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AVFA-AT-2/94 CONFIDENTIAL 8 August 1967 SUBJECT: Operational Report for Quarterly Period Ending 31 July 1967 (RCS CSFOR-65)

TO: Commanding General I Field Force Vietnam Artillery

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SECTION I: (C) SIGNIFICANT UNIT ACTIVITIES

1. (U) General--Thls Is the third report of this unit.

a. During the reporting period the battalion has continued to build and Improve Its base camp position areas. Replacement of sandbag walls around tents Is a continuing major project since the sandbags deteriorate in 3-6 months. Improve- ments of trenches with overhead cover has also continued since all position areas (Camp J.J. Carroll, Dong Ha, and Glo Llnh) have been subject to enemy mortar, artillery and rocket attacks throughout the quarter.

b. During the period 9-14 July and Annual General Inspection of the battalion was conducted by the USARV Inspection team. No major problem areas were discovered and an overall rating of satisfactory was received.

c. From 1 May thru 12 June one firing battery was positioned at Glo Llnh (YD21257411). There were 81 separate attacks by enemy mortar, rocket and artillery. Equipment losses were moderate but there was 1 K1A and 26 WIA's during the period at Glo Llnh.

d. The majority of firing (82%) during this quarter has been in support of Operation High Rise which is the systematic attack of military targets in the DMZ and North Vietnam.

2. (U) Intelligence

a. General. Intelligence functions for this battalion have been normal since the last reporting period.

b. Weather. The weather for this reporting period has been relatively dry. A wouthwesterly wind with an average ground speed of 16 knots accompanied by large amounts of blowing dust has created unfavorable conditions in billet and work areas and has had considerable Influence on maintenance of engines operating with air cleaners. Mean daytime high temperature has been 91 degrees fahrenhelt.

c. Forward Observers. Ground Observation continues to be a major problem limited by the heavy vegetation and mountainous terrain.

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d. Aerial Observers. Aerial observation continues to be the best method of observation. Weather conditions have been very favorable for flying throughout the period.

e. Meteorological Data. The Metro Section continues to operate satis- factorily providing three 10-line met messages daily.

f. Enemy Attacks. During the reporting period all positions occupied by the battalion have been subjected to attacks by enemy 82mm mortars, 122mm & 140mm spin rockets, 122mra artillery and 85mm recoiless rifles. The following list summarizes the number of incoming rounds by month for each area:

(1) Gio Linh (1 May-12 June 67) May: 50 attacks 523 rds all types June: 31 attacks 498 rds all types

Totals: 81 attacks 1021 rds all types

(2) Dong Ha May: 3 attacks 221 rds Rkts & Arty June: 0 attacks 0 rds July: 8 attacks 116 rds Arty

Totals: 11 attacks 337 rds

(3) Camp J J Carroll May: 2 attacks 37 rds Rkts & Arty June: 1 attack 2 rds Mtrs July: 2 attacks 13 rds Rkts

y Totals: 5 attacks 52 rds

3. (C) Operational and Training Activities

a. Plans: 3d Marine Division OPLAN 41-67

b. Operations:

(1) Mission: The battalion provides, from positions at Camp J J Carroll (YD063545) and Dong Ha (YD228582), OS to the 3d Marine Division. Direct support for patois of the 3d Force Recon Battalion is provided as directed by the 12th Marine Regiment. Supporting fires for the Khe Sanh area can be provided on call from Camp J J Carroll. On 29 July 1967, Battery A, 2d Bn 94th Arty moved from vicinity of Chu Lai (BS631851), where it had been attached to the 3d Bn 18th Arty, to a location southwest of Hue (YD619096) and became 0PC0N to the 1st Field Artillery Group (US Marine Corps. A Battery will provide GS to the 3d Marine Division in the Hue-Phu Bai area.

(2) Operations Supported: The unit has fired continuously through- out the period in support of the following 3d Marine Division Operations.

