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Significant Organization or Unit Activities.

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General. (U) Diring the period I August 1967 thru 31 October 1967,

I Field Force Vietnam Artiiler4 continued to support United States, Vietnamese and Free World Military "Assistance Forces (F'an) I and di II Corps Tactical Zones (CTZ).

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b. (C) I Field Force Vietnam Artillery +units, totaling tM artillery groups, ten battalions, .five separate batteries and two dot~chmients,' suported all major operations in II CTZ to include operation o Pershing, Frahcis Marion, Greeley, MacAkthurp Boling, Byrd and Hong c- (0) Four battalionsj two separate batteries and tv detachments under I Field Force Vietnam Artillery (Forward) DlOWt HA and under operational control of III Marine Amphibious Force continued to support Marinie ohera ons.n I Z Z. d. (C) The 8th Battalion, 4th Artillery (17nm gu selfpropelled) arrived in cotuitry in mid-August 1967 and was placed under I Field Force Vietnam Artillery (Forward) (VOWl HA) ith operational. control to III Marine Amphibious Force. The battalion mission of General Suppor. Reinforcing the 12th Marine was assigned the Regiment. --

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Battalion base camp was established at DNG HA;

e. (C) 3d Battalion, 6th Artillery was issued FADAC to battery level in mid August 1967.. Their 60 day evaluation report was[ fo:iwarded in mid October 1967 to justify an. ecpanded basis of issue tbattery level for 105n~m units. The battalion has experience! extremely good fi:rst round accuracy. Special Handling Required Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals by Authority of CG, I FF NoE b ARTY. 0 te 14 November 1967

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f. (U) To faci -tat, n:,oi e efT!cient operations, the physica location lo'cation Fire Sulpport Coor..,- .,at on.. of the was moved toai-o room ofas =-e to a the I Field Force Vietna,, Tact.,a). Operations Center on 23

Augu st 1967.

g. (U) r..if''" F1'3 wol-ki.ng conference for I Fiei'. Pcrce Vietnam divisional and non-divis.--onal arci,.Ie ry iits was conducted on 23-21. August 1967 a': . i. t'd Si,-, s L-.V 'n.=. The pkiaow+ of the conference was to tailor artillery units to accomplish the mission in R No The conference agreed on standardized MTOEs for the divisional light and medium battalions and the Force Artillery light, medium and heavy battalions, both towed and 'self propelled. h.. (U) In order to increase Force- Artillery efforts, effectiveness and responsiveness in support of the ARVN, I Field Forcd.Vietnam Artillery established a liaison section with Headquarters II Corps the ixist week of September 1967. i. (FOUO) On 9 September 1967, radar section number 6, HHB, 8th TAB, 26th Artillery was relieved of the mission of Countermortar Radar support of Task Force 2/7th Cay at PHAN THIET and assigned a new mission of Countermortar Radar support of CAM RANH BAY/DONG BA THIN complec. The se3tion departed PHAN THIET on 9 September 1967 by LST and arrived at CAM RANH BAY on 10 September 1967. Upon arrival at CLM RANH BAY the section was placed u~der OPOON to. 18th Engineer Bde. -j,, (C) In September, Battery C,6th Battalion, 32d rtilery displaced from NINH HOA to the central highlands to support the 4th infantry Division in the Franis Marion area of operation. Subsequently. they were displaced to operation Bolling in support of the 173d Airborne Brigade. k. (C) In mid September 1967, Battery B, 6th Battalion, 27th 111.3]...7 ivas relieved of its operational mission in I CTZ and deployed 9 (U) Maor General Charles P. Brown Jr. Commandant, Un ted 5 tat--es3 A'*..1 A!16..y and Miss-i.le Sclhool ,) boUed lay i Field Force Vietnam Arl4llerr iu..ts during his'artillery assistance visit to II CTZ from 19-23 September 1967, m. (C) Battery C 6th Battalion, 16th Artillery was relieved of,its mission in the Pershing area of operation and was employed in Operation Bolling in support of thn 173d Airborne Brigade i-n ].oIhe September.

