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

Timeline: Counteroffensive,
 12 Dec 65 - 30 Jun 1966

Last Updated on: Saturday, December 29, 2012 08:41:21 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.  Richard Bradley is our volunteer coordinator for the Counteroffensive timeline. 
     Note 1: Entries that include an exact time or grid coordinates have been extracted from official documents.  If no time is provided it is a recollection from a unit member.
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Apr 6, 1965
- SGT Rafael Torres-Rivera is TDY to the 114th Assault Helicopter Company as part of the 25th Division's Shotgun Program.  The program provided crewmembers to helicopter units that were short personnel in Vietnam.  SGT Torres-Rivera's helicopter AUH-1 (tail number # 63-08667)  was shot down by .50 Cal, crashed inverted and exploded.  SGT Torres-Rivera is KIA. The others in his crew, not members of A Trp, that died were 1st Lt. Raymond E. Rupcic [AC]; Cpt. Charles G. Tucker [CP]; & Sp4 Clarence L. Jones [CE]. (SGT Torres-Rivera's shadowbox)

Jan 1966
- 25th Infantry Division continues Operation Holokai (Deployment to Vietnam).  Beginning with the marshaling of vehicles of 3 /4 Cav(-) on 11 February and continuing until the arrival of the last vehicles on 25 February, 46 convoy serials totaling 2,746 vehicles were moved from the marshaling area to the port.  During the period 10 February - 15 April, accompanying supplies and unit impedimenta totaling 10,498 short ton (21 short ton ammunition, 856 short ton vehicles and equipment, 9,621 short ton miscellaneous general cargo) were moved from the various unit areas and USARHAW supply points to the army port.  186 buses were required to move troops of division (-).
Feb 21
-   Nearly 400 men of two troops of 3rd Sqdn. 4th Cav., have arrived in Vietnam to boost division strength to nearly 9,000 men.  A Trp., unloaded its armored personnel carriers (APC) and tanks at Saigon Harbor, after a seven-day voyage by LST from Okinawa.  Commanded by Capt. Joseph R. Monihan, of Newburgh, N.Y., A Trp. joined 2nd Bde at Cu Chi.
   Both Cavalry reconnaissance troops departed from Hawaii in early January aboard the USNS SULTAN. Prior to arriving in Vietnam, the two troops spent four weeks at Okinawa’s Camp Hansen, where they received and processed nearly 30 new APCs and a number of new M-48A3 tanks. (see Tropic Lightning News article)
- A Trp arrives at the port of Saigon. Trp arrived in port late afternoon and unloaded vehicles from the Navy ships (see photo of A24) into the night. As each vehicle came off the ship, it was driven around the corner and parked in column on a street that bordered the Saigon River.  (See Narrative by Dave Cox)
Feb 22
- A Trp left Saigon around noon. Trp had an MP escort to the edge of the city and crossed the Hoc Mon bridge on Hwy 1 to Cu Chi. (See Narrative by Dave Cox).
Feb 23
- A Trp attaches 6 tanks to 1st Bn 5th Mech for combat operations around Cu Chi. 1/5 Mech was in a NDP at XT 688119. 1st Bn 5th Mech conducted search and clearing operations with only light sniper fire being received.
Feb 24
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The hostility of villagers in Hau Nghia Province melted into smiles February 24 when the trucks from the 2nd Bde, rumbled into the hamlet of Bac Ha, laden with clothing, reading material and other supplies from the people of Hawaii. The soap, school supplies, sewing materials and clothing were delivered to the children of Minh-Tan School, which is in Bac Ha, a small relocation village for refugees from North Vietnam. In accepting the materials for his men from the newly arrived A Trp., 3rd Sqdn., 4th Cav., Col. Lynnwood M. Johnson, Jr., 2nd Bde. commander, said, “With these items and our medical aid program, we will be able to really convince the people of our sincere thanks and aloha to the residents of Hawaii for furnishing supplies that will greatly benefit the Vietnamese families.”  (see Tropic Lightning News article)
Feb 26
- 2nd Bde conducts Operation KOLCHAK.
- A Trp attached to 1/27 Inf Bn. 1/27 Inf attacked along two axes 260800 Feb 66 to secure Objective TARO and destroy VC personnel and fortifications within objective area. A 3/4 Cav attacked along Axis QUEEN to secure southern half of objective; The 4.2 mortar section (3 tubes) A 3/4 Cav was Op/Con of Mortar Platoon l/27 during the operation. A/3/4 Cav received two (2) WIA as result of booby trap. A 3/4 Cav found a bag of documents at approximately 1000 hrs.

Mar 4
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A Trp (-) attached to 1/5 Inf(M) Bn for operation Waikiki.  A Trp's 3 mortar squads attached to Heavy Mortar Plt 1/5 Inf(M) Bn. 3rd Plt A 3/4 Cav attached to Co A 1/5 Inf.  3rd Plt Co A 1/5 Inf attached to A Trp 3/4 Cav. Intelligence prior to the operation indicated that two estimated VC LF companies C1/306and C 54, to include two VC guerrilla platoons, were known to have temporarily occupied small houses and defensive positions in the area of operations. The enemy was expected to utilize small elements up to platoon size to harass attacking elements through the use of heavy sniper fire, booby-traps and mines.
- Task Force 1/5 Inf(M) crossed the LD at 0710 hours and moved along Route Jack to occupy attack Position Apple (Co B), Orange (Co A1/5 Inf & 3rd Plt /A/3/4 Cav), and Cherry (A Trp 3/4 Cav(-). Recon Platoon screened the movement along Route Jack and Co B secured the attack positions. At 0740 hours Heavy Mortar Platoon & 3 Mortar Squads 3/4 Cav occupied Position Plum to support the attack. Each unit received some small arms fire while moving into their attack positions but suffered no casualties.
- At 0952 hrs A Trp 3/4 Cav(-) located an enemy bunker with seven VC vic XT 624174 which was taken under fire and estimated two VC were killed and four wounded.
- At 10:20 hrs A Trp 3/4 Cav(-) located three VC in black uniforms and steel helmets vic XT 637173, employed small arms fire and estimated killing two and wounding one.
- At 12:52 hrs Co A 1/5 Inf & 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav found and destroyed a heavily booby-trapped weapons cache vic XT 615175. A Trp 3/4 Cav located a heavily booby-trapped area vic XT 617173 and 600 pounds of rice vic XT 620170. All units closed on PL Zulu by 1422 hours with no enemy contact. A Trp 3/4 Cav was detached from TF 1/5 Inf(m) and attached to the 2/27 Inf at 1452 hours.
Mar 8
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1st Plt A/3/4 Cav securing Laterite Pit.
- 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on a Search & Destroy supporting one of the Infantry units. PFC Merrill was shot by a sniper while out on the back deck of his tank at a halt. PFC Hugh W Merrill (photo/shadowbox) KIA.
Mar 14
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A Trp attached to 1st Bde for Operation Honolulu. Phase I: 0630 hrs A Trp secured route Blue from vic CU CHI to vicinity BAO TRAI,  XT526045 in coordination with ARVN Ranger Battalion.
Mar 15
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At 1500 Co B 2/27 Inf was alerted for an Eagle flight to vic XT482085 where seventy VC were reported assembling.  Co B departed at 1630 hrs and joined a platoon from A Trp in the vicinity of the objective.  There was no more contact as a result of the action.
Mar 16
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Co C 2/27 Inf conducted an Eagle Flight to vic XT584017 at 1030 hrs.  The company landed and began search and destroy operations with a platoon from A Trp acting as a blocking force.  There was no organized VC resistance, but numerous mine fields were encountered.  Sixteen VC suspects were evacuated.  Each house in the area had a bunker adjacent to it.  Booby trapped grenades on bamboo stakes with trip wires caused seven friendly WIA's.
Mar 17
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1 Mech Inf Plt from Co B 1/5 Inf(M) attached to A Trp. The Brigade Command Post secured by A Trp (-) at Position ACE.
Mar 18
- The attached platoon from Co B, hit a mine vic XT 474127 and received no casualties; however, the platoon sustained two WIA's due to booby-traps vic XT 462130.
- At 0800 A Trp and a platoon from B Co 65th Engineers conducted a daylight sweep vic XT540110.  The Task Force failed to make significant contact, but did retrieve a Vietnamese Ranger who reported he had been kidnapped by VC.  At the same time, he indicated approximately 100 VC were located vic XT529113.
Mar 20
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A Trp attached to 1/5 Inf Bn(M) for Operation WAIKIKI. 3rd Plt A Trp attached to Co A 1/5 Inf(M).  A Trp mortar squads attached to 1/5 Inf(M) Mortar Plt.
- A Trp (-) crossed the LD at 0834 hours and received some small arms fire from the woods to their front. A Trp located an enemy bunker with seven VC vic XT 624174 which was taken under fire and estimated two VC were killed and four wounded. A Trp occupied Position Peach. A Trp located three VC in black uniforms and steel helmets vic XT 637173, employed small arms fire and estimated killing two and wounding one. A Trp located a heavily booby-trapped area vic XT 617173 and 600 pounds of rice vic XT 620170. All units closed on PL Zulu by 1422 hours with no enemy contact.
- A Trp was detached from 1/5 Inf(M) and attached to the 2/27 Inf at 1452 hours.
Mar 29
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A Trp attached to 1/69 Ar Bn for Operation Circle Pines. One Main Force Battalion, the 307 Bn of the 165A Regt, has been reported in the operations area. The 048 Heavy Weapons Company was reported supporting the 307 Bn. Exact locations and dispositions of the VC forces were not known. It was believed that when the VC determined that a major U.S. attack was underway they would attempt to withdraw and ex-filtrate in small groups to safe areas in the Ho Bo Woods (XT 6228) and the Iron Triangle (XT 7025).
- The Task Force moved from the base camp at 0700.  A Trp, 3/4 Cav initially moved rapidly across the area of operations to establish a blocking position vic XT664239.  Its move was slowed, however, by disabled vehicles from VC mines and the position was occupied at 1745 hours.  A Trp released from attachment to 1/69 Ar Bn.
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A Trp attached to 1/5 Mech. The largest problem encountered in resupply was receiving the attached unit, A Trp, 3/4 Cav,  on the fourth day of the operation and being informed that they needed 1,000 gallons of MOGAS and 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel to accomplish their mission. The fuel was delivered despite a shortage of daylight time.
Mar 30
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The TF 1/69 Ar Bn continued its (illegible) along the northern edge of the Brigade area of operations.  Along the eastern boundary of the operational area, a platoon of tanks with a Cav platoon as escort linked up with the Recon plat from 1/5 Mech at 1020 hours.  The group disrupted VC ex-filtration from the area and moved east where it made contact with 7th ARVN representative operating to the east.  8500 lbs of rice and corn were discovered in a storage area vic XT647226 and a tunnel complex including a mess hall and school were discovered at XT640220.

Apr 1
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A Trp attached to 1/5 Inf(M) Bn.
Apr 2
- Task Force 1/5 Inf attacked at 0730 hrs. The TF seized its objectives along the Saigon River with no contact; however, en route mines damaged three vehicles from A Trp, 3/4 Cav.  A report of VC activity further to the north was confirmed so Co A was dispatched to the area vic XT628304.  A VC force of two squads was engaged in the area resulting in six VC KIA (BC).  One APC, however, was destroyed by a 175mm round rigged for command detonation.  VC base areas discovered near the river were destroyed. Due to reported VC activity north of the Bde TF objectives, the Task Force was given the mission to seize a new blocking position vic OP D (XT 628304).
Apr 4
- A Trp relieved from attachment to 1/5 Inf(M) and attached to 1/69 Ar Bn at 0700 hrs.
Apr 25
- Troop sends 4 personnel to division ambush school.
- 0700 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav hit water buffalo in Cu Chi village.
- 1312 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav ready to move from main gate to Bac Ha #2 to check out automatic weapons fire reported by 65th Engrs.
- 1325 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav depart main gate, move west of Bac Ha #2, searching plantation, to move south and encircle entire hamlet.
- 1328 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position & has not established contact with 65th Engrs vic Bac Ha.
- 1418 hrs Aerorifle platoon from D Trp (27 men) on way to A Trp.
- 1445 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position 20.
- 1500 hrs 1st & 2nd Plts A/3/4 Cav securing village.  Aerorifles checking area with National Police.
- 1620 hrs 1st & 2nd Plts A/3/4 Cav have completed 1/2 of search of village.
- 1622 hrs A6 reports sniper fire of 1 round at grid 643140.  Aerorifles investigating.
- 1730 hrs 1st & 2nd Plts A/3/4 Cav have completed search of village. Close into motor pool at 1748 hrs.
- 2010 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
Apr 26
- 0608 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports all personal & weapons accounted for.
- 0625 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports roadblock 3 feet high at XT639121. Request a dozer tank.
- 0630 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav to clear road to Laterite Pit. At 0635 hrs 2nd Plt reports dirt mound in middle of road at XT646118.
