 0<br />

Jzn USA p 0o 0 0<br />

o<br />

US0 Frl 0<br />

~ 0o<br />

4<br />

S ARE INCLEDS<br />

Copy tol<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

Co, 3D1aroiv<br />

0-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

0-3, 3dmaSjv .**<br />

Division 3urgw n "..<br />

FILI oo"<br />

IN W A'S<br />

* 0e@<br />

* 0<br />

6006 6<br />

06<br />

0<br />

00*<br />

* 0<br />

* 0*<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

A<br />

0<br />

(wr Ait)<br />

4'A<br />

C<br />

(4~)


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTIL4 CASUALTY REPORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTERS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FMF<br />

F0 San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400 I0, W w<br />

NON-4HOSTILE<br />

KIA WTA DflW MIA OPTR MIS DKA'HS INJ1Ik1~D Y)TAL<br />

USKG OFF -0 -Vw- V V<br />

USC Im 0 0 0 -<br />

USN OFF 0 a 0 0 0 0 a 0<br />

USN M V 0 0 0 0 U 0 0<br />

TOTAL w ail<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-4HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

1I340 h0 DOý MI~ CPW~ HIS D EAMA~ INA" TO<br />

USHC N I T<br />

USN EML<br />

TPTAL<br />

UNITS OPcON To 3D MARDIV ( )<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400S<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

USMC OFF<br />

USMC<br />

Kit<br />

qý<br />

-a<br />

a& mwhja rA nw T mT& nipiTm Tyunigg TQpj (wlio<br />

USN OFF A ,<br />

USN L 0 @ 0- 0 0<br />

UA3IL M<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLUDE IN W-A'S<br />

Copy tos<br />

COG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 32IarDiv<br />

G-1, 3dXarDiw (2)<br />

G-3. 3dMarDil<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

pp"<br />

1 .5WLBa JR.<br />

MADMAW<br />

3040.3<br />

(Date)<br />

0<br />

(WI A Kit<br />

.,#


US!?<br />

1/3<br />

3/3<br />

1/4<br />

3'<br />

2/9<br />

3/9<br />

TOTAW<br />

or<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

lAo<br />

swoo<br />

0<br />

2<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

2<br />

snI<br />

0<br />

3<br />

o0<br />

1 MAR07 nA 1W *A I/<br />

1 XAROM KA FR 3.0 24<br />

u mARm wwA R la 2A/h<br />

9 MARML WAU M R IT IA<br />

1 USMNL WIAZ YR LT 1/4<br />

4 NNL WmAN FR MLT 2/V4<br />

1<br />

1<br />

0<br />

5<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

o0F<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0A 3<br />

0 1<br />

o n<br />

0 a<br />

0 3<br />

0 1<br />

0 8<br />

0 37<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

an<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o<br />

o0<br />

WNAR<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0 o0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

0<br />

II<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

2


FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REFORT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTAS<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) PWF<br />

FFO San Francisco 96602<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 2400, -"Jh b196<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CPT3 MIS DEATHS INJURE) TOTAL (WIAE)<br />

USK4 OFF 1 b0 0 0 a I a 0<br />

USKC RV B 04L 0 a a 0.<br />

USN OFF 0 0 0 n 0 0 0 0 0<br />

USN3SL .1. 1 0n 0 0 OL 0 44.<br />

TOTAL go 35 A 0 0 0 a o0 (<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-H4OSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CIFTR MIS DATHS INJUREl TOTAL<br />

~S14C 9"FF 6 0 0 V<br />

USN OFF 2 6 a n 0 00<br />

USN EL 1 00 0<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV 2AS &am 94a,i- )<br />

FOR P0IOD 0001 TO 240,0 I& =i&- I0<br />

NON410STILE<br />

KTA WTA J)W mTA nr mT-q nVAV TVJUPI TOTAT (WI01)<br />

USNC OFF<br />

USKoC SL<br />

USNOFF<br />

L a a<br />

0<br />

0<br />

n<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0g<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0 0<br />

0t<br />

0<br />

USN L 0 0 0 0 0 aP 0 0<br />

yS OFF 0 0 0<br />

USA 3L 0 0 0<br />

* WiAE'S ARE INCLUDE IN W-A',S<br />

0<br />

0<br />

It<br />

0<br />

n<br />

0<br />

n<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

Copy to%<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 31arDiv<br />

G -1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

-3, 3dMarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILE<br />

s. B. Lmt0W JR.<br />

milml U. 8. mAmWB 00m<br />

AWA1M<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

3040.3<br />

SC-7/<br />

3 D atme- mow


WI?<br />

1/)<br />

3/3<br />

IA<br />

1/14<br />

JA<br />

1/p9<br />

1/96<br />

3D1<br />

1/3<br />

X/3<br />

0<br />

lA<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

vAul<br />

o0 5soo a0 moW 8smo<br />

1 0) 0 3.<br />

0 0 9 o o<br />

o o o o o<br />

o o 5 o o<br />

0 0 5 0 0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

o<br />

0<br />

0 1 1 0 0<br />

0 0 0 0 0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

oTAMs 1 o , 0 1 o4 0<br />

t Mian hA P 2/I<br />

3 aMM wIA P 2/1<br />

6 KM=aL WUM M /2/<br />

9 nMAU<br />

I NARUL<br />

KU mI z/3<br />

WAS n 2/3<br />

1 OoM RU ft US 3/1<br />

e xmw hA u nsT A<br />

SNOMMA WAl PR X T 3/<br />

5NMARINLVIA3 13/1<br />

m mAREN Ku n1 xT v/A<br />

3 MAREL WAR n3 1W R/A<br />

I<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

S<br />

I<br />

33<br />

1<br />

1<br />

0<br />

0<br />

1<br />

WUAM<br />

oW spoo0 31<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0<br />

0 0


POR OFFICIAL USE ONLY<br />

HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTY REPORT<br />

FOR PERIOD 0001 TO 200s.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

HEADQUARTES<br />

3d Marinb Division (Rein) FF<br />

FFO San Francisoo 96602<br />

NON-HOSTILE *<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CPT MIS DFATHS INJURN) TOTAL (WIAE)<br />

USM OFF<br />

USKC<br />

USN OFF<br />

IM<br />

0<br />

V<br />

o 69<br />

o<br />

a o I<br />

0 a 1<br />

n<br />

a<br />

_a a<br />

a<br />

0 n a 11 0<br />

a<br />

A<br />

4<br />

n<br />

w<br />

tw_<br />

USN3I B&<br />

TOTAL 21 7j<br />

n<br />

0<br />

0 0<br />

0<br />

0 0 0<br />

TOTAL HOSTILE AND NON-HOSTILE CASUALTIES<br />

vsMC OFF 3 a 12 o 1 "<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

KIA WIA DOW MIA CFTR MIS DFATHi INJURE) , TOTAL<br />

USKC SE 23<br />

USN OFF<br />

USN EL 1IM<br />

2 m<br />

0<br />

19 Q<br />

I3_t_ n<br />

a<br />

a<br />

196<br />

a _<br />

A<br />

-Ag<br />

TqTAL 36C DM2 I& V2 p a<br />

W r3774<br />

UNITS OPCON TO 3D MARDIV ( 9, la-, *A X 9 iA' m. / )<br />

FOR PRIOD 0001 TO 2400.J1 j68<br />

NON-HOSTILE<br />

Kir InW WTI rpr7 Nk.q7 noW.q TVJUpIp WTTi<br />

USMC OFF 0 0 Q 0 0 0 Q<br />

USMC ML ____7 0 3 0 0o 77<br />

usN OFF 0 0 0 0 a 0 a 0 0<br />

USN L 0 a .<br />

n A a a 0))<br />

VSA OFF A n a n 0 0 0 0<br />

USA uL a A p n n 0 0 0 0<br />

* WIAE'S ARE INCLtD) IN WA'S<br />

Copy tot<br />

CG, III MAF (2)<br />

CG, 3134arDiv<br />

0G-1, 3dMarDiv (2)<br />

O-3. 3dKarDiv<br />

Division Surgeon<br />

FILI<br />

31 *Air 19"8<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

9<br />

3040.3<br />

SC*q/fIBL/<br />

__(Dat e)<br />

ORS V,. $. MAR COUS<br />

AWVIM.j


DECLASSIFIED<br />

0 9<br />

MIT ot sw00 NL 0o $No0 mN P 8o00 s OW F .00 a<br />

1/3 0 0 2 1 0 14 3 0 5 0 0, 0<br />

3/3 0 0 o 0 0 0 00 0 0 "0<br />

1/A 0 0 0 0 0 a o 0 o 0 0 0 0,<br />

3/ 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1<br />

1/9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 '0<br />

2/0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 k 0 0 0<br />

3/<br />

USK WW<br />

0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 a 0 0 0<br />

1/3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

3/3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

ftLs o o 0 5 1 o 9 3 o 15 o o 1<br />

1 MWAsNL iA Fr ?it<br />

1 WJNL KO IP ALT l/k<br />

1 MAROV3 WIA FP ILT A<br />

133 13 HAREM VAI WIAZ IA13 FR rA / L A<br />

6 KOM<br />

148 U 2 mNROL MARO NIlOW WAZ WIAN<br />

WIAN IA NR R FR3/ R 2/32/X<br />

W<br />

3 131M3! W1AS nR3<br />

3 ==NLE WIAU rR21<br />

36 WAKnEN! nIAF 2/3<br />

is KMA3! WIA& nR X4<br />

2 MARZI WIM PR 2/1<br />

5 HAREM WtAS FR I/1<br />

1 UWNUL DOW PR 2/A<br />

1 MAREM WIAE FR 3/1<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

VIP VISITS FOR THE<br />

MONTH OF MAY 1968<br />

DECLASSIFIED


RE].<br />

S J FI<br />

C I<br />

LeS<br />

A)<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

,, rCO)4i.,X\,.]i.) .D, (MAC) DAWANG Ali" B ..<br />

Ti ,f"i 'A" L,A- ' Y. AR SPORro- FESrTs VAL SCHEDULE, )U<br />

IR. k,, it M , . ..... DUE TO I CORPS TA,TICAL C.. ..<br />

; I ,, V . ,i,:S Af11,. Y AN I CIVILIAN OFFICIALS ARE ,<br />

ift. , jI) , 3 ! "C YOVIDING DE AILED NS "<br />

DUF ;1 4 0.. J M 4C D, ARE ENJOINED '0 C"E<br />

AE Eil", T E,S ri S A 0i;. PROVIDE OTH4R<br />

I i iI.,<br />

SUPPORl<br />

i<br />

AS<br />

W iL<br />

,,.-<br />

0. FEATUREI(L SPORTING EVENIS AS FO1 LL.S<br />

CE": t ETf''LL 0L ,.JiY8AUl:r Te.NNIS3 BADMINTON, [ABLE<br />

S IC , .' } V.T (I(*H A. L)NG JUMPS)<br />

' PO f S F)ST VPL H0NE ... I Y<br />

'1~<br />

(I)<br />

690406 *;w<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

A;,<br />

-I.


IN"O RO CRP ),[%ps/U V PH13O<br />

HT!"lkI,lD .~R INARDIV DGH<br />

RU 'IF1-/ccG, F"'11ST CAV DIV (AM) CE<br />

RUMMWiCG FIDiT MAW DU.<br />

.C/DNE,:;,UR /: G O'F): N kF'f ,ZERO O E A N DT V PH,<br />

IRUfHt,A/CG FX.S'T NMtRDIV DNG<br />

RUMEIIC/CG ANI'RI(fcAL DJV CHL<br />

RUI,'VT/CG DOG !ýPT CMD DNG<br />

RU~P:L /CG F,R,Ld.OUD DNG<br />

RUlilNA/C0M PIW C3B DNG<br />

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RETIRED GENERAL<br />

SLTG JAMES V. EDMUNDSON 12 - 16 MAY<br />

V/CINOPACAF<br />

LTG RICHARD P. KLOCKO PLS 1 15 - 19 MAY<br />

DIRECTOR DCA<br />

VADM J.V. SMITH PLS I 17 - 23 MAY<br />

,PROSPECTIVE COMPHIBPAC<br />

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MACV CALL WORD<br />

MACV MONITOR OFF/TEL TEL<br />

GRAND<br />

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SILVERSTICK<br />

MAJ NESMITH/MACV 2020<br />

FOURTH ESTATE<br />

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MAJ DOUGLAS A. MCCAUGHEY JR., 063589 (TSEC)<br />

CAPT CHARLES S. CAHASKIE, 079485 (TSEC) (ALTERNATE)<br />

CAPT ARTHUR L. HOUSTON, JR., 081329 (TSEC/CRYPTO)<br />

SSGT GEORGE F. DECKERT IIIo 2007628 (SEC/CRYPTO)<br />

2. IN VIEW PARA 2 REF B DEPARTURE: SUBJ TEAM CONTINGENT TO<br />

NOTIFICATION Ill MAF RECEIPT AN/PRC-77.<br />

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1. (C) MAJ GEN BOUKER AND PARTY OF ONE PLAN VISIT TO NAVB SE SLB<br />

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RETROGRADE CARGO<br />

REPAIR/REBUILD PROGRAM<br />

STAGING AREAS<br />

MAINTENANCE FACILITIES<br />

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OPEN<br />

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!ji"C1L(43 E F'T 0<br />

S AFF V ISIs<br />

A, CG F1iFPAC ',.10035Z MAY68<br />

-K ADMIIN. FIMFPAC (FWD) 020500Z AY68 (NOTAL)<br />

i FOR ALL: DU,' TO UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES SCHEDULE<br />

