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Operation Quyet Thang

HEADQUARTERS

25th INFANTRY DIVISION

APO San Francisco 96225

AVD CDH 20 MAY 1968

SUBJECT: COMBAT OPERATION AFTER ACTION REPORT

TO: See Distribution

Combat Operation After Action Report for Operation QUYET THANG is forwarded for necessary action and/or information.

FOR THE COMMANDER

2 Incl J.D. ZEILER

1. TAB A - COAAR 2nd Brigade 2LT, AGC

2. TAB B - COAAR 3rd Brigade Asst Adjutant

DISTRIBUTION:

3 - USARV, ATTN: AVH CS - MH

1 - ACSFOR, DA

3 - MACV, ATTN: MAC - J343

6 - IIFFORCEV, ATTN: G - 3 (D&T)

1 - Commandant, USA INF SCH, Ft Benning, Ga 31029

1 - Commandant, U.S. Army Armor Sch, Ft Knox, Ky. 40120

1 - Commandant, U.S. Army Arty and Missile Sch. Ft Sill, Okla

1 - Commandant, U.S. Army Command & General Stall College, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas

1 - CO, U.S. Army Inf Human Research Unit, Ft Benning, Ga 31029

1 - US Military Academy, ATTN: Librarian, West Point, NY 10996

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

HEADQUARTERS 2d Brigade, 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION

APO 96225

SUBJECT: Combat Operations After Action Report (RCS J3 - J2)

TO: Commanding General

25th Infantry Division

ATTN: AVDCOP

APO US FORCES 96225

1. OPERATION QUYET THANG,

2. BINH DUONG and HAU NGHIA, TAY NINH and DINH PROVINCES,

Republic of Vietnam.

3. 110001 March 1968 - 082400 April 1968

4. Control Headquarters: 2d Bde, 25th Inf Div.

5. Reporting Officer: Colonel Raymond O. Miller

6. Task Orientation:

1nd Battalion, 27th Infantry LTC ERNEST F. CONDINA

2nd Battalion, 27th Inantry LTC WINFRED G. SKELTON

1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (M) LTC THOMAS C. LODGE

2nd Battalion, 34th ARMOR LTC JOHN H. TIPTON JR.

4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry (M) LTC AVERY S. FULLERTON

2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry LTC ALFRED M. BRACY

1st Battalion, 8th Artillery LTC ROBERT A.M. DEAN

INTELLIGENCE:

a. Operation QUYET THANG was conducted in Hau Nghia Province and the western portion of Gia Dinh Province. The terrain in this area consists primarily of dry, hard rice paddies interspersed with bamboo hedgerow complexes. In the north, the paddies gradually fade away into the Rome Plowed entanglements of the Ho Bo and Filhol Plantation areas. During this period, the weather was hot and dry and imposed no operations difficulties on combat operations in the area.

b. The enemy order of battle in the initial stages of QUET THANG consisted primarily of main force (MF) and NVA units that had taken part in the enemy TET offensive in the Saigon area. These units were attempting to disengage and move to base areas to reinforce and resupply. Unit stability was effected as the VC/NVA found it necessary to break down into small units in order to achieve this disengagement. This use of small unit exfiltration resulted in only scattered contact during the early stages of the operation. The enemy attempted to cover their withdrawal from the Saigon area with harassing attacks against RF-PF outposts, primarily along National Highway 1. In addition, minoor attempts at harassment of movement along the MSR through the use of mines and roadblocks were attempted. The enemy units within the Tactical Area of Interest at the initiation of QUYET THANG, together with their strength and probably locations, are listed below. Strengths shown are the pre-TET levels and probably were considerably reduced during the TET offensive.

UNIT STRENGTH LOCATION

1ST mr-4 vc Inf Bn 240 XT 8403

2d Go Mon VC Inf Bn 290 XT 8403

7th Cu Chi VC LF Inf Bn 245 XT 5716

27th VC Regt 900 XT 8005

272d VC Regt 900 XT 8008

8th VC Arty Bn 230 XT DISPERSED

D -16 VC LF Bn 200 XT 6101

267th VC Inf Bn 200 XT 5600

269th VC Inf Bn 150 XT 5600

506th VC Inf Bn 175 XT 4603

c. The first significant action of the operation was the 2/14th Inf discovery, on 14 March, of an extensive weapons cache in the lower Ho Bo Woods. Among the items extracted from this cache were 35 AK-47's, 29 SKS carbines, 2-M1 carbines, 1 Chicom carbine, 1 US M16, 1 RPC-2 RL, o.223 caliber MG's, 1-60mm mortar tube, 1-62mm mortar and 1 BAR. On 16 March the 2/14 Inf found another cache containing 120 rounds of 82mm mortar ammo and 12 complete 122mm rockets. The only major enemy contact of the period was initiated on 24 March when the 2/14 Inf engaged an estimated reinforced VC Battalion entrenched at XT655281. The 2/14 Inf claimed 66 VC KIA (BC) with an additional 22 VC KBA (BC). Two PW's were also taken along with --17 weapons taken were 4 LPO-50 portable flame-throwers, the newest available to Communist Bloc Military Forces. Documents found on the bodies, as well as interrogation of the VC PW's indicated that the unit in the contact was the 7th Cu Chi VC LF Inf Bn. The following day, elements of the 4/23 Inf (M) came in contact with an estimated enemy battalion along several kilometers of Route 1. The enemy was identified as part of a new infiltration group, D-245, that had moved into SVN only 21 days previously. These VC were well equipped, but poorly trained. Later that day, TF 2/34 Armor engaged an entrenched VC company that was part of the D-246 infiltration group. The results of these two actions were 111VC KIA (BC), 100 VC KIA (POSS) and 16 VC KBA (BC). Two PW's were taken, as well as 33 weapons. The next day, the TF 2/34 Armor and 2/14 Inf pursued the remnants of the enemy unit involved in the previous days contacts to the north. The VC were fixed and engaged at XT548245. 2d Brigade units claimed 60 VC KIA (BC), 58 VC BKA (BC), and 1 VC PW. Fourteen weapons, ammo and food were captured, further diminishing the enemy long range capabilities in this area. Enemy forces were forced to withdraw to more distant base areas in order to resume their refitting operations.

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7. Supporting Forces:

a. Air Support:

General: Tactical Aircraft from the 7th Tactical Air Force were used to support the 2nd

Bde Operations. Tactical Fighter Squadrons flew a total of 44 preplanned missions

throughout the Bde area of Operations 69 immediate and 3 diverted airstrikes were

delivered to suppress VC in contact with US Forces.

b. Army Aviation:

1. The four (4) organic OH23[s were used on a daily basis by the battalions for command

and control, liaison and reconnaissance missions. During this period, the four (4)

aircraft flew a total of 336 hours and 40 minutes consisting of 790 tasks and 1043

sorties with 1-32 passengers carried.

