A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry 25th ID

Tet 69 Counteroffensive, 23 February to 8 June 1969
Last Updated on: Sunday, March 15, 2015 10:18:06 PM

 We are building timelines for the Troop's service in Vietnam. If you have award citations, SITREP's, AAR's or other documents, they can provide dates that can add to the timelines.  John Moore, 1st Platoon Leader & Troop XO from Aug 68 to Aug 69, is our volunteer coordinator for the Tet 69 timeline. 
     Note 1: Entries that include an exact time or grid coordinates have been extracted from offical documents.  If no time is provided it is a recollection from a unit member.

    
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Feb 23
Summary: M551 crews complete training & M551s rejoin troop in field. A Trp sweeps & outposts MSR. Escorts convoy. Establishes NDP and a platoon strong point. One Plt moves to Go Dau Ha bridge.
0029     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0440     A Trp is sending 1 plt to the Go Dau Ha bridge (photo) to relieve B10.  B Trp is being sent to FSB
           Diamond.
0445     A10 is departing NDP.
0504     A30 is at CP18.
0510     A20 is at CP06.
0536     A10 has relieved B10 at the Go Dau Ha bridge. (photo), (photo)
0700     A20 starting road sweep south.
0719     A Trp sweep at CP R.
0723     Notified that there will be no convoy today.
0730     SPOTREP: LA A23; LB road obstacle; LC XT478221; LD 2 tangled rolls of old wire spread across
           road; LE not booby trapped.
0806     A Trp trains at CP05, feeding the troops.  A Trp sweep CP07 to CP12.
0810     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB booby trap; LC XT383248; LD 100' of electrical cord, 18 flashlight batteries,
           attached to 2 red warheads.
0827     A Trp reports activitiy at CP 18 is normal.  From CP B south into Trang Bang less people in fields
           and more in village.
0839     A Trp trains entering FSB.
0935     A Trp M551s enroute to A Trp's field location.
1540     A Trp(-) NDP at XT457271.  A20 plt strong point at CP B.
1550     A10 at the Go Dau Ha bridge has been relieved by C10.
1805     A Trp LPs are in position.
1823     Cu Chi Dust-off being sent to A Trp for 1 man with hepatitis.
1905     A Trp dust-off is complete.
1946     A Trp rpts on 80 degree azimuth observed red star cluster, lots of fire, believes someone in
           contact.
2030     A Trp rpts that vic of XT467239 the ARVN compound is being hit, sees AW fire & AK47 fire.
2058     A Trp LP positions are XT455263 & XT458277.
2135     A Trp LP has individual walking towards the LP, will engage when closer.
2205     SPOTREP: LA A20; LB 3 individuals; LC XT459253; LD spotted with starlight scope, engaged with
           coax, possible 3 BC.
2232     Cu Chi has been put on Red Alert.
2259     2 PCs sent to Cu Chi main gate.  Bunker line has been reinforced with all personnel.
2341     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Feb 24
Summary:
LT Moore returned to duty from 12th Evac Hosp and reassigned to Troop XO.  A Trp sweeps & outposts MSR. Escorts convoy. Establishes NDP.
0020     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0535     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0700     A Trp starting road sweep.
0715     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB propaganda; LC XT462247; LD 14 leaflets, POW type, VC calendars.
0748     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB RPG pack; LC XT468233; LD made of burlap, bloodstained.
0832     A Trp trains departing NDP enroute to FSB Hampton.
0902     A Trp trains entering FSB Hampton.
1036     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB sniper rds; LC XT480218;
1329     A Trp reports villagers in Vic CP05 are moving out.
1801     A Trp rpts trail of convoy at CP19.
2010     A Trp radar status: 2477 mils, 0523 mils at 1500 meters.
2137     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB 51 cal tracers; LC XT442242 at 2133 hrs; LD tracers being fired at 3
           choppers.
2325     A Trp LP at XT457268 has spotted  movement 500 meters from position.  Will call Arty.
2355     A Trp rpts a labretta spotted by LP has disappeared.  Individual spotted by other LP is still being
           observed.
2359     A Trp has a negative SITREP, no change.
Feb 25
Summary: A Trp sweeps & outposts MSR. Escorts convoy. Establishes NDP.
0030     A Trp requests a Firefly at XT472280 to XT420250.  Has 1 individual spotted and believe more.
           Has radio & radar jammed for last 30 minutes.
0034     A LFT is also requested for same target.
0113     A Trp LP at 0100 engaged an individual that was 25 to 50 meters from their position. 1 possible BC.
0126     LFT from Diamondhead enroute to A Trp location.
0138     LFT diverted back to Cu Chi for a strip alert.  A Trp will call Arty.
0548     A Trp stand-to complete.
0658     A Trp departing NDP for road sweep mission.
0705     A30 sweeps from NDP to CP07.  A10 will relieve C Trp at the bridge & sweep from NDP to CP12.
0739     A20 is outposting 500 meters north of XT436316.
0753     A30 is at XT488205.
0751     A10 has relieved C Trp at the bridge (CP05).
0752     A Trp trains departing the NDP.
0831     A Trp trains entering FSB.
1122     A Trp rpts people leaving Go Dau Ha going west over the bridge.
1450     A Trp rpts radar is operational.
1742     A Trp element at CP B has been relieved by B Trp.
1805     A30 is entering FSB.
2037     A Trp reports that agent states there are two battalions of VC 4000 meters SW of the Go Dau Ha
           Bridge.
2257     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB movement; LC XT413241; LD 3 people setting up something; LE observing.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Feb 26
Summary: From 25th Division Operations Summary -Rocket, mortar, & sapper attack on Cu Chi base camp. A Trp located at XT413241 will sweep Hwy QL1 from XT483196 to Go Dau Ha, sweep Hwy QL22 from Go Dau Ha to XT349336, and sweep alternate MSR from Go Dau Ha to XT453288.
0353     Cu Chi Base Camp under rocket, mortar, and ground attack by elements of the B 16th Sapper Bn
           COSVN,  1st Front Division, and the 9th Div.  One of the enemy objectives is to destroy the M48
           tanks from the squadron which were parked between A Troop and the perimeter.
0405     Cu Chi under mortar attack.
0441     Mission to 3/4 Cav to alert one troop for possible commitment to Cu Chi area.
0510     D Troop moving aircraft out of Cu Chi to other airfields.
0553     A Trp stand to is complete.
0605     Maj Maharry reports that 3 of A Trp tanks took direct RPG hits while in secondary position (M48A3s
           awaiting turn-in).
0610     Update from Cu Chi they have 3 body count between bunkers 69 and 70, 3 WIA friendly (2 minor &
           1 to 12th Evac Hosp), A Trp supply hit with RPG rounds and severely damaged. (photo), (photo)
0657     2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav starting sweep.
0703     3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav starting sweep.
0710     2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 19.
0714     3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 05.
0720     2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 07 & 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 21.
0721     1st Plt B/3/4 Cav at CP 05 to relieve 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav on the bridge.
0725     3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 04 & 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 19.
0732     3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav sweep to CP 22 is complete.
0740     3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 04.
0751     1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 05 & 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has a vehicle with a blown engine.
0755     2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 06.
0804     2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 18.
0806     1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 06.
0810     A Trp at CP 18.
0826     3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on the move.
0828     3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 05.
0838     3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 18.
0842     A Trp elements moving out they are in contact with 2/12 In Bn.
0912     A Trp elements at XT475303.
0947     There are 16 sappers still on Cu Chi Base Camp: notify your people and conduct a thorough search
           of your area and bunkerline.
0957     A Trp elements at XT489301.
1000     A10 has 1 NVA helmet at XT503307 dug up in a possible graveyard area.
1215     A Trp apprehended one NVA soldier at XT523308.  PW had one hand grenade & one AK47 rifle.
1038     A Trp has a 155mm HE dud at XT506308, not booby trapped.
1051     A Trp located at XT510310.
1055     A Trp has fighting positons at XT511306 located 10 meters off of trail, running SW to NW with no
           overhead cover or recent activity.
1220     SPOTREP A Trp has POW at XT523308, 3 fighting positions w/no overhead cover, 3 tunnels, POW in
           NVA clothing, has a US canteen & pistol belt, 1 Chicom grenade, 1 AK47, poncho, helmet, food
           collecting items, calling in dustoff for POW, threw grenades into tunnels.
1300     SPOTREP A Trp blew dud 105mm round in place at XT523308.
1537     A Trp lead at XT526313.
1610     A Trp needs dustoff for 1 man with kidney problems.  Dustoff ETA 14 minutes at FSB Hampton.
1620     A Trp lead at CP 18.
1735     A Trp at NDP.
2205     A Trp radar section 5423 mills, 6200mills, 7777mills, 5000 meters.
2256     A Trp radar section at XT338216, 2623 mills, 3500 mills, 4477 mills, 5000 meters.
2340     A Trp reports movement on 75 degree azimuth at 100 to 150 meters outside of perimeter.  Engaged
           with main gun on Sheridan with unknown results.
2340     Division summary: (......) The results of the action are as follows: 14 US KIA, 9 Ch-47 helicopters
           were destroyed & 2 more have moderate damage, 31 NVA KIA (BC) 8 PWs.
Feb 27
Summary: A Trp sweeps MSR. A Trp inserts LRRP Team 22 from F Troop, 75th Ranger at grid XT499271 near southern edge of Boi Loi Woods. Establishes NDP and a platoon strong point.
0028     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0537     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0706     A Trp starting sweep.
0935     A Trp beginning RIF to XT489280, XT490280, & XT490260.  LST is on station.
1105     A Trp is at XT458253.
1159     A Trp location XT499282.
1210     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB grenade; LC XT484283 at 1205 hrs; LD found one pineapple grenade; LE
           blowing in place.
1305     A Trp is on the move.
1345     A Trp inserts LRRP TM 22 at XT499282.
1407     A Trp is at XT496265.
1501     A Trp needs dust-off has two men with a rash which needs to be seen by a doctor.  Centaur will
           will pick-up.
1519     A Trp dust-off is complete.
1534     A Trp elements on the MSR.
1621     A Trp trains departing FSB for NDP.
1639     A Trp has relieved B Trp at their NDP.
1645     A Trp NDP at XT455271.  A10 at platoon strong point at XT459252.
1918     A Trp LPs Linda at XT458268 & Sandy at XT456253.
1951     A10 rpts hearing auto weapons fire in the distance to the south/southeast.
2043     A Trp LPs have departed the perimeter.
2326     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Feb 28
Summary: A Trp sweeps MSR, outposts, & escorts convoy. Establishes NDP and a platoon strong point.
0028     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0605     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0703     A20 is on the move.
0707     A30 is on the move.
0746     A Trp rpts roadblock at XT461248 consisting of trash, cans, mounds of dirt.  No mines.
0815     A Trp trains departing the NDP.
0841     A10 outposts CP B, A20 outposts CP12, & A30 escorts convoy.
0847     A Trp trains have entered the FSB.
0952     B Trp in heavy contact at XT483334.
1223     A Trp sending APCs to FSB Hampton to escort a load of ammo on a 5Ton to CP18.
1320     A Trp has a medic track at CP18.
1324     A Trp escort & ammo resupply departing FSB Hampton to CP18.
1337     A Trp resupply at CP18.
1522     B Trp still in contact.
1547     A Trp to run the resupply to B Trp.
1636     A Trp will escort ammo truck back to Hampton.
1925     A10 is at the Go Dau Ha bridge.
1950     A Trp has received one incoming mortar round.
2005     A Trp will insert LRRP TM 17 tomorrow at XT530321.
2015     A Trp has a Lambretta coming toward his position.
2038     A Trp reports Lambretta has disappeared at this time.
2048     A30 rpts hearing loud speaker in village to his south.  Appears to be addressing villagers.
2107     A6 requests a LST to be over his position at 0800 hrs tomorrow.
2121     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB light; LC XT455255; LD saw with naked eye, looks like flashlight; LE light
           went out.
2210     A Trp rpts ARVN compound south of XT458252 is in heavy contact.
2318     A Trp rpts moving lights, 75 meters from his location.  Fired one round cannister, 1 HE.  Results
           unknown, lights went out.
2325     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 1
Summary: A Trp sweeps MSR, outposts, & escorts convoy. Establishes 3 platoon strong points.
0025     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0710     A20 starting road sweep.
0745     A Trp swept area of moving lights from last night.  Found part of a bloody bandage.
0840     SPOTREP: LA A13; LB road obstacle; LC XT400243 at 0835 hrs; LD 15 dirt mounds across road with
           bamboo across road, includes drawing of helicopter.
0850     A20 is outposted.
1029     A35 Skylark has a broken recoil seal, 0 rounds have been fired will bring it into Hampton.
1058     A Trp has a dustoff for 1 VN woman, litter at XT454273.  Medivac 14 ETA 15 mins.
1115     Dust-off 157 enroute to A Trp.
1118     A Trp dust-off is complete.
1140     A Trp rpts that a medcap from 2/22 In is sitting around drinking beer at CP18.  The O2 in charge
           is also doing this.
1620     A20 is at the Go Dau Ha bridge.
1730     Trp Hq & A30 NDP at XT448273.  A20 is at Go Dau Ha bridge.  A10 is at XT459252.
1750     A Trp received 10 to 20 rds sniper fire.  The 2 ARVN with them saw a woman who is a VC informer.
           They are going after her.
2359     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 2
Summary: A Trp sweeps MSR. Provides reaction force for convoy. Reconnaissance-in-force operations in Boi Loi Woods. Troop extracts LRRP Team 22 from grid XT499269 near X. Rugg Cay. Establishes 3 platoon strong points.
