Toan Thang II Operational Report 8 Jan 69 thru 16 Feb 69

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 D/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 2-12 Inf. 2-34 Armor 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. At first light OPCON plat at FSB STUART swept and cleared Hwy 1 southeast to Cu Chi and northwest to brigade boundary; swept and cleared Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to brigade boundary. Hq Co maintained a combined OP daily and a combined AP nightly in vic XT742152. 2-34 Armor cdt show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. Provided escort for convoy to Duc Hoa and back. Co A/2-34 Armor while escorting Co D/2-12 Inf to their AP site received SA/RPG fire; rtn w/organic wpns/90mm; results, 1 US WIA, 1 Kit Carson WIA (evac) and 1 US WIA (RTD).

2-12 Inf: Co B and 2 plats Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co C (-) NL loc vic XT547257. Co D loc FSB STUART/Trang Bang Bridge. CRIP loc Trang Bang District Hq. 2 plats Co B and 1 plat Co D/2-12 Inf along with 1 plat RF/PF outposted Hwy 6A; cdt continuous patrolling; upon rtn convoy picked up Co B and moved them to cdt relief in place of Co A at vic XT520203. Co B then went OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M) and Co A moved to Cu Chi Hilton for 72 hr stand down. Co C (-) cdt local RIF vic of NDP; cdt airmove fm NDP at vic XT547257 to Bn NL. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: Co C loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A (-) loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co D NL loc vic XT502150. CRIP plat NL loc Sugar Mill. 1 plat Co A secured Engr effort on Hwy 7A south of Trang Bang at bridge vic XT487184. 1 plat Co A provided security for Engr effort along Hwy 7A at vic XT496145. Co B remains OPCON to 1st Brigade. Co C/2-27 Inf along w/RF Co fm Duc Hue District cdt combined opn in hamlet of Xom Bao Trau (XT4711) in effort to destroy all military fortifications and seize VCI targets. RF Co established blocks at vic XT482110, XT478107, XT486107 and XT466110. Co C cdt RIF to vic XT472133, XT467131 and to LD at vic XT468124. Co C then crossed LD and swept into RF Co blocking positions, seizing VCI targets and destroying military fortifications; upon completion elements rtn to NL. 4.2 Mortar plat swept and cleared road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. CRIP moved fm Sugar Mill to RF outpost at vic XT464086; then moved to two AP sites at vic XT463097 and XT467099. At first light CRIP cdt RIF to hamlet at vic XT455103 and cdt search opns; upon completion rtn to RF outpost and rtn to Sugar Mill. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co A and Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co D NL loc XS629978. CRIP NL loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co A went to 1-5 Inf (M). 1 plat Co B swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFs fm outposts. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm Bn NL to vic XT603004, XT613007 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 XS631963, XS630950 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS640980, XS645985, XS640993 and rtn to NL. Negative contact during the reported period.

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 A, 1 plat Co B and Co A/2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT520203. Co C loc Cu Chi. Co D (-) 2-27 Inf loc vic XT543151. Scout Plat swept and cleared Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1; cdt RIFs along Hwy 7A and provided security for resupply convoy. 1 plat Co D/2-27 Inf swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1. Received OPCON of Co A/2-14 Inf approx 080830H. Co C moved fm Cu Chi to vic XT451266 and established 2 Co NDP w/Co A/2-12 Inf. Co C (-) moved fm NDP and established block fm vic XT462271 to XT464271. Co A/2-14 Inf cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT464277; cdt RIF south into block established by Co C/1-5 Inf (M); cdt airmove fm vic XT462271 to NDP at vic XT451267. Co A vic XT517217 observed 2 personnel and engaged w/claymore/SA/81mm/arty; negative rtn of fire; results unknown. Co A AP vic XT517210 observed an estimated 2 VC squads and engaged w/claymore/SA/81mm/arty; negative rtn of fire; sweep of area located 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq Co, 1 plat Co a/2-34 Armor and 2 plats 43-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT643165. 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 2-12 Inf 1800-0600H nightly at FSB STUART vic XT501194. 2-34 Armor 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. At first light, OPCON plat at FSB STUART swept and cleared Hwy 1 southeast to Cu Chi and northwest to Brigade boundary; swept and cleared Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to Brigade boundary; swept and cleared road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. 2-34 Armor cdt show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON (1600-0600H). Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERHING vic XT518257. Co D NL loc FSB STUART/Trang Bang Bridge. 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor secured FSB STUART. Co A loc Cu Chi Hilton on 72 hr stand down. Co B OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). 1 plat Co C and 1 plat Co D/2-12 Inf along with RF/PF fm Trang Bang, outposted Hwy 6A; cdt continuous patrolling between CP's. 1 squad Co D outposted culvert on Hwy 19 vic XT459252. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF to vic XT509245, XT516227, XT524245 and rtn to NL. Co D while in enroute to AP site detonated 1 claymore mine resulting in 3 US WIA (evac).

2-27 Inf: Co C loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co D NL loc vic XT502150. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. Co B remains OPCON to 1st Brigade. Co D (-) OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL to Bridge at vic XT488185 and secured same. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 7A east until met with 1 plat Co D/2-27 Inf at vic XT525150. 1 plat Co A swept road south fm NL to vic XT488129. Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT485115, XT457134, XT465147 and rtn to NL. 4.2 Mortar plat swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Co A vic XT493134 detonated 1 Chicom grenade BT in a hedgerow, resulting in 1 US WIA (evac).

2-14 Inf: Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co D NL loc XS629978. CRIP plat at NL loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co A OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co B (-) swept MSR fm Bn NL to Hwy 249 and then west to Hwy 8A. 1 plat Co D swept and cleared road fm NL to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS627970, XS644971, XS641988 and rtn to NL. CRIP established CP at vic XT594005; provided security for convoy and rtn to NL. Co B vic XT613017 received SA and RPG fire fm estimated 3-5 VC; rtn w/SA/91mm/arty; negative US casualties, results unknown. Co B vic XT608031 detonated 1 grenade BT just off road resulting in 1 US WIA (RTD).

1-5 Inf: Co A/2-14 inf, Co B/2-12 Inf and Co D (-) 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co B (-) and Scout Plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co C and Co A/2-14 Inf NL loc vic XT451267. Co A, 1 plat Co B and Co B/2-12 Inf secured rome plow operation vic of their NL; moved to vic XT566183 and established a new NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT574195, XT566180, XT573181 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF to vic XT434258 and rtn to NL; then cdt RIF to vic XT474278 and rtn to NL. Co A/2-14 Inf at 1010H cdt Airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT480295; cdt RIF north to vic XT475280 and on to NL. CRIP plat established 2 CP along Hwy 1 at vic XT590150 and vic XT597144. Co B APC vic XT575195 detonated a 20 lb mine, resulting in 1 US WIA (evac), major damage to APC. Co B APC vic XT574181 detonated a 50 lb anti-tank mine resulting in 2 US WIA (evac), APC combat loss. Co's A and B vic XT562189 received 5 RPG rds; rtn w/organic wpns/flame; negative results. Co B vic XT561183 received 8 rds 60mm; rtn w/81mm/arty; results 4 US WIA (evac); VC unk. Co B engaged 1 VC vic XT565183 w/50 cal fire; negative rtn of fire; results 1 VC KIA (BC). Co B vic XT566180 rome plow detonated a 105mm rd BT in a field; negative casualties; major damage to plow. Co A vic XT567184 received RPG/SA/60mm mortar fire; results unk.

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 C/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A 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 2012 Inf 1800-0600H nightly at FSB STUART vic XT501194. 2-34 Armor 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. At first light, OPCON plat at FSB STUART swept and cleared Hwy 1 southeast to Cu Chi and northwest to Brigade boundary. 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to Brigade boundary; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. Sub-element of A/2-34 Armor cdt show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. At 2305H vic XT803136 at Phu Cuong Bridge was observed 3-4 VC; engaged w/M79; negative rtn of fire; results unk. At 0730H vic XT532183, Co A received SA fire fm unk number of VC; rtn w/organic wpns; negative US casualties, VC unk.

2-14 Inf: Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co D NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP NL loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co A OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A rtn to FSB KEENE upon completion of operation at AO Wolfhound. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT590020, XT575021, XT577017 and cdt search operations of village; upon completion moved to vic XT582023 and married with CRIP plat; elements then cdt RIF to vic XT570030 and cdt search of village; upon completion elements rtn to their respective NL's. 1 plat co B swept and cleared road fm NL to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS635988, XT662013, XS648983 and rtn to NL. CRIP plat moved fm NL to vic XT584015, cdt cloverleaf at each location and searched; married with plat fm Co B; cdt RIF to vic XT570030, searched village; upon completion rtn to Duc Hoa. Co B vic XT584014 detonated 1 Chicom grenade BT w/tripwire, resulting in 1 US WIA (evac).

2-12 Inf: 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON (1800-0600H). Co c loc Bn NL loc FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D NL loc FSB STUART/Trang Bang Bridge. CRIP plat NL loc Trang Bang District Hq. Co A loc Cu Chi for 72 hr stand down. 1 plat Co C and 1 plat Co D along with 1 plat RF/PF outposted Hwy 6A. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to search area bordered by grids XT517259, XT519267, XT522266, and XT523260; cdt RIF to vic XT522266, XT530273, XT537260 and rtn to NL. CRIP while enroute to AP site received 1 RPG rd and AD fire; negative rtn of fire; negative casualties, results unk.

1-5 Inf (M): Co's A/2-14, B/2-12 and D (-) 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co B (-) and Scout plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co A, 1 plat Co B and Co B/2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT566183. Co D (-) 2-27 Inf NL loc vic XT543151. Co C and Co A/2-14 Inf NL loc vic XT451267. Co A, 1 plat Co C and Co B/2-12 Inf secured rome plow operations, vic XT558188. 1 plat Co D/2-27 Inf swept and cleared Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1. Co B (-) swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1. Scout Plat cdt RIF to vic XT604140, XT585155, XT582148 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF to vic XT457265, XT472275 and rtn to NL. Co C closed out NL and moved to Thai My to cdt relief in place of Co D (-) 2-27 Inf at NL vic XT502151. Co D/2-27 Inf moved back to FSB REED via convoy after being relieved by Co C/1-5 Inf (M). Co A (-) 2-14 Inf cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT456267, XT467275 and rtn to NL; upon completion rtn to FSB KEENE. Co A/1-5 Inf (M) vic XT570182 observed 4 VC moving toward northeast and engaged w/organic wpns/81mm/ negative rtn of fire; results unk. Rome plow vic XT558188 received 2 RPG rds; rtn w/organic wpns; negative casualties, results unknown. 2nd Brigade S2 vic XT559184 detonated 1 grenade booby trapped across trail resulting in 1 US WIA (evac). Co A vic XT544181 receoved 1 RPG rd' rtn w/organic wpns; results 6 US WIA (evac).

2-27 Inf: Co C loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co D NL loc vic XT502151. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. Co B OPCON to 1st Brigade. Co C (-) OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL to bridge at vic XT488184. 1 plat Co A secured along Hwy 7A and secured Engr effort at vic XT488128. 2 plats Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT456133, XT448130, XT437134; 1 plat cdt RIF to vic XT439124, the other to vic XT455125; upon completion plats linked and rtn to NL. 4.2 Mortar plat swept road fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Co D/2-27 Inf returned to 2-27 Inf control at FSB REED. Co C (-) cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm FB REED to LZ vic XT477148. Co C detonated an unknown type BT w/tripwire vic XT477128 resulting in 1 US WIA (evac).

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq, 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor and 2 plats 4-7 ARVN Regt secured FSB CROCKETT bvic XT743165. 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 A/2-34 Armor swept Hwy 7A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Cu Chi and fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080. At first light OPCON plat at FSB STUART swept Hwy 1 southeast to Cu Chi and northwest to Brigade boundary; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. Sub element of plat A/2-34 Armor cdt show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. Co C (-) 2-14 Inf (OPCON) cdt RIF fm LD at vic XT803139 to vic XT804126, XT792128 and rtn to NL. CRIP at vic XT698143 received B-40's/SA; rtn w/organic wpns/LFT; negative US casualties, 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-12 Inf: 1 plat A/2-34 Armor OPCON (1800-0600H). Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D loc FSB STUART/Trang Bang Bridge. 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor secured FSB STUART (1800-0600H). Co A loc Cu Chi on 72 hr stand down. Co B OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). 1 plat Co C and 1 plat Co D w/1 plat RF/PF swept Hwy 6A; cdt continuous patrolling. Co A rtn fm Cu Chi stand down to NL.1 plat Co C secured MEDCAP in area at vic XT498256. 1 plat Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge. NL, FSB PERSHING received 10 rds 82mm; rtn w/countermortar/arty; results, 6 US WIA (evac). Co C vic XT499244, medic detonated an anti-personnel mine with tripwire resulting in 1 US KIA.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co D NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ's vic XT628034 and XT635035; elements cdt RIF to PZ vic XT635038. Co C cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm vic XT636038 to LZ's vic XT623054 and XT624057; element cdt RIF to PZ at vic XT613055. Co A cdt airmobile cdt aslt to LZ vic XT646027; cdt RIF back to NL. 1 plat Co B swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A; cdt local security RIFS in outposts. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co C (-) cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ's vic XT663016 and XT660008; elements cdt RIF to PZ at vic XT657013. Co D cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ/s vic XS626955 and XS633957; cdt RIF back to NL. CRIP plat outposted road fm NL to Bao Trai. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) (OPCON). Co C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A (-) loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) NL loc vic XT502150. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. Co B OPCON to 1st Brigade. 1 plat Co A swept and cleared road south fm NL to bridge at vic XT497145 and secured Engr effort. 1 plat Co A swept road north fm NL to bridge at vic XT488185. Co C, 2 plats, cdt RIF fm Bn NL to vic XT477139 and married w/plat at AP site; then moved to area bordered by grids, XT479141, XT484144, XT480151, and XT474148; cdt search operations and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF to vic XT472153; cdt search operations in area bordered by grids XT471150, XT478154, XT473160, XT467156 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt sweep of Hwy 10 fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. CRIP plat prepared for night activities. Negative contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf (M): Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co B (-) and Scout plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co A, 1 plat Co B and Co B/2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT567183. Co C/1-5 Inf (-) NL loc vic XT543151. Co A and Co B/2-12 Inf w/1plat Co B secured rome plow. Co B (-) swept and cleared Hwy 7A fm FSB PATTON to Hwy 1; cdt RIFs along Hwy 7A. 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-27 Inf swept Hwy 7A fm Thai My to Hwy 1. 1 plat Co C and Scout plat moved fm NL along Hwy 8A to Ba Bep Bridge; then cdt sweep to vic XT764147, XT755154 and rtn to NL. CRIP and 2 plats RF moved to Vinh Cu and cdt search operations vic XT675145. Co A AP sprang ambush on 4 VC w/claymore/organic wpns/81mm; negative rtn of fire; results, 3 VC KIA (BC). At 0140H vic XT573181, Co A AP received RPG/SA fire fm estimated platoon of VC; rtn w/organic wpns/81mm/arty/spooky/LFT; results, negative US casualties, 1 VC KIA (BC) and 1 VC KBA (BC). Co A rome plow detonated a 30 lb anti-tank mine; also detonated a 10 lb anti-tank mine w/BT grenade attached; results, negative US casualties minor damage. Scout plat vic XT575154, while checking tunnel, detonated a BT grenade resulting in 2 US WIA (evac).