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n. (0) The 108th Artillery Oropap aifrived it country during first veek in October 1967. They will be attachadlIo Headquartars; Unikigd Stated Army Vietnam but will be under operational central of the MI Mfarine Amphibious Force ini I CTZ. Those Force Artillery units under I Field Force Vietnam Artillery (Forward)( DONG HA will1 be attached to the I10th Artillery, Group eff octive t~ Novwbtr 1.967 and -the forward Hezdq~izters will be dissolv:,,id coilcurrently, o. (0) In order to influence future operations in: II 01 Z the 'r Fiel~d Force Vietnam ArtillIery Officer recommended to the Commanding General, I Fiel.d Force Vietnam that all non-di~visiona. 4rtillery units be &athedto Force Artillery. On 15 October 1967, 2dBALtalion, 17th Artilex7 was removed from attacikent to thei 1let Ci-vAj 11isioi'(Airmobile)' and attached to I Field Foroe- Vietnam Artillery wiAifurther attachment to 41 st Artillery Group. Their mission is to sipport the I1st Cavalx y Dvisibn (Ai-mobile) in the Pershing area of operation ahd base defense of Camp Radcliffe. p. (C) Efeotive 19.October 1967, flattery' A, 1st Battalion, 30th Artillery was pldced under operational control of the Americal Division Artillery operating in the southe~'pdrtioh df I CTZ. q. (U) On 27 October 1967, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, I Field Force Vietnam Artillery received a Command Inspection from I Field Force Vieirnam# Brigadier General George S. Blanchard, Chief of Staff, conducted an inspection in -ranks, walk through of the billets and toured all sections of the headquarters and the -battery,,. Concurrently,. representatives of the Z Field Force Vietnam staff conducted a detailed inspection within their areas of interest. Artillery displaced from the Pershing to MacArthur area of operation to increase heavy artillo;.y Sujprt of the 4th Infantry Division. The 52d

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u. (FOOO) During the quartex the radar offfcer ard amnaLe Maar technician of Headquarters and 3ead ,xtslf M,, ,b ) Batt aLion,

Townes 26th Arillery conducted a three week ANJMPQ-4A Radar course ab d and PU CAT AMo The program of instruewion for the 51 students Included operations and nomenclature of the AN/MPQ-4A radar and power unit PU-34,, map reading, M-2 aiming circle, RSOP, weapons location and mean point of impact and high burst registrations. 2. (S-NOFORN) Operations and TrainingActivities. a. (U) I Field 'Force Vietzii 1rtil ery'Regulation 1-I,
and Inspec'tLon, R was pblished on 5 August 1967, The

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purpose ot UV.6. regulat~qpio1i to 'establish guideifes ,for.a quarterly inspection ,freach battalDn, separate battery and detachnent attached to I neld'Wrce -Vietnam Artillery. The regulation supplements I Field Fore "Vietnam AxtllJery Regulation 350-1 by providing a detailed check list for eachi sttiif section in its area of interest. The inspection is designed to evaltiate the combat and operational effectiveness of the unit but not to-3'r"etre with 'currht oporations. A!VN/RF/PF Forces, artillery groups attached to & Fiela Force Vietnam Artillery were tasked o provide on-call, mobile tzrzining teams to instruct forward observer, fire direction and survey.procedures. During the D'ield Force Vietnam Aruille ,liaison officer to 96 month pf Octobar 1 tet.aiping requirements between the Force air illery II Corps oor Vision artilleries. I Field Force VietnR. ttillery groups and'dih A V battalionb scheduled kid conducted this training. c. (C) Staittics for US Artillery in II Corps Tactical Zone and I Field force Vietnam Arti~lery units in WArea for the reporting

b. -MC) :k order. t-a Ampro*e the. overa,

,cdmbat effeotivsnss of

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Missions fired:-

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45,110 4hI 0NSERVED
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(2)' Tube strength for Ary Artillery units supporting III. 1AF in I (;TZ at end of reporting quarter were as follows: lOm s18 z 0 81, 0 24 \

e. (U) Personnel of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, I Field Fore* Vetaam Artillery were engaged in 92 days of mission oriented operations. Asquired mandatory and on-the-ob-training was conducted concurrently foi? 66 days, k. (s-NFOBN) In August 1967, 19 personnel from I Field Force Vietnax Artillery 8 ii!ch and 155rm units attended .a one week.nuclear assembly refresher training course in Korea. The requirement by USARPAC to maintain three, trained nuclear assembly personnel per battery and three per battalion headquarters is unrealistic for several reasons. t c (I) To maintain adequate technical proficiency, at least one %echrical operation and one reading session s hould be conducted weekly. This required training is impossible because the appropriate publications, assembly tools and practice rounds are not allowed in RVN. (2) The combination of a short one year tour, the infusion program and. normal combat attrition of personnel Lakes the absence of these personnel for refreshe: t.,rafinng an additional burden on their u-i.ts: (3) -The complex and detailed administration requirements to implement the Surety Progrsm (AR 50-1, AR 50-2 and AR 50-3) is a burdensome and unrealistic task in a counterinsurgency envi. onment. Firing units habitually \ are employed in isolated fire bases and maintain minimum essential adminstrative personnel.

