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CONF' ENTIALDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

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SUBJECT: -' ie__l- - essons Learned, Headquarters, 199th VInfantry Brigad 2kgdPM8

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I. Subject report is forwarded or review and evaluation in accordancewith paragraph 4b, AR 525-15. Evaluations and corrective actions shouldbe reported to ACSFOR OT UT, Operational Reports Branch, within 90 days

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SUBJECT: Operational Report for Headquarters, 199th Infantry BrigadeFor Period Ending 31 October 1969, RCS CSFOR-65, UIC WFBDAB

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1. (C) Section 1. Onerations: Significant Activities

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(1) Brigadier General Warren K. Bennett remained in command of the,brigade during the three month period 1 August 1969 - 31 October 1969.

(2) Changes in command occurred in the 2nd Battalion, 40th Artillery;5th Battalion, 12th Infantry; 87th Engineer Company; 313th Signal Company;Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 199th Infantry Brigade; 40th PublicInformation Detachment; 152nd Military Police Platoon; and the 503dChemical Detachment. These changes are listed as followss

NAME POSITION EFF DATE

LTC William A. Greynolds CO, 2nd Battalion, 40th Arty 1 Aug 69MAJ James H. Rink CO, 5th Battalion, 12th Inf 30 Oct 69CPT Robert J. Walters CO, 87th Engineer Company 13 Aug 69CPT Ralph D. Beamer CO, 313th Signal Company 12 Sep 69CPT David L. Feagins CO, HHC, 199th Inf Bde 5 Sep 69CPT John W. St. Leger CO, 40th Public Info Det 28 Aug 69OPT Richard E. Wilson Plt Ldr, 152nd MP Platoon 18 Sep 69ILT Paul B. Stevens CO, 503d Chemical Det 25 Aug 69

(3) Changes of primary and special brigade staff officers were madeas follows:

NAME POSITION EFF DATE

LTC John R. Black Brigade Executive Officer 16 Sep 69LTC John E. Hazelwood installation Coordinator 14 Sep 69LTC Willard L. Portteus Jr0 Brigade S-3 22 Oct 69MAJ Michael Seay Brigade S-1 28 Sep 69MAJ James A. Walker Brigade S-4 16 Oct 69MAJ James L. Meidl Adjutant General 16 Oct 69

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Inclosure

COMF DENTIAL(i) The following table indicates assigned brigade strength as of

31 October 19691

OFFICER WA __, ENLISTED 'IIAT=T_ AUTH LGP A ___G AUTH ASGD AUTH ASGD

HHC 199th 40 71 8 10 155 398 203 4792/3 Inf 43 39 2 2 875 801 920 8423/7 Inf 43 41 2 2 875 760 920 8034/12 Inf 43 40 2 1 875 798 920 8395/12 Inf 43 35 2 2 875 795 920 8322/40 Arty 52 52 3 3 587 519 642 5747th Spt Bn 42 48 9 6 490 534 541 588D/17 Cay 5 5 0 0 205 232 210 237Co. M 75 Inf 2 2 0 0 59 48 61 5087 Engr Co. 5 4 0 0 160 196 165 200313 Sig Co. 3 5 0 0 99 108 102 11340 PI Det 2 3 0 0 3 9 5 1244 MH Det 1 1 0 0 - 2 2 349 Scout Dog Plt 1 1 0 0 27 30 28 3176 Inf Det 0 0 0 0 10 12 10 12152 MP PIt I 1 0 0 39 47 40 48179 MI Det 9 6 4 3 21 60 32 69503 Chem Det I T 0 0 4 6 5 7RCTC 0 7 0 2 0 .97 0 106TOTALS 336 362 30 31 5360 5452 5726 5845

(2) Materials distributed 'y Special Services included,

(a) Magazines picked up in Saigon and distributed to the units ofthe brigade.

(b) Moviea picked up in Saigon and distributed to the units of thebrigade and to the 12th Aviation Group; Company D, (Ranger) 151st Inf-antry; Strategic Communications Receiver Station (STRATCO); and the66th Engineer Company0

(3) Special Serice6 Recreational Area utilizarions

(a) The Special Services Swiming Pool and iniature Golf Coursehad an average attendance of 230 per day.

(b) The Special Services Library had a monthly attendance ofapproximately 1,850.

(c) The Special Services Photo Lab and Craft Shop had & monthlyattendance of approximately 665.

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CONFIDENTIAL(4) On 19 August, the Sunset Service Club at II FYORCET held a "199th

Party Night" for 175 REDCATCHERS.

(5) On 19 September, a REDCATCHER representativej PVT John Dove ofCompany A, 5/12th Infantry, finished third in the III Corps finals of theVietnam Entertaiment Contest.

(6) On 28 September, the Special Services Office moved across thestreet to building 13180. The new office ha-,mue -starage area, has alarge R&R waiting room and will serve to improve the Special ServicesProgram.

(7) The following USO shows were taken to forward fire support basees

(a) The Maori Te Pois Show on 19 September (FSE ACKRE, 2/3d; FSBLIBBY., 5/12th).

(b) The Frans Jackson Show on 3 October (FSB NANCY, 4/12th; FSB MACE,307th)

.(c) The Gary Vinson Handshake Tour on 7 October (FSB MARGE, 2/3d; FSBBUCKHORSE, 2/3d; FSB MACE, 3/7th; FSB NANCY, 4/12th; FSB LIBBY, 5/12th).

(d) The Lucky Numbers Show on 23 October (FSB NANCY, 4/12th; FSBLIBBY, 5/12th)o

(8) Out-of-Country B&R:

HHC, 199th 137 140 1022/3 Inf 214 245 1143/7 Inf 216 247 1144/12 Inf 226 213 1215/12 Inf 213 226 1062/40 Arty 176 154 887 Spt Bn 205 238 116D/17 Cav 57 47 8287 Engr Co 52 23 44179 MI Det 14 29 207856 Radio Research 14 13 93313 Sif Co a QI-

TOTALS 1,573

(9) In-Country R&R:

2.4 Qr___L MLZE PIRRU

RHO, 199th 19 3 22. 1003

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UNIT OFF UTILIZED PERETAGE

2/3 Inf 30 3 33 1003/7Inf 29 3 32 1004/12 Inf 30 3 33 1005/12 Inf 29 3 32 1002/40 Arty 23 2 25 1007 Spt Bn 27 3 30 100D/17 Cav 7 2 9 10087 Engr Co 7 2 9 100179 RI Det 2 2 4 100856 Radio Research 2 1 3 100

TOTALS 210 28 238 100

(10) For the months of August through October, the AG AwArds andDecorations nection completed the following awards:

UNIT MOH DSC DSM SS LM DFC 34 BSV BSA AMV AM AC14V AC14 PH

HHC, 199 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 70 1 30 0 87 12/3 Inf 0 0 0 400 0 38132 1 8 40627 263/7 Inf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 117 1 61 27 139 124/12 Inf 0 0 0 2 00 1 36 144 0 16 21 153 335/12 Inf 0 0 0 0' 0 0 7 92 1 10 7 258 352/40 Arty 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 84 1 10 0 173 37 Spt Bn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 126 0 1 15 3 15 6D/17 Jav 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1i 0 0 0 168 487 Eng 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 1 0 118179 MID 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 23 075 Inf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 1 049 SD Plt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 5 0856 RRD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 22 0152 MP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 "!5 0313 Sia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 23 1503Chem 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0LPIt 0 -0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0TOTALS 0 0 0 6 4 32 824 5 137 10 2132 122

(11) Future Outlook for Awardsx The Meritorious Unit Commendations for87th Engineers and 7th Support Battalion are still being processed at Head-quarters, USARV. The Meritorious Unit Commendations for Headquarters andHeadquarters Company and the 2nd Battalion, 3d Infantry are being sent tothe Commanding General of the 199th Infantry Brigade for his approval.The Gallantry Cross witth Palm has already been presented by the Republicof Vietnam to the 199th Infantry Brigade at Xuan Loc during the month ofOctober for the period 31 January 1968 to 19 February 1968o

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CONFIDENTIAL(12) Losses During the Period 1 August-31 October 1969:

(a) Battle Losses:

1 Ki11ed Hostile Action: 0 0 42 42

Died of Wounds: 1 0 2 3

3 Wounded Hostile Action: 14 0 243 257

& Missing Hostile Action: 0 0 0 0

Captured: 0 o __0

Totals: 15 0 287 302

(b) Non-Battle Losses:

1 Non-Battle Dead: 0 0 7 7

2 Non-Battle Injitred: 0 0 11 11

3 Non-Battle Missing: _0 A

4 Totalss 0 0 22 22

(1) Genera: The reporting period saw a continuance of -the enm'policy of conducting offensive actions with several high points ofactivity rather than an all out attack. The high points were of relativelylow intensity and appear to have been pre-empted to some degree by concen-trated allied pressure on enem coitoo-liaison routes and ba.j areas.

(2) Main Force Units:

(a) Enemy main force units located in the Brigade TAOI during thereporting period were:

Headquarters MR-?.

274th VO Ragimnt.

2 33d NVA Regiment.

A J600 Transportation.

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N,.u FI- NTIALI 74th Artillery Regiment,

U-i Province Hq1s (D, D2 and D6 Sapper Battalions),,

81st Rear Service Group.

8 84th Rear Service Group.

Rear Service Elements SR-5,

(b) During August, activity in the Brigade's TAOI was targeted inthe La Nga River Base Area, This targeting resulted in heavy losses tothe 33d Regiment which had established this area as a rear base area.In late August and early September W's and documents indicated thatthe 33d NVA Regiment was moving out of the La Nga River Basin into thearea north of Highway #20. During the month of September, the 33dRegiment remained in the vicinity of Highway #20 but south of the DongNai River. Captured documents which identified elements of the 33d NVARegiment indicated at that time that their mission was to conductambushes along Highway #20, In late September and early October, intelli-gence reports indicated that the 33d Regiment had moved north of theDong Nai; since mId-September it has remained out of identifiable con-tact, During the month of Auguat and early Septemoer, the HeadquartersMR-7 was co-locsted with the st Battalion, 33d Regiment who had themission of securing this Headquarters In mid-September, contacts withelements of MR-7 indicated that they had moved completely out of the LaNga River Basin and returned to the area east of Nui Chua Chan, wherethey were located prior tr the ,99th moving into Long Khann, In lateAugust, continuing throughout tne reporting period, several ccntactain the Bau Ham area have identified elements of SR-5, and elements ofU-1 Province. Numerous small caches hays been found and pressure fromfriendly forces has zreated serious logistical difficulties for enemyunits.

(c) On 9 October 969, elements of the 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry,in ambush position, engaged 2 enemy resulting in S enemy KIA (BC) &nddocuments which included a eomp.lete copy of COSVN Resolution 9 and newmissions for the 3Dd Regiment, 274tn Regiment, D440 Battalion and D445Battalion. The 33d NVA Regiment was inatructed to disperas in the areanorth of Highway #1 from Trang Bom to Nui Chua Chan. The Regiment wasassigned the mission of supporting the local force elements in thisarea in order to disrupt the Government of the Republic of Vietnam's (GVN)pacifica ;ion program. The captured docunents indicated that the 274thVC Regiment would continue to operate in Its present AO. Though contin-uing to experience logistical difficulties, the 274th Hegimont maintainedlimited action against a.lied operations but with little or no success.In September, elements of 0oe 274th VC Regiment moved north into WarZone D. Captured documents and PWMs indicate that these elements were toobtain food and amunition for the rest of the regiment, which was still

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CONFIDENTIALsouth of Highway #i. However, allied operation FRIZDHIP III, involvingthe 199th LIB, the 18th ARVN Divisiou, the Royal Thai ArM VoluteerForce, and the 1st Australian Task Force has prevented the effectivecombat operation of the 274th. The last major offensive action by the274th occurred against a convoy of the 18th ARVN Division on Highway#15 on 25 September by the 3d Battalion, 274t4 Regimet. The battalionlost 62 men KIA (BC) and one NW in this action. The docuants capturedby the 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry further revealed that the D440 Battalionand the D445 Battalion would move into an area from FSB BLACKWRSE to GlaRay and south of Highway #1 from their location in Phuoc Tuy Province.Friendly operations conducted by elements of the 199th LIB revealed thatbasecamps were being built and repaired in preparation for this move.

(3) Local Force Units: During the period, eneW documents haveindicated a considerable reorganization of the Local Force Units inNorthern VC Ba Long Province. VC Cao Su District enlarged its area fromboth VC Dinh Quan and VC Xuan Loc Districts, to complete its organizationof the rubber plantations in Long Khanh Province under one VC Headquarters.In addition to boundary changes, some of the village guerrilla units wererenamed, reorganized or combined. The village guerrilla units showedheavy losses of personnel during the period but by upgrading lower levelpersonnel and recruiting new personnel, the district-level companiesenlarged themselves despite battle casualties.

(4 Statistical Summary:

(a) Contents of enemy caches discovered during the reporting periods

AK-47 rifles 15AK-47 am-muition (rounds) 18,000AK-47 magazines 10B-40 rocket rounds 35B-41 rocket rounds 106Om mortar rounds 22582;m mortar rounds 5082sm mortar charges 1,125ChiCom grenades 75Explosives (pounds) 350Gasoline (gallons dostroyed) 330Medicine (pounds) 150Rice (pounds) 2,472Foodstuffs (pounds) 45,150

(b) Cumulative enemy losees inflicted by the 199th LIB during the period:

VC/NVA KA (BC) 466VC/NVA KIA (Prob) 1FNs 11Hoi Chanhs 7

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COMFIDENTIALVCI eliminated/neutralized 9Small arms captured or destroyed 192Crew served weapons captured or destroyed 11Small arms amo captured or destroyed 23,439 (rounds)Crew served ammo captured or destroyed '765 (rounds)Fortifications destroyed 3,181Grenades captured or destroyed 300Sampans captured or destroyed 21Rice captured or destroyed 1,,214 (tons)

d~. Opeat. ons. Plan.3 and Tra;Lning,

(i) During the reportsig period, the 199th Infantry Brigade con-tinued Operation Toan Thang III, in Long Khanh Province, and the north-west portion of Binh Tuy Province, Operations have been planned andexecuted in order to accomplieh the three stated goals in the brigademission: 1) support pacification. 2) upgrade the effectiveness of the18th ARVN Divi.sion and territorial forces. 3) conduct combat operationsagainst main and local force enemy units.

