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

Timeline: Counteroffensive Phase II,

1 Jul 1966 - 31 Dec 1966 (Part I)

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July 1
25th Division continues Operation Fresno which began on 11 June. A Trp supports Operation FRESNO & Operation SANTA FE with platoons.
  1st PLT attached to 2/14 Inf Bn. A 2/14 completed lift to LZ at 1155 hrs.  A 2/14 picked up by 3/4 Cav Plat and returned Bn base 1610 hrs.
  2nd PLT A/3/4 Cav under control of 1/27 Inf Bn. At 0458 hrs, 2nd plat, A Trp and A1/27 Inf departed for ambush Mercedes location to make a thorough check of the area.  A total of 14 VCS were found in vic XT562030.  The VCS were returned to base camp.  At 0856 hrs, 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav and A1/27 Inf reported that they could find nothing further and returned to base.
  3rd PLT A/3/4 Cav under control of 2d Bn 27th Infantry for Operation Grand Canyon. 3rd PLT along with the 2/27 Security Platoon and an engineer bulldozer departed the 2/27 Inf's bn area at 0904 hrs and moved to the village of AP CAY PUSO  Their mission was to fill in the trench systems in the area.  As the Cav Platoon moved along route Castle, elements of the Security Platoon were dropped off to ensure continual security of this route.  By 1330 hrs 700 meters of trenches had been filled, and it was decided that this time to bring this element back to base camp.
  0745 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed to escort 1/5 Inf Bn(M) convoy to Trung Lap.
  0825 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav left Rt 1 at the cutoff.
  0930 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav attached to 1/5 Inf Bn(M) destroyed 2 AT mines at XT575182.
  1156 hrs A20 reports 155mm dud round at XT575182.  Blown in place.
  1805 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on way back.  ETA 1900 hrs.
  1901 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into motor pool.
July 2
A Trp support of Operation FRESNO & Operation SANTA FE terminated releasing their platoons.
  1st PLT 3/4 Cav reported sniper fire from XT508180 at 0705 hrs. 3/4 Cav returned fire and silenced VC. 1st PLT 3/4 Cav hit one mine and damaged one track at XT514181.  Three more anti tank mines found and destroyed in place (same area). All elements closed Bn base by 1430 hrs.
  2nd PLT still attached to 1/27 Inf Bn. At 0526 hrs, Co A 1/27 Inf moved out and sealed off the southern boundary of the village to insure that no one escaped, while 2nd PLT A Troop secured the route from bn fwd def base to the southern edge of Ap Hau Hoa. 2nd PLT A Trp was released from TF1/27 Inf control at 1515 hrs and returned to Cu Chi.
 
The 3rd Platoon, A Trp, 3/ 4 Cav. With a rifle platoon from A Co, 2/27 attached (and a bulldozer) departed 2/27 Inf base camp to fill in more trench systems.  The rifle platoon out posted the return route for the Cav platoon.  At 1117 hrs, one AT mine was destroyed at XT542100.  One minor WIA was suffered from a booby trap (XT542100).  Trafficability of tracked vehicles in this area was very limited.  At 1200 hrs artillery (20 HE delay rounds) was fired at a suspected VC ammo cache (XT56160497).
  0810 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 4. 2nd Plt is supporting Operation FIREBALL.
  0820 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 2.
  0914 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 5.
  0940 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 8.  Negative contact.
  1120 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 10.
  1145 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 11.
  1200 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into destination.
  1525 hrs SSG Joslyn wounded in right leg by booby trapped 50 cal round at XT542102.
  1620 hrs DTOC directs platoon be sent to XT5207 to search for a sniper.
  1655 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT5207 and can't leave road because of a swamp.
  1705 hrs A Trp proceeding to XT600105 to recon area.
  1755 hrs A Trp picked up 2 VCS at XT615105.  Will return them to base camp.
  1815 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1837 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
July 3
A Trp assumes perimeter security, MSR, and Operation FIREBALL missions.
  1st PLT released from attachment to 2/14 INF Bn.
  Because of the heavy rain fall during this period, the capabilities of the Cav Platoon attached to 2/27 Infantry and the bulldozer teams were limited to only the higher areas. 3rd PLT is reactionary force for Operation Angry, performs care and maintenance, & is reserve force for 2/27 Inf Recon PLT.
  Ambush patrol by A28 infantry squad reinforced departed the perimeter early evening. The ambush site 5 km from the NDP placed the patrol between a Special Forces post and NVA. Terrain was not favorable to Air Spt or use of tracked vehicles. The NVA attempted to overrun the SF Post, there was heavy mortar fire inbound and out bound, heavy large automatic weapons fire. Ambush patrol stayed in position all night.
July 4
The next morning the A28 ambush patrol marched back to the NDP.
  3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav released from attachment to 2/27 INF Bn.
  0700 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departs motor pool for MSR security mission.
  0742 hrs Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
  0806 hrs A Trp convoy at CP D.
  0820 hrs A6 reports road obstacle at XT635110 consisting of 12 mounds of dirt 18' long and 2' high.  Negative enemy contact & continuing mission.
  0840 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G w/59 vehicles.
  1015 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G w28 vehicles.
  1410 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP D w/34 vehicles.
  1740 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp with convoy of 30 vehicles.
  1945 hrs A Trp reports A Trp gate is closed.
  2245 hrs A Trp reports trip flare set off.  Negative results.
July 5
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, one on MSR, and 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on Operation FIREBALL.
  0708 hrs MSR platoon departs base camp.
  0822 hrs A Trp convoy South w/84 vehicles.
  0825 hrs A10 reports foot, boot, & hoof prints at XT700103 with recent activity to the Southeast & Northwest.  Requesting fire mission.
  1044 hrs A Trp convoy cleard CP G heading North w/35 vehicles.
  1350 hrs A Trp convoy from North going South w/26 vehicles.
  1402 hrs A Trp MSR platoon has 2 vehicles in position that can assist B30 (2 stuck tanks) if needed.
  1707 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G w/88 vehicles.
  1803 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1900 hrs A Trp patrol #2 departing base camp.
  1919 hrs A Trp patrol #1 departing base camp.
  2031 hrs A Trp reports both patrols in position.
  2108 hrs A Trp reports a trip flare set off at bunker 17.  Nothing observed.
  2200 hrs A Trp patrol observes H&I fires and reports being in the right location.
July 6
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, one on MSR, and 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav was released from Operation FIREBALL.  A Trp also ran the first Operation HIJACK.
  0558 hrs A Trp platoons departing positions.
  0630 hrs A Trp patrols back in base camp.
  0725 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for the MSR.
  0750 hrs A Trp reports 11 vehicles heading for Tay Ninh crossed CP 4.
  0756 hrs A Trp reports convoy North at CP 2 (Trang Bang).
  0825 hrs A Trp reports convoy North at CP 3.
  0835 hrs A Trp convoy South w/59 vehicles.
  0845 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 5.
  0855 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G.
  0900 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 8.
  1330 hrs D Trp reports that A Trp platoon on Operation Fireball is at CP 12.
  1358 hrs A Trp reports convoy at CP D w/22 vehicles.
  1517 hrs A Trp reports Tay Ninh convoy at CP S.
  1547 hrs A Trp reports Tay Ninh convoy at CP 2.
  1610 hrs A Trp reports that D Trp is going to check out possible VC at XT5419.  From Squadron XO, alert A Trp to commit 1st & 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav.  B Trp to commit 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav & D Trp to commit gunships.
  1612 hrs A Trp reports Tay Ninh convoy at Cu Chi.
  1615 hrs A Trp reports Tay Ninh convoy closed base camp.
  1628 hrs A Trp reports no contact reference item 38 (1610 hrs).
  1658 hrs A Trp reports 350 vehicles checked during the day.  One VCS taken in and turned over to division POW compound.
  1706 hrs A Trp convoy closed into motor pool.
  1810 hrs A Trp convoy closed into base camp w/63 vehicles.
  1906 hrs A Trp ambushes departing base camp.
  1936 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes still on the move.
  1945 hrs A Trp ambush #1 (A13 elements) in position.
  1950 hrs A Trp ambush #2 at CP BB.
  2006 hrs A Trp ambush #2 at CP CC.
  2025 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
July 7
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. Also provides base reaction force.
  0545 hrs A Trp A13 elements (ambush patrol 1) closed into base camp.
  0610 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on the perimeter.
  0630 hrs A Trp ambush #2 (D Trp elements) in base camp.
  0700 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for the MSR.
  0730 hrs A Trp MSR South is clear perimeter.  Plt is assisting engineers clear Latterite Pit road.
  0827 hrs A Trp convoy South is clear base camp w/73 vehicles.
  1010 hrs A Trp convoy South w/72 vehicles.
  1243 hrs A Trp informed by S3 to send out only 1 ambush tonight.
  1353 hrs A Trp convoy South w/33 vehicles at CP G.
  1701 A Trp convoy heading North w/66 vehicles.
  1900 hrs A Trp reaction force departed motor pool enroute to Ann Margaret to extract and pick up elements of 2/14 Inf Bn.
  1910 hrs HHT Radar section attached to A Trp for mission.
  1930 hrs A Trp reaction force has linked up with 2/14 Inf Bn
  2025 hrs A Trp linking up with Dragon elements. A Trp patrols are in position.
  2325 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has closed Ann Margaret.
  2338 hrs A Trp reports all elements have closed Ann Margaret.
  2355 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav ( ) tanks have closed into the motor pool.
July 8
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav provides base reaction force.
  0018 hrs A Trp perimeter reports trip flare going off.  Nothing observed.
  0030 hrs A Trp reports all elements closed into troop area.
  0110 hrs A Trp reports wrap up of 2/14 extraction that began at 1900 hrs yesterday.  Reaction force departed motor pool at 1845 hrs to an area Northwest of Ann Margaret.  3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav was sent to recover two US KIA at 2148 hrs.  Received fire enroute at 2140 hrs.  One body was found and recovered at 2200 hrs and along with 2/14 Inf Bn elements loaded on APCs.  Started return to base camp at 2210 hrs.  Illumination for return was provided by flareship.  All elements closed Ann Margaret at 2338 hrs.  All elements closed motor pool by 0030 hrs.
  0545 hrs A Trp patrols enroute to base camp.
  0701 hrs MSR security platoon departs base camp.
  0720 hrs A Trp ambush debriefed.  Negative contact.
  0745 hrs A Trp security platoon in position on MSR.
  0821 hrs A Trp reports road to Latterite Pit is clear.  A Trp convoy South at CP G w/110 vehicles.
  1025 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP A w/46 vehicles.
  1035 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G.
  1350 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 4 w/47 vehicles.
  1530 hrs mission from Maj Ching at Div G 3: check convoy at XT674166 to XT683163, approximately 30 vehicles & 40 personnel in black w/flags & guns dispatched.  3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav is on standby.
  1620 hrs DTOC directs that 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav check out area at XT663163.
  1700 hrs Lobster 40 has cancelled H&I fires until 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has returned.
  1705 hrs Maj Ching at Div G 3 request that 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav looks for tire tracks in area.
  1715 hrs Maj Ching corrected coordinates to XT702177. Continue to search and return.
  1725 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav returned to motor pool.
  1740 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav is at Ann Margaret.
  1745 hrs Lobster informed that they can resume H&I fires.
  1755 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1932 hrs A Trp reports that Centaur 32 has departed for ambush site #2.
  2015 hrs A Trp ambush #1 has departed base camp.
  2027 hrs A Trp reports ambush #2 in position. Perimeter platoon reports drums in the village of Vinh Cu.
  2100 hrs A Trp reports ambush #1 in position.
  2215 hrs DTOC directs that a Cav Trp( ), A Trp, is attached to 2/14 Inf Bn effection 091130 hrs until return to base camp.
July 9
A Trp has 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav platoon on perimeter security.  Two platoons conducted a search and destroy mission South of base camp with 1/5 Inf Bn(M).
  0558 hrs both ambush patrols enroute to base camp.  Ambush #1 at main gate.
  0610 hrs A Trp ambush patrol debriefed.
  0622 hrs A Trp ambush patrol #2 debriefed.  Negative activity in patrol area.
  1243 hrs 1st & 3rd Plts A/3/4 Cav depart base camp as reaction force.
  1250 hrs A Trp reaction force at CP D.
  1605 hrs A Trp at coordinates XT 682123.  3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav destroyed a red pagoda type structure.
  1806 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1830 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1900 hrs A Trp patrol departing area.
  1950 hrs A Trp patrols in position.
  2355 hrs A Trp informed patrols to commence movement at 0600 hrs.
July 10
A Trp conducted a two platoon operation in the Filhol plantation finding several tunnels & some contraband. 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav platoon is on Operation FIREBALL.  One platoon has MSR security and one platoon is base reaction force.
  0555 hrs A Trp reports patrols will begin return in 5 minutes.
  0628 hrs A Trp reports patrols have closed into base camp.
  0840 1st & 3rd Plts A/3/4 Cav left motor pool enroute to Operation POAMOHO.
  0855 hrs 1st & 3rd Plts A/3/4 Cav crossed LD.
  0907 hrs 1st & 3rd Plts A/3/4 Cav crossed PL Lion.
  1722 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool from Ann Margaret.
  1855 hrs A Trp mounted patrol dropped off ambushes.
  1915 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes are in position at area JILL & CP AA.
  2000 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes have left JILL for ambush site.
  2025 hrs A Trp reports ambush #2 in position.
  2039 hrs A Trp reports 1 truck possibly containing national police traveling from Vinh Cu to Cu Chi.
  2055 hrs A Trp reports ambush #1 in position.
  2128 hrs A Trp reports one person or animal moving outside perimeter at XT655142.  Fired one M79 round with unknown results.
  2220 hrs A Trp ambush #1 reports firing in the vicinity of Cu Chi.
July 11
A Trp sent 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav on a reaction mission vicinity of Phonc Hiep to block a VC company. 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav platoon is on MSR security & Operation CHECKMATE where they picked up 12 suspects.  3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav is on perimeter security.
  0430 hrs A Trp lost contact with Centaur ambush.
  0530 hrs A Trp regained contact with Centaur ambush & lost contact with A23 ambush.
  0545 hrs A23 ambush returning to base camp.
  0556 hrs both A Trp ambush patrols moving to base camp.
  0620 hrs both A Trp ambush patrols closed into base camp.
  0722 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing base camp for MSR.
  0729 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared main gate.
  0740 hrs A Trp reports road obstacle cleared.
  0900 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav conducting Operation HIJACK at XT562167.  A Trp convoy South at CP D w/150 vehicles.
  0940 hrs S 2 will employ A Trp radar on perimeter tonight.
  1000 hrs A Trp reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav picked up 3 VCS, 2 male & 1 female, while on Operation CHECKMATE at XT660109.
  1047 hrs A Trp reports ARVN 25 Div Reconn working vicinity of XT672100 report villagers saying that 10 VC were in the area last night.  Announced that 25 July would be a holiday and then went South.
  1100 hrs A Trp now has 12 detainees from Operation CHECKMATE.  Mostly because of women & children with no ID Card.
  1225 hrs A Trp took 3VCS to the Cu Chi police station.
  1300 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav ceased Operation CHECKMATE. Returned to the rest of the platoon on the MSR.
  1320 hrs A Trp reports ARVN on Operation KING has 2 VCS at XT675090 that were picked up at 1310 hrs and then released.
  1325 hrs Div G 2 reports Cu Chi subsector reports 1 VC plt at XT560168 & 1 VC Company at XT554155.  ARVN Company sent to investigate.
  1337 hrs Maj Craig at DTOC alerts reaction platoon, 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav, for deployment to Phuoc Hiep.
  1355 hrs DTOC directs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reaction force to check suspicious activity at XT553171.  VC Company reported at XT530150. ARVN unit working w/demo on road XT553171 will not react to VC. FAC in area of ARVN Mech reports explosions along area and people in black PJ's running in & out of PC's.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav prepare to investigate.  Notify G 3 when ready.
  1415 hrs Maj Healy informs DTOC that 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav is ready and on the move.
  1437 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D.
  1450 hrs A6 reports road obstacle consisting of dirt mounds 3' to 6' wide across road.  Will clear as soon as area is secured.  Cleared & continued to link up with ARVN.
  1510 hrs DTOC directs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav return home since linkup has been made and nothing unusual is going on.  Warn A Trp of gas drifting on return.
  1524 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav spotted 12 suspects at XT565160.  Checking ID and will bring back any one without ID.
  1644 hrs A Trp reports 1 tank threw a track at XT562163.  VTR is enroute to retrieve it.
  1736 hrs A Trp reports 25th ARVN Recon has closed.
  1744 hrs A Trp reports last convoy w/91 vehicles has closed.
  1810 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool.  Convoy vehicle count on MSR was 278.
  2040 hrs A30 reports receiving 5 rounds small arms fire from XT658145.  Returned fire with M79 & illuminated area.  All quiet at 2045 hrs.
  2045 hrs S 3 & A6 cancel ambush patrol #1.
  2120 hrs Cpt Merritt from G 3 called to verify tha A10 elements was not on Northern MSR tonight.  Reaffirmed that A10 elements were not out tonight.
July 12
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon provides base reaction force.
  0542 hrs A Trp ambush patrol returning to base camp.
  0558 hrs A Trp ambush patrol closed into base camp.
  0710 hrs A Trp's MSR platoon has departed the motor pool.
  1100 hrs A Trp reports negative SITREP from ARVN unit with 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav.
  1145 hrs A Trp reports negative SITREP from MSR platoon & ARVN unit.
  1226 hrs A Trp reports E 6 unit is at XT665090 moving Northwest.
  1325 hrs A Trp has negative SITREP.  20 ARVN returning to base camp.
  1400 hrs A Trp reports convoy South at CP 6 w/27 vehicles.
  1508 hrs A Trp reports negative SITREP from MSR.
  1735 hrs A Trp reports convoy from South w/120 vehicles will close base camp in 10 minutes.
  1743 hrs A Trp reports MSR platoon & convoy closed base camp.
  1750 hrs A Trp reports convoy count is 292.
  1900 hrs A Trp reports no contact with ambush patrol.
  1910 hrs A Trp has regained contact with ambush patrol.
  1928 hrs A Trp reports ambush patrol is in position.
  2030 hrs Spt Command called and reported that one of their bunkers on the right received small arms fire and wanted to know if we were firing back.  Told them negative.
July 13
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav platoon has a maintenance day.
  0625 hrs A Trp ambush patrol closed base camp.
  0635 hrs A Trp ambush patrol debriefed.
  1013 hrs A20 heard automatic weapons fire at XT676104.  Dispatched 2 M113s to investigate.
  1026 hrs A Trp convoy North w/33 vehicles.
  1055 hrs A20 reports no contact.  Fire not from PF post.
  1220 hrs A Trp to attach 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav to 2/14 Inf Bn for 3 day operation in the Mahole AO.
  1245 hrs Plt ldr of attached platoon to report to 2/14 Inf Bn for OPORDER at 1600 hrs today.
  1700 hrs A Trp convoy 60 vehicles.
  1730 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closing into base camp.
  1901 hrs A Trp ambush #1 departed main gate.
  1905 hrs A Trp ambush #2 departed main gate.
  1922 hrs A Trp main gate closed & barriers in place.
  2009 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
  2027 hrs A Trp ambush #1 in position.
July 14
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav platoon is attached to 2/14 Inf Bn.
  0600 hrs A Trp ambush patrols on way back to base camp.
  0618 hrs A Trp ambush patrols have closed base camp.  No contact reported.
  0830 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP D w/125 vehicles.
  1002 hrs 2 tanks 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav with 2/14 Inf Bn are stuck at XT678103.  A Trp taking recovery actions.
  1210 hrs A Trp convoy North w/35 vehicles.
  1350 hrs A Trp convoy South w/57 vehicles.
  1405 hrs A Trp convoy at CP G.
  1555 hrs tanks 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav return from control of 2/14 Inf Bn.
  1655 hrs A Trp convoy at CP G w/90 vehicles.
  1714 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP D.
  1730 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed into motor pool.
  1936 hrs A Trp patrol departed base camp.
  2140 hrs from S 1, Gen Westmoreland touring area tomorrow.
July 15
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon is attached to 2/14 Inf Bn.
  0445 hrs A Trp ambush reports 2 rounds of small arms & 10 rounds of automatic weapons fire from XT660140.  Appears to be from ARVN element in AO firing to the South or Southeast.  Rounds are ricocheting over our positon.  Continuing mission.
  0655 hrs A Trp ambush returned to base camp.
  0700 hrs A Trp ambush platoon departing base camp.
  0835 hrs A Trp convoy South w/102 vehicles at CP D.
  0850 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G.
  1036 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G w/75 vehicles.
  1335 hrs A Trp notified that they were off reaction force.
  1400 hrs A Trp convoy South w/95 vehicles.
  1656 hrs A Trp convoy North w/105 vehicles cleared CP D.
  1730 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed.  377 (?)
  1900 hrs A Trp ambush #2 departed base camp.
  1924 hrs A Trp ambush #2 still on the move.
  1955 hrs A Trp ambush #2 still on the move.  Ambush #1 departing base camp.
  2010 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
  2120 hrs A Trp ambush #1 heard and saw round being fired in & out of the PF compound at XT665145.
  2125 hrs A Trp reports VC fire into the PF post is from the village.  Continuing to observe.  DTOC reports firefight is between friendly forces in Laterite Pit and PF post.
  2201 hrs A Trp reports flares illuminating ARVN company are also illuminating ambush #1.  G 3 says post is under Mortar attack.  G 3 notified that our perimeter and ambush have not heard any mortar or rifle grenades.  G 3 says post received 10 rifle grenades or mortar rounds.  A Trp radar reacting now & incoming fire to PF post has ceased.
  2330 hrs A Trp reports negative report from #2.  Negative contact with #1.
July 16
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon is attached to 2/14 Inf Bn for Operation JUDY.
  0545 hrs A Trp ambush patrol #1 enroute to base camp.
  0625 hrs A Trp ambush patrol #1 in base camp.  Ambush patrol #2 is enroute.
  0640 hrs A Trp ambush patrol #2 closed base camp.
  0700 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for MSR security.
  0750 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
  0818 hrs A Trp convoy South w/99 vehicles.
  0845 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP D.
  0937 hrs A Trp convoy North w/44 vehicles.
  1340 hrs A35 reports small arms fire landed about 25 yrds from his position at XT673101.  Believes from ARVN training in area.  Continuing to observe.
  1350 hrs A Trp convoy South w/33 vehicles.
  1425 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav checked with PF in area who said they only fired 4 rounds.
  1600 hrs A Trp requests dustoff at XT675130 for 2 WIA (litter).  A21 hit a mine.
  1610 hrs D Trp gunships on station made contact with 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav.
  1620 hrs dustoff completed by D Trp.
  1708 hrs A Trp VTR with escort departed troop area.
  1720 hrs A Trp convoy North w/88 vehicles at CP G.
  2000 hrs A Trp reports lowboy has closed base camp with vehicle.
  2013 hrs A Trp reports all elements have closed base camp.
July 17
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon is on maintenance day.
  0700 hrs A Trp MSR platoon departs base camp.
  0742 hrs A Trp MSR security platoon in position.
  0816 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP D w/41 vehicles.
  0837 hrs A Trp convoy South cleared CP G.
  0846 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP B.
  0955 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP B.
  1025 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G.
  1645 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 13 w/43 vehicles.  Total vehicle count is 167 vehicles.
  1725 hrs A Trp elements have all closed base camp.
  1900 hrs A Trp ambush departing base camp.
  2001 hrs A Trp ambush in position.
  2132 hrs A Trp lost contact with ambush.
  2155 hrs A Trp still no contact with ambush.
  2225 hrs A Trp made contact with ambush. Negative SITREP.
July 18
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon is on maintenance & housekeeping day.
  0105 hrs A Trp lost contact with ambush.
  0126 hrs A Trp made contact with ambush. Negative SITREP.
  0405 hrs A20 reports stationary light at XT655144 in front of troop position.  Fired 3 rounds M79, light did not go out.  Continuing to observe.
  0600 hrs A Trp ambush enroute back to base.
  0600 hrs A Trp ambush closed into base camp.
  0715 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav, the MSR platoon, departing base camp.
  0745 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on MSR.
  0840 hrs A Trp convoy headed South w/113 vehicles at CP D.
  1344 hrs A Trp convoy South w/31 vehicles.
  1712 hrs A Trp convoy North w/101 vehicles.
  1915 hrs A Trp ambush #2 cleared base cam.  Ambush #1 departing troop area.
  2010 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes in position.
  2045 hrs A Trp ambush #2 heard 15 rounds at XT640130.
  2055 hrs A Trp to fire illumination over Bac Ha I.
July 19
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon is on maintenance.
  0215 hrs A Trp directed to open gate for B Trp 2 platoon reaction force to Phouc My.
  0228 hrs B Trp has cleared gate.
  0230 hrs A Trp reports gate is secure.
  0624 hrs A Trp patrol #1 arrives base camp.
  0640 hrs A Trp patrol #2 arrives base camp.
  0652 hrs A Trp MSR platoon departing motor pool for MSR.
  0718 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports several leaflets and VC flags at XT 669103 to XT713072.  Policed up leaflets and continued mission.
  0840 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports local resident at XT653114 inform them that at 1900 hrs tonight VC would be dressed as ARVN soldier and move to ARVN outpost at XT700089 to attack.  S 2 and MI representative will come to check informer out.
  1015 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G w/48 vehicles.
  1100 hrs 3rd Plt tank section departed base camp under control of 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav.
  1340 hrs A Trp convoy South w/20 vehicles.
  1530 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav is attached to B Trp until 0600 hrs tomorrow.
  1710 hrs A Trp convoy at CP G w/87 vehicles.
  1745 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1945 hrs A Trp ambush departing base camp.
  2000 hrs A Trp gate reports 3 rickshaws going thru Bac Ha #1.
  2015 hrs A Trp ambush while moving into position observed 2 personnel who ran away at XT655140.
  2042 hrs A Trp ambush moving toward site now.
  2046 hrs A Trp reports searchlight lighting up his position.  Suspect S& T Bn.  S3 called Spt Cmd and told them to keep it out of Bac Ha #2.
  2055 hrs A Trp ambush is in position.
  2140 hrs A Trp perimeter heard 5 rounds small arms fire direction of Bac Ha #1.
  2230 hrs A Trp lost contact with ambush.
  2233 hrs A Trp reestablished contact with ambush.
July 20
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. MRS platoon reenforced with one tank section. One platoon is on maintenance.
  0605 hrs A Trp ambush patrol starting move back to base camp.
  0625 hrs A Trp ambush patrol closed into base camp.
  0705 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav left for MSR security.
  0853 hrs A Trp convoy South w/76 vehicles.
  1025 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP w/55 vehicles.
  1405 hrs A Trp convoy South w/28 vehicles cleared CP gate.
  1650 hrs A Trp convoy North w/63 vehicles at CP G.
  1735 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1930 hrs A Trp ambush #1 in position.
  2030 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes in position.
  2140 hrs B Trp 1SG reports Cpl Duane F. Walraven 3rd Plt Mortar Sqd Leader was last seen at 0600 hrs this morning.  Checked A Troop & Ilikai East with negative results.  Fatigues with no weapon.  Squadron XO and S 3 notified.
July 21
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon is on Operation SUGAR.
  0136 hrs A Trp lost contact with patrol #2.
  0145 hrs A Trp regained contact with patrol #2.
  0557 hrs A Trp reports both patrols on the way in.
  0615 hrs A Trp patrol #1 closed base camp.
  0620 hrs A Trp aptrol #2 closed base camp.
  0702 hrs A Trp MSR platoon South departs base camp.
  0720 hrs A Trp MSR platoon in position.
  0825 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit is all clear.
  0845 hrs A Trp convoy at CP G w/127 vehicles.
  1028 hrs A Trp has 31 vehicle convoy North bound.
  1406 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP E w/26 vehicles.
  1732 hrs A Trp convoy North cleared CP Gate w/74 vehicles.
  1732 hrs A Trp convoy & MSR platoon closed base camp. 268 vehicle total today.
  1850 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav enroute to platoon strong point.
  1915 hrs A Trp reports gate has been closed.
  1930 hrs A Trp ambush #3 departing base camp.
  2030 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
  2045 hrs A Trp ambush #3 reports firefight at XT640137 (Ba Ha #1).  Small arms, automatic weapons & mortars being fired.  Tracers over our position.  Checked with Liberty elements and found that perimeter was fireing M6 & M79 on possible intruders in the wire.
  2129 hrs A Trp ambush #1 forced to change position to XT674118 because Arty flares lit their position.  Do not fire DEFCON #16 since that is position patrol moved to.  Capt Ryan reports that ambush has moved back to their original position.
July 22
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon is on Operation TRIGGER.
  0515 hrs A Trp ambush #3 returning to base camp.
  0559 hrs A Trp ambush #3 back in base camp.
  0700 hrs A Trp element in blocking position BLUE.
  1015 hrs A Trp convoy North w/52 vehicles at CP G.
  1300 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has cleared the area.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav tanks are on Ann Margaret.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav tanks are in the motor pool.
  1350 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G w/31 vehicles.
  1410 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1707 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP D w/92 vehicles.