0018     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0536     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0705     A20 starting road sweep.
0946     A30 is at CP18 as reaction force to the convoy.
1611     A Trp is located at XT476293.
1632     A Trp is at XT500297
1730     A Trp has extracted LRRP TM 22.  Will drop them off at FSB Hampton.
1743     A Trp picked up 2 detainees who did not have IDs at the Go Dau Ha bridge.
1954     A Trp dropped LRRP TM at FSB Hampton.  Departing for NDP.
2045     A10 NDP at XT448277.  A20 at the Go Dau Ha bridge.  A30 is at CP B.
2125     A20 elements at bridge receiving friendly 50cal fire from 3800 mils.  Appears that element on river
           is in contact.
2140     A Trp radar sighting of group of people at XT4022 moving towards Cambodia.
2140     A Trp radar sighting of 1 person at Xt381245 moving away from A Trp element.
2154     A Trp rpts the amplifier on the PSYOPS chopper is not loud enought to hear over prop noise.
2155     A Trp radar status: 6677 mils, 4723 mils at 2000 meters.
2208     A Trp has 3 individuals at XT381245 possibly building bunker.  Request to engage.
2210     ARVNs denied request to engage.
2220     Navy in contact reported by A Trp.  Boats ambushed at the 22 E/W grid line down to XT214400.
2329     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 3
Summary: A Trp sweeps & outposts MSR. Secured Go Dau Ha bridge. Inserts LRRP Team 15 while on the move at grid XT496312 in southern edge of Boi Loi Woods. Establishes NDP.
0030     From S3: LRRP TM 15 will be inserted at XT493317 by A Trp tomorrow.
0035     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0328     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB 1 person moving on road; LC XT379249; LD moving from W to E on road
           400 meters west of A20's position; LE continuing to observe.
0535     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0720     A20 is at CP20.
0738     A10 is at CP12.
0758     Road is clear.
0900     A Trp trains departing NDP for FSB.  LRRP TM has been dropped off at A Trp NDP.
0907     A10 is out-posting between CP25 to CP36.
0912     A Trp trains returning to NDP due to radio trouble.
1027     A30 is leaving CP19 to insert LRRP TM 15.
1052     A30 is at XT466297.
1100     A30 is at XT472298.
1103     A30 is at XT492315.
1145     A Trp needs dust-off at XT338458.  Personnel burned hands.
1221     A Trp dust-off is complete.
1225     A30 will go to last night's NDP for chow then move to CP12 and wait for convoy.
1230     LRRP TM 15 was inserted at XT493315.  Will move tonight to proper position.  Reason for short
           drop is area was impassible for tracks.
1250     A30 enroute to CP12.
1305     A30 is out-posting at CP12.
1548     A Trp trains departing FSB.
1558     A Trp will give 1 sweep tm to B Trp.
1602     C Trp has relieved A Trp element at Go Dau Ha bridge.
1627     B Trp has relieved A Trp element at CP B.
1637     A Trp enroute to NDP.
1739     A Trp NDP at XT477305. LP1 90 degree azimuth at 200 meters. LP2 180 degree azimuth at 200
           meters.
2032     A Trp LP1 in position.
2100     A Trp radar is operational.
2325     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 4
Summary: Troop conducts reconnaissance-in-force vicinity grid XT496298 near southern edge of Boi Loi Woods.  Establishes NDP.
0015     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0600     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0830     A Trp departing NDP.
0850     A Trp at XT508308.
0910     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB sleeping position; LC XT490307; LD 10' long in hedgerow with L shaped
           trench.
0955     SPOTREP: LA A20; LB 20 dismount fighting positions; LC XT495305; LD 2 months old; LE continuing
           mission.
1000     A Trp vehicle hit mine at XT495303.  2 litter & 1 ambulatory.
1010     Was a 30lb mine at XT493307.  Major damage to vehicle.
1042     A Trp located at XT494311.
1055     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB bunkers; LC XT495315; LD with overhead cover of logs, 3/4 weeks old.
           LE continuing mission.
1100     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB bunker complex; LC XT495312; LD 100 bunkers, foot trails, foot prints,
           ox cart prints, PSP on top; LE seen from air going in with tracks at this time
1110     Bunker complex from XT484316 to 498318. 20 to 30 bunkers with signs of recent activity.
1200     A Trp at XT496316 & XT498309.
1215     A Trp has also found a hospital bunker in the bunker complex.
1451     A Trp is at XT493305.
1453     A Trp has vehicle that hit mine.
1458     A Trp needs dustoff for 1 WIA, litter, when vehicle hit mine at XT481301.
1505     20lb mine blew the 3rd roadwheel off of A11 when it hit the mine in item above.
1511     SPOTREP: LA A11; LB hit mine; LC XT483302; LD 35/40 lb mine electric detonated, blew off 2
           wheels & warped haul; LE vehicle combat loss.
1631     A Trp in NDP at XT482314.
2153     A Trp radar status: 6323 mils, 900 mils, 1877 mils at 5000 meters.
2320     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 5
Summary: Troop conducts reconnaissance-in-force in Boi Loi Woods. Extracts LRRP TM. D Troop picks up LRRPs from A Troop in the Boi Loi Woods. (photo) Establishes NDP.
0001     New SOI in effect.
0110     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0800     A Trp trains departing FSB.
0900     A Trp located at XT479301.
0937     A Trp 500 meters N of CP25.
0938     A Trp found 2 NVA canteens at XT498299. Area occupied in last hour our so.
1015     A Trp location XT523296.
1129     A Trp located at XT535265.
1136     A Trp trains at CP05.
1150     A Trp change of mission.  They are to reconn area from XT550300 to XT5xxxxx or until they make
           enemy contact.
1300     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB body; LC XT537286; LD dead 18 hrs, M60 wounds in stomach, shrapnel in
           back; LE continuing mission.
1422     A Trp needs dust-off at XT536268 for 2 personnel, ambulatory.  Vehicle hit a mine.  Will be towed
           to FSB Pershing.
1605     A Trp released from OPCON status.
1608     A Trp trains departing for NDP.
1653     A Trp at XT522274.
2024     A Trp NDP XT482304.
2025     A Trp test fireing 50cal and coax on 40 degrees from NDP.
2105     A Trp radar status: 1200 mils, 4400 mils, 2800 mils at 2000 meters.
2356     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 6
Summary: Troop conducts reconnaissance-in-force in Boi Loi Woods. At 1500 hrs Troop inserts LRRP Team 22 while on the move at grid XT546348 in the Boi Loi Woods. Establishes NDP with B Trp.
0025     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0609     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0921     A Trp located at XT494301.
0945     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB foot trail; LC XT502299; LD fresh signs of heavy traffic W to E; LE
           continuing mission.
1025     A Trp located at XT523274.
1029     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB bunkers; LC XT535298; LD in hedgerow w/overhead cover, 2 months old.
1055     A Trp located at XT538297.
1145     LRRP TM 22 dropped by Centaur at A Trp location.
1240     A Trp located at XT548301.
1442     A Trp located at XT550348.
1500     LRRP Tm 22 dropped off on the move at XT546348.
1555     A Trp trains at CP19.
1727     A Trp & B Trp NDP at XT544303.
1814     Trains linked up with A & B Trps.
1822     A & B Trp NDPs at XT542297.
2345     At 2130 hrs A Trp AP of 10 personnel in position on 50 degree azimuth at 250 meters.
Mar 7
Summary: Troop conducts reconnaissance-in-force in Boi Loi Woods. This is the first combat action of the M551 by A Troop. Troop extracts LRRP Team 22.  Establishes NDP.
0028     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0613     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0659     A slick from D Trp will go to A Trp location to pick up the 3 newsmen and drop them at FSB
           Hampton.
0813     A Trp trains departing NDP for FSB.
0910     A Trp 30, well used trail XT554284, Trail had NVA sandle prints, OX trails 8-12 Hrs old moving NE to
           river.
1015     A & B Trps at XT553295.
1105     A Trp trains have entered the FSB.
1300     A Trp received 3 to 5 60mm mortars, returning w/ organic wpns, calling in LFT, and dustoff ship
           from Centaur XT568303.  Call in airstrike. (photo)
1417     Ref: 1300 A trp also had small arms fire, ran into mine field, 1 veh. hit a mine.  Dismounted
           elements check tunnel complex. (photo)
1440     A Trp, XT548307, requested dustoff for 7 ambulatory, shrapnel wounds Centaur 63, ETA 15 Min.
1453     Dustoff to 12th Evac Hosp completed for PFC Clapp, CPL Davenport, SGT David Cohn, SP4 Zareski,
           SP4 Manley, SP4 Sarrica  & SGT Donnelly WIA.
1615    Troop extracts LRRP Team 22 at grid XT546347 in the Boi Loi Woods.
1617     A20 or A5 made pick up of LRRPs.
2029     A Trp closed into NDP.
2331     A Trp has a negative SITREP.              
Mar 8
Summary: Troop conducts reconnaissance-in-force in Boi Loi Woods. Troop inserts LRRP Team 22.  Establishes NDP.
0039     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0627     A Trp stand-to is complete.
1142     A Trp departing CP36.
1235     A Trp at XT451335.

1545     A Troop inserts LRRP Team 22 while on the move at grid XT475334.
1620     A Trp trains have let FSB Hampton enroute to CP36.
1758     A Trp NDP at XT374425.
1915     A Trp LPs & AP in position.
1950     A Trp AP departing NDP.
2036     A Trp spotted 2 or 3 people moving NW to Dau Tieng road to CP36, away from NDP, 300 meters
           from AP.
2105     A Trp reports lights moving N & W along road at XT380430.
2110     A Trp reports lights, LRRP 27 extracted at 2045 hrs.
2226     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 9
Summary: Troop continues reconnaissance-in-force operations south of Dau Tieng.  Establishes NDP. (1st 2 pages of staff journal missing)
1810     A Trp NDP at XT377423.  LPs in position.
1900     Cu chi Base Camp is on modified Yellow Alert.
2032     A Trp LPs are in position.
2125     A Trp radar status:  2400 meters.
2220     FSB Hampton recieved 2 rds of rocket fire from 260 degree azimuth.  No damage.
Mar 10
Summary: Troop continues reconnaissance-in-force operations south of Dau Tieng. Troop returns to NDP established previous night.
0013     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0619     A Trp stand-to is complete.
1005     A Trp has a suspect who has ID card but it is not in plastic.  Wrapped in paper with Cambodian &
           Chinese writing.  Will bring to Bao Don.
1145     A Trp at XT448321.
1354     A Trp at XT480280.
1520     A Trp found 1 AK47 rifle w/grenade attached at XT485324.
1645     A Trp pulling into NDP.
1745     A Trp NDP is XT377423. 3 LPs in position. (photo of NDP)
2125     A Trp LPs in position.
2135     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 11
Summary: 3rd plt OP reports large scale NVA movement towards NDP. OP returns to Troop perimeter.  Troop quickly and silently goes to full alert. M551 Sheridans use passive sights to scan area. M551 Sheridans observe a large group of advancing NVA. 3rd platoon M551 orients main gun toward a NVA recoilless rifle crew and engages the NVA gun position. Entire Troop opens fire.  M551s fire canister rounds into NVA positions. NVA break ranks and run after 15 minutes of sustained fire by the Troop. Very little returned fire from NVA. Sweep of area finds over 40 enemy dead including a company and battalion commander. (photo1, photo 2) This was one of the first major combat actions of the M551 in Vietnam. (see"Mounted Combat in Vietnam", by Gen. Starry) Troop has 2 troopers who received minor wounds (SGT Patterson & SP4 Lingafelter WIA). One platoon secures Go Dau Ha bridge. 2 Platoons secure FSB Hampton.
0037     A Trp rpts movement to their due North, 10 personnel in column.  Pulling in LP and engaging.
0055     LFT is being sent to a Trp location.  A Trp is in contact.  Flare ship ETA is 15 mins.
0109     A Trp rpts they are in contact to the South side of their perimeter.
0115     A Trp rpts they have received 1st RPG fire on their position.  Calling in Arty.
0125     A Trp rpts 4 RPGs have been fired.  Negative hits.
0154     A Shadow ship is on station for A Trp.
0203     A Trp rpts he has 3 minor WIA.  Also has 2 VC KIA.
0242     A Trp rpts negative incoming rounds at this time. Estimated enemy force of 70 VC.
0253     A Trp rpts his radar set is inoperative now.
0334     Dust-off will be made by Diamond Head elements.
0400     A Trp has fog rolling in on his perimeter.  Has zero visibility.  Requests Flare ship.
0603     A Trp rpts that 1 hr before attack there was much movement in the village to his South.  Request
           that the ARVNs take a look.
0735     A Trp has begun sweep outside perimeter and found 1 57mm recoilless rifle & 1 AK47.
0820     A Trp has a routine dust-off for 3 POWs, one is an officer.
0837     A30 is sweeping CP25.
0841     A6 wrap-up of sweep, 3 POWx, 1 57mm recoilless rifle, 3 AK47, 3 light machineguns, 7 RPG 7 rds,
           5 RPG 2 rds, 51 Chicom, grenades, 1 radio, 2 RPG 2 rds.
1030     A Trp wrap-up: 3 POWs, 38 VC KIA, 58 Chicom grenades 1 radio, 7 RPG 7 rds, 24 RPG 2 rds, 1 RPG
           7 launcher, 3 light machine guns, 4 rifle grenades, 1 SKS rifle, 22 NVA canteens, 18 AK 47
           magazines, 12 cans of AK ammo, 68 ammo pouches, 4 RPG back packs, 32 RPG rocket boosters,
           15 medical dressings, 1 roll of commo wire, 3 NVA helmets, 9 AT grenades, 1 RPG 2 launcher,
           19 shovels, 1 pick, 5 gas masks, 1 cross cut saw, 12 weapons oilers, 10 hammocks, 15 61mm
           mortar rds.