(a) Pacification efforts have been intensified with the establish-ment of Hamlet Upgrading Teana (HUT) organized at battalion level. HUTforces conduct training and operations with Popular Force (PF) units athamlets selected by the Province Senior Advisor. The program consistsof instruction and practical work in ambush techniques, patrolling,marksmanship and small unit battle drill, followed by an informalcritique and a written evaluation submitted to the appropriate DistrictChief. The program is geared to the needs of the individual hamlet andnormally is two days in duration

(b) Upgrading of ARVN and territorial forces units has been accomp-lished through the conduct of combined, coordinated and complementaryoperations down to and including squad level. Additionally, coordinationand cooperatiou of planning, operations and training with counterpartARVN and district officials has contributed toward significant improve-ments in this area.

(c) In the conduct of military operations, primary emphasis has beenplaced in targeting against local forces in and near the populated areasand exercising surveillance of and engaging main force elements with airand artillery to isolate tnem from populated areas. Beginning 1i Sap-tember, elements of the brigade participated in Operation FRIENDSHIP III,a multi-nation, combined operation involving units of the 18th ARVN Divi-sion, Royal Thai Army Volunteer Force (RTAVF) and 1 st Australian TaskForce (lt ATF), Objectives of FRIENDSHIP III are to neutralize elementsof the 274th VC Regiment and base areas locatod in southwest Long Khanh,southeast Bien Hoa and northwest Phuoc Tuy Provinces and to deny theuse of these areas to the enemy.

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CONFIDENTIAL(2) During the period 27-30 August, the brigade forward command

post (CF) moved from FSB BLACKHORSE to Xuan Loc, vicinity YT 466088. TheTactical Operations Center (TOC) in Xuan Loc assumed control of operationseffective 28 August. This relocation was accomplished as a part of the"Victnar.dzation" program in transferring FSB BLACKHORSE to ARVN control;in adaition, the move facilitates closer coordination with Headquarters,18th AiVi, Division and Long Khanh Sector, also located in Xuan Loc.

(3) Summary of Operations Conducted:

(a) 1-7 August 1969: 3/7th Infantry continued under the OperationalControl (OPCON) of the 3rd Brigade, 9th US Infantry Division at Can GiuocoCompanies A and D, 2/3d Infantry conducted an airmobile assault into anarea no--tneast of Xuan Loc and commenced combined operations with the1 st Battalion, 48th ARVN Regiment on 1 August. This operation (ending-on6 August) was targeted against elements of the 33d NVA Regiment andresulted in the destruction of 133 bunkers and numerous fighting posi-tions, weapons, ammunition and equipment. On 4 August, Company B, 2/3dInfantry, operating west of Xuan Loc, south of Highway #1, destroyed 123bunkers. On 7 August, elenents of 2/3d Infantry, in three separateengagements west of FSB BLACKHORSE, accounted for 11 enemy KIA. 4/12thinfantry continued operations in northern Long Khanh Province. On 1August, Company B, 4/12th Infantry returned from OPCON to 5/12th Infan-try and began combined operations with the 1st Battalion, 52nd ARVNzi-eiment in the vicinity of the La Nga River, targeted against elementsof the 33d 1VA itegivment. Operations in the area during the week resultedin 25 ene,.y KIA, culminating in the engagement of an estimated comrany-size element on 7 August. During the week, Company A, 4/12th Infantry con-ducted combined operations with the bl2th and 318th Regional Force (RF)omanies, north and northeast of FSB JOY. Headquarters and Company B,5/12th Infantry returned from OPCON to BHTAC on 2 and 3 August respect-ively, and returned to parent battalion control. Elements of the 5/12thInfantry conducted combined operations with the 4th Battalion, 43d ARVNiiegiment, 2/5th ARVi4 Cavalry and the 133d RF Company in the areasouth of FSj LIBBY. D/17 Cavalry, OPCON to 3/11th Armored Cavalryhegitment (ACR), conducted ground reconnaissance and screening operationsin the area northeast of Xuan Loc. 3/11th ACR, OPCON to tne 199th Inf-antr, br gade, conducted maintenance stand-down, security for FSB BLACK-zi:.SE, road clearing ope'ations and convoy and engineer work partysecurity°. Comparny L, 75th Infantry (Ranger), conducting reconnaissanceoperations north of the La Nlga River, accounted for 2 enemy KIA on 2,kutust. 'roop C, 3/17th Air Cavalry (DS) conducted visual reconnaissance('i), F..eople Sniffer and provided Hunter/Killer Team (HKT) support for thejrirade anitso

(b) 8-14 August 1969: 2/3d Infantry conducted ground reconnaissanceoperations northwest of FSB BLACKHORSE. On 10 August, Company D, 2/3dInfantry condurted eagle flights in the area east of FSB BIACKHORSE. On11 August, Coalany B, 2/3d Infantry moved by convoy to Brigade Main Base

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CONFIDENTIAL(ha. at 'a,' ?rnzull-Jone, co:..ing OPCOI1 to -}HTAC during the period12 and '3 Au, ;t, 4/12th Infa..try conducted ground reconnaissance opera-tions in nortrieaot Long Khann and northwestern binh Tuy Provinces. Cori-patny C, 4112th infantry, on 6 August during airmobile operations in the-a m;-a [.wver area, discovered graves containing 4 enemy KIA, possibly by.-rcli.ht on I August in that area. Troon K, 3/11th ACR was OFCO; to4/12th Infanury from 9 to 10 Augubt. Company C, 4/12th Infantry wasOFCi. to 3/11th ACh from 10 to 11 August. Troop D/17th Cay (-) was OFCOLto 4/12th Infantry in the vicinity of Gia Ray, On 13 August, elements ofCo::an y D, 4/12th Infariry, operating with elements of the 3/43d AaVi. gient, engaged a small eneiy force north of Dinh Quan resulting in2 eneicy KIA, On 14 August, Company A, 4/12th conducting bomb da;,.ageassessment (oDA) operations northwest of FSn JOY, engaged an unknown sizeenei. force, resulting in 2 ene,,; KIA and 1 AK-47 captured. Task Force[ Cloy, consisting of Company C, 4/12th infantry and Troop D/17th Cavalry

(-), became operational effective 14 August, in the vicinity of 'Za Ray.5/12th Infantry conaucted operations in Central Long Khanh Province withelemnents of the 4/43d AhViq Reg i.,ent, 2/5th ARVb Cavalry, and territorialforces. On 10 August, Coiapanies B and C, 5/12th Infantry, conductingground reconnaissance operations west of FSB LIBBY, accounted for 3eneT KIA, 4 individual weapons captured, assorted greades, claynoresand equipment captured or destroyed. On 12 August, Company C, 5/12th Inf-antry engaged an estimated 4 to 7 eneriy south of FSB LIBBY resulting inI enemry KIA, Beginning 13 August, Recon, 5/12th Infantrs, conducti.ngco;abined operations witn tne 48th I&R Company northwest of FSB LIBBY inthe vicinity of the Dong Nai River, captured two .51 calioer anti-air-ciaft machineguns. 3/11th ACR provided security for FS3 BLACK-HORSE,conducted training on 1-551 Sheridan Assault Vehicles, and conductedsecurity operations along Highways el and 12 in support of convoys ant

Zn.:iner work parties . Company M, 75th Infantry (Ranger), inserted into anarea northeast of Trang Bom, conducted ranger operations during the period8 to 11 August0 In addition to the conduct of VR, People Sniffer and BDAmissions, Troopl C, 3/17th Air Cavalry operations resulted in 15 enemy KIA

(c) 15-21 August 1969. 2/3d Infantry (-) became OPCON to BHTACeffective 15 August, Companies A and B, 2/3d Infantry became OPCON toTF Keutmann, 15 August, for operations northwest of FSB BLACKHORSE.2/3d Infantry (-) was relieved from OPCON to BHTAC, effective 19.-.ugust, with Company B, 2/3d Infantry and Company C, 5/12th Infantryconducting combined operations with elements of the 18th ARVN Divi--sion east of Dinh Quan under the control of 4/12th Infantry. 4/12thInfantry continued operations northwest of FS3 JOY and with territorialforces northeast of Dirnh Quan, TF Cloy continued operations withterritorial forces vicinity of Gia Ray. On 16 August, Company B,4/12th Infantry began combined operations with Binh Tuy territorialforces east of Vo Dato On 18 August, Company C, 4/12th Infantry.OCUi to TF Cloy, engaged an estirated enemy squad south of the Laiga hiver, resulting in 3 enemy KIA as well as 1 machinegun, 2 ,K-47'sand j T.G launchers captured. Addi.tional contacts in this area cn 19August resulted in 2 more enemy KIAo 5/12th Infantry continued conm-

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CONFIDENTIALbined operations with territorial forces and elements of the 43d ARVNregiment in Kiem Tan District. Coj..pany B, 5/12th Infantry was OPCONto the 2/3d Infantry for the period 15 to 19 August. On 21 August,

Company D, 5/12th Infantry, in a series of engagements north of High-way ,0 in Duc Tu District, accounted for 5 enemy KIAo 3/11th ACRcontinued training on 1551 Sheridan vehicles, provided security forFSz uLCKHORSE and conducted road clearing operations and security forconvoys and engineer work parties. On 19 August, Troolp L, 3/11th ACRbegan trairing and combined operations with the 3/5th ARVN Cavalrynortheast of FSb BLACKHORSE. Troop L, 3/11th ACR returned to controlof the 11th ACR on 18 August. Two platoons of Troop D/17th Cavalrywere OPCON to the 4/12th Infantry until 18 August0 On 18 August, theentire troop was placed OPCON to the 4/12th Infantry. Ending anoperation begun 14 August north of the La Nga River, ranger teams fromCoiapany li, 75th Infantry (Ranger) were extracted 18 and 19 August. On 20and 21 August, ranger teams were inserted east of the La Nga River in thevicinity of FSB JOY to conduct river watch operations0 Troop C, 3/17thAir Cavalry (DS) continued VR, HKT and People Sniffer support of Brigadeelements0

(d) 22-28 August 1969: 2/3d Infantry continued airmobile andground reconna.ssance operations in southwest Long Khanh Province.Troop I, 3/11th ACR (-) was OPCON to the 2/3d Infantry during theperiod 23-26 August . Company B, 2/3d Infantry returned to parentunit control from OFCON to TF Keutmann, effective 28 August0 1.inorsightings and contacts west and northwest of FSB BIACKHORSE during theweek produced no significant results. Two platoons of Company A, 3/7thInfantry began construction of FS! 11CE, in the vicinity of Gia Ray,effective 25 August, under OFCON of TF Cloy, 4/12th Irfantry continuedoperations in northeast Long Khanh Province, one company conductingconbined operations with territorial forues in Binh Tay Province0 On 22,,igust, Company D, 4/12th Infantry made contact to the east of Dinh Quanresuiting in 3 ener.y KIAo Additicral contacts in the same area on 24 and26 August resulted in 9 eneny KIA and 8 individual weapons captured.

or._pa.V C, 4/12th Infantry conducted a three-day stand-down at BlB, 26-28Iugust,, ler.ents of D/17th Cavalry which were OPCON to 4/12th Infantrycondacted highway sec,'iity northwest of Dinh Qtuan and mechanized reconnais-sance operations to the nortneast. 5/12th Infantry continued groundreconnaissance cperations in central Long Khanh Province. During theperiod 23-26 August, Companies B and D, 5/12th Infantry, operating,c-rthwest of Trang hiom, located and captured a sizeable aras and ammuni-tion cache0 On 27 Agust, Company B, 5/12th Infantry, operating in thecach,. area, engaged and killed 3 enery Ccmp.ar C, 5/12th Infantry was

relieved from OPCOij to TF Keit-txann and returned to parent unit controleffective 28 August0 3/11th ACR (-) continued security operations inthe vicinity of FSd BIACKHORSE while trairing or, the 11551 Sheridan vehicle.Troop L, 3/11th ACR continued combined operations with the 3/5th ARVNCavalry until 24 August. On 26 August, Troop I, 3/11th ACR co;Menced opera-tions in the vicinity of Gia Ray assuming OPCON of TF Cloy, redesignatedTF loor- on 28 August. i..njer teams from Company M, 75th Infantry (Ranger)were extracted from the area ilong the La Nga River on 24 August. On 27

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CONFIDENTIALnuguEt, teams were inserted inTo 5 LZs astride the _ong Nai hive-, northof FS_ LI- uY. In four separate actions on 27 and 28 August, ranger teamswere credited wirh 7 enemy KIA. Troop C, 3/17th Air Cavalry (DS) wascredited with 2. eiie;.y !IIA Ln operations in support of the brigade and16th hAvI. Diviion units.

(e) 29 August-4 September 1969: 2/3d Infantry continued operationswith elements of the 1/48th ',VN Regiment and territorial forces northwestof FSB DIACKHORSEo Company D, 2/3d Infantry conducted stand-down at B13fro',. 31 August to 3 September. On 31 August, a Recon Flatoon from 2/3dinfantry in an A? south of Highway #1 engaged 8 to 10 enemy, resulting in3 enemy KIA. On 2 September, an AP from Company A, 2/3d Infantry accountedfor 4 enemy KIA and 2 individual weapons captured, Company A (-) andCompany D, 3/7th Infantry conducted a road march from Can Giuoc to B:.B cn30 August, returning to OPCON of the brigade. On 31 August, the remainderof 3/7th infantry was released from OPCON of the 3d Brigade, 9th Divisionand conducted a stand-down at BHiB until 4 September. 3/7th Infantryestablished their CP at FS 3 1ACE in the vicinity of Gia Ray and commencedoperations in southeastern Long Khanh Frovince, 4/12th Infantry continuedoperations in northeastern Long Khanh Province. Company B, 4/12th Infantrycontinued operations in northwestern Binh Tuy Province. Cn 2 Sertember,Company D, 4/12th Infantry engaged a small force crossing the La Nga Riverwest of Vo Dat, resulting in 3 enemV KIA and 3 individual wearpons captured.D/17tri Cavalry, OFCOh to the 4/12th Infantry, conducted -round reconnais-sance ant. surveillance of Highaay j20o 5/12th Infantry continued groundreconnaissance operations in the TAOR, Company B, 5/12th Infantry, onstand-down since 28 August, returned to the TAOR on 31 August. On 3 Sep-tember, Company 6, 5/12th Infantry, in a series of engagements with localguerrilla forces northeast of Trang Bom accounted for 3 enenry KIA and IAK-47 captured. 3/11th ACR (-) continued security operations in the vic-inity of FSo jIACFHOhSE and training on the 1551 Sheridan vehicie, TroopI, 3/11th ACR conducted combined operations with elements of the 3/5t~hi,.Vi, Cavalry and the 4th Battalion, 52nd ARVh Regiment in the vi, uiuty ofGia ray during the week0 Troop L, 3/11th ACR comleted training on ,he M- "'Sheridan 'vehicle on 31 August and coirjronced operations south of FSz) SLACK-- RSE with elements of the 2/5th A.V\ Cavalry, Company I., 75th Infantry(hanger) was extracted from the area north of the Dong Nai River, 29 AugustDc..riefing of team:s revealed 10 enemy killed by an airstrike on 23 August.Teans conducted training until 1 September. On 1 and 2 Septenber, threeteaas were inserted into an area northeast (f Dinh Quan. On 4 Septer.ber,C Team si.hted approxbixately 3C men who were engaged by artillery and HKT,In che... ng the area, C Team enjaged 3 enemy, resiltin ir " enmv KTA -drI3 individual weapons captured. Troop C, 3/17th li). Cavalry (D3) wac creditedwith 16 eney KBA, 1 anti-aircraft gun and several bunkers and militarystructures destroyed in operations supporting ITS and ARVN elements in theBrigade TAOIo

