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1ST MARINE REGIMENT - 1ST BATTALION - HISTORICAL DIARY - MARCH 1952

Korean War

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Unit Name: 1st Marine Division

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As the period opened the Battalion remained at Camp Tripoli, in Division Reserve, DT 299209, from l March through 19 March, and continued to carry out its assigned missions. At this reserve camp for- the second t1me, all Battalion personnel were sheltered in squad or pyramidal tents and were provided \oil th cots, hot showers and a clean exchange of clothing. Able and Baker rations were served three times daily from three (3) galleys, a Staff NCO's Mess and Officer's Mess. Motion pictures were shown ea.ch evening. The Battalion was in a high state o:f efficiency and morale was very high. To carry out its assigned missions s.s a unit of Division Reserve~ the Battalion assigned duty companies, rotating them each twenty-four (24) hours. Security outposts and interior guard were maintained by the duty comgany. Daily security patrols were sent out by the duty com9any {Appendix V, Patrol Summary). All companies continued training as scheduled in accordance liith Div1s1on a.nd Regimental Training Orders 2-52. These schedules provided a minimum of thirty-six (36) hours of instruction per week with emphasis being placed on company in the attack, defense and withdrawal, boat team tactics and amphibious war:fare. All available training aids were utilized whenever possible. This Battalion initiated a night firing exercise and a special range was constructed on appropriate terrain, a descending nose, overlooking e valley f'loor.. Bobber targets a.nd. noise making devices employed e.nd controlled from protected posi tiona in front or and below the firing line were used as training aids simulating enemy approaching a derensive position. All rifle squads armed with T/0 weapons and live ammunition, participated in the training, At the conclusion o:r each firing exercise, the squad was given an

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oppo~tanity to observe the results and effectiveness of their firing, Thi e l·:lf;hly eucce!lr-ful night firing excrci se ;;as viel·-re6. lli th enthusiru:~tlc H9~)roval by Etll rtho fir-ed e.nd 1 t '..ras re~.dily recognized thr>t t}~5.r trn1r.L:tng grently incree.red r;otent:te.litiee. of improved fire C !.r c1 r:line. accnrfl cv of ni><:ht firing and better coordination of r' L'_:::'J.e- rquf'.d f'rom !' C'tefenF.J.vc position. It is anticipated tl~et t!1is nic;ht firing exercise 11ill be ma6.e the subject of a special rf>:.;>ort R.r>d ln the near future eubmitte6. by thiE Battalion, Officer and iion-Cu-.lmiEr.ioned Officer courses of instruction \-Jere Rcheduled and concluctecl clv_ring hours other the.n the re5"'Ule.r tre.ining hour~, ~Ii th ernphaeil! on technique of command, develop;~ent of leadership, mili tBl'Y justj.ce, techniques of amphibious planning Ftnd operation!!, cold \·:eEl cl1er trs inlng, couipany e.nd pJ.R to on tactic fl end use of ~u~portlng urme.

On ?C :.:a reb., 1n e ccor(l.s.nce l":i th Beg:imentsl Opere. tion Plan Hum1Jer ;.<-G2 and BAttalion Operst~on Order Numller 9-52, this B~JttA.lion moved by i>iotor march from Ce.mp Tripoli, DT 299209, to a E.taging e.re£>. a.t Pup-Yong-Ni, cs 'll3?8'7, preps.ratory to reiieving elements of the Firl't ROK Divlrion on the ,,,ertern front of United Nation's llne ln Korea.

Dur:1.r:it; the 21Ft Hnd 22nd of Karch, thiF DattRlion remainea in the !'t!l.clr.r eree at Pun-Yon,;,:·~_a_ CS 4J."i7A7_ 'l'hrouP"hout the nA1"1niL

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Pls.n :3-52, thie B11.ttellon moved by Fragmentary Order Number 1-52 from CS 4,1:3787 to the ne>: Battellon Come1snd Po~>t, OS 024008, The ("1...,...,.,~...,,.--,~,..., ... T ............. ..::::~-- ................... .:3 .t....- ;-, .......... --.--'\...-. •• ,.,_._..~- ---- ""'-- __ .,_ 1"1-------'l ...,vm~l-c:·Jt.J..I.:"'· I.V~ V '-J..l-('",pc:;J_-r-c7U .L1J ..:;;.u cte't:Cl.~V..J..:f a.J,"t::et S1t1<.1.J." '-'LJ.t;l Ut:~'.' VVU.U;J.t::llLL

Pu~t, 'Jreu~ra.tory to relievir.g elewents of the Firct ROK Division on the' LLrt, line JAHJ;;STO\·iN "nO. OPLR.

Con,~ .. enclng: on the 24th of l·iA.rch, end. occu:oy.l.ng the B.'l.ttalion Cor"ll!"1d Port e. t Ct.engc1Pn, the Firct Be.ttol~_on, I'ir~.t i·:arines relievecl_ the ~nd D nC 3r-d Be.ttel~.onr.:o ~ 15th Reglr:-tent, let HOK Division and j_mmec.ia tely commenced further developcnent of the poci tion; eete.blished len':'. llne &nd. radio coc,u,unice.tion: and urovlded ~ecuri tv and interlur c;uard fur ;)erl.1neter 6efenseF on the OPLR and the t:!LR, SurveillE·r:ce an5. control of the neutrfll r.oner 1~ere cond.ucted in a.ccor6BtlC~c \-~ith Reglwente..l 0-oere.tion l)lan ~'S-52 e.nO. Battalion Oneratlon Orc:.er 10-52, For full. dete.ilr on limiting :oointf., bounaitriee, intelJi;;--er..c;e e.nd f'irin.t: reRtr:tct1on~- '-'PP 0nP.Y.Pt1nn CJY.iiAr 1n-Fl~ -- ...... - .... -- - ~-- -~----, ---- -.£"'"------~-· ----- -- --, AppenciJ.x V, liarch llif'torlcel DiD.ry,

Fl'om the 25th thro·I.!E,h the 29th of herch, thic Be.tte.lion continued to occu2)Y l'nd improve ltr 0_ef·ensive positions in the arPigned ~ector, s.no. nco.ln",;eined emrveillance end control of the neutral zones in ~h~~ R~PQ T~.~ Hn~~~11nr1~ 11~~+1~~· ~"~~+~ •-•o~o ~~~~ ~m nn£nA~ .... ~-~ -··--~-• - ..... .,. •• ._._ ..... ~.._ ... ""'"• •-· .... ..._ • ..__,_..,_.__.. .. (:) ~J'-~.J..A"""""' ~·ov.,o. ..... ..L~V-Io:.l """"" V\JVV":Zf

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Second HPttnlion, Flrrt ~~rinee, All enemy activity •ms held under conptAnt purv~illance ~n~ ~!re ¥~~ pro~ptly brousht to bear on ell eneny <ightec_ outroi.de ~he no fire zone. Scout-eniper patrol~ and ll.m'our.hE·~ 1-:ere not conducted forHll.rd of the battalion'£ defencive positionE, ~n vier of the proxiuity of neutral zones. Th~ efrectivenese of the HG, caliber ,50, H-2 Flexible, with r~1oUJ.:r~.cat1onr., a.r ?. rni}Jer i-~et:..~)on, ·vr8 E liffi1.''GeCl, 6.ue to lack of t":·gct£ of ol'portur;.i ty. During the period, the enemy P.ttempted one ( 1) li;;ht ')robiN( attack •··hlch 1.-8 r ouicklv rcnulsed, Snora.dic ~ne.ll "'rmP- fire ancl_ moc1cra te at1ountr of- enemy' artlllCl'Y and· mortar fire were received in the Battalion Eector.

Oti O·J HR rch, .!.n c: ccorclP.noe ~-~5. th ~i.egirnente.l Opercttion Order Number ~-52, thir Uett~lion reverted to a Regimental Reserve rtetus nna ert~_,_)11rhn<1. a. n~v· Com:- 1e.n0. Po£-t ?.t CS 063'Jl2. Eel1ef \-las effect= ed by clemente of all three (3) Ba_t·<:;a.lions of the Fifth Harinee,

In accordn.nce Kith Regimente.l Opere.tion Order Number 4-52 and :S.s.tt8lion Frag Order 2-52, thiP D?..ttallon s.ttached Company Able, reinfo:rccc1, Kith :me (1) £C!U!l.d of the first section of the Assa.ult Plfl_toon and the Slmm r.1ortar Plo.toon of Compclny 1•teapons to Second Bcttclion, FirFt Marines.

Reconnai Esance 1.1'· ~' me.cl c of probable ;)Oint s of enemY uenetra tion in the Regimcnte.l sector e.ncl "chJ.E Be.tte.lion prepa.red to conduct counterette.clr. e.nd blocking misEions, ae ll rAigned,

:Juring the oel--;lod of l HB.rch through 31 1-Iarch the Fl.rst B11tt!'lion, First 1-!arineE £uffered a. total of one (1) KIA and nine (g) er..listed. one (1) officer \'IIA_ <>VIl<>u!'!te>IL .. The Bsttel:ton transferreCc fourtee~-('i.;;.} .. off:tcers e.nd eightynine (89) enlisted personnel and joined t~elve (12) officerc and one hundred eighty-eight ( 188) enll. F. tea_ personnel, At the close of tr.e ped_od, per£'onr:cl ctrene;th of the B11.ttalion ;:as forty-one ( 4ol) of'ficerE end one thou~:?nd e:tghty=four (1,084) enliElted.

Ar< the periocl clo~ed, the BAttalion 1•'1lS continuing to occupy and improve the re~erve area.

1 Earch- Ae tb.e period opened, the Bs.ttalion 1:ae contlnuina to occ-..l;:)Y nne, improve the Regimental Re~erve Area, Croup Tripoli,-DT 299209. ·rrllinins l:a~ cont'Lnued !lFJ ccheduled and carried out in 8 ccor<'e.nce l,'i th Di vit;lon a.nd. RegimentRl 1:ratning Orders 2-52. ThE'Ff' ~~J-,eoules provided e minimum of t.' irty-F-ix ( 36) houri of 1n£truction uer ~eek_ Officer~ end :{00 1 ~ courFes o~ instruction ,.,ere cono.ucted ourl.ng houri' other than regular training, •11 th em!_)hnEl£ on technique of comme.nd, development of leaderahip,· m11-i ta_ry juctice, techniques of amphibious plenn1ng, cold l-rea.ther treJn1ng, com:Jany and platoon tnctice, use of supporting arma and amphibiot.u:. ope.rat1onr-. All e,va1lable training e.id£ l·Je:re utilizPO... A squad_ cize Fecurity patrol from Como,any Charlie <lepc>.rted from

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the ba•e at 0800 by truck amd proceeded to detrucklng poiat, DT 333141; moTed up trail by foot march to deltinatioa, DT 399131; 1earched the immediate area and found no eign1 of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entrucking point, thence to baee at 1 ,::;.nn ,..,4 +:,.., rt~N>n+ .. •r.o .............. "'"'" ,..,.,""+ ...... + -- ... "OJ ...... ..., ,.. ....... A ... _ .... e~ ................. ~ ...... ~., """'"'""c::L""""•

2 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improTe itl re1erve area and carry out it• a••igned mi11ioa•~ Holiday routiae wa1 ob•erTed. Catholic and Proteatant diTine aervicea were held at 0900 and 1100. From 1400 to 1630 a USC JShow waa preaented at the Montezuma Bowl, atarring Betty Hutton. A 1quad size 1ecurity patrol f'rom Company Weapons departed from the bEJ.t~e at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detrucklng point, DT 333141; moved up trail by foot march to deatiaation, DT 372119; 1earched the immediate area and found no 1ign1 of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entrucking point, thence to baee at 1215 with nega.ti ve enemy conte.ot..,

3 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve ita reaerve area and carry out it• aaaigRed mieeiona. All training wa• continued a1 acheduled. A equad 1ize aecurity patrol from Company Able departed from the base at 0800 by tr~ok and proceeded to detruckiag point, DT 333141; moved up trail by foot march to de•tination, DT 357117; searched the immediate area and found no sign• of receRt occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entrucklng point, thence to ba•e at 1200 with negative enemy contact.

