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SUBJECT: Operational Report for Quarter!/ ieviod ending 31 January 968 Reports Control Symbol CSPOR-65 V^.Ctl. Mil_tar r Police Battalion, UIC: W-BXD-A (U)

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1. (U) ReJ'erenc o.lRV Reju.:u-.:n 1-1', ltd G Ft bna-y ;9' ' Subvert! Operat_or.a. ■ ei-..-t - Lessc r.3 ^-.r.v i u^S CSFCR-f-5J

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S^Giui .T.AIJT OUGANIZATIDt'; Jri b>i:" ACTIVITlii

A. (C) Coinmand Section:

1. (C) During the period for which -his -e'iort is ^prdnred til y^Otii Military Police Battalion was engagüd in support miasiori vl hin Hi ard IV CTZ, Republic cf Vietriim. Ir. addit o - tc tho cci.tinu.t.ion ct the i.aourlty ard escort missions provided for the 'esupply find personnel convoys; combat support, wac ftlr o prcvidoti '„o the 1st ^nfan-ry L-ivisiox; and 101st Airuorne Division on Operation Quicksilver, and the 11th Armored Cavalry keg-me-it on Operation Fargo. Joint police operations in con,;ur:t,on with th^ Rvi^i National Police (Ganh Sat) and AitVM Kiiitary Police (Ous i Juih) i-cn.ar.td during the reporting period with the addition of Joint fa.ire /Lgl-way if,' ■u.li on highway 1A operating out. of the Thu Xk.z National Pol. cf- Headcriarte .nd the continuation of the Joint Police 1 atrols in the Tan \n a.-ea. Tie -.-.cort of Prisoners of War from capturing units in the III and [V CTZ tc 'JM VtVN III and IV Corps Prisoner of War Camps and the mission of guarding other Prisoners of War being treated in United States Medical facilities on 1 >ng Binh Post continues to be provided by« this battalion. The Corvnanding f^rinr. 179th Military Police Detachment continues to receive support Cor the performance of law enferc' rent missions throughout the III Scrr ar^a. Tr.e battalion also continued ler-.tijns n its area of tactical re2pansj M ■.'c/ to

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Heports C.m.-'l S/m-x: l-. r ,V.-ör 7^-'th .'iixit.j,^/ Pclice Batt-ili< i UK: W-i^D-/. (U)

the south of the -3iig L:..il. F^LU cci..pi-^. Iho n-Li^.o- <v^3 tc conduct uperationü to st-r';.- -n 'e'l- ;• Vitjt Con/'./'Nj '-. '.'.ttr.'-n -. .',v Fcrcci "r stabilization cf the • p,l . -^~ :j, in ■ di;; yovidi: aiuitioivi.. 3ecurity for -.(..r,g Sim xost, .'c ..' . .rt^r-. ■..!-'.' ir-C .st Lcr;r.iic;.i Command. Up^rLdiiv '-Ki ir.ai:/-! -nc- . I ■•-. <* - :■'-.. -% in ti> :.rca c-" TAOR and an extcnrivf- clv.c ö^ I :< L. ;■ ; c^i. -.. i^.ita^....;.

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c. Corcpinj' E, 723th i-dlilar Poa.cj Jattaiion.

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1LT Dale R. Prict assumed command of Compi..iy C, 72Cth Military Police Battalion on 17 January 1968.

D. (FOUO) ppxc r-r,,-) ) Mor-Je and Discipline:

1. ''^■] In;;t-.^tions: No major insp' inapcctioi..j of L; . companies were conductc

/ere conducted. Periodic spot-check basis.

Z. ^\J) Uru ' funds; All companies have continued to maintain established unit funds 'ud their accounts and assets are considered adequate.

3. (U) Mess Hall: The mess hall continued to serve high quality meals to an average of 800 nersons per meal.

L, [U) ^altalion Recreation: The outdoor theater and volleyball court continuad to be used considerably during the reporting period. Additionally, the battalion constructed a Softball field and basketball court for use in intramural activities.

5. (U) Discipline: During the reporting period there were no serious disciplinary problems.

6. (U) fi&R: The battalion continues to make maximum use of both in- country and out of country TviR opportunities.