1058     POW read out name is Len Hon Son, 2LT of the 5th Co, 2nd Bn, 10th Regiment, 1st NVA division.
           He is the Executive Officer of the 5th Co.  150 men in the Bn, base camp is 2 hours from Cau Cui.
1140     Defoliation requested by 3/4 Cav, center of Mass at XT485325, is complete at this time.
1220     A Trp is enroute to FSB Hampton.
1240     Convoy has been hit at CP26.  Div G3 has been directed to be prepared to react.  C Trp is reaction
           force.
1750     A30 is at the Go Dau Ha bridge.
2021     A Trp rpts flashing lights at XT112030. Continuing to observe.
2335     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 12
Summary: Troop continues reconnaissance-in-force operations south of Dau Tieng.  One platoon secures Go Dau Ha Bridge.
0027     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0600     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0905     A Trp(-) departing FSB Hampton.
0950     A Trp location is XT374313.
1009     A Trp location is XT380314.
1100     A Trp location is XT390320.
1122     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB fighting positions; LC XT391319; LD 15 positions, believed to be ARVN,
           partially filled in.
1132     A Trp has found 25 fresh holes w/overhead cover.
1203     A Trp has found 15 fighting positions & 2 bunkers at XT392308, bunkers have overhead cover.
           Oriented to the North, estimate to be a week old.
1359     A Trp found 5 bunkers, 3 weeks old at XT396303.  Blown in place.
1518     A Trp at CP21.
1525     A Trp(-) NDP at CP05.  1 platoon at Go Dau Hau Bridge.
2030     A Trp radar status: L 2800 mils, R 4800 mils, C 3800 mils at 2,200 meters.
2356     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 13
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR.  Escorts Convoy. Secures FSB Hampton & the Go Dau Ha Bridge.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0533     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0755     SPOTREP: LA A20; LB craters in road; LC XT375286; LD 2 holes side by side 6'x'6'x4', estimate 40
           lb mine; LE will take 4 dump trucks of gravel to fill, continuing mission.
0900     Road sweep complete.
1413     A Trp picks up convoy at at CP12.
1433     A10 is at the rear of the convoy at CP18.
1712     A Trp(-) secures FSB Hampton.  1 platoon is at the Go Dau Ha Bridge.
2008     A Trp radar is operational.
2323     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 14
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR. Conducts reconnaissance in force. Secures FSB Hampton & the Go Dau Ha Bridge.
0024     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0600     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0725     HQ7 has relieved A Trp element at the Go Dau Ha Bridge.
0850     A Trp found 1 fresh grave with VC markings at XT418243.
0950     A Trp at XT416239.
1135     A Trp at XT444249.
1224     A Trp at XT450255.
1245     A Trp found 1 NVA body in tunnel, old, at XT450255.
1356     A Trp at XT452253.
1500     A Trp at XT363270, completed sweep returning to FSB.
1542     A Trp entering FSB.  1 platoon sent to Go Dau Ha Bridge.
2005     Recieved permission to fire main gu, 50 cal & small arms until 0100 hrs per Bao Don.
2045     A Trp completed test fire.
2321     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 15
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR. Conducts reconnaissance in force. Secures FSB Hampton & the Go Dau Ha Bridge.
0012     Received one round of RPG fired from an AZ of 240 degrees at 200 meters.
0044     Received permission to engage target inside or outside of berm with sniper fire.
0216     A Trp reports contact at the bridge, 2 rds of unk size hit bridge.  Navy returned fire.
0544     A Trp stand-to complete.
0845     A Trp swept around perimeter & found 1 tunnel, 1 57mm recoilless rifle cartridge & 1 61mm mortar
           rd packing case.
0915     A Trp departing FSB.
1005     A Trp at XT480301.
1034     A Trp at XT495299.
1035     A Trp found 1 foot print & ox trial at XT494299. Some type of complex, checking it out.
1048     A Trp has found new bunkers & tunnels, less than 2 weeks old.
1140     A Trp found 50 lbs of rice, 1 empty can of PL special, bottom plate of M16, rubber tab from a pair
           of sneakers.
1328     A LST has been sent to A Trp at XT5131.
1455     A Trp reports that Centaur spotted 4 VC on trial, engaged & wounded one with RPG in hand.
1505     A Trp has 1 VC running out of woods, chasing him down.
1516     A Trp has 1 POW, 1 AK47.  POW slightly wounded in the leg.
1520     A slick will be sent to A Trp to pickup POW at XT515300.
1536     A Trp found 1 body about 2 wks old, about 6' tall & well built.
1552     A Trp found 1 RPG 7 & destroyed it.
1637     A Trp at XT479299.
1731     A Trp in FSB Hampton.
Mid Mar
Summary: 3rd Bn 13th Arty conducts 15 hours of mortar training for mortar crews. Because of a shortage of qualified personnel, mortar crews had been filled with other MOSs.
Mar 16
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR. Conducts reconnaissance in force. Secures FSB Hampton & the Go Dau Ha Bridge.
0026     A Trp has a negative SITREP
0850     Road sweep completed.
0951     A Trp at XT488299.
1132     A Trp breaking for lunch until 1200 hrs at XT494299.
1220     A Trp at XT508297.
1245     A Trp location XT510303.
1246     A Trp has bunkers at XT510303.  Bunkers are recently dug.  Also 4 old bunkers that had been
           blown.  Recent activity.
1317     A Trp has bunkers and wells at XT508300.  Freshly dug bunkers & 3 new wells.  Open cans of food.
           6 hrs old.
1325     A Trp found 800 lbs of rice at XT508300 in new bags and in open.  Recently brought into area.
1342     A Trp found what believes to be distribution point.  4 100 lbs bags of rice opened & rice trail
           going east.
1410     A Trp rpts they are in contact at this time.  2 vehicles took RPGs.  2 WIA.  SCO will pick up WIA at
           XT506295.
1415     Cu Chi dust-off on way to Hampton to pick up A Trp WIAs.  ETA 10 to 15 minutes.
1438     Arty coming from Pershing and Wood.
1504     Arty coming from Patton Stuart, Pershing, & Wood to XT506295 in support of A Trp.
1506     Scare Tapes on the way to A Trp location at XT508300.
1508     Issue 36 will have air strike on station at 1535 hrs.
1510     Diamond Head 20 gun team is on station.
1525     Diamond head 20 expended and going to Dau Tieng to refuel and rearm.
1540     Air strike is on station.
1620     A Trp estimates company size element they are in contact with.
1643     A Trp rpts 8 WIA ambulatory.
1650     A Trp has one Skylark, no main gun, 1 Skylark no functional weapons, 1 APC inoperable, 7 50 cal &
           3 M60 not functional.  Also spotted 3 secondary explosions in area of contact.
1726     Air strike on station.
1845     A Trp at XT436275 received sniper found, no casualties and continuing to move.
1909     A Trp has 1st platoon at Go Dau Ha Bridge.
2329     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 17
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR. Conducts reconnaissance in force. Secures FSB Hampton & the Go Dau Ha Bridge.
0020     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0540     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0720     A20 starting sweep from CP05 to CP21.
0725     A Trp rpts heavy bike traffic at XT4137.  Trail with heavy bike tracks.  30 to 40 bikes, continuing
           mission.
1100     A Trp at CP06.
1135     A LST being sent to A Trp at XT485300.
1204     A Trp location XT502296.
1304     ToT imparting at A Trp location at this time.
1340     A Trp has 1 BC at coordinates of yesterday contact.
1350     A Trp has found 1 RPG 7 round damaged by Arty fire.
1358     A Trp has found 15 bunkers with tunnels destroyed by yesterday's air strikes.
1406     A Trp has air strike going in at this time
1417     Air strike is complete.
1435     A Trp seep has found 66 bunkers, 350 lbs of rice & 1 BC.
1438     2nd Air Strike going in at this time.
1606     A Trp has finished RIF and is returning to the FSB.
1636     A Trp Skylark hit a mine at XT463285.  Negative casualties, blew off 2 front road wheels, broke
           track.
2128     A Trp rpts a trip flare was setoff on a 50 degree azimuth from perimeter.  Observing with starlight
           scope.
2130     A10 captured one female VC.  She was a member of a 5 person sapper team to plant explosives at
           key positions.  Turned over to the ARVNs.
2135     A Trp has one man hit in the leg by friendly mortar.  Is not in pain.
2148     A10 reported that the female captured was wearing a NVA uniform.
2206     Go Dau Ha informed us that the ARVNs are searching for 4 or 5 more male VC that the POW says
           were operating with her.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 18
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR. Conducts reconnaissance in force. Secures FSB Wood.
0002     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
1145     A Trp starting RIF at XT447371.
2000     Squadron has BDA for B52 mission vic Boi Loi Woods tomorrow.  Location is same vicinity as A Trp.
           XT422425, XT427432, XT443406, & XT449413.
2340     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 19
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR. Conducts reconnaissance in force. Secures FSB Wood.
0031     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0540     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0755     A30 sweep is clear to CP12.
0835     A Trp rpts that at XT384410 there is a trail that crosses the road and shows heavy foot traffic
           from sandal prints.
0840     A30 they have put dismounts down at CP36.
0920     A Trp(-) departing FSB Wood on their RIF.
0925     A Trp(-) is at XT451373 starting RIF.
0932     A30 is outposting.  ARVNs working in area.
0946     A Trp at XT448368 has trail running SW to NE with fresh bicycle tracks moving N to S.
1013     A Trp is at XT443377.
1030     A Trp is at XT440382.
1345     A Trp is at XT444394.  Has APC w/thron track at this time.
1445     Troop inserts LRRP Team in woodline while on the move at grid XT482434 near hwy LTL 19 in
            northern Boi Loi Woods south of Dau Tieng.
1558     A Trp location XT425406.
1618     A30 entering FSB Wood.
2015     A30 leaving perimeter.
2017     A Trp radar status: Operational at depth of 5,000 meters.
2019     A10 leaving FSB Wood for LP.
2042     A10's LP is in position.
2145     A Trp LP rpts movement on a 140 degree azimuth at 400 meters.
2153     A Trp has radar contact at 1450 mils & 420 meters.
2159     A30 elements spotted one man with back pack radio.  Will wait until person gets in range then fire
           & move back to perimeter.
2217     A Trp spotted people in grass at a 90 degree azimuth at 75 meters, will fire.
2258     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB movement; LC XT468377 at 2215 hrs; LD radar picked up movement at
           2450 mils, LP engaged 7 returned to perimeter.  Killer Jr. engaged the area.  A light appeared on
           Hwy 19 moving from Bao Don towards FSB Wood and was engaged; LE continuing to observe.
Mar 20
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR. Troop conducts reconnaissance in force. Inserts LRRP TM 15. Secures FSB Wood.
0031     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0059     A Trp rpts movement on azimuth of 145 degrees & flashlight in wood line at 75 meters.
0110     A Trp rpts negative movement now.  Continuing to observer.
0555     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0742     A20 is at CP12.
0810     A30 had vehicle breakdown between CP12 & CP H.  Being towed.
0844     Road has been cleared.
0847     A Trp has swept the rubber.
0854     A Trp(-) departing FSB.  Will hold at CP12.
0908     A Trp holding at CP12.
0936     A Trp rpts road cleared to CP25.
1000     A20 is in position. CRIP platoon departing FSB.
1006     A Trp at XT422438.
1210     A Trp at XT414426 found 7 82mm mortar rds in an old weathered C-ration box, Chicom type
1245     A Trp has come across Ho Chi Minh sandal prints all along his path.  Mostly heading North.
1246     A Trp breaking for lunch at XT426423.
1420     Troop inserts LRRP Team 15 while on the move at grid XT415424 in wooded area south of Hwy
           239 southwest of Dau Tieng.
1605     A Trp entering FSB Wood.
1635     A Trp has closed into FSB Wood.
2015     A30 LP leaving perimeter.
2017     A20 LP leaving perimeter.
2023     A Trp LPs in position.
2119     A20 LP being pulled in.  Has one man coughing uncontrollably.  Will replace him and LP will go back
           out.
2326     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 21
Summary: 1 Platoon sweeps MSR. One platoon outposts MSR. Troop conducts reconnaissance in force. Secures FSB Wood.
0029     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0408     A10's LP has returned to the perimeter.
0443     A Trp has his Z element in the perimeter.
0538     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0719     A10 is on the move for his road sweep.
0905     A10 is at CP36.  Road is clear.
0934     A Trp sweep is 2K south of CP25.
0955     A10 is at CP25 and is outposting MSR.
1024     A Trp(-) is at XT416440.
1118     A Trp has found bunkers and mortar position.  1 month old at XT444436.
1212     A6 believes it is a 51 cal position.  Sweeping area, found 1 empty pack of French cigarettes.
1303     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB bunkers; LC XT423435; LD 9 bunkers, 2 51 cal positions under construction
           but not recent, area where 40 to 50 personnel slept; LE blowing bunkers.