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(U) Personnel. The following awards and decorations

a. Awards and Decorations: were presented during the quarter:

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Authorized
Assigned Pi-cent for Duty

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d. Morale and Discipline: The morale and discipline have con-. tinued to be excellent throughout the reporting period. 40 i. (U). Military Civic Actions.

EDAP 52d rty nGp have been. extended to include %a, EDCAP az.o.. '--c activities is now visiting_ an addiiiorr. . .matiny II: inr dental three (3) villages in the Pleiku area. Many battalions have integrated their MEDCAP visits into sick call conducted by ARVN units. The battalions are also using MEDOAP to train Vietnamese personnel in basic diagnosis and treatM.,nto The 'n.lue of MEDCOP as a start for further civic action projects is becomi. ?g mort evident. IMEDCAP is an excellent my to diow the people that we want to help. b. C:,ivic Action Projects: The efforts of I Field Force V';otz:.m Art22.ery iniits in civic action work are changing from outright .on vibautions to helping the Vietneamese help themselves. New projects initiated include fish pond construction, medical training for Vietnamese personnel, sewing classes for four (4) Jarai woman, construction of a hamlet Headquarterse distribution of edible gargage to pig farms and construction of spillways a1 wells. Involving RVN anned forces in the civic a~z 4 ion program is receivinj continued emphasis from artillery units. c. I Field Force Vietnam krtillery Regulation 515-1 (Military Civic Action) was published on 19 September 1967 and distributed to battery level,

d. Annex G (Milit.ary Civic Action Inspection Check List) was added to I Field F6rce Vietnam Artillery Regulation 1-1 (Quarterly Command This Annex will.. -d the units in preparing Inspection) on 20 September 196?. for the S5 04r-.' on of the Quarterly Con'lAnd Inspec."..,.K o

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ATI M M OS AND RECMOWMATIONS.

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(S) OBSERVAjTIONS

(M)SONSM Ii ED).

(S) Fire Support Coordination Element. (FSCE) a. (U) (1) Target Development Program.
.Item:

Selection of.Targeting Data.

Discussion: Targeting data is received by the FOCE from many sources. This intelligence informationmust be screened carefully to prevent duplication and meaningless plots on the ta'rgeting maps. Observation: As the intelligence summaries, observation reports, special studies, photographic interpretations, preliminary inter* rogtion reports and intelligence reports are received, the Artillery Intelligeqce Officer, selects those items depicting enemy buildup of a permanent nratnre. Enemy .reports/sightings of company-size or larger are plotted on the targeting maps and inciudod in the interdiction target lists.' The remaining pssible targets are filed for use as collateral target information.

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Availability of Intblligence Information.

DRicussion: I :Fiold .Force Vietnam FSCE has access to the foLloWaW sources of intelligence: all MACV J-2 CICV, USARV, II Corps., each ARW division in II CTZ, each US -unit .in II CTZ (thru channels), 5th SFG: routine I Field Force Vietnam G-2 sources, JSAF and USN. Observation: In order to conduct a meaningful target analysis, evenly &ailable intelligfpce source must be exploited. b, (S) (i). Adinistration. (U) Item: Mapboard Preparation.