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 C/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. 1 plat A/2-34 Armor OPCON to 2-12 Inf (1800-0600H) nightly at FSB STUART vic XT501194. At first light 2-34 Armor 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 Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to Brigade boundary; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. At first light OPCON plat at FSB STUART swept Hwy 1 southeast to Cu Chi and northwest to Brigade boundary. Sub element of plat A/2-34 Armor cdt show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co D NL loc XS629978. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A (-) swept road fm FSB KEENE to vic XT569042. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT615032, XT628041, XT632032 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt stand down at Cu Chi. 1 plat Co D swept MSR fm NL to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF to vic XT622009, XS638988 and rtn to NL. CRIP plat cdt search of area in grids, XS6398, XS6399 and XS6299. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) OPCON. Co's C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) NL loc vic XT502150. CRIP loc Sugar Mill vic XT431073. Co B OPCON to 1st Brigade. 1 plat Co A swept road north fm NL to bridge at vic XT488184. 1 plat Co A swept east and south along Hwy 7A; secured Engr effort at vic XT496145. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF north fm NL to vic XT471149; cdt cloverleaf of area and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt combined operations w/RF fm Duc Hue. 1 plat RF set up block at vic XT445104; 2 squads set up blocks at vic XT467119 and vic XT469115. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT440113; 1 plat set up block at this location. 1 plat Co D set up block at vic XT459126. Co D (-) cdt RIF to vic XT457094, XT456102 and XT457112 and rtn to NL. CRIP plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT461123 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf (-B): 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor OPCON. Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D loc FSB STUART/Trang Bang Bridge vic XT501194. 1 plt Co A cdt cont patrol of Hwy 6A fm FSB PERSHING to CP at vic XT498242. At 0740H Co C cdt airmobile CA fm PERSHING to LZ vic XT574279; cdt RIF S to vic XT575273 to PZ at vic XT572270. At 1300H Co C cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT572250 to LZ vic XT540189; cdt RIF to vic XT546195 and rtn to LZ. At 1115H vic XT574271, Co C detonated an unknown booby trapped grenade, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1435H vic XT484225, Co D received 3 sniper rds; rtn with organic wpns; results unknown.

1-5 Inf (-1 plat Co C): Co B (-) and Sct plat loc in NL PATTON I. Co A, 1 plat Co B and Co B 2-12 Inf loc vic XT567183. Co C (-) NL loc vic XT543151. Co A and Co B 2-12 Inf with 1 plat Co B 1-5 Inf secured Rome Plows on track 4. Co B (-) swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; cdt RIFs along Hwy 7A. Co C (-) and 1 plat 2-27 Inf swept Hwy 7A fm Thai My to Hwy 1. Sct plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT582197, XT588187, XT595180 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) and CRIP plat cdt cloverleaf and search at vic XT575145; upon completion Co C rtn to NL and CRIP plat closed Cu Chi Sub Sector. At 0255H vic XT567173, Co A NL received 10-16 rds of 60mm fire; rtn with organic wpns/counter mortar/arty; results 9 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown.

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 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 vic of bridge complexes. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. 1 plat A2-34 Armor OPCON to 2-12 Inf 1800-0600 nightly at FSB STUART vic XT501194. At first light swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to vic Cu Chi fm Cu Chi to Bao Trai; swept and cleared Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to 2nd Brigade boundary; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. Co (-) ARVN Regt cdt RIF fm FSB CROCKETT to vic XT750149 to vic XT755151. Elements married and cont RIF to vic XT760140 to XT770140 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact.

2-14 Inf (-C_: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co D NL loc vic XT629977. CRIP plat NL loc Duc Hoa District HQ's. Co C OPCON TO 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co A swept MSR fm FSB KEENE to Hwy 249 to Hwy 8A vic XT569042. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT596030, XT592054, XT605053; cdt cloverleaf at each location and rtn to NL. Co B cdt stand down at Cu Chi. 1 plat Co D swept MSR fm NL to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to fic XS637950, XS633933, XS628946 and rtn to NL. CRIP plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS625985; cdt cloverleaf and search of area; upon completion rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf (-B): 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON. Co's C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf NL loc vic XT502150. CRIP plat loc Sugar Mill vic XT430073. Co A (-) secured road and along Hwy 7A fm NL to vic XT540150. 1 plat Co A secured S along Hwy 7A fm NL to vic XT487127; secured engr effort at vic XT497145. Co B OPCON to 1st Bde. At 0740H CRIP plat cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT449151; established block and LZ vic XT444136; swept into block. Elements married and swept S to vic XT450123 then E to FSB REED; rtn to Sugar Mill via convoy. At 0803H Co D cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT461164; cdt RIF to vic XT466157; cdt cloverleaf to vic XT470150; cdt cloverleaf and rtn to NL. At 1525H Co A (-) vic XT596172 observed a ¼ ton truck pass NL and receive AK fire; Co A element checked out area and loc 2 US KIA and ¼ ton truck a combat loss. Element then received SA fire fm unknown number of VC; rtn fire with organic wpns/arty; results 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-12 Inf (-B): 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON. Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D loc FSB STUART/Trang Bang Bridge. Co A loc Bn NL. 1 plat Co A cdt continuous patrols along Hwy 6A to vic XT500245. Co B OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). At 0912H cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT406206; swept east to vic XT414205. At 0943H Co C cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT421198; swept north to vic XT424205. At 1445H Co C cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT440207; cdt local RIF of LZ. At 1600H Co C cdt airmove back to NL. 1 plat co D cdt continuous patrols along Hwy 6A fm NL to vic XT500245. CRIP plat cdt stand down. At 0930H vic XT501247, Engrs w/2-12 Inf detonated a 20lb anti-tank mine in road resulting in 1 US WIA (evac) and 1 US KIA. At 1456H vic XT513262, Co A detonated 1 US grenade BT w/tripwire resulting in 2 US WIA (evac). At 1515H vic XT513262, Co A detonated 1 US grenade BT w/tripwire resulting in 1 US WIA (evac).

1-5 Inf: Co B/2-12 Inf and 1 plat 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co B (-) and Scout Plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co A, 1 plat Co B and Co B/2-12 Inf loc vic XT567183. Co C (-) loc vic XT543151. Co A and 1 plat Co B closed out NL and secured rome plows to new NL at vic XT507154; Co A secured NL at Thai My vic XT544151; 1 plat Co A went OPCON to 1 plat A 2-27 Inf NL at vic XT502150; 1 plat B went OPCON to Co C/1-5 Inf (M). Co B/2-12 Inf (OPCON) closed out NL and secured rome plows to new NL at vic XT507154. Co C swept Hwy 7A fm Thai My to Hwy 1; then established new NL at vic XT507154. Co B (-) swept Hwy 7A fm FSB PATTON I to Hwy 1; cdt RIFs along Hwy 7A and provided convoy escort. At 0915H vic XT572180, Co A APC detonated a 20 lb anti-tank mine; negative casualties; APC had a damaged track. At 1300H vic XT575150, Co A rome plow detonated a 20 lb anti-tank mine; negative casualties and damage.

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq, 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor and 2 plats 4-7 ARVN Regt, secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co C/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. 1 plat A/2-34 Armor OPCON to 2012 Inf 1800-0600H nightly at FSB STUART. At first light A/2-34 Armor swept and cleared Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to 2nd Brigade boundary; swept Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to 2nd Brigade boundary; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. 2-34 Armor provided security for convoy fm Cu Chi to Duc Hoa and rtn. Elements cdt RIF fm LD at vic XT688144 to vic XT698140, XT707143, XT714150, XT722160 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C/2-14 Inf (OPCON) cdt combined operation RIF w/1 Co 3-14 RF Regt. Elements cdt RIF fm LD at vic XT801140 to vic XT796134, XT795136, XT787136 and rtn to NL. Sub-element of plat A/2-34 Armor cdt show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co A loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT6704016. Co D loc vic XS629978. CRIP NL loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co B cdt stand down at Cu Chi. Co B cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT578045; established hardspot. Co A at 1330H began airmobile cbt aslt fm FSB KEENE to LZ vic XT548086; established hardspot. 1 plat Co D swept road fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A at vic XT684019. 1 plat Co D swept MSR fm NL (XS628988) to Hwy 9A. CRIP plat cdt RIF fm NL to Co D (-) NL at vic XS628981; CRIP and 1 plat Co D then cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS653956; CRIP rtn to their NL; 1 plat Co D cont RIF to vic XS641988 and rtn to their NL. At 1318H vic XT582034, supporting gunship engaged 4 VC; negative rtn to fire; results, 1 VC KIA (BC).

1-5 Inf: co B/2-12 Inf and 1 plat 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co B (-) and Scout Plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT507154. Co A (-) swept Hwy 7A east to Hwy 1 and fm Hwy 7A To rome plow NL vic XT507154; outposted and secured Hwy. Scout plat swept fm FSB PATTON along Hwy 7A to Hwy 1; secured and outposted. Co C, B (-) and Co B/2-12 Inf secured Rome Plows in An Phu area. Co B (-) moved fm Bn NL and secured rome plow effort. CRIP cdt search in area bordered by grids vic XT544178, XT543158, XT550160, XT554170 for VCI targets. At 1145H vic XT509166, Co B APC detonated a 50 lb anti-tank mine in road resulting in 3 US WIA (evac), APC lost both tracks. At 1335H vic XT597225, Co A received 2x60mm rds; rtn w/counter mortar; negative results.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co A 1-5 Inf OPCON. Co's C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co A 1-5 Inf NL loc vic XT502150. CRIP plat NL loc Sugar Mill vic XT430173. Co A (-) swept road fm NL to Hwy 7A; provided security for Engr effort along Hwy 7A vic XT497145 and XT488125. Co B OPCON to 1st Bde. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT459146; cdt cloverleaf and rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT455127, XT453113; cdt cloverleaf at each location and rtn to NL. 4.2 mortar plat swept TL-10 fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. CRIP plat cdt RIF to vic XT452152; Co C eng 3 VC carrying AK-47's; neg rtn of fire; results 4 NVA KIA (BC). At 1410H vic XT451525, Co C eng 3 VC in green uniforms resulting in 3 NVA KIA (BC).

2-12 Inf (-B): 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor OPCON. Co A loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT618257. Co B OPCON to 1-5 Inf. Co C loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. Co D loc FSB STUART/Trang Bang Bridge. 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured FSB STUART. Co A, 1 plat, cdt continuous patrols between FSB PERSHING and CP's vic XT513262, XT508259, XT502254. At 0925H Co C (-) cdt airmobile CA fm STUART to LZ vic XT413204. At 1555H RF cdt airmove back to NL. At 1405H vic XT418225 Co B NL, a Hoi Chan rallied to element; evacuated to IPW.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 2 plats 4-7 ARVN Regt secured NL at 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/PF/RF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. 1 plat A 2-34 Armor OPCON 2-12 Inf. At first light Co A 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. Co C 2-14 Inf cdt search opns NW along river via rag boats to vic XT7733151; disembarked and cdt RIF to vic XT775153, XT771154, crossed river to vic XT768149, XT765145, XT765140 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf (-C): HQ's, 1 plat Co D loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co B loc vic XT576046. Co A loc vic XT552089. Co D (-) loc vic XS629978. Co A loc vic XT552089. CRIP plat NL loc Duc Hoa District HQ's. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co D cdt local security RIF of their NL (XS628980). 1 plat Co D swept MSR fm Bn NL to Hwy 239 when NW along Hwy 249 to vic XT570040. At 1245H vic XT570045, supporting gunship eng man taking evasive action; Co A element was inserted in area and eng 2 personnel in bunker; results, 5 VC KIA (BC). At 1335H vic XT570085, Co A element detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 1 US KIA and 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-12 Inf (-B): 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor OPCON. Co's A and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co B OPCON to 1-5 Inf. Co D loc FSB STUART. 1 plat Co A cdt continuous patrols along Hwy 6A fm PERSHING to CP XT4988242. Co C (-) cdt airmove back to their NL. At 0814H Co C (-) cdt airmobile CA fm PERSHING to LZ vic XT424208. At 0840H ARVNs fm Trang Bang cdt airmobile CA fm Trang Bang to LZ vic XT425219. Co C (-) cdt search opns NE along Trang Bang River to PZ at XT446195. At 1550H Co C (-) and ARVNs cdt airmove back to their respective NL's. 1 plat Co D cdt continuous patrols along Hwy 6A fm TF-19 to CP vic XT498242. At 1010H vic XT681292, Co C received 4-5 M79 rds; rtn with M79/arty; neg US casualties, VC losses unknown.

2-27 Inf (-B): 1 plat Co A 1-5 Inf. Co A (-) loc vic XT499169. Co's C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co A 1-5 Inf loc vic XT502150. CRIP plat loc Sugar Mill. Co B OPCON to 1st Bde. Co A (-) swept road fm NL to Hwy 7A to plat NL at vic XT502150. 1 plat secured engr effort along Hwy 7A. Co C (-) secured hamlets vic XT466146 and accompanied MEDCAP team. Co C(-) cdt sweep and search NW to vic XT473134, XT470144, XT455159 and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF W to vic XT455125, X to vic XT455114, cdt cloverleaf to vic XT478114 and rtn to NL.

1-5 Inf (M): 1 plat Co A OPCON to 2-27 Inf. Co B 2-12 Inf 1 plat A 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co B (-) and Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C, 1 plat Co B 1-5 and Co B 2-12 Inf loc vic XT5071514. Co A (-) swept fm NL to vic XT617165, XT620135 and rtn to NL. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm PATTON I to Hwy 1. Co C, 1 plat Co B and Co B 2-12 Inf secured Rome Plow in An Phu area. At 1025H vic XT498168, Co C Rome Plow detonated a 20 lb mine resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff); neg damage to Rome Plow. At 1805H ic XT573178, Co B APC detonated a 60 lb anti-tank mine resulting in 1 US KIA, 4 US WIA (dustoff); APC poss combat loss.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 2 plats 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. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor OPCON to 2-12 Inf. At first light, o A 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 vic XT707080 to Bde boundary to the west; swept Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to Bde boundary; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. Element of 2-34 Armor cdt show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. At 1010H vic XT740168, HQ's tank detonated a 20 lb mine in road resulting in 1 US WIA (neg dustoff); minor damage to tank.

2-12 Inf (-B): 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor OPCON. Co's A and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING. Co B OPCON to 1-5 Inf. Co D loc FSB STUART. At 0950 Co A cdt airmobile CA fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT514294; cdt RIF N to PZ at vic XT510301. At 1455H Co A cdt airmove back to NL. 1 plat Co C cdt continuous patrols along Hwy 6A fm PERSHING to CP at vic XT498242. 1 plat Co D cdt continuous patrols of Hwy 6A fm FSB STUART to CP at vic XT498242. At 0825H vic XT511258, Co C loc and destroyed 1 US grenade; neg booby trap; at same time detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1330H vic XT512305, Co C eng 2 VC with M79/organic wpns/arty; neg rtn of fire; neg results. At 1423H vic XT457299, supporting gunships eng 2 VC; same personnel eng earlier by A 2-12 Inf; results 1 VC KIA (poss).

2-27 Inf (-B): 1 plat Co A 1-5 Inf OPCON. Co's C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A (-) loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co A 1-5 Inf loc vic XT402150. CRIP plat loc Sugar Mill vic XT430071. 1 plat Co A swept and outposted road S fm NL to Hwy 7A to plat hardspot at vic XT502150; 1 plat secured engr effort along Hwy 7A at vic XT497145. Co B OPCON to 1st Bde. At 0752H Co C cdt airmobile CA fm FB REED to LZ vic XT458153; cdt RIF SE to vic XT477146, cdt cloverleaf vic XT471146 and on to NL. At 0733H Co D cdt airmobile CA fm FSB REED to LZ vic XT437156; cdt RIFs to vic XT437135, cdt cloverleaf to vic XT447130, cdt cloverleaf to vic XT445063 and rtn to NL. 4.2 Mortar plat swept Hwy TL 10 fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. At 0051H vic XT477139, Co C AP sprang ambush on 2 VC with SA/claymores/M79; VC rtn with SA, results 1 VC KIA (BC).