7. (U) Safety

a. A program of intensive daily training and supervision was made necessary by an increase in careless driving of vehicles and accidental discharges of firearms. These measures have reduced the number of incidents toward the end of the quarter to reasonable proportions,

b. No fires were reported during the reporting period.

c. Traffic safety: The traffic accident rate increased from 9 accidents during the last period to 10 in this quarter. This increase can be attributed to the increased exposure rate which was necessitated by an increase in operational missions. Driving safety is an item, of command ititer«8t and intensive tr'J-ning is continuing to bo r.ccouplished on a daily

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Ö, (U) Malaria Control: There were no cases of malaria reported in the battalion during th« months November 1967 through January 1968.

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10. (U) Awards and Decorations

a. Bronze Star: 13

b. Air Medal: 0

c. Jirniy Comnendation hedal: 106

d. Purple Heart: 10

11, (U) Civic Action:

a. The Battalion supports the 89th Military Police Group Civic Action program by aggressively participating with local and government officials in projects designed for the benefit of th-^ local nationals.

b. The battalion S5 section coordinates all civic action activities within the battalion and provides liaison with district advisors and other civic action and civil affairs sections. Among the activities presented were the Medcap pro^ra a in the various villages of the Battalion TAOR and the presentation of instructional and entertainment type movies. In coordination with units of 159th Engineer Group, bridges throughout the area were

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refurbished to withnt^.nd a class 10 military load to facilitate movement of equipment and supplies into the area to promote other project;:. Several of the RP/PF outposts were strengthened tactically by means of mutual support and hard work on the part of both RF/PF personnel and military policemen working together. School supplies wfcre provicied through coordin- ation with USAID and CARü for the two schools in the TAOR.

Z. (FOUO) Plans and Operations

1. (FOUO) During the reporting period the battalion expended ninety-two days in direct support of combat operations in the III CTZ, ninety-two days in general Military Police support in the III CTZ and ninety-two days in direct support of Military Operations in the III and IV CTZ.

2. (FOUO) Operations

a. Company C provided one officer, 31 £Mj ten \ ton trucks and five M-60 machine guns in direct support of the Provost Marshal, 1st Infantry Division, Phu Loi Base Camp, to perform discipline, law and order, and convoy escort duties.

b. Company B and C provided 26 EM, seven \ ton machine gun trucks and one V-100 Commando Armored Car for daily resupply convoys from Long Binh Post to Tay Ninh, RVN and return. The operation is in support of the 25th Infantry Division. During these convoys occasional enemy initiated incidents occurred, however, none were of a serious nature.

c. Thö 615th MP Company provided personnel for combined patrols with Vietnamese National Police in the vicinity of Tan An, RVN,

d. The 6i5th MP Company provided seven personnel in support of the 101st Airborne Division at Bien Hoc. Air Base during the deployment of the 101st from the Saigon area to their operational areas.

Q. Company A guarded an average of ^5 prisoners daily in United States mecHcal facilities on Long Binh Post. Twenty-one MPs were used daily in this mission,

f. Company C provided escort, security and traffic control for personnel convoys in support of the 90th Replacement Battalion, Long Binh Post, Convo • escort was provided replacements/returnees between Long Binh i'ost. Tan Son Nhut, and Bien Hoa Air Basos.

i. For a period of 40 days during the reporting period Company C provided one officer and 28 EM in direct combat support to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment during Operation "FARGO".

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j. The Battalion contj.iTjed its ganersJ. mission of exercising command and control of assigned and attac.üd unjts; furnishing direct support to the Commanding Officer, 179th Military i-clice Oetrrh:.«;^; -.nd providing military police support to units within t,S: T.II and IV JTZ as directed by the Commanding Officer, 89th Military Police Group., The 3at\,aiion 'dso continued its mission in the tactical area of operational responsibility during Operation "Stablize1',

D. (U) Training

1. (U) Battalion training is supervis«d by ths S3 section. Training h^s been implemented for specialized pieces of equipment and increased awareness of responsibilities in both military police and counterinsurgency duties,

2. Daily fifteen minute training sessions at guard mount formations were instituted by the S3, in order to stress items that need continued emphasis, such as military courtesy, weapons safety, security measures, etc.

