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DECLASSIFIED<br />
ORDERSIPLANS<br />
MONTH OF<br />
OCTOBER 1967<br />
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3rd Marine Division<br />
Comm<strong>and</strong> Chronology<br />
Oct 1967<br />
Orders & Plans<br />
10<br />
Operation Order 56-67 (Operation Bath)<br />
Frag Order 52-67<br />
Frag Order 53-67<br />
Change 1 to Operation Plan 51-67,<br />
(Reinforcement of Khe Sanh)<br />
Frag Order #1, Operation Medina<br />
Change 1 to Frag Order 52-67<br />
Frag Order 54-67 (Operations Phu Bai TAOR)<br />
Operation Order 55-67 (Operation Liberty II)<br />
Operation Order 306-67<br />
Operation Order 57-67 (Operation Osceola)<br />
Operation Plan Lam Son 140<br />
Change 1 to Operation Order 57-67<br />
Operation Order 49-67 (Operation Scotl<strong>and</strong>)<br />
Operation Order 59-67 (Operation Kentucky)<br />
Operation Order 50-67 (Operation Neosho)<br />
Operation Order 58-67 (Operation Lancaster)<br />
Changes to Operation Order 49-67 (Operation Scotl<strong>and</strong>)<br />
Changes to Operation Order 57-67 (Operation Oscelola)<br />
Changes to Operation Order 59-67 (Operation Kentucky)<br />
Changes to Operation Order 58-67 (Operation Lancaster)<br />
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(1) SilCiAL ARE* STUDY TO Bh ISS1811<br />
(2) CUER6NT INWQ MIMS OD &ERINMCPS<br />
B. Ai'Ani' "w!<br />
(1) 1JT )w4w FROV4'43 OAS AND SELD $UPPORT<br />
(2) ]JnU DA NATIONAL TRATMNI. 039M (YD 8715) NAINTAIRS OWN<br />
IhWiRiiAlJ D&MNS", CO 7RUIJT ZRAIUTE AND NIGHT AaU&WBS W17TIN TUR-PHU BA!<br />
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(6) Pi.QVTI lWMIlWi (-) 0UM)WTS I ilAWJ.Lui 'SrIifS 3d AREA 114<br />
DURIM eaRlOD 24-31 OCtO&' A967.<br />
C. ATTASJt'WD$phT%hplj%er. on UlDiB<br />
(1) 211 21/3C:0 TU 3D MMRDIY<br />
(2) 1SWT IL.;, CU. F, 267T MAR, 0CHO? W MRASYP UNIT.<br />
2. MjjIJ. 11) Nt 1&D DiVIsIaw (*)(Rsw) CONivarTS D4LIBDMATE StAiOE A)<br />
CIWAB OPERAaOR31; liMITED OBJFCTIVt SRYUILIZ AT-AClJ; ANT1 AcGRiptsTYm comio<br />
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AM "S UTILIZl TWO RUWOED ISAN 31WRA TALIDs IS<br />
o00JouTIDlx Wl RYE kROVIWIAL FORM t0 01I A SRA MSND THE PH BAI<br />
VITAL SAS9 AREA AND 1l 2MSOT SIN IFOROS AMD CACES, OBTAIN INTLLIGENS<br />
AND SEEK OUT V0/EA SYMASAWIXSMS IN VTCWINM OF THE PE SAI A S AREA, IN<br />
AORaE I LIIMNTA~N EN Ga'S CAPABILI TO DATACK SM PHU SAI BASS V<br />
O0Y1D INDIRECT FRE OR HIT AND RUN RAM X SIGFIQAW 3 SIV RAIDIM<br />
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3. WWOTIDNe<br />
A. COICEPT OP OPfATIONS<br />
(1) tn VDIRNOTD, YOLOWIM 0DWI&TION OF MITS I, lummes<br />
(D) OPUATION BAaT WI14 CoWoMa 1$1 6 OF ACTON 1 AN II. RFMBIM (J)<br />
(oRA'Tzu Ns OVaR LUY).<br />
(2) Rcs OUMIToUJ) WIUnL IWm =w =D BA TAw o (aWN),<br />
26 KARINfS, 2ND SATTALION (-) MARIS AND RVX PROTICIAL FO01S. IT<br />
I SAWICIP&TEI " 1A SET AM llRS VEIL OOMXWT SIMILAR AND OOIURRSIT<br />
OMATIOlNS IN AWACM AtlSAS,<br />
(3) InAMY BATTALION," WILL co r INMPtSI? OPRATINS<br />
WITIN ASSIGNUD ZOES. COCHDINATION AS REVUIRAD WIlL B P UD At<br />
DIMIsION IBVeL.<br />
(4) RYE PROVIVIAL YORMUS WILL CONWUT OPSATIONS 12 CONJUJTION<br />
WITH U.S. FORCeS. .<br />
( 2) 21D BATTAUo0t 26T nazss, 1a coV ETIoD VIn avv<br />
PROVINIAL FOROSs WILL CONDWT OPARATIONS IN EOM I.<br />
AssIORD YAfR'B.<br />
(6) 21D BATALI (*), 3RD NOXIS WIL CONDUCT OMWATIOYS I<br />
(7) COMJISD ACTIUN OUMAIV ONTINUS JRJZAL OPICRTD IN<br />
?AIL,OuuUn.AGES<br />
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(8) PS3Y7M IOGICAL OPMATIDS WILL AVOWWW TATIDAL OPArIONS<br />
WgNel3R PACTIC4to.<br />
b3 .Z!MJUA N-a MAR "tw<br />
(1) C00N.6IT BASIC IOSSIOh ROW1E01 j SU(JECT 10 MDUMATIONS<br />
910XW0 nls bifillt; K%iPiVf' C011TINMUS SMURITY IFR 1MS WITWIN ZOM I.<br />
(2) COk.0.*flXT 86`il90 AND CIEAR OPRRATIONS IN 708 I.<br />
(3) Cix :1t JU1DPiO)T AM)D MIIYWSWNT OF PROVINCIA, FORCAS<br />
rgt'JCTrrdUu it 'fI O1-JiATRDN.<br />
(4) QL0 Tf2 .T.PM RA IORS I0 MH IAIYgLI sElNf)r tR{4M OPlRATIMG<br />
LTJlN W si, , 1, .I' 2ND 8B, 3D MARIES IN , 'r±&Lua i & iil I4;: JITH RVN<br />
(5) ,E s TOIVA PR!YvD o-4vID RaVAQTIxN (.OWPbANY TO ASOISf 21<br />
C. fJ TO) ii<br />
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( 4 ,i O . C u4 1 Iv!., 1Tt '1: 1 0 tJiw EtIV.<br />
ifL4'i Al ei0.. 00iJ121 :0.D flXCNA%I .:Jac PAfitOJb; %BJ) UWOISWS<br />
Whodatt, tf.tJ'tj' II 141TR ATI1T3) M? COMIlMtl) !) 100 UCCg RITM.<br />
(3) CG DNM) P-1UArTIONS IN CANlDY AF-4 MAIFN UOPi?ATION OVIRIAY 7(<br />
t,MfTh-1 I l90i, G: J K"REUPT RNMY HJUADQUDAt.; ITNT"At.LATIONS AND INTMDMT<br />
01! iY OVEr?l. DIt" T iA KT1011OM ATfS N TU0?4 ) -tV>Ct OF WPMLOACH,<br />
J.n Mv VUE,AN RIL a. ITES<br />
(4) ol T OPJIATIO? VITH IVN OfVJTPX flNA IN 'ON; II.<br />
(5) 000C(O DIte OPMATIONS WITH 3D RtxjrtAIsjA)s m?&flWON IN<br />
tr1CONFC$14MNCl 80L2S ASVAJDE R2N II.<br />
PAUSOF /A0ES<br />
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(6) 1c TH&iARSDT10 POVIDS TCfTICAL SUPORT I OCOMBIMD ACTION<br />
COMPANIES vITIl ZONDE 11 IF ATTAC19D.<br />
4+(7) SUBMJIT C 01EPT AND SPR?INT PANS foR LIMITED OBJETIVIE<br />
ATTACKS TO h COMDMT1D '1MIN TES CAXPT ) TO IS RE1AUt.s RX2 APIJOTAL.<br />
qUARTWS SuLtsT.<br />