(a) Praire IV (20 April-3 May) (b) Crocket (Khe Sanh) (13 May-16 July)

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(c) Ardmore (Khe Saiih) (17 July-Present) (d) High Rise (25 Feb-Present) (e) Hickory I (16 May-28 May) (£) Ciaaxron (1 June-2 July) (g) Buffalo (2 July-14 July) (h) Hickory II (14 July-16 July) (i) Kingfisher (16 July-Present)

(j) Orrar.lzatlon«

(a) Qn 1 !fey th? organization of the battalion was ae follows« Hqa urd Hqa Btiy and B Bt^y were Icoatod at Camp J J Carroll, C Btigr and Service Btzy were located at Dong Ha, and B Btiy, 6th Bn 27th arty (attached) was under ths opetatioiÄl control of ths Oio Idnh Provlaionsl Battalion at Oio Idtib.

(b) B Btqr, 6th Bn 27th ürlgr raoained uniss ths opsifttionAl ocn- trol of the Oio Linh ProrlBional Battalion until 28 Hay 1967» st which time it returned to operational control of this battalion*

(3) Fror 24 April thru 26 May, C Btiy occupied a position at Berg Ha (YE22855e;>} under the opeiational control of the battalion. From 28 May thru 15 Jime, C Btjy 'ns undjr the operational control of the Gio Linh ftrovisional Battalion. On 15 «mno 0 Btty was returned to operational control of this battalion.

(d) B Bt.ty renained under operational control of this battalion throughout tho reporting pariod»

(e) An organisational ch'-rt as of 31 July is attached as • Xaolosuztt 1*

(5) Oapebilitlesi

(a) item the Camp J J Carroll position tho battalion can tupport Kho Sanh and fire across the BMZ from the Gulf of Tonkin on the east to coordinates ID775661 in the west. 3he western 15km8 of the BMZ are out of range. She battery at Bong Ha gains some additional range into North Vietnam and also provides fire Support for Quang Ttl 0: ••y (YDjjeSjaJ and fires into tho Hat Lang National Forest Eoyervo to the south«

(l0 A Btty 2d Bn 94th *»r1y from its position (B)19096) can pro- vide support from tne South China 80a northeast of Hue to tha Laotian bordor in the veut. It can aleo fire throughout the maJol•i•^'• of the ^ Shan Valley.

(4) ^isplacomcntai

(a) B Btay 6th Bn 27th «rtp displaced from Oio Linh (XU21374l) to Bong Ha ('305228582) on 28 May 1967 to recuperate from the numerous hostile attacks and to perform maintenance on their equipment.

(b) C Btiy displaced from Bong Ha (YB228582) to Oio ^inh on 28 Nay 67 to relieve B Btiy 6th Bn 27th ^rly and continue to fin» »* extended rango

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(c) B Btzy displaced one platoon from Camp J J Carroll to the vaoinity of Ga lu (B)983545) on 11 June 67 to support a reoon patrol near the Laotian border» The platoon returned to Camp J J Carroll on 11 June 1967*

(d) B Btiy displaced a platoon from Camp J J Carroll to the vicinity of the "fiookpile" (XD983543) on ij June 67 to provide fire support for the 26th ifarine fiegiment near the Laotian border. The platoon returned to Camp J J Carroll on 17 July 1967»

(e) 0 Btiy displaced from Oio Idnh (M)2l374l) to True Khe . (YU225645) on 12 June 1967» to allow the battexy to fire fzrom a safer environment« £rior to -be batteiy displacing permanentlyr they moved on four different occasions to alternate positions between Olo Linh and True Khe for daytime firing.

(f) B Btiy 6th Bn 27* ^rty displaced from Pong Ea (0)228563) to Camp J J Carroll (^063543) on 12 JWJ.G ^67 I

(g) C Btiy displaced from True Khe (ro223645) to Dong Ha (yD228583) on 14 July 1967«

(h) A Btiy displaced from Chu Lai (BS63I851) to vicinity of Hoe (YD619096).

(3) iunraunition übeponditurea 1 The following list shows the number of rounds fired during the quarter, rounds fired into North Vietnam (Operation High Bise) and the oumulatlvo totals since in countzyi

TOTaL ROMPS HIGH RISlü TüRS^TS

Mav io,651 9»275 Jrao 7,932 5,831 •Tray 10.543 ??0?7,

Tartar T?ntaJ 29,125 24,145 Total in Oountiy 65,454 «»''-gh Hise ^ctsl 47,953

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ifey 67 18 Jur« 67 J J^y CT .22

•i'otal 49 In Country total 133 (üince 15 October 1966)

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STDJBCTt Operational H^port for Quarterly Püriod aiding 31 Mv 1?67 C«03 CSPOR-65)

(2) "ClaBsroom" inotruotion for the sood) Prevention of Hoat Injuries ^c) Sentiy Duty ^f) Command Information kg) Character Guidance

(3) To assist tho batteries, the 03 oeotion provided the lesson plans for all subjects with the oxooption of Command Information and Character Quidanco.