Discussion: 'To provide a proper working aurf'ace, mapsheets aud acetate overlays must remain flat and tight against the mapb6ards, Observation: Under the conditions of high temperatuire and humidity encountered in RN., mapsheets and acetate will remain flat and tight against the mapboards if installed at night, preferably from 2200 to 0400 hours,

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Clarity of Situatifn Ct.tp
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t .. information must be f Discussion: Since ; -eal. depicted graphically on the situation rap., care must be exercised to avoid clutter and confusion. Obser,;:a,.ct=:. Unit symbolo should be aligned on the margins or other u.m"ed portions of the map, with lines drawn from the symbols to the respoctive grid locations. (3) (S) .Item: Coordination of B-52 Strikes in the Proximity of Heavy Artillery. Discussion: The attack altitude of heavy aircraft and the maxinum ordimite of heavy artillery can conflict producing a safety haz.rd. Observation: Coordination between FSCE and Direct Air Support Center permits immediate notification of the artillery unit..involved, should the axis of attack enter the artillerj' s range capability, Notification includes target number, grj.d., altitude and ded,of- attack, TOr and a No-Bombs-After ime., all.owing heavy. :*ztilry .tt modify teporariy existing fire missions to preclude .asafety J-azard,
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Use of the FADAG in the I Field:Force Vietnam.AX43.l

Survey Infoxma%-:3u Center (SIC)..

Discussion: The M!8 Compter, Gun Direction (,FADAC) was issued to the I FFORCV Arty: Sic "inMid-August. .Since that time -the FAZDAC hai len an invaluable asset to Ohe SIC by .pro niding more -accurate, and,much more rapid method of compute:
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Traierse and trianplatiior schfeies 1 Tra-erse adjustment.

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(4) Geographic coordiiates frqm UTM cordinates.,

(5) Zone to zone transforktion problems. ( ; All five ofthe 'bove listed :capabilities ar essentia. to the successful and efficient operstion of the .1 FYORCEV Artly SIC. In all of the iompubations a hard copy is produced -which contains the starting datap field data and a multiple printout of solutions. Thio printout permits a quick, easy check of all computations and can be retained as a permanent file copy,, The printout, when utilized properly, insures thAt a more accurate and complete trig list can be published in a much shorter time than is possible

when manual methods are used,

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MaintensAnce has been perfoiwd In accordance withth applicable TMs ;Wth the result that the FAD)4C he. had no deadline time since Of course, it has been utdlised in a stngle issue (167 hra of-Veeratioi). 1.oat4ift-l facilities closely resembling those encotered at Ft Sill, OkLahcna. (a) The only liaitttAon of the FADAC ini SIC operations in II OTN has been tlhat the program t.pe ai~ailable currently is capable of traverses of eL ten legs or less.. Quite often, ourvey6 a:-.e conducted in,
II ONZ which m.;, consist of forty to fifty legs.,*

Observation: The FADAC is essential to optirum efficiency Of a c :,s level survey information center operating in a tactical situation, It prov~Zdes the capabilities necessary to operate in an area as large as that encountered in. II GTZ of RVN. b. Item: 'Publishing and updating of a trig list

s ionr- In pblishing the II ONZ and I CTZ Trig Lists, each ourvey control pint (SOP) was plotted on the appropriate map sheet, scale 1:50.000. Edh~map sheet was then assigned a basic-page nWnber (i.e., 1. 2" 3, etc.). Adi SOP~ desczd~ptioias and drawing were listed on pages numbered with-the "i~e base as the qpap sheet..on which the -SC? was plotted pr3 vi1des.*the tlexibility neces3.lec)'This (ie~1,10, 1.11, 2a0, sary when -changes aile made to the trig list so only those maps on muich more control has beibh added need tc be changed. This peijaits the piintWh and replacing of only those pages containing changes. Therefore, the basic configuration of the trig list wit). remain:Vnehangedi aryl yet it can be checked easily for purrent data., Observation: If a t!-g list, ,is-,published utilizing an identlfication system uhidh separates Sf',Ws*by map..sheet and irith a basic numberLng sy-stem based orw the zmap sheets, it. provides .maximum flexibility for changes needed to the trig libt& Yet,. thii trig list can be usel effectively evenwhile the changes are being posted. 0c, Item:. dorps Arty Surviey Planning in II CT3.