PA'i,E 2 RUIHFMA JREYU U CLAS E F T 0<br />

OR) STAFF VISIT OF L.TCOL'S HANIFIN AND O'CONNEL ADDRESSED<br />

!- '1,F CAINNOT B8E IMET ACCORDINGLY, THE FOLLOWING<br />

nVVI'IONt IS AN0O UNCED6<br />

ETA OKI1 -29'22,05Z MIAY6, FLIGHT B271<br />

EiA rNVN " l.J,{6o<br />

iTA JAP.A<br />

; ' FKiFPAR<br />

f':O*'J,M IN R''EF "i<br />

U N<br />

(FF): REGQULEST MODIFY FLIGH7 RESERVATION<br />

O0 PfROVIDM FOR DEPARTURE FROMI OKINAWA FOR<br />

: fARLY Oil THE MOHNIs"1G OF IJUN.<br />

S0 03<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

/<br />

4<br />

*<br />

'4 ii<br />

1 a<br />

AZ)


Encl 1 040406Z<br />

2 040428Z<br />

3<br />

4<br />

5<br />

6<br />

7<br />

4 9<br />

05002OZ<br />

051604Z<br />

190428Z<br />

No Date<br />

9 May 68<br />

8 No Date<br />

9 No Date<br />

10 No Date<br />

11 191225Z<br />

12 231530Z<br />

.--13 251255Z<br />

14 260028Z<br />

15 281410Z<br />

Iý 0O90654Z<br />

17,.09193,Z<br />

18 110637Z<br />

19 110O934Z<br />

20 110935Z<br />

21 110952Z<br />

22 111412Z<br />

23 142040Z<br />

24 111407Z<br />

25 1121OOZ<br />

26 141907Z<br />

27 121801Z<br />

28 121807Z<br />

29 130204Z<br />

30 140837Z<br />

31 140835Z<br />

32 140833Z<br />

33 140834Z<br />

34 150706Z<br />

35 150709Z<br />

36 150708Z<br />

37 150707Z<br />

38 171137Z<br />

39 171138Z<br />

40 171136Z<br />

41 I1135Z<br />

42 171134Z<br />

-<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

ORD3U0/PtANS rPk<br />

MONTH 0? MAT 1968<br />

Subj: Operation Plan 15.68, 3rd fMarDiv Contingency Plan<br />

for Enemy Attack on Quang Trfi-<br />

Subj: Operation Plan 14-68 (Contingency Plan,for the<br />

Reinforcement of Hue)<br />

Subj: Operation Order 16.68 (Leatherpeek Square .operations)<br />

Subj: Change 1 to Operation Order16.68 (LeAtherneckSquare Opns)<br />

Subj: Summary Report, Battle of DongHa Ia<br />

Spbj: Typewritten Summary Reporti Battle of Dong Ha<br />

Subj -aj Kelly's Review of Tac,it VPosture bf the 3rd Mar Div<br />

Prior-to the -Infiltrati6n Digbvered 29 AprV<br />

Subj H4ndwr"tt*n Notes, tttmmAVy p er.i, B ttle of Dong ha<br />

Subj: -H<strong>and</strong>witten Notes, E'minatonof<br />

Per4od 19 April - 7 144y 1968<br />

-upporting Arms During th e<br />

Subj: H<strong>and</strong>written Notes, Deployment of Forces<br />

.Subj: Operation Order 18-68, Defense of Quang'Tri Combat Base<br />

Subj: Request for Engineer Assistance•<br />

§ubj:: L<strong>and</strong> tlaritg Oper tion in Leatherneck Square<br />

Subj: Attack on Enemy Artli~ory Conentratp1P in<br />

Subj: FragOrddr 19.68 (Drumfre'Ift).<br />

Subj; Operation Concordi, Square SITRtP #1<br />

Subj: Sitrep.,#2, Operatioii:concordidaSquare<br />

Cap Mui Lay Sect<br />

Subj: SITREP #3, Opdration C6n""idia Square<br />

Subj: Opetation Concordia"Squaf, SITREP #4<br />

Subj: Operattti'Co cordia. Sq are SITREP# 6 -<br />

Subj: Op6ration, oncordia Square STIREP 7<br />

Subj: Operation Concordia Squtr$1 ITREP #8<br />

Subj: Operation Concordia Squar6SITREP#9<br />

Subi: Operation Concordia-&SquareSITRP #10<br />

Subj: SITREP #11, Operati6 CMgordi -Square<br />

Subi: Operation Concordia S.qleiie REP #12<br />

Subj: Operation Concordia Square SITREP #13<br />

Subj: SITREP #14, Operatibn Concordia Square<br />

Subj: SITREP #15p Operation pConcordia Square<br />

Subj: Operation Concordia Square ITREP -#16<br />

Subj: Operation Concordia Squar St-REP #17<br />

Subj: SITREP #18, Operation C6ncordia Squary<br />

Subj: Operation SITREP #19, Goncordia quare<br />

Subj: Operation Concordia' Square .$SjREP21<br />

Subj: SITREP #22, Operation Concordia.Squatre<br />

Subj: SITREP #23, Operation Conf dit a ruare!.<br />

Subj: Operation Concord iaSquare 'StTRE1P # 24<br />

Subj: Operation ConcordiaO uare SITREP #24<br />

Subj: Operation Concordia Square SITR0P #25<br />

-<br />

Subj: SITREP #26, Operati Cd0cor.dA Squaye<br />

Subj: Operation Concordia Square SITREP #27:<br />

Subj: SITREP #28, Opari S 4<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

A<br />

or<br />

y<br />

I


Encl 43<br />

44<br />

45<br />

46<br />

Hsg<br />

lsg<br />

Msg<br />

171133Z<br />

181816Z<br />

181815Z<br />

181814Z<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Subj: Operation SITREP #29, Concordia Square<br />

Subj: Operation Concordia Squ are SITREP #30<br />

Subj: Operation Concordia Square SITREP #31<br />

Subj: Operation Concordia Square SITREP #32<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

_ 9<br />

vanWa MAY'68<br />

FROMt CGG D MAR)IV (REIN)<br />

TO s 26TH MARIIrES<br />

TF HITOTEL<br />

3D IU.RINEl<br />

4rif TQ1RII-Tils<br />

W9H AmIals8<br />

HQ Bv, 3D M4ARDIV<br />

i12I MARINES<br />

TF BOBBIE<br />

1..F% CG III MAP<br />

CG PcV .<br />

SENIOR ADVISOR TO QUANG TRI PROVINCE (IEP<br />

SEJM ION<br />

OPLAP 15-68<br />

D MAIJ\V COMINGiNC2Y PLAN FOR EN&MY APTAC ON QUANG TRI<br />

mW<br />

() .~WEMY HAS CAPABILITY TO LAUNCI ,TACK ON QUANG Til CL Yo<br />

(2) fi, coURMr INPSUMS AID 3mr ,1e.<br />

(L) QUAN, TRI PROVINCE FORCES DEPIWD CITY.<br />

(2) No CH%4GE TO StUPMING FORCES.<br />

20 MSaI11, 3D MA,#Y PROVIDES REACTION MRBES TO COUNMER "'tI T T.!.<br />

ON QUANG TILT CITY AND, IF NECESSARY, ATACKS TO RESMORE CITY 10 FIIEND'NY<br />

00cNROLo<br />

30 EXECUfION<br />

A.o CONCEFT OF OPERATOONS, ONE INPATfrRY BN AND ELMMTS OF ONE<br />

MAIORED CAVALRY BL' ARE INITIALLY DEPOIDYE1D TO VICINITY QUANG T1l<br />

s- ;'/, -,.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

D<br />

E<br />

OL"E<br />

7 7<br />

f<br />

9


DECLASSIFIED<br />

.i i'5f 4AiAR, PýrIWDE 'FIRE SUPPOIM TO RKAM'1OI1 FORCES AS U,f1QU JI)<br />

:,L'VELOP FIlhE SUPPORP PL,N IN O00RjIiNAION WITH 26TH AR,i,<br />

F, DIVIaION RESERVE - TF 10BBIE. ON ORDER BE PREPARED TO DEPloY<br />

OVERLABD TO ANY (SITION IN DIV AO TO INCLUDE QUAMG TRI CITY OR<br />

QUANG TrRI AIRFIEIDo<br />

Go O2RDI IAING INR RUCTIOUS.<br />

(1) UaMIT HELO/TRUCK 'EQUIRDIMP TO THIS Q TO SUPr-OhR COIPDT:IVW,2<br />

(2) IWORPORATE IN PLAN MAXIMUP, USE OF CS GAS, ~40KE, OR OTHER<br />

MON HI(M EkPLOSIVES IN CITY TO AVOIT, DAMAGE TO CITY Si.RUCTUi,,S<br />

AND CIVILIAN POPUL,TION UNTIL OTHERWISE DIREGMED6<br />

(3.) AVOID USE OF 3D MARDIV REACTION MOROES IN 8L0LY RINFORCo~t<br />

IWLE OF DEFENDING PIRVINCE FOR.'ES RE RAIN TAFCTICAL INFEGRIT/<br />

OF REAMTION FORCES l)R EMMPLOYIiE AS 1OBILE WOUNERAT'ACK<br />

TORCE OR TO REMORE ORITICAI DEFENSIVE POSTIONS IN FULFIJI,-,<br />

1i,EN OF MISSIONS.<br />

4) 28TH MARINES DEVELOP AND SlUBMIT PLAN TO THIS HQ FOR REACO'<br />

TO QUANG TRI CITY &TAOKo 12H MAR SUBM2 FIRE SUPPOBr PL K,<br />

'5) 2-H MARINES AUlHORCZED XIRE02 LIAISON WITH PROJVINCE GlilP<br />

AND SECTOR ADVIS&RS TO !1ISURE FULL COORDINATICON OF PLAY,<br />

EiBSURE PCL BBVMWE REAMION AND DEFENDING FORCES,<br />

& * D 1 NO CHANGE<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

,. 'LJ.""


I'<br />

I<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

UITTY TO WiiffrýER W'Y ATTAC 1Y GX)O0RDINj,'.)ON I'Tli ARVN/PF/RP<br />

AAW I "'EM01OR FORCES ANTo 3" N",CtSSAVY ' ATTAGin . RECORE<br />

`Ty TO Fiu '4DLY CONT1R'OL OL , ADDITIONAL U10S BN OR JUR CAV BiN<br />

,fS I '1OYE,D BfY ,11!-LW TO QUAI,G 2.1 CITY AS FOLIklJlp Fo0jj, IF<br />

nEQt:RE<br />

3 '6T .',A ,. BE PREPARED", ON ORDER9 TO 0ONDUGC OPER'VI(,S 100U O WTER<br />

-Nill" APT ACi ON QUANG TRI CITY II 00ORDININ,ION %Wl- v A P/1'r,<br />

DEFW, i]ANG FORCES, MEG0OR AND IF NEGESSAff, TO IMTAOI( O REI'ORE<br />

GMil/ '0 F)&.JNDLY COTMOL. 01N ORDEIiR 1ITIALLY DEPT-01 BY H-2% OR<br />

OVW! 2AID 01TE INF BN AND ELERM,' S OF 5D OF 51H ARORMD (,C TO<br />

IJ Y )Y ThACbH HAN BRIDGE (ID 330519)o SEGURE BRIDGE, CUOMNER<br />

M.)f fIl TACK AND PROTECE VITAL INEALLA0IONS IN QUANG Tl1 OITY<br />

I,l RI,)JI41ION I-ITH DEFELNDING PP.)VINOE FORCES. ADVISE AS T0<br />

1 JTOR A9DITIONAL FOROES AND, IF REQUIRED~, E PREPARED TO ASSUM9<br />

0OP I*' OF ONE INF BN, OR AIR CA BN. ON ORDER, BE PR~PARED TO<br />

'. ITVIDE RIE1AINING INF BN TO OPOON OF HQ BN MOR AUGMQ12WTION OF<br />

Q(.' G TMI AIRFIELD PEMRIM~ER DEFFNSE,<br />

C Tj UIk D I$S AT XA& .t PTH M44r BE PREPARED ON ORDTO TO<br />

?,)'VIDE OUR INIP BN OR ONE AIR CAV BN O)R BliEL0 DIEPLYMO4EW TO<br />

'li.1 Tld CTTY TO LaND VICINITY YD 342530 UNDWR OFro4 OF OU<br />

1R TO AU GMW FORCES IN FULLLM?1W OF TAtaR ASFGNED 1I18SONO<br />

'11" IfilftKWlFUS DEFENSE OF UANG TRI AIRPkiV,) PERZKWRA BPI<br />

lt9'13'ARM) TO ASSUME OPOON OF ONE INF BN TO AUMW0 PERINUER<br />

- / A a<br />

DECLASSIFIED


BýE cc 4e4- r<br />

Ba 00MIYAND PQ!VSo<br />

(1)<br />

(*-2-z-,Z--<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

3D MARDIV (RiN) DONG HA<br />

YD 242588<br />

RELASEM BY<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

.:.:<br />

MGCN TOI Pk(j,f 1:


DECLASSIFIED<br />

00 FR UMHiHW 4LRUCH10A RUiMHiB<br />

)E RUM,HVP V,-5D )25042U,<br />

,AY SSV3;:S<br />

RUMqHFL RUllHVH RUMMWAA RUYSUAE RUYSUAK<br />

RUEUA IUL T THREE SLANT ONE<br />

RUi^UAK i BLr IWO SLANT FOUR<br />

RU(C3 )U TIHIRD MED) BN<br />

0 Oi`08£ MAY 6.<br />

FM C;G 3R.) NARDIV (REIN)<br />

TO 'bRD ARDIV<br />

INFO RH, IWAA/CG III MAF<br />

RU 'Mi"A iA. PCV<br />

R1.UMONHV HI/C: !ST ARVN DIV<br />

RUi1HM3iCG 3IST ACD<br />

RUMMHM13/CGi 01ST AEBN<br />

RUMHAW C1G i T M'IAW1<br />

RU iHFL L /C .<br />

R}UMHlVH/CG USA SUPCOol DAiNANG<br />

R U,FL/L3SG'P;,'AVO<br />

RUMHAW/2,SH GJ l<br />

BT<br />

SE CR U I<br />

SUPT GROUP USA<br />

OPLAN 14.-6 (CO:, INGE;CY PLAN FOR THE REINFORCEMENT OF HUE) (U)<br />

REFt A. iiAPS9 Vt"INAM, 1:50900009 SHEETS 6541 I, II, III & IV,<br />

6441 1, II, III& IV,<br />

6431 I, II, III & IV<br />

6432 1I II III & IVr<br />

6542 1>l<br />

PAGE R RIMHVP 0715.4 S E C R E T<br />

SFCV 2712.3!Z APR CB (OPLAN 5.-66) (NOTAL)<br />

C .?N ARDIV LOI 1-7 (iOrAL)<br />

D. MARDIV 2706202Z APR 68 (OPORD 13-66)<br />

E. 3D MAP0DIVO P2000..4C (COiMM SOP) (NOTAL)<br />

Fo 3,D MAR~DOVO PO2000o2F (COI) (NOTAL)<br />

T.IME ZONE: HOTEL<br />

rASK ORGAIZATION: NO CHANGE<br />

1. SITUAlION .<br />

A. ENE(MY FORCES0<br />

(1) SEE CURRENT INISUMS AND PERINTREPS.<br />

(2) ENEMY CAN:<br />

1 CONDUCT M,ORTAR AND ROCKET ATTACKS ON ALL FRIENDLY<br />

INS1ALLAJONSS IN I CORPS ZONE.<br />

2 INFI'L'ATi<br />

ATELY 19 B3NS.<br />

AND ATTACK HUE CITY AND PHU BAI WITH APPROXIA-<br />

3. PTTAf<br />

n2' HJEo<br />

T INNER DEFENSIVE PERIMIETER (OLD WALL CITY)<br />

' CU! F .'10L-..Y LOC("<br />

'1 yIRDAc-s<br />

I 1 TO HUE AlN'D PHU 1 BAJ.<br />

YHA1HONGHOUT CORPS 70NMp "(K 4<br />

N .<br />

K<br />

, /DECLASSIFIED<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

PAGE iRUMHVF 0715D S E C R E T<br />

(1) NO CHANCE<br />

(2) PCV W CGORDINAT"ION WITH iST ARVN DIV SECURES AND DEFENDS<br />

INSTPLLATIONF AND ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUID HUE, COUNTER-<br />

ATT'ACKS )0 F> PELL AND DESTROY ENEMY FORCES, CONTUNIES<br />

OPERATIONS l ASHALI .VALLEY, ALOAG ROUTES 547 & 547A, KHE<br />

SANHI D0i , PIFEMOaT AND COASTAL PLAINS AREAS AND PREPARES<br />

TO REIN TF XRAY IN ITS DEFENSE OF PHU 3AI.<br />

(6) IST ARVN DIV DEFENDS HUE CITY AND IMN,EDIATE SURROUNDING<br />

POPULATED APREA WITH AVAILALE DIV AND OTHER ARVNAV AND GVN<br />

FORCES.<br />

(4) IST MARDJV (TF XRAY) DEFENDS PHU BAI WITH ASSISTANCE AS<br />

REQUIRED, BY PCV FORCES.<br />

2. MISSION.<br />

3D MARDIV &RFIN) CONTINUES ASSIGNED TASKS IN NORTHERN ICTZ AND IS<br />

PREPARED TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC REINFORCING UNITS IN SUPPORT OF IHE D<br />

FENSF OF HUE ON ORDER.<br />

3. EXECUTION,<br />

A. CCNCEP! Of OPERATIONSfHE<br />

DEFENSE OF HUE CITY IS A COORDINATED OPERATION BY IST ARVN<br />

INF DIV AND 11iST ABN DIV. THE IST ARVN DIV DEFENDS THE CITY<br />

PAGE 4 RUIMHVI 0715D S E C R E I<br />

AND IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA; & E 101ST ABN DIV OPERATES<br />

OUTSIDE THIS CORE TO BLOCK ENEMY FORCES, TO SEARCH OUr AND<br />

DESTROY ENEMY ELEMENTS, TO DENY ENEMY ROCKET ATTACK ON THE CITYY,<br />

AND TO COUNTERATTACK ENEMY FORCES. MISSION OF 101ST ABN DIV<br />

REQUIRES PCV TO PLACE EQUIVALENT OF SIX MANEUVER BNS UNDER<br />

OPCON 10ISIT ABN DIV IN FOLLOWING PRIORITY:<br />

1 196TH LIGHTI INF BDE.<br />

2 ARVN T'F (3 DNS) FROM OPN DELAWARE.<br />

3 2D BOE, ISi ACD (2 BNS) (WHE SANH).<br />

4 ONE US0 BE FROM SD MARDIV (REIN).<br />

5 OTFER FORCES AS PROVIDED BY CG III MAF.<br />

3 D KARDIV (REIN) , ON ORDERt CHOPS 20 BDE(-), IST ACD AND ONl<br />

INF BN TO 1=T ABN DIV FOR OPERATIONS AS DIRECTED.<br />

b.: TF E01 L ,<br />

(&) CO07.INUF CURRENT OPERATIONS AS OUTLINED IN OPORD li6<br />

(SCOILLID (o(.,O .L ,, C, A 0A , T. A<br />

(.. BE . 1P W 0C:'O. E ISI ACD T"O IW 1ST AHN DIV ,,:'<br />

•<br />

Y'I! REA P C<br />

... . . /: 'J! T V~l !~<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

PAC1 5 RUIN111VP 01il5D S F C RET T<br />

C. IN' ANTRY REG,,ýMENTS .<br />

Z<br />

CONINOT OPERATIONS IN ASSIGNED AO AND BE PREPARED 70 CHfP ONi<br />

INFANWIY BAITALION TO THE 101ST ABN DIV ON ORDER.<br />

D. CO0CDi)IATING INSTRUCTIONS.<br />

(1) IYlS PLAN EFFECTIVE ON RECEIPT FOR PLANNiING PJRPOY.'ES.<br />

(2) TF NOTEL AND INFANTRY REGIMENTS: DIRLAUTH ALCOAi O, ORDER.<br />

() COlEAT tSUPPORT AND COiM'AT SERVICE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS<br />

COI',NUtF A-SSIGNED TASKS AND BE PREPARED rO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL<br />

SUPPOiRT AS DiIRECTED&<br />

4. fDNM.IISTlATION AND LOGISTICS.<br />

A. :EE REF C AND PARA 4 REF D.<br />

5. COiMMAN'D AND COM)iýUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS.<br />

Ao SEE NO CHANGE. SEE RERFS E AND Fe<br />

B. CO,t,lND POSTS: LOCATION COW,AANDER<br />

(1) 31) fA,I/,DJfV (REIN) DONG HA .(!GEN TOMPKINS<br />

YD 242568<br />

(?2) 10iSi AlBN DIV LZ EAGLE MGEN BARSANTI<br />

YD o13158<br />

(3) IF NOfEL KHE SANH<br />

XD 649417<br />

BGEN HOFFfMAN<br />

PAGE 6 RLIfiHVP 0715D S E C R E IT<br />

(4) 3) MARi (-) (REIN)<br />

(5) 4J}T MAR (REIN)<br />

16) 9TH MAR (REIN)<br />

, AAACCCCCCC><br />

/ ACit)OTLE3GE R)CEIPI.<br />

/ GP 4<br />

,:V<br />

CAU VIET<br />

CAiP CARROLL<br />

DONG HA<br />

QUANG TRI AF<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

COL<br />

COL<br />

COL<br />

CO L<br />

HULL<br />

MILLER<br />

SMIT H<br />

MEYERS


.ECREI<br />

INlEDIfE Q<br />

FROMt CG 3D MARDIV<br />

TOs TH MAR<br />

'D3D RE,CON BN<br />

121!H MAR<br />

TF FOBBIE<br />

STF HOTEL<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

O v 'k C<br />

(LEAWHERNECK SQUARE OPERIRIONS).<br />

R0Fs A* MAPS: VIHPNAM, 150,000 AMS SERIES L<br />

6442 IV,<br />

B. 3D MARDIV OPORD 57=-67 (KmIucxy) (NOTAL)<br />

0. 3D IARDIV LI 167 (1~OAL)<br />

JaONE -<br />

Z<br />

MAY 68 ACTIONO<br />

D. MY 27062OZ APR 68 (oPORD 1368 RICE) (oTAL)<br />

E. 3D HARDIVO P20o004C (coHM SP) (NTAL)<br />

F. 3D MAIWIVO P02000.21P (COI) (NMYAL)<br />

TIME ZONEs: IIOTEL 3<br />

, t , // ( k..'<br />

1<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

DRAFIER<br />

SECTION<br />

CwO<br />

FIL LS 7<br />

7014, EIEE S 6342 I AND<br />

~7~Z7<br />

:ý2 6<br />

400&<br />

SECRK


3 9I MAR i<br />

.w., -ýD 2t 2 D 898 B D R (.-) 1la i s m - Aca A n<br />

12,-.B = OA RMIN)<br />

3D IREATON TN ()(EN<br />

AWH<br />

T.F R0OBW (R'bý<br />

Ao INIMy IUCESO<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

(t) DT24,Y .AS3 BE 18 US.'NG ILJAthU NE1 K SQUAR~i AS AN IEJIXTRUION<br />

(2) ME CURRam,w i1.m. s 1s PEiNmR no SUR .<br />

(1.) 2) ARVI RW~v O-CUP.1%-S BIOCKING POSITIONS AIDI0G WTUV. #1.<br />

J' CAM 1 LO TWAMR .CP TO GRID) LINTE 68,<br />

(42) M0CA11%, TO SUPTrJ1031-JG X)RCMS,-<br />

3D hbIt'YL X0VDUa!) WPNS 1OM .T0111}l TO SOQU1 THIRYUM" LEArRtPMOR<br />

SQUA IN OD)E0R T20 LO0!fF.D KILL, OR CAPWih 1It/ PV oMa1ia LkO,<br />

,,NID{ P~rT ',f NI j CA£OiS AI0i C R iiM<br />

n:cs. i<br />

DECLASSIFIED


I. ~<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

.. R D<br />

JEG1 (REIN) AITACKS Wd1TH T( ENS WOM PEW,,,, TO SOUIN, AND<br />

ESJABLIHES BLocKING: POS, ION89 To nm (ALONG ACCESS E.AD TO<br />

A.3), TO W'ESP (AIONG 1DEE #561) AND To &)U.2N (ALONG lRE #B),<br />

zo<br />

TANK INF TF TIES IN WITH 10 ARVN REM IN BLOCING PSN To EAS<br />

(ALONG RE #A) AND IS AVAILABLE FOR OOMNM~TM TO RbN/ATTACX/<br />

O0WIERATTAOK IN OPN AREA IIMRI TANK TRAF'ICA0ILITY PERMTS,.<br />

(ovL,MA_ PA S&P).<br />

B,ý ?T MAR CRAN.<br />

(1) BE PR'PARED TO ASSEME OPCON OF A BN OP 2 BD2 1T ACD 1I3N<br />

IT LANDS BY HIMl LIM I' Ia VIC 0-1 (YD 214674) ON D-10<br />

(2) ON D-DAY, ESABLIEM BLoING PsNS VIC ~WE 561 FROM A-4<br />

TO CAM LO RIVER, BLOCXING PSNS VIC AOCES' RD (BE #566)<br />

FROM VE #^ TO A-ej, AND BLOCKING PSNS VIC WE #8B FW14 0.3<br />

NS<br />

0T 20 L.<br />

(3) 00NDUCo TWO BN AMTACYK FR NOETH TO SoUH BWZhV2 W E#561<br />

AND 2OAL IN ORDER TO LOCME, ILL OR CAIPURE I~M -PERSONUL,<br />

LOWCE AND DIEMEY ENEM M~IUIFICM IONS, AND CASURE MENi<br />

EQUIPI-11 AND/OR WMLIONS.<br />

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RL*YF-, fr11D ON THE WE' lipBY PqESwiý 9Ti vlAR BOUNDAlff.<br />

*) ]BE PRP2,E!ED TO C~IOP (0 tTIV/OP 3-5 AKMD CAV TO TF IOBBIE<br />

O1, D-Ti.,<br />

) BE PTRP :ED 2O CdOP TV0 C01'8 3/4 TO T !K)BBIE ONl Dl2 VIC C- 30<br />

) BE PR,P.iED TO tCOP 011E: B;, 2D BDE 182 ACD TO ~92TH I~AR OV<br />

D11 VI C i-11<br />

S) BF; PRPET,RY0~ T 0 OP O2E X-T: .05%M4 HOW 'TROMI 2D BDE (-), 1.f<br />

ACT TO 1ýtPl ýAR ON D-: VIC 0-,4<br />

4) ALL t)M Y WILL BE lOV2D BY 102,0 )JIT.<br />

B1, PPRf.RD TO ASSUIWE OTPCO 2 a)'S OF 3/4 AS THf L.AGD BY<br />

Uli T .J VIC 0-3, AND ON1 lHI 3-5 ArI iD cAY Emm 26' iiM,a<br />

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2) 011 D1), 00CUPY ASSY AREA VIC IXNG LA.<br />