1530     LRRP Tm 15 in contact w/10 to 15 personnel, NVA.  Gun Tm scrambled.  C Trp to react.
1612     A Trp has 1 Sheridan w/thrown track at XT426438.  Will be moving soon.
1947     A Trp entering FSB Wood at this time.
2045     A Trp has 3 LPs moving into position.
2050     A20's LP leaving wire.
2051     A10's LP leaving wire.
2059     A10's LP in position.
2135     A Trp radar status: L 823 mils, C 1800 mils, R 2277 mils at 1,500 meters.
2150     A20 LP has contact at their location.  Will open fire and return to perimeter.
2155     A Trp mortar has fired illumination.
2200     South side of perimeter saw movement and engaged with small arms.
2205     A Trp saw people moving out of area.  Opened fire with small arms.
2230     A Trp LP received 15 to 20 rds of AK47 fire when they opened up on target.
2335     A Trp has a negative SITREP.  Lps are now in different locations.
2346     A20's LP in position.
Mar 22
Summary: 1 Platoon sweeps MSR. One platoon outposts MSR. Troop conducts reconnaissance in force. Secures FSB Wood.
0035     A Trp sees/hears movement at 200 degree azimuth at 350 meters.  Saw 6 individuals, heard more.
           pulling back LPs.  Also hear clanging noixe.
0120     A Trp Z element LP going back out on 210 degree azimuth at 150 meters.
0612     A23 AP coming back into perimeter.
0702     A30 elements departing FSB.
0846     A30 has swept to CP36.  Continuing to CP25.
0935     A Trp(-) departing FSB.
0936     A30 outposting MSR at this time.
1133     A Trp located at XT441420.
1149     A Trp found 1 NVA canteen with water still in it at XT412423.
1420     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB base camp; LC XT412425 at 1400 hrs; LD 21 bunkers, 2 kitchen bunkers,
           all w/overhead cover, fatigues, canteens, gas masks, eating utensils, medical containers,
           bandages. Destroyed all bunkers, continuing mission.
1513     A Trp has found 1 bicycle at XT418413.
1554     A Trp at XT389403.
2134     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 23
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR. Troop conducts reconnaissance in force. Troop inserts LRRP Team 14 while on the move. Secures FSB Wood.
0027     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0601     A Trp stand to is complete.
0655     A Trp on the move.
0920     Road sweep complete and road clear.
0924     A Trp beginning RIF.
0945     A Trp located at XT424397.
1028     A Trp located at XT427389.
1110     A Trp located at XT432389.
1335     Troop inserts LRRP Team 14 at XT383382.
1500     A Trp rpts 1 tractor trailer hit 35 lb shape charge.  1 man injured.
1525     A30 entering FSB Wood.
1531     A10 entering FSB Wood.
1600     A20 entering FSB Wood.
1830     A Trp requests to fire up to 50 cal max range 7000 meters.
1950     A30 LP on 130 degree azimuth at 125 meters leaving perimeter.
2030     A Trp completed test fire, first LP leaving perimeter.
2035     A10 LP at 150 meters on 350 degree azimuth.
2038     A20 LP at 100 meters on 230 degree azimuth.
2100     A Trp rpts all LPs are in position.
2332     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 24
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR. Troop conducts reconnaissance in force. Secures FSB Wood.
0034     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0540     A Trp stand-to complete.
0654     A10 beginning road sweep.
0923     A Trp lead at CP36.
1020     A Trp at XT382420.
1118     A Trp at XT418436.
1221     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB food cache; LC XT385435; LD 150 cucumbers and 100 squash in bags in
           camouflaged trench 8'x2'x3'; LE destroyed food & continuing mission.
1242     A Trp is at XT386434, breaking for chow.
1436     A Trp is at XT402443.
1518     A Trp found 2 fighting positions at XT402443, 1 trench 10'x3'x3', 2 Chicom grenades, 4 grenades,
           trail running N & S shows small groups of people spent night, 1 roll of commo wire, some batteries,
           & 4 rolls of concertia wire.
1622     A Trp entering FSB.
1701     A Trp secures FSB Wood.
2012     A Trp LPs preparing to leave perimeter.
2046     A Trp LPs are in position.
2325     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 25
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR. Extracts LRRP TM 24 & inserts LRRP TM 15. Troop conducts reconnaissance in force. Late morning Division resupply convoy reports being ambushed by 3d Bn, 101st NVA Regt force near the villiage of Uio Cao at grid XT4528 on highway LTL 19 northwest of Trang Bang. Troop along with D Troop Aerorifle platoon sent as reaction force to assist convoy.  Convoy under heavy fire. Troop reaches road moves east and deploys with platoons on line moving north into the NVA force set up in the bamboo woodline. Troop maneuvers between convoy and NVA positions providing covering fire as convoy passes safely. Heavy contact with NVA in trenches.  2nd platoon scout track takes rpg in cupola wounding SGT Robertson. Troop calls Arty and air strikes and then assaults NVA trench and bunker complex in wood line. Napalm dropped on wood line.B Battery 1/8 Arty fires 141 rounds in support and B Battery 3/13 Arty fires 126 rounds in support. 42 NVA killed during battle and 5 POWs captured. Elements of 2/34 Armor and 2/14 Infantry deployed in support of A Troop. (see Tropic Lightning News Article) Secures FSB Wood.
0005     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp stand-to complete.
0655     A Trp beginning sweep to CP25.
0945     A Trp reports villagers in Trung Mit say there is a base camp 600 meters NE of village, also report
           they were paid 12 piasters a piece to bury 25 or 30 NVA bodies the day after A Trp contact.
1015     Troop extracts LRRP Team 24 near Rack Cau Noan River in Boi Loi Woods at grid XT487425.
1030     2 scout tracks from Troop insert LRRP Team 15 at grid XT487425.
1315     A Trp found some bunkers at XT456258.
1320     CO requested scare tapes over area of contact at XT456258.
1420     A LFT sent to XT568259, troops in contact.
1520     A Trp dustoff 1 NVA litter XT464280, urgent.
1611     A Trp receiving RPG's at this time. Gunteams rolling in
1622     A Trp has 2 more BC.
1635     A Trp captured 1 mortar tube, 82 MM and rnds.
1644     A Trp in contact need dustoff XT462259
1650     A Trp dustoff ETA 20. Centaurs medivac SGT Robertson (Photo/Shadowbox) and 2 other wounded.
1700     A Trp receiving heavy RPG and automatic weapons fire.
1705     Troop inserts LRRP Team 24 while on the move at grid XT455372.
1705     Arty coming out of FSB Wood to area of contact XT462259.
1725     Gun Team on stations.
1746     Airstrikes on station and had been expended, A troop making sweep. 1900     Flare Ship being sent to A Trp also dustoff for 2 US WIA urgent
1915     LRRP Team 24 reports force of 15 NVA sweeping towards their position firing automatic weapons.
1920     Troop begins to sweep towards LRRP Team 24 while firing illumination rounds.  Enemy fire on LRRPs
           cease. A Trp reports one KIA and three WIA. SSG Bender (Photo/Shadowbox) KIA and PFC Flores
           from D Troop Aerorifles KIA.
1922     A Trp returning FSB Wood.
1945     A Trp returning, CO reports, 7 WIA, 2 Critical and 1 KIA.
2005     A Trp cleared CP 12.
2030     A Trp closed on FSB Wood.
Mar 26
Summary:  Sweep of Mar 25 battlefield results in 44 additional NVA bodies, 4 30mm machingues, assorted rifles, 51cal ammo, 82mm mortar rounds, and 2,000 rounds of rifle ammo. One platoon sweeps MSR. Troop conducts reconnaissance in force. Secures FSB Wood.
0042     All elements neg sitrep
0220     A Trp, 6 individuals walking also 1 light, XT472373, 0616 Hrs. individuals, were walking from N to S
           E and were picked up by radar also the on light was visually seen.  Calling in Arty.
0230     Ref log #7, killer JR fired on XT472373, movement stopped.
0558     A, B Trp’s stand to complete
0714     A Trp sweep CP 12
0848     Centaurs 17 found 2 dead NVA and 1 dead GI XT465261(PFC Flores D Trp)
0925     SPOTREP, D Trp, Centaur 17, trail, XT471259, T 0900 ? from area of contact, believed main route
           of withdrawal ? continuing mission
0945     A Trp departing FSB Wood
1013     A Trp at CP 12
1133     A Trp found, 5 NVA bodies still checking, M-16 Mag., documents 1 KIA picked up MG Tripod, 1 AK
1307     A Trp XT466257, breaking for Chow
1332     A Trp reports finding on sweep 31 BC, 8 AK 47’s, 2 bags 200 rnds, 51 Cal, 1 bore brush for mortar
           tube, 15 canteens, 2 RPG 2 RL, 1 RPG 2 booster numerous Web gear, medical supplies 2 light MG
           and Ammo, brassieres, documents, 8-82mm mortars rnds, 10 Chi Com grenades
1505     A Trp reports finding fraves also 1 body was female
1545     B Trp all elements in NDP XT4144238, C Trp NDP XT451449 A Trp FSB Wood
1615     A Trp closing FSB Wood
1958     Add 31 body count to those already counted 1 female was found, 2 RPG two’s, 2 CC 7.62 Machine
           Guns 10 82 MM mortars 2000 rounds AK 47 ammo
2048     A Trp LP’s, 3rd Plt 140 deg AZ 125 Meters, 1st Plt 350 deg Az 150 Meters, 2nd Plt 230 deg Az 150
           meters
2050     A Trp Radar Operational at this time, from 2777 Mills, to 8233 mils 1500 Meters
2126     A Trp neg sitrep
2328     All elements neg sitrep
Mar 27
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR. Troop conducts reconnaissance in force. Troop establishes 1 platoon NDP on MSR.  2 platoons secure FSB Wood.
0028     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0550     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0645     A20 beginning sweep of highway 19 from FSB Wood to CP12.
0815     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB mine in road; LC XT413380 at 0805 hrs; LD mine in C-ration box on right
           side of the road; LE blow in place, road passable, continuing mission.
1022     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB detainees; LC XT408443 at 1015 hrs; LD 4 VCI w/documents saying they
           were selling supplies to VC; LE will evacuate to Dau Tieng, continuing mission.
1151     A Trp at XT443450.
1213     A Trp at XT449465, taking chow break.
1305     A Trp completed RIF, returning to FSB Wood.
1551     A20 & A30 in FSB Wood. A10 will outpost CP36.
2021     A Trp LPs are in position.
2120     A Trp radar is operational at this time.
2147     A Trp spotted movement 220 degree azimuth at 175 meters.  Will keep informed.
2155     A Trp reported 1 man moving to East into wood line.  Appears to be avoiding this area.  Trying to
           spot individual, then will fire.
2213     A Trp has spotted several people moving to the east at 300 meters.  LPs are being pulled in.  Arty
           will be fired.
2307     A20 LPs moving back out into position.
2325     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 28
Summary: From 2nd Bde Combat After Action Report - Elements of the 3/4 Cavalry, 2/34th Armor and 2/12th Inf preempted two attempts by the 101st VC Regiment of SR-1 to ambush the Saigon/Tay Ninh convoy on Highway 19 just Northwest of Trang Bang (XT4819). The 101st Regiment had maintained it's base camp in the Trapezoid, sending battalion size elements Southwest with this specific mission. There were 108 NVA soldiers KIA in the two battles and documents and prisoners captured indicated that both the 2nd and 3rd Battalions were involved. (Also see March 25 above). From Doug Clapp - Troop sweeps MSR. 3rd Platoon links up with 2nd Platoon and Troop HQ. As Troop approaches Troung Mit on Hwy LTL 26, lead elements report an absence of civilians and animals in the village. Information passed to platoons to alert everyone. At the intersections of Hwy 239 and Hwy LTL 26, 2nd Platoon moves off the road to the right and begins to sweep in line parallel to the road. 3rd Platoon moves into the rubber trees on the left side of the road. 2nd Platoon receives fire on lead vehicles and is in a heavy firefight.  3rd Platoon executes a 90 degree right turn and moves upon the road to the left of the 2nd platoon. 3rd platoon upon reaching the road receives a hail of heavy automatic weapons and RPG fire. 1st Platoon moves up and re-enforces the Troop. Full fires from the Troop being placed on the enemy positions. NVA try to mount the damaged 2nd Platoon ACAV to use the 50 cal machinegun. M551 fires a canister round to clear the NVA off of the abandoned track.  NVA on the track killed. 3rd Platoon M551 takes a RPG igniting the white phosphorus rounds for the grenade launchers.  M551 catches fire and burns. Artillery and gunships called in on enemy positions. Mech infantry company from 4/23 Infantry supported by 2 Vulcan automatic cannons link up with the southern elements of the Troop. Combined units assault wood line, advance into the rubber trees and clear the ambush site of enemy. 82 NVA killed during the action. Troop secures FSB Wood.
0025     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0100     G2 rpts an AP at XT412240 engaged an unknown size enemy force with small arms & Arty.  Enemy
           returned fire.  Fire stopped at 2155 hrs and enemy with to the East.
0615     A Trp stand to complete.
0645     From Div. Be alert for possible convoy attack vic. Cao Cui, Ben Cui Rubber.
0845     A trp departing FSB Wood.Troop conducts sweep of MSR towards Tay Ninh.
0900     2 scout tracks from Troop extract LRRP Team 15 at grid XT487425.
1008     A Trp in contact vic CP 25, 1 sheridan took an RPG received 1 rd. 57 recoiless fire, Dustoff. SGT
           Poggi (Photo/Shadowbox) and PFC Browning (Photo/Shadowbox) KIA during initial contact.
1055     Dustoff complete.
1100     Up date, Div will bring in CS drop, 4/23 has two elements coming to reinforce, A Co. 2/22 is in the
           area, B trp will be relieved by 1/5 to react to A Trp 1 Track has been hit, 1 airstrike has gone in-2
           more are on station 3 KIA 11, WIA.
