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C US;EDHFOlR MoViNG RICE, THESE ROUTES CONVERGE IN THE AREA ALONGrHE SONG 0 LAUr ALSO CALLED THE MY CHANH RIVER. THIS AREA IS(EAViLY POPULATED AND AT LEASTSYMPATHETIC TO THE HOSTILE FORCES,:;'TH:R FROa FEAR OR PCLITICAL BELIEF. DURING THE RECE T PASTfliE ENEMY HAS ENDEAVORED TO SEVER FRIENDLY LINES OF COMMUNICATIONS1-ILE HAINTAINING HIS ABILITY TO MOVE RICE BOUGHT AND/OR CONFISCATED

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SC,7NCE EF,,T IM1ATE F OR OPERAT ION BADGERH200TH.D

B. FRIENDLY FORCES8 FOR DISTRIBUrION OF GROUND FORCES OPER-IING IN THE AQCt. SEE OPERATIGNS OVERLAY. (ISSUED SEP)

(l) AlIPHIBIOUS TASIK FORCE (TG 76.5) CONDUCTS AMPHIBIOUSPTZ;--TCN FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLIS ING AND SUPPORING THE,ANi Y.3 (- FORCE ASHORE .

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i.I-SSIO. SLF CQONDUCTS A ANPHIBIOUS OPERATION IN TUA G TRIN. 4,41 THIEN PRCAIINCES TO DESTROY/CAPTURE ENEMY FORCES AND LOG-ST74. CACHES, DISRUPT ENEi1Y ROMfES OF COMMUNICATIONS A D SUPFLY,

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(2) AT lf-A,OUR 0i D-DAY LAND BY LVTS OVET GREEN BEACH,(3) SECUR-E[ LZ FTVCfl.

(4) ATL1-HOUiR OC3 D-D)AY LAND PY MELICOPTEP IN LZ FINCH.(5) SECURIE LF O- ECT PVE 1.(6) CCN4DUCT SiiiRCGH D DZS'FtROY OPERAIONS, IN ASSIGNED ZONE,(7) DESIGNA 'E A. SPARROW4 HAUK PLATO ON NOT TO BE COMMITTED

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LK (0(1i) OPN CODE NAME BAD ERTOOIH.(2) D-DAY 26 DECHi. (TO BE CONFIRNED)(3) IIH4OUR 1100-t L-HOUR - UP(V SECURING LZ FINCH. (TO BE

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(9) GRID DESI (1ATORt YANKEE DELTA(10) PSYOPS TO IIAX EXTENT CONSITENT WITH TACTICAL SITUATION.(In) LA DING PLAN lAW ANNEX I REF B, SLT 3/1 PREPARE DE-

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(5) bLi b/ 1 ifiOVIDE SECURITY FOR SUPPLIES CLOTHING AiND EQUIPNEmA I NING ABOARD SHIPS.

(6) REPOR T EXPFND IT URES OF ALL CLASSES OF SUPPLIES DAILYALT 'ebb,

SCOMNA•t A I, COIMUNICATIONIS -- ELECTRONICSA. COM' -- ELECT IAW ANNEX L OF REF B EXCEPT AS MODIFIED

i.LOCW.(1) ACT IVATE ALL CO1M iNET S. H- 60 MIN.(2) PARA 3F(3) AUTHENTICATION AND CODES. CURREINT EDITION

RC •X WILL BE USED POR AUTHENTICATION AND NUMERICAL CODES.l(AC PX WILL BE USED FOR ENCRYPTION ON UNSECURE VOICE CIRCUITS.

(3) MODIFY APPENDIXES 1, 2 AND 4 TO REFLECT INFORMATIONCONKAINED IN REF E.

PAGE FOUR RUYSUAE 176 S E C R E T(4) USS EFECTIVE EDITION YAKA 3245 FOR COVERED CIRCUITS.(5) DISR-EGARD APPEiNDIX 5.

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A. NAPS 1:5,0000 SERIES 7010 SHEETS 6442, I, IT, IIIt IV 6542III .

B. D ISREGAID PARA 3X(7) INSERT NEW PARA AS FOLLOWS. DURING THE114 IAL PHASE OF THE OPERATION, CATF W.ILL CONRALL AIR TRAFFIC

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B8 PARA 10 NAVAIDS READ IN 5 COLUlNf,WNAME CHAN/FREQ IJID.QUANG TRI TACAN CH- 103L H-b TACAN CH-36 BCLPH-b LF HOMER JRPI DVLPH-b UHF HOMER 266, 6 BC

C. TAB A NOT APPLICABLED. TAB B (D-DAY AIR SCHEDULE RED IN EIGHT COLUMNS)

PAGE FOUR RUYSUAE 060 S E CR E TEV MISSION PROVIDED .

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ITI IROOP LIFT FN]AW 2 CH-53 GUNS H- 10 LSD-33 7,10

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ANNEX G (Air Defense) to Ope4ation Order 10641

Ref: (a) DivO P2000.2. 031)(b) DivO P2000.0-(OOWSOP)

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1. Situation

a. EnerV Forces. See ourrent PE-INTREPS and INTSUMS

b. Friendly Forces.

(1) 1st M1W participates in the air defense effort of mainlandSea Air Defense Region from assigned bases and such other locations as maybe directed by higher authority.

(2) 3d MarDiv (Rein) conducts active and passive air defensemeasures against ener7 aircraft positively identified as being in theprocess of attacking friendly installations, personnel or facilities.

(3) 2d Plat (Rein) Btry D 1st Bn W4th Arty (USA) provides anactive air defense means when notified that air attack is imminent.

(a) Sect Btry 0 1st Bn 65th Arty (USA) provides reinforcingfires to Btry D 1st 3n 44th Arty.

c. Attachments and detachments. In execution of this Annex allsupporting Air Defense Artillery (ADA) units revert to operational controlof parent units.

2. Mission. 4th Marines (-) (Rein) conduct passive air defense measuresagainst eneuq aircraft positively identified as being in the process ofattacking friendly installations, personnel or facilities.

3. Execution.

a. Concept of Operations. The primary role of ADA units supportingthe 4th Rarine ilegiment will be that of ground combat support; however,active air defense measures will be carried out 1y ADA units as conditionsdemand. All other units will effect passive air defense measures in theevent of enerV air attack.

b. Hq Co and units OPOC to the 4th Marines, other than ADA, effeetpassive air defense measures in the event of attack ty enerv aircraft or

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(1) All units establish an audible alert system (i.e. loudspeaker,siren etc.) for air defense warning and prepare defensive positions asnecessaly.

(2) ADA alert conditions (applicable to ADA units, included asinformation only).

SITUATION UnDITIDN ACTICK WEAPONS AMTIOL-STATUS

No air threat WHITE STUANDT WFAPONS TIGHT

Stand-to or BATTLEloss of comm I1D STATIONS WEAPONS TIGIE

Air attack XTTLEimminent iD STATIONS WEAPONS TIGHT

Hostile act I BATTLE WEAPO,S FREEST11TIONS

4. Administration and logistics.

a. Achinistrative Order 100-67.

b. ADA unit logistics SOP.

5. Command and Cormnications-Electronics.

a. References (a) and (b) and 4th Marines CO1.

b. ADA units SOP ard SOI.

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G. M. McCAINLieutenant Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps

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Operation Order 61-67

Ref: (a) Maps; Vietnam, 1:50,000 AM1 Series: L 7014 Sheets6 34 2 : I, II, III, IV; 6442 I, I II III, IV

(b) CG III MAF OpOrd 13-67(c) CG III MAF AdminOrd 13-67(d) 3d MarDiv AdminOrd 61-67(e) 3d M4arDiv Opn Plan 45-67(f) 3d MarDiv Opn Plan 48-67

Time Zone: H

Task Organization

3d Marine Division (Rein) FPF9th Marines (-)(Rein)3d Marines (-)(Rein)1st AmTracBn (-)(Rein)26th Marines (-)(Rein)4th Marines (-)(Rein)1st Marines (-)(Rein)12th Marines (-)(Rein)3d Shore Party Bn (-)(Rein)3d Tank Bn (-)(Rein)3d EnGineer Bn (-)(Rein)9th Motor Transport Bn

MajGen TOMPKINSCol SMITHCol LO PRETELtCol TONERCol LOWNDSCol DICKCol INGCol SCHICKLtCol QUINNLtCol CHArMANLtCol PERRINMaj STANLEY

1. Situation

a. Enemy Forces

(1) See Annex C (Intelligence) to Operation Order 13-67

(2) See current Intelligence INTSU:S and PERINTREPS

b. Friendly Forces

(1) III MAF in coordination/cooperation with CommandingI Corps provides required support to establish an area

and to organize, establish and operate an anti-infil-system in northern Quang Tri Province.

(2) 1st Marine Aircraft Wing orovides close/direct airsunport to 3d MarDiv during c-nstruction and operation of linearobstacle/strong noint system; conducts air operations as directedto destronr Infiltratin! enemy forces and to protect friendlyinstallations nnd LOCs; provides fixed/ as

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required for logistic resupply, medical evacuation, aerialreconnaissance and command and control; is prepared to furnishfixed/rotary wing support to ARVN forces when requested.

(3) 11th Engineer Battalion in direct support.

(4) 1st ARVN Division constructs/occupies portion ofobstacle system as described in ref (b).

(5) Cdmr 7th AF provides support ARCLIGHT and defoliationmissions and other missions as requested. Coordinates withCommanding General III MAF to assure minimum interferencebetween forces.

(6) COANAVPOR develops port facilities, provides engineojrassistance, naval funfire and other logistical support withincapabilities, as requested.

(7) CTU 70.8.9 provides naval gunfire support. SeeAnnex C(Fire Support).

(8) DCG, USARV will support with construction and trans-portation as required.

(9) DSA, I Corps provides liaison as required and re-quested.

2. Mission

In coordination with 1st ARVN Division establish an areadefense to include organization, construction and occupation of astrong point/obstacle system, strong point/patrol bases and for-ward operating bases in accordance with assigned schedule, seeAppendix 2 (construction target dates) to Annex B (concept ofoperations) to Ref (b); conduct anti-infiltration operationsin northern Quang Tri Province to include support of strongpoint/patrol bases, forward operating bases and battalion combatoperating bases. Within the limitation of enemy activity,weather, and on site material availability, extend combatoperating bases westward along Route #9, see Annex A (OperationOverlay); provide reinforcements, as required/requested on aninterim basis to 1st ARVN Division to man/assist in operation/employment of sensor and survcillance equipment until appropriateskill level is attained by ARVN units; deliver close offensive anddefensive fires, support the combat outpost with deep supportingfires, isolate the battlefield and counter enemy mortar, rocket

and artillery fires; conduct training to qualify and maintain theskill level of personnel in the installation and the use ofdevices and equipment associated with the surveillance componentof the onti-infiltration system.

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a. Concept of operations: See Annex B (Concept of Operations).

b. 9th Marines (-)(Rein)

(1) Establish an area defense in AO.

(2) Establish an anti-infiltration system in AO.

(3) With 11th Engineer Battalion in general supportconstruct positions A- 4 , C-2, C-3, C-3A and LOCs in zone.

(4) Organize and defend positions C-2, C-3, C-3A and,until relieved by ARVN, organize and defend A-4. Be preparedto organize and defend other positions as directed.

(5) Provide reinforcements, as an interim measure asrequired/requested to ls6 ARVN Division in operation/employmentof sensor and surveillance equipment until adequate skill levelis acquired by ARVN units.

(6) Provide sensor training to units manning the sur-veillance component. Request assistance as required.

(7) Conduct operations as appropiate in suppett of theanti-infiltration system.

c. 3d Marines (-)(Rein)

(1) Establish an area defense in Au.

(2) Establish an anti-infiltration system in AO. Whendirected select a specific location for Site A-5 and thesubsequent position for C-3.

(3) Select the specific site for COB vicinity Ca Lu.

(4) With engineer support as required/requested organize,construct and defend the COB vicinity Ca Lu, and LOCs in zone.

(5) With engineer support as required/requested constructand defend A-5 and the subsequent position for C-3 and LOCs inzone. Conduct operations as appropriate in support of the anti-infiltration system.

(6) Be prepared to assist in security operations duringconstruction of anti-infiltration system in 9th Marines and26th Marines AO.

d. 1st AmTrac Battalion (-)(Rein)

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(1) Organize and construct position C-4, in conjunctionwith 11th Engineers in general support.

(2) Provide transportation for personnel, suppliesand equipment from vicinity Cua Viet base during constructionof positions A-1 and C-4.

(3) Organize and defend position C-4.

e. 26th Marines

(1) Establish an area defense in AO.

(2) Establish an anti-infiltration system in AO. Whendirected select specific locations for combat operating basesvicinity Lang Ruau and Khe Sanh.

(3) With engiteer support as required/requested organize,construct and defend the COBs at Lang Ruau and Khe Sanh.

(4) Be prepared to conduct security operations tosafeguard LOCs, in AO.

(5) Conduct security operations as appropiate in supportof the anti-infiltration system.

(6) Be prepared to assist in security operations duringconstruction of anti-infiltration system in 3d Marines AO.

f. 4.th Marines (-)(Rein). Be prepared to reinforce securityeffort for the anti-infiltration system within Division AO. Beprepared to assume the mission of any of the other units.

g. 1st Marines (-)(Rein). Be prepared to reinforce securityeffort for the area defense and anti-infiltration system withinDivision AO, while under operational control 3d Marine Division.

h. 12th Marines (-)(Rein)

(1) Direct support, normal. See Annex C (Fire Support).

(2) General support/reinforcing with priority of firesto 9th Marines initially and then on order shifting as necessaryto follow the progress of uncovering/construction efforts asthey shift westward.

(3) Occupy and develop firing positions at forwardoperating bases and COBs with mixed light, medium and heavyartillery as appropriate to support uncovering, constructionand security of the anti-infiltration system.

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(4) Establish mutually agreeable fire support proceduresthrough cooperation/coordination with 1st ARVN Divisionrepresentatives.

i. 3d Shore Party Battalion (-)(Rein)

(1) Establish LSA for unloading, handling of heavyconstruction equipment and cargo, and establishment of a ClassIV dump on north shore, vicinity of the mouth of the Cua VietRiver.

(2) General Support.

j. 3d Tank Battalion (-)(Rein). Genera]l Support.

k. 3d Reconnaissance Battalion (-)(Rein). General Support.

1. 3d EnGineer Battalion (-)(Rein)

(1) Be prepared to assist 11th Engineer Battalion.

(2) General Support.

m. 9th Motor Transport Battalion (Rein). General Support.

n. Coordinating Instructions

(1) This order is effective upon receipt and supersedesref (e) and (f).

(2) Direct liaison is authorized at all levels.

(3) Construction schedules shown in reference (b) maybe accelerated as enemy situation, weather and on-site avail-ability of material permits.

(4) Operations and procedures peculiar to Dye Markerare covered in Annex H.

(5) Surveillance and sensor training will be conductedin accordance with Annex G (Training), to reference (b), asassigned by Annex D (Communications-Electronics), to thisoperation order.

4. Administration and Logistics.

Ref (d).

5. Command and Communications-Electronics.

a. Annex D (Communications-Eletrornic-

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(1) Initially no change; subsequent TBA.

(2) Units relocating in support of this order reportCP location, when established.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL TOMPKINS

W. H. CUENINColonel U.S. Marine CorpsChief of Staff

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3d Marine Division (Rein)Phu Bai, Vietnam310900 Dec 1967

Annex B (Concept of Operations) to operation order 61-67

1. Mission. Basic Order.

2. Concept

a. The mission directs the establishment of an area defenseand the construction, organization and defense of an anti-infiltration system. The latter will consist of the followingcomponents:

(1) Linear obstacles component.

(2) Surveillance component.

(3) Obstacle support component.

(4) Combat Operating Base component.

See Annex B (concept of operations) to ref (b) of Basic Order.Both the linear obstacles and surveillnnce component serve thepurpose of impeding enemy infiltration, canalizing his movement,early detection of his approach and/or infiltration attempts,and providing an ancillary means of target acquisition. Vital 1partsof these components is the series or squad-sized observationposts with detection and forward observer capability. Inherentin the mission of these observation posts is visual and electronic(sensor readout) detection of enemy infiltration and rapidresponse by fires of supporting arms and/or maneuver elements.The strong point/patrol bases and forward operating bases,manned in battalion strength provide defense in depth and arapid reaction capability in support of the area defense. Activeand aggressive patrolling complements the systems.

b. The terrain west of position A-5, is known as the Defilearea. This ground is not conducive to the effective use of alinear obstacle system. However, certain classic avenues ofapproach exist in this area. These avenues will be selectivelysown with electronic surveillance equipment (sensors) to providedetection of infiltration and/or target acquisition. Readoutwill be made by airborne means, roving patrols and fixed readoutpositions. A series of combat operating bases to support activeand aggressive patrolling, provide depth to the area defense andto protect LOCs is required for this portion of the area defense.These will be established westward from A-5.

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c. Concomitant with the mission of detection of enemyinfiltration is the rapid destruction of enemy infiltratorsthrough the use of supporting arms and manuever elements. Thusthe anti-infiltration system and its electronic component arenot considered to be the method of inhibiting infiltration butare to be considered as being an efficient and advanced means ofdetection and target acquisition. The area defense is theprimary method of inhibiting infiltration.


W. H. CUENINColonel, U.S. Marine CorpsChief of Staff

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Annex C (Fire Support) to Operation Order 61-67

Ref: (a) CG III IAF Op Ord 13-67(b) F-FTM 3 -(c) FMFM 7-4(d) FMFM 7-1 (Draft)(e) CG 3d MarDiv LOI 1-67(f) CG 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Op 0 303-67

Time Zone: H

1. Situation

a. Enemy Forces

(1) See Annex C (Intelligence) to ref (a).

(2) Current Intelligence Estimates, INTSUMS and PERINTREPS

b. Friendly Forces. III MAF Operation Order 13-67.

2. Mission.

CG 3d MarDiv, with forces assigned 1nd in coordination withadjacent ARVN units, establishes an area defense, conductsanti-infiltration operations in northern Quang Tri 'rovince anddestroys enemy in zone. With all fire support means available,delivers close offensive and defensive fires and counters enemymortars, rockets and artillery fires.

3. Concept of Operations

a. Fire Support Coordination will be conducted in accordancewith procedures outlined in references (b), (c), and (d).

b. Fire Support Coordination. The 3d 1arDiv FSCC (Dong Ha)will exercise overall responsibility for planning and coordin-ation.

c. Request for 7th AF aircraft in support of 3d MarDiv willbe submitted to the 3d MarDiv FSCC (Dong Ha).

d. Positive means of coordination between ARVN FSCC and3d MarDiv FSCC (Dong Ha) will be established and maintained ona mutually agreeable basis.

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e. Air support will be provided by the 1st Marine AircraftWing as directed by Annex D (Fire Support Plan) of ref (d).Requests will follow guideline of ref (e),operational guidanceon use and limitations will be obtained from ref (e) and (f).

f. Naval gunfire support units as -rovided by CTU 70.8.9.

4. Target Information

a. Target List: To be published

b. Restricted Targets

(1) Preserve Religious, Cultural, Medical, School, andPublic Utility installations.

(2) Specific restricted targets will be found in thetarget list.

5. Aircraft Safety

a. Air Sentries and Lookouts

(1) Air sentries will be positioned at artilleryfiring units and on NGF support ships, and will check firewhen friendly aircraft are endangered.

(2) Artillery Forward Observers, Naval Gunfire Spotters,and Forward Air Controllers will check fire when it appearsthat the trajectories of artillery and naval gunfire will endangerfriendly aircraft.

b. Restrictive Fire "lans. As a safety measure forfriendly aircraft on air support missions, a restrictive fireplan may be imposed which establishes a threc-dimensionalarea that is reasonably safe fromi friendly, surface-deliveredfires. Restrictive fire plan;; should be used only when therisk to friendly aircraft is sufficiently great to justify theattendant loss of surface-deliverDd fire support.

c. Flak Supression Fires. These fires will be -lanned toa maximim extent to protect aircraft from ground fires.

d. Save-A-Plane ran. Tiis nlan is a safety measure forfriendly aircraft that establishes air space danger areas forartillery firing.