- 0708 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav moves to continue mission in Area White.
- 0720 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports propaganda papers and dummy in road at XT640120.  Will bring in on return.
- 0725 hrs A30 reports location is CP5 at Phase Line Dog and area is clear.
- 0744 hrs troop sends 4 personnel to division ambush school.
- 0938 hrs A30 reports location at CP7 and phase line CAT with negative contact.
- 0952 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at phase line DOG moving North
- 1056 hrs troop elements have completed sweep to phase line CAT with negative contact.
Apr 27
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A Trp attached to 1/27 Inf Bn for Operation Maili. The VC had been active in the operational area, especially around DUC LAP (XT557054) which had been subjected to several attacks, mining incidents, mortar attacks and sniper fire.  VC units reported to be operating in AO included the DONG THAP (DT2) Regt consisting of the 267th Bn (strength 400) and the 269th Bn (strength 500); 506th Local Force Bn (strength 300); and C2 Company (strength 75-100).  With the exception of C2 Co, which is a local force unit, the VC units are well equipped with assorted small arms and automatic weapons, 60mm and 81mm mortars, 57mm and 75mm Recoil-less rifles.  According to reports the DUC HOA LIAISON ROUTE and VC SUPPLY ROUTE #1 B run through the operational area.  A VC safe area was reported as being located in vic of XT5703, XT5903, XT5902.
- TF 1/27 Inf conducts search and destroy operations to seek out and destroy VC forces and supplies; prepares to assist or support ¾ Cav elements operating from CU CHI to BAO TRAI (XT526044); establish liaison with HAU NGHIA advisor team (XT526044) for coordination of operation and pacification of AO.
- 0645 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departs base camp in support of Operation Maili.
- 1030 hrs Div G3 wants to know why 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav is returning to BC.  Directs them to slow to 10mph on congested roads.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav had returned to pickup more vehicles that required escort.
- 1300 hrs  A Troop to escort 5 vehicles from Sub-sector to Trang Bang and escort 2 vehicles back from Trang Bang.
- 1356 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT602109 convoy North cleared CP 1 at 1345 hours. 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports small convoy headed South.
- 1525 hrs A Trp convoy clears turnoff to Trung Lap.  Road cleared to Trang Bang at 1430 hrs.
- 1625 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed at 1625 hours.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav with radar & FO in position at 1600 hrs.
- 1755 hrs trp cdr returns from 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav position.
- 1800 hrs Plt Ldr A/3/4 Cav of platoon for Operation Bulldog to report to 2/27 Inf at 280730 hrs.
Apr 28
- 0535 hrs Sgt Jones of 65th Engrs reports with AVLB OPCON to A Trp.
- 0620 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav clearing road heading South.
- 0710 hrs A Trp Cdr in air reports CP India clear.  Leader3 wants to know when resupply will be sent to Operation Maili elements.
- 0727 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP A with OPCON AVLB. Using AVLB at XT684145.  No bypass due to wet ground.
- 0735 hrs Trp Cdr reports bridge out at XT753070.  Civilians using sampans as ferries.
- 0812 hrs Convoy South has cleared CP 3.  Leader 3 has linked u with 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT602108.
- 0815 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D. ARVN will not let them go forward.
- 0825 hrs Lion 33 notified that 1st Plt A Trp will depart for LION's CP at 0845 hrs.
- 0840 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav received permission to move forward from ARVN.
- 0850 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP E.
- 0920 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav submits road report on route to CP E.
- 1017 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav submits bridge report on bridges .4km & .2km from CP 1.
- 1022 hrs Troop directed not to move mortars until directed by higher.
- 1100 hrs A Troop closes into base camp.
- 1327 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav left gate on convoy escort.
- 1425 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav back at original position.
- 1430 hrs A Troop (-) is base camp reaction force.
- 1520 hrs A Troop escort element to report to 1/69 motor pool NLT 1600 hrs.
- 1700 hrs A40 (radar) w/1st Plt A/3/4 Cav elements leaves motor pool to link up with rest of 1st Plt.
- 1735 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav attached to LION elements effective 0800 29 Apr.  Plt will change weekly.
Apr 29
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0612 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departs for convoy escort mission.
- 0641 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports clearing road from 2nd Bde back to base camp.
- 0710 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departs base camp.
- 0800 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav was attached to TF 1/27 and at 1330 hrs began a sweep through the general area of operation Maili with negative contact. 2nd Plt 2 A3/4 Cav destroyed 2 tunnels vic XT567044.
- 0852 hrs A Trp convoy moving South w/65 vehicles.
- 0932 hrs A Trp convoy North left Saigon w/44 vehicles.
- 1418 hrs A Trp moving North at CP 4 w/39 vehicles.
- 1848 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closes base camp.
Apr 30
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0630 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departs for convoy duty.
- 0647 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 3.
- 0750 hrs A Trp Cdr directed to have elements check roadblock vic XT579160.
- 0803 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy at CP 3 moving South w/34 vehicles.
- 0914 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy moving North just short of CP 2.
- At 1112 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav was given an additional mission of sweeping the village of CP HAU HOA with infantrymen mounted.  While conducting this sweep, 2 trenches (130 meters and 80 meters respectively, 9 spider holes and 13 bunkers were destroyed by a tank dozer vic XT567044.  Also a tank from 2nd Plt A3/4, Cav had a track blown by an AT mine vic XT575037 requiring a VTR for return to base
- Vehicle losses reported by A Trp during Operation Circle Pines. 5 M48A3 tanks damaged, (illegible) M48A3 tanks repaired in field, (illegible) tanks were hit twice and repaired, 8 K-(illegible) armored personnel carriers damaged, 4 M-113 armored personnel carriers repaired in field, 4 M-113 armored personnel carriers evacuated to base camp, 1 M-113 armored personnel carrier was hit twice and repaired.
- 1225 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports convoy moving North cleared CP 3 w/39 vehicles.
- 1247 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports convoy going North w/8 vehicles passing CP 3.
- 1349 hrs A Trp A/3/4 Cav reports convoy coming North w/19 vehicles at CP 3.
- 1749 hrs A Trp A/3/4 Cav reports convoy moving North w/63 vehicles.
- 1757 hrs A Trp A/3/4 Cav reports convoy moving South w/12 vehicles this side of CP 3.
- 1845 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closes base camp, convoy total 277 vehicles.
- 2117 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports 60 rounds of small arms fire vic XT602108.  Might be PFs, did not fire at them.
- 2142 hrs Div G3 releases platoon supporting Operation Maili back to troop control at 0900 hrs 1 May.

May 1
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TF 1/27 Inf conducted a S & D operation in an area bounded by coordinated XT566073,XT575048, XT573048 and XT594073.  2nd Plt A3/4 Cav conducted a fast sweep from N to S through the area and established a blocking position to the South.
- 0645 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports roadblock, propaganda, & VC flags at XT669102.  Removed roadblock and picked up propaganda.
- 0659 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports large enemy flag hung in tree at XT698090. Removed flag.
- 0719 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 in position, road is clear South.
- 0725 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 found homemade grenade at location of the flag and ran over it with a vehicle.  Grenade destroyed, no damage to vehicle.
- 0800 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 convoy moving North at CP 3 w/45 vehicles.
- 0905 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 convoy North at CP 3. Still counting vehicles.
- 0930 hrs A Trp receives warning order to have a Plt Ldr & scout section to serve as convoy escort for C Co 1/27 to Go Dau Ha at 1500 hrs.  Plt (-) will be base reaction force.
- 0945 hrs A Trp reports 256 vehicles on convoy.
- 1032 hrs A Trp reports convoy moving South w/108 vehicles.
- 1042 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 closed base camp at 0945 hrs.
- 1105 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 receiving automatic weapons fire at XT503198, returned fire continuing to move.  Estimated 3 enemy KIA.
- 1140 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 vehicle down, retrieved by VTR, will close base camp in 45 minutes.
- 1147 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 receiving small arms fire at XT435230, returned fire continuing to move.
- 1235 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy going South w/37 vehicles.  Convoy moving North at same time w/16 vehicles.
- 1305 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy moving at CP 3 w/24 vehicles.
- 1316 hrs A Trp Cdr reports escort mission delayed until 020700 May.
- 1350 hrs A Trp to take over perimeter security mission at 1800 hrs.
- 1420 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy passing his location at XT663107 w/34 vehicles.
- 1455 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy moving North w/7 vehicles.
- 1630 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy moving South w/11 vehicles.
- 1630 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy moving North at CP 3.
- 1700 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy moving North w/17 vehicles.
- 1745 hrs TF 1/27 Inf reports one WIA in attached A Trp element.  Larry Lampson shot himself with 45 cal pistol at 1715 hours.  Medevaced to 25th Med Battalion.  Extent of Injury unknown.
- 1755 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy moving North w/34 vehicles.
- 1806 hrs all A/3/4 1st & 2nd Plt elements closed.  A31 down for a transmission.  A32 will be repaired and operational tonight.  Total convoy count was 210 vehicles.  Tanks at Go Dau Ha to depart at 0930 hrs, order of march 30, 20, 10 elements.  95 elements to move with 10 tanks.
May 2
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TF 1/27 Inf (-) conducted a S & D operation from S to N in an area bounded by coordinates XT555090, XT555078, XT568078 and XT574091 with 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav (+) blocking to the N.
- 0445 hrs A Trp ambush enroute back to base camp.  Arrives at base camp at 0510 hrs.
- 0610 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 convoy escort departs motor pool.
- 0653 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 in position vicinity CP 3 for escort duty.  3rd Plt A/3/4 moving out to pick up Engrs.  1st Plt A/3/4 located at XT647117.
- 0915 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy moving North w/41 vehicles.
- 1014 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports Red 1 vehicle convoy heading North.
- 1100 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav began a sweep from a line between XT550088 and XT555088 to line between XT550073 and XT555073 in an attempt to locate enemy radio transmitter but with negative results.
- 1120 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports 141 vehicle convoy moving South.
- 1347 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy moving South w/57 vehicles.
- 1445 hrs A Trp requests time for patrol briefing with S2.  Briefing at 1530 hrs.
- 1554 hrs A Trp convoy headed South at CP 3 with 66 vehicles.
- 1729 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3 heading North w/78 vehicles.
- 1835 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 closes into base camp.
- 1930 hrs A Trp directed to have ambush patrol for night to report every 30 minutes.
- 2023 hrs A Trp XO reports that ambush patrol does have arty concentrations plotted on map.  A Trp requests support on perimeter due to platoon change over with TF 1/27 INF.
- 2200 hrs S3 TF 1/27 reports that OPCON platoon change over can take place at 1300 hrs.  Plt to escort TF 1/27 INF convoy to Duc Lap at 1400 hrs.
- 2215 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 reports 2 burst automatic weapons fire at Rubber plantation at XT652126.
- 2225 hrs A Trp Radar reports light moving east 400 meters front of bunker 175 at XT652141.
May 3
-  At 0205 hrs, the C1/27 ambush vic XT564046 received the first of 2 coordinated attacks by 2 main force plats and 1 local force plat (50-75 men).  The VC withdrew at approx 0210 hrs and then attacked from 3 sides at 0215 hrs.  Arty fire was called in and at 0235 hrs, Co 1/27 dispatched a rifle plat and 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav to the ambush site.
- 0245 hrs reaction force consisting of 1/2 of 2nd Plt A/3/4 arrived at ambush site to extract ambush patrol. Action terminated at approx 0300 hrs.  Results:  10 losses:  5 KIA, 5 WIA (includes 1 counter-terrorist). 31 VC IA (BC) verified by reports for sector S2 Agent, Regional forces leader and Sector S3/Sector S2.  Reaction force leader to be recommended for a medal by Cdr TF 1/27 INF. Upon conducting a sweep in the ambush area at first light, plat C1/27 captured 9 VCs hiding in bushes in vic of night's action (2 were later confirmed to be V C by Nat'l Police) and the following items:  1-M1 rifle, 1 carbine, 2 carbine ammo pouches, 1 pr Vietnamese jungle boots, 5 BAR magazines, 2 hand grenades (US), 1 smoke grenade, approx 150 rnds assorted 3/A ammo, 2 ponchos, 3 field caps, 1 straw helmet and 1 M79 expanded cart.  2 VC bodies were left in the area of the ambush, 1 of which was identified as a Sqd leader.  Intelligence Plat 1st Co 506 Bn by information located in the lined shirt he was wearing.  From this time until TF 1/27 Inf. Returned to base camp, the area of this ambush was made an outpost defended by a platoon.  In the morning, 2nd Plt C1/27 and 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav (-) established a blocking position vic XT527103 to XT5520?5.
- An additional platoon from 2/27 conducted an Eagle flight and landed vic XT556018, linked up with 2 APC's from 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav and established a blocking position to the S.