2. The 25th Aviation battalion provided a UH-1D command and control helicopter to the

brigade commander on a daily basis. The brigade commander used the C&C

extensively for controlling multi-battalion combat assaults, making command visits and

observing tactical operations.

3. The brigade utilized one or more assault helicopter companies on 17 of 27 days

duration of Operation QUET THANG. The helicopter companies normally furnished by

the 169th Combat Aviation Battalion were used primarily to conduct combat assaults

and eagle flights.

4. CH-47's allocated daily by II Field Force, resupplied the battalions during Operations

QUYET THANG. An average of 10 sorties were used to move more than 7250 lbs of

Classes I, II, IV and V supplies daily. Personnel and mail were moved to forward areas

by CH47's daily. Resupply for Operations QUYET THANG was performed without

significant problems.

c. Artillery Support:

(1) Direct Support: 1st Battalion, 8th Artillery and 6th Battalion, 77th Artillery.

(2) General Support: 3rd Battalion, 13th Artillery (155/8”) and 7th Battalion, 11th

Artillery (105).

(3) Artillery was employed in the Operation to provide:

Suppression of Sniper Fire

Destruction of Attacking Enemy (Direct Fire)

Landing Zone Preparations

Suppressive Fires

H&I Fires

Counter-Mortar Fires

Smoke and Screening Fires

Illumination

(4) 42,948 rounds of 105mm and 8” were fired in support of 2nd Brigade Operations for units within Brigade TAOI.

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d. CONCLUSIONS: The enemy capability to regroup and renew the general offensive was destroyed by the intensity of the 2nd Brigade operations in the Saigon area. Saturation night patrolling along exfiltration routes north and west of Saigon destroyed remnants of VC/NVA units as they tried to escape to base camp areas in Hau Nghia Province. Reinforcement of understrength or disorganized units was effectively restricted by 2nd Brigade operations in Hau Nghia Province with an emphasis on night ambush patrols along infiltration routes and intense daylight operations in possible base camp areas. No longer does the enemy “own the night”. His efforts to regroup and reorganize were repeatedly thwarted by the intense 2nd Brigade night patrolling activities land vigorous pursuit and destruction of enemy forces once contact was made.

9. MISSION: 2nd Bde conducts offensive operations commencing 11 March 68 in TAOI to:

a. Destroy VC/NVA forces, installations and infrastructures.

b. Support G.V.N. revolutionary program

(1) ARVN Refresher Training

(2) Improvement Action Team

c. Conduct operations along Oriental River to deny use of VC/NVA LOC.

d. Reinforce 5th and 25th ARVN Division and CIDG camps: TRA CU - DUC HOA - DYC HUE in

TAOI as required.

10. Concept of Operation:

a. Chronological Summary:

(1) OPORD 7-68 issued to participating units on 11 March 1968 initiating Operation QUYET THANG.

(2) On 18 March 2-14 Inf made contact with an estimated enemy platoon at XT651289. Contact continued sporadically form 0851 hrs to 1500 hrs. On 19 March 2-14 Inf returned to the areas of contact and engaged an unknown enemy force. Enemy broke contact at 1510 hrs.

(3) On 24 March Inf made contact with an estimated enemy company at XS569260. Contact continued from 0815 hrs until dark.

(4) On 25 March 4-23 Inf (M) became OPCON to 2nd Bde after making contact with elements of an estimated enemy battalion, later identified as the 7th LF Cu Chi Battalion. Contact continued on MSR east of Trang Bang

(XT498194) until 1600 hours.

(5) On 26 March 2-14 Inf made contact with an estimated reinforced enemy company at XT528248. Contact continued from 1050 hrs until the following day when TF Bracy (2-14 and TF 2-34 ARMOR) destroyed the enemy force. Contact terminated at 1710 hours.

11. EXECUTATION:

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11 MARCH

1-27 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co C provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 1000 hrs one platoon of Co C, 1-5 INF (M), 2 flame tracks and 2 track OPCON to battalion were released opcon 14440 hrs. At 1730 hrs Co's B and C, vic XT525245, received S/A and A/W fire from an estimated two VC companies. Returned fire with all organic weapons, LFT and air strikes. VC losses unknown. At 2015 hrs battalion night location, vic XT517218, received 20 rounds of 82mm, negative casualties. Returned fire with counter mortar. VC losses unknown. At 1121 hrs Co D, vic XT519240, located 11 VC KIA (BC) killed by artillery.

2-27 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults. Recon platoon provided security for the 65th Engineer battalion along route 8A. Co A provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. AT 2030 hrs, Co C, AP, vic XT574163, received S/A, A/W and RPG fire from an unknown number of VC. Negative casualties. Returned fire with S/A and A/W fire. VC losses unknown.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Effective 1000 hrs released OPCON. 1-27 INF returned OPCON to

TASK FORCE at 1440 hrs and conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 0115 hrs night location received 30 - 60mm and 82mm rounds resulting in 8 US WIA's and 2 US KIA's. Returned fire with counter mortar. VC losses unknown.

12 MARCH

1-27 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co A provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 0045 hrs battalion night location, vic XT578163, received 28 rounds of mortar fire. Negative casualties. Returned fire with counter mortar. VC losses unknown. At 1105 hrs, Co C, vic XT529232, located 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-27 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 2105 hrs, Co D AP, vic XT563268, engaged 10 VC with artillery with unknown results. At 2305 hrs battalion night location received 20 rounds of 60mm mortar; negative casualties. Returned fire with counter mortar. VC losses unknown. At 1045 hrs Co B, vic XT586172, detonated a booby-trapped grenade resulting in 1 US WIA. At 1445 hrs Co B vic XT568177 received sniper fire from an unknown number of VC; negative casualties. Returned fire with all organic weapons. VC losses unknown. At 1645 hrs Co B vic XT568177, received S/A and A/W fire from 6 VC. Negative casualties. Returned fire with all organic weapons. VC losses unknown.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted motor march from vic XT531139 to vic XT615235 to establish and secure a new battalion night location . Co. C 1-5 INF (M), with Co C 4-23 INF (M), conducted a road sweep and provided security for the convoy. At 2030 hrs battalion night location, vic XT 548157, received 8 rounds of sniper fire. Negative casualties.

ARMOR: Effective 0700 hrs OPCON 2nd Brigade. Conducted move to XT639244

To establish and secure a new battalion night location. Conducted airmobile combat assaults. Negative contact during the reported period.