(8) SUBMIT ANt AND GMRAL SUPPT*? REiQIRTWJS TO THIS RAD-<br />
D. ;T4j"j;6o. GUSMAL saPPX?<br />
H. U A48qQAWfI3AcE 4W.Allp<br />
3RD KvItIC3.<br />
(1) GSN4RAL -UEPfORT<br />
(2) BS luR MiftAR*f FLANK MSOUR ITY, SURVISNING OP1<br />
(3) 0oul:INATI iAlTols nzs IV, Y, AND VI IN ZIE<br />
e. n gVGIiW. D%pfTLVQ. GElW&AL SUPPORT<br />
C. 3p 4pVAL AproA½U (-)# OS3 AL suPoT<br />
H. ýA U(A) S TR14pak*lT4 BAkT¾LOl (-I. OWlhMAL 3UPPMT<br />
I. QWDILAT?NG Ij)4AUpWyN§<br />
(0) D-DAY, 24 OcTown 1967<br />
(2) H-HOMIs THA<br />
(3) UEILAS81FIBD CODA WWAS - BAl<br />
ATIO NS, 201 II.<br />
I WZITU 2D B.<br />
(4) RCA AUTi IZUD OUTSID OF 0c IVILIAN OPUUTED ARSA WITaT<br />
AlPk.OAL THIS V"ADQUARTiR8. VSW RCA I CHIVLIAN POIUIATID M*A MUST 13<br />
CLSARBD BY WTIs a3ADQUARTAAS PRIOR TO V"e.<br />
(5) PFiRE SUPPORT COURDINATION IAW ltF b<br />
(6) RU 4,s GF iiWAMAGM&T IAW REP D<br />
(7) R-PoRTS lW, RF 0 COW1RE SUBMISSION SITUATION RZP(TS A?<br />
1200 H #u D-DAYg EVeRY SIX HOtRS IEREAPR.<br />
(a ) sunIBrr RJgQUUsT "3 R TPQ, V R" 'tM m g oRSACH TIS ADQUARm3T S<br />
A) Ulaw ziAx 1600 fi DAILY. !PQ's REqmIuR $e4-6 HOURS $DYANCS ADTIOS<br />
a. mmf I'9 A rl" ft<br />
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WrVT RfTt VZIWAR aR JOR ITf NRMWE'U OV OPPORWNtW.<br />
(9) gxvirr PClorllcooLma opvtmTfls oProRlumaWs wnvEm<br />
1i"ACTICtI. EMPV0Y !P?VD 7O,MA0AlHDA TEAMR AS APPRlOPRIAW.<br />
I A5O II.<br />
(to) VL r,7wr 0o413m0MDs MOM M 01I ROUTS 0 1 IWOUGMOUt SODS<br />
(11) w6 Di-viu Alexi<br />
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(2) 1IT I! V- PAROVMIi FIXAD WIM AND ±14U0c t ?brttt'i' AS<br />
(3) RM$!fLY S FLaG-A<br />
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(2) T!VACUVE Th5I 3D MD Bi, (ft) Bul iAI.<br />
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(2) imAtMEN40.F tIMPORTs 3D SCRXINi, P4ls-A<br />
(3) SRTR ASt 1IAW REI t's<br />
(4) 3ALV,'XS ,Aw Ro? D<br />
(5) coKT M(Rt Rzaon TILIUIEs.<br />
3. !rgsolP: .<br />
(A) 3D 111MUMTR BY (-) GRNMAL SUPPM<br />
(0) 3D h4D U (-) ONMAL ADPPOR<br />
(0) 3D Mt DR (a) ORMAL sIPPw T<br />
(1) IAW R8 D<br />
5. 0qt-l4Up AND COMMINICATIgm-Rs "7ROXNCalN .<br />
A. OMKMTIC 'tORN IN ACCORDVAEM WITH RME)FVICSS R AND I.<br />
(1) R.&DIO. 2D MX, 3D PARIM9 AOTIlVkTS STATION ON DIV TACTICAL<br />
NO it2, (P) (w-285) (s) (n-3a). KY-6 OPIMATlONS AS RE(lRV D. KAX-394I<br />
PFJCTIVr, EY LIST,<br />
(2) 0Iotp'49/y4g. O1 RM E Mt f AND MRKTRATS RADIO<br />
SNT A IVM-62 TERmINAL F1r RADIOTERiP COMKIMOCATIONS VIS TIs HREA-s<br />
QUARTERS. lqIPXtSW AND WNSDfL IT 2 ROVITID N COMCO, RQBN.<br />
CHAU8LIZUTION AV OUTLUMCD 11 RMNIRUZS 1.<br />
AS DIRCTPD.<br />
(3) go90MCo %0. noRT ;RsoNtL AM '3101M Vn AUOKRNT&?ION<br />
(4) 2D) BN, 26TH KARI8 MAINTAIN EXISTING COXMNUNICATION WIH<br />
THIS IkADQUA,RT$R >,<br />
3. COKiAND K)LTl.<br />
(i) C 3D MARDIT - PM NAT<br />
(2) 27P B*, 26TH MAINeS. COO PIM BAI<br />
(3) PnD B (-), 3D NOa s. TO N AmoICED.<br />
o. COMIWD REL4TIOSRIP8.<br />
(I) COMMAND RELtTIOltotIPs; IAW wEC (D)<br />
IpAtir nvW AMfq<br />
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(t) 4CO(MRATION WSTW931 MAXPU BAb ALI*QlS, AS Rf4U0RWf, AFIMCT-0<br />
AT DIVIXfOJ WfogL THROUGh P3 HARDLY 000.<br />
(3) COw'Mum RELAflDwmMIPs VWAWhW iyx AI MAIWS WILL = ONN OF<br />
COIPHRATION AKI) CVMONDTIOA .<br />
0P-4<br />
Cct RoifAwiD BY<br />
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ANN x<br />
)IMI ATr, La 00OT67<br />
10ol : 00 TBID KARDIV<br />
Tol FIFST MARINES ( (RExN) R)<br />
FOLTH MiARThIES "<br />
TWWTFTH WARIMES<br />
XNKt 8 03 III XAF<br />
CO FIMST MARDIV<br />
C00 FIRST HW<br />
Co FLC<br />
/Al, ;"nT//<br />
FRAC ORDER 5267 (u)<br />
A. Z0 1ST MARDIV 300037Z Sv67<br />
B- 31) MADIV LoI 1-67<br />
C(, 3D NAVDYV OPLAN &4"7<br />
D. 31) MARDIV CU134% OCT67<br />
X. 3P MARVIV ORDER 2000.2F<br />
Fo .3D WD1IV ORDER 2000OO<br />
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SECRET<br />
1, THIS 18 M OP 0 FOR EMPLOYDPNWT FIRST MARINES () (r3N) AFTER CHO PROM<br />
1ST ~ZIRDIV.<br />
2, T/0s NO CHANGE EXCEPT TO INCLUDE IST MARDIV EL&WiliTS SHOIM HNFEMCE (A)<br />
OPC4.. 3D ARiDIVQ<br />
3- SITUATIONo<br />
Ao E4MT" FORCES. CURREIT INTSUlls PERINTREPS STAFF BRIEFINGS FOR ADV94CE<br />
PAR'! I 00124A1D ElIENTS W2LL BB PROVIDED EARLIEST.<br />
a, FRIALY FORCES.<br />
(1) 3D MMIV (REIM) IN 0ONJUNCTION AND COOMDINATION WITH 1UT AHVN DIVe<br />
SUPPORTED BY 1ST MAW AND 7TH nLET CAPABILITIES, AS REQUIRED, CONTIILES OPERATIONS<br />
PAGE A S EJAS<br />
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DECLASSIFIED<br />
1JRAFThRrBR<br />
3wC -3 PllONE SHOY<br />
COoCWO-L*
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IKSkCRET<br />
Uyl ij,31C iInW1014 REFURSICY. A0 (.)<br />
^^(2) F()URTII mAfW'9j (.) PROnIDj SECURIT MOR. QUANO TRI AIR IvACILITr AN1<br />
LOUilIC CO.I-IZX ADJACNT TO THE TAOR9 ASSIGNED TO 1STMAR ()(RUEIN) UPON CHOP<br />
TO j, KAR'J.v<br />
S415.I0N. FIRST 1ARINES (4)(REfI) 1I1l 1 OPCON 3D KAMDIVj OCCUPY, IMPROVE<br />
AND oEFEND RW.IlWlTAL (-) CO4BAT BASE WIUIN ASSIGNED TAOR5 EXPEDITE PREPARATIONS<br />
Fa -RLY CO09ITNOT TO LIMITED OBJECTIVE COMBAT OPERATIONS WITHIN ASSIOGNED<br />
TAa I, AS AUTO1RIZE~)NIRECTEDS AND BE PREPARED TO C(ONDUCT COM4BAT OPERATIONS ANYc-<br />