(4) Integrated subjects were inoorjcrated into dfly-hy-dny operations on doAmod nooeflsaTy bj the battv^iy ccmnanders in such aroas as»

fa) tTeo of sign and countersign lb) Li^it discipline [o) Bange eetimation, compass and grid azimuths id) Recognition • of oneny uniforms ^0) Communications security ^f) Map reading

(5) Cannon60jr!s hop and formal and informal EDC training were also etrersod during the period.

(6) During the month of Ifey 196?» the battalion oenducced a one week school for twelve (12) enlisted personnel in forward observer procedures and tech- niques. Hxis instruction provided qualified personnel to man the observation post towers at Camp J J Carroll and Oio Linh.

(7) Familiarisation firing. Individual and crew served weapon firing is scheduled once a week. Batteries attempt to send twenty-five percent of their - , personnel each week to insure all individuals fire once per month. Each individual who performs guard duty is required to fire the M60 MG, M79 Grenade Launcher, and his individual weapon within one week after reporting to the Battalion.

(d) The number of unit training days for this quarter for the battalion is explained asd cited in tho following iranner. Considtsring /ormal and infonnal in- struotic»1 t0 include mandatory training subjocts, individual batterios avoregod .the following number of hours per week*

'\a) Headpmrtera Battoiy« 10 hours (b) Sorvico Battozyi 3 hours (c; "iring Battcrios(3 oa)» 6 iuuro

d. Chösniee", CBR refresher training wae givoii to include care and fit- ting of the protective mask.

0. Psychological Varfaro. Not applicable.

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4. (ü) Logistics.

a* Support Stiuoture. 'Sho battalion rcmnins doployod in northom (ja?.ng Tri Province, Bopublio of Viatnnm, under operational control of the 12th Marine Bogimont. axqjr logistical support is furnished by the Da Niang Sub-^roa Command (D&ttC) through Task Porco Pike located at Bong Ha*

d) Class I &in arc roquisitionod and idrawn firoo Marino facilities, Fleet Logistical Support %it (PLütJ),

(2) Class II & IV are requisitioned from Da Hang ijob-^xoet Command through I'ask Poroe*

(3) Class V is providöd by 1st Log Ooomonii and stnrnd In tho Marine ^»bP looatad at Dong Ha until drawn by this unit.

(4) Modical supplies are requested and drawn from Marino modical facilities at Dong Ha.

b. Support Adequacy.

(1) (a) Class I support is adequate. However, variety and meal planning is hampered in that it is not known what will be available until day of issue.

(b) Ice is authorized on the basis of 2 lbs per man per day. öoldom is this ammount received do to an inadequacy of ice making facilities and transportation problem to the class I facility, farther loss of ice results from having to transport the ice in metal GI cans to the batteries 14 miles away. Issue of ice making machines and ice chests which were deleted from this battalions WltBTOC package would eliminate this problem. Ice making machines and ice chests are on requisition.

(2) Cloaö 121 procured through PLäU at Dong Ha has posed no problems r

(3/ (a) Class II & IV support has improved greatly during tho qur.rfccr SOB« difficulty is still experienced in receipt of requisitioned iteira. '^uV. has frequently filled and shipped requested items but they are not reoeLvod by this unit, itaaplos are as follows 1

1 £ truck, 5 ton M54a2, requisitioned on 7053-1725 was listed as issued by BSMC on 7107; this vehicle has not been received by this battalion.

2 30 each circulating fans wore requisitioned on 7107-001 • DfeuC lists these items as issued on 7154» but they were never received.

1 500 pain of fatigues, size short small, were requisitioned and listed as issued on 10 June 1967, but were never received*

(b) l availability of 1^50-901 equipment has improved to tie point

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(1) TOfc vehicles continue to be adequate to provide transportation with the exception of the of the K)L capability. 2 trucks 'mounted with tank! and pump units are authorized by the TO&al. Diese proved unsatisfactory for the fol- lowing reasons*

(a) Excessive maintenance is required on the pump motor and re- pair parts are difficult to obtain.