6. Safety of Greund Forces

Tre use of ,s-nortin ar-s must be clinto who. AO t,oe lires will be delivered

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Appendixes:

1. Artillery

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Appendix 1 (Artillery) to Annex C (Fire Support) to 3d MarDivOperation Order

Ref: (a) Maps: JOG (G) 1501 NE 48-16 1:250,000(b) 3d MarDiv 001(c) 12th Marines Order P3000.10 SOP

Time Zone: H

Task Organization: Tab A (Task Organization)

1. Situation

a. Enemy Forces

(1) Annex C (Intelligence) to III MAF Operation Order13-67

(2) Current ISUM and PRITSUM

b. Friendly Forces. III MAF Operation Order 13-67

2. Mission

Provide normal direct support to maneuver elements of thedivision. Provide General Support/Reinforcing fires to theforce as a whole with priority of fires to the 9th M'Iarines.On order, shift to support of the uncovering of constructionsites. Occupy and develop positions within the FOBs/COBswith the proper mix, as appropriate, to support uncovering,construction and security of the system. Establish mutuallyagreeable fire support coordination procedures with the ARVN.

3. Execution

a. Concept of Artillery Employment

(1) In each of the FOB/COBs a minimum of one 105rumHow Battery will be emplaced.

(2) Considering the enemy's strength, armament, anddisposition (See Appendix 1, Enemy Disposition and Arty FireCapability Overlay, to Annex C, Intelligence, to III 14AFOperation Order 13-67), general support artillery will bepositioned across the Division Zone of Action in order toprosecute an active counter battery program.

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(3) In order to meet the increased threat of infiltrationin the western sector of the Division's Zone of Action, as thesites in the eastern sector harden, General Support artillery willbe positioned so as to support this increasing threat. (SeeAppendix 2, Enemy Infiltration Routes, to Annex C, Intelligence,to III MAF Operation Order 13-67).

(4) General Support artillery will be positioned toprovide continued support of Operation HIGHRISE. The natureof the targets and the range at which these targets must beengaged necessitate the employment of General Support artillery.To support operations other than Dye Marker, General Supportartillery will be positioned such that the units at Quang Trican be supported from the same positions as supports OperationDye Marker/1IGHRISE.

(5) Artillery will be positioned so that the reconn-aissance effort throughout the Division Zone of Action can besupported from the positions supporting Operation Dye Marker.

(6) With the width of the Division Zone of Action,an Artillery Headquarters capable of assuming tactical firedirection of a slice of General Support Artillery will beemplaced in the western sector of the Division Zone of Action.

(7) General Support Artillery will be positioned sothat the range capability can be exploited in reducing theenemy combat efficiency and mobility in and north of the D1Zby the emoloyment of long range H&I fires.

(8) The above concept of employment will provide forGeneral Support/Reinforcing fires which coupled with the firesof the Direct Suppnoort Battalions will allow for isolation ofany portion of the battlefield, cut routes of infiltration,provide a density of fires such that the enemy will be forced todeploy prior to reachinr the FEBA and support operationsforward of the line of FOB/COBs.

b. 1st Bn (-)(Rein) 12th Marines

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(2) %osition Areas: Tab A (Task Organization), Zone ofFires, Zone of Action 3d Marines

c. 2nd Bn (Rein) 12th M7arines

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(2) Position Areas: Tab A (Task Organization), Zone ofFires, Zone of Action 9th Marines.

d. 3d Bn (-)(Rein) 12th Marines

3d Bn (-)(Rein) 12th MarinesProvisional Btry (-)(Rein)

Pit 5th 155lmm Gun BtrySect 2, 3d Pit, 1st Searchlight Btry

(1) Direct Support 4th Marines

(2) Position Areas. Tab A,(Task Organization), Zone ofFires, Zone of Action 4th Marines.

e. 4th Bn (Rein) 12th Marines

4th Bn 12th MarinesBtry K )jth Bn 13th MarinesDet Sect 3, 3d Pit, 1st Searchlight Btry

(1) General Support/Assign one Btry to reinforce 2d Bn12th Marines

(2) Position Areas: Tab A,(Task Organizption), Zone ofFires, Zone of Action 3d MarDiv,

f. 1st Bn (Rein) 13th Marines

1st Bn 13th MarinesProvisional Battery (-)

(1) Direct Support RLT 26

(2) Position Areas: Tab A,(Task Organization), Zone ofFires, Zone of Action RLT 26,

g. 108th Arty Group (USA)

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(1) General Support, assign one Btry (Rein), 1st Bn40th Arty, as direct support 1st ARVN Division, one Btry, 1stBn 40th Arty, reinforce 1/12.

(2) Position Areas: Tab A,(Task Orgafization), Zone bfFires, Zone of Action 3d MarDiv.

(3) Provide Target Acquisition and Processing Support

h. 1st 8" How Btry (Rein)

1st 8" How Btry

(1) General Support/Reinforce 2/12

(2) Position Areas: Tab A,(Task Organization), Zone ofFires, Zone of Action 3d MarDiv.

i. 2d Plt Armd Amphib Co. 1st Amnhib Trac Bn

(1) Reinforce 2/12

(2) Position Areas: Tab A,(Task Organization), Zone ofFires, Zone of Action 2/12.

J. Coordinating Instructions

(1) Position Areas and Fire Capabilities Report whenestablished.

(2) Registrations: No restrictions

(3) Survey: Tab B (Survey)

(4) Concentration Numbers: Ref (c)

(5) Counter Battery Folicy: Active

(6) Counter Mortar Policy: Active

(7) Metrological Data furnished by HQ 12th Marines,2nd Bn 94th Arty and 8th Bn 4th Arty at least three times daily.

(8) Air observation: Two AO's on station over DivisionZone of Action from dawn until dusk daily. AO's check in withDASC after getting airborne.

4. Administration and Logistics

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5. Comraand and Comriunication-Electronics

a. Commrunication-Electronics: Annex D (Communications-Electronics) to 3d MarDiv Operation Order 61-67.

b. Units relocating in support of this order report CPlocations when established.

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Tabs:

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C Survey Information

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Tab A (Task Organization) to Appendix 1 (Artillery) to Annex C(Fire Support) to 3d MarDiv Operations Order 61-67.

12th Marines (-)(Rein)

Headquarters Battery108th Arty Group (USA)

1st Bn 40th ArtyHeadquarters BatteryServ BtryBtry (Rein)Btry (-)Btry

2d Bn 9FUEArtyHeadquarters BatteryServ BtryBtryBtryBtry

8th Bn 4=-ArtyHeadquartersServ BtryBtryBtry

Btry C . Bn, 26th Arty1st " How Btry (Rein)

1st 8" How Btry1st Searchlight BtryDet MC 4-1 CMRDet MC 10-1 CBRDet MC 10-2 CBR

1st Bn (-)(Rein) 12th Marines

Dong Ha

Dong HaDong HaDong HaDong HaC-1 (8 tubes)Dong HaThon Son LamCamp CarrollCamp CarrollDong HaCamp CarrollCamp CarrollKhe Sanh

Dong HaDong HaC-3C-1

Plt C-1, Plt C-2, Plt C-3

Headquarters Battery Camp CarrollBtry Camp CarrollBtry Ca LuSect,-=Plt, 1st Searchlight Btry

2nd Bn (Rein) 12th Marines

Headquarters BtryBtryBtryBtryW Btry, 2d Bn, 12th Mar

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3d Bn (-)(Rein) 12th Marines

Headquarters BatteryBtry GBtry IProvisional Battery (-)

"it 5th 155mm Gun Btry

L4th Bn (Rein) 12th Marines

Quang Tri

Headquarters BatteryBtry __ Camp CarrollBtry Thon Son LamBtry Ca LuBtry R•7713 0-2Det Sect 3, 3d Plt, 1st Searchlight Btry

lst Bn (Rein) 13th Marines

Headquarters BatteryBtryBtryBtryW Btry, -7st Bn, 13th Mar

Provisional Btry (-)

2nd Pit, 1st Armd Amphib Co

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Bong Kha(3 tubes Bong Kha, 3 tubes

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Cau Viet

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SURVEY TAB

Tab B to Appendix 1 (Artillery) to Annex C (Fire Support) to3d MarDiv 0O Order 61-67

Ref: (a) Maps: 1:50,000 Vietnam, Sheet No. 6242 IV, 63421 IV,63421, 6442 IV, 6242 III, 6 34 2 II, 6442 III. 1:250,000Vietnam, Sheet No. NE 48-16

(b) Regt. Order 03570.1 W/ch 1(c) FM 6-2

Encl: (1) Survey Information

Time Zone: H

1. Situation

a. Enemy Forces. Annex C to III MAF Operation Order 13-67

b. Friendly Forces. III MAF Operation Order 13-67

2. Mission. The Regimental Survey Officer will provide second,third and fourth order control to ell FOB/COBs shown on enclosure(2).

3. Execution. Battalion survey teams will conduct Battalionlevel surveys in their respective area of operation to includebut not be limited to the following:

a. Battalion Survey Control roints

b. Battery Position Area Surveys

c. Connection Area Survey

d. Target Area Survey

e. Area of Operation Control Survey

4. Control. Control will be provided in the Battalion areaof operation in accordance with ref (b). Battalion SurveyControl Doint information will be forwarded to the RegimentalSurvey Information Center to include accuracies in accordancewith ref (b) and (c). Starting control will be carried fromEegimental SCP's in accordance with encl (1) of this

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SURVEY INFORMATION

The following survey information is available and will beused to establish control in areas of operation.

Area of Operation See Encl (1) Control Available See Ref (b)

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Annex D (Communications-Electronics) to Op0 61-67

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1. Situation

a. Enemy Forces

(1) See Annex C (Intelligence) to ref (a).

b. Friendly Forces

(1) See Op0 61-67.

(2) Higher headquarters/adjacent headquarters missions:See reference (a), Annex E.

(3) All maintenance of Dye Marker coLmmunications-electronics/sensor equipment above organizational level will beperformed by FLSU-1 Electronic Maintenance Shop in accordancewith referende (b).

2. Mission

a. To provide Communications-Electronics support for Op061-67.

3. Execution

a. Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion

(1) Install and operate inter-division radio relaycommunications as required to support this order.

(2) Install and operate teletypewriter equipment asrequired to support this order.

(3) Operate and maintain Phu Bai terminal for DCScircuits KEG-1 and STD-5.

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b(4) Provide extension to Khe Sanh for circuit established

by COMUSMACV message 011025Z/Dec67.

(a) Channel routing will be via 3d Marine DivisionTRC-97.

(b) Insure cable interconnects betweon Phu Bai DCSterminal and 3d Marine Division, Phu Bai TRC-97.

(c) Extend cable from Khe Sanh TRC-97 to localsubscriber.

(5) Operate and maintain circuit established by COMUSMACVmessage 000025Z/Dec 67.

b. Sub Unit #2, Headquarters Battalion, Dong Ha Combat Base

(1) Conduct surveillance and sensor training inaccordance with Annex G (Training) to reference (a).

(2) Maintain records and charts of communications-electronics/sensor training of Division Dye Marker units.

(3) Monitor Division Dye Marker On-The-Job-Training.Furnish contact training teams when requested.

c. 1st Amphibian Tractor Battalion, 3d Marines, 9th Marinesand 26th Marines

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units under operational control in respective Areas of Operation:

(a) Drawing from FLSU-1 of all Dye Marker Communi-cations-Electronics/Sensor equipment as approved by DivisionCommunication-Electronics Officer.

(b) Issuing to units under operational control asrequired.

(c) Supervision of operation and maintenance of theequipment.

(d) Supervision of Communications-Electronics/Sensor

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(e) Insuring that strict control and accountabilityof all Dye Marker Communication-Electronics/Sensor equipment ismaintained.

d. Coordinating Instructions

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Annex E (Psychological Operations) to Operation Order 61-67

Ref: (a) Annex H (Psychological Operations) to CG III MAPOp Ord 13-67

(b) DivO P3000.1E

Time Zone: H

1. Situation

This Annex contains guidance for cond(ucting psychologicaloperations (PSYOP) in support of 3d Marine Division anti-infil-tration operations in northern Quang Tri Province.

a. Enemy Forces

(1) See Annex C (Intelligence) to III MAF OperationOrder 13-67.

b. Friendly Forces

(1) See reference (a).

(2) 7th PSYOP Battalion, U.S. Army, provides design,production, storage and dissemination of Psy0p media based uponguidance contained in referen.e (a).

(3) Detachment B, 7th Psy0p Battalion, in direct supportof 3d Marine Division, provides:

(a) Liaison with 7th PsyOp Bn and Flight "A" 9thAir Commando Squadron (ACS) for production ana aerial deliveryof PsyOp media.

(b) Audio-visual, ground broadcast, and psychologicaloperations exploitation teams within capability.

(4) lst ARVN Division provides for PsyOp support toARVN units as required.

(5) Senior Province Advisor, Quang Tri in coordinationwith local military Forces and Vietnamese Information Service(VIS) representatives.

(a) Conducts 'syOp aimed primarily at the refugeesand other civilian population of Quang Tri Province.

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(b) Arranges for use of Armed Propaganda Teams (APT),Cultural Drama Teams (CDT) and radio broadcasts as available.

2. Mission. 3d Marine Division conducts psychological operationswithin area of operations to emphasize to VC/NVA forces thefutility of combat against the strength of GVN/FWMAF, to countercommunist propaganda and to assure the Vietnamese civilians thatthe anti-infiltration operation by GVN and U.S. Forces isnecessary to defeat the enemy and halt infiltration of enemyforces.

3. Execution

a. Concept of Operations.

(1) Annex B (Concept of Operations)


b. Infantry Regiments and 1st AmTrac Battalion (Rein)

(1) Conduct extensive psychological operations withinassigned AO using guidance contained in reference (a).

c. 12th Marines. Be prepared to support psychologicaloperations using 105mm leaflet rounds as required.

d. Coordinating Instructions

(1) See references (a) and (b).

(2) Kit Carson Scouts (KCS) will be used in support ofpsychological operations to the maximum extent practical.

(3) Maximum use will be made of assigned ground broad-cast capabilities.

(4) Emphasis will be placed on rapid exploitation oftargets of opportunity.

(5) A special PSYOP support report, annotated with thecode name Dye Marker will be submitted monthly. The report willcontain statistical data on propaganda material disseminated byeach media and a narrative summary of psychological operationseffectiveness in support of this order. The report will reachthis headquarters by 1600H on the 3rd of the month.

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(1) Communications-Electronics in accordance withreferences (c) and (d).

(2) All units will evacuate unserviceable Dye Markercommunications-electronics/sensor equipment to FLSU-1 forrepair/exchange as indicated. Additional Dye Marker equipmentwhen authorized by Division Communications-Electronics Officerwill be drawn from FLSU-1.

(3) Dye Marker units will conduct on-the-job-trainingas required.

(4) Dye Marker Communications-Electronics/Sensor equip-ment will be permanently marked "972",

(5) Strict control and accountability procedures will bemaintained on all Dye Marker Communications-Electronics/Sensorequipment.

(6) Requests for assistance or allowances in excessof the BOM (Appendix 1 to Annex G of reference (a) will beforwarded to this headquarters (SC-10).

(7) Communications required between U.S. and ARVN unitswill be the responsibility of the U.S. unit concerned.

4. Administration and Logistics

a. See Administrative Order 61-67.

b. Emergency communications-electronics/sensor and sur-veillance requirements will be submitted to this headquarters(SC-10).

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERA L TOMPKINS


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Annex F (Sensor Surveillance System) to operation Order 61-67

Time Zone: H

Ref: (a) Annex I to III Marine Amphibious Force OperationOrder 13-67

(b) Instruction Manual for Intrusion Detection System(IM 11-5895-593-15)

1. Sensor Surveillance System will be installed and operated by3d Marine Division in accordance with reference (a) and asamplified in this Annex.

2. Installation of sensors will be done by a task organizedteam of trained individuals under cognizance of DivisionCorrmnunication-Llectronics Officer. Engineering/labor assistancewill be provided as required by the tactical commander.

3. Once sensors are properly installed res-onsibility foroperation will revert to tle unit assigned that sector.

4. Placomert of sensors in the trace will be in accordancewith reference (b) as riodified by the sector commaander andapnrovcd by higher authority. Division En;ineer Officer andDivision Comrunication-Llectronics Officer will nrovidetechnical advice and assistance as recuired.

'.: "lcem-rnt of nors djaccnt to Cites will be controlled bythe site co ennder. T Divieion GConnu.ý tca.tion-ElectronicsOfficer will rovr.id. a cc-tact tea,n to advise on siting andassist in ins,tallation.

6. whplceld snsois whicb become innerable will hr, replacedunder c tl- tch,nical juidance ind sunervis~ in- of a. Divi-ionContact Tra.

7. Diviion Co nnicr•'on-Olectronics Officer will provide advicenjl ...:r.nec' to t e 1st dRV•• Divisi ,n as roeuested.

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Annex H (Operations and Procedures Peculiar to Dye Marker) tooperation order 61-67

To be issued separately

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DISTRIBUTION: Annex I (Distribution) to operation order 61-67.

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DISTRIBUTION

External Internal

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W. H. CUENINColonel, U. S. Marine Corps

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Administrative Order 61-67 to accompany Operation Order 61-67 (U)

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III MAF/SA I Corps Administrative Order 13-67III MAF/SA I Corps Operation Order 13-673d Marine Division Operation Order 61-673d Marine Division LOI 1-67DivO P6ooo000.hD (SOP for Medical)DivO PhOOO.1D (SOP-h)

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1. SUPPLY

a. General

(1) This order sets forth the logistic procedures and respon-sibilities, to certain subordinate commands, which are related to the instal'lation, operation and maintenance of the anti-infiltration system.

(2) The supply maintenance, engineering service support and disposalaction of those materiels required in and provided for in references (a), (b)and (c) are specifically covered in this order.

(3) Commander, Naval Support Activity (COMNAVSUPPACT) is tasked byreference (a) with the responsibility to receive, stage and store Project972 materiel in Danang. Upon the request of CG Force Logistic Command (FL),COMNAVSUPPACT will transship 972 project materiel to FISU-1 Dong Ha and/orClass IV Supply Dump Cua Viet.

(4) Standing operating procedures are set forth in reference (f).

b. Supplies and Equipment Available

(1) Supply Sources

(a) COMNAVSUPPACT Danang. See reference (a).

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(b) Commanding General, Force Logistic Command is tasked byreference (a) with the responsibility of maintaining suitable stock levelsof programmed materiel at FLSU-1 and Cua Viet Dump to ensure timely avail-ability to meet construction schedule as established in Annex C (Engineer).

(c) FLSU-l is the primary source of supply for 3d MarineDivision units and attachments for all classes of supply.

(d) CL IV Supply Dump Cua Viet is the supply source for 972material for A-1 and C-4.

(2) Prescribed Loads. In accordance with reference (d) and asprescribed by Units Commanders.

(3) Levels of Supply

(a) Units - In accordance with reference (d).

(b) FLSU-1 In accordance with reference (d).

(c) Project 972 materiel to meet construction schedule estab-lished by Annex C (Engineer).

(4) Water. 11th Engineer Battalion will provide water points asdirected. Tentatively one each will be dug at A-ha C-2, and C-4. Wherefeasible natural water sources will be used in conjunction with waterpurification units.

(5) Ammunition

(a) Infantry Units - Maintain BA plus 5 DOA.

(b) Artillery Units - Maintain on position BA plus 10 DOA asprescribed by current regulations.