1-5 Inf (M) (-1 plat A): Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co B (-) and Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C and 1 plat Co B and Co B 2-12 Inf loc vic XT507154. Co A swept Hwy 7A fm Rome Plow NL to Hwy 1. Co B cdt RIF to vic XT574207, XT562214, XT566204; cdt cloverleaf at each loc. Co C (-), 1 plat Co B and Co B 2-12 Inf secured Rome Plows at An Phu cutting area. At 1125H vic XT506174, Co C Rome Plow detonated a 20 lb anti-tank mine resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff); neg damage to Rome Plow.

2-14 Inf (-C): HQ's, Co E and 1 plat Co D loc Bn NL FSB KEENE. Co A loc vic XT552089. Co B loc vic XT576046. Co D (-) loc vic XS629978. CRIP plat loc Duc Hoa District HQ's. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. At 2150H Co A NL received 3 rds mortar fire; rtn with 81mm/arty; results neg US casualties; VC losses unknown. At 1830H vic XT576047, Co B NL received 15-20 82mm mortar rds; rtn with counter mortar/arty/LFT; results neg US casualties; VC losses unknown.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 2 plat 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 RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. Co C (-) loc Cu Chi. 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor OPCON to 2-12 Inf. At first light Co A 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm vic XT707080 to Bde boundary; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. 2 APC's fm 2-34 Armor provided security for engr effort vic XT712165. Co A 2-34 Armor cdt show of force vic of Phu Hoa Dong. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: HQ's, Co E and 1 plat Co D loc Bn NL FSB KEENE. Co A NL loc vic XT552089. Co B NL loc vic XT576047. Co D (-) NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP plat loc Duc Hoa District HQ's. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to PZ vic XT539088. At 1124H Co A (-) cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT551020 to LZ's XT550034 and XT551035; elements cdt RIFs to vic XT551202. At 1205H Co A (-) cdt airmobile CA fm XT551035 to LZ vic XT556066; cdt local security RIF to LZ. At 1450H Co A (-) cdt airmobile CA fm vic XT577035, XT566035; cdt cloverleaf at each location and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D swept MSR fm NL S to Hwy 9A. At 0850H vic XT568033, Co B eng 1 VC taking evasive action, eng with M79; results, 1 VC POW (WIA) (dustoff). At 1210H vic XT558012, supporting gunship eng 2 VC carrying wpns; neg rtn of fire, results 2 VC KIA (BC).

2-27 Inf (-B): 1 plat Co A 1-5 Inf OPCON. Co's C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co A 1-5 Inf NL loc vic XT502150. CRIP plat loc Sugar Mill vic XT430071. 1 plat Co A swept road S fm NL to Hwy 7A to plat hardspot at vic XT502150; 1 plat secured engr effort along Hwy 7A at vic XT497145. Co B OPCON to 1st Bde. At first light, 1 plat Co A cdt sweep NW into block at vic XT491176; cont to RIF NL to vic XT488179, cloverleafed then swept SE along stream to NL. Co C (-) cdt sweep and RIF to vic XT473135, XT465136; upon completion rtn to NL. Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT457125, XT470110 and rtn to NL. 4.2 mortar plat swept Hwy TL-10 fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. CRIP plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT465104 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf (-B): co A 2-34 Armor OPCON. CO's A and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT418257. Co B OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co D NL loc FSB STUART. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT514147, XT507247, XT505245 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C cdt continuous patrolling of Hwy 6A fm junction of Hwy 6A and Hwy 19 to CP at vic XT414239 and CP XT501245. 1 plat Co D secures Trang Bang Bridge. 1 plat Co D cdt continuous patrols of Hwy 6A fm junction of Hwy 6A and Hwy 19 to Cp at vic XT514239. CRIP plat completed move to new NL at vic XT487194. At 0416H vic XT518155, Nl FSB PERSHING received 8-10 rds of 82mm fire; rtn with organic/arty/81mm; neg casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1245 vic XT613247, Co A received SA/AW/RPG fire fm estimated sqd of VC; rtn with organic wpns/arty; results, 2 US WIA, and VC losses 2 VC KIA (poss). At 1410H vic XT614248, Co A received AW fire; rtn with organic wpns/arty/LFT/AS; results, 4 US WIA (dustoff), 1 US KIA.

1-5 Inf (M) (-1 plat Co A ): Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co B (-) and Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT546141. Co C, 1 plat Co B 1-5 Inf and Co B 2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT507154. Co A (-) swept Hwy 7A fm Rome Plow NL to NE to Hwy 1. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT 574180, XT552198, XT552173 and rtn to NL. Co C, 1 plat Co B and Co B 2-12 Inf secured Rome Plows in An Phu cutting area. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm FSB PATTON I to Hwy 1. At 1113H vic XT548192, Co B detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff) and 1 US KIA. At 1046H vic XT548192, Co B eng 3 VC taking evasive action; no rtn of fire; results 1 VC PW, 1 VC PW (WIA), 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. HQ's 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 2 plats 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 RIFs and night activities in vic of bridge complexes. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor OPCON to 2-12 Inf. At first light, 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm vic XT707080, west to Bde boundary; swept Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to Bde boundary; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. 2-34 Armor acts as Cu Chi RRF. 2-34 Armor provided escort for convoy to Duc Hao fm Cu Chi. 2-34 Armor provided security for engr effort at vic XT712176. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor along with 263rd RF Co (-) cdt combined RIF. Co A 2-34 Armor crosses LD at vic XT740126 and cdt sweep to vic XT722135 and established block. 263rd RF Co (-) swept into block; upon completion elements rtn to their respective NL's. At 1945H vic XT712176 at Ben Nay Bridge, elements of 2-34 Armor received 3-M79 rds; rtn with SA/AW/arty; neg US casualties, results unknown. Sub-element 2-34 Armor cdt show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong.

2-27 Inf (-B): 1 plat A/1-5 Inf OPCON. Co's C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A (-) loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co A 1-5 Inf NL loc vic XT502150. CRIP plat loc Sugar Mill vic XT430071. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm AP site at vic XT491171 to vic XT472164 then to NL. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT510167, XT510164 and rtn to NL. Co A (-) swept road S fm NL to plat hardspot vic XT503152. Co B OPCON to 1st Bde. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT447139 and established block; then cont RIF NE to vic XT453151, XT465145 and rtn to hardspot. 1 plat co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT480133 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT467124 and rtn. 1 plat Co C swept and outposted road S of hardspot. 4.2 mortar plat swept and outposted Hwy TL-10 fm REED to Bao Trai. CRIP plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT474073 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf (-C): HQ's, Co E and 1 plat Co D loc Bn NL FSB KEENE. Co A NL loc vic XT552078. Co B NL loc vic XT576047. Co D (-) NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP plat NL loc Duc Hoa District HQ's. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT550005, XT560007, XT567009, XT554085, XT544119 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF to vic XT554021, XT563014, XT583026 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept MSR fm vic XT569042 to vic XT596034. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS624975, XS630962, XT647975, XS635977; cdt RIF at each location and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co E swept MSR fm NL to vic XT596034. CRIP plat departed NL to vic XS623996, XS625050, XT532038 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf (-B): 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor OPCON. Co's A and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING. Co B OPCON to 1-5 Inf. Co D loc FSB STUART with 1 plt Co A 2-34 Armor. At 0930H and 0945H, Co A cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT616266; cdt local RIF of LZ; at 1227H and 1240H, Co A cdt airmove back to NL. 1 plat Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge; 1 plat Co D cdt continuous patrolling along Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to CP at vic XT514239. At 2050H vic XT518255, NL FSB PERSHING received 6-10 rds 82mm rds; rtn with mortar/arty; neg US casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1940H vic XT510218, CRIP while enroute to AP site received AK sniper fire fm estimated 2 VC; neg rtn of fire; neg casualties. At 1045H vic XT616261, Co A loc and destroyed 1 bunker with 4 VC bodies with shrapnel wounds inside; results, 4 VC KIA (BC). At 1220H vic XT613247, Co A loc 1 NVA KIA (BC).

1-5 Inf (M) (-): Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) NL vic XT546161. Co B and Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C, 1 plat Co B and Co B 2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT507164. Co C, a plat Co B and Co B 2-12 Inf secured Rome Plow in An Phu cutting area. Sct plat secured Rome Plows also. At 0845H vic XT512165, Co C APC detonated an unknown size anti-tank mine in road resulting in 3 US WIA (dustoff); size anti-tank mine in area unknown.

2-34 Armor (-B,-C): Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. HQ's, 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and 2 plats 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 security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. A plat Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON to 2-12 Inf 1800-0600H nightly at FSB STUART vic XT501194. At first light, Co A 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm vic XT707080 west to Brigade boundary; swept Hwy 19 fm Trang Bang to Brigade's west boundary; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. Co C/2-14 Inf (OPCON) crossed LD at vic XT787134 to vic XT788136, XT798134, XT797137 to Phu Cuong Bridge. 2-34 Armor provided security fm Engr effort along Hwy 15 and cdt show of force in and around Phu Hoa Dong. At 0820H vic XT744155, Co A/2-34 3/4 ton truck detonated an unknown size anti-tank mine in road; results, 2 US WIA (evac); truck combat loss.

1-5 Inf (M): Co B/2-12 Inf OPCON. Co B (-) and Scout Plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT546151. Co C, 1 plat Co B and Co B/2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT501154. Co A swept Hwy 7A fm Thai My to Hwy 1; cdt RIFs along Hwy 7A to rome plow NL vic XT507154. Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT612186 and set up blocking position. At 1029H CRIP cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT612180; upon completion CRIP rtn to NL; Co B cdt RIF to vic XT612180 and rtn to NL. Co C, 1 plat Co B and Co B/2-12 Inf secured rome plows in An Phu cutting area. Scout plat swept Hwy 7A fm FSB PATTON to Hwy 1. At 0233H vic XT593217 at NL FSB PATTON, a trip flare was set off; engaged w/M79 and arty; results unknown.

2-14 Inf: Hq's Co, Co E and 1 plat Co D loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co A NL loc vic XT552089. Co B NL loc vic XT575047. Co D (-) NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co A cdt sweep and search opns vic XT555111 and XT553116, and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B departed NL and swept Hwy 249 fm vic XT569042 to vic XT596034. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT584064 and rtn to NL. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co D cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT617020; CRIP plat cdt cbt aslt to same LZ fm Duc Hoa Airstrip. Elements cdt RIF to vic XT600010, XT607005 and rtn to respective NL's. 1 plat Co D swept MSR north fm NL to Hwy 9A. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON. Co A and Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co B OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co D loc FSB STUART. 1 PLAT Co A cdt continuous patrols along Hwy 6A; 1 squad secured mine sweep tm; established a resource CP at vic XT517258. Co C cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT517258; to LZ ;vic XT517258. Co C cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT517258; to LZ vic XT533274; cdt RIF north to PZ vic XT537270; cdt cbt aslt to LZ vic XT533274; cdt RIF north to NL. 1 plat Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge. 1 plat Co D cdt continuous patrols along Hwy 6A. Co E provided security for mine sweep team and MEDCAP vic XT502246. At 0345H vic XT518255 NL FSB PERSHING received 1 rd 82mm mortar; rtn w/81mm/arty; negative US casualties; results unk.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co A/1-5 Inf OPCON. Co's C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. 1 plat co A and 1 plat Co A/1-5 Inf (M) NL loc vic XT502150. CRIP loc Sugar Mill vic XT430071. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm Co hardspot to vic XT493179, XT504177 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept road south fm Co hardspot to plat hardspot vic XT502151. 1 plat Co A secured Engr effort along Hwy 7A. Co B OPCON to 1st Brigade. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF to vic XT454147, XT439157 and rtn to NL. Co D cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT422122; cdt RIF to vic XT427121, XT464125 on to NL. 4.2 Mortar Plat swept Hwy 10 fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. At 0410H vic XT477125, FSB REED received 4-5 AD rds high over perimeter; rtn w/arty; results unknown.

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON. Hq Co, 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor secured FSB CROCKETT. Co C/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co A secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. Co A (-) loc Cu Chi. 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON to 2-12 Inf 1800-0600H nightly at FSB STUART fic XT501194. At first light Co A/2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept Hwy 1 fm Trang Bang to vic XT707080. At 2400-0145H vic XT719196, Co A/2-34 w/PF received SA/AW/RPG fire and 12-15 rds 82mm; rtn w/organic wpns/90mm/LFT/Spooky; results, 4 VC KIA (BC).

2-14 Inf (-C): Hq Co, Co E and Co A loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co B NL loc vic XT575047. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co D NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co A cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm NL to LZ vic XT647041 and LZ vic XT650034; elements met at vic XT64703 and cdt RIF southwest to NL. 1 plat Co A swept MSR north fm Bn NL to Hwy 249; swept Hwy 129 to vic XT596035. 1 plt Co B swept Hwy 249 northeast fm NL to vic XT596034. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT583071, XT597070, XT605053 and rtn to NL. Co D at 0900H cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm NL to LZ vic XS642960; cdt RIF south to vic XT635450 then to vic XS628967 and rtn to NL. At 1030H vic XS625961, Co D apprehended 2 male and 1 female detainees taking evasive action. Personnel would not stop, were engaged w/SA fire; results, 1 male and 1 female WIA (evac), 1 male died later fm wounds; results, 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-12 Inf: 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON. Co's A and B and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D w/1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor loc FSB STUART. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 6A fm FSB PERSHING to CP at vic XT498242; 1 plat set up CP at vic XT519266 w/2 National Police. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT507242, XT520244 and rtn to NL. Co C cdt combined operations w/ARVNs fm Trang Bang. Co C at 1014H cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm FSB PERSHING to LZ vic XT498238. ARVNs cdt cbt aslt fm vic XT487197 to same LZ. Elements cdt RIF south fm LZ to vic XT481233; ARVNs then cdt airmove back to NL. 1 plat Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge; 1 plat swept north on Hwy 6A until linked w/Co A elements. At 2210H vic XT518255, NL FSB PERSHING received 2x82mm rds; rtn w/81mm/4.2/arty; results unk. At 2125H vic XT508247, Co B AP observed unk number of VC at vic XT505248; engaged w/81mm; results unk. At 2115H vic XT515263, Co C AP observed unk size force at vic XT515266 and engaged 1 VC taking evasive action resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B/2-12 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co B/2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT502151. Co B OPCON to 1st Brigade. Co C NL loc vic XT465136. Co D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT507159, XT507158 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept road south fm NL to vic XT502151. 1 plat Co A cdt search of swamps w/airboats vic XT480144, XT480174, XT470159, XT499176 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept road north fm NL to vic XT488186. Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT452146, XT463155 and rtn to NL. Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT472132, XT482133 and rtn to NL. Negative contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf: Co A NL loc vic XT546151. Co B, C (-) and Sct plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co A (-) swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1. Co A (-) cdt RIF to vic XT510156, XT527145 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) swept Hwy 7A fm FSB PATTON to Hwy 1 and closed Cu Chi. Co C (-) and RF cdt RIF fm Hwy 7A to vic XT578195, XT510190 and rtn to NL. Scout Plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT571192 then returned to Hwy 7A and swept Hwy in place of Co B (-). Co B APC detonated an estimated 70 lb anti-tank mine vic XT572178, results 1 US KIA and 1 US WIA (evac). Co C detonated 1 US grenade BT w/tripwire vic XT572203, results 1 US WIA (evac).