  1645 hrs A Trp reports he is at XT708078.  1 local resident, age 28 35, of regular status is driving a yellow dump truck with green box in it.  Started to measure a tank but was run off by crew.
  2101 hrs A Trp reports all patrols in position.
  2206 hrs A Trp ambush reports 2 carbine rounds fired 350 meters south of ambush position.
  2235 hrs A Trp ambush reports 6 rounds of carbine fire at XT647130.
  2255 hrs A Trp ambush reports searchlight from perimeter is illuminating ambush position.
July 23
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon attached to 1/8 FA Bn for escort duty.
  0608 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav just took over perimeter security.
  0701 hrs A Trp patrol debriefed with negative SITREP.
  0826 hrs A Trp convoy South w/88 vehicles at CP D.
  1010 hrs A Trp convoy North w/33 vehicles cleared CP G.
  1130 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for escort mission to Sugar Mill.
  1141 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP D.
  1155 hrs Lighting 22 reports possiblity of road being mined from XT514073 to XT495097.
  1203 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT585086.
  1220 hrs A6 reports ARVN did not clear road, proceding with caution.
  1225 hrs A Trp at CP H.
  1230 hrs A Trp at XT514073.
  1231 hrs A Trp at XT495097.
  1235 hrs A Trp cleared reported mined area.
  1245 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT460082.
  1255 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT430071.
  1300 hrs A Trp convoy South CP D w/32 vehicles.
  1330 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into destination.
  1415 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing XT430071 for return to base camp.
  1434 hrs A Trp convoy at XT460082 and proceding to base camp.
  1550 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT559052.
  1615 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP D.
  1616 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp w/26 vehicles.
  1643 hrs A Trp convoy North CP G w/75 vehicles.
  1730 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed into base camp.
  2030 hrs A Trp patrols still on the move.
  2105 hrs A Trp patrols in position.
July 24
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon was on MEDCAP escort duty.  A Trp also supported ARVN aerial ambush.
  0015 hrs A Trp dispatches a platoon ( ) to escort ARVN back to Cu Chi.
  0018 hrs A Trp escort platoon cleared main gate.
  0024 hrs A Trp escort platoon dropped ARVN at main gate.
  o500 hrs A Trp ambsuh #1 on way back to base camp.
  0535 hrs A Trp ambush #2 on way to base camp.
  0545 hrs A Trp ambush #1 closed base camp.
  0620 hrs A Trp ambush #2 closed base camp.
  0625 hrs A Trp debriefed ambush leader, negative report.
  0716 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing base camp for MSR security.
  0740 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on MSR>
  0810 hrs A Trp convoy South w/58 vehicles.
  0845 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on way to MEDCAP mission.
  0930 hrs A Trp convoy North w/44 vehicles at CP G.
  1140 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1332 hrs A Trp convoy South w/24 vehicles cleared CP D.
  1348 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G.
  1445 hrs A Trp tank section departing motor pool to Ann Margaret.
  1515 hrs A Trp tanks in position at Ann Margaret.
  1649 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G w/60 vehicles.
  1710 hrs A Trp convoy at CP D.
  1722 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1838 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into positon.
  1958 hrs A Trp has no radio contact with Centaur 32 (patrol).
  2045 hrs A Trp still has no contact with Centaur 32.  ARVN patrol enroute to position.
  2136 hrs A Trp still has negative contact with Centaur 32.
  2143 hrs A6 instructed Centaur 32 to fire green star cluster if he could hear.  Centaur 32 acknowledged with a green star cluster.  Radio contact still being attempted.
July 24
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon supported ARVN ambush.
  0701 hrs A Trp MSR platoon and trucks left.
  0720 hrs A Trp MSR platoon has MSR security.  Trucks are to pick up ARVN ambush.
  0824 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP D w/97 vehicles.
  0835 hrs A Trp convoy at CP G.
  1003 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G w/33 vehicles.
  1022 hrs A Trp convoy at CP D.
  1114 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav and E6 elements closed base camp.
  1310 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP D w/39 vehicles.
  1710 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP D.
  1745 hrs A Trp reports all elements closed base camp.
  1810 hrs A Trp mounted ambushes departed base camp.
  1832 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 31 & 34 are in position JOAN.
  1902 hrs A Trp tracks closed base camp.
  1940 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 34 departing JOAN.
  2021 hrs A Trp ambush #1 in position.
  2034 hrs A Trp ambushes #2 & #3 in position.
  2055 hrs A Trp ambush #3 heard automatic weapons fire 1200 meters from position.
  2102 hrs A Trp ambush #2 heard automatic weapons fire at XT646130.
  2124 hrs A Trp reports automatic weapons fire Southwest of ambush #2 at XT656121. Continuing to observe.
  2134 hrs A Trp ambush #2 reports automatic weapons fire XT653113 vic Francini.
  2223 hrs A Trp ambush #2 reports 5 rounds of 57mm recoilless rifle fire 3000 meters South of his position at XT645115.
  2305 hrs A Trp ambush #2 reports hearing 3 to 5 rounds of 30 cal machinegun fire at XT677140.
July 26
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon was on maintenance.
  0002 hrs A Trp lost contact with A22.
  0005 hrs A Trp has contact with A22.
  0055 hrs A Trp has lost contact with A22.
  0105 hrs A10 reports trip flare set off in front of bunker #17.  Searching with starlight scope.
  0502 hrs A Trp ambush #1 moving back to base camp.
  0515 hrs A Trp ambush #1 closed into base camp.
  0555 hrs A Trp ambushes #2 & #3 returning to base camp.
  0625 hrs A Trp ambushes #2 & #3 closed into base camp.
  0705 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for MSR security.
  0730 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on MSR.
  0840 hrs A5 reports convoy South w/78 vehicles.
  1010 hrs A Trp convoy North w/58 vehicles.
  1250 hrs A Trp recieves warning order for 2 ambushes on 27 July.
  1410 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G w/23 vehicles.
  1612 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP A w/18 vehicles.
  1645 hrs A Trp convoy North cleared CP B.
  1721 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP D.
  1738 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has closed base camp from MSR mission.
  1910 hrs A13 departing for ambush patrol.
  1913 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 33 departing base camp.
  1925 hrs from S3, receiving mortar fire at bunker #10.  Counter battery being fired.
  1930 hrs from S3: HHT, A, & B troops under protection.
  1940 hrs B Trp reports no rounds in their area.
  1942 hrs D Trp reports 8 to 10 rounds in their area.  No known casualties.
  2022 hrs A Trp reports 2 ambush patrols in position.
  2025 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
  PFC Lorenzo C. Maulden DOW. (photo/shadowbox) (Need information, incident not in daily staff journal)
July 27
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon was out with 2/27 Inf Bn.
  0130 hrs all troops reommend 1 man awake in each barraks rather than 50%.
  0540 hrs A Trp reports no casualties & all personnel accounted for.
  0630 hrs A Trp ambush patrols closed base camp.
  0650 hrs A Trp both ambush patrols debriefed.
  0750 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav MSR platoon clear.
  0801 hrs A Trp reports MSR element in position.
  0834 hrs A Trp convoy South w/54 vehicles.
  0900 hrs from Major Valez, G3, be prepared to re enforce B/1/27 Inf Bn in Southeast corner of Filhol with Trp ( ).
  1000 hrs A Trp convoy North w/45 vehicles.
  1045 hrs Maj Valez, G3, send one platoon to Ann Margaret ASAP to reinforce B/1/27 Inf Bn & 1 plt to Bao Trai to attack VP FS base.  Contact Loyal elements.
  1800 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D.
  1901 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1950 hrs A Trp ambush departed base camp.
  2009 hrs A Trp perimeter platoon recieved 15 rounds automatic weapons fire from Vic PF post at XT666144.
  2035 hrs A Trp ambush still on the move.
  2048 hrs A Trp perimeter platoon reports 50 rounds automatic weapons fire at PF post in Vinh Cu.
  2100 hrs A Trp ambush on the move.
  2130 hrs A Trp A18 (ambush) in position.
  2225 hrs A Trp ambush reports hearing 2 burst of automatic weapons fire at XT642127.
  2315 hrs A Trp ambush reports small arms fire at same location as before.
July 28
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon was out with 2/27 Inf Bn.
  0110 hrs A Trp perimeter platoon reports seeing fire in or near the hamlet.
  0155 hrs A Trp perimeter platoon reports seeing fire.
  0553 hrs A Trp perimeter platoon reports white star cluster.
  0558 hrs A Trp patrol moving back in.
  0600 hrs A Trp moving out with attached B.
  0632 hrs A Trp MSR platoon in position.
  0630 hrs A Trp ambush entering base camp.
  0655 hrs A10 Cav reports 10 people running in woodline at XT716089, observing.
  1035 hrs A Trp convoy North w/81 vehicles.
  1145 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav expected back at 1400 hrs.
  1325 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav with 2/27 Inf Bn has one WIA who has been dusted off.  No other information.
  1350 hrs A Trp convoy South w/28 vehicles.
  1410 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G.
  1558 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav attached to 2/27 Inf Bn will remain overnight. 1 VC KIA, 6 weapons captured, 5 tunnels found, 2 VC, & clothing/documents.
  1645 hrs A Trp convoy w/60 vehicles at CP B.
  1705 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP D.
  1730 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP G.
  1740 hrs A Trp elements closed into motor pool.
  1830 hrs A Trp reports an air burst near edge of perimeter.
  1846 hrs DTOC reports that air burst was friendly mortar fire.
  1900 hrs A36 is in position at Ann Margaret.
  1935 hrs A Trp reports ambush patrol is departing.
  2012 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
  2020 hrs A Trp ambush #1 in position.
  2232 hrs A Trp lost contact with ambush #2.
  2235 hrs A Trp has contact with ambush #2.
July 29
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon was on maintenance.
  0415 hrs A Trp ambush #1 reports hearing 3 rds SA fire from ARVN compound in Cu Chi.
  0501 hrs A Trp ambush #2 returning to base camp.
  0515 hrs A Trp ambush #2 closed base camp.
  0526 hrs A Trp reports negative contact with ambush #1.
  0530 hrs A Trp ambush #1 returning to base camp.
  0555 hrs A Trp reports negative contact with ambush #1.
  0601 hrs A Trp ambush #1 closed base camp.
  0606 hrs A Trp ambush patrols debriefed, negative results.
  0647 hrs A Trp MSR security platoon departed base camp.
  0735 hrs A Trp MSR platoon in position.
  0810 hrs A Trp convoy South w/104 vehicles at CP D.
  0910 hrs A Trp MSR plt reports 1 VCS at XT698090. Women with shrapnel woulds in leg & arms, bring to Cu Chi dispensary.
  0950 hrs A Trp convoy North with 5 vehicles.
  1236 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports boy swimming at XT712072 cut his leg.  Taking boy to Cu Chi.
  1315 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1340 hrs A Trp convoy South w/41 vehicles.
  1658 hrs A Trp convoy at CP G w/67 vehicles.
  1730 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav from MSR closed base camp.
  1845 hrs A Trp perimeter plt observed 4 persons walking down the road wearing black pajamas.  No blue or red scarf identifying them.
  1930 hrs A Trp ambush leaving base camp.
  2025 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.  Hears small arms fire from XT674098.
  2305 hrs A Trp patrol reports 6 guns, small arms, at Bac Ha #2.
July 30
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon was on maintenance with one tank section on Ann Margaret.  Clear Laterite Pit road and provide 2 ambushes.
  0226 hrs A Trp has negative contact with ambush.
  0535 hrs A Trp ambush #2 receiving heavy small arms fire from XT690089.
  0540 hrs A Trp ambush returned to base camp.
  0655 hrs A Trp patrol returning to base camp.
  1030 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G.
  1440 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G w/33 vehicles.
  1730 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed base camp.
  1905 hrs A Trp ambush #2 departed.
  1912 hrs A Trp ambush #1 departing base camp.
  2015 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
July 31
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon was on maintenance with one tank section on Ann Margaret.  Clear Laterite Pit road and provided base reaction force.
  0530 hrs A Trp ambush #2 returning to base camp.
  0551 hrs A Trp ambush #1 returning to base camp.
  0630 hrs A Trp ambush #1 closed into base camp.
  0645 hrs A Trp ambushes debriefed with negative reports.
  0702 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav, MSR platoon, is on the way.
  0810 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit is clear and wire is intact.
  0845 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing for Bac Ha #2.
  0855 hrs A Trp convoy South w/55 vehicles.
  0915 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav elements are in position.
  1040 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G w/62 vehicles.
  1150 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1410 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G w/25 vehicles.
  1440 hrs message from S3 that A Trp will conduct both ambushes tonight.  No D Trp elements.
  1520 hrs Liberty 35 called to report that there is a late convoy North at 1830 hrs.  Keep MSR platoon in position.
  1650 hrs Trp A convoy North at CP G with 40 vehicles.
  1825 hrs Maj Vol 2 reports last convoy will leave Tan Son Nhut at 1830 hrs.  MSR platoon will come in after convoy passes their locations.
  1845 hrs A Trp perimeter plt reports airbursts fired vicinity of 1/27 Inf Bn.
  1901 hrs A Trp convoy at CP B.
  1907 hrs A Trp convoy at CP G w/35 vehicles.
  1935 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed w/23 vehicles & with 4/23 Inf also.
  1936 hrs A Trp ambush #1 departed base camp.
  1945 hrs A Trp ambush #2 departed base camp.
  2025 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes still on the move.
  2100 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes in position.
  2126 hrs A18 (ambush) reports 40 to 50 rounds of automatic weapons fire & possibly M79 fire at XT634136 on azimuth of 270.
  2210 hrs A Trp reports automatic weapons fire same location.  Liberty also observed but did not fire.  Flares over area.
  2225 hrs A Trp reports about 250 rounds of automatic weapons fire in the same area.

Aug 1
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon was on maintenance with one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear Laterite Pit road. Conducted relief of Vien Cou outpost.
  0010 hrs A Trp ambush 2 reports a flashlight went on twice and then off.  High power.
  0205 hrs A Trp perimeter platoon reports 10 rounds of small arms incoming vicinity of the engineers.  Confirmed by DTOC as 20 rds.
  0210 hrs DTOC reports that the Vien Cou outpost is being probed.
  0230 hrs DTOC directs a plt be sent to relieve Vien Cou.
  0300 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed motor pool.
  0312 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at outpost.  Maj Healy says to establish contact before going further.
  0326 hrs DTOC reports altercations started at 0130 hrs.  Lasted a half hr, small arms fire.  Radio shot up.  Estmated VC platoon South of road somewhere.
  0340 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has nothing at platoon contact point.  Manchu says firing was from school house.  Major Healy reports info to DTOC.
  0415 hrs A Trp ambush #2 departing for base camp.
  0445 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav returning to base camp.
  0446 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in base camp.
  0500 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.  Ambush #1 on way back.
  0702 hrs A Trp 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav (MSR platoon) departing at this time.
  0750 hrs A Trp MSR platoon in positon and Rt 1 all clear.
  0810 hrs A30 reports 3 AT mines at XT711072, going to blow in place.  Checking to see if there is a pattern where vehicles are parked.
  0850 hrs A30 reports mines blown in place, no booby traps & no pattern.
  0900 hrs A Trp convoy South w/90 vehicles.
  1010 hrs A Trp convoy North w/66 vehicles cleared CP G.
  1419 hrs A Trp convoy South w/70 vehicles passed CP G.
  1435 hrs A Trp reports 2 ARVN trucks coming toward Cu Chi.  One truck occupant fired .30 cal over the head of A32 vehicle at XT698090.  Did not return fire.  ARVN vehicle numbers are 406564 & 401394.
  1650 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G w/73 vehicles.
  1748 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1835 hrs A Trp patrol 2 departed base camp.
  1855 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1906 hrs A Trp ambush #2 at position Yankee.
  2014 hrs A Trp ambush #2 heard shots to his left front at XT644137.
  2030 hrs A Trp ambush #1 departed from base camp.
  2122 hrs A Trp reports all ambushes in position.
Aug 2
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon was on maintenance with one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear Laterite Pit road.  Night reaction force to local hamlet.
  0110 hrs A Trp ambush #1 reports seeing a man moving along the outskirts of Hamlet.  5 other people with lights milling around in hamlet.  Does not seem to be any disturbance.
  0120 hrs A Trp ambush #1 reports people in hamlet are moving in and out of 2 houses.
  0145 hrs A Trp to commit scout section to check out activity.
  0220 hrs A Trp reaction force at main gate.
  0300 hrs A Trp reaction force checking out hamlet.
  0310 hrs A Trp reaction force found 6 men and 1 woman playing cards.  Bringing 2 men under 50 and the woman to the POW compound.
  0325 hrs A Trp reaction closed base camp.  VCS turned over to POW compound.
  0345 hrs A Trp ambush #1 reports 3 more lights in hamlet that stayed on for a minute or so.
  0353 hrs A Trp ambush #1 reports one light came back one and stayed on.  No activity sighted.
  0413 hrs A Trp ambush #1 reports light went off after man who was talking with a woman left and went to a house 2 doors down.
  0515 hrs A Trp ambushes #1 & #2 returning to base camp.
  0545 hrs A Trp ambush #1 closed into base camp.
  0603 hrs A Trp MSR platoon departing base camp.
  0605 hrs A Trp ambush #2 closed into base camp.
  0655 hrs A Trp MSR platoon in position and road clear.
  0715 hrs A Trp reports accident on Hwy 1 at XT689093.  Jeep from 1st convoy hit girl.  Taken to dust off pad.
  0745 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G w/57 vehicles.
  0805 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Road clear, wire okay.
  0901 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G.
  1000 hrs A Trp convoy Norht at CP G w/ 15 vehicles.
  1130 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav returned to base camp.  Destroyed 2 tunnels at XT659142 & XT659143.
  1355 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G w/20 vehicles.
  1650 hrs A5 called for standby gunships.  Traffic control point in Cu Chi reports hearing small arms fire at XT 650123. A20 sent elements to location & gunships on station.
  1711 hrs A Trp reports 78 vehicles in convoy.
  1720 hrs A Trp reports 1 round fired in Bac Ha #2.  A20 checking area.  A5 is checking by air.
  1740 hrs A Trp reports 1 individual sighted at XT648134 and picked up at XT672102.  He acted suspicious.  First sighted on foot and then found with bicycle.  A20 picked him up with 2 PF police.  He checked out okay and was let go.
  1802 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed motor pool.
  1818 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav element left for Laterite PIt.
  1829 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav elements in position for security of tank that is stuck.
  1923 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav ready to move back to base camp.
  1928 hrs A Trp ambush #1 departing
  1950 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool.
  2015 hrs A Trp ambush #1 in position.
  2152 hrs A Trp ambush #2 departing base camp.
  2245 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
Aug 3
A Trp has one platoon on MSR reaction force for Operation LOWTIDE, one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear Laterite Pit road. Conducted 1 ambush & one operation to recover an arms cache.  Conducted 2 checkmates, detaining 1 woman with contraband.
  0501 hrs A Trp ambush #1 departed for base camp.
  0522 hrs A Trp ambush #1 closed into base camp.
  0550 hrs A Trp ambush #2 departed for base camp.
  0608 hrs A Trp ambush #2 closed into base camp.
  0645 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav MSR platoon. 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp.
  0700 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on MSR.
  0753 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP D w/48 vehicles.
  0817 hrs from Div, road condition is Amber.
  0835 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP D w/140 vehicles.
  0836 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit crew is OK.
  0955 hrs from G3, Operation LOWTIDE is delayed 30 minutes.
  1035 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on way to blocking position.
  1041 hrs A Trp convoy North w/43 vehicles at CP G.
  1104 hrs A Trp Operation CHECKMATE, negative results.
  1130 hrs A Trp Operation CHECKMATE has checked 1500 personnel and 150 vehicles.  Aprrehended 1 female with contraband at XT684096.  Evacuated to Cu Chi National Police.
  1240 hrs 2nd  Plt A/3/4 Cav reports only 1 APC stuck now.
  1248 hrs Centaur 35 (rifle platoon) elements found a hut & Tunnel at XT527145.
  1312 hrs A20 moving out with 5 tracks.  The 1 stuck has a thrown track.  A Trp is sending an element to secure it.
  1338 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav moving south on secondary road following trail.
  1335 hrs A20 reports he will be in Centaur location in about 5 minutes.
  1343 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP South w/25 vehicles.
  1348 hrs Centaur 35 found booby trapped huts and suspect anti aircraft firing position.
  1410 hrs A22 hit a mine at XT529146.  No WIA, request VTR.
  1435 hrs A Trp reports Lambretta turned over on MSR at XT721096.  No one hurt but 1 woman threw something over a dike and tried to flee the scene.  While attempting to apprehend the male passenger, the vehicle left the scene.  5 other suspects are now being detained and brought back for questioning.  Not able to find object woman threw.
  1525 hrs A Trp estimates time before recovery of A22 is 30 minutes.
  1531 hrs Cpt Monihan reports it will be 1815 hrs before 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav is ready to move.
  1540 hrs A Troop reports 5 detainnes previously reported were released by the Cu Chi subsector.
  1555 hrs A6 moving to A20's position, will depart that position in 20 minutes.
  1605 hrs A6 reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav elements on the move will reach road in 10 minutes.
  1620 hrs A Trp reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav ETA will be 1700 hrs.
  1643 hrs A Trp convoy North w/99 vehicles at CP D.
  1645 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1735 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav, MSR platoon, closed into base camp.
  1835 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav alerted to go to Phuoc Hiep.
  1850 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp.
  1905 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D, headed to CP 4.
  1920 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports 1 .38, 1 .45, & 1 M79 at XT571173.
  1934 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav is at Phuoc Hiep.
  1936 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 4
  1955 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D. Ambush patrol departing base camp.
  2010 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed back into base camp.
  2025 hrs A Trp reports ambush into position.
  2330 hrs DTOC reports vehicles stuck at Bac Ha #2 will be securee by the ambush in that vicinity.  One man per vehicle will be left by Spt Cmd.
  2230 hours Spt Cmd Cdr requests VTR assistance for stuck vehicle.
  2310 hrs A Trp ambush will link up with the Spt Cmd vehicles.  Ambush relocating to XT644134.
Aug 4
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR. One platoon was on Operation AMAZON. Also one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear Laterite Pit road. Conducted a squad sized ambush.
  0700 hrs A Trp MSR platoon departed base camp.
  0750 hrs A Trp MSR platoon reports road all clear.
  0815 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP D w/73 vehicles.
  0830 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp.
  0913 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP D.
  0925 hrs A10 reports his elements off Hwy 1 heading toward AMAZON w/VTR heading to Bac Ha #2.  A10 reports 1 hand grenade at XT668110.  Investigating & will blow in place.
  0955 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP B w/69 vehicles.
  1006 hrs A Trp North cleared CP G.
  1020 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav located at XT679131.
  1035 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav checking out tunnel network at XT677133.
  1145 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav checked out one 40 foot long tunnel with negative results.  Tunnel supported by bamboo.
  1215 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports tunnel circular 200 meters with 40 firing points at XT679129. Nothing inside, camoflaged & supported by bamboo.  Destroyed tunnel.
  1350 hrs A10 reports pungi pits 3x3 & 4 feet deep at XT667135.  Centaur element will destroy.
  1445 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports tunnel 35 meters long at XT667135.  Will destroy.
  1640 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav setting up strong point at XT679129.
  1710 hrs from S3, one vehicle stuck at Bac Ha #2.  MSR platoon to pullout.
  1725 hrs A Trp convoy North w/75 vehicles.
  1735 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.  Got stuck car out.
  1930 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav heard 10 rounds small arms fire at XT712070.
  1940 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav heard 15 rounds of automatic weapons fire at XT685095.
  2030 hrs A28 departed for ambush patrol.
  2112 hrs A28 now in position.
  2140 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav elements report having small arms fireing and flares near the Engineer perimeter area.
  2201 hrs A24 reports had a M79 round go off about 500 meters to his left front outside of the perimeter.
  2332 hrs A Trp ambush heard small arms fire vic Bac Ha #1.  Continuing to listen.
Aug 5
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on base reaction force. After termination of Operation AMAZON conducted 2 ambushes. Also one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear Laterite Pit road.
  0450 hrs A Trp lost contact with 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav.
  0455 hrs A Trp reestablishes contact with 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav.
  0521 hrs A Trp ambush closes base camp.
  0730 hrs A Trp has sent VTR to clear road obstacle at XT663107 reported by Centaur dawn patrol.  Obstacle is dirt mounds 2 feet high across road.
  0754 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav moved to XT684124.
  0805 hrs A Trp reports road block cleared.  4 VC hand grenades blown in place.
  0830 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP D w/103 vehicles.
  0920 hrs A10 reports tunnel w/rooms 7' high & 4x4'.  Contains one candle, will destroy tunnel.
  0950 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav Operation Amazon terminated.
  1030 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G.
  1031 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D.
  1045 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into motor pool.
  1350 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP G w/33 vehicles.
  1645 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G w/90 vehicles.
  1700 hrs A Trp reports MP at rear of convoy claims to have received 10 rounds of small arms fire at XT726054.  A5 was overhead in helicopter and saw nothing.
  1720 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed into motor pool.
  1830 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav is departing on mounted recon.  Will drop off ambushes.
  1835 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP AA.
  1839 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP BB.
  1845 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP CC.
  1850 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav dropped off ambush.
  1905 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1910 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in Position Martha.
  2005 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
  2020 hrs A Trp ambush #1 in position.
Aug 6
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on base reaction force. The reaction platoon secured the assembly area for the Tay Ninh convoy & cleared the route of obstacles. Also one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear Laterite Pit road.
  0430 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on perimeter reports one trip flare going off at bunker 3.  Nothing observed.
  0542 hrs A Trp ambush #1 returning to base camp.
  0547 hrs A Trp ambush #2 returning to base camp.
  0547 hrs A Trp ambush #2 closed base camp.
  0551 hrs A Trp ambush #1 closed base camp.
  0622 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for MSR.
  0645 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports MSR clear.
  0700 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed to secure assembly area for Tay Ninh Convoy.
  0711 hrs A Trp convoy headed North w/72 vehicles clear CP A.
  0731 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at Pastor.
  0739 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP (?).
  0803 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports Laterite Pit road clear.
  0810 hrs A Trp convoy at CP D.
  0824 hrs A Trp convoy South departing base camp w/78 vehicles.
  0900 hrs A Trp convoy South cleared CP G.
  0930 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav with dozer tank cleared base camp going North to clear road block.  Platoon has cleared CP N.
  0945 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D headed North.
  0954 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav arrived at first road block.
  1020 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared the road block.
  1027 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP G w/54 vehicles.
  1042 hrs A Trp at 2nd road block and crater.  Road block cleared & easy bypass around crater.  Civilian traffic flowing.
  1054 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP D w/54 vehicles.
  1202 hrs A Trp reports dozer tank and escort closed into Motor Pool.  Convoy for Tay Ninh headed North.
  1212 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in Cu Chi.
  1225 hrs A Trp reports bull dozer has returned to base camp.
  1445 hrs Trp A convoy w/23 vehicles
  1700 hrs Trp A convoy North w/76 vehicles at CP C.  Vehicle total 231.
  1930 hrs A Trp ambush #1 departed base camp.
  2015 hrs A Trp ambush #2 departing base camp.
  2050 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes still on the move.
  2120 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes in position.
  2232 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav elements heard two rounds of mortars at XT665134.  These were friendly concentrations fired at 2231 hrs.
Aug 7
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR security. One platoon assigned to Operation EBBTIDE. Also one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear Laterite Pit road. Provide one ambush patrol.
  0430 hrs A Trp ambush #2 on the way in.
  0445 hrs A Trp ambush closed base camp.
  0520 hrs A Trp ambush #1 on way in.
  0550 hrs A Trp ambush #1 closed base camp.
  0700 hrs A Trp MSR platoon departing.
  0735 hrs A Trp MSR platoon in position/clear.
  0835 hrs A Trp convoy South w/57 vehicles.
  1020 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP G w/33 vehicles.
  1400 hrs A Trp convoy South w/105 vehicles. 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing for Operation EBBTIDE.
  1436 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP C.
  1501 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on Operation EBBTIDE.  Negative contact.
  1651 hrs A Trp convoy North w/33 vehicles at CP B.  3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav returning to base camp.
  1654 hrs A Trp convoy at CP G.
  1714 hrs A Trp convoy at CP D.
  1730 hrs A33 threw a track.  Pulling him to base camp.  ETA is 1830 hrs.
  1810 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into motor pool.
  2111 hrs A Trp ambush in position.
  2149 hrs A22 on perimeter reports red star cluster in vicinity of Laterite Pit.
  2255 hrs A Trp reports LRRP at CP C.
  2326 hrs A Trp reports LRRP at CP D.
Aug 8
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR security. One platoon to escort a convoy to Go Da Hau. Also one tank section on Ann Margaret. Provide 2 ambush patrols.
  0010 hrs A Trp reports LRRP halfway between CP D & E with negative contact.
  0134 hrs A Trp reports LRRP about 10 minutes from CP E.
  0400 hrs A Trp reports LRRP at CP F.
  0500 hrs A Trp reports SnooperNose 40 has not made contact yet.
  0513 hrs A Trp ambush departing his position and returning to base camp.
