DECLASSIFIED HEADQUARTERS 3d Antitank Battalion (Rein) 3d Marine Division (Rein), FMF c/o FPO San Francisco, California 9601 3/FF/eh 3100 10 Jan. 1966 From: Commanding Officer To: Commanding General, 3d Marine Division (Rein), FMF Subj: Command Chronology, December 1965, submission of Ref: (a) MCO 5750.2 (b) DivO 5750.1 Encl: (1) Journals (2) SITREPS (3) Company Operational Summaries, Period of 1-31 December 1965. (4) Logistical Data 1. In compliance with references (a) and (b) the Command Chronology and enclosures (1) through (4) are submitted. (Signature) BRUCE A. HEFLIN DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED 3/EF/eh 10 Jan66 PART I 1. Reporting Unit - 3d Antitank Battalion (Rein) 2. Period Covered - 1-31 December 1965 3. Date of Submission - 10 January 1966 4. Commanding Officer - 1-31 December 1965 Lieutenant Colonel BRUCE A. HEFLIN 5. Command Post - Republic of South Vietnam, (AT987711) - Map SVN Series L701, Sheet No. 6659 III andd 6658 IV. DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED 3/FF/eh 10 Jan66 PART II 1. Operation Data, including attachments. a. Designation/Locations (1) Headquarters and Service Co. (-) (Command Group) (DaNang TAOR) (a) "A" Co. (-) (Rein) (DaNang TAOR) 2nd Platoon, Co. "A" 1st AT Bn. (Hue Phu Bai TAOR) (b) "B" Co. (-) (Rein) (Chu Lai TAOR) (c) "C" Co. (-) (Rein) (DaNang TAOR) (d) "C" Co. (-) (Rein) 1st AT Bn. (Chu Lai TAOR) b. Period covered by report: 1-31 Dec65. c. Name/Rank of Commanding Officer and Staff, or principle subordinates, including T/O billet assignments. BATTALION HEADQUARTERS Commanding Officer LtCol. Bruce A. HEFLIN Executive Officer Maj. Orville R. EDMONDSON S-1/Adj 2ndLt. Gunther DOHSE S-2 1-7 Dec65 Capt. Vincent A. VERNAY 8-30 Dec65 Maj. Orville R. EDMONDSON 31 Dec65 Capt. Fritz FIRING S-3 1-7 Dec65 Capt. Vincent A. VERNAY 8-30 Dec65 Maj. Orville R. EDMONDSON 31 Dec65 Capt. Fritz FIRING S-3A Unassigned S-4 Capt. Stanley R. STEWART Liaison Officer Unassigned Supply Officer 1stLt. Avelino ANDAZOLA Motor Transport Officer 1stLt. Daniel L. TAYLOR Ordnance/Maintenance 1stLt. Brian M. MATHEWS Communications Officer MSgt. Joseph S. KRAJEWSKI Medical Officer Unassigned Headquarters and Service Company (-) Commandant 1-8 Dec65 1stLt. D. B. HOUSE 9-31 Dec65 1stLt. J. T. MATHEWS 1 DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED 3/FF/eh 10 Jan66 Company "A" (-) (Rein) Commanding Officer Capt. K. E. SHARFF Executive Officer Unassigned 1st Platoon Commander 2ndLt. P. F. MC ALEER 1st Platoon, Co. "A" 1st AT Bn. 2ndLt. D. C. RUMSEY III 2nd Platoon, Co. "A" 1st AT Bn. 1stLt. D. J. NOONAN (Note: 1stLt R. H. Jaroch was marked out as 1st Platoon Cmdr. and replaced by Rumsey) Company "B" (-) (Rein) Commanding Officer 1stLt. M. H. CHANG Executive Officer Unassigned 1st Platoon Commander 1-8 Dec65 1stLt. J. T. MATHEWS 9-31 Dec65 SSgt. S. D. STEWART JR. 2nd Platoon Commander 1stLt. W. J. MAHER JR. Company "C" (Rein) Commanding Officer 1stLt. A. G. ANDERSON II Executive Officer Unassigned 1st Platoon Commander SSgt. R. R. ABRAMOWICZ 2nd Platoon Commander 1stLt. M. M. WOOD 3d Platoon Commander Sgt. L. D. WERRE 3d Platoon Commander 1stLt. J. J. MC COY Company "C" (Rein) 1st AT Bn. Commanding Officer Capt. W. P. SNYDER Executive Officer Unassigned 1st Platoon Commander 1stLt. H. T. SCHMIT 2nd Platoon Commander 1stLt. H. J. CONNOLY 3d Platoon Commander SSgt. E. DAVIS d. Average Monthly Strength during the period. (1) 3d Antitank Battalion (-) (Rein) Officers-19 Enlisted-450 (a) Headquarters and Service Company 8 132 (b) Company "A" 3 68 (c) Company "B" 2 67 (d) Company "C" 3 96 (e) Company "C", 1st AT Bn. 3 87 2 DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED 3/FF/eh 10 Jan66 2. Sequential listing of significant events. a. Personnel. During the month there were four promotions to First Lieutenant, one appointment to Second Lieutenant, one promotion to Gunnery Sergeant, five selection for Staff Sergeant, 22 promotions to Sergeant, two recommendations for meritorious promotion to Sergeant, one meritorious promotion to Corporal, one meritorious promotion to Lance Corporal and one promotion to Private First Class. One man was awarded the Bronze Star, two men awarded a Meritorious Mast and one Officer recommended for a Navy Commendation Medal. The Battalion sent 55 men on R&R. Three men were medically evacuated for non-battle reasons, one man was granted Humanitarian Leave to CONUS, three men