2-34 Armor: Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON; also 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M). Hq Co secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co C/2-14 Inf OPCON and Co A (-) secured Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to hwy 8A. Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON to HQ Co 2nd Bde TF Choker. At 2330H vic XT742152, FSB CROCKETT OP received 7 rds M79/MG fire; negative rtn of fire; counterparts claimed a VC sqd at vic XT743147 and engaged w/arty; results unknown.

2-14 Inf: Hq Co co E and Co A loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co B located vic XT576047. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co D NL located vic XS629978. CRIP located Duc Hoa District HQ. q plat co A swept MSR east fm Bn NL to Hwy 9A vic XT652026. 3 plats Co A moved fm NL to vic XT614029; then 1 plat moved to vic XT623030, 1 plat to vic XT625034 and 1 plat to vic XT627037. At first light, plats swept area fm east to west into block set up by Co B element; upon completion elements moved back to NL. 1 plat Co B swept MSR north fm NL to Hwy 9A. Co D cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XS629958; cdt RIF north back to NL. At 2228H vic XT581024, Co B while enroute to AP site observed 5 VC and engaged w/SA/AW/M79/arty; negative rtn of fire; results, 1 VC KIA (BC). At 0640H vic XT618038, Co B received SA fire fm 2-3 positions; rtn w/SA/AW; results, 1 US WIA (evac).

2-12 Inf: Co B and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co A OPCON to TF Choker Hq 2nd Brigade. Co D NL loc FSB STUART. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF to vic XT522248, XT528248 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept Hwy 6A fm NL to CP at vic XT498242. 1 plat Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge.

1-5 Inf: Bn NL loc FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT547151. Co B OPCON to TF 2-12 Inf. 1 plat Co A loc FSB STUART. Scout Plat loc Bn NL. Co C loc Bn NL. Co A (-) swept Hwy 7A fm Thai My to Hwy 1; 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 1 fm Trang Bang to Cu Chi. Co C swept and secured Hwy 7A and patrolled Hwy 1; cdt local RIFs of NL and provided escort for convoy to FSB PATTON.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A (-) and 1 plat Co B vic XT502151. Co B OPCON to 1st Bde. Co C NL loc vic XT465136. Co D OPCON to FS 2-34 Armor. Co A cdt RIF to vic XT492173, XT494180; cdt cloverleaf at each location and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT510152, XT517145 and rtn to NL. 1 plat co C cdt RIF to vic XT452147, XT440143 and rtn to NL.

2-34 Armor: Co C 2-14, 1 plat C 1-5 Inf, B/1-5 Inf OPCON to 2034 Armor. Co C 2-14 Inf and Co A secured NL at Phu Cuong Bridge. 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. At 1500H 1 plat 2-34 Armor swept fm Phu Hoa Dong hardspot to vic XT706195 down Ann Margaret Road to vic XT687182, to tunnel complex at vic XT693168 and cdt search opns; upon completion rtn to NL hardspot.

2-12 Inf: Co A OPCON to TF 2-34 Armor. Co A and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D loc FSB STUART. 1 plat Co B OPCON 2-27. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF to vic XT507260, XT507241 and XT512247 and rtn to NL. At first light, Co C swept and patrolled Hwy 6A fm FSB PERSHING to CP vic XT498242; secured mine sweep tm and set up resource CP at vic XT502252 with 2 NP. 1 plat Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge; 1 plat Co D patrolled along Hwy 6A fm junction of Hwy 6A and Hwy 19 to CP at vic XT499242.

2-14 Inf: HQ, Co E and Co A loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co B loc vic XT576047. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co D NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District Hq. At 0755H Co A cdt airmobile CA fm FSB KEENE to LZ XT562075; Cdt RIF of LZ. At 1624H Co A cdt airmove back to NL. At 0750H Co D (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT556032 and LZ vic XT446012; elements cdt RIF to PZ XT563037. At 0820H vic XT562075, Co A detonated a 1X105 rd booby trapped with bamboo detonating device in rice paddy; results, 3 US WIA, (dustoff). At 0824 H vic XT563075, Co A eng 3 VC taking evasive action with organic wpns; neg rtn of fire; results 1 VC KIA (BC). At 0900H vic XT563085, Co A received sporadic AK fire; rtn with organic wpns/LFT; results, neg. At 0955H vic XT564075, Co A detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire in hedgerow, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1505H vic XT563080, Co A received SA fire fm VC in a bunker; rtn with organic wpns; results, 1 US WIA (dustoff), 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1430H vic XT563080, Co A loc 2 graves, estimated 1 day old; results 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1605H vic XT582034, CRIP eng 4 VC with organic wpns; neg rtn of fire, results 2 VC KIA (BC).

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT477169. 1 plat Co A, 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT502151. Co C, 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT494179, XT489176, XT595173 and rtn to NL. Sub element Co A swept road S fm Co NL to plat NL vic XT50215. Co A cdt RIF to vic XT512159, XT516147 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT457133, XT440127, XT439134 and rtn to NL. Neg contact.

1-5 Inf (M): Co A (-) NL loc vic XT546151. Co B OPCON to 2-12 Inf. 1 plat Co A loc FSB STUART. 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A (-) swept 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; swept Hwy 1 fm Trang Bang Bridge to Cu Chi. Co C (-) swept Hwy 7A fm PATTON S to Hwy 1. At 1035H vic XT563180, Co A apprehended 1 male PW with M79 (WIA) and eng 1 VC with AK47 taking evasive action; results 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1455H vic XT472128, Co C detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped with trip wire, resulting in 3 US WIA (dustoff).

2-34 Armor: Co C 2-14 Inf OPCON. HQ secured FSB CROCKETT. Co C 2-14 Inf secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. There was neg contact.

2-12 Inf: Co A OPCON to TF 2-34 Armor. Co B (-) and Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING fic XT518257. Co D loc FSB STUART vic XT500200. 1 plat Co B OPCON to 2027 Inf. 1 plat Co B swept Hwy 6A fm PERSHING to CP at vic XT598242; provided security for mine sweep tm. At 0743H Co C cdt airmobile CA fm Trang Bang. At 1050H vic XT537215, Co C eng 1 Vc taking evasive action with organic wpns; neg rtn of fire; results 1 VC KIA (poss). At 2025H vic XT501194 STUART received SA fire fm estimated sqd of VC. Rtn with SA/81mm/arty; results neg US casualties, VC losses unknown.

1-5 Inf (M): 1 plat Co C cdt RIF to vic XT523145 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF to vic XT566194, XT554200, To XT540215 and linked up with Co C 2-12 Inf RF element. Elements cdt RIF to vic XT555222 and cdt search operations; upon completion rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat C B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co ! (-) NL loc vic Xt499169. Co B NL loc FSB Reed vic XT477125. 1 plat co A and 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT502151. 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL to vic XT488185. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT505174, XT508178, XT494177 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept road S from NL to vic XT502151 then moved W and cdt boat opns vic XT465157 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT511142, XT517145, XT514154 and rtn to NL. At 1030H vic XT425146, supporting gunships with Co B 2-27 Inf eng 3 VC with AW/rkts; ground eng with arty/neg rtn of fire; results 1 VC KIA (poss). At 1125H vic XT443095, CRIP eng estimated VC sqd with organic wpns/arty; results, 1 VC POW (WIA), dusted and 1 VC KIA (BC). Co A vic XT499166 received 12-15 82mm rds and RPG/SA fire; rtn w/organic wpns/arty/counter-mortar; negative results. Co B vic XT423146 engaged 2-3 VC in tunnel w/grenades/SA; VC rtn w/SA fire; results, 2 VC KIA (BC).

2-14 Inf: Hq, Co A and E loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604003. Co B NL loc vic XT576047. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co D NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District Hq. 1 plat co A swept north fm FSB KEENE to vic XT608031; Co B (-) swept fm their NL east to same location. Elements cdt search in Gion Sen vic XT607036, to vic XT598047 and rtn to NL. Co D cdt cbt aslt to LZ vic XT633286; cdt local RIF of LZ and rtn to NL. 1 plat co D swept road north fm NL to Hwy 9A. Co D vic XT625186 sprang ambush on 8-10 VC w/organic wpns; results, unknown. Co D received SA fire fm 3-4 VC in bunkers; rtn w/organic wpns/gunship/AS; results 4 US WIA (evac), and 1 VC KBA (BC). Co D vic XT625168 received 3x60mm rds; supporting gunship received AK fire fm same area; rtn w/organic wpns/gunship/arty; results, 5 US WIA (evac).

2-34 Armor (-A,OB,-C): Co C/2-14 Inf (OPCON). Hq secured FSB CROCKETT. Co C/2-14 Inf, Scout plat and Mortar Plat 2-34 Armor, secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs vic of bridge complexes. At first light 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. Negative contact during reported period.

2-12 Inf: Co's B (-) and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co A OPCON to TF CHOKEM. Co D loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. 1 plat Co B OPCON to A/2-27 Inf. 1 plat Co B swept Hwy 6A fm FSB PERSHING to CP at vic XT496242; provided security for mine sweep tm. Co C (-) cdt search operations south fm NL to vic XT512273 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge; w/plat Co D swept Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to CP at vic XT496242; secured mine sweep tm. Co E established CP at vic XT501247 w/2 National Police and 10 US. FSB PERSHING received 3x82mm rds; rtn w/countermortar; negative casualties, results unknown.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and E loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co B NL loc vic XT576047. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co D NL loc vic XS629978. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co A (-) cdt RIf fm NL to vic XT576107 and established block oriented south in support of CRIP and RF/PF Co combined operations. 1 plat swept road north fm NL along Hwy 249 to vic XT595035. 1 plat Co D swept road north fm NL to Hwy 9A. CRIP w/RF/PF cdt combined operations, (VCI). Elements cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS597966 northeast to vic XT575015; cdt cloverleaf and swept into block established by Co A (-) element. Co D (-) cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm NL to LZ's vic XT584070 and XT579060; cdt RIF of LZ's and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT566093; cdt RIF to PZ at vic XT567078 and cdt airmove back to NL. Co B AP sprang ambush on 8-10 VC; engaged w/organic wpns; negative results. Co B AP sprang ambush on unk number of VC; engaged w/organic wpns; results, 3 VC KIA (BC). Supporting gunship vic XT584070 engaged unk number of VC taking evasive action; negative rtn of fire; results, 1 VC KIA (BC) and 1 VC POW (WIA) and 4 VC KIA (POSS).

2-27 Inf: Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. Co B loc Bn NL FSB REED, vic XT477125. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co B/2-12 Inf loc vic XT502151. Co C NL loc vic XT456136. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT506174, XT507174, XT502164 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept road fm Co NL north to Trang Bang, south to plat NL at vic XT502151. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm plat hardspot to vic XT505140, XT515245 and rtn to NL. Reinforced squad Co A cdt air boat operations vic XT505115 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF to NL to vic XT456120, XT487115, XT487121 and rtn to NL. 1 plat co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT465148, XT465144 and rtn to NL. 1 squad Co C swept Hwy 10 fm NL to FSB REED. 4.2 Mortar Plat swept Hwy 10 fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Co A vic XT595132 engaged 1 VC in hole w/grenades; negative rtn of fire; results 1 VC KIA (BC).

1-5 Inf (M): Co A NL loc vic XT546151. 1 plat Co A loc FSB STUART. Co B OPCON to 2-12 Inf. Co C and Scout plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co A (-) swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT549144, XT555146 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) swept fm NL to vic XT585160, XT605195 and rtn to NL. Scout Plat swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON. HQ secured FSB CROCKETT. Co D 2-14 Inf, Sct and Mortar plat 2-34 Armor, secured and maintained NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs and night activities in the vic of bridge complexes. At first light, Hwy 8A was swept by 2-34 Armor fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai. 2-34 Armor provided Cu Chi RRF 1800 to 0600. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: Co's A, B and C loc FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. 1 plat Co B OPCON to Co D/2-27 Inf. Co E loc Bn NL. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 6A fm PERSHING to CP at vic XT498242; provided security for mine sweep team. Co D (-) secured Trang Bang Bridge. 1 plat Co D swept 6A fm Trang Bang to CP at vic XT498424; provided security for mine sweep team. At 1335H vic XT525216, Co C ;eng 6 VC in tunnel with organic wpns; VC rtn fire with SA; results 3 VC KIA (BC), 4 VC POW (1 dusted), 2 US WIA (dustoff).

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co B NL loc vic XT502151. Co B loc Bn NL FSB REED. Co C NL loc vic XT465136. Co D loc FSB JACKSON with btry of the 1-8 arty at vic XT422166. 1 plat Co A swept road north to bridge to vic XT498145. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT514174, XT502181, XT498145. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT513156, XT514161, XT502164 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF to vic XT452145, XT445150, XT453164 and rtn to NL. At 0301H vic XT477125, NL FSB REED received 20-25 82mm rds; rtn with arty and counter mortar; results 1 US WIA, minor (neg dustoff), VC losses unknown. At 0925H vic XT446142, Co C received 6 rds of AK fire rtn with arty; neg US casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1030H vic XT501114, Co B eng 3 VC with organic wpns; neg rtn of fire; results, 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1110H vic XT439142, Co D detonated an unknown type booby trap with trip wire in hedgerow; results, 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1211H vic XT438082, CRIP detonated 1 pressure type anti-personnel mine in nedgerow, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1211H vic XT438082, C&Ceng 2 VC taking evasive action; neg rtn of fire; results, 1 VC KIA (BC).

1-5 Inf: Co A (-) NL loc vic XT546151. 1 plat Co A loc FSB STUART XT501194. 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON 2-34 Armor. Co A (-) cdt sweep of Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1; 1 plat cdt RIFs around An Doc vic XT535180; set up 2 civilian CP's fm An Doc at vic XT534184 and XT531179; upon completion rtn to NL. Co's B and C cdt RIF fm Bn NL to vic XT588233 Co C then cdt RIF to vic XT559193, XT560205, XT555213, XT570211 and rtn to NL. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm PATTON to Hwy 1. Upon completion of Co A (-) and Co C activities, Co A (-) moved to Bn NL FSB PATTON I and Co C moved to Co A (-) NL in Thai My vic XT546161. At 0900H vic XT585223, Co C personnel detonated a 30 lb anti-tank mine resulting in 1 US KIA.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT502151. Co B NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co C NL loc vic XT465136. Co D NL loc vic XT422158. 1 plat Co A swept road north fm Co NL to Trang Bang and south to bridge at vic XT497145. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT504175, XT494184, XT504183 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT507166, XT523159, ST506147 and rtn to NL. 1 reinforced sqd Co A 2-27 Inf cdt air boat operation in vic XT510133, XT502110, XT520115, XT517135 and rtn to NL. Co D cdt RIF to vic XT415156 and established block oriented south in support of Co B; upon completion at 1538 Co D cdt airmove back to FSB REED. 4.2 Mortar plat swept Hwy 10 fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. At 2344H vic XT467157, Co C AP received SA/AW fm 7 VC; rtn with organic wpns/81mm/arty/LFT; results 1 US KIA and 2 VC KIA (BC). At 1410H vic XT415147, Co B loc 4 VC KIA (BC).