K5) oil ,D)N, RIA.LIML B10C:XING PSNM TO NOPI]H OF 2D i,VN R2 ce<br />

VIC 70-'E, #lo BUTI&TV A-2 -AND G-lo<br />

'114) 4 YJ2 W0) TO N/ATTACK/WUM M I SUPAC)RI OW<br />

,I' > \Fi O'NS 3;HERE T NZK TRaAFCABIUliTY PEIWITS,<br />

(:) >:AY 6 RIAY 1968 E1-OUR, TO BE ANNOUNCEDo<br />

2) LDURAT-3I OF OPNSt t.PPRTX 3 DAYS<br />

(3) AREA Ol OPN6:TRACM IROM A-2 TO A-4 014 MOREH, ECIT2OING VJEM<br />

A~W~O 70 L TO 9TH MAR \V:BSERN BOUNDAIM, DOWN WESLIN<br />

BOUND1A' TO CA14 LO RIVEP EAM ALONG CAM 10 RIViR TO 20 GLI<br />

N1OM: ALONG 20 GL TO 68 QL, EAME ALONG 68 GL TO WE #19 AND<br />

I.)RPH TO A= 2o<br />

20) RLr&r<br />

(4) BOUNDAPJES B!WE= SfPH YAR, TF ROBBIE AUND ARVN*ARE ALSD<br />

PCLS, ALL YRES I-MHIN 500 METERS OF PCL 14ILL BE CLEARED<br />

BY BUM, UNIT&<br />

(5) UNITS CIANGING OP0 VId L PROVIDE LIAISODN OFMCERS TO HQ<br />

OF U2T AS'U7ING OP)3N tiJON RECFP OF THIS MSGo<br />

D.RL,'UZf' ,6) ALCON,<br />

(7) EQi C0.1r.BAT SUPTCIRP AnD/OR OMBIT SERVICE SUPPTOE AS<br />

(8) 9TH hR WILL COORDINAVE ALL nRES XrI OPF AREA.<br />

A I i SlY RWF (C) AND PAR 4 REF (D).<br />

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Sif PC'AtZo


5, COJBANDfl COI4ZtICATIONS-ELECT FONICS.<br />

AS S: RETS E AND FP<br />

(i) 3Dmny<br />

(2) OTHRs NO MCANGE.<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

(3) REPORT CHMIAMGE IN CP LOCATION.<br />

ACK~J 1 ,EDGE REHMPT<br />

GP"4<br />

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DONG HA<br />

YD 242588<br />

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CG 1~ ARVN DIV<br />

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11TH ENGR B,<br />

2D ARVN RBGT<br />

3D NIARDIV<br />

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0-3 I,HUNP 3D MAJtDIV<br />

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SUMMARY REPORT - BATTLE OF DONG HA<br />

During the early morning hours of Monday 29 April 1968,<br />

a culvert was destroyed by explosives on Route #1, only a<br />

few miles north of Dong Ha.<br />

Battalions from the 2d ARVN Regiment, checking out<br />

this not too unusual incident, suddenly encQuntered stiff<br />

enemy resistance --- moretthan they could h<strong>and</strong>le. A company<br />

size tank - infantry force was dispatched late that after-<br />

noon by 3d Marine Division to alleviate the pressuve on the<br />

ARVN west flank. They too encountered resistance near Cam Vu,<br />

some 6000 meters west of Route #1. The NVA apparently now<br />

occupied a position in some depth astride <strong>and</strong> west of Route<br />

#1.<br />

LCUs moving along the sea-supply route to Dong Ha were<br />

taken under fire by enemy small arms <strong>and</strong> recoilless rifles<br />

(RPGs) early on Tuesday 30 April. As a Marine platoon<br />

1u 04C ofk jocindeoci vltv6<br />

patrolled'the river bank near Dai Do,(only 1500 meters from<br />

the bridge at Dong Ha) they engaged a well dug in NVA unit<br />

of unknown size. The parent company <strong>and</strong> theArthe battalion<br />

(2d Battalion, 4th Marines) reinforced the patrol, using<br />

well learned amphibious techniques in making necessary river<br />

crossings. The resulting engagement clearly showed that the<br />

enemy wanted to stay; they were well camouflaged in over-<br />

headed bunkers in the now fortified villages scattered through-<br />

out the area.<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

S 0<br />

Thus began the Battle of Dong Ha; not aa an unexpected<br />

attack on ARVN or US positions but as a discovered signif-<br />

icant infiltration, uncovered by forces responding in a<br />

normal manner to not uncommon incidents.<br />

In the days that followed, the tactical mobility of<br />

Marine <strong>and</strong> Army forces was the deciding factor in evicting<br />

the enemy from the battle scene. Between 29 April <strong>and</strong> 16 May<br />

3d Marine Division quickly movedd forces into the battle area<br />

to exploit initial successes <strong>and</strong> cut off routes of withdrawal<br />

or reinforcements 3/ 2 1an Army Light Infantry Battalion,<br />

capably augmented Division forces. The two Battalion<br />

Brigade of the 1st Air Cavalry Division <strong>and</strong> two <strong>and</strong> one-half<br />

Marine infantry battalions were shifted from other 3d Marine<br />

Division operating areas to engage the enemy. Artillery <strong>and</strong><br />

air missions reached new peaks as enemy positions were<br />

detected <strong>and</strong> saturated by supporting arms fire. A new operating<br />

Au Aoa I wit thu * sVA(Calf<br />

area was established, re&cL~J<br />

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The results of the 18 day engagement were indeed<br />

satisfying. 2104 NVA KIA 66nfirmed,(of which 221 were<br />

L- by air), 41 POW, <strong>and</strong> a Chiet Hoi were credited to<br />

armnS C"r h-<br />

Division units. In addition to discovery of numerous <strong>and</strong><br />

extensiveA equipment, 383 individual weapons <strong>and</strong> 132 crew<br />

served weapons were captured.<br />

The Battle of Dong Ha proved that active patrolling by<br />

deployed units , rapid response forces .... 2 .- .. ahort<br />

t, Olk~i K1~. 41i4kA OjM8 .v&.-t<br />

n6dne, s upplemenje&-by extensive employment of supporting<br />

arms, is.<br />

jtScGv tVe M4_Am& piOL1j&*(.t, C~Q,& 4JL (A%c4<br />

.. a.A.i-. nd successful means of fighting our enemy.<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

1. p iMg TO review the tactical posture of the 4 NarDiy (Roi4 6%0t<br />

prior to the infiltration discovered 2 April dA _g -- =_<br />

2. tMe s This review ea1plmento a a miniation of indicato<br />

<strong>and</strong> intelligence leading up * 9 April A-- -. 4<br />

3. DXCUBsaop.*<br />

h,M..e ail of Anril<br />

a. On 29 April, Division operations wre charactbeised ty sative<br />

patrolling <strong>and</strong> a* emosih s on nifit operations to Lnglude patrols, ambub4et<br />

<strong>and</strong> LP' sOccupation, defenses <strong>and</strong> improvement of Dytaker positions were<br />

an integral part of the assigned Division Nissio ppeint operations<br />

to deny the onesor access to the rice harvest had been orsdo. Units we<br />

also responding to 3d MarDiv Perintrepg %hich referenoed the high threat<br />

period, inoreased ne~er activity <strong>and</strong> commorstive dates<br />

Pedutep-11-68 of 24 Aril 1948).<br />

b. 3d Marines in the Napoleon/ftline AD was oompl a ('o)<br />

niight operation. Units were disposed from the mouth of the O0a Viet RLver,<br />

Oon both aides of the River to the 26 NS GL, <strong>and</strong> along Jones Creek south<br />

of the 71 ERW GL. Battealiontin the A) vere 1lt h0rao n, 1/3 <strong>and</strong> M 2/4.<br />

3d Marines units had been 3amkig making contact with or finding evidence of<br />

mall groups of NVA in their patrols in the vicinity of the n~nerous villages<br />

in their AO.<br />

o0 9th Marines in the Kentucky AO wvere occupying Dyemarker positions<br />

along the trace <strong>and</strong> Route 561 mhile augmenting District Hq <strong>and</strong> CAP sc=ity<br />

along Rout* 9o Static positions served as patrol bases. Battalions in the<br />

AO were 3/3, 1/4 <strong>and</strong> 1/9.<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

.do It is of particular note that an A0 for the 24 ARVY Regt, 1st<br />

ARVN Division separate the 34 <strong>and</strong> 9th Marines. This AO inolude".l, A-2,<br />

<strong>and</strong> C-1 DyGmarker positions, Route #1 from the DnZ to Dong Hag a gignflio**<br />

portion of the "LeatheWeek Square* area south of the 70 GL <strong>and</strong> east of the<br />

17 GL, <strong>and</strong> east of foute #1 to Jones Creek.<br />

dA, The 4th Marines in the Lancaster AO oocupi Camp Carroll, <strong>and</strong><br />

defended positions along Route #9 from the point at uhidh it enters hilly<br />

oount37 (09 NS GL) to midvway to Khe Sanh (xD 925400). These positions alse<br />

served as patrol bases with emphasis on patrolling adjacent to Route #I,<br />

Battalions in the AO were 3/9j, 3/1 <strong>and</strong> 2/26.<br />

fo The TF Hotel/lst Marines in the Sootl<strong>and</strong>/1he Saah AD defended the<br />

KSCB perieter <strong>and</strong> outposted on oritical terrain surrounding the base.<br />

Unite were thoroughly seartaing the area for enemy or munitions caches<br />

following~ the successful Pegasus operation, Active patrolling <strong>and</strong> battalion<br />

aie helicopter-lifted operations were being conducted. The 2d Brigade, lst<br />

ACD <strong>and</strong> battalions 1/1, /1t 2/3 <strong>and</strong> 3/4 were in the 40.<br />

gj The 26th Marines in the Rice AO south of Dong Ha conducted active<br />

patrolling in widely separated areas, moving battalions <strong>and</strong> companies around<br />

to field patrol bases. Operatio,s were specifically designed to deny the<br />

enes freedom of movement between base area 101 <strong>and</strong> the rice belt of the<br />

Hai Lang District. Battalions in the AO were 1/26, 3/26 <strong>and</strong> 3d of the 5th<br />

Armored Cavalxy.<br />

J& The Pivision Forward CP at Dong Ha <strong>and</strong> the ,Division Rear CP at Quang<br />

Tri, with the combat mupport <strong>and</strong> combbt service support units at those two<br />

locations, were pnotected tb om site defense forces from resident unitf<br />

TF Robbie, a mechanized centrally motorised force was in Division Reserve<br />

centrally located in the 9th Marines AO.<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

i. Just prior to 29 April, increase in hostile artillery was apparent.<br />

Aotivity in the Leatheneok Square <strong>and</strong> adjaoent DTZ area displayed noticeable<br />

increase, with oomenesurate increase in B&I' s TPQ's <strong>and</strong> TOT'sa scheduled<br />

on suspected or ourvaeed targets. The LeAtherneck Square vwas increased<br />

in relative priority for supporting ams targeting as of 29 April, NCP, H&I,<br />

ard TPQ's were increased in the D%Z area north of the Napoleon/BlaW AO.<br />

Observed missions refleeted the increase of AO <strong>and</strong> grow-d sightirge in these<br />

two arease<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

ETJeUS OF 3D MARDIY UNitS AS OF 28 APRIL<br />

3d MarDiv (Rein) CP Dong Ha<br />

3d Marines CP Cua Viet YD 349695<br />

1st Anarao Bn Cua Viet YD 349695<br />

A Co .let AMurao Cua Viet YD 341694<br />

B Co let Azfrao Bn YD 345695<br />

let Bn, 3d Mar CP TD 293643<br />

A 1/3 YD 293643<br />

A-2 1/3 TD 3056%6<br />

B 1/3 YD 348631<br />

0 1/3 YD 274628<br />

D 1/3 TI 313723<br />

BIT 2/4 oP YD 282669<br />

E 2/4 TD 2735703<br />

F 2/4 YD 281670<br />

G 2/4 YD 267700<br />

H 2/4 YD 278664<br />

H-1 2/4 YD 265649<br />

H-3 2/4 YITD 305681<br />

(BIM 2/4 had just oompleted night operations with E 2/4 on the vest side<br />

<strong>and</strong> F 2/4 on the eart aide of Jones Creek sweeping south. E & G Co re-<br />

established patrol base vicinity of Nhi Ha <strong>and</strong> Lamn Xuan respectively <strong>and</strong><br />

F Co returned to area of Bn CP).<br />

(All units had been oondutting daytime patrolling in AOs, <strong>and</strong> night time<br />

ambushes nnd LP's, while improving patrol base/perimeter positione).<br />

DECLASSIFIED


9th Marines<br />

3/3<br />

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Dong Ha<br />

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(All 9th Marines units had been conduoting active daytime<br />

defensive positions <strong>and</strong> ambushes <strong>and</strong> LP's at night.)<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