  0540 hrs A Trp ambush is in base camp.
  0615 hrs A Trp made pickup of SnooperNose 40 elements.
  0640 hrs A33 closed base camp with LRRPs.
  0735 hrs A Trp reports RedBall clear and they are in position.
  0813 hrs A Trp convoy South w/70 vehicles.
  0915 hrs from DTOC check out report ARVN truck blocking Hoc Mon bridge.
  0922 hrs A Trp reports ARVN truck is a repair truck.
  1010 hrs Maj Healy reports convoy will be delayed 1 hr while work is done on bridge.  Convoy of 128 vehicles held up at Hoc Mon bridge.
  1055 hrs A Trp convoy crossing CP 7.
  1110 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into motor pool.
  1116 hrs A Trp lead elements at Cu Chi.
  1150 hrs A Trp reports convoy from Saigon clear Cu Chi.
  1155 hrs A5 reports convoy North departed.
  1345 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 9.
  1500 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 9.
  1547 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP E.
  1613 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP O.
  1629 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP AA.
  1635 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP A w/76 vehicles.
  1658 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP AA.
  1720 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed base camp.
  1731 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 9.
  1755 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1930 hrs A Trp ambushes #1 & #2 have left base camp.
  1943 hrs A Trp accidentally fired one round on the perimeter.  Cpt Monihan investigating.  No casualties.
  2000 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes still on the move.
  2005 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
  2025 hrs A Trp ambush #1 reports 10 rounds rifle fire at XT647118.
  2305 hrs A Trp ambush #2 heard 20 rounds of automatic weapons fire about 165 (?) South of their position.
Aug 9
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR security. Conduct a CHECKMATE. Also one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear the Laterite Road. Provide 2 ambush patrols.
  0355 hrs A Trp ambush #1 spotted a flashlight near his location at the rubber plantation 100 meters to the South.
  0425 hrs A Trp ambush #1 requested 1 round of illumination FW 074.
  0430 hrs A trp ambush #1 adusted the round to FK 006.
  0516 hrs A Trp ambush #2 on way to base camp.
  0530 hrs A Trp ambush #2 closed base camp.
  0545 hrs A Trp ambush #1 closed base camp.
  0615 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on the perimeter.
  0700 hrs A Trp MSR platoon departed base camp.
  0730 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on MSR.  From DTOC CHECKMATE will leave escort for Engrs to XT580160.
  0815 hrs from S3 65th Engrs.  They will marry up with escort in A Trp motor pool at 0845 hrs.
  0938 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav completed pick up onb move from CP 9.
  0952 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position for CHECKMATE.
  1028 hrs A Trp convoy at CP (?) w/34 vehicles.
  1032 hrs A Trp reports engineers have completed work on culvert.
  1055 hrs A Trp reports CHECKMATE has apprehended 1 suspect.  No ID card in possession. On Med Supply.
  1207 hrs A Trp reports Operation CHECKMATE terminated.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav returning to base camp.
  1230 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1324 hrs A Trp reports CHECKMATE cehecked 52 vehicles & 250 people.
  1440 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 7 w/113 vehicles.
  1555 hrs A Trp sending 2 scout vehicles to block suspected VCS before going into town.
  1605 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 13.
  1635 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 10.
  1925 hrs A Trp ambush #2 departing base camp.
  2013 hrs A Trp reports ambush #1 departing base camp.
  2030 hrs A Trp reports main gate is secured.
  2045 hrs A5 reports ambush #1 is in position.
  2050 hrs A Trp reports ambush #2 is in positon.
Aug 10
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR security. Conduct a CHECKMATE. Also one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear the Laterite Road. Provide 1 ambush patrol.
  0126 hrs A Trp ambush #1 moving to new location.
  0520 hrs A Trp both ambushes on way to base camp.
  0535 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes closed into base camp.
  0545 hrs A Trp debriefed ambushes.  Ambush #2 observed 3 personnel.  Took under fire with claymore, M79, and small arms fire.  Negative results.
  0655 hrs A Trp MSR platoon departing.
  0734 hrs A Trp reports MSR clear.
  0745 hrs A Trp reports MSR open.
  0755 hrs A Trp reports road to Laterite Pit clear.
  0800 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav the CHECKMATE element picking up National Police.
  0806 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav on the move with National Police.
  0815 hrs tank section 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at Ann Margaret to act as reaction force for 2/14 Inf Bn Search & Destroy.
  0821 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 15 w/93 vehicles.
  0844 hrs A11 involved in a minor accident w/civilian truck at XT670103.  Full report later, 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position for CHECKMATE.
  0935 hrs A Trp to take a mechanic from 588th Maintenance to fix broken down lowboy.  Secure them and bring back low boy from XT582138.
  1059 hrs A11 checked out people moving South from CHECKMATE. 32 people, no weapons & all had ID cards.
  1125 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports A11 back in position with Checkmate.
  1155 hrs Operation CHECKMATE terminated.  1 VCS identified with no ID card.
  1215 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1300 hrs A Trp reports CHECKMATE checked 1 ox cart, 1 bike, 24 motocycles, 34 trucks, 55 Lambrettas, 51 buses, 6 people on foot, total of 3000 people checked.  1 VCS turned over to Cu Chi Subsector.
  1745 hrs A Trp outpost reports Vietnamese to front of perimeter.
  1800 hrs A Trp outpost reports people have moved out of area.
  1854 hrs A10 reported D Trp LRRP had (not readable) on his positon.
  1930 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  2005 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports main gate all personnel present.
  2140 hrs A31 ambush in position.
  2235 hrs A Trp reports Snooper (LRRPs) at CP BB.
Aug 11
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR security. One platoon on maintenance. Also one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear the Laterite Road. Provide a platoon strong point and ambush plus 1 additional ambush patrol near Bac Ha #2.
  0025 hrs A Trp reports Snooper located at CP CC.
  0425 hrs A Trp reports Snooper closed CP AA.
  0535 hrs A Trp ambush returning to base camp.
  0555 hrs A Trp ambush closed base camp.
  1020 hrs A Trp convoy from South at CP (?) w/49 vehicles.
  1205 hrs A Trp LRRP element negative report.
  1330 hrs A Trp LRRP reports heard 3 rounds small arms at XT639123.  Also MSR platoon reports A Trp convoy South clear 96 vehicles.
  1620 hrs A Trp MedCap on way to base camp.
  1720 hrs A Trp convoy w56 vehicles cleared CP F.
  1722 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed position camp.
  1800 hrs A Trp LRRP Snooper40 having radio trouble.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp.
  1820 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP F.
  1825 hrs Cpt Monihan reports that at 1600 hrs 10 yr old boy told A25 crew VC will mine road 18 Aug at XT708076.  3 girls age 15 17 told crew of A27 1 man in black PJ took 1000 piasters from each one and if they told anyone he would come back and cut their throats.
  2000 hrs A Trp ambush departed base camp for Bac Ha #1.
  2101 hrs A Trp ambush #1 in position.
  2115 hrs A Trp LRRP at CP EE.
  2216 hrs A Trp reports no M79's only flares by Laterite Pit.
  2235 hrs A Trp ambush near Bac Ha #2 reports hearing 3 rounds carbine fire near Cu Chi.
Aug 12
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR security. Conduct a CHECKMATE. Also one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear the Laterite Road. Conduct maintenance & provide 2 ambush patrols.
  0004 hrs A18 observed blinking lights at XT681066.
  0010 hrs A18 observed one blinking light at XT678066.
  0125 hrs A24 reports seeing light South center perimeter.
  0130 hrs A Trp reports Snooper 40 has passed CP 66.  Present location is CP HH.
  0222 hrs A18 hears what sound to be an outboard motor 1000 meters from his location an an azimuth of 180.
  0232 hrs A18 reports hearing the sound of an outboard motor.  Is moving South from his location.
  0515 hrs A Trp ambush on the way in.
  0535 hrs A Trp ambush closed base camp.
  0540 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has linked up with LRRPs.
  0552 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15.
  0640 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav with LRRPs have closed base camp.
  0700 hrs A Trp MSR platoon departing base camp.
  0716 hrs A Trp requests engineer support to fill big hole behind bunker #116.
  0745 hrs A Trp MSR platoon in position.
  0815 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 5 w/79 vehicles.
  0845 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP B.
  1033 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP C w/133 vehicles.
  1215 hrs A Trp CHECKMATE platoon negative report.
  1315 hrs A33 on CHECKMATE negative report.
  1421 hrs A Trp tanks at Ann Margaret.
  1430 hrs A Trp CHECKMATE element has 2 women wno ID.  Taking to Cu Chi Subsector.
  1550 hrs A Trp CHECKMATE element checked 370 vehicles & 4,925 persons.  Detained 2.
  1706 hrs A Trp convoy at CP B w/58 vehicles.
  1905 hrs A Trp ambush departed base camp.
  1925 hrs A Trp ambush #1 still on the move.
  1950 hrs A Trp ambush still on the move.
  2008 hrs A Trp ambush #2 just departed the trp area.
  2025 hrs A Trp ambush #1 in position.
  2030 hrs A Trp ambush #2 departing base camp.
  2107 hrs A Trp ambush #2 not yet in position.
  2110 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
  2133 hrs A Trp ambush #1 heard shots fired from ARVN compound in Cu Chi.
  2218 hrs A Trp perimeter reports 4 rounds of M79 fired in 65th Engr area.
Aug 13
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR security. Also one tank section on Ann Margaret & clear the Laterite Road. Conduct maintenance & provide 2 ambush patrols.
  0310 hrs A Trp reports hearing 5 shots from Bac Ha #2 vicinity XT647131.
  0455 hrs A Trp ambush #2 leaving position to return to base camp.
  0525 hrs A Trp ambush #2 returned to base camp.
  0530 hrs A Trp ambush #1 departing position to return to base camp.
  0559 hrs A Trp ambush #1 in base camp.
  0730 hrs A Trp reports road South clear MSR platoon in position.
  0820 hrs A Trp convoy South w/77 vehicles at CP 15.
  0955 hrs A Trp convoy North w/56 vehicles at CP 13.
  1305 hrs A Trp and B Trp changing positon on perimeter.
  1350 hrs A Trp convoy South w/101 vehicles at CP 15.
  1410 hrs change over of perimeter platoon complete.
  1645 hrs A Trp convoy North w/67 vehicles at CP B.
  1727 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed into motor pool.
Aug 14
A Trp escorted 82 vehicles to Tay Ninh. Provided one tank section on Ann Margaret and one tank section for the MSR.  Provided a platoon for reaction force. Conducted maintenance.
  0215 hrs A23 reports light vicinity of Bac Ha #2 and 2 rounds of small arms fire.
  0600 hrs A Trp ambush on the way to base camp.
  0620 hrs A Trp ambush closed Trp area.
  0629 hrs A Trp ambush debriefed.  Reported hearing two shots when chooper flew over his position during search for truck at 0215 hrs at XT646138.  One light in Bac Ha #2 by school house.
  0955 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp.
  1200 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav left main gate.
  1220 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 8.
  1245 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead element at Div CP 4.  Rear element at Div CP 5.
  1345 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at Div CP 2 & rear at Div CP 3.
  1430 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 1.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP 2.
  1440 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed Tay Ninh.
  1520 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base area.
  1806 hrs A Trp reports for 15/0930 hrs Virginia from Tay Ninh w/94 vehicles.
Aug 15
A Trp escorted 74 vehicles back from Tay Ninh. Provided one tank section on Ann Margaret and one tank section attached to B Trp. One platoon conducted maintenance.
  0749 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed to secure Bac Ha #2.
  0935 hrs A Trp ( ) at CP (?) moving South w/74 vehicles.
  1005 hrs A Trp ( ) at CP 20.
  1015 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared Div CP 2.
  1036 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at Div CP 2.
  1102 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at Div CP 2.
  1130 hrs A6 reports low boy hit mine w/no casualties.  Wheel blown off at XT432230. Will extract and tow.  Convoy halted at this time.
  1150 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at Div CP 4.
  1237 hrs A6 reports truck hit mine on Rt 1 at XT433250.  Left front wheel blown off.  No casualties. Mines pressure detonated.  1st truck hit mine when it slid off road and when bypassing 1st vehicle.  Dismounts checked side of road 50 meters each direction.  Nothing else found.
  1308 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 15.
  1338 hrs A9 elements at CP 19.
  1344 hrs A9 elements at CP 11.
  1349 hrs A9 elements at CP 8.
  1414 hrs all A Trp Virginia elements have closed motor pool.
  1442 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool.
Aug 16
A Trp escorted 107 vehicles to Tay Ninh. Provided one tank section on Ann Margaret and two tank sections attached to B Trp.
  0957 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed to go to CP 15 for escort mission.
  1004 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 15. 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
  1010 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
  1130 hrs A Trp reports Virginia lead element has departed base camp.
  1140 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared Div CP 5.
  1149 hrs A Trp reports 107 vehicles in Virginia.
  1218 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 22 (Div CP 4).
  1225 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 2.
  1230 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 25.
  1245 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 13.
  1304 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 27.
  1308 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 19.
  1309 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 24.
  1320 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 10.
  1327 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  1405 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 14.
  1420 hrs A Trp convoy closed destination.
Aug 17
A Trp escorted 87 vehicles to Tay Ninh. Provided one tank section on Ann Margaret and two tank sections attached to B Trp. One tank attached to B Trp was in an accident with a Lambretta killing 2 civilians and injuring one.
  0715 hrs A Trp tank attached to B Trp going out main gate hit a Lambretta killing 2 civilians.  Sgt Daniels is the TC and PFC Post the driver.
  1010 hrs A Trp lead elements at the SP.
  1023 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 14 (198508) w/87 vehicles.
  1045 hrs A Trp lead elements at CP 20 (241429) w/45 vehicles.
  1055 hrs A Trp rear element cleared Div CP 1.
  1230 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 13 (198503).
  1232 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 11 (222457).
  1240 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15 (629504).
  1300 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22 (489194).
  1330 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15 (628126).
  1342 hrs Trp A elements closed base camp.
Aug 18
A Trp escorted 107 vehicles back from Tay Ninh.
  1010 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position at Cu Chi for convoy North.
  1131 hrs A Trp convoy going North crossed SP.
  1146 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 18 (413239).
  1158 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 5 (563167).
  1200 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 11 (563167).
  1207 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 19 (543178).
  1230 hrs A Trp lead element cleared CP 22 (489194).
  1231 hrs A Trp rear element cleared CP 15 (563167).
  1250 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 11 (563167).
  1257 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 13 (387251).
  1305 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 13 (387251).
  1315 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 10 (316352).
  1330 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 13 (387251).
  1355 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 10 (316352).
  1416 hrs Trp A lead elements closed CP 14 (198508).
  1450 hrs Trp A all elements closed forward assembly area.
Aug 19
A Trp escorted 92 vehicles on Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0912 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at SP.
  0920 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP 1.
  0928 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP 6. (212473).
  0934 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP 12 (222457) w/92 vehicles.
  0940 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP 14.
  1006 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 2.
  1034 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3.
  1043 hrs A Trp convoy rear element at CP 2.
  1058 hrs A Trp lead at CP 4.
  1105 hrs A Trp reports explosion at side of road at 503193. Size of crater is 2'x2', no damage & convoy moving.
  1108 hrs A Trp convoy tail crossed CP 3.
  1127 hrs A Trp at CP 5 (630126).
  1138 hrs A Trp tail cleared CP 3.
  1206 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP 5.
  1600 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing to check on LRRP that B Trp lost contact with at 0845 hrs.
  1634 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.  Contact was regained with LRRP at 1612 hrs by B Trp.
  1845 hrs A Trp has Centaur 34 in A Trp net.
  1925 hrs LRRP going out with A Trp.
  1930 hrs A Trp reports contact with Snooper 20, loud and clear.
  1940 hrs Snooper 20 is on way back to base camp.  Centaur 34 is in position.
  1955 hrs A Trp bunker 9 reports hearing 9 carbine rounds fired at Bac Ha #1.
  2007 hrs A Trp closed into base camp.
  2100 hrs A Trp reports negative contact with patrol.
  2110 hrs A Trp reports patrols are getting flown in area.
  2210 hrs A Trp reports Snooper receiving H & I fires.
  2251 hrs A Trp reports Snooper not in position yet.
  2320 hrs A Trp reports Snooper not in position yet.
  2357 hrs A Trp reports Snooper not in position yet.
Aug 20
A Trp has one platoon on perimeter security, & one on MSR security. Escorted 95 vehicles to Tay Ninh. Conducted a Search & Destroy at AP Miev. Conducted a CHECKMATE detaining 1 VCS.
  0525 hrs A Trp reports Centaur ambush on way to base camp.
  0625 hrs A Trp reports Bac Ha #2 ambush has returned to base camp.
  0655 hrs A Trp debriefed Centaur ambush, negative report.
  0701 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for MSR.
  0741 hrs A Trp reports minor accident on MSR, traffic can pass.
  0750 hrs A Trp reports LRRP in position #2.
  0822 hrs A Trp reports perimeter platoon has cleared Laterite Pit.
  0840 hrs A Trp convoy at XT712021 w/91 vehicles.
  0938 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed motor pool enroute to operational area.
  1004 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav arrived pagoda, beginning Search & Destroy operation.
  1013 hrs A Trp convy North w/125 vehicles.
  1030 hrs A20 reports 2 tunnels 10' long at XT662133, blew tunnels & moving East.
  1039 hrs A20 found flashlight & medical kit in small house at XT668130.  Destroyed & continuing search.
  1105 hrs A20 reports tunnel under pagoda 6 feet long, airmattress in tunnel at XT668130, continuing to search.
  1134 hrs A20 reports tunnel under pagoda blown with 6 sticks of C4.  Blew hole 8' deep & 15' long, believed to be from a secondary explosion.
  1250 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1335 hrs A Trp reports LRRP has firing in the location of his area.  Firing ceased.
  1406 hrs A Trp convoy South w/24 vehicles.
  1604 hrs A Trp has ended CHECKMATE. 1 VCS detained with military telephone, National Police taking to Cu Chi Subsector.  183 vehicles & 2,583 personnel checked.
  1655 hrs A Trp convoy South w/75 vehicles crossed CP B.
  1705 hrs A Trp reports Snooper moving to landing zone.
  1730 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.
  1750 hrs A Trp reports LRRP at LZ and has made contact w/Snooper 6.
  1932 hrs A18 leaving base camp.
  2017 hrs A Trp informed that ARVN ambush moved to 670106.
  2040 hrs A Trp perimeter heard 1 round carbine fire vicinity of PF post in Vinh Cu.
  2045 hrs A18 ambush patrol is in position.
Aug 21
A Trp provided perimeter security & MSR security for 341 vehicles.
  0450 hrs A Trp has no contact with ambush #2.
  0500 hrs A Trp has regained contact with ambush #2.
  0525 hrs A Trp ambush #2 on way to base camp.
  0601 hrs A Trp ambush #2 closed base camp.
  0615 hrs A Trp ambush #1 moving to new location.
  0650 hrs A Trp ambush patrol in ambush site #2.
  0705 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for MSR.
  0744 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports road clear.
  0830 hrs A Trp convoy South at SP w/147 vehicles.
  0845 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit road clear.
  0915 hrs A Trp reports Laterite personnel found US frag grenade in hole w/cover & 1 US protective mask at 674148.
  1002 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP B w/47 vehicles.
  1410 hrs A Trp convoy South clear CP 15.
  1417 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP B w/100 vehicles.
  1635 hrs A Trp convoy North w/47 vehicles.
  1710 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1915 hrs A20 departed base camp.
  1930 hrs A20 cleared CP 15.
  1940 hrs A20 returned to base camp.
  1950 hrs A Trp ambush in position.
  2031 hrs DTOC mission to pick up drunk GI on road between Cu Chi and base camp.
  2034 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on the move.
  2043 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP A.
  2137 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav picked up drunk GI.
  2130 hrs A38 is on the way back to base camp.
Aug 22
A Trp conducted 2 patrols, provided MSR security for 387 vehicles, & reacted to secure 3/13 Arty BN MEDCAP.
  0010 hrs A38 ambush closed base camp.
  0025 hrs A Trp ambush #1 observed movement of 4 to 6 people 120 meters Northwest of his position.
  0515 hrs A Trp ambush #1 on way to base camp.
  0530 hrs A Trp ambush #2 in position.
  0540 hrs A Trp ambush #1 back in base camp.
  0602 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav (MSR platoon) departing base camp.
  0645 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports MSR clear and secure.
  0805 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 15.
  0850 hrs A Trp A13 element heard a shot fired 500 meters South west of his position.
  0914 hrs A Trp convoy South w/83 vheicles cleared CP 15.
  1058 hrs 3/13 Arty BN MEDCAP received small arms & command detonated mine.  Standby force, 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav, dispatched to bring back from XT614114.
  1058 hrs A Trp MSR reports 149 vehicle convoy going North.
  1115 hrs A6 reports A30 states Doc will secure his mission.  Found the mine was command detonated, also found tunnel with concret entrance.  A Trp will blow.
  1120 hrs A Trp convoy cleared base camp.
  1135 hrs A30 found that the tunnel not a tunnel but a bomb shelter under house.  They will blow.
  1145 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav element at CP 15, 1 vehicle broken down & sending a wrecker back to get it.
  1150 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav leaving area with MEDCAP to return to base camp.
  1214 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool.
  1400 hrs A Trp convoy w/50 vehicles at CP 15.
  1500 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 16.
  1704 hrs  A Trp convoy clear CP B w/63 vehicles moving North.
  1721 hrs A30 departing motor pool.
  1744 hrs A30 moving back to base camp.
  1800 hrs A Trp down vehicle being towed back to base camp.
  1810 hrs A33 ambush #2 200 meters short of JIM.  All A Trp vehicles back in base camp.
  1814 hrs A Trp MSR element back in base camp.
  1821 hrs A33 at position JIM.
  1859 hrs A30 moving from position JIM with 2 VCS & 1 woman.
  1909 hrs A13 moving from ambush #1 to ambush #2.  A33 moving from postion Jun to ambush position.
  1911 hrs A33 back at CP.
  1930 hrs A Trp reports both ambushes on the move.
  2005 hrs A Trp ambush #1 in position #2.
  2030 hrs A Trp ambush #1 in position 19.
Aug 23
No daily summary include in the journal for today.
  0505 hrs A Trp ambush #3 had departed to return to base camp.
  0555 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reported all personnel & weapons present.  A Trp ambush #2 has reached A Trp area.
  0657 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing base camp.
  0715 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 15.  Also found propaganda leaflets  300 meters South of CP 15.  Will bring in when he returns.
  0729 hrs Plt A/3/4 Cav reports MSR South clear.
  0820 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 15 w/90 vehicles.
  0840 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP B.
  1005 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP B w/64 vehicles.
  1030 hrs A Trp convoy closed base camp.
  1357 hrs A Trp convoy South w/105 vehicles cleared CP 15 (XT630125).
  1718 hrs A Trp convoy at at CP B w/75 vehicles.
  1846 hrs A30 departed base camp to drop off LRRP.
  1910 hrs A Trp tank stuck 2000 meters west of Ann Margaret.  A10 is on the way with VTR.
  1950 hrs A Trp tank OK and on way back to Ann Margaret.  VTR on way back to motor pool.
  1955 hrs all A Trp elements back at Ann Margaret.
  2012 hrs A Trp ambush departed base camp.
  2013 hrs A30 reports road obstacle of dirt mounds at XT510090.  Checking it out.
  2018 hrs A Trp reports VTR back in motor pool.
  2030 hrs A Trp ambush in position.
  2100 hrs A Trp reports LRRP still on the move.
  2305 hrs A Trp lost contact with LRRP.
  2315 hrs A Trp has contact with LRRP.
  2329 hrs DTOC directs to get 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav ready to go to XT587153.
  2400 hrs A Trp has element ready to go.
Aug 24
Co A 1/5 Inf(M) was attached to the 3/4 Cav to provide security for convoys along the highway from Cu Chi to Tay Ninh.  A Trp provided security for 352 vehicles on Operation MARATHON.
  0026 hrs A Trp 20 & 31 elements concerned.
  0205 hrs notified DTOC that A Trp has had no contact with Snooper 30 since 2315 hrs.
  0212 hrs A Trp still no contact with Snooper 30.
  0650 hrs A Trp made contact with LRRP element.
  0700 hrs A30 reports propaganda leaflets and 1 VC flag at XT688094.  Secured and will bring in later.  MSR secured.
  0715 hrs A Trp element clear CP 15.
  0725 hrs A Trp head element at CP 19.
  0735 hrs A Trp cleared CP 19.
  0746 hrs A Trp lead element at CP 22.
  0809 hrs A6 reports 1 AT mine at XT463216.  Now clearing rest of road.
  0817 hrs A6 reports blew another AT mine at XT463216.
  0830 hrs A6 A/1/5 Inf Bn reports obstacle across road, his 16 element says road clear not blocked.
  0834 hrs Bobcat 16 A/1/5 Inf Bn reports roadblock taken care of, his element and his little people are in position.
  0855 hrs A2(?) reports roadblock at 463216 10 mounds of dirt and 2 AT mines, blew in place.
  0857 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav crossing SP.
  0905 hrs A24 heard 3 small arms rounds at 470201, observed negative personnel & continuing mission.
  0906 hrs Bobcat reports his section is secure.
  0918 hrs A Trp reports he is in position.
  0930 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 8.
  1005 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 2.
  1006 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 25.
  1013 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 13.
  1027 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 5.
  1030 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 19 (543179).
  1038 hrs Bobcat 3 reports 50 dismounted personnel at 345385 running Southeast.  Negative contact.
  1040 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 13.
  1055 hrs message from A15 to A65 (commo track) hear anti tank weapons firing.
  1130 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav trail element at CP 3.  Lead at CP 4.
  1143 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 20.
  1147 hrs A5 set down for gas. 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has cleared CP 8.
  1149 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 8.
  1152 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav tail at CP 12.  Lead cleared CP 13 (387251).
  1200 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 15.
  1215 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp 196th Inf Bde.
  1220 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  1222 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 5 (XT413239).
  1230 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 13 (XT387251).
  1300 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav crossed CP 10.
  1337 hrs A Trp 3rd convoy crossed CP.
  1414 hrs A Trp 3rd convoy at CP 22.
  1441 hrs A Trp heard automatic weapons fire at XT580165.
  1442 hrs A Trp heard automatic weapons fire at XT580165.
  1508 hrs A Trp 3rd convoy at Div CP 2.
  1540 hrs A Trp reports 3rd convoy has 113 vehicles.
  1640 hrs convoy North closed CP 14 minus one vehicle left at CP 13.  A Trp released at 1615 hrs.
  1655 hrs A Trp reports all elements have closed North.
Aug 25
A Trp provided escort security for 100 vehicles on Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0836 hrs A Trp reports Cottonmouth & Centaur on station.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing Tay Ninh.
  0850 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 6.
  0900 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared Tay Ninh.
  0910 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 10.
  0930 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 20.
  1010 hrs A Trp lead element at CP 13.
  1034 hrs A Trp lead at CP 22.
  1033 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav tail cleared CP 10.
  1104 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed Cu Chi.
  1120 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 22.
  1155 hrs A Trp reports all elements closed Cu Chi.
  1301 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at motor pool.
Aug 26
A Trp provided escort security for 147 vehicles on Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0830 hrs Maj Healy called Maj Whitcom at LUcky 3 to confirm if A Trp tanks staying tonight at Lucky C forward location.
  0840 hrs Maj Healy called Maj Simons at Lightning Air FAC to inform that A Trp may switch to alternate frequency for today's move because of 1st Div overlap.
  0935 hrs DTOC reports that 2nd Bde 25th ID may tail 10/15 vehicles on to A Trp convoy as far as Trang bang.
  1130 hrs A Trp convoy on the move North w/147 vehicles.
  1220 hrs A Trp lead at CP 2.
  1230 hrs A Trp lead at CP 13.  A Trp reports a hole in the road believed to be from mine, passed OK at XT435230.
  1250 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP24.
  1300 hrs A Trp tail of convoy at CP 22.  Centaur 10 received 3 to 5 rounds small arms fire at XT300357.
  1313 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3.
  1318 hrs A Trp tail cleared Div CP 3.
  1415 hrs A Trp tail cleared CP 12.
  1430 hrs A Trp closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1440 hrs A6 request distribution (?) for a M113 on the way.
  1500 hrs A Trp reports broken down M113 at base camp.
Aug 27
A Trp provided escort security for 148 vehicles on Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0930 hrs A Trp reports SP for Tay Ninh, A20 elements.
  0945 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 14 w/148 vehicles.
  1015 hrs A Trp tail of convoy at CP 14.
  1026 hrs A Trp lead CP 10.
  1050 hrs A Trp lead CP 13.
  1150 hrs A Trp lead CP 15.
  1157 hrs A Trp tail at CP 13.
  1228 hrs A Trp tail at CP 22.
  1237 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 19.
  1300 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 15.
  1309 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1354 hrs A Trp reports all elements in base camp.
Aug 28
A Trp provided escort security for 148 vehicles on Operation ROADRUNNER.
  1024 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
  1355 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 13.
  1420 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 10.
  1428 hrs A Trp tail cleared CP 22.
  1455 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 13.
  1511 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 14.