1150     2nd dustoff on its way ETA 15.
1213     CS being dropped at this time.
1216     A Trp 3/4 Cav and CO 2/22 will sweep area.
1243     A Trp reports 12 BC and some documents.
1244     A Trp found a radio and believes an enemy SOI.
1305     A Trp rpts a BC of 37.
1320     A Trp rpts a BC of 38.
1430     Air Strike is on station.
1445     A Trp wrap up, 38 BC 1 lb documents, SOI, 1 radio, 14 AK-47's, 1 7.62 MG, 4 RPG-2 rnds, and
           boosters, 16 grenades, 1 RPG-2 launcher B trp wrap up, 8 BC, 4 AK-47's 1 RPG-2 launcher, 1
           German Grease Gun.
1638     A Trp rpts mine at XT371425 at 1620 hrs.  Truck hit a 40 lb mine.  1 WIA, truck damaged.
           Continuing mission.
1702     A trp entering FSB Wood.
2025     A Trp LPs are in position.
2329     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 29
Summary: Troop sweeps MSR.  Troop secures FSB Wood.
0034     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0523     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0650     A Trp beginning sweep of MSR.
0700     A20 is at CP12.
0800     A Trp is at CP H and making by-pass.
0830     A Trp is at CP X.
1935     A Trp LPs are in position.
2015     No LPs for A Trp.  Will use XM44, starlight, & radar.
2028     A6 wants a weapons ordiance tm at his location on 30 Mar.
2329     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Mar 30
Summary: Troop sweeps & outposts MSR.  Troop secures FSB Wood.
0033     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0645     A Trp is on the move.
0700     A30 is on the move.
0709     A Trp is at CP X and starting dismounted sweep.
0745     A Trp found a mine in the road at XT487419.
0759     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB 30 lb Russian mine; LC XT487419 at 0735 hrs; LD mine on left sholder of
           road, surface traffic still passable; LE blown in place, road still passable.
0829     A20 500 meters short of CP P.  A10 1.5km N of CP34.  A30 1km S of CP36.
0851     A10 200 meters short of CP K.  A20 300 meters short of CP36.  A30 at CP K.
0913     A30 500 meters from CP K.  A10 outposting MSR at this time.
1700     A Trp closed FSB Woods.
2000     A Trp radar operation at 1500 meters.
2107     A Trp has permission to test fire due North 1 main gun rd & small arms.
2341     A Trp radar sighting on 4330 mils at 990 meters, believed to be a Lambreta.  Request permission to
           engage with Arty.  Permission granted by Cpt. Branch (duty officer).
Mar 31
Summary: Troop sweeps & outposts MSR.  Troop secures FSB Wood.
0028     A Trp has  negative SITREP.
0650     A10 is on the move.
0701     A30 is on the move.
0723     A10 is 1km east of CP26.  A30 is 700 meters West of CP34.
1019     Sweep is completed.
1110     A20 is at CP K.
1513     A30 is entering the Ben Cui hard spot.
1607     A10 is entering FSB Wood.
1957     A Trp radar operational from 7432 mils to 4593 mils.
2129     A Trp radar sighting at 4150 mils at 990 meters.  Fired arty with unknown results.  Will check in
           AM.
2241     Received SOI & shackle changes from rear TOC. Passed to A & B Trps.
2342     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 1
0035     A Trp has negative SITREP.
0301     A10 listening post entered perimeter.
0605     A Trp stand-to complete.
0651     A30 on the move & A10 departing FSB on road sweep.
0700     A Trp 20 departing for road sweep.
0714     A10 at CP X.
0737     A20 1K south of CP P. A30 at CP 24.
0750     A20 1K west of CP 26.
0758     A Trp 10 at CP P.
08??     A Trp reports M42 Duster hit min vic CP K.
0853     SPOTREP:  LA A Trp; LB Duster hit mine; LC XT470449 at 7:55hrs; LD mine on south side of road
           100 north of CP K, blew off top two roadwheels; LE negative casualties, continuing mission.
0905     A Trp at CP K.
0951     A Trp sweep to CP H is complete.
1100     SPOTREP: LA A Trp; LB dry well; LC XT409245 at 1045hrs; well had 2 tunnels 1 going west & 1
           east, 3'x4'; LE tunnels not complete.
1113     A Trp has picked up Rome Plows at CP S.
1202     A Trp reports picking up a woman at CP S with no ID card.  Being turned over to National Police
           at Go Dau Ha.
1221     A Trp sending a platoon to XT425440 to sweep the area.
12??      SPOTREP:  LA A30; LB old fighting positions; LC XT417466; LD one position went under an ant hill,
            built for 4 people; LE destroyed.
????      A30 closed FSB Wood, A20 & A10 closed NDPs.
????      A Trp LPs 320 degrees at 150 meters & 210 degrees at 100 meters.
2049     A Trp radar status: left 2683 mils, center 3414, right 4637 at 1500 meters.
2201     A30 elements spotted movement at 300 degrees & 150 meters.
2232     A Trp has negative SITREP.
Apr 2
0041     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0656     A20 departing the Hard Spot, A30 departing FSB Woods.
0704     A30 is at CP I.
0739     A10 200 meters east of CP 34, A20 500 meters north of CP 26, & A30 1500 meters north of CP X.
0???      A10 at CP 34.
08?8     A20 at CP K.
0848     A10 & A20 waiting for the convoy.
0915     A20 at CP 36.
0927     A30 at CP P, outposting.  A10 at CP K & outposting.
1640     A Trp closed the Ben Cui Hard Spot.
2331     A Trp has negative SITREP.
Apr 3
0030     A Trp has negative SITREP.
0523     A Trp stand-to complete.
0645     A Trp has convoy security mission.
0?38     A Trp trains enroute to FSB Hampton.
????      A Trp has negative SITREP.
Apr 4
0040     A Trp has negative SITREP.
??42     A Trp stand-to is complete.
???2     A Trp started reconnaissance-in-force mission.
1317     SPOTREP:  LA A Trp; LB 1 bunker; LC XT483239; LD w/overhead cover & 10 fighting positions
           near it; LE destroyed & continuing mission.
1326     A Trp also found 10 punji pits, sharpened within last 48 hrs.
1532     A Trp wrap-up: XT483239, 18 firing positions, 10 bunkers w/overhead cover, 1 10' tunnel that led
           to quarters, 27 signs & flares, bunkers blown & tunnel filled in.
????      A Trp in NDP.
2027     A  Trp listening posts in position, radar operational.
2325     A Trp has negative SITREP, are watching a firefight to their south.
Apr 5
0035     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0755     A Trp departing NDP for CP 7 to pickup ARVNs.
0850     A Trp has made pickup of ARVNs, will be on the move shortly.
0926     A Trp is XT506262.
1545     A Trp Reconnaissance-in-force rpts 6 bunkers 4'x6'x4', 30 fighting positions 2'x2'x2', 2 above
           ground bunkers 5'x10'x3', 2 tunnels 3' down & 7' long, 2 dismount 51 cal postions, 1 trench line
           2'x3'x15', sandals in bunker and a copy of Newsweek dated 3 Mar 69.
2003     A Trp listening posts in position.
2329     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 6
0032     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0329     A Trp Cdr states that he would like to have his VTR and 1 escort vehicle at CP 7 at 0800hrs to
           pickup a downed SKYLARK.  He also wants his mess hall ready to move out at 1000hrs.
0545     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0800     A Trp trains departing the NDP.
0932     A Trp trains entering FSB Hampton.
1036     A Trp located at XT484262.
1330     Vic XT478252 A Trp has found 38 fighting positions with small tunnels leading off of them.
1358     Planned itinerary is for Senator Tower on Apr 7 at 1500 hrs to 1830 hrs is to overfly Filhol Woods
           to observe armor operations, visit FSB Mahome, view Arty demonstration, visit Nui Ba Den, overfly
           French Fort, visit Tay Ninh base camp, visit FSB Buell, overfly Patrol Base Diamond, & return to
           Cu Chi.
1616     A Trp closing Cu Chi.
Apr 7
Summary: No entries for A Trp.  (Returned to Cu Chi for M551s to be fitted with belly armor and mine kits to provide crews with greater protection.)
Apr 8
Summary: No entries for A Trp.  (Returned to Cu Chi for M551s to be fitted with belly armor and mine kits to provide crews with greater protection.)
Apr 9
Summary: No entries for A Trp.  (Returned to Cu Chi for M551s to be fitted with belly armor and mine kits to provide crews with greater protection.)
Apr 10
10??      A Trp at CP 36.
1025     A Trp at the Hard Spot.
1047     A Trp at CP X.
1054     A Trp crossing the Dau Tieng Bridge.
1222     A Trp at XT532553.
1315     A Trp is in contact.  Engaged 8 to 10 personnel, negative returned fire.
1530     A Trp at XT528545.
1545     A Trp is in NDP.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 11
0031     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
1038     A Trp completed sweep, found no recnet activity, found one trail used about 1 month ago.
1155     A Trp completed lunch moving out on RIF.
1451     A Trp found one 175mm round, will blow in place.  Also found 1 VC type homemade Claymore,
           bringing it in.
2135     A Trp LPs on 280 degree azimuth, 180 degrees and 20 degrees.
2236     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 12
Summary:  SGT Robertson dies from wounds received on Mar  25. (Photo/Shadowbox)
0002     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0610     A Trp stand-to complete.
0815     A Trp departing NDP for mission.
0841     A Trp has 2 detainees at XT530511, on 17 yrs old has papers that ID him as a cook on the Michelin
           Rubber Plantation.  The other can't tell his age.  A 3rd one got away.
0846     A Trp policed up a homemade Claymore at ST529518.
0940     A Trp found a Pith helmet and some translated Russian at XT536518.
1013     A Trp found 1 AK47 wrapped in plastic in fair condition, little rust & could be made to fire.  At
           XT526518.
1053     A21 has electrical problems will be dragged.
1055     SPOTREP:  LA A Trp; LB NVA items; LC XT524523 to XT529511; LD NVA Poncho, SKS rifle, lean-to,
           NVA pants, one unserviceable belt, 5 fighting positions 3'x3'x2'; LE recent activity.
1102     A Trp needs a master switch for A21, it is running at this time.
1333     A Trp has a track that hit a mine.
1930     A Trp NDP at XT454270.
1325     A Trp vehicle hit the mine at XT543483.
1738     A Trp trains have closed FSB Hampton.
2100     A Trp Radar scan: left 823 mils, center 1800 mils, right 2777 mils, range 1000 meters.
2338     A Trp negative SITREP.
Apr 13
0044     A Trp has negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp stand-to is complete.
1155     A Trp breaking for chow.
1345     A Trp found 2 Chicom grenades, 1 RPG, 1 M551 round at XT489269.  All blown in place. Continuing
           mission.
1440     A20 found 1 .50cal can, 1 razor, 1 toothbrush, toothpaste, poncho, key chain, tobacco, pajamas,
           scarf, 1 pack of c-ration coffee, 30' of parachute cord, 1 sleeping position, & 2 freshly opened cans
           of mackerel at XT483288.  Continuing  mission.
1455     A30 found at XT482283 a cooking place, pots, pans, 1 cushion, 1 military flashlight, evidence of
           cooking a chicken.  Destroyed and continuing mission.
16??     A Trp closing NDP.
2015     A Trp listening posts and radar operational.  LPs preparing to leave NDP.
2210     A Trp observed flash and heard explosion at XT453259 at 2204hrs.
2355     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 14
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0534     A Trp stand-to complete.
0718     A Trp starting reconnaissance-in-force.  A Trp trains departing NDP for FSB Hampton.
0729     A Trp in position for today's mission.
0806     A Trp trains closed FSB Hampton.
0811     A Trp is at CP 04.
0825     A Trp reports that attached ARVNs found a mine.  SPOTREP to follow.
0835     A Trp reports that ARVNs with them have policed up 1 individual with a phony ID card along with a
           bundle of money.
0936     A Trp has 2 VC suspects and 1 VC tax collector.
0949     A Trp reports having 1 PRU,  2 VC suspects one of whom's father is an ARVN Cdr, 1 person who
           supplies VC with rice who just got paid.  He says their is 1 plt of VC armed with M16s.
1645     A Trp NDP is at XT452271.
2000     A Trp radar and listening posts are operational. LPs preparing to leave perimeter.
2025     A Trp will change freq to 44.45 at 2400hrs for trp only.
2026     A Trp rpts all LPs in position.
2327     A Trp has a negative sitrep.
Apr 15
0028     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0525     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0650     A Trp stopped.
0728     A Trp is in position.
0738     A Trp has 2 individuals trying to leave village.  Will detain them.
0745     A Trp trains departing NDP for FSB Hampton.
0815     A Trp trains entering FSB Hampton.
1042     A Trp completed sweep, are pulling back, will brief troops on Phase II, & break for class I.
1055     A Trp at XT472216.
1151     A Trp starting out on Objective II.
1211     A Trp is at XT447244.
1222     A Trp needs dustoff for 2 personnel, 1 litter urgent, 1 ambulatory.  From a booby trap.
1242     A Trp dustoff is complete.
1452     A Trp located at XT450246.
1616     A Trp has 9 detainees, Centaur will pick-up and take them to IPW at Cu Chi.
1752     A Trp's NDP is at XT452271.
2000     A Trp radar scan is operational.
2012     In reference to the 9 detainees from A Trp, G-3 reports all were local force guerrillas.
2017     A Trp listening posts 290 degrees, 150 degrees, 2 degrees, & all at 100 meters.
2035     A20 & A30 LPs are in position.
2048     All A Trp LPs in position.
2343     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 16
0530     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0535     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0745     A Trp departing NDP for mission.