(c) FLSU-1 - Maintains 10 D0A for artillery, mortars, tankspanti-tank weapons and mines; 30 DQA for all other Class V.

c. Control and Distribution

(1) CO 3d Shore Party Battalion will establish and control a ClassIV dump for staging Project 972 materiel at Cua Viet and provide unitdistribution for 3d MarDiv (C0h) and ARVN Forces (A-1).

(2) FIC will control and issue all Project 972 materiel from LSADong Ha and will maintain strict accountability for all Project 972 materielreceived and issued at both Cua Viet and Dong Ha.

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(3) CO 3d Shore Party Battalion will coordinate activities ofrepresentatives from 3d Marniv, NAVSUPPACT, FLCO, 1st Amtrac Bn, 11th TIngr Rn,and U. S. Army Advisors with appropriate ARVN units to ensure receivinp,accounting, and issuing of Project 972 materiel to using units from (ua VietClass IV dump. AR'N command will draw directly from Cua Viet.

(4) All supply transactions for Project 972 materiel will beaccomplished on request for issue or turn-in (DT)D Form 110).

(a) Units maintain the construction schedule in Annex C andsubmit materiel requirements at least 24 hours in advance of time reouired.

(b) Materiel reqwirements for ARVN forces will be submitted byARVN forces directly to TLSU-1.

(5) All Project 972 materiel will be receipted for only by thosepersonnel designated in writing to FLTSU-1 from the 11th Fngineer Battalionand ARNV forces.

(6) Supply point distribution will be in effect at PLSU-1 for3d MarDiv and ARVN forces. Unit distribution will be established at Cua Vietfor A-1 and C-4 due to the lack of an existing road network.

(7) Vehicular transportation will be controlled by the tacticalcommander using direct support/orgainc units for supply point distribution.

(8) Unit distribution at Cua Viet will be under the supervisionand control of CO, 1st Amtrac Bno

(9) Aeriel Delivery. On approval of the Cl, 3d Mar)iv on anemergency basis only.

(10) Construction forces requiring materiels and/or eouipment inexcess of those quantities allocated by site must obtain approval from thisHeadeuarters prior to issue by "LC.

(11) The Project Officer for Project 972 will maintain cognizanceof the quantities of materiel reouisitioned by subordinate units to insurequantities are not in excess of individual site allocation (See Annex D,Reference (a) ).

2. EVACTTATION AND HOSPITALIZATION

a. Evacuation. In accordance with reference (e) the 3d MedicalBattalion facility at nong Ha will serve as the primary evacuation centerfor all casualties. No casualties will be evacuated directly from thefield to offshore facilities.

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b. Hospitalization. The casualty evacuation control officer ofComparn D, 3d Medical tattalion at Dong Ha will control further evacuationof casualties, when necessary, to definitive care facilities in RVN orto AHs or LPHs offshore.

3. TRANSPORTATION

a. Truck. Regimental Commanders will coordinate the movement ofmateriel-EThe 9th Motor Transport Battalion for materiel issued at FLSU-1to all construction points (Strong points, observation posts, base areas andlinear obstacles) within their areas of responsibility.

b. CO, 1st AmTrac Bn will coordinate the mcvement of all LVT trans-portation of supplies from Cua Viet to A-1 and C-4.

c. All units supply from Cua Viet other than by LVT, will be organizedand controlled by CO 3d Shore Party Battalion.

d. Helicopter. In accordance with reference (d).

e. Terminals and Facilities

(1) Ports - See Annex F to reference (a).

(2) Airfields - See Annex F to reference (a).

4. SERVICE

a. Functions

(1) Construction. See Annex C (Engineer).

(2) Maintenance. See reference (d).

(3) Storage. See reference (d)

(4) Salvage. See reference (d).

(5) Civil Affairs:

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b. Assignment of Responsibilities

(1) 9th Marine Regiment

(a) See reference (c), Annex A and C.

(b) Assume overall responsibilities of construction anddefensive effort, and coordinate action of all assigned units within sector.

(c) Select specific sites for location of any new sites withinsector and submit recommendations to CG 3d MarDiv for approval.

(d) Determine specific sites and orientation of bunkers withinthe directed base areas.

(e) Select specific sites for gaps through linear obstaclesystem; on site battalion will select lanes through the linear obstacle system.

(f) Accomplish Project 972 tasks in sector as directed.

(2) 3d Marine Regiment. Same as 4.b.(1) (a)-(f).

(3) 4th Marine Regiment. Same as 4.b.(1) (a)-(f).

(4) 26th Marine Regiment. Same as h.b.(1) (a)-(f).

(5) 1st Amphibian Tractor Battalion. Same as h.b.(1) (a)-(f).

(a) Assume responsibility as Tactical Commander of the C-4 area.

(b) Assume responsibility for all LVT movement of 972 materielfrom Cua Viet to A-1 and C-4t.

(6) 3d Engineer Battalion. General Support, accomplish tasks asdirected.

(7) 11th Engineer Battalion

(a) In general support of 3d Marine Division.

(b) Construct A-3 as directed.

(c) Upgrade Route 561 from Cam Lo to Con Thien to CL 60 oneway all weather.

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(d) Be prepared on order to reopen Route 9 to traffic, upgradeto Class 60 all weather one way from Ca Lu to Khe Sanh.

(e) Construct Route 566 as CL 60 one way all weather from Route1 to A-3 and extend to Route 561.

(f) Perform additional base construction and road improvementas directed.

(g) Provide technical/material assistance to 1st ARVN Divisionas directed.

(8) 9th Motor Transport Battalion. General support.

(a) Accomplish assigned tasks augmented by U. S. Army transportationunits.

(9) 3d Shore Party Battalion (Rein). General support.

(a) Establish, maintain and control, with appropriate augmen-tation, a CL IV Supply Dump on the north bank of the Cua Viet River for thosepositions to be completed in that vicinity.

(b) Provide Shore Party Teams for landing supplies across thebeach as may be directed.

(10) Coordinating Instructions

(a) This Order cancels 3d Marine Division Administrative Planh8-67 to accompany 3d Marine Division Operation Plan 48-67.

5. PERSONNEL

a. In accordance with reference (d).

6. NISCELLAN7OUS

a. Special Reports. See Annex H.

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Annexes:VA - Administrative Overlay.-/B - Concept of Logistic Support.

1C - Engineer.D - Construction Plans/Materiel Allocation.J - Civil Affairs.F - Informational Services.G - Historical Services.H - Reports.

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Annex B (Concept of Logistic Support) to 3d MarDiv Admin Order 61=67

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1. MISSION ANDT) CONCEPT OF OPERATTON ,

a. Basic Mission. See reference (c).

b. Concept of Operations

(1) Period 1. 15 Dec 1967 to 15 July 1968

(a) Position materiels in Northeastern Quang Tri Province tosupport construction of positions A-2, A-3, A-h, A-5, C-1, 0-2, C-3 anddesignated COB's. Upgrade Route 561 from Cam Lo to Con Thien to Class 60on way all weather. Maintain Route 9 as an all weather class 60 one wayroad from Dong Ha to Cam Lo and be prepared to upgrade to class 60 allweather one way from Than Son Lam to Khe Ssnh. Route 566 to be upgradedto class 60 all weather one way from vicinity Gio Linh to A-3. ConstructRoute 566 from Route 561 to A-3.

(b) A Class IV storage dump will be established at Cua Vietto support construction A=-1 and C0-. COMNAVSUPPACT is tasked by reference(b) with responsibility to stage and store Project 972 material at Danangand to transship to Cva Viet and Dong Ha. FLSTTU-1 will receipt and accountfor Project 972 materiel off-loaded at Dong Ha and Cua Viet. CO, 11thEngineer Battalion, or his certified representative and certified re-presentatives of the lst ARVN Division are authorized to draw Project 972material from FLrU-1K. The Class IV Supply Dump at Cua Viet will beorganized and controlled by 3d Shore Party Battalion. CO., 1st AmTrac Bnwill be responsible for safe storage of materiel on LVT's and for movementof supplies to A-1 and C-4.

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(1) CG, Force Logistic Command is tasked by reference (b) withmaintaining adequate levels of supplies at Dong Ha and Cua Viet to meetschedule established by Annex C (Engineer).

(2) FLSU-1 will provide Supply Point Distribution at Dong Ha.

to C (3) Class IV Supply Dump Cua Viet will provide Unit Distributionto C-4..

(4) Routine maintenance will be in accordance with reference (d).

(5) Maintenance of all sensor equipment will be accomplished byFMC in accordance with Annex H of reference (b).

(6) Location principal support agencies. See Annex A (AdministrativeOverlay).

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Ref: (a) Maps: Vietnam AMS Series L7014 Scale 1•50,000(b) 0G III NAF Admin Order 13-67(c) CG ITTII MAF/SA I Corps Operation Order 13-67(d) CG 3d MarDiv Operation Order 61-67(e) 3d MarDiv LOI 1-67(f) 3d MarDivO P3120.3B(g) FM 20-32

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Task Organization. 3d Marine Division Operation Order 49-67

1. SITUATION

a. Enemy Forces. Current intelligence estimates, intelligence summariesand periodic intelligence reports, reference (c) and (d).

b. Friendly Forces. 3d Marine Division Operation Order 61-67 andIII MAF/SA I Corps Operation Order 13-67.

2. MISSION. Construct facilities and perform required engineer support tasksto support reference (d). Coordinate and be prepared to provide assistance toARVN forces in the accomplishment of their missions and responsibilities asassigned by references (b) and (c), as directed. See Annex A (AdministrativeOverlay) to this order for locations of construction sites and roads.

3. EXECUTION

a. Concept of Engineer Operations. Appendix 1 (Concept of Construction)to Annex-" FngIneer) to reference (bT.

b. Assignment of Tasks

(1) 9th Marine Regiment. With the 11th Engineer Battalion in generalsupport performs all-horizontal and vertical construction in their area ofresponsibility as outlined in reference (b), the assigned missiong thisannex and Appendix 1 (Concept of Construction).

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(2) 3d Marine Regiment. With the 11th Engineer Battalion in generalsupport performs all horizontal and vertical construction in their area ofresponsibility as outlined in reference (b), the assigned mission, this Annexand Appendix 1 (Concept of Construction).

(3) 26th Marine Regiment. As directed, with the 11th EngineerBattalion in general support, perform designated horizontal and verticalconstruction in their area of responsibility as outlined in reference (b),the assigned mission, this Annex and Appendix 1 (Concept of Construction).

(4) 1st Amtrac Battalion. With a Company (Rein) from 11th EngineerBattalion construct base area C-h.

(5) 4th Marine Regiment. Be prepared to assume the mission of any ofthe other units.

c. Coordinating Instructions

(1) As directed by CO, 9th Marines, 11th Engineer Battalion performssupporting engineer tasks as required by reference (e).

(2) In accordance with reference (c), the CG, I Corps is responsiblefor the construction of facilities located within the ARVN area of respon-sibility. However, the 11th Engineer Battalion will be prepared to assistARVN units in coordination, construction and logistical support as directedby this Headquarters.

(3) The 3d Naval Construction Brigade is responsible for repair andmaintenance of Route 1 from Dong Ha to Gio Linh and Route 9 from Route 1 toCa Lu.

(4) Roads and Bridges. In accordance with Appendix I (Concept ofConstruction) and Appendix 2 (Road Plan) to Annex C (Engineer) to reference (b).

(5) Mines and Minefields. In accordance with Appendix 3 (Minefields)to Annex C (Engineer) to reference (b).

(6) Linear Obstacle. In accordance with Appendix 4 (Linear Obstacle)to Annex C (Engineer) to reference (b).

(7) Construction Priorities. In accordance with Appendix 5 (Construction)to Annex C (Engineer) to reference (b).

(8) Construction Schedule. In accordance with Appendix 6 (ConstructionSchedule) to Annex C (Engineer) to reference (b).

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(9) Qualiy Control. In accordance with Appendix 7 (QualityControl) to Annex C kEngineer) to reference (b).

(10) Construction Progress Report. In accordance with Appendix 8

(Construction rogress Report) to Annex C (Engineer) to reference (b).

4. AM"INISTRATION AND LOGISTICS. 3d Marine Division Administrative Order 61-67.

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1 - Concept of Construction See Appendix 1 to Annex C (Engineer) toreference (b).

2 - Road Plan see Appendix 2 to Annex C (Engineer) to reference (b).3 - Minefields See Appendix 3 to Annex C (Engineer) to reference (b).4 - Linear Obstacle - See Appendix 1 to Annex C (Engineer) to reference (b).S- Construction Priorities - See Appendix 5 to Annex C (Engineer) to

reference (b).6 - Construction Schedule - See Appendix 6 to Annex C (Engineer) to

reference (b).7 - Quality Control - See Appendix 7 to Annex C (Engineer) to reference (b).8 - Construction Progress Report - See Appendix 8 to Annex C (Engineer) to

reference (b).19 - Interior Bunker Design.

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1. PURPOSE. To promulgate a standard design and equipping for the interiorof living bunkers at all Project 972 positions.

2. BACEKROUND. This plan provides for the construction of bunks, work-ing tables, benches and provision of certain Special Services troop comfortand morale items for each USMC living bunker at positions A-4, C-1, C-2, C-3,0-4 and Ca Lu.

3. PLAN

a. Construction will be accomplished by the tenant units, with super-vision and technical assistance provided by available Engineer personnel.

b. Materiels for the construction of the interior of living bunkerswill not be provided from 972 assets, but will cone from organic Divisionlumber stocks.

c. Construction of the bunker interiors will conform to the plancontained in Tab A to this Appendix. Regimental commsnders will submitrequests for materiels for all living bunkers within their areas ofresponsibility directly to the 3d Engineer Battalion.

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4A - Interior Bunker Design and Bill of MaterielsJB - Special Services Comfort/Morale Items


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Po~e"11 MATERIALS:

2"X6"Xl6' - 21 pcs2"XU"XI2' - 18 pcs"AIwrl - 24 pcs

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1. PLAN. The following is a list of the Special Services comfort/moraleitems-'Tat will be provided far USMW living bunkers at positions A-4, C-l,0-2, C-3, C-4, and Ca Lu.

IOCATION QUMNTIT TM

A-4 36 sets Furniture (Table, 4 chairs)

C-1 18 sets Furniture (Table, 4 chairs)

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Ca Lu 19 sets Furniture (Table, 4 chairs)


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Annex D (Construction Plans/Materiel Allocation) to Administrative Order 61-67

Refs (a) CG, III MAF Admin Order 13-67

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1. PURPOSE. To promulgate plans, individual bills of materiel, facilitiesallocation and other materiel allocation information necessary for effectivedevelopment and control of construction for the anti-infiltration system.

2. GENERAL

a. The bills of materiel for facilities have been calculated using a10% waste factor and 25% combat]oss factor. This apparent abundance ofmateriels in no way relieves commanders or construction agencies of theresponsibility for sound management procedures.

b. The plans, bills of materiels and construction guidlines are con-tained in Appendices 1 through 6 to this Annex.

c. A recapitulation of the distribution of Project 972 facilities toeach of the sites is contained in Appendix 7.

d. A summnary of total Project 972 bills of materiel for the developmentof each site with the supporting road network is contained in Appendix 8(Materiel Allocation). The Tabs to Appendix 8 should be used by responsibleagencies for materiel issue control. Responsible agencies may authorize amiximum of 10% excess of the authorized bill of materiels for any particularsite without the approval of CG, III MAF. Requests for issue in excess ofthe 10% limit must contain justification for all materiels over and above thestipulated quantities.

e. Plans for second generation structures will be published as theybecome available.


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APPENDICES:

1 - Bunkers - See Appendix 1 (Bunker Design) to Annex D (ConstructionPlans/Materiel Allocation) to reference (a).

2 - Wire Obstacles - See Appendix 2 (Wire Obstacles) to Ann( x D(Construction PlansA/Materiel Allocation) to reference (a).

3 - Minefields - See Appendix 3 (Minefields) to Annex D (ConstructionPlans/Materiel Allocation) to reference (a).

4 - Gin Pads - See Appendix b (Gun Pads) to Annex D (ConstructionFlans/Vateriel Allocation) to reference (a).

5 - Towers - See Appendix 5 (Towers) to Annex D (Construction Plans/Materiel Allocation) to reference (a).

6 - Foxhole Cover - See Appendix 6 (Foxhole Cover) to Annex D(Construction Plans/gateriel Allocation) to reference (a).

7 - Facilities Allocation - See Appendix 7 (Facilities Allocation) toAnnex D (Construction Plans/Aateriel Alloca'ion) to reference (a).

8 - Materiel Allocation - See Apendix 8 (Materiel Allocation) toAnnex D (Construction Plans/Tateriel Allocation) to reference (a).

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3d Iýarine DivT3Th TRoRein)Phli Bai, mte311000H Dec 67

Annr•ex E (Cdivia] Affairs) to 3d harDiv Administrative irder 61-67

... ( ,) 1i 'AF/SA I Corps Administrative Order 13-67(,) r carine Division Operation Order 61-67(c) 3d Yarine Division LOI 1-67(,) Division Order 5830.1E

N:nra 97one: .

"•o. ,], W2TION,

, je .orces. -- Reference (b).

1b. Friendly Forces. -- Reference (b)o

c. Attachment and Detachments. -- Reference (b).

do Assrumptions. -- Reference (a).

. !"TSSION

The 3d Yarine DiJ.vision, in coordination with GVN and IT. S. Agcnnes, willcon•dTct civil affairs activities in the areas of construct•lon of strong

i,.,nt s/patrol bases and forward operating bases to minimize the effects, t,e c:onstructior, operations to the civilian populace, and to elicit

Savor,able reaction from the peopjle in order to facilitate accomplishmentof tV. operational mJ,sions

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. , nceplt of Opoxration. -- Reference (a).

. 9it )arines

(1) See Rlforonce (a).

( I) Insi.ufte civilian populati on control measures.

(3) Provide tenroorary re.fu,,e handlingr and logistical suppor6t ;s.,

(0) Oortinue, the conduct of intensivw civic action pro."rarms.

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(5) Avoid the generation of new refugees whenever possibl(,

c. 3d Marines


(2) Provide temporary refugee handling and logistical support asw-ceossary.

(3) Continue the conduct of intensive civic action pro7rams.

d. )ith Marines


(2) Be prepared to provide temporary refugee handling and logistical

(3) Be prepared to assume responsibility for the continuation of civic;acujon programs in the construction operational areas.

(O) Insure that continuity of the civil affairs effort is miaintailedupon a,nuimption of a new CAAOR.

', 12th Marines


(2) Continue the conduct of intensive civic action programs.

f. 16t AA Platoon, 29th Civil Affairs Company (-) Rein

(1) Continue primary mission of coordinating civil affairs fii'nctions, V- 1cproesentative at 3d 1arine Division Forward Com,iand Post, DFIC.

(2) Direct support, 9th Marines.

(3) Provide technical advice and support in the functional are-, 'f1hbJic Safety, PT•lic Health, Food and Agriculture and Graves Removal to a1l33 IarDIh' units in the area of operations.

g. Coordinating Instructions


(2) For assistance required from GVN and CO"'DS officials on -Provj,~,u, L,hci level, address reouests to this Headouarters (Attn: G-5).

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a. Reports

(1) See reference (c).

(2) Submit S3rious Incident Reports in accordance with reference (U).

b. Governmental runctions

(1) See references (a) and (c).

(2) Civil Government. All civil affairs activities will be coorCinate•,dthrough arnropriate levels of civilian government and UT. S. Arencies and Illbe designed to enhance the position of' the G( T.

(3) Public Safety. Reference (c).

(1) Public Health. Commanders will take steps necessary to protectthe health o: their military forces, prevent undue surfering tnn 1distress,and will assist in Vietnamese public health matters.

(5) Public "elfare. Reference (c).

(6) 1Puiblic "ducrtion. Teference (c).

c. ,conomic Puncti-ons. -- 7eference (c).

d. Public Pacilities. -- ,eference (c).

e. Specia] "uInctions.

(].) TLefugl•ees.all such cases, liaisonRender necessary publicbecome self supporting.