went on emergency leave and five men were awarded Article 15 punishment. One man died of a self-inflicted gun shot head wound on 25 Dec65 as a result of an accidental discharge of a .38 caliber pistol. The incident is presently under investigation. During the month 38 men were transferred and 30 replacements were joined. One Officer joined and was assigned as the S-3/S-2. b. Administration. All companies were on Company Administration during this period. One company started the addressograph PAS system, bringing the total to two with three companies still on the old system. c. Intelligence. Information concerning road and bridge conditions was received from III MAF photographic intelligence reports, 3d Marine Division ISUM's and reports from the gun companies. A Vietnamese interpreter reported in from Headquarters, 3d Marine Division and joined this organization for duty. Propaganda pamphlets were found outside the Battalion C. P. area in YEN BAC (1) (AT985701) by a squad sized local security patrol. The general theme of the propaganda was "refuse to fight for imperialists that are making money from you blood". Also found were safe conduct passes for ARVN soldiers to go over to the VC's. Intelligence information received by this Headquarters of interest to the gun companies was passed to them. d. Training. During the reporting period numerous classes were conducted throughout the Battalion by H&S Company and the seperate gun companies. Nine men from H&S Company and three men from Company "C" 3d AT Battalion attended the 12th Marine's .50 Cal. machine gun school. This school/FIREX employed the .50 Cal. machine gun in the antiaircraft role, and firing was done at aerial drones. School was accomplished on the employment of the Claymore mine, and the operation of the Seismic Intrusion Device. The majority of the training in the gun companies was "on the job training". The major subjects of this OJT were: Map readin, Communication (radio procedures), preventive maintenance, driver's training (both tracked and wheeled), 106mm Recoilless Rifles and .50 Cal. spotting rifles with the M-60, M1919A4 and M-14 familiar- ization firing. Special classes were conducted on Interior Guard, Land Mine Warfare and VC Booby Traps. Personnel, equipment and vehicular inspections were conducted. A number of FIREX's were conducted using both the HEP-T AND HEAT 106mm rounds as well as the .50 Cal. spotting rifle. 3 DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED 3/FF/eh 10 Jan66 e. Operations. On 1 December 1965 the Battalion was deployed as follows: (1) 3d Antitank Battalion (-) (Rein) is in general support of the 3d Marine Division. (a) H&S Co. (-) (Rein) located DaNang TAOR (AT987711). (b) Company "A" (-) (Rein) in direct support of the 3d Marine Regiment. 1st Platoon Co. "A" in direct support of the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines. 1st Platoon Co. "A" 1st AT Bn. in direct support of the 1st Battalion, 3d Marines. 3d Platoon Co. "A" attached to the 3d Battalion, 4th Marines. (c) Company "B" (-) (Rein) attached to the 4th Marine Regiment. 1st Platoon Co. "B" in direct support of the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines. 2nd Platoon Co. "B" in direct support of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. (d) Company "C" (Rein) in direct support of the 9th Marine Regiment. 1st Platoon Co. "C" in direct support of the 9th Marines. 2nd Platoon Co. "C" in direct support of 1st Bn. 9th Marines. 3d Platoon Co. "C" in direct support of the 3d Battalion 9th Marines. 3d Platoon Co. "C" in direct support of the 3d Battalion 3d Marines. (e) Company "C" (Rein) 1st Antitank Bn. attached to the 7th Marines. 1st Platoon Co. "C" in direct support of the 1st Battalion 7th Marines. 2nd Platoon Co. "C" in direct support of the 2nd Battalion 7th Marines. 3d Platoon Co. "C" in direct support of the 3d Battalion 7th Marines. (2) DaNang Enclave (a) H&S Co. (-) During the reporting period camp contonment was completed. The company provided blocking force for a 9th Marine composite company size Search and Destroy operation GS (AT9870) and (AT9970). The company conducted squad, two-squad and company size Search and Destroy patrols within the adjacent TAOR area. On one patrol a unit from 3d Tank Bn. acted as a blocking force. Familiarization firing of the M-60 machine gun was held at the Hoa Cam Training Center for newly joinded personnel. Nine men attended the 12th Marines .50 cal. machine gun school. 