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

Timeline: Vietnam Summer Fall 1969,
9 Jun 69 to 31 Oct 1969

Last Updated on: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 05:19:34 PM
     We are building timelines for the Troop's service in Vietnam. If you have award citations, SITREP's, AAR's or other documents, they can provide dates that can add to the timelines.  John Moore, 1st Plt Ldr & Trp XO from Aug 68 to Aug 69, is our volunteer coordinator for the Summer/Fall 69 timeline. 
     Note 1: Entries that include an exact time or grid coordinates have been extracted from offical documents.  If no time is provided it is a recollection from a unit member.
     Note 2 Email us and provide additions or corrections for this timeline.
Jun 9
 Summary: A Trp secured Rome Plows. Closed into Cu Chi base camp to conduct stand-down. (CPT Hogue assumes command).
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0520     A Trp stand-to complete.
0810     A Trp departing NDP.
1215     A Trp and convoy on the road moving back to Cu Chi.
1224     A Trp tail of convoy at XT443330.
1229     A Trp tail of convoy at XT436316.
1240     A Trp tail of convoy at XT453289.
1244     A Trp lead of convoy at XT387252.
1304     A Trp lead at CP19 & tail at CP05.
1322     A Trp lead at CP07 & tail at CP19.
1330     A Trp lead at CP08 & tail at CP07.
1349     A Trp lead at CP16, tail at CP07, low boy has a flat tire vicinity of CP07.
1419     A Trp lead at Cu Chi & tail at CP07.
Jun 10
 Summary: A Trp on stand-down at Cu Chi.
Jun 11
 Summary: A Trp on stand-down at Cu Chi.
Jun 12
Summary: A Trp on stand-down at Cu Chi.
Jun 13
 Summary: A Trp departed Cu Chi. A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force.  Closed NDP at 1635hrs.
0002     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0718     A Trp departing motor pool at Cu Chi.
0826     A Trp has a Skylark catch fire in the vic of CP 07, negative casualties.
0856     A Trp lead at XT458253.
0900     A Trp lead at XT454265.
0910     A Trp lead at CP18.
0957     A Trp location XT453318.
1040     A Trp location XT497312.
1200     A Trp completed class I and continuing mission.
1210     A Trp location XT492313.
1226     A Trp location XT518333.
1322     A Trp location XT525336.
1545     A Trp location XT516308.
1635     A Trp closed NDP XT455282.
1645     A Trp trains closed NDP.
1803     A Trp NDP at XT476318.
1848     Maj Acree gave A Trp permission to test fire between 40 degrees and 80 degrees.
1923     A Trp test firing at this time.
2025     A Trp radar status: Right 3867 mils, left 1923 mils, center 2900 mils, at 2000 meters.
2326     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 14
 0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0730     A Trp trains departing the NDP.
0832     A Trp moved from NDP.
0916     A Trp location XT511307.
1000     A Trp location XT529308, holding in place to check out a wood line.
1030     A Trp location XT541309.
1115     A Trp breaking for class I.
1150     A Trp completed class I &: continuing RIF.
1225     A Trp location XT536336, Skylark threw a track.
1331     A Trp on the move again.
1414     A Trp location XT532328.
1552     A Trp location XT516322.
1626     A Trp at XT492302.
1700     A Trp 1500 meters north of CP18, enroute to NDP.
1702     A Trp at CP18.
1707     A Trp at CP06.
1720     A Trp lead at CP05.
1728     A Trp at CP21.
1749     A Trp NDP XT371314.
2315     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 15
Summary: A Trp conducts a reconnaissance-in-force 3/4 miles north of Trang Bang. During sweep to the
           east a firefight occurs with enemy forces at XT482243.  The company sized enemy force is dug-in in
           fortified positions.  Co B, 1/5 Mech responded to establish a blocking positon.  Also responding were
           the CRIP element of 1/12 Infantry and a RVN Regional Force Company.  Received constant AK, RPG,
           & AW fire from 10:16hrs to 1800hrs. Artillery, air strikes and helicopter gunships were employed to
           attack the fortified positions. During the clearing of the bunkers 12 soldiers are wounded and Sgt.
           Alton Phillips is KIA. (photo/shadowbox) A large number of enemy bodies were found in the area after the
           contact was over.  A Trp moves to a FSB for the night and the remaining 6 wounded are evacuated to Cu Chi Base Camp.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp Stand-to is complete.
0815     A Trp departs NDP.
0830     A Trp lead CP21.
0838     A Trp lead CP05.
0855     A Trp lead CP06.
0856     A Trp trains departing FSB Hampton.
0905     A Trp at CP18.
0915     B Trp in contact at XT488239.
0937     B15 took 2 RPGs. Light causalties.
0941     A Trp enroute to contact area.
1016     A Trp arrived at contact area.
1056     A Trp reports 6 to 10 people running into woodline on a 20 degree azimuth 400 meters from their
           location.  A Trp moving out to check it out.
1309     1/5 Inf elements OPCON to 3/4 Cav receiving small arms fire on their blocking position.
1329     B Trp Skylark & APC hit by RPGs.
1416     A Trp receiving AK47 fire from hootches on left flank.
1500     A Trp checking out bunkers at this time.
1504     A Trp received RPG rd.
1435     1/5 Inf receiving AK fire from hootches.
1510     A Trp requests 1 urgent dustoff.
1511     Dustoff ship leaving Cu Chi.
1513     B Trp receiving AK fire from bushes to the rear.
1515     Dustoff is complete.
1518     Gun Team on station at 1/5 Inf location.  Sniper fire still continuing from hedgerow.
1522     Arty is being put in area where 1/5 Inf is receiving sniper fire.
1530     A Trp requests dustoff for 1 ambulatory WIA.
1536     Dustoff is complete.
1544     A Trp reports 50% on ammo.
1600     A Trp has an urgent litter dustoff.  Centaur 28 is dustoff.
1606     A Trp's dustoff is KIA. (Sgt. Alton Phillips is KIA, (photo/shadowbox)
1609     Dustoff is complete.
1619     A Trp reports 2 body count, no documents or weapons.
1632     A Trp has a Sheridan on fire, holding until fire is out.
1703     B Trp took an RPG from the left flank.
1707     A Trp requests an urgent dustoff, litter.  Centaur 28 is enroute.
1708     Centaur 28 not needed.  Div CG will dustoff.
1709     B Trp raking the RPG positions.
1711     Dustoff is complete.
1713     Forward Air Controller is on station.
1714     B Trp requests dustoff, urgent & A Trp has a heat victim. Centaur 28 is enroute.
1719     Another gun team is on station.
1722     Dustoff is complete.
1727     CS is on station.
1831     A Trp & B Trp enroute to Hampton.
1926     A10 & A20 are in FSB Hampton.  A30 is at CP06.
2003     A Trp all elements closed in FSB Hampton.
2055     Cu Chi took 4 rockets.  2 landed in the 3/4 Cav area.  Negative damage or casualties.
2105     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
2206     A Trp vehicle status:  A10 5 APCs, 1 M551; A20 7 APCs, 0 M551s; A30 7 APCs, 1 M551.
Jun 16
 Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
1124     A Trp leaving FSB Hampton.
1208     A Trp location XT468266.
1335     A Trp reported finding 2 VC bodies in a bunker.
1400     A Trp requested urgent dust-off, 1 US litter wounded by a booby trap.
14??     A Trp reported finding 7 more VC bodies.
1521     A Trp reported finding 6 more bodies in graves at XT478237.  Graves were freshly dug with
           bamboo poles at head and foot.
1545     A Trp trains departing FSB Hampton for NDP.
1554     A Trp trains at XT458253.
1558     A Trp trains at XT454268.
1603     A Trp closed NDP at XT455280.
1615     A Trp A Trp trains closed NDP.
1815     A Trp testfire at 45 degree azimuth. Testfiring 3 50cal. at this time.
1930     A Trp testfire is complete.
2008     A Trp radar status: left 1223 mills, right 3177 mills, center 2200 mills, & depth 1000 meters.  LP
           status: 90 deg at 75 meters, 290 deg at 50 meters, & 140 deg at 50 meters.
2030     A Trp LPs in position.
2338     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 17
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force.
0027     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0736     A Trp trains departing NDP for FSB Hampton.
0807     A Trp trains entering FSB Hampton.
0838     A Trp is on the move.
1115     A Trp at XT505346.
