Toan Thang II Operational Report 5 Dec 68 through 6 Jan 69

2-34 Armor (-B, -C): B 2-27 Inf, 15th Co 4-7 ARVN Regt, 1 plat A 1-5 (M) OPCON to 2-34 Armor. HQ, 1 plat co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT VIC XT742165. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor and 1 plat A/1-5 Inf (M) loc Cu Chi. Co B 2-27 Inf and 1 plat A/2-34 Armor swept and cleared road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. 2-34 Armor (-) with 2 tanks plat A/2-34 Armor and 1 plat 15th co 4-7 ARVN Regt cdt RIF fm FSB CROCKETT to LD vic XT739133; then RIF to vic XT750125, XT741005, and rtn to NL. At 0120H vic XT764144, Co A P observed 5 personnel and eng with arty; results unknown. At 2200H vic XT648218, Co B observed 8-10 VC and eng with SA; results unknown.

1-5 Inf (M) (-): Co's A (-) and B (-), Sct plat loc at Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C (-) loc vic XT543150. 1 plat co B loc vic Cu Chi. 1 plat Co C loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. At first light 1 plat co C swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Trang Bang Bridge to vic XT410240. At first light 1 plat Co B swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to Trang Bang Bridge. At first light Co C (-) swept Hwy 7A fm Co C NDP vic XT543150 to Hwy 1; then swept W along Hwy 7A to vic XT497173 and secured engr effort. Co A (*) moved fm FSB PATTON I to Hwy 1 vic XT537180 and swept W to vic XT499173. Co B (-) moved fm FSB PATTON I to Hwy 1 vic XT550172 and swept W to vic XT503165. Sct plat moved along Hwy 1 and established block vic XT513187 oriented SW. At 0914H vic XT590185, Recon plat detonated an unkn type booby trap resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co's C and D loc FSB KEENE II vic XS628978. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm FSB KEENE to vic XT515004 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm FSB KEENE II to vic Hoc Mon Canal; searched canal S to vic XS664967; upon completion rtn to NL. 2-14 Inf provided security escort for convoy fm Cu Chi to FSB KEENE I and FSB KEENE II. At 1140H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm FSB KEENE to LZ's vic XT622036 and XT615030; latter element swept to former element's LZ. At 1200H, Co D cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ's. At 1255H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT622036 to LZ's vic XT609056, XT604058; cdt RIFs back to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf (-B): Co A cont maintenance stand down at Cu Chi. Co B remains OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co C NDP loc XT417133. Co D loc Bn FSB REED. 1 plat Co C swept fm AP site vic XT413154 to vic XT417158 and established block. At 0930H Co C (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to vic XT412183 and swept into block; upon completion elements cdt RIF back to NL. At 0952H Co D (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to vic XT429182 with RF fm Bao Trai; elements met and cdt RIF SE into block estab-lished by Recon plat. Recon plt departed FSB REED and cdt RIF to vic XT446143 and established block oriented N; upon RIF into block established by Recon element, Co D (-) and Recon element cdt RIF back to FSB REED. At 2320H vic XT418134, Co C received AK fire; rtn with arty; results unknown.

2-12 Inf: Co's B, C and D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT512260. Co A NL loc FSB STUART/Trang Bang Bridge vic XT501194. Co A (*) with 1 plat of RF fm Trang Bang Sub Sector cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT516200, XT529290 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT536250, XT545244 and XT435238 and rtn to NL. Co C established outposts vic XT502247, XT502252 and provided escort for mine sweep tm fm FSB PERSHING along Hwy 6A and met with 1 sqd Co C sweeping N on Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT522243, XT522228, and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D moved fm NL and established outposts vic XT492218, XT493226, XT495236; patrolled between outposts. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT520267, XT532272, XT537247, XT523273 and rtn to NL. Recon plat established outposts vic XT508257 and XT513262. 2-12 Inf provided escort security for convoy fm Cu Chi to FSB PERSHING. At 2200H vic XT501194, NL received 8-10 RPG rds/SA fire; rtn with arty/81mm; results 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 0925H vic XT534251, Co B received 4 claymore blasts and SA fire fm an estimated 4-6 VC; rtn with organic wpns; results 2 US WIA (dustoff); VC losses unknown.

3/4 Cav (-D); Bn HQ's and 1st and 3rd plt Trp A loc vic XT688184; 2nd plat Trp A loc vic XT682178; Trp A cdt plat size search in vic's XT680200, XT687179; established plat size NDP; 1st plat loc vic XT672173; 2nd plat loc vic XT679178; 3rd plat loc vic XT686182. Trp B cdt plat size search in vic XT679178; 3rd plat loc vic XT686182. Trp B cdt plat size search in XT646207, XT647223; established 3 plat size NDP's; 1st plat loc vic XT647226; 2nd plat loc vic XT643228; 3rd plat loc vic XT644224. Trp C cdt plat size search in vic XT666215; established 3 plat size NDP's; 1st plat loc XT680220; 2nd plat loc vic XT683219; 3rd plat loc XT689219. At 0750H vic XT648222, Trp B in sweep of last night's area of contact, loc 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1125 vic XT647216, Trp B APC detonated unknown type mine, resulting in 1 US KIA, 5 US WIA (dustoff); APC combat loss.

2-34 Armor (-B,C): B 2-27 Inf, 15th Co 4-7 ARVN Regt, 1 plat Co A 1-5 Inf (M) OPCON 2-34 Armor. HQ's 1 plat Co A 2-34 and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor and 1 plat A 1-5 Inf (M) loc Cu Chi. Co B 2-27 and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges and cdt local US/RF/PF RIF's and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, Co A 2-34 swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT TO Hwy 8A. 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor swept Hwy TL-19 fm intersection of TF19 and Hwy 6A to 2nd Bde's NW boundary vic XT460250; upon completion rtn to Cu Chi. At 2015H vic XT764140, 2-34 Armor and Co A 1-5 Inf while setting up AP observed 6-10 VC and received fire. Both elements eng with arty and had neg results.

2-27 Inf: Co A cont on stand down at Cu Chi. Co D remains OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co C NDP loc vic XT417133. Co D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co C cdt RIF fm NDP to vic XT439134 and established patrol base; cdt sqd size RIFs into blocks established by Co D; rtn to patrol base; upon completion Co C rtn to FSB REED. 2 plat Co D and 1 plat RF cdt RIF fm FSB REED to vic XT453123 and established patrol base; sqd size elements cdt RIF to vic XT439112, XT448120 and XT454131; established blocks at these locations oriented W, NW and SW; all elements Co D linked at patrol base and rtn to FSB REED. Recon plat cdt RIF to vic XT470120, XT480130, XT463157 and rtn to NL. 4.2 mortar plat swept Hwy 10A fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. At 2055H vic XT419137, NL observed 5-10 Vc; eng with arty; results unknown. At 0930H vic XT433136, Co C detonated an unknown type grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1025 vic XT433133, Co C loc 2 VC graves; killed by arty; results 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1146H vic XT441137, Co C detonated 1 105mm rd booby trapped in hedgerow, resulting in 2 US WIA (dustoff).

2-12 Inf: Co's B, C and D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT512260. Co A NL loc FSB STUART/Trang Bang Bridge vic XT501194. 1 plat Co A secured Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to vic XT495230. Co C (-) secured Hwy 6A fm FSB PERSHING to vic XT495230. At 0845H, Co D cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT492177 and established NDP. Recon plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT508248, XT503227, XT494223 and rtn to NL. At 0740H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT628238. At 0810H Co C cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT628238. At 1201H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT6292457 to LZ vic XT637232; at 1224 Co C cdt lift to same LZ; elements cdt local RIFs of LZ. At 1440H Co C cdt lift to same LZ. At 1455H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT504230 Recon plat eng 3 VC with organic wpns; VC rtn fire with SA; results, neg US casualties; VC losses unknown.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co's C and D loc FSB KEENE II vic XS628978. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm FSB KEENE to vic XT593030, XT618040 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NDP to vic XT640000, XT660000, and rtn to NDP. Recon plat rtn fm night patrol to vic XS628978 to FSB KEENE. 2-14 Inf provided security for resupply convoy fm Cu Chi to FSB KEENE I and II. At 0850H vic XT615029, Co A apprehended 1 VC POW (evac).

1-5 Inf (M) (-): Co's A (-) and B (-), Sct plat loc at Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C (-) loc vic XT543150. 1 plat Co B loc Cu Chi. 1 plat Co C loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. At first light, 1 plat co C swept Hwy 1 fm Trang Bang Bridge to vic XT410240. At first light, Sct plat swept fm 7A fm FSB PATTON I to junction of Hwy 7A and Hwy 1. At first light, Co C (-) swept Hwy 7A fm Co C NDP to Hwy 1; 1 plat cont along 7A to Trang Bang. At 1013H vic XT495174, Co C APC detonated an unkn size mine; 2 US WIA (dustoff).

2-27 Inf (-B): Co A cont stand down at Cu Chi. Co B remains OPCON 2-34 Armor. Co's C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. 1 plat Co A moved fm Bao Trai and swept and cleared road fm Bao Trai to FSB REED. Co A (-) rtn to FSB REED by CH-47. At 0840H Co D (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT419128; cdt RIF N of vic Co C (-) LZ. At 0852H Co C (-0) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT424105; cdt cloverleaf of LZ; upon completion elements rtn to NL. At 1200H vic XT417108, Co C received SA/RPG fire fm an estimated VC sqd; rtn with organic wpns/LFT/gunship; results 2 US KIA, 3 US WIA (dustoff); VC losses unknown.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co's C and D loc FSB KEENE II vic XS628978. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT602032, XT595053 and established a patrol base; cdt cloverleaf N then to vic XT617055 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept fm Bn NL to Hwy TL 9A and rtn. 1 plat co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS640990, XS643978 and rtn to NL. At 2035H viv XT613021, NL bunker line observed 13-19 VC and eng with M79/arty; results unknown. At 2025H vic XT6713021, NL bunker line observed 5-10 VC; eng with M79/81mm and had neg results.

2-12 Inf: Co's B and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT492218, XT493225, XT495236, XT502247; 1 sqd provided security for mine sweep and upon rtn of convoy to Cu Chi, Co A cdt RIF back to NL. Co D (-), Recon plat swept road for resupply convoy fm NL to FSB STUART. Recon plat cdt RIF fm NL and established outposts vic XT502252, XT50825 7, and XT513262; patrolled between outposts. At 070800 1 plat Co D went OPCON to 3/4 Cav. At 0945H Co B (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT528313; cdt RIF to vic XT543310. At 1027H Co C (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT543281; cdt local RIFs of LZ. At 1258H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT634308 to LZ vic XT529278; cdt local RIFs of LZ; upon completion elements rtn to NL. At 1540H vic XT488179, Co D detonated 1 US booby trapped grenade, resulting in 2 US WIA (dustoff).

1-5 Inf (M): Co's A and B (-), Sct plat loc FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. 1 plat Co C loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. Co C (-) NL loc vic XT532140. 1 plat Co B loc Cu Chi. At first light, 1 plat Co B swept and cleared Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; provided escort for resupply convoy fm Cu Chi to FSB PATTON I. Co A and C (-) cdt rif TO vic XT608237 and established a new NL. Co B (-) outposted Hwy 7A. At 1953H vic XT579189, Co A AP observed 3 VC; eng with SA; results 2 VC KIA (BC). At 0700H vic XT577190, Co B loc in area of last night's contact, found 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1600H vic XT608239, Co C received 2 60mm rds; rtn with 50/90mm/SA; results 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-34 Armor: Co B 2-27 Inf remains OPCON to 2-34 Armor. HQ, 1 plt Co A 2-34 and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT7422165. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor loc Cu Chi. Co B 2-27 Inf and 1 plat A 2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges to Cu Chi and Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT S to Hwy 8A. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor cdt RIF with 1 Co 2-7 ARVN Regt; elements crossed LD at vic XT719195 and swept to vic XT721188; terminated operation and established block vic XT695187 for Mobile Training Team; upon completion Co A (-) moved to vic XT713207 and established NDP. At 2125H vic XT781134 at NL, had 1 secondary explosion S of bridge while throwing grenades in water; estimated 20 lbs of C-4.

3/4 Cav (D): HQ's Trp A and Trp B loc Cu Chi. Trp C 1st plat NDP loc vic XT669235; 2nd plat and 3rd plat loc vic XT666238. Trp A moved fm Cu Chi to vic XT544150 and established NDP. Trp B moved fm Cu Chi to FSB STUART and cdt relief in place of Co A 2-12 Inf. Trp C cdt plat size RIFs in Filhol; 1st plat cdt RIF fm NDP to vic XT661229, XT665217; 2nd plat RIF to XT667214, XT665214; 3rd plat RIF to XT661234, XT663241; upon completion all Trp C elements cdt RIF to vic XT677227 and established NDP. At 070800H received OPCON 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf to secure Trang Bang Bridge. There was neg contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf (M): Co B, Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co's A and B NL loc vic XT607238. Co A swept resupply route to vic XT610230. Co B (-) swept resupply route to Co's A and C NL and provided escort for resupply convoy. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT595265, searched area and rtn to NL. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A to Hwy 1 and cdt RIFs E and W of Hwy 7A. CRIP plat swept and searched village, vic XT569177 and rtn to NL. At 2200H vic XT6710230, Co A AP sprang ambush on 5-7 NVA; eng with organic wpns; neg rtn of fire; results 1 NVA KIA (BC), 1 NVA KIA (poss). At 1815 vic XT608239, NL received 4-6 82mm rds; rtn with 81mm/arty; results 10 US WIA (9 dustoff); VC losses unknown. At 0445H vic XT608238, Co's A and C received approx 30 RPG rds/SA fire fm estimated Co of VC; rtn with organic wpns/81mm/4.2/arty; results 5 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown. At 0847H vic XT505225, Co B detonated 20 lbs of TNT with electrical detonation device, resulting in 2 US WIA (dustoff). At 1000H vic XT607228, Co B apprehended 1 VC POW (evac). At 1325H vic XT595220, Co B APC detonated anti-tank mine, resulting in 5 US WIA (dustoff), major damage to APC.

2-14 Inf: Co B (-) loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. 1 plat Co B OPCON to Co C. Co C and 1 plat Co B NL loc vic XS629978. Co D loc Cu Chi. 1 plat Co B swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy TL 9A. Recon plat cdt RIF to new ARVN outpost vic XT638026 and assisted RF/PF in security of construction. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS630990, XT640000, XS650900 and rtn to NL. Co D cont 72 hr stand down at Cu Chi. Co A (-) cdt airmobile CA along with 1 plat RF/PF fm Duc Hoa. At 1138H Co A cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ's vic XT558006 and XT566005; cdt local RIFs of LZ's. At 2150 H vic XS628986, Co C LP observed light 300m south and eng 81mm; results unknown.

2-34 Armor (-B, C): Co B 2-27 Inf remains OPCON to 2034 Armor. HQ's 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured NL at FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co A (-) NDP loc vic XT712208. Co B 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT S to Hwy 8A. Co A (-) cdt rank-infantry training with 2-7 ARVN Regt. 1 plat tanks and Sct plat 2-34 Armor cdt opns with RF/PF and ARVN elements. 2-34 Armor (-) along with RF/PF, Recon plat and the 312th RF Co established block fm vic XT767128 to vic XT762115; and the 312th RF Co established block fm vic XT767128 to vic XT762115; upon completion rtn to NL. At 0008H vic XT802140, Phu Cuong Bridge had a secondary explosion resulting fm throwing grenades in water; estimated 5-10 lbs explosives; neg casualties, neg damage. At 2317H vic XT738167, AP eng 1 VC with organic wpns; neg rtn of fire; results 1 VC KIA (poss).

2-12 Inf: Co's A, B and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT512260. Co D (-) loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co D loc Trang Bang Bridge vic XT501194. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL and established outposts at vic's XT513262, XT508259, XT498242, XT494225, XT492218; 2 sqds Co A provided escort for mine sweep tm fm FSB PERSHING to vic XT498242; then to Trang Bang. At 0918H Co C cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT614292; cdt RIF to vic XT612290. At 0934H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT622294; cdt RIF to vic XT619288; at 1630H elements cdt airmove back to NL. At 0430H vic XT508259, Co A AP observed 4 VC and eng with SA; results unknown. At 0918 vic XT494225, Co B detonated a booby trapped claymore mine (chicom) resulting in 1 US KIA. At 1610H vic XT611290, Co C detonated US grenade booby trapped in hedgerow, resulting in 3 US WIA.

2-27 Inf (-B): Co A, C (-) and D (-) loc FSB REED vic XT477125. Co C (-) and Co D (-) NDP loc vic XT416133. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm Bn NL to vic XT464146, XT450145, XT447134 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt local security RIFs of NL. Co C (-) cdt local security RIFs of NL. 4.2 plat swept road fm NL to Bao Trai. At 1540H Co C (-) cdt airmove back to FSB REED. At 2035H vic XT419105, Co C observed 4-5 VC and eng with arty; results unknown. At 0750H vic XT7822115, HQ's detonated booby trapped grenade, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1145H vic XT767145, Co A detonated a chicom grenade with trip wire, resulting in 3 US WIA (dustoff).