1-5 Inf: Co C (-) loc vic XT547152. 1 plat Co C loc FSB STUART. 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A swept and searched in vic XT483231 and rtn to NL. Co B swept and searched in vic XT482233 to vic XT482245; upon completion RIF to and established and NL at vic XT490270. 1 plat Co C swept Hwy 7A northeast fm NL to Hwy 1. 1 plat Co C swept Hwy 1 fm Trang Bang to Cu Chi. Sct swept Hwy 7A fm NL to Hwy 1. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat 1-5 Inf OPCON. HQ secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co D 2-14 Inf, Sct and Mortar plats secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIF and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept TL25 fm Hwy 8A to bridge at vic XT713177. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT749120. 1 plat HQ Co crossed LD at vic XT738130 to vic XT750125, XT760112 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor cdt combined RIF fm LD at vic XT767128, north along TL 15 to vic XT753112 and rtn to NL. At 1000H vic XT610114, Co A tank detonated a 50 lb anti-tank mine in road; results, neg casualties, moderate damage to tank.

1-5 Inf: Co A and Scouts loc FSB PATTON I vic XT592215. Co B NL loc vic XT490270. Co C NL loc vic XT547152. 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A crossed LD at vic XT530184 and swept to vic XT540197, XT546195, XT564188, XT575181 and rtn to NL. Co B moved fm NL south to vic XT490260, XT484250, XT486235, XT482214, along Hwy 1 to vic XT507191, northeast to vic XT532217 and rtn to NL. 1 plat co C swept and outposted Hwy 7A fm NL northeast to Hwy 1. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: Co's A and C loc FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co B NL loc vic XT473258. Co D loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. 1 plat Co C swept Hwy 6A fm FSB PERSHING to CP at vic XT498242. 1 plat Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge; swept Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to CP at vic XT498242; provided security for mine sweep teams. At 1150H vic XT556249, Co A loc 4 graves approx 36 hrs old with 2 bodies in each grave killed by arty; results 8 VC KIA (BC).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and E loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co B NL loc vic XT576047. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co D loc vic XT639978. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District HQ's. 1 plat Co A swept MSR N fm Bn NL to Hwy2 249, E to Hwy 9A vic XT654026. Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT582020, XT483014, XT575005, upon completion rtn to NL. Co C was released fm OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co C went OPCON to 2-34 Armor at Phu Cuong Bridge. At 1230H vic XT582020, Co B detonated an unknown type grenade booby trapped with trip wire in nedgerow, resulting in 3 US WIA (dustoff). At 1625H vic XT727034, Co B while apprehending 1 VC POW (WIA) attempting to surrender detonated an unknown type booby trap; while attempting to aid booby trap casualties, element detonated another unknown type booby trap; results, 7 US WIA (dustoff), 1 VC POW (WIA) (dustoff).

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON. HQ secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co D 2-14 Inf, sct and mortar plat secured and maintained NL Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, Co A 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept TF-15 fm Hwy 8A to bridge at vic XT713177. 1 plat HQ 2-34 Armor cdt sweep fm LD at vic XT739150 to vic XT730150, XT723150, XT710145; upon completion rtn to NL. CRIP cdt sweep fm LD at vic XT754140 to vic XT755145, XT761145, and upon completion rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co A and E loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co B NL loc vic XT576047. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. CRIP loc at Duc Hoa District HQ's. 1 plat Co A swept road N fm Bn NL to Hwy 249 NW to vic XT594035. Co A (-) cdt RIF to vic XT587015 and cdt VCI operations in Giong Loc; upon completion rtn to NL. Co B cdt VCI raids at vic XT567037, XT554037, XT650014; cdt cloverleaf at each loc and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept road N to Hwy 9A. Co C (-) cdt RIF to vic XS647993, XS656997, XS653983, XS638976; cdt cloverleaf at each loc and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: Co's A and C loc FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co B NL loc vic XT473258. Co D loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. At 1044H Co B cdt airmobile combat assault to LZ vic XT462266, elements cdt RIF to vic XT480246 and cdt search opns; upon completion rtn to new NL at XT473258. 1 plat Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge. 1 plat Co D swept Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to CP at vic XT493242. Co E provided security for mine sweep tm. At 0340H vic Xt541226, Co C NL received 2x60mm rds; neg casualties. At 2250H vic XT547224, Co C eng 5-6 VC with 81mm/4.2/organic wpns; neg rtn of fire, results, 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1155H vic XT538302, CRIP eng 2 NVA in tunnel with organic wpns; NVA rtn fire with SA; results, 1 US WIA, 1 NVA KIA (BC), 1 NVA POW. At 1215H Co A vic XT482258 eng 2 VC taking evasive action; results, 2 VC KIA (BC).

(Missing) . . . NL loc vic XT465136. Co D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. CRIP loc Sugar Mill vic XT432073. 1 plat Co A swept road north to Trang Bang and south along Hwy 7A to Hwy 10 vic XT496097. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT497170, XT493184, XT500175 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT437133, XT444140, XT435144 and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF to vic XT460124, XT446121, XT442125 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D swept Hwy 10 fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. CRIP cdt RIF to vic XT447094, XT439093, XT444108, XT453119 and rtn to NL. At 0345H vic XT477125 NL, FSB REED received 7 rds 82mm fire; rtn with arty/4.2; results neg casualties, VC losses unknown.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and E loc FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co B NL loc vic XT576047. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co B swept MSR to FSB KEENE. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT558054, XT552070, XT 578064 and rtn to NL. Co C cdt RIF and set up a blocking position fm XT635979 to XS640705 oriented SW and another fm vic XS634990 to XS634987 oriented NE in support of CRIP; upon completion rtn to NL. At 0050H vic XT574044, Co B AP eng an estimated 20-25 VC; received RPG/SA; rtn with SA/AW/81mm/arty/LFT counter mortar ship; results 2 US KIA, 8 US WIA (dustoff), 1 VC KIA (BC). At 1110H vic XT625012 Co E eng 1 VC in tunnel; results, 1 VC KIA. At 1330H vic XT625012, Co E eng 2 VC in tunnel with SA; results 2 VC KiA (BC).

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON. HQ secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co D 2-14 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 2-34 Armor swept and cleared Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept TL-15 fm 8A to vic XT713177. Co A 2-34 Armor NL loc vic XT745163. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co A NL loc vic XT547073. Co B NL loc vic XT576047. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co E loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. 1 plat Co B swept road fm NL west to vic XT596042 and east to vic XT596034. 1 plat Co C swept road north fm NL to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co C cdt local RIF of NL. Co D 2-34 Armor. Co E Swept road fm NL north to Hwy 249, west along Hwy 249 to Vic XT596034. CRIP cdt a combined operation with ARVNS. ARVNS set up block fm vic XT614045 to vic XT613035 oriented east in support of CRIP. CRIP cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT624035, XT623044, XT640043 and rtn to NL.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) loc vic XT599169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON NL loc vic XT502151. 1 plat Co A swept and outposted road fm NL north to Trang Bang and south along Hwy 7A to vic XT477126. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT512142, XT510140, XT500140 and rtn to NL. Co B swept Hwy 10 to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 7A fm vic XT488126 to vic XT495097. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT473144, XT464148, XT462155 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF to vic XT479115, XT467108, XT454114 and rtn to NL. At 2230H vic XT463140, Co C observed 3 personnel possible setting up booby traps; eng with .50 cal and arty; results, 3 VC KIA (poss).

2-12 Inf: Co's A, B and C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING. Co D loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. Co A (-) cdt local RIF and search in vic XT516248, XT508250, XT503245, XT516232 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A patrolled along Hwy 6A fm NL to CP at vic XT498242. 1 plat Co D patrolled along Hwy 6A to CP vic XT498242. 1 plat Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge. At 0910H Co C cdt airmobile CA to LZ vic XT566263; cdt sweep to PZ vic XT563261. There was neg contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf: Co's A, B and Sct plat loc FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C NL loc vic XT547152. Co's A and B with 1 plat fm RF Co cdt combined cordon. Co A cordoned vic XT594212 to vic XT484204; set up civilian CP at vic XT589202. Co B cordoned fm vic XT594211 to vic XT483205. CRIP searched the cordon with plat fm 19th RF Co. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 OPCON. Co D 2-14 Inf and 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, 2-34 swept and cleared Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; cleared Hwy TF-15 fm Hwy 8A to vic XT713177. 2-34 Armor provided security for the Duc Hoa convoy. Co A 2-34 moved fm LD at vic XT685163 to vic XT673167 northwest to vic XT630200 to Hwy 7A vic XT603223 down Hwy 7A to Hwy 1 and into Cu Chi. There was neg contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf: Co's A and B and Sct plat loc FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C NL loc vic XT447152. Co B cdt RIF to vic XT538218, XT534227 and cdt search opns; upon completion rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF to vic XT553150, XT557145, XT538149, XT533147 and rtn to NL. At 1040H vic XT565205, Co A eng 2 male personnel taking evasive in a hedgerow with SA; results 1 detainee in a hedgerow, evac to IPW. At 0920H vic XT574102, Co D APC detonated a 20 lb anti-tank mine in road; neg casualties, minor damage to APC.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A 2-27 and 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf loc vic XT502151. Co's B and D loc FSB REED vic XT477125. Co C loc vic XT465136. 1 plat Co A swept road fm NL north to Trang Bang and south to Bridge vic XT496145. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT515165, XT503163 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT516150, XT581140 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF to vic XT463140, XT455160, XT446157 and rtn to NL. Co D cdt RIF to vic XT464125, XT455126, XT441118 and rtn to NL. At 0845H vic XT463147, Co B loc 4 graves with 4 VC KIA (BC). approx 36 years old.

2-14 Inf: Co E loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT7604106. Co A NL loc vic XT547073. Co B loc vic XT576047. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co A cdt local security RIF of NL. Co A (-) cdt RIF to vic XT559088, XT540090 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT604037, XT615044, XT604155 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept MSR SE to vic XT596034. Co C (-) cdt security RIF around NL. 1 plat Co C swept MSR north fm NL to Hwy 1. Co E cdt local security RIF around NL. CRIP swept Hwy 9A NE to Hwy 249. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON. HQ secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co D 2-14 Inf and 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridge; cdt local US/PF/RF RIFs vic of bridge complexes. At first light, 2-34 swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept Hwy 15 fm Hwy 8A to vic XT813177. HQ (-) and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf cdt sweep and search fm NL to vic XT612148, XT504167 and rtn to NL. At 2040H vic XT744113, Ba Bep Bridge received 3-5 rds AK fire; rtn with 81mm/arty; results, unknown. At 2042H vic XT685145, Co A 2-34 Armor observed 4 personnel and eng with SA/arty; results unknown. At 1030H vic XT701182, Sct plat located 2 VC KIA (BC) in a tunnel killed by SA.

2-27 Inf: Co C (-) and Co D loc Bn NL FSB REED. Co A (-) loc vic XT499167. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT502151. Co B NL loc vic XT465136. 1 plat Co A swept road to Trang Bang and south along Hwy 7A to Hwy 10 vic XT495079. 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf cdt RIF to vic XT506144, XT512141 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT454135, XT442132, XT435135, and rtn to NL. 2-27 Inf cdt combined cordon and search opns. At 0837H vic XT453132, Co B Kit Carson detonated a Chicom grenade booby trapped, resulting in 1 Kit Carson WIA (dustoff). At 1155H vic XT439134, Co B loc a grave with 1 VC KIA (BC), killed by SA; approx 1 day old (female). At 1340H vic XT458141, Co B detonated an unknown type booby trap in a hedgerow resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

1-5 Inf: Co B and Sct plat loc FSB PATTON I. Co A NL loc vic XT554228. Co C (-) NL loc vic XT547152; Co A cdt RIF to vic XT555237, XT555235, XT446257, XT567277 and established new NL. Co B cdt RIF to XT560225, XT558255 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) swept Hwy 7A NE fm NL to Hwy 1; upon completion Co C (-) closed out their NL and moved to PATTON. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A fm FSB PATTON SW to Hwy 1. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co A and Co E loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT547073. Co B NL loc vic XT576047. Co C NL loc vic XS629967. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT547073. Co B NL loc vic XT576047. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT604007, XS614997, XT517008 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept MSR NE to vic XT596035. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON. HQ secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co D 2-14 and 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 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm the Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept and cleared Hwy 15 fm Hwy 8A to vic XT713177. Co A 2-34 Armor cdt combined operation with 1-31 RF's. Elements crossed LD at vic XT759108 and cdt RIF to vic XT762122. XT765138, XT744120 and established a new NL. There was negative contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and E loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co B NL LOC vic XT576047. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A (-) cdt RIF to vic XT572004, XT578028 and rtn to NL. Co A (-) swept MSR fm Bn NL to vic XT596036. Co B (-) swept MSR from Co NL to vic XT596036. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT583026, XT582031, XT572032 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) swept MSR fm Co NL to Hwy 9A. Co C (-) cdt RIF to vic XS623979, XT634997, XS635987 and rtn to NL. There was negative contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf: Co's B and C loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co A NL loc vic XT583268. Sct plat loc Bn NL. Co A swept S fm Co hardspot to vic XT533232, XT519211 to Hwy 1 and rtn to FSB PATTON I. Co B swept fm NL to vic XT565185, XT544201, XT531213 and established a new NL. Co C swept fm NL to vic XT654l37, XT668137, cdt search opns and rtn to NL. Sct plat swept Hwy 7A ;fm Bn NL to Hwy 1. There was negative contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: 1 plat Co B OPCON to 2-27 Inf. 2 plat Co C OPCON to TF 2-12 Inf. Co D loc FSB STUART vic XT5011 94. At 1110H Co A 2-12 Inf cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT496308; at 1255 H element received AW fire fm unknown number of VC vic of LZ; rtn with organic wpns/arty/GS/AS; results, 3 US WIA (dustoff) and C (-) 20 VC KBA (poss). At 1725H Co A cdt airmove back to their NL. At 1137H Co C (-) 2-27 Inf cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT589286; cdt local RIFs of LZ; at 1644H Co C (-) 2-27 Inf began extraction fm LZ back to NL. Co C cleared Hwy 5A fm FSB PERSHING to CP vic XT498242; secured mine sweep team. At 1030H vic XT500256, 64th Engr with 2-12 Inf tank detonated a 40 lb anti-tank mine in road; results, major damage to tank, neg casualties.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. 2 plat Co C 2-27 OPCON to TF 2-12 Inf. Co's C and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477126. Co B NL loc vic XT464135. Co A (-) swept road fm NL North to Trang Bang and South to plat NL vic XT501151. Co A (-) cdt RIF to vic XT507164, XT512162 and into block; to XT501163 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF and established a block fm vic XT508158 to XT514159 in support of Co A (-); upon completion rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf swept Hwy 7A fm NL to junction of Hwy 10 and Hwy 7A vic XT495097. At 0845H Co B cdt airmobile CA to LZ vic XT408179; swept south to vic XT402170; at end of reporting period element waiting to be airlifted back to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON. HQ secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co D 2-14 Inf and 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local RF/PF/US RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm the Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept and cleared Hwy 15 fm Hwy 8A to vic XT713177. HQ Co 2-34 Armor swept fm NL to vic XT751154 to XT762151 and rtn to NL. 2 APC's fm Hq Co 2-34 Armor cdt search opns vic XT755134 in response to Intell report. 2-34 Armor provided escort for convoy to Duc Hoa. At 21125H vic XT805135, AP received SA fire and 5 rds 60mm fire; rtn with organic wpns and chargers fm bridge; results unknown. At 2115H vic XT803137 AP received SS fire; rtn with LFT/flare-ship/ organic wpns; results unknown. At 0830H vic XT760153 HQ detonated 1 Chicom grenade in a hedgerow with trip wire, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-12 Inf: Co's A, B and 2 plat Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON to TF 2-12 Inf. NL located vic XT533353. Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D NL loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. At 1057 Co A cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm NL to LZ vic XT503312. Co C (-) 2-27 cdt cbt aslt to same LZ; cdt local RIFs of LZ and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF to vic XT523352, XT504344, XT516345 and cdt airmove back to NL. Co C cleared Hwy 6A fm Bn NL to CP at vic XT498242 and secured mine sweep tm. Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge on Hwy 1; provided security for mine sweep tm. Co C vic XT502253 detonated a 25 lb command mine BT w/an electrical detonator; results, 1 US KIA and 1 US WIA (evac).