- 0525 report from TF 1/27 INF that LT Koropey was WIA with frag wound to shoulder from mortar or rifle grenade.  Treated and returned to duty.
- 0620 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 departs for MSR security.
- 0630 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports road obstacle of grass stalks and dirt one foot high at XT649116.
- 0655 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 to pick up VTR at 4 Corners and escorted to site to clear obstacle.
- 0658 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 able to clear with organic elements.  Hold VTR.  Obstacle cleared at 0705 hours.
- 0734 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 in position and road clear to bridge.
- 0800 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy going South w/48 vehicles.  A10 located 1/2 km out of Cu Chi.
- 1005 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 convoy moving North w/88 vehicles cleared CP 3.
- 1142 hrs A Trp convoy moving South cleared CP w/64 vehicles.
- 1215 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP3 heading South.
- 1255 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 enroute to TF 1/27 Inf to replace 2nd Plt A/3/4 as attached element.
- 1404 hrs A Trp convoy headed North w/17 vehicles.
- 1425 hrs A Trp convey coming North w84 vehicles.
- 1600 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav attached to TF 1/27 INF was replaced in the operational area by 3rd Plt A3/4 Cav.
- 1757 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports convoy moving North w/74 vehicles.
- 1820 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 closes into base camp.
- 1930 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 closes into motor pool.
- 2100 hrs A Trp ambush patrol in position.
May 4
- 0530 hrs A Trp ambush patrol returns to base camp.
- 0647 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 on way to Laterite Pit.
- 0630 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 reports obstacle on road at XT667105.  Consists of dirt and brush 6 inches high. Cleared obstacle at 0635 hrs.
- 0742 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 returns from Laterite Pit.
- 0745 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 reports flags & papers strewn on roadside at XT697090 to XT700088.  Will pick up and return when practical.
- 0821 hrs A Trp convoy is at CP 3.
- 0911 A Trp Cu Chi sub-sector element reports ambush site at XT697090 to XT700087 with elements lying in ambush.
- 0927 A Trp directed to report on the danger.
- 0931 A Trp lead elements of convoy stopped at CP 3.
- 0945 A Trp convoy is at CP 3.
- 0958 S3 informs A Trp that there is no restriction on convoy at this time.
- 1007 hrs A Trp Cdr reports 1st convoy from South closing base camp.
- 1030 hrs A Trp convoy closes w/117 vehicles from Saigon.
- 1055 hrs A Trp reports convoy going South departing base camp.
- 1100 hrs A Trp XO reports convoy going south has departed.
- 1145 hrs D Trp directed to have patrol leader for tonight's patrol to report to the A Trp Cdr at 1300 hrs.
- 1157 hrs A Trp last convoy w/106 vehicles from Saigon.
- 1400 hrs from S3 to DTOC: A Trp (-) is the reaction force.
- 1451 hrs A Trp convoy moving North cleared CP 4 w/45 vehicles.
- 1515 hrs A Trp reports convoy leaving base camp going South.
- 1525 hrs A Trp reports ARVN jeep overturned at XT670103 with one injured.  Request medical Assistance
- 1530 hrs A Trp cancels medical request.  Will transport individual by 1/4 ton.
- 1820 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 closed base camp.
- 1825 hrs A Trp reports last convoy contained 47 vehicles.  Today's convoy total was 751 vehicles.
- 2025 hrs A Trp reports ambush patrol in position.
May 5
- 0615 hrs 1st Plt & 2nd Plt A/3/4 cross SP.  1st Plt A/3/4 at Old Laterite road.
- 0640 hrs A Trp operations lost contact with ambush patrol, not closed base camp.  Contact reestablished at 0650 hrs, lost again.
- 0705 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 moved into obj area, arty prep complete, & no contact.  Trp XO with Trp.
- 0728 hrs 1st & 2nd Plt A/3/4 in objective area with ARVN.  Negative contact.
- 0734 hrs A Trp XO reports. Centaur 20 received fire, did not return fire due to friendlies in AO.  1st & 2nd Plt A/3/4 received fire from several VC at XT703101.  Returned fire and continued to move.
- 0755 hrs A Trp Cdr reports Centaur 20 received fire in grid XT7111.  Gunships return fire, 1 man WIA & other gunships returning to base camp.
- 0810 hrs A Trp operations reports convoy moving North past CP 3.
- 0815 hrs ARVN advisor with A Trp reports 40 VC in Cave at XT702104.  ARNV units move to location to burn them out.
- 0830 hrs, A1/27, with attachments, departed Bn Base on tracks from 3rd Plt A3/4 Cav and began a S&D operation to the E and S in an area bounded by coordinates XT594040, XT592027, XT601027 and XT604040.
- 0840 hrs A Trp XO reports convoy from South closed.
- 0845 hrs A Trp XO reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 in position for convoy security from CP 3 up 3.7 & left 0.8km.
- 0920 hrs A Trp XO reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 on convoy security & 1st Plt A/3/4 has completed sweep, now searching tunnels at XT693118, looking for lost M60 machine-gun(D Trp) at XT696124.
- 0927 hrs A Trp XO reports convoy moving North at CP 3.
- 0945 hrs A Trp Cdr reports 1st Plt A/3/4 moving into area where chopper received automatic weapons fire at XT695125.
- 0950 hrs A Trp Cdr reports convoy from South turning into Cu Chi base camp.
- 0956 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 picked up 2 VC suspects. Turned over to 49th ARVN for interrogation.
- 1002 hrs A Trp operations reports convoy from South closing base camp.
- 1035 hrs A Trp operations reports convoy from South finished closing base camp.
- 1045 hrs A Trp operations convoy going South departs base camp w/30 vehicles.
- 1049 hrs A Trp operations reports local elements searching for D Trp's lost machine-gun.
- 1050 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 reports several small hooches at XT693118.  Knocked them down and continued search for lost machine-gun.
- 1105 hrs A Trp XO reports that MPs report sniper at XT658112 fired on convoy.  Centaur and MPs checking area.
- 1124 hrs A Trp operations report gunships investigating sniper fire could find nothing.  A12 reports tunnel at Xt695124 going to a hooch.  Destroyed tunnel and hooch.
- 1205 hrs A10 reports hooch with warm teapot and 1 dud 10mm round at XT693118.  Destroyed hooch and round.  Reference the 40 VC in a Cave reported earlier, the ARVN are trying to flush them out with riot control gas.
- 1237 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 crossing SP.
- 1238 hrs A Trp reports convoy South clearing CP 3 w/49 vehicles.
- 1300 hrs A Trp operations reports convoy North departed SP.
- 1306 hrs A Trp operations reports Centaur 20 fired on 2 hooch-es at Xt609094.
- 1308 hrs A10 has checked out grave with negative results.
- 1310 hrs DTOC wants to know if we have people w/ARVN and can we escort gas blower to tunnel complex.  A Trp can escort.
- 1331 hrs A Trp operations reports convoy North departed SP at 1300 hrs.
- 1347 hrs DTOC requests reaction force to be A Trp (-).
- 1425 hrs G3 reports Sgt Dewberry will get CS asap.  1st Plt A/3/4 reports 1 man running into hole.  Confiscated his weapon, 4 mortar rounds, pistol belt, & 1 pair of boots at XT688109.  Blew up the mortar rounds.
- 1455 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 closed.
- 1505 hrs G2 wants to know what happened to the man running into the hole. Reported to G2 that man was too far away and ran away.  Rifle was a Russian made Maisson Nugent 7.62mm.
- 1600 hrs Cpt Monihan reports 2 men from Aviation Bn they assigned with his personnel don't have communication equipment.
- 1615 hrs A Trp convoy lead elem crossed CP 4.
- 1626 hrs A Trp convoy closed base camp w/48 vehicles.
- 1653 hrs A Trp convoy held up a CP 4 because vehicles clearing base camp are very slow.
- 1701 hrs A Trp convoy South a CP 4.
- 1720 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3.
- 1920 hrs A Trp operations report 3rd Plt A/3/4 had 1 WIA, PFC Dickens, evacuated to Saigon.  No additional information.
- 1931 hrs A Trp operations reports 463 vehicle total for today's convoys.
- 1940 hrs A Trp operations reports WIA in good condition, shrapnel wound to stomach, wounded at XT598037, and at 93rd Evac Hosp.
- 2050 hrs A Trp security force is in position.
- 2235 hrs A Trp reports that blocking element staying in position until morning.
May 6
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0435 hrs A Trp outpost will be back in base camp in 15 mins.
- 0450 hrs A Trp outpost closed with all accounted for and negative report.
- 0620 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 moving our for MSR security missions.
- 0635 hrs debriefing of A Trp security patrol, negative report.
- 0650 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 in position for MSR security operations.
- 0850 A Trp operations reports convoy moving South w/33 vehicles at CP 3.  Advisor at bridge says it has been reclassified to a 30.
- 1005 hrs A Trp operations reports bridge at CP 3 confirmed at 30.  It is structurally safe but abatements have been washed away in last few days.  ARVN will be working here in a few days.  No vehicles over this class will be allowed to pass.
- 1015 hrs A Trp operations reports convoy w/72 vehicles crossed CP3.
- 1030 hrs DTOC reports bridge at Hoc Mon damaged (class 30) and off limits to all trucks.  Should be repaired tonight.
- 1235 hrs A Trp receives word that ambush site tonight is same as last night.
- 1255 hrs A Trp convoy South w/82 vehicles.
- 1440 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 2.
- 1533 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 3 w/170 vehicles.
- 1548 hrs A Trp convoy closes base camp.
- 1622 hrs A Trp convoy South w/32 vehicles.
- 1645 hrs A Trp convoy South passes A20's position w/36 vehicles.
- 1655 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 3.
- 1810 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 closed into motor pool.
- 1900 hrs 25th Avn Bn personnel reported to A Trp for bunker reinforcements.
- 2000 hrs A Trp ambush patrol moves out.
- 2112 hrs A Trp ambush patrol in position
- 2130 hrs A Trp informed North bound convoy canceled for tomorrow.
May 7
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0619 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav departs troop area.
- 0745 hrs A Trp reports 1st convoy South.
- 0810 hrs A Trp convoy moving South w/22 vehicles.
- 1045 hrs A Trp convoy closing base camp w/109 vehicles.
- 1153 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 3 w/64 vehicles.
- 1240 hrs 1st Plt A3/4 Cav in position.
- 1605 hrs A Trp convoy South w/43 vehicles at CP 3.
- 1745 hrs A Trp last convoy moving North w/11 vehicles.
- 1807 hrs 1st Plt A3/4 Cav closes base camp.
- 2020 hrs A Trp ambush patrol departed perimeter.  No communication with the patrol.
- 2105 hrs A Trp in communication with ambush patrol at this time.
- 2115 hrs A Trp verifies location of ambush patrol at 150 meters North CP B.  Reports movement in area.
- 2152 hrs A Trp reports negative sitrep for perimeter and ambush patrol setting up in position.
- 2345 hrs A Trp reports negative communications with ambush patrol.  Patrol has flares if they need help.
- 2400 hrs A Trp has contact with on of D Trp squad leaders on the ambush patrol but not with the patrol leader.
May 8
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0057 hrs A Trp has regained communications with D Trp Plt Ldr (ambush patrol).
- 0645 hrs A Trp reports Hwy South clear from Line U.
- 0710 hrs A Trp (-) MSR security at CP 3 road clear.  TF 1/27 S3 coordinated the switch of A Trp Plt for this afternoon after overlap.
- 0730 hrs 1st Plt A3/4 cleared the road to the Laterite Pit.
- 0745 hrs A Trp convoy departed.
- 0825 hrs A Trp to change perimeter Plt with B Trp at noon or when D Trp patrol closes (which ever is later). Plt from perimeter will relieve Plt from TF 1/27 INF.
- 0830 hrs TF 1/27 INF S3 requests that the Plt from A Trp escort resupply convoy to TF 1/27 CP.
- 0845 hrs A Trp mission of perimeter security at noon.  Guard Engr ditch digger tonight, ambush patrol, tonight and reaction force in ARVN compound.
- 0950 hrs A35 reports 2 VC, 1 male 1 female, at XT668133.  Apprehended in AO and turned into to PW compound.
- 1020 hrs A Trp convoy passed CP 3 going North w/40 vehicles.
- 1046 hrs A Trp convoy closed base camp.
- 1108 hrs A Trp ambush patrol closed base camp.
- 1118 hrs A Trp Cdr at CP A going North.
- 1120 hrs A Trp Cdr reports road block at XT520118.  One 1 & 1/4 ton truck stopped there.
- 1124 hrs A Trp convoy departing base camp.
- 1150 hrs A Trp convoy South w/45 vehicles at CP 3.
- 1230 hrs A Trp reports gunship flying convoy cover down due to mechanical failure between CP 2 & CP3. Secured until returned by air to base camp.
- 1250 hrs A Trp reports down aircraft on way back to base camp. S3 requests particulars on downing of aircraft.