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13 MARCH

1-27 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults and reconnaissance in force operations. Co D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults and reconnaissance in force operations. Co B provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 0920 hrs Coi A, vic XT574232, received 10 rounds of AK47 fire. Negative casualties. Returned fire with all organic weapons. VC losses unknown. At 1400 hrs supporting gunships, vic XT565210, engaged 6 VC resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC). At 1530 hrs supporting gunships, vic XT560262, engaged 25 VC with negative results.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 1228 hrs Co A, vic XT602271, a tank detonated an AT mine resulting in 1 US WIA and minor damage to the tank.

2-14 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co B provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 1250 hrs Co A, vic XT624251, received 8 rounds of sniper fire. Negative casualties. Returned fire with S/A and A/W. VC losses unknown.

14 Mar

1-27 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's B and D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 0105 hrs Co B, vic XT531200, captured 2 VC POW's and evacuated to IPW. At 1047 hrs Co A, vic XT511257, received A/W fire from unknown number of VC. Returned fire with S/A and A/S fire. VC losses unknown.

2- 27 NF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 0915 hrs Co B, vic XT566177, received a heavy volume of S/A, A/W, M/G and RPG fire from an unknown number of VC resulting in 1 US WIA. Returned fire with all organic weapons. VC losses unknown. At 0930 hrs Co A, vic XT546180, received sniper fire from 2 VC resulting in 3 US WIA's and 2 US KIA's. Returned fire with all organic weapons and LFT resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1042 hrs, Co C, vic XT542180, received S/A fire from an unknown number of VC resulting in 7 US WIA's. Returned fire with all organic weapons. VC losses unknown. At 1540 hrs Co B, vic XT567176, received 1 round of sniper fire resulting in 1 US WIA.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted move from vic XT613237 to vic XT587267 to establish and secure a new battalion night location. Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. A 1016 hrs Recon platoon, vic XT566263, apprehended and evacuated to IPW one detainee. At 1533 hrs Co C 1-5 INF (M), vic XT575268 received S/A and A/W fire from an unknown number of VC Negative casualties. Returned fire with all organic weapons. VC losses unknown.

2- 14 INF: Co D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 1440 hrs Co A, vic XT650223, detonated an unknown type mine resulting in 2 US WIA's and 1 US KIA. At 0945 hrs Co B, vicXT646243 discovered a weapons cache containing one M16 Rifle, one Chicom carbine, one rocket launcher, one M1 Carbine, 35 AK47's, 29 SFS Carbines, 1 Pistol, 1-60mm tube, 1-82mm tube and tripod, and 2-30 caliber machine guns.

15 MARCH

1-27 INF: Co's B and D provided security for the battalion night location and prepared for night activities. Conducted airmobile combat assaults and reconnaissance in force operations. At 2115 hrs Co B AP, vic XT535220, engaged 3 VC with S/A, A/W and M79 resulting in 3 VC KIA(BC). At 2120 hrs battalion night location, vic XT517218, received 3 rounds of 60mm mortar fire. Negative casualties. Returned fire with counter mortar. VC losses unknown. At 1413 hrs Co C, vic XT573305, received S/A and A/W fire from 3 VC resulting in 4 US WIA's. Returned fire with unknown results. At 1413 hrs, supporting gunship, vic XT572305, received A/W fire; negative casualties, gunships combat loss.

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2 - 27 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults and reconnaissance in force operations. At 0727 hrs Co A, vic XT548188, located 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1445 hrs, Co D, vic XT555183, received 2 M79 rounds; negative casualties. Returned fire with 60mm: VC losses unknown.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 1838 hrs Co C 4-23 INF (M), vic XT574271, located 3 VC KIA (BC).

2-14 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co D provided security for the Battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 0920 hrs Co B, vic XT643233, located 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1305 hrs Co A, vic XT656239, received 4 rounds of sniper fire resulting in 1 US WIA. Returned fire with S/A and A/W: VC losses unknown. At 1310 hrs Co A, vic XT656239, located 1 VC KIA (BC).

16 MARCH

1-27 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations in search of tunnel complex vic XT572303. Co B provided security for the Battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 0838 hrs, Co D, vic XT573304, located 8 VC KIA (BC) and 7 VC KBA (BC).

2 -27 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults. Co D provided 1 platoon for the security of FSB vic XT585215. Negative contact during the reported period.

TF 2 - 34 ARMOR: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 1335 hrs Co C 1-5 INF (M), vic XT595303, located 1 VC KBA (BC).

2-14 INF: 1 platoon of Co D remains OPCON to TF 2-34 ARMOR. Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co D (-) provided security for the Battalion night location and acts as the RRF. Negative contact during the reported period.

TAC AIR: At 0800 hrs, vic XT660265, engaged 3 VC resulting in 3 VC KBA (BC).

17 MARCH

1-27 INF; Co's B and D conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's A and C provided security for the Battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 2210 hrs, Co B AP, vic XT529270, engaged an unknown number of VC with S/A and A/W resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). VC returned fire with S/A, A/W, and RPG fire; negative casualties. At 1310 hrs Co B, vic XT534201, apprehended and evacuated to IPW 1 detainee.

2-27 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's C and D provided security for the Battalion night location and acted as the RRF. Negative contact during the reported period.

TF 2 - 34 ARMOR: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 1335 hrs Co C 1-5 INF (M), vic XT595303, located 1 VC KBA (BC)

2-14 INF: 1 platoon of Co D remains OPCON to TF 2 - 34 ARMOR. Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co D (-) provided security for the Battalion night location and acts as the RRF. Negative contact during the reported period.

TAC AIR: At 0800 hrs, vic XT660265, engaged 3 VC resulting in 3 VC KBA (BC).

18 MARCH

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1-27 INF: Co A conducted roving patrols to vic XT507219, XT520235, XT509230, XT527241, XT514239, XT531223, XT524332, and XT530234. Co C conducted roving patrols to vic xt533221, XT536208, XT531196, XT528207, XT520206, and XT 51028. Co D and recon platoon conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's A, B, and C remained in night location provided security and acted as the RRF. At 1920 hrs night location, vic XT517218, received 7 - 8 rounds of 60 mortar. Returned fire with counter mortar fire resulting in 4 US WIA's. VC losses unknown. At 0325 hrs, Co C AP, vic XT539211, engaged 6 VC with S/A and A/W fire. Resulting in 2 VC KOA (BC) and 2 VC KIA (POSS).