1141     A Trp breaking for class I.
1335     A Trp location XT512334.
15??     A Trp location XT503346.
1647     A Trp VTR is at CP08.
1700     A Trp closed FSB Hampton.
2340     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 18
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force.
0125     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0737     A Trp departing FSB Hampton.
0752     A Trp at CP05.
0803     A Trp at CP06.
0810     A Trp at CP 18.
0845     A Trp was informed to tell Trp Cdr of air strike at XT489336 at 1900hrs.
0850     A Trp at XT475298.
0927     A Trp at XT489286.
0928     A Trp has an APC that has thrown a track, will be holding in place.
1124     A Trp at XT506273.
1253     A Trp location XT514276.
1334     A Trp location XT525290.
1352     A Trp location XT511290.
1407     A Trp location XT505304.
1453     A Trp at CP18.
1458     A Trp at CP06.
1508     A Trp at CP05.
1515     A Trp at FSB Hampton.
2050     Go Da Hau called and said that RVN's rpt 2 VC companies located at XT318101 & XT330180.
2210     One platoon from A Trp leaving FSB Hampton.
????      Platoon from A Trp has arrived at the Go Dau Ha Bridge.
Jun 19
Summary: One platoon secured the Go Dau Ha Bridge. A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force.
0230     Go Dau Ha receved 3 to 4 incoming mortars.  A30 on full alert.
0649     A30 returning to FSB Hampton.
0805     A Trp lead at CP20.
0830     A Trp lead at CP05.  A Trp at CP06.
0930     A Trp at XT478308.
1105     A Trp breaking for class I.
1236     A Trp VTR, A9, & HQ7 departing Hampton for C Trp location.
1239     A Trp location XT512320.
Jun 20
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force from XT269428, XT274412 to XT261415. Closed NDP at 1826hrs.  (page 1 of the journal is missing)
2022     A Trp LP status: A10 175 deg at 75 meters, 75 deg at 50 meters, & 10 deg at 50 meters.
2024     A Trp LPs in position.
2332     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 21
Summary: Vietnamese holiday.  A Trp remained in NDP and conducted maintenance/refitting throughout day.
Jun 22
 Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force from XT484297, XT494292, XT507260, XT497272, &  XT488315. Closed NDP at 1700hrs.  (page 1 of the journal is missing)
0023     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0543     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0833     A Trp trains entering FSB Hampton.
1015     A Trp located at XT507314.
1135     A Trp breaking for class I at XT516296.
????      A Trp starting RIF again.
1350     A Trp location is XT517310.
1450     A Trp planted 3rd Duffle Bag.
1520     A Trp located at XT505324.
1635     A Trp closed NDP at XTY474309.
2047     A Trp beginning test fire.
2110     A Trp test fire is complete.
Jun 23
 Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force from XT383325, XT482252, to XT410298. Closed NDP at 1633hrs.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0850     A Trp at CP18.
0915     A Trp has linked up with ARVN 389th RF Company at CP18.
1230     A Trp location XT410298.
1330     A Trp location XT420303
1958     A Trp given permission by Bao Don to test fire automatic weapons and main gun on azimuth of 45
           degrees to 90 degrees.
2035     A Trp beginning test fire.
2125     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 24
 Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force from XT507222, XT488342, to XT524328. Closed FSB at 1820hrs.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0743     A Trp trains departing NDP for FSB Hampton.
1055     A Trp has a PC with a thrown track.
1250     A Trp at XT488342.
1326     A Trp on the move.
1446     A Trp has PC w/trhrown track, will be there in 30 minutes.  Location XT497323.
1618     A Trp location XT488341.
1730     A Trp at CP18.
1755     A Trp at CP06.
1807     A Trp at CP05.
1820     A Trp closed FSB Hampton.
2041     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 25
 Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. Closed FSB at 1318hrs.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0805     A Trp at CP20.
0817     A Trp at CP05.
0830     A Trp picking up ARVNs at Go Dau Ha.
0900     A Trp at XT432267.
1015     A Trp at XT428252.
1025     A Trp has Sheridan stuck at XT428252, will hold in place for 20 mins.
1140     A Trp at XT428252.
1230     A Trp on the move.
1242     A Trp has completed its mission for today.
1305     A Trp lead at CP20.
1306     A Trp trail at CP20.
1318     A Trp entering FSB Hampton.
2228     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 26
 Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. Closed FSB at 1514 hrs.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0540     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0754     A Trp departed FSB Hampton.
0815     A Trp lead at CP07.
0819     A Trp picking up ARVNs at CP07.
0840     A Trp at CP Z.
0850     A Trp at CP R.
0930     A Trp at XT473243.
1145     A Trp breaking for class 1.
1410     A Trp enroute to Trang Bang to drop off ARVNs.
1500     A Trp dropped off ARVNs at Trang Bang.
1514     A Trp at FSB Hampton.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 27
 Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. Closed NDP at 1620 hrs.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0745     A Trp departing FSB Hampton.
0757     A Trp at CP05.
0805     A Trp at CP21.
0905     VTR is with down Sheridan at CP06.
0947     A Trp is at XT378336.
1126     A Trp breaking for class I.
1253     A Trp completed class I.
1525     A Trp trains departing FSB Hampton.
1530     A Trp at CP05 and holding to allow division convoy to pass.
1546     A Trp lead CP06.
1555     A Trp lead at CP28.
1620     A Trp in their NDP at XT475310.
1930     A Trp radar status: left 323 mills, center 1200 mills, right 2177 mills, & depth 2500 meters.
2032     A Trp requests test fire.  Clearance given for 45 to 90 degrees at 400 meters.
2045     A Trp test firing.
2105     A Trp test fire is complete.
2130     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 28
 Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. Closed NDP at 1708 hrs.
0031     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp stand-to complete.
0725     A Trp trains departing NDP.
0808     A Trp trains entering FSB Hampton.
1230     A Trp has completed class I.
1600     A Trp trains departing FSB Hampton.
1630     A Trp requests that one of their medics go in on the C&C this evening.  He has a high fever & chills.
1708     A Trp closed NDP at XT481315.
2005     A Trp requested 2 generator belts for PC.  Will go out to NDP on the Dawn Patrol.
2040     A Trp requests test fire for 45 to 90 degrees azimuth.
2051     A Trp test fire is complete.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 29
 Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. Closed NDP at 1716 hrs.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0801     A Trp trains departing NDP.
0855     A Trp trains entering FSB Hampton.
0903     A Trp is on the move.
1107     A Trp has a PC that threw a track.
1145     A Trp breaking for class I.
1357     A Trp located at XT524319.
1525     A Trp trains departing FSB Hampton for the NDP.
1548     A Trp at XT527313.
1619     A Trp at XT505305.
1716     A Trp NDP at XT476305.
2328     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
Jun 30
 Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. A Trp reacted to B Trp contact and married up with B Trp at 1622hrs. Closed FSB at 1854 hrs.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0745     A Trp trains departing NDP.
0838     A Trp trains entering FSB Hampton.
1115     A Trp is on the move.
1225     A Trp located at XT499324.
1352     Sub-element of B Trp in contact.
1405     A Trp moving to B Trp location at this time.
1553     A Trp holding in Rome Plow area incase B Trp needs reinforcement.
1622     A Trp married up with B Trp and is enroute to NDP.
1628     A & B Trps at XT500330.
1944     A Trp has a vehicle with a thrown track and B Trp has 2 vehicles stuck.
1830     A Trp lead at CP138.
1840     A Trp lead at CP136.
1848     A Trp lead at CP134.
1854     A Trp closed FSB Hampton.
2345     A Trp reported movement on a 45 degree azimuth at 300 meters.