- 1304 hrs A Trp reports location of helicopter was between CP 2 & CP 3.  It was a Huey, possibly Centaur 41. More information will follow.
- 1359 hrs A Trp reports no contact with choppers.  They are at Ton Son Nhut Airbase.  No contact until they are airborne again.
- 1442 hrs 1st Plt A3/4 Cav replaced 3rd Plt A3/4 Cav in TF 1/27 Inf AO.
- 1512 hrs A Trp reports H-23 landed and went back up with no problem.
- 1530 hrs Div G5 requests that 2 National Police accompany A Trp on a 2 day mission 9 & 10 May.  To be picked up at 0800 hrs.
- 1630 hrs 3rd Plt A3/4 closed into base camp.
- 2045 hrs A Trp reports ambush patrol off/mounted patrol CP L.
- 2051 hrs Div G5 cancels National Police mission for tomorrow.
May 9
-  A Co 1/27 Inf  with attachments conducted a S & D operation in grid squares XT5706, XT 5806, XT5906, XT6006, XT6105 and XT6205.  1/46 ARVN Regt blocked to the SE vic XT,610030, XT625040, and XT620041 and the 34th ARVN Ranger Bn occupied positions vic XT620020, XT630023 and XT640029 to reinforce and to search these areas for VC equip and material.  A light fire team delivered interdiction fires to assist in sealing off objective area to the N and R. and elements of 1st Plt A3/4 Cav provided a blocking force to the South.
- 0645 hrs A Trp track hit mine at XT569069, needs VTR, blew track and road-wheel.
- 0815 hrs A Trp to have VTR to report to Squadron motor pool at 8:30 hrs.
- 0849 hrs A Trp VTR left with escorts to bring back track.
- 1010 hrs B Trp to be prepared to attach Plt to A Trp for base reaction force for 3 hrs while A Trp Plt on another mission.
- 1035 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav moving out on MSR.
- 1045 hrs 13th Arty reports bridge still out at XT455221.  A Trp Cdr directed to hold convoy in motor pool.  Shift priority from A Trp to B Trp MSR.
- 1109 hrs A Trp to escort 3/13 Arty vehicle to XT439345.
- 1230 hrs A Trp sending 2nd VTR to assist in recovery of mined tracks.
- 1236 hrs A Trp going to use both VTRs to recover both damaged vehicles. 2nd track with damage belongs to engineers.
- 1350 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav convoy moving North.
- 1353 hrs D Trp to provide convoy support to A Trp FO, overfly RT 1 from Cu Chi to Go Dau Ha.
- 1415 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav at old CP 43.
- 1430 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav at old CP 45.
- 1455 hrs A Trp convoy spotted 100m short of CP E.
- 1503 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav at CP E.
- 1506 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav at CP I.
- 1515 hrs A Trp FO reports receiving fire, 3 rounds, at XT441235. A Troop was escorting 6 vehicles from Cu Chi to Xom Bao Don at XT 439345. Gunships took under fire, results unknown.
- 1535 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav at CP 14.
- 1600 hrs A Trp FO off station, returned to base for fuel, will return to mission.
- 1620 hrs Centaur 10 directed to stay with A Trp until 1700 hrs, then pickup convoy from South, then return to A Trp.
- 1625 hrs A Trp ETA 30 minutes from Operation Maili, 1700 or 1715 hrs.
- 1655 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav moving back to CP.
- 1705 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav at old CP 14.
- 1725 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav at old CP G.
- 1730 hrs 3rd Plt A3/4 Cav closed base camp.
- 1811 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav 2km Southeast of CP A.
- 1820 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav will close in 10 minutes.
- 1829 hrs 2nd Plt A3/4 Cav closed at this time.
- 2020 hrs 3rd Plt A3/4 Cav patrol cleared base camp.
- 2033 hrs A31 returned to base camp for a new radio.
- 2110 hrs A31 departs base camp with new radio.
- 2130 hrs A Trp listening post 1 in position.
- 2155 hrs A Trp patrols are in place.
May 10
- 0025 hrs A38 reports light believed to be bicycle at XT651140 300m in front of position moving North to South.  Continuing to observe.
- 0105 hrs reference A38, lost contact.
- 0139 hrs A31 lost contact with A38.
- 0147 hrs A Trp has contact with A38.
- 0703 hrs A Trp ambush patrol reports 1 round of small arms fire.  Destination and location of round unknown.  Round not fired at ambush patrol.
- 0919 hrs A Trp reports both ambush patrols have closed into base camp.
- 0930 hrs A Trp to have VTR with security contact TF 1/27 on 39.60 Mustang when they get into area.  A Trp reports the APC in message 44 belongs to Engineers.
- 0940 hrs TF 1/27 reports no need for VTR.  Be prepared to secure VTR from other unit.
- 1045 hrs A Trp report VTR escort at old main gate.
- 1300 hrs Div G5 requests that 2 National Police for 1400 hrs and 1 National Police for 11 May go with A Trp convoy to Tay Ninh.
- 1500 hrs A Trp elements cleared SP.
- 1512 hrs A38 broke down at CP A, East 3 & South 1.
- 1526 hrs A Trp cleared CP 4.
- 1530 hrs A Trp cleared CP B.
- 1538 hrs A Trp cleared CP C.
- 1542 hrs A Trp cleared CP D.
- 1549 hrs A Trp cleared CP E.
- 1555 hrs A Trp cleared CP F.
- 1608 hrs A Trp cleared CP G.
- 1700 hrs A Trp convoy w/48 vehicles at CP 1.
- 1718 hrs A Trp convoy w/48 vehicles at CP 2.
- 1805 hrs A Trp closes Tay Ninh with negative contact.
- 2010 hrs G3 directs that 3/4 Cav is relieved of all escort missions to Tay Ninh at 1700 hrs 11 May.  Escort may come back or stay at Tay Ninh at own discretion.
- 2102 hrs A Trp departing as planned at 0700 hrs.
May 11
- 0755 hrs A Trp cleared CP M. No difficulties.
- 0806 hrs A Trp convoy at CP L.
- 0820 hrs A Trp convoy at CP K.
- 0835 hrs A Trp convoy at CP J.
- 0850 hrs Div G5 reports that National Police will be ready for pickup at 1200 hrs.
- 0910 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 6.
- 0920 hrs A Trp convoy from Tay Ninh at CP E.
- 0935 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP F.
- 0942 hrs A Trp requests POL on arrival in motor pool.
- 0945 hrs A Trp clear CP D.
- 0949 hrs A Trp reports aircraft supporting A Trp move from Tay Ninh received automatic weapons fire from XT5120.  Checking area.  Damage to aircraft unknown.
- 1045 hrs A Trp closed to base camp.
- 1150 hrs mission to A Trp at 1700 hrs to security A/3/13 Arty between CP G & F.  Escort to Cu Chi on afternoon of 12 May.
- 1210 hrs A Trp convoy to Tay Ninh will be delayed 15 to 30 minutes due to trouble with aircraft.
- 1229 hrs A Trp at CP A.  Cleared at 1235 hrs.
- 1250 hrs all elements clear CP C.  3rd Plt A3/4 Cav at CP E.  A5 elements at clear CP C.
- 1255 hrs 3rd Plt A3/4 Cav clear CP F. Moving at 20 MPH.
- 1302 hrs A Trp rear elements clear CP D.
- 1313 hrs A Trp crossed CP I.
- 1316 hrs A Trp lead elements crossed CP H.
- 1325 hrs A Trp clear CP G.
- 1344 hrs A Trp clear CP H.
- 1348 hrs A Trp clear CP J
- 1400 hrs A Trp rear element clear CP K.
- 1403 hrs A Trp clear CP M.
- 1414 hrs A Trp lead elements clear CP N.
- 1424 hrs A Trp lead elements clear CP 0.
- 1450 hrs all A Trp elements closed assembly area at Tay Ninh.
- 1500 hrs A Trp Cdr requests guidance for element.  They will be relieved tomorrow.  Should we stay here and bring back or return immediately.
- 1505 hrs A Trp directed to return and leave element for A/3/13 Arty mission at CP G.
- 2121 hrs A Trp Cdr estimated time of departure tomorrow is 0700hrs. Will be back same time in and out. Request info on air cover for tomorrow.
May 12
- 0715 hrs A Trp crossed SP at Tay Ninh.
- 0734 hrs A Trp clears SP at Tay Ninh.
- 0758 hrs A Trp reports that Centaur 11 observes 12 people digging on side of road at XT503193.  Dispersed on approach of helicopter.
- 0745 hrs A Trp at CP O.  ETA to CP 4 is 1100 hrs.
- 0900 hrs A Trp at CP K.
- 0911 hrs A Trp at CP J.
- 0915 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position at CP G and checking the area.
- 0925 hrs A Trp at CP I.
- 0928 hrs A Trp at CP H. Lead elements at CP F.
- 0932 hrs A Trp clear CP G.
- 0934 hrs A Trp lead elements at CP E.
- 0935 hrs Squadron Cdr is airborne and will shift to A Trp frequency. 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP F. A5 element at CP I.
- 0938 hrs A Trp elements clear CP F.
- 0945 hrs A Trp lead elements at CP D.
- 0948 hrs A Trp lead elements at CP C.
- 0950 hrs A Trp rear elements clear CP F.
- 0958 hrs A Trp rear elements clear CP E.
- 1005 hrs A Trp lead elements at CP B.
- 1007 hrs A Trp lead elements at CP A.
- 1015 hrs A Trp rear elements at CP D.
- 1015 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports 5 mortar rounds fired at XT640122.  No enemy personnel in area.
- 1024 hrs A Trp rear elements at clear CP B.
- 1031 hrs A Trp rear elements at CP A.
- 1032 hrs A Trp lead elements at CP 4.
- 1047 hrs A Trp elements clear CP A.
- 1054 hrs A Trp reports all elements closed into base camp.
- 1415 hrs A Trp reports 1st Plt a/3/4 Cav will arrive back at base camp released from attachment to TF 1/27 INF at 1500 hrs.
- 1500 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departs base camp.
- 1601 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav crosses CP E.
- 1623 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into 3/13 Arty location.  Escort Arty back at 1700 hrs.
- 1700 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
- 1910 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared gate.
- 1945 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has mines in place.
- 2017 hrs Trp Cdrs directed to report to the TOC.
- 2020 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports light at XT595108 and took it under fire. Light went out but brush is on fire.  Copter is flying overhead.  Will continue to observe.
- 2108 hrs A Trp directed to have troopers for demo class at 65th Engrs tomorrow muster at the S3 at 0735 hrs.
- 2135 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports 5 rounds of 105mm HE landed 500m South of their position.  It appears to be from Bao Dai on an azimuth of 4180mils.
- 2210 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports 3 more rounds have landed closer.
- 2212 hrs Div Arty reports ARVN firing grid XT5910.  Have been told to cease fire.
- 2234 hrs A Trp reports radar is inoperative and also Arty has ceased fire in area.
May 13
- 0005 hrs A30 reports 3 more rds of Arty.
- 1125 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 closes into Base Camp.
- 1225 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 has negative report.
- 1350 hrs A Trp lead elements cross CP 2 w/31 vehicles.
- 1615 hrs Div TOC reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at Go Dau Ha to begin return at 1630 hrs.
- 1620 hrs A Trp Cdr has 2 radar operators attached to support tonight's mission.
- 1647 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departs.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP E.
- 1713 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP C.
- 1716 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D.
- 1722 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position at strong point Apache and has contact with Stiff Reach & Killer 8.
- 1755 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
- 2115 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has coordinated with Killer 19.
May 14
- 0535 hrs A Trp elements depart motor pool for Trung Lap mission.
- 0653 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position. Road clear to CP 3.
- 0841 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav made contact with escorted units and on their frequency.
- 0930 hrs A30 back in base camp.
- 0955 hrs A Trp FO is with XO and able to cover the MSR.
- 1000 hrs A5 reports clouds too low at CP 3.  Unable to observe and returning to base camp.
- 1115 hrs A Trp XO reports 40 men standing in field at XT670120.  Dispersed when ship passed.  Continuing to observe.
- 1125 hrs A Trp directed to alert a platoon for possible search & destroy mission at XT670120 on order.  Air observer is over area.  Notify HQ in time to move ground forces to location of air cover.
- 1440 hrs A Trp operations directed to release gunship team to D Troop control at completion of mission.
- 1438 hrs A Trp convoy closed base camp.
- 1805 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
- 1815 hrs A Trp ambush departed base camp.
- 1825 hrs A Trp reports escorting 178 vehicles today.
- 1855 hrs A38 reports they are in position.
May 15
- 0615 hrs A Trp ambush reports they are on the way to base camp.
- 0630 hrs A Trp ambush closed into base camp.
- 0715 hrs A Trp ambush reported in debriefing that they saw 2 new huts in plantation vicinity XT645125 which had not been there before.