0759     A Trp found a sign indicating booby traps at XT457271.
0820     A Trp found a bunker with no overhead cover.  Snake tied inside, apparently booby trapped.
0830     A Trp found 2 females with no identification.
0909     A Trp searched the females.  They had handbags, one had a sony radio set on shortwave, the
           other had rice, soap, and a change of female under clothes.  Vic XT457271.
0918     A Trp found a tunnel near hootch goes down 3', turns for 5', and opens into a 5' square room.
           Blown in place.
0936     A Trp found AK47 rounds in bushes and rice for 3 to 5 people.  Has a troop vehicle chasing 2
           people.  Found at the above hootch and tunnel at XT457271.
????      A Trp lead at CP05.
2343     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 17
0025     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0535     A Trp stand-to is complete.
1000     A Trp found 3 graves, 2 were marked w/National Liberation Front and about 6 to 8 months old, the
           other about 30 days old with no marker. Located at XT481300.
1118     A Trp breaking for chow.
1115     A Trp location is XT485298.
1206     A Trp requests a dustoff for one EM with a temperature of 103 degrees.  C&C ship will pick up and
           bring to FSB Hampton.
1212     Dustoff is complete.
1322     A Trp location is XT511299.
1616     A Trp is at CP6.
1636     A Trp closed FSB Hampton.
2038     A30 listening post is in position.
2059     A Trp given permission to test fire an M14 at 360 degree azimuth.
2326     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 18
0024     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0540     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0745     A Trp is at CP05.
0811     A Trp is at CP18.
0930     A Trp is located at XT477296.
1055     A Trp is located at XT488287.
1152     A Trp is breaking for chow at XT487284.
1433     A Trp is located at XT490280.
1606     A Trp closed into NDP at XT498305.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 19
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0818     A Trp departing NDP for reconnaissance-in-force mission.
0937     A Trp location is XT409323.
1044     A Trp XT399310.
1459     A Trp requested urgent dustoff for 3 men wounded by booby-trapped grenade.  C&C enroute to
           XT409297 to act as dustoff.
1523     A Trp enroute to NDP.
1535     A Trp reports 1 male detainee at XT409297.  Will take to Bao Don.
1648     A Trp at NDP. Location XT406294.
2000     A Trp listening posts: 100 degrees, 300 meters; 298 degrees at 75 meters; & 20 degrees at 150
           meters.
2005     A Trp radar scan: left 2127 mills, fire sector 3100 mils depth 2500 meters.
2028     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 20
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0740     A Trp trains departing NDP for FSB Hampton.
0836     A Trp departing for reconnaissance-in-force.
1000     A Trp location is XT388326.
1046     A Trp reports they found a base camp at XT408307.  New positions, 48 hours old, camouflaged.
           Checking further.
1240     A Trp finished chow, continuing with RIF.
1359     A Trp sending one platoon to XT419318 while he finishes blowing bunkers at XT407306.
1514     A Trp at XT422317.
1542     A Trp at XT441313.
1600     A Trp trains departing FSB Hampton for NDP.
1636     A Trp has his trains in view.  Will be at his location in 05 mins.
1857     A Trp given permission to test 50cal on 70 degree azimuth.
???3      A Trp radar scan: left 213 mils, center 1190 mils, right 2166 mils, depth 2590 meters.
2325     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 21
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0745     A Trp trains departing NDP for FSB Hampton.
0822     A Trp departing NDP for RIF.
0826     A Trp trains at XT420267.  A 155mm rd is on the left side of the road.
1124     A Trp found 13 bunkers believed to be a base camp.
1255     A Trp completed chow break and continuing mission.
1345     A Trp is at XT531329.
1440     A Trp at XT533318.
1526     A Trp enroute to NDP.
1625     A Trp closed its NDP at XT475307.
1935     A Trp radar scan operational at this time.
2110     A Trp spotted movement along wood line of the NDP, azimuth of 2300 mils, range 1400 meters,
           fired 16 Arty rds, results unknown.
2340     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 22
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0525     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0650     A Trp is at CP18.
0755     A Trp is at CP05.
1544     A Trp is at CP03.
1613     A Trp is at CP05.
1626     A Trp is at CP06.
1634     A Trp is at CP18 enroute to NDP.
1734     A Trp closed on NDP at XT474307.
1905     A Trp radar scan: right 2417 mils, left 0463 mils, center 1440 mils, & range 2500 meters.
2135     A Trp has a radar contact on an azimuth of 1260 mils, also observed with XM44 & starlight.
           Flashlight & movement for 10 mins, then movement stopped, 21 arty rds fired, results unknown.
2326     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 23
0030     A Trp negative SITREP
0545     A Trp stand-to complete.
0736     A Trp departed NDP for RIF.
0740     A Trp trains departing NDP for FSB Hampton.
0834     A Trp trains entering FSB Hampton.
0842     A Trp found a bunker complex at XT485300.
0902     A Trp at XT485300
1147     A Trp at XT495284.
1222     A Trp completed Class 1 & continuing RIF.
1314     A Trp at XT481288.
1355     A Trp at XT498289.
1416     A Trp at XT445348 awaiting the passing of the convoy.
1553     A Trp moving to vic of CP18.
1604     A Trp enroute to FSB Hampton.
1634     A Trp at FSB Hampton all weapons checked and all personnel accounted for.
1957     A Trp radar scan: left 4463 mils, center 5440 mils, right 0017 mils at depth 2500 meters.
2335     A Trp has negative SITREP.
Apr 24
0030     A Trp has negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0702     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0737     A Trp at CP07.
0757     A Trp at CP08.
0805     A Trp at CP17.
0855     A Trp at XT594205.
1010     A Trp spotted enemy in vic XT613221, checking area out.
1150     A Trp requests urgent dustoff at XT613233, 2 men injured by booby traps.  Dustoff is enroute to
           A Trp's location. (photo troop waiting for dust-off)
1157     Dustoff canceled, LTC McGowan's C&C ship is acting as dustoff. (photo)
1618     A Trp NDP is at XT628248.
2230     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 25
Summary:  A Trp conducted RIF at XT603248 from 0916 to 1642 hrs.  A Trp extracted LRRP TM 13.  A Trp reported Centaur 14 burst into flames and was downed with 3 WIA.
0103     A Trp & LRRP TM 12 have negative SITREP.
0735     Mule Skinner has made the pick-up at A Trp & C Trp locations.
0920     A Trp departing NDP for RIF area.
1015     A Trp at XT600250.
1100     A Trp at XT603248.
1109     A Trp reports that Centaur 14 has gone down.
1118     A Light Fire Team has been sent to the down Chopper at XT590290.
1201     Ref rpt on Centaur 14, LOH was flying at about 50 feet when burst into flames.  3 WIA.
1345     LRRP TM 13 is in contact.
1405     LRRP TM 13 extracted by A Trp.
1430     2nd Bde given clearance to fire in XT6432 grid, trps in contact.
1642     A Trp NDP at XT624247.
1917     A Trp notified that 1/5 Inf ambush patrol was leaving area.
2229     A Trp reported that 2 individuals were 30 to 50 meters from their NDP.  A Trp digging in, LPs are
           being pulled back, & prepared to engage with cannister rounds.
2307     A Trp reported that the movement detected was their LP.
2350     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 26
Summary:  A Trp conducted a RIF on coordinates XT605269.
0236     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
1225     A Trp located at XT625234.
1240     A Trp breaking for chow.
1400     A Trp located at XT536233.
1500     A Trp located at XT640252.
1607     A Trp dustoff 1 routine.  M551 Sheridan hit a mine at XT650252.
1722     A Trp closed NDP at XT652268.
1847     A Trp granted permission for test fire of m60 mg on azimuth of 120 degrees after 1900 hrs.  Given
           by Cpt. Branch.
2225     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Apr 27
0031     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0500     Recieved unknown number of incoming rounds, 82mm mortar and other unknown rounds, in the
           rear area (base camp).  1st rounds received at 0355 hrs.  Negative casualties.
0501     All personnel accounted for S4, medics, maint, perimeter security, mess halls, & commo (rear area).
1229     A Trp is on the move.
1452     A Trp vehicle hit a mine at XT599265.  Negative vehicle damage & 1 WIA.
1740     A Trp had a man step on a mine while retriving a downed vehicle.  Ash-trash will be the dustoff.
1745     Dustoff complete.
2227     A Trp has a negative sitrep.
Apr 28
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0543     A Trp stand-to complete.
0917     A Trp located at XT603267
1255     A Trp found 1800lbs of rice and 1 booby trapped clamore mine at XT594273.
1456     A Trp & C Trp NDP at XT612274.
1315     A Trp found 8 tons of rice at XT594273 and 5 107mm rockets.
Apr 29
Summary - A Trp conducted RIF on coordinates vic XT611286 to XT591274.
0045     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0955     A Trp has started move.
1040     A Trp & C Trp located at XT591274.
Apr 30
0011     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0600     A Trp has stand-to complete.
1047     A Trp has one dustoff, 1 litter, at XT594284, PC hit a 50lb mine.
1351     A Trp found 1 dead NVA at XT595283
1543     A Trp & C Trp NDP location XT596970.
1903     A Trp given permission to test fire on 90 recoilless rifle with cannister rd at 45 degree azimuth.
1937     A Trp radar, center 7345 mils, right 1710 mils, left 7357 mils, range 5254 meters.
1955     A Trp listening posts 130 degrees, 125 meters & 210 degrees at 75 meters.
2031     A Trp LPs in position.

May 1
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0540     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0900     A Trp departing NDP.
0917     A Trp lead element at XT592240.
0935     A Trp location is XT589282.
1007     A Trp location is XT585230.
1402     A Trp at CP R.
1415     A Trp at CP S.
1418     A Trp trains are at CP17.
1514     A Trp at NDP XT470304.
2326     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 2
Summary: Trps A & B of 3/4 Cav, performing a reconnaissance mission, located a group of bunker complexes
            near the Boi Loi Woods at XT475325, and engaged an unknown size enemy force with organic
            weapons.  NVA soldiers in bunkers returned fire with small arms, automatic weapons, & RPG's. Trps
            A & B moved their Sheridan tanks forward and pounded the bunkers with 152mm main gun fire.
            Helicopter gunships pinned the enemy down.  Trps A & B moved back to allow artillery and air
            strikes on the well-fortified bunkers.  On a sweep through the area, Trps A & B recovered 28
            enemy bodies and captured 2 VC as prisoners-of-war.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0605     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0640     A Trp requests routine dustoff for a man with a 103 degree fever.
0700     A Trp dustoff complete.
0715     A Trp departing NDP.
0755     A Trp platoon at FSB Hampton is to rejoin the rest of the Trp at the NDP.
0830     A Trp platoon departing FSB Hampton.  A Trp starting on RIF.
0844     A Trp location XT465312.
0925     A Trp location XT479328.
1015     A Trp found 1 50cal can, one 7.62mm can, inside the cans was one US frag grenade, 60 M1 rds,
           162 rds of m60 MG ammo, 260 rds of .556 ammo, and 12 M16 magazines.
1035     A Trp reports finding 1 RPG2 rd with booster, 133 5.56 rds, & 1 plastic water jug.
1115     A Trp location is XT478320.
1140     A Trp found a tunnel with two adjacent tunnels.
1220     A Trp location is XT475324.
1228     A Trp found bunkers in which they found 2 clay models of tanks.
1247     A Trp is at XT477324.
1253     A Trp is breaking for Class I.
1316     A10 was not topped off at Hampton and needs fuel.
1345     Centaur 27 engaged 4 NVA at XT489328.
1348     A Trp requested grid where the NVA were seen.
1446     A Trp is in contact at XT489328.
1452     A Trp requests dustoff for 2 litter patients.
1500     S3 reported to 25th Div that A Trp is receiving small arms and automatic weapons fire.
1504     Centaur has a light fire team on station.
1508     Squadron Cdr requested flame bath, mad talker, & CS.
1512     A Trp dustoff is complete.
1515     A Trp requests dustoff.  Centaur 26 diverted & will pick up dustoff.
1530     B Trp on its way to aid A Trp, 1 Sub element left with downed skylark.
1637     A Trp has 2 dustoffs, routine and ambulatory.
1738     Dustoff for A Trp.  Skylark hit by RPG.
1925     A Trp located at CP18.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 3
Summary:  A Trp swept from FSB Hampton to XT470299 to XT479309 with negative findings or casualties.
0025     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp stand-to is complete.
1300     A Trp departing FSB Hampton.
1315     A Trp at CP05.
1327     A Trp at CP06.
1352     A Trp at XT470299.
1519     A Trp at XT493309.
1618     A Trp is at NDP at XT479309.
2043     A Trp LPs 80 degrees at 63 meters, ?71 degrees at 286 meters.  Radar scan: center 1500 mils,
           right 1788 mills, left 4586 mils, & rang 2610 meters.
2132     A Trp negative SITREP.
May 4
Summary:  At 0055hrs A Trp had movement, engaged with Arty, & Gunships.  Seep of the area resulted in
           negative findings and negative body count.  A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force.
0026     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0050     A Trp has movement 100 meters from his perimeter.  LP picked up movement at 80 degrees, water
            buffalo & personnel crawling on ground.  Request flashlight ship.
0055     Flashlight ship will be on station at A Trp's NDP after it refuels at Dau Tieng.
0110     Flashlight ship on station and will search are with infra-red and white light.
0125     Flashlight ship engaging targets, believed there are 4.  Reports he got 3.  Contact is 300 to 400
           meters North of A Trp's NDP.