4 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve i~l reserve -area and earry out ite assigned m1ze1on:. All training "'a contin

ued aa scheduled. Rifle and pistol firiag at the Battalion's small arme ranges commenced, with Compaay Weapons personnel firing. A squad size security patrol from Company Baker departed from the baee at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detrucking point, DT 333141; moved up tr-a1l by toot mar-ch to deetinatioa, DT 335123; aearched the immediate area and found no eigna of recent ocoupaaoy. The patrol thea returaed to the entrucking point, thence to baae at 1207 with negative enemy contact.

6 ~~roh- The Battalion continued to occupy and improTe ita reaerve area and carry out ita assigned miaaiona. All training wa1 continued ae eoheduled= Company Baker per•onne1 continued the eoheduled firing at the Battalion's amall arma rangea. A squad aize aecurity patrol from Company Charlie departed from the baee at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detruck1ng point, DT 332144; moved up trail by foot march to deatinatioa, DT 323124; searched the immediate area and found ao eigR! ot recent occupancy. The patrol than returned to the entrucking point, thence to baee at 1207 with negative enemy contact.

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6 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve its reserve area and carry out its assigned missions. All training was continued as scheduled. Company Charlie personnel continued the scheduled tiring at the Battal!on 1 e small arms ranges. A squad size security patrol from Company Weapons departed from the base at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detrucking point, DT 306145; moved up trail by toot march to destination, DT 312136; searched the immediate area and found no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned + ..... +'hA oY'\+-..A1r4,..,..,. _............... +t...---- .p..,.. k--""' -+ ,,11:.11:. ••.t+\... ____ ..... __ ¥Y v,u.~ ~.uv.&.u,"'.a,..,L..LJ.e5 !JV.,L.U.U# lloi',LJ.or;;J'.j.""O ""'V IJC\C'C' G.IW .lo.I,VV' IY.LV.l~ .L.LIICJt;GV..I.YV

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? March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve its reserve area and carry out its assigned missions. All training was continued as scheduled. Company Able continued the scheduled firing at the Battalion 1 s small arms ranges. A squad size security patrol from Company Charlie dep!itrted from the base at 0800 by tr>.aek and proceeded to detrucking point, DT 303103; moved up trail by foot maroh to destination, DT 334116; searched the immediate area and found no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entrucking point, thence to base at 1222 with negative enemy contact.

8 March- The Battalion continued to occuuy and imurove its reserve area and carry out its assigned missions:- All training was continued as scheduled. Company Weapons continued the scheduled firing at the Battalion 1 s small arms ranges. A squad size secur1~y patrol from Company Able departed from the base at 0800 by truck and nrnt'\AAfiAn tn n"'t:,..n~lr1noo nn11"1i: TYJ'I 9_001 1~• mf"'oWoA nn t ... a41 'h"V .,.nn+. r-~-..r..r--'- -- --------~·o .J::"--··-, -- - ......... -_., .................. - -1::' ··--- -., ---· march to destination, DT 308119; searched the immediate area and found no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entrucking point, thence to base at 1230 with negative enemy contact.

9 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve its reserve area and carry out its assi~ned missions. HolidaY routine was observed. Catholic and Protestant divine services were held at 0900 and 1100. A squad size security patrol from Company Baker departed from the base at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detruoking point, DT 2?9118; moved up trail by foot ~rch to destination, DT 26?184; searched the immediate area and found no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entruoking point, thence to base at 1045 with negative enemy contact.

10 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve its reserve area and carry out its assigned missions. All tra1n1r~ was continued as scheduled. Company Headquarters personnel concluded the scheduled firing at the Battalion 1 s small arms ranges. A squad size security patrol from Company Weapons departed from-the base-at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detrucking point, DT 2?1142; moved up tr-a11 by ~oot mar-ch to destination, DT 302138; searched the immediate area and found no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entruck1ng point, thence to base at 1200 with negative enemy contact.

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11 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve its reserve area and carry out its assigned missions. All training was continued as scheduled. A squad size security patrol from Company Able departed from the base at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detrucking point; DT 300122; moved up trail by toot march to destination, DT 312128; searched the immediate area and found no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entruck1ng point, thence to base at 1115 with negative enemy contact.

12 ~ArCh= The Battalion continued to occupy and improve its reserve area and carry out its assigned missions. All training was continued as scheduled. A squad size security patrol ~rom Compa~~ Baker departed from the base at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detrucking goint, DT 2811?4; moved up trail by foot march to destination, DT ~73179; searched the immediate area and round no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to .the entrucking point, tMnoe to base at 0966 with negative enemy contact.

13 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and imorove its reserve area and carry out its assigned missions.--A11 training was continued as scheduled. A squad size security patrol from Company Charlie departed from the base at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detruoking point, DT 391169; moved up trail by, foot march to destination, DT 278170; searched the immediate a.rea a.no_ :found no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entrucking point, thence to base at 1125 with negative enemy contact.

14 March- The Ba tta11on continued to occupy e.nd improve its reserve area and oarry out 1te assigned m1ss1ona. All tra1n1ng was continued as scheduled. A squad size security patrol from Company Weapons departed from the base at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detruok!ng point, DT 282158; moved up trail by foot march to destination, DT 278164; searched the immediate area and found no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entruck1ng point, thence to base at 1105 "'i th negative enemy contact.

15 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve its reserve area and carry out its assigned missions. All training was continued as scheduled. The Battalion was reviewed by the Battalion Commander. At this review, Silver and Bronze Star decorations for recent combat aet!ons were presented to thraa (3) Ctfioer-s and three (3) enlisted men. The Division Band was present and played for this ceremony while the Battalion passed in review. A souad size security patrol from Company Able departed from the base at 0800 by truck ~~df;~~c:!~~~ :~ ;~:t~~!~~~~n§rp~~~~a4~Ts;:;~~~i ~~!e~~~af~~;1area and found no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entrucking point, thence to base at 1110 with negative enemy conte.ct.

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16 Harch- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve its reserve area and carry out its aesigned missions. Holiday routine was observed. Catholic and Protestant divine services were held at 0900 and 1100. Replacements of the eighteenth (18th) draft err!~ in the Regimental area. A squad size security patrol from Company Baker departed from the base at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detrucking point, DT 287142; moved up trail by foot march to destination, DT 2?9148; searched the immediate area and ~vwnd no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entruoking point, thence to base at 1045 with negative enemy contact.

17 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve the reserve area and carry out 1ts assigned missions. All training was continued as scheduled. The Battalion initiated a night firing exercise and a special range toras constructed on appropriate terrain, a descending nose, overlooking a valley floor. Bobber targets and noise making devices were employed and controlled from protected positions 1n front of and below the firing line. At this range, the firing line consisted of a defensive position. All rifle squads, armed w~th T/0 weapons and live ammunition participated in the training. At the conclusion of each firing exercise, the squad was given an opportunity to observe the results and effectiveness of their firing. This highly successful night firing exercise was viewed with enthusiastic approval by all who participated and it t-!E.B readily recognized ths.t this training greatly increased potentialities of improved fire discipline, accuracy of night firing and better coordination of a rifle souad from a defensive noaition. Special training was also conducted on company in the attack; defense, wi thdrm7al and boat team tactics. All ave.ilable training aids were utilized whenever possible. A squad size security patrol from Company C!,arlie departed from the base at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detrucking no1nti DT 2?9133; moved up tra1l by toot march to destination, D~ 273148; searched the immediate area and found no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entrucking point, thence to base at 1215 with negative enemy conts.ct.

18 March~ The Battalion continued to occupy and improve its reserve area and carry out its assigned missions. All training was continued as scheduled. A squad size security patrol from Company Weapons departed from the base at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detrucking point, DT 288139; moved up trail by foot march to destination, DT 275123; searched the immediate a.rea and. found no signs of recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entrucking point, thence to base at 1035 with negative enemy contact.

19 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve its reserve area and carry out its assigned missions. All tra.ining .was continued a.s scheduled; including special training directed by Regimental Train:tng Order 3=52 f"or personnel of the eighteenth (16th)

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -reple.cement dra:rt. A squad size security patrol. f'rom Company Able departed :rrom the base at 0800 by truck and proceeded to detrucking point, DT 26?110; moved up trail by foot march to destination, DT 2?2098; searched the immediate ares and found no signa o:r recent occupancy. The patrol then returned to the entrucking point. thence to base at 1245 with negative enemy contact. At 1600 this Battalion ~~s relieved as a unit of' Division Reserve.

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to Pup-Yong-Ni, CS 413?8?, preparator,y to relieving elements of the First ROK Division. In accor~.nce with Movement Order of Operation Order Number 9-52, the first (let) serial. entruoked and departed from the Regimental parade ground, Camp Tripoli at 0200; arrived and. detrucked at new Battalion Comraa.rJ.d Post, CS 413?87, at 1230. The fourth (4th) and last serial of the motor march departed from Camp Tripoli at 0300 and e.rri ved e.t Pup-Yong-Ni at 1330, At 0245 this Battalion secured the Com~and Post at DT 299209 and established a new Command Poet at OS 413?8? at 1230. Company Baker was designated as the Battalion Duty Company. Security Outposts and interior guard of the camp were maintained by the duty company throughout the period. During the period, area. improvement projects '!orere undertaken to make living more comfortable. Charlie ratione were 1B!!Ued; hot cot'fee wa!! !!erved by I Corps Special Services Mobile Unit, A shower point was made available by I Corps and troops of this unit made f'ull use of this facility, The Battalion was in a high state of efficiency and the morale was high.

21 Mar-ch- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve its staging area preparatory to relieving elements of' the First ROK Division, The Battalion Commander. Ooeratione Officer and Company Commanders made a reconnaissance of line JAMESTOWN, MLR and positions on the OPLR, now occu~ied by the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 15th Regiment, First RO,Q. Division. Staging area security 1.-tas maintained by Company Weapons. There were no unusual occurrences.

22 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve area preparatory to relieving elements o:r the First ROK Staging area security we.e maintained by Company Able. no unusual occurrences,

its staging Division, There were

23 March- In accordance with Regimental Operation Plan 3-52, this Battalion moved as directed by Fragmentary Order Number l-52, via motor march, from Pup-Yong-Ni, OS 413?87. Movement oo~.«Dced at 0?30 with last elements arriving at the new Battalion Command Post, CT 024008, at 1240. This Battalion secured the Command Post at OS 41378? at 0830 and este.blished the new Command Post at CT 024008 at 1240. Personnel of the Battalion were dispersed in the vicinity of' CT 024008. Shelter-halves were erected and unite of' this

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Battalion were placed in a stana.-Dy status, e.wai ting H-Hour and D-De.y to relieve elements of the First ROK Division. Command Post and assembly area security were ma1nta1ned. There ~~re no ~~usual occurrences.