(b) beams burst on the tanks.

(c) The entire tank assemblies break loose from truck beds.

^2) This problem has been eliminated by the issue, on a 180 day loan basis, of two M49 bankers, vhich are sturdier than the ^^ & Pump unit.

(3) transportation to the Dong Ha area continues to be by air and sea. These means have been adequate this quarter duo to tha good weather condi- tions experienced, borne problexs can be expected when the monsoon season and high running seas return in October.

5. (U) Civil Affairs

a. I'he assigned ax-oa of responsibility for Civil affairs remains the tajce. bince the last reporting period the following has been accomplished«

il) Distribution of 200 lbs of food. ) Distribution of 300 lbs of clothing.

,. ) Distribution of 300 bars of soap. (.".) Oor-rtmetiou of one water well. (5 Socaipt and distribution of two carpenter tool seta

b, iIciDCAP ootitinuos to be administered by the battalion medical section. Patients treated by the L^-'th are«

1) 1% C (t>eo Note) 2) Juno 172 3) July 151

NOTüJ* During the month of May tbio .iirit W-IR vriUiuub UT.. iul-.'- tor. f'onsr.qu^ntly^ medcap activity was imposniVio.

c. This battalion has had two vehicular accidonts resulting in injury to two Vietnanose oitizons. In both cases, solatium payments wore mad& immediately. This action via instnuaervbal in eliminating a claim against the United bt^tes Oovomment.

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6. (ft) Fersonnel/üdfflinistration

a* there have been minor changes in ADCON and üirCON during the reporting period. The Ist Section, 8th Battalion, 26th ^rtillexy was attached for logistical support and court-martial Jurisdiction, ä Battery 2d £n 94th arty was returned to our AöCOM on 29 July 1967«

b. Normal Si activities have been conducted since the last quarterly report. 1 i, »H'iHu

c» Strength.

(1) «uthorizod and assigned strength for the period pivHng 31 July 1967» UNIT iillTdüHIM) ASSIGIM)

Off WD ^1 0f£ WO £21 2d Ai 94th ürty 32 4 518 26 4 652 IHiy B 6th Bn 27th Arty 3 0 110 4 0 148

(2) Ch^ngoß during tha period» GAINS t Off WO ©1 L0SSÜS» Off WO EM

2.1 3n 94th Arty ~" " 4 0 215 7 0 95 Btq' B 6th Bn 27th ^rty 2 0 23 2 0 26

(3) Casualties during the period include« TYHaJ NUMBER Krlliod in action 2 Died of Battle bounds 0 Wounded in action 36 Missing in action 0 Non-Battle Death 0 Non-Battla Casualties 1

:l. .Pex'soniial Management. *m onlisted infusion program was sucessfully coiaplo'jG.-' in ifcy to .reduce the units rotational hump in September 1967»

e. Moralo. The . iralo of this comiand ia outstanding.

f. EM pro^rair. The following out-of-oount^/ T£:d quotas have toer allocated to the conmand.

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1. Taipei 12 7 13 Tokyo IS- 7. 11

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g* Docorations and ^warde. Bie follcwing awards and docorations havo boon proscntod during the reporting period*

Bronzo &tnr Modal with "V" Dovioo > Army Commendation Modal with "V" Davico 1 Purplo Hoart 1

h. Mail. Battalion Mail Clork picks up nail ftroo ^K) 96269 and dalivors to oach battoiy.

i, Holigtous borvioos, Holigious sorvicos are schoduled and held weekly by Protestant and flomon Catholic Chapldins assigned to adjacent Marine Corps units,

j. Medical. Iftiis battalion operates a battalion aid station under the supervision of the battalion surgGoiu '^ho following atntip+ieo arc? for tho poriod ending 51 July 196?.

(1) ftitiont visits (unit poraonnel) 444 (2) ^ationt visits (other US xirrny porsormal) 116 (5) Patient visits (ifc Marino Corps personnel) 42 (4) ivdmittod to Hospital 25 (5) Bvacuatod out of country 19

k. Disoipline, law and order. Judicial and non-judicial administration. ..BTICLi] 15 COURT »MARTlaL

Btrv CO iin ^0 Sunnazy bpocial Gonoral " 9 " 1 ' 0' '2 0

A. Eiuoation: approval for tho operation of a US^PI Hogiatration ^ccticn vat, i'Of;ui.vad and a DSJTI lest OontD-ol Officer v/as appointed during the reporting ponod. The aootion hna "boon operational from 24 «June-51 July and the following Etatla^ioe '.jonipilo'i.