3/4 Cav (-D): Trp A (-) loc vic XT542151. At first light, 1st plat swept Hwy 1 S and W to vic XT503153 and rtn to NL. Trp B NDP loc FSB STUART. Trp B (-) swept Hwy 1 fm vic XT543177 to vic XT410240. At first light, swept Hwy TL 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary vic XT464242; cdt RIF to vic XT473260, XT480250 and rtn to NDP. Trp C NDP's loc vic XT674224, XT685227; Trp C cdt RIFs vic XT647218, XT648225, XT655176; established two plat size NDPs loc at vic XT682218 and vic XT686217. At 0845H vic XT460250, Co B APC detonated anti-tank mine, resulting in 3 US WIA (dustoff); APC combat loss. At 1050H vic XT513156, Co A APC detonated anti-tank mine, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff); APC minor damage. At 1245H vic XT68182, Co C tank detonated anti-tank mine resulting in neg casualties, minor damage to tank.

2-34 Armor (-B,C): Co B 2-27 Inf remains OPCON to 2-34 Armor. HQ's 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. Co B 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIF vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080. Swept Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to Bai Trai; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor and 1 plat Co B 2-27 Inf cdt opns. HQ's 2-34 Armor crossed LD at vic XT692140 and swept to vic XT709144, XT719188, XT750189, XT762150; 1 plat Co B 2-27 Inf crossed LD at vic XT763144 and cdt RIF to vic XT765149; upon completion elements rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co A (-) loc Bn NL FSB KEENE. Co C and 1 plat Co B NL loc vic XS629978. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to fic XT595043, XT607047, XT610047 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept road fm FSB KEENE to Hwy TL 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS630970, XT662010, XS630980 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co D remains on 72 hr stand down at Cu Chi. Recon plat cdt RIF to new ARVN outpost vic XT633026 to assist in security to construction. At 0847H vic XT612049, Co A received SA/AW fire fm an estimated 2-3 VC snipers; rtn with organic wpns; results 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1000H vic XT602022 Co A apprehended 1 male detainee (evac).

2-12 Inf (-): Co's A, B and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING. 1 plat Co D loc Trang Bang Bridge OPCON to 3/4 Cav. Co A (-) at 0733H cdt airmobile A fm NL to LZ vic XT615316; cdt RIF to vic XT600307. At 1543H Co A (-) cdt airmove back to NL. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT514239, XT509230, XT500020 and rtn to NL. 1 plt Co C cdt RIF fm NL and established outposts vic XT495336, XT493226; provided escort for sweep tm fm vic XT495336 to Hwy TL-19; patrolled between outposts. Co D (-) swept road fm NL to Trang Bang; cdt local RIFs in An Phu; secured engr efforts. At 1910H vic XT499169, Co D NL received mortar/RPG/AW/SW; rtn with LFt/organic wpns; results unknown; neg casualties.

2-27 Inf (-B): Co A, C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED. Co C remained in NL as Bn RRF; secured NL and prepared for night activities. 4.2 mortar plat swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Recon plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT487116 and rtn to NL. At 0945 and 0952H, Co A cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT463147; cdt RIFs of LZ and established NDP vic of LZ. At 1031H Co D cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT458162; cdt RIF to vic XT468162. At 1340H and 1338H, Co D (-) cdt airmove back to NL. At 1010H vic XT465163, supporting gunship eng 6-8 VC/VC rtn fire with SA; gunship received unknown number of hits; results: 2 US WIA; 4 VC KIA (BC).

1-5 Inf (M): Co B, Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co's A and C NL loc vic XT610230. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT623252, XT643270, XT635271 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to secure resupply rte fm Trang Lap to Co A and C NL; cdt local RIFs fm outposts; secured convoy. Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT611243, XT608248, XT624275, XT632754, and rtn to NL. Scout plat cdt RIF fm NL and swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; cdt local RIFs fm outposts. At 1130H vic XT608239, NL received 5x60mm rds; rtn with 81mm; neg casualties; results unknown. At 1135H vic XT635260, Co A received SA/AW; returned with organic wpns/arty/LFT; results 2 US WIA (dustoff), 2 US KIA.

3/4 Cav (-D): Trp A NDP loc XT542151. 1 plat Trp A cdt opns with 1 Co RF/PF fm Cu Chi Sub Sector; 2 plat RF/PF established block vic XT560155. 1 plat RF/PF and 1 plat Trp A swept through Thai My to vic XT553168, XT570163; upon completion elements rtn to their respective NLs. At first light, plat strong point swept Hwy 1 fm vic XT543157 to Cu Chi. Trp A (-) swept Hwy 7A fm junction at Hwy 1 to vic XT503161 and rtn to NL. Trp B secured FSB STUART vic XT501194. 1 plat Co D 2-27 Inf secured Trang Bang Bridge vic XT520188. 1 plat established strong pt vic XT530188. At first light, 1 plat swept Hwy 1 fm vic XT543177 to vic XT410240 and Rte 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary vic XT549251. Trp C cdt detailed sweep opns in Filhol. 1st and 3rd plat cdt RIF to vic XT665220; 2nd plat cdt RIF to vic XT7665237. At 2030H vic XT501193, Co B observed 2 VC and eng with 50 cal/81mm/M16; results unknown. At 0825H vic XT533151, Co A detonated fragment grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1005H vic XT457252, 65th Engr with 3/4 Cav Co B detonated an unknown size mine (poss command), resulting in 2 US KIA, and 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-34 Armor (-B,C): Co B 2-27 Inf remains OPCON to 2-34 Armor. HQ's 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. Co B 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges and cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; provided escort for convoy to Duc Hoa and rtn. Co C (-) 2-34 Armor cdt combined opns RIF with 1 plat 2-7 ARVN Regt; elements crossed LD at XT665172 and swept to vic XT680166, XT690165, XT703179; cdt cloverleaf at each location; upon completion rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co A, B (-) loc Bn NL vic XT604016, FSB KEENE. Co C and 1 plat Co B NL loc vic XS629978. Co D loc Cu Chi. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT575034 and established patrol base; 1 plat cdt cloverleaf to the NE and 1 plat ctd cloverleaf to the NW; then cdt RIF to vic XT570011 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local RIF fm outposts. Recon plat cdt RIF to new ARVN outposts vic XT633025 and assisted in security and construction. 1 plat Co D swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local RIFs fm outposts. Co D rtn to NL fm Cu Chi and prepared for night activities. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS647975, cdt cloverleaf, XS635967, cdt cloverleaf, XS628972, cdt cloverleaf and rtn to NL. At 2130H vic XT613017, Co B AP heard voices and eng with 81mm; results unknown.

3/4 Cav (-D): Trp A NDP vic XT543151. 1 plat established night strong point vic XT550193. At first light, 1 plat Trp A swept Hwy 1 fm XT543177 to vic XT503161. Trp A (-) cdt RIF vic of Thai My. 1 plat Trp A cdt combined RIF and search with 636th RF vic XT551177. Trp secured FSB STUART; 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf secured Trang Bang Bridge vic XT501194; 1 plat Trp B night strong point vic XT526185 and employed AP at vic XT529184. At first light, plat swept Hwy 1 fm vic XT543177 and Rte 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary vic XT459250. 1 plat Trp B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT501201, XT479215, XT502223 and rtn to NL. Trp C 1st and 2nd plat NDP loc vic XT666232; 3rd plat NDP loc vic XT672232. Trp C cdt plat size search of the Filhol vic XT665226, XT656225, XT674215; established 3 plat size NDPs at vic XT665237, XT656231 and XT662232. At 2250H vic XT552170 was observed 3 VC; eng with organic wpns and claymores; results unknown.

2-27 Inf (-B): Co's C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477126. Co A NL loc vic XT458141. 2 plats Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT460157, XT449157, XT447147 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT470126, XT463125, XT466136, XT460126, cdt cloverleaf and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT496108 and established a patrol base; sent out sub elements to cloverleaf area; upon completion rtn to NL leaving stay behind AP vic XT494117. 4.2 mortar plat swept road fm NL to Bao Trai. Recon plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT472122, XT466136, XT467122, cdt cloverleaf and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf (M): Co B, Sct plat loc Bn NL vic XT592214, FSB PATTON I. Co's A and C NL loc vic XT607238. Sct plat cdt RIF fm NL and swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; cdt local RIFs fm outposts. Co's A and C cdt RIF fm NL and met vic XT620248; then cdt RIFs to vic XT635258, XT612268; Co A then cdt RIF to vic XT635280; Co C cdt RIF to vic XT636248; upon completion elements rtn to NL. Co B swept NE fm NL along resupply route and established outposts; cdt local RIFs fm FSB PATTON I to Co A and C NL. CRIP plat 1-5 Inf (M) along with 1 plat RF/PF fm Trung Lap cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT565195 and searched area; upon completion rtn to NL. At 1820H vic XT600225, Co B sprang ambush on 8 VC; eng with organic wpns; results unknown. Later swept area finding 1 VC KIA (BC), 2 VC KIA (poss). At 1050H vic XT582197, 65th Engr with 1-5 Inf (M), 5 ton truck detonated an unknown type mine, resulting in 7 US WIA (dustoff). At 1115H vic XT601225, Co B in sweep of last night's contact loc 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-12 Inf (-): Co's A, B and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING. Co D (*) loc vic XT599169. 1 plat Co D loc Trang Bang Bridge OPCON to 3/4 Cav. Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT537264, XT522269, XT520262 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT536237, XT544236 as of 1800H. 2 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL and established outposts at vic XT513262, XT502254, XT498242, XT496235, XT492218; patrolled between outposts. Co C (-) swept and cleared road fm NL to vic XT506166, XT510167 and rtn to NL. At 0745H Co D at XT498178, Co D detonated an unknown type mine in a hedgerow; results 2 US WIA (dustoff). At 0945H vic XT513164, Co D received SA/AW fire fm estimated VC sqd; rtn with organic wpns/LFT/arty; results, US neg casualties; VC losses unknown. At 1220H vic XT508259, Co B received SA/RPG fire fm 2-3 VC; rtn with organic wpns; results 1 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown. At 1310H vic XT510167, Co D eng 7 NVA with SA/arty; neg rtn of fire; neg results. At 1310H vic XT543232, Co C received SA/AW fire fm an unknown number of VC; rtn with SA/arty/LFT; results, 5 US WIA (dustoff), 2 US KIA.

2-34 Armor (-B,C): Co B 2-27 Inf remains OPCON to 2-34 Armor. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT. Co A (-) loc at Cu Chi. Co B 2-27 and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to Bai Trai; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor and 1 Co RF/PF elements of 2-7 and 4-7 ARVN Regts. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor and 1 Co RF/PF block fm vic XT648208 to vic XT670189; 2-7 ARVN Regt (-) crossed LD at vic XT710209 and swept to vic XT693212, XT679221, XT67107 and rtn to NL. 4-7 ARVN Regt (-) crossed LD at vic XT690205 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

3/4 Cav (-D): 1 plat Co D remains OPCON to 3/4 Cav. Trp A (-) NDP loc vic XT543151. 1 plat night strong pt vic XT575163. At first light, 1 plat swept Hwy 1 fm vic XT543177 to Cu Chi; cdt local RIFs vic of Thai My. 2 plat Trp A cdt combined RIF with 1 plat 636th RF Co to vic XT525150, XT502160 and rtn to NL. Trp B NDP loc FSB STUART; 1 plat Co D 2-12 secured Trang Bang Bridge vic XT501194. 1 plat night strong point vic XT410240. At first light, plat swept Hwy 1 vic XT543177 to vic XT410240. At 2215H Trp B vic XT462245, tank hit a mine; tank collided with APC; results 5 US WIA (dustoff), 1 US KIA; tank and APC, combat loss. At 0900H vic XT675218, Co C received SA/RPG fm unknown number of VC; rtn with organic wpns/arty; results: 4 VC KIA (BC), 3 US KIA, 4 US WIA (dustoff).

1-5 Inf (M): Co B, Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT572214. Co's A and C NL loc vic XT607238. Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT684298; cdt search and cloverleaf of area; then cdt RIF to vic XT595292 as of 1800H. Co B swept NE fm NL along resupply route and established outposts; provided escort for convoy fm FSB PATTON I to Co's A and C NL. Co C (*) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT582290; searched and cloverleafed area; present loc as of 1800H. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm FSB PATTON I to Hwy 1. At 1945H vic XT609221, Co B AP detonated booby trapped grenade, resulting in 6 US WIA (dustoff). At 0855H vic XT599250, Co C eng 3 NVA with organic wpns; neg rtn of fire; results 2 NVA KIA (BC). At 0945H vic XT607223, Co B detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1400H vic XT595292, Co A eng 15 VC with SA fire; results: 12 VC KIA (BC), 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT606055. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT594037, XT577054, XT595065; at 1253H Co A (-) then cdt airmobile CA fm XT606055 to LZ vic XT547251; present loc as of 1800H. 1 plat Co B swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local RIFs fm outposts. Co C moved to Cu Chi for 72hr stand down. 1 plat Co D swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS530990, XS640000, XS655005, XS650990 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS625974, XT633963, XS648978 and rtn to NL. CRIP plat cdt combined opns with 2-49th ARVNs. CRIP plat 2-14 Inf cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT6752026 and opns with 2-49 ARVNs. CRIP plat 2-14 Inf cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT652026 and opns with 2-49 ARVN cdt RIF to village at vic XT625034; upon completion cdt RIF back to vic XT652126. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf (-) Co's A and B (-), C (-) loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING, vic XT512260. Co D (-) NL loc vic XT499169; 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf OPCON to 3/4 Cav. Co D (-) NL loc vic XT499169; 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf OPCON to 3/4 Cav. 2 plats Co B and 2 plats Co C NDP loc vic XT544233. 2 plats Co C cdt RIF fm NDP back to FSB PERSHING. Co A (-) and B (-) established outposts at vic XT513262, XT508259, XT502254, XT500246, XT496235; patrolled between outposts. At 0735H Co A (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT557252; cdt RIF vic XT552250, XT552247; present loc as of 1800H. 2 plats Co B cdt RIF fm NDP to vic XT546244; present loc as of 1800H. Co D (-) swept road fm NL to Trang Bang; secured engr effort. Recon plat moved to Co D (-) NL. At 0910H vic XT518255, NL received 3 x 82mm rds; rtn with counter mortar/arty; results 1 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown. At 0945H vic XT504168, Co D eng 1 VC with organic wpns; neg rtn of fire; neg results. At 0443H vic XT545232, Co B and C received SA/AW/RPG fire fm unknown number of VC; rtn fire with organic wpns/LFT/arty/spooky; results 1 US KIA, 14 US WIA, 8 VC KIA (BC), 9 VC KIA (poss). At 0755H Co A cdt airmobile CA to LZ vic XT555250 and received SA/Aw; rtn with organic wpns/arty; results 16 VC KIA (BC), 2 VC POW, 2 US KIA, 6 US WIA.

2-27 Inf (-B): Co's C and D loc BN NL FSB REED. Co A NL loc vic XT458141. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT443168, cdt cloverleaf, XT436172, XT427157 and rtn to NL. Co B moved fm Phu Cuong Bridge to FSB REED. Co C moved fm FSB REED to Phu Cuong Bridge to effect relief in place of Co B; secured Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; OPCON to 2-34 Armor. At 0752HCo D (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT547250; cdt RIF to vic XT546257; present loc of 1800H. Recon plat swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. At 950H vic XT477125 at NL, was observed 3 personnel; eng with M79/81mm; results unkn.

2-34 Armor (-B,C): Co C 2-27 Inf remains OPCON to 2-34 Armor. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Ao A (-) loc Cu Chi. Co B 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept and cleared road fm CROCKETT to 8A. Co A 2-34 Armor cdt combined opns with elements of the 2-7 and 4-7 ARVN Regts. 2-34 Armor (-) with 2 plats 4-7 ARVNs cdt security mission vic XT742163. 2-7 and 4-7 ARVN Battalions cdt RIF in Filhol fm vic XT713202 into block established by Co A 2-34 Armor. Co A 2-34 Armor established blocks vic XT666184, NE and vic XT673177, NW. At 0600H vic XT747143, HHC tank detonated mine when returning fm AP; results: neg casualties; minor damage to tank.

