SITREP 03/08/1969 1/501st

CLASSIFIED

YOK NAM LOA MASSIF AREA

From : TOC FSB LEE
TO : S3 Operations, 1/501^st, LTC Lewis Cyclone 6

Operation RAPIDSTRIKE III -

DATE/TIME: 03/08/69

Units: Bravo & Delta 1/501st, 1st Aplha 328th Egnr, Bravo 2/17^th Cav

Bravo -

Night passed quiet

Morning set out on Patrol Nothing found beyond what is marked on map until 221 611 discover 2 x booby traps, grenade traps.

1^st Platoon remained on Hill 524 for security with Weapons Platoon. Request that this position become a permanent OP for FSB LEE to provide security

Delta –

Quiet Night,

Day aiding in FSB construction.

Head count of Villagers 227 plus livestock and belongings This includes villes both N. And S. of FSB LEE, that are viewed as being too close to perimeter.

Send out LPs on requested co-ordinates

1-Bravo/326^th Engr

FSB construction ongoing, Basic bunkers built, minor berm and double concertina wire in place.  Ready to receive guns 03/09/1969

B 2/17th Cav

Assist in construction of FSB LEE building in hull down positions for Troops ACAVs and M48s