24 Me.rch- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve the Battalion Comma.nd Post. Units of this Battalion were dispersed in an assembly area at CT 024008, w~n1le maklng final preparations for movement to effect relief of elements of the First ROK Division. Relief of the HLR. line JAMESTO~TN. be~;ran at 1200' at 1330 nne (1) ,.nuad from ea.ch of the letter Companies was-ln-an-asslgned--seotor-of-the )~and commencing development of positions, At 1900 leading elements of the Battalion cleared the assembly area and moved by foot march to relieve elements of the First ROK Division on the OPLR. By 2330, with the majority of the opra relieved, this Battalion assumed responsibility for the sector occunied by 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 15th Regime~~. First ROK Division. At 1100 Company Ba.ker received two (2) WIA as a result of detonation of mines. For the remainder of the period this Battalion continued +,... ,..._,..,..,, ....... r ........ .=:~ n~ ..... .P ........ ..:I 4+ ... _ ........ +4-. ........ 41>- .... - ,m ,...,..,t:!!."A"' ... '----u-""' l:)ftl .,.., Y'-'Vt.AY.J c:\..1."'"""" ..... V.&.QUU. ...1..\ID .PVD.L.Ioi~U.l.LO .I..L"VW V* UVV\.1":1:1 '-'Jl~-U !SL.l U..L

9?9041 to BT 968001 on the OPLR. There were no patrols dispatched during this period, All efforts were directed toward 1mnrovin~ defensive positions; establishing land line and radio communications; and providing security and interior guard for perimeter defense. There \\ras no enemy activity ior the period and. all ·supporting arms missions were nega.tive.

25 March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve defensive posi tiona in the assigned sector of the OPLR and along the MLR, line JAlr..ESTO\'lN. Surveillance and control of neutral zone was effected in accorda.nce ~rith Regimental Operation Plan .'3-52 and BattR11nn 0nP.'I"'Sllt:1nn o,.,nA,.... N'nmh~'t't 1n-~9 'f' .... ,.., ....,,.,,..nr1.,Y">4o ... ,4 ..... 4+" ...... no -- --·-~--- -r...,.-~----· ___ _.., •• _ ........... _.._.--."",..., ... .._. .... ..,.._."""..,..,~J...&...,cl ..r....r..u.a.a.u...._,.,.e;, points, firing restrictions, intelligence data and counterintelligence, see Operation Order Number 10-52, Appendix V, Historical Diary for !<larch 1952. At 0610 Company CharB.e received five (5) \1IA as a result of d.etonation of activated land mines. At 0805 Company Charlie received six (6) rounds of enemy 82mm mortar fire at BT 995052. At 1450 Company Baker received one (1) round of enemy 82"lln mortar fire at BT 96?004. There ~rere no friendly casualties. The squads from each o:f the Companies on the J.!LR sent out contpct pP.trols to both :flanks of ::,>ositions on line JAMES'i'O\'IN,

26 Na.rch- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve c1e:fensive positions on the OPLR and. l~a_.R 1.-.'hile maintaining surveillance and control of the neutral zones. At 1119 Company Charlie received eight (B) rounds o:f enemy 60mm mortar fire at CT 003048. At 1.'340 Company Able received four (4) rounds of enemy 82mm mortar fire at BT 9?5035. At 1345 Compe.ny Able received three ( .'3) rounds of eneli\Y Q9rr'l"" "",...vo+-.-.YII of"-'.,...,.,. ... + '011'1 Ot"l'2r"\l':l.'Z _,.._ ,_.~~,....~ n--·~---- A't...-.- -----'"'-----"" .&...'-·---'-'...,,~,..._ UIV.!.1ol'(?..l. ,I..J,..J,_ ... c:tu ......... ;;n:~uvuu. AIJ ·~V!.J UUlUyc:t.U.)' AU.Lt: rta::e~"Vt:U \.tnree

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H+atorical Diary for the month of Karch 1952 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -(3) rounds of enemy 82mm mortar fire at BT 975035. At 1440 Company Charlie received one (1) round of enemy 60mm mortar fire at CT 003048. There were no friendly casualties. At 1630 Company Baker suffered one (1) friendly KIA and one (1) friendly \f.LA at BT 972003 as a result of detonation of an activated mine. At 1805 Company Charlie received one (1) round of enemy 82mm mortar fire at BT 996045. Companies on the HLRmaintained con'l!~~!_!:~.-~ending out patrols to both fl.anks or posl t1ons on line <JA!"l.l!Ol:>"~·uwJJI.

2? March- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve detene1ve positions on the OPLR and l~LR maintaining surveillance and control of the neutral zones. At 0300 Company Able received enemy machl.ne gun fire at BT 973040 from the viclnity of BT 968040. There were no friendly casualties. During the morning Brigadier General Twining, Assistant Division Command.er; Colonel Culhat1e, Command1ng Ot:t:icer or the Fifth Harines; 1·1i th the Operations Officer, Battalion Comc1e.nd.ers e.nd Compe.ny Comme_nders of the Fifth Marines, ma.de a reconna.issance of line JAHESTOI'JN, the MLR positions and positions on the OPLR. At 1420 Company Charlie received eeven (7) rounds of l20mm enemy mortar '!"ire in the vicinity of BT 997045. At 1630 Company C~~rlie received six (6) rounds of enemy 82mm mortar fire !n the v1c1n1ty o~ BT 994042. At 1720 and aga1n at 1825 Company Charlie received t1~o (2) rounds o-r enemy 82mm morta.r fire in the vicinity of BT 991049. There were no friendly casua.lties. Two (2) HG, caliber .50, 10:-2, Flexible, with modifica.tions, were emplaced at vantage points in Company Cha.rlie sector of responsibility and directed to fire on all targets of opportunity.

28 March- The Ba tte.llon cant inued to occunv and improve defensive posi tlons on the OPLR ano. :1-fLR while maintaining surveillance and control of the neutral zones. At 0315 Company Charlie received seventy-six (76) rounds of enemy 82mm mortar fire in the vicinity of BT 991048 and BT 999045; twenty-four (24) rounds of enemy 122mm artillery fire in the vicinity of BT 993046 ~~d CT 002046, From 0315 to 0345 Company Charlie received a probe by an estimated twenty (20) enemy at BT 990050. Automatic weapons and small arms fire was excha.nged with no known casualties. Friendly '!"ire superiority caused the enemy to withdraw. Company Charlie fired fifteen (15) ro~~ds of 60mm mortars in the v!c!n!ty of BT 99~056 which de.maged one ( 1) enemy 82mm mortar position. At 0340 Company \~eapons received fifteen (15) rounds of combined 76mm artillery a.nd 82mm mortar fire from enemy positions in the Vicinity of CT 002007. By 0830 elements of the First a.nd Third Ba.tta.lions, Fifth

~1Ja:~~g(m~s~:~~e l"~EieiHlni~~~b ~~m~~~; !~~~a~~~~~!e~e~~~~e of 3fine enemv at BT 981049 A.I1d emnloved R.utom<>t~ c weRnon" f~ r>e t.!h1 r.h r>esul ted in one ( i) enemy K!A;. A£ is 55- Co~-o~ny~Ch~riie- receivedthree (3) rounds of enemy 82mm mortar fire at BT 987047 and one {1) round of 82mm morte.r f1re at CT 004046. At 1930 Company Able

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received twelve (12) and one (1) round of casualties. At 2135 small arms fire from

rounds of enemy 60nun mortar fire at CT 004006, 82mm mortar fire at BT 976025. There were no the enemy sounded bugle calls and employed the vicinity of BT 966045. There were no

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throughout the period.

29 Harch- The Battalion continued to occupy and improve defensive posi t1ons on the OPLR oihile maintaining surveillance and control

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rounds of enemy B2mm mortar fire at BT 9?5043. There were no friendly casualties. At 2000 Company Able received enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire at BT 973040 from the vicinity of BT 965049. There vere no friendly casue.lties. In accordance with Regimental Operation Order Number 4-52 and Battalion Operation Order Number 11-52 this Battalion reverted to Regimental Reserve. A ... , ann o1 .omo1"1i-' ~ .... "' +ho li14 .,.+'1-. l.fo on II n.o. ....................... .o.,., .... .o~ M.0.1 .. oof" n.fJ' +,..,a O'PT .R -- W ... _. VV "' .0.. VIUV.J,. V U V ,1. V<l...... ... ..&. ... Uol-.1 ·~~ ..I... .I .I~ 1;1 .... VU.U.UV.I,I. ............... .L ..... .&...L. .... ~ V ..&. V.I. .I.... -- --··

At 2315, with the majority of the OPLR relieved, the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines assumed responsibility of this Battalion's ~?ector. For full details of execution of relief, see Operation Order Number 11-52, Appendix V, Historical Diary for March 1952.

30 Vmrch- The Battalion continued to execute Operation Order ll-52. At 0200 this Battalion secured the Command Post at CS 024008 and este.blished e. Command Poet at CT 06:3012. Improvement programs were initiated in the area to make living as comfortable as possible. Breakfast was served as units arrived in the new area; Able and Baker rations were served; motion pictures were shown in the evening. Companies were dispersed !n an area surrounding the Battalion Command Post and security outposts and interior guard of the camp were maintained. A limited training schedule vas established so as to maintain a high state of proficiency. In accordance with Regimental Operation Order Number 4-52 a.nd Battalion Fragmentary n~~o~ 9 -~0 +~~ft ~n++~,~~- -~+--~-~ ~-----•· A~,- --·-~----A --~ -~ o.A.'V.L ...,_-V'-'J Vol...l..l..l;l "'-"c;o.UUQ."'"...I.VU UU U(:lV.LJ.'VU. V\,llU!J~.U.)' AU..&,.UJ ~·lli:l'.LU.&.U~·UCJ\LJ ~.UU

the 8lmrn mortar platoon of Company Weapons to Second Battalion, First 1-Isrines, at 1800. Reconnaissance was made of probable pointe of enemy penetration in the Regimental sector and thls Battalion made preparations to conduct counterattack and blocking missions as assigned.

31 M8_rch- As the period closedJ th!s Battalion continued to occupy the reserve area at CT 06:3012. As directed in Battalion Fragmentary Order 3-52, one (1) squad from the first section of Assault Platoon, Company Weapons, we.s atta.ched to Second Battalion, First Marines, to reinforce Company Able, First Batte.lion, First Marines. An .. ..=:~ .. ,...,n,..,""" _,.. ...... +•• """'""'"11_4 .aA .......... ..:1 1.-..-. ...... 11'1 ...... •-~-------......_ ........ ..,. .... ...._ ___ 'D-.-•---""-, ~-t-c;r.u...,~ .t'c>,.a.. VJ \oi'VVU.jJ..I..IV\.4 V . .Ll\.4 LJIO'C.Q.U ..l..llll:J.l."UYIIO'WIVU -.,t:) UJ. -tt J.llt:W .&.l.IC'ts..LWt::U "tl..L

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APPEl,~DIX:

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V Operation re:9orts submitted. Sp<"Cial reports and patrol reports from subordinate units,

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THIS IS lt.Y FRAG ORDER 2 :L.iAl:ili 52 X TASK OHGANIZATIOH CLN ABLE CvHPANY PAREN REINF PAREN AND 81 1-l-1 lWRT PLT CMA WPNS COl-U'ANY X AT 30l800l:~ .. HCH19~2 CHA ABOVE UNITS 1·l!LL BE .~TT.ACHED TO 2/1 X

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• Headquarters

lst Battalion. let ).iarlnes 1st J.!e.rine Division, F1>1F

c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

31 March 1952

APPENDIX III to Historical Diary for the month of March 1962

Situation overlays for the period are as follows:

Situation overlay•••••••••••••1wl9 March 52 Situation overlay•••••••••••••2o-22 March 52 51 tue.tion overlay •. • •••• • ••••• 23-29 March 52 Situation overle.y ••••••••••••• 3D-3l March 52

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l Apr1l 1952

APPJ<:lmiX IV to Hirtoricel Diary for the mor,tr. of 1-:e:rch 1952

I Summary of enemy activity for the period II Chronologice.l eum•nary of daily enemy activity

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During the perlod 1 Harch to 19 Hs.rch. this bHttalion waa in the Division Perer,,e aren at Ircje, DT 299209. On 20 Hareh the be.tt" lion moved to a, FtazJ ng area locs.ted at Pupyong-nl, OS 413?8? and remc ined. here ~nti_ !_ ?3 ~-:~rch gt '·ihich ti!~Je the be tte_lion moved. to a f'n:r..-e.rd aPee:cbly areP neA.r O!oangden, OT 024008. During the perioC of 25 Es_rch t0 29 Narch tbe batta.l1_on occu:91ed d.efen!!!ve poe1t1ons r'lnn'.ng in s northea_eterly d~rect~_on rPng~ng from BT 968001 to 01' 00604? inclusl. ve. 'l'.lc.e rems.:tnder of the mont!"., 30-31 !-!arch, the battal~on occupied the regimental reserve area at OT 063012.