WHEi, WITHIN 3D MARDIV TAORG, AS DIRECTED, IN ORDER TO DSTROY ENEMY FORCES, MAT~=-<br />
ERII , AND LOGISTIC CACHESI PREVENT INTERDICTION OF FRIENDLY LOCS AND BASE AREASS<br />
REST17CT ENEMY MOVE.MENT VIA LAND OR INLAND WAT&RWAYS ROUTE, WITH PARTICULAR EMP-<br />
HAS. ; ON MOVEM-ENT BETWEEN HIGHLAND BASE ARMEAS AND POPULATED COASTAL Fo-.)D AND<br />
REC JI.TYENT SOURCES; AID TO SUPPORT RD PROGRAMS AS PRACTICAL WfITHI ASSIGNED TAOR,<br />
4b, CONCIPT 0? OP&ATION15<br />
(:1) o/A 3 ocTOB- 67 ELt?ENTS FlkST MARINES (-)(REIN) COMINCE MUOVEMMST<br />
AS I LbCTED@, FROM 1ST 14ARDIV TAOR TO DESIGiAI ED RMIIM.NTAL (I ) TAOR VICINITY<br />
QUAN'l TRI MiTYo<br />
(2) AT TI OF CHOP F1ST 1ARI14 ()(REIN) UNITS REPoRT OPCOC 3D MARDIV,<br />
IST AhRDIV RETA0I4 ADOONo<br />
(3) MOVENIT BY MULTI-COMPANV/BATTERY INCRW4ANT5 VIA LANDg SEA AND AIR<br />
LIFj IAW RK? (A) AND AS COORDINATED BY 1ST MARDIV/3D HARDIV STA REPR.NNTATIVE'j,<br />
(4) UPOt ARIVAL DESIG."ATED RGII4ENTAL TAOR ALL FORCSS WILL TAKE IlomDIATl<br />
ACT) IN TO PROVIDE PROTECTION A4 1D. SECURITY FOR PIRSONQNEL, MATERIAL AND SUPPLI193<br />
FRO RN iMY INDIRICT FIRE WEAPOKS, SI,IPER ANID ALITOUMATIC W"APOS FIs, IAIDS,<br />
AIlD d'114to<br />
(5) AS uRCE B'UILD-UP PO"M8b CX0 1IT jlAfaiES WILL &XTkbD SECURITY<br />
PER,UK T=E BY LIiI4TED ODJ.cTIVf UE;A..-AIlSACfCO~BAT PATROILS -WITHIN ASSIGNED<br />
,,,,o %'LAOf CO~1C0R01al!T w1';i PFi;PAbtATI,,S FOR h11LTI-4ATTALION COI4BAT OPERATIO9S, 13 O,<br />
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w SECRET<br />
~~DIRECTED W A7VfH0-VZD 11/R<br />
(6) AS BA3,iE AiAA SECURITY IS EXTE&DED AtD CDt1AWIDM~S DSCOMEA FAMII-<br />
IAR RWITH SSI4GED TAOR BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT RD PROGRAIvS, TO CODUCT<br />
WATERWAY CONTROI ACTJVITI15S AllD TO CONDUCT COOIBAT OPE; ATIOUS INDEPSIDENTLY<br />
OR IN CJ, JIUCT ~AN/OORDINATION WITH IST ARY DIVISILN FORCES.<br />
(7) ON ORDSR, BE PREPAMED TO CIONDUCT CO(BAT OPNERAIOS ANIWERE WTIN<br />
THE 3D Xt RDIV TAOIRO<br />
B, cOjRDI ATiION ISTRUCTIOUNS<br />
(1) EFIECTIVE FOR EXECUTION UPON RECEIPT*<br />
(2) SBQUkCE OF MoVEMENT AS PRWCRIBED BI CO FIRST NARINES (-)(REnN)o<br />
(3) FIRE SUPPORT CO(RDINATION. REF (B). CO FIRST MARINES (=)(REI=)<br />
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(I) ALL COMBAT OPERA'1IOiS WILL BE IHEAVILY REINFORCED BT ON.CALL*<br />
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SOUTH ALONG TRAIL TO YD 18659t THENCE EAST A,ONG ROAD TO YD 2104561 THENCE<br />
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SWUPpOrIT GVil .VIVULUTIO1NAM WVIQYb4,aNT (RD) CA4PAXiN PLAN 1967,<br />
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COUA3INED GROUND AiD AIR OPERATIONS II'N SUTHER14 ICTZ.<br />
(3) 1ST .iA- P OVIDT' AIR 00NTROL AXD AIRrILmD OPERATIONS PACILITIES<br />
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AID SUP?ONT GV1N REVOLUTIOWARY DIEVELOPMIUT (RD) CAXPAIGQN<br />
PLAI 1967.<br />
3 . ELSCUTION<br />
A. CONCUBPT oF OPRATIONS<br />
(1) OPE ATINGO ARlA U ARBA Df) OP RESPOl:I.'LITY 3IS AS<br />
FOLLOW3: LE3T P'!UD RY STARTS AT X 8566 ALO310 NORIIJ-SOUTH<br />
GL 85 TO GASTWILsT<br />
01 48 TO 1O1Th3-B13OUTI OL 90 SOUTh. TO '-,AD<br />
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(2) ZIAINTAIN COW"iAT BASE AT OA LT.<br />
(3) AAINTAIN AN ACTIVE GRI.UND SURVEI LAcE PRUOGRAIt AllD<br />
COlGUCT SPOILLU'G ATTACKS T!Ir.UGHOUT ASSIGU'D OA TO DPT"OT A.iD<br />
D3S T ROY INFILTRATING 'JVA PERSOIINEL.<br />
(4) *lAI"TVAIN S3CURITY OF ROUTE09 IN ASSIlONED OA, TNGINEIER<br />
CO1NSTRUCTION AMD UPGRADING EPPORT.<br />
( A) .AI.'TAIlt SPAtROUW HA:.K PT,ATLONT IAl RHa A.<br />
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(2) 00ORDI!NAT- ALL T.1~.1 I-GSB:TIuNS/E'TRACTIO11S, PIRE<br />
SUPPORT AND USE OF RSACTIOIN ORC':S !ITT APt ROPRIATZ IIPAMTRY 00 :iM.10MR,<br />
D. 12TH MARIAMS (H) (0R8341<br />
(1) PROVIDE D/8 ARTITTLERY AS R.QUIRED<br />
(8) PRUVIDE G/S RCINMPOACI.3G !iR ! AS REWIRED<br />
(3) PROVID.- A.'TITLrY SUPPORT '.V 3D RECO1N 'Q( 'ATROLS:<br />
DISPLACL A TILLEYI AS !rCU,!SAiY.<br />
(14.) "ROVIO SeARCH LIGHT SU"WJ'RT AS R~UIRED.<br />
3. 1ST SN ADA AW (181), 40TH A,Rt. PROVIDE ONI ADA AW<br />
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(2) THIS ORDER EPPECTIVE tk'I PLAINMING OIT RECEIPT ATD FOR<br />
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(3) 0'RtATION CODs NAiE- LANGAS"ERo<br />
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.EWEL OFFICIALS IN OA AND AOR.<br />
(6p IF BOUNDOARIM: ARE ASSIG.NUD UfITHIN DESIGNATuD OA non<br />
0"ErATIONS O' SUBORDIHATES, SUP"ORTIiMG Af.) ADJACTNT UNITS, 000RDIN!AT3<br />
0 P-RATING AREA 'I.lTH RVNAF AND OTIEM- PFAP AS APPROPRIATE.<br />
(7) 00t RJIIIATE REON INSERTIONS/ERTRACTIONS AND PIRE SUPPO T<br />
AID PROVIDE REACTION FOC.!S FO!R REHON HKACTION AND/O:- EXPLOITATION<br />
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3rd Marine Division<br />
Comm<strong>and</strong> Chronology<br />
Oct 1967<br />
Supporting Documents<br />
Subj: Rough Draft of proposed Election Frag Order, Subj:<br />
Vietnamese House of Representatives Elections<br />
Subj: Request for Area Clearance<br />
Subj: Task Organization<br />
Subj: Memor<strong>and</strong>um from ACS/G-2 ,dated 7 Oct 1967, Subj:<br />