4 DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED 3/FF/eh 10 Jan66 A FIREX utilizing the .50 cal. machine gun in the anti-aircraft role was held. A Maintenance/Ordnance Team dispatched to the Force Logistic Support Area (FLSA) in support of operation HARVEST MOON. On 24 Dec65 MajGen. WALT made an informal visit to the Battalion Command Post area to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday to the Battalion. Later on the same day BGen. ENGLISH visited the Command Post. He was given an operational briefing by the Battalion Commander and his Staff. (b) Company "A" (-) (Rein) During December the Company supported the Third Marine Regiment. The 1st Platoon was in direct support of the 1st Battalion 1st Marines. On 3 and 4 December the ONTOS supporting the Battalion on hills 22 (AT954667) and 41 (AT934665) were withdrawn from their defensive role. This was due to realignment of the 1st Battalion's TAOR. On 14 December Familiarization firing of all small arms was accomplished. On 16 December one ONTOS participated in convoy escort duties for operation HARVEST MOON. On 20 December one section was committed on operation HARVEST MOON, same mission. During the month, after realignment of the 1st Battalion's TAOR one ONTOS was permanently commited in support of Company "B" 1st Battalion on high ground located at (AT921692). The 1st Platoon Company "A", 1st Antitank Battalion, continued in direct support of the 1st Battalion 3d Marines. On 3 December a Harassing and Interdiction (H&I) mission was accomplished from (AT898823) into impact area (AT807835) to (AT905836). On 4 December one section with one Tank and two AmTrac's participated in a reconnaissance patrol from (AT918793) to (AT909802) the purpose being to check out tracked vehicle operation on the sand flats in the area. On 6 December one section acted as a security element in a mechanized patrol from IP (AT898821) west on Route 14 to (AT856843) no contact. On 13 December H&I mission was fired from (AT898822) into impact area (AT905836). On 16 December one section participated in a sweep through PHO NAM THONG HA (AT863855) no contact. A large amount of miscellaneous material was found and destroyed. On 17 and 19 December a section acted as convoy escort for operation HARVEST MOON. On 22 December one section was employed with a platoon from the 1st Battalion 3d Marines in a sweep of AP KIM HEIN (AT 924856). The purpose of this sweep was a show of force in support of the friendly village chied. The ONTOS were used extensively as night perimeter security/mobile reaction force throughout the Regimental TAOR. (c) Company "C" (Rein) The Company was in direct support of the 9th Marines during December. The 1st Platoon was deployed in support of the 9th Marines from 1-6 December. The 1st Platoon was deployed for the remainder of December in support of the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines. The Platoon was involved in various patrols and blocking force roles on 6, 10, 15, 20, 21 and 27 December with Company "F" 2nd Battalion. On 13 December one section provided protective cover for a helicopter MedEvac. of some WIA Infantrymen in vicinity of HA DONG Bridge (AT990643) utilizing their .30 cal. machine guns. On 15 December a section fired eight 106mm rounds and 500 .30 cal. machine gun rounds at Viet Cong located at (AT995641), no confirmed Kills. 5 DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED On 17 December a Section fired five 106mm rounds and 100 .30 cal. machine gun rounds at Viet Cong in vicinity of HA DONG (AT999643), no confirmed KIA. The platoon acted as a blocking force from (AT994644) to (AT986640) during operation GOLDEN SPIKE. They supported Company "G" 2nd Battalion, on a reconnaisance patrol in search of a new "G" Company C.P. location on 30 December. The 2nd Platoon supported the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. On 5 December one ONTOS detonated an anti-personnel mine at (BT073675) with no damage to vehicle or crew. On 12 December one section provided security for an "A" Company, 1st Battalion sweep of NGAN CAU (BT069676), no contact. On 15 December while supporting Company "B", 1st Battalion covering fire for a pinned down squad at (BT083693) was furnished. In firing ten 106mm and 200 30 cal. machine gun rounds at Viet Cong troops located at (BT079637), after the above