(f) 5-11 September 1969: During the period 8-10 September Brigadeolerations were charater'zed by trail-watch operations in accordance with

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CONFIDENTIALthe limited stand-down imposed. 2/3d Infantry conducted comoined/coor-dinated operations in southwestern Long lhmnh Province with elements of the48th ARVN Regiment and territorial forces. On 5 September, Company B, 2/3dInfantry, conductrng ground reconnaissance and BDA northwest of FSB BLACK-HORSE, received heavy fire from an estimated enemy company in bunkers.Contact was maintained for five hours, resulting in 7 ITS KHA, 22 US WHAand 4 enemy KIA (BC). Later, in the area of contact, 35 bunkers andassorted arms and ammunition were captured. Starting 11 September, 2/3d

Infantry (-) participated in operation FRIE1SHIP III, a combined operationwith elements of the 18th ARVN Division, Ist ATF and RTAVFo 3/7th Infantry(-) conducted combined/coordinated operations in southeastern Long KhanhProvince with elements of the 52nd ARVN Regiment and territorial forces.Company D, 3/7th Infantry conducted combined operations with territorialforces in Binh Tuy Province. Company A, 3/7th Infantry became OPCON to2/3d Infantry effective 10 September0 4/12th Infantry conducted combined/coordinated operations in northern Long Khanh Province with elements of the43d ARVN Regiment and territorial forces. On 5 September, Company D, 4/12thInfantry, conducting ground reconnaissance operations south of Dinh Quan,engaged 4 enemy resulting in 2 enemy KIA (BC). Company A, 4/12th Infantryconducted stand-down during the period 6-9 September. On 10 September,Company D, 4/12th Infantry was engaged by an estimated 15 to 20 enemysoutheast of Dinh Quan while conducting trail-watch activities. A sweep ofthe area on 11 September resulted in the discovery of 12 enemy KIA and thecapture of 3 AK-47's, 3 K54 pistols and 1 ChiCom pistol. Blood trails inthe area indicated an estimated 12 enemy were wounded as a result of theaction 5/12th Infantry conducted combined/coordinated operations inwest-central Long Khanh Province with elements of the 43d ARVN Regimentand territorial forces0 Company D, 5/12th Infantry conducted a stand-downfrom 9-12 September0 3/11th ACR (-) was relieved from OPCON of the 199thInfantry Brigade effective 6 September and returned to parent unit controlTroop K, 3/11th ACR remained OPCON to the brigade at FSB BIACKHORSEo D/17thCavalry (-) rerained OPCON to the 4/12th Infantry until 9 September 0 Begin-ning 10 September, one platoon was OPCON to the 2/3d Infantry, one platoonwas OPCON to the 4/12th Infantry and the Troop (-) conducted a maintenancestand-own at FS6 3LACKHORSE. On 6 September, Company M, 75th Infantry(Ranger) was extracted from its operational area and bogan training inpreparation for future operations Two heavy beams were inserted on 11September into an AO east of the Dong Nai River, 20 kilometers north ofDinh Quan to conduct ranger operations0 Troop C, 3/17th Air Cavalry (DS)was credited with 6 enemy KBA, 22 bunkers and 11 structures destroyed inoperations supporting ITS and ARVN elements 4.n the brigade TAOIo

(g) 12-18 Septer.ter 1969: 2/3d Infantry continued combined/coordinatedoperations with the 48th ARVN Regiment and territorial forces and insupport of Operation FRIE1-,QSHIP III. Company C, 2/3d Infant-y conducteda stand-down and served as the Brigade Ready-Reaction Force (RRF) from 12to 15 September0 Company A, 3/7th Infantry (-) continued combined/ coor-dinated operations 1n eastern Long Khanh Province. One company conductedoperations south and east of Gia Ray, while another combined with terri-

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CONFIDENTIALtorial forces for ground reconnaissance operations in the vicinity ofVo Dat in inh Tuy Province. On 15 September, Company C. 3/7th Infantry,in a combined operation with elements of the 3d Battalion, 52nd ARVN..egijaent east of Gia hay, was engaged by an estimated enemy platoon resultingin 10 enemy KIA, 8 individual weapons captured and 14 bunkers destroyed.4/12th Infantry conducted combined/coordinated operations in northern Longhhanh Province with the 43d ARVN Regiment and territorial forces. CompanyD, 4/12th Infantry conducted a stand-down and served as the brigade RRFfrom 15 to 18 September. On 17 September, Company B, 4/12th Infantry con-ducted an airmobile assault and ground reconnaissance into blocking posi-tions southeast of Dinh Quan in response to the sighting of an estimated400-500 enemy by an AP of Company A, 4/12th Infantry. No further sightings,of this force were reported. One platoon of D/17th Cavalry continued underUFCON of 4/12th Infantry 5/12th Infantry continued combined/coordinatedoperations in west-central Long Khanh Province with the 43d ARVN Regimentand territorial forces. Companies A and B, 5/12th Infantry, in a series cfengagements south of the Cay Gao rubber plantation, accounted for 7 enemyKIA, I individual weapon captured and the discovery of an enemy basecampoOn 14 September, Company C, 5/12th Infantry conducted operations in thevicinity of Binh Loc resulting in 2 enemy KIA, 2 PWs and 5 individualweapons captured0 D/17th Cavalry (-) conducted maintenance at FSB BLACK-HORSE. Ranger teams from Company M., 75th Infantry (Ranger) were extracteaon 13 and 15 September from an operational area north of Dinh Quano On 18September, teams were inserted into 4 LZ's northeast of Trang Bom, One te.engaged 2 enemy, resulting in 2 enemy KIA and 2 AK-47ts captured, Troop C,3/17th Air Cavalry (DS) conducted visual reconnaissance. performed BDA andprovided HKT teams in support of the brigade. On 13 September, while cond, r-ing BDA east of Gia Ray, a HKT returned ground fire resulting in 14 enemyKBA, 3 bunkers and 2 huts destroyed. Troop K. 3/11th ACR, under OFCON of tht199th, provided security for FSB BIACKHORSE and conducted road clearingoperations and ground reconnaissance operations soathwest of FSB BLACOtSE

(h) 19-25 September 1969s 2/3d Infantry continued operations in sup-port of Operation FRIENDSHIP III and in southwestern Long Khanh ProvinceCompany A, 2/3d Infantry conducted a stand-down at BI,B during tne period 21to 24 September0 One Platoon of D/17th Cavalry and Company A, 3/7th Inf-antry remained OPCON to 2/3d Infantry0 3/7th Infantry (-) continued com-bined/coordinated operations in eastern Long Khanh Province with the 52ndARVN Regiment and territorial forces0 4/12th Infantry continued aombined/coordinated operations with elements of the 43d ARVN Regiment and territoriaforces in northern Long Khanh Province0 On 21 September, a sniper team fromCompany A, 4/12th Infantry engaged two enemy northeast of Dinh Quan, resulting in two enemy KIA0 Company B, 4/12th Infantry began a three-day stand-down on 24 September0 One Platoon of D/17th Cavalry remained OPCON to 4/12thIne'ntryo 5/12th Infantry continued combined/coordinated operations in west-,central Long Khanh Province with the 43d ARVN Regiment and territorial forces0On 19 Ssptember, Company A, 5/12th Infantry, with the 133d RF Company, en-gaged an unknown-size enemy force south of the Cay Gao rubber plantation,i-esulting in one US KHA, two US WHA, two enemy KiA (BC) and assorted small

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CONFIDENTIALarms, medical supplies and foodstuffs captured. D/17th Cavalry (-)conducted a maintenance stand-down and provided elements for convoysecurity, Company M, 75th Infantry (Ranger) ranger teams were extractedfrom their operational area on 21 September and reinserted on 24 Sep-tember north of FSB LIBBY along the Dong Nai River. Troop C, 3/17thAir Cavalry (DS) conducted VR and BDA missions in support of ARVN/USoperations. Troop K, 3/11th ACR, OPCON to the 199th, continued to pro-vide security for FSB BLACKHORSE and to carry out platoon size groundreconnaissance operations west of FSB BI.KHORSEo

(i) 26 September - 2 October 1969 2/3d Infantry continued opera-tions in the southwestern portion of Long Khanh Province. Company C, 3/7thInfantry became OPCON to 2/3d Infantry effective 26 September, whileCompany A, 3/7th Infantry was released to parent unit control. Battalionelements continued training and operations with territorial force unitsin the vicinity of populated areas. On 1 October, Company D, 2/3d Infantry,conducting ground reconnaissance east of Trang Bom, killed two enemy andcaptured a small amount of ammunition and explosives. 3/7th Infantrycontinued combined/coordinated operations with the 52nd ARVN Regiment andterritorial forces. One platoon of D/17th Cavalry became OPCON to 3/7thInfantry effective 29 September while Company A, 3/7th Infantry, became OPCONto the 5/12th Infantry effective 1 October. On 2 October, Recon, 3/7thInfantry, conducting reconnaissance operations west of Suoi Cat, discovereda food cache containing 9,050 pounds of corn, which was later evacuated. 4/12thInfantry continued operations with elements of the 43d ARVN Regiment andterritorial forces in northern Long Khanh Province. On 26 September, Company C,4/12th £nfantry located seven enemy bodies south of Dinh Quan, credited to aformer contact involving Company D, 4/12th Infantry On 1 October, CompanyD, 4/ 1"2h Infantry began a three-day stand-down at BMB, 5/12th Infantrycontinued cornbined/coordinated operations with the 43d ARVN Regiment andterritorial forces in west-central Long Khanh Province. During the period26-28 September, Company A, 5/12th Infantry, with the 4th Battalion, 48thARVN Regiment, the 231st and 415th RF Companies, the National Police (NP)and the Provincial Reconnaissance Unit (PRU), conducted a cordon and searchof Bau Ham Hamlet. Results of this operation were: four enemy KIA, one PWcaptured, two AK-47's captured and 238 personnal detained, including 18 VCsv.pects. After terminating the cordon, Company A, 5/12th Infantry conducteda motor march to 1B.3 fe.r a three-day stand-down. D/17th Cavalry (-), withone platoon OPCO!. to the 2/3d Infantry and one platoon OPCO14 to the 4/12thInfantry, continued a :;wintenan e stand-down at FSB BLACKHORSEo On I October,D/17th Cavalry (-) went OPCO1 to the 5/12th Infantry with one platoon remain-inj: OPCOOi to the 2/3d Infantry. Rangers from Company M, 75th Infantry (Ranger)were extracted from their operational area on 27 September0 Four teams werej,*ser-ed or 1 October in an area along the Dong Nai River west of FSB LIBY.Troop C, 3/17th Air Cavalry (DS) continued VR and BDA missions in support ofthe origade's operationso The Aerial Rifle Platoon (ARP) performed ready

reaction force missions. Troop K, 3/11th ACR (OPCON) continued securityoperations for FSB B1ACKHORSE and for engineer work parties in the TAORoThe troop also conducted platoon-size reconnaissance operations south-

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(1) 3-9 October 1969: 2,13d infantry, continuing om~bined/coordinatedoperations in,~ sowthwestern Long Khanh Province, conducted operations insupport of Operation itiioIPIII and with the 48th AR~h Regiment andterritorial forces., Company A, 4/12th Infantry became OFCON to 2/3dInfan'try effcctive 3 October. On 4 October, Company C, 2/3-d T afantryengaged and killed two enemy in the FRIEbDSHIi III opera'' ortal area.Co,.. any D, 2/3d infantry conducted a stand-down at BJi tz~, he period4-7 uctober, 3/7th Infantry (-) continued operazti.s i. *, -- rn song-hu.nn 1Province in conjunction wiith the 52nd Ahan rd -erizcrialforces. Comparor A, 3/7th Infantry continued JFCO1D to the 5/12th Infantryuantil 7 October, Company C, 3/7th Infantry continued 0 to the 2/3dinfantry. Company D, 3/7th Infantry began a three-day stand-iown on 7October 0 On 9 October, an h F frcim sorr.f-any B, 3/7-th Infantry ecigaged antastinated 12 ener.V north of Gia flay resulting in eever enemy ,,!A and sixernmy weapons cartur,-d. 1/12th infantry continued operation- ,ri northernLong Khanh Frovince cu,-bined 'itt ceei~ents of the 43d AMR4' hepiznent andterritorial. forces. *2 , 4/12th Infantry became Of CXAI, to the2/3c -Infantry effective 3 October0 5/'12th Infantry continued comrbined/coordinated operations in west,zo~ntral L-rng Khanh Province with the 43dAiLhih As- .c~nt. and terr.Itorial forces. On 9 October, a helicopter crashedwhllh extrac-.iJng- elemeonts o?' 2orpany A, 5/ 12th Infantry from ,PZ north-fweat of' the C:,V aac.' rujbbec ;]Jan, ation, Two persons were res' ,ed anid re.i-c~je operations w..ere i7-nocted for seve-n C.Uheri with iecativ~z testlts,)/1 7th ' avalry- (..'; wa . rivcufrom 0; "'01 with the 5,12;th [rnfaitr'-i andone jIa:con ii ' frc:a .ii' tc- Lh - '-/3d Infantry) condu2c- d a road.,aic~h to :iici n 3 f, u-be. 1 r'op-rd~cda r±teresan-downinca 1-rairin *Dr t*,--1A Iari vvniief_ which were reJ .-d n "I10.tober,Corailany !'.~ 75Th Tafanry rkaner) continued operations with il-c i~th AhVNDivision MR ci~ om~any in an area vies,. of FS 3 LI3BY. Troop (; 3/171.n Air'avalry (DS) coni:t'cV aamd :;A assion: in support of c r:'igadr-reiuitirie in five eiiazy KIA and 25 )ankers~ destroyed, T'&- K, 3/11 1,t

A%:R (OFC014) cont inue' the -ienuring of FSiS BLACKI-OMSE and. road clearingoperations in the TAOliO On 4 Ocwiber., one platoon engaged an unknown3iie enerW force sithwesT. of FS3 BLIACKHOISE, resulting in four erierr KIAand three AK-2!.7's captured0