2-14 Inf (-A): Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT606055. Co D NL loc vic XT629978. Co C loc Cu Chi. CRIP plat NL loc at District HQ's Duc Hoa. Co A OPCON to 2-12 Inf. 1 plat Co B swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; 1 plat Co B cdt local RIF around NL. 1 plat Co D swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A. Cdt local RIFs fm outposts. 2 plats Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS626988, XS 650002, XT654994 and rtn to NL. At 1020H Co A cdt airmove fm vic XT553241 back to NL FB KEENE. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf (-C,D): Co B loc Bn NL FSB REED. Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT464162, XT468177, XT469161 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT466145, XT452145 and rtn to NL. Recon plat cdt combined opns with 134th RF Co, 2 plats 604th RF Co, and 2 plats RF/PF fm Hiep Hoa outpost; elements cdt RIF fm FSB REED to vic XT455130, XT456125; upon completion rtn to NL's. At 1045H vic XT466134, Co B detonated a booby trapped Chicom grenade resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

3/4 Cav (-D): 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf remains OPCON to 3/4 Cav. Trp A NDP loc vic XT543151. 1 plat swept Hwy 1 fm vic XT544177 to vic XT628126; also swept Hwy 7A fm NDP to Hwy 1; then W to vic XT503161; upon completion of sweep, cdt RIFs vic Thai My and rtn to NL. Trp B (-) and 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf secured FSB STUART and Trang Bang Bridge. Trp C cdt RIFs fm NDP to vic XT656227, XT668224; upon completion rtn to NL. At 2036H vic XT501194, Trp B ground flares were tripped; recon area by fire; results unkn. At 1020H vic XT538151, Trp A and ARVNs detonated an unknown type booby trap, resulting in 1 ARVN KIA, 2 ARVNs WIA (dustoff), 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-12 Inf (-): Co A 2-14 Inf and Co D 2-27 Inf OPCON to 2-12 Inf. Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING. Co A and B 2-12 Inf, Co A 2-14 Inf and Co D 2-27 Inf NL loc vic XT552251. Co D (-) NL loc vic XT499169; 1 plat Co D OPCON to 3/4 Cav. Co C (-) established outposts vic XT513262, XT502254, XT500246, XT508259, XT498242; cdt RIFs fm outposts and provided escort for mine sweep teams. Co C (-) swept road fm NL to Trang Bang and secured engr effort. 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf along with 1 plat RF/PF fm Trang Bang cdt combined RIF fm NL to vic XT493177, XT496180 and rtn to NL. At 2015H vic XT599172, Recon AP eng movement with claymores; VC rtn fire with SA; results 1 US KIA; VC losses unknown. At 2110H vic XT518255, FSB PERSHING received 3x82mm rds; rtn with counter mortar/arty; results 1 US WIA. At 2120H vic XT508168, Co D received 3-4 60mm rds; rtn with organic wpns; results 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 0925H vic XT554256, Co A 2-34 Armor Inf detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, results: 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1400H vic XT492208, Co C received SA/explosion results in 3 US KIA.

1-5 Inf (M): Co B, Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I. Co's A and C NL loc vic XT607218. Co A and C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT6513245, XT603258; Co A rtn to NL, Co C rtn to Thai My. Co B swept road fm FSB PATTON to forward NL. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; patrolled between outposts. At 1915H vic XT595292, Co's A and C in sweep of area of contact accounted for 10 VC KIA (BC), 4 VC KIA (poss), also had 6 US WIA (dustoff).

2-34 Armor (-B,C): Co C 2-27 Inf remains OPCON to 2-34 Armor. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co A (-) NDP loc Cu Chi. Co B 2-27 Inf and 1 Plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept Hwy fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf (-C): Co's B and C NL FSB REED. Co A NL loc vic XT455154. Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT449147, cdt cloverleaf, cdt cloverleaf, XT457132, cdt cloverleaf, XT457125, and closed to FSB REED. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT486114, XT498108, XT492116, XT488110; cdt cloverleaf, XT473146 and rtn to NL. 4.2 mortar plat swept road fm FSB Reed to Bao Trai. At 2112H vic XT455154 at NL was observed 4-5 VC; eng with organic wpns/arty; results unknown.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL vic XT606055, FSB KEKENE. Co D NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP plat NL lo Duc Hoa Sub Sector HQ's. Co C loc Cu Chi. 1 plat Co B swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; prepared for night activities. 1 plt Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS630985, XS625986 and rtn to NL. At 1005H Co C cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ's vic XT568062 and XT575063; elements cdt RIF to vic XT574054, XT614044; present loc as of 1800H. Co D cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ's vic XT634965 on the NL. At 2136H vic XT613024, Co B bunker line had trip flare detonate; eng with M79; results unknown.

1-5 Inf (M): Co's A and B, Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I. Co C NL loc vic XT543151. Sct plat cdt RIF fm NL and swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; cdt local RIFs fm outposts; secured engrs along Hwy 7A. Co A cdt sweep fm NL to vic XT590193, XT573201, XT556203; present loc as of 1800H. Co B (-) cdt sweep fm NL to vic XT588171; then cdt sweep NW to vic XT553194; present loc as of 1800H. Co C (-) swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1 and fm NL to Co D 2-12 NL; cdt local RIF fm Thai My. CRIP plat swept to vic XT488122 and searched and swept through Bau Dieu to Hwy 7A; and rtn. At 1201H vic XT552033, Co A received SA/RPG fire fm unknown number of VC; rtn with organic wpns/gunship/arty; results 14 US WIA, 2 US KIA. At 1520H vic XT565186, Co C APC detonated an unknown type of mine; resulting in 2 US WIA (dustoff); APC neg damage.

2-12 Inf (-1 plt Co D, -2 plats Co C): Co's A, B and C (-) loc vic XT512260, FSB PERSHING. 2 plats Co C loc FSB STUART OPCON to 3/4 Cav. Co D (-) and Recon plat NL loc vic XT499169; 1 plat Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge, OPCON 3/4 Cav. Co B (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT514225 and established block vic of LZ. At 0744H Co A cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT490220 and swept into block. At 1159H Co A cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT513227 to LZ vic XT525227; cdt local RIF of LZ. At 1224H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT513227 to LZ vic XT539196 and cdt RIF to vic XT544195 and established block oriented NE; present loc as of 1800H. 2 plat Co C outposted Hwy 6A at vic XT513262, XT502252, XT49322(missing), XT492218; cdt patrols between outposts; provided escort for mine team. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT503163, XT509162, XT516118, XT508165 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D swept road fm NL to Trang Bang. At 1840H Co D NL received 10-12 sniper rds and 5x82mm rds; rtn with 81mm/arty/organic wpns; neg US casualties; VC losses unknown. At 2255H vic XT520270 FSB PERSHING received 8x82mm mortar rds; rtn with counter mortar/arty; neg casualties and damage. At 0915H vic XT515167, Co D eng 1 VC with SA/M79; VC rtn with SA fire; US neg casualties, VC losses unknown.

3/4 Cav (-B,-D): 2 plats Co C 2-12 Inf and 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf remained OPCON to 3/4 Cav. Trp A; 1 plat loc vic XT482195; 1 plat loc FSB STUART vic XT501194; 1 plat strong pt loc vic XT543177; 1 plat Co D 2-12 secured Trang Bang Bridge; 2 plats Co C 2-12 Inf secured FSB STUART. At first light, Trp A plat strong point swept Hwy 1 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary vic XT459250. At first light, Trp C swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT544177. Trp C remains in Cu Chi and acts as the RRF. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor (-B,C): Co C 2-27 Inf remains OPCON to 2-34 Armor. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT. Co A (-) NDP loc Cu Chi. Co B 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintain 2 squads (ARVNs). There was neg contact during the reported period.

3/4 Cav (-B,-D): 3 plats Co C 2-12 OPCON Trp A; 1 plat loc Trang Bang football field; 1 plat loc FSB STUART. 1 plat strong point vic XT543174. At first light, Trp A (-) swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to 2nd Bde boundary and Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary, vic XT459250; 1 plat provided escort for convoy to Dau Tieng and back. Trp C remains in Cu Chi and acts as the RRF. At 0920H vic XT533195, Trp A tank detonated a 60 lb anti-tank resulting in 4 US WIA fm Co C 2-12 OPCON; major damage to tank.

1-5 Inf (M): 2 plats Co A 2-12 Inf and 2 plats Co A 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co C NL loc vic XT543151. 2 plats Co A 2-27 Inf and Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co's A and B and 2 plats Co A 2-12 Inf loc vic XT546201. Co's A and B and 2 plats Co A 2-12 Inf cdt RIF fm NL S to vic XT5519. At first light, Co C swept Hwy 7A fm Hwy 1 to NL and fm NL W and N to Trang Bang; cdt Mech sweeps in An Phu; upon completion rtn to NL. Scout plat swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; cdt local RIFs fm outposts. At 1201H vic XT555203, Co A received SA/RPG/AW fire fm an unknown number of VC; rtn fire with organic wpns/arty/gunship/AS/MADS; results, 2 US KIA 3 US MIA, 14 US WIA, 7 VC KIA (B) 8 VC KBA (BC), 25 VC KIA (poss). At 0345H vic XT550204, NL received RPG/AW fire; rtn with organic wpns/arty; neg casualties and results. At 0730H vic XT555203 in sweep of yesterday's and last night's contact area loc 7 VC KIA (BC). At 0855H vic XT550194, Co A detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-27 Inf (-C, -2 plats Co A): Co A (-), B, and D loc FSB REED. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT479132, XT573117; cdt cloverleafs at each loc and rtn to NL. Recon plat cdt RIF to vic XT488127; then at 0825H cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT488127 to LZ vic XT452164; swept S to vic XT453153; upon completion rtn to NL. 4.2 mortar plat swept Hwy fm FSB REED to Bao Trai and rtn. At 0731 Co A (-) cdt airmove fm FSB PATTON to FSB REED. At 0746H and 0810H, Co D cdt airmobile CA fm FSB REED to LZ vic XT444135; cdt local RIF of LZ and established hardspot vic of LZ. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf (-2 plats Co C): Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co D NL loc vic XS629978. Co C loc Cu Chi. Recn plat loc Duc Hoa Sub Sector HQ's. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT615027, XT612047, XT597047 and rtn to NL. Co B swept Hwy fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co B loc vic XS629978 cdt RIF back to NL. Co C rtn to Cu Chi via convoy. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT604007, XT618017, XS632997 and rtn to NL. Recon Plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS595966 and rtn to NL. At 1927H vic XT590005 Co A spotted lights SW and eng with 81mm; neg results.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C, -2 plats Co A ): 1 plat A trp 3/4 Cav and 2 plats Co C 2-14 OPCON. 2 plats Co B, 2 plats Co A, and wpns plat co D, 2-12 Inf and 2 plats Co C 2-14 Inf loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING. 2 plats Co B and 1 plat Trp A 3/4 Cav NDP loc vic XT543177. At 2100H vic XT521256, Co B 2-12 Inf received 1 grenade; rtn with SA; neg casualties and results. At 1305H vic XT565250, Co C 2-12 received AW fire fm an estimated sqd size force; rtn with organic wpns/GS/arty; results 1 US KIA, 3 US WiA (dustoff), 4 VC KBA (BC).

2-34 Armor (-B,C): Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co A (-) NDP loc vic XT725143. Co C 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs vic of bridge complexes. At first light, swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept and cleared road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintains a combined OP daily and combined AP nightly in vic XT742152. HQ's 2-34 and Sct plat (-) cdt combined RIF with 774th RF Co; elements crossed LD at vic XT754113 and swept and searched vic XT750110, XT747104, XT750108, XT758101 and rtn to NL. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT725143 to Cu Chi; swept N and S of Hwy 8A. At 1245H vic XT567044, Co A bulldozer detonated a 40 lb mine; results, neg casualties, broken track on bulldozer.

3/4 Cav (-B,-D): 3 plats Co C/2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp A; 1 plat NDP loc Trang Bang football field vic XT484196; 1 plat loc FSB STUART vic XT501194; 1 plat strong point vic XT550193. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf secured Trang Bang Bridge; 2 plats Co C 2-12 secures FSB STUART. Trp C loc Cu Chi. At first light, Trp A (-) swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to NW to 2nd Bde boundary. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C): 2 plats Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. Co A, wpns plat, Co C, and 2 plats Co C 2-14 Inf loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT512260. Co B loc Cu Chi for 72 hr stand down. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT512258; and rtn to NL. 2 plats Co C 2-14 OPCON cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT522262, XT515265, XT525270 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat C 2-12 outposted Hwy 6A vic XT513262, XT502254, XT498242; provided escort for mine sweep teams. 1 plat Co D linked with Co C 1-5 at Co D NL and cdt sweep and search of vic XT512176, XT518170 and rtn to NL. At 2148H vic XT501164, Co D AP observed 2 VC; eng with SA/M79 fire; neg rtn of fire; neg results. At 0815H vic XT484176, Co D detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 2 US WIA (dustoff). At 1007 vic XT526270, Co C 2-14 Inf received SA/AW fire; rtn with organic wpns; results neg US casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1330H vic XT494176, Co D detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT606016. Co C (-) and D NL loc vic XT629978. 1 plat Co A secured engr effort along Hwy 249. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 8A fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co C swept and outposted road fm NL to Hwy 9A. At 0758H Co C (-) cdt airmobile CA fm FSB KEENE to LZ's vic XT663008; established block vic XT655007 and LZ vic XT654007; swept E into block elements then cdt RIF to vic XS634997, XS534987, XS640976. At 1457H Co D (-) cdt airmobile CA to LZ vic XT608989. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB REED. Co D NL loc vic XT444136. 2 plats Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT589119, cloverleaf XT495115, XT494107, cloverleaf XT486113 and rtn to NL. 2 plats Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT469120, XT472117, XT468140 and rtn to NL. Recon plat departed FSB REED and moved to vic XT479145, XT473146, XT45142 and rtn to NL. At 2045H vic XT483134, Co B AP eng 4 VC with organic wpn/claymores; neg rtn of fire; results: 2 VC KIA (poss). At 2217H vic XT440135, Co D AP eng 2 VC with SA/M79; neg rtn of fire, neg results.

1-5 Inf (M): Co's A, B and Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I. Co C NL loc vic XT543151. 2 plats Co A swept and searched fm NL to vic XT601163, XT604160, XT613175 and rtn to NL. 2 plats Co B swept and searched fm NL to vic XT620154, XT624155, and rtn to NL. Co C (-) swept Hwy 7A fm Hwy 1 to vic XT489185; cdt sweep and search in An Phu with 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt local RIFs fm outposts to vic XT56175, XT563170. At 0025H vic XT725143, Co A AP spotted light 175m S and eng with M79; then received incoming M79 believed to be fm friendly ARVN AP; neg casualties.

2-34 Armor (-B,C): Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON. 1 PLAT Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT. Co A (-) NDP loc vic XT725143. Co C 2-27 inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs vic of bridge complexes. At first light, swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintains a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly in vic XT741253. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor crossed LD at vic XT733147 to vic XT715148, XT704148, XT693148. 16th RF Co crossed LD at vic of 2-34 Armor. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf (-C): Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB REED. Co D NL loc vic Xt444135. Co A (-) 2-27 Inf cdt combined opn with 1 plat RF/PF. RF/PF plat established block at vic XT497101. Co A (-) 2-27 Inf swept Hwy 7A fm vic XT488124 to vic XT495103; upon completion Co A (-) cloverleafed and searched area bordered by grids XT489124, XT496103, XT491103, and XT487120; dropped off stay behind plat at vic XT489120 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT456125, cdt cloverleaf and rtn NL. Co D cdt RIF fm NDP vic XT444135 and rtn to FSB REED. 4.2 mortar plat swept and cleared road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Recon plat cdt maintenance stand down at Cu Chi. At 2345H vic XT4(missing)5135, Co D observed 3-4 VC; eng with arty; results unknown. At 1125H vic XT454143, Co D detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped in a hedgerow; results: 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-12 Inf (-3 plat Co C): 2 plats Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co's A and B wpns plat, Co C, and 2 plats Co C 2-14 Inf loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING. Co D and Recon plat NL loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A fm FSB PERSHING and 1 plat Co c fm FSB STUART outposted Hwy 6A at vic XT513262, XT508259, XT502254, and XT496235; patrolled between outposts; provided escort for mine sweep teams. 2 plats Co D 2-12 Inf and 1 sqd RF/PF cdt combined RIF fm NL to vic XT502168, XT486177, XT497181 and rtn to NL. At 0915H Co A (-) cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT599327; cdt local RIF of LZ. At 1403H Co A (-) cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT599327 to LZ vic XT604298; cdt RIF to vic XT610301. At 1627H Co A (-) cdt airmove back to NL. At 1010H Co C (-) 2-14 Inf cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT588271; LZ vic XT612307; cdt RIF to vic XT607308. At 1641H Co C (-) cdt airmove back to FSB PERSHING. At 0048H vic XT5199256, FSB PERSHING received 1x107mm rocket; rtn with 4.2/arty; results unknown.