mission three Viet Cong KIA's were confirmed. On 19 December one section provided a blocking force for operation MARI COPA from (BT087659) to (BT094653). While supporting Company "A" 1st Battalion on 22 December, a boat was sunk on the CAN BEIN river (BT076696). This was done with six .50 cal. spotting rifle rounds. The 3d Platoon provided support for the 2nd Battalion, and 3d Battalion 9th Marines and the 3d Motor Transport Battalion during December. On 1 December a section with Company "K" 3d Battalion established a blocking position at (AT995664) for a platoon sweep of GS (AT9965), no contact. On 2 December the same mission was accomplished with Company "K" 3d Battalion, however on the date three 106mm and six .50 cal. spotting rifle rounds were directed in a harassing and interdiction fire. On 3 December while supporting Compan "H", 2nd Battalion a section participated in a sweep of AM TO (1) (BT024637), no contact. One section fired three 106mm rounds to assist a pinned down patrol from Company "H" 2nd Battalion (BT032642), the Viet Cong broke contact. Platoon was placed in direct support of thte 3d Motor Transport Battalion from 12 through 20 December in support of operation HARVEST MOON. The 3d Platoon Company "B" was primarily in support of the 3d Battalion 3d Marines. They worked for the most part in defense of hill 22 (AT954667). On 9 December one section acted as convoy escort for operation HARVEST MOON. On 16 December one ONTOS acted as river block on hill 47 (AT974706). On 27 December a section was deployed with a blocking force supporting Coany "K" 3d Battalion in vicinity of BICK BAC, GS (AT9862) and (AT9863). The ONTOS were used extensively as night perimeter security/mobile reaction force throughout the Regimental TAOR (See Enclosure #3). (3) Chu Lai Enclave (a) Company "B" (-) (Rein) During December the Company was attached to the 4th Marine Regiment. The 1st Platoon was in direct support of the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines. During December their primary mission was manning the Battalion's MLR. On 14 December one section reinforced the Company's 2nd Platoon on convoy escort duty. The convoy, in support of Company "G" 2nd Battalion advanced to GC (BT174418) in support of operation HARVEST MOON. On 18 December one section provided security for Battery "H", 3rd Battalion 12th Marines to District Headquarters at Ly Tin. 6 DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED 3/FF/eh 10 Jan66 On 22 Dec65 a Harassing and Interdiction mission was fired from (BR523129) on to an island located at GS (BT5214). On 27 Dec65 the platoon acted as convoy security for a 1st Battalion one day operation. The convoy comprised of Company "C" and Battery "H", 3d Battalion 12th Marines. One section accompanied Battery "H" to firing position at (BT491071) and remained as a security element during the operation. The other section continued North with Company "C" to (BT419122) where the infantry Company dismounted for a blocking mission. On 30 Dec65 one section reinforced a section of the 2nd Platoon Company "B", 3d AT Battalion on a 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines operation. On 31 Dec65 the platoon escorted a composite Company for the 1st Battalion to (BT419122). The 2nd Platoon was in direct support of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. During December the primary mission was that of manning the Battalion's MLR. On 12 December the platoon provided convoy escort duty for Company "H", 2nd Battalion to (BT411129). On December 14th the platoon, reinforced by a section from the first platoon provided escort duty for Company "G", 2nd Battalion to (BT174418) in support of operation HARVEST MOON. On 30 Dec65 one section, reinforced by one section of the 1st Platoon Company "B", 3d AT Battalion, acted as convoy escort, the convoy was comprised of 2nd Battalion and ARVN troops. The ONTOS were used extensively as night perimeter security/ mobile reaction force throughout the Regimental TAOR (See Enclosure #3). (b) Company "C" (Rein) 1st Antitank Bn. During the month of Dec65 the Company was attached to the Seventh Marines. The 1st Platoon was in direct support of the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines. Their primary mission was manning the MLR. One section operated on 4 & 5 Dec65 in a general area bounded by (BT540029), (BT535039), (BT565040) and (BT570037) as a patrol element. On 