2-27 INF: Co's A, B and C conducted cloverleaf operations to vic XT5817 and XT5717. Conducted airmobile combat assaults. Co D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 0205 hrs, Co A, vic XT599159, engaged 3 VC with S/A; unknown results. Apprehended and evacuated to IPW one detainee. At 1445 hrs, Co A, vic XT568214, received S/A and rifle grenades from unknown number of VC. Returned fire with S/A and LFT. Resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). Supporting gunshuips engaged 2 VC resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC).

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Co C 1-5 INFL (M) and Co C 4-23 INF (M) conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Recon platoon conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-14k INF: Co's A, B and C conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. Negative contact during the reported period.

19 MARCH

1-27 INF: Co D and Recon platoon conducted reconnaissance in force operations vic XT5220, XT5320, XT5120, XT5121, and XT5221. Co's A, B, and C provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF, and prepared for night operations. At 2115 hrs Co C AP, vic XT513217, engaged unknown number of VC with unknown results. At 0125 hrs Co B AP, vic XT529206, received 6 rounds of rifle grenades with negative casualties.

2-27 INF: Co D conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's A, B and C provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 1200 hrs, Co B, vic XT577175, detonated 2 booby traps resulting in 6 US WIA's.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Negative contact during the reported period

2-14 INF: Conducted airmobile combat assaults and reconnaissance in force operations. Co D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 0851 hrs Co A, vic XT651289, received S/A and A/W fire from unknown number of VC resulting in 1 US KIA and 1 US WIA. Returned fire with S/A and A/W fire resulting in 7 VC KIA (BC). At 1143 hrs LRRP, vic XT654237, engaged 3 VC with S/A resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC).

20 MARCH

1-27 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's B, C and D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 0451 hrs Co C, vic XT499327, engaged 4 VC with S/A and A/W fire resulting in 4 VC KIA (BC).

2-27 INF: Conducted motor march from vic XT578163 to vic XT553171 to establish and secure a new battalion night location. Negative contact during the reported period.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 1234 hrs Co C 4-23 INF (M), vic XT617288, located 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1420 hrs Co C 1-5 INF (M), vic XT629293, received S/A and RPG fire from estimated VC company resulting in 4 US WIA's and 2 tanks minor damage. Returned fire with S/A and A/W fire with 2 VC KIA (POSS).

2-14 INF: Conducted air move from vic XT634343 to vic XT637243 to establish and secure a new battalion night location. Co B, vic XT654283, received S/A and rifle grenades from an unknown number of VC. Negative casualties. Returned fire with S/A and LFT. VC losses unknown. At 1510 hrs battalion night location, vic XT655284, received S/A, mortar and RPG fire resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC).

21 MARCH

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1 -27 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's A and B provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 1932 hrs night location received 10 rounds of 60mm and S/A fire resulting in 2 US WIA's. Returned fire with counter mortar and A/W fire with unknown results. At 0728 hrs Co D, vic XT54201, apprehended and evacuated 1 detainee to IPW. At 0800 hrs Co D, vic XT519235 received sniper fire from an unknown number of VC. Negative casualties. Returned fire with S/A, A/W and M79 with VC losses unknown. At 1137 hrs Co D, vic XT530212, apprehended and evacuated 1 detainee to IPW.

2-27 INF: Conducted cordon and search operations vic XT550153 (XOM THAP VILLAGE). Co A provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 2050 hrs night location, vic XT535172 received 5 rounds of 82mm negative casualties. Returned fire with counter mortar. VC losses unknown.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 1850 hrs Recon platoon, vic XT515287, an APC detonated a 750 pound bomb resulting in 7 US WIA's and APC combat loss. At 1038 hrs Recon platoon, vic XT612294, an APC detonated a 12 pound AP mine. Resulting in 2 US WIA's and minor damage to APC. At 1447 hrs Recon platoon, vic XT588264, an APC detonated a 5 pound pressure type mine: negative casualties and minor damage to APC. At 1512 hrs vic XT639302 battalion received S/A fire from estimated 7 VC. Negative casualties. Returned fire with S/A and A/W fire. VC losses unknown.

2-14 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 1605 hrs Co B, vic XT656282, received S/A, and A/W fire, resulting in 2 US WIA's. Returned fire with S/A, A/W and M79 resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC).

22 MARCH

1-27 INF; Conducted airmobile combat assaults. Co's A and D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 INF: OPCON 3D BDE effective 1200 hrs.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted move from vic XT606303 to Cu Chi Base Camp. Closing at 1400 hrs. Conducted stand down, maintenance and care of equipment. At 1841 hrs vic XT636301, and APC detonated an AT mine. Negative casualties and major damage to APC.

2-14 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 2003 hrs Co B AP, vic XT651278, engaged 1 VC squad with S/A and A/W fire. VC losses unknown. VC returned fire with S/A and A/W fire. Resulting in 2 US WIA's. At 0815 hrs Co C, vic XT660284, located 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1025 hrs Co A, vic XT657276, engaged 1 VC with S/A and A/W fire resulting in 1 VC KIA (POSS).

23 MARCH

1-27 INF: At 1225 hrs, battalion conducted motor march from vic XT517218 to Cu Chi Base Camp closing at 1340 hrs. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 INF: Remains OPCON 3D BDE.

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Tf 2-34 ARMOR: Co C 1-5 INF (M) and Co C 4-23 INF (M) conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 1920 hrs Recon platoon, vic XT613236, received unknown number sniper fire with negative casualties. Returned fire with .50 caliber. VC losses unknown. At 2040 hrs Co A, vic XT624148, received 1 round of RPG 7 resulting in 2 US WIA's. Returned fire with S/A and A/W with unknown results. At 0731 hrs Co C, 4-23 INF (M), vic XT388305, apprehended and evacuated 1 detainee to IPW. At 1440 hrs Co A, vic XT599319 a tank detonated a tilt rod AT mine. Negative casualties and minor damage to the tank.

2-14 INF: Conducted move from vic XT655284 to vic XT563176 to establish and secure a new battalion night location. Conducted airmobile combat assaults and reconnaissance in force operations. At 0904 hrs supporting gunships, vic XT567176, engaged 2 VC, Results unknown. At 1642 hrs battalion received 10 rounds of 60mm fire resulting in 1 US WIA. Returned fire with LFT. VC losses unknown.

24 MARCH

1-27 INF: Conducted battalion refresher training. to include tactics and patrolling techniques. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 INF: Remains OPCON to 3d Brigade..

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Recon platoon provided security for bridge site vic XT672279. At 1332 hrs Co C 1-5 INF (M), vic XT642298, located 3 VC KBA (BC).