Effect of North East Monsoon on Friendly &<br />
Enemy Operations, w/4 Encls.<br />
Subj: OPCON 1st Battalion/11th Marines<br />
Subj: Support for Operation Medina<br />
Subj: Employment ARGS/SLF Alpha in Operation Medina<br />
Subj: Chop & OPCON Troops for Operation Medina<br />
Subj: Employment of ARF/SLF Alpha<br />
Subj: Bastion Hill Initiating Directive<br />
Subj: Augmentation Helos for Cua Viet River Operations<br />
Subj: Heavy Lift Helos<br />
Subj: ARG/SLF Employment Schedule<br />
Subj :<br />
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Subj:<br />
Conduct of Operation Lam Son 135, w/Plan In Vietnamese<br />
Bastion Hill<br />
Plan of Operations Lam Son 135, w/ Overlay & Plan In<br />
Vietnamese<br />
Bastion Hill Execute 10 Oct<br />
Lam Son 135 Gold Report<br />
Quarterly Review & Written Summary of Activities in<br />
Support of III MAF Campaign Plan 1-67, w/l Endcl; Subj:<br />
III MAF Campaign Plan 1-67 Summary,3rd Quarter,CY .67<br />
1st Waveof BLT 1/3 (A) Touched Down LZ Hawk<br />
OPCON of BLT 1/3 (Minus), Bastion Hill<br />
Memor<strong>and</strong>um from ACS/G-2, Subj: The Threat to Phu Bai<br />
Combat Bases w/l Encld Subject Memor<strong>and</strong>um<br />
Operation Green Wave<br />
PBR Operations<br />
Operation Granite Update/Warning Order<br />
Vietnamese House of Representatives Elections<br />
Letter From CG, Subj: Quarterly Enemy Order of Battle<br />
Summary, w/1 Endcl, Order of Battle Chart<br />
Air Delivery Resupply for Operation Medina<br />
County Fair<br />
PBR Operations<br />
Operation Order 55-67, Changes to<br />
Operation Medina Press Embargo is Lifted<br />
Conduct of Operations (Operation Bath)<br />
Reporting Inistructions for Operation Liberty 11<br />
Planning Directive, Operation Elk<br />
Memor<strong>and</strong>um f,or the Record, Operation Granite,<br />
ARVN Participation & Forces Assigned, H<strong>and</strong>written<br />
Termination c)f Operation Medina<br />
Air Support !'equirements, Operation Granite<br />
Planned/Proposed Operations, November 1967<br />
Status of County Fair<br />
DECLASSIFIED
DECLASSIFIED<br />
3rd Marine Division<br />
Comm<strong>and</strong> Chronology<br />
Oct 1967<br />
Supporting Documents<br />
Encl 41 Msg 221631 Z Subj: Operations<br />
42 Msg 230315 Z Subj: County Fair<br />
43 Msg 230630 Z Subj: Area Clearance<br />
44 Msg 250125 Z Subj: Air Support for Operation<br />
45 Msg 251411 Z Subj: Concept of Operation Granite<br />
46 Msg 251541 Z Subj: Area Clearance for Lang Vei CIDG Patrol Operations<br />
47 Msg 280417 Z Subj: Indefinite Postponement, Operation Elk<br />
48 Msg 291512 Z Subj: PBR Operations in ICTZ<br />
49 Ltr 30 Oct Subj: TLetter from CG, 3rd Marine Division, 3800/3, Subj:<br />
Eloding in I CTZ, w/1 Endcl, Subj: CG, III MAF Letter 21C<br />
21C?HHH/dwh, Ser: 3800/3 dated 17 Oct 67, Same Subject,<br />
w/1 Encl, Subj: Overlay of Flooding in I CTZ<br />
50 Msg 310815 Z Subj: Concept of Operation Kentucky<br />
51 Msg 310817 Z Subj: Concept of Operation Scotl<strong>and</strong><br />
52 Msg 310821 Z Subj: Concept of Operation Neosho<br />
53 Msg 310824 Z Subj: Planned Major Operations, November 1967<br />
54 Msg 311103 Z Subj: Operation Ardmore Termination & Operation<br />
Scotl<strong>and</strong> Commences<br />
55 Vsg 100042Z Subj: 'astion Hill SITREP #1<br />
56 Msg 1005307Z Subj: Special STTREP #1, Operation Bastion Till/[edina<br />
57 1sg 10!.126Z Subj: Special SITREP #29 Operation Iastion Hill/Hedina<br />
58 1sg 101612Z Subj: Special SITREP #3, Operation 'astion Hill/Medina<br />
59 M sg 102235. Subj: Special SITR2P #4, Operation ,astlon Hill/Medina<br />
60 "sg 110530Z Subj: Special SITREP #5, Operation ý'astion 17ill/'-erlina<br />
61 !sg 111406Z Subj: Bastion Hill/Medina SITREP #4<br />
62 ::sg 121428Z Subj: "astion IHill/Medina/Lam Son #135 SITREP #6<br />
63 :sg 120218Z SuWj: astion ill/I!edina/Lam Son #135 SITRUEI' #5<br />
64 ::sg 140140Z Subj: Bastion Hill/Medina/Lam Son #135 STTREP #9<br />
65 Msg 191750Z Subj: Operation Formation Leader/Liberty II SITREP #1<br />
66 ,sg 192315Z Subj: SITREP #2, Formation Leader<br />
67 "sg 200830Z Subj: Operation Formation Leader SITREP #3<br />
68 Msg 202245Z Subj: SITREP #4, Formation Leader<br />
69 I1sg 201200Z Subj: Operation Formation leader SITREP #5<br />
70 Msg 202240Z Subj: SITREP #6, Formation Leader<br />
71 Msg 20231OZ Subj: SITREP #7, Formation Leader<br />
72 Msg 210810Z Subj: SITREP #8, Formation Leader<br />
73 Msg 2111 35Z Subj: SITREP #9, Formation Leader<br />
74 Msg 211900Z Subj: SIT EP 810, Formation Leader<br />
75 Misg 220115Z Subj: SITREP #11, Formation Leader<br />
76 Msg 220833Z Subj: SITIREP #12, Formation Leader<br />
77 Misg 221512Z Subj: Operation Formation Leader SITREP #13<br />
78 Ms, ?21740g. Subj: Operation Formation Leader SIT',REP #14<br />
79 Msg 222300Z Subj: Operation Formation Leader SITREP -?15<br />
80 Ms(- 231011Z Sutbj: SITREP #16, Formation Teader<br />
81 l'sg 231315' -Subj: Operation Formation Leader SITi,EI' #17<br />
82 MIsg 232100Z Subj: Operation Formation Leader SIT;EP #18<br />
83 Msg 240135Z Subj: SITREP #19 (Final), Operation Formation leader<br />
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FROiM CG THIRD iARDIV<br />