''0 >'-■'orient Intcrviowa 75 '.2} (ISAfI eovrso or.rollrtor4.^ 27 y,) ft«fresher coiixso ionnod 23 (4) HS-Ciiiü teat applications snbtnitted 2? {$) CCT^rior. -Jjoms applications suboiitted 5

n. Safety.. fcecsrdaVlo .-■.oo:.! .iv;.?; -iro as folioTB« !.>7chinIo S-Porsonnval

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BISCUSSIuN« In order for the Tjattalion to aoconplish asaignecl tasks, It has bean neoessaiy on a number of occasions for n platoon or firing battoxy to displace from Camp J J Cetrroll. To dato ninctoon displacomonts have boon mado to locations as far west as 0» la and as far north an Oio Linh. Nine of theso displaoo- nents inv; Ivod only a'platoon» primarily to support deep rooon insertions out of range of the guns at Camp J J Carroll. Tho 175mm gun has boon highly mobile pro- vided bridges along the route are Class 30, gaps in the road or terrain do not exceed 93"» and fording depth greater than 42" is not gxcoodod. It should bo notod, howovor, that when splitting a 1*107 firing bntteqr Into two separate groups, certain probloms exist* Iho TO&ai does not allow for two separata firo direction centers and the probloms of coordination cf organizational and diroot support maintonance, ammunition xoeupfjy, and mosaing of poraonnol arc greatly incroasod. Thoso probloms bocomos more acute when key vehicles aro dendlinod for mechanical reasons*

QBSiSRVATIOitfSt It i« d^finitoly «ndf»«!wvblo to displace a platoon to gain a ohnrgo 2 rango OBpaMTHy when a battaiy can aocuiu^n -h thannnw» mi«n

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CBSBBVATIONi It would appear that additional testte* of the *}ii*l ftise fixed with the M5m projaotn*» Ät rhnroo » *».nfl 3 ie in order.

d» JTMt Amor Protection

DISCUBÖlüNi Vfeaa the battalion was subjected to enemy attacks in the form of mortara« rockets and artillery > it was apparent that a need existed for some type of armor protection* Armor Shielding plates'are needed on the side of the tflO? to provide flagnent protection to personnel and easily damaged gun itoms such ae hydraulic lines. On many occasions at Gio Linh, one or more guns would be out of action after an attack until damaged bydraulio lines could be replaced. At times it was necessary for gun section personnel to suppress hostile fire ufing direct fire. Armor shields would have afforded some degree of protection during the counter fire. Is certain'daylight Httacke-Vhen crows weye firing a mission, there was no warning of incoming rounds. From the time the sound of the weapon was heard firing, until the rounds landed in their position, personnel had

• from 1 to 6 seconds to react. Armor shields would hivra provldad aona protootion.

OBdBHTATICN» Armor ehiblds could provide popeoAnei protection and would reduce gun damage during eneny mortar, rocket & artilleiy attacks.

o, TZMi Changing M-107 Gun Tubes

DIdCÜSSIONt Changing gun tubes on the U-107 is a relatively easy task if all necesoaxy tools & equipment are available. At the present time the ordnance Direct Support team is required to change all gun tubes. Because of a ohortage of support personnel the Battalion Miinfcemnce section frequently aesista the Bupj;irt p'S.rflorui^l and art -IhorougjhZtf* familifur and qualified to do tlis job.

I OBSERVATION: If the changing of gun tubes on the M-107 was made a 2nd Echelon function, support personnel would have additional time to work on third echelon repair jobs.

f. ITEM: Exercising the M-107

DISCUSSION: During the reporting period most of the M-107 guns of this battalion remained In position for long periods of time and only moved to have tubes changed or displace when ordered. It was found that fewer chassis maintenance problems developed after the gun had been driven several miles. A practice of driving each gun at least 2 miles twice a month was adopted with a subsequent reduction In chassis maintenance problems.

OBSERVATION: Regular exercising (driving) of the M-107 gun prolongs engine life and reduces chassis maintenance problems. ||

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b. Roocnuiionrl that all M-107 ba^t^lions adopt r. poj icy 01 Jri.ving their fjuns tifioü a month at least 2 nllen.