1-5 Inf (M): Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I. Co C NL loc XT543151. Co A (-) and B/1-5 (M) cdt joint opns with 1 Co RF/PF fm Trung Lap; Co A (-) 105 Inf swept fm vic XT573180 to vic XT561160; upon completion rtn to NL. Co B 1-5 Inf (M) swept fm vic XT572178 to vic XT567177, XT564183; upon completion rtn to NL. RF/PF Co cdt sweep fm vic XT577176 to vic XT555183 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) swept Hwy 7A fm Hwy 1 to vic XT498185; picket up 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf and swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt local sweeps fm outposts. At 1100H vic XT568178, Co B received SA fire; rtn with organic wpns/arty; results, neg US casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1420H vic XT565183, Co B received 2 RPG rds; rtn with SA/arty; neg casualties and results. At 1637H vic XT573178, CRIP plat ¼ ton truck detonated a 30 lb anti-tank mine, resulting in 2 US KIA and 2 US WIA (dustoff); vehicle, combat loss.

2-14 Inf (-2 plats Co C): Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C (-) and Co D NL loc vic XS629978. 1 plat Co A swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF around Bn NL. 1 plat Co D swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT626986, XT633003 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS625977, XS627971, XS640976, XS650987 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT579015. AT 1212H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to same LZ; elements cdt RIF back to their respective NL. At 0130H vic XT601066, Co A AP eng 5-8 VC with organic wpns/claymores; neg rtn of fire; results unknown. At 0740H vic XT598005, Co A found 1 VC POW with gunshot wound in leg (evac).

3/4 Cav (-B,-D): 3 plats Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp A, 1 plat NDP loc Trang Bang football field; 1 plat loc FSB STUART vic XT501194; 1 plat strong point FSB STUART. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf secured Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plats Co C 2-12 secured FSB STUART. Trp C loc Cu Chi. At first light, Trp A (-) swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi NW to 2nd Bde boundary; 1 plat provided escort for convoy to Tay Ninh and back. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf assisted in sweeping Hwy 6A. Trp C cdt RIF fm Cu Chi to vic XT681180, XT680205, XT657205 and established NDP. At 2215H vic XT545173, Co A observed movement with starlight scope and eng with SA; neg results. At 2008H vic XT543178, Co A received AW fire; rtn with SA; neg casualties, VC losses unknown.

2-14 Inf (-2 plats Co C): Co's A and B (-) loc Bn NL FSB KEENE. 2 plats Co B NDP loc vic XT576046. Co C (-) and D NL loc vic XS629978. Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT598009, cloverleafed E and W to vic XT617005, cloverleaf, NE and SE to vic XT6520015 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NDP and secured engr effort on Hwy 249. Co B (-) swept road fm Bn NL to vic XS625988, XS633997 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. At 0350H vic XT603018, Co A AP heard voices and eng with 81mm; results unknown. At 2000H vic XT575004, Co B NL received AW fire; rtn with arty/SA; neg casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1920H vic XT604012, Co A observed 6-7 personnel with starlight scope; eng with arty; movement ceased.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C): 2 plats co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. Co A wpns plat Co C and 2 plats Co C 2-14 Inf loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co B loc Cu Chi on stand down. Co B rtn to FSB PERSHING via convoy. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm FSB PERSHING and 1 plat co C fm FSB STUART cdt RIF and outposted Hwy 6A vic XT513262, XT402254, XT492218, XT494225 and XT496023; patrolled between outposts. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT487167, XT483164, XT483160, XT489163 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF 2 Co C 1-15 Inf (M); (illegible) Co C 1-5 (M). At 0931H Co A cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT607288; cdt RIF to vic XT612307. At 1600H Co A cdt airmove fm vic XT612307 back to FSB PERSHING. At 1600H Co A cdt air move fm vic XT612307 back to FSB PERSHING. At 0957H Co C 2-14 cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT624306; cdt RIF to vic XT624306. At 1505H Co C 2-14 Inf cdt airmove fm vic XT624306 back to FSB PERSHING. At 1531H Recon plat cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT612307 and set up night AP. At 1930H vic XT486174, Co D received an unknown type blast; rtn with organic wpns/81mm/arty; neg US casualties, VC losses unknown.

2-17 Inf (-C): Co's A, B and D loc Bn NL FSB REED. Co A (-) cdt combined RIF and “Colors Up” opn with 1 RF/PF plat. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT498100 and met with 1 plat RF/PF; swept Hwy 7A fm vic XT4921112 to vic XT496100; then elements cdt RIF to vic XT488112, XT500110, XT495111 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT455113, XT445127 and rtn to NL. Co D departed FSB REED and moved to Cu Chi via convoy for 72 hr stand down. 4.2 mortar plat swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. At 1850H vic XT491118 Recon plat eng 4-5 VC taking evasive action with SA fire; neg results.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) NDP loc vic XT725143. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT. Co C 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintains a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly in vic XT742162; Co C (-) 2-27 Inf cdt combined opns with elements of 2-7 and 4-7 ARVN Regts, 794th RF Co and 1-8 ARVN Navy. At 0740H and 0810H, Co C (-) 2-27 Inf cdt airmobile CA fm Phu Cuong Bridge to vic LZ X5748207 and LZ vic XT738198; cdt RIFs fm LZ's S to FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. ARVN and PF elements cdt RIF opns on E and W side of Co C (-) 2-27 Inf; upon completion elements rtn to respective NL's. Provided escort for convoy also convoy to Sugar Mill.

1-5 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C NL loc vic XT543151. Co A 1-5 Inf cdt joint opns with RF/PF Co fm Trung Lap. Co A swept and searched fm NL to vic XT585198, XT562213, XT564218, XT562228 and rtn to NL. RF/PF Co cdt RIF to NL to vic XT583198 to vic XT563198 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT598193, cdt cloverleaf, XT563202, XT554217, XT547223 and rtn to NL. Co C swept 7A fm Hwy 1 to vic XT498185; picked up 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf and swept to vic XT502174, cloverleaf and rtn to NL. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. There was neg contact during the reported period.

3/4 Cav (-B,-D): 3 plats Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON Trp A; 1 plat NDP loc Trang Bang football field. 1 plat loc FSB STUART vic XT501194; 1 plat strong point loc vic XT550193. 1 plat Co C 2-12 secured Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plats Co C 2-12 Inf secured FSB STUART. Trp C NDP loc vic XT680180. At first light, Trp A (-) swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi NW to 2nd Bde boundary. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf assisted in sweeping of Hwy 6A. Trp C cdt RIF fm NDP to vic XT672175, XT680190, XT693213; established NDP vic XT698201. At 0035H vic XT673176, Trp NL observed 10-20 personnel and eng with arty/4.2; results unknown. At 2130 vic XT478184, Trp A 3rd plat AP observed 3 personnel and eng with SA; neg rtn of fire; results unknown. At 1150H vic XT503260, Trp A tank and truck detonated separated mines; results, 2 US WIA (dustoff), minor damage to vehicles. At 1515H vic XT694211, Trp C received 10 RPG rds and AW fire; rtn with organic wpns/arty; results: 6 US WIA (dustoff); 1 tank combat loss.

2-34 Armor (-B, -C): Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON. CO A (-) NDP loc vic XT725143. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured NL at FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co C 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintains a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly in vic XT742152; Co A (-) cdt sweep and search fm NDP to vic XT712205 to vic XT710179 and swept to Cu Chi. At 1930H vic XT603110, HQ's 2-34 Armor security for convoy fm Sugar Mill received 2 rds of RPG fire; neg casualties or rtn of fire. At 2020H vic XT714205, HQ's 2-34 Armor AP received SA/AW fire; rtn with organic wpns; results US neg casualties; 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-27 Inf (-C): Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co D loc Cu Chi on stand down. Co B (-) cdt combined RIF with 1 plat RF/PF fm Duc Hoa. Co B (-) 2-27 Inf cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT488123, XT496100 and married with 1 plat RF/PF; elements swept and searched village vic XT489107; upon completion, left stay behind plat at vic XT492114 and RIF back to NL. 4.2 mortar plat swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Recon plat moved via vehicle to village of Ap Tan Goa vic XT440056 and established NL. At 1033H vic XT492114, Co B apprehended 1 detainee (evac).

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C): Co's A, B, wpns plat Co C loc BN NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D and Recon plat NL loc vic XT499159. 1 plat Co C fm FSB STUART and 1 plat Co B fm FSB PERSHING outposted Hwy 6A at vic XT513262, XT502254, XT498242; patrolled between outposts. Co C (-) and 4.2 mortar plat (-) provided escort for mine sweep teams. At 0845H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT514291; cdt local RIFs of LZ. At 1519H Co B cdt airmove back to NL. At 0904H Co A cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT518226; cdt RIF NE to vic XT530237 then to NL. At 0840H vic XT515292 supporting gunship eng 2 VC carrying wpns, 2 VC KIA (BC). At 0815H vic XT508259, Co B detonated an unknown type booby trapped grenade, resulting in 4 US WIA (dustoff). At 0728H vic XT498171, Co D detonated an unknown type booby trapped grenade resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co's C and D NL loc vic XS629978. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT520014, XT619012, XT592015 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co B secured engr effort along Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co B swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS640968, XS651962; searched swamps to vic XS650975 and rtn to NL. At 1610H Co A cdt airmobile CA fm FSB KEENE to LZ vic XT585052 and prepared to move into AP sites along Hwy 249. At 1950H vic XT569043, Co B observed 7 personnel working on road and eng with organic wpns/arty; neg rtn of fire; neg results. At 1805H vic XT604017, co B apprehended a detainee believed to be VC (evac).

3/4 Cav (-B,-D): 3 plats Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp A: 1 plat NDP loc Trang Bang football field vic XT484196. 1 plat loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. 1 plat strong point vic XT550193. A plat Co C 2-12 secures Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plat Co C 2-12 Inf secures FSB STUART. Trp C NDP's loc vic XT697210. At first light Trp A (-) swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi NW to 2nd Bde boundary and Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf assisted in outposting Hwy 6A for 2-12 Inf resupply convoy. Trp C cdt sweep and search opns in the Filhol vic XT709201, XT685181, XT687210; upon completion 2 plats established NDP vic XT690210 and 1 plat vic XT685213. At 2330H vic XT698209, Co C spotted movement 300m NW and eng with arty; results unknown. At 2040H vic XT498200, Co C 2-12 Inf eng an estimated 3 VC with organic wpns/arty fire; neg rtn of fire/neg results.

1`-5 Inf (M): Co's A and B, Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT692214. Co C NL loc vic XT543151. CRIP plat loc Cu Chi. Co's A and B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT571175; then to vic XT595174; present loc at 1800H due to contact. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co C (-) swept Hwy 7A fm Hwy 1 to vic XT498185; picked up 1 plat Co D 2-12 Inf and swept to vic XT502174, cdt cloverleaf and search and rtn to NL. At 1855H vic XT593217, NL received 6x82mm rds fm W; rtn with 81mm and arty; results, US had neg casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1940H vic XT572179, Co A AP eng approx 9 VC; VC rtn with organic spns/AW fire; results 1 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown. At 1110H vic XT520168, Co C received SA fire fm approx 4-5 VC; rtn with organic wpns/81mm; neg US casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1008H vic XT595173, Co A received RPG/AW fire fm estimated sqd size force; rtn with organic wpns/81mm/arty; results 5 US WIA, 1 US KIA, 1 PC combat loss, 4 VC KIA (BC). At 1535H vic XT595173, Co A while sweeping area of today's earlier contact, received RPG/AW fire; rtn with flame thrower/organic wpns; results 12 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown.

2-27 Inf (-C): Co B loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A NL loc vic XT499169. Co D loc Cu Chi. CRIP plat loc vic XT441058. 1 plat Co A cdt local security RIF and cloverleaf vic of An Phu with Co C (-) 1-5 Inf (M). 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL to Trang Bang. Co B (-) cdt “Colors Up” opns and combined RIF and search with 1 plat RF/PF fm Duc Hue. Co B (-) 2-27 Inf cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT487125 and swept road to vic XT494102; married with 1 plat RF/PF and searched village of Ap Chanh; provided security for MEDCAP; upon completion rtn to NL. 4.2 mortar plat swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Co D remained at Cu Chi. Recon plat cont to construct living quarters at vic XT441058. At 1940H vic XT499170, Co A received 11x82mm mortar rds; all landed outside of perimeter; rtn with counter mortar/SA/arty; neg US casualties; results unknown.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C): Co's A, B, wpns plat Co C, and D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. At 0728H Co A cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT474244; cdt RIF to vic XT473269. At 1115H Co A cdt RIF to vic XT492254, XT497250, XT498257. At 1133H Co B (-) cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT498247 to LZ vic XT538208; cdt RIF to vic XT564216. At 1602H Co B (-) cdt airmove fm vic XT565216 back to NL. 1 plat Co C and 1 plat Co D outposted Hwy 6A at vic XT492218, XT496235, XT512262; cdt constant patrolling between outposts. Co D (-) provided NL security and prepared for night activities. At 1527H Recon plat cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT621317 and set up night AP. At 1900H vic XT513255, NL received 10x82mm rds; rtn with 81mm/arty/SA; results, 21 US WIA, 13 dustoff. VC losses unknown. At 1245H vic XT504255, convoy truck detonated an unknown type of mine, resulting in neg casualties; major damage to truck.

3/4 Cav (-B,-D): 3 plats Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. 1 plat NDP loc Trang Bang football field vic XT484196; 1 plat loc FSB STUART vic XT501194; 1 plat strong point vic XT550173. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf secures Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plats Co C 2-12 Inf secures FSB CROCKETT. Trp C NDP's loc vic XT690210 and XT685214. Trp A (-) moved N to outpost Big and Little Rubber vic Tay Ninh. Trp A (-) provided escort for convoy to Dau Tieng. Trp C cdt sweep and search opns in the Filhol vic XT675222, XT646223 and established NDP. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf assisted outposting of Hwy 6A for 2-12 resupply convoy. At 1900H vic XT501194, NL received 10-15 rds of RPG fire; rtn with organic wpns/81mm/arty; US neg casualties; VC losses unknown.

1-5 Inf (M): Co's A and B, Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C NL loc vic XT543151. CRIP loc Cu Chi. Co A (-) swept Hwy 7A fm Hwy 1 to vic XT498185; picked up 1 plat Co A 2-27 Inf and swept and searched vic XT502174 and rtn to NL. At 1535H vic XT595173, Co A while sweeping area of 18 Dec 68 contact, loc 15 VC KIA (BC). At 1221H vic XT595173, Co B in sweep of last night's contact area loc a shallow grave with 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1625H vic XT579175, Co B detonated an unknown type of booby trap resulting in 2 US WIA (rtd).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co's C and D loc vic XS629978. Recon plat loc Duc Hoa District. At 1004H 1 plat Co A cdt airmobile CA fm FSB KEENE to LZ vic XT645029; swept, cleared and outposted Hwy fm 9A to Bn NL; cdt local security RIF fm outposts. 1 plat Co A secured engr effort along Hwy 249. 1 plat Co C cdt airmobile CA fm FSB KEENE to LZ vic XT625000; swept road fm Hwy 9A to NL. At 0933H Co D (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XS639056; cdt RIF to XS645973; cdt cloverleaf, XS643992 and rtn to NL. At 1800H vic XT597066, Co A apprehended 16 detainees who were trying to evade US troops; evacuated to IPW. At 1020H vic XT645029, Co A apprehended 1 male detainee (evac).

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secures FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co C 2-27 and 1 plat co A 2-34 Armor secures NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly. Provided escort for convoy to Duc Hoa. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor and Sct plat (-) cdt combined opns 2/Co 4-7 ARVN Regt. On evening of 18 Dec 68, Co A (-) and Sct plat (-) 2-34 Armor along with 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt established AP's around village of Trung An. At first light elements cdt search of village; cdt MEDCAP; 88 personnel treated; neg findings. Co A (-) then swept to XT715185 and cdt a trafficability analysis of area; upon completion rtn to NL. At 1250H vic XT700194, Co A tank detonated a 40 lb anti-tank mine; results, net casualties, tank, combat loss.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-27 OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN secures FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co C 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bai Trai; swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly vic XT742152. Co A (-) Armor cdt track opn in and around Phu Hoa Dong to determine access and trafficability; upon completion rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf (-C): Co B loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A NL loc vic XT499169. CRIP plat NL loc vic XT441058. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT492168, XT493167, XT400178 and rtn to NL. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT507166, XT508164 and rtn to NL. Co D rtn to FSB REED via convoy fm Cu Chi. Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT443154 and established a hard spot. CRIP plat secured engr effort at NL. At 1840H vic XT499170, Co A received 5 RPG rds/20x82mm rds/SA; rtn with counter mortar/organic wpns/arty; neg casualties; VC losses unknown. At 1720H vic XT494176, Co A eng 1 VC with M79/SA; results unknown.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B NL loc FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co's C and D NL loc vic XS629978. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT605032, cdt cloverleaf, XT596046, cdt cloverleaf, XT579045, cdt cloverleaf, then to ARVN outpost. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co B secured effort along Hwy 249. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT615027, XT630040, XT610040 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT633464 and established block. 1 plt Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT637000 and established block. Blocks were established in support of ARVN opn to the E. At 1850H vic XT576037, Co B received 10x82mm rds; rtn with M79/arty; neg casualties, neg results. At 0700H vic XT572041, Co B detonated an unknown type booby trapped grenade with trip wire, resulting in 2 US WIA (1 dustoff, 1 RTD).