July 1
 Summary:  A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. Closed FSB Hampton at 1802 hrs. (journal missing pages 1 & 2)
July 2
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. (journal missing pages 1 & 2)
1955    A Trp reports that a helicoper received 51cal fire on azimuth of 300 deg.
2230    A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 3
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. (journal missing pages 1 & 2)
 July 4
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. (journal missing pages 1 & 2)
 1535     A Trp trains departing FSB Hampton.
1556     A Trp located at XT378336.
1630     A Trp lead at CP132.
1705     A Trp lead at CP138.
1723     A Trp NDP at XT475278.
 1726     A Trp closed NDP.
2231     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 5
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. (journal missing pages 1 & 2)
 0810     A Trp departed NDP.
1700     A Trp closed NDP.
2028     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
 July 6
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. (journal missing pages 1 & 2)
 0811     A Trp departed NDP.
1745     A Trp closed NDP.
1955     A Trp requested 4 sprockets for a PC.  Will go to NDP on C&C ship.
2240     A Trp radar sighting at 20 degrees at 1400 meters of unknown number of individuals.  Engaged
           with Arty.
July 7
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. (journal missing pages 1)
 0850     A Trp departed NDP.
1423     A Trp location XT493332.
1550     A Trp trains departing for NDP.
1700     A Trp closed NDP.
2230     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 8
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. (journal missing pages 1 & 2)
 0927     A Trp departed NDP.
1654     A Trp closed NDP.
July 9
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0545     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0757     A Trp trains departing the NDP.
0814     A Trp departing NDP.
0900     A Trp at XT495328.
1010     A Trp location XT495328.
1015     A Trp had a Skylark throw a track, leaving 2 APCs to secure.
1018     A Trp requests urgent dust off for man who was shot in the back.  SCO dusting him off.
1022     A Trp dust-off is complete.
1100     Rear informed us that dust-off victim was taken to the 24th Evac Hosp.  He was shot in the spine &
           is paralyzed.
1500     A Trp location is XT497347.
1610     A Trp at CP138.
1630     A Trp at CP134.
1635     A Trp closed FSB Hampton.
1915     Received clearance for A Trp to fire up to and including 50cal for test fire on 15 deg azimuth.
1916     Received normal clearance to use small arms & M60 mg on identified targets.
1933     A Trp received clearance to test fire a Sheridan main gun.
1935     Test fire will be from 2015 to 2030 hours.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 10
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force.
0010     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0746     A Trp departed FSB Hampton.
0755     A Trp lead at CP134.
0813     A Trp lead at CP136.
0918     A Trp located at XT472292.
1130     A Trp breaking for class I.
1553     A Trp location is XT455255.
1602     A Trp had a vehicle hit a small anti-personnel booby trap, negative damage/casualties.
1704     A Trp enroute to FSB Hampton.
1741     A Trp at CP Z.
1744     A Trp lead at CP140.
1750     A Trp dropped off detainee at Trang Bang.
1806     A Trp rear at CP135.
1814     A Trp lead closed FSB Hampton.
1942     Received clearance to engage identified targets with small arms & M60 MG.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 11
Summary: A Trp conducted a mounted reconnaissance.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0540     A Trp stand-to complete.
0750     A Trp departing FSB Hampton.
0800     A Trp lead at CP134.
0814     A Trp at CP138.
0840     A Trp location XT475305.
0916     A Trp location XT504315.
1205     A Trp breaking for class I at XT472316.
1612     A Trp dividing up found 75 recoilless rifle rounds.  Have found 64.
1641     A Trp at XT518338.
1732     A Trp at CP138.
1742     A Trp at CP136.
1758     A Trp at CP134.
1805     A Trp closed FSB Hampton.
1936     Clearance received to engage identified tartets with small arms and M60 MG.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 12
Summary: A Trp conducted a mounted reconnaissance.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0744     A Trp departing FSB Hampton.
0755     A Trp at CP134.
0812     A Trp at CP 136.
0844     A Trp location XT450262.
1128     A Trp breaking for class I at XT441254.
1550     A Trp trains departing FSB Hampton.
1622     A Trp closed NDP at XT461280.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 13
Summary: A Trp conducted a mounted reconnaissance. (journal missing pages 1 & 2)
 July 14
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0848     A Trp trains departing the NDP.
0910     A Trp trains at CP138.
1404     A Trp combat loss APC and escort arrived at FSB Hampton.
1537     A Trp CP134.
1555     A Trp closed NDP at XT459277.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 15
Summary: A Trp conducted an area reconnaissance.
0004     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0600     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0740     A Trp trains departing NDP.
0752     A Trp on the move.
0827     A Trp trains departing NDP.
1047     A Trp requesting a priority dust-off for a man injured by booby-trap.  C&C ship taking him to Cu Chi.
1055     Centaur 25 reported seeing 5 NVA while enroute to A Trp's location.
1120     A Trp located at XT503347.
1602     A Trp location XT495353.
1635     A Trp location XT484321.
1700     A Trp A Trp has 2 platoons in NDP at XT459277.
1905     A Trp VTR will go with C Trp in AM to CP138.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 16
Summary: A Trp conducted a reconnaissance-in-force.
0005     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0812     A Trp on the move.
0846     A Trp trains entering FSB.
1047     A Trp requesting a priority dust-off for a man injured by booby-trap.  C&C ship taking him to Cu Chi.
1135     A Trp breaking for class I.
1240     A Trp on the move.
1311     A Trp sent SPOTREP #3.
1415     A Trp sent SPOTREP #5.
1445     A Trp had an APC throw a track.
1555     A Trp location XT490353.
1619     A Trp location XT482334.