0127     Gun Team being called and is on the way.
0128     A10 has a negative SITREP.
0148     Centaur reports VC running to the North.
0153     Gun Team is on station.
0206     Gun Team and Flashlight ship released.  A Trp sending out dismounts to area of contact.  Centaur
           will remain on station.
0217     A Trp dismounts in area of contact, Centaur with Arty support is sweeping in front of dismounts.
0251     A Trp dismounts have returned to the perimeter, swept area, being debriefed, & more detailed
           sweep will be conducted after sunrise.
0535     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0825     A Trp departing NDP.
0900     A Trp at XT425309.
1000     A Trp at XT419320.
1100     A Trp at XT405310.
1135     A Trp breaking for chow at XT401310.
1245     A Trp continuing RIF.
1300     A Trp location is XT401311.
1316     A Trp found a stack of logs, 4' & 2 to 3" in diameter.  Similar to those used for overhead cover.
1400     A Trp location is XT403304.
1431     A Trp is ending sweep.  A10 is departing at CP05 enroute to FSB Hampton.
1450     A Trp location is XT382275.
1510     A Trp location is XT393293.
1550     A Trp is leaving FSB for NDP.
1600     A Trp lead is at CP06.
1658     A Trp NDP is at XT475308.
2050     A Trp LPs at 250 degrees at 100 meters, 320 degrees at 110 meters, & 150 degrees at 250 meters.
           Radar scan: left 223 mils, center 1200 mils, right 2177 mils, & depth 2500 meters.
2140     A Trp requests B10 element escort A Trp's VTR to CP 18 where A Trp has a downed Skylark.
2145     B10 will escort VTR.
2149     A Trp LP has movement & will keep S3 informed.
2208     Movement identified as VC force.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 5
Summary: A Trp conducted reconnaissance-in-force on coordinates XT484296 to XT487322 with negative
           casualties and negative results.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0725     A Trp trains leaving the NDP.
0800     A Trp leaving the NDP.
0810     A Trp trains arriving at FSB Hampton.
0814     A Trp located at CP17.
0857     A Trp location is XT484296.
0935     A Trp location is XT488278.
1053     A Trp location is XT492272.
1140     A Trp location is XT495266, breaking for chow.
1210     A Trp has married up with 2/12 Inf who are in contact at XT502253.  2/12 Inf convoy was
           ambushed between CP G and CP E.  2/12 Inf freq is 65.45, call sign 'mobile gravel'.
1513     A Trp headed to XT489260 to join with 2/12 blocking force.
1532     A Trp trains leaving FSB Hampton.
1612     A Trp has 2 platoons closed into NDP at XT492305, the other platoon at CP 18 to pickup trains.
2125     A Trp radar scan: left 5533 mils , right 6028 mils, center 1500 mils, & depth 1500 meters.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 6
Summary: A Trp conducted reconnaissance-in-force on coordinates XT488299, 487298, XT475284 to
           480309. A Trp found at XT488299 at 0846hrs 11 fighting positions with negative recent activity. At
           1054hrs A Trp found a 60mm mortar rd buried in a rice paddy dike, blown in place.
0023     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0821     A Trp has departed NDP for RIF.
0853     A Trp at XT487298.
0901     A Trp trains have entered FSB Hampton.
0931     A Trp trains departing FSB Hampton for Cu Chi.
0939     A Trp at XT477286.
1002     A Trp at XT475284.
1045     A Trp at XT472275.
1054     A Trp found a 60mm mortar rd buried in a rice paddy dike, blown in place.
1059     A Trp at XT475275.
1114     A Trp at XT486274.
1230     A Trp at XT469267.
1410     A Trp at XTY462256.
1453     A Trp located at XT482338.
1507     A Trp at CP07.
1522     A Trp at CP17.
1615     A Trp closed Cu Chi base camp.
May 7
Summary:  A Trp on stand-down in Cu Chi base camp.
May 8
Summary:  A Trp on stand-down in Cu Chi base camp.
May 9
Summary:  A Trp on stand-down in Cu Chi base camp.
May 10
Summary: At 1040 hrs Trp A along with Trps B & C seven km northeast of Go Dau Ha conduct a
           reconaissance & search operation engaging an enemy company.  3/4 Cav was supported by
           gunships, artillery & airstrikes killing 25 enemy.  One M551 was destroyed.  Three cavalrymen were
           wounded in the action. Contact broken at 1800 hrs.
0135     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0832     A Trp at CP07.  Has a down APC at An Duc.
0855     A Trp at CPR.
0900     A Trp at CPB.
0911     A Trp at CP18, waiting for all elements to close.
1021     A Trp has 1 platoon at XT480314, 1 platoon at CP18 enroute to XT477299, A10 to insert LRRPs.
1037     C Trp in contact at XT493282.  A Trp on their way to marry up.
1140     A Trp married up with C Trp.
1448     A Trp requests dustoff, urgent for two men.
1459     A Trp requests urgent dustoff.
1759     A Trp requests urgent dustoff for one head case.
2025     A Trp BC 3.
2235     A Trp has negative SITREP.
May 11
Summary: 1130 A Trp departed NDP for mission.  Negative findings & negative contact.
0026     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0540     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0550     A Trp asked if there was any contact to their South vic of FSB Stewart.  Div said that a US
           element had pooped an ambush at XT510195.
1130     A Trp departing NDP for objective.
1350     A Trp located at XT493280.
1456     A Trp location is XT499271.
1620     A Trp trains departing FSB Hampton.
1631     A Trp NDP XT475268.
1705     Correction to A Trp NDP location.  Should be XT481271.
1726     A Trp trains have arrived at NDP.
1735     Advised A Trp that 2/12 Inf has an ambush patrol at XT508259.
1958     A Trp radar scan: left 1023 mils, right 2977 mils, center 2000 mils, & depth 1000 meters.
2331     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 12
Summary: A Trp conducted reconnaissance-in-force from 0817 hrs to 1714 hrs from XT409323 to
           XT415315.
0028     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0630     A Trp stand-to complete.
0817     A Trp departing NDP.
1112     A Trp breaking for class I at XT401315.
1230     A Trp resuming its sweep.
1300     A Trp location at XT406323.
1608     A Trp location at XT415315.
1612     A Trp location at XT415315.
2056     A Trp listening posts: 100 degrees at 200 meters, 190 degrees at 100 meters, & 310 degrees at 50
           meters.
2140     A Trp radar scan: depth 100 meters, left 2032 mills, center 4000 mills, & right 4977 mills.
2240     A Trp reports a fire fight approx 1000 meters to south.  Bao Don reports contact at XT4327.
May 13
Summary: A Trp conducted convoy security for the Dau Tieng convoy.
0120     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0535     A Trp stand-to complete.
0659     A Trp departing for road sweep.
0814     Road clear from CP18 to CP12.
0911     Road swept from CP36 to CP26.
1000     Road clear from XT437254 to XT481397.
1200     Trail of A Trp convoy is in Dau Tieng.
1318     A Trp rpts lead of Dau Tieng convoy at XT781133.
1340     A Trp rpts lead of Dau Tieng march unit at XT471423, trail at XT413442.
1635     A Trp trains closed XT371425.
1804     A Trp Radar scan: depth 1000 meters, left 6232 mills, center 800 mills, & right 1877 mills.
1953     A Trp requests clearance to engage identified targets with small arms.
2008     A Trp listening posts: 260 degrees at 1550 meters, 170 degrees at 65 meters, & 95 degrees at 100
           meters.
2030     A Trp LPs in position.
2230     A Trp rpts a moving light at 310 degrees & 350 meters from his perimeter.  Light moving north to
           south.  LPs not being pulled in.
2255     All A Trp LPs inside perimeter.
2308     A Trp LPs back in positions.  Negative SITREP.
May 14
Summary:  A Trp conducted convoy security in the AM.  A Trp started RIF at 1413hrs.
0040     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0531     A Trp stand-to complete.
0715     A Trp departing NDP.
1330     A Trp lead at XT415442.
1355     A Trp lead at XT371423.
1413     A Trp location is XT395425 & beginning reconnaissance-in-force.
1437     A Trp location is XT395473.
1443     A Trp location sent to 4/23 Inf.
1551     A Trp trains departing FSB Hampton.
1658     A Trp NDP vicinity of CP36.
1758     A Trp NDP is at XT377425.
2336     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 15
Summary:  A Trp conducted convoy security from 0725hrs to 1905hrs.  Conducted night defense.
0020     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0530     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0725     A Trp departing NDP.
1220     A Trp has made the drop-off of the LRRPs.
1245     A Trp location is XT488318.
1428     A Trp location is XT494306.
1510     A Trp location is XT498319.
1616     A Trp location is XT468298.
1813     A Trp is in Vic CP18 across from the ARVN compound (XT455280).
2015     A Trp radar scan: left 0923 mills, center 1900 mills, right 2877 mills, at 1000 meters.
2326     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 16
Summary:  Page 2 of journal missing.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
1215     A Trp found 6000lbs of rice at XT509299.
May 17
Summary: A Trp conducted RIF on axis XT533315 to XT498305.  A Trp w/Rome Plows destroyed an
           estimated 800 bunkers.
0025     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0550     A Trp stand-to complete.
1247     A Trp reports that an MP vehicle hit a mine.  No casualties.
1253     A Trp submitted a SPOTREP.
1258     A Trp location is XT533315.
14?1     A Trp location is XT502302.
????      A Trp with Rome Plows destroyed an estimated 800 bunkers.
????      A Trp location is XT498304.
2227     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 18
Summary: A Trp secured Rome Plows from 0001 to 2400 hrs.  Nighthawk received fire at unknown
           coordinates. Negative dmage, & negative casualties.  A Trp put Arty on suspected area.
0420     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0652     A Trp departing NDP for today's cutting area.
1210     A Trp has a platoon at XT493309 and a platoon at XT494318.
1805     A Trp NDP at XT496304.
????      A Trp listening posts at 280 deg at 100 meters, 70 deg at 100 meters & 210 degrees at 50 meters.
2151     Nighthawk received fire approx 90 deg & 1200 meters from A Trp NDP.  Negative damage & A Trp
           putting Arty into the area.
2336     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 19
Summary: Journal missing.
May 20
Summary: A Trp secured Rome Plows. A Trp had a vehicle hit a mine w/1 WIA dusted off at 1236hrs.
           1515 hrs A Trp searching an area at XT512324 located a 30 bunker hospital complex which had
           recently been used.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0103     A Trp has movement on east side of permimeter.  Calling for Spooky.
0220     A Trp has Flashlight ship on station.
0235     Flashlight ship now off station.
0530     A Trp stand-to complete.
0940     A Trp location XT532315.
0953     A20 receiving sniper fire from possible 2 AK47s.
1051     A Trp has a tank that hit a mine.  Details to follow.
1053     A Trp requests dustoff for 3 personnel, 1 urgent litter and 2 ambulatory.  Centaur 29 to make the
           dustoff.
1250     Dustoff is complete.
1533     A Trp reports finding a hospital complex at XT512324.
1610     A Trp has completed destroying hospital complex.  On move to NDP.
1730     A Trp NDP is at XT498305.
1952     A Trp listening posts: 280 deg at 100 meters, 80 degrees at 100 meters, & 220 deg at 60 meters.
2024     A Trp LPs in position.
2037     A Trp will pull its APC back to FSB Hampton tomorrow.  Also M548 cargo carrier believed to have a
           cracked engine block.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 21
Summary:  A Trp secured Rome plows.  At 2015hrs A Trp had movement, engaged w/one possible body
           count.
0059     A Trp had a light west of his location, engaged with canister (XT498305).
0120     A Trp had a negative SITREP.
0550     A Trp stand-to is complete.
1616     A Trp NDP is at XT498305.
1820     A Trp requested a control deferential for a PC. Maintenance has not so will have to wait on
           resupply.
2028     A Trp had a trip flare go off, saw 1 individual & engaged with canister.  Spotted 2 others, will open
           up on them.  Pulled LPs back in.
2039     A Trp rpts engaging about 6 individuals north of perimeter.  Have called in Arty along wood line and
           a Nighthawk ship will go to A Trp's location.  A Trp received negative fire.
2143     A Trp has movement south of perimeter, engaging w/canister.  Possible one body count.
2325     A Trp LPs in position.
May 22
Summary: Journal missing.
May 23
Summary: A Trp secured Rome plows. Closed NDP at 1800 hrs.
0130     A Trp has negative SITREP.
0555     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0911     A20 is at XT499315.
1216     A Trp dust-off is complete.
1335     A Trp location at XT506316.
1455     A Trp location XT512332.
2015     A Trp radar status: right 6377 mils, center 5400 mils, left 4423 mils, range 3215 meters.
2037     A Trp LPs: 290 deg at 100 meters, 60 deg at 212 meters, & 24 deg at 25 meters.
2101     A Trp rpts movement at 270 deg at 350 meters.  Nighthawk is on station.
2130     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 24
Summary: A Trp secured Rome plows. Closed NDP at 1719hrs.  Had an urgent dust-off for 2&1/2 ton
           truck that hit a mine at XT450260.  From 1955hrs to 2335hrs A Trp had a positive SITREP.  Spotted
           flashlights, monitored sounds, egaged all sounds and flashlights. At 2158 hrs received sniper fire &
           returned fire with Arty.
0230     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0910     A Trp requests urgent dust-off. 2&1/2 ton truck hit mine at XT450260.