- 1st Plt A/3/4 departed with 2nd Bde 25th ID for Operation Wahaiwa.
May 16
- A Trp minus 3rd platoon attached to 1st Bde 25th ID for Operation Wahaiwa.
- 1st Plt A Trp attached to 2/14 Infantry. 2/14 Inf Bn crossed the LD,  (Bn bunker line) at 0700 with 1st Plt A Trp screening to the front.  Bn moved generally north into FILHOL PLANTATION with no enemy contact by the main body.  At 1000 the 1st Platoon A Trp received SA fire vic XT682197.  The platoon immediately returned fire and continued to its assigned area.  At 1130 the Cav Platoon encountered 5 VC including one woman vic XT679215 and brought them under fire, killing one and wounding one.  Attempts to recover the wounded VC were unsuccessful.  Several documents and items of personal equipment were found on the body recovered and in the area where the VC dropped them as they fled.  No friendly casualties were sustained.  The Bn closed XT670205 at 1500, and secured a perimeter for the night.
- 2nd Plt A Trp attached to 4/23 Inf Bn. 4/23 Inf Bn crossed LD (Bn bunker line) at 0735.  Recon Plt and 3/4 Cav Plat received sniper fire, XT649209 at 1845 hrs.  One (1) WIA in Recon Plt.  Sniper fire suppressed.
- 3rd Plt attached to 2nd Bde 25th ID.
- 2225 hrs A Trp Cdr requests flight at 0615 hrs to XT634202.
May 17
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Task Force 2/14 Inf continued S&D operations toward obj TOM.  (XT668235)  A Co 2/14 Inf,  1st Plt A Trp and Recon Plat moved at 0700 hours to occupy blocking positions at XT657227 (A Co),  XT664226  (Recon), and XT668232  (3/4 Cav) in conjunction with a preplanned air-strike on obj TOM.  At 0930 hours the air-strike was aborted and the Cav Plat was ordered to move through obj TOM and link up with A Co.  No enemy contact was encountered during the move through obj TOM.  Cav Plat and the mechanized flame thrower of the engineer squad were detached. No casualties were sustained during the day's operations.
- 0818 hrs A Trp Cdr reports that A28 hit a mine at XT635197.  No casualties but damage to 2 sets of roadwheels on left side.
- Task Force 4/23 Inf reported an APC from Cav Plat detonated a mine, XT638203, at 0825 hours.  No casualties sustained.  B Co received sniper fire, XT645204, at 0825 hours.  No casualties sustained.  B Co received sniper fire, XT645204, at 0915 hrs.  Three (3) men wounded and evacuated at 1010 hrs.  Carbine and various written material was captured vic XT64221 at 1230 hrs.  At approx 1400 hrs lead elements of battalion moved into a mined and booby trapped area at XT643227. Three (3) KIA's and nine (9) WIA's were evacuated by “DUST OFF”.  Bn withdrew and established forward base at XT640212.
- 1355 hrs HQ8 VTR briefed on mission per request of CPT Monihan.  Will support A Trp.
- 1622 hrs S3 has located VTR at Ann Margaret Gate.
- 1643 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed Ann Margaret Gate 30 minutes ago.  ETA to close base camp is 30 minutes.
- 1714 hrs A Trp VTR is back in base camp.
- 1920 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed and released his air cover.
May 18
- 0630 hrs a platoon from A Trp departed TRUNG LAP to secure LZ  B for 4/9 Inf Bn which was accomplished by 0915 hrs. A total of 446 personnel were lifted into LZ.  At 1220 the Bn crossed the LD in a search and destroy operation toward objective  BILL at XT634253 with Co C and the Cav Plat leading, followed by the Bn command group and A Co.  At 1420 the lead elements of the Bn were on obj BILL (XT643254) having destroyed 5 tunnels and 15 buildings enroute.  Many documents and papers, one tractor with ditch digger attachment and 4 bicycles were captured.  Resupply by air was effected and the Bn secured a perimeter for the night.  A Co had two minor WIA from booby trap fragments during the afternoon.  During the night the Bn received 8-10  60mm rounds or rifle grenades in the perimeter with no casualties.
- 0937 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 4 w/19 vehicles.
- 1525 hrs Plt attached to 2/14 Inf released from attachment at 1600 hrs.
- 1710 hrs Squadron conference call for all units to be alert at midnight which marks Ho Chi Minh's birthday.
- 1820 hrs A Trp command post is located with 2nd Bde 25th ID at Trung Lap.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav operating forward with 2nd Bde reports no problems.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav located with Trp command post at Trung Lap. Ambush patrol tonight.  Convoy escort South tomorrow w/A22 at 0900 hrs.  A22 only damaged vehicle today.  3rd Plt A/3/4 on objective Bill with 1st Bde 25th ID.
May 19
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0736 hrs 2nd Bde 25 ID will send engineer party & attached Cav Plt to clear road for CP to Trang Bang.
- 0736 hrs Task Force 4/23 Inf began movement.  Just prior to moving, C Co sustained a WIA from sniper fire.  Mines, booby traps and punji pit (XT637228) were reported at 0911 hrs.  Bn also had four (4) WIA's at this location.  At 1031 hrs  Bn received 2 WIA's  at XT639228.  3/4 Cav Plt had 2 WIA's,  XT634230 at 1440 hrs. Fire was returned with .50 Cal MG, small arms and flame track. One VC was had another WIA  at same location at approx 1520 hrs.  Bn TF stopped for the night at XT639232 at 1740 hrs.  Several booby traps and tunnels with connecting shelters were reported by Co C at XT639229.  Sniper fire was received, XT638228, by the Cav Plat at 1925 hrs.
- 2nd Plt in major contact (from David Abblitt). 2 vehicles combat lost & 1 damaged by a AT mine. A28 hit, infantry squad members divided among operational tracks.  SGT Clevenger, scout vehicle TC, was hit in the back by sniper. 2nd vehicle hits AT mine, receiving heavy small arms and mortar fire.  2nd Plt Inf squad still had M14 rifles at this time.  Used up supply of 7.62 ammo and had to break M60 MG belts to reload magazines.
- The medevac chopper had to make multiple attempts to set down because it was so hot an LZ.
- SFC Vanover WIA.  Note: Died from these wounds in 1989.  (See Photo/Shadowbox)
- 2125 hrs A Trp XO reports EM, La Pore, 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav shot himself in the foot while cleaning rifle.  Wound is between toes in fleshy part of foot will be medevac tomorrow.  Currently EM is at the battalion aid station.
May 20
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0955 hrs A Trp picked up 10 kilo pressure mine at XT57;4180.  Fuze was a CB21 bomblet.  Brought in 2 signs that were found 200 meters on either side of the mine.
- 1107 hrs B Trp operations reports B10 elements have linked up with 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav moving North.
- 1115 hrs B Trp operations reports an element of 1st PLT A/3/4 Cav hit a mine at XT495230.
- 1125 hrs B Trp operations reports transferred convoy of 40 vehicles to 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav and is securing the damaged 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav vehicle.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav had 2 more vehicles hit mines at XT495230 & XT495235.  Mines appear to be command detonated.
- 1153 hrs B Trp operations reports 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav tank reported earlier blew track and one road wheel.
May 21
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0740 hrs SPOTREP: LA from A6 relayed by Div33; LB vehicle hit mine; LC XT595214; LD APC hit mine, engine blown out, caused 10x8x4 ft crater; LE 5 WIA 1 man both legs blown off & not expected to live.  Trp attached to 1st Bde, 25th ID.
- 1151 hrs G3 reports that Saigon is off limits to all US Forces.
- 1334 hrs A Trp reports lead element closed CP 4.
- 1340 hrs A Trp reports last element closed CP 4.
- 1520 hrs A Trp elements that come down from 1st Bde 25ID will depart at 1530 hrs on return.
-  PFC Theodore J Bradshaw KIA (photo/shadowbox).
May 22
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A Trp remains attached to 1st Bde 25th ID for Operation Wahiawa.
- 0938 hrs B Trp operations reports 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav is coming w/convoy & for B30 to copy.  B30 is at D & Y waiting for 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav.
May 23
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A Trp remains attached to 1st Bde 25th ID for Operation Wahiawa.
- 1810 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
- 1908 hrs B Trp SITREP that B30 elements have contacted A Trp elements at CP A.  A Trp elements proceeding to base camp w/11 vehicles.
May 24
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A Trp remains attached to 1st Bde 25th ID for Operation Wahiawa.
- 0636 hrs S4 4/9 Inf Bn asks is 50 cal ammo for A Trp on the way over to helipad?
- 1855 hrs SITREP from A5. 10 elements have 4 APC & 3 tanks operational, 20 elements have 1 APC, 1 Hq APC & 3 tanks operational, and the 30 elements have 4 APC & 2 tanks operational.
May 25
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A Trp remains attached to 1st Bde 25th ID for Operation Wahiawa.
May 26
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A Trp remains attached to 1st Bde 25th ID for Operation Wahiawa.
May 27
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Task Force 1/27 In Bn at 0625 the Bn cleared the road from 2d Bde CP to XT504257.  The A/3/4 Cav Plt and elements from the 65th Engr remained to secure the road while 1/27th Inf elements moved back to their base.
- 0817 hrs message to A Trp.  Spot reports from Centaur 12: message 23 (dirt mounds in road at XT602140 & message 24 (obstacle across road consisting of dirt 1 foot high and 3 feet wide at XT530184.
- 1145 hrs message to A Trp.  Do you have two APC, one 2&1/2 ton, & one 1/4 ton in tow?
- 1302 hrs A Trp elements closed into base camp. Released from 1st Bde 25 ID.
May 28
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0842 hrs A Trp Cdr directed to have platoon leaders recon routes to BH #1(village near Cu Chi) to include marketplace.  Be prepared to be base reaction force tonight.
- 0905 hrs Trp notified of Division parade to be held on 30 May.
- 1759 hrs A Trp reports 10, 20, 30 elements conducting maintenance and housekeeping.  10 elements are the new life hamlet reaction force.  10, 20, 30 elements Division base reaction force.
May 29
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A Trp has maintenance and housekeeping day.  Base reaction force tonight.
May 30
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A Trp to conduct Operation DESTRUCTION in grid XT6812.  D Trp to support A Trp on operation.
- 0635 hrs A6 reports roadblock at XT674101 that is 1 foot high and 2 feet wide across width of road including a log.
- 0717 hrs B Trp removes roadblock reported by A6 with APC and mine detector.
- 1245 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at SP.
- 1257 hrs A Trp last element of 10 elements clear CP AA.
- 1306 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP CC.
- 1326 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP DD.
- 1340 hrs A30 reports receiving 2 rounds single shot at XT690119.  No hits continuing mission.
- 1346 hrs A30 reports burned 2 hooches and two tunnels w/2 grenades inside at XT689110. Tunnels 4 feet wide and 20 & 25 feet long.  Blew grenades and tunnels.  Continuing mission.
- 1415 hrs A25 reports 1 hut destroyed. Found 1 khaki shirt, 1 fatigue pants, & 2 pair of shorts at XT692124.  Clothing has the name Mitchell in them. Will bring in and continue mission.
- 1535 hrs A25 reports firmly constructed house at XT685128.  Blow in place and continued mission.
- 1535 hrs A5 reports 2 rounds small arms fire received at XT686123.  Returned fire, results unknown.
- 1612 hrs A Trp 200 meters short of PL Tiger.  Returning to base camp.
- 1615 hrs A18 reports arms and ammo cache in tunnel at XT677124.  Assorted makes and models of rifles with 100 rounds of ammo.  Blew tunnel and ammo.  Bringing in rifles with some ammo.
- 1640 hrs A Trp enroute to base camp except for A26 that threw a track.  Left security with A26.
- 1655 hrs A30 reports 1 round of small arms fire at XT685115.  Checked area, negative contact.
- 1710 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav is at CP 4.  A5 elements & tank are at CPD.
- 1745 hrs all A Trp elements have closed into base camp.
- 1815 hrs A35 reports hearing 5 rounds fired at XT659144.  Saw one man move about 350 meters to east. Believe rounds received from the southwest parallel to the perimeter.  Continuing to observe.
May 31
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A Trp is detailed as Division base reaction force.
- 2100 hrs tank section 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav will relieve B Troop tanks on Ann Margret gate at 0800 hrs 1 Jun.
- 2319 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav alerted to support PF force at Vinh Cu.
- 2330 hrs A Trp has been alerted to open gate G-22.  Two interpreters are coming down to go with A Trp.
- 2345 hrs A Trp Cdr directed by Sqdrn Cdr to have 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav move as soon as interpreter arrives.
- 2352 hrs A Trp lead elements cleared gate.
- 2355 hrs A31 has arrived at position directed for reinforcement.  All are located 500m from entrance to compound with no casualties.

Jun 1
- 0003 hrs A Trp reports a Lambretta with 2 dead a 3/4ton with 7 individuals going back to Cu Chi.  A30 checking compound and seems to be no WIA.