1644     A Trp at CP138.
1650     A Trp lead at CP136.
1710     A Trp closed FSB Hampton.
1935     A Trp given permission to test fire 50cal on 50 degree at 1930 hrs to 0500 hrs.  Permission to
           engage identified targets with small arms & M60 MG.
2145     Intell report from G2, July 20th is anniversary of Geneva Accords, will set off Major Offensive around
           Saigon and Central Delta regions, to be commanded by a Chinese Commander.
2227     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 17
Summary: A Trp conducted an area reconnaissance in AO.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0756     A Trp on the move.
0801     A Trp at CP134.
0818     A Trp at CP136.
1132     A Trp breaking for Class I.
1317     A Trp on the move.
1355     A Trp location XT451247.
1400     A Trp sent SPOTREP #8.
1500     A Trp location XT450263.
1524     A Trp lead at CP138.
1547     A Trp lead at CP134.
1555     A Trp entering FSB Hampton.
2053     A Trp received clearance to engage identified targets with small arms & M60 machinegun.
2111     A Trp test fire is complete.
July 18
Summary: A Trp conducted a mounted reconnaissance in AO. (journal missing pages 1)
1235     A Trp on the move at this time.
1315     A Trp all elements on the move at this time.
1356     A Trp submitted SPOTREP #5.
1635     A Trp lead at CP138
1705     A Trp closed FSB Hampton.
July 19
Summary: A Trp conducted a mounted reconnaissance. (journal missing pages 1 & 2)
 July 20
Summary: A Trp conducted a mounted reconnaissance in AO. (journal missing pages 1)
 2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 21
Summary: A Trp conducted a mounted reconnaissance in AO.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0715     A Trp trains departing NDP for FSB Hampton.
0822     A Trp trains closed FSB Hampton.
0910     A Trp departed NDP for SP.
0958     A Trp location XT495322.
1545     A Trp closed NDP at XT484273.
1635     A Trp trains closed NDP.
2120     A Trp requested a priority dust-off.  Cu Chi dust-off.
2205     A Trp dust-off complete.
July 22
Summary: A Trp conducted a mounted reconnaissance.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0845     A Trp departed the NDP.
0926     A Trp location XT488292.
1013     A Trp location XT488273.
1145     A Trp breaking for class I at XT502258.
1315     A Trp on the move at XT502268.
1422     A Trp at XT493282.
1522     A Trp NDP at XT480292.
2300     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 23
Summary: A Trp closed Cu Chi for stand-down. (journal missing pages 1)
 2230     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 24
Summary: A Trp in Cu Chi for stand-down.
 July 25
Summary: A Trp in Cu Chi for stand-down.
 July 26
 Summary: A Trp in Cu Chi for stand-down.
July 27
 Summary: A Trp in Cu Chi for stand-down.  Move to Donut AO for operations.
July 28
 Summany: (journal missing pages 1) "RIFs" (Recon-In-Force) in the Rome plowed areas of the Boi Loi Woods around the Donut.
1555     A Trp closed NDP at XT492352.
1840     A Trp trains closed NDP.
2015     A Trp LPs 125 degrees at 70 meters, 45 degrees at 50 meters, & 320 degrees at 60 meters.
2027     A Trp LPs in position.
2155     A Trp has a negative SITREP. 
July 29
 Summary: NDP at the Donut. NDP attacked at 0330 hrs. Sweep outside NDP finds that NVA left a dead 1st LT on the battlefield. Many heel drag marks with blood trails going into the woodline. rpg hits rpg screen in front of A22.  Troop received incoming with a ground attack. Attack lasts about 1 hour.  Attack suppressed by heavy fire from 50 cal. MG and M551 main guns.  (See Narrative by William Marthers).
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0330     A Trp received small arms, mortar, & RPG fire from NE & NW of NDP.  Negative casualties.
0340     A Trp has urgent dust-off for 2 EM.
0400     A Trp has 8 additional dust-off.
0725     A Trp sweep of contact area found 1 RPG-7 rd, 1 RPG-2 rd, documents, 1 dead NVA officer,
           1 9mm pistol. (see SPOTREP#6).
1615     A Trp lead at CP130.
1633     A Trp lead CP131.
1645     A Trp lead CP138.
1700     A Trp lead at CP136.
1706     A Trp lead at CP134.
1715     A Trp closed FSB Hampton.
2205     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 30
 Summary: A Trp conducted mounted reconnaissance in AO.  On the way back to the FSB for the night. Troop passed several bomb craters and someone spotted large caliber rounds laying on the ground. Troop stopped and securied five or six of rounds.  SGT Yeagley, 1st Plt, suggested the engineers sweep the area with their mine detectors.  Upon doing so, many more rounds were found and dug up.  The rounds were secured in A18 and transported to the FSB. (photo 1) (photo2)
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0720     A Trp departing FSB.
0731     A Trp lead at CP134.
0746     A Trp lead at CP136.
0748     A Trp lead at CP130.
0802     A Trp lead at CP131.
0817     A Trp command group at CP130.
0840     A Trp has a Skylark, A16, near FSB Wood with a cracked sprocket.  Extra sprocket will be used &
           crew will change.
1300     A Trp at XT488388.
1330     A Trp at XT493323.
1511     A Trp lead at CP131.
1520     A Trp lead at CP138.
1529     A Trp lead at CP136.
1542     A Trp lead at CP134.
1551     A Trp closed FSB Hampton.
1947     A Trp given permission to test fire 50cal at 45 deg at 1000 meters.
1948     A Trp received clearance to engage identified targets w small arms & M60 mg.
2008     A Trp test firing 50cal.
2020     A Trp test fire complete.
2330     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
July 31
 Summary: A Trp conducted mounted reconnaissance in AO.
0030     A Trp has a negative SITREP.
0737     A Trp departing FSB.
0749     A Trp lead at CP134.
0800     A Trp lead at CP136.
0805     A Trp trail element has a PC down with broken track.  Holding until commo is moved to another PC.
0853     A Trp on the move.
0857     A Trp lead at CP138.
0910     A Trp lead at CP131.
0920     A Trp lead at CP130.
1245     A Trp receiving small arms fire.
1248     Air strikes going in.
1402     A Trp has sniper spotted to their front at 100 meters, also man with M79.
1412     A Trp sweeping through area at this time.
1430     A Trp location is XT504355.
1600     A Trp closed NDP at XT484356.
1710     A Trp monitored an AK47 or light MG.
1748     A Trp trains closing NDP.
2025     A Trp has a negative SITREP.