YD 148603<br />

YD 134646<br />

TD 132594<br />

YD 178586<br />

YD 121592<br />

ID 243585<br />

YD 143613<br />

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YD 128672<br />

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FROM: CG 3D MARDIV<br />

TO: EASE COORDI. ATOR, QUANG TRI COMBAT BASE<br />

3D MARDIV<br />

1ST BN 44TH ARTY<br />

INFO: CG III MAF<br />

CG PCV<br />

CG 1ST ACD<br />

CG 1ST MAW<br />

CG 1ST ARVI DIV<br />

LASE COORDIIATOR, DO.iG 1A<br />

FLSG - BRAVO<br />

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//SEORET//<br />

OPERATION ORDER 18-68 DEFE-SE OF QUANG TRI COMBAT LASE (u)<br />

REF: A. I,APS: VIETNAM, 1:50,000 AMS SERIES L7014 SHEETS<br />

6442 I, II, III AND IV<br />

B, 1iT ACD 281020Z MAR 68<br />

Co 3D MARDIV OPORD 2-67 (SPARROW HAWK) (NOTAL)<br />

Do 3D MARDIVO 3100,lD (NOTAL)<br />

E o3D MARDIV 140320 MAR 68 (0PORD 6-68 REV)<br />

Fe 3D M1ARDIV 130530Z MAY 68<br />

Go 3D MARDIV LOI 1-67 (NOTAL)<br />

H. 3D MARDIV0 P2000.40 (00iM SOP) (NOTAL)<br />

I1 3D MARDIVO P02000.2F (C001) (iOTAL)<br />

TIME ZOIHE: HOTEL<br />

TASK ORGANIZATION: ISSUED UNDER SEPARATE COVER<br />

1 SITUATION,<br />

Ao EhifEi-Y FORCES. SEE CUR'Ei:T INTSUIS Ai4D PERINTREPS.<br />

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6a LA . M R 00MAB'D AROMt AND AIR MErba=<br />

TO, DEM'Ž ' Y VA l /.I :OOE A.: 1L<br />

MU CACMS .MA l1 O1 THERK ICTZ,.<br />

VC<br />

,M : M Y PRI ).OVIDES JCOUTIOL, .AIFIELD) CPAAI2OMS2<br />

M(ILITINS .}, ;f)FITL/ROTAR'Y iý iD<br />

WING /ALL EI}ATHER<br />

AM,M71 SU'PPORK,<br />

23,Y LA.P DJv 0J:0ADOTS UNILATERAL M.i COlhwui.)<br />

W: t A. 2:i IN AC0 IM0 SUPTPORTS THE JM. vOWM.: . '..<br />

ii 550 $11; PROG:i A IN Tl H 11TH DTAO<br />

MI ACD s.. CONDUCTS COMEULITNED/JOINT 0P'MRA'Tros TO<br />

,DESTR,OY vD t:A MOC,S 3] AO AtD PRO2'VIdA3 HEIM"<br />

POROMENT IN THE. EVEM.T OF ATTAiCK<br />

A]t :.ri TI) "P .L,? (L) 0<br />

ISTIC UM0ii'D (FLSG - BRAVO) PrOVIDES,<br />

MV )UMj SUMIQQDINA'TE MLmENTS, SUP2.LY .ND TINT-<br />

MMY00 SMFORT,<br />

aD ." V ( AR;A) t M L,III. L DIbV REA, R 2 VICINITJ'Y OF<br />

SRI I D D D TS AFPOTD LASE DINAT<br />

2 2 AtLj , A'2 ) CO'!ilATE 1<br />

iAt T)gh DEMSE FOR AbL MdAHIT<br />

i ,i1, ( 73 L "' ij .). d .' ...... N }:.,./:3S t .o- ..... P AT,<br />

MAN1 coRAM qU)AAG TRI CO) AT BASE, T:S A DI FO'<br />

0 2 2 41MAM Ti OG, iD ) AlAIV tZ lSE J10IC).W,i<br />

We~ Nl JIM. MAN TID- .M M;E PERSUMEL lRESOUR018 M<br />

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133AT<br />

U .i.~ 1 b~K<br />

F' **~' i :.~'<br />

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V,al TAV AMP Yl Z.<br />

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WO :hj CPAWT A Evi Did! AM f N<br />

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Aw"~E "UBG T63 UGH M GMn IT<br />

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(8) PROVIDE SECURiITY FOR 10GIINEI SWEEP TEAiS QN<br />

ROUTE #1 FROI4 DOilG HA TO 4UAiIG TRI ERIDGE,<br />

(9) DIRLAUTH ELEMS 1ST ACD AND 1ST ARVI REGT ADJACENT<br />

TO YOUR AO FOR OPJRATIO1iAL IATTERS ONLY.<br />

(10) PROVIDE THIS HQ WITH T.ASKI ORGANIZATION FOR Q.UA.G<br />

TRI COALAT LASE EARLIEST.<br />

(11) SU4MIT SIX HOUR SITAEPS IAW RIEF E.<br />

(12) PREPARE AND SULMI4T SUPPORTING PLA. WITHIN TEN<br />

DAYS OF RECEIPT THIS OPORD.<br />

0. tHQ Lfl.<br />

(1) CONTINUE TO IMAINTAIN 3D i4MARDIV iLAR CP VIC qUANG<br />

TRI AIRFIELD.<br />

(2) PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTIC SOPPORT TO<br />

LASE COORDIlATOR WITHIN 4MEANS AVAILALLE.<br />

I). 3D MIAR (-) (REIF).<br />

4TH 1,1AR (REIN).<br />

9Th imAR (REIN).<br />

(1) CONTINUE TO EXECUTE PRESE TLY ASSIGNED TASKS.<br />

(2) BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE A COMTINGEliCY FORCE IN<br />

SJPPORT OF THE DEFEMSE OF QUAJG TRI C0OMIBAT LASE.<br />

; 12TH MAR (MRIN).<br />

(1) COiTINUE TO PROVIDE D/8 AiD IEIN FIRES AS<br />

REQUEST1D LY 3D MARDIV (REIN).<br />

(2) PROVIDE DEFEMSIVE FIRES TO qUAlG TRI COAMAT<br />

LASE COORDIIIATOR AS 1E0UESTED,<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

* *<br />

r1/3/ rID R1I0. FIRESAAS REQUEST,D ,<br />

i.!Y lcT ACD A..D/OR 1ST ARVX, R?,.GT Iti ADJACE'IiT AOS.,<br />

(i) ,.TIHJUU TO vi,el1TAI: OP AT tUANG TRI COi-LAT<br />

8-T.SI; o<br />

(2) PROVIDE DFE,,NSE/SECURITY FORCr'S AS REQUESTED fY<br />

LA81'. COORDINATORo<br />

3o D TLITK Lii (-a) (REINi),<br />

(:i) CONTINUE TO 1AINTAIN OP AT QUA~N`G TRI OOiBAT<br />

I 1,SF, o<br />

(2) PROVIDE DEFEMSE/SECOJRITY FORCES AS REBUESTED EY<br />

DASE, COORDINrTOR.<br />

11, 3D Sf IN -) (REId).<br />

(1) CO1TINUE TO IM.INTAIN OP AT WUA,,G TRI O0aIDAT<br />

EASE ,<br />

(2) PROVIDE DEMWNSE/SECURITY P'ORCES AS RE1UESTED LY<br />

SASE 0OUUDI111ATOR.<br />

. 'JD MT LN (-.) (REIN)<br />

(1) CONTINUE TO h: INTAIr OP AT qUAJqG TRI COMbAT<br />

tASE,,<br />

(2) PROVIDE DEFE.SE/SECUhITY FOCES AS R.J.UESTED LY<br />

LAS3L COORDI4ATOII<br />

(3) PROVIDFE TRUCK SUPPORT AS RELUESTED BY LASE<br />

cOO*DIlATOl.<br />

J, 3D ENGR L-i (-I (iiEI,,),<br />

(1) CO1TINI'E TOE:ilNTAIA CP AT qUANqG THI COMAT<br />

BA SEo \<br />

(2) PROJWVG. DF.j;rE/~i,CURITY FORCES AS RE(UESTED LY<br />

.Au COO,DIIiATOl<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

(: UiROV'I.' AGIIt.R SWELP TEAiAS AS LYUEJT.D BY<br />

1AS'h 00011DI IATOR ,<br />

(1) PROVIDE EGGII1ER AS3SITA: CE AS ,lUESTED LY<br />

SASEI CoORDIJATOR.<br />

K -t 1!T t', l]1 ITll ARTY.<br />

(1) CO1TINITUE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AS REQUESTED.<br />

(2) REASSIGAilEIT ARTY ELE8iS TO SUPPORT LASE<br />

OORDII!ATOR EFF ON RECEIPT THIS OPORD.<br />

L, C00011)1. ATIilG IiSTRUCTIOI:S.<br />

0-) TIllS ORDER EFF0XCTIVE ON RECEIPT.<br />

(2) iREF E SUPERSEDED A14D CANlCELLED BY TillS OPORDo<br />

(3) AO LIOU11DARIES: REF F DELINEATES TRACE OF<br />

PERIMlE:TER. BASE COORDIi-TATOR SULlIT RlECO1,iM<br />

AO TRIS HQ EARLIEST. DIRLAUTH WITH 1ST ACD<br />

FOR AO IOU,:DARY PLA:iIlG.<br />

(1-) LASE COURDliATO. DESIG'41ATED IN SEPARATE<br />

CORilES2ODEhIfOE ISSULD EY THIS Hq. ATTN<br />

ALSO I"IVITED TO ICCI 402-3A (Subj: ESTAB-<br />

.ish-aent OF ZONL C00ORD FOR NORTHERi SECTOR<br />

OF ICTZ0 )<br />

11 ,~~.l3TRATIO AI1D LOGISTICSa SEE REF G.<br />

COIIIA fi) lull) COLTh~di1ICATIOUS~4~LECTRO~1ICS 0<br />

A, %IORMIAL 00CM1MICATIONS IAW EXISTING PROCEDURES AID<br />

REFS H AND I<br />

L., iSi; COORDIKATOR: MAIIITAIl COMWI WITH 3D dARDIV CP<br />

AT DO'.G HA.<br />

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C AVISE THIS OF AITIJL u !;LD<br />

Co ADVISEh THIS -L1 QF A:)ITIOiAL CO,iA NL:;LDS 0<br />

Do C01ilAihl: POSTS:<br />

(1) OG 3D MARDIV<br />

(RE110)<br />

(2) fQUANG TRI<br />

BASE COOR-<br />

DliNATOR<br />

.ClOEDGE A G;LEiP TO i 1 i)<br />

ACiLOWJLEDGE RECEIPT<br />

CclT 7- 7<br />

LOCATICIT<br />

DHB YD<br />

2142588<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

Q,UANG TRI AF<br />

(REPOIRT EXACT<br />

LOCATION)<br />

0 01"i iAiADER<br />

AGEN TOMPKIiýS<br />

COL FENTON<br />

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HARBOR SITEf, IT IS DESIRABLE TO CONDUCT CONTINUING OPERATIONS<br />

TIIPEINo THE CURRENT TACTICAL POSETURE WILL PERMIT MAXIMUM IGINER<br />

EXPFORT TO BEGIN IMMEDIATELY IN SOUTEH LEATHERNMK SQUAR& HOWLER9<br />

THE WGINME REQUIR34MTS ARE BVOND THE CAPABILIT OF UNITS ORGANIC<br />

TO 3D MARDIVo<br />

2, IT IS REJESTED THAT 11TH ENGRS BE TASKED TO PROVIDE 1 WGR 00<br />

(REWN) IN DIRiT SUPPORT 3D MAHDIV POR A PERIOD OP ABOUT 30 DAYS TO<br />

SUPPORT QPERATIONS N LE&ATHEWW]K 84JARL MISSIONAP JWGRS WILL BE<br />

LAND CL ~ARING AND LZ CONSTRUCTIONO<br />

3o 00 PITH ENGFO AGREES THAT THE AOVYE MISSION CAN BE AOCOMPLISHED<br />

WITHOUT DEMR# T TO HIS CURRWHTLY ASSIGND MISSIONSo<br />

GP-4<br />

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PIILD maRM ! a<br />

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25000 AMMES IT 28 MDM=I DW" TRAJ T;mO 0 A= 5O AuLMZ<br />

Za 12M ~I10 MM M8 BIM& W3K LWI&.A%IW TO PR1OMB UMAT PMrA!$f PV<br />

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MY mn21 WrWAMs AR AWMMWXaMMn Ca M2Ws "Ak WO<br />

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EMMIMA.2 is IUim2ID. m , 16LhBW SITA2 ADD1IAL £ft PMIWca S IwM<br />

MUMM5D 21O A0001MLISU W1MEMTLAM 3T A M0MZ PI=(IMo1 #R0 I =tIMM<br />

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SECRET<br />

ht V LK V .~G NY "I 13A I 4 TS ?<br />

n/ E2r<br />

THIRD<br />

~PyS)0~ . QOF U LAY SEcToR "il)COS YJF<br />

WF ;ý' :5V,' W1 YHX i(?Jh 117 MO UPTC0R SROA AND LO SXN11L U IE N<br />

•i EVE' NOR iK'iAS THR & TO AIR AND SU E L06S<br />

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I NIOR'iLUER<br />

RUANG' TR':iA 'ROVINh":L!: ,I'. PAR"iPUR '13[MM ';SFOMCL C(MMP ANIT<br />

,.,,.. DOTN I?ELa)P:P H HE CUl: VIET RIVtER T0 ITS MOUTH,,<br />

El ..R MAJO ,FOSITO"< SAS O. F CAMi ([P<br />

CAfOL<br />

CARROi,., (<br />

EN0LUS1VEjVfl'ORTA<br />

E,XOLUSIVE), LD N,ORTfH<br />

VM TAU.Yl:EASTA<br />

-..flt P,. 'Y 5 -1E M Ijt.&~ Vll,-* Rlb. TO IT<br />

I OVY AVL O' IF 1 "A 1'L'TP Gf ?O' ONJA 09 0.1D 1. 1XA)R U IVE At tO AS<br />

EAVEE[.'F,FEC'.TIVEY: PREVblEDi:", EXP?JLOTIAT'ION OFI ACCliRATE AND DEST:RUCTIVE<br />

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t['.:, .] iI. P1 CJ.IG<br />