TO: THIRD NARDIV<br />
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VIElNAilSE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTIONS<br />
DRAFTER 3/dAKI(gt;p z<br />
SEC 2 ?HaiE SHOVE 20O<br />
Cwo<br />
1. Thi REPUBLIC OF VI7ThAM dILL HOLD NATIONWIDE ELLCTIOS % 22 OCTOBER<br />
1967 TO tLECT NATIONAL REPRESENTATiVES OF THE REPUBLIC.<br />
24 IT IS AiNTICIPATED THAT THE z4EMY FORC&ES IN THE THIRD MARDIV AO WILL<br />
AKE .fVERY EFFORT TO DISRUPT AND DISCREDIT THIS ELECTIOM IN ThE EYES UF<br />
THE Vl4TrAOtSi PEOPLE. THE ENEMY WILL EMPLOY BOTH TERROR AND PROPAGANDA<br />
IN INGEASING I4TENSITY DURING THE PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEEDING THE<br />
ELECTION, IN ADDITION THERE WILL BE A CONTINUING EFFORT TO DISCREDIT<br />
THE zECTIEONS AS RIGGED OR U.S. DCHINATED.<br />
3. THE SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF THE ELECTIONS DEPENDS TO A LARGE EXTENT ON<br />
T.E, SECUliTY PROVIDED BY THE RVNAF DURING THE CAMPAiGN PERIOD AND THE<br />
SPIRiT ;ITH HICH flTHE VIETNAI 4ESE PEOPLE ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF<br />
ELECTfIG ThEIORi GOVERNdKENT.<br />
h. ACTIUNS BY U.S. FORCES IN THIRD MARDIV AO DURING THIS ELECTION PgIOD<br />
MUST ASSIST T4 hVNAF FORCES IN MAINTAINING SiCURITY IN THE POPULATED AREAS<br />
IN L&DER TU BNCOURAGE THE PEOPLE TO VOTE FREELY WITHOUT FEAR OF ENEMY<br />
REPRISAL. AT THE SAL TIMAE 1T IS IMPORTANT THAT OPERATIONS AND ACTIONS<br />
SHOULD BE CONDUCTED IN SUCH A M4ANNER AS TO CHANNEL FULL CREDIT TO THE<br />
GVN/RVNAF WHILE PRECLUDING ANY INFERENCE OF U.S. INFLUENCE IN THE ELECTION<br />
PROCEEDINGS. U.S. SUPPORT, THEREFORE, MUST BE RESTRICTED TO OPERATIONS<br />
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AGAINST ENEMY BASE AREAS AND INTERDICTION AND DENIAL OF ROUTES OF ENTRY<br />
INTO POPULATED AREAS.<br />
5. IN ORDAR TO PRECLUDE A FEiELING OF U.S. INFLUENCE, THE PRESENCE OF<br />
U1IFORMED U.S. FORCES AND VEHICLES IN OR NEAR POLLING AREAS WILL BE<br />
PROHIBITED ON 22 OCTOBER 1967 AND WILL BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM DURING THE<br />
PERIOD 18 OCTOBER TO 23 OCTOBER 1967.<br />
6. OPERATION ORDER.S-67 (OPERATION LIBERTY II) ASSIGNED MISSIONS AND<br />
TASKS TO UNITS OF THE 3D MARDIV IN SUPPORT OF THIS POLICY.<br />
7. COMMANDERS AT ALL LEVELS WILL ENSURE THAT ALL HANDS ARE INFORMED OF<br />
THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE ELECTIONS TO THE VIETNAMESE PDEOPLE. IT WILL BE<br />
STESSED THAT THE CONDUCT OF INDIVIDUAL MARINES MUST REFLECT THE POSITION<br />
AS STATED ABOVE, AND ALL U.S. ACTIVITY (PATROLS, VEHICLE RUNS) SHOULD<br />
AVOID POPULATED AREAS DURING THE ELICTION PERIOD. IN ADDITION, COGMANDERS<br />
WILL COORDINATE WITH LOCAL RVNAF COMMANDERS AND GVN OFFICERS TO ENSURE<br />
THAT LOCAL RESTRICTIONS SUCH AS CURFEWS ETC., ARE STRICTLY ADHERED TO<br />
DURING THIS PERIOD.<br />
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P.ut: h,isýtant Chief of Staff, G-2<br />
D bitruibution List<br />
2/DJD/mts<br />
314O<br />
7 Oct 1967<br />
Subjý1 Effect of Northeast Monsoon on Priendly <strong>and</strong> Enemy<br />
Operations<br />
ef (a) ACS/G-2 memo 2/LCS/lcw dtd 4Jul67<br />
+- bummury of weather Tor months of Sep67-Feb68<br />
Comments of Captain FAIHRELL (3/26)<br />
*Commen,it 4$ of Captain KLEIN (3/26)<br />
t( ,otmuents o) of Major Khi1Id,,Y (1/)4)<br />
2. h.,my aNtivity during the Northeast Monsoon is expected<br />
b doe e. NVA units along the D'1Z are pulling back in<br />
several places. NVA/VC in the coastal areas <strong>and</strong> base areas<br />
Pr exAoted to avoid any major contacts <strong>and</strong> make maximum<br />
,c of thls period to resupply, reorganize <strong>and</strong> retrain in<br />
tab~i~tbd baso areas. However, NVA/VC harassment of small<br />
unt'1 p?v(ticularl.y CAP's will ] continue with an accompanying<br />
k,favy I ,iance on mining, sabotage um mortar attacks. Enlosu<br />
() Ie s a summary of the fcreaoat)d weather conditions<br />
-:rg te nnortheast monsoon. Major ,oints to be noted aret<br />
a. Tne Hue-Phu Bai area historically records the heavlest<br />
2? hour downfall of rain of all of south Vietnam<br />
during the period. (Oct 15", Nov 15", Dec 1 2 ")<br />
L. 0ctober, November, <strong>and</strong> December are the months<br />
credited with the maximum precipitation amounts,for<br />
this monsoon season. (Oct 50", Nov 50", Dec 4 1 ")<br />
e Surptus reinfTall which results in excossive flooding<br />
of lowl<strong>and</strong>s is greatest during October <strong>and</strong> November.<br />
i.1"-2S- spread)<br />
A. January is month of lowest recorded temperatures in<br />
Vietnam. The mean daily temperatures range from leas<br />
tnan 60 degrees over the mountains to 75 degrees in<br />
t.1' 1 h a.peF .<br />
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DECLASSIFIED<br />
e, Flash flooding is commonplace in both intermittent<br />
streams <strong>and</strong> perennial waterways. Coastal lowlan4s<br />
normally possessing limited access routes oyer dikes<br />
become completely inundated <strong>and</strong> trafficable only by<br />
boat.<br />
f. The "Crachin" 9 periods of wide spread fog <strong>and</strong> drizzle<br />