Aug 1
0000     Page 1 log missing
2049     A Trp Neg sitrep
Summary B Trp on stand-down at Cu Chi base camp. A, C Trps departed NDP’s at 0809 hours.   Conducted mounted recon in area: XT50035?, XT501348, XT4993349, XT479336.  C Trp received 15 rds, small arms fire, neg casualties.   (See Sitrep for results of activities.)  Trps close in DOP’s at 1852 hours
Aug 2
Log pages 1 & 2 missing
2050     B Trp reports movement has ceased
2124     Capt Wells cleared area XT4638, to XT5038 to XT480385 for 2-22Arty
2130     B Trp has neg movement, Ceased Arty
2235     Both Trps neg sitrep
SUMMARY    C Trp closed in Cu Chi at 1515 hours for Stand-down.  All Trps departed NOPs at 0800 hours.  Conducted mounted recon in area: XT448270, XT44248, XT503354, XT504352.  Trp A, B Closed in NOPs at 1700 hours. (See sitrep for findings and results of the days activities).
2400     Journal Closed
Aug 3
0001    Journal Opened
0030    Both Trps neg sitrep
0200    Message from 1st Bde – on 3 Aug, 3 RF units will be RIFing from XT3935 to 4335 to 4530 to 3929, in New AO
0230    Both Trps neg sitrep
0600    SP/4 Ayers assumed duties as RTO
0635    A Trp has 1st plt departing FSB Hampton for Road Sweep
0645    A TRp1st Plt CP 134
0713    A Trp 1st Plt CP 117
0723    B Trp departing NOP for SP
0728    A Trps 1st Plt XT331379
0731    A Trp 2, 3 Plt departing FSB Hampton
0737    A Trp 1st Plt CP 116
0742    A Trp 2, 3 Plt CP 134
0805    A Trp 2, 3 Plt CP 124
0807    A Trp 1st Plt XT328425
0812    A TRp 2, 3 Plt CP 117
0827    A Trp 1st Plt – Road sweep complete
0830    B Trp CP 138
0842    A Trp XT313357
0910    A Trp location XT320372
0918    B Trp CP 132
0925    A Trp location XT322381
0936    B Trp CP 133
0937    A Trp XT329384
1135    A Trp CP 116
1137    A Trp breaking for class one, XT320410
1155    B Trp loction XT335368
1237    B Trp moving out on sweep
1300    A Trp moving out on sweep
1340    B TRp XT342390
1510    A Trp CP 116
1520    A Trp CP 117 holding
1524    B Trp in NOP XT329382
1538    A Trp has Both bridge tracks and retrains station on way to Hampton
1541    A Trp CP 133
1545    A Trp CP 134
1600    A Trp closed Hampton
1631    B Trp trains departing Hampton
1650    B Trp trains CP 132
1944    Received clearance to engage ident targets w/SA and M60s DC A Trp
2008    Capt Wells cleared XT410320, 410310, 420320, 420310, 380365,380375, 390365,390375, for H & I tomorrow 
          at 1755
2021    B Trp radar: L 305 deg 50M, R 55 deg 100M, C 500M, LP’s: 20 deg, 75M, 210 deg 75M, 180 deg 100M.
2025    Both Trps neg sitrep
2140    A Trp reports moving lights at 110 deg at range of 250 meters, lights moving So. To No. engaging w/M79 and Arty
2230    Both Trps neg sitrep
SUMMARY C Trp on stand-down at Cu Chi.  A, B Trps departed their NOP’s at 0830 hours.  Conducted mounted recon in areas: XT313357, XT328425, XT320372, XT335368, XT342390, XT329382. CSee Sitrep for findings and results of the days activities). Trps closed in their NOPs at 1750 hours.
2400    Journal Closed
Aug 4
4 AUG 69
0000    Log page 1 missing
1620    A Trp 10 & 30 enroute   to Hampton, 20 t CPS waiting for Low Boy
1624    Updated Div
1635    A Trp lead CP 138
1632     Low Boy at CP S
1634    A Trp lead CP 136
1647    A Trp lead CP 134
1656    A Trp 10 and 30s closing Hampton
1701    A Trp 20 enroute to Hampto; Low boy enroute
1703    A Trp CP 138
1715    A Trp CP 136
1732    A Trp CP 134
1740    Capt Wells cleared XT380330, XT420330, XT420360,XT370420 and XT350390 for Bao Don from 09-1500
1745    A Trp closed Hampton
1920    Have usual clearance for identified targets w/SA. M60, HB
2035    A Trp given permission to test fire main gun on 70 deg Az DC
2045    B Trp radar, L 10 deg 500M, R 20 deg 200M, LPs 1st 255 deg, 2nd 70 deg 75M, 3rd 150 deg 75M
2046    B Trp, A Trp neg sitrep
2105    All Elements neg sitrep
2305    A Trp reports 5-6 lights on 70 deg Az at 500M, eng w/SA Arty
2315    A Trp reports 1 individual on 140 deg Az at 250M, eng w/M79s SA
2330    A Trp reports target at 70 deg, lights out 2nd Target to be eng, w/M60 and 79
SUMMARY:    C Trp on stand down. A, B, Trps departed NOPs at 0830 hours. Conducted area recon: XT332412, XT332425, XT326429, XT328388, XT345377, XT330378, (See Sitrep for findings and results of the days activities). A, B closed in NOPs at 1745 hours.
2400    Journal Closed
Aug 5    Logs missing
Aug 6
0000    log pages 1 & 2 missing - LT Pruitt assigned as XO.
2129    B Trp neg sitrep
2130    C Trp neg sitrep
2150    Dust off complete
2203    C Trp neg sitrep
2220    Trang Bang requested Part
2230    A, B Trp neg sitrep
2300    C Trp neg sitrep
2330    All Trps neg sitrep
SUMMARY    Trps departed NOPs at 0730 hours.  Conducted mounted recon and MSR security between CP 117 and CP 115.  Conducted recon in coordinates: XT367325, XT379333, XT379333, XT389227, XT368324, XT379327, XT374326, XT328436, XT344437, XT343341. (See Sitrep for findings and results of the days activities). Trps closed in their NOPs at 1800 hours.
2400    Journal Closed
Aug 7
0000    Page 1 missing
1620    A Trp CP 133
1646    A Trp closed NOP XT374328
1746    H & W taking detainees to Cu Chi
1831    B Trp CP 117
1940    Given clearance to engage identified targets w/SA and M60 CP
1941    Neg Arvn Aps within 2000M of A Trp
1954    B Trp CP 133
2000    B Trp lead CP 134
2015    B Trp closed FSB Hampton
2031    A Trp neg sitrep
2313    Trang Bang reports VC Battalion at XT437243 eng w/Arty
SUMMARY    Trps departed their NOPs at 0730 hours.  Conducted mounted recon and MSR security, from CP 117 – CP 115, Conducted recon in coordinates: XT309429, XT349275, XT358376, XT310414, XT375277, XT330380.  (See Sitrep for findings and results of the days activities).  All Trps closed in NOPs at 2015 hours.
2400    Journal Closed
Aug 8
0000    Log pages 1 & 2 missing
Mostly B Trp info
Aug 9
0000    log page 1 missing
1233    A Trp on move
1310    A Trp XT391329
1400    A Trp XT384317, dropped off ARVNs vic CP 133
1545    A Trp enroute to Hampton
1557    A Trp lead CP 132
1615    A Trp closed Hampton
1647    Capt Wells cleared XT460250, XT420340, XT410270, XT450300 from 1200-1700 for Go Dau Ha.
1945    Capt Wells gave Trang Bang clearance to work in following areas 10 Aug.  XT464244, XT470263, XT479262, XT492250, XT481250, XT477252
2014    Given clearance to engage identified targets w/SA and M60
2030    All Trps neg sitrep
SUMMARY    All Trps departed NOPs at 0737 hours.  Conducted mounted reconnaissance in AO, coordinates: XT388318, XT298298, XT293332, XT298399, XT308390, XT392312, XT315405, XT394296, XT316393. (See Sitrep for findings and results of the day activities). Closed in NOPs at 1639
2400    Journal Closed
Aug 10
0000    Log pages 1 & 2 missing
Aug 11
0000    Log pages 1 & 2 missing
Aug 16
- FSB Stoner
- Search rubber plantation and found NVA Base Camp near river.
Mid Aug
  - Operated around Duc Hoa. NDP at the hard point at the Sugar Mill on the Vam Co Dong river. Co-located with a battery of SP 155's. (photo)
Aug 23
- 3rd PLT posting Roads south of Cu Chi Sugar Mill & Hard Spot. (photo)
Aug 27
- Troop Village Cordon & Search with the Squadron. (photo)
Aug 29
- 3rd PLT in FSB Hampton (Raining)
Aug 31
  - OPCON to 3rd Bde until 31 Oct.
-  3rd PLT RIF w ARVN in the Mousetrap  4 Arvn wounded w booby traps. (photo)