2-14 Inf: Co's A, B and E loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT599037, XT593015, XT574019 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cleared MSR northwest fm NL to vic XT568042. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT643042, XT648026 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) swept MSR north fm NL to Hwy 9A; 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS641978, XS647997, XS625985 and rtn to NL. CRIP plat cdt search operations in vic XT648026. Co B AP vic XT617016 observed 2 personnel digging and engaged w/SA; while sweeping area located 2 male detainees (1 WIA), interrogated in field and evacuated to IPW.

2-27 Inf: 2 plats Co C OPCON to TF 2-12 Inf. 1 plat Co B/2-12 Inf OPCON to 2-27 Inf. Co A (-) loc vic XT499169. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co D/2-12 Inf (OPCON) NL loc vic XT502151. Co B NL loc vic XT464136. Co C (-) and D loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. 1 plat Co A swept road fm Co NL north to Trang Bang and south to bridge on Hwy 7A vic XT498148. 1 plat Co A moved fm plat NL and set up a block fm XT515159 to vic XT521162 in support of Co A (-) fm Co NL. 2 plats Co A swept the north and south side of road fm vic XT504168 to vic XT518166 and rtn to NL. Co B closed out NL loc XT465136 and rtn to FSB REED. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm Co NL to vic XT475145, XT472140 to Bn NL. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm Co NL to vic XT448130, XT460125 to Bn NL. Co D cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm NL to LZ vic XT417134 and established a NDP. Co A AP received fire fm 2xAK47's, vic XT515166; rtn with SA/arty; negative rtn of fire; negative US casualties; negative results.

1-5 Inf: 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co B NL loc vic XT531211. Co C (-) NL loc Bn NL. Co A swept fm NL to vic XT550194, XT563190 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT524224, XT553204 and established a new NL. Co C (-) swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL to Hwy 1. Co D vic XT512220 sprang ambush on 2 Vc/SA fire and AW; results, 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-34 Armor: Co D/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) OPCON. Hq Co and Scouts secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co D/2-14 Inf (OPCON) and 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 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A; swept and cleared Hwy 15 fm Hwy 8A to vic XT713177. Co A/2-34 Armor w/Co C/1-5 Inf (M) (OPCON 0800H-1700H) swept and searched vic XT718200, XT700211, XT687212 and rtn to their respective NL's. Co A in sweep of morning's air-strike vic XT687212 located 12 VC KBA (BC). Co A vic XT687212 located 1 VC in tunnel; while pulling him out VC had pulled pin of a grenade; results, 1 VC KIA (BC), 1 US WIA (evac).

2-27 Inf: Co A (-) loc vic XT499169. Co's B and C loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co D NL loc vic XT417134. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. 1 plat Co A swept road fm Co NL north to Trang Bang and south to plat NL of 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co B/2-12 Inf (OPCON) vic XT502151. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm Co NL to vic XT497184, XT507165 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B/2-12 Inf (OPCON) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT513165, XT515154 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B/2-27 Inf cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT458141, XT448134 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) swept Hwy 10 fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Co D (-) cdt RIF to vic XT417148, XT408139 and rtn to NL. Co B apprehended 2 detainees; evac.

1-5 Inf: 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co A loc FSB HAMPTON vic XT413240. Co A (-) and Co (-) loc Bn NL FSB PATTON. Co B NL loc vic XT552202. 2 squads Co C loc FSB STUART; at first light swept Hwy 1 fm Trang Bang to Cu Chi. Co A (-) maintained NL security. 1 plat Co A moved to Cu Chi for tomorrow's operations. Co B closed out NL; moved to vic XT567194, XT563185 to Hwy 7A and rtn to Bn NL. Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor for sweep operations vic of Phu Hoa Dong. At 1915H vic XT595221, Mortar team received 1 Chieu Hoi; evac to IPW. Co A AP vic XT582183 received 12 RPG rds; rtn w/SA/81mm/arty; results, 2 US WIA (evac). Co B vic XT563185 APC detonated a 25 lb mine; results, 2 US WIA (evac), APC combat loss.

2-12 Inf: 1 plat Co B OPCON to 2-27 Inf. Co's A, B and Co C/2-27 Inf (OPCON) to TF 2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT533353. Co C loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING. Co D loc FSB STUART. Co A provided NL security and cdt local RIF of NL. At 1510H Co A cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT576287 to support 3/4 Cav in contact; present loc at end of reporting period. At 1932H vic XT535355, Co's A and B NL received 24-35 82mm rds; 7 inside perimeter; rtn with 81mm/arty; results 1 US WIA (dustoff); VC losses unk. At1932H vic XT535355, Co's A and B NL received 10-20 60mm rds; rtn with arty/81mm; results, 1 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown. At 1105H vic XT537382, Co C (-) 2-27 Inf received sporadic SA fire, rtn with organic wpns; neg US casualties, VC losses unknown.

2-14 Inf: Co's A, B and E loc FSB KEENE vic XT606016. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. CRIP plat loc Duc Hoa District Hq. 1 plat Co A cdt local security RIF of Bn NL. 1 plat Co B swept MSR to vic XT568042. At 1725H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT526012 to assist Co C 2-14 Inf in contact; present loc as of 1800H. Co C (-) cdt airmobile CA fm NL to vic LZ XT507023; cdt RIF to vic XT513017; at 1620H vic XT513017, Co C (-) came in contact with an estimated 10-15 VC; received SA; rtn with organic wpns/arty/LFT; results 3 US WIA (dustoff), 1 US KIA. CRIP swept Hwy 9A fm XT607980 to vic XS624997. At 1240H vic XT575035, Co B detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped in a hedgerow, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1435H vic XT506023, supporting gunship eng an unknown number of VC with AW/rockets; results 6NVA KIA (BC).

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON. Hq Co and Scts secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743164. Co D 1-5 and 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIF and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. HQ 2-34 Armor crossed LD at vic XT705175 and swept to vic XT696175 and XT584182 to cdt search opns; upon completion rtn to NL. At 1300H vic XT695182, Hq 2-34 Armor loc 1 VC KIA (BC) in tunnel; approx 2 days old.

2-12 Inf: 1 plat Co B OPCON to 2-27 Inf. 2 plts Co C 2-12 OPCON to 2-12 Inf. Co C vic Bn NL FSB PERSHING. Co A (-), 1 plat Co C Inf NL loc vic XT571283. Co B, 1 plat Co A and Co C (-) 2-27 Inf NL loc vic XT533352. Co D loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. Co A (-) and 1 plat Co C 2-27 Inf cdt RIF to vic XT572287 and 1 plat Co RIF to vic XT576286; cdt cloverleafs at each loc and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF to vic XT535335, XT537242, XT544250 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF to vic XT535335, XT537242, XT544250 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C 2-27 Inf cdt RIF to vic XT532355 and cdt cloverleaf; upon completion rtn to NL. 1 plat C 2-12 Inf swept Hwy 6A fm Bn NL to CP vic XT598242; secured mine sweep tm. At 0320H vic XT571283, Co A (-) and Co C 2-27 Inf received 15 rds of mortar fire; rtn with arty; organic wpns/AS; neg casualties, VC losses unknown. At 0130H vic XT571283, Co A (-) 2-12 Inf and Co C (-) 2-27 Inf received heavy SA/AW/RPG fire; rtn with organic wpns/arty/flareship/ spooky/LFT; results, 2 US KIA, 11 US WIA (7 dustoff). At 1400H vic XT500247, convoy 2-1/2 ton truck detonated a 50 lb anti-tank mine in road; results 1 US WIA (dustoff); major damage to truck.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. Co B and Co C (-) NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co D NL loc vic XT417134. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. 1 plat Co A 2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT502151. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co B cdt RIF to vic XT511174, XT510179, XT498175 and rtn to NL. At 1238H vic XT505182, Co A received sniper fire fm an unknown number of VC; results 1 US WIA (dustoff).

1-5 Inf: Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT560237, XT574247, to objective area and cdt cloverleaf of area; upon completion rtn to NL. Co C participated in Special Operation, SELDOM HOME. At 2023 vic XT595221, Co B AP observed 6 VC with starlight scope, eng with arty/81mm; unknown results. At 0807H vic XT599221, Co B in sweep of last night's contact loc 1 VC KIA (BC), 4 VC KIA (poss).

2-14 Inf: Co A OPCON to 1-5 Inf. Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co C swept MSR north fm NL to Hwy 9A. At 1500H Co C (-) cdt airmove fm LZ vic XT515013 back to NL. CRIP cdt search opn vic XT596048. At 1915H vic XT519014, Co C detonated a booby trapped Chicom grenade resulting in 1 US KIA. At 1530H vic XT596048, CRIP eng 3 VC taking evasive action; results 3 VC KIA (BC).

2-34 Armor: Co D/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Hq Co and Scout plat secured FSB CROCKETT. Co D/2-14 Inf and 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs vic of bridge complexes. At first light 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Duong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept Hwy 15 fm Hwy 8A to vic XT713177; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. 2-34 Armor provided Cu Chi and DISCOM RRF fm 1800-0600H. 2-34 Armor provided 1 plat Co A to 1-5 Inf (M) to assist in the cordon of Vinh Cu fm 1800-0700H daily. Hq and 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) (OPCON) crossed LD at vic XT698188 and swept to vic XT680198, XT673186, XT691183 and rtn to NL.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B/2-12 Inf OPCON. Co A NL loc vic XT499169. Co's B and C (-) loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co D NL loc vic XT417134. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. 1 plat Co A/2-27 Inf and 1 plat Co B/2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT502151. 1 plat Co A swept MSR fm Co NL north to Trang Bang. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT504165, XT519166, XT508178 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B/2-12 Inf cdt RIF fm plat NL to vic XT508144, XT513153 and established block fm vic XT514158 to vic XT523158 oriented north in support of Co A (-) RIF and rtn to NL. Co D (-) cdt RIF to vic XT413147, XT398136, XT405133, XT398136 and rtn to NL. CRIP moved to vic XT484094 and cdt VCI operations vic XT490075, XT480077, XT484085 and rtn to NL. Co B vic XT471152 engaged 1 VC moving near hamlet AP AN Hung; results, 1 VC KIA (BC). Co B vic XT4343128 detonated a home-made grenade BT in a hedgerow; results 2 US WIA (evac).

2-14 Inf: Co A OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF to vic XT612015, XT615035, XT582031 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept MSR fm Bn NL to vic XT569042. 1 plat co C swept MSR fm Co NL north to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF to vic XS628964, XS637982 and rtn to NL. CRIP set up block vic XS621990 to vic XT627990 in support of combined VCI operations with National Police; rtn to NL. Co B vic XT589035 engaged 1 VC in bunker, results 1 VC KIA (BC).

1-5 Inf (M): 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor OPCON fm 1800-0700H. Co A/2-14 Inf OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT587239, XT600228 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF to vic XT590245, XT600228 and rtn to NL. Scout plat Hwy 7A southwest fm Bn NL to Hwy 1. Co C loc Vinh Cu fm Vic XT654141 to XT674145; elements participated in operation, SELDOM HOME. Co B APC detonatd a 20 lb anti-tank mine in middle of road; results, 2 US WIA (evac); major damage to APC. Co B vic XT599245 received SA/6x60mm rds; rtn w/SA/AW/81mm/arty; results, 1 US WIA (evac), 1 VC KIA (BC). Co B vic XT600228 detonated an unk type BT in a hedgerow; results, 2 US WIA (evac).

2-12 Inf: Co C loc Bn NL PERSHING. Co D loc FSB STUART vic XT501114. At 1145H and 1201H Co;s A and B cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT544307. At 1609 and 1620H Co A and B cdt airmove back to NL. Co D secured Trang Bang Bridge vic XT501194. At 0910H vic XT544344, Co C 2-27 Inf while in contact with estimated Co size enemy force of VC received RPG fire and heavy AW fire; rtn with organic wpns/arty/LFT/AS: results, 1 US KIA, 1 US WIA (dustoff). VC losses neg.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Hq Co and Scts secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co D 2-14 Inf and 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridge; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm the Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to vic Hwy 8A. Co A (-) and 1 plat 67 PF swept to village of Ap Xom Manh, vic XT7713. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor and 2 tank plats, 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON and Scts 2-34 Armor swept northwest along Hwy TL 15 to vic XT680220 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) NL loc vic XT499169. Co's B and C (-) loc NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co D NL loc vic XT417134. CRIP loc Sugar Mill. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf NL loc vic XT502141. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT502158, XT524160, XT520153 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept MSR to bridge vic XT497145. 1 plat Co B 2-27 cdt RIF to vic XT482114, XT502103, XT487114 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT532157, XT422157, XT427141 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D cdt RIF to vic XT435136, XT422136, XT416124, XT421125 and rtn to NL. CRIP cdt RIF to vic XT432098, XT435072, XT444086 and rtn to NL. CRIP cdt RIF to vic XT432098, XT435072, XT444086 and rtn to NL. At 1155H vic XT511169, Co A detonated an unknown type booby trap in a hedgerow, result in 1 US WIA (dustoff). At 1348H vic XT417125, Co D detonated an unknown type grenade, booby trapped in nedgerow, resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-12 Inf: 2 plats Co C 2-27 Inf OPCON. Co's A (-), B (-) and 2 plats Co C 2-27 NL loc vic XT533352; Co C loc FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D NL loc vic FSB STUART vic XT501194. Co A (-) cdt local security RIF of NDP; commencing at 1038H, Co A (-) closed out NDP and cdt airmove to FSB STUART. Co B (-) cdt local security RIF of NDP; commencing at 1140H Co B (-) closed out NDP and cdt airmove to FSB PERSHING. 1 plat Co C 2-12 Inf patrolled Hwy 6A fm FSB PERSHING to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep team. At 1330H and 1318H, Co's C and D cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT586290; cdt RIF vic of LZ and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf: 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor and Co A 2-14 Inf OPCON. Co's A and B loc FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co C NL loc Vinh Cu, vic XT664143. Scts loc Bn NL. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm Bn NL to vic XT600227, XT594223 to vic XT598294 and established a NDP with Co's C (-) and D (-) 2-12 Inf. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT607217, XT610260 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co A OPCON to 1-5 Inf. Co B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. At 0830H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT615044; cdt local RIF of PZ. At 0920H Co B cdt airmobile CA fm NL to LZ vic XT654030; cdt local RIF NW to PZ vic XT645045; at 1539H cdt airmobile CA to LZ vic XT615055; cdt RIF to vic XT615062 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept MSR fm Bn NL to vic XT615062. At 0950H vic XT615061, Co C detonated 1 US grenade booby trapped in a hedgerow, resulting in 4 US WIA (dustoff). At 1205H vic XT609061, Co C received sporadic sniper fire fm 2-3 VC in a hole. Rtn with organic wpns; results, 1 US KIA.