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" V t I l . CI1'NG-<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

I., , .... i )!I V I, IP,C~S S'E h 'J<br />

THV YM0:LDRATIONJ ARTILIXERY RAID TroD.?<br />

0 ])ESTRO-T T 0D'fil LllD<br />

I,T.UT A.: ZE .E,,E1vY ARTILLERY, LOGISTIC! SP8<br />

EU14ER/TRENCH CO4MPLEXES AND TO KILL ENEIA<br />

l SECRET<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

OF COiJDtCTIiNG<br />

j.0 c) N"; A"MIZLERY FIRES N- MNKC V.'-' v:IuT IIIY TY,<br />

P M/RDIT G I)DISPLA."E1, SFLECT,ED RE'AVYSUPRI/<br />

YSUJPPORTIT~IG/<br />

FUJ iG'ORGING:ASfETS<br />

TO KHE 8A."TflICvNITY ANr'


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iStKL I 0<br />

THIRD MARDIV<br />

: i, i..".. , 1,) i.1) T ', -P l.P':.<br />

(.- 1 JO"(..C ( (", r,G S 1 , 8.,( .'l.?i iI ,<br />

i C! A.. O?P 'PPOle,.i vilTY, TIILI;: T-C. EL><br />

S ) , E., C,.I. DI PLA h;CE", T 0, 11 1,<br />

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l.-. TO v1C1I. YNTY ADV 8221428 .SCi TO OCOUPY<br />

l-I .0"ItIOS ~3 SUPtPOI:T SiFHO1 O DRU1I4 I,<br />

.) < ~fuT1 ~I' .,RIT ) JRATIOh:' ARTILE,R Y A L:) Phti<br />

31 :. I C: 0 TA N1)S3 A D TAYK-I,;TS. OF OPPORTULITY. I.<br />

01i1L-. T? )tDE8THO. A D NEHT:ALIZE EiHEY AR{TILi,LE:,?<br />

T, DE,, S MPOl' ASES, BN.ERKTR,IY LEXS<br />

. ' K, 'LL E, Y ... PERS0,NJi.L,L<br />

M 8, Y0,,'l, FOR TRA'ibJ:T OF ART LLE]Y AJi-<br />

U I , 0O0.-;vY ,(/vIDE SECUIBTr .O.R 1`Mi<br />

.R .. C.iYi! C,ARFROLL TO L'. I7A, . A' F,ARlIST<br />

S/. v 30 HY 68a 8" 8B "ITZES ?V&A \flLL ..<br />

.. . , , 0 I 0 Lt D-i ])-MY 1 2 6<br />

,d N 4 / !0 " '"o : '<br />

R E) MC ] ":T FOR PR :0TTIO.,i OF cI.N.. TIO, iOS:<br />

(3) CONDUOT LII,iiTED OLJEiTIVY OPERATIO1,S TO PROVIDE<br />

PYV,'J -<br />

APPRO,?RI ATE SECUIT`,T; FOR FIRING POSITIONS DURING<br />

2<br />

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DECLAS<br />

SIFIED<br />

-ESREI<br />

(1 S'I ",IT - 1 ACCORPt MC1 '01I"TH EEEC E,SPLE<br />

,,:A ._h 1' XCIGPT A S FOLIUOd:,<br />

0 :' : I - lDEojkTIlE<br />

CA' lilO<br />

iRi,GAS AuD DIEIEL A'? LSA<br />

C0., V.1.00 ROLkDWS, 8" HOW<br />

1:Y D-lo1 300 FiROUNDS<br />

'OSI.IONF)D AT miC<br />

8" HOW AT LIA CAM~;C<br />

E,'i.RGEI.Y. ,OR RbSUPPLYo 400 ROUNDS<br />

.7 v,. G01N iAOiVEiD TO LZ 1AuWK Oi4 D-DAY<br />

WITH 175MA U4(<br />

Gl;i 0ITIOJAD<br />

001VOY'o 800 B, 1ft.XS<br />

AT LZ HAWK LBY D-I<br />

F J.UJI,i ,PT:ION, FOUR 81" iHOW wILL .oVi' ]Y CO iVOY 'iFROV<br />

IA.' ) TO .L ,M Oil D-. hIOWIT!ZES .ILL JO.:iN TF IOCTEL<br />

: •U"0; V :.VOY Tu TO K .SCB FRO,. LJSA CA,,."O.<br />

I}: 1 7Li IU UNS WILL MAOVE LY COi.VOY FROi CAjP[' CARROLL<br />

TO, 1Z AWK , D-.DAY, EARLY ROAD) SWMEE A,AD SCl(UHITY<br />

q.IJ.1,4; I-RitUIRED i1Y TF HOTEL FOA. THL 175MR (1 C0ONVOY)<br />

O>N D- DAY<br />

C 3XUR CI TY. 1 NFA,TRY SECURITY WILL BE REQUIRED LY TF<br />

BO~' ,T 'l AWK ON D-3 FOR THE PROThCTI.0.w 0),' 175lMM<br />

:J " i...10. II ttLL WILL COORDINATE ThE RESUPPLY<br />

Co,A')Y Oý' I)-'DAY IV ORDER TO PRECLUDE CO,;FLICT WITH<br />

T.l?l 17.h, (1U:, COiliVOY.<br />

(.) REFUJILhE - 8' HOW 00GVOY WILL HIAVE 1ONE M49 1200<br />

GALL.N REFUELER IN THE CONVOY,<br />

(2) TRACKED VEHICLE COWTACT TEAA - A TRACKED VEHICLU<br />

CONTAOT TEA4 IS BEING PROVIDED BY FLSG - BRAVO<br />

SECRET<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

THIRD MARDIV<br />

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-;J, IIO?;PTP. SUPPORT, EAERGENCY HELICOPTER LIPT WII,1.<br />

.3 3' ., BT' T.G1S iEADlUARTERS (80-35) TO f.AASI'c,-T<br />

L. - rC,0 PRA,K, -/E[EICLE/OTOCR TRAN3SP(O'T<br />

ST.'Thif,,. 00)JTACT T3rki AS REL.JIREDo<br />

, .1 I IJ-1.; cA1T), 1 GO- U.P U COMFLFITIOli OF DR01,'IE II,<br />

AIL ,VAI.L.E~LE TRUCAS WTILL BE USED FOR CA2.0O WAITI11G<br />

GPAD;PD FROP1 KS'30, TO DOI-G HA. TF HOTEL WILL,<br />

COORDIiATE WITH ARTILLERY UNITS FOR REZROGRADE OF<br />

KHE SANH CARGO.<br />

0<br />

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4w /g SECRET<br />

THIRD MARDIV<br />

. 1 $ E ; 'u: . z: .. . .H T..L 8" 1OO U .,. .,IL I.I,<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

Ul 4.J+ J"l IE ++.<br />

( i.,-3. TRi AiKIi VEHIOLCE/MOTOR TRAl(r ,P,O r, COTArC' .<br />

A .'- .. M+RE, V.lilCJ' jli04[0TOY, TRA... POR f<br />

AV OC CO',TACT ,ll l\i IS I A.lrG ?BROVC' ) .j) bh<br />

, .- IRAVO 01f A STAND-EY STATJS, AT' )04.G ]IA,<br />

F E.I, I U,A.IO, OF DRJUF IRFE IIo S31OUL+) 00AYOCY<br />

ASS ,.r,T CE LU PE(&LIRED TIJE TEA, !I,L 11, IELO-<br />

Ll i'll"D TO .L "IOE 0 OY,,<br />

V , tITJPPORT - 'Id(, RP,TRI.EVERS ARE IPEI],,1('<br />

PRI )"2.DD TO ESC~OT THE 8" HOW COAVOY O1 *i-".<br />

0:, 1..R.IEVER WILL EE PROIIDED lY TMH ,fl 155<br />

0"1.-! T1RY (PROV) A,D OJE J.LY 3D TAMK F0 . R..<br />

SU]' ( ~OR I'J! TLYE 175MI GU.JN ONVOY OW "D-D.Y WILL<br />

bl lth :oVIDED BY ARMY UNITS,<br />

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itUKlIK<br />

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4 . -. ~ K..11)2C) ~ ~1, ~A1~.X v K~f;i ~<br />