(k) 10-16 Octcber 1, 69-. 2/3a Infantry continued )pora,.ions in south-western long KharJh Frovi-vp and in suppo- t of Operation £i2HFH.Effective I) October, .;onqpany D, 3/7th Infantry bec-ame O'PCclA' to the 2/3dInfantry, while Cor.-parq' C, 3/7th liifantr rect'rned t ;it,, I .arent batya-lion' 4 control. On 13 Octo~ar, 2oi .:-.y -. 4/14Yth rlafartry was rel: ve-d fr:m

SCi of the 2/3d Infair'.ry and war re.plac'6 by Coz.,any , W- th inf'antry,Jn 13 October, a 2' ton trac~k from CoTLP:r;, C', ' 1./2th inruit.7 detonated arressure type ffdne west of F~ii JLANu. re.5dl4.i rf in~ f1.x US WHA andcorql-letely destrcylnig the vehicie. 3/7z.. Lrfantry cont', Ied ,'ombined/coordinated operaticans a-n ea.F.Tern Longj inanh Province in ormjunc -iJ,.n wi!.hthe 52nd Anrie Regi:-Lent r rtoi! forces. 4/12tn 1n.~4ncry continued

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combined/coordinated operations with the 42nd ARVN Regiment .and territorialforces in northwestern Long Khanh Province. Company C, 4/12th Infantry-onducted a stand-down at B['iB during the period 10-13 October. On 11 Oct-ober, Recon, 4/12th Infantry located an extensive training area north ofthe La Nga River and south of Dinh Quan. Further search of the area on12 October revealed 20 pounds of documents, 40 pounds of cooking utensils,60 pounds of medical supplies and a complete surgical set, in addition tomiscellaneous items of arms and equipment. 5/12th Infantry continuedcombined operations in west-central Long Khanh Province with elements ofthe 43d AIRVN Regiment and RF/PF forces. Company B, 5/12th Infantry con-ducted a stand-down at B.B during the period 13-16 October. On 13October, Company C, 5/12th Infantry located and destroyed a battalion-size enemy base camp northeast of Trang Bomo D/17th Cavalry continuedtraining on the M-551 Sheridan vehicle. Two teams of Company M, 75thInfantry (Ranger) were extracted from an operational area west of FSBLIBBY on 10 October and the remaining teams followed on 12 October 0 On16 October, ranger teams were inserted along the Dong Nai River north ofthe Cay Gao rubber plantation. Troop C, 3/17th Air Cavalry (DS) continuedHKT operations in support of the brigade and of the 18th ARVN Division.Troop K, 3/11th ACR (OPCON) provided security for FSB BIACKHORSE and con-ducted platoon-size reconnaissance operations west and south of FSBB'OACKHORSE.

(1) 17-23 October 1969: 2/3d Infantry continued combined operationsin support of Operation FRIENDSHIP III and with the 48th ARVN Regiment andterritorial forces in southwestern Long Khanh Province. On 19 October 9Company D, 3/7th Infantry was relieved from OPCON to the 2/3d Infantryand return to its parent battalion. On 22 October, Company D, 2/3d

Infantry engaged an estimated 15 to 25 enemy north of Highway #1, east ofTrang Bom, resulting in 6 enemy KIA and two weapons were captured. A stay-behind ambush in the area of contact engaged six more enemy, resulting intwo additional enemy KIAo 3/7th Infantry continued operations in south-eastern Long Khanh Porvince with the 52nd ARVN Regiment and territorialforces. On 19 October, a 2 ton truck from the 3/7th Infantry detonateda mine on Highway #333 south of Gia Ray, resulting in three US WHA andthe complete destruction of the truck. Also on 19 October, Company A,3/7th Infantry, in two separate engagements east of FSB BIACKHORSE,accounted for three enemy KIAo In approximately the same area on 20October, Company A, 3/7th Infantry discovered a weapons cache consis-ting of 2 Browning Automatic Rifles, 1 Light-machinegun, 1 M16, 9141 Rifles, 4 M1 carbines, 2 M79 grenade launchers, 19 SKS rifles andassorted grenades, mortar and small arms ammunition. Company C, 3/7thInfantry conducted a stand-down at BB during the period 19-22 October,4/12th Infantry continued combined/coordinated operations in north-western Long Khanh Province with elements of the 43d ARVN Regiment andterritorial forces, On 17 October, Company B, 4/12th Infantry, con-ducting ground reconnaissance operations southwest of Dinh Quan, dis-covered a battalion-size enemy base camp which included a trainingarea complete with wooden mock-ups of US fortificatiois. Also on 17

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CONFIDENTIALOctober, Company D, 4/12th Infantry, operating in the same generalarea, was engaged by an estimated three to five ensmy, resulting intwo US U;-Ao 5/12th Infantry continued combined/coordinated operations irn,est-central Long Kharh Province with the 43d ARVN Rcgimient and territcr-ial forces. O. 17 Uctober, a saper team from 5/12th Infantry engaged17 eneaq weot of Ga Kiem, resulting in four enemy KIA and two AK-47Yscapturad. On 22 October, Recon, 5/12th Infantry engaged three enemy westof the Cay Gao rubber plantation, resulting in one enenW KIA, one PW andtwo AK-47's captured. D/17th Cavalry completed training on the i-551Sheridan vehicles on 21 October and became OPCON to the 2/31 Infantry foroperations in the FRfEN1DSHIP lIT. AO. On 19 October, a ranger teami fromCompany M, 75th Irantry (Ranger) engaged two enem4y north o: the Cay Gaovuboer plantation, resulting in one enemy KTA, All tear.3 were thenextracted. On 23 Uctober, four xanger e-U e3 were inertux s oth of FSbLCGt.HORS5 to conduct raniger operations. Troop C, 3/i7.t v v -'.lry(Dz) contiiaied HK? operations in suip occ 01 h orlodf: o- amt 20October,, in two bexarate engageaLoDt$ nortn of tho 0ong twa:. xu';r, Troor,C, 3/7.ii Air ,a-valry actions reoulte'i in eight enemy KiiAo Trcp '.,/i.th A: (..,TGO) continued s-curn-ty oeratLons in t'.e v,.ln:l , i 'fi

JI.CJIO AI, until. 20 October after whicn it began a stand-down ia pre-paration for the. return to its parent organization.

(in) 2/4- 1 Cctob-ar 1969, 2/3d T[nfantry continued ,,o' x.i s :15.ri lw,Fhhlib4DSIl .III operational area and with the 48th ARV4 Pegaent ar:iterritorial forces in southwestern Long Khanh Province. On 21 (.. ,berCompany" C, 2/3d Infantry engaged tlhvee enemy west of FSjB i'CHOka.E,resulting Jn two enemy KIA and two weapons captured. Coi.pa~ r dInfantry conducted a stand-dowrn at B,Y3 durang the per.'o 2-1-31 uztobey 0

D/ith Cavalry (-) continued OP2O.,N to the 2/3d Infantry ntil 31October when it conducted a motor nwrc.h to B.0 for a scand-down artpreparation for future land clearin~g operations. One platoon cont'inved

OPCON to the 2/3d Infantry. 3/7th infantry continued combined/coordi-nated operations *in southeastern Long Khanh Province with the 52n-1RiVN Regiment and territorial forces0 On 28 October, Heeon, 3/7th

Infant'ry engaged six enemy east of Gia Ray, rtsul.ting in one enemy KIAzrd one f.16 captaredo 4/12Lh Infantry contin+ed ccmblnreu operations in

northwestern Long Khanh Province with elements of the 43,; A4VI Regimentand territorial forces and initiated operations ,n nor*,hwezz.vern BarhTuy Province. CompaiW 53 4/12th infantry became OPOON to ",. 2/3d ]I f-antry effective 24 October while CompaiV C, 4/12th !afant.'y :'et rned .othe control of its parent battalion0 On 28 October, Company A, 4/12th

Infantry began construction of FSB WARRIOR (vicinity ZT 832127) r. the"rice bowl" area in preparation for future operatioirio The 5/i2thInfantry continued cobined/coordinated operatxons with the 43d A-IVNRegiment and territorial forces in west-central Lung Knaxnh FroviriceoOn 24 October, a series of' engagements in the vicinity of Binh Loc Hamlet,involving Company C, 5/i2th Infantry resulted an one US YHA, sax 11S WHA,one aneny KIA and three weapons captured. A search of the general areathe next day resulted in the discovery of graves containing three enemy

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period 25-28 October 0 On 31 October, Compapy B, 5/12th Infantry engaged

two enew routh of the Cay Gao rubber plantation, resulting in one ene-KIA and one .38 caliber pistol captured. Ranger teams from Company M,

75th Infantry (Ranger), operating south of FSB BLACKBORSE engaged eightto ten eneoy on 25 October, resulting in two enemy KIA and one L.- V7 cap-tured, with documentsand medical supplies also being captured. Rcigerteams wors extracted on 26 October and were inserted along the Dong NaiRiver west of FSB LIBBI on 29 October. One team engaged two enm, re-

sulting in one eneny KIA. Troop C, 3/17th Air Cavalry (DS) continuedHKT and VR support of brigade units. On 28 October, a HKT operating wentof FSB BLACKHORSE received ground fire frem one or two .50 caliber machine-guns. The BET returned fire, resulting in the destruction of one machinegunand four eneW KBA.

(4) Training Activities:

(a) The following personnel were trained at Redcatcher CombatTraining Center (RCTC) during the quarter:

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199th LIB 1,353 EM 90 OFF

54th Arty Group 206 E

1st Sig Bde 134 1 OFF

44th Med Bde 93 F4

II FFO r;EV 75 FM

Capital Military Assistance Command 18 EK

NNC, Long Binh Post 14 EM

398th Trans 7 E

90th Replacement Battalion 5

TOTALS ,905 EM 91 OFF

(b) The Brigade Mobi, Training Te&m (MTr) cintinued its missionof general training support of the 199th Infantry Brigade. The firstsix days of August were spent ov a maintenance s1and-down and in coord-inating training The second week of August, the HTT conducted mortartraining on Signal Mountain-. The training consisted of all basicinstruction on the 81m- mortar, FDC procedures, and registrationdesigned to give the crews a basic proficiwny Jn the use of the weapon.Following the Signal Mountain mission, the MTT traveled to FSB JOY and

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CONFIDENTIALpresented a course of instruction to the 4/12th Infantry, to includecounter-sapper training Per request of the 5/12th Infantry, the MTTwent to B4B to train Company B, 5/12th Infantry which was on stand-down.After the stand-down of Company B, 5/12th Infantry, the 3/7th Infantrycame into EKB for a redeployment stand-down. The MTT instructed the 3/7thInfantry on intelligence and terrain of the new AD9 jungle operations,VC/NVA tactics, airmobile operations in the jungle, use of fire support,counter-sapper operations and dustoff procedures. During the first partof September, the MTT went to FSB BLACKHORSE to instruct the 2/3d Inf-antry on the use of claymore mines and ambashingo On 11 September, theMTT instructed Company D, 5/12th Infantry, while on a stand-down, in thesubjects previously taught to Company B, 5/12th Infantry. During theperiod 12-17 September, the team did not operate because its members wereon B&R,, After the 17th of September, the team moved to FSB LIBBY to aidin preparing firing ranges to be used for marksmanship training. Duringthe month of October, the MTT conducted an inspection of training recordsthroughout the brigade with the pre-AGI team in preparation for the AGIin November0

(c) The ARVN Mobile Training Team conducted training for the lstBattalion, 3d Battalion and the 48th Intelligence and ReconnaissanceCompany of the 48th ARVN Regiment. The team trained each company for oneweek and after the entire battalion had been trained, a three-day operationwas conducted to evaluate unit effectiveness. The program of instructionconsisted of weapons treaining on the M16 rifle, M-60 machinegun, M-79grenade launcher and the M-72 LAWo The M16 rifle instruction includedcharacteriatics, disassembly and assembly, care and cleaning, and marks-manship, to include the zeroing of each individuall's weapon. Thi3 train-ing was conducted for personnel below qa~ad leader level. Squad I eaders andabove received instruction in artillery and air support, comaunicat ontechniques, security and intelligence, and :iand avigation° Each company

was given training in demolitions and the M18A) claymore mine, aight firingtechniques, fire and movement. ambush techniques, quick killg patrolling,airmobile operations, convoy counterambush and night ;islon d-vicos.The majority of the tactical instruction was conducted at sqaad ard platoomnlevel, and a minizm. of 20 per cent of all training was 6onductad at night,

(d) The course conducted during the reporting period by the 18thARVN Division Reciprocal Mobile Training Team (RMTT) consisted of VCtactics, including infiltration, identification of VC and VCI, junglbtactics, mining, the uses of civilians by the VC and urganization of VC/NVA units. The information for the class was drawn from the instructor'swide experience of operating in War Zone D and Long Khanh Province,Approximately 2,300 US personnel of the 199th Infantry Brigade receivedtraining from the ARVN Wl4 during the reporting period. The qualityof the instruction prestu.it-, by the ARVN I01TT was excellent and troopinterest was high. The instruction served as an aid to better under-standing of the war as seen through the eyes of the Vietnamese, andhelped to develop an appre.iation in the US soldier for the Vietnameseas people and as soldiers.

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CONFIDENTIAL(5) Chemical Operations:

(a) Personnel Detector: During the quarter ending 31 October, 52People Sniffer missions were flown. Operations were completed using3/17th Air Cavalry (DS) helicopters with HKT gun cover. The 503d Chem-ical Detachment continues to maintain records of all sniffer missions.

(b) Herbicide Operations: During the quarter, two herbicide opera-tions were conducted by the 503d Chemical Detacimento In the two opera-tions a total of 1,600 gallons of a 12j solution of herbicide "Orange"were sprayed around the perimeter of B1Bo

(c) Riot Control Agents: During the quarter, work was started onthe manufacture of Bunker Use Restriction Bombs (BURB)o 385 BURB'shave been completed, 205 issued, of which 85 have been used. Six E-158CS air drops were conducted by the 503d Chemical Detachment during thereporting period. On 3 September, eight E-158 were dropped in the areaof YT 274048 and YT 590495, On 7 September, eight E-158 were droppedin the area of YT 582490o On 22 October, nine E-158 were dropped inthe areas of YT 285195, YT 270358 and YT 302389. On 26 October, fourE-158 were dropped in the area of YS 323994.

(d) Insecticide Operations: During the period, four insecticideoperations were conducted by aerial spraying. All missions were flownover fire support bases in the brigade area of operations. One missionwas flown by the 503d Chemical Detachment, with the remaining three beingflown by the 20th Preventive Medicine Unit. Significant results havebeen achieved in the control of malaria within the brigade TAOR byutilizing hand sprayers, foggers and helicopter spraying.