2-14 INF: Co's A, B and D conducted airmobile combat assaults. Co C provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 0814 hrs supporting gunships, vic XT569260, engaged 2 VC resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC). At 0815 hrs Co's B and C, vic XT569260, received S/A and A/W fire from estimated VC company. Returned fire with all organic weapons. LFT and airstrikes, smoke ships, gunships and slicks. One slick was forced to land due to mechanical difficulties. The smoke ship received A/W fire and was downed with minor damage. Results: 22 US WIA's 4 US KIA, and 7 VC KIA (BC). At 1405 hrs night location, vic XT562175, received 1-60 mm round; negative casualties. At 1530 hrs night location, vic XT562175, received S/A, A/W, M79 and 60mm mortar fire. Returned fire with S/A, A/W and artillery. Negative casualties, VC losses unknown.

At 1615 hrs, Brigade C&C ship, vic XT568258, engaged 3 VC resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC) and 1 VC KIA (POSS).

25 MARCH

1-27 INF: Conducted battalion refresher training. Co D conducted air move from 2-14 Infantry's night location at 1105 hrs and closed Cu Chi Base Camp at 1115.

2-27 INF: Remains OPCON to 3d Brigade

4-23 INF (M) (-): Effective 251120 hrs returned to 2nd Brigade control. At 1015 hrs Co A, vic XT498194, received S/A, A/W and RPG fire from an unknown number of VC. One APC was hit by an RPG round, negative casualties. Returned fire with all organic weapons resulting in 27 VC KIA (BC) and 100 VC KIA (POSS). At 1200 hrs Recon platoon, vic XT514189, received S/A, A./W and RPG fire from an unknown number of VC resulting in 16 US WIA's and 11 US KIA's. Returned fire with all organic weapons and LFT. At 1200 hrs Co B, vic XT492210, received S/A, A/W and RPG fire from an unknown number of VC. Returned fire with all organic weapons with negative results.

TF 2-34 ARMOR; Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 1120 hrs Co C 1-5 INF (M) and Co C 4-23 INF (M) were committed to assist 4-23 INF (M) (-) in their contact at Trang Bang, vic XT523187. At 1421 hrs Co C 4-23 INF (M) and Recon platoon, vic XT518215, received S/A, A/W and RPG fire from an unknown number of VC resulting in 1 US WIA. Returned fire with all organic weapons. VC losses unknown.

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2-14 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's A, B and C conducted airmobile combat assaults. Co D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 1820 hrs convoy, vic XT564165, received 1 burst of S/A fire. Returned fire with S/A. At 1830 hrs vic XT564166 a 2-1/2 ton truck detonated an AT mine, resulting in 2 US WIA's and major damage to truck. At 0815 hrs battalion, vic XT659260, established contact with an unknown number of VC, resulting in 29 VC KIA (BC), 6 VC KIA (POSS), 7 US KIA's AND 17 US WIA's At 0832 hrs Co C, vic XT568253, captured 1 VC POW-WIA and evacuated to the 12th Evac hospital. At 1015 hrs Co C, vic XT567253, located 11 VC KIA (BC). At 1017 hrs Co A, vic XT569260, located 16 VC KIA (BC). At 1056 hrs Co B, vic XT566254, located 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1430 hrs Co D, vic XT526140, engaged 3 VC with S/A and A/W; negative casualties or results. At 1500 hrs night location, vic XT560180, received 5 rounds of sniper fire. Returned fire with 60mm mortar. Negative casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1100 hrs Co A, vic XT572255, captured 1 PW WIA.

26 MARCH

1-27 INF: Conducted battalion refresher training. Co C OPCON to TF 2-34 ARMOR effective 261730 hrs for purpose of securing TF battalion night location vic XT606303. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 INF: Remain OPCON to 3D BDE.

TF 2-34 ARMOR; 1-5 INF Co C and 4-23 INF Co C ;and Recon platoon conducted reconnaissance in force operations. 1-27 INF Co C OPCON to TF 2-34 ARMOR effective 261730 hrs for purpose of securing Task Force battalion's night location. At 1421 hrs Recon platoon, vic XT518215, received S/A, A/W and RPG fire from estimated VC company, resulting in 20 US WIA's and 1 US KIA. Returned fire with all organic weapons, artillery, LFT and air strikes resulting in 16 VC KIA (BC). At 0820 hrs Co C 1-5 INF (M), vic XT516214, captured 1 VC POW and located 10 VC KIA (BC) and 16 VC KBA (BC).

2-14 INF: Co's A, C and D provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. Co B conducted airmobile combat assaults. Aat 1050 hrs Co B, vic XT528248, received S/A, A/W and RPG fire from estimated reinforced company. Returned fire with S/A and LFT. Results: 7 US WIA, 5 VC KIA (BC) AND 3 VC KBA (BC). At 1414 hrs night locations, vic XT564178, received S//A and 60mm resulting in 1 US WIA.

4-23 INF: (M): Co's A, B and Recon platoon conducted sweep of vic XT498194. Co's A, B and Recon platoon conducted sweep and clearing operations of Highway 1 from XT411238 to Cu Chi Base Camp. At 1300 hrs. Recon, vic XT510189, located 9 VC KIA (BC). At 1458 hrs Recon platoon, vic XT508191, apprehended 1 male WIA detainee.

27 MARCH

1-27 INF: Conducted maintenance and training

2-27 INF: Remains OPCON to 3D BDE.

2-14 INF: Co's A and B remained night location and prepared for future operations. Co A and Recon platoon conducted sweep and clearing operations of Highway 1. At 0750 hrs Co's B and C, vic XT528249, received S/A, A/W and RPG fire from an unknown number of VC. Returned fire with all organic weapons, LFT and artillery. Results: 31 VC KBA (BC), 1 detainee, and 40 VC KIA (BC). At 1135 hrs night location, vic XT562169, received 12 rounds of rifle grenades and A/W fire. Returned fire with A/W and 4.2” mortars. Results: 1 US WIA, VC losses unknown. At 1700 hrs Co D, vic XT560179, apprehended 3 detainees.

TASK FORCE BRACY: Effective 261730 hrs TF BRACY formed of the following elements: Co C 4-23 INF (M), Co C 1-5 INF (M), Recon platoon 2-34 ARMOR and Co's B and C 2-14 INF. At 0740 hrs vic XT526242, received S/A and A/W fire. Returned fire with all organic weapons. Results: 18 US WIA, 11 VC KIA (BC), 18 VC KBA (BC), and 1 VC POW.

28 MARCH

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Special Operations: Company A 4-23 INF conducted a combined sweep operations from TRANG BANG to vic XT5023 resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC) and 4 VC PW's. 2 VC were released to ARVN control wand two were returned to Cu Chi IPW.