- 0020 hrs from Col. Budinau, check area and check with commander, if not needed return to base camp.
- 0029 hrs DTOC reports ambush was 100m west of PF compound #4. KIA 2 & injured being brought back to dustoff.
- 0040 hrs DTOC reports 44 man PF unit Southeast of town was attacked by estimated VC company resulting in the 4 WIA.  Lambretta was ambushed 100m west of compound resulting in 2 WIA.
- 0048 hrs A Trp reports Lambretta was ambushed on way back to Cu Chi after picking up WIA at PF compound.
- 0059 hrs A30 is bringing 2 WIA and Lambretta back to clearing station.
- 0640 hrs Lightning element informed of Ann Margaret change over at 0800 hrs.
- 0645 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing area at this time.
- 0715 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports MSR clear to CP 3.
- 0800 hrs Laterite Pit road cleared by B Trp.  B Trp element closed base camp.
- 0810 hrs tank section 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav now has Ann Margaret gate mission.  B Trp element released back to troop area.
- 0831 hrs A Trp convoy south w/75 vehicles.
- 0930 hrs A Trp convoy north w/37 vehicles.
- 1120 hrs A Trp convoy south w/33 vehicles.  Informed A Trp that S-3 needs times cross IP, CP, and EP.
- 1130 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 3. 1 vehicle broken down at A33 element.
- 1415 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 3 w/40 vehicles.
- 1532 hrs A Trp convoy departing base camp.
- 1604 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP3 w/18 vehicles.
- 1752 hrs A Trp MSR elements and convoy closed base camp.
- 1811 hrs A Trp ambush patrol from 2nd Plt A/3/4 departed base camp.  Convoy total for today was 221 vehicles.
- 1850 hrs A20 returned to base camp after dropping off ambush patrol.
- 1920 hrs A Trp gate closed and secured.
- 2055 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  Ambush #2 can't transmit, break squelch to acknowledge receiving.
- 2140 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  Has lost contact with A28 elements.
- 2230 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  No contact with A28 elements.
- 2400 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  No contact with A28 elements.
Jun 2
- 0057 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  No contact with A28 elements.
- 0122 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  No contact with A28 elements.
- 0230 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  No contact with A28 elements.
- 0315 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  No contact with A28 elements.
- 0340 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  No contact with A28 elements.
- 0410 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  No contact with A28 elements.
- 0440 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  No contact with A28 elements.
- 0505 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  No contact with A28 elements.
- 0600 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  No contact with A28 elements.
- 0625 hrs S3 directs A Trp to make contact with the A28 element.
- 0652 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departs motor pool for MSR security mission.
- 0658 hrs A28 elements closed main gate.
- 0723 hrs A30 reports route clear to CP 3.
- 0724 hrs A Trp Cdr debriefed A28 elements. No contact, did not see anything, did not hear anything.  Radio malfunction not due to battery or handset.  Malfunction in radio itself.
- 0802 hrs A Trp convoy moving South at CP 3 w/76 vehicles.
- 0934 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 3 w/34 vehicles moving North.
- 0949 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 4.
- 1056 hrs A Trp convoy cleared base camp moving South.
- 1105 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 4.
- 1125 hrs A Trp convoy moving South cleared CP3 w/22 vehicles.
- 1530 hrs A Trp convoy departing base camp heading South.
- 1548 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 4.
- 1600 hrs A Trp ambush patrol departing base camp.
- 1632 hrs A Trp missions for 3 Jun as follows: 1st Plt MSR, 2nd Plt perimeter, & 3rd Plt Ann Margaret gate.
- 1644 hrs A Trp reports that the last convoy had 43 vehicles.
- 1650 hrs A25 has dropped off the ambush patrols and returned to base camp.
- 1740 hrs A Trp convoy from South at CP 4 w/65 vehicles.
- 1800 hrs A Trp elements have closed into base camp.
- 1831 hrs A Trp reports 253 vehicles escorted today.
- 2000 hrs A Trp reports Centaur ambush has moved out.
Jun 3
- 0615 hrs A31 closed into base camp.
- 0630 hrs A21 elements closed into base camp.
- 0658 hrs A Trp MSR security elements depart base camp.
- 0800 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared an obstacle in the road at XT660160 and is now at CP 3.
- 0926 hrs A Trp report on convoy. 1 Truck convoy left base camp w/38 vehicles moving North not at CP 3 yet.
- 1000 hrs A Trp convoy closed into base camp w/24 vehicles.
- 1025 hrs A Trp convoy departs base camp.
- 1110 hrs A Trp convoy moving South has 40 vehicles.
- 1115 hrs A5 reports 6 to 10 personnel at XT688080 broke out of wood-line and ran.  Keeping under observation.
- 1127 hrs A Trp operations checked out previous report.  People swimming in the area.
- 1418 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3 coming North w/49 vehicles.
- 1538 hrs A Trp convoy now heading South from BC at 1535 hrs.
- 1535 hrs A Trp convoy now heading S. from BC.
- 1600 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 3 w/39 vehicles.
- 1643 hrs A Trp ambush area white.
- 1740 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP (#?).
- 1805 hrs A Trp convoy and MSR elements closed to base camp.
- 1905 hrs A Trp ambush patrol #1 in position.
- 2053 hrs A Trp ambush patrol #2 in position.
- 2325 hrs LT Col Bornot at Div G3 issues warning order to have one platoon to rescue outpost at Phoe My that is under attack.  Squadron assigns mission to A Trp.
- 2325 hrs Div G-3 says not to commit platoon until they give the order.
- 2327 hrs mission for rescue platoon canceled by Div G3.
Jun 4
- 0608 hrs patrol #2 on the way back in to base camp.
- 0622 hrs patrol #2 closed into base camp.
- 0640 hrs patrol #1 on the way back into base camp.
- 0647 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for MSR security mission.
- 0700 hrs patrol #1 closed into base camp.
- 0712 hrs A10 reports road block at XT665105 1 foot high & 2 foot wide dirt across road.  Clearing at this time.
- 0748 hrs A10 reports road block at XT700088 consisting of logs across road.  One road block is 3 feet high & the other is 1 & 1/2 foot high.  Clearing at this time.
- 0800 hrs A Trp reports the Laterite Pit road is cleared.
- 0835 hrs A Trp convoy going South w/85 vehicles.
- 0851 hrs A Trp convoy going South cleared CP3.
- 0958 hrs A Trp convoy from the South at CP 3.
- 1013 hrs A Trp convoy from the South at CP 4.
- 1341 hrs A Trp convoy departing base camp.  From Sgt Farley (Lookout element) all 4.2 in H&I fires have been approved expect for XT662130.
- 1355 hrs A Trp convoy crossed SP w/27 vehicles.
- 1412 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 3.
- 1648 hrs A Trp convoy moving North at CP 3 w/79 vehicles.
- 1710 hrs A Trp MSR escort closed into base camp.
- 1759 hrs A35 element (ambush) departing base camp.
- 2010 hrs A Trp late entry reports ambush in position 30.  Ambush #2 is departing.
- 2035 hrs A38 not in position yet.
- 2057 hrs A38, ambush #2, in position.
Jun 5
- 0130 hrs A Trp reports some M79 firing.
- 0159 hrs A Trp directed to check the area of the M79 fire at first light and report results to the TOC.
- 0638 hrs A Trp ambush patrols closed in to base camp.
- 0700 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing base camp for MSR.
- 0702 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav crosses CP Y going North.
- 0721 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav arrives at roadblock reported by Centaur 14 at XT675100.  18 inches high with a 24 inch wide base.  Clearing at the present time.
- 0730 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP A.  2nd Plt A/3/4 reports roadblock has been cleared.
- 0745 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 at CP 3.
- 0746 hrs Lumber 3 will furnish dozer tank and mine clearing detail to A Trp.
- 0747 hrs A Trp reports negative results on the M79 area.
- 0750 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D. 1st mission accomplished.
- 0806 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP F.
- 0835 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav on the way back escorting Arty convoy.
- 0845 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3 heading North w/50 vehicles.
- 0855 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for road obstacle North.
- 0935 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closes base camp w/18 vehicles.  3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at road obstacle North.  3 grenades found at Northeast end.
- 1010 hrs A Trp convoy North w/49 vehicles.
- 1050 hrs A Trp reports helicopter down at XT591147.  2 other helicopters there with a maintenance crew. A33 securing helicopter which belongs to 116th Av Co.
- 1115 hrs A trp reports road clear of obstacle by 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav.  Helicopter is now airborne.
- 1200 hrs warning order issued to A Trp for patrol.
- 1230 hrs A33 has returned to base camp.
- 1340 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing base camp now for convoy going North.
- 1355 hrs A Trp convoy going South clear CP 33 w/43 vehicles.
- 1445 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav returning to base camp.  Now at CP F.
- 1450 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D.
- 1149 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP C.
- 1504 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP B.
- 1507 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP A.
- 1535 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
- 1637 hrs A Trp reports last convoy coming North w/77 vehicles.  Security element will follow in.
- 1723 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
- 1943 hrs A28, patrol number 2, moving out.
- 1953 hrs A Trp patrol number 1 in position.
- 2018 hrs A28, ambush #2, in position.
- 2130 hrs A28, ambush #2, reports 3 people on South side of bamboo fence.  Taking under fire w/M79 and automatic weapons. Reports 3 men w/rifles at XT656141 walking east to west from Vin Du.  3 KIA possible. Need illumination.
- 2253 hrs DTOC informed squadron plans to send a scout section and 2 infantry squads to search the village vicinity of tonight's action.
- 2400 hrs A28 follow up message.  3 men cutting fence North of ambush site taken under fire.  Found 1 machete and 3 shoes.  2 men on South side of fence ran east toward village of Vin Cu.  Engaged with M79, machine-gun, and illumination.
Jun 6
- 0600 hrs Lumber 3 notified of A Trps 0600 hrs mission.
- 0602 hrs A18 is at the main gate.
- 0603 hrs message to S3 4/9 Inf Bn. We have elements checking AP Trum Tri incident in your area.
- 0614 hrs A18 has closed into base camp.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav & A28 are checking area of last nights activity.
- 0655 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing area to check out road obstacle reported by DIVARTY at XT.
- 0705 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.  A10 on way to TOC for debriefing.
- 0715 hrs LT Trifiletti brought in 105 cartridge belt w/4 grenades (3 US & 1 CHICOM), 1 M1 rifle bayonet, 1 3ft machete (VN), small first aid pouch, 1 set Japanese ear phones, once bag of tobacco, several pairs of sandels (homemade) found at XT658140 along with blood in the area.
- 0723 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared obstacle at XT660109.  This is the location of the obstacle, none at the location reported.
- 0835 hrs A Trp convoy going South w/92 vehicles.
- 1015 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav moving out now.
- 1035 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.  Convoy headed North w/54 vehicles at CP 4.
- 1040 hrs A5 reports 10 personnel and herd of buffalo at XT687113.  Hid in wood-line when flew over their position.
- 1210 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into motor pool.
- 1211 hrs A35 cleared F and now is at E moving South at XT663133.
- 1728 hrs A Trp convoy and escort closed into base camp.
- 1804 hrs A Trp & Centaur 31 elements departed base camp for ambush.
- 1835 hrs A Trp and D Trp ambush 31 cleared CP AA.
- 1900 hrs 31 elements not in position yet.
- 1925 hrs A Trp reports ambush #1 in position.
- 1930 hrs A Trp reports the A Trp gate is now closed.
- 2000 hrs A Trp late entry ambush #2 in position.
Jun 7
- 0415 hrs A Trp lost contact with ambush #1.
- 0450 hrs A Trp regained contact with ambush #1 as they begin move back in.
- 0540 hrs ambush #1 on the move back in.
- 0550 hrs ambush #2 on the move back in.
- 0600 hrs both ambush patrols back in base camp.
- 0635 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp.
- 0700 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for MSR security South.
- 0702 hrs road is clear South CP 1 to CP 3.
- 0720 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav clearing obstacle reported by S3 at XT676100.  Dirt mound 8 feet long and 2 feet high.
- 0731 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for clearing of the Laterite Pit w/engineers.
- 0750 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav found 1 anti-personnel mine and 1 grenade in the road block they cleared.
- 0829 hrs A Trp reports road to Laterite Pit is cleared.  Perimeter wire has been checked.  No breaches in wire.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has returned to base camp.
- 0830 hrs A Trp reports obstacle at XT699090 consisting of mounds of dirt 3'x3' across road.
- 0835 hrs A Trp directed to checkout coordinates of the last road obstacle and check on bypass.
- 0845 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has finished clearing obstacle reported at 0720 hrs.
- 0905 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has cleared a 2nd road obstacle.
- 0919 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has closed base camp.
- 1340 hrs A Trp convoy departing base camp w/40 vehicles.
- 1353 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 4.