(6) Air Operations:

(a) Uni.ted States Air Force, During the period 1 August to 31October, the USAF supported the brigade with close tactical airsupport and !ith Shadow aircraft for surveillance and engagement oftargets at night. The substantial increase in the number of air strikesconducted during this reporting period is a result of a higher numberof lucrative targets developed by hard intelligence throughout thebrigade TAORo

(b) During the reporting period, the USAF supported the brigadein the follcwing manner:

i Air Strikes: R sted Apprvd

A Preplanned: 387 95

k Immediates 190 190

. Combat Skyspot, 146 92

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CONFIDENTIALjjDiverts:.1TOTALS t 723 388

Bomb Damage Assessments

DESTR0YED DAMAGED UNCOVERED KIA TOTAL

&j Bunkers 723 206 12 941

aFighting positions. 45 45

q Hootches: 123 123

Trench line (meters): 170 50 220

Secondary explosions: 179

Secondary fires: 35

Bridges: 1 1

hKBA: 21 2i

(c) Anm Aviation: The 199th Brigade Aviation Section performedmissions during the reporting period of I August to 31 October asfollows:

TPE PAX SAURD EONS CAR

UHIH 894 1,521 2,622 99

OH6As 1,055 _ -._8

TOTALS: 1,949 3,196 3,753 117

During thi reporting period, the hours flown showed a slight increase.The substantial reduction in sorties and pax flown is due to the availabilityof the First Aviation Brigade aircraft to accomplish troop insertiouns andresupply. The maintenance availability has increased for both UHIH andOH6A due to the availability of repair parts.

e. Logltics. Transportation and Engineer Oe/aton.o

(I) Logistical support rem&;ns centered at the E4B at Camp Frenzell-Jones, with daily resupply being accomplished to each battalion s forwardfire support base. The uniV s organic resupply capabilities continue tobe augmented by a platoon of the 120th Transportation (Light Truck) Companyfrom the 7th Battalion, 48th Transportation Group which is attached to thebrigade.

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C-ONFIDENTIAL(2) The brigade recently received 10 Sheridan Assault vehicles which

are organic to D/l 7th Cavalry. M4-73 machinegums, Lnfra-red, gcopes andsearchlights, which are component parts of the Sheridan, were alsoreceived,,

(3) The brigade has continued to successfully operate within theallocated Available Supply Rate during the entire reporting period.Favorable couments from higher headquarters have been received withreference to the overall effective and efficient management of Class Vwithin the 199th Infantry Brigade1

(4) The results of roadside spotchecks/inspections over the report-ing period pointed out the need for stronger emphasis at the conhand levelon organizational maintenance. Comon items which units were neglectingincluded:

(a) Vent valves for transmissions and differentials.

(b) Oil and fuel filters.

(c) Lubrication.

(d) Motor mounts.

(e) N aglect of the aforementioned items contributes significantly toincreased wear and added maintenance requirements0

(5) The following supplies were issued by the 7th Combat SupportBattalion

(a) Class I

i Tons of "A" rations issued: 962.74

2 Tons of "C" rations issueds 413°32

3 Total: 1 ,37606

A Weekly averages 105085

Pounds of icn 1,441,200.00

Sundry packs issued: 2,530o00

(b) Class II and VII

I Requisitions received8 21,389o00

Z Requisitions filled: 10,659°00

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CONFIDENTIALDemand accomodation: 857%

A Average number received per week- 1,645.30 j(c) Class III

1 Gallons issued- 1,056,i65.00

Average veekly. 81,243°40

(d) Class V

. Tons drawns 4,275.16

Average tons draim weekly 328.70

(6) The following is the current supply status of the brigade.

(a) Class I

STOPAG CAPACITY ON-HAND

I "A" rations (days of supply)6 15.00 12.00

"C" rations (meals)p 170,000.00 54,196-00

(b) Class III

! JP-4 (gallons)- 25,000 00 20,270.00

Mogas (gallons), !1,20Oo00 3,800000

3 Diesel (gallons): 11,200.00 4,600.00

c) Class VS Portions of units? basic loads are stored in theBrigade Ammunition Dump.,

(7) MaJor items of supply obtained for the brigade8

(a) Weapons:

i Mortar 81m 14

Rifle Mi6 196

I Rifle M14 20

A Machinegun 050 caliber 3

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Pistol .45 caliber 2

Howitzer M102 1

Machinegun M60 16

2 Mortar 4.2" 12

(b) Mobility:

1 Arored personnel carrier M113A1 11

Trailer, ammunition 9

3 Truck, cargo 2 ton 7

A Recovery vehicle VTR 1

Trailer 1 ton 2

. Truck, ambulance ton 1

Trailer, water 4

Truck tractor 10 ton 2

Armored reconnaissance airborneassault vehicle (M-551) 10

jQ Truck, cargo 3/4 ton 2

! Truck, - ton 8

. Truck, tractor 5 ton 5

(c) Como 3

1 Antenna RC 292 10

Radio set AN/VR-47 4

a Radio set AN/PRT-4 3

A Radio set AN/PRR-9 22

Radio set AN/VRC-46 7

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CONFIDENTI.AL.. Radio set AN/GRO-142 1

Radio set RT-524 9

Test set radio AN/V/R4-I 1(d) _wE

1 Multimeter ME-260/U 2

Night visior. sight PVS/2A 27

Detector concealed person I

Test set electrical AN/GH4-55A 1

Refrigerator 13

Generator 10KW 7

2 Periscope 117 3Typewriter 100

Miniscope PVS/3 66

Q Generator 21W 9

J1 Desk, office 34

: Night vision sight PVS/2

Bladder 10,000 gallon 1

STV svt 4

Adding machine 6

1 P centrifugal '00 gpm 2

jl Generator net 1i K; 4

l Binoculars infra-red 3

Mine detector

QPolariod camrt "250" 2

2 Welding achine electric 1

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Searchlight 6

2 Camera K5-99B 1

, Tank, liquid 400 gallon 5

2 Compressor flame thrower 4

(8) The following is a list of Engineer construction activities forthe quarters

(a) Construction of a 5,000 meter section of road east of FSB BLXCK-HDRSE (from YS 444967 to YS 498968) in a combined US/ARVN Engineer opera-tion.

(b) Clearance of one three-ship landing zone.

(c) Construction of two battalion size fire support base camps(FSB's MACE and NANCY). This construction consisted of the berm, perimeterfence, bunker emplacements, showers, latrines, mess halls, electricalwiring and lighting, drainage of the area and normal upkeep and improve-ment operations.

(d) Construction, upgrading and improvement of the brigade forwardarea at Xuan Loc included:

1 Upgrading the road network and drainage of the area.

Installation of additional shower and latrine facilities.

3 Upgrading and improving numerous buildings within the compound.

4 Reconstruction of the perimeter fence.

Construction of the brigade heliport, with six helipadso

(e) Closing out of FSB JOY utilizing D-5A airmobile dozer.

(f) Clearance of a portion of the minefield around FSB MACE andconstruction and marking of an inner minefield fence.

(g) Coordinated and assisted in the emplacement and removal of afloat bridge across the Song La Nga on QL #20.

(h) Construction of an access road into FSB NANCY.

(i) Pre. abbing building components, showers, latrines, and bunker

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CONFIDENTIALkits in ',o R&U yard8

3. Bunker kits issued to units 57

Latrine# 25

3 Showers 13

(j) Hauling ground materials to work sites Crushe4 rack-1,j35o9tonso

(k) Various squads and pieces of heavy equipment are in continuousdirect support of the 2/3d Infantry, 3/7th Infantry, 4/12th Infantry, 5/12thInfantry, 2/40th Artillery and Troop D, 17tfr Armored Cavalry of the 199thInfantry !4rigade, providing demolition and mine detector teams, and per-forming general engineer support. These teams are also constructing andrepairing bunkers, bridges (both foot and vehicle), mess halls, billets,revetments, perimeter defenses, landing pads, clearing firing lanes andlanding zones, upgrading and constructing forward roads, constructing Jberms and hauling ground materials to forward areas.

f. Civil Affairs and Pvsohological Operations0

(1) 6-5 ac,.vitiea of the 199th were enhanced by the support andassistance cfI the 9th Civil Affairs Platoon of the 2nd Civil AffairsCompany.

(2) Civil affairs and Civic Action conducted during the periodwere in the following order of priorities8

(a" Support the objectives of the 1969 Accelerated PacificationPlan.

(b) Improve the public health and welfare of the local populaceand the dependents of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces (RVNAF),ter-r-itorial forces, and para-military units.

(W? Improve ths capabilities and responsiveness of the territorial

forces and para-military units.

(d) Establish a cozunity relations program0

(3) Objectives for tbe Combined '1969 Acceieratod Pacification Planfor Long Kbanh Province were based on the objectives of the 1969 Accel-erated Pacification Caspaigno The objectives in the basic plan wereincreased for Long Khanh Province since at the beginning of the programthe status of pacification in the province already exceeded the object-ives0 The objectives of the combined plan were accomplished or exceededprior to 31 October 1969, The objectives and accomplishments in the fivemajor areas are as follows

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(a) Improve security of 1Oo 100C of the population in rela-of the population to relatively tively secure hamlets; 79.4% ofsecure (A, B, C ratings) and the population in hamlets secureimprove the security of hamlets day and night; no contested ham-to provide secure environment lets remaining-. A total of 54day and night (A, B) to 65% of halets upgraded to "B" ratingthe population. during the quarter.

(b) Eliminate or neutralize 78 VCl were neutralized or57 hard-core VC!. eliminated.

(c) Eliminate 4,694 refugees All refugees were paid thsirfrom the rolls. allowances and removed from the

rolls.

(d) Induce 39 Hoi Chanhs to 73 oi Chanhs rallie.rally to GVN.

(e) Increase Popular Self PSDF recruited 16,134; trainedDefense Forces to 15,000; train 12,293 and armed 4,031.11,400 and arm 4,000.

(4) Civic action program was designed to provide the followingresults:

(a) Improve security of the populated areas,

(b) Improve health and welfare of the population.

(c) Improve the attitude of the population and to support the paycho-logical objectives.

(d) Improve the civic action performance of RVNAF and provincialelements, and to provide zontinuity to the civic action support of thepopulace after re-location of the brigade.

(5) Description of primary civic action projects, reason for successand methods employed:

(a) yU rgaas Brigade elements provided playground equipmentand assisted in construction of swings and volleyball courts for schools.During the period, 14 projects were undertaken and comipleted, providingschools with valuable facilities for furthering the athletic p rgrams0

(b) Voluntary Agencv ASoMnt& The brigade has established accountswith Catholic Relief Service and the Seventh Day Adventist Relief Serviceto provide commodities and medical services to schools and RF/PF widows

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CONFIDENTIALin Long k w* Province., Arangements were made to provide these serviceson a 41ti basis, ard in the event the brigade is re-located, theaccounts vill be continued by the province advisory staff and by theirattached civil affair platoon. This arrangement will ensure continuoussupport of sebools aid widows in the area.

(0) 4 Pr Jvdd to Ince S ty SJHaMJ1eU: The brigadehas assisted the local territorial forces in the improvement of theizperimeter defensus to include clearing fields of fire, During the period,four hamlet perimeters were cleared and the outpostE of seven additionalhamlets ,ere reconstructed° Bar-ier materials- were provided only whenthese were not available through province channels and assistance wasrequested by the district senior advisors. This program assists theupgrading of the security provided for the populated areas and furtherimproves the capabilities of the territorial forces in the defense oftheir areaso

(d) ~ u2 the Xuan191 Ceu Hoi CentpX9 The brigade isproviding assistance to upgrade the Xuan Loo Chleu Hoi Center, Assistanceincludes: MEDCAPs, commodity distribution to the dependents, and materialsfor repair of the facilitiea,, This project will improve the initialimpression of the ralliers and their dependents arriving at the centerfor their indoctrination program Continued support of the Chieu HoiCenter improves the image of tha GVN and will restult in furtjer induce-ment to potential returnees

(e) ToP.raon The brigade madieal eection con-ducted an on-the-job training program for medical personnael a the Xuan LocProvincial Hospital, Long Kh.nh Province, and at the Ho Ndi Hospital, inBien Hoa Provinca, This tralning program for 45 doctors and nurejes,resulted in upgrading the expertise of the medical personnel and providedvaluable &taorl support to communtiesQ As an ancillary action, stepswere taken to improve the medical supply distribution system to support thecivilian peplation and RVNAF dependents This project was supported bythe 2d Civil Affairs Company.

(f) " - I The brigade con-ducted Zngliuh language classes for employees and school children, Thisoff-duty teaching program was conducted in four locations for eight classesInterested US personnel utilized assigned Interpreters to conduct theclassea

(6) During the period, Y6 of the 22 RF Companies and 39 of the 63F? Platoons in Long Khanh Progince were thoroughly retrained by thecombined efforts of the brigade and tbe MACV Mobile Advisory Teams Thebrigade provided considerable amounts of material support and technicalassistance to this program. The territorial forees were further upgradedthrough combined tactical operations and on.-site training by 99th battalionsThis operation improved the capbilitias, rorale and self-confidence of theumits.

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CONFIDENTIAL(7) Pgvcbnlo&ioal Operltions

(a) PSYOP Operations were increased during the period. This increasewas made possible by closer coordination of the program through the LongKhanh Province PSYOP Coordinating Committee and the 18th ARVN Division.While the support provided by the III Corps PSYOP Coordinating Center wasreduced, support and assistance from PSYOP Team HB of the 6th PSYOPBattalion further improved 199th performance.

(b) Qualitatively, the PSYOP activities improved through localdesigning of leaflets and posters, increased experience of PSYOPpersonnel, diversification of the progrwm, imprve of quick reactioncapabilities and development of plans for targeting the populationand enemy units.

(c) Quantitatively, the PSYOP activition increased by emphasai andincreased priorities assigned to PSYOP activities, utilization of organichelicopter assets 2-3 hours daily for PSYOP, pre-stocking of leafletsat brigade and battalion level, targeting on a weekly basis all knownand suspected enemy base camps and infiltration routes, utilization ofall types of assets (i,e. resupply flights, courier flights, visualreconnaissance flights, artillery observers, and ground troops) andincreased face-to-face communication and leaflet distribution. "

(d) PSYOP programs and priorities for targeting during the periodwere;

2 Targeting the 274th VC Regiment and SR-4 elements0

_ Targeting the local populace to Lroak accommodation with theeneqy forces, to improve the GV and Free World Military AssistanceForces (FWMAF) image, and to cause the local populace to voluntarilysupport and identify themselves with GVN, This combined plan developedfor the brigade, the 18th ARVN Division and for provincial elementsbecame a model for other units in the Republic of Vietnam°

2 Exploitation of Hoi Chanhs to cause increased numbers to rally.Success was achieved in this area by retargeting ralliers, in one case5 Hoi Chanhs were induced by successive retargeting of ralliers and inanother case 3 Hoi Chanhe rallied.