~:r:}·e ene~;;y 'tn the bc- tts.~ion zone of' c,_ct!. on H? s 1dent1f~_ea. a a ele~er.ts nf the 188th r:'d 195th CCF Div'.el.one. The enemy durl.ng the Der1.o<'l of ?.5 ':B.rch to 29 1:arch, occunied the high ground from ET 9S?035 r mn~_ng ger.erPEy ee_st to BT 9960?6. Eneny offenai ve a.cti crc v· ~ l1.ml. ted to a 112.ht c>rohe of a.n e~t:tma.ted 20 men. Small ar,·,le B:J.cl_ a ttome.t~.c 1<·e~:_)ons r~ re 1·Ter··e excha.nt;ecl ,,~:i.th ·1n 1~nown resulta.

Dur-~- rJ.E thP pe:r~_od ?5 1-~erch t!oro'..~gh 2? I·IP rch the following ene!'ly s.rtL'lery e.nd nortar n.re '1PB receJ_,_•ed J..n the b?.tte.lion'e sector; CJr.e hundred eJ..gl--teen (118) ro.uc.ds of 82 mm morte.r; twentyen<? ( ?1) rounde; o:f 60 nm1 mortar; "even ( 7) rounds o:f 120 mm mortar; eeven (7) rounds of 76 mn artJ.llery; Rnd twenty-:tour (24) rounds of 1?.2 r-:m ~rt~_llery.

:..'urJ.ng the ?erJ..od 25 2Tarch to29 !:arch, the battalion'• orga.nJ..lee.tional vcea.;>ons ca:1eed. :>ne ( 1) ene::;y KIA.

1 J:arch to 2.4 Harch- Negrotive enemv contacts. . '

25 lee rch - Six ( 6) rounds of ene',lY 82 mm mortar a fell in the vicinity o-r S'l' :195052, and one (1) 82 mm mortar ct BT 967004.

26 :·~C~.rch - Com.::.~.ny "A" rece~ ved e. tot~.l o'f ten ( 10) rounds of enemy 8? r~n '1orter :!'ire at BT 9?5035 end BT 993033. CoCJpanv non received nine (9) rounde of ene,~y 60 mm mortars at CT 003048, a.nd two (2) round~ of 82 mm mortP.re et BT 990047 a.nd BT 996045. At 1905I, Comp~:>ny "A" ol:lt>erved r-n ene~:· mortar posJ.tc.on ~.t FT 997048. At 2205!, Com~"")e:1:·· 11 'J" hee.rd e.ne~L> ... lElgle e, bn_t lo_c? t~:..on t·.~c,_ s unC.e~erm~ned.

2? ''ec-ch - At OOS5I, Co-~ en:v "'?" or.Jserved Pn enenv convoy with ll.•rhts on, en~orox~ '1lP.tely two ( 2) m:.lee north of Panmunj 'Jfl. Fum'ber of veh-1 ole c un· eterm!.ned. At 03~-3I, Com:-Ja.n:v 11 A" reported sporac.io ene•ny B_ct~v:'t- cc:t BT 97ln<5. T'rom 1,::·20!, to 1825I, Corn"()f!.n~,r "C" received ten ( 1~)) round.FI of erLe:.,:r 82 !~!"·1 PIOrtP.re !'t B~~ S94042, BT 991049, e.nd. PFIVPn ~ ?) l'n nr~ ~ n f' p·--;P' 1v 1 "n ·~r,., 1nn.,....t~ 'r'>Q. ~ n t:~lP "'ir~ rd ·-,~ t:v rd~ r:::rr - - -- • < - • ----·- "- ---·-· ·,, -~"- ·----- ·----- _ .. -- •••• ~-~~ • --~- -- YJ -- ~-

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29 Hsrch- At 0315I, Company "C" received. :eventy-:1x (76} rounds of' enemy 82 mm morta.re in the vicinity of' BT 291048 to 999045, and twenty-f'our (24) roundE of' enemy 122 mm artillery f'ire ranging 'from BT 993046 to CT 002046, From 03151, to 03451, Company "01 -received a probe o'f an el!tir.lated tt~enty (20) enemy at BT 990050. Automatic weRrone and ~mall ar·ruP :Lire l·rere exchanged wlth unknonrn re•ults. One- (1) """'ll"Y 8? L.J, Jc.J:•tpr :Jor~tion wa~ de.maged by 'friendly mortara at BT 991056. At 03401. Comnany Weanona received f'if'teen {15) rounds o'f combined enemy 76 IDm arti1iery and 82 mm mortar fire in the v1c1nity o'f CT 002037. At 1430!, Company "A" observed three I-\ • _.,.. ---- ·- • • ~ - ., '"~ • \01 enemy a1; ::n: :::lt:l.J.U·101, eu•oma1;~c weapon~ were emp.J.oyea reau.Lv~ng in one (1) enemy KIA, At 1855!, Company "C" received three (3) roun:l~ of enemy 82 !:1!2 morte_rE at BT 98?04? and one (1) rou.n.d. of enemy 82 mn mortar fire at CT 004006, At 19301, Company 1 J.1 rece.J. ved tFel ve i J.2) roundm o'f enemy ?O mm mortar& ranging from . BT 966042 to BT 969044, and one llJ round of enemy 82 mm mortar at DT 976025, At 1945!, Company "C" observed t\~O (2) green flaree; location undetermined.

29 ~mrch - At 1030!, Company "A" received three (3) enemy round• of 82 mm mortar at BT 975043 and at 1900!, Company 11 A0 received one (1) round of enemy 82 mm mortar fire at BT 976025. AT 2000!, Cowp~.ny n.;..tt received enezay amall arm.!i and e.iJ.tome.tic 1o:reapona fire at BT 973040 from the vicinity of BT 965049,

30 Herch to 31 March - Negative enemy contact,

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Headquarters

• lat Bs.ttalion, l&t l·1ar-1nea let Marine Division, FMF

c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

? .A.prll 1952

.lPPENDIX V to Historical Diary !or the month or March

Operation Order •.•.••.••.•..•.•• 9~52 Operation Order •.••••••••••••••• l0-52 /'\ ____ ..... -- ,..,_.,:,-- .. ., ~ ..... V!JIO.l"l:l U..LVU. V,L"Uit;;J.-. e e e e e • • e. e e • e e e e J.4-0$:.

Patrol Summary •••••••••••••••••• 1-19 March 1952

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OPERA:'ION ORDER} • •

NUMBER ..•.. 9-52)

Map: Korea 1:50,000

Taek Orge.r1iz.at1on

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1st Bn, 1st Marines (Reinf)

a... "A" Co (Reinf} Det H&S Co letBn

b. "B" Co ( Reint) Det H&S Clil lstBn

c. ii c• Co (Reinf'i Det H&S Co lstBn Det lst SigEn, TAOP Det NGF Liaison Party

d; '.•ieapons Company ( Reinf}

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LtCol Papuroa

Capt Novak

Ce.pt Wride

Capt Sw1ger

Lt Lee

b. The First Marine (Heinf) 1-rill move bv motor march from Camp Tripoli, DT 299209, to Pup~Yong-Ni, CS 4178 (FTC No. 1), prepa..ratory to rPlieving elements of the Firet ROK Divieion.

2. "· The Firet Battalion, First 1-larines (Reinf), will move by motor rne.rch at 0200 1 20 March 1952 from Ca.111p Tripoli, D~ 299209 via route 291, to route 24, to No. 2 Seoul By-pass, to route 3A, to Pup-Yong-Ni, a.t CS 4178 (FTC No.1).

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IP: Junction of Regimental road, camp Tripoli, and Reute 291.

De~ruclcing Point: Pup-Yong-~!1, OS 4178 (FTC No. 1).

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"A" Co, see Annex Able, March Table.

"B" Co, see Annex Able, Ha.rch Te.ble.

II QA Co, see Annex Able, Harch Table.

1'1eapons Company, see Annex Able, March Table.

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4. a. See applicable section or Annex Dog, Operation Order B-62.

b. All troops to carry bA.sic loa. d. uf amnr..1ni t1on • . c. One (l) day's ration to be carried by all troops.

d. All '1-?S.ter cans to be filled and carried on truck. Minimum of one (1) can per truck,

e. Fuel cans to be cEtrrlea_ on trucks, Cans ~rill be filled prior to o.eparture.

5. "'-· (1} Firl!lt Marine Divieic:m SOI-4 with change 9 enecli~ve.

(2) 1/1 Tactical Net will be employed for convoy c.amunice.t1ona. Following units C-u.ard.: . .4., E, C and \"leapone ma.intain radio silence upon entry into I Corps eecter until relief is effected.

(3) Use Item time within Division. Zebra time on messages leaving Division.

b. Bn C,p, later. L'n1t Commanders report CP locations to Bn.

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JEEPS

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ORDER 0~' :blARCH

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SECRET 11a SECURITY INFORMAT~

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OPERATIOI~ ORDER) • •

NUMBER .••• l0-52)

Map: Korea 1!25,000 Sheet #6527 IV NE and #6527 I NW

Task Organization:

let Bn, let Marines (Reinf)

H&S Co Det lstSigBn, TACP Det NGF Liaison Group Det Arty Liaison Group, letBn, llthMar

a. "A" Ce (Reinf) lst sect AT assault platoon lat sect ~iG platw•n Arty F,O, Team, lstBn, llthMar

b. "B" Co (Reinf) 2nd sect AT asea.ult -olatoon 2nd eect HMG platoon· Arty F.o. Team, lstBn, llthMar

c. 11 01 Co (Reinf) 3rd sect AT assault platoon 3rd sect HMG platoon Art~ F.O. Team, lstBn, llthMar

d, Weapons Co (-)

1. a, See Annex Baker

Capt Novak

Capt Wride

Capt Swiger

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b. First l·iar1nei (Reinf') rellevee element• •:f lat RCX Divi•i•n and defendl posi tione alctng line JAMESTO\'lN, Second Battalion, First Marines on ri~ht flank' KMC on lAft flan~ An~ ri~•t Ba ttauon Eleventh :Marinel!l~--in dire;;t -auppert~- ---- -----

2, a. First Battalion, First Marines will move by foot maroh to relieve elements ef let ROK Division in assigned sector, "-'411 AA.,..onA """"""'4+:4n.ne. n1-¥-ono 14....,.1!"1. .T.b.M'F..R'fi{}Wl\1' .... -A .... .- ..... --.,.,....._..,. -.,.. .. ..., ......... ,.,._...,..._ .,.J.V&&G t;~..I..W•U•f:t ..I..J.,Ji'OIV -•-----·-n••J Q..I.&U C\.CO~'CII

responsibility for surveillance and control of neutral zone.

b, First Battalion, First Marines will occupy, defend, aad ~~~:·~~"'~g~~~to~~ ~a!:_?';~ ~~: -~:'~: _d~ .. ~~~p _ pe~1 tl!n•. o!' _ .L.Lu~t: ..,61olo .............. .., ....... tu.Lu WJ.J..J.. ,UI.tf.~nua.~n eurveJ.J.J.ance anu c•lllirU.L of neutral zone,

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d. See Annex Charlie for Firing Restriction•.