Assist in orpanizint, refugee camps where needed. Inwill be made with the CORDS refugee representative.relief assistance, and encourage refugee comps to

(2) Civil Information. Conduct vigorous civil information campaignsto gain the support of population for all civic action activities.

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(3) Art, Monuments and Archives

(a) Maximum protection to arts, monuments and archivesconsistent with the military mission is directed.

(b) Special consideration to preservation of graves andcemeteries is directed.

(4) Religious Affairs

(a) Maximum respect for customs, traditions, and desires ofcivilian population will be accorded.

(b) The use of churches and religious institutions formilitary purposes is prohibited.

5. COMMAND AND COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS

a. Annex C (Communications-Electronics) to Operation Order 61-67.

b. Command Posts.

(1) 3d MarDiv. -- No change.

BY COMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL TOMPKINS


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Annex F (Informational Services) to Administrative Order 61-67

Ref- (a) C0, 3d YarDiv msg 25O637Z Aug 67(b) C(1MUSTACV msg 091115Z Sep 67

Time Zone: H

1. GENERAL

a. This annex contains instruction regarding release of information tothe news media during Operation Project 972.

2. BACKGROUND

a. Reference (a) states that news media are becoming more and moreinterested in Operation Project 972 and ire asking many questions on theproject. Reference (a) further states that news media are not restrictedfrom visiting the operational area and observing work in progress.

3, INSTRUTCTIONS

a. Reference (b) provided the following guidance:

(1) Restrictions placed on discussion of Operation Project 972 havebeen imy,osed by higher headouarters and those restrictions are specific andclear.

(2) No member of this command, officer, enlisted or civilian willdic cuss this matter in any way with members of the news media or any un-authorized person.

b. SHUARY

a. Questions by news media reqresentatives involving any facet ofOperation }roject 972 will be answered with the following statement: "I'msorry but the informati on you seek is classified and I am not authori7,ed todivulge it." Persistent press queries may be referred to CO, 3d MarDiv.

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Annex G (Historical Record) to Administrative Order 61-67

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1. GFNERAL

a. This Annex provides instructions for the documentaticn ofProject 972 for Historical Record purposes.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

a. The Division ISO has overall responsibility for historical documen-tation of Project 972. He will keep a running documentary accolint, updatedweekly, until the operation is secured.

b. Commanders of all units involved will notify the Division ISO ofsignificant events which occur during the operation that are of historicalvalue.

c. The Division G-3 will provide a set of prints of all ground photographytaken of construction and views of the barrier to the Division ISO.

d. The Division 0-2 will provide one set of all aerial photographs tikenof the barrier to the Division ISO.

e. The Project Officer (Project 972) will insure that the Division ISO isinformed of all important conferences held on Project 972.

3. FORVAT

a. Format to be used in compiling the Historical Record of Project 972is as follows:

(1) Part I - ORGANIZATIONAL DATA

(2) Part II - NARRATIVE STKTARY

(3) Part III - SEQUENTIAL LISTING OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

()) Part IV - S"T PORTING DOCUfENTS

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Annex H (Report) to 3d Marine Division Administrative Order 61-67

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1. FROGRESS/PROBLEMS REPORT

a. Submitted to: CG, 3d MarDiv FWD, DHOB

b. Submitted by:

(1) CO, 9th Marines

(2) CO, 3d Marines

(3) CO, 1st Amtrac Bn

(4) CO, 11th Engineer Bn

(5) CO, 4 th Marines (when directed)

(6) CO, 26th Marines (when directed)

c. Period of Report. 1800-1800 Daily

d. Time due

(1) AT 3d TarDiv FWD, DHCB 0800 daily for preceeding day.

e. Format

(1) For each Strong Point/Patrol Base, Base Area and CombatOperating Base submit the following information:

(a) Line Numbers for Stronr Point/Patrol Bases, ForwardOperating Bases and Combat Operating Bases:

LINE NBR SITE

1 A-12 A-23 A-34 A-It5 A-5

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C-1C-2C-3C-4Ca LuLang RU'OUTan Son LamCamp CarrollKhe Sanh

(b) Construction Items for Strong Points/Patrol Bases, ForwardOperating Bases and Combat Operating Bases.

A2 - Number of bunkers completed (accumulative)A3 - Number of bunkers under constructionB2 - Meters of Warning fence completed (accumulatiC2 - Meters of Double Apron fence completed (accumD2 - Meters of Concertina/Barbed Steel Tape comple

ulative)E2 - Meters of Trenches completed (accumulative) -

special request onlyF2 - Meters of mine field completed (accumulative)02 - Gun Pads completed (accumulative)H2 - Number of Towers completed (accumulative), by

or Metal) and Height

ve)ulative)ted (accum-

submit upon

type (Wood

(c) Line Numbers for Roads:

LINE NBR

202122232b252627

ROAD SCOION

Route #1 - Dong Ha to Gio LinhRoute #9 - Dong Ha to Laos BorderRoute #561 - Route #9 to Site A-hAccess Road Site C-h to Site Al-1Access Road - Site A-1 to Route #1Access Road - Site #1 to Site A-3Access Road - Site A-3 to Route #561Access Road -Route #561 to Site A-5

(d) Construction Items for Road Construction:

C - Meters cleared (accumulative)D - Meters subbase (accumulative)E - Meters Base Course (accumulative)F - Meters Surface Course (accumulative)G - Meters Asphalt (accumulative)

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LINE NBR LINEAR OBSTACLE SECTION

40 Sea to Site Al-141 Site A-1 to Site A-242 Site A-2 to Site A-343 Site A-3 to Site A-444 Site A-4 to Site A-5

(f) Construction Items for Linear Obstacle-

A2 - Linear Meter cleared (accumulative)B3 -Number of Observation Posts under ConstructionC2 - Meters of Minefield completed (accumulative)D2 - Meters of Warning Fence completed (accumullative)E2 -Meters of Barbed Steel Tape completed (Observation Posts

excluded) (accumulative)F2 - Neters of Apron Fence completed (Observation Posts

excluded) (accumulative)

(2) Identify any problems or difficulties which significantly effectconstruction progress.

(3) An example of this report is as follows:

THIS IS A DYE MARKER MESSAGEDAILY CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORT AS OF 151800H DEC 67

1. REPORT FOLLO'WS

LINE NBR

7. A2-10O A3-22; B2-2000; 02-23001 D2.3000; F2,3050; G2'O

H2-2 (w1OOD, 21 FT)

22. C-3900, D-3900; E-200; F-2000 G-O

44. CONSTRUCTION NOT C0"MENCED

2, PRBLEIMS

A. INSUFFICIENT SHELL CASTNGS OI. SITE FOt INSTALTING BLAST

LAYER ON BTUNKERS

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f. Special Instructions

(1) Bunkers at each site will be reported as completed only whenbunker frame and protective cover are in place and ready for occupancy.When only the frame is completed it will be reported as under construction.

(2) For each sensor system installation submit the followinginformation:

DistanceDesignate Base at which Installed Type Sensor AZ Prom Base From Base

2. RESOURCES REPORT

a. Submitted to: CG, 3d MarDiv (Attn: Comptroller)

b. Submitted by:

(1) CO, Ninth Marines

(2) 00, Twelfth Marines

(3) CO, First Amtrac Bn

(4) CO, Ninth MT Bn

(5) CO, Third Tank Bn

(6) CO, Third SP "n

(7) CO, Third Engr Bn

(8) Other tactical commanders when directed

c. Period of Report. 0000 Tuesday to 2h00 Monday, weekly.

d. Time Due. At Third MarDiv Hqtrs by 080,9 Thesday for period ending240 the preceeding evening.

e. Format

(1) Personnel

(a) Construction labor (Total should be the average dailynumber of personnel involved).

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(b) Security (Total shculd be the average daily number ofpersonnel involved).

(2) Equipment (Other than weapons)

(Item) (Hours of Operation)

(3) Consumable construction supplies (Fmunded with 04M, NC funds).

(Item) (Cement, Lumber, etc.) (Cost)

(4) TAD (Funded with O&M, MC funds).(Cost) (Time)

(5) Losses

(a) Personnel

1. KIA2. WIA3. DOW1. NHI5. ITHD

(b) Equipment (By type) (Only Combat-Essential items included

in deadline reports submitted IAW FM7Pac Order 4000.13C).

1. Number Coded H.

2. Estimated cost of repair of those not Coded H.

f. Special Instructions

(1) The following assumptions apply:

(a) Dong Ha, Camp Carroll and Con Thien were occupied priorto Dye Marker and would continue so if Dye Marker was not implemented. Cam Loartillery positions required to suoport Con Thien independent of Dye Marker.

(b) Marine Corps presencP at Con Thien will require maintenanceand up grading NSR West from Dong Ha along Route 9 and North to Con Thien onRoute 561.

(c) Continued occupation Con Thien, Cam Lo artillery positionand Camp Carroll would require hardening and increased habitability ofpositions.

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(d) Occupation Camp Carroll and previously occupied positionsas far West as Khe Sanh would require maintenance and up grading MSR westwardto Khe Sanh.

(e) Enemy presence and continued infiltration in area NorthRoute 9 would require continuing sweeps, search and destroy operations,additional security and area and local security to existing installations.

(2) Based on the above assumptions all subjecb reports will beformulated IAW the following:

(a) Chargeable (Report this)

1. Trace clearing - All local security and Engineer effort.

2. A-1 - Any assistance rendered ARVN in securityg construc-tion effort, building access roads and movement of materiels to site.

3. A-3 - All local security, construction effort, andbuilding access road from Route 1,

4. Local security and construction access road from A-4 toA-3.

5. C-1 - Any assistance rendered ARVN in security9 construc-tion effort and building access road and all security and construction effortfor USMC portion.

6. 0-2 - All local security and construction effort.

7. C- - All local security, construction effort, accessroads and movement materials to site.

(b) Non-Chargeable (Do not report this)

1. M1aintenance and up grading of Route 1, Route 9 andconstruction of Route 561 - local security and construction effort.

2. A-2 - All security and construction effort.

3. A44 - All security and construction effort.

4. C-3 - (Cam Lo Artillery position) - All security andconstruction effort.

5. Search and destry operations and road clearing orsecurity operations along Route 9 and 561.

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(3) Only man days and casualties of units employed in effortsdescrived in F.(2)(a) above are chargeable to Dye Marker. Only thoseWIA's who are wounded and evacuated to a BAS or higher medical facilitywill be reported.

(4) Guidlines in F.(2)(a) above are applicable to all reportsbeginning with reporting period 7-13 November 1967.

(5) Resources of Eleventh Engineer Battalion will be reporteddirectly to III MAF, and will not be included in other unit reports.

3. MINE 'IEMD INITATION REPORT. Initiation of mine field reports will besubmitted in accordance with DivO P3120.3B.

4. PSYCHOIWGICAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT REPORT. See Annex E to 3d MarDivOperation Order 61-67.


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DIVISION A.D WILL, WHERE REQUIRED, BE CLOSELY COORDINATED

WITH THE 1OVi'I.DT OF FIRST HARINE DIVISION UNITS DJSIGNATED

TO RELIEWVE 3D A.ARINE DIVISION UNITS OF CURRENT RESPONSIBILITIES

(3) IT IS ENVISIONED THAT INITIAL DISPLACEMENT WILL

BE 3Y ECHELON AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED PERSON.:EL AND REQUIRED

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT FRO.I HEADQUARTERS BATTALION, DESIGNATED

RIZEGI-1ITAL HEADQUARTERS, 2ND BATTALION, 26TH &MARINES,0aw

ELES'ANT8 OF THE 3D RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION, AND T i E 4T8 RT T4q L..a u M• 4 44 •/•, ,4/ ._5 .

(C) THE C01I1ANDING GENERAL AND JREPSENTATIVES

FROI THE i-2, G-3 STAFPf SECTIONS WILL DIS'LACE TO JONG HA

AID OCCUPY EXISTING FACILITIES ON A lIT 1T'.RIi BASIS. THE

HELLLNDER OP TIHE HM•ADQJUA'.TERS WILL ?ROVIDE SUPPORT FROM PRE-

S12aiT LOCATIOVS AT LUl BAI UNTIL ADEQUATE FAC0LITIES ARE

3oOPLETED AT A P-4,1PE 21•.T DIVISION1 COA,4ND 1X0ST IiSTALLTIO014

........ F QREG 9TSECR E P DZI 1 DECLASSIFIED

DECLASSIFIED

* SECRET 4COMM CNTR THIRD MARDIV ,

NEW FACILITY WILL BE READY FOR OCCUPANCY DURING THE SUIR4ER

OF 1968.

(5) DISPLACEMENT TO THE DI4Z AREA OF THE 2ND BATTALION,

26TH HARINES, EL=.MENITS OF THE 3D RECONJIAISSANCE BATTALION

AND DESIGNATED ARTILLERY UNITS CURRL:IITLY LOCATED IN THAT

PORTION OF THE 3D AARINE DIVISION AO THAT WILL, UPON ADJUST-.

MENT OF THE :30UJDARY, BXCOME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

1ST NARINE DIVISION,WILL BE COUPLETED DURING JANUARY 1968.

(6) DISPLACEMXNT OR RELOCATION OF OTIHER SIGNIFICANT

SIZED 3D :1ARINE DIVISION COHBAT OR COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT.*%A .vsUNITS FROA THE 2HU 13AI AREA AND REALIGNMI9NT OF INFANTRY AND

ARTILL'••RY BATTALIONTS TO COINCIDE WITH ShIFTS OF REGIIENTAL

HEADQ(UARTERS IS NOT CONTEPLATIED DURlING TUE IXfMEDIATE FUTURE

B, IEADOUARTERS BATTALION

(1) BE PREPARED TO COORDINATE DIS"LACE1llLIT, BY

ECHELON, OF DESIGNATED COlILA.-D POST PERSOTf-EL AilD EQUIPMENT

FROII PHU BAI TO DONG HA.

(2) PROVIDE SECURE STORAGE AT PHU BAI FOR PERSONNEL

EFK,ECTS NOT REQUIRED BY PERSONNEL M4OVED TO DONG HA,

(3) COORDINATE RELOCATION OF PERSONNEL AND COI-4AND

POST EQUIP2M~NT AOVED FROII DONG HA TO PHU BAIL

(4) PROMULGATE SPECIFIC GUIDANCE FOR IIOVE-fTNT OF THE

COITUAND GROUP, DESIGNATED STAFF SECTIONS AND SUPPORT EQUIP.

MENT FROM PRU BAI TO DONG HA.

(5) CONTINUE PLANNING FOR DISPLACEMENT OF THE DIVISION

COMIAND POST FROM DONG HA, PHU BAI TO QUANG TRI,

C, FOURTH M4ARINES

N DIRE ARY 1968 IVA

DECLASSIFIED

(1) BE PIREPARED 0/A 17 JAJUARY 1968 TO CO:.TIE

3, I TAL l0M CAMP CAl

DECLASSIFIED

SECRETCOMM CNTR THIRD MARDIV

1ST BATTALION, 9TH IARINMS TO 1ST %RRINES AT QUANG TRI.

BE ?RI1PARED TO AS ;UAWE OPCON IST BATTALION, 1ST .AARINES

U'l I-ARRIVAL CAMP "VAilS PRO;! QUANG TRI SAllE PTRIOD.

(2) BE PREPAR-.D O/A 17 JANUAfrY 1968 TO GOtI E

DISPLACE&MNT OF RWIAENTAL HEADqUARTERS FRo.1 CApfp EVAfS

TO CA1P CARROLL. COURDINATE DISPLkCE1DENT BY TACHELON

TO EiNSUT• ADEQUATE FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO R.CEIVE AND

SUPtPORT FIRST ECHNLOM HEADQUARTERS ELEMMIT 1ST AARI!ES DUE

TO ARIrIV.; CA.tA' ]VANiS FR-k QUANG TRI SAiSE PERIOD.MAO ' Move."vel aF

(3) POLLOWING UXLEMNTS IN DIRXCT SUPPORT/OPCON

4TH •ARINES W--_ae _I -- TO WUANG TRI TO SUPPORT 3D

MARINES; MwovertIt io rhvr-e PL^A, e L>vfxtv 4fa8 rA' 6% .

(A) 9TH AA PLT 29TH CA CO

(B) DET CO~1I CO, HQ BN, 3D MARDIV

(C) CO B, 3D :3NG BN

(D) CO A (-), p3D SP BN

(E) 2ND PLT, CO B, 3D A• BN

(F) DMT 3D RECON BN

(G) DET 1ITH ITT

(H) DET 244TH PSYOPS (USA)

(I) 2D PLT (,-) BTRY D, 1ST BN "4TH ARTY

(4) DEVELOP PLANNfING TO COMPLETE DISPLACEMENT AND

CLOSE CAMP CARROLL BY 27 JANUARY 19680

(5) ON 20 JAN 1968, ASSUz£ RESPONSIBILITY FOR

LANCASTER AO AND AISSION ASSIGNED RFP RENCE (A),

D. THIRD MARINES

DECLASSIFIED

Vt CNTR

DECLASSI

SECfELFlEDr

THIRD M% IV

QUANG TRI COORDINATE DISPLACEI1ENT 3Y 1CHELON TO T-SURE

ADEQUATE FACILITIES AR: AVAILABLE To RECEIVE AND SUPPORT

FIRST ECHELON HEADqUARTERS 4TH llARINES DUE TO ARRIVE CAUP

CARROLL FROM CAMP EVANS SAAE P:,RIOD.

(2) ASSUWE OPOCON SUPPORT V,L2M•TS ShiOWN SUBPARA

3,C.(3) ABOVE tPOPi THEIR ARRIVAL QUANG TRI FROM CA&P EVANS.

(3) DEIVELOP PLANNIIIG TO COMPLETE DISPLACEMENT AND

CLOSE QUANG TRI BY 27 JANUARY 1968o

(4) ON 20 JAN 19689 ASSUMEI RESPONSIBILITY FOR

LSCEOLk AO AlD 1ISSION ASSIGUED REFERENCE (B),

E, FIRST MARINES.

(1) WHEN DIR:;CTED 0/A 8 Ji&NUA'!Y 1968, PASS 0o?CONl

IST BATTALIOd, 1ST 1ARIINES TO 4TH i1ARIvIES AT CAMP EVANS. BE

'~%~ \N~s~$ SECRETDECLASSIFIED

AN v &0ýWN

gwn" iM, QS.IREý ý WN

DECLASSIFIED

----SEC R ET ----------

lMMCNTR THIRD MARDIV

PREPARED TO ASSINE OPCON IST BATTALION, 9TH dARINES UPON

ARRIVAL QUANG TRI FROM CAiIP EVANS SAlE PERIOD.

(2) BE PREPARED 0/A 17 JANUARY 1968, TO COI4MENCE

DISPLACEHIENT OF REGIMENTAL COAnXAND POST FROM QUANG TRI TO

CAAP EVANS. COORDINATE DISPLAC :NENT BY ECHELON TO ENSURE

ADEQUATE FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT

FIRST ECKIELCo HEADQUARTERS ELE4ME.T 3D MARINES DUE TO ARRIVE

QUANG TRI PROJ• GAlIP CARROLL SAME PERIOD.

(3) AWlb PLANNO TO COi{PLETE DISPLAC024HENT AND

CLOSE CAAP EVANS BY 27 JANUARY 1968,

on zo JAWi foS(L) -MAM-.AA_i., ASSUIE RESPONSIBILITY FOR NEOSHO

tAO AND MISSION ASSIGNED REFERENCE (Z)o

Po 12TH IARINES.

(1) WHEN DIRECTED ON OR ABOUT 12 JANUARY 1968(-)(ttClUt

COORDINATE DISPLACElONT 4TH BATTALION9 12TH IARINES LESSK) ELEIMNTS DESIGNATED TO PASS OPCON 1ST 1IARINE DIVISIONl

FROM CURRENT POSITION PHU BAI TAOR TO NEW OR INTERII4 POSITION

AREAS VICI:ITY OF DAZo REFERENCE D REFERS,

(2) WHEN DIRECTED ON OR ABOUT 21 JANUARY 1968

COORDINATE DISPLACEIu1T 3D BATTALION, 12TH MARINES, LESS

ELE19N2TS DESIGNATED TO PASS OPCON IST MARINE DIVISION, FROM

CURRi'ET POSITION VICINITY CAMP EVANS TO QUANG TRI TO SUPPORT

OF 3D MARINES.