A Targeting the 33d NVA Regiment, Regional Headquarters MR-7, andthe 84th Rear Servicee Groups,

(e) The brigade encouraged and assisted the provincial elements toconduct periodic indoctrination sessions for VC relatives. Initially thesessions were at the Province Chieu Hoi Center, but the program was furtherdeveloped by scheduled visits to the homes of the VC relatives. Theseoperations now form an important part of the Chieu Hoi inducement program.

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(a) 2"AU

I MEOCAP/I0AP operations: 521

Patients treated' 35,013

English language classes. 8

I English atudent.- 350

Schools supported: 18

6 Doctors/nurses/nurse aides trained. 65

7 Orphanages supported, 5

Constructiont (US-supplied materials, joint US/GVN orUS/local populace labor)

Roads constructed (kilometers)g 15

Roads repaired (kilometers)- 40

9 Hospitals repaired. 2

Dispensaries constrcted-

qDipensaris repaired, '

ARVN dependent quarters constructad 54

Construction supplies diutributedo

Cjemet (pounds) . 37,OOO

Lmuber (board feet), 2,200j Roofing tin (ahe ts)s. 475

, Paint (gallons)' 105

• Engineer stakes: 400

Z Brbed wire (rollB) 1,040

£ Sand bags3 9,000

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CONFIDENTI-ALh Culverts (meters): 45

i Bricksv 2,800

PSP (sections): 25

k Sand (cubic meters): 509

1 Fencing (meters): 400

1Q Food distributed (pounds): 28,400

. Kits distributed:

& Health kits: 2,000

b School kits. 1,000

I Food kits: 900

d Toy/book kits: 600

Clothing distributed (pounds): 31,000

Wells dug: 1

(b) Psychologicl 0onr&:-,:

j Total PSYOP missions, 1,718

Total quick reaction missions: 562

3 Total leaflets dropped: 72,722,405

Total aerial missions with organic assets3 572

Total ground broadcast/hours: 1,348

Total aerial broadcast/hours: 282

Total Armed Propaganda Team (APT) operations: 88

Target themes used (times used):

A Chieu Hoi program theme: 2,204

Pacification support theme8 1,484

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CONFIDENTIAL ig Tactical support theme: 995

Volunteer informant program themeg 487

Total leaflets designed: 22

1Total posters designed:2

IU Total tapes producedE 23

(9) Re&tS CL6.t"& .

(a) MACV IR. prifitouts for September and October list Long KhanhProvince first in security for populated areas aino-,g the 44 provincesin the Republic of Vietnam.

(b) MACV IBM printouts list the 199th as more active in most PSYOPSareas than all separate regiments, all separate brigades and threedivisions.o

(c) The attitude of the populace toward the US has improved andvaluable information of intelligence value has been volunteered,

(d) The 18th ARVN Division responsiveness to PSYOP nsa improved andsupport has been forthcoming at levels similar to that in the US Army,

(e) The capabilities and responsiveness of territorial forces andpara-military unite has improved,, Toward the end o' the period, theterritorial forces and para-milltary units demonstrated an aggressiveattitude, which contributed greatly toward the accomplishment of thepacification objectives. Based on the quantity of supplies capturedand the neutralization and elimination of hard-core VCI, Long Khanhwas rated first within III CTZ for its programs of resource controland neutralization/elimination of VCI

(f) The 18th ARVN Division, territorial forces and other provincialelements began to take active part in civic action planning and perform-anceo

(1) During the past quarter the 2nd Battalion, 40th Artillery hascontinued its active role in brigade activities. A, total of 96,540rounds were fired. This is due mostly to the number of intelligencetargets fired which accounted for 68, % of The twtal rounda fired.The batteries of the battalion made 25 displacements during thisquarter in support of brigade operations°

(2) To provide necessary support to the infantry units, the bat-talion operated from as many as 8 fire support bases simultaneously,,

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CONFIDENTIALOn 27 August the battalion headquarters (forward) was displaced fromFSB BLACKHciisE to Xuan Loc along with the brigade headquarters and hasremained co-located with the brigade headquarters (forward). In mostcases, due to the size of the TAOi it we, Mpossible to have mutuallysupporting fires or to mass howitzers on any target. Some of the gapswere filled by General Support Reinforcing Artillery from II FFORCEVunits and the 18th ARVN Division artillery units°

(3) There were four artillery raids run during this quarter (twowith eight-inch howitzers and two with 175im guns) consisting of fireson preplanned intelligence targets in the northern portion of the TAOIand resulting in numerous bunkers destroyed, 20 secondary explosionsand two eney killed by artillery.

(4) An artillery training team was formed and provided assibtance

to the 18th ARVN Division artillery mobile training team in the trainingof their units in gunnery, communications and other related subjects.Additionally, contact teams were provided at several ARVN artillerylocations to assist in training and to provide liaison when ARVN unitswere firing for US ground forces.

(5) An SOP was developed to provide quick reaction fires on "dufflebag" activations. All duffle bag areas are assigned to specified firingunits and block clearance is obtained each day. The activatione arereported directly from the read-out station to the battalion FDC, sentto the appropriate battery and fired. The average reaction time fromactivation to firing has been 4-- minutes0

(1) The brigade forward C? displaced from FSB BLACKHORSE to XuanLoc during the period, The 4/12th Infantry displaced from FSB JOY toFSB NANCY and the 3/7th Infantry returned to the 99ith LIB from OPCONto the 3d Brigade, 9th US Infantry Division. Communications systemswere diaplaced to support the brigade forward CP, 4/12th Infantry and3/7th Infantry in their new locations,

(2) The brigade forward TOC was displaced from FSB BLACKHORSE toXuan Loc 281400H August '969. On 20 August, the 313th Signal Companysent an advance party to Xuan Loc to establish FM radio, Single-SideBand R-adiog Communication Center facilities, and telephone cammuica-tions for the brigade forward CP. One VHF terminal was re-located atXuan Loa to establish a teliphone trunking system through VHF relayon Hill 837 to 4/12th and 5/12th Infantry° Sole user telephone linespreviously installed on tha I st Signal Brigade Area System from FSBBLACKHORSE to "199th LIB l&i- ison elements at Xuan Loc were re-terminatedat FSB BLACKHORSE and Xuan Loc for common and sole user trunks betweenthe new brigade forward CP and the 2/3d Infantry and other elementsremaining at FSB BLACKHORSEo

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JOY to FSB NANCY on 26 August in support of the 4/12th Infantry. TheVHF system between the 199th LIB rear TOC at Camp Frenzell-Jones andthe 3/7th Infantry at Can Giuoc was removed on 1 Sevtember uponthe return of the 3/7th Infantry to the 199th LIB. The 3/7th Infantrymoved to FSB MACE on 3 September 1969. Initially a VHF system wasestablished from brigade forward via relay on Hill 837 to FSB MACE.However, operating and logistic problems encountered on Hill 837dictated re-location of the VHF relay from Hill 837 to FSB LIBBY on24 September.

(4) The 1 st Signal Brigade area signal center- at FSB BLACKHORSEdeactivated the multi-channel system between Long Giao (YS 439971) andluan Loc on 20 October. A four channel VHF system operated by the313th Signal Company was installed and placed in operation 19 Octoberto provide telephone communications to the 2/3d Infantry.

(5) The automatic re-transmission station on the Brigade CommandNet (Non-Secure) was activated from the forward CP at Xuan Loc viadirectional antennas to reduce interference. The secure manual relayon Hill 837 continued in opera-Lion.

(6) The brigade communication posture on 31 October 1969 was asfollows$

(a) Radio Relay Systems:

.1 Inclosure 1, Radio Relay Systems Diagram, outlines the systemutilized to provide command and control, speech plus teletype, andtelephone communications.

& The 53d Signal Battalion Ierminated VHF radio relay and HF radio(RATT) from II FFRCEV to the 199th Infantry Brigade forward CP atXuan Loc. The 313th Signal Company operated the brigade VHF system atXuan Loc9 FSB BLACKHORSE, FSB LIBBY, FSB NANCY and FSB MACE

(b) Radio:

j Brigade forward CP at Xuan Loc-

a Brigade Command Net-FM (Non-Secure)

.t Brigade Command Net-FM (Secure)

c II FFORCEV Command Net-FM (Non-Secure),

II FFORCEV Command Net-FM (Secure)o

q Spare Net- FM (Non-Secure)0

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g 199th Aviation Comnand Net-FM (Non-Secure)o

h ALO Net FM, AM, UHF (USAF)(Non-Secure)o

i Air Mobile Monitor UHF (Non-Secure).

£ Brigade Command Net-.SSB (Non-Secure)o

Brigade rear TOC at Camp Frenzell-Jones.

I Brigade Command Net-FM (Non-Secure).

b Brigade Command Net-FM (Secure).

q Brigade Command Net-SSB (Non-Secure),

d II FFORCEV Command Net-FM (Non-Secure).

I! FFORCEV Command Net-FM (Secure)

Combined Reconnaissance & Intelligence Platoon (CRIPCommand Net-FM (Non-Secure),

Infantry Battalions

I Each Infantry Battal'on operated a Command Net-FM (Non-Secure),a Battalion Secure Net-F1, a Clear to Fire Net and a Logistics Net. Theinfantry battalions (except 3i7th Infantry) installed AN/VRC-24 UHFradios at the SBs for monitoring air mobile operations

t Each infantry company operated a Command Net-FM (Non-Secure)and a Fire Direction Net-FM (Non-Secure)o

/.Artillery.

A The 2/4Oth Artillery operated a Com-and Net and monitored each

battery's Fire Direction Nat. The Fire Direction Center entered sup-porting artillery nets as required. A re-transmission station wasinstalled at Gia Ray for FM communication with FSB MACE°

] Each firing battery operated Fire Direction Nets-FM (Non-Secure)o

(c) Wire and Cables

1 Wire lines were liml!.ed to local distribution within CP's andperimeter security lines Wire and cable lines were utilized by the2/3d Infantry and the 3/7th Infantry for coordination with co-locatedinfantry regiments of the 8th ABVN Division.

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jONFIDENTIAL, Switchboard%

a Central Office Telephone Manual AN/MTC-7 (dimounted) was utilizedat brigade forward and rear CP' s. Dial service at Cam Frenzill-Joneswas operated by Plantation Signal Company (Provisional)

k Artillery and infantry battalions utilized the SB-22/PT Switch-

board.

(d) Counication Centers

.1 The Brigade Rear Communications Center at Camp Frenzell-Jonesutilized one AN/MGC-34 Teletype Central Office (dismounted). One HDIon-line circuit to brigade forward is terminated at this facility.

Z The Brigade Forward Communications Center used two each AN,.MC-17Central Office Teletypewriters (dimounted) to terminate one HDI on-linecircuit from II FFORCEV and one HDI on-line circuit from brigade rear.

I An on-line Tactical Teletype System was installed using speechplus technique from brigade forward to each infantry battalion' s FSBo

(e) Messenger and Courier:

1 Scheduled messenger service was operated twice daily betweenbrigade rear and forward.

j Scheduied air courier service was initiated on 13 August from

brigade forward to the infantry battalion FSB s.

(7) Powers PAE provided principal power sources at brigadeforward and rear. Backup power to each system was provided by organic3, 5 and 10 kilowatt generators. Primary power at FSB's is organic5 a1d 10 kilowatt generators.

S -lic a Coad Inormation

(1) The high level of news releases to the Army Rome Town NewsCenter was continuedo

(2) Although the number of press visits was less than the previousperiod, with the brigade's increasing emphasis on pacification andupgrading the 18th ARVN Division, press visits became more nimeroua

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CONFIDENTIALnear the end of the period, All three major networks-ABC, CBS and NBC-came to the 199th to do feature material. Other visits were made byAssociated Press, Stars and Stripes, AFVN, SEAPAC and the Army Special

Photo Team.

(3) Plans for a second edition of the RWCATCH Yearbok, thebrigade magazine, were approved and the actusl layout and copy work wasbegun late in October. In accordance with the approved plan, the secondedition of this publication will ba 48 pages long (twice the length of theinitial issue) and will cover the highlights of 199th operations throughNovember 1969.

(4) Publication of the twice-wmnthly REDCATCHER newspaper wascontinued. However, in order to supplement the efforts of the newspaper,a weekly newsletter wr - instituted, There have been problems with dis-tribution to the troops in the field but steps have been taken to alle-viate these problems, The newsletter has been well received.

(5) In order to broaden the spectrum of operations of the 4 th PIDetachment, an audio-visual program was instituted. Three personnel withbroadcasting backgrounds were added to the detachment. Sources forrequisitioning audio-visual e&,uipment to support this program were alsoinvestigated.

(6) The acceptance of' arori s submitted to outside publications(Le., R2porter, Obt and S nd r -) showed some degreeof improvement, but ruch remains to be accomplished in this areao Asthis period ends, two actioni bave been undertaken in this regard.

(a) Brigade 10 personnel will be dispatched to the field on a morefrequent basis to gather material.

(b) 10 Specialists within each battalion have been directed tosubmit material on a quota basis It is anticipated that these actionswill result in a much expanded material input from which to select

stories to send to outside publications, as well as a greater diver-sification of material in the REDCATCHER newapaper and newsletter.

(7) The following is a breakdown of the detachment's news mediaactivities during the reporting period3

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CONFIDENTIAL(a) News Media Visits: 16

(b) HOs Tcwn Nows:

Augu3t: 524 235 35

Septmber: 605 200 145

October: 488 119,,

TOTALS: 1,617 554 446

(a) Hard News:

fle1nasn Pictures =Z

Augusts 43 21 1

September: 31 8 1

October: I& 1 0

TOTALS: 130 40 2

o. J&f Judae Ad3WVo.o

(1) During 'the reporting period, this command paid $1,081-50 inpersonal property claims to US military personnel° The breakdown isas follows

CLAW AMOUNT PAZD

Augusta 2 $ 581 -55

Septembers 3 207.00

Octobers 292,9L

TOTALS: 8 $Io81L50

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CONFIDENTIAL(2) The breakdown of non-judicial punihment imposed during the

periods

2/3d Infantry 7 17 10 34

3/7th Infantry 13 9 6 28

4/12th Infantry 11 14 5 30

5/12th Infantry I7 26 18 61

2/40th Artillery 11 26 11 48

7th Support 18 12 23 53

HHC, 199th 6 3 !i 20

87th Engineer Co. 2 0 5 7

Troop D, 17th Cav 0 1 3 4

313th Signal Co. 2 4 2 8

M Co., 75tb Inf -I _.