3/4 Cav (-B,D): 3 plats Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp A: 1 plat NDP loc Trang Bang football field; 1 plat loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. 1 plat strong point loc vic XT550173. 1 plat Co C 2-12 secured Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plats Co C 2-12 Inf secures FSB STUART. Trp C NDP loc vic XT669237. At first light Trp A (-) swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi NW to 2nd Bde boundary. 1 plat Trp A N to outpost the Big and Little rubber vic Tay Ninh. Trp A (-) provided escort for convoy to Dau Tieng. Trp A (-) provided escort for convoy to Dau Tieng. Trp A remained in Tay Ninh under OPCON of 1st Bde. Trp B moved to Trp A's NDP. Trp C cdt sweep and search opns in the Filhol; established NDP vic XT686214 for 1 plat and NDP vic XT690210 for 2 plats. 1 plat Co C 2-12 assisted in outposting Hwy 6A for 2-12 Inf resupply convoy. Trp B swept NE fm Hwy 1 to vic XT555175; present loc as of 1800H.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C): Co's A, B wpns plat Co C and D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co C outposted Hwy 6A at checkpoints vic XT492218, XT494225, XT496235; cdt constant patrolling between outposts. 1 sqd fm Co A and 1 sqd fm Co C provided escort for mine sweep teams. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT631264, XT515267, XT513240 and rtn to NL. Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT524245, XT533234 cdt cloverleaf of area; then to vic XT535255 and rtn to NL. At 1620H and 1646H, Co D cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT570178. At 1727H and 1740H, Co B cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to same LZ. At 2250H vic XT592255, NL received 2 unkn type rds which hit outside of perimeter; rtn with 81mm arty; results unknown.

1-5 Inf (M): Co's A, B, Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C NL loc vic XT543151. CRIP loc Cu Chi. Co A moved to Hwy 7A fm 1 to vic XT498185; acted as convoy RRF along Hwy 1; swept fm Hwy 1 SE to vic XT558180. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt security RIFs fm outposts. Co B cdt RIF fm NL to junction of Hwy 1 and Hwy 7A vic XT564166; then cdt RIF to vic XT547180, XT560180; present loc of 1800H. ARVN Bn cdt RIF fm Trung Lap to vic XT5(missing)8186 and rtn to Bao Trai. At 2005 vic XT550152, co C while enroute to AP site, eng 10VC with organic wpns/arty/81mm; VC rtn with SA; results 5 VC KIA (BC), 1 US WIA. At 0734H vic XT550152, Co C in sweep of last nights contact loc 1 VC KIA (BC); also 2 VC KIA (poss). At 1405 vic XT560180, Co B received SA/RPG fire fm 2 RPG rms; rtn with organic wpns/arty/AS; results, 1 VC KIA, 3 US WIA (dustoff).

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 co 4-7ARVN Regt secures FSB CROCKETT. Co C 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges vic of bridge complexes. At first light, swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bai Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly in vic XT742156. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor along with 4-7 ARVN Regt swept fm Cu Chi to vic XT675168 and XT687166; upon completion rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

3/4 Cav (-A,-C): 3 plats Co D 2-12 Inf OPCON. 1 plat NDP loc Trang Bang football field. 1 plat loc FSB STUART; 1 plat strong point loc XT484196; 1 plat Co C 2012 Inf secures Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plats Co C 2012 Inf secures FSB STUART. Trp C NDP's loc vic XT690210 and XT686213. At first light, trp B (-) swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi NW to 2nd Bde boundary and Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary. 1 plat Trp B moved N to outpost the Big and Little Rubber vic Tay Ninh. Trp C cdt sweep and search opns in Filhol vic XT680214, XT665220; established NDP's vic XT666237, XT673230. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf (-C): Co D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A NL loc vic XT499169. Co B NL loc vic XT443154. CRIP plat NL at XT441058. Co A (-) cdt local security RIF of NL. Co B (-) 2-27 Inf cdt a combined opn with 1 plat RF/PF fm Du Hoa District. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT451145 and established block. 1 plat Co B moved fm AP site at vic XT455173 to vic XT451153, then to vic XT445150 and established block. RF/PF elements established blocks vic XT448138, XT453138. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL SE to vic XT462147, turned W and swept into blocks; upon completion elements rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT455123, cdt cloverleaf and rtn to NL. At 1120H vic XT447144, Co B detonated an unknown type booby trapped grenade, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co D): Co's A, B, wpns plat Co C and D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. 1 plat co C and 1 plat Co A outposted Hwy 6A at checkpoints vic XT492218, XT496235, XT500246; cdt constant patrolling between outposts. 1 sqd Co A and 1 sqd Co C provided escort for mine sweep team. At 0452H vic XT518255, FSB PERSHING received 5 unknown size mortar rds; rtn with counter mortar; results 2 US WIA (minor), VC losses unknown. At 100H vic XT401251, Co A detonated an anti-tank mine set up on a bamboo stick with trip wire, resulting in 2 US KIA. At 1015H vic XT534196, Co D apprehended 1 VC CO and 2 body guards, IPW interrogated.

1-5 Inf (M): Co B and Sct plat loc FSB PATTON I. Co C NL loc vic XT543151. Co A loc Cu Chi 72 hr stand down. Co B cdt sweep fm NL to vic XT555185; cdt cloverleaf of area; upon completion rtn to NL. Co C (-) swept Hwy 7A fm Hwy 1 to vic XT498184; secured Rome Plow effort vic Bau Dieu. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. At 1405H to 2130H vic XT560180, Co B 1-5 Inf and Co B 3/4 Cav, Co D 2-12 Inf received SA/RPG/60mm fire fm estimated reinforced VC Co; rtn with organic wpns/arty/spooky, AS; results 1 US KIA fm 3/4 Cav; 15 US WIA, 14 fm 3/4 Cav, 1 fm 1-5 (M); 22 VC KIA (BC) by arty, 8 VC KBA (BC). At 1010H vic XT575173, Co C detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 3 US WIA (dustoff). At 1045H vic XT560186, Co B detonated a chicom grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE. Co's C and D NL XS629978. 1 plat Co B secured engr effort along Hwy 259. At 1634H Co C cdt airmove fm vic XT655286 back to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS624975, cdt cloverleaf, XT630995, XS643973 and rtn to NL. At 1235H vic XT666288, supporting bunships eng 1 VC taking evasive action; results 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secures FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co C 2-27 and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secures NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs and night activities in vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly at vic XT742152. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor along with 1 plat 4-7 ARVN Regt cdt race track opns in and around Phu Hoa Dong. There was neg contact during the reported period.

3/4 Cav (-A,-D): 3 plats Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp B: 1 plat NDP loc Trang Bang Football Field vic XT484196; 1 plat loc FSB STUART vic XT501194; 1 plat strong point loc vic XT550193. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf secured Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plats Co C 2-12 Inf secures FSB STUART. Trp C NDP's loc vic XT673230 and XT666238. At first light Trp B (-) swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi NW to 2nd Bde boundary and Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary. 1 plat Trp B moved N to outpost the Big and Little Rubber vic Tay Ninh. Trp C cdt sweep and search opns in the Filhol vic XT665231, XT670200, XT670215 and rtn to NDP vic XT666238; established new NDP vic XT670235. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf assisted in outposting Hwy 6A for resupply convoy. At 2000H vic XT525185, Trp eng 5-6 VC moving along MSR with 50 cal; VC did not rtn fire; neg results.

1-5 Inf (M): Co B and Sct NL loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co A loc Cu Chi for 72 hr stand down. Co C NL loc vic XT543151. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co B swept fm NL to vic XT581195 to XT550210; searched and cloverleaf area; upon completion rtn to NL. Co C swept and cleared Hwy 7A fm NL to vic XT498185; acted as RRF for Hwy 1 and convoys, and secured engr effort vic Bau Dieu. At 0921H vic XT577187, Co C received bursts of AK fire fm estimated 2 VC; rtn with organic wpns/.50 cal; results US casualties neg, VC losses unknown.

2-27 Inf (-C): Co D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A NL loc vic XT499169. Co B NL loc vic XT443154. CRIP plat NL loc vic XT441058. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT488179, cdt cloverleaf and search of area; upon completion rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT459158, XT4790135, XT473134, XT463129, XT470119 and rtn to NL; cdt cloverleafs at each loc. 4.2 mortar plat swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co's C and D NL loc vic XS629978. 1 plat Co A swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co A secured engr effort along Hwy 249. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT616056 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT616056, XT633053 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept Hwy fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co D (-) cdt night activities. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C): Co's A, B and wpns plat Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. CRIP plat loc Trang Bang at District HQ's. 1 plat Co B and 1 plat Co C outposted Hwy 6A at checkpoints vic XT492218, XT494225, XT495235, XT498242, XT502254; cdt constant patrolling between checkpoints. Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT528244, XT546239, to vic XT544242 and cdt search opns; then to vic XT527237 and rtn to NL. Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT520230, XT527229 and cdt search opns; then to vic XT527237 and rtn to NL. CRIP plat cont to improve defensive positions at Trang Bang. At 1030H vic XT543243, Co A detonated 82mm rd booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 7 US WIA (dustoff). At 1904H vic XT605323, Co A AP received SA/AW fire fm estimated VC sqd; rtn with organic wpns/arty; neg US casualties, VC losses unknown. At 0910H vic XT494226, Co C received 3-4 snipeer rds; rtn with organic wpns/arty; results unknown. At 1130H vic XT544232 while locating and destroying a US claymore set up to cover trail, Co A detonated 4 mortar rds booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 6 US WIA (dustoff). At 1030H Co B detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 1 US WIA.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secures FSB CROCKETT. 1 plat Co A 2-34 and Co C 2-27 Inf secures NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept and cleared road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly vic XT742152. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf (-C): Co D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT447125. Co A NL loc vic XT499169. Co B NL loc vic XT443154. CRIP plat loc vic XT441058. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT455155, cdt cloverleaf, XT468146, cdt cloverleaf, XT480135 and rtn to NL. Co A (-) cdt local security RIF of NL. 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL to Trang Bang. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT485121, XT490125, cdt cloverleaf and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period. 4.2 mortar plat swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai.

1-5 Inf (M): Co B and Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT692218. Co A loc Cu Chi on stand down. Co C NL loc vic XT544151. Xct plat swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co A departed from cu Chi and moved to Co C NL vic XT543151 to relieve Co C; cdt local sweeps vic of Thai My. Co B moved to Chi for 72 hr stand down. Co C swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; secured engr effort in Bau Dieu; upon completion moved to NL at FSB PATTON I. At 0950H vic XT578173, Co C Rome Plow detonated a 20-30 lb anti-tank mine; results neg US casualties, right track blown off plow.

3/4 Cav (-A,-D): 3 plats Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp B: 1 plat NDP loc Trang Bang Football Field vic XT484196; 1 plat loc FSB STUART vic XT501194; 1 plat strong point loc vic XT550193. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf secured Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plat Co C 2-12 secures FSB STUART. Trp C's NDP loc vic XT667238 and vic XT670234. At first light Trp B (-) swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi NW to 2nd Bde boundary and Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary. 1 plat Trp B moved N to outpost the Big and Little Rubber vic Tay Ninh. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf assisted in outposting Hwy 6A fm 2-12 Inf resupply convoy. Trp C cdt sweep and search opns in the Filhol vic XT657222, XT682200, XT6573190 and rtn to established NDP. At 2130H vic XT477196, Co B AP eng 2 personnel with organic wpns; neg rtn of fire, results unknown. At 0700H vic XT564166, Co B in sweep of last night's contact area loc 1 VC KIA (BC) by SA. At 0125H vic XT552169, Co B received 15 rds AW fire; rtn with organic wpns; neg casualties, VC losses unknown.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C): Co's A, B, wpns plat co C and Co D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING. CRIP plat loc Trang Bang at District HQ's. 1 plat Co B and 1 Plat Co C outposted Hwy 6A; cdt constant patrolling between checkpoints. 1 sqd Co B and 1 sqd Co C provided escort for mine sweep team. At 0925H Co A cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT566246 due to malfunction of aircraft. At 0940H 1 plat RF/PF cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT577168 to same LZ. Elements cdt RIF to vic XT526026, XT531200. At 1509H elements cdt airmove fm vic XT534191 back to LZ. At 0925H vic XT505258, Co B detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1335H vic XT502254, 1-8 Arty/with 2-12 Inf, truck detonated an anti-tank mine resulting in 2 US WIA (dustoff). At 1415H vic XT533181, supporting gunship eng 1 VC taking evasive action resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B NL FSB KEENE. Co C and D (-) NL loc vic XS629978; 1 plat Co D secured arty at FSB MEADE. Co C (-) 2-14 Inf along with CRIP plat and 1 plat RF/PF fm Duc Hoa cdt combined VCI op. At 0758H Co C (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT628013 and established block. 1 plat Co D swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co B secured engr effort along Hwy 249. At 0242H vic XT604016, NL received 12 82mm rds; rtn with 81mm/arty; results, neg US casualties, VC losses unknown.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-034 and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT. Co C 2-27 Inf and 1 plt Co A 2-34 Armor secures NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly at vic XT574215. Co A 2-34 Armor cdt combined opn with elements of 2-7 ARVN Regt and 2nd Mobile Training team. Bn (-) crossed LD at vic XT705190 and swept into block to vic XT761196, XT700208 and rtn to NL. 2-34 Armor provided escort for Duc Hoa convoy. At 2155H vic XT781134, Co A eng 4 VC with 81mm fire; neg rtn of fire; results, unknown.

3/4 Cav (-A, -D): 3 plats Co C 2-12 OPCON. Trp B: 1 plat NDP loc Trang Bang Football field vic XT481196; 1 plat loc FSB STUART vic XT501194; 1 plat strong point loc vic XT550193. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf secured Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plat Co C 2-12 swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi NW to 2nd Bde boundary and Hwy 19 fm T;rang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary. 1 plat Trp B moved N to outpost the Big and Little Rubber vic Tay Ninh. 1 plat C 2-12 Inf assisted opns in the Filhol vic XT670190, XT665230, XT670237 and established NDP. At 1840H vic Xt501194, FSB STUART received 20 rds of unknown type, resulting in neg US casualties.