(3) COORDINATE EXCHANGE BETWEEN 3D BATTALION, 12TH

AND 1ST BATTALION, 11TH lIARINES TO ENSURE CONTINUOUS ARTILLERY

SUPPORT OF INFANTRY AT QUANG TRI AND CAMP EVANS.

1• 0,SECRET

DECLASSIFIED

RE/ I-N

lWi

DECLASSIFIED

SECRET*COMM CNTR THIRD MARDIV

.11 h..A L&i TH IIARINES

',• PeArejEw XN OR ABOUT 10 JAiMARY, 1968, AD

Hi: LWVBD BY 2ND BATTALION, 57H MARINES, TO COI~ENCE

DISPL cs':EiT FROi PHiU BA3A TAOR TO DXZ AREA TO CARRY OUT

IISSION TO M1 ASSIGNED],

(Lt) COw IN TxRAllSFER n- I

TH .;'UfORT C OORDINMrIiiN B AND LIAISON JIITH GAG

ID V FG !S 1;OULIAR TO TLE P1WT BA1 TAOR. 'rOTH MAAVI5,

(3) E•EI • PUFP TO COHMLSTE DISPLAGECENT WI'lW•K

F1 Vi.' 1!& 3 A FTLOR C 0.1 1t8,CEIAENT

HR, D RECON.AISSANCE BATTALION

(1) BE PREPARED, Oil OR ABOUT 9 JANUARY 1968, TO

DISPLACE TiaE BATTALION COAviAND GROUP FROAi PHUI BAI TO DONG HA,

(2) UPON RELIEF, AND WHEN ,.!TUALLY AGREEABLE TO

RELIEVIIG 13ST ARINE DIVISION RECONIAISSAAOE UNIT~)(OYM~C•ET,Q0- CA QAT'ALLot

DISPLAGU;d,iT REMAINBW RSaA_• *~E F)l~ PHU

BA I AREA TO QUANG TRI,

I, 9TH MIARINES

(1) VWEN DIRECTED, ON OR ABOUT 22 JANUARY, 1968, PASS

ALOPCON 2ND BATTALIONs 1ST AARINES TO REGI-IMI•T COI1MANDER

A

RESPONSIBLE FOR NEOSHO AO,

(2) COORDINATE RELIEF AT CO THIEN TO ALLOW 2ND

BATTALION, 1ST AARINES TO J•OVE DIRECTLY FROM CURRENT POSITION

TO CAMIP EVANS,

J, THIRD AKOTOR TRAASPORT BATTALION, BE PREPARED TO

SUPPORT SURFACE MOVEICNT OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIr?iM•IT ASSOCIATED

WITH .. DSEC AEDTiPmMDECLASSIFIED

00O.'SMNDhR, -1*WDP M!f'lml*lMER E 281R Wh$E1

Mm1rIA liDil 1'uuwum

DECLASSIFIED

SECRET -COMM CNTR THIRD MARDEIV §M

(1) COUORDI.ATE ALLOCATION OF FACILITIES IN RESPECTIVE

AREAS TO FULV'ILL REQUIREMENTS GENERATED BY DISPLACEMENT OR

Hb'LOCATION OF IUNITS,,

(2) WIHERE APPLICABLE, COORDINATE TRANSFER OF

FACILITIES FROM 3D iARINE DIVISION TO IST MARINE DIVISION,

(3) IN ALL CASES, INSURE TlAT AREAS VACATED ARE

INSPECTED FOR POLICE AITD SERVICEABILITY AT A TIME 3UPFICIENT

TO CORRECT D,ESCREPRFLANC IS NOTED PRIOR TO OCCUP•A[CY BY

RICEIVING UNIT.

L,, COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS

(1) WHEN DIRECTED, FOLLOWING COIIPLETION OF THE

DISPLACEGENT TO DONG HA, THE 3D MARINE DIVISION COTMAND PawT RAT

WILL BE OP'NED AT LOCATION-i SIMULTAINEOUS WITH REDESIGNATION

OF TH- HEADQUARTERS 3MMTW ELEMEN~ AT PHU BAI AS 3D AARINE

DIVISION REAR •

(2) DISPLACEMENT OF REGIM1ITAL HEADQUARTERS WILL BE

LIMITED TO HEADQUARTERS COMPANY PERSONNEL AND SUPPORT ELE•E'NTS0!5iSlA-rZC To Movgr

1]MAII.iA lVERY EFFORT WILL BE IMADE TO REDUCE iOVEMENT OF

SUPPORTING/ATTACHED UNITS NOT REQUIRED IN THE NEW MOCATION,

NOR WILL All ATTEMPT BE MADE TO MAINT.:IN HJISTORICAL SUPPORT

RBELATIONSHIPS DISRUPTED BY THE DISPLACEMENT,

(3) DISPLACEMENT OF ALL COM•0ND HEADQUARTERS WILL

HE ECHIELOQED TO EllSUDRIE A S1OOTH TRANSITION IN EXCHANGE OF

PRESPONSIBILITY F!ROM TlhoE RESIDEN,1T 00190NDER TO THE ARRIVING

DECLASSIFIED

EICNTR TN IRD fluI

(4) COA,NES%EA. 'so,s LT,,

A-SSIGN.JD ihISSIOAS JTLIIAIV-D3 -ZGITDRL

(5) ANTIIAE o 'JfiIý OJ,)R 9,

3D lIAR Id AND IST AISDVSCN ý'EAL LN

RIVERI LINE9 IA A-CRA,4[,WT- (iEC 9 iO

312 J;,,wAIY 196Q0,

(6) UP(JASPI11O i9SO4IIIY O

REGILiENTAL AOV C(i,AAESW EIWRFI,.ý'o F

(7) BATAI04FARLOAMI iUBIW

A,J4NTAI,l4ZD AFTE~R PRN11TDSLCS

'(8) J~IMPR IF FRLE Y1Ti,.IL

UJITS TO THIS FMDUATR

(9) DILAUT

4., ADIhINIST.RATICI-LG'TC.T EISE YSP

hisSSAGE.

5. COI.LAND AND C i,XICAI01SEL&TOllC.

A,, COkijiAND RE,INHPS OCAG

B, COl-,raUNICAT'S

(1) ALL 'JZiA N I-RA -wi-.JCT

1-.OVEi-,E:4T ?:-,FIOD,,TWR HSED0 OG'CEUP.E

LITFT Ill PLACE U,,.I -O&,LfTC-iLTD

SECRET

) OANDIS •TLII SOSI LITI.S FOR CUIREATLY

ASSIGN D bl,,IOd1S4 Uh'TIL HELIEV "D SY D:,8IGRATED NELIEF

() ANTICIPATE A,.W rNTLRI, BOL,DARY SW,A THE

3D ARI AND 1T MARIE DIVIS.rON, GERALLY ALONG P IHFU4.E

RIVER LIE, I ACCORDA.C• WIT? hFERENCE (8) O, OR ABOUT

12 J,d•uARY 1968 .

(6) UPO, ASSUPTIOJ OF :•ES±OASIBILITY FOR A lLW

REGINENTAL AO, CO-AANDERS WY L REVIEW HEFER,.CE (F) TO

DTh,lE ESPONSIBILITIrr S REL.TIVE TO OPEhATION DYE iARKfi.

(7) BATTALIO14 R ARS LOCAT.•D 1I PHU BAI WILL 3E

MAINTAINED AFTER PARENT 'dIIT DISPLACES.

(8) REPORT TI OF RELIEF BY 1ST ,ARINE DIVISION

UITS TO THIS HEDQUARTRSo

(9) DIRLAUTH

SADIISTRATION•-LOG:3TICS. TO TE ISSUED 3Y SEPARATE

NE•SSAGE.

5. co••AND AND caOi4ICATIOIS-iSELCTROIICS.

A o CO.A.ND RELP'IONSHIPS. NO CHANGE

Bo C01-,,UN ICATI'JSo

(1) ALL 7•.TEMNAL AND EXT RNAL OiO.A.UNICATIOI-S WILL

OPER 'TE CONTINUOU,LY AT EACH COL•.AaD POST SITE DURING THE

,OV•.E4T P::HIODo TOWARD THIS EI4D, ORGA.IC "QUIPhENT ,AY Ot

LEFT IN PLACE U•/IL .OV&.ENT COOPLETEDo

DECLASSIFIED

DECLASSIFIED

I

MM CNTR4COMM CNTR

DECLASSIF

SECRE1IED

THIRD MARDIV

(2) S.'ECIIIC DETAILS WILL BE PA3SS3ED DURING

SCITD.1Y L'D CO"fFEHET'ICE A !D SUBSRQ(TENTLY CONFIRMf"D BY ",ES:-3):'7

C. CO1AID POSTS, E 'OT TO"ENIhG A 'D Cl,OSl. Ir, OF

.co , POTS " E!CT,D B1 DIST1ACE .!TS TO TFIS P ',DZ

Q)AT-90 3 . ,.

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0 p 6)

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SECRETDECLASSIFIED

I

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DECLASSIFIED

b 93rd Marine Division

Command ChronologyDec 1967

Supporting Documents

Encl 1 Msg 051525 Z Subj; Task Organization2 Pln 6 Dec 67 Subj: Handwritten Plan of Operation Lam Son- 156, w/Plan

in Vietnamese Language. Translation3 Msg 060842 Z Subj: Relocation of Medival Facilities, Operation Checkers

S4 Int 071100 H Subj: Intelligence Estimate of the Situation in the AreaBetween Khe Sanh & Ca Lu

5 Ltr 8 Dec 67 Subj: Letter from 17th Interrogation Translation Team,Subj: Report of Results of Special Information Team,w/8 Enclds

7 Msg 11 Dec Subj: Operation Lam Son #158, w/l Encl, Overlay-8 Ltr 14 Dec Subj: Letter from 1st Infantry Division Advisory Detachment,

Subj: VC/NVA Sapper Units & Tactics, w/l Encld, Discussiorof Subject

6 Msg 090706 Z Subj: Relocation of Communication Facilities9 Msg 170505 Z Subj: Attack by Fire, Cua Viet

10 Int 142200 H Subj: Intelligence Estimate Base Area 101 J11 Pln 18 Dec Subj: Handwritten Translation , Typed, & Original in

Vietnamese Language, Subj: Plan of Operations Lam Son162'12 W@m 19 Dec Subj: Memorandum for Record, dated 13 Dec 67, Agenda Items/

Questions for Pre-Planning Conference RegardsRelocation of 4th Marines from Camp Evans Area, w/7Endcls & Handwritten Noted

13 Msg 190551 Z Subj: Request Area Clearance for Planned Amphibious Operation-14 Msg 190559 Z Subj: Operation Checkers Proposed Boundary

15 Mem 20 Dec Subj: Memorandum for Record, Subj: PBR Conference16 Msg 200843 Z Subj: Operation Fortress Ridge D-Day17 Msg 201440 Z Subj: Operation Checkers Artillery Planning Guidance18 Msg 201640 Z Subj: Operation Fortress Ridge Execute19 Msg 202215 Z Subj: Operation Fortress Ridge H-Hour20 Rpt 21 Dec Subj: Letter from CG,3rd Mar Div,Ser:3800, Subj: Special

Information Team ,Report of Results of Interviews,w/l Encl, Subj: Report of Special Information Team

21 Msg 221153 Z Subj: Clearing & Filling Requirement22 Msg 221319 Z Subj: Employment BLT 3/123 Msg 231357 Z Subj: Concept, Operation Muscatine24 Msg 240126 Z Subj: Operation Badger Tooth Initiating Directive25 Msg 240914 Z Subj: Operation Badger Tooth, Execute26 Msg 241230 Z SubJ: Air Support for Amphibious Operation Badger Tooth

Commencing on D-Day27 Msg 250353 Z Subj: Following Action Directed28 Msg 250448 Z Subj: D-Day & Conformation of Operation Badger Tooth H-Hour29 Msg 250801 Z Subj: Concept Amphibious Operation ARG/SLF "B"30 Msg 251621 Z Subj: Area Clearance31 Msg 26 Dec Subj: ARVN Postal Message, Operational Area, Handwritten &

in Vietnamese Language, w/l Endcl, Overlay32 Msg 262010 Z Subj: SLF "B" SITREP33 Msg 270743 Z Subj: Flareship Request34 Msg 280534 Z Subj: Change to Operation Badger Tooth Operation Order

' 35 Msg 281434 Z Subj: Operation Checkers

DECLASSIFIED

DECLASSIFIED

b S3rd Marine DivisionCommand Chronology

Dec 1967

Supporting Documents

Endcl 36 Msg 290355 Z Subj: Operation Badger Tooth Increase in Casualties37 Msg 290445 Z Subj: Employment BLT 3/138 Msg 290555 Z Subj: Operation Badger Tooth Report39 Msg 300245 Z Sub j: Fire Support Used on Operation Badger Tooth40 Msg 300643 Z Subl: Operation Badger Tooth Weather Forecast41 Msg 301434 Z Subj: Spot Report #10, Operation Badger Tooth42 Msg 301635 Z Subj: Operation Badger Tooth Report, Final Section of 2 Parts43 Msg 310845 Z Subj: Operation Badger Tooth Weather & Withdrawal44 Msg 31 Dec Subi: Boundary Change45 sg 26033Z Sub]: !adger Tooth S ITREP #146 Msg 260455Z Subj: Badger Tooth SITREP #247 Msg 261336Z Subj: Badger Tooth SITREP #348 •Msg 271615Z Subj: Badger Tooth SITREP #549 Hsg 281436Z Subj: Badger Tooth SITREP #750 Msg 291407Z Subj: Badger Tooth SITREP #951 Msg 291945Z Subj: Operation Badger Tooth SITREP52 Mqsg 292121Z Subj: SITREP #1-67, Operation Badger Tooth53 ?,sg 292246Z Subj: SITREP #09, Operation Badger Tooth54 "sg 300316Z Subj: Badger Tooth SITREP #ItO55 ,sg 301335Z Subj: Operation Badger Tooth SITREP #556 Tsg 301935Z Subj: SITREP #5 (Supplement), Operation Badgar Tooth57 "sg 30195OZ Subj: SITREP #6, Operation Badger Tooth58 l1sg 30195OZ Subj: SITREP #6, Operation Badger Tooth59 M,sg 310005Z Subj: SITREP #07, Operation Padger Tooth60 Msg 310307Z Subj: vadger Tooth SITREP #1261 Rpt 311304Z Subj: Spot Report #11, Operation "adger Tooth62 'Ps- 311450Z Subj: Badger Tooth SIT.REP #1!363 Msg 0100102 Subj: Ballistic Arch/Newton SITREP #20

64 Msg 020041Z Subj: Ballistic Arch/Kentucky SITREP #2165 Msg 021242Z Subj: Ballistic Arch/Kentucky SITREP #2366 Msg 030003Z Subj: Ballistic Arch/Kentucky SITREP #2467 Msg 041217Z Subj: Ballistic Arch/Kentucky SITREP #2768 Msg 050003Z Subj: Ballistic ArchlKentucky SITREP #2869 Msg 051130A Subj: Ballistic Arch/Kentucky SITREP #2970 Mlsg 071259Z Subj: Ballistic Arch/Kentucky SITREP #3371 Msg 170041Z Subj: Ballistic Arch/Kentucky SITREP #5272 Msg 190040Z Subj: Ballistic Arch/Kentucky SITREP #5673 Msg 200026Z Subj: Ballistic Arch/Kentucky SITREP #5874 M,sg 22003OZ Subj: Ballistic Arch/Kentucky SITREP #6275 Msg 261230Z Subj: Ballistic Arch/Kentucky SITREP # 71

76 Msg 2214382 Subj: Fortress Ridge SITREP #5

--- 77 Mem Dec 67 Subj: Enemy Situation, Etc, Handwritten & Typed Papers78 Rpt Dec 67 Subj: Operations & Training79 Msg 290427Z Subj: Concept Amphibious Operation ARG/SLF Bravo (CTG 79.5/76.1

DECLASSIFIED

DECLASSIFIED

I

6

l.iEDIAT 5/Z/ 5Z•DEC67

FROL: CG THIhD iiARDIVTO: COG III kAF

THlliD ).ARDIVINFO: CG eIRST ARDI)IV

FLSG4A IJ.Ap A- rIIS icaisiT//

TASK ORGANIZATION

Ao III HAF ORDER 5213,2

1, IAW REF A THI•E FOL,LOWING RHPORT IS SUi,BI3TT .D ST'RFGGT:S

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HQBN (,,) (REIN) .PHU 3AI

BQCO F•)si.Vco (a.)

s,ulvcoSiMVCO (a)

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ST'1i46hTH

136-520

12-235

12-;233

0-02

11-329

11-317

0-12

4-88

43-160

9-24

014lJR0

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ORT COI'hbCO

D&T kPCO

DET HQB3N

DIT HQCO

DET COMIiCO

DET 1P0CO

t'T HQBN

1 ..T HQCO

DET -iPCO

DET HQ3N

DET IQCO

DVIT HQBN

DE±T HQCO

D&T COwCO

DET HQBN

DN;T HQCO

DEIT C00-,.CO

DET HQIBN

DhT HQCO

DET HQBNi

DET 00y00

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DET IIQCO

DTI 1HQBN

DIT CO,,C0o0

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DET IST C8I1T

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1-00

0-01

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0-30-11

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3-5

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0-2

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2-2

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S SI

DECLASSIFIED

15TH CIT (=)

DET 15TH CIT

DET 15TH CIT

7TH ITT (-')

DOilG HA

CAii LO

CUA VIST

DORG HA

02

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24

DET 7TH ITTD ST 7TH ITI

DET 7TH ITT

DET 7TH ITT

PHU BAI 1-1

CA1iP CAR,:OLL 01i

CUA VIET 0I

DST 7TH ITT

15~TH ITT (-)

DET 15TH ITT

DiT 15TH ITT

17TH ITT (-)

DET 17TH ITT

DET 17TH ITT

3RD IT

9TH ITT (=)

D,r 9TH IT

11TH IT (-)

DST 11TH IT

1ST SSCT

7TH PLT 29TH CAV0 (USA)

2D BN 26TH iSLAR 0 --2H&SCO()

D0T 3D IVP f3l 3D i-4DlV c--

DET HQCO SCOUT 814IP-40 PLT HQCO 26Tij.AR

CO E (G)(RiNa)

DANARG

PHU BAI

QUA-4G TRI

KHE SANH

PHU BAI

PHU LOG

CAh LO

PHU BAI

PHU BAI

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CAiP EVAiS

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DECLASSIFIED

.1. -47

DECLASSIFIED

co00 G (REIN)

D±T 3D h.PBN 3D iARDIV

Co H (RII)

CO B 1ST UN 9TH ýAR (RHEIN)

DET 3D ESGR S•N

3D fi!CONBN (=)(REIi4)

H&SCO

CO A

00CO D

CO C

3D FORCE RIýCO14 CO

3D ATBN (-)

H&SCO

CO B (REAR)

PLT CO B

CO C

PLT CO C

3D TA1K BN ()

H&SCO (,o)

CO B (-I)(mIN)

CO 0

CO A (RETH)

(6k50Ai1)

(4150Al)(16M50A1)

(%950A1)

(2-448A3)

(3 ,M6 7A2)

(8 648A3)

(3 O167A2)

K ~ ,418AVTR)

(16-4W8A,3)

(1-My1vTR)

(18-418A3)

GIA

NAM4

GIA

C ON

PHU

LE

HOA

LE

THIEN

SAI

CA-iP CARR OLL

PHONG DIEN

DONG HA

DET H&SCO1-.1111 A

(3,- M67A2)

52DECLASSIFIEDDECLASSIFIED

PHU BAI

DONG HA

21=408

4-75

11-151

25-333GIA LE

*0

37- 537

' 4,

DECLASSIFIED

a

IST A!TRACBN

H&SCO

CO A

CO ()

2D PLT CO B

ITH PLT CO B

DET CO B

10.LVTP-5

3 -.LlTP.,5C.D

S1~-,LVTR -1

4oLVTE.1

33- LVTP=5

1LVTP-5ChDD

1-LVTR -1

29,-LVTP-5

3-LVTP-~5CioD

1 LVTR ,l

3 LVTPC 5

3ZLVTP;5

11-LVTP-5

1-LVT P-5CkDD

CAU VIh? 38-839

A

CA&L LO

CON THISN

QUALG TRI

CO F 2D BN 1TH I-AR

3D 12-R BN

H&SCO (G)

ENGR SPT CO

CO A (REIN)

CO B (OlIN)

CO C (.)(REIN)

31) S PN B

TY:sco (,)

CO B (.-)(RIN)

2D PLT CO P ('IJN)

IST PLT CO B 1ST AiThAC J3N

CO 0 (REITN )

CAU VIET

PHU BAI

DOiG HA

CAi!P EVANS

DONG HA

PHU BAI

.;A-C TRI

DONC HLA

DECLASSIFIED

41=166

34-.=556

24K-374

DECLASSIFIED

co A ( 1) (EN)

4TF LAR ()(R 91N)

lHQCO (,)

8TH PLT 29TH CA CO (USA)

DET HQCO HQON 3D £M~RDIV (POST OFF9 P.Xo)

DET CO,4CO HQBN 3D bARDIV

18TBN (a)(REfN) 9TH ,iAR

D•T SCOUT/SNIP PLT ?14TH i,hAR

3D 3N 26TH i.AR (HEIN)

DET SCOUT/SAIFPR PLT 4TH LAR

3D i1TTBN (G) (REIN)

lf&sco (A)

DET H&SCO

DiBT H&SCO

DET H&SCO

DET H&SCO

CO A

COB (.~-.)