2-12 Inf: Cpo A NL loc FSB STUART. Co's B and C (-) loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co D, Wpns Plat Co C and Co A/1-5 Inf (M) (OPCON) maintained patrol base vic XT597293. Co A/2-12 Inf secured Trang Bang Bridge; patrolled Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep tm. Commencing at 0828H, remaining sub elements of Co's C and D/2-12 Inf cdt airmoves fm FSB PERSHING to patrol base vic XT597293. Co D (-) improved their patrol base and cdt a local security RiF around patrol base. Co A/1-5 Inf (M) was released fm OPCON approx 1200H and rtn to FSB PATTON I. CRIP cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT502202, XT505214, XT489212 and rtn to NL. At 0040H vic XT518255, NL FSB PERSHING received 9 rds 82mm fire/1 rd 122mm rkt/2 rds 107mm; rtn w/counter mortar/arty; results 12 US WIA (evac), VC unknown.

1-5 Inf: co A OPCON to 2-12 Inf. 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co's B, C (-) and Scouts loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co A was released fm OPCON 2-12 Inf approx 1 200H and joined Co B in RIF. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT584245, XT585263, XT598255 and linked w/A/1-5 Inf (M); both elements continued to vic XT614265, XT625235 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT578211, XT567197, XT548204 and rtn to NL. Scout plat Hwy 7A fm Bn NL southwest to Hwy 1. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor: Co D/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Hq Co and Scouts secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co A (-) and 1 plt Co C/1-5 Inf (OPCON) patrol base loc vic XT707723. Co D 2-13 and elements 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm the Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. 2-34 Armor provided Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. Co A (-) and 1 plat Co A/1-5 Inf (M) OPCON departed NL and cdt search operation in grids XT6618, XT66719, XT6718, XT6719; negative results. Upon completion of search opn, elements swept up the Saigon River to vic XT607237; northwest to vic XT652228; est NL at vic XT701215. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: 1 plat B / 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co A (-) patrol base loc vic XT499169. Co's B and C (-) loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co D patrol base loc vic XT417134. CRIP loc Sugar Mill vic XT430173. 1 plat Co A and 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf patrol base north to Trang Bang and south to plat patrol base. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm plat PB to vic XT512153, XT518167 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B 2-12 Inf was released at approx 1200H and rtn to FSB PERSHING. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT454122, XT437114, XT567112 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept Hwy 10 southeast fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. CRIP cdt RIF and established block oriented north and west; upon completion rtn to NL. At 1625H vic XT498170, convoy received 4-5 AK rds and either detonated a mine or received 1 RPG rd; results 3 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C NL loc vic XT629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District HQ's. At 1025H and 1108H Co's A and B cdt airmobile CA fm KEENE to LZ vic XT655255; elements cdt search opns vic XT657257; at 1640H and 1648H elements cdt airmove back to NL. 1 plat Co A swept MSR fm Bn NL BW to vic XT563047. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS630972 and rtn to NL. At 0618H vic XT609602, Co C 2-14 eng 3 VC in a bunker, resulting in 3 VC KIA (BC).

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Hq Co and Scts secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co A (-) and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf patrol base loc vic XT712204. Co D 2-14 Inf and elements, and 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs vic of bridge complexes. At first light 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm the Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. 2-34 Armor provided Cu Chi and DISCOM RRF fm 1800-0600 hrs. Co A (-) and 1 plat Co A 1-5 Inf cdt RIF fm Patrol base to vic XT670200, XT640220, XT634075 and closed back to Cu Chi. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: Co A loc FSB STUART vic XT601194. Co B loc NL vic XT518467, FSB PERSHING. Co's C and D patrol based loc vic XT597293. Co A secured Trang Bang Bridge vic XT501194. 1 plat Co B patrolled Hwy 6A fm Bn NL to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep team. Co C (-) cdt search opns vic XT583297, XT584285 and rtn to NL. At 0940H vic XT569260, Co B detonated an unknown type booby trap in a hedgerow; results 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-27 Inf: Co A loc vic XT502151. Co's B and C loc Bn NL FSB REED. Co D loc vic XT417134. CRIP loc Sugar Mill vic XT431073. 1 plat Co A swept road to Trang Bang and south to bridge on Hwy 7A vic XT496145. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT505146, XT412154, XT417152 and rtn to NL. Co B cdt RIF to vic XT477143, XT470150, XT473144, and rtn to NL. At 1100H Co C moved by truck to the Sugar Mill; 1 plat moved to Cu Chi by truck for act as RRF for boat opns. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. At 0833H Co A (-) cdt airmobile CA fm FSB KEENE to LZ vic XT638234; cdt RIF fm PZ vic XT646235; at 1126H cdt CA to LZ vic XT655267; cdt RIF to LZ vic XT660258; at 1305H Co A (-) cdt CA to LZ vic XT632236; cdt RIF to vic XT626232 and linked with B (-) element; elements came in contact with enemy approx 1320H; present location of elements at end of the reporting period. 1 plat Co A swept MSR fm NL northwest to vic XT568043 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept MSR fm NL north to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS644982 and rtn to NL. At 1320H vic XT632236, Co A received SA/AW fire fm unknown number of VC; rtn with organic wpns/arty/supporting gunship; results 12 VC KIA (BC), 1 US KIA, 1 Kit Carson KIA, 8 US WIA (dustoff), 2 US MIA.

2-27 Inf: Co A NL loc vic XT502151. Co B loc FSB REED vic XT477125. Co D NL vic XT417134. Co C (-) and CRIP loc Sugar Mill vic XT431073. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 7A fm NL south to Hwy 10 vic XT495095. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT501164, XT515164, XT529164 and linked with Co A sub-element; cdt RIF and search opns vic XT4917; upon completion rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT470125, XT460115, XT434120 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept Hwy 7A fm Sugar Mill to Hwy 10 vic XT495097; prepared for boat opns to be cdt 1900H; 1 plat Co C loc Cu Chi for RRF to boat opns. Co D (-) cdt RIF to vic XT427134, XT437130, XT415125 and set up block position in support of Co B (-) 2-27 Inf RIF and rtn to NL. Co A vic XT497175 engaged a squad size VC force w/arty/organic wpns; VC rtn w/ SA/RPG res; negative US casualties, results, negative.

2-34 Armor: Co D/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Hq Co and Scouts plat secured FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Co A (-) and 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) (OPCON) NL loc Cu Chi. Co D/2-14 Inf (OPCON) and elements, and 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep bridges; cdt local security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm cu Chi and cdt search opns vic XT633215, XT640219; upon completion elements established a patrol base vic XT649217. Scouts cdt RIF and search opns in grid XT6920 to vic XT684215, XT694213; upon completion established patrol base vic XT705195. 2-34 Armor provided security for convoy to Duc Hoa. Co A vic XT629209, tank detonated an unknown type and size mine in road; negative casualties and damage.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B (-) NL loc vic XT618219. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. CRIP loc Duc Hoa District Hq. Co's A (-) and B (-) cdt search opns in grid XT6222. Co's B (-) and A (-) cdt airmove fm PZ vic XT623220 back to FSB KEENE. Bn NL loc vic XT604016. 1 plat Co C swept MSR fm Co NL north to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS645989, XS643976 and rtn to NL. CRIP reacted to local Intell in Duc Hoa area. Negative contact.

2-12 Inf: Co A loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. Co B loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING. Co's C and D maintained patrol base vic XT597293. Co A secured Trang Bang Bridge; patrolled Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep tm. 1 plat Co B patrolled Hwy 6A fm Bn NL to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep tm. Co's C and D cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm patrol base to LZ vic XT627282; elements cdt search opns southwest to vic XT623283 and came in contact with enemy, received OPCON of Co C (-) and 1 plat A/105 Inf (M) at approx 1650H in support of contact. CRIP set up blocking position at vic XT494185 oriented south in support of Co A (-) 2-27 Inf search opns; upon completion rtn to NL. Co B vic XT5009260 received SA/RPG fire fm unk number of VC; rtn w/organic wpns/gunship/arty; results, 3 US WIA (evac), VC unknown. Co's C and D vic XT623280 received SA/AW/RPG fire; rtn w/organic wpns/arty/LFT/AS; results, 3 US KEA, 2 US WIA, 1 VC POW.

1-5 Inf (M): Co's A and B NL loc vic XT618219. Co C and Scouts loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co's A and B cdt search opns in grid XT6122. Co C cdt RIF fm Bn NL to vic ST595223, XT616224 and linked up w/Co's A and B; Co C and 1 plat Co A moved north and linked up w/Co's C and D to assist in contact; became OPCON to 2-12 Inf approx 1650H. Co B/1-5 Inf (M) rtn to NL. Co C and 1 plat Co A/1-5 Inf (M) moving to 2-12 Inf NL vic XT597297 at end of the reporting period. Scout plat swept Hwy 7A southwest fm Bn NL to Hwy 1. Co A vic XT625230 engaged 1 VC in a hole w/organic wpns; results, 1 VC KIA (BC).

Change of Entry: Reference SITREP #39 for 071801-081800H Feb 69; results of 2-14 Inf Co's A and B contact should read: 12 VC KIA (BC), 2 US KIA, 1 Kit Carson KIA, 7 US WIA (evac). 1-5 Inf (M) Co A contact should read 22 NVA KIA (BC), 25 NVA KIA (POSS), 5 US KIA, 12 US WIA (evac), 2 APC's combat loss.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON 2-34 Armor. Hq, Co (-), Co A (-) and 1 plat C 1-5 Inf PB loc vic XT649218; cdt local search opns of PB. Co D 2-14 Inf and elements and 2-34 Armor secured and maintained PB vic Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridge; cdt local security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm the Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT708080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: Co A NL loc vic XT502151. Co B NL FSB REED vic XT447125. Co C (-) loc Sugar Mill. Co D NL loc vic XT417134. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT431073 with CRIP and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT482135, XT475145 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C cdt search opns vic XT421088 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept road fm Sugar Mill to Hwy 10 vic XT445065, XT473025 and rtn to NL. At 1125H vic XT402129, Co D detonated an unknown type of booby trp grenade resulting in 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co D OPCON 2-34 Armor. At 1125H Co A (-) cdt airmobile CA to LZ vic XT596060; cdt RIF to vic XT624057, XT613048, XT605136 and rtn to NL. At 1202H Co B (-) cdt airmobile CA to LZ vic XT753038; cdt RIF to vic XT634039, XT530019, XT619014 to NL. 1 plat Co C swept MSR fm Co NL north to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF to vic XS637998, XT646007, XT656000 and rtn to NL. CRIP reaction to local intell report in Duc Hoa area. At 2116H vic XT599123, Co A AP eng 12 personnel, with 81mm/SA/arty; neg rtn of fire; results neg findings. At 0515H vic XS626987, Co C AP eng 3 personnel with SA/81mm; neg rtn of fire; swept with neg findings.

2-12 Inf: Co A loc FSB STUART XT501194. Co B loc NL FSB PERSHING. Co A secured Trang Bang Bridge; patrolled Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep team. 1 plat Co B patrolled Hwy 6A fm Bn NL to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep team. Released fm OPCON Co C (-) and 1 plat A 1-5 (M) approx 1500H. At 1215H vic XT621284, Co D loc 1 VC KBA (BC) from yesterday's contact.

1-5 Inf: 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A (-) and Scts loc Bn NL FSB PATTON. 1 plat Co A and Co C (-) loc vic XT597293. 1 plat Co A and Co C (-) released fm OPCON to 2-12 Inf approx 0800H; elements cdt RIF to vic XT595270 and linked up with Co A (-) sweep element fm PATTON; Co C cont RIF to vic XT613276, XT637275, XT608221 and rtn to NL. All of Co A elements cdt RIF south to vic XT585213 to assist its sub-element in contact. Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT596186 to XT588228 to assist element in contact. Upon completion rtn to FSB PATTON. Scts swept Hwy 7A SW fm Bn NL to Hwy 1. At 1235H vic XT590226, Co A (-) while in contact with estimated 15 VC received SA fire; rtn with organic wpns/LFT; results 1 US KIA, 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-27 Inf: Co A NL vic XT502151. Co B loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co C (-) loc Sugar Mill vic XT431073, with CRIP. Co D NL loc vic XT417134. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT503164, XT517164, XT513150 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 7A fm Co NL south to Hwy 10 vic XT495097. Co B cdt RIF to vic XT472128, XT433125, XT470125 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C boarded US Navy boats and cdt search opns on west bank of the river between vic XT422097 to XT418101 and rtn to the Sugar Mill. Co D (-) cdt RIF to vic XT402133, XT409136 and rtn to NL. 4.2 Mortar Plat swept Hwy 10 southeast fm FSB REED to Bao Trai. Co A apprehended 3 male detainees of draft age w/ID cards; evacuated to IPW.

2-12 Inf: Co A loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. Co B loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co'c C and D maintained patrol base vic XT597293. Co A secured Trang Bang Bridge; patrolled Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to vic XT498232; secured mine sweep tm. 1 plt Co B patrolled Hwy 6A fm Bn NL to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep tm; cdt local security RIFs. Co C cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT613315; cdt RIF and search vic XT509318, XT603313 and rtn to NL. Co D went OPCON to 3rd Bde 2-22 Inf approx 1253H. Negative contact.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEKENE vic XT604016. Co C NL loc vic XS629978; Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A cdt airmobile cbt aslt fm NL to LZ vic XS512983; cdt RIF south along stream to river vic XS505965 to PZ north vic XS503978. Co B cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XS503978. Commencing at 1623H to 1657H, elements cdt airmove back to NL. 1 plat Co A swept MSR fm Bn NL west to vic XT568042. 1 plat Co C swept MSR fm Co NL north to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co C provided security for arty at Bao Trai Airstrip. Co A vic XS513979 received SA/AW fire fm 3-5 VC; rtn w/organic wpns/arty/LFT; negative results, negative casualties.

1-5 Inf: 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co's A, B, C and Scout plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co's A and B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT596223, XT607210, XT614224 and cdt search opns; and rtn to NL. Co C (-) moved fm Hwy 1 to vic XT522201, XT557228, XT570223 and rtn to NL. Co B located 10 fresh graves vic XT618219; results 10 VC KBA (BC). Co C APC vic XT565227 detonated a 30 lb anti-tank mine, resulting in 2 US WIA (evac), APC combat loss.

2-34 Armor: Co D/2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Hq Co loc FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. Scouts, 1 plat Co A/2-34 Armor, 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) OPCON and 4-7 ARVN Regt patrol base loc vic XT691183. Co D/2-14 Inf and elements and 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, 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm the Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. 2-34 Armor provided security for Duc Hoa convoy. Hq/2-34 Armor w/Co A/501st ABN swept and searched east in grid X7614; 312th RF Regt (-) provided block vic XT780137 oriented west; upon completion elements rtn to their NL's.

2-34 Armor cdt combined “WHITE PINE” opns with 4-7 ARVN Regt (-). Co A (-), 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) (OPCON) and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt cdt RIF to vic XT697192, XT698210, XT689202. 2 Co's 4-7 ARVN Regt and 1 section of tanks cdt RIF to vic XT673195; 1 Co cdt RIF to vic XT665188, XT663190, XT645176. 1 Co cdt RIF to vic XT674180, XT674198. Upon completion elements established NDP vic XT672200. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: Co A NL loc vic XT502151. Co B loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co C (-) loc Sugar Mill vic XT431073 with CRIP. 1 plat Co C loc Cu Chi. Co D PB loc vic XT417134. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT507159, XT518164, XT498173 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 7A fm FSB REED south to Hwy 10 vic XT495097. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT492119, XT502125 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept road fm Sugar Mill to Hwy 10 vic XT495097. Co D closed out patrol base and rtn to FSB REED by CH-47 approx 1145H. At 1850H vic XT468030, boats with 2-27 Inf eng an unknown number of VC on west side of river; rtn with organic wpns/LFT/arty; results 1 US KIA, 3 US WIA (dustoff), VC losses unknown. At 0930H vic XT427148, Co D loc in a fresh grave 1 VC KIA (BC), killed by SA. At 0940H vic XT505170, Co A eng 4-5 VC with organic wpns/arty; VC rtn fire with SA/RPG; results 1 US WIA (dustoff), VC neg.