0942     A Trp location XT528325.
1130     A Trp location XT525315.
1425     A Trp location XT542326.
1955     A Trp rpts that 2 of his men monitored a radio transmitter from 2 locations southeast of perimeter,
           200 meters and on alert.  Request Flashlight ship.
2003     A Trp has spotted a VC & will engage with canister.
2007     A Trp has spotted a flashlight east of perimeter and called in Arty.
2025     A Trp spotted moving flashlight on 320 deg at 300 meters, engaged with canister & .50cal.
2135     A Trp spotted individuals on 10 degrees at 300 meters, engaging.
2158     A Trp received sniper fire from northeast, arty going in.
2231     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 25
Summary: A Trp secured Rome plows. Closed NDP at 1708hrs.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0446     A Trp had 4 individuals outside of perimeter, engaged w/canister, negative results.
0530     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0940     A Trp location XT538318.
1249     A Trp extracted LRRP TM 14.
1327     A Trp escort w/Rome plow picked up a woman age 40 with no ID in the Boi Loi Woods.  She was
           carrying a blanket and pillow.  She is being brought back to the Donut for preliminary interrogation.
1411     HQ6 track is departing FSB for A Trp's location.
1512     A Trp detainee is enroute to Cu Chi.
1651     A Trp elements have closed NDP.
1852     A Trp granted permission to test fire at 2015hrs on 360 deg.
2048     A Trp LPs are in position.
2108     A Trp LP status: 290 deg at 100 meters, 20 deg at 75 meters, & 185 deg at 75 meters.
2131     A Trp radar status: center 5400 mils, right 6377 mils, left 4423 mils, at 2500 meters.
2225     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 26
Summary: A Trp secured Rome plows. Closed NDP at 1637hrs.
0222     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0850     A Trp location XT536315.
1155     A Trp breaking for class I at XT539315.
1445     A Trp requests routine dust-off for RF personnel, 1 litter at XT539318.
1511     A Trp dust-off is complete.
1710     A Trp reports all elements have closed NDP.
1715     A Trp given clearence to test fire at 2000hrs 360 deg at max range of 1000 meters.
2045     A Trp LP status: 290 deg at 100 meters, 20 deg at 100 meters, & 180 deg at 75 meters.
May 27
Summary: A Trp secured Rome plows.
0035     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0606     A Trp stand-to complete.
0635     C&C ship for Rome Plow element on station at A Trp's location.
0833     A Trp location XT543326.
0933     A Trp location at XT546334.
1415     A Trp location XT543329.
1935     A Trp granted test fire at 2015hrs on 360 deg.
2043     A Trp given permission to test fire 4.2in mortars at 3000' around the clock, range 5km N to S.
2046     A Trp LP status: 245 deg at 75 meters, 260 deg at 100 meters, & 55 deg at 75 meters.  A Trp
           radar status: right 6377 mils, center 5400 mils, left 4423 mils at 2500 meters.
May 28
Summary: A Trp secured Rome plows. At 1042hrs A Trp had a PC hit mine at XT523313, dusted-off 3
           personnel.
0124     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0555     A Trp has completed stand-to.
0827     A Trp location XT545325.
1042     A Trp requests dustoff for 3 personnel.  APC hit a mine at XT523313.
1402     A Trp at XT545322.  Will work as foar as XT539313.
1705     A Trp closed NDP at XT498305.
1722     A Trp rpts one man dropped a can of 50cal ammo on his head.  Will need stitches.  He will go in on
           H & W.
2001     A Trp LPs 50 deg at 82 meters, 232 deg at 62 meters, & 302 deg at 194 meters.  A Trp radar scan:
           Left 4423 mils, center mils, right 2103 mils, at 1475 meters.
May 29
Summary: A Trp secured Rome plows. Closed NDP at 1728 hrs. At 1042hrs A Trp had a truck hit mine at
           XT5433278, 1 US wounded. At 1400hrs A Trp had a Rome Plow hit a mine at XT482303, negative
           casualties.
0130     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0745     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0755     A Trp requested dustoff for 1 personnel. A semi w/trailer hit a mine at XT482303.
0944     A Trp location XT516276.
1005     A Trp requests dustoff for 1 urgent patient at XT516286.
1234     A Trp completing class !.
1400     A Trp reported that Rome Plow hit mine at XT489299, negative casualties.
1728     A Trp has closed NDP.
1855     A Trp called in Rome Plow report.
2044     A Trp LP status: 290 deg at 100 meters, 80 deg at 75 meters, & 175 deg at 85 meters.  Radar
           scan status: right 6377 mils, center 5400 mils, left 4423 mils, at 2500 meters.
May 30
Summary:  Trp remained in NDP because of Vietnamese Holiday.  Conducted maintenance & refitting.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0600     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0915     A Trp location 487290.
1745     A Trp closed NDP.
1854     A Trp called in Rome Plow report.
2101     A Trp LP status: 290 deg at 100 meters, 25 deg at 75 meters, & 180 deg at 60 meters.  Radar
           status: right 6377 mils, left 4423 mils, center 5400 mils, & range 2500 meters.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
May 31
Summary: A Trp secured Rome plows. Closed NDP at 1720 hrs.  A Trp in contact at 2148hrs.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0053     A Trp stand-to complete.
0810     A Trp location at XT502258.
1312     A Trp informed a pay officer will be sent to their location to pay the Kit Carson scouts.
1619     A Trp moving to a new NDP at XT489355.
1813     A Trp has reached new NDP but all elements have not yet closed.
1848     A Trp closed NDP.
2148     A Trp rpts contact.  Gunteam on the way.
2202     A Trp received mortars, RPGs, automatic weapons fire from the east side of the trail on which they
           entered the NDP.  Negative fire now.
2205     Spooky on station.  A Trp receiving fire.
2215     Nighthawk & Lightning ship also on station.
2249     A Trp requests urgent dust-off.
2329     A Trp dust-off is complete.

Jun 1
Summary: 1st page of journal missing. A Trp secured Rome Plows. A Trp had various sightings in their
           NDP.  A Trp engaged all sightings.
1653     All A Trp elements have closed the NDP.
1950     A Trp called in the Rome Plow report.
2100     A Trp reports a stationary light 150 degs at 150 meters.  LP being called in & will engage.
2108     A Trp LP status: 120 deg at 100 meters, 355 deg at 75 meters, & 280 deg at 60 meters.  Radar
           Radar status: right 5277 mils, left 3323 mils, center 4300 mils, & range 500 meters.
2118     A Trp expended 26 rounds of Arty, sending LPs back out.
2228     A Trp had moving light in same area, pulled LP back in, engaged with cannister & Arty.  Unknown
           result, & area under observation.
2330     A Trp had a negative SITREP.
Jun 2
Summary: 1st & 2nd pages of journal missing. A Trp secured Rome Plows. A Trp closed NDP at 1714hrs.
0800     Stand-to is complete.
1714     Closed NDP.
Jun 3
Summary: 1st & 2nd pages of journal missing. A Trp secured Rome Plows.
2337     A Trp had a negative SITREP.
Jun 4
Summary: 1st & 2nd pages of journal missing. A Trp secured Rome Plows. A Trp received fire at 0755hrs.  B
           Troop reacted to A Trp at 0820hrs along with ARVns.  A Trp closed NDP at 1803 hrs.
1803     A Trp elements have closed NDP at XT494353 ,the donut.
Jun 5
Summary: A Trp secure Rome Plows, also at 0012 received incoming rounds, small arms, RPG fire from East
            side of perimeter. Engaged with organic weapons and LFT, Arty. Results 1 US KIA, 15 US WIA,
            unknown enemy results. CPL Milford Wensel KIA (Photo/Shadowbox)
0001     Journal Opened.
0012     A Trp had 10 incoming mortar rds,getting azimuth,calling in Arty, receiving small arms,in contact.
           (3-4 rds landed about 10 feet in the right front of A-15 and went down the right side wounding
           Doug Clapp seated in the cupola and severly wounding Kenny Kendall and Carl Brunner blowing
           them
off the back deck as they struggled to get on the tank, more rds went on into the NDP)
           CPL Milford Wensel (A15) is KIA. (Photo/Shadowbox)
0035     LFT flare ship and dustoff on way to A Trp,XT493353.
0040     Spooky or Shadow could not come on station because of weather 
0045     Flare ship enroute to A Trp.    0102-Dusoff complete.
0118     A Trp has 1 KIA, 2 WIA critical and 15 more w/various wounds.
0122     A Trp reports neg fire at this time,also Diamond head flare ship on station.
0136     LFT #2 on station.
0140     Nighthawk on station.
0205     A Trp reports Nighthawk receiving ground fire from 175 deg az 200M from A Trp.
0231     A Trp rap up, they received 15-20 61mm mortar rds, 1 KIA , 3 WIA , AK-47 or RPG fire from east
           side of perimeter.
0412     A Trp LP has movement moving away from perimeter, called in Arty,LP observed personnel running
           from perimeter, also 3 secondary explosions.
0736     A Trp requests dustoff for 6 ambulatory,1 litter, Doug Clapp.
0905     Resupply of Ammo complete to A Trp.
1201     A Trp breaking for class I.
1247     A Trp completed class I, continuing mission.
1337     CPT Fullerton called and said that he had 26 illumination rds in Cu Chi. He wanted to know if A Trp
           would need all of these rds, also he said that 178 rds were being sent from Long Binh. A Trp said
           that in order to reach max. illum. they'll need 160 rds. They have 55 rds on hand.
1350     Maj.  Singleton informed S-4 to send all illumination rds that area had on hand (26) to A Trp. When
           resupply from LB arrives, A Trp will receive what ever else needed.
1700     Late entry: A Trp closed NDP.
1954     A Trp receiving incoming mortars.
2005     A Trp received approx 3 rds 82mm mortars outside berm, neg cas, Arty going in, rds at 30 deg Az
           300M out.
2104     A Trp LP has picked up 4 personnel, LP being pulled back & A15 going to open up.
2123     A Trp reports fired cannister and had a Mad Minute 360 deg, unknown results.
2126     Trp LP says 4 persons, seemed to be setting up recoiless rifle of unknown cal, firing more cannister
           to be safe.
2217     A Trp LPs out.
2230     A Trp LPs 160 deg 30M,  355 deg 60M,  120 deg 100M.
Jun 6
Summary: 1st page of journal missing. A Trp secured Rome Plows. A Trp had a dust-off called in at 
           2107hrs, man accidentally wounded by M79.  Dustoff complete at 2135hrs.  A Trp LPs in position
           at 2207hrs.
1625     A Trp closed into NDP.
2008     A Trp received 3-4 mortar rds and 2 or 3 RPG rds.  Receiving negative fire now.
2040     A Trp at 2008hrs received 3 RPG rds and 4 or 5 60mm mortar rds from 315 deg azimuth at 300
           meters.
2107     A Trp requests urgent dust-off, one man has side wound.
2135     Dust-off is complete.
2140     Dust-off individual was wounded accidentially when a M79 went off as A20 element was setting up
           their LP.
2156     A Trp LP status: 120 deg at 100 meters, 355 degrees at 60 meters, & 160 degrees at 30 meters.
2207     A Trp LPs are in position.
2230     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 7
Summary: A Trp secured Rome Plows. A Trp had movement 250 meters from perimeter at 0330hrs.  Called in
           Arty with unknown results.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0330     A Trp has movemnt of 3 personnel on 150 deg azimuth at 250 meters.  Pulled in LPs, had a mad
           minute and calle in Arty.
0630     Rome Plow C&C ship on station at A Trp, Centaur 13.
0822     A Trp using Cdr's ship (C&C) for routine dust-off.
0957     A Trp northern cutting position is XT487355 & southern position is XT504335.
1130     A Trp requested Rome Plow C&C for 1230hrs.
1337     A Trp location is XT488355, north cut, & XT513343, south cut.
1540     A20 has closed NDP.
1555     A Trp trains have closed NDP.
1600     Negative contact with Rome Plow C&C ship.  Left Cu Chi at 1515hrs.
1620     A Trp requests 2 road wheels w/lug nuts for M48.  They have none.
1635     Rome Plow C&C ship is at A Trp's location.
1657     A Trp has all elemnts closed into NDP at XT493353.
1658     Rome Plow C&C ship is enroute to FSB Hampton to pick-up Maj Acree.
1822     A Trp called in the Rome Plow report.
2009     A Trp spotted a gook 74 meters out on 195 deg azimuth.  Engaged with M16s & M60's.
2010     Air Strike going in around A Trp's NDP.
2???      A Trp LP status: 120 deg at 100m, 355 deg at 60 meters, & 160 deg at 30 meters.  Radar status:
           right 5277 mils, left 3322 mils, center 4300 mils, & depth 500 meters.
2328     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 8
Summary: A Trp secured Rome Plows. (CPT Wells last day of command.  CPT Hogue assumes command the
            next day).
0430     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0710     A Trp will be working at the following locations: XT508338 & XT478367.
1115     A Trp security elements breaking for chow at XT475365 & XT512333.
1300     A Trp security elements finished chow.
1453     A Trp northern cut is at XT479365.
1543     A Trp northern cut is at XT478365.
16??     A Trp requests dust-off for individual with a high temperature.
1630     Dust-off will be handled by Rome Plow C&C ship.
1645     A Trp closed to NDP.  Trains have not closed yet.
1705     Dust-off is complete.
1843     All elements have closed NDP.
1940     A Trp LP status: 120 deg at 100 meters, 355 deg at 60 meters, & 160 deg at 30 meters.
2025     A Trp LPs are in position.
2045     A Trp has called in the Rome Plow report.
2346     A Trp has a negative SITREP.