  1515 hrs A Trp convoy crossed SP.
  1535 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 10.
  1555 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP 1.
  1615 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp North.
Aug 29
No daily summary include in the journal for today.
  0750 hrs Dawn Patrol did not get North.  Two ships now departed to act as C&C for A Trp.
  0925 hrs A6 reports road clear from CP 14 to CP 22.
  0940 hrs A Trp convoy on the move.
  0948 hrs Centaur reports 4 Conex containers at XT414238.  A6 reports containers have been there for 6 days.
  1040 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 14.
  1101 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 10.
  1132 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 13.
  1144 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 10.
  1145 hrs A Trp reports that the 4 Conex containers are empty.
  1158 hrs A Trp at CP 22 (XT489194).
  1210 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 13.
  1224 hrs A Trp lead elements at CP 15.
  1235 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP 15.
  1240 hrs A Trp tail at CP 22.
  1253 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP 15.
  1325 hrs A Trp tail closed base camp.
  1900 hrs A Trp reports B22 departing base camp. (could be journal error, most likely should be A22).
  2013 hrs A Trp reports perimeter trip flares to be checked.
  2025 hrs A Trp reports B22 in position.
Aug 30
A Trp manned the perimeter, cleared the Laterite Pit road, conducted one ambush, and provided security for 426 vehicles on the MSR. Extracted LRRPs upon the termination of Operation LEVIATHAN.
  0515 hrs A Trp ambush on the way to base camp.
  0557 hrs A Trp ambush closed base camp.
  0608 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav & 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for MSR security and LRRP pickup mission.
  0625 hrs A Trp reports LRRPs picked up.
  0710 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on MSR.
  0711 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp with LRRPs.
  0823 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP B w/169 vehicles.
  0834 hrs A20 elements report observed long column of black smoke at 677126 but no explosion.
  0844 hrs A Trp convoy South cleared CP 15 w/85 vehicles.
  1405 hrs A Trp convoy South w/37 vehicles.
  1735 hrs A Trp convoy North closed base camp w/83 vehicles.
  1905 hrs A Trp ambush, A18, departed base camp.
  1930 hrs A Trp ambush, A18, in position.
Aug 31
A Trp manned the perimeter, cleared the Laterite Pit road, conducted one ambush, and provided security for 279 vehicles on the MSR. One platoon is attached to 4/23 Inf Bn for Operation KIPAPA.
  0535 hrs A Trp ambush, A18, closed base camp.  Negative report.
  0702 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed motor pool for MSR mission.
  0755 hrs A Trp reports MSR secure and elements in position.
  0758 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit road clear.
  0835 hrs A Trp convoy South w/73 vehicles.
  1016 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 15 w/34 vehicles.
  1055 hrs CBR gas mask drill.
  1329 hrs A35 has hit small mine, no casualties, more info to follow.
  1335 hrs A6 reports 2 slightly wounded in booby trap, bringing back in.  Incident at XT629194, VTR will tow vehicle in.
  1530 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav enroute back in with A35 under tow.
  1711 hrs A Trp VTR clear CP 15.
  1730 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in base camp will be in motor pool in 10 minutes.
  1530 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav back at this time. A35 being turned in.
  1755 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.  Ambush, A28, departing at this time.
  1839 hrs A28 crossed CP AA.
  1930 hrs A28 crossed CP BB.
  2017 hrs A28 is in position.
  2255 hrs A Trp reports 16 vehicles from C/1/5 Inf Bn closed base camp.  Main gate is secure.

Sep 1
A Trp manned the perimeter, cleared the Laterite Pit road, conducted 2 ambushes, and provided security for 326 vehicles on the MSR.
  0607 hrs A Trp rifle squad on ambush returning to base camp.
  0655 hrs A Trp MSR platoon leaving base camp.
  0718 hrs A Trp rifle squad back in base camp.
  0749 hrs A Trp MSR platoon in postion, road clear & secure.
  0802 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit road clear.
  0827 hrs A Trp convoy South clear CP 15 w/62 vehicles.
  1000 hrs A Trp reports Virginia at CP H (738034).
  1032 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 15.
  1057 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 15 w/176 vehicles.
  1355 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP F w/33 hrs.
  1700 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia cleared CP B.
  1711 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia cleared CP F w/55 vehicles.
  1716 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia cleared CP 5.
  1840 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 30 (ambush) departing base camp.
  1919 hrs A38 ambush departing base camp.
  2025 hrs A Trp reports ambush still on the move.
  2044 hrs A Trp reports ambush #2 in position.
  2059 hrs A Trp reports ambush #1 in position.
Sep 2
A Trp manned the perimeter, cleared the Laterite Pit road, conducted 2 ambushes, and provided security for 358 vehicles on the MSR. One platoon is attached to 4/23 Inf Bn for Operation KIPAPA.
  0512 hrs A38 ambush patrol returning to base camp.
  0535 hrs A38 ambush patrol closed base camp.
  0545 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 ambush closed base camp.
  0715 hrs A Trp replaced 3 trip flares on the perimeter.
  0729 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit road elements moving out.
  0732 hrs A Trp reports MRS South is clear.
  0811 hrs A31 reports Laterite Pit road is clear.
  0836 hrs A Trp convoy closed CP 15 w/136 vehicles.
  1054 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 15.
  1243 hrs A Trp started CHECKMATE at 1230 hrs at XT676100.
  1320 hrs A Trp convoy South cleared Div CP 5.
  1330 hrs A Trp convoy South w/94 vehicles.
  1352 hrs A Trp convoy South cleared Div CP 5.
  1459 hrs A Trp report on CHECKMATE, finished & returning to Base Camp.  No one detained.
  1508 hrs A Trp reported 273 vehicles & 3,500 personnel checked on CHECKMATE.  No one detained.
  1550 hrs A29 at Cu Chi.  Will be 30 45 minutes in will come in.  75 Fle is with it.
  1605 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav is returning to base camp.
  1624 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia North from Siagon w/73 vehicles.
  1651 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia has cleared CP B.
  1718 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has closed the motor pool.
  1732 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has closed the motor pool.
  1833 hrs A10 departing with ambush.
  1850 hrs A10 has dropped off ambush & Tipper.
  1902 hrs A Trp reports negative contact with Tipper.
  1918 hrs A33 ambush is in position.
  2059 hrs D Trp LRRP still on the move.
  2115 hrs A Trp reports LRRP at XT687117.
  2310 hrs A Trp ambush reports hearing small arms and automatic weapons fire at XT629124.
Sep 3
A Trp manned the perimeter, cleared the Laterite Pit road and provided security for 245 vehicles on the MSR. One platoon was the base camp mobile reaction force.  A Trp also conducted a night patrol, setting up a platoon strong point, and a squad size ambush.
  0445 hrs A33 departed his location for base camp.
  0528 hrs A33 returned to base camp.
  0540 hrs A33 ambush patrol debriefed with negative results.
  0622 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for MSR.
  0657 hrs A Trp reports MSR South is clear.
  0739 hrs A Trp convoy from Siagon North w/63 vehicles.
  0800 hrs A Trp reports road to CP K clear.
  0832 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 15.
  1009 hrs A Trp convoy w/69 vehicles at XT712071.
  1355 hrs A Trp reports Virginia going South cleared CP B.
  1626 hrs A Trp convoy North w/82 vehicles.
  1715 hrs A Trp convoy at Div CP 5.
  1728 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1750 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on line.
  1901 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing motor pool.
  1904 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing base camp.
  1916 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP F.
  1938 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
  2045 hrs A21 in position.
  2325 hrs A20 reports 4 lights at 2060 about 1500 meters from their position.
Sep 4
A Trp manned the perimeter, cleared the Laterite Pit road and provided security for 248 vehicles on the MSR. One platoon was the base camp mobile reaction force and also extracted the LRRPs.  A Trp conducted a CHECKMATE at XT612118 at which 602 people and 36 vehicles were checked with 4 VCS apprehended.
  0115 hrs Arty fired 4 adjustment rounds and 2 volleys of 6 rounds each at the 4 lights at XT672073.  Lights went out.  Dawn patrol will check in AM.  A20 heard automatic weapons fire at XT680062 during the last volley.
  0236 hrs A Trp regained contact with Centaur 34.
  0546 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP F. Centaur 34 departing ambush site for base camp.
  0555 hrs Centaur 34 closed into base camp.
  0602 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed into base camp.  All accounted for.
  0655 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for MSR South.
  0707 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15. 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav picked up LRRPs.
  0714 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp with LRRPs.  One person was hit in head by rifle butt.  Injury to head EM was taken to Saber 16 element (med platoon).
  0730 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports MSR South clear.
  0737 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav checked wire with negative report.
  0825 hrs A Trp convoy South cleared CP 15 w/83 vehicles.
  0845 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 6.
  0853 hrs A Trp convoy North w/26 vehicles.
  1215 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing motor pool for CHECKMATE at XT612118.
  1240 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position for CHECKMATE.
  1340 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 15 w/15 vehicles.
  1341 hrs A20 reports platoon observed an explosive believed to be mortar round at XT600104.  Observed no one in area.
  1418 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav CHECKMATE checked 555 people and 29 vehicles with negative results.
  1439 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav CHECKMATE completed 602 personnel & 36 vehicles with one person detained.
  1455 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav returned to base camp.
  1515 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 16 w/66 vehicles.
  1650 hrs A Trp Virginia w/60 vheicles at CP B going North.
  1707 hrs A Trp Virginia crossed CP 15 (XT630126).
  1715 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp from MSR. Vehicle total was 248 today.
  1805 hrs B Trp relieving 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on the perimeter.
Sep 5
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER escorting 76 vehicles to Tay Ninh.  One platoon was attached to 1st Bde for Operation KIPAPA.
  0610 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing motor pool.
  0746 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav & 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15.
  0805 hrs A Trp Maint has one tank out trying to unstick another.
  0900 hrs A Trp convoy to Tay Ninh SP Cu Chi w/76 vehicles.
  0922 hrs A Trp tail of convoy clear CP 15.
  0932 hrs A Trp lead of convoy at CP 22.
  0950 hrs A Trp tail of convoy at CP 22.
  1005 hrs A Trp lead of convoy at CP 13.
  1025 hrs A Trp tail of convoy at CP 13.
  1030 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP10.
  1041 hrs A33 has one injured man due to M60 machinegun swinging and hitting on head.  Location is XT316352, evacuated by chopper to 7th Surgical.
  1115 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 14.
  1128 hrs A Trp convoy lead at Tay Ninh base camp.
  1138 hrs A Trp tail element clear Tay Ninh.
  1147 hrs all of A Trp closed base camp North.
  2020 hrs message to A Trp friendly operation North of Trang Ban beginning at 0800 hrs.  Pick up 10 vehicles at Go Dau Ha.
Sep 6
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER escorting 73 vehicles back from Tay Ninh.  One platoon was attached to 4/9 Inf Bn 1st Bde for Operation KIPAPA.
  0900 hrs A Trp reports Centaur elements on station.  No Cottonmouth elements.
  0910 hrs A Trp Virginia from North at SP.  Cottonmouth 14 is on station.
  0918 hrs A Trp Virginia North at CP 14.
  0921 hrs A Trp Virginia North at CP 6.
  0929 hrs A Trp Virginia North at CP 12.
  0931 hrs A Trp Virginia North at CP 20.
  0940 hrs A Trp Virginia North cleared CP 12.
  0942 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 3.
  0944 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 20.
  0950 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 4.
  0954 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP 7.
  0958 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 3. Now at CP 10.
  1004 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP B.
  1010 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia clear CP 7.
  1013 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 10.
  1017 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 17.
  1018 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 1.
  1025 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 13.
  1027 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 17.
  1030 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav  Virginia at CP 5.
  1035 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia clear CP 1.
  1037 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 5.
  1039 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 13.
  1041 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP 2.
  1050 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 5.
  1051 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 22.
  1057 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 25.
  1100 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 2.
  1104 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 19.
  1107 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 11.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  1120 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 19.
  1126 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 11.
  1129 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15.
  1145 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 15.
  1146 hrs A6 has released Centaur and Cottonmouth elements.
  1155 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1230 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav released from attachment to 4/9 Inf Bn has closed the motor pool.
Sep 7
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER escorting 88 vehicles to Tay Ninh. One platoon conducted maintenace.
  0901 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing w/88 vehicles.
  1140 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 8.
  1142 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav crossed SP.
  1145 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 11.
  1148 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 11.
  1159 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 19.
  1200 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 22.
  1207 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 2.
  1212 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP 22.
  1220 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 5.
  1234 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at Div CP 4.
  1241 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 25.
  1245 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 5.
  1247 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 24.
  1255 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at Div CP 2.
  1306 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at Div Cp 3.
  1307 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at Div CP 7.
  1315 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 3.
  1322 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 17.
  1325 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 4.
  1328 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 20 & 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 24.
  1345 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 6.
  1359 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at Div CP 1.
  1440 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at Div CP 1.
  1521 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed Tay Ninh base camp w/88 vehicles.
  2243 hrs A Trp stand down.
Sep 8
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER escorting 74 vehicles back from Tay Ninh.  One platoon performed maintenance.
  1000 hrs A Trp departed Tay Ninh w/74 vehicles.
  1025 hrs A Trp tail of convoy cleared Tay Ninh base camp.
  1040 hrs A Trp tail of convoy cleared Tay Ninh City.
  1100 hrs A Trp lead convoy at CP 10.
  1124 hrs A Trp tail of convoy at CP 10.
  1127 hrs A Trp lead of convoy at CP 13.
  1147 hrs A Trp lead convoy at CP 22.
  1155 hrs A Trp tail at CP 13.
  1215 hrs A Trp lead at Cu Chi village.
  1220 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed Cu Chi base camp.
  1243 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP 15.
  1258 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
Sep 9
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER escorting 86 vehicles to Tay Ninh.  After the convoy one platoon was positioned vicinity of Go Dau Ha and one platoon vicinity of Trang Bang for reaction force for anticipated attacks on ARVN Outposts.
  0719 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav scout section departed motor pool.
  0720 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed motor pool.
  0730 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
  0756 hrs A6 reports convoy from Siagon has not departed yet.
  0958 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav crosses SP.
  1005 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15.
  1006 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 8.
  1008 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15.
  1013 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 19.
  1014 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 15.
  1015 hrs Intell report indicates that the 7th Bn 165th Regt is located at XT570250.
  1016 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  1027 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  1030 hrs A19 cleared CP 8.  A Trp reports 89 vehicles in convoy.
  1036 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 11.
  1038 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 2.
  1043 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 19.
  1044 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 5.
  1049 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 5.
  1055 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleare Div CP 4.
  1058 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 13.
  1105 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 1.
  1107 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 25.
  1111 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 17.
  1115 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 5.
  1120 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 13.
  1122 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 24.
  1127 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 1.
  1131 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 10.
  1132 hrs A19 cleared CP 17.
  1135 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 7.
  1143 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 3.
  1146 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 24.
  1148 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 10 (Div CP 2).
  1152 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 4.
  1155 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 20.
  1157 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 7.
  1204 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 3.
  1208 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 6.
  1210 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 4.
  1213 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 20.
  1215 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 14 (Div CP 1).
  1225 hrs A Trp lead elements closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1245 hrs A Trp tail elements closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1430 hrs A Trp departed Tay Ninh enroute to Cu Chi.
  1525 hrs A Trp lead at CP 10 (XT316352).
  1535 hrs A Trp clear CP 10.
  1553 hrs A Trp lead at CP 13 (XT38251).
  1608 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports 4 rounds small arms fire at XT447221, negative contact & continuing mission.
  1655 hrs A Trp lead clear Div CP 5 (XT630126).
Sep 10
A Trp ( ) attached to 1/27 Inf Bn for Operation SUNSET BEACH & at twilight dispersed for Outpost reaction force.
  0740 hrs A6 SITREP, everything quiet during night.  Needs some parts for APC (2 road wheels).
  0759 hrs Trp A asked permission to send 2 APC to base camp to pick up parts.  Also remind LT. Weatherwax on supplies especially ice.  1/27 IN Bn will resupply at 1200 hrs.
  1140 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reverts to A Trp control.  A Trp ( ) is OPCON to 2nd Bde 25th ID.  Will move to vicinity of XT5314 location of suspected VC rally.
  1155 hrs A20 reports one mine crater, 3' wide & 2.5' deep, no damage to vehicle or personnel. Located at XT459218, 500' of wire & observed 3 personnel 600 meters away, started to run away.  Min on edge of road, continued mission.
  2325 hrs message from A65 (commo track): SPOTREP A20 reports 9 rounds mortars outside perimeter, caliber unknown from XT415245 to XT419245. No casualties & continuing mission.
Sep 11
A Trp ( ) resumed attachment to 1/27 Inf Bn at daylight & returning to dispersal locations for Outpost reaction forces at night.
  1020 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav moved out, no contact.
Sep 12
A Trp had one tank hit an AT mine on the return from Go Dau Ha wounding 2 civilians.
  0850 hrs A6 reports that the A27 tank hit a mine at XT459219.  No US causalities but 2 civilians hurt.
  0921 hrs A20 reports 3 mine craters at 459219 & 2 mines at 457220.  No enemy contact, will blow mines, & working on shoulder.
  0945 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp. 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav elements working on down tank.
  0954 hrs A6 reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav returning at this time rather than fool around out here any longer.  In addition to original mine at XT459219 A20 also found 3 smaller mines on each side of the road as they swept by.  All 3 mines were 12" in diameter and 4" thick.
  1319 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at gate.  Report civilian vehicle hit motorcycle killing one civilian and breaking leg of another.  MPs on the scene.
  1324 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav back in motor pool.
  1730 hrs Trp A informed of new Arty frequency.
  1832 hrs A32 ambush departed base camp.
  1920 hrs A32 ambush in position.
  2255 hrs A Trp reports one man on ambush is bleeding at mouth.  A Trp is going to walk him in.  Notify medics at Leapfrog dispensary.
Sep 13
A Trp performed perimeter and MSR duty.  Escorted engineers to repair craters in Rt 1.
  Trp A sent SP4 Toce to the 25th Med Bn.  Ambush relocated to XT668131.
  0540 hrs A32 ambush departing for base camp.
  0555 hrs A32 ambush in base camp at this time.
  0650 hrs A Trp reports elements of Castle moving out main gate.  Request permission to leave gate open.  Permission granted.
  0655 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for MSR.
  0727 hrs A Trp reports MSR South is secure.
  0754 hrs A Trp North element at CP 8.
  0800 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP 19.
  0801 hrs A Trp Virginia closing CP 15.
  0820 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav located CP 22.
  0840 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav arrived at destination (XT457220).
  0851 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia clear CP B.
  0900 hrs A10 SITREP; Opal units are securing area. 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has cleared both sides of roads for wires.  Lumber elements are clearing shoulders of roads for mines.  Work on craters has not started yet.
  0936 hrs A10 reports road is impassable at this time while Lumber works.
  1007 hrs A65 (commo track) reports message from A10; estimated completion time is 1200 hrs.  Opal filled holes with clay.  Lumber has to dig out clay and fill w/rock.
  1009 hrs A65 reports Virginia at CP B.
  1100 hrs A10 SITREP; Virginia can SP at 1115 hrs.  Virginia elements must use middle of road as shoulder is a little soggy.
  1524 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has closed the motor pool.
  1652 hrs Trp A convoy CP B w/87 vehicles.
  1700 hrs Trp A convoy at CP 15.
  1729 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed base camp.
  1825 hrs A23 ambush departed base camp.
  1920 hrs A23 ambush in position.
  1926 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 34 ambush in position.
  2020 hrs A6 requests alert for illumination.
  2024 hrs A Trp reports 4/9 Inf Bn ambush departed base camp.  Gate secured.
  2045 hrs Trp A reports 3 lights & personnel moving around at 649132.
  2302 hrs A Trp ambush relocated to 647132.
  2340 hrs A Trp requests illumination FW 010.
  2355 hrs 1 round illumination FW 010 on the way.
  2359 hrs 1 round of illumination drop 200 on the way.
Sep 14
A Trp performed perimeter and MSR duty.  One platoon attached to 4/9 Inf Bn.
  0550 hrs A23 ambush on the way back to base camp.
  0628 hrs A65 (commo track) reports Centaur 34 ambush has closed base camp.
  0630 hrs A65 reports A23 ambush has closed base camp.
  0637 hrs A23 debriefed, reports sighting of lights at 645133, moved to that location.  Lights went out as he approached location, all lights in village went out.  In new positon appeared he observed lights at XT646136, appeared that someone was walking along the road shinning a light periodically at the South side of the road.
  0705 hrs A65 reports 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing motor pool.
  0720 A65 reports 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP N.  Centaur is on station with him.
  0740 hrs SPOTREP from A10 found 4.2" mortar round, white phosphorus at 578161. It was brown out, picked it up & continuing mission.
  0825 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav is 150 meters from distination but is held up by a traffic jam.  Trying to clear it now.
  0840 hrs A Trp convoy South cleared Div CP 5.
  0923 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has pulled one van out of the center, the other van getting out, Castle estimates about 2 hours beofe the road is passable.
  1023 hrs A Trp convoy for Siagon w/44 vehicles.
  1029 hrs A23 in position, made visual check negative contact.
  1034 hrs A Trp convoy North from Siagon at CP 15.
  1115 hrs A10 reports AVLB will be there at 1230 hrs.  1st Plt A/3/4 Cav will provide security.
  1125 hrs A23 checked area, negative contact on mines.
  1130 hrs A23 back in motor pool.
  1355 hrs A Trp reports convoy leaving CP 15.
  1358 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav moving to CP 5.
  1405 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 25.
  1408 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP B.
  1647 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP B w/107 vehicles.
  1804 hrs A Trp convoy from South in base camp.
  1832 hrs A Trp notified to marry up with Castle elements going North at 0645 hrs tomorrow.
  1904 hrs A Trp convoy South clear CP H.
  1915 hrs A28 ambush departing base camp.
  1917 hrs A20 element dropped off in drop off area for permission to move to postion.
  2015 hrs A28 ambush in position.
  2040 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed base camp.
Sep 15
A Trp performed perimeter and MSR duty.  One platoon attached to 4/9 Inf Bn.
  0525 hrs A28 ambush returning to base camp.
  0601 hrs A28 ambush has closed base camp.
  0705 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav MSR platoon departed base camp.
  0802 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports MSR secure.
  0810 hrs A5 cannot get airborne.
  0835 hrs A Trp convoy South w/86 vheicles.
  0855 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP F w/92 vehicles.
  0901 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP B.
  1100 hrs A Trp convoy tail cleared CP B (712071) w/165 vehicles.
  1240 hrs A Trp reports AVLB at CP 11.
  1358 hrs A Trp convoy South cleared CP 15 w/137 vehicles.
  1416 hrs A Trp South at CP B.
  1422 hrs A Trp SPOTREP from A26, 3 rounds of small arms fire at XT639123, investigating with negative contact.
  1655 hrs A Trp Virginia clear CP B.
  1734 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1830 hrs A Trp reports 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav should be in base camp in 45 minutes.
  1847 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP 14.
  1900 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP 15.
  1908 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 31 ambush departing main gate.
  1920 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in motor pool.
  2020 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 31 ambush in position.
Sep 16
A Trp performed perimeter and MSR duty.  One platoon attached to 4/9 Inf Bn.
  0555 hrs A Trp reports ambush on the way back in.
  0652 hrs A Trp reports ambush back in base camp.
  0715 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav elements on way to Laterite Pit.
  0737 hrs A Trp convoy South cleared base camp.
  0742 hrs A Trp MSR platoon in position.
  0751 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav going to 4/9 Inf Bn located at CP F.
  0810 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav Virginia at CP B North of vrl 31.
  0827 hrs A Trp Virginia at CP 15.
  1018 hrs A Trp Virginia at CP B w/48 vehicles.
  1410 hrs A Trp Virginia South bound at CP B.
  1440 hrs SPOTREP from A25, small arms fire at 714075, negative contact believed to come from convoy.
  1525 hrs A Trp convoy South to North at CP B.
  1526 hrs A Trp convoy has 35 vehicles.
  1615 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.  A Trp convoy North at CP 15.
  1735 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed base camp.
  1805 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav replaced 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav on the perimeter.
  1910 hrs A Trp reports Centaur ambush departed base camp.
  1950 hrs A Trp reports ambush in position.
Sep 17
A Trp conducted a CHECKMATE inspecting 156 vehicles & 1500 people. Provide MSR security for (?)00 vehicles.  One platoon attached to 4/9 Inf Bn for escort duty to Ben Luc.
  0058 hrs A Trp reports still no contact with Centaur 32.
  0110 hrs A Trp made contact with Centaur 32.
  0235 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 heard 2 shots fired down on the Hwy near ARVN at 648117, negative contact continuing mission.
  0500 hrs A Trp reports no contact with Centaur 32.
  0512 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 returning to base camp.
  0550 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 at OP 5.
  0605 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 closed base camp.
  0700 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing base camp for MSR South.
  0745 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav is in position & MSR is clear.
  0802 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit is clear.
  0816 hrs A Trp reports CHECKMATE is in position.
  0833 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 15 w/87 vehicles.
  0907 hrs A Trp convoy to Ben Loc for 4/9th Inf Bn.
  0944 hrs A Trp reports CHECKMATE complete.  Checked 27 buses, 44 Labrettas, 15 bicycles, 30 cars, 1500 people, 3 ox carts & 37 trucks with negative results.
  1045 hrs A Trp convoy SP time 1203 hrs.
  1422 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 15.
  1440 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 14.
  1640 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP B.
  1700 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP F.
  1720 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP B.
  1725 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp with the exception of 2 vehicles.
  1738 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.  1 vehicle broke down out side of main gate.  Standing by until it can be towed in.
  1741 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1858 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on the perimeter.
  1915 hrs A Trp reports ambush is at main gate.
Sep 18
A Trp provided MSR security for 271 vehicles.  One platoon attached to 4/9 Inf Bn for escort duty to Ben Luc.
  0538 hrs A Trp ambush should be in base camp in 15 minutes.
  0555 hrs A Trp ambush has closed base camp.
  0602 hrs ambush debriefed by Cpt Monihan.
  0702 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing for MSR mission.
  0729 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports MSR South clear and elements in position.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has departed base camp with 4/9 Inf Bn.
  0740 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports wire is intact on perimeter.
  0744 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy South of Siagon at CP F.
  0805 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy from Cu Chi to South at Cu Chi w/43 vehicles.
  1015 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy from Siagon to Cu Chi.
  1625 hrs A Trp reports receiving fire, unknown as to who and where firing is coming from.
  1630 hrs DTOC reports firing at Vinh Cue trash dump.
  1648 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP B w/31 vehicles.
  1708 hrs A Trp convoy from South is at CP 15.
  1730 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav is at base camp at this time.
  1840 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared into base camp at this time.
Sep 19
A Trp escorted 150 vehicles to Tay Ninh.
  0725 hrs A Trp reports that Castle unit never reported at CP 15 (630126).  A Trp moved into position without them.
  0900 hrs A Trp convoy North crossed SP.
  0912 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav with second march series departed Cu Chi.
  0931 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 22.
  0940 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav tail of convoy SP Cu Chi w/150 vehicles total.
  1005 hrs A Trp lead of convoy at CP 13.
  1033 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 10.
  1121 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 14.
  1130 hrs A Trp convoy at release point at base camp North.
  1200 hrs A Trp convoy all elements clear CP 14.
  1208 hrs A Trp all elements in base camp North.
  1712 hrs A Trp VTR out.
Sep 20
A Trp escorted 120 vehicles back from Tay Ninh.
  0810 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit road clear.
  0856 hrs A Trp convoy departing Tay Ninh.  Crossing SP now.
  0905 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 14.
  0914 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 6.
  0919 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 12.
  0922 hrs A Trp convoy tail departing Tay Ninh now.
  0927 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 14.
  0929 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 4.
  0940 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3.
  0946 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 7.
  0951 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 20.
  0952 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 24.
  0953 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 4.
  1008 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 1.
  1010 hrs DTOC requests that A5 pull out Shell truck that hit mine yesterday.
  1017 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 7.
  1021 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 5.
  1022 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 10.
  1030 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 2.
  1036 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 17.
  1042 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 1.
  1046 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 13.
  1055 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 19.
  1059 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 11.
  1100 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 25.
  1102 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 8.
  1103 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 2.
  1113 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 15.
  1114 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 22.
  1125 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 11.
  1136 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 8.
  1146 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 15.
  1435 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
Sep 21
A Trp escorted 129 vehicles to Tay Ninh.
  1230 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed SP at this time.
  1235 hrs A Trp tanks in position Advanced 5.
  1236 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 8 (585155).
  1300 hrs A Trp Virginia lead at CP 22, tail cleared CP 15.
  1344 hrs A Trp Virginia at CP 13.
  1346 hrs A Trp Virginia tail at CP 22.
  1414 hrs A Trp lead of Virginia at CP 10.
  1445 hrs A Trp tail of Virginia at CP 10.
  1504 hrs A Trp lead of Virginia at CP 14.
  1510 hrs A Trp lead of Virginia at base camp North.
  1535 hrs A Trp tail of Virginia closed CP 14.