18 Dec65 the platoon acted as a convoy escort in support of operation HARVEST MOON. During the convoy to TAM KY (BT308227) one ONTOS escorted a M-35 truck, that hit a mine at GC (BT398150) back to Chu Lai. The platoon returned to Chu Lai with a convoy loaded with troops from the 2nd Battalion 7th Marines. From 20-31 Dec65 the platoon conducted eight section sized patrols behind the 1st Battalions MLR with negative results. The 2nd Platoon was in direct support of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. From 1-8 Dec65 one section was in support of Task Force SMITH at the RMK compound (BT58054). On 8 Dec65 the platoon escorted two convoys from Chu Lai to TAM KY assembly area (BT297234). On 9 Dec65 the platoon escorted a supply convoy to THANG BINH assembly area (BT156447) and returned on 10 Dec65 to Chu Lai. On 12 Dec65 the platoon escorted a convoy with two reinforced platoons from Company "A" 1st Battalion, 7th Marines to THANG BINH (BT156447). From 13-18 Dec65 the platoon remained at the company area in a ready status. All the convoys from 8-12 Dec65 were in support of operation HARVEST MOON. On 27 Dec65 one section participated in a live firing demonstration from theri MLR positions (BT49603). This was done for the benefit of 80 Popular Force troops. The 3d Platoon was in direct support of the 3d Battalion, 7th Marines during the month of December. From 1-31 Dec65 one section was located at (BT525024) and one at (BT549016) manning the MLR. On 13 Dec65 the platoon established a blocking force from GC (BT515026) to (BT506026) in support of Company "K" and "L" 3d Battalion, 7th Marines sweep. 7 DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED 3/FF/eh 10 Jan65 One section supported Company "K" on as reconnaissance within the 3d Battalion TAOR for new roads. From 20-31 Dec65 the platoon deployed one section on patrol each evening, prior to sunset along Route #1. The patrol mission was to ensure that all Vietnamese were out of the area for the night. The ONTOS were used extensively as night perimeter security/mobile reaction force throughout the Regimental TAOR (See Enclosure #3). (4) Hue Phu Bai Enclave (a) 3d Platoon Company "A" During the period 1-21 Dec65 the platoon was attached to the 3d Battalion, 4th Marines. Their primary role was to provide nightly security. On 21 December the platoon departed with BLT 3/4 aboard Naval shipping. The 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines replaced the 3d Battalion, 4th Marines. With the Battalion, the 2nd Platoon Company "A" 1st Antitank Battalion arrived and was placed under Administrative control of the 3d Antitank Battalion, on 221000H Dec65 (Ref: CG msg. 241412 and 13482). During the remainder of the month of December the new platoon carried out the same role, that of providing night time security for the Infantry Battalion. f. Communications and Electronics. During the month of December, along with providing normal Command Post Communications functions, communications was provided for convoys during operation HAVEST MOON and the Maintenance Section established in the Force Logistic Support Area (FLSA) until the conclusion of the operation. On 1 Dec65 one AN/PRC 47 sent to "B" Company Chu Lai to establish radio net. On 6 Dec65 a radio repairman was sent to Hue Phu Bai to make repairs on communications equipment of the 3d Platoon, Company "A" prior to theri mounting out. He repaired three radios, six helmets MC-2, and repaired or replaced nine R.F. cables in the ONTOS. He reported all communication equ- ipment of e 3d Platoon working and in good operational condition upon his return on 9 Dec65. On 19 Dec65 loudspeakers were installed in the village of YEN BAC (AT985708) for broadcasting and propaganda purposes in conjunction with the 3d Tank Battalions's Civic Action Program. On 31 December the Battalion's Communications Message Center was moved into the Comm. shack consolidating all communications functions in one tent. Extensive construction has been performed throughout the month on the new comm. facility to accomodate each section in one location. g. Logistics During the month of December the Ordnance/Maintenance Section deadlined 11 ONTOS vehicles and returned to service 10 ONTOS Vehicles. Six contact team visits were made to the Gun Companies to render assistance on various maintenance problems. Unsatisfactory Equipment Reports (UER) were submitted to CMC on the following ONTOS equipment: transmission pressure and warning light, alternator, and regulator. A special allowance request was submitted to Division for a second echelon tool set to be deployed with Gun Companies geographically located outside the Battalion logistiscal support activity. 8 DECLASSIFIED |