Discussion: his disc-assed in previous lesas learned, the survey plamang in II CTZ adh~eres -!,o the principles outlined in PH4 6-2., but is quite formal and detailed. The following factors deavirve special emphasis. TheV have been import~iht to the su'3cess of the I FFORCEV Arty survey program. (U) ReconnaIssancei The most important Vi~ctor is the initial be conducted by the 'I FFORCEV Survey survey reconnaissance. Trs hulI Officer in a U1[-lD helicop :er. On the reconnaissance the general sites of the survey contrbl. points (SOPs) ax 3 selected on the axacod, a survey scheme is developed based on, actual intervisibil-ity oR r:poesd SUs, accessibilJ.ty to '\tch SOP by means of wheeled vel-ixles is cdetei-mined a ac maxim-m z.~Cort ji9 Or base CaUlps ".s irdt, to extend *urvey ccntrc3.. to 'Is ma'o'v.'a~a

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(2) Dpjdtoil O&A .-olay tar nisance, publish g survey operation order which oi*liSes th -a hewbm, makes proisions for security; provides .for logistiol npo~rt,.. establishes 3ecssft7 Suidlines and procedures to be followed.
(3) Weather: Ii VTZ has two distinct monsoon seasons. In the spring and sunmer months the interior and western highlands regions receive heavy rainfall a nd the coastal regions have dry weather. In the fall and winter months the reverse is true. Because of this, survey projects in II GTZ can be conducted throughout the year in predoinately dry areas that prc:.-.de the maximum visibility for survey operations. Throughout the past eight months, a planning guide of 7,000 meters per day with an allowable 10% rerun of the total diatance has been used to plan survey projects. These guidelines have a40wed adequate time for completion of the survey if the previous listed three items have been considered. HC-8s(5) Egippent: All mnrw-shave been conducted using the E Calibration of these instruments is neccessary pvriodically,.
A,

(4)

Distance:

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(6) TraD : The train.g pf personnel has been &1.-., 44 1 minor factor in survey p.LAnning in . CTZ. Howver, parties vnsis *.;,o . new personnel have been assigned projects in relatively secure a reasMd wi very few terrain problems whenever possible. Observation: A planning guide of 7,000 meters of urivq. pbF',"' day can be used in II CTZ if the steps outlined.in'the above discussion-are

followed.
d, Item: Use of the Auto-Tape Survey Systems in RVN.

Discus saio: The kuto-Tape Survey System was sent. to RVN In~ late May 1967. Several of tne components were shipped impmperly, reuulting in damage and/or failure to a.-r!7ve at the desirea destInation. Yherefore, it was late July before field, testing of the system in RVN could be: initiated, When testing was started, excessive temperatures necessitated some modification of the equipment. In addition, the absence of a FADAC and limited availability of aircraft limited the use of the system-. However, testing has indicated that: (1) A thorough plan must be prepared and understood by all membeis of the survey party prior to starting the survey if the system is to be used effici.e't.y under combat conditions, (2) Peocedures outlined in PH 6-2 (Trilateration) must be followed when using this ,survey system if tht results are to be cbnA-derei valid(3' A FADAC should be issued with the system iLf it Is to lbe of pr~cticol value in field situationse

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(4) The system til requires so til is "-to be r*Alled by the army, i Os~

t.e

modification it its poten, " '

.rvation: Although the Auto-Tapi Survey' Systew %% sr

potent

value to the service, field tests in RVN haw been incclusive tims

Item:

Rust in battery compirtment of telephone set TA-312/PT.

Discussion: The condition of high humidity and heat existing in Vietam causes condensation to form in the battery compartment of tho telephone. This can easily cause rust on the valls and around the contacni eprizgs.. "
Observtion: Weekly maintenance should be supplemented by more frequent checks. as prescribed in TM 1.1-215

PART ;Y Uoh

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Rea

endations:

-.. ",e lieve artillery units in RVN fromi the requirement to maintain 9ih da y teams.

2. Station nuclear assembly teams with the essential equipment in locati such asap naira Guam,, IHawaii and Korea ready to be employed to nuclsAr delivery units in RVN if required,

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Brigdier General, USA .Comanding

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Iet lId AVFA-GG.OT (14 Nov 67) SUBJECT: Operational Report of Leasne Learned for Quarter1r Period Endins 31 October 1967 (WS CSFCR.65) (U11.WHAA) (U) )IEADQUARTFRS, i n=L TOS YoRaE visTuAm, Apo 96350

2 1 NOV 1967

Coandxing General, United States Arwq Vietzaa, *10 96375 Assistant Chief of Staff for Fo Develojuent, )prt..nt of the $.u W"asngtons D.C.v 20310 Cdoncur withi the recomndations contained in th~e basicdoemnt. 1Cm THI COKMNDIR:

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SECRET I:
SAVHGC-DST (14 Nov 67)
SUBJECT:

2d Ind (S)