MD PLT CO B

DET 2D PLT CO C 9TH hTBN

CAMP EVANS

CAui P EVANS

21-190

1-5

0-6

0-3

36-~894

0-5

43-1098

0-8

PHU BAI

11-69

CAkP EVANS 0-14

CAi-P CAR,OLL 0-10

CAM LO 09

.JAI1 O TRI 0-,1

3-67

3.-51

CAI,P F iVAS 1-16

O~03

CO 0

DET 2D PLT CO C 9TH ITBN

515TH TiANS CO (usA)c .

9TH hT• MN ()

H&SCO

CO A

CO C

("1o c

I

PHU BAI

DOiG RA

4-l106

0-02

3-1.60

21 -3344

DECLASSIFIED

DECLASSIFIED

S

3D i-i-DBIl( (RET11)

H&SCO (.) ATT2ACII&D h,.S.To #2

CO A

COB 3

COC (c )

1ST CL.!ARING PLT (RCIN) CO D 5TH ,D3N

CO D (RM"IN)

3D DOi4TAL CO

3D LAR (i•1 4)

HQCO 3D MIAR

DET DIV COai, CO

DET 5TH COf%a, CO

3/9

H&SCO

CO I (I)

1 PLT CO I

CO K

CO L

C 0 li

9TH iARIiiES

HQCO

1ST 13N 1ST BIAR

Il&SCOIMSco

CO A

CO B

CO C

CO D

3D BN (r) 3D -vAR

S_

PHU BAI 44- 2 94

DONG HA 12-57

PHU BAI

CA&P CAIHOLL

21-192

0=06

0-03

TIHON W80 LAMi 41-1012

D-5

KHE GIA BRIDGE

CALP CARROLL

CA LU

THON SON LAN

DONG HA

18-197

A,-4

A-4

Aý4

A,-4

10-138

5-177

5-213

3-142

5=222

DECLASSIFIED

I

DECLASSIFIED

S5 ~-~::-~~4'. '.

H&SCO

CO I.±

CO L

CO I

1STB3N 4TH 1,,AR

H&SCO

CO A

100 BCOBCco c

CO D

3DBN 4TH k'AR

H&S Co

CO I

CO K

CO L

Co K~

2DBN 9TH DAR

Hi&SCo

CO E

co F

CO IIco 11CO G

26TH iAR (,.)(REIN) y--- "

SuB UNIT #1 HQbO, 2ýT1j LA-A

IST PLT CO C 3D ENGR

DET 5TH C Olil, i3N

DET 7TH C0oh! BN

DET DIV POSTALDECLASSIFIED

C ,3c -3

C=3 BRIDGE

A-3

DONG HA

C-2

C-2

C-2 BRIDGE

C-2 BRIDGE

C-2

DONG HA

KHE SANH

S

20-298

6-194

1-1554-191

18=268

6-202

!ýý-208

6-205

6=206

r~

21-329

7=226

69-232

6-210

7=214

18.265

5-188

4-192

5-193

5-189

I

13-176

1-12

0-03

0-03n-n o

I

DECLASSIFIED

SDET DIV PHOTO

DET DIV EXCHAXGE

1STBN 26TH •ARl (RtIN)

DET 2D PLT (s) CO A 3D SP BN

1STB1N (-X)(RIN) 13TH MAR

HQBTRY 1STBN 13TH ,AR

BTRY A ISTi3N 13TH iiAR 6-105H(TD)

DET 1ST PROV 155 HOW BTRY 1-155H(TD)

DET 2D PROV 155 HOW BTRY 1-155H(TD)

BTRY C ISTBN 13TH 1AR 6_105H(TD)

DOT 1ST SL BT•Y 12TH iAR 3-20 SL

DET 1ST PROV 155 HOW BTRY 1-155H(TD)

DBT 2D AlOV 155 HOW 3TRY 1-155H(TD)

W BTNY 1STBN 13TH IIAR 6'4o2 hORT

CO B 3D RECON BN

CO A (-) 3D AT3N 104-5OA1

SUB UNIT #5 HQBN 3D LARDIV

2D PLT (-) CO A 3D SP BN

30 PLT CO B 3D TANK BN (5-148A3)

2D CLR PLT CO C 3D kiEDBNM

SECT BTRY G 65TH ARTY (USA) 2-M55

LT SWCT BTRY A 1STBN 44TH ARTY (USA) 2-2

DET A-101 5TH S.F.<--RP .(US

DET H&SCO 3D i,TBN

D2T CO A 9TH NTiT3N

D;T (O 3 9THII iiT M3N

IST liAR (=)(MRIN) Q'UAJG THI

PAC Ec OF

DECLASSIFIED

0-02

0_05

43-11760 04

17-146

8 ~1o06

3-102

0-08

3 65

5-112

3 55

6 ,44

1 -12

1-i20

1 10

0 09

1 10

3-12

0.09

0 (04

0 -02

I

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HQC0

2DBN 1ST IAR

2DBN 4TH iAR(c)

CO A lst ATBN

CO A 1ST Ei1GR BN

CO A IST S.P, BN

CO B 1ST kGTBN

CO B 1ST lUlWD3N

D2T RADIO Ri5LAY 7TH CO1di '3N

3D SUB Tl,* 15TH ITT FIJ.•PAC

12TH iMAR()(REIN)

HQ BTRY

DET iC 10-1O

D"T ivI 10-2

DET HC-4-1

1ST 8" HOW BTRY (-)(RSIN)

1ST PLT 5TH 155'Bt4FY (s

22-222.

35-1116,

40o1083

3 4o01150A3: 8

4-78

2-51

3 -4.9

0-11

0-12

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26-288

(1=AN/a-,PQ-10A) CAhP CARhOLL

(I.AN/M14PQ (10A)) C-2

(1.AN/*PQ.4A) CON THIEN

(6-8" 1 lOSP) CAN LO 6

(1-8" .55 SP)?)(145•5 G(SP)

;176

41

HQ BTRY 1ST FAG

1ST SL BTRY HQ SECT

PHU BAI

DONG HA

DWT SEC 2 18T PLT IST SL BTRY (1-20" SL)

CMoPOSITE ARTY BN 541051 (SP)

BTRY A IST BN 40TH ARTY

PLT BTRY M 4TH SN 12TH I.AP 2-155H (SP)

DET 1•T 8" HOW VL-W" p•5g ~fs

DET 5TH 155'@BTRY 1-155. (sP)

3D PLT CO A 3D TANK BN 4-90i.,,iTKS)

Pat. Ps. (w

GIO LINH

PAG eS

DECLASSIFIED

S

16-82

6,~105

16-342

i

DECLASSIFIED

250TH CIAR DBT. I -INALKP.A

GO K 3DBN 3D IAR

SECT 1 2D PLT 1ST SL BTRY 2-20" SL

DET SOUND PLT 2D DN 26TH ARTY (USA)- 1-GRB

108TH FAG (USA) DONG HA 18-102

e3TRY 0 2D TAB 26TH ARTY (USA)

DET RADAR PLT C/2/26 (USA)1AANAiPQ-10A

DET RADAR ?LT C/2/26 (USA) lAN/APQ-10A CON THIEN

DET RADAR 8/26 (USA) 1-AN/,P.ý-10A DONG HA

1STBN (=)(REIN) 40TH ARTY (USA) 40-533

HQ BTRY S18TBN 40TH ARTY (USA) DONG HA

SVC BTRY 1STB3N 40TH ARTY (USA)

DET BTRY A 1STBN O40TH ARTY (USA)A=l-10I(SP)

PLT BTRY B 1ST3N 40TH ARTY (USA)-2-105H(SB)

BTRY C (-) 1ST3N 4CtHARTY (USA)=4-105(SP) 0-1

PLT BTRY C 1STBN 40TH ARTY (USA)-2-105(SP) DONG HA

235TH CMR DET (USA) 1-AN/FPQ4A

238TH CMR DET (USA) 1-AN/hPQ-4A

239TH CA•R DOT (USA) 1-AN/I,PQ-$A

240TH CI,R DET (USA) 1AN/4PQ-4A

2D 13BN 94TH ARTY (USA) + 38-477

HQ BTRY 2D BN 94TH ARTY (USA) CAI,P CAi-ROLL

SVC BTRY 2D 3N 94TH ARTY (USA) DONe HA

BTRY A 20 BN 94TH ARTY (USA) 4-175G(SP) CAiP CAR. OLL

BITY B 2DBN 94TH ARTY (USA) 4-175G(SP)

BTRY C (-)2DBN 94TH ARTY (USA) 2-175G(SP)

.LT BTRY C 2DB3N 94THI ARTY (USA) 2-175G(SP)

8TIIBN (,) 4TH ARTY (USA) 1O.;G HA 32-4, 31

DECLASSIFIED

DECLASSIFIED

SVC BTRY 8THBN 4TH ARTY (USA)

BTRY A 8THB1 4TH ARTY (USA) 4-175G(SP)

BTRY C 8THBN 4TH ARTY (USA) 4-175G(SP)

IST BN(M)1IIT MAR

HQ BTRY 1ST N 311TH iAR

3TRY A IST3N 11TH L'AR

BTRY B 1STJ.N 11TH 1LAR

W 13TRY 1ST3N 11TH hAR

ISTi•K (-)(R~IN) 12TH i•AR

HQ BTRY 1STBN 12TH kAAR

BTRY C 1STBN 12TH ,AR

BTRY B 1ST 40TH ARTY(T{USA)

BTRY I 3DBN 12TH hAR

B. HY K 4TH311 12TH rkAR

W BTRY (-) 1STBN 12TH LAR

SEC 2 2D PLT IST SL BTRY

2DBN (-)(REIN) 12TH IAR

HQ BTRY 2DBN 12TH IAR

BTRY D 2D•3N 12TH 4AT

BTRY E 2D3N:1 12TH IAR

BTRY F 2DBN 12TH -AR

BTRY A 1STBN 12TH hAR

QUAAG TRI 31 -421

6-105(TD)

6-.105(TD)

64 o2 14ORT

CA.4,P CAR}ROLL 51~-667

6-105(TD)

4-105(SP)6,105(TS)

6-155(SP)

2~ 107HOWTAR

1-20" SLI

THON SON LAM

CAhP CARROLL

CA LU

CAhvP CARROLL

42-5916

DONG HA

6 lo05(TD) CAh LO

6-105(TD) CON THIIS

6-105(TD) C-2

6,.,05(TD) 0-2

N

W BTRY 2D3N 12TH IAR 6-4.2" iORT CAM LO

W- BTRY 3DBN 12TH I.AR 6-42"NMORT CON THIA

2D PLT IST ARIED A6PPHIBCO 6-LVTH-6 CAU VIT.

BTRY 4 (.) 4THBN 13TH 1AR' 4Li55H(SP) C-2

PLT BTHIY K 4TH BN 13TH •ýBAR 2-155H(SP) DONsG HA

3TRY N () 4TTHUiN 12TH ;iAP LAS1iFDECLASSIFIED

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4.1

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DET W BTRY iSM 12TH MAR 34ho2 MORT

245 C• R D•ET (USA) 13NANPQ*-4A

DET RA D&R PLT

BTRY C 2DBN 26TH A RTY (USA) 1-AWQ.230&

DET SEC L 3RD PLT IST SL BTRY 1-20" SL

DET SEC 2 3RD PLT 18T SL BTRY 1-200 SL

DET SEC 3 ST SL BTRY 1.202 OSL

DET SEC 1 3RD PLT 1ST SL BTRY 1-200 SL

DET SEC3 2ND PLT IST SL BTRY 1-20" SL

DET SOUND PLT 2/26 ARTY (USA) 14M8

3RD BN (-)(REIN) 12TH MA R

HQ BTRY 3 RD BNo lam A R

BTRY 0 3RD BN 12TH MAR 6'-10(TD)

BTRY H 3 RDBN 12TH MAR 6-1o05(TD)

ST PROV 255OWBTr (B-) =2Y5%(TD)

9ND FmOV U5HOW BTRY (4-) 3255(TD)

4TH EN (H) (Ri2N) 12TH MAR

HQ BTRY 4TH BN 12TH MAR

BTRY B 1ST BN 13TH MAR 6~-o5(TD)

BTRY L 4TH BN 12TH MAR 6-355f(SP)

ST 155 GUN ETRT 6-350(sP)

DET SEC 3 3RD PLT IST SL BTRY 1-200 SL

3ST D (-) (RLIN) ADA Aw(SP) "TH ARTr (uSA)

2 SECT h4la2

2 SLCT k4-K42

C'2C=2

CAM ID

CON THIEN

C-2

C=2

CAU VIET

CAMP EVANS

PHU BAI

DoNG HA

GIO LINH

QUANG TRI

DONG HA

11-237

34-523

,• ~

~- ~ .2

SDECLASSIFIED -DECLASSIFIED

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BTRY A

B'TR B

BUZI C

DST BM C

4 (21475 OUN(SI))'(.s75 om(sp))

(2475 eMOPr)(2475 GoI(ar))

XST FAG

Q BRMT

Bt B 210 BN 2&1r ARTr (USA) (1-7 eu(SP))

PLT BTRI L 4TIN 31 f MA (20155 OU(OW))

sT 34, hTil ARTY (-) (USA)

Svc BWT

Bm! C 90D M, 9Mn ARTY (USA) (4-175 010(8))

18T BN (0) (M.N),ADA AWO() 4r4TJ AltT (USA)

RQ STRY

BA/hi.(a.) 77-*42)

(io.142)

(124412) .

NTV4h (141N42)

B/1/44 (2o1*42)

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(3S412),

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CAW CiMML

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1 S&CT

2 SECT

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D/1/44

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2 SECT

1 SECT

37f. G (G ) 65

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3 SQDS

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ARTY (USA)

6-442

14;42

24142

444242 2

2442

44142

2-1-52

3-M 554-lu.5.2442

2-1-i25.

341552 4-55

34155

GP-4

CCN_ O& O RELEASED BY,.:6k' 0

PG - 14

DECLASSIFIED

CAi-I LO

CON THIEN

CAi-,P CARROLL

KHIE GIO BRIDG•

CA LU

ROCKPILE

THON SON LAI

PHU BAI

NAi- 10OA

CAIP EVANS

G.A. LE

DONG HA

CAr'P CARROLL

PHU BAI

CAhP EVANS

CON THIEN

I

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DECLASSIFIED

0 54.6 842

DEC 67MAF DNGFIRST MARDIVRRD MARD~V

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DECLASSIFIED73

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DECLASSIFIED

d M larine Division (gealPha Ba• Thus Thniet PanOVietaSeM071100 Doamber 1967

Intelliesen Hstisate of the situation In the aVea between he Smh and Ca Lu

Refereunees,

FAclasreavss

a) M" VitMas *S Senes ISi 014, Sheets 634211 and 634211Ib Special ZDtelligenoe Stuy 0-67 (Central D1Mz)

Special intelligea•nc Study -67 (She Sa•mh)

Order of Battle2 Weather

1. KISliMN. To explore the mnamy ospabiltioe a the area bordered on theoouth by Route # 9, on the *&t by Ca LuA on the aorth by XD-YD 60, end onthe west by Mhe Smnh In light of possiboe fri••ly ocastrationa effortsalong Route # 9.

2. NNW sTUxrTIUN

a. Charactristice of the artea ot operation (see references (b) and(o)). Refermoe, (e) Include the are seauth of she 5seh.

b. namy Military 8ituation (See eclosure (,))

a. AMAk

(1) To atteek o"structioa/security fortces al&* Route # 9 withup to battalion is fos.ee sup•o•ted by 60m and m sortaers.

(2) To mouat a coordinated malUmbattalSon ground attack againastha Sah., Ca LU or Lasng Vol.

b. efend

(1) To defend at a tiae of his ehooasig with foroea p to Iregia•enut in stsegth.

e. Eqar

(1) To reintorce with up to two rfqiamte within 48 hours.

(1) To witbdrew all or part of his for*es to sotuaries In LasLor heavily forrested areas between whe Seah and the easteo IMZ .

Cot fiCeWA

7

DECLASSIFIED

V

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1"ahj; 1RO

DECLASSIFIED

a. HMa

(1) To eanduct mail soals attacks, ntango, mbuahes, sandharasamet of fr4iealy onstuotioa eand sesority forces nsayherW al&s1bute # 9.

4. ANALYSIS OF WliWT CAPABILITIRS

a. Capability a.

(1) Because of the meney's familiarity with the terraing he canmbe exWpeted to attack any friendly fos of Compay 81aise0 or •mall••.

(2) Nr ooerwently attsckin he Snk by fire and ground forcesduring an attask on eastaotion tfores aleoa ioute # 9 the enemy *"ld happer ourability to employ reast en forces. Likewise attacks on Lars Vol or Ca Luoould asimo divert sattention fr•m attsaks in amether sector.

b. Capability b.

(1) The enemy will defend only If he is enoountered by surprisein his base oaps, othezvwise he vwill withdrew and diaperso.

e. Capability o.

(1) The enemy Is capable of reInforeoine the 8th battallon 29thRegiment with the 95C Begiment located in Los i•n 24 to 36 houe md bythe 812th Regiment unloceated but believed to be somewhere "uthvest ofCon Thien. This Is not likely to occur unless the enemy decides to slauncha mlti-battallon attack on h•e Smh, Ca Lu or LW Vei.

i. Capability 4.

(1) If the enemy esmid4ers it necesoa or advantagseous, he anwithdraw to Laos to regroup, resupply and retrain. Areas north of Ie Basksad south of the DoI also affvart oovered sad *=omeaoled areas.

*. Capability e.

(1) Rztensive use of mines•, booby traps, maping asd ambushes wuldbe suitable to the enemy in this area because of the nature oat terrain, andit is in keeping with the enemy's tcties of Inflietag max1iamta earsualitieswith minimm losses.