- 1455 hrs A Trp reports accident on MSR caused by a lowboy striking a Labretta.  6 injured 4 are walking and 2 are litter.  D Trp elements Vic XT705085 dusting off 2 litter with 1 critical.
- 1620 hrs A Trp ambushes depart for D Trp.
- 1624 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing area for APACHE.
- 1711 hrs A Trp reports convoy at CP 4.
- 1727 hrs A Trp reports a 15 minute delay for ambushes to hit LZ as elements to secure LZ are still on convoy escort.
- 1746 hrs A Trp ambushes will be in LZ in 1 or 2 minutes.  Area secure and gunships on station.
- 1750 hrs A Trp convoy with at CP 4 w/98 vehicles.
- 1825 hrs A Trp operations reports Centaur 23 received 1 round of small arms fire at XT645125 from man running into woods from vicinity from ox cart.  Returned fire with 1 possible enemy KIA.  3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav sent to check area.  Negative results.
- 1840 hrs A Trp operations reports Centaur 23 observed one man in white shirt at XT660122 running into treeline.  Took under fire with unknown results.
- 1915 hrs A Trp checked area and found 1 ox cart with 1 dead ox.
- 1924 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav returned to base camp.
- 1943 hrs A Trp reports wire has been checked and gate is closed.
- 2030 hrs A Trp reports platoon in position.
- 2105 hrs A10 reports trip flare near #6.  Fired 1 round of M79 into area & observing with starlight.  Negative results.
- 2300 hrs A Trp lost contact with ambush #1.
- 2309 hrs A Trp has contact with ambush #1.
Jun 8
- 0520 hrs A Trp has no contact with A32.
- 0525 hrs A Trp has regained contact with A32.
- 0620 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes are beginning to return.
- 0625 hrs A Trp ambush patrols have entered base camp.
- 0650 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav have departed to clear road.
- 0800 hrs A Trp convoy departs base camp w/80 vehicles.
- 0818 hrs A Trp wire checked and is OK.
- 0845 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav returned to base camp from APACHE.
- 1325 hrs D Trp to attach one squad to A Trp effective 1500 hrs for patrol tonight.
- 1405 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP3 w/35 vehicles.
- 1658 hrs A Trp reports both ambush patrols moving out.
- 1748 hrs A Trp convoy South clear CP3 w/95 vehicles.
- 1803 hrs A Trp ambush patrol #1 in position.
- 1850 hrs A20 departed to ambush position #2.
- 1855 hrs A Trp established contact with ambush 32.
- 1920 hrs ambush #1 in position.
- 1950 hrs ambush #2 not in position.  Flare tripped on perimeter, A10 checking on flare in front of bunker 15.  Flare set off by a cat.
- 2020 hrs ambush #2 in position.
Jun 9
- 0010 hrs A6 reports that A10 has coordinated with 4/23 Inf Bn on movement.  He will move 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at about 0615 hrs.  4/23 Inf Bn will move at 0630 hrs.  Plt will clear road as usual.
- 0338 hrs A Trp reports negative SITREP from A10 & A28.  No contact with A34 element.
- 0358 hrs A Trp has contact with A34.
- 0530 hrs A Trp has lost contact with A28.  Have regained contact with A28.
- 0545 hrs A Trp ambushes on the way to base camp.
- 0600 hrs A36 moving to Ann Margaret gate.  Ambush is 300 meters away from base camp.
- 0620 hrs ambush #2 has closed into base camp.
- 0650 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
- 0751 hrs A23 clearing road to Laterite Pit.
- 0832 hrs A23 has returned to base camp.
- 0839 hrs A Trp convoy headed South w/109 vehicles.
- 0853 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3.
- 1050 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 4.
- 1402 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3 w/36 vehicles headed South.
- 1635 hrs A30 departing with both patrols.
- 1732 hrs A30 has his elements in position.
- 1745 hrs A Trp convoy has 68 vehicles. 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has closed into base camp.
- 2345 hrs A30 reports 2 rifle grenades fired at his patrol position from XT679093. No casualties, using searchlight, unknown number of VC.
Jun 10
- 0058 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports moving flashlight at XT653141 engages with 2 rds M79 with results unknown.
- 0647 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departs for MSR.
- 0700 hrs A30 reports VC KIA wearing black pajamas & no weapon or belt at XT679095.  Killed by M79 approximately 2345 hrs.  Continuing to search ambush site.  Also found two dud grenades in strong hold at XT679093.
- 0722 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on MSR.
- 0725 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has cleared road for MEDCAP.  Sending 2 vehicles back to bring them in.
- 0745 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav left to clear Laterite Pit.
- 0750 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav vehicles at gate to pickup MEDCAP.  Dropped off D Trp rifle squad that was on ambush patrol.
- 0810 hrs A28 cleared road to Laterite Pit.  Returning to base camp.
- 0825 hrs A Trp convoy headed South.  No vehicle count yet.
- 0850 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav arrived at MEDCAP area.  PFs report that a VC company was in the area.  Making a sweep before returning.
- 0855 hrs A Trp convoy South w/94 vehicles.
- 0935 hrs A20 heard 2 shots from village of Vinh Cun at XT654140.  Did not see who fired or where from.  Continuing to observe.
- 1005 hrs DTOC reports VC platoon of 25 strength is at XT670085 at 1530 hrs based on local people report.
- 1015 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared base camp.
- 1025 hrs A Trp going North cleared CP 3.
- 1035 hrs A Trp going North cleared CP 4.
- 1420 hrs A Trp going South cleared CP 3 w/45 vehicles.
- 1700 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3 w/76 vehicles.
- 1735 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 4 towing down vehicle from convoy.
- 1750 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
- 1755 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
- 1805 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing base camp for strong point position and ambush patrol.
- 1815 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav crossed CP AA.
- 1828 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav crossed CP DD.
- 1845 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP EE.
- 1900 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position 34 shortly.
- 1935 hrs A35 reports in position.
- 2029 hrs A38 reports in position.
Jun 11
- 0310 hrs A Trp reports lost contact with A38 #2.
- 0320 hrs A Trp reports still no contact with A38.
- 0438 hrs A Trp regains contact with A38.
- 0610 hrs A Trp holds reveille.  All present reported to S-3.
- 0650 hrs A Trp reports Centaur elements indicate road South and Patrol area are all clear.
- 0700 hrs A30 & A38 are waiting on Centaur 35 elements to close before returning.
- 0706 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav is presently on the perimeter and checking the wire.
- 0710 hrs A30, A38, & Centaur 35 are on the way back in.
- 0715 hrs A16 & A17 elements are at Ann Margaret gate.
- 0720 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav elements at CP 4.
- 0721 hrs A Trp request to see Lt. Trifiletti & Capt Snyder.
- 0725 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav elements moving to Laterite Pit.
- 0730 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp and relieved 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav elements on the perimeter.
- 0805 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit road all clear and returning.  Wire is all OK.
- 0820 hrs A Trp convoy South is departing base camp.
- 0830 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav is now on the perimeter and reports 27 trip flares have been set off.  Believed done yesterday while erecting wire fence.
- 1055 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3 w/55 vehicles.
- 1410 hrs A Trp convoy South w/39 vehicles.
- 1710 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 3 w/54 vehicles.
- 1720 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
- 1825 hrs A Trp patrol #1 has departed.
- 1902 hrs A Trp patrol #1 in position.
- 1945 hrs town of Cu Chi has been placed off limits until 1200 hrs 12 Jun.
- 1955 hrs A Trp patrol #2 departing base camp.
- 2035 hrs A Trp patrol #2 in position.
- 2228 hrs A Trp has negative contact with patrol #2.
- 2234 hrs A Trp has regained contact with patrol #2.
Jun 12
- 0012 hrs Movement table for Operation FARGO.
- A Trp supports Operation FARGO conducted by 4/9 Inf Bn, a 3 day operation in the vicinity of Phuoc Hiep and Ap Bau Dieu villages.  Intelligence indicate VC activity within the operation area has been generally concentrated along Hwy 1 & Hwy 17.  Since May 1st both have seen numerous mining incidents. A Trp will provide blocking and reaction forces.
- 0325 hrs A Trp lost contact with A11.
- 0335 hrs A Trp regained contact with A11.
- 0600 hrs A Trp patrols #1 & #2 returning at this time.
- 0610 hrs A Trp patrols closed into base camp.
- 0725 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position and reports MSR clear.
- 0820 hrs A Trp convoy departs base camp going South.
- 0831 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared Laterite Pit road. Also checked perimeter wire which is intact and returning to base camp.
- 1051 hrs A Trp convoy North w/32 vehicles.
- 1430 hrs A Trp convoy South w/28 vehicles.
- 1555 hrs A Trp given warning order to escort convoy to area of operations for Operations SANTA FE & FRESNO.
- 1955 hrs A Trp reports gate is closed.
- 2050 hrs A Trp reports 2 people claiming to be going on an LP mission went out gate.  They were cleared by MPs at the gate (PFC Hinton).
- 2125 hrs message to A Trp from S3 make sure gate is wired and trip flares are out.
Jun 13
- A Trp continues support of Operation FARGO.
- 0210 hrs A Trp Cdr reports that the two men who went over the gate have been apprehended as they tried to reenter the gate by MP who let them out.  Turned over to the Provost Marshal.  EM are believed to be from the 4/23 Inf Bn.
- 0600 hrs tank section 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has departed to Ann Margaret gate.
- 0605 hrs A Trp reports that 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has assumed perimeter mission.
- 0735 hrs A Trp reports 3rd 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has MSR clear to CP 3.
- 0833 hrs A Trp convoy moving South w/91 vehicles.
- 1050 hrs A Trp convoy moving North w/26 vehicles.
- 1350 hrs A Trp convoy moving South w/44 vehicles.
- 1428 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 3.
- 1630 hrs D Trp reports 2 commercial vehicles missed the convoy are leaving now alone.
- 1700 hrs A Trp convoy North w/76 vehicles.
- 1725 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 4.
- 1806 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on MSR security has closed the motor pool.
- 2010 hrs A Trp ambush #2 is in position.
- 2030 hrs A10 reports trip flare set off in front of bunker #2.  Observed through starlight scope one man running into woods at XT657143.  Out of sight in woods.  Continuing to observe.
- 2120 hrs Support Command reports PF forces in church at Bac Ha #1 observe fining that appears to be coming from Bac Ha #1 side of the road facing toward Bac Ha #2.
- 2123 hrs message to A Trp is there any activity vicinity of ambush #2 reference previous entry.
Jun 14
- A Trp continues supports of Operation FARGO
- 0533 hrs A28 element is returning to base camp.  A21 element is still in position.
- 0555 hrs A21 is returning to base camp.
- 0615 hrs both patrols, A28 & A21, have returned to base camp.
- 0620 hrs tank section 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has departed to Ann Margaret gate.
- 0630 hrs tank section 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has arrived at Ann Margaret gate.
- 0656 hrs 3rd A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for MSR security.
- 0730 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav attached to A/4/9 Inf departs the operational base to investigate a roadblock on Hwy 1.  Encounter several booby traps and apprehended 2 VCS suspects vic XT612163.
- 0840 hrs A Trp convoy South w/86 vehicles.  A Trp Laterite Pit mission returned to base camp.
- 1026 hrs A Trp convoy North w/27 vehicles.
- 1030 hrs roadblock cleared. Roadblock consisted of 16 dirt mounds 6 to 18" high covering entire width of road.
- 1120 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has departed with convoy for Operations Fargo & Santa Fe.
- 1206 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav and convoy are at Bao Trai and nearing destination.
- 1230 hrs A20 estimates last stop in 15 minutes.
- 1325 hrs A Trp alerted for reaction force mission. A6 to report to the TOC.
- 1335 hrs A Trp convoy headed South.
- 1455 hrs A Trp reports UH1D received 1 hit in tail boom on landing.
- 1502 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav elements on the move.
- 1525 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
- 1600 hrs from S3 D Trp will not pull ambush tonight.  A Trp will pull whole ambush.
- 1635 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp with 28 vehicles.
- 1700 hrs A Trp reports MP element on MSR received small arms fire at XT647117.  Scout section checked area and found nothing.
- 1725 hrs LT Ryan observed an explosion with 12 ARVN standing and watching at XT636113.  More info will follow.
- 1745 hrs A35 elements at CP 4.
- 1815 hrs A35 elements closed into base camp.
- 1945 hrs A Trp ambush patrol, A38, departed base camp.
- 2031 hrs A38, ambush, now in position.
Jun 15
- Squadron continues supports of Operation FARGO
- 0245 hrs A38 has lost contact with platoon.
- 0305 hrs A38 has regained contact.
- 0530 hrs A30 elements moving back in.
- 0545 hrs A38 has closed into base camp.
- 0650 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing for MSR security mission.
- 0719 hrs A Trp tanks moving to Ann Margaret gate. Suspect demolitions under bridge.  Being checked by troops in area.