E, (FOUO) Intelligence and Counter-intelligence

1. (FOUO) Intelligence: An extensive intelligence gathering network has proven to be very productive in the battalion TAOR. This system of information utilizes Vietnamese intelligence agents, village officials, t'j/PF troops, and National Police to the utmost advantage. The amount of intelligence received has continously expanded, necessitating the utilization of five civilian interpreters to gather and disseminate information. The emphasis on intelligence gathering at the lowest level has continued and this has enhanced the material presented in the intelligence bulletins prepared by the Battalion S2.

2. (FOUO) Counter intelligence: All units within the battalion have been continuously oriented on tha procedures to be followed when handling classified documents in accordance with appropriate security regulations. Personnel were instructed in the hazards of !''.oosc talk" and the procedures for reporting of all possible SAEDA incidents. Security checks are made after duty hours to insure subordina ■; commands are complying with security precautions and regulations. Destruct on of classified documents is in accordance with security regulations.

?. (FOUO) Maintenance

1, (FOUO) Maintenance

a. In order to insure proper maintenance of organizational eouipment inspections are conducted on a continuing basis.

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b, Tho pronlem of FLL for { tor IVJ' 2]- low v-ihi':lr" •"■!" iripr3ved during the reporting period.

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a. The atfrlied mortar section us.i.J "'♦? rounds of 81mm aomunition, 75 HJ^, 7O ixJu n.:. tic.i, arid 2 vhite phospsrciij.

b. There were no combat losses during the reporting period.

c. ■ie«'-.icltions are generally handled expeditiously although so.iC itei.is stiil renuire constant follow up action to replace stocks before they are depleted.

G. The V-lOO Co.iiv.ndo Armored Cars have had a superior performance record. Though spare partf are difficult to obtain, the ^-100 has had a record of admirable pcrfornanco undtir all circumstances and it is desired that additional V-100s be acouired for use in the combat and combat support missions.

SECTION II

OBSEHVATIONS (vSSONS LEAid^D)

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PE.'üiONMEL (Ü)

Item: (U) TOE 19-35E provides for an augmented personnel section.

Discussion: By authority of GO 113 HI Corps, Fort Hood, Texas, dated 25 June 1966, TOE 19-35E provides for an aug-.vntcti personnel section consisting of one warrant officer, one personnel man"gen„nt specialist (E5J, ind one personnel administration specialist (ti4}- N varrant officer is assigned to this unit as personnel officer. Tne autho'-izod personnel section is inadenuate to serve four line conp^nies -.nd •. headquarters detachment.

Observation: The personnel section of a 19-35F TO^ battalion should be augmented in order to meet established re-uirements.

Item: (Li) Need for an assistant armorer.

discussion: TOE 19-37^ do-.s not provide for assistance for the company armorer. Current mission reauirements necessitate that an armorer b- on sail to iss,;e, receive and account for various firearms, and ammunition. A serious reduction of efficiency takes place because of the loiig hours of duty without sufficient assistance.

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Obaervation; The lack of an assistant armorer causes exxremely lory Hours and reduced efficiency of the authorised ar.aorer in a 19-37? Company.

Item: (U) TOE 19-37F provides for : motu.- sergeant (E5).

Discussion: Recently both armor and inf;intry TO^s have oeen revised to make motor sergeants an ß6 allocation. This civ npi ir. the combat amis grade authorization necessitates c reevalur.cicn of Ihe TOL authorization for motor sergeants assigned to a 19-37 nilatar; polici company. Tne utilization of new ecuipment such as V-10Gs and armored personnel carriers "07 military police necessitates increased training and experience on the part of thu motor sergeant. An up-grading of the motor sergeant in rank oommtjnsurate with his responsibilities is neees3.ary.

Observation: TOE 19-37F does not effectively refieet the importance and/or responsibility of the position of company motor serreant.

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Item: (FOUO) Hie need for aviation support to the 19-35F TOE (Army or liorps) ^d.litnry Police Battalion.