TOTALS: 90 112 96 298

(3) During the reporting period, with 27 Special Courtu-Martialbeing convened by the Commanding General under the provisions of theMilitary Justice Act of 1968, the use of a military judge sittingalone has greatly increased, having been utilized on twenty occasions.Tho breakdown of Courts-Martial during the reporting period:

GENERAL None.

SPECIAL.

UNIT ,UG SEP OCT TOTAL

2/3d Infantry 3 1 1 5

3/7th Infantry 3 0 2 5

4/12th Infantry 2 2 4 8

5/12th Infantry 2 1 0 3

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2/40th Artillery 0 1 0 1

7th Support 40

TOTALS: 14 5 8 27

SUOAR: There were two smmary courts-martial held in brigadeduring the period and they were admhnisterd by the 3/7th Infantryand the 152nd Military Police Platoon.

(4) A complete breakdown of legal assistance cases handled during

the period is as followsg

LUG SLP OCT TOTAL

(a) Adoption and change ofnAm: 3 2 2 7

(b) Citizenships 3 3 3 9

(c) Civil rightst 0 0 2 2

(d) Domestic relations: 15 26 18 59

(e) Depositionsoo 0 0 2 2

(f) Non-support 0 0 2 2

(g) Notarizations: 3 15 14 32

(h) Personal finances8 8 9 17 34

(i) Personal propertys 3 3 1 7

(J) Powers of attorneys 12 4 -8 41

(k) Real estates 3 2 6

(1) Taxation: 1 0 2 3

(m) Torte: 0 0 2 2

(n) Wills and estates8 5 4 7 16

(o) Miscellaneous: __ _ ! _3_0

(p) TOTALS, 101 127 142 370

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CONFIDENTIALk. Provost Mar&hal.

(1) Due to a considerable increase in the larceny of private andgovernment properties, a policy was implemented, at command levels,whereby the Staff Duty Officer will inspect one unit each day forsecurity of valuables.

(2) Brigade forward was re-located from FSB BLACKHORSE to Xuan Loc.The forward MP station was also re-located to Xuan Loc and re-establishedto provide TOC security, gate security, and to provide courtesy patrolsin the village area. A Provost Marshal Investigator is also assignedto investigate crimes involving 199th Infantry Brigade personnel.

(3) The 34B perimeter fence line was repaired and reinforced duringJuly and August° Approximately two miles of chain-link fencing wasconstructed and the remainder was reinforced with additional tacticalwire,

(4) All perimeter towers manned y the Security Guard Platoon at EMB-have been equipped with M-60 machinegiuns, Eight additional search lightswere also procured and put into operation at 34B to enhance security.

(5) The Security Guord Platoon was re-organized. The sentinelduties are now performed by infantrymen and the military policemenwere sent back to their platoons.

(6) During this reporting period there were a total of 268 convoyswhich included 1 ,765 vehicles escorted by the Military Police. Theevehicles logged a total of 25,797 miles, which includes troop movementsto the forward area and resupply Imissions.

(1) The Brigade Chaplain's Office was moved from FSB BLACKHORSE tobrigade forward headquarters at Xuan Loc. The Chapel area waf completelyrenovated and beautified by the '199th Infantry Brigade Chapla.n's section

(2) Religious films, morning devotions, a Protestant Choir, Protest-ant services, Episcopal services and Catholic Mass are conducted on aweekly basis. These services are available for all English speakingpeople of the Zuan Loc area.

(3) In order to provide area coverage, a Chaplain Duty Roster is inef.ect for 34B. Each Chaplain spends at least one day each week visitingpatients in the Long Binh araa hospitals and providing counselling forCamp Frenzell-Jones personnel. This arrangement also provides a Chaplainfor companies on stand-down0

(4) During this period, Chaplain (CPT) Edison F. Burleson returned to

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AICONFIDENTIALCONUS after completing one year with the 199th Infantry Brigade°Chaplain (MAJ) David W. Williams is his replacement.

(5) Statistical Breakdown of Chaplain Activities:

(a) Number of Services: 472 14,875

(b) Memorial Services: 23 2,045

(c) Orientations: 12 1.2"1

(d) Hospital Visits: 161 1,216

(e) Counselling Cases: 1,202

(f) Letters to Churches: 178

(g) Letters of Condolence: 67

(1) The health of the command showed an average admission rate of483o4/1.O00/annumo Tre non-effectiveness in respect to sick days revealedan average of 2Z6 per day. The admission rate is higher than the previousquarter as a result of the continued malaria problem and an increase infoot disease. However, as a result of early diagnosis and effectivetreatment, hospitalization was shortened, resulting in decreased dailynon-effectiveness.

(2) I=mi zationaf administered throughout the brigade reached anai'rtge of 2,020 per month during the recent quarter.

(3) The Hepatitis rate during this quarter remained essentialythe ame with a monthly average of 1 or 2 cases. However, a defiritedecrease in cases was noted during the last month of this quarter.

(4) Maria:

(a) The malarial incidence showed a dramatic decrease duringAuguist subsequent to the increased emphasis placed on malaria preven-tion. Howver, despite continued anti-malarial emphatis, the incidenceagain rose in September and October along with intensification of therain just prior to the end of the rainy season,

(b) At the end of the last quarter, inventory requests were dis-tributed to eich unit to determine the availability of anti-malarial

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CONFIDENTIALtems, This served two purposes. It enabled this office to determine

what each unit had in stock while at the same time told the unit whatit should have, It also made rommanders more aware of what items werenecessary to aid in malaria prevention,, These statistics were compiledduring August,

(c) On I August 1969, a command letter was distributed throughout

the brigade providing guidance on malaria prevention. At the same time,the medical lecture given at the Redcatcher Training Center was re-evalu-ated and additions were made to insure that newly arrived personnelunderstood the necessity of malaria prevention

(d) The monthly Army Medical Services (AMEDS) meotings are beingheld on a regular basis Medical and para-medical personnel are appraisedof the malarial problem and guidance is provided on prophylaxis measureso

(e) The use of anti-malarial tdblets was stressed as well as the needfor continued urine testing for Chloroquine-Primaquine residue. With con-tinued emphasis on the Chloroquine-Primaquine and Dapsone tablet inges-tion, a noticeable decline in negative Mrine tests was noted.

(f) In conjunction with the -hemical detachment, a letter was dis-tributed in September providing instructions for modification of a 3/4ton vehicle to enable it to ce used for gro,,d-.fogging of insecticide.

(g) In early September, a letter from the Brigade Sargeon was die-,tributed to all members oi- the b.,igade informing them of the complicationsand problems involved when an individa.al ge-ta malaria and streseing pre-vention, The weekly RDCATCHER Nesletter displayed an article in earlyOctober which explains the problems Anvolvd wnen one gets malaria,

(h) On 8 October 1969, a command taEvaz wa distributed to re-em-

phasize malaria prevention

(5) Venereal Disease,

(a) In the recent quarter, venereal diaeaae averaged 89 cases permonth. This was a decreasa from the previoas quarter bat shoved aslight upward trend towards the end of .me quarter Because of thistrend, increased emphasis was placed -n troop education in regards toVD prevention. Redcatcher Trai.ning Center medical lecturee werereviewed and updated to insure tiat all newly arrived personnel areaware of the problems invol',d and pro7entive measures recommended,

(b) In October, a command letter vao distributed to set forthpolicies, provide guidance, and establish responsibilities for VDprevention and control

(c) Battalion surgeons were ii.st~ucted to initate discussions at

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CONFIDENTIALmull unit level in order to provide information and to answerquestions on this subJect,

(d) Physical examinations were conducted on female employeesin areas where VD rates had shown an increase, however, these pro-duced negative results,

(6) Foot Diseases

(a) Foot disease has resulted in a considerable manpower lossduring this quarter. As a result of the rainy season and length of

exposure, foot disease has shown a dramatic increase. Because ofthis problem, command emphasis has stressed preventative measures,In ear7 Angust, a command letter was distributed from II FFORCEVregarding prevention of foot disease. This was followed shortlyby a 199th comuand letter providing guidance on the prevention ofskin and foot disaaseo

(b) In September, a preventive foot disease test program was in-itiated. This consisted of providing one platoon in a company withdaily propbylactic Griseofulvin (an anti-fungal medication) while inthe field. In addition, some units applied tincture of benzoin to thefeet of another platoon in the company as a akin toughening agent.In all units, one platoon was given no additional protective measuresother than those usually provided, The results of this test shouldbe available for the next reporting period

(c) A letter was forwarded by the S-3 section to the G-3, USARVstating the justification and requirements for additional protectivefootgftr as outlined in Inclosure of the II FFORCEV letter dated23 July 1969, subjecti Foot Disease. In response to this letter,protective footgear is programed for future use.

() CGostinued medical supervision has been stressed by battalionsurgeoas and repeated foot inspections are held by platoon medics toinsure proper aeration and early detection of foot disease.

(7) Drugs The use and abuse of drugs is a growing concern amongU personnel in RVN. In order to make the personnel of the 199th LIBaware of the problems involved and the potential hazards of using harmfuldrugs, two films about drug abuse were shown throughout the brigade duringthe month of Ootober. In addition) articles published in the UCATCHBRNewsletter amlified the risks inherent in the use of these drugs.

(8) Medevac Programs During this period a dust-off helicopter with a

Jungle penetrator and hoist was stationed at the Xuan Loc CP in order tohave medevac support closer to personnel 2n the brigade A0O Since thearTival of this helicopter on 9 October, it has proven to be of exceptionalvalue, having already flown 120 missions to evacuate )50 battle casualties.

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COmalCON oDENTI AL(9) Animal Bites:

(a) Animal bites increased last quarter. A total of 18 bites werereported for the previous quarter as compared with 21 for the recentquarter Cf the total bites recorded, 13 were rat bites. Continuademphasis vas placed on elimination of trash and garbage piles an sourcesof food for rodents, Also, intensification of rodent elimination withtraps and poisons has been implemented.

(b) Emphasis on removal of stray animals from EMB and FSB's wasaccomplished through Daily Bulletin announcements. The restriction ofmonkeys from EMB, Xuan Loc and FSB areas was also announced through theDaily Bulletin. Liaison was made with the 4th Medical Detachment (Vet-erinary) in Long Binh to provide veterinary service for legal pete witbinthe brigade,

(I0) Medical Care to Vietnamese Civillans The high incidenoe ofinfectious disease requires close scrutiny of the health of hired in, l-genous personnel. The utilization of Vietnamese civilians lhis incres6 edthe potential health problems of the ',99th LIB. For ti ls reaaon, theBrigade Zurgeonl s Office has initiated a health screeing - program forVietnamese civllians. Individual units have been directed to contactCompany C, 7th .,upport Battalion to obtAirt appointments for medi nlexaminations all cv.illan emiployc-es. These exams inciude stoAdsamples, chem, X-rays, and b.-rod tests for evidence Df pfresites, res-piratory disease and venereal disease respectively In conjnctionwith the Civilian Per.o-anel Office (CLO), the Brigade Surgeon'a Cfficeadministers periodic immunizations to civilian employees t ins .r- ,bigh l'evel of protection against infectious disease

('i , Medical .upport for the HiC, '99th LIB and attachel.iIs laprovided by the Brigade Sargeon's Office The Brigade jurgeon- .fflcealso provides medical personnel (field medics) to =mall ilt6 %Ithinthe -99th LIB- three medics to D!-7th Cavalry, one medic to the CRI±'t'latoon and one to the security platoon at a nearby signal center,Meical supplies for these units are :cerdinated through the BrigadeSurgeon' a Office

( 2) Field Sanitation Field Sanitation _e7em c;;c -,ere MiA inAugust by the 20th preventive Medicine Detachment- Froperly trained fieldsanitation teams have provided line units with readily availableprevontive medicine personnel, Increased emphasis has been directedtoward upgrading area sanitation at each F3B.

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CONFIDENTIAL(13) Area Sanitation% Monthly inspections of mess halls and weekly

inspections of clubs, barber shops and sanitation facilities were per-formed. The Brigade Surgeon's Office maintains a record of all Vietnam-ese personnel working in the open mess system and has personally veri-fied all health exams to insure compliance with health regulations,

(14) Medical Statistics:

(a) The Brigade Surgeon's Office compiles various medical reportsnecessary to evaluate the health of the command and the effectivenssof the medical sectionc. Among these reports are the Command HealthReports and MEDCAP reports submitted monthly. In addition, weeklyreports include the Skin and Infectious Disease report and Morbidityreports which provide information over a shorter period to enable bettercoordination among medical sections for control of disease. Other weeklymedical reports were required during this reporting period. Thesereports provide the Brigade Surgeons' s Office with information concerningMEDCAPS, problems encountered in the field which have not been resolved,and preventive medicine projects initiated at battalion FSB s and bat-t4lion areas of EIB 0

(b) Bi-aonthly medical rosters are now required. Rosters includevaluable information about each medic-

(15) Preventive Dentistryc In addition to the dental facilityprovided at 34B the mobile dental van provided care to FSB's NANCY,LIBBY, BLACLORSE, and MACE as well as the CP at Xuan Loc, This servicehas proven to be beneficial not only from the health standpoint, butalso for troop morale by providing services they could not normallyobtain.

(16) Pre-IG Medical Inspection2 The Brigade Surgeon's Office per-for-td pr.-IG inspections of all medical facilities within the brigade,Advice and guidance was provided to insure maximum efficiency in thesearao

n20 eadel FUnWn, The major activity during the current reportingperiod was the announcement and completion of Conversion Day. The con-version aotivities were initiated by HQ USARV on the morning of 1 1I AugustThis was the sicond conversion of MPC within one year and experience gainedfrom the first conversion proved to be invaluable, Upon announcement ofC-Day, normal office operations were Lerminated, The Finance Office had asufficient supply of conversion forms on hand to meet all requirements.Every battulion and separate company within the brigade had been briefedon C-Day procedures and had been issued the required forme, All units, atthe insistence of the Finance Officer, had Conversion Agents on orders,so no bottlenecks were encountered,, The entire operation went soothly.

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CONFIDENTIAL2. (Cl S i 2. Leasowns Learned: CogAier' s Observations. Eyalu-ations and fecommendations,

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(1) C olALns in Forward Areas.

(a) Observations Close personal contact between the chaplains andthe troops is a positive force to assist the command in dealing withvarious problems,

(b) Evaluation: During the past quarter the chaplains have beenliving in each Battalion Fire Support Base. The readily availablesource of encouragement and counseling is a substantial morale builderfor troops in the forward area.