or light rain affects the coastal regions. Visibility<br />
is severely limited, restricting air support to<br />
minimum st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
g. Typhoon activity is recorded at maximum levels in<br />
October. F~rom 1947 to 1965, 17 typhoons were close<br />
enough to toutheast ksia to adversely affect the<br />
weather with strong winds, torrential rains <strong>and</strong><br />
flooding. Six of these storms moved inl<strong>and</strong> over<br />
South Vietnam with the force of tropical storm intensity.<br />
2. Three officers of this section were members of infantry<br />
battalions during the 1966 monsoon season. Their individual<br />
observations have been included in this memor<strong>and</strong>um for infor'.<br />
mation purposes as enclosures (2), (3) <strong>and</strong> (4)°<br />
DISTRIBUTIONs<br />
CG, III MAF<br />
CG, 1st MarDiv<br />
CG, 3rd MarDiv<br />
ADC, 3rd MarDiv<br />
CO, let Marines<br />
CO, 3rd Marines<br />
CO, 4th Marines<br />
CO, 9th Marines<br />
CO, 12th Marines<br />
(3)<br />
(2)<br />
(1)<br />
(4)<br />
(4)<br />
(4)<br />
CO, 26th Marines<br />
CO, 9MAG-16<br />
CO, SLF Alpha<br />
CO, SLF Bravo<br />
CO, 3rd Recon Bn<br />
CO, lst Amtrac Bn<br />
PhuBai BaseDefCoord<br />
AC/S 1 , G-3<br />
AC/Ss, G 4<br />
2<br />
DECLASSIFIED<br />
(4)<br />
(1)<br />
(3)<br />
(3)<br />
( )<br />
(1)<br />
(1)<br />
(2)<br />
(1)<br />
AC/S, G-5<br />
DongHa Base<br />
DefCoord<br />
Div Engr<br />
Div Air Off<br />
MACV(CICV)<br />
Div S&C(Route)<br />
G-2 Files<br />
00, CAG<br />
(i)<br />
(1)<br />
(1)<br />
(1)<br />
(1)<br />
(2)<br />
(3)<br />
(1)
DECLASSIFIED<br />
1W 4 MV<br />
WEATHER AND CLIMATE<br />
Rer: (a) USAF 1st Weather Wing Special Studies 105-11/ "<br />
(month) Climate of Southeast Asia"<br />
(b) USqF lst Weather Wing Special Studies 105-9/ "<br />
(month) Climate of the Republic of Vietnam -<br />
1. September. Vietnam continues under the influence of the<br />
southwest monsoon during September; however 9 late in the month<br />
the northern provinces may be affected by weather conditions<br />
associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone. The IOTZ<br />
brings an increase in cloudiness with cumulus clouds normally<br />
forming by mi Porning, lowering <strong>and</strong> increasing in amount to<br />
become broken ,vercast by midafte-noon. At night these cloudsbreak<br />
up. There are a great desa of middle <strong>and</strong> high clouds in<br />
September. Temperature decreases along the eastern coastal<br />
plain by ~4 to 6 degrees F. Variations resulting from forest<br />
cover may be strong. Maximum temperature below vegetation<br />
canopies is lower while the minimum temperature is higher than<br />
those observed in open area. In open areas, on still nights,<br />
cool air collects in sinkholes <strong>and</strong> narrow ravines <strong>and</strong> ground<br />
fog forms earlier there than over surrounding ground.<br />
2. October 0 Most of the Republic of Vietnam is in the autumn<br />
transition season between the southwest <strong>and</strong> northeast monsoon.<br />
During the last half of October the northern portion of the<br />
country comes completely under the influence of the northeast<br />
monsoon. As the Intertropical Convergence Zone passes through<br />
the Republic of Vietnam there are several days of scattered<br />
heavy precipitation, but monthly totals remain low at most locations.<br />
In the northern portions of the east coastp rainfall<br />
amounts increase. The majority of precipitation falls from<br />
afternoon <strong>and</strong> evening showers or thunderstorms but when signs<br />
of the northeast monsoon appear, drizzle falls from stratus<br />
along the east coast. Showers are generally intense.but are<br />
of short duration. There is considerable variation in October<br />
rainfall from one year to another <strong>and</strong> from one location to<br />
another. October is a wet season month, The biggest rainfall<br />
increases are observed around Hue. October <strong>and</strong> November are<br />
the wettest months of the year along the east coast. Maximum<br />
typhoon activity in the South China Sea occurs during October.<br />
The storms tend to move farther inl<strong>and</strong> before dissipating.<br />
During the period from 1947 to 1965, ten storms, of which six<br />
maintained typhoon winds (65 knots or more)p moved inl<strong>and</strong> over<br />
the Republic of Vietnam. Torrential rains may occur over wide<br />
areas, particularly in the mountains, resulting in flooding<br />
along river channels <strong>and</strong> in delta <strong>and</strong> coastal regions. The<br />
poorest tractionability occurs this month along the northern<br />
coast. Abnoimal tides associated with high seas <strong>and</strong> swells<br />
contribute to flooding in coastal regions,<br />
DECLASSIFIED<br />
Enclosure (1)
DECLASSIFIED<br />
0 .4<br />
3. November. All of the Republic of Vietnam is under the influence<br />
of the northeast monsoon. Most cloudiness <strong>and</strong> precipitation<br />
occur along the east ,cast of the Republic of Vietnam.<br />