Discussion: The need for aviation support has become read:ly apparent during the no^ierous Tid varied combat support missions assigned tc the battalion. With the establishment of a TAOR and an increased area of operational responsibility for the support of the amy divisions and separate brigades, the necessity fjr aviation support, within the military police brigade down to battol-on level has increased.

aircraft could be used in many facets of miiitary police operations to include convoy escort missions, route reconnaissance, escort of prisoners of war and support of the battalion TAOH,

The current meth d cf attempting tc control movement from within tne tonvoy is ineffective when com] ired to the am ' ;:.:. of control provided by an ■m.rborne ooserver. The aerial observer couxd effrrt-Lvely control the convoy and at the s.'uiie time perform route reconraisaanc'; 1 a deti'rndne the condition of the roads and uetect VC attempts to interdict convoys, thus preventing the poasibxe loss of lives and critical cargc.

The evacuation of enemy prisoners of war currently requires th.it fVI evacua- tion teams move Ion?; distances through marginally controlled are-s to pick up ■■ind transport PWs, Thif expos..re tc hazirdü, presents what c uid be a serious piooJem in effectir-.^ inti-escape : iid evasion technioues in response 1.0 actions l:' PVfc, Ilie addition of aircraj o v/oo.id facilitate the movement of smal'L fT^uf; of prisoners more securel-' and wiuh greater- rapid.it', therecy red;cin^ the possibility of the i-'W escaping or jeing injured or killed c .r. eJC-.J e atte.v.'-t".

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Item: (FOUO) rüiilary Police in Ccuntor Insurgency Operations

Discussioii: During the reported perio-l it has been the battalion's experience that :j.ii iry fllce coi.tinue to b& ideally suited fur counter-insurgency operations. The miU.tary p-.lice provide securit.y for the har.ilet ■ind village officials Lii cunjunction with t!u: popular forces in the area.

The influence of the military police has been made known to the general public and a^ such the presence =>nd the knowledge of the security offered by the military police fosters cooperation.

Since the last reporting period it has been confirmed tYi?t military police through their training and background in search techninues and security safeguards and procedures h'ive been able to accomplish the security of the villages and hamlets with minimum difficulty and a goo^ deal of su.cess. The superior number of vehicles and radios of the military police have oeen found to be a great asset in control and coordination of operations.

Kilitary Police have become ouite proficient in infantry tactics during the period. Definite improveMent in techninues of patrolling, conducting sweeps and search and cordon operations have boon noted.

With the sa, .e military police l^in,"* in h, f u>e areas daily, a feeling of mutual trust and respect has d^velopoc' between the military police and tha local populace. This has fostarod t c intelli-ycnce effort since the people trust and are willing to inform tlv ruilitafy police concerning VC "».ctivity. The military police have bitiv, r/r lionc source? of intelligence in- formation mainly due their reporting procedures. As they became more knowledfjable of the nrea nnd their responsibilities the reporting procedures were greatly improved.

The oper-.tion of joint checkpoints and patrols in various locations have been effective in helping secure the are.!. Many detainees and several confinued VG have been aiscovered by these joint patrols and checkpoints.

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this bat ..alion. With an inoruan-T.: r."..': .••;■ of V-li.Os t';ie Vi'Lt;: I-U' Jattalion vrouid be able to more effec* i.vel ' ::.,,..i.irt ■•->■-; .-IL .i-i::^ LO:.S. In -vi iiticr., t ,lu' T.rr.i.amer.t of the V-JOC •■!'i'or-Jn Ll.i.- er'-" müiibori; -jettor [.rotcction fron öDiall aiT.;ü fire tlian the /, ton armored vehLole.

Gbr.ervition: A very definite- need e:ci:;i : for additLuri .j. 7-i00^.

Item; ;r\jb'ü) Tho need existr. !". r increased niüubers of i,-wO nvi.-.h: ie ^uns, (T..n iiiOuats and AW/V.fiJ i+7 and KI'I/FRG 25 radios for the 19-35 ceries TOii battalion.