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CON : IL E T I AL .<br />

MI C)ICOED.IA SQUARE S ITREP IR 1 F 090001 - 2 90600H MAY 68<br />

r2, 1. UNIT L(.OAT IO,NS NO CHANUGL<br />

U vhIY OF' OPERAT IONScc RFMAIN THE SAME<br />

AT AW 7315H H0 `- LT 0/1/5 I 1 AT YD 2P08 'A OBSVfD v! APPROX 100 ENEMY MOVING'*HT.;<br />

k NRTH TO 80 -,. ARTY PUl IN A WILL yEA BE CHECKED AT FIRST L IGHT.<br />

AT Wt50 0/2/5 FRE,'D 5 INOO IING RNDS 10ITH 4NEG CAS.<br />

h,; NOK.:<br />

5, PC LA,S1 -'EM.IN TL -<br />

6,,,U.,LA IVE. L.SSES8<br />

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h'v<br />

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00 UUMM-A UJUMMWAA<br />

DE RUMHVP 237?0 1301934<br />

ZNY CCCCC<br />

0 091934Z MAY 68<br />

FM THIRD MARDIV COOC<br />

TO UUMHMA/PCV TOC<br />

INFO UUMM,WAA/III MAF COC<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

C O N FIDENT I AL<br />

SITREP NR 2 FOR OPN CONCORDIA, 090600-0912004 MAY 6q.<br />

1. LOCt<br />

1/T CP C- 1<br />

A 236678<br />

S236678<br />

C 236778<br />

D 236678<br />

2/5 CP DONG HA<br />

A. DONG HA<br />

9. 213687<br />

C. 29369<br />

D. DONG HA<br />

. 1/5 CONT StC OPW3 AND AIRLIPFTED CO"'9 TO 1/5 CAV COkTACT<br />

ARE A.<br />

A, 15 CAV :,N COI,IACT P,Uc R r f' RPT' PER r)D WI Sg<br />

150 WVA VIC Yi)D 24463. RLS' OF C. iftACT AT EWO OF RE ORTINT rv.RIOD.<br />

1 HUIH DEST, 8 OTHER AIRCRAT HIT. UW.X EN ASSESMENT.<br />

4. NONE<br />

5. COND 1/5 SkC OPNS AND 2/5 BLOCKING OPNS,<br />

6, CUM LOSSES:<br />

FRt 32 WIA MED,<br />

ENt 1 DET,<br />

3P-4<br />

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DECLASSIFIED


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00 UUMSEA UUMSEM<br />

DE UUMHVP 25190 1321407<br />

ZNY CCCCC<br />

0 11407Z 'MAY 68<br />

FN THIRD MARDIV COC<br />

TO UUMSEM/PCV TOC<br />

INFO UUMSEA/zIII MA<br />

Br<br />

COC I i<br />

CO 0 N F I D E N Tj%I AL<br />

SUBJECTS SITREP 10 FM 111200-11100H<br />

1, UNIT LOCATIONSs<br />

1/5 CAV*<br />

MAY AV, CONCO/A u<br />

A yq 9676(38<br />

9. y. 23/lý<br />

-<br />

C Y10 224 6G2,<br />

D Y9 235 G72<br />

2/5<br />

A YD 245681<br />

9 232708<br />

C Yl) 230708<br />

D YD 245681<br />

, ,. ''.<br />

ATTACHED TANK PLAT YD 237668o<br />

2.<br />

5.<br />

CONT S & C OPNS AND<br />

ENEM CONTACTSt<br />

SCTY OF HWY 1 IN ANSSIGNED AO.<br />

A. AT 12159 DI/5 (YD 239673) MEDEVACED 3 US WIA(FROM EMEMY rIRl')<br />

AND 1 HEAT STROKE ENM.<br />

B. AT 1255, D2/5 (YD238695) REPORTED FINDING 10 AK-47, FROM<br />

PREVOOUS NIGHTH CONTACT.<br />

C. AT 1245, A2/5 (YD 241695)<br />

GRENADES O0 HIS PERSOl.<br />

CAPTURED I WVA DOW. HE RAD 2 CHICOM<br />

D. AT 1220 1BI/5<br />

HEAT CASUALTY.<br />

(YD 242669) MEDEVA1ED I US VIAL fROM SHRAOMEL AN.) 1<br />

D. AT 1410 2/5 C &C HELICOPTER (VIC C1l) REC'D 50 CUL tIRE AND<br />

CRASHED. TýE CHOPPER REC'D FRIE FROM YD 2506tR, NEGATIVE CASUALTIMS,<br />

7. AT 1515, DI/&. AT 1525 BDE LNO CHOPPER (1/4 8 Or 0-1) REC'D GROUNDIýI<br />

NEGATIVE HITS OR CASUALTIES.<br />

H. AT 16309, A,B8 D, qXT CAV (YD 234673) IMITATED SWEEP 0W CONTACT<br />

AREA AND WERE RECEIVING B,40 FIRE. 1/5 CAV AND ATTACHED TAN<br />

FLATOON WITHDREW TO NIGT PFOB AND ENGAGED AREA WITH MORE<br />

ARTILLERY AND AIRSTRIKE. DI/5 SUrFERED 2 US MIA. 3 US VIA. I UqMC<br />

I. AT 1725, Al/5 (YD 245685) RECEIVED 2 RDS OF ARTY RPSULTING<br />

IN I US VIA.<br />

4. NONE.<br />

5. CONT SCTY OF FOB'S AND HWY 1.<br />

,S. TOTALS AS OF 111500<br />

FR<br />

KIA 20, wIA 65, W1A 2<br />

EN<br />

KIA 193, DET 4, IVC 62, CSWC 11, PW/4VA 1, PW/VC 3<br />

GP-4<br />

DECLASSIFIED


DECLASSIFIED<br />

00 UUMSEA UU'SEM<br />

DE UU'mHVP 25390 1322100<br />

ZNY C.Y CCC<br />

0 112100Z MAY 68<br />

FM 3RD MARDIV COC<br />

TO UUMSEM/PCV Coe<br />

INFO UUMSEA/III MAF COC<br />

BT<br />

C 0 N F D E N T I A L<br />

SITREP 11 FR 111800-112400,v MAY 61 OPERATION CONCORDIA 90,IARE<br />

1. UNIT LOCATIONS: 2ND BDE DONG HA<br />

1-5 CAV<br />

A<br />

B<br />

C<br />

D<br />

2. CONT<br />

C-1<br />

Y023 7668<br />

YD237668<br />

YD224668<br />

YD255 6742,<br />

SECTY OF FOBS<br />

2-5 CAV C-1.<br />

A YD245606<br />

B YD232708<br />

C YD23 0709<br />

D YD245686<br />

3. AT 1955 D2-5 VIC YD 2456R1 REC 3 INCOMING<br />

ARTY RDS NEG 0ASUALTIES. AT 2130 B2-5#VIC -.YD 247703<br />

ENGAGED 4-5 NVA RESULTING IN 1 NVA KIA, OT.HERS<br />

EVADED TO N ARTY PUT, IN AREA. AT 2145 'D 2w5<br />

VIC YD 245696 ENGAGED 4 NVA RESULTINGi.IN 2 NVA XIA.<br />

AT 2250 C2-5 VIC YD 235707 SPOTTED APPROX<br />

30 WVA IN OPEN TO EAST OF LOCATION ENGAGED<br />

WITH ARA NEG ASSESSMENTS.<br />

4o NONE<br />

5. ALL UNITS WILL CONT SECTY OF FOB<br />

1-5 CAV A, B,DI-5 (IN THE MORNING) WILL COND<br />

FROM 'OB TO V VIC YD 243706. B&C WILL COND<br />

cC OPNS TO N VIC YD 243716.<br />

,S, C1,4ATIVE LOSSES:<br />

rfý' T F kiW". Y<br />

S&C ODNS<br />

f5 WIA<br />

2 'MIA<br />

ENEMY<br />

196 NVA KIA<br />

4 PW/ NV<br />

4 DET<br />

62 IWC<br />

II CSWC<br />

GP4<br />

DECLASSIFIED


00 UUi"h UUNMItJAA<br />

D) U tilV' 2. 500 125 19<br />

UC) Y CQOU<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

ur<br />

C) M r ) DV I Y I h L Nc<br />

OF CnAVTON =CORDIA SKCARE SITfEP 12 PR 1S060 I M120001--.<br />

M,AY 8<br />

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(2, (o' ' .~T "Y r 0 . CO*C1 C omm n ' -wUSuS,,<br />

ql 13 VIC eYp 23S TIS PD 2/5<br />

Ef l CSI VT COrPANY SYK r t:E0u<br />

RON Q. POP, ARTN WS C.ED lN ARE<br />

i 0. 5 S h 21 REV': ., , 1 7I i FiU S/'. F1R2. , I<br />

' " 1 .' vp;, 9 A V A of ;3 A V up F URV"<br />

w. N0 vp :y j7I, for 9t 1 mu 2 vp 7<br />

ID2<br />

DECLASSIFIED


I ! 7-ý<br />

A::! ''Vi<br />

Von l.<br />

N,! . :<br />

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i 'T 5) t. 12/5 LI ifQ k q)VH it;;<br />

EN01 00<br />

mow - U 1;' s Viou iw<br />

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U bUU'id.ai UU bI"l<br />

DE UUMMVP 2507C 133 807<br />

ZNY CCCCC<br />

0 121807Z MAY 68<br />

FM 3RD MARDIV COC<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

TO UUMSEM/PCV COC<br />

INFO UUMSEA/III BTilT, MAF COC<br />

/C 'J4-<br />

C 0 N F-,D E N T I A L o<br />

SITREP 14 FR 121200-121800 OPERATION CONCORDIA SQUARE<br />

1. UNIT LOCATIONSt<br />

1/5 CAVs<br />

A YD 237673<br />

B YD 237673<br />

C YD 225662<br />

D YD 237673<br />

2/5<br />

A YD 245686<br />

8 YD 24969R<br />

C YD 249698<br />

D YD 245686<br />

2. 2. CONT EONTM EXPLOITATION CXOITACTIO OF RC,AS CONTACT<br />

3. ENEMY CONTACTSt<br />

ARE RA ortt&CO<br />

GP- 4<br />

BS<br />

CSWC 12<br />

DET. 29<br />

INN CIV 14<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

C OPNS<br />

A*. AT 1240, B/2/5 (YD248713) CONT TO RECEIVE 'ORTAR, RT ARO ARTY ARY<br />

AND S/A FIRE. CONTACT CONT UNTIL 1415 AT W1IC<br />

TIME' B& C 2/5 WITHDREW TO VIC YD 249698, AT 1424 25<br />

THE MEDEVAC CHOPPER (YD 246712) REC*D 2 HITS IN I TRE THE<br />

TAIL SECT ION.<br />

TAIL SECTION*<br />

Be AT 15 10, A2/5 (YD 245686) PICKED 14 ,INNOCENT CIVILIAN<br />

WERE<br />

DETAINEES<br />

EVACIUI'ATED,<br />

WHO REQUESTED ASSISTANCE* DETAINEES<br />

WKAE EVAtUtATEND -<br />

CM AT 1615 Al/9 (YD,243667) OBS 6 VA CA AROU,D<br />

DESTROYED BUNKERS.<br />

D.<br />

REC'D<br />

AT<br />

S/A<br />

1740.<br />

FIRE.<br />

A & B<br />

NJEG<br />

1/5<br />

AULIS<br />

(YD 245670) INITIATED SWEEP AND<br />

REC'D S/A FIRE*, NEd CASUALTIES,<br />

Eo AT 1655, 2/5 CAV REPORTS TOTAL CAOUALTTES<br />

FROM TODAY#S CONTACT WEREf 1 US KIAO 2 US'MIA, 45.<br />

Fe AT 17089 81/5 (YD'2389671) FOUND THE 2.MIA<br />

FROM A/1/5 & THE -2 MIA FROM 2ND BDE, *OUR ALL<br />

INDIVIDUALS<br />

4. NONE.<br />

WERE KIA.<br />

4* NONEo<br />

UN<br />

9PA A<br />

5s CONT SCTY OPMS, CONT SCTY OF -FIRE BASES<br />

ESTABLISH NIGHT<br />

6., TOT ALS:<br />

FR 6o IENDLY TOT AL So<br />

FR IENDL YENEMY<br />

KIA 25<br />

AMBUSHES.<br />

ENEM4Y<br />

NVA KIA 236<br />

MIA 2 (2/5CAV) POW OVA 13


9<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

00 UU'MHMA UUMIWAA<br />

DE RUMHVP 2522C 1340204<br />

ZNY CCCCC<br />

0 130204Z MAY 68 Q<br />

ý7 FM THIRD MAPDIV COC<br />

TO UUMMHIA/PCV TOC<br />

INFO UUMMWAA/.III MAF COC<br />

C 0 4F I 1* 4.TI A L<br />

SITREP NR 15 v 121ROO-1224004 MAYMyq,.<br />

1. LOC<br />

1-5 A-237673, 8-237673, C-225662, -237673 -<br />

2-5 A-245686, 8-249698, C-2496989, D-245686<br />

2. SA'MED<br />

3. AT 1940 B2-5 VC YD 245718 FMD I MIIA/1 IA,<br />

RES OF 1-5 COTAGT VIV YD 246668. 26. NVA KIA<br />

2 IWC, 2 CSWC, 500 RDS, 7.62 AM'4O, 2.qRE'S<br />

2 GAS MASK9(S, AT 2125 A2-5 VIC YD 24 56Q6<br />

CIA 1 NVA POW WAL'~ED BY WEST SIDE OF FOB0<br />

WEN CIA.<br />

4. NONE<br />

5, PLANS: SAMIE<br />

6. TOTALSs<br />

ro O& VIA I MIA to a f%AtIt M Il<br />

ENEMY<br />

262 NVA XIA, 14 POW, 90 P'f 14 CSWC.<br />

GPN4<br />

riP 79?3<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

toe


ME2 DIV AflD N 6;9<br />

- 1'Ur 2'. ' . f 5 ' -<br />

1 IP Ut7- M n<br />

'2 'o UU u;.%'/ It;- R<br />

0 0 uI Al," i' P "irj + t<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

9-<br />

-- ~N I<br />

Ii> 1/<br />

--C--<br />

. UI C.... N 2 ,.ITV &QU: 0 i P T ,' 2' o Q.AR 5''' Ci.u ilK< AVN-Gi R73t42 )e< i7+; 5(21 ½ $%K<br />

SU, "iRY i i2. A IO 10 14.; I TV TiI SY<br />

/77< /)7< /.*<br />

4. SI( EVBAST7 NtOtW<br />

5. PLANS: RP"AI,3 TIIE SA<br />

6, CIii ATI V l .,0SSE ý'"<br />

FRt 26 'IA,<br />

EN: 262 'IVA<br />

BP4<br />

BT<br />

115 WIA UVAC, 19A<br />

KIA, 14 POW9 2v DET, 14 INN ~CIV, 90 IC., 14 CSWC<br />

NHN<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

I<br />

ýOllt,lt--P.ýo


BE DIV AND OR G;?<br />

so UTAH. 1(W f C<br />

11 PU T 1 OC CANV W6 C N<br />

2. . SUMITY .Y O ON . . OWWW<br />

. Tm,.<br />

..<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

Ar'<br />

, AT il%W A/2/5 YD Q R!'UKT nNhCD K" I i. 3 W. rv<br />

flA7<br />

(KILLE) BY A2.) VROI UUJTCT OF' 12 MKI FD ;! Kj<br />

AX-47 AND 0 ,Si.<br />

B, AT 1150M 0/1/5 YD 215 S60 ENGAGED N"A RF!IESU7!TLING<br />

I 3 NVA VIA (AND A"-V7 0 C0A.<br />

4, SIG EVENTS: NONE<br />

5, P.LArS: REAITN THE SAM~1E<br />

6. CU5MIAT VE LOf 'SE St<br />

FR: 26KYAr 1 IAQ I15 WIA<br />

~EW: 288 IVA KIAq 14 P)W, 97 IWC, 14 CSWC, 2S8 DET, k IWt1 CIV<br />

B'<br />

: N,<br />

L ..... 1-<br />

'4 uF<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

/ I<br />

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A .4 4444 < 4<br />

( I I<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

7<br />

7/<br />

;44..<br />

*~,.4 .44<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

014 o.plAx? MAY s ~<br />

>"i,<br />

F',1 T| HthD ',lAROIV Cd c ,r (cx<br />

TO UTS7ND A/R 0 C<br />

.o um sfy/ nt u To e c<br />

C 0 N F I DE N 'T I A L<br />

OP SInRE P L 19 Ty 14 001 - 1324 0AN MAY 6<br />

s, UNT<br />

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9: j;:<br />

&1660 , 40 REGM 2 mURTAR RNUS<br />

4f<br />

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7'~~t' ~iz<br />

O c' A 2CO;'/><br />

I//5 RPE f D IAM ARMF FIRE, M-79 U3 RNDS) -40 RUS<br />

(5 RDL YTE.. R ES ( . POTTED APDROX 30-20 VA IT WOUBLI<br />

"SMIDF P.OR FIGAGED WITH R A AN?D ARI Y. \'G EMZMMY ASSESMENT<br />

CHE ,WILL ARF.A MORUR ,I FR KIA (BY GRENADE), 0D/1/5<br />

AT 2305uH PROM T?09 VFAGAUSPD W ITH ORGAM TCS; ARTY AID 0EG ASOCSiY,<br />

4. SIG UVETTSw NONE<br />

5. PLANS: REMAV9 THE SANE,<br />

G. C U,iUL PT IV:E .O SE S.,<br />

FR& 2 KIQ, I 15 WIA<br />

Ei 324 NVA KIA, 14 POW2 113 TWCo, 21 QSWOc<br />

0 Gped' P*' 4<br />

bT<br />

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A:..<br />

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DE DIV K124 AND 9R,' R 124<br />