2-12 Inf: Co A loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. Co B loc FSB PERSHING vic XT518257, Co's C and D patrol base XT597293. Co A secured Trang Bang Bridge; patrolled 6A fm Trang Bang to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep team. 1 plat Co B patrolled Hwy 6A fm Bn NL to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep team. Co D rtn to FSB PERSHING by CH-47 approx 0750H. There was negative contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf (M): 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co's A, B, C, and Scts loc FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co A (-) cdt RIF to vic XT564265, XT563275. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT575270 to XT575277; upon completion rtn to NL. Co C (-) cdt RIF to vic XT580255 and closed to patrol base GRANITE. Co C 2-12 Inf went OPCON to 1-5 Inf approx 0535H; cdt RIF fm patrol base GRANITE and established block vic XT564284 and XT575277 oriented south in support of Co's A (-) and B (-) search opns; upon completion Co C 2-12 Inf rtn to PB GRANITE. Scts swept Hwy 7A fm Bn NL SW to Hwy 1. At 1100H vic XT575267, Co B personnel detonated a 30 lb anti-tank mine, resulting in 1 US KIA, 2 US WIA (dustoff). At 1125H vic XT574267, Co C 2-12 Inf personnel fell in punji pit; results 1 US WIA (dustoff).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A (-) cdt RIF to vic XT575012, XT582007 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT611050, XT609064 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B swept Hwy fm Bn NL west to vic XT569045. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF to vic XS624979, XS635955, XS643955 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept MSR north to Hwy 9A. 1 plat cdt RIF to vic XS632995, XS651990, XT6690980 and rtn to NL. CRIP, with 2 plats RF, cdt search opns in grids XT6304 and XT5404 and rtn to NL. At 2021H vic XT545050, Co C received 4-6 rds 82mm; rtn with arty; neg US casualties, VC losses unknown.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Hq Co and Scts loc Bn NL FSB CROCKETT vic XT743165. 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf, A 2-34 Armor and 4-7 ARVN Regt (-) patrol base loc vic XT674199. Co D 2-14 Inf and elements and 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges. At first light, 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm the Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: Co's B and D NL FSB PERSHING. Co A NL FSB STUART. Co C OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co A secured Trang Bang Bridge; patrolled Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to vic XT98242; secured mine sweep team. 1 plat Co B patrolled Hwy 6A fm Bn NL to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep team. Co D (-) cdt RIF to vic XT503263, XT498277, XT504270 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: Co A NL vic XT502151. Co's B and D loc Bn NL FSB REED. Co C (-) loc Sugar Mill vic XT431073 with CRIP. 1 plat Co C loc Cu Chi. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT502178, XT514167 and rtn to NL. 1 plat co A swept Hwy 7A south to Hwy 10. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT500111, XT501104, XT513103 to vic XT519107 and cdt search opns; upon completion rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C loc in Cu Chi moved by truck to the Sugar Mill. 1 plat Co C swept MSR fm Sugar Mill east to Hwy 1. At 1235H vic XT518107, Co B received SA/AW fire fm estimated 6 VC; rtn with organic wpns/AS, results: neg US casualties, VC losses unknown.

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C NL loc vic XT629779. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT607032, XT594046, XT602040 and rtn to NL. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT603035, XT628039; set up block fm NL to vic XT624048 oriented south; upon completion rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept MSR fm Co NL north to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co C cdt RIF to vic XT634967, XS649974, and rtn to NL. At 1030H vic XT603046, Co A apprehended 3 VC POW; evac to IPW. At 2020H vic XT599036, while moving to AP site, Co B eng 5 VC with organic wpns/arty; VC rtn with SA; results, 1 US KIA, 1 VC KIA (BC), 1 US WIA was dusted off.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Hq Co and Scts loc Bn FSB CROCKETT. 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf and 1 plat Co A 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges vic XT501194. At first light 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; 2-34 Armor continued Op WHITE PINE. At 1930H vic XT647211, Co A received 4 rds 60mm landing outside of perimeters; rtn with counter/mortars. Neg casualties, VC losses unknown. At 0916 vic XT654216, ARVNs with 2-34 Armor received 4 rds AW fire fm unknown number of VC; rtn with organic wpns; results, 1 VC KIA (BC).

2-14 Inf: Co's A and B NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C NL loc vic XT629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. 1 plat Co A swept MSR east to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co A swept MSR east to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT612015, XT622015, XT514026 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF to vic XT593017, XT615027 and rtn to NL. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-27 Inf: Co A NL loc vic XT502151. Co's B and D loc Bn NL vic XT477125. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT508153, XT517148, XT512140 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 7A ;fm NL south to Hwy 19. At 1220H Co C (-) cdt airmove fm NL to LZ vic XT526167 and provided security for arty at FSB JACKSON. 1 plat Co D swept Hwy 10 and secured arty fm FSB REED NW to FSB JACKSON. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Hq Co and Scts loc Bn NL FSB CROCKETT. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf and 4-8 ARVN Regt patrol base loc vic XT647210. Co D 2-14 Inf and elements and 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep bridges; cdt local US/RF/PF RIFs vic of bridge complexes. At first light, 2-34 swept Hwy 7A fm the Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. 2-34 Armor cont with combined WHITE PINE opns with the 4-7 ARVN Regt. Co A (-) 2-34 Armor, 1 plat Co D 1-5 Inf and 1 Co 4-7 ARVN Regt cdt RIF to vic XT655230, XT667238 to vic XT705195 and established a new patrol base. 4-7 ARVN Regt (-) and 1 tank section cdt RIF to vic XT666203, XT684190 to XT705195 and established a new patrol base. At 0333H vic XT690180 to XT605195, Co A received 4-6 rds 60mm fm vic XT652213; rtn with arty/counter mortar ship; neg casualties, VC losses unknown. At 1315H vic XT674230, HQ APC detonated an unknown type mine in road; results 2 US WIA (dustoff).

2-12 Inf: Co's B and D loc FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co A NL loc FSB STUART XT501194. Co C OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co A secured Trang Bang Bridge; patrolled Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to vic XT598242; secured mine sweep team. 1 plat D patrolled Hwy 6A fm PERSHING to vic XT498242 and secured mine sweep team. There was neg contact during the reported period.

1-5 Inf (M): 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. C 2-12 Inf OPCON. Co's A (-) and B, Sct loc FSB PATTON. Co C (-), 1 plat Co A and Co C 2-12 Inf patrol base vic XT597293. Co A (-) swept Hwy 7A fm PATTON to Hwy 1. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT620230, XT632196, XT536177 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) 1-5 Inf and Co C 2-12 Inf cdt RIF to patrol base vic XT600300. At 1700H vic XT604213, Co B (-) APC detonated an unknown type anti-tank mine; results 1 US KIA, 7 US WIA, (dustoff), APC combat loss.

2-34 Armor: Co D 2-14 Inf and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Hq Co and Scts loc FSB CROCKETT vic XT742165. Co A 2-34 Armor and 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf (M) and 4-7 ARVN Regt (-) loc patrol base vic XT705195. Co C 2-14 Inf and elements and 2-34 Armor secured NL at Phu Cuong/Ba Bep Bridges; cdt local security RIFs and night activities vic of bridge complexes. At first light, 2-34 swept Hwy 8A fm Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT vic NL to Hwy 8A. Co A 2-34 Armor and elements, 1 plat Co C 1-5 Inf and 4-7 ARVN cdt RIF to vic XT685025, XT590220; upon completion cdt stand down at Cu Chi. There was neg contact during the reported period.

2-14 Inf: Co's a and B loc FSB KEENE vic XT604016. Co C NL loc vic XS629978. Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A cdt airmove to FSB CROCKETT. At 1135H Co B (-) cdt airmobile CA to vic XS646996; cdt search opns vic of LZ and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co C swept MSR fm Co NL to Hwy 9A. 1 plat Co C secured 9A fm vic XS619992 to XT627000. At 1230H vic XT561205 loc 1 grave with 1 VC KIA (BC), killed by SA.

2-27 Inf: Co A NL loc vic XT502151. Co B loc FSB REED vic XT477125. Co A NL loc vic XT425167. 2 plats Co C and 3 plats Co D loc patrol base DIAMOND vic XT337186. CRIP loc Sugar Mill vic XT431073. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT516163, XT515176, XT5121562 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT503165, XT507173, XT507164 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 7A fm Co NL south to Hwy 10. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT477133, XT467140, XT477140 and rtn to NL. 2-27 Inf elements at FSB JACKSON secured A (-) 1-8 Arty. Co C (-) cdt RIF fm PB DIAMOND to vic XT338178, XT322175, XT334205 and rtn to PB. Co D (-) cdt RIF fm PB DIAMOND to vic XT338194, XT32198 and rtn to PB. Co C AP engaged an estimated 12 VC w/organic wpns/arty; negative rtn of fire; results, 3 VC KIA (BC).

2-12 Inf: Co A NL loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. Co's B and D loc Bn NL FSB PERSHING vic XT518257. Co C OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co A secured Trang Bang Bridge; patrolled Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep tm. 1 plat Co B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT520268, XT532275, XT528247 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co D patrolled Hwy 6A fm FSB PERSHING to vic XT498242; secured mine sweep tm on Hwy 6A; 1 plat cdt local security RIF around NL. Co B detonated an unk type BT in hedgerow resulting in 2 US WIA (evac).

1-5 Inf: 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co C/2-12 Inf OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co's A (-) and B, Scout Plat loc Bn NL FSB PATTON I vic XT592214. Co C (-), 1 plat Co A and Co C/2-12 Inf (OPCON) patrol base loc vic XT597193. Received OPCON of A/2-14 Inf approx 1040H for preparation of opn “WHITE PINE”, phase II. Co A (-) swept Hwy 7A fm FSB PATTON southwest to Hwy 1. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT610230, XT620255, XT602268 and rtn to NL. Scout Plat cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT620234, XT624255, XT602268 and rtn to NL. Co C (-) 2-12 Inf (OPCON). 1 plat Co A cdt RIF fm PB to vic XT595285, XT602283, XT616290 and rtn to PB. Co C (-) 1-5 Inf (M) and 1 plat Co C/2-12 Inf cdt RIF fm PB to vic XT590280, XT600274, XT596272 and rtn to NL. Scout APC vic XT598262 detonated a 40 lb anti-tank mine resulting in 2 US WIA (evac).

2-14 Inf: Co A OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co D OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co B NL loc vic XS629978. Co C loc Bn NL FSB KEENE vic XT604016. 1 plat Co A swept MSR fm Bn NL east to Tram Lac vic XT651025. Co B (-) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XS625971, XS651985, XS645991 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co B cleared Hwy 9A fm Co NL northeast to XT651025. 2 plats Co C cdt RIF and VCI opns vic XT625006, XT605203, XT600021 and rtn to NL. CRIP cdt VCI opns in vic XT606034 and XT600030 and rtn to NL. Negative contact during the reported period.

2-12 Inf: Co A NL loc FSB STUART vic XT501194. Co's B and D loc bn NL FSB PERSHING. Co C OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co A secured Trang Bang Bridge; patrolled Hwy 6A fm Trang Bang to vic XT598242; secured mine sweep tm. Co B (-) cdt search opns vic XT524242, XT518237 and XT533244; and rtn to NL. Co D patrolled Hwy 6A fm FSB PERSHING to vic XT528242; secured mine sweep tm. CRIP cdt RIF fm Trang Bang to vic XT500200, XT500220, XT488207 and rtn to NL. Co D vic XT504254 detonated an unk type BT in a hedgerow resulting in 1 US WIA (evac).

2-27 Inf: Co A NL loc vic XT502151. Co B loc Bn NL FSB REED vic XT477125. Co C (-) and 1 plat Co D loc FSB JACKSON vic XT425167. 2 plats Co C and 3 plats Co D loc FB DIAMOND vic XT337186. CRIP loc Sugar Mill vic XT431073. 1 plat Co A cdt RIF to vic XT503163, XT497184, XT499163 and rtn to NL. 1 plat Co A swept Hwy 7A fm Co NL south to Hwy 10. Co B (-) cdt RIF to vic XT467124, XT436110, XT447125 and rtn to NL. 2-27 Inf elements at FSB JACKSON secured A (-) 1-8 Arty. Co C (-) cdt RIF to vic XT337180, XT342174 to PZ site vic XT350172; cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT363205; cdt local RIF lf LZ. Co C (-) cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT339170; cdt RIF of LZ; cdt cbt aslt to LZ vic XT358185; cdt RIF back to PB. Co D cdt airmobile cbt aslt to LZ vic XT331218, cdt RIF of PZ; cdt cbt aslt to LZ vic XT338212; cdt RIF of LZ; cdt cbt aslt to LZ vic XT321162; cdt RIF back to PB. Co C AP vic XT337186, observed 5 VC and engaged w/claymores; moved to NL and engaged w/arty; sweep of area gave negative results.

2-34 Armor: Co D/2-14 Inf and 1 plat co C/1-5 Inf (M), OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Hq Co, and Scout Plat loc Bn NL FSB CROCKETT. Co A (-) and 1 plat Co C/1-5 Inf (M) loc Cu Chi. Co D/2-14 Inf and elements and 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 2-34 Armor swept Hwy 6A fm the Phu Cuong Bridge to Bao Trai; swept Hwy 1 fm Cu Chi to vic XT707080; swept road fm FSB CROCKETT to Hwy 8A. 2-34 Armor provided escort security for convoys to Duc Hoa and the Sugar Mill. Co A (-) cdt stand down at Cu Chi; 1 plat secured FSB CROCKETT. Hq Co (-) cdt RIF in AO WEDGE fm Hwy 1 to vic XT540191, XT552228 and closed Cu Chi. Hq Co received sniper fire fm an unknown number of VC in a hedgerow; negative casualties; VC unknown.

1-5 Inf (M): 1 plat Co C OPCON to 2-34 Armor. Co A/2-14 Inf and Co 1 fm 2-12 Inf OPCON to 1-5 Inf (M). Co A (-), B and Scout Plat w/Co A/2-14 Inf (OPCON) loc Bn NL FSB PATTON vic XT592214. Co C (-), 1 plat Co A and Co C/2-12 PB loc vic XT597293. Co A/2-14 Inf (OPCON) cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT592260, XT602198, XT605182 and rtn to NL. Co's A and B cdt RIF fm NL to vic XT607225, XT624228, XT611232, Co A to vic XT624245 and Co B to vic XT630237; present location at end of reporting period, due to enemy contact. Co C/1-5 Inf and Co C/2-12 Inf (OPCON) cdt search and cordon opns in SA/NHO II vic XT562267; upon completion rtn to NL. Co A vic XT600225 detonated an unk type anti-tank mine, resulting in 6 US WIA (evac), APC combat loss. Co A/2-14 Inf (OPCON) vic XT604182 detonated an unknown type BT in hedgerow resulting in 6 US WIA (evac). Co C vic XT566264 engaged 1 VC taking evasive action; results 1 VC KIA (BC). Co A vic XT628245 engaged an estimated VC squad w/organic wpns/art/LFT; VC rtn w/RPG/SA; results, 2 US WIA (evac), 4 VC KIA (BC).