Üiscussöon: Participation bv the 720th '.i' 3attalion in numerous :onvoy escorts, :o.r.:but cup^ort rainsions and eirect combat patrols has :;.nown that -urrent üperatirsg allowances for M-cO uiachiinc ;ain;:j AN/J''ltG 25 radio;., and "N/'/RC y,7 or aU/ViiC 12 series radios is not sofficient to fulfill the requirements of 'lie assigned missions, .■ispeci'xily acute is t e lack of n-oU machine guns. Each company is authorized .3 by TOU, and current reouireuicnts are necessitating additional machine guns to bo ii .nd receipted, subject to recall, from other units to fulfill dcmar.ds for their uso on escort and other •.-'atrol micsions.

The re^uircme.it for nfl/i HC 25 raiio.; ii: readily apparar.t, especially in tl-.e T.vO.l where it Is essential that all ■ oc*. and w^ter patrols have a ro juunicat.ions capability, '-'r.e c'ur»"';nt ' ' '. ''.--■■ v.-.t provide a means of f,oai'...;.. ;atLon lor r.ij ■.Vs pcice ci ■; v,;;ioalar mounted.

increased vehicular support 01" ;. ■'a; Lor,." h'.' ;...t a strain on the use of /.:;/V,-.C Ul or- AN/V;(C 1.; radios -.'ithin ti.- a:'ta!.i'a>. Vehicles such as the V'-lUu cr Ariaored Pei'sonnol Carrier are <.\'.. .••_■■■: ,,j.tii0ut proper nu.nts, l.cv/er eupplics or co;nmünicat ionr er.uj.pmcr.t •„.,•!■■ 1'.re itikii'.g xt necessarv to si:a.'.t;-„ -e -no of tie TOü radios fro.;, patrol vehi.-.lec.

Ubservati.cn; 'Hrit the IZ'z, lü-3',''F i''i iil-.j-y police co;.ipany h IL' an increased c-•:; lre..;e:t for :.-ou ;,.ach.i;.e "un: , '-runts, »u./'V.tC .',7 ■■■" .'vi.'/Vliü 12 serie-s r.i'.i; ->v and Avi/r',''" 25 radios.

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ITEM; (I') Boston Whalers for utilization as water patrols in the TAOR.

Discussion; The 720th Military Police Battalion currently uses four engineer pontoon boats powered by 25hp outboard engines. Experience has shown that these boats are generally unsatisfactory for control of civilian movement on water- ways. The necessity for more maneuverable boats with the capability of more rapid movement over numerous water ways which interlace the area has been demonstrated repeaL'^dly by incidents which due to the lack of speeu and maneuver- ability hindered water patrol operations.

Observat ion: That engineer pontoon boats are an unsatisfactory substitute for the Boston Whaler.

Intelligence: NONE

ITEM: (F0U0) Repair parts

LOGISTICS (F0U0)

Discussion: .luring the reporting period t'iis battalion has been averagii,^ 307» to 50"! zero balance of repair parts resulting in the deaJlinfn.: ol vphlt 1 ;s for excessive lengths of time.

Observation: That cnramand emphasis be placid jn stockage ol repair paiL>.

ITEM: (F0U0) Availability of k ton vehicles

Discussion: \. ton vehicles (M151) are no, available for issue 10 liil 02 priority requisitions in spite of repeated follou up action. This problem affects the ca- pability to perform the assigned missions and still allow the proper performance of maintenance.

Observation; "Ir.it ', ten vehicles which are necessary lor the mission ol the unit are not available throuir normal supply chinnels.

CIVIC M.i ION (U)

ITEM: (U) US personnel < ften show .i disregard t oi Vietnamese customs, pi... tic.e. and desires.

Discuss i on: Wh.-n US Forces work in Vietnamese hamlets and villages, they a. u ölten unprepared to c jpf with the many and varied customs, practices .md dc-sires of the local populace. This results primarily froi.i a lacl of interest on the behalf of the individuals of the unit and the unit as a whole. In most cases, the Vietnamese are Interested in establishing good rapport with American units, however, many units fall to appreciate the efforts of the indigenous pcrsonn« 1 and the desires of the hamlet and village chiefs. This is demonstrated in (hr mannet in which some units start civic actions projects without consulting thi townspeople as to their needs.