The east coast has generally poor overall weathero "Crachin"<br />
spells, with their low stratified overcast, are responsible for<br />
most of the cloud increase. These "'crachins" cause long periods<br />
of overcast skies, drizzle or rains, <strong>and</strong> poor visibility over<br />
the coastal plain. Afternoon visibilities are good except when<br />
restricted by precipitation. The east coast receives the majority<br />
of the total monthly rainfall, A cooling trend continues<br />
to take place0 Almost half of the total typhoon activity of<br />
the Western Pacific occurs in the South China Sea; therefore,<br />
storm activity is only slightly less in November than October 0<br />
The probability of a typhoon forming <strong>and</strong> moving into the South<br />
China Sea is once every two years, while the injLdence of tropical<br />
storms is onr per year.<br />
4. Decembero The northeast monsoon has complete influence over<br />
the weathero The east coast of the Republic of Vietnam has typically<br />
poor overall weathero There are many days of light rain<br />
or drizzle, low cloudiness <strong>and</strong> poor visibility , generally referred<br />
to as ",,rachin" weathero Fog reduces morning visibility in<br />
the northern valleyso The cooling trend continues with some<br />
areas showing a 4 tc 5 degree Fo reduction from November values.<br />
Typhoon activity is greatly diminished in December , but an occassional<br />
tropical storm or typhoon may occur0<br />
5. January0 This is the coldest month of the year in North<br />
Vietnam <strong>and</strong> along the east coast of the Republic0 In general,<br />
January is a month of decreasing humidity. However, the eastern<br />
coastl<strong>and</strong>s retain thEt~- gener.lly poor overall weather as in<br />
December0<br />
b6 February. "Crachin't spells which began occuring in December,<br />
reach a maximum occurrance in late February0 Long periods of low<br />
overcast skies with drizzle <strong>and</strong> light rain <strong>and</strong> poor visibility<br />
prevail over the coastal plains <strong>and</strong> penetrate the river valleys<br />
far into the interioro Temperatures begin to increase toward the<br />
spring maximum in late February although the increase is slight<br />
due to high frequency of clouds0<br />
DECLASSIFIED<br />
Enclosure (1)
MONTH<br />
SEP<br />
OCT<br />
NOV<br />
DEC<br />
JAN<br />
FEB<br />
MONTH<br />
SEP<br />
OCT<br />
NOV<br />
DEC<br />
JAN<br />
FEB<br />
Mean<br />
Max<br />
T±m p<br />
90<br />
80<br />
74-80<br />
74-80<br />
75J-8<br />
?~-90<br />
WEATHER<br />
Mean<br />
Monthly<br />
Precipitation<br />
15-21 inches<br />
15-20 inches<br />
20-30 inches<br />
6-.1.5 inches<br />
1-6 inches<br />
1-3 inches<br />
Mean<br />
Min<br />
75<br />
50-70<br />
50-70<br />
50-70<br />
60-71<br />
.35-70<br />
DECLASSIFIED<br />
STATISTICS<br />
STATISTICS<br />
Rpt<br />
H i gnrL<br />
103<br />
99<br />
96<br />
89<br />
98<br />
'02<br />
Humidity<br />
Max<br />
Precipitation<br />
40 inches<br />
40 inches<br />
50 inches<br />
30 inches<br />
15 inches<br />
10 inches<br />
DECLASSIFIED<br />
81%<br />
91%<br />
92%<br />
92%<br />
92%<br />
90%<br />
Min<br />
Precipitation<br />
3 inches<br />
1-3 inches<br />
3 inches<br />
1 inch<br />
1 inch<br />
1 inch<br />
TAB A<br />
Enclosure (1)
Monsoon Notes<br />
DECLASSIFIED<br />
Captain FARRELL<br />
Co Bi Than Tan Valley<br />
19 December-10 March<br />
SMovement restricted due to swollen streamsý audial <strong>and</strong> visual<br />
observation of area both day <strong>and</strong> night restricted due to heavy<br />
rains, high winds, <strong>and</strong> reduced visibility (ground fog). Troops<br />
constantly wet, temperature in low 40's with winds up to 35-40<br />
knots°<br />
2. Recommended Helpful Hints in the Field<br />
a. Carry 1-2 pair dry socks in plastic bago<br />
b. Carry 100' length of rope per squad for stream crossings,<br />
co Carry light see of gloves for trench digging as wet <strong>and</strong><br />
puffed h<strong>and</strong>s will get extremely raw when moving <strong>and</strong> digging<br />
almos4 9very day.<br />
do Force troops to air feet at least I hour per dayo<br />
eo Carry 2-.3 c<strong>and</strong>les to keep dryness in poncho hooch <strong>and</strong><br />
also for Company Staff to read maps, draft <strong>and</strong> send messages,<br />
<strong>and</strong> plot defensive fireso<br />
fo Do not break seals of mortar rounds until actally ready<br />
for use (wet increments <strong>and</strong> short rounds reku;t)o<br />
go Carry machine gun ammo in cans with otrapso<br />
h. Carry lch repe.lento<br />
3. Enemy Activity<br />
a. In first 4 days very heavy mortar at ,em m around<br />
0430 each morning by Company size un,tso<br />
bo During monsoon very little activity except mines <strong>and</strong><br />
booby traps <strong>and</strong> occasional ambush, Mines <strong>and</strong> booby traps<br />
to irnludeý Chicom grenadeý end mines, homemade mines,<br />
M-26, M-14,L M-16, 60 <strong>and</strong> 81mm mortars, 105 <strong>and</strong> 155 arty<br />
rounds~, punji pits <strong>and</strong> stakes, <strong>and</strong> 250 lb bombso Sniper<br />