Operational Report of Lessons Learned for Quarterly Period Ending 31 October 1967 (RCS CSFOR-65) (UIC-WFFHAA) (U)

HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES Ar4Y VITN A , APO San Francisco TO: Commander in Chief, United States Army, Pacific, ATTN:

96375

2 7 DEC 1967

GPOP-DT,

APO

96558

1. (U) This headouarters has reviewed the Operational Report-Lessons Learned for the quarterly period ending 31 October 1967 from Headquarters, I Field Force Artillery (FFHA) as indorsed.
2. (S - NOFORN) Pertinent comment follows: Reference item concerning artillery units in RVN maintaining nuclear assembly teams, page 12, part II: Nonconcur. USARPAC SECRET NOFORN message GPOP-SW 42280, DTG 270930W Nov 67, Subject: Nuclear Capability of US Army Units (U) and USARV SECRET NOFORN Ltr dated 9

December 1967, Subject as abovereaffirms the PREUSARNUCV and the requirement for Korea. assembly training in 3. (U) A copy of this indorsement will be funiished to the reporting unit
through channels. FOR THE COMMANDER:

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Copy furn: HQ, I FFORCEV
HQ, I FFORCEV Arty DOTNGRADED AT 12 YR INTERVALS NOT AUTOMATICALLY DECLASSIFIED

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GPOP-DT(14 Nov 67) (U) 3d Ind SUBJECT: Operational Report for the Quarterly Period Ending 31 October 1967. from HQ, I Fld Force Arty (UIC: WFFHAA)(RCS CSFOR-65)(U) HQ, US ARMY, PACIFIC, APO San Francisco 96558 TO:

2 6 JAN 1968

Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, Department of the Army, Washington, D. C. 20310

indorsements and concurs in the report as indorsed. FOR THE CO4ANDER IN CHIEF:

This headquarters has evaluated LubJect report and forwarding

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(Organizational St.ctraure). to O-om'etonal RePi:ort of Lessons Learned for

y .957, ru) (RCS CSIFOR-65)( IC-WFiHkA)

h rtiller , units attached .to I Field Ybrce Vietram Artillery at the end of the reporting period wer6: 41st Artillery Group 7th Battalion, '13bh Artillery (105m'T)o -Battery A, 3d Battalion., ]th Artillery (175hm SP)

7th Battalion, 15th Artillery (8 inch SP) 2d Battalion, i7th Artillery (105imm T/155mm T" Pkov) 5th Battalion, 27th Artillery 1st Battailon, 30th Artillery (IO5ma T) (155mm T) (l.55*nT)

B?.0tery C, 6th Batta.lion, 16th Artillery ':6th Battalion, 32d Artillery 4th Battalion, 60th Artillery .Battery E, -41st Artillery (8 inchSP) (AWSP) (M)

Headquarters Battery, 8th Target Acquisition Battalion, 26th Artillery Battery B, .29th Arti1lety .1(Searthlight) 52d Artillery Group '3d Battalion, 6th Artillery 6th Battalion, 14th Artillery !st PattaLion, 92d Artiller (105mm ) . "

(175mm/8 inch SP) (155mm T) (Radar) (Radar)

77th Field Artillery Detachment 237th Field Artillery Detachment

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238th Field Art1Jry Det~hment

1sBt Battalion, 44th Artijv~ AP) (7

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I. ORIGINATING ACTIVITY (Corporate author)

OACSFOR, DA, Washington;'D.C. 20310

3. RE PORT TITLE

SECRET
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3(regrd Gp 4 when, sep fm 2 Ind) Operational Report - Lessons Learned, Headquarters, I Field Force Vietnam Artillery

4. DESCRIPTIVE NOTES (Type of report and Inclusive dales)

Experiences of unit engaged in count erinsurencv operations, 1 Aug - 31 Oct 1967

5. AU THORIS) (Flrstnaome, middle Intal, last name)

CG, I'Field Force Vietnam Artillery

0. REPORT DAT. 7a. TOTAL NO. OF PAGES "b. NO. OF REFS

14 November 1967
SO. CONTRACT OR GRANT NO. I.

18
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b. PROJKCT NO.

674077 N/A
9b. OTHER REPORT NOISI (Any other numbers that may be aseldned
this report)

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I0. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT '

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SUPPLEMENTARY NOTP.S

112. SPONSORING MILITARY ACTIVITY

N/A
13. ABSTRACT

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