Observation: Some units do not appreci.te the needs of the Vietn.itm-e when

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V-100 Augnr. nti-tipn (U)

That the V-100 Comriando Armored O.rr be authorized on a basis oi' six per company in a military police battalion

Increased M-60. AN/VflC 47 Q'- 1" and /.N/PuC 2$ Augmentation (i70U0)

That the 19-35 military pol: cs Lw'-talion b3 authorised 21 additional M-60 machine guns per conipany; 4 Ai-'/Vif 47 o" AIJ/V.iG 12 radios j)er company and 8 AN/PRC 25 radio srts per TQu ..:;.■..: ;v,

Boston '.vhalers (U)

That Boston Whalers are superior to engineer pontoon boats for use on water patrol ind that e^isting pontoon boats be replaced AS soon as possible.

Logistics (FOUOj

Repair Parts (U)

That coranand emphasis be placed on improving the availability of repair parts,

M151 Availability (FCUO)

That command emphasis be placed on filling mission essenti.al 02 priorities for vehicles which are necessary for mission requirements.

Civic Action (Li;

Disregard of Local Vietnamese Cust^oms (1' j

That in country orientation briefings for new_y rrived personnel be initiated explaining Vietnaraese customs and methods of dealing with the people.

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That Il'VCV publisize more ,.-n.dej.y u\'. method used Li procure funds and their availibility as a civic action gcstu -o.

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1, (L) .icferencc itc^i cüi.cernlnf rersnrji el, 5jrctjüp li, l'; v 1, _ ,-.; 7 ■-nd C. jhorti^e in pcroc :cl section of 72üth I Ilil.r; to.U.cc; :-/'.'. - l.i.on iw \;ell Icncv.n. The recOiu.ie».,1ed staff t ctioti i'^r ■ COIK- ' ice' fU cor., al section i.'ill so.lve this ;;rcbir.'i.

'. (F' L. } li&i'üxohce ileiu coi.c^znin^ Avi tivn Su, ;ortj l} P-L« Concur: "vi.lion 3u: ort to .-ilit r i_' 'lR 0 '"

•:■ i-jcrn- this Croup will ^rc.-tl; ;-3sict in c-vop escort if::, ■ ;.s_, r r r.£.issüncaj escui-t of ;'.ris&nors of \.. i inz sc;, crt of riilil.-.r; j. ;J l'-c battulion oi. L'l'atior.s,

3. (FObC) Reference itous concci'ninr Cc-.i.:.l'ir-lntelJi^s co Ci^. 'i ns, Section II, Part I, pare 9. Concur: Uilitaiy police ; •■■_ ,11 J " 1, .d for counter-insurgency oper^tiens, I.owever, utilizing n.ililvr; f olice- rnen foi' cour.ter-lnsui'^ency uissions nibs a heäv;; stj.'ii: or. the v^ry linitod military police resources in-couritrjr and deti-Lcts from the capability of this Group to perfora its noii';>'l cci.bat i-JLssions. lr. view of the significant sucessful er.iplojT.iont in the ccunier--insi.i ^ency role, continuing co:.-: < nd efforts should be made for increased ru.lit<-xy police personnel,

4. (b) i.eference itet. conccrninr V-HO Coijuando, Section la., i rt i, pa^e 1C, Concur: The need for V-IOC's hi-.: bucr. ccr'.ir.ua."'l;.' < «".enstrc- tad during the ropcrt-n^; period. The V-100 apflicntion tc i.d.l:lL'--y police coi.,b.. t su.iort is u.iliuityd,

5. (FCbO) nefcrc-ncc iten conceruinp JT-J? scribe T;ii b "lion i. .'i- nentj Sect Ion 11, Pert 1, pa^e 10. G.r.cur: in o,.cr..: IM.:'! r.t.d '--.h; +

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6, (ü) ucference itc:.. concerning IrOiton '.huler, Section 11, T'.rt 1, pepe 11. Concur that cur tnt enpinef-r cntron hrits hv. ro^l:ced v ith Boston V.'halers. Foster ,.rnalurE h-vc pi oven supcxior tc •■..^J.n- .■ pu.-.'-o,-.)