Sep 1
 Summary:  A Trp departed NDP at 0745hrs. Conducted mounted reconnaissance and MSR security from CP34
to CP134 to CP 138. Trp closed FSB Hampton at 1528hrs.
1435     A Trp dropping off ARVN.
1450     A Trp lead element at CP11.
1500     A Trp lead element at CP138.
1506     A Trp lead element at CP136.
1515     A Trp lead element at CP134.
1528     A Trp closed FSB Hampton.
1815     A Trp sending a plt to secure broken down engineer truck between FSB Hampton & Trang Bang.
1840     A Trp plt at CP135.
1905     A Trp plt found no broken down engineer vehicle.  Have returned and closed FSB Hampton.
Sep 2
 Summary: A Trp departed NDP at 0745hrs. Conducted mounted reconnaissance and MSR security. Conducted a reconnaissance-in-force.. Trp closed FSB Hampton at 1612hrs.
0130     A Trp negative SITREP.
0628     A Trp stand-to is complete.
0746     A Trp departing FSB Hampton.
0753     A Trp reports another unit has already cleared the road because the dirt is pushed off to the side.  A Trp is at CP134.
0806     A Trp lead is at CP136.
0814     A Trp lead is at CP138.
0853     A Trp is at XT473293.
1133     A Trp breaking for Class 1 at XT498268.
1257     A Trp completed chow and is on the move.
1349     A10 elements are at XT494265.  A30 elements are at XT473254.
1500     A Trp has completed its reconnaissance-in-force.
1530     A Trp is at CP138.
1534     A Trp is at CP136.
1547     A Trp is at CP134.
1612     A Trp has closed FSB Hampton.
1923     A Trp radar status: Right 2730 mills, left 790 mills, center 1730 mills, & range 1000 meters.
2058     A Trp has negative SITREP.
Sep 3
 Summary: A Trp departed NDP at 0740hrs. Conducted mounted reconnaissance and MSR security. Conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. 3rd PLT in FSB Hampton (Raining). Trp closed FSB Hampton at 1640hrs.
1419     A Trp (-) checking out area at XT401319.  One PLT is at XT416326.
1440     A Trp has sub-element back and will sweep to Smith.
1500     A Trp at XT408310.
1516     A Trp is at XT417298.  A20 will work east of patch of rubber trees at 4129.
1558     A Trp lead is at CP131.
1611     A Trp is at CP138.
1630     A Trp is at CP134.
1640     A Trp is entering FSB Hampton.
1955     A Trp radar status: Right 2930 mills, left 790 mills, center 1730 mills, & range 1000 meters.
2130     A Trp has negative SITREP.
Sep 4
Summary: A Trp departed NDP at 0735hrs. Conducted mounted reconnaissance and MSR security. Conducted a reconnaissance-in-force. Trp closed NDP at 1630hrs.
0035     A Trp has negative SITREP.
0735     A Trp departing FSB Hampton.
0745     A Trp at CP134.
0800     A Trp lead at CP133.
0811     A Trp lead at CP177.
1034     A Trp at XT319451.
1045     A Trp NDP at XT341453 for 4 Sep is cleared and 1300 meters around that grid is cleared.
1138     A Trp breaking for class I at XT318449.
1250     A Trp finishing Class I at XT318449.
1255     A Trp on the move.
1350     A Trp is at XT315445.
1430     A Trp is at XT312437.  Has an APC with a thrown track.
1630     A Trp is at NDP at XT339455.
1955     A Trp has LPs at 65 degrees at 125 meters; 2 degrees at 325 meters; & 4 degrees at 225 meters. Radar status: Right 1795 mills, left 3554 mills, & range 312 meters.
2240     A Trp negative SITREP.
Sep 5
 Summary: A Trp departed NDP at 0645hrs. Conducted mounted reconnaissance and MSR security. Conducted a mounted reconn. Trp closed NDP at 1703hrs.
0645     A Trp moving out on road sweep.
0940     A Trp center of mass at XT330433.
1052     A Trp lead at CP130.
1130     A Trp location is XT427310.
1325     A Trp location at XT406310.
1424     A Trp element in Big Rubber released at this time.
1435     A Tro location XT396313.
1610     A Trp location XT487268.
1703     A Trp in NDP at XT465247.
1843     A Trp requests a test fire on any azimuth.
1915     SGT Williams cleared test fire for A Trp.
1945     A Trp test fire complete.  Radar status: right 3260 mills, center 2315 mills, left 1312 mills, & range 1000 meters.
2230     A Trp negative SITREP.