5. CONCLUSIONS

The enemy's most probable courses of aetion to counter or Iaterfre withoonstrustion efforts along Soute # 9 In order of probability are as followvs

DECLASSIFIED

DECLASSIFIED

00 gum.e at "191tia 10 To haves the ftioDdly f ocob (Capability e)vith the Inent of keepig Ru* # 9 t beng apai"d ad to LntAeasualtLese

b. C . of Aotla 2 To sount~ up to a battellon sosld attack(Capability a) vppoited by 60-41a moer eo LW Te Voi, 0a IA, oreamesavotsecfsurity twoes aloeg Roots f 9 Sint an attsak saoalnsbattali or las• esis imatse s mt likely. Atteaeks by mortar fLvaloe, is 1ikely against cosomtrotin/4•/M YLty forne*, be Snmho 0 L VOeLand Ca l.

o. Ca at At ,1n T. To wliatozoo vwth vp to tw aioments 1s notlikely oless the anmy doedeoo to lane a najw attask against the Saubor Lon VL An hopes of salais a spec.aoular viatory.

d. I oao•junition with the above rars ot ation the enemy can bemxpected to datead only when absolutely neoessa and to vithdi•w as thesituation dietates.

5

DECLASSIFIED

DECLASSIFIED

CON- I tRIAL

DECLASSIFIED O A AThee ~we 2 mom vA units presently heald in the M mbh se% they

ae the Oth battallon of the 29th Reiament and the 950 alamt.

The Oth atttalion 29th Regi• mt is pesently held at (XD 8547). ThisWaezmation vae received trm a PW report aked 28 Jne 1967. This is notomemally the Oth mattallon's arem, of opeXaton. They were withdzm tma

the Coa Thism are for a rsat ad to rameap. There hae beeo so reportsof thas $In*ee that tIme.

CMIC eport # 06-007T-67 dated 14 Jarly 1967 gives the aee, of opOeratlonfor the 95C Regianmt as She Sma to the leeatim bozdeor* They arrived inthis ara in May 1967 whwre they had a ftinee elaskh with U. S. mits snwithdrw to Imos (XD 6147). The"e have been so further zvepets on etivityof this etgimast.

fThere ame V•r fe reports os*ved t*a this aTe. Reports resentlyreceived lndicated that the aiea is being used as anso infiltration mate frstLaes to the A Mau Valley amea. There am a•my heavLly used trails in thevicinity of (ID 7831) mad ee reports of treoops moving southeasterly alo&this area.

An ARVN report # 2ýIR2M7 of 28 November 1967 states that as matimtti•NVA battalion deployed on line from (ID 7651) to (XD 8657).

On 30 Iavember 1967 Reeeno Debriae # 16967 plaed a mall goup o' f 10 VCat (XD 7444).

There have been no further reports of senmy aotivity In the ares ofinteest,

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under the tnfluenme of the northeast 4mo41m. The Sibetrian hIgh pressurecenter eantinuMs to itensify, pushIng 0old dry air seouthwad. As theold, dry air flows southwaxd, it is gradally begged by entamot with the

vamer China coast and waters of the South (hLs Sea. Over water, thepolar air nomgeos with vwame moist tropeal air from the wsterom Paeotifi aedarrives over the Republic of Vietnam wmoh wamoer and more moist than whenit left the oeataeat. e Howerg ompared to the May to Otober southwestmnson,on the northeast monseon is relatively eol and dry. The ecoolingtrend eatinuves showving a drmp fzm November temperatwees. The noatmperatuvroma in the northemAn portlan of RY Is In the high 60's. In openareas an atill sights, cold air may collect in as or malil narrowravines to ause an appreotiable tempeistureo diffIMne within the spaoeof a few fooeet. These areas frequently oan be reocwalsed by early gvoundfog fomation. The relative haldity is hIgh th3roiwut RYWE resultJingin eonditions faorable for nildevq eormoson and decaoy of susceptibleitems. The highest daily hveldity values our duwlang the ea iy mominghours and after &ln showers and the lowest ocou dur••ag aidatteaoon,a.Mosot prciLpitation fals from aftemrnoon mad evenag shovers or thunderstorna.Shoers are gasenerally Intmenee but short In dvti*on. The mom umber ofdays with precIpitation is 10 days in the area of intere*M The ametanprecipitation for the mouth is 6 Inohes with a aximamu of 20 lushes and asinlam of 1 *0 inches. Durlang December 1 or 2 thuinderstom days san beexpoected. Visibility of I to 3 vlles s ommn in early womrning tfog Invalleys of northema mountains. e overs and thderstorms reduGevisibility to less thaw 5 miale for brief peridAse and in morse Inatensestoms, to loee than 1 mile. Visibility greater than 12 alle s i notomon anywohere.

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17TH INTERROGATION TRANSLATION TEAMHeadquarters, 3d Marine Division (Rein) FMF

FPO San Francisco, California 96602L ,ajeh

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Froms Team CommanderTot Assistant Chief of Staff G-2, 3d Marine Division (Rein) FMW

Subjt Special Information Teamr report of results of

Reft (a) Verbal instructions from ACofS G-2 of 27Nov67(b) MACV Booklet, Mines and Boobytraps used by the Viet Cong in

South Vietnam, Nov 1965(c) MACV Booklet, VC/NVA Mine Indicators, 29 May 1967

Encl: (1 Question guide for Special Information Team2 Drawing of Mines/indicators5 Drawing of Mines/indicators4 Drawing of Mines/indicators5 Drawing of Mines/indicators6 Drawing of Mines/indicators7 Drawing of Mines/indicators8 Drawing of Mines/indicators

1. As requested by reference (a), from 28 November to 3 December 1967, aSpecial Information Team, headed by Master Sergeant Manuel MANCILLAS, 17thInterrogation Translation Team and consisting of the following membersisStaff Sergeant James E. HASKINS, 17th Interrogation Translation Team, StaffSergeant Edward V. EVANS, G-3 3d Marine Division, Historical Branch, LanceCorporal Bruce BUSH, 3d Engineer Battalion, 3d Marine Division, and StaffSergeant Doan Ngoc HONG, Interpreter from the 17th Interrogation TranslationTeam, visited the areas listed below to conduct interviews with the KitCarson Scouts of the areas to update and broaden our knowledge of VC/NVAMine and boobytrapst

First Marine Regiment - Quang TriFourth Marine Regiment - Camp Evans

Second Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment - Phu Bai Combat Base

2. Enclosure (1) guided the team on the type of questions to be asked andthe information sought.

3. The team conducted interviews with the below named Kit Carson Scouts.These interviews were taped by Staff Sergeant EVANS for submission toHeadquarters, U. S. Marine Corps, Oral History Branch. A copy of thesetapes are on file at the office of the 17th Interrogation Translation Team.

NGUYEN VIEN - Former member of the North Vietnamese Army

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LE VAN TIIHUY - Former Viet Cong from La Duy AreaTHAI VIET HAN - Former Viet Cong from Ba Long Area.NGUYEN XUAN LANG - Former Viet Cong from Loc SonLE KHIEN - Former Viet Cong from Phu Thu Area.BONG - Former Viet Cong from Dung Lam Area'LOI - Former member of the North Vietnamese ArmyTRAN HAO - Former member of the North Vietnamese ArmyNGUYEN GIA - Former Viet Cong from Nam Dong AreaLAI KE - Former Viet Cong from C-117 Company

4. The following information was obtained from the Kit _arson Scoutst

a. NGUYEN VIENo Vien knew of little useful information concerning anyindicators of mines or boobytraps; however, he mentioned that the NorthVietnamese did not employ boobytraps in their base areas, but left the taskto the local Viet Cong, who would then serve as guides in the area. He statedthat the favorite trip wire of the Viet Cong in the jungle was the bamboo vinewhich would blend w6ll with the surroundings. VIEN's knowledge of mines islimited but he did recognize the Chinese Claymore Type Mine and the ChineseAnti-Personnel and Anti-Tank Mine #8. He stated that the Claymore is usedwhile in a defensive position. The Claymore is suspended from trees andcommand detonated. The #0 Mine is the favorite of the North Vietnamese unitwith which he served. This mine is emplaced and often boobytrapped. Ahand grenade is place over the mine and when the grenade is removed the mineis detonated by a pull release device.

b. LE VAN THUY and THAI VIET HAN, Indications of mines/boobytrapsmentioned by THUY and HAN ares (1): On a trail or road the Viet Cong placea sign with the words "Nguy Hiem" (Danger!). The side of the road oppositethe sign is usually mined. Distances from the sign to the mines are notconstant. NOTEs Several Scouts mentioned that the sign method was onemethod of channeling Marines into the mined area itself, however, they alsomentioned the sign may be boobytrapped. See drawing #1, enclosure (2). Thetrails in the area may have an indicator made with several rocks laid in astraight line. This will indicate a mine to either side of the rocks. SeeDrawing #2, enclosure (2). The way to pass this obstacle is to walk directlyover the rocks. (2)o In an area that is friendly to the Viet Cong a minewill be placed within the center of a triangle made of rocks. See drawing#3, enclosure (2). (3), HAN and THUY said that in the Gio Linh area theBamboo Rectangle Marker is a prominq# indicator of mines and punji pits.See pages 12 and 13 of reference (c). (4): HAN referred to the BambooTripod Marker, Page 14 of reference (c), by saying that it is common to thejungle area of Ca Lu. (5)s Each said that because Marines often pick fruitalong the march, the Viet Cong have begun to boobytrap fruit trees. When afruit is picked it pulls the device exploding it. (ý)s Both HAN and THUYmentioned that punji pits were boobytrapped. When the punji stakes are re-moved the grenade is detpnated. (7): HAN mentioned that the Viet Cong usethe Cartridge Trap (Page 159 of reference (b)). One change is made - insteadof using a rifle cartridge they use an M-79 round. (8): A boobytrap commonto the La Duy area is the punji pit with a grenade hole. See drawing #1,

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enclosure (3). This device which inflicts casualties along the trailis attached through the use of an underground tunnel to the punji pit.If a man falls into the pit the wire is pulled setting off the grenade.

c. NGUYEN LANG and LE KHIENi (1)t LANG stated that in an areafriendly to the Viet Cong a sign "Nguy Hiem" could indicate an area of

mines.. In populated areas the mines are in the immediate vicinity of

the -ign; however, if the area is unpopulated or if the area. containsMarines, the mines would be on the opposite side of the trail to the

sign, and at a distance down the road. The signs might also be booby-

trapped if found in an unpopulated area. (2)s One of the indicators

used that both have seen is a marker made of three pieces of bamboo

with the mine placed on either side of the bamboo. See drawing #2,enclosure (3). (3)s Both LANG and KHIEN have seen the Viet Cong use

the Marine's desire for souvenirs. Knowing this desire they boobytraptheir (Viet Cong) flags. See drawing #1, enclosure (4). (4)s A broken

tree might indicate a mined area in the immediate direction of the fall

of the main tree. See drawing #2, enclosure (4). (5)W KHIEN stated

that many villages had the gates to the village boobytrapped. Sides of

the trail are lined with punji pits and boobytraps. As the gate is

opened tripping one grenade, Marines would move off the road and con-

sequently into punji pits or tripping other boobytraps. (6)s Both LANG

and KHIEN have used the "Cartridge Trap". This is described on page 159

of reference (b). (7): Grenades suspended in trees, with a trip wire to

achieve an airburst effect were commonly used in LANG's and KHIEN's areas,

Loc Son and Phu Thu.

d. BONG and LOI: (1)s Many ruses are commonly used by the Viet

Cong, but according to the opinions of BONG and LOI a favorite deception

is the roping off a given area with signs imprinted with the words "Nguy

Hiem". The signs serve as bluffers to the Marine activity in the area.

Inside this danger area the Viet Cong have fashioned "Safe areas". It is

assumed that at intervals the Viet Cong also booby trap the signs to keep

the Marines guessing. See drawing #3, enclosure (4). (2)s Viet Cong

sympathizers will often use the "Broken Tree Sign" to show the Viet Cong

whether or not the Marines are in an area. See drawing #1, enclosure (5).If the tree, selected at random much like call signs, but known to all,

has a branch broken (but not completely) it indicates that the Marines

are in the area. If the branch is completely broken off it indicates that

the Marines have gone and that the area is safe. (3)s A bamboo stake lying

across the trail usually indicates a mine/boobytrap or punji pit from three

to ten meter-ahead. See drawing #2, enclosure (5). (4): Various signs

with "X" marked thereon indicate a restricted mine/boobytra ed area ahead.

See drawing #3, enclosure (5). The "X" is usually red in color.

e. HA0s (1)s Indicators used in HAO's area include the following

devices: On trails the Viet Cong draw arrows to indicate mined areas ahead.

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They will also use two earthen mounds, four inches in height to indicatea mined area ahead. See drawing #1, enclosure (6). (2): At trail junctionsthe Viet Cong use arrows made of bamboo to indicate safe trails, withthe other trails being mined. The tail of the arrow is the indicator. Ifthe arrow has no tail, the trails to the left and right are mined, the oneto the front is safe. If the right tail section is missing, the safe trailis to the right, the front and left being mined. If the left tail sectionis mis:ing, the mined trails are to the right and front, the left trailis safe. See drawing #2, enclosure (6). Miness (1): HAO described al•looquito Mine" unknown to members of the team and not found in reference(b). Said mine is described in drawing #1, enclosure (7). HA0 stated ifthe Viet Cong have the time they often boobytrap the bodies of their fallencomrades. They use hand grenades with pull wires attached to the booy andthe grenade. Ruses: (1): HA0 indicated that the Viet Cong make punji pitsor mine particular areas, then with rocks they spell out words such as"H11o Chi Minh" or "Die Marine". When these words are found by Marines thenatural impulse is to kick the rocks away, and when they do this they eitherdetonate the mine or fall into the pit. See drawing #2, enclosure (7).

f. NGUYEN GIA and LAI KEs Indicatorst (1)s GIA described a markerplaced where trails junctioned. The marker, made of bamboo and shaped likean arrow is placaLon a tree and is pointed to the trail that is mined. Thedistance from the marker to the mined area is usually 30 meters. Seedrawing #5, enclosure (7). (2)t GIA also described an indicator of bambooplaced across the trail. See drawing #2, enclosure (5). Boobytrapst (1)tBoth men agreed that when the Viet Cong leave their areas they boobytrapthe doors to their homes. They usually use a hidden wire and a handgrenade. (2): The Viet Cong boobytrap branches at the entrance to theirvillage. When the branch is moved the device explodes.

g. There is a consensus among the scouts that the Viet Cong use theChinese Hand Grenade, the American M-26 and Mk-2 hand grenades for themajority of their boobytraps. Homemade mines are common when the logisticalsupport for supplying the TNT or plastic explosive is available, and thearea is favorable. All scouts agreed that dud artillery rounds, bombspand smaller dud munitions are excellent for boobytraps and are employed tothe fullest extent. One special type boobytrap discovered to be in use inthe Quang Tri and Phong Dien areas was the "Grenade-Stick-Can" type. Asthe stick holding the pre-positioned grenade and can is moved the grenadefalls from the can. The pin is removed prior to placement in the can. Thespoon of the grenade is held closed by the lip of the can. Any movementof the can, however slight, causes the grenade to explode. See drawing #1,enclosure (8).

h. All scouts were emphatic that at night NO indicators for mined areas,boobytraps or punji pits can be seen. This is the time of most mine/booby-trap incidents.

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5. Additional information ah received by this team, will be forwardedfor inclusion in this report. If enclosed information is considerednew or important it is recommended that same be forwarded to appropriatecommands for inclusion in necessary reports.

R. L. BROWNCopy to a3d Engineer Bn

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QUESTION GUIDE

The following are requirements on mines and booby traps. The information isrestricted to that which might be gleaned from Kit Carson Scouts in the FourthMarines (Phong Dien), First Marines (Quang Tri) and the Second Battalion,Twenty-Sixth Marines TAOR's.

1. Provide all available information on mines and booby traps within respectivetactical areas of responsibility to includes

a. Locations (Exact of suspected).

41) Types of areas usually mined or booby trapped and, conversely, thetypes of areas not usually mined or booby trapped and the reasons for sucha detern nation.

bi Initiating Actions: Release devices regardless of how obvious, primitiveoA unimportant they seem to be% i.e., all means of triggering mines or booby trapsknown or suspected to be used in ones's respective area---differentiate the knownmeans fM Jg susoeoted means.

o4 Types of Mines or Booby Traps, Method of 6mployment and Detection.

(1) Include types which are usually employed solely against the individualMarine (Anti-Personnel) and those specified for vehicular movement (Anti-Tank).Also include types known which serve both anti-personnel and anti-tank functions.

(2) Include suspicious indications which might readily serve to guide theindividual Marine to immediately detect types and areas employed.

(3) Include tricks or characteristics unusual in nature which might belikely lures or enticements to the Marine's curiosity.

(a) Include those:of obstacles. souvenirs, building areas, vehiclesand/or personnel used to trigger these,devices.

(4) Include ways in which or by which the indigenous personnel are madeaware of the existing mines or booby traps.

(a) Which of the. ways can easily be read or made known to theindividual Marine, e.g. Stick breaking or placement, rock arrangements regardlessof its primitiveness or gfessed unimportance.

(5) Include any places which may be unmentioned here which might seemimportant to the Kit Carson Scout however unconsequential it might seem.

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DIVI SION ADVISORYfAPO 96258

DI• ACHMENT

A1CT'N-41UB 14 December 1967

SUBJ T.:C: VC/NVA Sapper Units and Tactics

TO Sec Distribution

2 (U) Forwarded for your information is a discussion of VC/NVA sapperunits reported operating in the 11th IWA and the tactics that theynormally use.

2(U) Information for this study was obtained frcma captured enemy per-sonnel and documents, ralliers and ARVN and US publications.

3, )Deputy Province Advisors and commanding officers of subordinateolcments arc to forward any additional information pertaining to this,ubject to SA, 1st Infantry Division Advisory Detachment, AYTVN: G2 Advisor.

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VC/NVA SapperUnits and Tactics

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A. (U) purpose of this studyr is to provide comprehensive inform-;tion pertaining co VC/NVA.sapper "uits currently operating or suspected tobe operating in the 11th Divisijon T da:tal Area.

B13. (U) A NVA or VC sapper unit is a military or para-military eleme.special, rained in the use of explosives, minep,.ad booby traps and intneut.ral .• i ýn of same. * .;..'

C. (C) The use of sappers throughoct: Sout,j,Vietnam is not new, Mar-local force units and sabotage cells are trained in the use of satchelcharges, mines, booby traps and other type-oxplosivmes. However, the incre,:in the numuer and size of reported sapper tr4ined unlts in the 11th DTA a,well as th<, ,phasis on training0personnel,in.al! ounits in sapper tacticsand techniques indicate new and increoa'ded.interest in this tactical modusoperandi. For exnol.e - a captured enemy documeunt directed all local forcecompanies and VC dist6ict headauarters to.send two men to a sanper trainingcourse. These men upon completion of their training, were to .serve asinstructors and organizers of sapper cells in each unit.

11. (C) DISCU 3SIO'1

A. (U) Mission:

1 (u)Proccode the .enmy infantry in the attack of an installat" ,bra •cin. th( b r.ricrs (barbed wire fe.nqes@ infi~-lds, bunk:rs, etc.)-:catea along the selected penetration arrroaches.

24U)Sabotago, terrorism, under water demolitions including bridgedestruction and mining of waterways, and interdiction of lines of ccannunica-tion;

B. (C) Organizatidn: Sapper units)org,nization and eouipment dependsori their location, headouarters to which subordinated, and characteristicsof prospective targets. At district level in the 11th 52A sappers operatesca, 4 ,r(-.d in sruad size. units (7-10 men) subordinate to the VC district chiefand their armapent consists of oAne (1) B40 rocket launcher, automatic weapor-i,and cxp,losives. At It.Imes' these souads employ unexplo ed artillery she]7.or 'oQbs) recovered from the battlefield.

l(U'The following sapper units have, been.identified in uang TriProvinc

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a. The 31st Sapper batLalion, AKA T-2, is a unit which reportedlyparticipat.d in the attack oijgo Xa on 29,May 1967. The normal operationalarea is believed to be the Dong Ha, Cua Viet River and Ouang Tri City area.The subordination;,oT hip ujit i 9,i o certain but it probably originated formelmetso .!the *34ýh lqVý býy .. ,A .. •.,elements of.:the '304th NVA-D•ioi # •0.a4A r be either attached or under opera-tional control of the 5th Regiment., e,• hes reportedly operated with the416th NVA Battalion. . ' .