activity was light t,o moderateo One VC tactic of note<br />
immediate action following their walking into Pn ambush<br />
would be to throw grenades, maneuver, <strong>and</strong> then return<br />
fire <strong>and</strong> withdrawo Evaluation of grenade <strong>and</strong> maneuver<br />
immediate action - EXCELLENTo<br />
40 Friendly AntivLty <strong>and</strong> Tactlis<br />
a. Squt,t size ambushwithin ýOmm mortar range of platoon<br />
headquarters gave best resultso Move into <strong>and</strong> from ambush<br />
points during hours of darknesso Split up into<br />
small, mutually supporting grouns, <strong>and</strong> move at night<br />
VC know where you are night <strong>and</strong> day if you move in company<br />
or platoon size units,<br />
DECLASSIFIED<br />
Enclosure (2)
DECLASSIFIED<br />
@ . O<br />
b. During monsoonactivity limited mainly to squad ambushes<br />
<strong>and</strong> occasionally a platoon patrol. Company<br />
sweeps produced nothing,but many booby traps <strong>and</strong><br />
occasional snipers.<br />
DECLASSIFIED<br />
Enclosure (2)
DECLASSIFIED<br />
Effects of Monsoon Rains<br />
Captain KLIEN<br />
1. Rains will flood entire rice fields. Streams that were<br />
2 feet deep may be 6-7 feet deep 2 hours later.<br />
2. Use of vehicles is difficult. A large depression in a<br />
road will flood, blocking a returning vehicleb passage.<br />
3. In areas ground will not absorb rains. Fox-holes <strong>and</strong><br />
dug-in positions fill <strong>and</strong> remained full for weeks.<br />
4. Drownings are a threat to personnel working in paddies.<br />
5. imnersion foot is common, it cuts combat effectiveness<br />
tremendously.<br />
6. Enemy Tactics - Co Bi Than Tan<br />
Enemy mortared battalion CP for 3 consecutive nights between<br />
hours of 2300 <strong>and</strong> 0600.<br />
1 Battalion (-) attacked a company strong point the second<br />
night in position.<br />
Both mortar <strong>and</strong> ground attacks took place in heavy rain.<br />
After initial large contact enemy employed squads in most<br />
exercises.<br />
Enemy planted a large number of booby traps after we operated<br />
in the area. (traps planted the night after a sweep)<br />
7. Ontos were used on sweeps <strong>and</strong> to blaze trailso<br />
DECLASSIFIED<br />
Enclosure (3)
DECLASSIFIED<br />
Effects of Monsoon<br />
Major R. D. KELLEY<br />
1. Rains will flood stream beds <strong>and</strong> creeks normally completely<br />
dry during the summer season. Flash flooding is frequent, even<br />
when rains are light in the area, if the headwaters are located<br />
in mountainous terrain.<br />
2. Weapons must be heavily oiled, ammunition carried in waterproof<br />
metal containers until last possible time. Mortar tubes<br />
should be capped in defensive positions. Ammo magazines must<br />
be frequently emptied, oiled, <strong>and</strong> ammo dried.<br />
3. Patrols should carry 50-100' lengths of rope to use as life<br />
lines in streams crossings. Also long bamboo poles can be used.<br />
First elements across stream must set up security to cover water<br />
crossing, personnel on near bank provide automatic <strong>and</strong> SA fires<br />
to men in water.<br />
4. Fighting positions must be erected above ground in many locations.<br />
Empty 60 <strong>and</strong> 81 mortar ammo boxes, 105 artillery shell<br />
casings <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ard 7.62 metal ammo boxes can all be used for<br />
flooring. Care must be exercised that h<strong>and</strong> grenades, h<strong>and</strong> illumination<br />
flares, <strong>and</strong> individual rounds of small arms ammunition<br />
are not accidently lost in mud in <strong>and</strong> around fighting holes.<br />
Close supervision must be provided to LPs, OPs, <strong>and</strong> line defense<br />
positions to assure desired observation is available from shelters<br />
erected to provide protection from the weather.<br />
5. Dry socks are m<strong>and</strong>atory to prevent ttorsioh foot. When<br />
carried next to the body under outer clothing, they soon dry to<br />
a satisfactory degree.<br />
6. The erection of drying tents in platoon <strong>and</strong> company size<br />
patrol bases is an excellent accomodation when the tactical<br />
situation permits. Gasoline poured into buckets of s<strong>and</strong> put<br />
out ample heat when ignitedo However, supervision <strong>and</strong> vnnttLation<br />
are m<strong>and</strong>atory to preclude accidental burning of clotiiing<br />
<strong>and</strong> individuals.<br />
7. Company size patrol bases should contain some excess supplies<br />
of water, rations ammo, <strong>and</strong> medical supplies in the event weather<br />
hampers resupply/evacuation. In a static situation , 24 to forty<br />
eight hours excess is desired.<br />
8. For morale purposes 9 troop. ftMwe1d-be fed hot chow frequently.<br />
Also rotation to rear base areas for at least not showers increases<br />
fighting efficiency.<br />
DECLASSIFIED<br />
Enclosure (4)
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SECRET<br />
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