Sep 6

Summary: A Trp departed NDP at 0855hrs. Conducted mounted reconnaissance and MSR security. Conducted a mounted reconn. Trp closed NDP at 1624hrs.

0024     A Trp negative SITREP.

0855     A Trp departing NDP.

0900     A Trp NCS left net to replace a 1780.

0932     A Trp location is XT488276.

1031     A Trp location is XT488276.

1111     A Trp location is XT499274.

1200     A Trp breaking for class I.

1335     A Trp on the move.

1345     A Trp finished sweep to the South.  Turning and going back to the North.

1348     A Trp location is XT455256.

1449     Div Yellow Jacket #800, unknown sized enemy element within 600 meters of XT479280 and 800 meters of XT561309.  A Trp moving to Yellow Jacket #800 at this time.

1505     A Trp has reached Yellow Jacket grid at this time.

1540     A Trp has 1 female detainee at XT478281 w/half an ID card.  SCO is taking her to Cu Chi.

1548     A Trp has a 2nd female detainee,  will put her on health & welfare.

1555     A Trp beginning Phase II of Operation TOLAYU.

1624     A Trp closed NDP at XT486274.

1725     A Trp will go on stand-down COB 7 Sep.

1955     A Trp radar status: right 3130 mills, center 2145 mills, left 1150 mills, & range 1000 meters.

2130     A Trp has negative SITREP.

Sep 7

Summary:  A Trp departed NDP at 0735hrs.  Conducted mounted reconnaissance and MSR security. Trp closed into Cu Chi at 1602 hrs.

0026     A Trp negative SITREP.

0735     A Trp departed NDP.

0858     A Trp located at XT50299.

1245     A Trp has 2 PCs out.  1 Sheridan still stuck in mud at XT502299.

1313     A Trp has all vehicles out.  Will try getting into area from XT480300.

1330     A Trp is on the move at this time.

1434     A Trp is located at XT478296.

1554     A Trp is at CP150.

1602     A Trp closed into Cu Chi base camp.

Sep 8

Summary: A Trp at Cu Chi for stand-down.

Sep 9
 Summary: A Trp at Cu Chi for stand-down.

Sep 10
 Summary: A Trp at Cu Chi for stand-down.

Sep 11

Summary: A Trp departs Cu Chi from stand-down at 1700hrs and moves to FSB Hampton. Closed FSB Hampton at 1800hrs.

1700     A Trp departs Cu Chi base camp.

1725     A Trp at CP147

1750     A Trp at CP135

1800     A Trp enters FSB Hampton.

Sep 12

Summary: A Trp departed NDP at 7:19hrs and conducted road sweep from DP140 to CP 134 to CP 136.