,b:. The 10th Sapper at,alion wa iGentified, by 2 cpptivbs:.takenduring the 12 August attack on.T:rýieu ,Phpng DIstrict iHQ ad PRU cnompouTri ,•Thebattalion is reportedly ccmposed of the f'cer 0-10 S-8appor Campany of theQuang' Tri Province Unit, and the 10th Sapper element which infiltrated on

o10 Junc 1967 with the..423rd Infiltration Qroup. The battalion may be subordinFtto thu Tri-Thien-Hue Military-aA lqip,.16• ur unit bae area ;asi"reported.,by the.is 'F ' &tedsht theIT huTie!.Ncaptives is in the National Forest uated the Thua Thien-.Quang ,ni-<border.The unit will apparently be4g, g both Quang Tri and Thua Thien Provincesas the situ-ation dictates,,. Lateq •rp• actiýty of this unit was 1 October1967 attabk on Hai Lang bier$ctr •jt.her 6 info foh-iot is available toconfirm the existence of this unit (. reA nt 'h~est.mate;of,the G2 1stDivisibn it that the -T-2, T-40, and TI- a3a44one are the same.

2(Ci'he following sapper units have been identified in Thua ThienProvince:

S a. The 12th Sapper ,a talion is an unc0nfirmed unit firstide'ntified. on 13 August 1967 w4i' on .6i its5 'members was captured during theattack on Huong Dien Subsector '. 1. . Thu 12th Sapper Battalion was reportedlyformed 'in August 1967 frcm the, 12th .pper Company which was subordinate ,to theTri-Thicn Military, Region. At:,this me no hard intWlligence,ie,.avaiiable onthis unit. Its ,.itnc sqýp9this unit. Its existence is qpted as probable but the posi biliht,~that itcoild be the same as thQ 31st,or T-? or T-10, canhob be igmor fdfp .

S b, The Hue City Unt (AKA,,-l),.commaded by .Otas threesapper cunpanics (36 men each); the "Co Be", A, B, and •Cwhich normally Operatein the Hue City, Phu Vang and Huong Thuy District areas. Co Be 113"B"1 has beenideZtified as operating ýp.southern Thua T'hien Province in the past and is pro-bably the, ,appcr. unit which assisted the K4B Bat:taliQn!h, th.3h July :L-ALconvoy ambush. Other elements of this sapper unit wer . ~s rI e- fpr theatback 0on the Huong Giang H*tel in Hue in late May. The latest cantive fromthis u)it (captured 1 Octob'q 9,•7c. iring the attack on the 7th Cav Compound)reve•ls tlqit the entire unit..4.s ,' nains sou t fNa H Sub-sector HQ. ' r r " ' '"' ' < , .

c. The most recently identified sapper unit within the 11th DTAis th, C.24 Sapper Company, 9th NVA Ipgir4et, ,reported by two ralliers and onecaptive to have infiltrated SVA , ari!ving' 1 ýn'ai Lang Yountain area -r:und Itheend of August. The C.24 Sapper Companyr with the 19th Engincer Company arcreported to have left the R(gim.ntal HO area and infiltrated on south to ,shearea south of Phu Loc Subsectcr to reinforce the 4th Regiment. This unit hasnot bee(n id-ntified in ~ay contaýctp to.d..q. .owever, the use 6f undcr waterdemolitio_ in that.subpcct,r inc.reas,,a'duriq October and Novevber. The rres•,x.of this unconfirmed canpany In the (cont on nckt page)

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Phu Loc area is signifficant in tlhat the •1ue City,, 3apper Unit formerlyreported to have operated in this area, no longer has to travel wide distances

to support operations and gives. the yet unconfirmed,4th Regiment an organicsapper clement.

C. (C) Sapper Tactics

I (C)Sappers normally onerat.e in scuad size units (7-10 men), and are

assi{gned a specific mission w thin a sector. Sapper Sr'uads. can .at ti•cste4-

porarily org,anize into larger units for operations in support of 1n att`ck;

against , major installation or target. Sanper oierations are preceded by astrong uspicni;g, effort to c.ollect ccannlete yintrnation on the target. Sapper

op;ratio•ns include a wide variety of activiti's like; terroris:- by, deton tion

of (xplosiv.s close to hcims or persons placing of booby traps in desks ,nd

whicls, destruction of bridges a,nd attacking and destr 'yifng :-jor insta•l-

lations. Th'sc activities may be ca~rried out as separate s.nper onerations

or in support of infantry forces.

2(U.), typical srpper supported infantry att ck normally follow,s th.

following ratte,rn:

a. Appro,ch of outer periaaetcr.by s.app,rs while inf ntr•y and

supportiing weapons wait in conce-led positions.

b. Sapper penEtrt.iqn of barbed wire by. sprcadingý lifting orcutting it, by cl-.mbing it using straw P;Pts or lndd'rs, or by dustroying itwith bnngelore torpedos or stqhQl., charges.

c. Sapper penetr,tion of mincf.ields by destroying or neutralizingit (r,incs could bc •A, rked or .d~octivptecd).

d. Saper att,ck against bupnkers, crew scrved wAr pons or strong

points.

. if, ntry attack

f. ,fter irnf'ntry Attack commiences, sappers eitier de.-rt or remain

t' c'ver infantry wihdr1Wpl,,q

3. (C) Us, of waterorne de~:olitions; Sapper att. tpts against bidgsi . disclos prefurence for floating rafts to deliver explosives. ,uch

v, 6'ýsivcs are usually courmnd detonated, by a ,•pper who acco~ panies t1-t ra,ftwn who lca.vcs the raft just prior to d&ton,stion. Such rafts hwve been dis-

c,Av,rcd containing unexplod,d bcobs, artillery shells and plastiruc exolo.ive.Scuba type .eouippent discovered by the L)ng Co Bridge after a sa•per attenipt,6d infon:i,ation po dvided by agents, ralliers and POW's, indic•ate thht t! e enemyin th,,e 11lth D'A .is developing p underwater do.olition c',r,bility.

4. (C) ,hen ,used in convoy ambushes the sappers normally detonatech rg:s at .both ends and at various places in the middle of,.the line of

vwhicles to stop movem,nt, prevent withdrawal and sectionali7e the( convoy,. Theyplace booby trvps and mines along the road to kill those who run -way fror, thernmbush rnd to ddelay counter -- bush forces.

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5. (C) Use of fanales` Intcrpogation of POI's have disclosed theorganization of fralje sapper unit .in th city of Hue. Reports state th tthe meribrs of this unit cne ate diJsguised as studc nts with the mission of con-ducting t,rrorist activity. The existence of this unit has not b.cen confirmedbut recent ntt.,mpts against goverlment vehicles ('3 inbi:Ients during period1-20 Novrvaber 1967) could be thexesult of this unit's (fforts.

6. (C) -MAT BOC T,ctici A ~allicr stated that d ~sapper attack isnormldly irocudud by a 3 man bangalore ternedo team (called YIPT BOC). Thist uar rcconi,-siurs the fences ahd minefield of tn.rgets a,nd ette•(pts to mcrk or

-activ.t• . tho mines, booby tras,s~ ,nd trip wires located along selected vwrnu,.sof anpr h,r eli Just before the VOC"infantry starts their attack,'the MnT BOC ternclerrs th,, av,.nues of approach utilizing bangalore torpedos.

7. VC) Mortar Imita,ti'don Tactic: Foi"ce"s oipport.ing sapncr '-ttackswill fire mortars into targc,t 'reas to force the defenders to take cover. Justbefore th, ýLtt"ck the mort'r-s will be shifted or lifted and the sanrera willstart detonating plasticue explosive in n attcnt to fool the defenders intokeecping thair hoods down believing that the o,rrt7r attack is continuing.

8. (C) Sandtables: The VC alwpys attempt to construct a mock-uprodel of th, various defonses in the target. They collect vs much information-s they can on'the installtion ;nd rehearse every ph' se of the att,,ck untilevery sa,pptr knows exactly what to do.

D. (C) Patt:rns in Sapper Tactics: Th kfollowing always characterizefrn attack by sappers.

l(C)Tntensive surveill,nce: For' this prupose the enemy unit n1anningthe cA ration 'ditilizes civiliahs (soldicrs, rel,tives, workers, etc) `,ndpunetration geonts pla•icd ,mong the military, to obtain the reruired informiationto s-ndthble the target and conduct r,hearsnls.

2(U)Approach by stealth: Every element rttemnts to anproach the targetin the utios-t secrcy to chieve surprise.

'3 'C)Speood, initiative and flexibility: Sappers always attemnot toaccem-lish thlcir mission in the r'inimuim of time, to exploit ,difn'ders weakncssc.and irnitial disorgp?nization. Theirorg?ni,tion' cnd :- nc1fint"i's adapted tothe cinaracturistics of the target.

j (C)D r:. g ,Lass sd s et . onducted is Soon ,s possibl e after the )ttack.It is p~erfunr(d by:thd dde agents' wh6 c'fiduct,d the initial surv6illpnce.

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A. iapp(r ,rgLanization and tactics are i,riented toward the accomplish-rcent af thcir ilission b(efore adc,u,,te reaction by defenders can be mustered.The cl•hasis pdt:bv the e•emy in the orghnization enp'tUraiiiing. of sn-rp,er unitsand the utilization &'!tiYes el~riunts in support of"infahtry attacks isindicative, of their reliti•c•hsn ,irs a"d their tdtic'rs,

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A. (C) Actions rcouired to prevent or defeat a soperc attack va.ry withthe characteristics arnd locetion of each installetion. The following recom-mrtendations are offered as possible considerations when planning actions againstsapper activity.

l(C)Know your defenses: During the attack against Coastal Group 16the sappers entered through on area where the advisors had been erroneouslytold that mines were emplaced.

?j)Va-ry your defensive barriers (locations of claymores, bunkersmr,nned, nL rnal wire) often but without establishing a pattern. This will

a•mper the VC cfforts to sandtcble your installation.

3(U)Limit the movement of non-military personnel within your instal-l,tion and around your perimeter.

h.(U)Avoid using non-military personnel when changing or mrking improve-mcnts in d,fenses.

5%U)V-ry ambush sites, positioning of listerning posts, and patrol routebut "void establishing a p,ttern. Do not disclose aibush or -- trol rlans untilyou czn isol to a,ll thos( to vwhom plans will be disclos,d.

6 (U)Bi.loy interior wire'fences with the objective of sectionalizingyour anstallation into self-defending, inter-supporting cells.

7(U)Build overhead cover for all bunkers to enable soldiers to keeptheir heads up during morter attacks.

8(U),couire the capability of illuminating y:o.r perimeter and do so atrandom during the night.

9(")Utilize ý randan system of inspecting installations and s,ntinals.Inspect frccuently.

10(O)LQcruit informants among the persons residing in vicinity of yourinstallation. Those informants can be integrated in your early warning belt,but do not rely on them as a sole early warning means.

ll(',')If the. rrea being defended is approachable by water, consider thefollowing:

a. zstablish controls on w-ter traffic during all hours (includerctual physical searches of both boats and passengers).

b. Position observation and listening posts distant enough frcm tdefended area to offer timely reaction to floating rafts and personnel approach.ing by boat or frecr. the shoreline,

c. Construction of underwater barriers and early w,rning systems.

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battallons, and possibly an underetnngth regiment, hiw eIn.+foroed proviously.opt4ved Units in Rae. Am.a 10.

(2) Ooa3osition. S0ee enoA0o.ae , (1) ofi iOp* e (b).(Note the Tvieu PhonM Local Foxce Oo•mmay is ourrently kno•a as.1e4 -LOpg Loc-a44ox w ompary)

(3) Locations and D4spositionsp a*e*enomjsu*e (1) ofeference (b) which is valid with the followi•lg eoeptions-, The

0144th41#se &onj,9th NVARgimente, Ais est.ated to have zstuned,..to th*eaksta. plai i oprAtions i both,sau4 e&gI and Triow,

* t.$a i t he .beas4 idqntifible sentactksAthie ,bsatt,Ji.noocured on 20-22 cotober 1967 in its ,,.l,ooa,atl opepltn.area. Subsequent to this contact the 814th Battalion withdrew toL • e'a•j01 tIo .. tit,a x,zain mt and MegVouV. SuffiCient time haspobably.now glpsedi to acoomplish the fogo•on .Tho 400•t,h YVIatM ,:.taba welooated •o the vicinity of YD 309;js-uboi~ate.**enAste we; dJ,epezuqd within the Stret Without4oy ,eat

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(5) Logistics. See enclosure (1) of reference (b).

(1) To attack 4uang Tri City, Quang Tri Airstrip, and/or HaiLang District Headquarters in up to multi-battalion strength supportedby 60 and 82mm mortars, and by 57 and 75mm recoilless rifle fires.

(2) To attack small friendly units, such as CAP's, RF andpF outposts, RD Teams and USMC units in up to battalion strength.

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(1) To attempt to interdict and isolate portions of NationalRoute # I by sabotaging bridges and culverts and by increased miningactivity.

(1) The enemy Is capable of deploying units in base Area 114as reinforcements for Base Area 101 forces, and vice versa, in orderto launch up to regimental sise coordinated attacks against friendlyinatallations in the vioinity.

d. JU9a~ep 9, o;qeq/Replacement of Demleted Units ana Ppr4#~.

(1) The enemy can continue to increase his forces in this basearea. It should be noted that units in Base Area 101 are subordinateto the Tri Thien Hue MR located in Base Area 114. It has long beenestimated that the Tri Thien Hue MR forces would evolve into a newlight division. Tri Thien Hue forces are currently at division equiv-alent size under a centralized command and control structure conduct-ing decentralized operations.

(2) The enemy is entirely capable of continuing to infiltratereplacement personnel with which to replenish depleted units.

(3) In addition, the enemy is capable of improving his logisticinstallations, facilities and caches within this base area to qupportadditional combat and combat support unite.

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s. Harassment

(1) Independently or in conjunctioAn ith oepabAlitiee a. andb. the enemy can conduct ambushes, terrorist •a•d s taose activitieethroughout the area with a view toward inoreajing his control over thelocal populace.

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(1) Indications that favor the Adoption ýof this espaility arethose that rlate to the * nemy's need fOr a igniftJoAet `*Oat6•* thefact that he previously osuccesaefully raided Qaang T• Oity and hisintimate knowledge of the area and the disposition and strength offrienoly forces therein. However, it it estimated that the enemy willnot initiate largSe -seale offensive aotivit•1? il the post NA monsoonperiod when he should be at operational strength and have completedthe integration and training of new and replacement unit.s into hisanticipated force structure.,

b. .Tnterdiqjqrk qpaiity

a .. (1) The enemy is capable of interdioti.ng atlon•l. Route# 1Iat will; however, he currently seldom attempts to tueziiulai d atit ,traffic in the area; traffic over this oute polvides a soute of VVrevenue,• In addition, e$nificant amounts of riloe' a4 other suppliestransport~ed by idienouod personnel over the route probably fall intoenemy hands,as a result of taxation or confiscation, Ind4An4t4As a=ehUwover, that the enemy is increasing hto effo*te to regain ont"ol1over theolooal populace by bolstering the infrastWoture and hs looealforces. iOne oomplementary method toward attaiLing this ob,jeotive stoto increase operations against National Rout •# 1 to isolate hpaliit,

villages and districts thus interrupting novmal oommexoe and forq•0g4-the people's dependence upon the Viet Congo'

. Rein(prCUWa CanabWyJy

(1) Although the enemy has the capability to phift forcesfrom Base Area 114 to Baase Area 101 and vice versa this L not consider-ed likely. •nemy units utually operate only ,in long time opeatiaonalareas utilising local logistic bases. ,n order to reinforce a uit inanother area long range repositioning, or the organisation of addition-al supply caches, eto., is necessary.

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d. c$p4b4fity foT 1potpasing, frq08e/;'pygp f}taJA.Ad D,"aoqUJ

(1) As in the past the enemy is taking advantage of the NImonsoon period to bring his units up to strength, to introduce newunits, to retrain, and to improve and epan his fixed installationsand supply caches. In conjunction with these efforts he can be ex-pected to be active to the extent of continuAtng to attempt to counterour reconnaissance efforts,to disguise his intentions and to launchsmall scale attacks against RV, PF end particularly isolated U. S.positions and RD Cadre who present obstacles toward accomplishment ofhis principal objectives - the people and food, such attacks arealso designed to attrite friendly forces with little risk of enemylo ass

e. Haxasemqnt Canobilitv

(1) Harassment can be expected to continue in the form ofattacks by fire, localized attacks on small unitsa sabotage, terrorim,eniping, booby trapping, mining, and ambushes. Such actions serve twopurposes, First, they can oooupy a significant number of friendlyforces with only a minimum probable risk of lose for the en••y, Secote,by employing the foregoing tactics the enemy generates propaganda andattempts to demonstrate to the people that the GVN cannot provide themsecurity.

5. CONCLUSIONS

a. Enemy Capability in Relative Probability of Adoption

(1) The enemy will probably continue to increase, integrateand train his forces (Capability d) and conduct harassment activitiesduring the NE monsoon period (Capability e) in order to attempt todivert friendly attention from Base Area 101 and to tie down FIMAForces in selected areas.

(2) If the enemy detects a significant increase in friendlymilitary use of National Route # I or if he decides the time is rightto attempt to isolate the area between Hue and Q.ang Tri City he canincrease his activities against National Route # 1 (Capability b)..

(3) Although reinforcing Base Area 101 unite with fore*s fromBase Area 114 (Capability a) is not likely based on observaion••s ofpast enemy operational patterns it remains a possibility if the enwmychooses to launch coordinated attacks, (Capability a) or raide againstQuang Tri Airstrip, Q(uang Tri City, or Hai Lang District Headquar•ers,

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Annex A to Intellegence stima4e, Base Area 101

OSERVATIONS AND CONTACQ8

C/1/i Reo4 SAY at YD 325365]j//1 Rec,0 SAP at YD 321367C/1/1 Reo'd SAP and AW# at )M 325370t/1/3- Reol4 AWF and Mort at TD 3554520/1/3 Reold Mort at YD 364420D//3 0bse"ed 25-30 Vo at TYD 329452Rea'd SAT at YD 323368Recon reo:'4 SA at YD 368362B/1/3 Observed 40 VC at YD 385446C1/i/i Tripped boobytrap at TD 299465 - 9WIA

i/2/1 Made contact with 4-6 n at YD 327468-518463Mine detonated at YD 508457 resulting in 2WIAMade contact with 6-10 VC at YD 373457Marine tripped explosive device at YD 5544657/2/1 Found 60mm Rd rIgged at YD 313458Recon made contact with 25-30 Mn at YD 276415Pound unknown type explosive at YD 356445Found rigged 105 Rd at YD 304439Found rigged 105 Rd at.YD 364439Found rigged 105 Rd and 3 homemade devices at YD 363444Found rigged 105 Rd at YD 365445Found 101b explosive rigged at YD 302455Found 155mm and 81mm canaster's filled w/explosivesand rigged at YD 304449Found Chicom grenade rigged at YD 3234464/2 Detonated mine at YD 325440Detonated box type explosive at YD 340473-3KIA, IWIAFound grenade w/trip wire at YD 353455Tripped Chicom grenade at YD 553455 - 53WIAFound Z-10 mine w/trip wire at YD 354437Found homemade mine at YD 360444Found Z-10 mine at YD 355465Found Z-10 mine w/trip wire at YD 354437

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