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Able Co (Reint) (ll Able Co (Reinf) (minus one (1) souad) will move by foot march from assembly area at 1906 en 24 March 1952 te relieve units of let ROK Division in aesigned lector and will occupy, defend, and improve positions on the OPLR. (2) One squad, Able Co will move by foot march at 1200 on 24 March 2952 to relieve unite •f let ROK D1v1•1•• in assigned sector and will develop positions on line JAMESTOWN.·

Baker Co (Reinfi (l) Baker Co (Reinf) (minus one (l) squad) will move by ~~~+ -ft-ft~ ~-~- ae•A-hlu ~"aa a+ 10nn A~ QA Ma~~~ ,0~0 T.a •""'"'" -~.L IIJ-6., ..,.~....,,..... _..,IOI._..W..., .... J -•v- - .. ..._..,...,..., ..,.., .. ....,.~ ............ .,. • ., ___ ..,. •-relieve unite of the let ROK Division in assigned eeoter and will occupy, defend, and improve positions on the OPLR. They will defend the Regimental left flank. (2) Baker Co (one (l) squad) will move by foot march at 1200 on 24 lyiarch 1952 to relieve un1ta ur let ROK D1v1&1Gn in assigned sector and will develop positions on line JAMESTOWN,

Charlie Co (Reinf) (li Charlie Co (Reinf) (minue one (1) squad) WlLL move by foot march from assembly area at 1900 on 24 March 1952 te relieve un1 te o:f the let ROK Di visioll in assigned eecter · and will occupy, defend, e,nd improve poei tioae on the OPLR. (2) One squad, Charlie Co will move at 1200 on 24 March 1952 to relieve units of the let ROK Division iA asa1gaed sector and will develop positions on line JAMESTOWN •.

11eapona Co (-) will move by truck frem assembly area at 1200 on 24 March 1952 to detruckinl1' noint and will tSreoeed on foot to assigned ·location. ·· Support in ZA a• directed.

\1) See Annex Charlie for Fire Restrictions. ~i~eF;fifgb~o~~~;~~~~t~~n~~c5~£i.trenchea and defensive {3) Companies will send daily contact patrole te beth fl~.nks of posi tione on line JAMESTmrn. l4J All possible measuree of anti-mechanized defenae will be employed by comnaniee. /r;\ ~ ....... +o .... +- ..... 4,..,.\-t.+ +-- ,_41'-t-

16) s;~·A~~e;·~ke;vf~;·l~oation of friendly minefielde. (7) All units on OPLR will display air panele on reTerse slopee of poeitione during daylight houre.

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(8) Mine detecting personnel will be available upon request from Battalion S-3.

4, a, Individuals will carry one (1) day's supply of C ratione,

b, Canteens will be filled prior to departure from assembly area.

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d., Sup,1ly routes to be announced later,

5. a. (1) First 1-U>rine Division SOI-4 with change 9 effective. (2) F~die eilenoe will be maintained until relief !• effected.

b. Battalion CP located at Changdan, OS 024008,

BY OF~ER OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL PP~LTRCA:

ANNEXES:

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Ap~endix 1, Intelligence Estimate. Appenaix 2~ Enemy Disposition Overlay. ~ppen~x 3, Friendly Hine Overlaye, Appena~x 4, Analysi 11 of Friendly a.nd ~nemy Contacte in the II Bn., 15 Reg 1 t., I Div,, I ROK Sector.

e. Ap~end!x 5, Counterintelligence.

2. ESSENTIAL ELEJviENTS OF INFORMATION.

a. l~ill the enemy defend on hil!l prel!lent po!!l tion? It 110, 1n w~~t strength?

b. Hhere are the enemy defend ve installati.onl!? What 1• the exa.ct nature and extent o:f' the11e installati(ntll, inolud1ag boundariel!?

c. 11'111 the enemy attack? If so, in wha't strength, with what u.n1te, 'Hhen and where?

d. Is the enemy aware of our movement plans and defense aesignment.

e. 1-1111 the enemy reinforce? If eo, in what etrength, with what units and from where?·

f. Will the enemy employ armor? It eo, in whe.t strength, >Ti th what uni tl! and :f'rom where?

g~ \1111 the enemy empley air er e.irberne un1 ts aga.1nat the Regiment during movement er in our sector? I~ 110, where, whea and in rJhat strength?

h. i'iill the enemy attempt to in1'1ltrate eur pas1tions? I~ so, at l~ha t point?

1. \·!ill the enemy use B1olug1cal ur Chemical wa.r:iare? Where, when and what agent?

3. RECONNAISSANCE AND OBSERVATION MISSION

a. RequeetB to higher and aQjacent unite. (1) 1st Marinee

{a.} Renu~llt AA't"'1Al nhAtAO''I"AT"'t.'h1n ,. • ...,. ..... .ONA or th!: Battalion's-zene-rrom_MiR_t;-o~ooo-~et~;;-f;;~-MLR:

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as required. , (c) Request following lnfo.~at1on as soon aa observed:

(1) Location, strength, composition, time of sighting and ~oT.~ ~nn n1~A~t1on o~ movement of units movin~ toward or from the ilattaii~n -;~;;t:~r~ -t~ -include air and airborne:-

(2l Location, number and type of enemy arms, vehicles, artillery pieces, CPs, supply points and CPs located to the ~rout of or adjacent to the Battalion sector.

(~\ Tn~4~o~4nna n~ 1m~AnA~n~ USe A~ nhArn~n~1 or biolo~1Ca1 , .... , - .......................... -- ..... -- ..... ~~J;"--·--··g -- ---------- -- - -- _. at;enta.

( 4) The enemy 1 s pr&bable kno~Jledge ef our plane and movements, to include extent of knowledge.

b. Orders to subordinate unit:. Units will consider essential elements of information in

pa.-re_gre.ph 2 a.b&ve~ ( 1) Units on the HLR.

(a) Patrols, conducted to maintain continuing security of area a,gainst in:filtratore and guerrillae, coordinate patrole at boundaries with unite concerned, report patrol routes and results, determine location, strength e.nd :!.denti:f!c.at:ten ot enemy unite~

(b) Select and maintain observation posts within their sectors.

(c) Report military movements into or from your zene to include time observed, nature, direction and speed of movement, etrength e.nd. equipment.

(d) Report condition of all roadl'! a.nd trails in aseigned natrol sector with narticular emphasis on presence of mines. • (e) Capture prisoners~ -

(2) Reserve Units. (a) Be prepe.reU. to e.sswue the i';econnaiesance and &baer\-~

tiens m!esion of M~ units. (bl Be nrenared to conduct natrols and establish observation

posts on fl~nk and"in"rear areas on order. (c) Report any effort to infiltrate into or through your

assigned sector.

4. HEASURES FOR HANDLING PRISONERS, CAPTURED DOC!Jl.1ENTS AND MATERIAL

a. P~ndling of Prisoners. {1) All subordinate units send prisoners to battaliea S-2

as quickly as possible following capture or surrender. fn\ A++---+a --- .t- ~ .. ....,.....,-+- .... A + .... +1.... ... .(.>.,.....,.+ +\... ..... + ,.,.......,,..,..._...,. .... ~..,.,.-,.., \I:..J .l1oi,.I~'O'llV..I.U'U ..1.0 U..L.L"'CVI.IC\.L U\.1 \.I.HV J..C.VU UJ.J.O.U ...,_J.U,'I;'V'IgCCIQio.J

que~tioning of prisoners of war by subordinate unite frequently reduces the effectiveness of interro,;:e.tion in higher headauartera.

(3) It is expressly forbidden to kill, inJure, or-mietreat any person who endeavors to give himself up ae a prisoner of war. Humane tres.tment must be accorded prisoners of war at all time.

b. Documents and captured material. ( 1) Captured marked enemy maps will be del! vered w·i thout

O.ele.y to th1e H.eaO.quarters, attention Battalion S-2. Sf.~CP.ET

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(2) Captured material will be delivered te Battalion S-2 promptly. Tag all items with name gf individual, serial number, rank and unit. Legitimate souveniere will be returned te capturing unit or individual.

5, MAPS AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS.

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REPORTS AND DISTRIBUTION

a. SpeD reperta on enemy activity to be made to battalien as ~oon as posz1ble.


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2. THE ENEMY SITUATION AND COURSES OF ACTION. , a. Consideration affection the Possible Enemy Courses •~

Action e_nd Our lt!ieeiGn. (1) Characteristics of the objective area.

. (a) Weather. Weather cond1t1ene during the peried March through May 1952 will vary considerably with the change •~ the season from winter freeze to spring thaw. There will be -a definite increase in precipitation over the low frequency of Wiater, both in the number of eccurrence and in the amount. After early .a.-""4, ,.....,....+ .... .,. +\-.8 ____ ,._ ................. _ •- __ .. ___ .... ,__ __ •'---n ----- .... _ • .., __ .. __ •• ..., ......... , '1''-'o"" VoL WJ.J...-.. lJJ.'""V ... !J.L. UCO!.U.I.V.I...L ,J.t=l .1.·0..LJ! J.·a.VJ.l1;::~- LIJ:,I.etl eU.UW. , ~~~Ltt.r.Ly 1 the amount of cloudiness increases. Temperatures will remaia fairly constant during the period until April when the increase will be rapid. T!le average ~Ete ef the last frost eocurs about tbe{Mth of April, The increased precipitation, tegether with the ~w1ag of the enow and ground surface causes a su·ostant1al 1ncrealle··1a· the river stages, However this increase in water level is net •~tf1c1ent to oause wide@pread flooding. Traff1cab111ty ehould cent!:~= to be fa VGrable until the middle o:f April when the gl:'ound become~·.geaer-. ally wet Emd muddy. · . ·

c•!ind: l're prevailing eurface wind~ over th1e area are northweet :rram November through March, In April they ah1:ft to 'ld'.aa+ "''" ~~or. .. + _ ....... ~1..-.. ..... _..,., 'bT4 +L. -+-""-- _ .. _____ ... -- _ _. ------,i.G .. -.&..---

8- -w~4nA ..... """" v v~ nvv v-o-ww ~o~.a.J.noc "• n.~o v.u. u.u.l:' '1::'4\Jt:::jJ IJ.LUU 1it.l. U.UUII-.L 15 Ll·~ l.. ...., __

conditions have no adverse effect upon military operations. ~hunderetorms are not common.