  1542 hrs A Trp reports all elements have closed base camp North.
Sep 22
A Trp escorted 138 vehicles back from Tay Ninh.  One mine injured 4 personnel from the Phillipine CAGV at XT400361.
  0900 hrs A Trp tanks clear CP 15.
  1003 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 14.
  1020 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 6.
  1055 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 7 & tail at CP 12.
  1115 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 17 & tail at CP 14.
  1147 hrs A Trp reports 2&1/2 half ton truck hit a mine at XT300362 with 4 Phillipine CAGV with 4 wounded, no damage to vehicle.  2x3x3 hole in road but road is passable.  Wounded dusted off at CP 22. (See Personal Experience Narrative by Dave Cox.)
  1216 hrs A Trp convoy tail at Div CP 3.
  1234 hrs A Trp lead at CP 15.
  1244 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 22.
  1316 hrs A Trp tail cleared CP 15.
  1335 hrs 1st & 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool.
  1426 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav and A Trp tanks closed motor pool.
Sep 23
A Trp escorted 117 vehicles to Tay Ninh. Escorted C/1/13 Arty Bn from Trang Bang.
  0710 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15.
  0720 hr SPOTREP from A20: civilian truck stuck in road at XT621130, pulling truck out continuing mission.
  0735 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP 8.
  0740 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP 11.
  0746 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP 14.
  0758 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP 22.
  0815 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit road clear.
  0816 hrs A Trp reports mashalling area cleared.
  0840 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed Trang Bang with 17 vehicles to escort from C/1/13 Arty Bn.
  0855 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav coming South at CP 19 (XT259500).
  0916 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15 (XT630126).
  0930 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closes base camp.
  0955 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for CP 15 (XT630126).
  1010 hrs A Trp elements departing base camp at this time.
  1030 hrs 1st & 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position at CP 15.
  1130 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav crosses SP to Tay Ninh.
  1135 hrs A65 reports all advanced elements in position.
  1155 hrs A Trp reports tail of convoy to Tay Ninh cleared CP 15.
  1203 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 22 (XT489194).
  1212 hrs A Trp A convoy lead North at CP 2 (XT454224).
  1232 hrs A Trp A Virginia lead at CP 13 (Div CP 3   XT387251).
  1305 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 20 & tail at CP 5.
  1335 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 20 & tail at CP 24.
  1356 hrs A Trp convoy lead at Tay Ninh base camp.
  1428 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 14 (XT198508).
  1440 hrs A Trp convoy closed Tay Ninh base camp.
Sep 24
A Trp escorted 74 vehicles back from Tay Ninh. One platoon extracted LRRPs at 242310.
  0700 hrs SPOTREP Trp A from Dawn Patrol: obstacle in road consisting of 25 mounds of dirt 1'x1' extending across road at XT641070.
  1127 hrs A Trp convoy crossed SP (XT169551).
  1207 hrs A Trp convoy tail cleared Div CP 1.
  1236 hrs A Trp convoy lead CP 23 (Div 2).
  1306 hrs A Trp convoy lead CP 36 (Div 3) & tail at CP 23 (Div 2).
  1336 hrs A Trp convoy tail CP36 (Div 3).
  1339 hrs A Trp convoy lead CP 31 (Div 4 ).
  1411 hrs A Trp convoy tail CP 31 (Div 4 ).
  1416 hrs A Trp convoy lead CP 22 (Div 5).
  1445 hrs A Trp convoy closed CP 22 (Div 5).
  1500 hrs A Trp trail party, A20 & A28, at CP 36.
  1730 hrs A Trp all elements closed base camp.
  2124 hrs LRRPs request reaction force because they are under fire by enemy.
  2135 hrs SPOTREP from LRRPs: contact with enemy force larger than theirs, under fire at XT680084. Sending reaction force.
  2139 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav sent to LRRP location.
  2152 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22 (XT630126).
  2204 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has left road.
  2240 hrs SITREP from A10: has vehicles unstuck and moving toward LRRP position.
  2249 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has linked up with LRRPs.
  2310 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav returning to base camp with LRRPs.
  2335 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp with LRRPs.
Sep 25
A Trp escorted 73 vehicles back from Tay Ninh.
  1009 hrs A Trp lead at CP 12 & tail at CP 14.
  1033 hrs Saber 98 reports 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 3 & 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 6.
  1037 hrs Saber 98 reports lead 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 12 & tail of 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 3.
  1046 hrs A65 reports A Trp tanks in position.
  1049 hrs Saber 98 reports Virginia North at CP 22.
  1108 hrs Saber 98 reports A Trp lead at CP 1.
  1113 hrs Saber 98 reports lead at CP 13.
  1117 hrs Saber 98 reports tail at CP 10.
  1127 hrs Saber 98 reports tail at CP 27.
  1132 hrs Centaur C&C reports receiving jamming of A Trp frequency.
  1143 hrs Trp A lead at CP 22 & tail at CP 13.
  1200 hrs Trp A lead at CP 11 & tail at CP 25.
  1210 hrs Trp A convoy at CP 15.
  1230 hrs Trp A convoy lead at base camp North.
  1234 hrs Trp A convoy closed base camp North.
  1345 hrs Trp A VTR on way in with down vehicle.
  1355 hrs DTOC requires a tank be positioned on the road when the main gate is closed.  This is a permanent requirement.
  1356 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1410 hrs A Trp VTR with down tank closed base camp.
  1734 hrs A Trp reports ambush just left the main gate.
  1830 hrs A17 left the main gate for the ambush road.
  1930 hrs A Trp reports Centaur ambushes are in holding area.
  1950 hrs message to A Trp: release ambush patrol from holding area.
  2145 hrs A Trp reports Castle elements on perimeter had a trip flare go off and also a possible M79 round.
  2111 hrs Trp A reports 3 rounds near the Laterite Pit.
  2357 hrs A Trp perimeter reports flares out by the Laterite Pit.
Sep 26
A Trp provided MSR security for 322 vehicles. One tank section is attached to A/2/27 Inf Bn at Duc Lap.
  0555 hrs Centaur ambush on the way back in.
  0632 hrs A Trp reports Centaur ambush in base camp.
  0645 hrs A Trp debriefs Centaur ambush.
  0710 hrs A17 returned from ambush road to motor pool.
  0720 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing motor pool.
  0728 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15.
  0820 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 15 (XT630126).
  0835 hrs A Trp convoy South clear CP B.
  1000 hrs tank section 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departe motor pool to join A/2/27 Inf.
  1021 hrs Trp A convoy at CP B. (XT712071).
  1040 hrs Trp A convoy at CP 15.
  1140 hrs tank section 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed Bao Trai airstrip.
  1315 hrs Trp A reports 4/9 Inf Bn convoy North w/23 vehicles at CP B.
  1426 hrs Trp A convoy South clear CP 15.
  1705 hrs Trp A Virginia cleared CP 15 w/48 vehicles.
  1706 hrs Trp A reports 7 trip flares went off in front of bunker I 8.  Wind/rain set off.
  1821 hrs A17 enroute to position on ambush road.
  1845 hrs A18, ambush, departed base camp and is at drop off point.
  1855 hrs SPOTREP from A18: heard (?) on azimuth of 120 from XT 658125 at a distance of 1500 meters, continuing mission.
  2020 hrs A Trp requesting arty fire white phosporus round at FW058 for navigation.  They are lost at XT662120.
  2054 hrs Arty fired marking round at XT;6;62120.  A Trp reports that they are in the right location.
Sep 27
A Trp provided MSR security for 322 vehicles. One tank section is attached to A/2/27 Inf Bn at Duc Lap.
  0455 hrs A Trp reports ambush on the way in.
  0530 hrs A Trp debriefed ambush patrol.
  0658 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for MSR South.
  0720 hrs A13 & MEDCAP from 3/13/Arty BN are departing base camp.
  0800 hrs A Trp wire in perimeter has been checked.
  0840 hrs A13 now in position with MEDCAP from 3/13/Arty BN.
  0845 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP B w/69 vehicles.
  0945 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP B w/46 vehicles.
  1030 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 15.
  1234 hrs A13 & A16 closed base camp.
  1140 hrs A Trp 13 returned from MEDCAP with 3/13/Arty Bn.
  1358 hrs A Trp tank section departed for Bao Trai.
  1300 hrs A Trp tank section clear base camp.
  1359 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP B (XT712071) w/36 vehicles.
  1520 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1553 hrs A Trp convoy South cleared CP B.
  1700 hrs A Trp convoy at CP B w/79 vehicles.  Bao Trai to Cu Chi clear.
  1735 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 15.
  1740 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool.
  1845 hrs A Trp tank is in position at ambush gate.
  1910 hrs A38 ambush departing base camp.
  1958 hrs A38 ambush in position.
Sep 28
A Trp provided MSR security for 333 vehicles. Trp participated in Operation SNIPEHUNT.  Escorted an Arty convoy to the Sugar Mill. One tank section is attached to A/2/27 Inf Bn at Duc Lap.
  0516 A38 ambush patrol on the way back to base camp.
  0555 hrs A38 ambush entered the main gate.
  0658 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing for MSR.
  0703 hrs A Trp reports PCs are stuck at corral at XT662126 LRRP pick up location.
  0730 hrs A Trp reports LRRP are going to walk back in.
  0759 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 15.
  0800 hrs A Trp reports MSR secure.
  0801 hrs A Trp reports wire intact but replacing 6 trip flares.
  0802 hrs LRRPs back in base camp.
  0810 hrs A Trp reports Virginia South is leaving base camp.
  0829 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing for their operation.
  0900 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav is in blocking position, have swept 500 meters South, & negative contact.
  0908 hrs A Trp reports 2 APCs unstuck and on the way to base camp.
  1000 hrs A Trp reports search of Ap Trun Tri completed. Found 3 technical manuals on radars at XT 657143.
  1020 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp, checked 55 personnel and 95 vehicles.
  1031 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 15.
  1320 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 15.
  1350 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for Arty convoy escort.
  1400 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP S.
  1455 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP MM (459097).
  1520 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed the Sugar Mill.
  1620 hrs A Trp convoy North from Saigon at CP H (XT738034).
  1644 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on way back to base camp from CP EE (XT445061).
  1725 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp from MSR security.
  1753 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP B (XT712071).
  1805 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1814 hrs A16 tank on way to ambush road by gate.
  1850 hrs A Trp reports ambush departed.
  1945 hrs A Trp reports ambush in position.
  2034 hrs A Trp ambush moving to position 2 at this time.
  2055 hrs A Trp ambush in position 2.
Sep 29 (note: 2 S3 daily journals exist for this date).
A Trp provided MSR security for 327 vehicles. One tank section is attached to A/2/27 Inf Bn at Duc Lap.  From 1st journal page dated 29 Sep 66.
  0525 hrs ambush moving to location CP A.
  0545 hrs A Trp ambush closed base camp.
  0652 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for MSR South.
  0730 hrs A Trp reports perimeter wire checked.
  0750 hrs A Trp convoy South w/127 vehicles.
  1030 hrs A Trp convoy CP 15 w/74 vehicles.
  1428 hrs A Trp convoy at CP F (XT646116) w/130 vehicles.
  1516 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP F w/36 vehicles.
  1710 hrs A Trp tank section to a/2/27 Inf Bn to ambush road.
  1720 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp from MSR>
  1833 hrs A25 is moving toward the ambush site.
  1855 hrs A33 departed at 1857 hrs.
  1919 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 34 is in position.
  2005 hrs A33 ambush is in position.
A Trp provided MSR security for 453 vehicles. One tank section terminated attachment to A/2/27 Inf Bn at Duc Lap. Conducted one platoon strong point ambush. From 2nd journal page dated 29 Sep 66.
  0605 hrs A Trp ambush sighted green star cluster on azimuth of 10 degrees from his position at 1000 meters.
  0638 hrs A Trp mounted patrol left base camp to pickup A33 ambush.
  0647 hrs A Trp picked up ambush and returning to base camp.
  0655 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for MSR South.
  0710 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at main gate.
  0715 hrs A Trp ambush back in base camp.
  0719 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP C (XT698090).
  0726 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP B (XT712071).
  0745 hrs A Trp reports A14 broken down vicinity of CP B.  A9 departing base camp for that location.
  0750 hrs A Trp MSR platoon in position.
  0800 hrs DTOC message that A Trp tanks with 2nd Bde 25 ID will return to A Trp control upon arrival at base camp today.
  0804 hrs A Trp reports Virginia cleared CP B w/22 vehicles.
  0809 hrs A Trp reports that Centaur 34 has a negative report.
  0812 hrs A Trp reports that the Laterite Pit is clear.
  0825 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP F (XT646166) w/100 vehicles.
  0847 hrs A Trp reports 14 trip flares repaired on 1st wire and 3 on inside wire.
  0925 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 34 heard one round small arms fire from vicinity of Laterite Pit road.
  0955 hrs A Trp convoy North OPTG 1st Log Cmd w/180 vehicles.
  1220 hrs A Trp reports 1 tank with 2/27 In Bn has lost steering.  Request VTR to CP BB.
  1330 hrs A Trp tank with 2/27 In Bn closed base camp.  Convoy North w/48 vehicles.
  1729 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15.
  1740 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1801 hrs SPOTREP from A Trp, small arms fire directly in front of #8 bunker.  No one hit and continuing mission.
  1838 hrs A Trp tank in position at ambush site.
  1907 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position at strong point.
  1924 hrs A Trp ambush departing strong point at this time.
  1953 hrs A20 reports firing in the area of Hoc Mon but not close enough to see it.
Sep 30
A Trp provided MSR security for 188 vehicles. Manned the squadron sector of the perimeter. Provided one platoon as the Division reaction force.
  0650 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for MSR South.
  0700 hrs A26 reurned to motor pool for assignment in 2/27 In Bn area.
  0706 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 15 (630129).
  0725 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on MSR South.
  0730 hrs A Trp reports convoy South at CP 15.
  0815 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 15 w/62 vehicles.
  0930 hrs A Trp MSR vehicle by bridge recon area to South.
  0949 hrs A Trp convoy w/49 vehicles.
  0955 hrs A Trp ambush returning to strong point.
  1050 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1328 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP B w/23 vehicles.
  1710 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav on MSR picked up 2 men who request 1st aid at XT660110.  One has shrapnel wounds, bringing them in.
  1755 hrs A Trp changing perimeter duty with B Trp.
  1830 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp from MSR.

Oct 1
A Trp ( ) escorted 125 vehicles to Tay Ninh.  One platoon provided security for the MSR South.
  0655 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp.
  0700 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 12 (630126).
  0716 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D (698090).
  0723 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP E (712071).
  0810 hrs A24 has completed the Laterite Pit mission.
  0945 hrs B Trp tanks are attached to A Trp.
  1131 hrs A Trp convoy SP D w/125 vehicles.
  1210 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 31 (XT489194).  Convoy lead at CP 31 & tail at CP 22.
  1230 hrs A Trp convoy lead is at CP 16 & tail at CP 28.
  1300 hrs A Trp convoy lead is at CP 11 & tail at CP 31.
  1405 hrs A6 reports convoy south CP 22 (Cu Chi).
  1511 hrs A Trp convoy lead closed Tay Ninh.
  1750 hrs A Trp convoy MSR South w/70 vehicles.
  2104 hrs message from S3, 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav will not be sent North. A10 will con in a C&C ship to cover and control tank section. Some tank sections will go to CP 16.  Send lead to vicinity CP 23 and CP 3.
Oct 2
A Trp ( ) escorted 123 vehicles back from Tay Ninh on Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0851 hrs A Trp tanks have departed the motor pool.  A10 is in the air.  Tanks will provide security on the MSR North.
  0930 hrs Saber98 reports advance elements have departed Tay Ninh.
  1007 hrs A Trp reports all tanks are in position.
  1036 hrs A Trp lead at CP 9.
  1046 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy tail cleared Tay Ninh base camp.
  1048 hrs A Trp lead at CP 24 (XT212473).
  1052 hrs A Trp lead at CP 37.
  1058 hrs A Trp tail cleared CP 9.
  1100 hrs A Trp lead at CP 33.
  1107 hrs A Trp lead at CP 29.
  1116 hrs A Trp lead at CP 4.
  1120 hrs A Trp tail cleared CP 29.
  1128 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 18.
  1135 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 23.
  1137 hrs A Trp convoy tail cleared CP 29.
  1144 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 3.
  1158 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 14.
  1200 hrs A Trp tail closed CP 4.
  1211 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 18 (XT299362).
  1214 hrs A Trp convoy tail cleared CP 23.
  1215 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 16.
  1223 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 2.
  1226 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 3 (XT349336).
  1230 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 5 (XT454224).
  1240 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 31 (XT489194).
  1250 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 36 (XT387251).
  1312 hrs Centaur 6 reports on lowboy with a dozer stuck and almost overturned at XT502193).
  1328 hrs A Trp requests VTR to pull lowboy out of hole.
  1329 hrs A Trp convoy lead at release point.
  1340 hrs A Trp requests the VTR from squadron.
  1350 hrs A Trp tail of convoy cleared CP 31 at 1325 hrs.
  1415 hrs A Trp convoy tail at the release point.
  1512 hrs A Trp VTRs departed the motor pool.  One VTR is from 65th Engr Bn.
  1632 hrs A Trp has truck back on road & enroute to base camp.
  1705 hrs SPOTREP from A15; 1 burst of automatic weapons fire at XT649131, checked area and found nothing, continuing mission.
  1730 hrs A Trp trail party with lowboy closed base camp.
Oct 3
A Trp ( ) escorted 79 vehicles to Tay Ninh on Operation ROADRUNNER.  One platoon conducted maintenance.
  0802 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has departed D Trp.
  0834 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.  Reports a traffic jam at XT502193.  Traffic should start moving in 1 hr.
  0842 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed at 502193.
  0910 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing soft spot traffic is moving.
  0925 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 28.
  0935 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for marshalling area.
  1115 hrs A Trp tank sections in position on MSR North.
  1202 hrs A Trp convoy crosses SP (XT630126).
  1231 hrs A Trp convoy tail cleared CP (XT630126).
  1242 hrs A Trp lead convoy at CP 31.
  1313 hrs A Trp rear of convoy at CP 21.
  1340 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 32.
  1345 hrs A Trp tail convoy at CP 36.
  1420 hrs A Trp tail convoy at CP 23.
  1445 hrs A Trp lead convoy at Tay Ninh base camp.
  1505 hrs A Trp tanks enroute to base camp.
  1530 hrs A Trp tanks closed base camp.
  1532 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 9.
  1832 hrs A Trp tanks A25 & A26 position at CP 8.  A27 & A17 at CP 31. A35 & A36 at CP 5.
Oct 4
A Trp ( ) escorted 36 vehicles back from Tay Ninh on Operation ROADRUNNER.  One platoon conducted a CHECKMATE.
  1015 hrs A Trp tanks in position on MSR North.
  1300 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 22.
  1310 hrs A Trp convoy closed CP 22.
  1402 hrs A Trp escort from Tay Ninh closed base camp.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for CHECKMATE.
  1430 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 21 (281445).
  1601 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on CHECKMATE have checked 765 personnel and 56 vehicles.
  1649 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on CHECKMATE have checked 1272 personnel and 132 vehicles.  No one was detained & is returning to base camp.
  1857 hrs A23 dropped off two national police at Cu Chi substation.  A23 returning to base camp.
  1909 hrs A23 closed into base camp.
Oct 5
A Trp escorted 94 vehicles to Tay Ninh on Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0945 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp at CP 22 now.
  1040 hrs A24 at CP 8.
  1350 hrs Trp A convoy crossing CP 31.
  1355 hrs Trp A reports Issue is on station.
  1412 hrs A Trp tail of convoy cleared SP.
  1415 hrs Trp A convoy lead at CP 31.
  1500 hrs Trp A tail of convoy cleared CP 31.
  1501 hrs Trp A convoy crossed CP 36.
  1527 hrs Trp A convoy lead at CP 36.
  1537 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 36.
  1610 hrs Trp A convoy cleared CP 23.
  1625 hrs Trp A convoy lead at CP 9.
  1640 hrs A Trp convoy lead closed base camp North.
  1650 hrs A Trp tanks closed base camp.
  1730 hrs A Trp needs road arm assembly for right front, including bearing, hub, 2 idler seals, one road wheel seal, & 8 lock for an M113.
  1807 hrs A Trp reports order of march for tomorrow from Tay Ninh as A30 elements, A20 elements, A10 elements, & A15 (tanks).
Oct 6
A Trp ( ) escorted 74 vehicles back from Tay Ninh on Operation ROADRUNNER. A/2/34 Ar BN closed base camp and attached to 3/4 Cav.
  0930 hrs Trp A needs a washer, a spindle nut, shock absorber washer and shock absorber nut dispatched to D Trp.
  1100 hrs Trp A tanks dispatched to MSR North.
  1200 hrs A Trp convoy from Tay Ninh crossing SP.
  1201 hrs A Trp reports road east of Trang Bang in good condition.
  1231 hrs Trp A reports all tanks in position along MSR North, same locations as yesterday.
  1237 hrs Trp A convoy lead at CP 231255 and tail at CP 231329.
  1330 hrs Trp A convoy lead CP 36.
  1333 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 3.
  1335 hrs D Trp Cdr reports truck turned over at XT4;89194 and has the road blocked.  Will try to clear before convoy reaches CP 31.
  1355 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 36.
  1415 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 31 & tail at CP 16.  Will call at Trang Bang.
  1447 hrs A Trp convoy will start moving again in 5 mins.
  1500 hrs A Trp to take convoy to CP 22 and hold till further instructions.
  1550 hrs effective at 1600 hrs A Trp is reaction force.
  1605 hrs A Trp tail at CP 22.
  1610 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1630 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1636 hrs A Trp tasked to feed 10 advisors at 1730 hrs.
  1743 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
Oct 7
A Trp escorted an engineer unit to Trang Bang. Also assumed responsibility for the perimeter. Conducted one ambush and secured the MSR.
  1245 hrs Maj Valez, DTOC, requested escort for 65th Engr Bn for 3 dump trucks, 1 jeep, & 1 road grader taking rocks for soft spot near Trang Bang.
  1420 hrs B Trp reports that the A Trp tank section arrived at destination XT538047 to replace B Trp tank section.
  1425 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed motor pool with engineers for Trang Bang.
  1437 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  1525 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed soft spot near Trang Bang with 65th Engr elements.
  1555 hrs A31 departing base camp with ambush.
  1603 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing Trang Bang for base camp.
  1620 hrs A31 has dropped off ambush at drop off point.
  1644 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1757 hrs A Trp has relieved B Trp on the perimeter.
  1816 hrs A Trp has one tank stuck & 1 M113 needs idler wheel at XT6511.  Sending VTR with maintenance crew.
  1825 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav replaced B Trp on the MSR.
  1830 hrs A Trp ambush is in holding position Lay Dog.
  1915 hrs A28 ambush is in position.
  2010 hrs A Trp VTR closed base camp.
  2110 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on MSR South has made coordination with Castle elements.
  2115 hrs A Trp reports jeep w/2 ARVN stating that they are from International Development Service and want to go to G2.
  2120 hrs A Trp directed by Cpt Irving to have said ARVN's taken to Div Provost Marshal's office.  Picked up ARVN and escorted them to the PMO.
  2330 hrs SPOTRPT from A30; unidentified explosion at XT699088, will investigate at first light.
Oct 8
A Trp provided 24 hour security on the MSR. One platoon was attached to 4/23 In Bn for Operation KALIHI. Manned the perimeter and cleared the Laterite Pit road.
  0630 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed the motor pool.  Leaving A Trp net and going to Mohawk net.  A28 ambush is on the way to CP 1.
  0721 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav is on the way to base camp.
  0825 hrs message from DTOC Maj Valez; 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav attached to 4/23 In Bn.  Will secure down aircraft at XT6420.  Aerorifle platoon will be released on arrival of 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav.
  0830 hrs A Trp checked area of explosion last night with negative results.
  0950 hrs A Trp reports tow cables on the way to D Trp.
  1010 hrs A Trp reports convoy North at CP E (XT712071) w/2 vehicles, traffic jam on South side of bridge.
  1013 hrs SPOTREP from A10; received one round of sniper fire at XT643200 with negative casualties.
  1040 hrs Mohawk elements linked up with aerorifles at aircraft crash site.
  1100 hrs D Trp reports down aircraft extracted.
  1150 hrs A5 suggests no convoy be sent South at this time due to congestion of traffic at bridge.
  1330 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP E w/11 vehicles.
  1400 hrs A Trp convoy at CP K.
  1445 hrs A21 & A23 have linked up with 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT640197.
  1500 hrs Cpt Holman says there will not be an extra convoy from Cu Chi.
  1530 hrs A Trp has 3 APCs unstuck and 3 to go.
  1600 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has 4 PCs out and 2 to go.
  1641 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has all PCs out of mud.
  1700 hrs A Trp follow up on trench system reported by Centaur 6.  Trenches fresly dug 2' deep start from 6 different locations at XT533148.  One runs to the graveyard at XT531114 but most are East to West along wood line.  Convoy South cleared CP E w/29 vehicles.
  1750 hrs A Trp reports stuck APC has been recovered.
  1805 hrs A23 & A24 have closed the motor pool.
  1806 hrs A17 departing for ambush gate.
  1815 hrs A Trp reports all elements that were stuck are out and at XT641198.
  1946 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22 going South with Engr element to CP E (XT712071).
  2245 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on perimeter reports a flare going off at XT673148.
  2325 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp with engr convoy.  Awaiting convoy to go South.
  2345 hrs A37 has a thrown track at XT669104.  Sending out A Trp VTR and maintenance to recover.
Oct 9
A Trp provided 24 hour security on the MSR South for 245 vehicles.  Provide bridge security & manned the perimeter. One platoon was attached to 4/23 In Bn for Operation KALIHI.
  0005 hrs A Trp VTR at main gate with 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav elements enroute to pick up A37 at XT669104.
  0025 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at main gate with VTR & element of engr going South to CP E (XT712071) and then going to pick up tank at XT669104.
  0040 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports 2 to 3 rounds of small arms fired at XT675146.
  0051 hrs A Trp reports Engr element moving to CP E is at CP 22.
  0105 hrs A Trp VTR is now at A37's location.
  0113 hrs A Trp reports Engr element departing CP E for base camp.
  0115 hrs A55 (VTR) reports tanks will be ready to move in 15 minutes.
  0122 hrs A Trp reports Engr element cleared CP D.
  0134 hrs A Trp reports Engr element back in base camp.
  0245 hrs A Trp reports Engr elements departing base camp for CP E.
  0305 hrs A55 returning to BC w/A37 in tow.
  0313 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP E w/Engrs.
  0315 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing CP E w/Engrs to return to base camp.
  0335 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav and Engrs closed base camp.
  0404 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy cleared base camp heading South.
  0445 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing CP E North bound w/Engr convoy.
  0506 hrs Trp A convoy closed base camp.
  0550 hrs Trp A convoy cleared base camp at CP 22.
  0605 hrs Trp A convoy closed CP E.
  0614 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing CP E North bound w/Engr convoy.
  0638 hrs Trp A convoy closed base camp.
  0725 hrs A Trp convoy departed base camp to CP E.
  0815 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP E w/5 vehicles.
  0835 hrs A Trp reports wire checked and Laterite Pit road clear.
  1010 hrs A Trp reports convoy North at CP E w/62 vehicles.
  1112 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP K w/47 vehicles.
  1424 hrs A28 & A16 departed base camp for bridge security site.
  1500 hrs Mr. Jones reports Squadron VTR will pull A55 by the ambush laundry.
  1540 hrs A Trp convoy at CP K (XT646116) w/75 vehicles.
  1812 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on the way to relieve A30 elements.
  1814 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
  1822 hrs A17 in position at ambush gate.  A22 at CP 22.
  1832 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on the bunker line.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP K w/2 lowboys to base camp.
  1844 hrs A17 at ambush road. 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP D.
  1944 hrs A Trp at CP D.
  2053 hrs A Trp convoy at CP K (XT646116).
  2120 hrs A Trp convoy closed base camp except for 1 vehicle being towed in.
  2132 hrs A Trp convoy South cleared main gate w/12 vehicles.
  2215 hrs A Trp convoy at CP D (XT698090).
  2230 hrs A Trp convoy at CP K closing base camp.
  2245 hrs A Trp convoy at CP K (XT646116).
  2301 hrs A Trp convoy closed base camp w/12 vehicles.
  2350 hrs A trp convoy leaving base camp w/13 vehicles.
Oct 10
A Trp provided 24 hour security on the MSR South for 358 vehicles.  Provide bridge security & manned the perimeter. One platoon was attached to 4/23 In Bn for Operation KALIHI.
  0020 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav dropped off convoy at CP E (XT712071) and picked up 10 vehicles returning to base camp.
  0205 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp w/Engr convoy.
  0230 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP E (XT7;12071).  Engr dumped load and returning to base camp w/12 vehicles.
  0433 hrs A Trp convoy departing base camp w/5 vehicles.
  0459 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav with convoy closed CP E.
  0505 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy departing CP E (XT712071) w/9 vehicles.
  0555 hrs A Trp convoy closed base camp.
  0631 hrs A Trp convoy departed base camp w/7 vehicles.