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SUBJECT: Operational Report of Lessons Learned for Quarterly Period Ending 31 July 196?, (RCS CSFOR-65) (UIC WMk) (2d Bn, 94th Arty) (U)

HEADQUARTERS.. I FIELD FORCE VIBTNAII ARTIILiRY, APO 56350, 28 August 1967

TO: Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, Department of the Array, Washington, D.C., 20310

1. Concur in the observations and recouiiuendations contained in the basic communication.

2. Reference Section I paragraph 4b (3)(a)(1). This truck was re- ceived by Task Force Pike and issued to the 1st Bn, 40th Arty to replace a combat loss. The requisition of the 2d Bn, 94th Arty is still valid and will be issued upon receipt.

3. Reference Section I paragraph 4b (5)(c). In response to mes- sage, I Field Force Vietnam Artillery, AVFA-AT-E 135086, 18 July 196? which descrebed signal support problaas at DONG HA, the USASUPCOK, QUI NHON has reacted to improve the situation:

a. Additional radio repairmen and one signal noncorctdssioned officer have been reassigned to DA I'JAIJG Sub-Area Command to augment repair cap- ability.

b. A current density and customer listing has been developed and an adequate maintenance float requisitioned.

c. A courier syst©n has be^n established to expedite evacuation and return to user for items being repaired in General Support facilities at QUI NH0N.

d. Liaison has been strengthened between the DMSAC and artillery units supported.

e. Top priority has been given for the repair of DIJSAC signal equipment in the QUI i'HON General Support Shop.

4. Reference Section I paragraph 5b, I.OT^. The 2d Bn, 94th Arty will be advised that interpreters can be obtained as outlined in the following authorities.

a. USARV Reg 612-6.

b. USARV msg AVHA-LC 4O969 DIG 160519^. Dec 66.

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d. IFF7 mag AVFA-A3 B-1847 2TG 041200 Mar 67.

5. Reference Section II part I paragraph la. Headquarters, I Field Force Vietnam Artillery concur that firing batteries should not be split except in valid emergency situations. Procedures have been estab- lished to implement this policy for I Field Force Vietnam Artillery units,

6. Reference Section II part I paragraph Id. The 2d Bn, 94th Arty has been directed to prepare their recommendations to include specific re- quirements for armor shields for the Ml07. This will be forwarded thru channels upon receipt.

7. Reference Section II part I paragraph If. This information will be disseminated in a future I FFORCEV Arty Newsletter.

ö. Reference Section II part I paragraph 2b. The Commanding Officer 2d Bn, 94th Arty will be advised that the policy established by DA to deploy Combat Support and Coubat Service Support units to RVN with aviation sections at aero strength, the present DA moratorium on submission of MTOEs to fill requirements of these units, and the existing shortage of aircraft preclude action at this level to alleviate the problem. CINCUSARPAC has recommended that DA review existing criteria for aviation sections of Combat Support units. Artillery units will be notified when the DA moratorium has been lifted.

9. The requirements outlined in paragraph 12a (l) AR 1-19 will be reemphasiz,ed for future reports.

10. 2d Bn, 94th Arty UIC is mm A.

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31 July 1967, (RCS GSFOR-65)(UIC WDNNA) (2d Bn, 9Uth Arty)(U)

HEADQUARTERS, I FIELD FORCE VIETNAM, APO 96350 13 SEP 1967

TO: Commanding General, United States Array Vietnam, APO 96375

Concur with the observations and recoinmendations of the basic document as modified by the 1st Indorsement,

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31 July 1967 (RCS CSFOR-65) (U)

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TO: Commander in Chief, United States Army, Pacific, ATTM: GPOP-OT, APO 96558

1. This headquarters has reviewed the Operational Report-Lessons Learned for the period ending 31 July 1967 from Headquarters, 2d Batta- lion 94th Artillery (WDNNA-TO) as indorsed.

2, Concur with basic report as indorsed. Report is considered adequate,

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HQ, US A8M5f, PACIFIC, APO San Franciaco 96558 1 N0V1967

TO: Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Developaent, Department of the Army, Washington, D. C. 20310

This headquarters has evaluated subject report and forwarding Indorsements and concurs In the report as Indorsed.

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