(c) Recommendation: That each battalion FSB have an area set asideas a living area for the chaplains

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(i) £'L1pration for C-Day,

(a) Obsr-rvation: The battalions and separate companies were qu±ewell prepri-d for the conversion

(b) Evaluation, The operation went very sothly. This can beattributed to the fact that shortcomings experienced during the previousconwersion were noted and steps were taken to prevent these shortcomingsfrom recurring, All units were required to keep conversion officers oncurrent agent orders, Sufficient forms were distributed to each unit, andseveral briefings were conducted by personnel of the Finance Section toinsure familiarity with the procedures involved.

(c) Recommendation That in the future, the above procedures befollowed,, Conversion Agents' orders should be updated quarterly, Batta-lion S-1's should keep the agents briefed quarterly on their duties.The Finance Office will, supply the necessary documents and instructions.

(2) . olns in Enmy.Base Areas.

(a) Observation Enemy bnkers are normally well-built and concealedin a mutually supporting pattern and inter-connected by well-used footpathsand/or logging roads.

(b) Lvaluation By conducting movement off-trail but parallel to majortrails in base areas, units can effectively avoid becoming engaged by sniperswho habitually position themselves to engage targets on tzril This tacticalso enables searching units to approach bunkers from the blind side. Teamsorganized specifically for clearing bunkers are the most effective means ofneutralizing base areas, Engagement of bunkers is characterized by LAW4'sand M-79 canister rounds employed at the bunker entrance, followed by afragmentation grenade thrown into the bunker and an immediate search by aCONFIDENTIAL

CONFIDENTIALsoldier equipped with a caliber .45 pistol and flashlight. Supporting

M-60 and M-16's are positioned to provide covering fire and to engagesnipers.

(c) Recomtndation: That the tactics and techniques described abovebe considered for use by all units.

(3) Hmta.Uller VR Tam .

(a) Observation: HKT have proven to be effective in locating targetsfor rifle companies and guiding companies to the target.

(b) Evaluation: Prior to an sairmobile assault, VR teams can searchthe area of interest, develop new or better targets and verify landingzones. A large area can be searched using a minimum of force ard thesituation developed prior to insertion of ground troops, Care must beexercised by the HKT pilots to preclude compromise of tntended landingzones. If ground troops are already present in the general area, theHKT can effectively guide them to the target and at the same time affordthem some protection and cover during the move.

(c) Recommendation: That units utilize HKT to develop targets forreaction by airmobile insertion of ground troops and to assist inguiding ground troops to likely targets

(4) o lgtoAbuhPsilima

(a) Observation: Ambush patrols moving into position prior todasrkneas 'have observed enemy movsment between the hours of 1730 and 1900,

(b) Evaluationt Small groups of enemy, probably engaged primarilyin resupply activitieL, increase their activity in and around villagesduring the early evening hours. Hasty ambushes set up to counter thismovement usually have not produced desired results,

(c) Recomaendations That ambush positions be fully established priorto 1730 hours in areas where the above type of activity has been observedor is likely, so that they can effectively interdict enemy movements. Sub-sequent movement of these ambush positions after dark normally will benecessary in order to maintain security and to optimize results. Propersniper team employment should be effective in these operations,

(a) Observationg Squad-size patrols are significantly moreeffective than larger ambushes, however, platoon-size ambushes auresometimes necessary when large enemy forces are known to be preacnt inthe area.

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CONFIDENTIAL(W) --valuation- Small ambush patrols are much easier to conceal and

therefore escape enemy detection more readily. A larger area c&n becoverc when a cornpany is slit into smaller, separate ambush patrols.vher, thu cr aei has been disorganized and is attempting to escape from anarea, 3;fa iu.oush patrols are effective in locating and destroyirg theseelicentoz. -ach ambush patrol should have radio commnication; thisnoriLally can be done by lateral redistribution of assets

(c) Recommendation: That units utilize sq~iad-size ambush patrolsto the .Laximum extent rracticable, resorting to larger ci bL.shes only whenthe enemy situation clearly dictates the ase of a larger force,

(6) Tactical Movement.

(a) Observation: flovement during opera,.ions an the 3unple requiresall er'r;onnel to be constantly 'ili wu he sirn3 of erpmy jre. ence,

(b) .,vdiuat aon. I'nits rust move q.'ietly in order to maintain The:ie,..ent of surr;rase. Alertness is necessary to detect s:,ps of re.ent.ctLv1,y, eog. newly cut trees, fresh footrrints and otner siens whichi'pear unu,2oai or jut of the orainiry, Flank ana rear sec-rat. and over-htad observation must oe maintained to deny the eneny an advanrageo is tire

nd o" rortunity to engage oar units, If necessary speed of ,-o'ement mustDe ra.duced to allow prorer care in moving quietly.

(c) teco rdsndation: That units -lace maximum emrhasis on scoutingt-cnniques auring tactical movement to reduce the incidence of anexrpeLeienery engagement (ambush).

(7) base Area Denial.

0a) Observation- )se of CS-2 canister ry an infantry :fie rcw:arwis an effective means of base camy- denial.

,o) Lvaluation,

I Advantages. No special training is required for troops to handleandispense the CS-2 canister, The canister is disrensed by lvh'.ing atime fuse and placing the canister in its desired location. A large num-ber of bunkers can be denied in a relatively short period of time, ,.naverage enemy base camp of 20 to 25 bunkers can be denied in 10 to 15minutes. Experience has shown that, CS-2 emrloyed in a base camp was at35 percent strength and the area still denied two mont;i. later.

2 Disadvantages: A landing zone (1Z) must be used to deliver the

CS-2 to the operational area, as the canister is not air droppable The Ir time fuze must be protected from water to function properly. The CS-2canister is fragile and tends to leak, causing disccmforto The o ralionarea must be evacuated by friendly personnel once the denial operation

starts. The CS-2 does not permanently deny the bunkers.

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d. organization. None

e. Training.

(1) Cnemical Trinn.

(a) Observation: Use of portable flamethrowers during perimeterburn operations will enhance unit proficiency in the use of the weapon.

(b) Evaluation: Individual and unit proficiency with tne portableflamethrower decreases through lack of use. Significant training valuecan be derived through the concurrent training and use of portable flame-throwers during the conduct of routine perimeter burn operations in thevicinity of FSB'sI

(c) Recommendation: That units employ portable flamethrowers during

perimeter burn operations to enhance technical proficiency°

f. j.Lstic None

g. Communications. None

h. Material.

(1) Field xpedient Posiion Markers,

(a) Observation: Field Expedient devices for marking unit positionsin Jungle terrain are often necessary when issue signal devices are notavailable or do not perform satisfactorily.

(b) Evaluation: The following techniques have been developed andemployed successfully for the marking of positions:

I Light Jungle: Remove shot and plastic cover from an M-79canister round. Roll approximately 10 feet of white engineer tape to adiameter equal to the inside diameter of an M-79 canister round. Placea 1 inch square piece of engineer tape on the bottom of the rolled tapeand insert roll into the M-79 canister round, When projectile is fired, Ithe tape reaches a height ot apprcncimately 100 feet, unravels and catcheson tree tops, where it is easily observed b. helicopter crewmen.

2 Heavy Jungle: Chamber an M-79 canister round, after havin,; re-moved the shot and plastic Gover. Ignite a signal smoke, ground, AM166.When smoke appears, drop signal into bore of M-79 and fire into the air,Projectile will reach an approximate height of 150-200 feet, leaving asmoke trail visible to helicopter crewmen.

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devices are not available.

2 That a time-detonated smoke round be developed for use in the M-79grenade launcher.

i. Other.

() Wet W/eather Loading of Engineer Equipment Transporter.

(a) Observation: A transporter became stuck on a muddy access roadafter being loaded with a scoop loader. After a slight delay, a recoverytear, rescued the transporter and sent it on its way. The team, using afair of 2' ton dump trucks chained in tandem, provided sufficient tractionto move the transporter to the hard-surfaced highway.

(J) Evaluation: The procedure of using mounded earth to loadengin~eer '1 ip.r:et, thouzh reliable in the dry season, offers an unduerisk u, ring +he onsocn season. Trails, secondary access roads, and other,n-irf -a:ed ;.teas are susceptible to becoming bogs after steady rain andire rarticularly hazardous under a heavy load. Rather than risk thechance ,i tuck, transp.orter operators should load theirthicle on z icl id, ;.o&l-drained surface. Because such surfaces are not

non'::.Uly " 'o: riate for ,ioundinf earth, an alternate method of loadingJ'- rtqic-:d. T'h . tr:ans]orter is equipped with two ramps to facilitate1oa' ilv, These ra ips are nonmaa.ly left back at the base motor poolbecause of th, onerator,' reliance on the mounded earth rwimps. If thest.. ei var_..js are _-sed, the trans-orter can be loaded on any convenienth%,-dstand without rounded earth*, sc of the steel ramps preclude los-in, tij.,e finding a suitable area where the terrain or mounding pernits

2~oadin%, hence, a tix e savings results, in addition to the ]essening ofthe risl, of becorinr mired (and the resulting requirement to tie up moreequipment in the rescue of the transporter)

(c) hecoilnendation., Durinf; the monsoon season, transporter orerators,ill carry and utilize their steel ramps for loading engineer equipment.

The,- should .e instructed to choose their loading location on a solid--'rface with stable access te. the departure roads0

(2) Necidental Detonation of Claymore Mines.

(a) Cbservation: Claymore mines are subject to detonation fromlighting during thunder and electrical stonrs.

(b) Zvaluation: A shunt board, consisting ,of a small piece ofooard, two nails and a small single strand of '.D-1 wire, is a satis-factory raethod of rendering the claymore mine safe during electricalstorMs. The shunt board is platced on the inside bunker wall0 Two nails

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D-1 Wire _ irWD1 ire

Claymore wires

(c) Recommendation: That shunt boards be installed in all bunvrsas a safety measure against accidental detonation of clayx.ore mines,

(3) increasing Illumination of Trip Flares.

(a) Observation: Trip flares used on perimetero -rie as anadequate warning device but provide only a lix.ited a, )"i* of i~jho

(b) Evaluation: Increasinr the light capacity of The trip flI.rewill enable perimeter personnel to jasily identafy and nraageintruder(s) who trip the flares. One effective means of Lncreasin- illu-mination is to fill a 105m caLister with excess powder and rlace thetrip flare inside the canister, covering with gun .lastic and tape towaterproof the container. Using such a device, illu'ination will coveran area of about 75 meter radius for about 60 seconds.

(c) Recommendation: The units employ this illumination device in

lieu of' the trip flare alone to increase periieter illumination.

(4) Combat Effectiveness of the Individual Soldier.

(a) Observation: The combat effectiveness of the individual soldieris greatly reduced by the excessive amount of gear required for extendedoeriticnso Platoon-size and higher uit movement, bothl. oy da and night,is hindered greatly due to this excessivc equipment,

(D) Evaluation: Establishment of a company CF, secured by the weapons;±atoon, would rrovide an area for units to ground excess equipment andcontinue on ground reconnaissance and anboshes with weapons, basic load ofa.a.tunition ana water only. Units could recon during the day, then return

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(c) Recomendaticns That the weapons platoon establish and se-rea company CP to illow units to . round equipment so they can continuemaneuvering unhampered by excessive equipment.

1 Inci WARREN K.- BENNETT1. Radio Relay Diagram Major General, USA

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For Period &ndng 31 Ootobsr 1969, RCS CSFC-65, UIC WFBDAB

DA, HQ II FFRCESV, APO San Francisco 962661 2 fDf

THRUs Coanding General, US Army Vietnam, ATM, AVHGC(DST), APO 96375

Gom der-In-Chief, U3 ArMy Pacific, ATTI: GPOP-DT, AP0 96558

TO iuuiatant Chief of Staff for Force Develcpenit, Departaent of theArMy, Washington, D.C. 20310

This headquartere has reviewed and concurs with the Operational Report -Lessons Learned of Headquarters, 199th Infantry Brigade for the periodending 31 October 1969.

FOR THE Cte4RADm:

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ATEBGC-DBT (i Nov 69) 2d IndJBJMT3 Operational Report for Headquarters, 199th Infantry Brigade for

Period Ending 31 Octooer 1969, RCS CSFMR-65, RCS C&"OR-65, (R2) (U)

E31DQUAXUS, UNITED STATES ABMY, VIETNAM, APO San ":,. csco 96375 4.'

TO: Ooninder in Chief, United States Army, Paci-" 'TNt GPOP-DT,APO 96558

1. (U) This headquarters has reviewed the Operational Report-Lessons Learnecfor the quarterly period ending 31 October 1969 from Headquarters, 199thInfantry Brigade (Sep)(Light) and comments of indorsing headquarters.

2. (C) Comments follow:

a. (U) Reference item concerning "Chaplains in Forward Areas", page 49,paragraph 2a(1). In that it is not possible for all Fire Support Bases tohave a Chaplain assigned, decision concerning Chaplain billets at Fire SupportBases is and should continue to be a local command decision.

b. (U) Reference item concerning "Operations in Enemy Base Areas", page49, paragraph 2b(2); concur. This information pertaining to operations inenemy base areas will be considered for publication in USARVs BattlefieldReports - Tips for Commanders.

c. (U) Reference item concerning "Field Expedient Position Markers",pa~o 52, paragraph 2h(1); nonconcur. The systems proposed are in directcontradiction to the procedures established in paragraph 110b, TM 9-1300-206.Disassembly, alterations, substitutions and impr-visations of ammunition orainunition components is hazardous and is strictly prohibited. No action byU5 AG or DA is recommended.

d. (C) Reference item concerning "Accidental Detonation of Claymoreyin..", page 53, paragraph 2i(2); concur. Information pertaining to the useof mut boards being installed in all bunkers as a safety measure againstaccidental detonation of Claymore mines will be conaidered for publicationin USARV s Battlefield Reports - Tips for Commanders.

e. (U) Reference item concerning "Increasing Illhuination of TripFlares", page 54, paragraph 2i(3); nonconcur. The method proposed is indirect contradiction to the procedures established in paragraph 11Ob, Ti 9-1300-206. Disassembly, alterations, substitutions, and improvisations ofauunition or amoanition components is hazardous and is strictly prohibited.FOR THE COWADER:

Cy Yurn: 199th LIBII FFORCEV

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GPOP-DT (Undtd) 3d Ind (U)SUBJECT: Operational Report of HQ, 199th Infantry Brigade (Sep)(Ligt)

for Period Ending 31 Octobor 1969, RCS CSFOR-65 (R2) (U)

HQ, US Army, Pacific, APO San Francisco 96558 29 JAN 1970

TO: Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, Department of the

Army, Washington, D. C. 20310

This headquartcrs concurs in subject report as indorsed.

FOR THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF:

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