DECLASSIFIED 3/FF/eh 10 Jan66 The Motor Transport Section opened 37 work orders and completed 23 of these. They made 476 individual runs covering 5,884 miles. The Supply Section submitted 637 requisitions of which 40 were high priority ( 05 and 02). Of the 637 requisitions 286 were completed, ten of these were 05 and two wer 02. Oveer all fill ration was approximately 40%. Ninty-four documents were submitted for in-kind clothing issure and 45 were filled. The Battalion received 105 pair of tropical utilities, 50 utility jackets and 28 pair of tropical boots. Construction of a pre-fab Command Bunker was started on the 29th of December. A four man supervisory team from the 3d Engineer Battalion was attached to the Battalion to assist in the Barrier program. (See Enclosure #4). h. Civic Action The Battalion Civic Action Team was in full swing during the month of December. The team medically treated 133 adults adn 1,010 children, in which 1,679 treatments were administered. Of the total amount of treatments, only four were dental in nature. Over half of the treatments fell into the "Upper Respiratory Infection" and "Disease of the Skin" category. One child from the hamlet of YEN BAC (AT985708) was treated throughout the month for second degree burns. This patient, who would have died without our medical assistance, is now fully recovered. During the month 48,161 Piasters were contributed to the Vietnamese economy in payment for laundry service rendered. During the week of 1-4 December the Battalion Civic Action team visited the hamlet of YEN BACK (AT985708) twice. The AN-HAI Primary School (BT048769) was visited once. The HOA CAM Training Center (AT975727) was visited once. Medical assistance was given at the above localities and the HOA CAM Training Center (AT975727) received two 35 pound drums of assorted sewing and knitting materials (supplied to this Battalion through "Operation Handclasp"). The supplies were divided into 35 individual two pound packages and distributed to a group of 35 women dependents of ARVN stationed at the training center. Among the group were a number of widows of former ARVN enlistd men. During the week of 5-11 December the Battalion made five visits to YEN BAC (AT985708) and two visits to the AN HAI Primary School (BT048769). Medical assistance was rendered on each visit and approx- imately 50 pounds of scrap lumber (excess from cantonment of the Battalion area) was donated to the hamlet of YEN BAC (AT985708). The odd pieces of scrap were put to use in repairing their houses, building furniture and other miscellaneous projects. Also during this period five hundred school kit, donated by "CARE", were distributed to the children of AN HAI Primary School (BT048767) during a ceremony in which the 3d Marine Division Band and several GVN school officials participated. 9 DECLASSIFED |
DECLASSIFIED 3/FF/eh 10 Jan66 During the week of 12-18 December the hamlet of YEN BAC (AT985708) was visited five times. The AN HAI Primary School (BT048769) was visited once. The HOA CAM Training Center was visitid twice. During one of the visits to HOA CAM Training Center (AT975727) 50 pounds of girls clothing and sweaters donated by "The Senior Girls of Farrington High School of Hololulu, Hawaii" were distributed to the Mothers of the center, along with 150 bars of soap. During the week of 19-25 December the hamlet of YEN BAC (AT985708) was visited six times. The AN HAI Primary School was visited twice. Medical assistance was given on each occasion. During this period a program was instituted whereby all the garbage from the Battalion Mess Hall is turned over to the hamlet of YEN BACK (AT985708) for their pigs. During the week of 26-31 December the hamlet of YEN BAC (AT985708) was visited four times. The AN HAI Primary School (BT048769) was visited once. At both locations medical assistance was administered. The better part of this weeks activities were centered around discussions held by the Civic Action Team and the YEN BAC (AT985708) Hamlet Chief concerning matters of mutual interest. 10 DECLASSIFIED |
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