1-27 INF: Remained Cu Chi Base Camp and conducted extensive refresher training.

2-27 INF: Remains OPCON to 3D BDE.

2-14 INF: Effective 271510 hrs Companies B and C released OPCON TASK FORCE BRACY to battalions control. Companies A and D provided security for the battalions night location and prepared for future operations. Companies B and C conducted airmobile combat assaults and reconnaissance in force operations. At 1028 hrs Company B, vic XT523240, received S/A and A/W fire on LZ. Returned fire with all organic weapons. Results: 1 US WIA. At 1217 hrs Company B, vic XT523244, received sniper fire from unknown number of VC. Returned fire with S/A and A/W. Negative casualties. VC losses unknown. At 1252 hrs Company C, vic XT525245, located 6 VC KIA (BC) AND 1 VC KBA (BC).

TASK FORCE BRACY: Effective 271510 hrs all units released to parent unit control.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Effective 271510 hrs Company C 4-23 INF (M) returned to parent unit control. Effective 280700 hrs Company B 4-23 INF OPCON to TF 2-34 ARMOR. Company B 4-23 remained Cu Chi Base Camp. TF (-) conducted stand down, maintenance and rest and prepared for future operations. At 0700 hrs Company B 4-23 INF (M) with 19 Rome Plows, conducted motor march from Cu Chi Base Camp to the 2-34's (-) night location, closing at 1700 hrs. At 1217 hrs Company B 4-23 INF (M), vic XT597264, 2 APC's detonated 1 AT mine each, resulting in 3 US WIA's and 1 tank major damage.

4-23 INF (-): Effective 0700 hrs Company B, OPCON to 2-34 ARMOR. 4-23 (-) remained Cu Chi Base Camp. Company C provided security for engineers work site vic XT680143. Company C (-) conducted sweep and clearing operations of Route 8A from Cu Chi to vic XT580081. Commencing at 0700 hrs, Company A conducted sweep and clearing operations of the MSR from the Hoc Mon area to Trang Bang. Company A conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 0918 hrs Company B, vic XT625217, received sniper fire from 2 or 3 VC. Returned fire with all organic weapons. Negative casualties. VC losses unknown. At 1245 hrs Company A received sniper fire from unknown number of VC. Returned fire with S/A and A/W. VC broke contact at 1301 hrs. At 1500 hrs Company A, vic XT505221, spotted 5 CHIEU HOI's. Four of them turned themselves in. The other tried to escape. Results 1 VC KIA (BC).

At 1018 hrs Brigade C&C ship, vic XT524214. Engaged estimated VC platoon resulting in 6 VC KIA (BC) and 1 VC KIA (POSS)

29 MARCH

Special Operations: Company A 4-23 INF conducted a combined sweep operation with 2 platoons of PF from Trang Bang to vic XT5022 and apprehended 2 detainees who were evacuated.

1-27 INF: Effective 2291125 hrs, OPCON to 3D BDE.

2-27 INF: Effective 291345 hrs, returned to 2D BDE control.

2-14 INF: Battalion conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 1013 hrs 1 - 4 ton truck detonated a 30 lb AT mine resulting in 2 US KIA's and 1 US WIA and 1 - 4 ton truck combat loss. (p11)

At 1210 hrs company B, vic XT576207, received 10 rounds of AK47 fire from 1 VC. Returned fire with S/A and A/W and M79. Negative casualties.; VC losses unknown. At 1346 hrs company B and C, vic XT568213, received sniper fire and 3 rounds of 60mm resulting in 3 US WIA's. Returned fire with S/A, A/.W and artillery. At 1620 hrs, Company A, vic XT563178, received 6 rounds of sniper fire resulting in 2 US WIA's. Returned fire with S/A and A/W. VC losses unknown.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Conducted Rome Plow cutting operations. Company C 1-5 and Company 4-23 provided security for Rome Plow cutting operations. At 0737 hrs, Recon element conducted motor march from vic XT606303 to Cu Chi Base Camp and provided security for Low Boys closing Cu Chi Base Camp at 1100 hrs. Returned with 7 Rome Plows to night location closing at 1620 hrs.

4-23 INF (-): Company C remained Cu Chi Base Camp. Company B remained OPCON to 2-34 ARMOR. Company A conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Company C (-) provided security for engineer efforts along Route 8A. Companies A and C (-) and Recon platoon conducted sweep of MSR from GO DAU HA SE to the HOC MON bridge. At 1237 hrs Company A, vic XT485220, apprehended 2 detainees.

30 MARCH

1-27 INF: Remains OPCON to 3D Bde.

2-27 INF: Remained Cu Chi Bases Camp. Conducted extensive refresher training to include weapons and flame warfare training.

1-5 INF (M): Returned 2d Bde control effective 0700 hrs. Co B remains OPCON TF 2-34 Armor. Conducted a combined cordon and search with elements of PF from Sa Tan Binh district of the village of VIN LOS vic XS715975. Negative contact during the reported period.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Task Force conducted Rome Plow cutting operations. Company B 4-23 INF (M) remains OPCON to TF 2-34 ARMOR. Company C 1-5 INF (M) and Company B 4-23 INF (M) provided security for Rome Plow cutting operations.

2-14 INF: Company A provided security for the battalion's night location and acted as battalion reaction force. Companies B, C and D conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 1927 hrs night location, vic XT564177, received approximately 10 rounds of unknown caliber mortar rounds. Returned fire with counter mortar 4.2” and artillery. Results: 8 US WIA's; VC losses unknown., At 1207 hrs company C, vic XT579231, received 5 rounds of AK47 sniper fire. Returned fire with S/A, A/W, M79 and LFT. Negative casualties; VC losses unknown. At 1215 hrs supporting gunship, vic XT571230, engaged 5 VC; VC did not return fire. VC losses unknown. At 1535 hrs Companies C and D, vic XT564230, received sniper fire from unknown number of VC. Returned fire with supporting gunship. Negative casualties; VC losses unknown.888884-23 INF (M) (-): Company A and Recon element OPCON TO 1ST Bde effective 29, 1930 hrs. Company A and Recon element returned to 2D Bde control effective 30 0700 hrs. Company B 4-23 INF (M) remains OPCON to TF 2-34 ARMOR. Company C in conjunction with road clearing operations provided security for Company C 67th Engineer Battalion vic of Ambush gate. Company C (-) and Recon element conducted sweep and clearing operations of the MSR from TRANG BANG to Cu Chi Base Camp. At 1337 hrs Recon element conducted motor search from vic XT548194 to vic XT382251 to provide security and escort for the 6-77 Artillery. Company A and C conducted stand down to perform maintenance of weapons and equipment. At 1500 hrs company A, vic XT480195, sustained 1 US NBI resulting from individual falling off APC and breaking his left arm. At 1500 hrs battalion captured 4 VC POW's and found 1 VC KIA (BC) from gunshot wounds. Two VC POW's were released to ARVN control and two were evacuated to IPW.