- 0722 hrs Tanks at Ann Margaret gate report 2 sticks of dynamite with wires leading down to river found under bridge.  Engineers are on site.
- 0825 hrs engineers have cleared bridge and tanks have crossed.
- 0831 hrs A Trp convoy headed South with 101 vehicles.
- 1010 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 3 w/36 vehicles.
- 1037 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 4.
- 1400 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 4 w/30 vehicles.
- 1520 hrs from Lightning 5 warning order for convoy for Loyal 4 tomorrow at 1115 hrs with return at 1400 hrs.
- 1615 hrs from Lightning 6 call off alert.
- 1700 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3 w/84 vehicles.
- 1735 hrs A Trp reports both ambush patrols departing base camp.
- 1745 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp from MSR security.
- 1751 hrs A31 element with ambushes at CC.
- 1805 hrs A31 element is at BB.
- 1818 hrs A31 element is at AA.
- 1830 hrs A31 has departed his position.
- 1900 hrs A31 has returned to base camp. A18 is moving to his position.
- 1918 hrs A18 is in position.
- 1920 hrs late entry A35 ambush is in position.
- 2037 hrs A Trp reports one man from ambush patrol #1 was wounded from a round accidentally fired from his 45 cal pistol.  Superficial flesh wound in calf.  Man will be evacuated back to squadron.
- 2045 hrs A Trp scout section departed to pickup wounded man.
- 2109 hrs A Trp reports injured man has been picked up.
- 2137 hrs A Trp reports injured man has been picked up.  Previous entry erroneous.
- 2145 hrs scout section has returned to base camp and injured man taken to Div Aid Station. Main gate barrier in place, all secure.
- 2202 hrs S3 notified Med Bn of wounded man enroute to their location.
- 2205 hrs DTOC notified of status of wounded man.
- 2215 hrs A18 is back in position.
- 2342 hrs DTOC requests pickup of wounded child at the Cu Chi Sub Sector.
Jun 16
- Squadron continues supports of Operation FARGO.
- 0005 hrs A Trp element departs for Cu Chi.
- 0041 hrs A Trp element returns from Cu Chi.
- 0625 hrs A Trp ambushes on the way in.
- 0650 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departs for MSR security mission.
- 0710 hrs A Trp patrol #2 closed into base camp.
- 0715 hrs A Trp patrol #1 closed into base camp.
- 0710 hrs debriefed leader (SSG Lane, D Trp) of ambush 2. Negative report.
- 0721 hrs debriefed leader (SSG Padilla) of ambush 1. Negative report.
- 0736 hrs A Trp reports road to Ann Margret is clear.
- 0930 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav(-) is now at Laterite PIt with AVLB.
- 0944 hrs A30 elements have AVLB in position for support of Operation Menehune.
- 1045 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 4 w/45 vehicles.
- 1210 hrs A31 has closed into base camp.
- 1402 hrs A Trp convoy has departed for MSR w/31 vehicles.
- 1420 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 4.
- 1655 hrs A Trp reports convoy heading (incomplete entry)
- 1715 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 3 w/68 vehicles.
- 1818 hrs A Trp convoy and escort closed into base camp.
Jun 17
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A Trp supports Operation HELEMANO with 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav.
- 1011 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departs to Bao Trai with a 2nd Bde 25 ID convoy.
- 1415 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav brought in convoy from 4/9 Inf Bn.  Will depart again at 1500 hrs.
- 1430 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into Bao Trai - Duc Hoa.
- 1526 hrs A Trp reaction force (1st Plt A/3/4 Cav) at Ann Margaret has been committed.  One APC hit a mine.
- 1530 hrs Maj Calson 4/9 Inf Bn extension of time on reaction force.
- 1739 hrs A Trp VTR w/escort departed to mine vehicle at XT676169 (1st Plt A/3/4 Cav).  A second APC that was escorting the VTR also hit a mine.
- 1834 hrs A34 escorting the VTR hit a mine at XT669169.  No casualties.  APC has damage to final drive, sprocket, and track blocks.  A34 will be towed back by the VTR.  A18 that hit a mine earlier will be towed back by a 1st Plt tank.
- 1840 hrs A Trp VTR towing A34 has closed MP.  VTR going to perimeter to meet A18.
- 1946 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at Ann Margaret.
- 2040 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool.  A18 towed by VTR also closed motor pool.
Jun 18
- A Trp continues supports of Operation FORT SMITH & Operation HELEMANO.
- 0815 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departs with convoy for Operation FORT SMITH.
- 0920 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav proceeding to area of operations for FORT SMITH.  Road cleared from CP CC to CP AA.
- 0927 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav crossed CP AA.
- 0940 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed FORT SMITH.
- 1025 hrs LT Ryan wants to know if Major Healy wants to fly South with 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav.
- 1108 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departs for Bao Trai w/35 vehicles.
- 1248 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has A14 hit mine at XT543194.  Lost 2 track blocks, one shock, and one road wheel.  Short tracking vehicle. Troop has 2 WIA in 1st Plt, A12. PFC Billy Johnson and SP4 Richard Bradley shrapnel wounds.
- 1406 hrs A15 SP.
- 1407 hrs 1st A/3/4 Cav has reached 2/14 Inf Bn.  Down track is secure and being taken to 2/14 Inf base.
- 1410 hrs A15 at CP 4.
- 1432 hrs A15 at CP B.
- 1445 hrs A15 taking convoy to Trang Bang will return to 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav position.
- 1450 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP C.
- 1505 hrs 1st Plt APC damaged by mine has closed 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav position.
- 1526 hrs tank section 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has closed Cu Chi from Bao Trai w/31 vehicles.
- 1536 hrs tank section 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has closed base camp.
- 1825 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav located at XT518196.  Set up in blocking positions today.  A14 was vehicle that hit mine, has one blown roadwheel and several track block missing.  Collected 700 lbs of rice.
- 1932 hrs DTOC issues alert to S3 that Xom Hue is under attack and you alert your elements.
- 2003 hrs DTOC Col Boudnot direct alert force to Xom Hue move out.
- 2007 hrs B Trp is ready to roll, move out, and marry up w/3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav.
- 2036 hrs B Trp reports lead elements 100 meters North of Xom Hue turn-off on Rt. 1.
- 2042 hrs B Trp in area of suspected VC with negative contact.
- 2130 hrs B Trp closed back to base camp.
Jun 19
- A Trp continues supports of Operation FORT SMITH & Operation HELEMANO.
- Trp XO, Lt Ryan, submitted morning report: Troop strength 5 officers, 216 enlisted, 19 enlisted attached. Present for duty 4 officers and 222 enlisted.
- 0940 hrs A Trp MEDCAP security from 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
- 1115 hrs tank section 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position at Ann Margaret.
- 1130 hrs tank section 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav left Ann Margaret with A38 moving to Bao Trai.
- 1143 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav to Bao Trai cleared Cu Chi.
- 1200 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav elements on MEDCAP have returned to base camp.
- 1214 hrs tank section 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
- 1215 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy to Bao Trai reports receiving 2 rds of small arms fire from the North at XT592196.  No damage or casualties, continuing mission.
- 1233 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into final destination.  Will depart at 1500 hrs.
- 1600 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp w/ 42 vehicles.
- 1720 hrs from Maj Griffith the Bao Trai convoy tomorrow will depart at 1100 hrs w/25 vehicles and return at 1430 hrs.
Jun 20
- A Trp continues supports of Operation FORT SMITH & Operation HELEMANO.
- 1120 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared Cu Chi w/25 vehicles moving to Bao Trai.
- 1212 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into final destination.
- 1440 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed Bao Trai.
- 1615 hrs A35, A36, & A37 closed into base camp.
Jun 21
- A Trp continues supports of Operation FORT SMITH (1st Plt A/3/4 Cav), Operation HELEMANO (2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav) & Operation EHU (3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav).
- 0700 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed located at 4/23 Inf Bn at Ann Margaret.
- 0712 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on Operation EHU.
- 1017 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.  Released from Operation HELEMANO.
Jun 22
- A Trp continues supports of Operation FORT SMITH (1st Plt A/3/4 Cav), & Operation EHU (3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav).  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has maintenance day.
- 0835 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav w/7 vehicles closed base camp.
- 1015 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departs base camp moving to 2/14 Inf Bn.
- 1145 hrs A Trp tanks at Ann Margaret.
- 1858 hrs A Trp tanks at Ann Margaret have linked up with 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav.
Jun 23
- A Trp(-) one tank section OPCON to 2nd Bde 25ID.
- 0820 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed OPERATION Fort Smith.
- 0828 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav crossed CP A enroute to Cu Chi.
- 0840 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 4.
- 0850 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into motor pool.
- 1107 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for Bao Trai.
- 1202 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav tank section departing for Ann Margaret.
- 1206 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav arrived at Bao Trai with convoy.
- 1307 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed from OPERATION EHU.
- 1525 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has returned from Bao Trai.
Jun 24
- A Trp remains OPCON to 2nd Bde 25ID.
- 1525 hrs A Trp moves to Bao Tai.
Jun 25
- A Trp remains attached to 2nd Bde 25ID.
- 3rd Plt A/3/4 attached to 2/14 Inf Bn for Operation Fort Smith.
- 1055 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed final destination.  Will be leaving for 2nd Bde 25th ID w/VTR and convoy at 1100 hrs.
- 1100 hrs A10 reports a tank trap 16' long, 14' wide, & 6' deep.  M113 hit the trap at XT572040.  1 em, PFC Endry Waters, injured with a broken jaw.  Retrieved vehicle and continuing mission.
- 1130 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 2.
- 1145 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 3.
- 1220 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed jump CP & dropping off tanks & wheels.  Continuing mission.
- 1220 hrs SGT Monroe suffered a relaspe of malaria & evacuated to 25th Med Bn.
- 1235 hrs PFC Waters, broken jaw, evacuated to the 93rd Evac Hosp.
Jun 26
- A Trp remains attached to 2nd Bde 25ID.
- TF 2/14 conducted (Frag order #21) heliborne opns vic AP LONG MUC (XT530248) and AP TRUONG GIAI (XT515247) 260830 June 66. B 2/14 with 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav Plat attached remained vic XT525248, oriented north for stay behind ambush.
- 1708 June 66 two tanks 3rd Plt A/3/4 damaged by antitank mine vic XT516193, no injuries reported and one tank able to move without assistance.
- 1835 hrs Cpt Monihan would like Maj Healy to give him a call.
Jun 27
- A Trp remains attached to 2nd Bde 25ID.
- TF 2/14 conducted (Frag order #22) S&D missions with B 2/14 and 3rd PLT A/3/4 Cav Plat, leaving stay behind ambushes 270800 at XT525243, XT525237, XT525321, XT530218, and XT525210.
Jun 28
- A Trp remains attached to 2nd Bde 25ID.
- TF 2/14 conducted (Frag order #23) heliborne operations and initiated civic actions vic AP LONG MUC (XT525245), AP TRUONG GIAI (XT515246), AP BOA ME (XT510226) at 280300 June 66.  B 2/14 moved on foot to block with picket stations west side of 1st obj from XT520249 to XT520240 - at 280715 June 66.  A 2/14 airlifted to LZ (XT525251) 280705 June 66.
- 0900 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav positioned vic XT530246.
- 1050 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reported 2 VCS captured vic of command detonated mine (XT540239).
- 1644 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav complete with elements of 1st , 3rd, & HQ Plts A/3/4 Cav.
- 1711 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav  & HQ Plt A/3/4 Cav have closed base camp.
- 1748 hrs all elements TF 2/14 Inf Bn have closed TF 2/14 Inf Bn base.
Jun 29
- A Trp supports Operations FORT SMITH & FRESNO with platoons.
- 1st Plt A/3/4 attached to 2/14 Inf Bn for Operation FORT SMITH. 3rd Plt released from attachment.
- TF 2/14 conducted (Frag order #24) search and destroy and daylight ambush vic AP AN THOI (XT519205).
- 1130 hrs A Trp convoy departs.
- 1700 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav Plat sent to PHUOC HIEP (XT560170) to assist American Advisor and 30 ARVN ambushed with 4 KIA and 8 WIA (ARVN).
- 1727 hrs A Trp convoy count today on MSR is 67 vehicles.
Jun 30
- A Trp supports Operations FORT SMITH & FRESNO with platoons.
- 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav attached to 2/14 Inf Bn for Operation Fort Smith.
- 0541 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared motor pool.
- 1125 hrs tank section 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed with convoy.
- 1556 hrs warning order to A Trp for 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav tomorrow morning to escort 5th Inf Bn(m) VTR, a low boy, & convoy of engineers to Trung Lap turn off.  Provide security to engineers while they do repair work.
- 2227 hrs follow up to warning order. Loyal 33 platoon leader is convoy commander until reaching the Trung Lap turn off.  Then operational control belongs to LTC Greer.


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