2-27 Inf (-C): Co's B and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT447125. Co A NL loc vic XT499169. CRIP plat loc vic XT441058. Co A (-) cdt combined VCI opns with RF/PF elements. 1 plat co A 2-27 Inf departed AP site and established block at vic XT93178. Plat A (-) and Trang Bang attachments departed NL and cdt RIF N to holding position at vic XT498179 and swept into block, seizing VCI targets; upon completion elements rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to ic XT488117, cdt cloverleaf, XT498108, cdt cloverleaf, and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT477134, XT467145, XT473135, cdt cloverleaf at each location. 1 plat Co D swept and cleared road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. At first light, 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm AP site at vic XT477140 and XT478134 and rtn to NL. CRIP plat along with Navy, Recon plat 2-27 Inf and 10 PRU personnel moved SE along river, disembarked and searched vic XT453050, XT463048; upon completion rtn to NL's. At 2200H vic XT478125 at NL, 7 VC were eng with arty fire; neg rtn of fire; results unknown.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C): Co's A, B, wpns plat Co C and co D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. CRIP plat NL loc District HQ's, Trang Bang. 1 plat co D and 1 plat Co C outposted Hwy 5A; cdt cont patrolling between outposts. At 0719 Co A cdt airmobile CA fm PERSHING to LZ vic XT545310; cdt RIF fm LZ to vic XT537294, XT515263 to NL. At 1840H vic XT518255, NL PERSHING received 8x82mm rds; rtn with counter mortar/arty; neg US casualties, VC losses unknown. At 0835H vic XT492218, Co C was eng with claymore and RPGrtn with organic wpns/arty/LFT; results 1 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown. At 1520H vic XT508259, Co D received SA/RPG fire fm unknown number of VC. Rtn fire with organic wpns/arty/LFT; results, 1 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc FSB KEENE. Co's C and D (-) loc vic XT629978; 1 plat secured arty at FSB MEADE. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT593050, XT594064, XT600065, cdt cloverleaf, XT614058; cdt wpns training; then to XT620042 then rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept Hwy fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co C swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS625970, cdt cloverleaf, XS646975, XS644987, and rtn to NL. At 0930H vic XT596062, Co A observed 3 personnel; eng with arty, results unknown.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. 2 plats Co C 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured Phu Cuong Bridge. 1 Rifle plat and wpns plat Co C 2-27 Inf and Sct squad and mortar plat 2-34 Armor secured Ba Bep Bridge. At first light, swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs around Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; swept fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai. Provided security for 2nd Bde Mobile Training Team fm Phu Hoa Dong to Cu Chi. There was neg contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf (M): Co C, Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I ic XT592214. Co A NL loc vic XT543151. Co B NL loc in Cu Chi on 72 hr stand down. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co C cdt local security RIFs of their respective NL's. Co A (-) and Co C (-) remained in NL throughout the day. 2nd Bde Mobile Training Team cdt final critique on Training Classes and rtn to Cu Chi. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats co C): Co's A and D, wpns plat Co C and Co D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. CRIP plat loc Trang Bang District HQ's. 2 plats Co C cdt loc security RIFs of their NL. Co B cdt local RIF on NL. 1 plat Co D cdt local RIF of NL. Co A (-), Co B (-), and Co D (-) remained in NL throughout the day. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co's C and D NL loc vic XS629978. 1 plat Co A cdt local security RIF of NL. 1 plat Co B cdt local RIF of NL. 1 plat Co C cdt local security RIF of NL. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS622994, to XS614984 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

3/4 Cav (-A,-D): 3 plats co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp B; 1 plat NL loc Trang Bang Football Field. 1 plat FSB STUART; 1 plat strong point loc vic XT543189. 2 plats Co C 2-12 secured FSB STUART. Trp C NDP loc vic XT670237. At first light, Trp B (-) swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to 2nd Bde boundary. Trp B (-) cdt local security RIFs of NDP's. Trp C (-) cdt local security RIFs vic of NDP. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf (-C): Co's B and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A NDP loc vic XT499169. CRIP plat loc Sugar Mill vic XT441058. 1 plat Co A cdt defensive security RIF around NDP. Co A (-) remained at NDP. 1 plat Co C outposted road to Trang Bang. Co B secured NL. 1 plat Co D cdt defensive RIF around FSB REED. Co D (-) remained at FSB REED. 4.2 mortar plat swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. At 1935H vic XT503162, Co A while enroute to AP site received 5-6 rds of sniper fire; neg rtn of fire; neg casualties.

2-27 Inf (-C): Co's B and D NL loc FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A NL loc vic XT499169. CRIP plat NL loc Sugar Mill vic XT441058. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT507165, XT515164, cdt cloverleaf, XT510160, XT512165 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL to bridge at vic XT488184. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT480136, cdt cloverleaf, XT466147, cloverleaf, XT464135, cloverleaf and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept and cleared road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT475113 to vic XT460113 and swept into block at vic XT442119; upon completion rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D moved fm AP site at vic XT462119 to establish block at vic XT442119; upon completion rtn to NL. At 0945H vic XT507164, Co A received SA fire fm 2-3 VC; rtn with organic wpns/arty; results neg US casualties; VC losses unknown.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C): Co's A, B, wpns plat Co C and Co D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. CRIP plat NL loc Trang Bang District HQ's. 1 plat Co D and 1 plat Co D outposted Hwy 6A at CP's vic XT492218, X494226, XT513262, ctd continuous patrolling between CP's. 1 sqd Co D and 1 sqd Co C provided escort for mine sweep teams. At 0733H, Co A cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT586305, cdt RIF NW to LZ vic XT562322; at 1452H cdt airmove back to NL.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. HQ's 1 plat 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co C 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local UF/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; HQ's 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly vic XT742152. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor and Co (-) 4-7 ARVN Regt crossed LD at vic XT655135. Part of force cdt RIF to vic XT663134, XT663127, XT668131. Remainder of force cdt RIF fm LD to vic XT663123, XT680110; upon completion elements established NDP at vic XT680110. 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor arty at FSB MEADE. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co's C and D NL loc vic XS629978. 1 plat Co A swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT601001 to XS628990 to Co D NL to remain OPCON to Co C. Co C moved via convoy to Phu Cuong Bridge and effected relief in place of Co C 2-27 Inf and became OPCON to 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co D swept, cleared road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co D cdt local RIF of NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT596036, XT584046, XT573043 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf (M): Co C, Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co A NL loc vic XT543151. Co B loc Cu Chi on 72 hr stand down. Co A swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; then cdt sweep and search opns in area bordered by XT555170, XT555180, XT560187, XT571175; upon completion rtn to NL. Co B moved fm Cu Chi to FSB PATTON I. Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT604140, XT619186, XT615188, XT615155 and rtn to NL. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. At 1135H vic XT619167, Co C received sporadic SA/M79 fire fm 2-3 VC; rtn with organic wpns; results neg US casualties; VC losses unknown.

3/4 Cav (-A,-B): 3 plats Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp B NDP loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. 1 plat Co C 2-12 secured Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plats Co C Inf secured FSB STUART. Trp C NDP loc vic XT670237. At first light, Trp B (-) swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Ch to 2nd Bde boundary. 1 plat Trp B moved N to outpost Bi and Little Rubber vic Tay Ninh. Trp C cdt sweep and search opns in the Filhol vic XT650200, XT640200 and established NDP vic XT652021. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf assisted in outposting Hwy 6A for resupply convoy. At 2153H vic XT675234, Co C observed movement N and eng with organic wpns/arty; results neg rtn of fire; VC losses unknown.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. HQ's plat 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT. Co C 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly vic XT742125. Co A (-) and Co (-) 4-7 ARVN Regt cdt combined opn RIF in support of Op HOLLY. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor along with 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt moved fm NDP at vic XT680110 to LD vic XT690117. Elements crossed LD and cdt RIF to vic XT683120, XT682130 to XT694125. Remained in area until the Bob Hope show ended; then moved to Cu Chi on order. 2-34 Armor participated in Operation HOLLY; 40 men fm HQ's and Co A moved to Cu Chi for show. At 1242H vic XT767133, Co A eng 1 VC with claymore 25m S, resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). HQ's 2-34 Cav cdt combined opns with 16th and 84th RF Co. HQ's 2-34 Armor along with 2 plats 16th RF Co cdt RIF fm LD to vic XT715155, XT710162 and objective XT712150, XT700155 elements then met at vic XT690157 and swept S into block loc at vic XT690155 to XT701145 set by 84th RF Co (-) and Recon Plat 16th RF Co; upon completion elements rtn to NL.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co A, Co B (-), and Co D (-) loc FSB REED. Co A (-) and 1 plat Co B NL loc vic XT499169. CRIP plat NL loc Sugar Mill vic XT441058. 1 plat Co B loc Cu Chi. 1 plat Co D secured arty at FSB MEADE vic XT606112. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT486183, XT502168, cdt cloverleaf, XT500160 and rtn to NL. Co A (-) swept road fm NL to bridge vic XT487184 and rtn. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT488820, cdt cloverleaf, XT498104, XT484115 and rtn to NL. CRIP plat moved fm NL to sweep road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. 1 plat Co B loc in Cu Chi linked with 1-5 Inf (M) convoy and moved to Thai My to assist in security. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic to XT470126, XT469120, XT471118 and rtn to NL; cdt cloverleaf at each location. 2-27 Inf participated in Operation HOLLY; 236 men moved by convoy to Cu Chi for the show. 162 men secured FSB REED during the show. 3 plats co A and 1 plat Co B secured An Phu NDP. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C): Co's A, B, wpns plat Co C and Co D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. CRIP plat NL loc Trang Bang District HQ's. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co C outposted Hwy 6A at CP's XT492218, XT502254, XT508259, XT500246; cdt continuous patrolling between CP's. 1 sqd Co A and 2 sqd Co C provided escort for mine sweep teams. 1 plat Co D secured Rome Plow operation along Hwy 6A. At 1040H Co D (-) cdt airmobile Ca fm NL to LZ vic XT586305; cdt RIF to vic XT578309 to LZ vic XT579309; at 1315 cdt airmove back to NL. 2-12 Inf participate in Operation HOLLY; 120 men fm PERSHING moved via convoy to Cu Chi for show; 253 men secured PERSHING during the show. 96 men fm FSB STUART during the show secured NL. At 0955H vic XT505255, the 65th Engr with 2-12 Inf tank detonated an unknown size anti-tank mine, resulting in 1 US WIA; major damage to tank.

2-14 Inf (-C): Co's A (-) and C loc Bn NL FSB KEENE. Co D and 1 plat Co B NL loc XS629978. 1 plat Co A swept and outposted road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT613024, cdt cloverleaf XT610012, XT605008 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS636997, XS625978 and rtn to NL. 2-14 Inf participated in Operation HOLLY. 262 men fm field moved via convoy for the show. 250 men secured FSB KEENE during the show. 115 men secured Co C and Co D NL during show. At 1935H vic XT614008, Co B while enroute to AP site observed 3 personnel and eng with 81mm; neg results.

1-5 Inf (M): Co's C and B and Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I. Co A NL loc vic XT543151. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; after passage of convoy, moved to Cu Chi for show. Co A (-) swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; 1 plat then went OPCON to Co B and 1 plat moved to Cu Chi via convoy for show. 1 plat fm each of Co A, B, C cdt sweep in support of operation in vic XT600184, XT610173; upon completion rtn to NL. Co B cdt sweep and search opns in vic XT583153; upon completion rtn to NL. Co B (-) and Co B (-) moved to Cu Chi for show. There was neg contact during the reported period.

3/4 Cav (-A,-D): 3 plats Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp B; 1 plat NDP loc Trang Bang Football Field vic XT484196; 1 plat loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. 1 plat strong point vic XT532182; 2 plat Co C 2-12 Inf secures FSB STUART; 1 plat Co D 2-12 secures Trang Bang Bridge. At first light Trp B (-) swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to NW to 2nd Bde boundary and Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary; upon completion 1 plat moved N to outpost Big and Little Rubber vic of Tay Ninh; Trp B (-) provided escort for convoy to Dau Tieng and back. Trp (-) moved to Cu Chi for the show. Trp C (-) cdt sweep and search opns in the Filhol vic XT650174, XT650190, XT640195 and rtn to NDP. 1 plat Trp C moved to Cu Chi for show. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat 2-34 Armor and 11 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co c 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, swept Hwy 8A fm Phu cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept and cleared road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintained daily OP and a nightly AP vic XT742152. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. 2-34 Armor provided escort for convoy fm Cu Chi to Duc Hoa and rtn. 2-34 Armor cdt “Colors Up” program and show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. There was neg contact during the reported period.

3/4 Cav (-A,-D): 3 plats co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp B NDP loc FSB STUART. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON secures Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plats Co C 2-12 Inf secures FSB STUART. Trp C loc Cu Chi. At first light Trp B swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi NW to 2nd Bde boundary; upon completion 1 plat moved N to outpost Bi and Little Rubber vic Tay Ninh. Trp B (-) provided escort for convoy to Dau Tieng and back. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf (-1 plat Co B): Co A (-) and 1 plat co C NL loc XT499169. Co B NL loc FSB REED. 1 plat Co D secured arty at FSB MEADE vic XT606112. Co C loc in Cu Chi on 72 hr stand down. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT502173, XT506173, cdt cloverleaf, XT507174, XT508171, and rtn to NL. At first light, 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL to vic XT487184 and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT4594115, XT488113, XT485115 and rtn to NL. 4.2 mortar plat swept fm FSB to Bao Trai. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT474125, XT466134, and rtn to NL. At 1150 vic XT513173, Co A received SA fire fm 3-4 VC; rtn with organic wpns/arty; results neg US casualties; VC losses unknown.

1-5 Inf (M): 1 plat Co A 2-12 Inf and 1 plat Co B 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co B (-), Co C (-), and Scout Plat plus 1 plat Co A 2-12 loc Bn NL. Co A (-) and 1 plat Co B 2-27 Inf NL loc vic XT543151. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co B and 1 plat Co C loc in Cu Chi rtn to their respective NL's. Co A (-) swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; cdt RIF to vic XT541150, XT522147, XT502154 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT48162, XT590173, XT576171 and rtn to NL. Co C swept Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary and cdt Mech sweeps on E side of road; upon completion rtn to NL. Scout plat swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; cdt local security RIF fm outposts. At 1425H vic XT577171, Co A APC detonated a 30 lb anti-tank mine, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff); APC combat loss. At 1450H vic XT573180, Recon plat APC detonated a 30 lb mine; neg casualties; APC combat loss.

2-12 Inf (-3 plats Co C, -1 plat Co A): Co A (-), B (-), wpns plat Co C and Co D (-) loc Bn NL FB PERSHING vic XT518257. CRIP plat loc Trang Bang District HQ's. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co C outposted Hwy 6A at XT492218, XT494225, XT502254, XT508259; cdt continuous patrolling between CP's. 1 plat Co A and 1 sqd Co C provided escort for mine sweeps teams. 1 plat Co C secured Rome Plow operations along Hwy 6A. At 0730 and 0755 Co's D (-) and B (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT483253. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf (-C): Co A (-) and Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co D and 1 plat Co A NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP NL loc Duc Hoa District HQ's. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT612033, XT596037, XT597025; cdt cloverleaf at each location and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D swept Hwy fm NL to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT595005, XT612003, XT617013; cdt cloverleaf at each location and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS635990, XS647992, XS670980; cdt cloverleaf at each location and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt local security RIF of NL. At 1015H Co D (-) and VCI team cdt airmobile CA fm FSB KEENE to LZ vic XS627997 and cdt RIF to FSB KEENE. At 1400H vic XT6233030, Co A apprehended 1 male detainee believed to be commo liaison man; evan to IPW.

2-34 Armor (-B, -C): Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq's 1 plat 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co C 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secures NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night sctivities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to Phu Cuong Bridge; fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintained combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly vic XT742162. 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor cdt “Colors Up” program and show of force in and around Thu Hoa Cong. Co A (-) cdt a combined opns with 4-7 ARVN Regt. Co A (-) and 1 squad 4-7 ARVN established block vic XT714200 and supported by fire. 4-7 ARVNs (-) RIF fm compound in Phu Hoa Dong to vic XT719199, XT716204 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: Co B and co D (-) loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125; Co D 1 plat secured arty at FSB MEADE vic XT606112. Co A NL loc vic XT499169. Co C loc in Cu Chi on 72 hr stand down. CRIP plat loc at Sugar Mill. 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL to bridge at vic XT487178. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT503173, XT498188, XT507177, left stay behind AP at vic XT503172 and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT482132, XT477133, XT469145, XT471135 and rtn to NL. At 2110H vic XT454089, Recon plat AP received 10-15 rds of AK fire and 2-3 rds of 60mm fire; rtn with organic wpns/arty; results neg US casualties; VC losses unknown; estimated 30 VC size force. At 0730H vic XT455089, Recon plat in sweep of last night's contact area located 1 VC POW WIA; evac to IPW. At 1430H vic XT507173, Co A detonated an unknown type booby trapped across a berm, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-12 Inf (-3 plats): Co's A and B, wpns plat Co C and Co D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. CRIP plat loc Trang Bang District HQ's. 1 plat Co A secured Rome Plow operation along Hwy 6A. 1 plat Co B and 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf along with 1 plat RF/PF fm Trang Bang, outposted Hwy 6A at CP's, vic XT492218, XT494225, XT496236, XT513262; cdt continuous patrolling between outposts. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT519276, XT523275, XT528286, XT507271 and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT525247, XT525242, XT534241, XT521228, XT523234, XT513234 and rtn to NL. At 2055H vic XT518225, NL FSB PERSHING received 5x82mm rds; rtn with counter-mortar/arty; results 3 US WIA (dustoff). At 0850H vic XT591217, Co C received 2 RPG rds and SA fire fm unknown number of VC; rtn with organic wpns; results, 1 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown.

3/4 Cav (-A,-D): 3 plats Co C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp B plat NDP loc FSB STUART; 1 plat strong point loc vic XT459251; 1 plat strong point loc vic XT472229. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf secured Trang Bang Bridge. 2 plats Co C 2-12 Inf secured FSB STUART. Trp C loc Cu Chi. At first light, Trp B swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi NW to 2nd Bde boundary and Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Bde boundary. 1 plat Trp B cdt sweeps vic Hwy 19. Trp B (-) provided escort for convoy to Dau Tieng and back. Trp c moved to FSB STUART to effect relief of Trp B. Trp C established NDP's vic XT473229, XT459151 and FSB STUART. Trp B NDP loc vic XT549175. At 2055H vic XT501194, NL FSB STUART received 5x82mm rds; all landed outside of perimeter; rtn with counter mortar/arty; results neg casualties; VC losses unknown.