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Special Operations: 3-5 INF (M) (-) with one company of PF from SA TAN BINH conducted a combined cordon and search of VIN LOC village, vic XS715975.

1-27 INF: Effective 31 0700 hrs, returned to 2d Bde control. Company A provided security for the battalion night location. Companies B and C conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co C provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. At 0745 hrs Co D, vic XT771074, located 18 VC KIA (BC). At 0855 hrs Co C, vic XT756064, apprehended and evacuated to IPW, 1 detainee.

2-27 INF: Remained Cu Chi Base Camp and conducted battalion refresher training to include weapons and flame warfare training.

1-5 INF (M): Returned 2d Bde control effective 0700 hrs. Co B remains OPCON TF 2-34 Armor. Conducted a combined cordon and search with elements of PF from Sa Tan Binh district of the village of VIN LOC vic XS715975. Negative contact during the reported period.

TF 2-34 ARMOR: Released OPCON 2d Bde. Effective 0700 hrs.

2-14 INF: Conducted motor march from vic XT5563177 to vic XT716030 to establish and secure a new battalion night location.

4-23 INF: Effective 0700 hrs released OPCON 2d Bde.

1APRIL

Special Operations: 1-5 INF (M) with one company of RF conducted. Combined reconnaissance in force operations to vic XS701980/ CRIP conducted reconnaissance in force operations 1000 meters north and east of Bao Trai and returned to their night locations at 1130 hrs with negative results.

1-27 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's A and D provided security for the night location and acted as the RRF. Negative contact during the reported period

2-27 INF: Remained Cu Chi Base Camp. Conducted battalion refresher training. Co B provided security for Engineer efforts along Route 8A and security for Rome Plows vic ov ambush gate. Provided one company for the Cu Chi Base Camp patrol. Negative contact during the reported period.

1-5 INF: Conducted a combined reconnaissance in force operation with elements Sa Tan Binh PF troops. At 1445 hrs a tank from Co A 2-34 Armor detonated a AT mine vic XT708935. Negative casualties or damage.

D TRP 3-4 CAV: Remains OPCON 2d Bde. Conducted VR of the MSR from Tan Son Nhut to the Cambodian border. At 1040 hrs. vic XT716022, apprehended and evacuated to IPW 1 detainee.

2 APRIL

Special Operations: 1-5 Inf (M) and elements of PF troops from Sa Tan Binh district conducted a combined night AP and engaged 6 VC, vic XT739948 with unknown results. 2-14 Inf with elements of the Hoc Mon National Police conducted combined reconnaissance in force operations.

1-5 INF (M) Conducted airmobile combat assaults. Co's A and B provided security for the battalion night location and acted as RRF. At 1415 hrs Co B, vic XT786069, received 10 rounds of A/W fire resulting in 2 US WIA's. Returned fire with A/W, S/A and M79 resulting in 3 VCKIA (BC) and 2 VC KIA (POSS).

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2=27 INF: Returned Cu Chi Base Camp. Conducted battalion refresher training.

INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's A and D

provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF.

D TROOP 3-4 CAV: CP remained at Cu Chi Base Camp. Conducted Dawn and Dusk patrols, over-flew canal systems, and provided LFT support.

3 APRIL

Special Operations: In reaction to an intelligence report of VC moving

through area, CRIP conducted reconnaissance in force operations to vic XT526056. At 1004 hrs CRIP, vic XT526056, engaged 2 VC with S/A. VC returned fire with 10 rounds of carbine fire. Negative casualties; VC losses unknown. At 1130 hrs CRIP, closed their Base Camp at Bao Trai. Company C 2-14 INF and Co B 1-5 INF (M) with 1 platoon of PF from Sa Tan Binh conducted combined reconnaissance in force operations to vic XT6994.

INF (M): Recon element remains OPCON to 2-27 INF. Co C 2-14 INF

Remains OPCON to 1-5 INF (M). Conducted combined cordon and search operations with one company of National Police. At 1153 hrs Recon element, 1-5 INF (M) vic XS550990, an APC detonated an AT mine resulting in 2 US WIA's and APC combat loss.

INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Conducted a

Combined cordon and search operation with one company of National Police. At 2220 hrs, Co D, vic XT754076, engaged 4 VC with S/A and A/W fiire. VC returned fire with S/A and A/W. Contact was broken at 2235 hrs. Negative casualties; VC losses unknown.

2-27 INF: Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 0130 hrs bunker #35, vic XT650165, engaged 4 VC with S/A and A/W resulting in 1 VCKIA (POSS).

4 APRIL

Special Operation: Co's A and B 1-5 INF (M) conducted a combined cordon

and search operation with one company of National Police from Sa Tan Binh Village to vic XS708938 (AP TAY Village) and to vic XS715948 (AP GO Village). Co's A and D conducted a combined cordon and search operation with one company of National Police from SA TAN BINH Village to vic XT715975 (VIN LOC Village). CRIP conducted a training reconnaissance in force operation to objective 1 and 2 vic XT549050 with negative results.

TF 1-5 INF: Recon platoon remains OPCON to 2-27 INF. Co C remains OPCON to TF 2-34 ARMOR. Co C 2-14 INF remains OPCON to 1-5 INF (M). Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's A and C conducted combined cordon and search operations with one company of National Police. At 1145 hrs, 1-5 and National Police, vic XT715946, apprehended 10 detainees who were turned over to National Police. At 0930 hrs Co's B and C, vic XT8782074, engaged 2 VC with artillery. Negative results.

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2-27 INF: Co D provided security for engineers along Route 8A. Co C organized and established observation points. Negative contact during the reported period.

INF: Co C 2-14 INF remains OPCON to 1-5 INF(M). Co D provides

security for battalion night location. Conducted reconnaissance in force operations.

Co's A and B conducted a combined cordon and search operation with one company of National Police.

5 APRIL

Special Operations: Co's A and B 1-5 INF (M) with one company of National Police from Sa Tan Binh village, conducted a combined cordon and search operation vic XS743955 (Cu Lac Village). Co's A and D 2-14 INF with one platoon of PF Troops from Tan Binh District conducted a combined cordon and search operation vic XS715975 (Vinh Loc Village).

