CLASSIFIED
YOK NAM LOA MASSIF AREA
From:
S3 Ops 1/501st Inf
To:.
TOC FSB, Bravo & Delta 1/501st
Operation
RAPIDSTRIKE III -
DATE/TIME: 03/12/1969
Orders for 03/13/1969
Weather
Patchy rain nearby
Max: 34°c | Min: 19°c
Rain: 15.70 mm
Sunrise: 05:29 AM
Sunset: 06:04 PM
Cloud 15%
- 100%
Wind
2-4mph primarily from S.
Humidity 49% - 98%
Pressure 1008mb - 1010 mb
Bravo –
3rd Platoon to move to area due West of 218 597 and
set up ambush positions for night – radio in only hourly with sitrep unless
full engagement occurs
1st & 2nd Platoons prepare and remain on
alert for assistance action to Bravo 3rd Plt
Maintain
use of Hill 524 as OP
Delta –
2nd Platoon to provide Point with flanking security
from 3rd Platoon (left) and 1st Platoon (right) , Wpns Plt and HQ to be rear of Platoon Diamond
formation and conduct aggressive patrol North West of FSB perimeter for up to
4KM - Duration
8hrs plus 1 x 30 min stop – Area to be patrolled GR 211 621 to GR 201629 search
and destroy any enemy encountered. Report in any obvious trails/signs of the
enemy and utilise A Battery as Fire Support if required.
326th Engrs - to continue FSB Lee
construction – advise on insertion of Artillery Batteries and Support Units
A 2/319 Arty – Continue to improve firing
positions and to provided fire support as necessary
Charlie
& Alpha Companies -
Confirm readiness to enter the AO.
Cyclone 6
Actual FSB LEE CP
Supply confirmation that all villagers are evac’d and
we can now begin Operations in earnest
Cyclone
6 Actual Out
LtC P D Lewis
EYES ONLY