1-5 Inf (M): Co's B, C and Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I. At first light, Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co A swept and cleared Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1 and cdt RIF to vic XT541168, XT536180, XT545197, checked out graves, to XT570187, XT564177 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT 570233 and rtn to NL. Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT584219, XT573225, XT568261 and rtn to NL. At 0900H vic XT571177, Recon plat detonated 1 US booby trapped grenade with trip wire, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1015H vic XT571233, Co B APC detonated a 155mm rd set up as a mine, resulting in 1 US DOW, 3 US KIA, 12 US WIA (7 litter and 5 ambulatory), all dustoff. At 1050H vic XT573275, Co C detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 3 US WIA (dustoff). At 1300H vic XT546197, Co A loc 32 graves, results, 32 VC KIA (BC).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co D and 1 plat Co A NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP NL loc Duc Hoa District HQ's. 1 plat Co A swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT598011, XT585005 and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS649991, XS647981, XT644965 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIF fm outposts. At 0220H vic XS63979 Co D observed 2 personnel and eng with 81mm; results unknown.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co C 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bai Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ's 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly vic XT742152. 1 plat Co C 2-34 Armor cdt “Colors Up” program and show of force vic Phu Hoa Dong. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor cdt a combined operation with 2 RF Co's and Co (-) 4-7 ARVNs. Co A (-) and Co (-) 4-7 ARVNs established block vic XT679141. 16th Co established block vic XT718129, 17th RF Co crossed LD at vic XT689146 and cdt RIF to vic XT693147, XT694135 and rtn to NL. 2 APC's provided escort for convoy to the Sugar Mill. At 0910H vic XT693147, HQ's 2-34 loc 5x82mm rockets in a small tunnel; destroyed tunnel.

2-12 Inf: Co's A and B and D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. CRIP plat loc Trang Bang District HQ's. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf along with 1 plat RF/PF fm Trang Bang outposted Hwy 6A at CP's vic XT591218, XT484225, XT502254, XT508259; cdt continuous patrolling between CP's. 1 plat Co A secured Rome Plow operations along Hwy 6A. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT487220 and established new NDP. 2 plat Co A moved to new NDP and became OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co B went OPCON to 2-27 Inf and participated in special opereation. Co D moved to Cu Chi for 72 hr stand down. At 0745H vic XT491277, Co C received RPG/SA fire fm 3-4 VC; rtn with organic wpns/81mm; results, US neg casualties; VC losses unknown.

1-5 Inf (M): Co B (-) and C and Sct plat loc Bn NL. Co A and 2 plats Co B NL loc vic XT543151. Co A and 2 plats Co B participated in special opn. 2 plats Co B swept Hwy 7A fm Co A NL to Hwy 1; secured Co A NL until Co A rtn NL At first light Scout plat swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT487220 and established a NL with Co A/2-12 Inf; mission was to secure Rome Plow effort along Hwy 6A. At 2025H vic XT593217, NL FSB PATTON received 4x82mm rds which landed outside perimeter; rtn w/mortar/arty; negative casualties, VC unk.

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq Co, 1 plat 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co C/2-14 Inf, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, swept and cleared Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept and cleared road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ Co 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly in vic XT742152. 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor cdt “Colors Up” program and show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. Co A (-) established block vic XT703135 and supports operations by fire. Co A fm 4-7 ARVN Regt searched grids vic XT6913, XT7013, XT7113; upon completion elements rtn to NL. Negative contact during the reported period.

3/4 Cav: Co C/2-12 Inf remains OPCON. Trp B loc Cu Chi. Trp C: 1 plat NDP loc FSB STUART; 1plat strong pt loc vic XT459251; 1 plat strong pt loc vic XT472229. 1 plat Co C/2-12 (OPCON) secures Trang Bang Bridge. Co C (-) 2-12 Inf (OPCON) secured FSB STUART. At first light Trp C swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to 2nd Bde boundary. 1 plat outposted Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to Bde boundary. 1 plat outposted Hwy 19. Trp C (-) provided escort for convoy to Dau Tieng and back. 1 plat Co C/2-12 Inf (OPCON) assisted in outposting Hwy 6A for 2-12 Inf resupply convoy. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: Co's B, C and D loc Bn NL vic XT477125, FSB REED. Co A NL loc vic XT499169. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. 1 plat Co A swept and cleared road fm NL to vic XT487185 and secured bridge. 1 plat Co A secured Engrs effort on Hwy 7A vic Thai My West. Co B went OPCON to 2012 Inf approx 0730H. 1 plat Co D swept and cleared road fm FSB REED to vic XT502087; 2-34 Armor swept and cleared road fm Bao Trai to vic XT502087 and on to the Sugar Mill. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT460139, XT437125 and rtn to NL. Co D cdt combined operations. Co D cdt RIF fm NL at FSB REED to An Hiep OP at vic XT468128 and linked up with 604th RF/PF Co and moved to vic XT448118, XT437109, XT443105 and rtn to respective NL's. 2-27 Inf CRIP and 134th RF/PF Co departed Sugar Mill (XT440056) and cdt RIF to vic XT441089 to vic XT443106, XT494087 and rtn to Sugar Mill. At 2300H vic XT477125, NL FSB REED received 5.81mm rds; rtn w/mortars/arty; negative US casualties, VC unknown.

2-14 Inf: Co A (-) and Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016; 1 plat Co A OPCON to Co D. Co D and 1 plat Co A NL loc XS629978. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District Hq. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts; after convoy passed cdt RIF to vic XT624026, XT604034, XT59034 and rtn to NL. Co B departed FSB KEENE and cdt RIF to vic XT591043, XT597047, XT610048 and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS625985, XS635974 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D/2-12 Inf along w/VCI team cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS624986; seized VCI targets, RIF to vic XS646991 and rtn to NL. NL FSB KEENE observed 2 personnel and were engaged w/SA/AW/M79; results unk. At 0230H vic XT605009, Co A received fm an estimated 10-13 VC; RPG/AK47 and LMG fire; rtn w/organic wpns/arty; results, 1 US WIA (minor), and 2 VC KIA (POSS).

1-5 Inf (M): Co A/2-12 Inf OPCON. Co B and Scout plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co's C and A/2-12 Inf (OPCON) NL loc vic XT487220. Co A NL loc vic XT542151. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT547153, XT558163 and rtn NL. At first light, 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co C and Co A/2-12 Inf secured plows at NL along Hwy 6A. Negative contact during the rpt period.

2-12 Inf: Co B loc Bn NL. Co D loc Cu Chi on 72 hr stand down. CRIP loc Trang Bang District Hq. 2-12 Inf received OPCON of Co B/2-27 Inf approx 0730H. Co A/2-12 Inf OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). 1 plat Co B and 1 plat Co C, along with1 plat RF/PF, outposted Hwy 6A; elements fm 2-12 Inf and 1 plat RF/PF fm Trang Bang outposted Hwy 6A; cdt continuous patrolling between CP's. Co B (-)/2-12 Inf cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT581258. Co B/2-27 cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm FSB REED to same LZ . Elements swept northeast to vic XT583265. Co B/2-12 Inf cdt airmobile cbt aslt frm FSB REED to LZ vic XT569244; cdt RIF northeast to vic XT585258. Co B (-) 2-27 Inf cdt airmobile cbt aslt frm vic XT583265 to LZ vic XT542295 and established AP site. At 1646H Co B (-) 2-27 Inf cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm vic XT583265 to LZ vic XT569279 and established AP site. At 1655H Co B (-) 2-27 Inf cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm vic XT585258 to LZ vic XT589274 and established AP site. At 1700H Co B/2-12 Inf cdt airmove fm vic XT583256 back to FSB PERSHING. At 0905H vic XT493215, Co C received 3 bursts of SA fire; rtn w/organic wpns/81mm; results, negative US casualties, VC unknown. At 1035H vic XT571251, Co B/2-27 Inf (OPCON) detonated 1 US grenade BT w/tripwire, resulting in 2 US WIA (evac). At 1335 vic XT570252, Co B/2-27 Inf (OPCON) located 14 graves 2/14 VC KIA (BC) 1-2 days old.

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq 1 plat 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co C/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept and cleared Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. Hq 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly in vic XT742152; (2 squads US and 2 s quads ARVN). 2-34 Armor provided escort for convoy to Duc Hoa and rtn. 3 tanks of HHC of 2-34 Armor provided escort for convoy to Duc Hoa and rtn. 3 tanks of HHC of 2-34 Armor along with 3 Co's (-) of ARVN Regt cdt combined operations. 1 Co ARVN Regt codt RIF fm vic XT772140 to vic XT775131, XT771128, XT769128 while another Co of ARVN Regt cdt RIF fm vic XT748118 to vic XT740112, XT746103, XT742099. At same time, approx 0730H, 1 Co (-) ARVN Regt and 3 tanks of HHC 2-34 Armor cdt RIF fm vic XT760102 to vic XT772109, XT761118 and XT59111. There was negative contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf (M): Co A/2-12 Inf OPCON. Co B and Sct Plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C and Sct Plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co A NL loc vic XT543151. Co C and Co A/2-12 Inf (OPCON) NL loc vic XT487220. Co A (-) swept fm NL to vic XT500150 and secured engineering effort. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co C and Co A/2-12 Inf (OPCON) secured Rome Plow effort along Hwy 6A. Sct plat cdt stand down at FSB PATTON I. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: Co B/2-27 Inf OPCON. Co's B and B/2-27 Inf loc Bn NL. Co D loc Cu Chi for 72 hr stand down. Crip NL loc Trang Bang District Hq. 1 plat Co B and 1 plat Co C/2-12 Inf along with 1 plat RF/PF fm Trang Bang outposted Hwy 6A at CP's vic XT482218, XT494225, XT513262, XT500246; cdt continuous escort for mine sweep tms. Beginning at 1242H Co /2-27 Inf (OPCON) cdt airmove fm their AP sites vic XT531284, XT564275 and XT580253 back to FSB REED; upon reaching FSB REED, Co B/2-27 Inf was released from OPCON. At 2040H vic XT589269, Co B observed 9-15 VC and engaged w/arty and gunship; negative rtn of fire; results unk. At 1824H vic XT587274, Co B/2-27 Inf (OPCON) engaged 1 VC w/organic wpns; negative rtn of fire; results 1 VC KIA (BC). At 2130H vic XT589269, Co B/2-27 Inf (OPCON) sprang ambush on 6 VC w/2 claymores, resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC). At 1020H vic XT496216, Co C received SA/M79 fire; rtn w/organic wpns/M79; negative US casualties, VC unk. At 1100H vic XT498218, Co C received 2xM79 rds fm 2-3 VC; rtn fire w/organic wpns; negative results. At 1335H vic XT577248, supporting gunship engaged 4 VC taking evasive action resulting in 2 VC KIA (BC) and 2 VC KIA (POSS).

3/4 CAV: Co C/2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp B loc Cu Chi. Trp C, 1 plat NDP loc FSB STUART; 1 plat Co C/2-12 Inf (OPCON) secured Trang Bang Bridge. Co C (-) 2-12 Inf secured FSB STUART. At first light Trp C swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi northwest to 2nd Bde boundary; 1 plat outposted Hwy 19. Trp C (-) provided escort for convoy to Dau Tieng and back. 1 plat Co C/2-12 Inf assisted in outposting Hwy 6A for 2-12 Inf resupply convoy. There was negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: Co;s C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A NL loc vic XT499169. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL to secure bridge at vic XT487185. 1 plat Co A departed NL and provided escort for Engrs south to Hwy 7A and escorted Engr effort along Hwy 7A. 1 plat Co D swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT479132, XT462148, XT469135; cdt cloverleaf at each location and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT484115, XT492118, XT498109, XT489122; cdt cloverleaf at each location and rtn to NL. Co's C (-) and D (-) remained in FSB as RRF for operation “Chicago Fires”. At 1930H vic XT509161, Co A while enroute to AP site received 2 RPG rds; rtn w/mortar/arty; negative US casualties, VC unk.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co D and 1 plat Co A NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP NL loc Duc Hoa District Hq. 1 plat Co A swept road frm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts; upon completion cdt RIF to vic XT613020, XT610030, XT596035 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT606007, XT570009, XT570020 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS639950, XS649991, XS640997 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF to vic XS629975, XS627967 and rtn to NL. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq Co, 1 plat 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co C/2-14 Inf and 1 Plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. 2-34 Armor swept and cleared Hwy 8A fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. Hq 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly in vic XT742152. (2 squads US and 2 Squads ARVN). Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor cdt combined opns w/794th RF co, 774th RF Co, 312th RF Co, and 4-7 ARVN Regt. At 0836H the 7745th RF Co cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm FSB CROCKETT to LZ vic XT739086. 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt and Co A (-) 2-34 Armor established a block oriented southwest fm vic XT757098; airlifted counterparts and cdt sweep northwest into block; upon completion rtn to their respective NL's. 2-34 Armor cdt “Colors Up' program and show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: Co B loc Bn NL vic XT518257 FSB PERSHING. Co D loc Cu Chi; rtn via convoy and cdt relief in place of Co C at FSB STUART/Trang Bank Bridge. Co C moved to FSB PERSHING. 1 plat Co B and 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf along w/1RF/PF plat outposted Hwy 6A at CP's vic XT482218, XT494225, XT496235, XT502254, XT513262, XT5098259, XT502254, XT500246; cdt continuous patrolling between CP's; upon completion of security mission elements Co C moved to FSB PERSHING. 1 squad Co B and 1 squad Co C provided escort for mine sweep tms. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT520247 and rtn to NL. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co A (-) and Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604026. Co D and 1 plat Co A NL loc vic XS629978; 1 plat Co A OPCON to Co D. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co A moved to Cu Chi via convoy for 72 hr stand down. Co B (-) cdt VCI operations; cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT606014, XT633013 and seized VCI targets; upon completion rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT629028, XT587037 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D swept road fm NL to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF to vic XS635978; cdt cloverleaf to vic XS631963 and rtn to NL. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: Co's B, C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A NL loc XT499169. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL north to vic XT487185 and secured bridge. 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL south to Hwy 7A and secured Engr effort. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT480113, XT458108, XT469126 and rtn to NL; left stay behind plat at vic XT456116. 1 plat Co B swept road fm FSB REED to Bai Trai. Co C cdt RIF to vic XT470136, XT460149; left stay behind plat at vic XT466148 and cont to vic XT480134 and rtn to NL. 2 plats Co D cdt RIF to vic XT487119, XT489125 and rtn to NL. Co C detonated 1 US grenade BT w/tripwire vic XT472137; results, 1 US WIA (evac). Co C vic XT447130, while enroute to AP site, detonated 1 US grenade BT w/tripwire resulting in 1 US WIA (evac). At 2130H vic XT477125 at FSB REED, radar picked up 2 personnel and were engaged w/M79 and arty; believed heard secondary explosion; r esults unk.

1-5 Inf (M): Co A/2-12 Inf OPCON. Co's B and Scout Plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT492214. Co A NL loc vic XT543151. Co C and Co A 2-12 Inf NL loc XT487220. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT550172, XT556182, XT570176 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1. Scout plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT581197, XT560201, XT575187 and rtn to NL. Negative contact during the reported period.

3/4 CAV: Co C/2-12 Inf OPCON. Trp B loc Cu Chi. Trp C, 1 plat NDP loc FSB STUART; 1 plat strong pt vic XT459251; 1 plat strong pt vic XT472229. 1 plat Co C/2-12 Inf secured Trang Bang Bridge. Co C (-) 2-12 Inf secured FSB STUART. Trp B established NDP vic XT578307. Trp C established NDP vic XT548348. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq, 1 plat 2-34 Armor and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co C/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Beg Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. 2-34 Armor swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept and cleared Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to Hoc Mon Bridge. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON to Co D/2-12 for FSB security (STUART). OPCON plat swept Hwy 1 fm FSB STUART to vic XT418237 and fm FSB STUART to Cu Chi. 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor departed to Phu Hoa Dong fm Cu Chi and provided security escort for rome plow for Engr effort. 2-34 Armor cdt “Colors Up” program and show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. Hq 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly in vic XT742152. Scout Plat 2-34 Armor cdt combined opns with the 313th RF vic XT742152. Scout Plat 2-34 Armor cdt combined opns with the 313th RF vic XT742152. Scout Plat 2-34 Armor cdt combined opns with the 313th RF Co 7745th RF Co, and 1 Co RF. 313th RF Co crossed LD at vic XT771139 and swept to vic XT772132 and swept to vic XT740111, XT738098, XT744091, XT756093. 1 RF Co and the Scout Section 2-34 Armor crossed LD and swept to vic XT768108, XT768119, XT760118; upon completion rtn to respective NL's. CRIP engaged 4 VC w/SA fire vic XT701144; VC rtn w/M79; results 1 VC KIA (BC); negative US casualties. Phu Cuong Bridge received 4-5 rds SA fire; rtn w/SA; negative casualties, VC unk.