0010     A Trp has a negative SITREP.

0615     A Trp stand-to complete

0719     A Trp leaving FSB Hampton to begin sweep.

0744     A Trp at CP140.  A31 subelement 2km (?) of CP134.

0800     A Trp subelement at CP 136.

Sep 13

Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

Sep 14

Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

     - Road sweep out of a Artillery base in the Sugar mill area A18 track hit a 40lb mine & was combat loss.

Sep 15
Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

     - 3rd PLT Posting Roads Duc Hoa

Sep 16
Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

Sep 17
Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

Sep 18
Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

Sep 19
Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

Sep 20
Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

Sep 21
 Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

     - 3rd PLT Posting Roads (Raining)

Sep 22
Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

Sep 23
Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

Sep 24
Summary:  A Trp OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID at Tay Ninh until 25 Sep.  No journal entries.

Sep 25
Summary:  B Trp replaces A Trp at Tay Ninh OPCON to 3rd Bde, 25th ID.

Sep 26

Summary:  A Trp departed FSB Hampton at 0602hrs.  Cleared road from CP134 to CP138.  Conducted mounted reconnaissance at XT543346 and XT447252. Closed in to NDP at XT553326 at 1710 hrs.

-  RIF Bo Loi Woods (Caught 2 Prisoners ) (photo)

Sep 27
 Summary:  A Trp departed NDP at 0916hrs.  Conducted mounted reconnaissance at XT551341, XT549344, XT548347 and XT544342. Closed in to NDP at XT560324 at 1700 hrs.

- RIF Bo Loi Woods (Killed 2 NVA)

Sep 28

Summary:  Departed NDP 0845. conducted mounted recon  XT548336, XT541347, XT546346. Closed into NDP at XT563322.

Sep 29

Summary:  A Trp departed NDP at 0640 hrs to sweep area. Closed NDP XT 569304,

1930     A Trp Radar: right 140 degrees range 2000 meters, center 205 degrees 1500 meters, & left 0 degrees at 150 meters.

1949     A Trp engaged 6 to 10 personnel on an AZ of 360 deg
2004     A Trp received 2 RPG RDS, neg casualties
2007     Night Hawk on station at A Trp 070 Hawks
2010     Issue 26 on station at A Trp
2030     Light Fire Team from Diamond Head fired at distance 400m at 180 deg from A Trp.
2138     neg sitrep A Trp
2140     Night Hawk on station at A Trp
2224     A Trp received mortars from 400 meters, 7 to 10 rds of 82mm.
2312     Little Bear 070 on station at A Trp location
2340     A & C Trps neg sitrep
2355     A Trp spotted 1 individual w/RPG launcher AZ of 190 Deg took individual under fire.


Oct 2
 Oct 4
 Oct 8
Oct 10
Oct 17
 Oct 20
 Oct 24
Summary
1500
1513
1522
1735
2200
2255
Oct 25
 Summary
0700
0930
0945
1800
 Oct 28

Oct 31

RIF in Bo Loi Killed 2 NVA found officer with code books & radio

3rd PLT Killed a NVA Tax Collector in Trang Bang Village

3rd PLT Captured 2 VC POWS found 3 NVA killed by artillery found small weapons cache.

RIF in Country Store AO  Captured NVA medic & nurse.

Troop posting roads.

Troop on standown.


Lt O'Toole to Trp XO & Lt George to 3rd platoon leader.

A Trp depart Cu Chi Base Camp.
A Trp Sub elem left Cu Chi to relieve C Trp 20 who is reacting to 2/12th contact vic XT568305
A Trp sub elem coming to Hampton
closed on NDP at FSB Hampton.
A Trp mortar rds 350m, AZ 30deg
A Trp has neg SITREP

A Trp NDP FSB Hampton.. A Trp departed NDP to begin road sweep.
A Trp linked up with 1/5 Flame Plt to sweep area of contact C Trp had last night (XT558308).
A Trp location:  XT488204.
1st Plt A/3/4 at CP 139, enroute to FSB Hampton.  2nd and 3rd Plts at XT540298.
 FSB Hampton
Troop conducting Operations in the Mushroom found Tax collector w/money. (See Tropic Lightning News 17 Nov 69)
Enemy finances suffered a huge loss at the hands of the men of Alfa Troop, 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry recently. Raiders of the 3d Platoon followed Charlie into his hideaway in the Mushroom area near Patrol Base Hunsley and found 2,125,000 piasters stashed in the NVA piggy bank. That's a little less than $20,000 in real money. "WE FOUND a breathing hole in a clump of suspicious-looking bushes," Sergeant Lonnie Dotson of Tacoma, Wash., said. "We started poking around and pretty soon we found a large bunker and tunnel." There were three NVA inside. They were given a chance to Chieu Hoi, and one of them came out of a hole a short distance away. Two others remained in the bunker, but smoke grenades soon forced them out. "We heard a lot of coughing and choking, and when it stopped we went in and found the two NVA dead," Dotson said. PRIVATE FIRST Class Alvin Hite of New Orleans, Private First Class Hal Lehman of Cape Girardeau, Mo. and Specialist 4 Marlow Kapuli of Honolulu searched the bunker and tunnel. "We just started passing bags of things out," Hite said. "It wasn't until we got out of there and started going through everything that we found all the money. It was bundled and wrapped in plastic and packed in old ammo cans. When I saw how much there was I thought, 'Wow! We're all rich.'" It was discovered later that the three NVA were all high-ranking officers in a rear service group. THEY WERE IN charge of purchasing food supplies. Documents found with the money indicated the enemy supply officers intended to buy 500,000 liters (or approximately 10,000 hundred pound bags) of rice for the month of November. Thanks to the men of Alfa Troop, the money will not be used to buy food for the enemy. Instead, it will be used to support a wide variety of pacification programs, including the possibility of building a new school. HOW MUCH IS IT IN DOLLARS? - Specialist 4 Doug Marxhausen checks a  part of a cache of piasters worth $20,000 found by some of his buddies from the 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry.  (photo)

Combat losses of Major Items from 17 Feb-31Oct,1969 for 3-4 Cav: 5 Ton Trucks (2); M-113A1 (40); M-551 (19); M-106A1 (2).  From 2nd Bde Combat After Action Report.