00 UUMSEA UUMSEM<br />

DE UUMHVP 2690C 1360706<br />

ZNY CCCCC'<br />

PCV TOC -T- III MAF COC<br />

0 150706Z MAY 68<br />

FM THIRD MARDIV COC<br />

TO UU'ASEM/PCV TOC<br />

INFO UUMSEA/III MAF COC<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

6co<br />

ST<br />

CO NFIDEN T I AL<br />

OPN CONODRDIA SQUARE SITREP NR 21 FM 149001-H - 140600H 'AY 68<br />

1. UNIT LOATIONSt 40 CHANGE<br />

2. SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS: REmAIN THE SAME<br />

3. ENEMY CONTACTS: NONE ...<br />

4. SIG EVENTSt<br />

NO NE<br />

5. PLANSs REMAIN THE SAME<br />

g, CUMULATIVE LOSSESS<br />

FRt 28 KIA, 115 WIA EVAC, I WIA MINOR<br />

EN: 324 NVA POW, 14 DET, 113 IVC, 2 1 CgWC<br />

GP-4<br />

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DE DIV AND NR 125<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

00 UU"SEA UUMSEM<br />

DE UU'OHVP 2693C 1360709<br />

ZNY CCCCC<br />

PCV TOC -T-III MAF COC<br />

0 150709Z MAY 69<br />

FM THIRD MARDIV CO0<br />

TO UtJU!SEM/PCV TOC<br />

IFO UUNSEA/III MAF COO<br />

BT<br />

C 0 N F I D E N T I A L<br />

SUiJtl SITUP 22 FORM 140600- 141200H (C5<br />

. UN4iT LOCATIO11S<br />

1/5 CAV 2/5 CAV<br />

A-249 653 A-240684<br />

3-243660 B-243 693<br />

C-225628 0-23169B /<br />

D-249653 D-243693<br />

2, CONT S&C OPNS AND SCTY HWY I<br />

3. CONTACT<br />

A. AT 0700 D2/5 (YD245685) REC'D S/A I<br />

FIRES. NEG CASUALTIES. AT 0744 D2/5 J<br />

REC'D 104$ 91 -456 43 7)59,& $,<br />

I US WIA ('ITNOR),<br />

8, AT 0942 D2/5 (YD 246696) FR 15 WVA IIA<br />

I POW, CONT TO RECEIVE S/A 7IRE AND MORTARS.<br />

C. AT 0923 D 1/5 (YD249653) FD I SKS, I<br />

PROTECTIVE MAS", ISTEEL POT.<br />

D, AT 1015 D2/5 CYD246696) FD 4 MORE NVA<br />

KYA AND AT 1080 FD IB-40 RL, 2 AR-471,<br />

I S'(, I AK-50, I RPD CMG.<br />

4. NONE<br />

5. CONT S&C OPNS& SOTY N4WYI.<br />

6 FRIENDLY<br />

KIA-29 MIA-0 WIA(E) 115 WIA(C.) I1<br />

ENEMY<br />

NVA VIA-339 POW-15 ITWC-117 DET 29<br />

CSWC - 23<br />

3T<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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00 UUMSEA UUMSEM<br />

DE UUMHVP 2692C 136070R<br />

ZNY CCcCC<br />

PCV TOC -T- ITT MAF COC<br />

0 15070MZ MAY 68<br />

FM THIRD MARDIV.COC<br />

TO UUMSEM:/PCV TOC<br />

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() Al 04 D)'; (YD ( 4'1) OUtD 3 tVA K(IA,<br />

.cICO, GiRE, NADES 300 RDS' -47 'S RES$ULT<br />

I"ATELY I EE{ AGO.,<br />

(C) AT 1430 C1-5 C.YD22S52) 1,OUfD I CMTI4iES,<br />

TYPE RA.fDO,,<br />

(D) AT R435 DI-..5 (YD24RG4P) FOUND 2 NVA<br />

'(IA APPROX I DAY AGO. AT 1440 DI-5 ,OUND<br />

3. 3-40 RTTS AND Wo0 RDS 51 CAL (DEST)<br />

(E) AT 10 CI-5 (YD225_629) FOUND I S'S AND<br />

D 1-5 (2,46145) FOIUND I SKS.<br />

4, NONE<br />

5, CONY SqTY OF Fl)l'S AWiD<br />

6, TOTALS '<br />

FR IENDL Y<br />

YIA-29 ,VA XYA-345<br />

MIA-0 POW- 15<br />

W-IA(tE) 115 IWC-119 DET 29<br />

WIA 07) 1 'SWC-%2I<br />

7TI<br />

9<br />

141 M001 MAY 69" (',c6,/T' Q" ,<br />

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DE DIV AND NR 128<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

00 UUMSEA UUMSENM<br />

DE UUMHVP 2691C 1360707<br />

ZNY CCCCC<br />

PCV TOC -T- III MAF COC / /<br />

0o 150707! MAY 68,<br />

FM THIRD MARDIV COC<br />

TO UUMSEM/PCV TOC<br />

INFO UU'SEA/III MAF COC<br />

BT<br />

' CO?NJnRI) IA SQ'UARE<br />

1, UNi?i LOCAT IONTS:<br />

1/5<br />

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A )7 22 4G 4<br />

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C, YD 224 Gig<br />

Cl Yo 25 G& 0<br />

D" YD 24242<br />

At Yrf 214 0,r,<br />

B, YD 243693<br />

C, YD 230693<br />

D. YD 243693<br />

2. SUMMARY OF OERATONSs REMAIN THE SAmE<br />

BEM ENEMY CONTACTS1 NONE<br />

4. SIG EVENTS: NONE<br />

5o PLANSt REMAIN THE SAME<br />

6. CUMULATIVE LOSSESt<br />

FR: 28 l(IA, 115 WIA EVAC 9 1 WIA MINOR<br />

FRs 345 NVA '!IA, 15 POW, 119 IWC, 22 CS'C, 29 DET<br />

GP-4<br />

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DECLASSIFIED


DE DIV AND NR 297<br />

00 UUMSEA UUM~SM<br />

DE UUMHVP<br />

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I-l[;v iu- t; -I- iL I'jllj l UI, k<br />

MAY 00<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

PCW7,.l71137? I<br />

Pq T~HYPI) ;lliA%Uv COG<br />

TO UUMS2-liPCV TOC<br />

INFO UU,MSEA/III MAP" COC<br />

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C 0 N FID E N T I AL<br />

OPERATION' CON(CORDIA SQUARE SIT REP NR 24 15 000t-5 b ,5Gl<br />

1, UNIT LOCAT ION NO CHANGE<br />

2. SUTMMARY I WNTINUE SECURITY M-1ISS,ION, CONT Ahl9BUSlE:l,<br />

3, ENENY CONTACTS: NON<br />

4, SIGNIFICANT EVENTSo ADD INVA/KIA(C) AND I IWO<br />

5, PLANSs CONTINUE S&C OPER AND LOCAL PATROLLING<br />

6. CUNMULATIVE LOS,SES<br />

FR IENDLY<br />

28 KIA<br />

116 WIA<br />

0 MIA<br />

ENtMY<br />

346 NVA<br />

14 PW/NVA<br />

29 DET<br />

14 INNCIV<br />

120 IWC<br />

22 CSWC<br />

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DE DIV AND 4R 294<br />

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00 UUMISEA IJUMbSE<br />

DE UUMVP 2855C 13811358<br />

ZNY CCCCC<br />

PCV TOC -T- III MAF COC<br />

0 171138Z MlAY 68<br />

FM THIRD MARD IV COC<br />

TO UUMSEM/PCV TOC<br />

INFO UUMSEA/III MAF<br />

BT<br />

COC<br />

.<br />

CO N FIDE<br />

OPN CONCORDIA<br />

N I AL<br />

SQUARE SITREP NR 25 FM 150600M - 15 1203H MAY 8<br />

1. UNIT LOCATIONSt<br />

1/5 CAV<br />

A-22 1647<br />

2/5 CAV<br />

A-244686<br />

9-2 19647<br />

N-219647<br />

D-243642<br />

8-243693<br />

C-230693<br />

D-243693 /<br />

2. SUMMARY OF OPERATIONSt REMAN THE SAME<br />

3. ENEMY CORTACTSt NONE<br />

4. SIG EVENTSs NONE<br />

5. PLANS: REMAIN THE SAME<br />

6. CUMULTIVE LOSSESs<br />

R t 28 KIA, 116 WIA<br />

ENt 347 NVA KIA, 14 POW, 120 IWC, 22 OSWC, 29 DI.T, 22 T%4 cIV<br />

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DE DIV AND NR 296<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

00 UUMSEA UUMSEM<br />

DE UUMNVP 2852C 1381135 .<br />

ZNY CCCCC<br />

PCV TOC -TM III MAF COC<br />

0 171135Z MAY 68<br />

FM THIRD MARDIV COC<br />

TO UUMSEM/PCV TOC<br />

IMNFO UUMSEA/III MAP COC<br />

13T<br />

CO NF IDE NT IAL<br />

OPN CONCORDIA SQUARE SITREP NR 27 FM i51800H 152400H MAY SS<br />

1.*UNIT LOCATIONSI NO CHANGE<br />

2. -SUMMARY OF OPERATIONSI REMAIN THE SAME<br />

3. ENEMY CONTACTSt NONE<br />

4.SIG EVENTSt NONE<br />

5.PLANSt REMAIN THE SAME<br />

6. CUMULATIVE LOSSES:<br />

PR: 2R KIA, 116 WIA<br />

ENt 349 NVA "IA, 15 POW, 121 IWC, 22 CSC, 38 DET, 14 T#4 CIV<br />

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PCV TO(' ,,- III 14V COC,<br />

0 170134iZ A C<br />

F,I THIT11 11ARDIV C:00C<br />

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1.FO .AF MAFS,AIII (0,c<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

S SUN, AR Y OF OPE'IATIOS: REY'lAINi TH E SAME.<br />

3, ENEMY CO'1TACTS-V<br />

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OP (CAM) RECV'D INCOMING ARTY, B&r.,RECV' 12 RWNDS 1/5 C0 3 RNDS,.<br />

to SIG EVENTS NONE<br />

5. PLANSt REIAINI THE SAM1E<br />

6. CUMULATIVE LOSSES:<br />

FR 28 KIA, 11 WIA<br />

ENi 349 NVA (IA, 15 POW, 121 IWC, ý2 CSW., 30 DET, 14 INN CIV<br />

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DE DIV AND NR 293<br />

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DE UUMRVP 2850C 1381133<br />

ZNY Cecce<br />

PCV TOC -T- III MAF COC<br />

0 171133Z MAY 68<br />

FM THIRD MARDIV COC<br />

TO UUMSEM/PCV TOC<br />

INFO UUMSEA/III MAF COC<br />

BT<br />

o*6 C 0 N FIDENT I A K<br />

OPN 1O UNIT SITREP LOCATIONSI NR 29 FM NO 16060014 CHANGE<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

1AY133Z MA 69 ,6 .. - 16,2 . .AY<br />

2. SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS:<br />

39ENEMY CONTACTS: NONE<br />

3.ENEMY CONTACTS: NONE<br />

4* SIG EVENTS: NONE<br />

. PLANS: REMAIN THE SAME<br />

REMAIN THE SAME<br />

6.CUMULATIVE LOSSES:<br />

FRt 28 KIA9 116 WIA<br />

PR: 28 '(IA, 116 PIA<br />

EN: 349 '(IA (NVA) IS POW,<br />

GIP-4<br />

BT<br />

129 IWC,<br />

22 RWCt% DET9<br />

22 CSWC, 18 DET,<br />

14<br />

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INN (CIV<br />

NN 4N<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

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00 UU01HMA UUMMWAA<br />

DE UU'.VP 292AC 1391s16<br />

ZNY CC0.C<br />

PCV TOC r-T. III MIF COC<br />

0 1911i6' 4AY 6G<br />

F" 3RD MAA)IV C00<br />

1TO UUMH;AA/*CV TOC<br />

INFO UUMIAA/III MAF COC<br />

BT<br />

DECLASSIFIED<br />

OPERATION 0 1 lO')CORDT)TA7 iZ RE SITREP 30 16120-1618008 E IAY<br />

1. UNIT LO.A'TIONSt NS O (;HANG'E,.<br />

. SU"'ARY OF OP4RATIONS'2 0 CHANGEO<br />

3, ENE'Y CN'TACTS MONE.<br />

4-. SIGNIFICANT EVENTSt NONE,<br />

^ PLIANS, !?E**'k)R TH, MF Ni<br />

61 CUMUL1ATIVE LOSSES<br />

FR EN<br />

',AY 6;F 69<br />

29 "IA<br />

116 WIA<br />

:' "IA<br />

349 'IVA/KIA<br />

15 1PW/WA<br />

30 DET<br />

15<br />

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IN/N<br />

IW C<br />

CIV<br />

Br<br />

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DECLASSIFIED


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DE RU1JIVP 2 92 C 139 1 15<br />

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PCV TOC ; .-<br />

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:AY 6'J<br />

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5v, THYRD MitARD -V C 00C<br />

TO UU"lW' PF'CV T(O C<br />

INFO tItP.MWAA/ I "''AF<br />

PT<br />

C!Ci(<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

0w.'c N co!CO . I A SUIAt ýY 7. ff, IR 1 3 riiý ' IS9!;"4 0 MPiY 8<br />

4. SI[ E!.V. T, Sto,,:<br />

AT 1601932 VIC T 43693 D /2/5i D 5 A"-47'S , I A-5 2 S,<br />

RES 8 YC,<br />

N , '. ..<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

P', I ý, (:,<br />

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00 JUNHV:" i N<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

J ,Y<br />

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0 PCV lI,'ql4?i TOC cA .i- "Y Io 1 7.iII/<<br />

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5 PItP 3 RN GCOR"I R IA NAY (hWE w.=OA: N' 0A'.8 170001-17)600 Srx,<br />

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MISM UNLBE oC~ Y ~<br />

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DECLASSIFIED<br />

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