2-14 Inf: Co A cont stand down at Cu Chi Hilton. Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT6704016. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co B (0) and Co D (-) with 1 RF Co fm Duc Hoa cdt combined cbt aslt opns in support of “Colors Up' program. Co D (-) cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm vic XS628979 to LZ vic XT550037; swept south to vic XT555025 and LZ vic XT55020; swept north to vic XT555023. Co D (-) cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm vic XT555020 to LZ's vic XS648975 and XS645968; cdt RIF back to NL. Co B (-) cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT596063 and LZ vic XT599072; elements swept west to vic XT585055; cdt RIF back to NL. 1 Co RF cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm Duc Hoa to LZ vic XT580073; swept southeast to vic XT585065. CRIP 2-14 Inf cdt airmove fm vic XT485065 to Duc Hoa. Co B received 1 RPG rd/SA fire; negative rtn of fire; results 6 US WIA (evac). Co B on previous contact rtn fire w/organic wpns/gunship/AS; results 4 VC KIA (BC).

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co A/1-5 Inf (M) OPCON. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. Co B, C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED ic XT477125. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. Hardspot for 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co A/1-5 Inf (M) loc vic XT502150. Co A moved fm NDP and established 3 plat size blocks at vic XT503153, XT496171 and XT491177. Co's B, C and D cdt a combined cbt aslt and RIF in the An Phu Area. Co B cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm FSB REED to LZ vic XT523167. Co D cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT523163. All elements cdt sweep west through control lines at vic XT518168, XT514160, XT509169 and XT505170; upon completion all elements cdt airmove fm PZ vic XT498165 back to NL. 1 plat Co D swept and cleared Hwy 10 fm FSB REED to Bai Trai. 2-27 Inf cdt combined opns w/1 plat RF. CRIP departed Sugar Mill and moved to vic XT469069 and established an AP. 1 plat RF departed OP at vic XT464085 and moved to vic XT470076; established block. CRIP at first light swept northeast to vic XT472072 and cdt search of area. CRIP then moved north and linked up with blocking elements and rtn to OP. CRIP in sweep of area located with blocking elements and rtn to OP. CRIP in sweep of area located 1 VC POW (evac). CRIP received 18-20 rds of sniper fire; rtn w/organic wpns; results 1 VC KIA (BC); negative casualties. Co C AP received SA/RPG fire; rtn w/81mm/arty; results, 2 US WIA (evac), VC unk. Co B vic XT512166 detonated 1 Chicom grenade BT w/tripwire, resulting in 1 US WIA (RTD). Co D vic XT514167 detonated an unk type of Bt's w/tripwires, resulting in 2 US WIA and 3 US WIA (evac).

2-12 Inf: Co A OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co B and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D loc FSB STUART. Co B (-) swept Hwy 6A fm FSB to vic XT498242. Co B cdt checkpoint at vic XT501247. Co C departed FSB PERSHING and cdt RIF to village of Rung Cay at vic XT499259 and cdt detailed search; upon completion cdt RIF to vic XT486255, XT482251, XT480244, XT501251 and rtn to NL. Co D (-) swept Hwy 6A fm intersection of Hwy 19 and Hwy 6A to vic XT498242. Co D (-) secured FSB STUART and Trang Bang Bridge. Negative contact during the reported period

1-5 Inf (M): Co A/2-12 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) loc vic XT543151. Co B and Scout Plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co C and Co A/2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT487220. Co A swept Hwy 7A fm NDP to Hwy 1; cdt RIF to vic XT567173 to XT545167 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A OPCON to Co A/2-27 Inf. Scout Plat swept Hwy 7A fm FSB PATTON to Hwy 1. Co B cdt RIF fm FSB PATTON to vic XT598143, XT582140, XT585154 and rtn to NL. Co C swept Hwy 19 fm vic XT458252 to Trang Bang at first light; provided security for Rome Plow opns on Hwy 6A. Recon plat vic XT575185 APC detonated mine in road resulting in 1 US WIA (evac), APC combat loss. Recon plat detonated an unk type BT in hedgerow vic XT575185 resulting in 5 US WIA (evac). Co C Rome Plow vic XT504216 detonated a 15-20 lb anti-tank mine resulting in negative casualties; plow combat loss.

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq, 1 plat Co A/2-34 and 2 plats 4-7 ARVN regt secured FSB Crockett vic XT742165. Co C/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities, vic of bridge complexes. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON to Co D 2-12 Inf nightly for FB security (STUART). 2-34 Armor swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept and cleared Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to Hoc Mon Bridge. OPCON plat lagering at FSB STUART nightly; swept Hwy 1 fm FSB STUART to vic XT418237 and fm FSB STUART to Cu Chi. Hq Co 2-34 Armor maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AT nightly in vic XT742152. 2034 Armor cdt “Colors Up” program and show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. 2-34 Armor cdt combined opns w/Co ARVN Regt, 4-7. 1 Co ARVN cdt sweep fm vic XT714144 to vic XT714151, XT722160 and established a blocking position fm vic XT723163 to vic XT727158. 3 squads of ARVNs using 1 section of APC's fm 2-34 Armor moved fm vic XT743163, XT738169, XT7630161 and into blocking position; rtn to NL. Negative contact during reported period.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co A/1-5 Inf (M) OPCON. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. Co B, C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125; CRIP plat loc Sugar Mill. Hardspot, 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co B/1-5 Inf (M) loc vic XT502150. 1 plat Co A departed NL and cdt sweep and outposting of secondary road fm NL to Trang Bang. 1 plat Co A departed hardspot vic XT502152 and swept road and provided security for Engr effort along Hwy 7A. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT499111, XT494115, XT477107 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT477137, XT466147, XT462158 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept and cleared road fm FSB to Bao Trai. Co D cdt airmove to replace Co A/1-5 Inf (M) at Thai My hardspot. Co C AP vic XT476138 received 3-4 AK rds; engaged w/organic wpns/arty; negative US casualties, results unk. Co C AP engaged 1 VC w/SA fire; negative rtn of fire; result in 1 VC KIA (BC). Co A received SA fire fm 3-4 VC; rtn w/organic wpns/arty; negative casualties, VC unk.

2-14 Inf: Co A cont maintenance stand down at Cu Chi Hilton. Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co D NDP loc vic XS629978. 1 plat Co B swept Hwy 249 to vic XT66203. 1 plat Co B departed FSB KEENE and cdt RIF to Hwy 249 to vic XT593030; swept Hwy 249 to vic XT593030. 1 plat Co D swept fm NL to Hwy 9A. 1 plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS631963, XS644960, XS640977 and rtn to NL. CRIP cdt VCI opns and road sweep w/1 plat RF's at Duc Hoa to Dong Cam (XS6099) to Gong Loc (XT5801); secured road and rtn to Duc Hoa. Negative contact during reported period.

2-12 Inf: Co A OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co's B and D loc FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D loc FSB STUART. 2 plats Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT518239, XT526227, XT537232 and rtn to NL. 2 plats Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT538241, XT549239, XT543245 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept Hwy 6A fm FSB PERSHING to vic XT495230. 1 plat Co D swept Hwy 6A fm FSB STUART to vic XT495230. Negative contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf (M): Co A/2-12 Inf OPCON. Co's B (-) and C, Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON fic XT592214. Co C and Co A/2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT487220. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT583195, XT565196, XT561191, XT600178 and rtn to NL. Co C and Co A/2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT487220. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT583195, XT565196, XT561191, XT600178 and rtn to NL. Co C and Co A/2-12 Inf secured Rome Plow opns in track 2 and 3. Co C (-) swept Hwy 19 and established OP to secure culvert at vic XT458253. Co A (-) cdt move to effect relief of Co C. 1 plat Co A swept and cleared Hwy 7A fm FSB PATTON TO Hwy 1 and provided convoy security. Co D/2-27 Inf (OPCON) secured NL at vic XT545151 and detached 1 plat OPCON to Co B/1-5 Inf (M) to assist in security of FSB PATTON I. FSB PATTON received 3 rds of 82mm; rtn w/arty; negative casualties, VC unk. Co C vic XT505220 received 2-3 RPG rds; rtn w/organic wpns/arty; results 1 US KIA; rome plow, major damage. Co A/2-12 Inf (OPCON) received several RPG rds; rtn w/organic wpns/LFT; negative results.

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq Co, 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor and 2 plats 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor located at Cu Chi. 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON to Co D/2-12 Inf nightly for FSB STUART security. Co C/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. 2-34 Armor swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept and cleared Hwy 1 frm Cu Chi to Hoc Mon Bridge. OPCON plat laagering at FSB STUART nightly, swept Hwy 1 fm FSB STUART to vic XT418237 and fm FSB STUART to Cu Chi. 2-34 Armor cdt “Colors Up” program and show of force in and around Phu Boa Dong. 1 plat Co C/2-14 Inf cdt combined opns w/1 Co RF's. Elements cdt RIF fm vic XT797143 along the Saigon River, then west to vic XT781144; truned back to the east along road and back to vic XT797143. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: Co A OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co's B and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D loc FSB STUART. 1 plat swept Hwy 6A; secured mine sweep tms. 1 plat Co B cdt aforementioned sweep. 1 plat Co D swept Hwy 6A; secured mine sweep tm. Co B cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT485279; cdt RIF to vic XT484287, XT487287; cdt airmove back to NL. Co C cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT469277; cdt RIF to vic XT470286, XT479289; cdt airmove back to NL. Co B vic XT5052253 while enroute to AP site engaged 3 VC w/organic wpns/81mm; negative rtn of fire; results unk.

1-5 Inf (M): Co A/2-12 Inf and Co D/2-27 Inf OPCON. Co A and co A/2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT520203. Co B and Sct Plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co C loc Cu Chi on stand down. Co D/2-27 Inf NL loc vic XT545151. Co A established a new NL at vic XT520203 and secured rome plow. Co B (-) cdt RiF fm Hwy 1 to vic XT517203, XT519210 until completion of rome plow opns. Co D/2-27 Inf (OPCON) swept fm NL to Hwy 1; provided escort for convoy along Hwy 7A. Scout Plat swept Hwy 7A fm fSB to Hwy1; cdt local security RIFs along Hwy 7A. Co D/2-27 Inf vic XT530151 sprang ambush on 5 VC w/SA/.Arty/81mm; results, 1 VC KIA (BC). Co B vic XT501199 received several RPG rds; rtn w/organic wpns; negative result. Co D/2-27 Inf vic XT563165 mine detector detonated a 10 lb mine in road, negative casualties.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B/1-5 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499269. Co's b and C loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. Co D OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co A swept road to bridge south of Trang Bang at vic XT488184. 1 plat co A provided security for Engr effort along Hwy 7A at vic XT497145. Co B (-) cdt RIF west of NL to vic XT446131, XT442136, XT438129 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF north to vic XT477133, XT468146 and rtn to NL. 1 plat 4.2 Mortar Plat swept Hwy 10 fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Co B detainee led elements to 4 BT grenades located in a hedgerow; at same time 1 BT grenade was detonated resulting in 1 US WIA (evac).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co D NDP loc vic XS629978. 1 plat Co D swept and secured MSR fm FSB KEENE to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NDP to vic XS636990, XS638999, XS640980 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept Hwy 249 fm NL FSB KEENE to Hwy 9A vic XT660024. CRIP remains under control of Duc Hoa District Chief. CRIP cdt a route recon and combined VCI with RF. Elements cdt RIF fm vic XT626001 and moved to vic XT620003, XT619012, XT617012 and back to Hwy 9A and rtn to NL. Co a cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm Cu Chi to LZ vic XS494967. Co B cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XS503960. Elements cdt RIF opns along river; upon completion Co A cdt airmove fm vic XS98966 back to NL. Co B cdt airmove fm vic XS497967 back to NL. CRIP 2-27 Inf cdt combined airmobile opn w/ARVNs. CRIP and ARVN elements cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm Duc Hoa to LZ vic XT558102; cdt RIF to vic XT565097; upon completion cdt airmove back to Nl's. Supporting gunship vic XS507964 engaged 4 VC w/AW/rkts; results, 4 VC KIA (BC), CRIP vic XT565097 received SA fire fm unk number of VC; rtn w/organic wpns; results 3 VC KIA (BC) and 3 VC POW's.

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq Co, 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor and 2 plats 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor loc Cu Chi. 1 plat co A/2-34 Armor OPCON to 2-12 Inf nightly for FSB STUART security. Co C/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080. At first light, plat fm FSB STUART swept hwy 7 southeast to Cu Chi and northwest to Brigade boundary. 2-34 Armor also swept and cleared road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to Brigade boundary. Hq Co maintained a combined OP daily and combined AP nightly in vic XT742152. 2-34 Armor cdt show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. 2 tanks and 2 APC's 2-34 Armor along with 1 plat ARVN Regt cdt combined sweep in vic XT757157; upon completion, elements rtn to NL's. 2-34 Armor vic XT758157; upon completion, elements rtn to NL's. 2-34 Armor vic XT758157 w/ARVNs engaged an estimated 6 VC w/organic wpns/arty/LFT; VC rtn w/SA; 1 ARVN KIA (evac).

2-14 Inf: Co's A (-) and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. 1 plat Co A OPCON to Co D/2-14 Inf. Co D and 1 plat Co A NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP NL loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co B (-) swept MSR fm NL to Hwy 9A. CRIP moved fm Duc Hoa to vic XT652025, XT635025, XT615006, XT594005 then southeast to Hwy 9A and back to Duc Hoa. Co A cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ's vic XT64012 and established block and LZ vic XT558066, swept into block seizing VCI targets; elements linked at block and cdt RIF to vic XT578010, XT583015. Co A cdt airmove fm vic XT583015 back to NL. Co D cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ's vic XT568037; established block and LZ vic XT568034, swept north into block seizing VCI targets; elements linked up at block and cdt RIF southwest to vic XT564031, XT557026, XT552021. Co D cdt airmove fm vic XT552021 back to their NL. Co D vic XS628981 observed 2 personnel and engaged w/81mm; results unknown.

2-27 Inf: Co A (-) loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co D NL loc vic XT502150. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. 1 plat Co A swept south fm NL to Hwy 7A and east on Hwy 7A until met with sweep tem fm Co D/2-27 Inf; outposted Hwy 7A. 1 plat Co A secured Engr effort at vic XT597145. Co B remains OPCON to 1st Brigade. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT469133, XT464148, XT468153, XT472148 and rtn to NL. 4.2 Mortar plat swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Co C vic X499134 detonated an unk type BT resulting in 1 US WIA (evac).

2-12 Inf: Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D NL loc FSB STUART/Trang Bang Bridge vic XT501194. CRIP NL loc Trang Bang District Hq. Co B NL loc vic XT551226. 1 plat Co D/2-12 Inf along w/1 plat RF/PF outposted Hwy 6A; cdt continuous patrolling. 1 squad Co D and 1 sqd Co E secured and provided escort for mine sweep teams. 1 squad Co D outposted culvert along Hwy 19 at vic XT459252. Co C cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT535224; cdt local security RIF of LZ. Co C cdt airmobile bt aslt to LZ vic XT567244; cdt RIF south to vic XT567232. Co C cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm vic XT567232 to LZ vic XT547257 and established a new NL vic of LZ. Co B cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT552226; cdt RIF back to NDP. Co B conducted airmove fm NDP to Bn NL FSB PERSHING. Co B vic XT556213 sprang an ambush on 12 VC w/claymores/AW; negative rtn of fires; results, 11 VC KIA (B); also, while AP element was moving back to NL engaged1NVA w/M79; results 1 NVA KIA (BC). Co B observed 10 VC and engaged w/arty; at same time received approx 10 mortar rds/RPG/AK; negative US casualties, results unknown. Co B observed 6 VC and engaged w/LFT resulting in 5 VC KIA (POSS). Co C received SA fire fm an estimated 6 VC; rtn w/organic wpns/LFT; negative results.

1-5 Inf (M): Co A/2-12 Inf and Co D (-) 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co B (-) and Scout Plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co C loc Cu Chi on 72 hr stand down. Co A, 1 plat Co B and Co A/2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT520203. Co D (-) 2-27 Inf NL loc vic XT543151. Co A, 1 plat Co B and Co A/2-12 Inf secured Rome Plow Operations vic of their NL. Scout Plat swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt loc RIFs along Hwy 7A fm Thai My to Hwy 1 and cdt local security RIFs vic XT534147 and vic XT550169. 1 plat Co D/2-27 Inf swept west along Hwy 7A until met with sweep fm Co A; outposted Hwy 7A. Co B (-) cdt IF fm NL to vic XT567194 XT556176, XT564165 and rtn to NL. Co A AP engaged an estimated squad of VC vic XT522215 w/organic wpns/81mm/arty/LFT; results 1 VC KIA (BC). Co B vic XT551177 detonated 1 US grenade BT w/tripwire, resulting in 1 US WIA (evac). Co B APC vic XT551177 detonated an unk type BT across trail; negative casualties and damage. Co A rome plow vic XT525194 detonated a 40 lb mine; negative casualties, major damage to rome plow.