Temperatures: Temperatures rapidly increase during the spring. The greatest increase normally takes place dur1~ the f1r-st half of April. Mean m1n1mum and maximum temperaturee b7 months a.re:

Me.rch April l~ray

In the la.te spring, icing well-developed disturbance. 4,000 and 12,000 feet.

on a!rcre.ft me.:v be ~vvo.~nt:orl 'L'I'4 +:"' aua ....... .. ..... ... ~ ........ ..-- ................... ~·'"'"'" Icing levels in the spring are between

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- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Precipitation: Summer is the ~ost un~avorable period

for military aotivity fram the etA~dp@int of oloud and preo!p!tat!en conditions. Maximum rainfall occurs in July. Spring precipitation ia generally ~oderate as indicated:

Naximum J.!inimum (In inches j March 4 .5 April l-1ay

"' ·" 1.25

Snowfall: There are on an average of ~our days with snowfall in the month of March. The average accumulated sn.w depth ill only one inch.

River Stage (L~JIN): River stages are computed trem a level one foot below the January average. River 1tage1 are generally lowest during the winter and higheat in July and Auguat.

Average Feet above Datum Highest Recorded March 21 71 April 4 1 a• .,.:1'£~-,_r nt 191 ---~ - -~

Visibility and Cloud Cover: Winter ie the period ot optimum visibility conditions for eperational purposes. Coatrar1ly1 summer is the period o~ poorest visibility. The peried March-Y~y 1a a tranaition between these tww extremes.

20% or less Cloud Cover 50% or lees Cloua Cover

l·larch April May

(In days per month) 7 5 3

17 15 15

Ocean fogs attain ~aximum ~requency in June. Theae fogs may develop infrequently as early ae late l-1aroh. When aea fogs occur, visibility may be temperarily reduced to zero. Viaibility may also be lowered to a few miles in the warm season by damp haze, ~nA A"'"'"" ..,.IJ ..... ....,0!'1,, ~• .1J..., ............... .., __ .IJ .,..,,.._ ---+-1...- \o..- .::1 ... .- ... ----· -JI '\... ... -·----"'".U."-'- V .... VQ.CI.J..V.UoC!ool.-1..)' ..l,..U. U,.I.J.C C,!J.&. .I. He; u.IV.L.I.VJ,..L. UJ \,.I,.LI,D" ~Q..L-.1.".1..110''-4 1.13 IJ".&.••.tq:. windE from the deserts of Mongolia and North China. Very 1Rfrequently river radiation ~ogs develeo along the river vallevs in the morning hours. - - - •

The :roJ.J.owing a.aua was ooJ.J.ected for tone INCHOli sector. Visibility conditions in the vicinity o~ KAESONG are somewhat better rrom an operational point of view.

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Weather conditions during the period under discussion, Harch-Hay, are generally favorable for military operatione. River ~oagee are el1ghtly higher than during the winter months and traff1cabil1 ty is slightly reduced after the spring thaw. Theee factors uresent no major obetaclee, however.

· (b) Terrain: According to terrain regions, the area under study is located in the "tveet Coast Lowlands and Hilla1 • This general region extends for approximately 300 milee along the west coast and etretchee inland 25 to 100 miles.

The mor-e 1wuediate area is dom1rmted by the IMJIN river. Flat-floored, steep-walled valleys wind through the area, rlanked in many placee by steen eroded hills. Lack of veaetat1on oaueee rapid rum-off during the rainy season, and flash floods occur. Rice paddies occupy most of the valley floors, and dry crops are cultivated in the more sandy areae of the stream beds.

The IHJIN river empties into e. north extension or the HAN-GANG; The IMJIN Ve.lley varie• from one to eight miles 1ft width. The upper reaches of the river is flanked by occasional st~ep hills, 300 to 1,600 feet above the valley floors. In the lower reaches there are extensive rice fields with many radiating dikes aad canals.

Vegetation coneiste primarily of eparce tree-growth, br~eh, and grass. Gentler 8lopaa ar-a terraced, with dry eropa predominating. Fl!'!_t valley floors are for the most part planted in rice.

Critical Terrain Features: The IMJIN river ie or immediate importance in the regimental eector. Although in rear ot the front line positions, it greatly effects both logistical and tactical consideration. In the middle course the IHJIN River 1e 50 to 100 yarde wide and normally more than 6 teet deep. The current is moderate, but rapide are common in several places. In the lower course the river widens to nearly i mile, is eeveral feet deep, and hae a sluggish current. High stony banks and gravel bottoms are characteristic of the upper reachee of the IMJIN River, while in the lower reache= the banks and bed are ea.nd. Th~ IMJIN River is navigable by Pmall boats for approximately 70 milea.upetream. On the left flank, Hills 241, 282, and 288 although not exceedingly highb dominate the low terrain to the eaet. At a greater depth, CHES K-SAN and TAEDUM .. SAN ridges of over 2,000 feet elevatioR control the terr~1n about them in all directions.

Obeervation and Fields of Fire: There is almost comnlete observation of the H1JIN Velley f'rom the hills south of K/t.E!:!ONG and the KYONGGI hills to the north of KAESONG; while, the reverse elopes of these hills cannot be obeerved from the valley. In the flat river valley observation within the area as well as fields of fire are good to excellent. Fields of fire in the hills further north e_re poor.

Obstacles: The IHJIN River in the rear and the XYONGGI hills to the north of KAESONG are the principal obetaclee in the area. !lumerou!l irr1gs.t1on di tchell diked above the level o't the river valley radiate from the river.


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These ditches are more than ~irteen feet in width and are serioWI obstacles :ror movement parallel to the river. During the ~a1n;y eea eon or ~~hen the rice paddies are flooded, they constitute serious obstacles to mechanized movement and greatly channalize foot troops.

Route a: HSRt~ lee_d. north :from SEOUL to !C.c\.ESONG and along the SEOUL_l·IONSAN corridor. There are also numerous secondary road1 one of which parallels the I:·iJIN River on the south. Vehicular IIIOVement is relatively easy on the coastal lowlands and river valleys except during the period when the rice fields are flooded. Movement in the hill regions is easy in the valleys, but becomes more difficult in the narrow valleys and higher hills. Hany small win<llng streams a.re not bridged making crossings necessary by fercy or ford.

The immediate area has good fields of fire and observation but poor cover and concealment. Trafficability is generally good with exception of the wet season, The IHJIN River is the chief obstacle. The low hills to the west-northwest and the higherhilll to the north overlook the river valley. The area ia ravorable rorthe emnlo;yment of annor and supporting a.rms.

• (c) Hydrography: The IMJIN River is discuued under the topics of weather and terrain. Brackish water extendl up the IMJIN beyond 1-!UN SAN-NI.

{d) Sociology: Due to the proximity of the area to popula.tion points, control of the civilian population w1ll present more of a uroblem than in thoee arelu!< where there are f'el!' o1v111ane. The local popula.tion ie eupported by nuroeroue illega.l tradee. and practices a.s well af' normal occupations. A trade in narcotic• and prostitution are two of theee uractices.

(2) Enemy Situation -(a) Strength; The numer!oal strength of the enemy rproe

in our i~~ediate sector is estimated as follows: 65th CCF Army

Army troops 193rd Division l94th 1"'14 .. ,. .. 111'11 ...... .. -...................... ... 195th Division

TOTAL

63rd CCF Army Army troopa l87th Division 188th Divieion

(2 Regte) 189th Divieion

TOTAL

4,500 6,900 &! t!!r.ll"\ v,vvv 5.300

23,300

A ~.....,,..

'±1 vuu 8,200

3,200 8.100 ~4,000

GRA}lD TOTAL 4?,300

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(b) Composition: This regiment will be opposed by the 583rd Regiment of the 195th Division, 65th CCF Army and the 564th, 563rd and 562nd Regiments of the l88th DiVision, 63rd CCF Army. Believed in reserve in the 63rd CCF Army Sector are the 187th .onA l~O+h no~~ ... r1e.llln,.,n rp...,,.... &:t=i.+\-. ..a-.,.1 ... ..,...,...oft .............. .-..1 ..... - ......... + ..... .,._.....,..,_, ........ ., ...... .:a -••- ..._..._.....,.,. .. ~ _.._,...__.._..., ... ..,. -.&..&.""" VVU.&..L ~.&.U.I..J t;;;1 .LVI::I~.I. "~ 'W..I.'O:H.U.Q.&.LWCI Cli..L .... Ullii".L..I. .... 11' .... _

to be the 193rd and 194th Divisions. The 584th Regiment, l96th Divillion is thought to be in reserve in the ree.r of the 583rd Regiment. • -

Also to be consldered in enemy strength estimates, :al-+t...- ... -"' ... -. ....... _ .... ,.._ ------- -----~•-.:11 ,_ __ .... ,__ ~---.:1 --~ ~""' .... '- •--•-- •-ll.l!VU.f).U uu 1.1 J.JJ. ~.o.ut:: •c:u ~.~u~- Ul.':t~u.pJ.t::::"u JJ~ l.ILJ.e ooru ttnu oo liLl A.I"WJ..e•, ~15

the lst CCF Armored Division. Its two top regiments, motorized artillerv re~iment and motorized infantrv regiment_ Rre be11eved loca.ted ln the SIBYON-NI area. However~· i te ~eq~lpment- and.-6; 2oo troops could'"quicl;:ly be moved into position opposite this d1viaion.

(c) Arms and Armament: According to Order or Battle e.nd Intelligence sources, there are preewned to ten battali_oas of "'"'""'..:'1,.,4n ..,.....,+4'1,-r.....,.,. 4..., +1,.,""' ..,. .... ,.. .... ,..._ ............... .::~a-+ ..... ,,.. -----.14o.- ..... ,._ ,. __ ., "'"' fS~··U""V ~.&. ..,....._..._.._""' ... Of .J...l.J. U.l.I.V QV .... UV,L- ..I,JWJJ.'OU..LQ. UV•.:J V..f:JJ:.IVD. UQ VW.L- .&..&.•11:1'··

Supporting weapons available to the 195th Division of the 65th Army no~' on line, and the two regiments of the 188th Di viaioa or the-63rd Army opposite the right-front of the objective area, (under present CCFT/E) includes:

60 x 76mro guns 10 x 2.36 rocket lauachers 20 x 76mm pack ho~~tzere 65 x AA Machine guns 20 x 3'7mm AA gune 90 x 8?mm mortar!! 20 x 120mm morte.re 30 x 12. 7mm heavy machine guns 20x 57mm recoilless rifles 99 x 60mm mortars 1-'-· ... 1-. -- -~

\QJ u~spos~~lon: ~~ee Appendix 21 65th CCF Army: Two divieions are in the arm7 1 a

!'orl-FB.rd e.rea. ftnd. one in reserve. The l93rd D1v1~1on ccoup1e& the area south and west of KAESONG to the YESONG River. The l95th Division occupies the area south and east of KAESONG. It ia the only division in direct contact with UN forcea. The 194th Division is in reserve northwest of KAESONG, A redisposition of the division ,...p f-1...4,.., o_ .. ,. l... ... - 1-...-.-...., ....... ..:::'141 ................ ..=~ '\...- -··----. ..... -------.1141l.ll -..:I _____ ... _ •-'-'"' '"'.1..1.'"'-0 V.6lU..J .L,LQ,C> u•;:;a;;.;u ..LUU...I.Ve\V'V\...1. i.JJ UWU!Cl.L"VY.DI U.IJ.YI:JJ."4J...L~U ~·1t1pU.I."llll .J.U

recent weeks. It is possible that the 194th Division is on line, probably in relief of the l95th Division. - - 63rd CCF Army: This army also has only one division in dlrect contact. The l88th Divieion is on line between the 65th Arril.y on the 'tlest and the CHI GO River on the east. '!'he .IJ:l't1in e.:nd l89th Divisions are believed to be in the rear 1n reeerve, unlocated.