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10. (L) acf arthce 'u,ui-. cui,cr;i'rän. ,r<l-tJji f. „".JI.Lü, O.^L'. , 1_, . i, i-it 12. Corxur: .'civ ..ce ■1:Ly.:..ilc ars available fro; ... iiniv,' n Ji.iC.iicc cui:ter r.nd cue obtainable upon present' lion id' c. ■ . , :■':.<■ v '•...■: Lj-i jr to be Cli-ss ' ,'i^ent for pui'; oces of ..clatiun: ,-.,: ■...t... i ;c of cbt-'-iiiLi^ theae funds virtually re-.^i^cS nui:iij;ii;.; ii3;..c if - tia-.i ;\ :7.icr,L3. The c'.th Lilitiry Polici- Gr up 3-5 c-r. cxrediLc ;.ll p..j:e4,,"ork relo.tin^ to p^".j;.ts upon wittei. or vu-bal i.otif ico I i_r. . c-h h. \e j.ajxient ready on a one u.-.y notice.

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1. (U) Uei'erence item concerning Personnel Section, Section II, pa-cs 7 and 1^ and 1st Ind: The latest MTOE action, submitted by this headquarters on 19 Oct 67 (MTOE iV-36G) provides for a Personnel Section consisting of a unit personnel technician (V/0), a personnel management specialist (s^) and a personnel aciministrative specialist (E4).

2. (U) Heference item concerning Assistant Armorer, Section 11, pages 7 and l«i: Concur wi-th recommendation. In a combat zone an assistant armorer is a necessity.

3. (U) Reference item concerning TOE 19-37F Provides for a Motor Sergeant (E5), Section II, pages 8 and Ld: Concur that motor sergeants m TOE lv-37 should have the grade or Eo. 'i'ne number of vehicles and heavy maintenance load in a combat zone justifies that E6 motor sergeants be autnonzed.

4. (G) Reference item concerning Aviation Support, Section II, pages 9 and 12 and Ist Ind: Concur that not only this battalion but all elements of the brigade require aviation support. Brigade confidential letter AVBGC, subject: Aviator Requirement for USARV, dated 13 Dec 67, stated that this brigade required 500 flight hours per month for convoy control, road reconnaissance, use in support of this command's TAOR and other military police activities and requested such an allocation. This request was not favorably considered by Headquarters, USARV.

5. (C) Reference item concerning "Military Police in Counter Insurgency Operations", Section II, pages 9 and 13 and 1st Ind: Concur with recom- mendation and 1st Ind. The following action has been taken to improve efficiency of the military police in such operations.

a. The Commanding General, ISth Military Police Brigade has requested funds for the initiation of a program known within the brigade as the 3,000 Piastre Program. This program is authorized under current MACV directives and is intended to provide on-duty military police with funds to obtain contraband weapons, explosives and essential intelligence in- formation.

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6. (U) iieference item concerainj; Uequireraent for Additional V-1ÜU Comraando 'zss, Section II, paces 10 and 1J an^. Ist Ina: Concur that, there is a definite need for ^-lUU's. A request has been submitter Lot.- 72 additional V-lOO's on a basis of four per 1V-37 ccxpany. These eo. ,- panies will be activated when this commnd's uJ'0.i wtandaruiaaiion is approved.

7. (C) iieference item concerning the heed for Increase-, üiuauers o.' iiadios and Machine Guns, Section II, pa^es IÜ anJ 13 an- ISL In.: Concur that there is a need for increased nunberr. of radios ar. . .acl-.t, -uns in 19-35 battalions. This bri ade ..ILL, .j^a:.uarv:i^a^_o;: _...J;'

the number of 1160's and gun Mounts by Id per I0-37 co.-.ipany. 4'i... d/u- V-IÜO's requested per company ./ill mount l\io liöü's and a ,u:.//dd~.'r7 ra.ic, The AH/PRC-25 radios can be requesteu on 130 nay te."iporary loan. ...'o.,'.: will not be submitted until the hTCL Standardization now a'u :■.■. has L^c:. approved.

S. (U) deference item concerning Soston .flmlero. Section il} i)a ;us 11 and 13 and 1st Ind: Concur .rLlh recorxiondation anu 1st Inc.