TF 1-5 INF (M) (-): Recon platoon remains OPCON to 2-27 INF. Co C remains opcon TO 1-5 INF (M). Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co's A and D conducted a combined operation with one company of National Police. Negative contact during the reported period.

INF: Co's A, C and D conducted airmobile combat assaults. Co's A.

C and D conducted airmobile combat assaults. Co B provided security for the battalion and acted as the RRF. At 0110 hrs Co B, vic XT64052, engaged 2 VC with M79: negative results

2-27 INF: One platoon of Co D provided for the Cu Chi Base Camp patrol. Co. D (-) provided security for the Hoc Mon Bridge. Co's A and B provided security for the battalion night location and for the RRF. Co C organized and established observation points. Recon 1-5 INF (M) remains OPCON to 2-27 INF. Conducted sweep and clearing operations along Highway #1. At 0025 hrs Co B, vic XT578157, engaged 6 VC with S/A and M79; VC returned fire with grenades and M79. Results: 1 US WIA; VC losses unknown. At 0021 hrs Co A, vic XT578123, engaged 4 VC with M79 and M16 resulting in 4 VC KIA (POSS). At 0030 hrs Co A, vic XT578123, engaged 10 VC with claymores, M60 and M79 resulting in 3 VC KIA (POSS). At 0640 hrs Co A, vic XT678092, engaged 2 VC with S/A and A/W; negative results. At 0900 hrs Co B, vic XT577154, located 1 US WIA. At 0905 hrs Co B, vic XT578157, apprehended 1 detainee (WIA). At 1013 hrs, vic XT656112, sustained 2 US NBI's resulting from truck accident.

INF: Co C remains OPCON to 1-5 INF. Co B provided security for

1-5 INF. Co B provided security for the battalion night location and acts as the RRF. Co's A and D and 1 platoon of PF conducted a combined cordon land search operation. At 0622 hrs Co D apprehended 1 POW (WIA). At 0745 hrs 2-14 INF, vic XS715975, located 1 VC KIA(BC) and apprehended 2 detainees.

6 APRIL

Special Operations: Team E consisting of Co C 2-14 INF (-) and 1 platoon of Co A 2-34 Armor, conducted a combined cordon and search operation ;with 1 platoon of PF from Sa Tan Binh District, vic XS728943 (Ap Dinh Village).

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1-5 INF (M): Co C 2-14 INF and Co A 2-34 ARMOR, remains OPCON to 1-5 INF. Conducted reconnaissance in force operations: Recon platoon 1-5 INF (M) remain OPCON to 2-27 INF. Team E consisting of Co C 2-14 INF (-) and 1 platoon of Co A 2-34 ARMOR conducted a combined cordon and search operation with 1 platoon of PF from SA TAN BINH District to vic XS728932 (AP DINH HOA Village). At 1130 hrs Co D, vic XS726964, apprehended 1 detainee who was turned over to ARVN Control.

1-27 INF: Co's A and D conducted reconnaissance in force operation. Co's B and C provided security for the battalion night location and for the RRF. Negative contact during the reported period.

INF: Recon platoon 1-5 INF (M) conducted sweep and clearing

operation of Route 1 from Cu Chi to Hoc Mon. Co D provided security for Engineer

efforts along Route 8A. Co D (-) provided for the Cu Chi Base Camp patrol. At 2055 hrs Co B AP, vic XT578157, received a heavy volume of A/W fire. Returned fire with S./A, A/W and artillery. Results 1 US WIA. VC losses unknown. Contact broken at 2102 hrs. At 2102 hrs Co B AP, vic XT578157, engaged 6 VC with S/A and M79; returned fire with grenades and M79. Results: 1 US WIA, VC losses unknown., At 0915 hrs Co D, vic XT705140,received 1 ineffective sniper round. At 1020 hrs Co C, vic XT591143, apprehended 3 detainees which were later classified as innocent civilians

2-14 INF (-): Co B provided security for the battalion night location. Co C remains OPCON to 1-5 INF (M). Co's A and B conducted airmobile combat assaults and reconnaissance in force operation. At 1655 hrs 2-14 INF, vic XS725845, sustained 2 US NBI's. One man was gored by a water buffalo; the other man was shot by friendly fire while chasing water buffalo. At 1045 hrs 2-14 INF, vic XT565174, a 2-1/2 ton truck detonated a mine resulting in 2 US WIA's.

D Troop 3-4 CAV: CP remains at Cu Chi. Conducted Dawn and Dusk patrols. Conducted maintenance and stand down and prepared for future operations.

7 APRIL 68

Special Operations: At 0800 hrs vic XT848065, 7th battalion, 11th ARVN ABN was inserted by 116th AHC under 1-27 on LZ.

TF 1-5 INF (M) (-): Co C 2-14 INF and Co A 2-34 Armor, remains OPCON to 1-5 INF (M). Recon platoon 1-5 INF (M) remains OPCON to 2-27 INF. Conducted reconnaissance in force operations. At 2230 hrs night location, vic XS699931, engaged 3 VC with S/A and claymores; VC losses unknown.

1-27 INF: Co's B and C provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. Co's A and D conducted airmobile combat assaults. At 1040 hrs Co D, vic XR695127, sustained 1 US WIA resulting from frag wounds received while blowing a tunnel.

2-27 INF: Recon element 1-5 INF (M) remains OPCON to 2-27 INF. Co A remained Cu Chi Base Camp prepared for night activities. Co B provided security for the battalion night location and acted as the RRF. Co C conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Recon 1-5 INF (M) provided security for resupply convoy from Cu Chi to vic XT591145. Co D provided security for the 554 Engr. Battalion along Route 8A and Hoc Mon Bridge. At 2304 hrs Co A , vic XT695096, engaged 3 VC with S/A and A/W resulting in 3 VC KIA (B

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INF: Co's A and D conducted reconnaissance in force operations. Co

C remains OPCON to 1-5 INF (M). Co B provided security for the Battalion night location and acts as the RRF. Negative contact during the reported period.

At 1835 hrs LRRP vic XT25222 engaged unknown number of VC with S/A and A/W . VC returned fire with S/A: Results: 2 US WIA's and 1 US KIA, 2 VC KIA (BC) and 1 VC KIA (POSS).

Statistical Results:

ENEMY LOSSES:

VC KIA (BC) 501 BOOBYTRAPS 14

VC KIA (POSS) 149 CBU 51

VC PW 10 BOMBS 3

SMALL ARMS WEAPONS 200 BANGALORE TORPEDOES 16

CREW SERVED WEAPONS 40 RICE 54,568 lbs

122 mm MORTARS 12 &