The 63rd and 65th Armies, aloP~ with the 64th Army, compromise the 18th CCF Army Group.

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the sector. One batta,lion is centered around CT 04;3Q, one battalion around CT 0214, and one battery in the vicinity of B5 9090. ORe additional battalion of possibly ?5/76 rom or 105 mm guns has been tentatively located in the v1oin1ty of CT 0514. Ind1oat1on& ar-e that the remainder o~ the organic artillery in the sector ia poaitioned in depth. However, due to inadeauate sightinge aRd the re~>trictione lmposed by the neutral zone-definite locations of the remainder of the organic artillery has not been determined, (See enclosure (lf~)ER=~~n~n=~~l;~~!~~~)~ignificant activitiea.

The enemv is well dienosed in forward nositions. well dug in, ~~th constantly improved communications trenchee-exte~dlng well into his rear. He has established and improved successive uerense ~~nee. Armored vehicles are spread across the front with the apparent mission of furnishing defensive fires. Anti-tank ditches Hnd m1nefield.s are generally placed on roade on main avenues of approech into hie position. Hie security is well maintained and an intensive effort is being made to deny information. His oounterreconnaissa_nce screen has been pushed forward and reacts immediately to <>ny UN e,ctivity.

The present activity of the enemy is limited to counterreconneissa,nce, strengthening of fortifications, and training of his troops. u~e of artillery is relatively limited in an attempt to conserve ammunition, being used against patrols and asH and I fire. There is little counter-battery fire,

There are virtually no indications of other then a purely defensive disposition and attitude. PW state missions as being d.e:fens1 ve.

There is considerable justification to assume the,t the enemy ie now familiar with our intentions. We may further assume that he \-Till learn when, Where and in What strength they are. to . be a,ccomplished,

(t) Combat Eifioieney. Enemy combe,t efficiency is considered good. !I'he

65th CCF Army plH_yed a prominent role in the April 1951 CCI' offensive. In almost a year of continuous contact, it has gained bat-tl,e experience and must now be considered a well trained, thoroughly . competent fighting force. The 63rd CCF Army served as a spearhead for the April 1951 offensive and, as such, suffered heavy casualties. Tt: 'L...ec_ Ylt"\'M "'~f'loH'I'"\C.,...e.T:o~ s:lt"'rl 4 C! nl"'t.na1A.o't"'.o.A c ,.,...,..,_.e.+ft .... + .plf,.,.\..+4-- .. _,._ -" •=f;o;:~ie • G-bigi; ·~; ;;ld~;;c;a_··;y-th;-l;ckv"c;¥v Pw:· w Th~~; ... ~i t; ... v,

will take extreme measures to prevent our capturing Prisoners even to the extent of killing any individuals who-have tallen or may fall into our hands,

~ ..... ..,., .. ..,.. o-4-• ,.. ......... """.:~: ........... , __ .... A -- ...... ~·• .. -- =r1tl y-1:t't'lu-'.L'.L.L•ng i::u- ... -... ,~. .... ...,.~;~ .... ~.a...LU.,.a,..._., .l..l.CJ..Vii;;; \oA.QY!O.I.V~~\...L. 1!:>"-'VU..W-l.Jolb -...- ,r:-._..,. .,.,g • high degree. ~hey can and will take maximum advantage of vegetation, terrain and any relaxs.tion on our part. Front line troons should be specifically cautioned in this regard. -

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(g) Status of Supply Suppliee a.re dietributed to coincide w1 th troop dispositions, and there are no large known stockpiles in the vicinity of the immediate area. Adequate MSRs to the rear and shorter supply :r-o-..<tes malu: thie area easier to supply tha.n sectors further east. It is expected that the enemy will increase the supply level in the

forward area w!th the coming of spring. The growth ot foliage will e.id in the camouflage of such supplies. Current supply status is considered adequate for continuation of the defense and limited objective attacks.

(h) Reinforcements. Roe.d

miles 27 66 66 86 94

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Increment From ll9th CCF Division ONJONG-NI 60th CCF Army KOKSAN 67th CCF Army KOKSAN 47th CCF Army SANDUNG 40th CCF Army (-) BAMCHON-NI 17th NK Mech Div PYONGYANG 38th CCF Army sm~CHON

elements of the above troops would most the possibility of truck transportation

b. Enemy Capabilitiee

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(Regts) Totals

l5 a 9 9 6 3 9

probably cannot be

(a) To defend on present frontline positions with 7 infantr-y battalionz supported. by approximately 10 artillery battal1ont!l. (b) To attack e.t anytime '!-lith not more than 54 iafantry battalions supported by 13 artillery be.ttal1ons and. 90 t~'lk= and BP guns with the main effort anywhere along the division froat.

(c) To reinforce any of the above with not more than 7 infantry divisions and one mec~~ized division within twenty-four hours.

(d) To employ chemical and/or- biological warfare at anytime. (e) Conduct limited airborne operations in the strength o:f e_ reinforced regiment of ap)?roxlmately :3,000 men. (f) To attack troop movements, front lines, and installations in the rear at anytime with righter, attack, and light

bomber aircraft. (2) Discuseion and A~~lysie

(a) The enemy has shown continued indications of defense; improving positions, disposing in:fantry units in defensive attitudes and artilJery in depth.

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The l95th CCF Infantry Di vieion as well as two regiment a of the

188th CCF Division are in immediate contact. All the artillery of the 65th CCF Army and two thirde of the 63rd Army artillery are coneidered in the defense of the area.

(b) The 65th and 63rd CCF Arrniee must be considered in a

position to attack in whole o~ in pa.r-t at anytime. One regiment of

the 188th Divieion ie not considered within this capability, as it !I! committed s.gEt!net the British Commonwealth Division. The let

CCF Armored Division is aleo capable of immediate deployment anywhere along "t;h~_:t_:rtmt due to it" tuobility and proximity to the front. The I11JIN River is a. logical attack objective. Terrain in the area il'l eui te.ble for an enemy attack.

(c) The above capab111tie!! may 'be re1=ntorced w1th1n

t•~enty-four hours by ~he l~.~'Gh CCF Infantry Divieion, 60th OCF Army, 67th CCF Army, located sufficiently close to reinforce on foot within twenty-four hours. The 60th and 67th CCF Armie• oan possibly reinforce within twenty-four hours by use of motor tranaport. The l ?th NK l·1ecrw.n1zed Division is presently believed to posse~s sufficient organic transportation to reinforce within twenty-four hours. For further reinforcement beyond the twentyfour hour limitation see units listed under 8 Reinforcementa.=

(d) P'v reports have indicated the enemy'• recellt interest in chemical and biologicai warfare. The ~lat terrain 11 favor=

able for employment of gas. (e) The enemy 1s credited with the capability or dropping

once reinforced regiment of 3, 000 men vi th his present air trans_pCir' t

capability. Logi~a~ targets of such operations would be the KIMPO airfield and the HAN River brHlgee. An e.irdrop of this na t"~&re would necessarily be coordinated with a ground attack.

(f) The enemy &ir force consists largely of detene1ve fighters. He may expand current defensive tactics at anytime to

include hit-and-run attacks on troop movemente, CPa, bridge•, supply areas and front lines. It must be assumed that the enemy baa knowl

edge of the pending operation and may endeavor to strike troop movements during this phaee.

(3) Most Probable Course of Action. Capability (e.), to de:rend on present positiona with

fifteen infantry battalions supported by approximately ten ·artillery be. t tal ions.

3. E~"FECTS OF ENEHY COURSES m' ACTION ON OUR UISSION.

The continued defense by the enemy cannot prevent the aocoillp-11sr~ent of our m1ss1on.

An attack by the enemy with fifty-four battalions aupported by s.rtillery and tanks can endanger the accomplishment of our m1aaion, particularly if such an attack were concentrated on a emall segment of the line. However, it is not considered that this atrength ia aurric1ent for a auccesaful break~through. ·

If an attack, such as uescribed above, were aubetantially rein

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Analysis of Friendly and Enemy Contacte in the I ROK Sector

• Period Covered January 13 to March 11 1962

Enol: (l) Overlay showing locations of friendly and enemy •Qtivity.

1. GENERAL

a. The nurnoee o~ ~~n1Ah1n~ th1A snalvR1A tn thA ~nm~n1A• is to enable aii" un1 t- co~a~d;r;to -be~oin-;;--f~lli,;:ri~;a. ;lth th;conduct of both friendly and enemy elements in the intereeted sector; the general locations or contacting elements and the pattera, if any, of the enemy forces in particular.

b. For this report to be of value to unit commander• it.must be remembered that the enemY is Chineee: that the neriod covered by this report is approximately tl<!O months, which is considered adequate in coming to certain conclustone about the enemy while he has played s. defenei ve role, However, 1 t cannot be relied upon that the enemy will continue to remain on the defense.

c. The statistic• placed on enclosure (~) were obtained from a Periodic Operat1on 1 s Report, EUSAK,

2. CHARACTERISTICS OF ENEMY ACTIVITIES

a, The enemy has opnosed our forward movements or attacked IROK Division elements a total of 103 recorded instance• dur1Rg the period covered. Of this total, 33 contacts with the enemy were made during daylight hours; and of this number, 11 occiU'red in Je.nuary and 22 in February. The larger number tor February was a result of increased daylight patrolling during this month in which 19 o~ the 22 contact• were made by friendly daylight patrol•. In the greater number of these, friendly patrol• aroke contact after a brief fire fight and returned to friendly poeitione.

b. The terrain is more open, has lese vegetation, and consequently larger field• o'! fire l>.rith better o'bser\--&tion which ma7 explain why 66% of all activity was confined to houre of darkne••·

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c. In 4? contacts reported with the enemy, he had at leaat two squads or more involved in each contact; e.nd o'f this total, 38 contacts involved one platoon or more. In view o'f the 'fact that most contacts occurred at night it iE somewl,a.t unrealiatic + ....... "' ......... -+ +1.-. ............. _ ......... +- ,...p ----·· -+ ..... ----+t... ....... 'l- ...__,, ___ ....... ______ .... uu c:::q,,;vV.tJ" UJ..L.'C .I..C.!JV.l.'l.le V.I. CU.~W.)' eii.I.L.It:JU!!,V.U. WJ.I.I.U .I.U.L..J. I..'U.UJ...l,I,,U;:.UUt::!l 3~"

the conte.cts made with the enemy do indicate his intention to vi~orouslv onnose anv 'friendlv action forward of the OPLR even to the extent of. rushing in reinforcements to bolster the support or relatively small 'forces engaged in contacte with oure. The report• further indicate that the enemy made an effort to intercept 'friendly patrols prior to reaching their objective.

3. FRIENDLY ~fiNE FIELDS

No information ie available to indica.te whether the friendly mine fields along the OPLR and the MLR have had any ef'fect upon the enemyts movemente.

4. AREAS 0~' ENEl-!Y CONTACT

a. It i~ apparent that the right sector hae by far the greater number of enemy contacts. ~his has necesaitated the manning of the OPLR in greater 'force. The 'following grid squares hold thia enemy activity: CT 0809: 0709: 0608: 0509: 0507: 0407! 0306: 0105: 9905: 9906: 9805: and 9806.

b. The central sector, due south of Pan~unmom, has had 15 renorted contacts during the period covered while the lett aector (Klmpo peninsula) r~s had no r-eported contacte.

c. The enclosed overlay covers our battalion sector.