  0700 hrs A27 stuck 100 meters righ side of road at CP E (XT555053).  VTR on the way with 2 M113s as escort.
  0750 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports MSR secure.
  0806 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Road clear and all trip flares on perimeter checked.
  1025 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP E.
  1030 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1057 hrs A55 (VTR) and PCs on the way back to base camp.
  1105 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP E w/61 vehicles.
  1350 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP E w/20 vehicles.
  1430 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 22 w/83 vehicles.
  1515 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 22 w/66 vehicles.
  1800 hrs A17 departed for ambush gate.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP E.
  1819 hrs A17 in position at ambush gate.
  1912 hrs Centaur 34 ambush checked into A Trp net.
  1931 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 34 departing base camp.
  2026 hrs Centaur 34 in position.
  2055 hrs SPOTREP from Centaur 34; 50 cal firing heard vicinity of PF outpost at XT673103, continuing mission.
Oct 11
A Trp provided 24 hour security on the MSR South for 308 vehicles.  Provide bridge security & manned the perimeter.
  0530 hrs A Trp will depart location in 5 minutes.
  0550 hrs A Trp reports radar has closed.
  0615 hrs A Trp ambush back in base camp.
  0740 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on MSR. Departing base camp enroute to Saigon w/30 vehicles.
  0817 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Pit road cleared.  Perimeter wire OK.
  1120 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 22 (XT630126) w/122 vehicles.
  1209 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for MSR South.
  1240 hrs A Trp completed MSR change over. 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on way back to base camp.
  1405 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP 22 w/22 vehicles.
  1655 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP E (XT712071) w/43 vehicles.
  1706 hrs B Trp ambush OPCON to A Trp has departed base camp.  D Trp ambush OPCON to A Trp at CP 1 (XT665135).
  1730 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 22.
  1732 hrs A Trp perimeter platoon reports Cu Chi to Bao Trai clear.
Oct 12
A Trp provided 24 hour security on the MSR South for 260 vehicles.  Provide bridge security for the Cau Bong bridge, manned the perimeter & provided one ambush. 
  0715 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for MSR South w/21 vehicles.  A17 returned from ambush road to the motor pool.
  0945 hrs A Trp convoy North leaving 1st Log Cmd w/45 vehicles.
  1130 hrs SPOTREP from A10 reports one homemade mine made from ammo can, 20 to 30 lbs in river at XT712091.  Mine was pointed out to ARVN Cpt by 2 children.  Cpt stated he would have the mine extracted by personnel in Hoc Mon.
  1237 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav swept area where mine was reported with negative results.
  1430 hrs SPOTREP from A10 tunnel 4'x4'x10' long at XT545170, appears to be a shelter, continuing mission.
  1503 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP E (XT712071).
  1513 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP32 at XT623162 w/20 vehicles.
  1630 hrs A25 returned to base camp.
  1655 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP E.
  1825 hrs A16 departing for ambush gate.
  1925 hrs A38 ambush departing base camp.
  2025 hrs A38 ambush in position.
Oct 13
A Trp provided 24 hour security on the MSR South for 288 vehicles.  Provide bridge security for the Cau Bong bridge, manned the perimeter.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav was attached to 2/14 In Bn and had an APC struck by 2 RPG rounds with 7 personnel WIA.
  0535 hrs A Trp ambush on the way back to base camp.
  0542 hrs A Trp ambush closed base camp.
  0710 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports MSR secure.
  0746 hrs Trp A convoy North at CP E (XT712071) w/77 vehicles.
  0751 hrs A Trp reports wire and Laterite Pit road OK.
  0845 hrs Trp A convoy South departed base camp w/86 vehicles.
  1000 hrs Trp A convoy North at CP E w/46 vehicles.
  1046 hrs Trp A convoy North at CP 22 (XT630126). 
  At 1215 hrs Co B, 2d Bn, 14th Inf and 2d Plt A/3/4 Cav made contact with what was confirmed to be the C4 Company (Heavy Weapons), 7th Bn, 165A Regiment. This contact was initiated by elements of the C4 Company, when an APC was hit by 2 RPG 2 rounds from a trench at XT762227.
  A20 hit by RPG.  Driver wounded & Doc Steinke, 2nd plt medic wounded.
  1245 hrs S1 reports 7 WIA from 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav coming into 7th Surgical Hosp.  Hit at XT652227.
  1400 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at XT655230.
  1401 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP E w/22 vehicles.
  1644 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav coming North w/79 vehicles.
  1700 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 ambush has entered their net.
  1717 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 at drop off point.
  1731 hrs Centaur 32 OPCON to Trp A is at position Lay Dog.
  1831 hrs A Trp requests that 2 TA 1s be flown to 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at bridge area South.  S 3 Duty Officer says no, have them send a track for them.
  1836 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 is moving from Lay Dog to ambush site.
  1911 hrs Centaur 32 requests permission to move ambush site because of poor visibility.  A6 approved request.
  2146 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav saw tracers Northwest of CP E towards Franchini.
Oct 14
A Trp ( ) commenced Operation BLACKJACK, center of AO is grid square XT6420.  Two APCs hit antitank mines at XT645219 resulting in 2 WIA.  A Trp ( ) received 5 rounds of 60mm mortar fire with negative casualties.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav remained attached to 2/14 In Bn and had an APC hit an antitank mine at ST686126.
  0530 hrs Centaur 32 ambush departing his position.
  0610 hrs Centaur 32 ambush at main gate.
  0721 hrs A Trp reports road secure.
  0735 hrs A Trp departed base camp, Virginia South w/32 vehicles.
  0810 hrs A Trp Virginia South departed base camp with 83 vehicles.
  1044 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav on way back to base camp from MSR.
  1235 hrs A Trp ( ) departing motor pool for Operation BLACKJACK.
  1300 hrs A Trp reports 4 LRRPs at CP C and moving out.
  1400 hrs A Trp ( ) in position at ST650200.
  1410 hrs A Trp reports A10 found a 4.2 mortar round and blew in place at XT652202.  A Trp ( ) lead elements at same location.
  1500 hrs A20 reports that A24 hit a mine at XT686216, need rad wheel hub and gasket w/screws, left front shock, torsion bar, 5 track blocks and 1 sprocket bolt.
  1626 hrs A Trp is moving back along route of advance to XT643202, will set up base and position ambush at ST635200.
  1720 hrs SPOTREP from A Trp; A11 hit mine at XT654219 with 2 WIA that require dust off.  Mine were 50 75 meters apart.  Huey received 2 rounds of small arms on the way out with no casualties.
  1856 hrs Trp A had one person accidently wounded by a 50 cal round that cooked off on the hot exhaust.
  1900 hrs Trp A under mortar attack from 60mm mortars at XT647212.
  1901 hrs A Trp command post located at XT647212.
  1930 hrs A6 reports that the mortar attack was 5 to 6 rounds and no casualties.
  2015 hrs A30 reports main gate is secure.
Oct 15
A Trp ( ) continued Operation BLACKJACK, receiving heavy small arms fire and automatic weapons fire along with 3 rounds of 57mm recoilless rifle fire at XT647213 resulting in 2 US KIA and 3 WIA.  3 VC KIA body count and 3 VC KIA possible.  One platoon from B Trp attached to A Trp for Operation BLACKJACK.  D Trp provided gunship support to Operation Blackjack.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav remained attached to 2/14 In Bn.
  0640 hrs Centaur scout team departing airfield for A Trp area.  A Trp screening woodline to North, East, and West.
  0705 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has 4 wounded at XT648211 request medevac.
  0725 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has 2 KIA and 3 WIA at XT648211.  SSG James E. Joslyn (photo/shadowbox) and SP4 Kenneth E. Shrum (photo/shadowbox) KIA.
  0800 hrs A Trp confirms 2 personnel KIA, 2 WIA walking and 1 WIA litter.
  0809 hrs Centaur 6 has airstrike in progress.
  0830 hrs A Trp reports medevac is completed at XT648211.
  0843 hrs SPOTREP from A31; received 1 round of 75mm recoilless rifle and small arms rounds, 3 WIA, 2 KIA, at XT648211, enemy withdrew, requested airstrike.
  0957 hrs A Trp moving North online with 15 APCs.
  1045 hrs 1st Plt B/3/4 Cav at Ann Margaret on the way to A Trp location.
  1135 hrs SPOTREP A Trp; received 1 round of 57mm recoilless and small arms fire at XT644238, enemy broke contact, returned fire, called Artillery fire, results not known.
  1201 hrs SPOTREP A30; destroyed 1 bunker at XT643219 continuing mission.
  1435 hrs A Trp convoy South at CP K w/52 vehicles.
  1505 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav & 1st Plt B/3/4 Cav have linked up. at XT650207.
  1625 hrs A Trp requests class III 2 line N 100 gals, class V 4 line B 2500 rds & line D 4500 hrs.  Also a dust shield for a M113 roadwheel.
  1845 hrs A25 from MSR South closed base camp.
  1930 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav located at XT652196 and all other elements North along trail.  A30 is stuck.
  2030 hrs A Trp TOC reports A6 command post is at XT652195.
  2127 hrs A65 reports all of our vehicles have closed NDP with the exception of 2 vehicles wihich are attempting to pull out stuck vehicle.
  2215 hrs A6 has troop consolidated in NDP at XT653195.  Will need fuel tomorrow.
  2330 hrs message from S3 for A Trp to have tow cables at Trp D tomorrow for supply run.
Oct 16
A Trp ( ) continued Operation BLACKJACK. One platoon remained attached to 2/14 In Bn with one APC hitting an antitank mine at XT698204.  HHT extracted 4 damaged APC's from Operation BLACKJACK.
  0735 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports MSR secure.
  0740 hrs D Trp will resupply A Trp at 0840 hrs.
  0810 hrs SPOTREP A20; hit AT mine 6 road wheels damaged, 2 final drives damage, 1 road wheel arm and engine damaged, 3 WIA at XT593096, and continuing mission.
  0817 hrs D Trp airborn on resupply to A Trp.
  1030 hrs A Trp moving North.
  1445 hrs SPOTREP A25; spotted 2 personnel w/weapons, 1 male & 1 female, male got away but bringing female in.
  1535 hrs Hq prov(?) linked up with A20.
  2017 hrs A65 resupply request for A Trp; 5000 rounds of 50 cal, 4000 rounds of 7.62 machinegun, 72 rounds M79, complete universal joint for right side for M113 (B12).
Oct 17
A Trp ( ) continued Operation BLACKJACK destroying several bunkers, tunnels, buildings, dud artillery rounds, & 1 250lb bomb. One platoon remained attached to 2/14 In Bn with 2 WIA from mortar file.
  0001 hrs S3 to A6 recon and expand the perimeter after arrival of C&C at 0700 hrs.  Conduct area recon in area.  Initial route South to ground resupply point from point of origin B down 2 & left 1.  Resupply link up at 0900 hrs. 1st Plt B/3/4 Cav attached to secure ford form point of origin B down 2.2 left .3 by 0830 hrs.  Following resupply link up move west to vicinity of CP 27, then North to point of origin C.
  0407 hrs 2/14 In Bn requests dust off for WIA from their unit. Attached A Trp platoon has 3 or 4 WIA but dust off could not get into the position.  Will try again at dawn.  Casualties not serious.
  0602 hrs A Trp stand to complete.
  0659 hrs resupply request from A6 needed this AM is 1 track adjuster link for right side, 1 M60 machinegun bolt, 1 battery for spot light, & have Sabre 4 check into net with him.
  0741 hrs report on WIAs in A Trp. SSG Kinabrew fragments in arm & one piece in rear of knee cap, fragment is very deep.  Alligier many small fragments around back of head.
  0747 hrs A25 reports MSR South is secure.
  0750 hrs A65 reports all vehicles on the move at this time.
  1020 hrs Trp A moving North at this time.
  1201 hrs A Trp found 250 lb bomb at XT6534180, will destory in place.
  1220 hrs A Trp at XT631179.
  1510 hrs A Trp blew dud 175mm Arty round at XT630196.
  1615 hrs LRRP has married up with A Trp.  D Trp aircraft has A Trp resupply.
  1855 hrs A Trp location for night position is XT632190.
  2115 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports movement outside troop perimeter at XT631191.  Fired illumination and saw 3 VC, fired on the VC, results not known.
Oct 18
A Trp ( ) terminated Operation BLACKJACK destroying several tunnels, buildings, & trenches. One platoon remained attached to 2/14 In Bn with 1 vehicle hitting an antitank mine.
  0540 hrs A Trp stand to is complete.
  0630 hrs A25 & A Trp tanks have departed base camp.
  0616 hrs DTOC, Cpt Miller, wants to know if there is a firefight in the vicinity of the A Trp CP.
  0618 hrs A65 reports some firing but no contact with enemy.
  0708 hrs A25 & tanks in position.
  0845 hrs SPOTREP A Trp reports 3 VC in woodline at XT628191, VC took evasive action, engaged w/small arms & automatic weapons, results unknown.
  0920 hrs A20 attached to 2/14 In Bn hit an antitank mine at XT688181 with no casualties.  1 medic broke his leg jumping from vehicle.  Damage to left front road wheel and right road wheel arm.
  0930 hrs SPOTREP A Trp reports 1 tunnel w/empty penicillin bottle near entrance at XT629189, will destroy.
  0940 hrs SPOTREP A10 reports 1 tunnel w/5 rooms 15x15' and 1 escape tunnel 20' long, includes one booby trapped grenade at XT628187 will destroy.
  1010 hrs A Trp located at XT633184.
  1150 hrs A Trp closed motor pool.
Oct 19
A Trp ( ) escorted 84 vehicles to Tay Ninh. One platoon remained attached to 2/14 In Bn with 1 M113 damaged by mortar fire.
  0710 hrs A Trp reports MSR South secure.  All vehicles in position except 1 that threw a track.
  0740 DTOC message A Trp security for Engrs at XT503193 for work on road.
  1002 hrs A Trp tanks and Engrs departed base camp.
  1037 hrs SPOTREP from A25; road obstacle consisting of brush and trash at XT575164, cleared & continuing mission.
  1230 hrs A Trp ( ) convoy to Tay Ninh crossed SP.
  1305 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 31 (Div 4).
  1335 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 36 & tail at CP 31.
  1350 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 23 (Div 2).
  1425 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 23 (Div 3).
  1450 hrs A Trp convoy tail at Div CP 2.
  1512 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 9 (Div 1).
  1605 hrs A 25 & tanks closed base camp from MSR.
  1611 hrs A20 reports friendly mortar round damaged M113, need 3 road wheels, 3 hubs, 3 caps and 1 complete hub.
  1622 hrs A Trp Virginia North tail closed base camp North at 1540 hrs & trail party at 1620 hrs.
  1651 hrs A Trp needs 2 cans stop leak, 2 batteries for M113 & 6 gals of electrolite.
  2040 hrs S3 informed A Trp at Tay Ninh to be prepared for a 30 to 60 minute delay on SP time tomorrow due to other committments of D Trp.  A Trp rogered by landline.
Oct 20
A Trp ( ) escorted 66 vehicles back from Tay Ninh. One platoon remained attached to 2/14 In Bn with 1 M113 damaged by an antitank mine.
  0945 hrs A Trp tanks at CP 22 XT316353 to secure MSR North.
  1045 hrs A Trp ( ) crossed SP at CP 9 (XT198508) w/66 vehicles.
  1120 hrs A Trp convoy from North crossed CP 22 (XT316352) w/66 vehicles.
  1145 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 11 (XT 382275).
  1150 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 23 (XT316352).
  1155 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 36 (XT382275).
  1220 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 36 & tail at CP 31.
  1255 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 36 & lead at release point.
  1335 hrs A Trp convoy closed release point.
  1830 hrs A Trp in position on bridge on MSR on way back to base camp.
  1905 hrs A Trp MSR element closed into position at bridge.
Oct 21
A Trp ( ) escorted 106 vehicles to Tay Ninh. One platoon remained attached to 2/14 In Bn.
  1110 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for HORSESHOE.
  1200 hrs A Trp convoy crossed the SP.
  1225 hrs A Trp convoy tail crossed SP.
  1245 hrs A Trp convoy lead CP31 (Div 4).
  1319 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 31.
  1340 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 36 (XT387251).
  1410 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 23 (XT316352).
  1414 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 36.
  1415 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav will close motor pool at 1730 hrs.
  1450 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 23.
  1515 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 9 (Div CP 1).
  1540 hrs A Trp convoy lead at release point.
  1600 hrs A Trp informed that A15 will have the same mission for 22 Oct.  Order of march for convoy tomorrow is 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav & 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav.
  1610 hrs A Trp convoy elements closed Tay Ninh.
  1735 hrs A Trp tanks departed base camp.
Oct 22
A Trp ( ) escorted 78 vehicles back from Tay Ninh.
  0822 hrs A Trp tanks departed base camp with Engrs.
  0905 hrs A Trp convoy departed from 196th Bde.
  0920 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 1 (XT198508).
  0934 hrs A Trp convoy crossed SP (XT171511).
  0947 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 9 (XT198508).
  0948 hrs A39 hit a civilian car when his laterals locked at XT196508.  Car was parked no one in the car.  Heavy damage to car.  No damage to PC.
  1025 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 23 (XT316352).
  1051 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 36 (XT387251).
  1055 hrs A Trp convoy tail cleared CP 23.
  1124 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 36.
  1133 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 31 (XT489194).
  1159 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 31.
  1220 hrs A Trp lead at release point.
  1235 hrs A Trp convoy tail closed release point.
  1330 hrs A Trp all elements closed base camp.
  1430 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
Oct 23
A Trp ( ) escorted 89 vehicles to Tay Ninh.
  1110 hrs A Trp sent one scout section to secure marshalling area.
  1128 hrs A Trp reports marshalling area secure.
  1220 hrs A Trp crossed SP.  SPOTREP from A21, 1 dead civilian at XT586153, continuing with mission.
  1336 hrs Trp A convoy lead CP 31 (Div 4).
  1337 hrs A Trp reports 6 ARVN with no ID detained at XT438229, turned over to ARVN outpost at Go Dau Ha.
  1430 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 36 (Div 3) & tail at CP 31.
  1500 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 23 (Div CP 2).
  1515 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 36 (Div 3).
  1545 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 23.
  1600 hrs A Trp reports accident at CP 33 between a military and civilian vehicle.  Not a squadron vehicle, waiting for more information.
  1604 hrs A Trp convoy tail clear CP 4.
  1613 hrs A Trp reports Valentine that had accident hit a VN on bicycle.  All paper work filled out and given to National Police.
  1640 hrs A Trp convoy lead closed base camp at Tay Ninh & tail at CP 9 (Div 1).
  1655 hrs A Trp Valentine closed base camp at Tay Ninh.
  1726 hrs final report on accident, B Co 8th Sup going to Tay Ninh, truck turned to miss a civilian car and hit a bike causing the steering to jam.  The truck turned left and side swiped the car, the bike was destroyed, before A5 arrived at the scene the car took off.  Accident site is at XT244426 and a full report was given to the MPs at Tay Ninh.  Also accident report given to the National Police at the site.
  1741 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav back in base camp.
Oct 24
A Trp ( ) escorted 74 vehicles back from Tay Ninh.  One platoon extracted the LRRP at 242310.
  1127 hrs A Trp convoy crossed SP at XT169511.
  1137 hrs A Trp convoy cross CP 9 at XT198508.
  1207 hrs A Trp convoy tail cleared Div CP 1.
  1236 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 23 (Div 2).
  1306 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 36 & tail at CP 23.
  1336 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 36.
  1339 hrs A Trp convoy lead CP 31.
  1411 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 31.
  1416 hrs A Trp convoy tail lead at CP 22.
  1445 hrs A Trp convoy closed CP 22.
  1500 hrs A20 & A28 trail party at CP 36.
  2117 hrs LRRP made contact with an enemy force larger than theirs.  Request reaction force to pick them up at pick up point.
  2124 hrs LRRP request reaction force pick them up because they are now under fire.
  2135 hrs SPOTREP from LRRP; made contact with larger enemy force at XT680084, VC has LRRPs under fire, request reaction force to extract them.
  2139 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav on way to LRRP position.
  2152 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  2204 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has left the road at this time.
  2240 hrs SITREP from A10; has vehicles unstuck and moving to LRRP location.
  2249 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has linked up with LRRPs.
  2253 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav will extract LRRP tonight.
  2335 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav returning to base camp with LRRPs.
Oct 25
A Trp ( ) escorted 89 vehicles to Tay Ninh.  One platoon secured 323 vehicles on the MSR South.
  1010 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav & 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing for marshalling area.
  1040 hrs S3 reports convoy will be delayed for 30 minutes.
  1115 hrs S3 reports convoy will hold until 1200 hrs.
  1136 hrs A Trp reports a civilian truck struck at 563166.  1SG Floyd from A/2/34 Ar BN attached confirms no truck hit.
  1245 hrs A Trp crosses SP for Tay Ninh w/84 vehicles.
  1307 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 8.
  1325 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 31 & tail at CP 21.
  1356 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 31 (Div 4).
  1405 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 36 (ST387251).
  1437 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 23 (Div 2).
  1455 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 23.
  1540 hrs A Trp convoy at release point.
  1555 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 9 (Div 1).
  1606 hrs A Trp convoy closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1630 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav attached to B Trp effective now.  A Trp tanks to outpost MSR North tomorrow.
  1700 hrs A Trp convoy North closed base camp.
  1832 hrs A Trp tanks on ambush road.
  1832 hrs A Trp perimeter in position.
  2041 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav put on 15 minute alert. Outpost at Phuoc Heip being attacked by plt of VC.  1st Plt B/3/4 Cav currently moving to assist outpost.
Oct 26
A Trp ( ) escorted 60 vehicles back from Tay Ninh.  One platoon secured 321 vehicles on the MSR South.
  0810 hrs A Trp tanks departing base camp to escort Engrs to outpost Toho North.
  1040 hrs A Trp reports soft spot is repaired.
  1100 hrs A Trp convoy SP from Tay Ninh w/68 vehicles.
  1109 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 9 (XT198508).
  1115 hrs A Trp convoy cleared the SP.
  1129 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 9.
  1208 hrs A Trp covoy crossed CP 22 (XT316362).
  1230 hrs A Trp Valentine tail cleared CP 23.
  1235 hrs A Trp Valentine lead at CP 36.
  1307 hrs A Trp Valentine lead at CP 31.
  1325 hrs SPOTREP A10 reports propaganda leaflets at XT553170, will bring to base camp.
  1329 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 31.
  1425 hrs A Trp tanks closed base camp.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1500 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1815 hrs A27 leaving motor pool for ambush road.
Oct 27
A Trp manned the perimeter, provided security for 225 vehicles on the MSR, secured the Cau Bong Bridge, and cleared the Laterite Pit Road.  One platoon was attached to 4/23 In Bn.
  0622 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav on way to MSR South to relieve 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav.
  0646 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav returning to base camp.
  0736 hrs A Trp reports MSR South clear & security convoy has 23 vehicles.
  0740 hrs A Trp reports convoy clear CP 22 (XT753153).  3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in base camp at this time.
  0750 hrs A Trp has taken over perimeter duty.
  0945 hrs SPOTREP from A Trp; National Police apprehended one man with a bag of ammo at XT712071 near Hoc Mon Bridge.  NPs holding man at bridge.
  1010 hrs A Trp convoy north at CP E (XT712071) w/102 vehicles.
  1155 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP F (XT727143).
  1400 hrs A Trp Red Hot #1 departed base camp.
  1405 hrs MP desk sgt instructed to have MP escort w/convoy South to switch to 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav frequency.
  1430 hrs A Trp Ambush Red Hot #1 crossed CP #1.  Red Hot #2 departed base camp.
  1455 hrs A Trp Valentine at CP 22 w/12 vehicles.
  1509 hrs A Trp reports Red Hot #1 in position 271505.
  1540 hrs A6 reports 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav will be released by 4/23 In Bn at 1730 hrs.
  1545 hrs A Trp reports Red Hot ambush #2 in position A.
  1640 hrs A Trp convoy at CP E.
  1735 hrs tanks from 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool from MSR.
  1811 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav released from attachment and returning to base camp.
  1820 hrs A Trp ambush #2 departing position at XT649121 to position 3 at XT654123.
  1902 hrs A Trp ambush #2 at CP B (XT653123).
  2000 hrs A Trp Red Hot #2 departing CP B.
  2020 hrs A Trp Red Hot #2 closed main gate.  Red Hot #1 returning to base camp.
  2050 hrs A Trp Red Hot #1 entering base camp.
  2100 hrs A6 debriefed Red Hot #1; located one tunnel not used lately at XT667127.
Oct 28
A Trp manned the perimeter, provided security for 302 vehicles on the MSR, & secured the Cau Bong Bridge.  One platoon was attached to 2/14 In Bn.
  0625 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav on the way to replace 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at the bridge site.
  0703 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports MSR South clear and secure.
  0708 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav returning to base camp.
  0801 hrs A Trp reports convoy South departing base camp w/80 vehicles.
  0806 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp from bridge.
  0851 hrs A Trp reports Valentine clear CP E.
  0928 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP L (XT738034).
  1140 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP E w/29 vehicles.
  1146 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav motor pool for 2/14 In Bn.
  1210 hrs A30 departed motor pool for 2/14 In Bn.
  1240 hrs A30 picked up supplies from 2/14 In Bn enroute to Ann Margaret.
  1309 hrs A6 will be airborne for approximately 40 minutes to C&C 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav to Ann Margaret.
  1335 hrs A Trp reports 98 vehicles in convoy South.
  1405 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP E w/10 vehicles.
  1410 hrs A Trp reports all elements from security force RR closed base camp.
  1425 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has linked up with 2/14 In Bn.
  1745 hrs A Trp MSR platoon closed base camp w/70 vehicles.
  1930 hrs A Trp ambush departed base camp.
  1945 hrs A Trp ambush CP1 (XT656135).
Oct 29
A Trp manned the perimeter, provided 24 hr security for 267 vehicles on the MSR, & provided one ambush that had significant sitings.  One platoon was attached to 2/14 In Bn.
  0635 hrs A20 has picked up A21 and returned to base camp.
  0705 hrs A Trp reports MSR South clear.
  0732 hrs A Trp reports convoy South w/12 vehicles.
  0737 hrs A Trp reports convoy has cleared CP 22.
  0755 hrs A Trp reports convoy cleared CP 5.
  0826 hrs A Trp reports Valentine South departed base camp w/73 vehicles.
  1625 hrs A Trp convoy North w/55 vehicles.
  1749 hrs A25 departing for ambush gate.
  1759 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at bridge site at this time.
  1900 hrs A Trp ambush in position.
  1950 hrs SPOTREP from A Trp ambush; 10 rounds of single shot small arms fire on azimuth of 45, 500 meters from position at XT622120.
Oct 30
A Trp provided 24 hr security for 335 vehicles on the MSR.  One platoon was attached to 2/14 In Bn with 2 M113s hitting antitank mines sustaining 6 WIA.
  0625 hrs A Trp ambush departing position.
  0735 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav relieved on MSR South by 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav.
  0750 hrs Cpt Monihan debriefed ambush patrol which closed base camp.
  0755 hrs A Trp bridge security platoon ( ) closed base camp.
  0830 hrs A Trp convoy South CP 33 w/60 vehicles.
  0925 hrs A20 closed motor pool.
  0950 hrs SPOTREP from A30 attached to 2/14 Inf Bn; sniper fire & 12 rounds rifle grenade, no casualties at ST704177.
  1029 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP E w/64 vehicles.
  1250 hrs A Trp convoy South w/59 vehicles.
  1400 hrs A Trp Red Hot 1 departed base camp.
  1415 hrs SPOTREP from A6; 2 M113's hit mines 1 is totaled, 1 unknown, 3 WIA being dusted off, vehicles need haul.  Located at XT705184.  Will evacuate vehicles.
  1510 hrs A Trp Red Hot 1 in position.
  1540 hrs A Trp MSR reports ARVN in truck for Saigon report VC of unknown strength coming from that direction.
  1730 hrs A Trp convoy South w/51 vehicles.
  1753 hrs A Trp Red Hot 1 moving to position B.
  1801 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 31 is in position 2.
  1809 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 31 moving from CP 2 to new position.
  1915 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 31 in position.
  2005 hrs A Trp ambush 2 on the way back to base camp.
  2035 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav heard movement, possibly 2 personnel at XT714073, used searchlight and fired cannister to the South & going to check area.
  2040 hrs A Trp ambush 2 debriefed.
  2045 hrs A Trp ambush 1 closed base camp.
  2050 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav checked area unable to get to location.  Will cross river tomorrow morning with sampans to check.
  2105 hrs A Trp ambush 1 debriefed.
Oct 31
A Trp conducted maintenance and provided one platoon for bridge security at XT712071.
  0710 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  0730 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1245 hrs A/2/34 Ar Bn is bridge security until 1800 hrs when A Trp is responsible.
  1620 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav across soft spot in road.
  1630 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool.
  1709 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing base camp to relieve A/2/34 Ar Bn at bridge.
  1746 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1808 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position for bridge security at XT712071.
  2002 hrs SPOTREP from A10; ARVN soldier at bridge saw 1 VC carrying mortar in afternoon at XT712074, moving Northeast.