9. (U) iieference item concerning repair Parts, Section II, pajes 11 and 13: Concur. Command emphasis at USadV level oo maiie ava' 'a.,^ J c- pair parts is required. The situation ..escribi.- ^:. ülLd :s tru«. ...■ u ,i out tills brigade, dction by Lius ht-auquarters has Leen iwlLlatc- to -..■- sure that units arc establisning proper PSL's an.; complyin,- uJ-ti. d.c ,-• •■ visions of .L: 735-3S

lü. (U) iieference item conccrnij.g availability of v Ton »'ruens, .-» ■ . . II, pages 11 and 13: Concur i.-td. is^ Ind. This headquar'^r:.. '.ILZ U.

advised that there is a tiieater wide shortage oT ., ton truc.j. -U-J. - of this problem is beyond the cai^uuility of this :ieat.quar'.-o.'s.

11. (U) iieference ite;n concerning Disregard for /ietna esc üusi /...., section II, pages 11, 12 an^ 13 and 1st Ind: Concur wit. rocoum;/-. a' and 1st Ind. This headquarters lias continually stresset, the imj ortance of improving US-'/ictnanese relations.

Id. (ll) deference item concerning dolatlu.; dayicnts. Section 11, V-'OJ

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HEADQUARTERS, US ARMY VIETNAM, APO San Erancisco 96375 1 5 APR 19ö8

TO: Commander in Chief, United States Army, Pacific, ATTN: GPOP-DT, APO 96558

1. This headquarters has reviewed the Operational Report-Lessons Learned for the quarterly period ending 31 January 1968 from Headquarters, 720th Military Police Battalion as indorsed.

2. Pertinent comments follow:

a. Reference item concerning need for assistant armorer, Dage 7, section II, part I; page 12, section II, part II; and Zd Indorsement, paragraph Z. Paragraph 8c(20)(a), AR 310-52 provides for one armorer in all category II and III units when the unit has a minimum of 75 small arms. Since the units of the 720th Military Police Battalion fall into the above category, only one armorer is authorized.

b. Reference item concerning TOE 19-37F provides for a motor sergeant (E5), page 8, section II, part I; page 12, section II, part II: and 2d Indorse- ment, paragraph 3. Per AR 6)1-201, with change two, the rank of the unit motor sergeant is dependent on the number of wheel vehicle repairmen of lower grades. Since the Military Police Company organized under FOE 19- 37F is authorized a total of three wheel vehicle repairmen in addition to the motor sergeant, the rank of the motor sergeant is E5.

c. Reference item concerning repair parts, page 1 I, section II, part I; page 13, section II, part II; 1st Indorsement, paragraph 7; and 2d Indorsement, paragraph 9: Concur. In order to improve supply performance for repair parts, 1st Logistical Command implemented a new supply management policy for DSU' s. This policy provides for a reorder point at 75"i of the requisitioning objective (RO), use of issue priority designator (IPD) 05 for new items added to the ASL, and use of Red Ball expanded procedures for requisitioning up to 25% of the RO on parts reaching a zero balance and required to repair assem- blies critical to the operation of a major end item. Also, when recurring zero

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balances are experienced, the increasing of stockage levels up to twice the normal RO is allowed. The implementation of the above policy should greatly alleviate the repair parts problem in the next 60 to 90 days.

d. Reference item concerning availability of 1/4 ton vehicles, page II, section II, part I; page 13, section II, part 11; 1st Indorsemem, paragraph '; and Zcl Indorsement, paragraph 10: Concur. USARPAC and this headquar- ters have advised DA of a continuing shortage of 1/4 ton trucks caused by in- creased requirements to loan these vehicles to ARVN. DA has recommended to DOD that these loans be converted to issues under MAP so that stocks may be replaced. This action is still pending. Currently, 38] vehicles are on loan, 123 additional vehicles have been directed to be loaned, and several hundred more are under consideration for loan. Depot stocks have been at zero balance since 6 December 1967. Approximately 800 1/4 ton trucks art.' due out to USARV units as a result of this situation.

3. Correct Unit Identification Code is WBXDAA.

4. A copy of this indorsement will be furnished to the reporting unit through channels.

FOR THE COMMANDER;

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