5. E~cr TACTICS

a. The enemy 1 s tactics are not materially di'f'ferent than that emnloved bv the NK fn'l"'~AIL ~1n._ n,-.nh1n0' At:.tRI":ll-a "" .:!.mA11 nnmlu: ..... . -----..- --.,--- ·~ •. ---- ---- ------· -~----, .1:'-~----c ----~-- -·· .... __.. __ -··--- ...... -Up to 2 so_uada, attempts to in'tlltrate the OPLR and MLR, •'aor a.ttacke of 1 platoon to company strength, and interception· unite, have been employed by the enemy on different occasion•. Ia more than one case the enemy delivered flanking fire on friendl7 unite by p1nning our patr-ols down by a base o'f tire and :maneuver1ug another enemy element in a position to accomplish this.

h. The enemy tactics on the whole, display boldne••• deception, imagina.tion and more often than not a reckleeP dieregard tor the lives of hi.s troop~. These f'actors taken together offer a challengcombination opposing our forces that must be countered with a


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keen appreciation or terrain, wide-awake alertneee, aggrelliYe action, and constant security plus a great empt~a1s on a1ght operations.

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Maintain blackeut ef all inetallationa. Vehicle• ferward •t the Light Liae after dark~ drive with blackout light•. }~intaiA interier guard adequate te tegyre un2 :t Area. A---•""'•- A _,, 4 -A4 -----. .. • -v~·v~v-~ ~•• •u~•6~"•~•

personnel whe are euta1de e.rea~ after dark w1 theut apecific autherity. A thorou2h nolice and inaneotion will be made .r all vacated area~ to in~ure that ne decumenta er material claa~itied or otherwise, remaia ia the area being vacated which weuld be ef a~~iatanoe te the eneay. Such aa: mapa, everlaye, aeaaage~, phetea, negativea, lettera, !~~!~~~r~!A~~~~=~~~i ~~Ritien, "'""• v.~..a..a.•15o c..nu. v':l~•,paavav • .-.a..a. toxhelea, buakera and trash pita, whether in use er nrevieualY abaad~ned, Will be searched fer"aad completely cleared ef the above mentioned itoma. Particular atteation will be givea te the search •t Command and Obeervat1ea Peste,

Marked maps giving location ot eo'JL!El.nd 1>oste, regimeat~ er higher headquarter•, or the diepo11t1•n •f un!t! ef cerr~ eapendiag aize, Will not be taken ferward ef battalien commaRd peat~.

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FIRING RESTRICTIONS

1. GENERAL

e, Tne United Nations and the Communists ha.ve entered into security agreements that impose restrictions on firing in deeignated neutre.l zones,

b. It has been mutually agreed that no hostile act by forces of either side will be made within the following areae:

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A circular area having a radius of three milea centered on the traffic circle in KAESONG,

A circular area surrounding the camp area of the United Nations Command delegation having a radiue of three miles centered at 08 060930, -

(3) A circulP.r area surrounding the conference site area in PANl'<!UNJOJ-! having a radius of one thousand yard1 centered at BT 951033.

( 4) The l(Al<;SONG - PANHUNJOJ.! - l>!UNSAN-NI road and. 8.!l area_ extending two hundred meters on each side of the-road,

and ~irt!~~ef~5f0~ni~!~!~r~e~0~;~: ~!!~o~~~=:s n~f a:;d ( ~~r;~;~;ire of either side will be nermitted in the conference 1ite are•. Both the United Natione.Command and the Communi1ts 1hall have free access to end free movement w1 thin the conference ei te area. ·

d, Except under weather a.nd technical condi tiona beyoad human ............. + ..... -,, ....... ~l•+o,.,u o.IJ,..,,...'l<'l~D<f'+ 111'hc11 Tin~ 'f"1v nvo~ +::hA r-n-ni'A'r'AnnA •1tfll!

;;~~· ;t PANMtfN'jtJ~(~;;;;· th; .. x.AEsoNG ;;~a-a.;~o;i;;eci-1~-i~l)-(l)-o; tha:t portion of the road area described in l• b ( 4) above, . -·

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a. No member of the let Marines will enter nor will aa,y United Na ti one Command fire fall '1i thin the KAESONG eireula,r area1• the PANMUNJOM circular area~ the re1trieted area along the li.AESONG - PANHUNJOM roa.d.

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( 1) All pereonnel or your command are fully aware of the neutral zone, reetrictione on the commissions of hostile acts and all other restr1ct!one eet forth in thi~ Annex=

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The commanding officer of the battalion that has the high ground ee.~t of and dominating PANEUNJOM BT 9603 will insure that each individual in this compa~y eize unit has been inetructed to do no t1r1ng. Eaoh individual of this company will be required to eign a certificate to the effect that he ha~ been instructed on the neutral zones and that he will do no firing. In the event of enemy attack on this com~ny position, immedie.tely notify thie hea.dquartere ( S-3j.

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acts (to incluc.e the ?pprehenslon ot enemy agents and cu~·.oiCliour ·,Jersone) ths.t occur in the vicin1!1: of the UNC"base camp, the conference site at PANMUN~OM, the ICAESONG area, or area.!! adjacent to the !CAESONG -PANI~HJ'NKOl~! - HUNSAN-N'I road~ Submit verbal reports immediately followed by detailed written reports within 24 hour~. The~e report~ e.re to be epec1f'1c 8..!1 to the incidente, including date, time, placee, persons involved e.nd ''i tneeees.

4. CIVILIANS

a. All civilians will be evacuated from the area southeast of a line running from the let Commonwealth Div111on coordinating point CT 114113; eouthweet through CHANGDAN to a,po1nt on SA-CHON River at BS 956950; com~any base vicinity of PAN,IONJOM; and road .,. 'I'TT't>.!I'"III'I.T ~T.,. ~- ~-- "-- _ ~ ~-• -"' -"'.a.. -.a.. ~Al\'n.A'TT}.l"TI"\U A~"1 _..6t ._ rrom .LV.LUJ."lo~.L"l-J.'u. 110 company oa [lle V1.Clfil ~y tt.ll &A ... .w.v.nu v.~o·"~ .tt.J..L e.&.~ or v&

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l-Till be made to apprehend all infil tra tor• into e.ny of the ~~-+ ..... -' .... +orl c,...ooa ~ccu•~v~v~ ~~~~~.

Leo V, Gross - • - T'P,.,"lrO'"t

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BY ORDER OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL PAPURCA;

fs/ R. ncn Rosacker R, n C" ROSAC.ICER

naJor, U. 8. 1·1ar-1ne Corp= Executive Officer

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Task Organization:

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lst Bn, let ~·1arinef ( P~int)

H&S Co Det lst3igBn, TACP Det NGF Liaison Group

Hq, l~Bn, let Marines lst M~Div (Reint') FMF In the Field 2:nooo~iarch1952

LtCol Papurca

Det Arty Liaison Group, 3rdBn, llthMar

a, 11 A" Co (Reinf) let sect AT assault platoon lst sect HHG platoon Arty F,O, Team, 3rdBn, llthMar

b. "B" Co (Re1n'f) 2nd sect AT assault plato on r.nd sect m.rG pl3.toon Arty F,O. Team, 3rdBn, llthl~ar

c. "c" Co ( Re1n:f') 3rd sect AT assault platoon 3rd sect E}lG platoon Arty F, 0, Team, 3rdBn, ll th~!ar

d. \ieapons Co (-)

Lt Grubb!l

Capt \-!ride

Capt Swiger

Ma. Jor McLeod

2. a. See Annex Baker and Operation Order N~~ber 10=52.

b, ~"irEt l·1arlnes consolidate positions by withdrawing Fir•t Ba.ttalion from the left flank and placing le:ft bouadary of the MLR at CT 033039 and of the OPLR at CT 030060, The mission of the regiment remain& the same. Third Battalion, Eleventh Ma.rinee in o.irect eupport.

2. e, Firat Battalion, First Me.rinee, ~.rill be relieved by the Second Battalion, Fifth liarines and will move by :foot and motor march to the Regimental Reserve Area.

b. The First Ba.ttal1on., First Marinee, 'trill be prepared en order to assume the mission of the Regimental Re•erve and to conduct counterattack or blocking missions in the Regi-mental Sector. ·

c. 11,1ret Batte.llon., Fil:•mt l•!arine•, \'till attach one (l) Rifle Company (Rein:f) and 81NM 11ortar Plato on to the SecoRd Battalion, FirBt Marine•, to eBtabli!h the Reg1meatal OPLR,

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------------ - ..... ---For entrucking point, detrucking point assembly area, route• of mareh 1 and reserve ar-ea see Annex Able.

Relief will co~~ence at 1900 29 March 1952.

(1) Able Co (Re:tnf) will move by foot lltld/or motor !larch to regimental reserve area over route ahown 1n Annex Able. (2) Able Co (Re:tnf) will be detached on order and will be attached to the Second Battalion, Firt~t Marine• to •ove as directed.

b. Baker Co (Re1nt) will move by foot and/or motor march to Regimental Reserve area ahown in Annex Able.

c. Charlie Co (Relnf) will move by foot and/or motor march to Regimental Reserve area shown in Annex Able.

d. (1) lveapona Co (-) will move by foot and/or motor march to

(~y1~~~~a~o;~!~7;~a~~~~ :r~~'b!nd!~~~~e!b~~·order and will be attached to Second Battalion, Firat Marinea to !I!OYe aa directed.

x. (1) Companiea will be responsible for mecurity on march and for local ll!ecur:t ty in reserve area. (2) .A.tte..ched units ,,"!'111 revert to parent control upon arrival :tn reserve area.

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(3) Location of all unmarked mines to be reported to Battalion. (4) Elements to reinforce Able Co on OPLR announced later.

Troops will ca.rry full canteene o:r water.

Troonfl "'ill carrv one (1) day 1 e 2unnlv of c rst:ton•. - -~ • ~-.. --.... -

TroopP will carry a basic load or ammunition.

5. s. (1) All commur.1cationa will be taken to the Regimental Reserve Area. (2) Radio silence will be maintained until arrival at re~erve e.rea.

b. (1) Battalion CP located at CT 063012.


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(2) Companie• notify battalion upon arrival at reeerve area.

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BY ORDER CF LIEUTENANT COLONEL PAPURCA:

!•/ R. "0" Rosaoker R, "C" ROSACKER

i·iaJor, U, B. Ma.r1ne Corp& Executive Officer

ABLE

BAKER

Operation Overlay

Intelligence

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fr./ Leo V, Gross LEO V. GROSS Hajor USMC

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Headquarter• lst Battalion, l1t Marine• 11t Marine Divi•ioa, FMF

c/o FPO, Sa~ Franolcoo, Calif.

DAILY PATROL S~'aRY

1-19 March- Thil Be.ttalioA, in accorda11.ce with Regimental Order 2-52, paragraph 3, 1ub-paragraph x-8, d11patched dally rear area patrol• with the mi111oa of detectiag auuver1ive ageata, aaboteur1 and guerrilla• that infiltrated a111gaed gouadar1e• of Division Reeerve Area. The•e natro11 were conducted bY 1auad size uait1, from the Battal1oa Duty Compaay, leaT1ag the Battalion Corr~aDd Po1t, DT 299209, at 0800 each morn1ag, by truck; proeeeded by motor mareh to a detruckiag poiat, from there they begaa the1ra••1gned patrol by foot mar4h. When the patrol route m11110BI were accompl1ehed for the ~.y 1 the patrol waa met at aa eatruck1ng point, and returAed to the ba~e. The Firlt Battal1o•'• a111gned eector for patrol• ws.e effectively covered by foot and motor, (•ee overlay of dally patrol•).

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