  2305 hrs SPOTREP from A10; saw 2 signal lights, one on azimuth of 340 at 1400 meters, second on azimuth of 330 at 1200 meters at XT712071, continuing to observe.

Nov 1
A Trp conducted maintenance and fired crew served weapons.
  0540 hrs A Trp ambush returning to base camp.
  0605 hrs A Trp ambush in base camp.
  1042 hrs A21 & 2nd plt scout section is at CP 22 enroute to relieve A10.
  1800 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav scout section returned from bridge, relieved by 1st Plt B/3/4 Cav.
Nov 2
A Trp ( ) escorted 105 vehicles to Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.  1 platoon conducted maintenance.
  0705 hrs A Trp ambush returned to main gate.
  0900 hrs A Trp tanks and Engineers departed for MSR North.
  1055 hrs A Trp reports Engineer work completed at XT489194 and the Castle elements are returning to base camp.
  1155 hrs A Trp convoy crossed SP at XT630126.
  1235 hrs A Trp lead at CP 31 (Div DP 4).
  1316 hrs A Trp lead at CP 36 and tail at CP 31.
  1345 hrs A Trp lead at CP 23 (Div CP 2).
  1445 hrs A Trp MSR security returning to base camp.
  1450 hrs A Trp lead elements at CP 9 (Div CP 1), tail at CP 24.
  1535 hrs A Trp convoy closed base camp North.
  1545 hrs A Trp received mission for 3 Nov.
  1747 hrs Saber Bravo 98 reports A Trp elements closed Tay Ninh with VTR.
Nov 3
A Trp ( ) escorted 103 vehicles back from Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.  1 plt A/3/4 Cav attached to B/3/4 Cav for Operation Kailua.  One APC hit a mine resulting in 2 WIA.
  0739 SaberAlpha 65 from Centaur 14 make drop, haven't got report of anything that he needs to Centaur 98.
  0750 hrs A65 needs 2 fan tower belts sent on C&C.
  0931 hrs A Trp tanks departed for MSR security North.
  1025 hrs A Trp tanks in position.
  1030 hrs A Trp convoy at SP (XT169511).
  1037 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 9.
  1050 hrs A Trp convoy cleared the SP.
  1112 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 9.
  1120 hrs B Trp attached to 1/5 In Bn reports A10 hit a mine at XT646228, 2 WIA.
  1133 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 23.
  1200 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 36 (Div CP 3) and tail at CP 23 (Div CP 2).
  1240 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 31 & tail at CP 36.
  1320 hrs A Trp convoy crossed release point.
  1335 hrs S3 directs A Trp to return to Tay Ninh this afternoon.
  1345 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 5.
  1455 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool.
  1605 hrs convoy to Tay Ninh cancelled.
  1708 hrs A Trp tanks closed into base camp.
Nov 4
A Trp ( ) escorted 100 vehicles to Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner after significant delays due to craters blown in the road.  1 plt A/3/4 Cav attached to B/3/4 Cav for Operation Kailua with 1/5 In Bn.
  0700 hrs A Trp departed base camp with the Castle elements.
  0750 hrs A Trp with Castle elements will fix hole at XT528184.
  0852 hrs A Trp reports crater at XT528184 fixed, trucks returning for more gravel.
  0950 hrs A Trp tanks and Engineers departed base camp.
  1020 hrs SPOTREP from A15; heard 1 round of small arms fire at XT645223, no activity in village, continuing mission.
  1330 hrs A Trp convoy crossed the SP.
  1420 hrs A Trp convoy in coil at CP 31.
  1556 hrs A Trp convoy departing CP 31.
  1740 hrs A Trp lead at CP 23 & tail at CP 36.
  1810 hrs A Trp lead at CP 37 & tail at CP 4.
  1814 hrs A Trp lead at CP 24 & tail at CP 29.
  1825 hrs A Trp lead at CP 9 & tail at CP 37.
  1845 hrs A Trp lead closed base camp North.
  1910 hrs A 25 reports A Trp tanks closed base camp South.
  1935 hrs A Trp tail closed base camp North.
  2004 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 4.
  2014 hrs A Trp reports 24 vehicles in convoy.
  2015 hrs A Trp lead at CP 24 & tail cleard CP37.
  2030 hrs A Trp lead vehicle closed base camp.
  2045 hrs A Trp tail cleared CP 1.
Nov 5
A Trp ( ) escorted 108 vehicles back from Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.  1 plt A/3/4 Cav detached from B/3/4 Cav on Operation Kailua with 1/5 In Bn.
  0200 hrs from S3 the 0300 hrs mission is called off, be prepared to move at 0630 hrs.
  0655 hrs A Trp with Engineers now departing for MSR North.
  0830 hrs A Trp tanks departing base camp for MSR security North.
  0935 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav tank section at CP 5. 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav tank section at CP 31.  A35 at CP 8.
  1118 hrs A Trp convoy crossed SP (XT169511).
  1135 hrs A Trp convoy lead at at CP 9 & tail clear SP.
  1200 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 9.
  1240 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 23 (Div CP 2).
  1305 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 23 & lead at CP36 (Div CP 3).
  1608 hrs A Trp tanks with engineer trucks SP at CP 22 (XT630122).
  1751 hrs A25 elements on way back from CP 31.
  1803 hrs A25 elements clear CP 8.
  1807 hrs A25 elements clear CP 28.
  1812 hrs A25 elements clear CP 21.
  1814 hrs A25 elements clear CP 22.
  1838 hrs A25 elements closed base camp.
  2030 hrs A Trp assumes responsiblilty for perimeter.
  2216 hrs A Trp reports main gate secure.
Nov 6
A Trp moved to God Dau Ha in prepartation for an area recon mission.  Mission was cancelled 061225 and troop provided added security for Operation Roadrunner.
  0602 hrs A Trp reports Centaur ambush departing position for base camp.
  0650 hrs A Trp reports Centaur ambush closed base camp.
  0845 hrs A Trp tanks departed CP 22 (XT630126).
  0950 hrs A Trp moving out.
  2030 hrs SPOTREP A35 heard 3 rounds small arms fire at XT553172, continuing to observe.
  2225 hrs SPOTREP A35 heard 4 rounds small arms fire at XT552172, continuing to observe.
  2300 hrs SPOTREP A10 observes 3 mounds of dirt, possible beginning of road block w/leaflets at XT537180, will clear road.
  2309 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 8.
  2325 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 21.
  2345 hrs 1st Plt a/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
Nov 7
A Trp conducted mounted platoon patrols during the night.  A Trp with 1 plt A/2/34 Ar attached occupied and secured MST between XT355332 and XT712071.  During the day A Trp helped provide escort and security for 342 vehicles on Operation Roadrunner.
  0001 hrs A65 reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 11.
  0009 hrs A65 reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 4.
  0010 hrs A65 reports 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav moving back to CP 22.
  0015 hrs A65 reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 14.
  0026 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP? (XT646116).
  0045 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 182 (XT349336).
  0115 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 170 (XT370300).
  0152 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 183 (XT382275).
  0300 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 178 (XT413239).
  0335 hrs SPOTREP A30 observed 2 persons with lights in rice paddy at XT283365.  Looks like fishermen, continuing to observe.
  0341 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 31 (XT489194).
  0520 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP 172 (XT241429).
  0521 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 180 (XT250414).
  0522 hrs A65 reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 178.
  0523 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  0526 hrs A35 w/A Trp tanks (6) & 1 Inf plt at XT553172.
  0640 hrs A65 is at CP 31 & moving to CP 22.
  0712 hrs SPOTREP A20 observed road obstacle at XT530184 consisting of dirt mounds 1 foot high.  Reducing with an APC.
  0755 hrs SPOTREP A5 found US grenade at XT530184 in a plastic bag.  Blew in place.
  0835 hrs A Trp elements at CP 22.
  1147 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 31 & cleared SP at XT630126.
  1230 hrs A Trp lead at CP 171.
  1310 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 169 & tail at CP 31.
  1344 hrs A Trp convoy tail clear CP 31.
  1355 hrs A Trp tail at CP 169.
  1422 hrs A Trp lead at CP 179.
  1609 hrs A Trp lead at CP 175.
  1615 hrs A Trp lead at CP 172.
  1710 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3.
  1720 hrs A Trp tail clear CP 2.
  1746 hrs A Trp tail clear CP 3.
  1747 hrs A Trp lead at CP 4.
  1809 hrs A Trp convoy lead at release point.
  1841 hrs A Trp convoy closed base camp.
  2047 hrs SPOTREP A25 heard fire fight w/small arms & M79 fire at CP 8 after passing CP.  Not in firefight, also one round of M79 airburst.  Continuing mission.
  2205 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 171.
  2220 hrs A25 reports new location is XT537178.
  2230 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 169.
  2245 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav has an APC with a bad transmission.  Will leave it at CP 31.
  2353 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP K (XT646116).
  2358 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP 178 (XT413239).
Nov 8
A Trp secured and patrolled the MSR during the night.  A Trp returned to base camp at daylight.  A Trp moved to XT585198 to act as a reaction force.  After returning to base camp A Trp escorted 153 from 2nd Bde 25th ID to Tay Ninh.
  0015 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP E.
  0200 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at CP 22.  3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 178.
  0401 hrs A Trp on the move.
  0450 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 8.
  0740 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav made pickup at CP 8. A65 is moving.
  0906 hrs SPOTREP A5 reports ARVN making a sweep at XT570168 received 2 rounds of small arms fire from 1 VC platoon.  Observed 2 VC and engaged with 2 rounds 90mm.  Can't leave road due to rice paddies, continuing to observe.
  0950 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed to secure down aircraft, Centaur 21, at XT568225.
  1012 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 28.
  1133 hrs Saber 6 recalls 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav to return to original mission.
  1615 hrs Trp A convoy at CP 171.
  1655 hrs Trp A convoy lead at CP 176 & tail at CP 171.
  1700 hrs S3 mission for A Trp tonight occupy positons establishing one strong point position with Sharks, Oldsmobile at Br, Br,Tr, Ka,Bw, Cr.  Oldsmobile will be delivered to that position at Ka,Oh,Tr, Tr by 2nd Plt B/3/4 Cav.  All A Trp elements less the E element will return to base camp in the moring.
  1720 hrs Trp A convoy lead at CP 173 & tail clear CP 182.
  1815 hrs Trp A closed.
  1949 hrs A Trp all elements have closed will move again at 2030 hrs.
Nov 9
A Trp secured and patrolled the MSR during the night.  A Trp closed base camp at daylight and conducted maintenance.
  0530 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav on the move.
  0543 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 173 (XT260378).
  0607 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 170 (XT370300).
  0614 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 171 (ZT387251).
  0643 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 31 (XT501194).  SPOTREP A10 reports civilian bus stuck in soft spot in road.  Extracting at this time.
  0730 hrs follow up to SPOTREP; bus has a broken axle, road is ok.
  0732 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 21 (XT585155).
  0734 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22 (XT630126).
  0747 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at base camp except for 2 APCs that are at CP 8 (XT543178).
  0817 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav trail element at CP 21.
  0930 hrs A Trp all vehicles closed motor pool.
  1743 hrs A Trp (?) depart CP 22.
  1902 hrs A Trp departs motor pool.
  1914 hrs A Trp all elements departed base camp.
  1914 hrs A Trp lead at CP 22.
  1935 hrs A Trp lead at CP 28.
  2000 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position at CP 31 (XT489194).
  2020 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 5 (XT454224).
  2021 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 2 (XT440229).
  2040 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 170 (XT387251).
  2055 hrs A15 in position, 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
  2056 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 170 (XT370300).
  2108 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 182 (XT349336).
  2135 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position at CP 172 (XT241429).
Nov 10
A Trp occupied outposts and patrolled the MSR North during the night.  Returned to base camp at daylight and conducted maintenance.
  0003 hrs A38 ambush patrol OPCON to A/2/34 Ar moving to new location at this time.
  0145 hrs A65 reports 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 178.
  0201 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing CP 178.
  0436 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing CP 31.
  0451 hrs A38 ambush patrol OPCON to A/2/34 Ar returning to base camp at this time.
  0459 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 8 (XT543178).
  0504 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 28 (XT563176).
  0511 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 21 (XT585155).
  0525 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22 (XT630126).
  0530 hrs A38 ambush patrol OPCON to A/2/34 Ar in base camp at this time.
  0532 hrs A Trp given mission to secure CP 2 for dawn patrol.
  0555 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP E returning to base camp. 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed CP 178.
  0600 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav linked up with element at CP 31 & will procede to base camp.
  0613 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP K.
  0606 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  0635 hrs SPOTREP A Trp has civilian truck stuck at XT502193, unable to pull out, will need engineer support and rock to fill hole.
  0725 hrs A Trp closed base camp.
  1900 hrs A Trp ambush OPCON A/2/34 AR departing base camp.
  1908 hrs A Trp ambush OPCON A/2/34 AR in position.
  1925 hrs A Trp at CP 22.
  2017 hrs A Trp 35 elements in position.
  2150 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 171.
  2204 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 185.
  2210 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 176.
  2310 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav on way back.
  2330 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 182.
  2354 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 170.
Nov 11
A Trp occupied outposts and patrolled the MSR North during the night.  Returned to base camp at daylight and prepared to act as the Division reaction force.
  0001 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav elements at CP 171.
  0011 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 178 & 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav starting move to CP 31.
  0020 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 2.
  0057 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP 31.
  0150 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 8.
  0158 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 28.
  0201 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 21.
  0215 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  0306 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on the move to CP 22.
  0435 hrs A Trp ambush OPCON to A/2/34 AR returning to base camp.
  0441 hrs A Trp ambush patrol OPCON to A/2/34 AR in base camp at this time.
  0532 hrs A Trp on the move back to CP 22.
  0647 hrs A Trp linked up with infantry.
  0707 hrs A65 reports road from CP 178 to CP 31 in pretty good shape. Bad place located at CP 31.
  0721 hrs A Trp elements closed into base camp.
  2245 hrs A65 at CP 22.
  2310 hrs A65 dropped off the A15 elements.
Nov 12
2 APCs from HHT OPCON to a platoon of A Trp for movement to react to a platoon size ambush of 4/9 IN in the Filhol Planation.  A Trp ( ) occupied outposts and patrolled the MSR North during the night.  A Trp helped secure and escort 144 vehicles from Tay Ninh to Cu Chi and 216 vehicles from Cu Chi to Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.
  0027 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 180.
  0030 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 170.
  0037 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 182.
  0050 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 169.
  0059 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 176.
  0120 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 180.
  0127 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 172.
  0130 hrs A Trp elements in position for the night.
  0501 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 178.
  0508 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 171.
  0515 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 181.
  0535 hrs SPOTREP A20 small crater in road 2'x3' at XT367306, passable & continuing mission.
  0537 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 183.
  0543 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP169.
  0550 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 176.
  0559 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 31.
  0604 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 108.
  0619 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 172.
  0653 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 175.
  0702 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 179.
  0706 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 172.
  0712 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 180.
  0721 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 173.
  0748 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 169.
  0850 hrs A Trp convoy at SP (XT150501).
  0910 hrs A Trp crossed CP 179.
  0924 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 179.
  1000 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 169.
  1020 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 169.
  1024 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 171.
  1035 hrs A Trp relinquished convoy control to B/3/4 Cav.
  1430 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 169 (Div 2).
  1850 hrs to A65 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav to go South at 2315 hrs to CP 178 and return to position.
  1852 hrs A6 and convoy element request pickup 30 minutes prior to SP for tomorrow's Valentine.  Pick up point is CP 172.
  1906 hrs A65 request 11 track blocks for APCs.
Nov 13
A Trp has one platoon attached to HHT for security of the perimeter.  A Trp ( ) continues nite outposts and mounted patrols of MSR North.  A Trp assisted in the security and escort of 183 vehicles from Tay Ninh to Cu Chi and 200 vehicles from Cu Chi to Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.
  0115 hrs A TRp ( ) at CP 172.
  0615 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav on way back to base camp.
  0710 hrs A6 informed that the convoy will be delayed due to weather.
  0735 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav & 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 172.
  0748 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 173.
  0750 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 172.
  1000 hrs A Trp convoy crossed SP.
  1009 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 179.
  1015 hrs A Trp convoy clear SP.
  1043 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 179.
  1125 hrs A Trp crossed CP 169.
  1157 hrs A Trp crossed CP 171.
  1430 hrs A Trp lead at CP 171.
  1515 hrs A Trp lead at CP 169.
  1535 hrs A Trp tail at CP 171.
  1615 hrs A Trp lead at CP 179.
  1630 hrs A Trp lead closed base camp North.
  1710 hrs A Trp tail at CP 179.
  1715 hrs A Trp closed base camp North.
Nov 14
HHT had OPCON of the perimeter and ambushes.  A Trp ( ) continues night outposts and mounted patrols of MSR North.  A Trp assisted in the security and escort of 47 vehicles from Tay Ninh to Cu Chi and 263 vehicles from Cu Chi to Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.
  0815 hrs A Trp convoy South crossed the SP.
  0825 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 179.
  0958 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 179.
  0917 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 169.
  0945 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 169.
  0947 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 171.
  1016 hrs A Trp convoy crossed Cp 31.
  1051 hrs A Trp convoy at release point.
  1120 hrs A Trp convoy clear release point.
  1136 hrs A Trp convoy closed base camp.
  1410 hrs A Trp convoy  North tail at CP 31.
  1430 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 171.
  1510 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 169.
  1525 hrs A Trp convoy lead at Tay Ninh base camp & tail at CP 169.
  1705 hrs A Trp requests 2 gallons of brake fluid and a track adjuster for M113 left side.
  1715 hrs A Trp trail party clear CP 179.
Nov 15
HHT had OPCON of the perimeter and ambushes.  A Trp ( ) continues night outposts and mounted patrols of MSR North.  A Trp assisted in the security and escort of 180 vehicles from Tay Ninh to Cu Chi and 195 vehicles from Cu Chi to Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.
  0520 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy from 1/4 Cav 1st ID closed base camp with 23 vehicles.
  0545 hrs A Trp ambush on the way to base camp.
  0650 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav perimeter negative report.  Ambush negative report.
  0600 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 169.
  0710 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed in to assembly area.
  0800 hrs A Trp convoy crossed SP.
  0805 hrs A Trp reports Laterite Road clear and wire secure.
  0827 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 179.
  0848 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 179.
  0927 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 169 w/180 vehicles.
  1005 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 171.
  1035 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 31 and tail cleared CP 171.
  1101 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 31.
  1115 hrs A Trp convoy at release point.
  1136 hrs A Trp convoy closed on release point.
  1410 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 169 & tail clear CP 171.
  1507 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP 179.
  1510 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 169.
  1520 hrs A Trp convoy lead closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1800 hrs A18 ambush has departed base camp.
  1805 hrs A18 at CP 1.
  1910 hrs A18 in position A.
  2010 hrs A18 moving to position B.
  2047 hrs A18 in position B.
  2255 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for CP 178.
  2310 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 172.
  2315 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 188.
  2325 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP 173.
  2330 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 176.
  2337 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 169.
  2340 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 82.
Nov 16
HHT had OPCON of the perimeter and ambushes.  A Trp ( ) continues night outposts and mounted patrols of MSR North.  A Trp assisted in the security and escort of 162 vehicles from Tay Ninh to Cu Chi and 202 vehicles from Cu Chi to Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.
  0001 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 183.
  0005 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at Cp 171.
  0021 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP 178.
  0446 hrs SaberBravo 98 reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 178.
  0520 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 172.
  0800 hrs A Trp convoy at SP.
  0817 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 179.
  0813 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 179.
  0910 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 169 w/162 vehicles.
  0945 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 171 & tail at CP 169.
  1005 hrs A Trp crossed CP 31 & cleared CP 171.
  1041 hrs A Trp convoy cleared CP 31.  Lead at release point.
  1130 hrs A Trp convoy tail clear release point.
  1720 hrs A Trp ambush departed main gate.
  1902 hrs A Trp ambush in position at XT679120.
  1938 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 170 (XT370300).
  1952 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav has no radio contact with ambush patrol.
  2000 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav no has contact with ambush patrol.
Nov 17
HHT had OPCON of the perimeter and ambushes (1st Plt A/3/4 Cav OPCON to HHT).  A Trp ( ) continues night outposts and mounted patrols of MSR North.  A Trp assisted in the security and escort of 171 vehicles from Tay Ninh to Cu Chi and 159 vehicles from Cu Chi to Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.
  0045 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed CP 178.
  0115 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 170.
  0135 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 176.
  0145 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 173.
  0155 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 180.
  0210 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 172.
  0630 hrs A13 departed base camp to pickup A Trp ambush.
  0820 hrs A Trp convoy at SP.
  0837 hrs A Trp convoy crosses CP 179.
  0930 hrs A Trp convoy tail clear CP 179 & lead at CP 169.
  1002 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 171.
  1010 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 169.
  1037 hrs A Trp convoy crosses CP 31.
  1110 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 31.
  1144 hrs A Trp convoy at release point.
  1450 hrs A Trp convoy to Tay Ninh w/159 vehicles.
  1850 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing A65 location for CP 178.
  2310 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing CP 174.
Nov 18
HHT had OPCON of the perimeter and ambushes (one Plt A/3/4 Cav OPCON to HHT).  A Trp ( ) continues night outposts and mounted patrols of MSR North. One man was wounded when an APC hit a mine at XT364311 while on night patrol of MSR. A Trp assisted in the security and escort of 169 vehicles from Tay Ninh to Cu Chi and 266 vehicles from Cu Chi to Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.
  0020 hrs SPOTREP A29 hit mine at XT364311, also received 8 rounds small arms from east of the road.  Driver had slight wound to head but is ok.  Vehicle OK mine went off under vehicle leaving 3'x5'x3' crater in the road.  Checked area with negative results.
  0030 hrs SPOTREP A20 found road obstacle at XT464214 consisting of 50 mounds of dirt.  Cleared and continuing mission.
  0115 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 178 (XT413239).
  0245 hrs PVT Frank Zarifian was the individual injured in mine incident.
  0220 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp North.
  0546 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav negative contact at strong point XT230435.
  0820 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position at CP 169.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed A65's location.  Convoy crossed SP from Tay Ninh at 0810 hrs w/169 vehicles.
  1850 hrs A65 reports 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav will depart his location at 1945 hrs and will return at 0100 hrs.
  1920 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed A65's location.
  1953 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 172.
  2055 hrs SPOTREP A10 command detonated mine exploded on the life side of the road after last vehicle, no casualties, no vehicle damage, crater 6' in diameter & 4' deep is not an obstacle to convoy.  Checked area with negative contact.
Nov 19
HHT had OPCON of the perimeter and ambushes (3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav OPCON to HHT).  A Trp ( ) continues night outposts and mounted patrols of MSR North.  A Trp assisted in the security and escort of 179 vehicles from Tay Ninh to Cu Chi and 147 vehicles from Cu Chi to Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.
  0105 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed CP 178.
  0107 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 171.
  0140 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 183.
  0143 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 170.
  0155 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 183.
  0220 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 173.
  0230 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 180.
  0235 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 172.
  0740 hrs A65 reports road from Trang Bang to Tay Ninh clear.
  0947 hrs A Trp convoy to Cu Chi at SP (CP 179).
  0955 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 179.
  1019 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 175 & tail at SP.
  1100 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 169.
  1130 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 171.
  1200 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 169.
  1346 hrs Convoy to Tay Ninh clear Div CP 5 w/147 vehicles.
  1530 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 169.
  1715 hrs A Trp convoy closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1830 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav will depart location at 2306 hrs for CP 178 & return to location.
  2105 hrs A Trp ambush from 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departing to main gate.
  2117 hrs A Trp ambush from 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear main gate.
  2305 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 172.
  2310 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 180.
  2340 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 169.
  2350 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 182.
Nov 20
HHT manned the perimeter (3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav OPCON to HHT).  A Trp conducted mounted patrols along the MSR and escorted 330 vehicles between Cu Chi to Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.
  0010 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 183.
  0017 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 171.
  0028 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reached Go Dau Ha base and is returning to original strong point.
  0035 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 171.
  0043 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 183.
  0051 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 172.
  0059 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 28.
  0102 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 21.
  0107 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 169.
  0153 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP K.
  0207 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 173.
  0225 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 182.
  0230 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 172.
  0312 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  0800 hrs Liberty 3 reports A Trp convoy from Tay Ninh at SP.
  0821 hrs A Trp convoy lead at Civ CP 1.
  0836 hrs 1st & 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav in position.
  0839 hrs A65 reports trail of convoy at SP.
  0854 hrs A65 reports tail at Div CP 1.
  0920 hrs A65 reports lead at Div CP 2.
  0944 hrs A Trp reports 178 vehicles in convoy to Tay Ninh.
  0953 hrs A65 reports convoy lead at Div CP 3.
  1009 hrs A65 reports convoy tail at Div CP 2.
  1145 hrs convoy from Tay Ninh clear CP 22 w/163 vehicles.
  1405 hrs convoy North departed Cu Chi w/48 vehicles.
  1445 hrs convoy tail clear CP 22.
  1450 hrs convoy lead at CP 31.
  1505 hrs convoy tail at CP 171.
  1617 hrs convoy tail at CP 169.
  1645 hrs convoy lead closed base camp North.
  1706 hrs convoy tail at CP 179 & trail party at CP 173.
  1830 hrs convoy trail party closed base camp North.
  2006 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed A65's location.
  2008 hrs A30 (OPCON HHT) reports APC at main gate.  Will let them in.  Alos one EM and APC was cleaning weapon and fired one round.
  2030 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed motor pool.
  2046 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  2100 hrs A30 reports ambush leaving main gate.
  2112 hrs A30 reports A32 ambush saw light 100 meters in front of him.  Light went out when he was moving to his objective.  He is now 300 meters away.
  2215 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav is at CP 31.
Nov 21
HHT manned the perimeter (2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav OPCON to HHT).  A Trp conducted mounted patrols along the MSR and escorted 276 vehicles between Cu Chi and Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.
  0430 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 178.
  0445 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 171.
  0450 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 183.
  0455 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 182.
  0505 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 176.
  0513 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 173.
  0520 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 180.
  0521 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 172.
  0525 hrs SPOTREP A22 ambush patrol reports automatic weapons fire and grenades on azimuth 100 from his location.
  0555 hrs A22 ambush has departed location moving back to base camp.
  0700 hrs A22 ambush patrol is in.
  0735 hrs 1st & 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav have departed A65's location.
  0740 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 172.
  0745 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 180.
  0752 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 173.
  0754 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 176.
  1500 hrs RedHots departing basecamp.
  1620 hrs RedHot 1 in position.
  1658 hrs RedHot 1 moving to positon B.
  1700 hrs RedHot 2 in position A.
  1715 hrs RedHot 2 on the move.
  1715 hrs RedHot 1 in position B.
  1755 hrs RedHot 2 in position B.
  1815 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports RedHot 2 departed position B for base camp.
  1850 hrs A20 reports Red Hot 2 in base camp.
  1925 hrs RedHot 1 in base camp.
  1950 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed CP 172.
  2250 hrs A20 reports ambush in position.
  2358 hrs A20 reports ambush departed postion A and is now at postion B.
Nov 22
HHT manned the perimeter (2nd plt Plt A/3/4 Cav OPCON to HHT).  A Trp conducted mounted patrols along the MSR and escorted 238 vehicles between Cu Chi and Tay Ninh on Operation Roadrunner.
  0009 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 183.
  0014 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 170.
  0021 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 182.
  0035 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 169.
  0035 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 176.
  0040 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 173.
  0051 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 180.
  0055 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 172.
  0057 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at A65's location.
  0800 hrs 1st & 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed A65's location.
  1415 hrs A15 & A35 w/tanks in position at CP 178 (XT411239).
  1800 hrs A Trp command post located at CP 180.  One platoon departed CP 172 for 178.
  1815 hrs message to A Trp; mission to escort engineers to CP 31 at 0700 hrs.
  2326 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 182.
  2332 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 170.
  2340 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 183.
  2341 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 171.
Nov 22
A Trp escorted 402 vehicles between Cu Chi and Tay Ninh.
  0001 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP 178.  2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed CP 178 w/3 perch & 6 sharks.
  0100 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 8. 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP E and is returning.
  0200 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22 for the night.
  0755 hrs  A65 Forward is located at XT549172.
  0805 hrs A Trp convoy at SP.
  0825 hrs A Trp convoy lead at Div CP 1.
  0859 hrs A65 reports convoy tail at Div CP 1.
  0931 hrs SPOTREP from A38 observed 1 man in hedgerow, no weapon, continuing mission.
  0941 hrs SPOTREP from A65 Checkmate found 30 people, 2 male & rest female, observing & continuing mission.
  1028 hrs A Trp convoy lead at Div CP 4.
  1032 hrs A Trp convoy rear at Div CP 4.
  1330 hrs A Trp convoy clear Div CP 3.
  1347 hrs A Trp convoy tail clear Div CP 4.
  1405 hrs A Trp convoy lead at Div CP 2.
  1415 hrs A Trp convoy tail clear Div CP 3.
  1449 hrs A Trp convoy tail clear Div CP 2.
  1526 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 1.
  1540 hrs A Trp convoy North at release point.
  1615 hrs A Trp convoy North closed Tay Ninh base camp.
Nov 24/27 (staff journals for these dates are missing)
Nov 28
A Trp continues attachment to 3rd Bde 4th ID.
  0925 hrs from A5 through SA98, needs 1 fan tower pully w/key.  Contacted A trp rear, squadron maintenance has pully.  A Trp maintenance will take care of said parts.
  1655 hrs A Trp closed into area at XT448459.
Nov 29
A Trp continues attachment to 3rd Bde 4th ID.
Nov 30
A Trp continues attachment to 3rd Bde 4th ID.  25th Division begins Operation Fairfax near Saigon.

Dec 1
A Trp continues attachment to 3rd Bde 4th ID.  One tank and one M113 hit anti tank mines.  25th Infantry Division begins Operation Ala Moana. This operation was conducted in HAU NGHIA Province to destroy VC forces, supplies and base camps near the Division base camp at CU CHI, and in the FILHOL Plantation.
  1130 hrs SPOTREP from A10; at 0800 hrs A15 hit AT mine at XT391432 which damaged suspension system.  7 more mines located, 5 to 10 kilos buried 2 to 3 inches under road in plastic bags, destroyed in place.
  1430 hrs SPOTREP from DTOC; 1400 hrs A10 APC hit a mine at XT313483, 2 road wheels blown off & continuing mission.
  1605 hrs A5 requests 1 right wheel intermediate support arm assembly complete & 2 support rollers for M48 tank.  Relayed to A Trp.
Dec 2
A Trp continues attachment to 3rd Bde 4th ID.
Dec 3
A Trp continues attachment to 3rd Bde 4th ID.
  1410 hrs A Trp needs 1 starter relay & starter for a tank.  Also 4 batteries & 8 gallons of battery acid for a M113.
Dec 4
A Trp continues attachment to 3rd Bde 4th ID.
  2041 hrs A6 reports that tomorrow at 1300 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav will be on a Search & Destroy mission of the villages NE & SW of coordinates FRYNUAKAWM (using Nov 28 shackle code).
Dec 5
A Trp continues attachment to 3rd Bde 4th ID.  One tank hit an AT mine.
  0720 hrs SPOTREP from A/3/4 Cav attached to 3rd Bde 4th ID; tank hit mine at 0646 hrs at XT306489, no casualties, damage to 1 hub assembly & 2 road wheels, & continuing mission.  Crater 5' in diameter & 3' deep from 105mm round.
Dec 6
A Trp continues attachment to 3rd Bde 4th ID.
Dec 7
A Trp continues attachment to 3rd Bde 4th ID.  One tank hit an AT mine.
  0715 hrs SPOTREP from A/3/4 Cav attached to 3rd Bde 4th ID; tank hit mine at XT304490, negative casualties, damage to 2 road wheels, arm assembly, shock, & support roller.  Having another tank tow damaged vehicle.
  2000 hrs SPOTREP from A/3/4 Cav attached to 3rd Bde 4th ID; truck hit mine at 1845 hrs at XT338458, crater 4' wide & 3' deep, recovered truck and continuing mission.  No casualties.
  2000 hrs SPOTREP from A/3/4 Cav attached to 3rd Bde 4th ID; 4 people (3 in middle of road, 1 on side of road) at XT413372 at 1858 hrs, 1 man started to run, engaged with canister and coax, checking area for mines and results of engagement.
Dec 8
A Trp released from attachment to 3rd Bde 4th ID and returned to base camp.
  1513 hrs A Trp crossed SP at Tay Ninh.
  1730 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav setting up for night.  Vehicle with broken idler arm.  Location North of CP 172 at XT241429.
  1805 hrs A10 requests along with other parts being brought up tomorrow he needs 22 sprocket nuts & bolts.
  1820 hrs A Trp ( ) lead element entering base camp.
  1930 hrs A Trp ( ) closed base camp.
Dec 9
A Trp provided MSR security for 388 vehicles on the MSR South and escorted an Arty column from Trung Lap to Cu Chi.
  0707 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22 (XT623129) on way to MSR South.
  0736 hrs A Trp reports MSR South is secure.
  0952 hrs A Trp convoy North has departed 1st Logistics Command.
  1100 hrs SPOTREP A15; 1 VCS picked up by A22 after being told by National Police that the man was a VC, location was XT697089 at 1045hrs, taken to POW compound.
  1346 hrs A Trp reports convoy South with 34 vehicles.
  1545 hrs A Trp convoy South to Siagon with 190 vehicles.
  1645 hrs Convoy from Saigon with 87 vehicles.
  1745 hrs A30 plt hq closed Trung Lap.
  1910 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed Trung Lap for Cu Chi with Arty convoy, will marry up with A17.
  2015 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
Dec 10
A Trp escorted 268 vehicles on Operation Roadrunner.
  0826 hrs A Trp holding area is secure and convoy is being briefed.
  1000 hrs A Trp convoy lead at SP (630126).
  1040 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 31 (489194).
  1105 hrs A Trp convoy tail at SP (CP22).
  1110 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 171 (387251).
  1142 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 169 (316352).
  1205 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 31.
  1237 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 171.
  1320 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 179 (198508).
  1400 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 179 and convoy lead closed release point.
Dec 11
A Trp escorted 255 vehicles on Operation Roadrunner.
  1030 hrs A Trp engineer escort departed for Go Dau Ha.
  1045 hrs SPOTREP A15 picked up propoganda leaflets at XT603139.
  1100 hrs A Trp convoy from Tay Ninh crossed SP.
  1210 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 169 (XT316352).
  1245 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 171.
  1310 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 169.
  1315 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 31 (XT489194).
  1340 hrs A Trp convoy tail at XT387251.
  1356 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 22 (XT630126).
  1503 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 22.
  1605 hrs A Trp picked up POL truck returning to base camp.
  1715 hrs A Trp closed CP 178 (XT413239) with POL truck.
  1930 hrs A Trp engineer escort from Go Dau Ha closed base camp.
Dec 12
A Trp escorted 235 vehicles on Operation Roadrunner.
  0815 hrs A Trp tanks in position.
  0900 hrs A Trp convoy to Tay Ninh departed base camp.
  0945 hrs A Trp convoy lead at XT438166.
  0955 hrs A Trp convoy tail at XT489194.
  1017 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 171 (XT387251).
  1050 hrs A Trp convoy crossed CP 169 (XT316352).
  1120 hrs A Trp convoy clear CP 171.
  1225 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 172 (XT241429).
  1320 hrs A Trp convoy has closed Tay Ninh.
  1341 hrs A35 has closed base camp with Arty elements.
  1510 hrs A Trp has closed base camp.
  1735 hrs A Trp tank sections have left CP 25.
  1825 hrs A Trp elements escorting Arty convoy from Trung Lap closed base camp.
Dec 13
A Trp escorted 186 vehicles on Operation Roadrunner and provided one M113 to 4/23 Inf Bn ambush.
  0830 hrs A Trp notified that 13 wheeled vehicles & 1 155 Arty SP track will go with them to Go Dau Ha at 1000 hrs.
  1019 hrs A Trp departed Tay Ninh with convoy of 186 vehicles.
  1045 hrs A Trp had a tank escorting Arty convoy throw a track at CP 31 (XT489194).
  1105 hrs A Trp tank dropped off.  Arty unit at Go Dau Ha.
  1130 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 169 (XT316352).
  1200 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 171 (XT387251).
  1230 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 169.
  1235 hrs A Trp convoy leadt at CP 31 (XT489194).
  1250 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 171.
  1327 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 31.
  1330 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 22 (XT630126).
  1400 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 22.
  1425 hrs Redhot 1 OPCON to A Trp departed base camp.
  1525 hrs Redhot 1 OPCON to A Trp in position A (XT644128).
  1535 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed motor pool to pickup ambush. 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp to Go Dau Ha to replace 3rd Plt B/3/4 Cav.
  1550 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed Ann Margret with 4/23 Inf Bn ambush.
  1705 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav dropped off 4/23 Inf Bn ambush.
  1930 hrs A Trp reports A16 tank is in position at ambush gate.  Redhot 1 departed position for base camp.
  1931 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 ambush departed base camp.
  1940 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 dropped off at ambush site.
  1955 hrs A Trp M113 & ambush closed base camp.
  2000 hrs Redhot 1 closed into base camp.
  2125 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 ambush in position.
  2129 hrs A Trp ambush in position 200 meters South of original location.  It is a better position.
Dec 14
A Trp provided MSR security for 554 vehicles.
  0655 hrs SPOTREP A23 observes 1 man running along tree line, no weapon at XT653185, took under fire, results unknown & continuing mission.
  0705 hrs SPOTREP 2nd PLT A/3/4 Cav found a 250 lbs bomb at XT635177, going to blow in place.
  0715 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position on MSR South.
  0805 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav reports 1st convoy from Saigon is at XT698090 w/248 vehicles.
  0830 hrs 1st & 2nd Plts A/3/4 Cav convoy from Saigon to Cu Chi w/41 vehicles.
  0910 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed motor pool.
  0920 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy departing Cu Chi to Saigon w/86 vehicles.
  1455 hrs A Trp convoy at CP LE (XT738034) w/37 vehicles.  Convoy South at XT630126 w/22 vehicles.
  1535 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed CP 178 (XT413293) for base camp.
  1700 hrs A Trp convoy North at CP E (XT712071) w/74 vehicles.
  1705 hrs SPOTREP; A Trp reports jeep hit a child vicinity XT712071.  Child evacuated to 12th Evac Hosp by Centaur.
  1706 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1810 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
Dec 15
Squadron begins Operation RED DRAGON with A Trp. 2 M113s hit anti tank mines & 1 M113 was hit by 57mm or RPG fire resulting in 1 KIA and 3 WIA.
  0035 hrs to 0500 hrs hourly  A Trp negative sitrep from perimeter and ambush patrol.
  0701 hrs A Trp departs base camp.
  0720 hrs A Trp crosses LD.  Saber 6 requests permission to test fire weapons.
  0820 hrs  Saber 6 reports 2 vehicles broke down at XT638183. Being towed to Ann Margret Gate. (1 road wheel assembly and 1 transmission problem). 
  0842 hrs 1st and 2nd PLTs cross phase line XT635197 and encounter old trench line & B 52 craters.
  0909 hrs A5 reported that 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav elements that are broken down are being secured by 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav.  A6 is continuing the mission and searching village at XT633183.
  1405 hrs A20 hits AT mine at XT641226.  One man has a cut lip, damage to M113 unknown, has possible blown engine.  A30 element is being left for security.
  1425 hrs A30 hit AT mine at XT641226.
  1440 hrs message from Major Roper to A Trp, have Class I at D Trp NLT 1630 hrs.
  1505 hrs A Trp receiving 57 recoiless rifle or RPG fire at XT640216.  1 APC hit. Pvt. McElroy evacuates wounded TC and takes command of damaged APC. Places suppressive fire on enemy position. Gunships and Arty called in. VC burned in holes.
  1527 hrs D Trp dustoff on the for A Trp.
  PFC James N. Wymer (photo/shadowbox) KIA.  Sgt Eidson WIA.  2 OJT from 9th ID WIA not serious, SSG Holland & SSG Burnell.
  1800 hrs Troop ambush patrol #2 at position B.  Ambush patrol 1 returns to base camp at 1810 hrs.
  1805 hrs 1st sorte of resupply at LZ.  2nd sorte of resupply completed at 1820 hrs.
  1922 hrs ambush patrol #2 closes base camp with negative report.
  2031 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 34 ambush departing base camp.
  2035 hrs A Troop on base camp perimeter duty.
  2207 hrs A35 reports ambush patrol in position with negative sitrep.
Dec 16
A Trp continued Operation RED DRAGON with A Trp destroying 2 AT mines & a 105mm arty round.  Engaged 2 VC with unknown results.
  0805 hrs SPOTREP A10 found 2 mines, pressure detonated & 1 105mm arty round set up for command detonation at XT640218, will blow in place and continue mission.
  0920 hrs SPOTREP A28 found 2 bunkers with 3 entrances at XT639218, both empty & continuing with mission.
  0930 hrs SPOTREP A20 found bunker reinforced with concrete containing some digging tools, 2 bicycle tubes, 3 packages of documents, Blew bunker.
  1245 hrs A Trp reports that in addition to blowing the bunker complex found yesterday it was sprinkled with CS.
  1317 hrs A Trp located at XT664237.
  1350 hrs SPOTREP A6 found many footprints on trail at XT656222 at 1245 hrs, negative contact and continuing mission.
  1355 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav located at XT655195 and moving.
  1520 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT666237 observed 2 personnel, taken under fire, results unknown.
  1745 hrs A6 requests to destroy 60 gas cans for lack of room to transport back.  Cpt Irvin denied permission.  A6 called back that he was going to destroy them.
  1855 hrs A65 reports that a diagram of the bunkers and tunnels will be returned to base camp tomorrow.  Centaur neglected to bring them in.
  2300 hrs SITREP 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav noticed light and possible movement about 150 meters to his front near river, continuing to observe.
Dec 17
A Trp terminated Operation RED DRAGON, dropped off an ambush from 2/14 Inf Bn and picked up an ambush platoon from 2/14 Inf Bn.
  0100 hrs A20 reports someone under observation 100 meters to his front.
  0715 hrs A Trp is on the move.
  0730 hrs A Trp dropped LRRPs at XT661223.
  0915 hrs A Trp at XT665215 w/no enemy contact.
  0940 hrs A Trp at XT670225.
  1057 hrs A Trp located at XT675209.
  1207 hrs A Trp XT680179.
  1300 hrs A Trp picked up plt ambush on the way back to base camp.
  1350 hrs A Trp closed base camp from the Filhol plantation.
  1905 hrs A35 has negative SITREP for perimeter, ambush, & RedHots.
Dec 18
A Trp moved into the Filhol plantation with A/1/27 Inf Bn on a search and secure mission.
  0635 hrs A31 ambush closed into base camp.
  1325 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing base camp for search mission.
  1415 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT686115.
  1435 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT674126.
  1630 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at XT682129.
  1740 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav in position at XT685130.
  1910 hrs A Trp reports ambush is in position.  A25 has A37 stuck at XT5606 on road.
Dec 19
A Trp moved into the Filhol plantation with A/1/27 Inf Bn on a search and clear operation.
  0650 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed strong point at XT685130.
  0750 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav back in base camp.
  0830 hrs A/1/27 Inf to provide one platoon to A Trp for operation in Filhol.  Will marry up at Ann Margaret Gate.
  0905 hrs A Trp departed base camp for the Filhol.
  0920 hrs A Trp has married up with A/1/27 Inf Bn and will move out in 5 minutes.
  0930 hrs A Trp on the move.
  1005 hrs D Trp aircraft have reconned flanks and forward of A Trp with negative contact.
  1008 hrs SPOTREP A6 has a dummy with camoflage uniform at XT676176 with the letters GION Y on sign, continuing mission.
  1110 hrs A Trp is at XT684169.
  1222 hrs SPOTREP A6; sniper fire at XT697186, negative sightings when checking area.
  1330 hrs A Trp closed Ann Margaret Gate.
Dec 20
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0718 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared road to Horseshoe for convoy.
  0900 hrs A Trp convoy lead march unit 1 at SP.
  0935 hrs A Trp march unit 2 at SP.
  0940 hrs A Trp march unit 1 at CP 31.
  1000 hrs A Trp march unit 3 at SP.
  1015 hrs A Trp march unit 1 at CP 171 & march unit 2 at CP 31.
  1040 hrs A Trp march unit 1 at CP 169.
  1045 hrs A Trp march unit 3 at CP 31.
  1100 hrs A Trp march unit 2 at CP 171.
  1130 hrs A Trp march unit 2 at CP 169.
  1150 hrs A Trp march unit 1 at release point.
  1245 hrs A Trp march unit 3 at CP 169.
  1255 hrs A Trp march unit 2 at release point.
  1258 hrs A Trp march unit 2 closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1315 hrs A Trp march unit 3 at release point.
  1420 hrs A5 reports vehicle accident 50 meters South of CP 179.  A9 was towing a wheeled vehicle that jackknifed into a fence.  No injuries and only minor damage.
  1432 hrs A Trp march unit 3 closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1500 hrs A Trp at CP 179 heading to Cu Chi with 1 wrecker.
  1525 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 180 (XT250414).
  1545 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 169.
  1612 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 171.
  1640 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 31.
  1809 hrs A Trp closed into base camp.
  1844 hrs A35 reports that a civilian vendor told TC that VC will hold a meeting in PH tonight.  Also held in same town last night.
Dec 21
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0825 hrs A35 reports finding leaflets on poles along MSR>
  0950 hrs A Trp convoy to Tay Ninh crossed SP.
  1035 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 3.
  1100 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 12.
  1120 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 171.
  1132 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 172.
  1150 hrs A Trp convoy at CP 169.
  1257 hrs A Trp convoy at Tay Ninh base camp. Tail at CP A.
  1312 hrs A Trp convoy closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1406 hrs A Trp convoy South at SP.
  1417 hrs A Trp convoy at CP A.
  1436 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP A. Tail at Tay Ninh base camp.
  1445 hrs A Trp VALENTINE count from Tay Ninh South is 145 vehicles.
  1515 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav cleared CP I.
  1545 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP J.
  1553 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP I.
  1604 hrs SPOTREP A20 1 round of white phosphorus at XT405271, appears to be 105mm, continuing mission.
  1624 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP J.
  1657 hrs A Trp convoy lead at Div CP L.
  1712 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP K.
  1714 hrs A Trp convoy lead closed base camp.
Dec 22
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0715 hrs A Trp reports Horseshoe secure.
  0900 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy North departed SP.
  0921 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy North crossed SP.
  0927 hrs A5 reports a vehicle with blown head gasket returning to Cu Chi base camp.
  0930 hrs A5 reports convoy contains 153 vehicles.  2nd serial has cleared SP.
  0953 hrs SPOTREP A30 a vehicle hit a pig on MSR at CP 28, not driver's fault, pig's weight approximately 200 lbs, vehicle is from 4/4/S&T Bn number A29.
  0959 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy clear CP K.
  1010 hrs SPOTREP A35 5 rounds of 30 cal fire Northeast by ARVN element, not directed at A35, continuing to observe.
  1016 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav tail of convoy clear CP L.
  1035 hrs A Trp lead of convoy cleared CP J.
  1100 hrs A Trp tail of convoy at CP K.
  1113 hrs A Trp lead of convoy at Div CP I.
  1216 hrs A Trp convoy at Div CP A.
  1226 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead convoy at CP I.
  1313 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy tail at CP A.
  1325 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1406 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy departed Tay Ninh.
  1422 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy South at CP A.
  1509 hrs A Trp convoy South contains 60 vehicles.
  1517 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP I.
  1530 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy lead at CP J.
  1602 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy at CP J.
  1613 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP K.
  1615 hrs A Trp convoy tail at Div CP K.
  1625 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav tail at CP K.
  1638 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP L.
  1708 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP K.
  1716 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed CP L.
  1810 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  2150 hrs A Trp tank enroute to main gate to reinforce HHT on the perimeter.
Dec 23
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0725 hrs 1st & 3rd Plts A/3/4 Cav departed base camp for holding area.
  0839 hrs SPOTREP A35; 75 leaflets at XT355169, will bring in and continuing mission.
  0856 hrs A Trp tanks in position.
  0900 hrs A Trp convoy North w/93 vehicles in 2 march units.
  0930 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy crossed SP.
  1009 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy lead at CP K.
  1023 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy tail closed CP L.
  1041 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy lead at Div CP I & 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy tail at CP J.
  1045 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy tail at CP K.
  1116 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy lead at CP I & 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy tail at CP J.
  1144 hrs A Trp reports that a small boy told them VC force is at XT555169.
  1150 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav convoy tail at CP I.
  1210 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed Tay Ninh base camp with march unit 1.
  1245 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed Tay Ninh base camp with march unit 2.
  1340 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed Tay Ninh back to Cu Chi with 1st march unit.
  1400 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed Tay Ninh back to Cu Chi with 2nd march unit.
  1415 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav departed Tay Ninh with 3rd march unit.
  1450 hrs A Trp lead at CP 169.
  1515 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 1 lead at CP 171.
  1545 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav clear CP 169.
  1635 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead 1st march unit at CP 22.
  1730 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 3 closed Cu Chi base camp.
  1815 hrs A Trp convoy tail closed base camp.
  1900 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 ambush departing CP 1. 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav is on the perimeter.
  1915 hrs SPOTREP Centaur 32 ambush saw 5 personnel at XT670121, heard noises, lost contact w/observed personnel, will remain this position until 1915 hrs.
  1922 hrs A Trp requests 3 illumination rounds be fired at XT676112.  Rounds fired.
  2015 hrs A Trp reports Centaur 32 ambush moving at this time.
Dec 24
  0705 hrs A Trp reports ambush on the way back to base camp.
  0740 hrs A Trp reports ambush back in base camp.
  1200 hrs A/2/34 AR Bn departed Tay Ninh to Cu Chi.  Released from OPCON 196th IN Bde and OPCON to 3/4 Cav.
  1803 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp with ambush.
  1825 hrs A Trp ambush dropped off at CP 1.
  1900 hrs A Trp main gate secured.
  1940 hrs A Trp in position.
  2215 hrs A Trp reports 3 tanks from A/2/34 AR Bn closed base camp.
  2329 hrs A Trp reports 2 tanks & VTR from A/2/34 AR Bn closed base camp.
Dec 25 (Christmas Day)
A Trp participated in Operation HOLLY SECURITY.  25th Inf Division Circular 28 10, Operation Holly, tasked 3/4 Cav to host following Bob Hope show personnel in one of the troop mess halls:  Kelly Hope, Sil Caranchi, John Pawlek, Mort Lachman, John Rapp, Barney McNulty, Jerry Smith, Bill Fairth, Patricia Miller, Betty Lanigon, Joan Maas, Connie Morrow, Clay Daniel, Mike Moschella, Charles Lee, & Charles Solomon.
  0702 hrs A Trp ambush departed CP 3.
  0735 hrs A Trp tanks departed motor pool to outpost MSR North.
  1350 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed base camp, in position.
  1500 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  1545 hrs A Trp closed base camp.
  2345 hrs A30 neg report perimeter.
Dec 26
  1757 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav assumed perimeter duty from A/2/34 AR BN.
  1804 hrs A6 requests a man with parts be flown to Go Dau Ha tomorrow AM.  Approved by Major Roper.
  1807 hrs DTOC has committed our reaction force located at Go Dau Ha.  Atlas under mortar attack at XT3737, 4/31 IN BN.
  1829 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departing at this time with ambush.
  1850 hrs A6 stooddown the flight for the FO.  Notified D Trp.
  1855 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav returned to BC, ambush dropped off.
  1904 hrs A6 reports 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reaction force has linked up with the TROTTER element and A6 is returning to this location.
  1924 hrs A38 ambush is at CP 2 at this time.
  2125 hrs A38 ambush is in position.
  2210 hrs A15 elements closed base camp.
Dec 27
A Trp provided security for 1/27 IN BN.
  0655 hrs 1st Plt Plt A/3/4 Cav departing base camp to pickup patrol.
  0800 hrs A Trp ambush closed base camp.
  0808 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav reports tunnel to be destroyed already caved in and no sign of recent activity.
  0811 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav can't accomplish mission due to terrain.
  0850 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1007 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav has repaired one of his elements and is on the way to XT3737.
  1802 hrs A Trp elements are on the perimeter at this time.
  1922 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 169 will drop off rice at CP 171.
  2020 hrs A20 at 300 meters North of CP 171, expended POL (?), walking to unit (?).
  2035 hrs A20 is at Saber Bravo 98 location (B Trp).
Dec 28
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0806 hrs A Trp departed base camp with Castle elements (engineers).
  0850 hrs SPOTREP A35 has road obstacle at XT543178, hole in road 5' x 4', passable and continuing mission.   SPOTREP A35 has 100 leaflets at XT555170 and his continuing mission.
  0904 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav crossed SP with 1st march unit.
  0930 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav crossed SP with 2nd march unit of 138 vehicles.
  0940 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav w/1st march unit at CP K.
  1010 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav rpts 1st march unit clear CP K.
  1020 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav w/1st march unit at CP J.
  1030 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav & 2nd march unit lead at CP K.
  1043 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav 1st march unit tail at CP J.
  1050 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP J.
  1057 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at Tay Ninh release point.
  1104 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav rear at CP J.
  1135 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav rear at CP I.
  1157 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav rear at Tay Ninh release point.
  1216 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1228 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP A.
  1242 hrs A Trp all elements closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1350 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead SP South from Tay Ninh back to Cu Chi w/110 vehicles.
  1357 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP A.
  1421 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP A.
  1428 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav rear at CP A.
  1452 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP I.
  1520 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav rear at CP I.
  1550 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav rear at CP J.
  1600 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP J.
  1609 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP L. 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP K.
  1624 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav rear at CP K.
  1649 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP L.
  1655 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav rear at CP K.
  1702 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav rear at CP L.
  1723 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP L.
  1738 hrs A Trp rear element at CP L.
  1739 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed Cu Chi base camp.
  1745 hrs A Trp trail closed base camp.
  1830 hrs A Trp tanks along with engineers departing XT544177 enroute to base camp.
  1900 hrs A Trp tanks w/engineers closed base camp.
Dec 29
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER. One plt conducted a recon in area XT690120 destroying one tunnel.
  0702 hrs A35 & tanks left base camp with Castle elements (engineers).
  0709 hrs A35 elements at CP 22.
  0809 hrs A Trp tanks in position.
  0900 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav crossed SP.
  0910 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav tail at CP L.
  0924 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP L.
  0938 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP K.
  0942 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav rear at CP L.
  1001 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav rear at CP K.
  1002 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead CP K.
  1035 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP J.
  1055 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP I.
  1117 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP I.
  1126 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav tail at CP I.
  1149 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP A.
  1159 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at Tay Ninh base camp & tail at CP A.
  1243 hrs A Trp trail elements closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1336 hrs A Trp convoy South from Tay Ninh crossed SP.
  1410 hrs A Trp 2nd march unit at CP 171 w/101 vehicles.
  1445 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 169.
  1515 hrs A Trp convoy tail at CP 169.
  1605 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 31.
  1625 hrs A Trp convoy tail cleared CP 31.
  1642 hrs A Trp convoy at Cu Chi release point.
  1710 hrs A Trp all elements closed Cu Chi base camp.
  1801 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav closed base camp.
  1843 hrs A35 & tanks closed base camp.
Dec 30
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0730 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at CP 22.
  0905 hrs A Trp convoy to Tay Ninh crossed SP w/93 vehicles.
  0940 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 31.
  1015 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 171 & tail at CP 31.
  1050 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 169 & tail at CP 31.
  1100 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 179 & tail at CP 169.
  1205 hrs A Trp 1st march unit closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1230 hrs A Trp 2nd march unit closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1255 hrs SPOTREP A17 received 20 rounds of small arms fire at XT543182, returned fire with main gun & machinegun, request D Trp to check area.
  1335 hrs 3rd Plt A/3/4 Cav at SP with march unit 1 back to Cu Chi.
  1355 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at SP with march unit 2.
  1440 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 169.
  1530 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 171.
  1556 hrs A Trp convoy lead at CP 2.
  1621 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav lead at CP L & tail at CP K.
  1626 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav tail of convoy has stopped at bad spot at CP 31.
  1638 hrs SPOTREP A22 hit a civilian bus at XT439194, negative injuries and minor damage. A5 estimates about $5.00 damage to bus.
  1644 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav tail at CP 28.
  1654 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav at release point.
  1658 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav tail at release point.
  1755 hrs A Trp all elements closed base camp.
Dec 31
A Trp conducted Operation ROADRUNNER.
  0720 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav departed for holding area.
  0835 hrs SPOTREP A30 heard 1 round small arms fire at XT436227, negative contact.
  0903 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav 1st march unit crossed SP w/50 vehicles.
  0930 hrs A Trp 2nd march unit crossed SP w/43 vehicles.
  0935 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 1 at CP 31.
  1020 hrs A Trp 1st march unit at CP 171.
  1022 hrs A Trp 2nd march unit at CP 31.
  1050 hrs A Trp march unit 1 lead at CP 169.  March unit 2 lead at CP 171.
  1130 hrs A5 needs fuel pump for M113 and 2 track pins.
  1155 hrs A Trp march unit 1 closed Tay Ninh base camp.
  1237 hrs A Trp march unit 2 lead closed base camp.
  1245 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav w/march unit 2 closed base camp.
  1345 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav w/march unit 1 at SP w/98 vehicles from Tay Ninh to Cu Chi.
  1350 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav tail of march unit 1 at SP & lead at CP 197.
  1353 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 2 lead at SP.
  1401 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 2 clear SP.
  1410 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 2 clear CP 179.
  1422 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 1 at CP 180.
  1428 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 1 tail at CP 180.
  1440 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 2 tail at CP 180.
  1444 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 1 lead at CP 169.
  1458 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 1 clear CP 169.
  1500 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 2 lead at CP 169.
  1508 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 2 tail clear CP 169.
  1519 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 1 lead at CP 171.
  1630 hrs 1st Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 1 closed Cu Chi base camp.
  1650 hrs 2nd Plt A/3/4 Cav march unit 2 closed base camp.

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