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». Tr.o prinaiy oiosion of tha 2d Infantry Division In to def«nd In ■MMP in event of hostile attack. Other nissi^s a-et

1953(ii .«tor0"11 U3 re8poneibilitie9 un:l€r th« Annistice Agreement of

(3) Impleia^nt 5d Infantry Divisioa portion of SUSA Cold ..ur pr02ra.11.

b. To accorr-pUsh theaa misoions, UM Divicion la ornanizel with five

road infantry division base. USARPAC Gcoral Ord.r 18« dal.ted the Air >.obile Ccmpar.y of the Aviation Battalion Ml« the Air tev«ll7 Troop of the Cavalry Squadron. The Combat En21neor DatlaUon ^.hich STLIUS by £ SrSli- Ger'aral 0rdef wa3 euboequcntly activated in Doce^bor 1967 when the ülvlsion was reorganized under tha now series MKB*«« A five platoon RepubUc of Korea (RCK) Counter Agent Company is orcanlzod provisionally

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SUaJECTi Oparatlon«! Rupoi-t of 2d Xnfai.try DivlLion for Period Ending 30 April »969, ROH CSA^-oJ (HI) (U)

fron assigned Division lAflMA ptiroonnel and ia uce^ for roar aret security. A Britjad« Headquarters and an infantry battalion of the 7th Infantry Divi»ion are attached to the Division and are »orvlr« on the DMZ. 'r' ■* 99th (HOK) Itglanttl Coabat Team (HCl') ie undor the Ot^CON of the Division and occupie» the luft sactor of the Division. Tho 99th RCT is organiz«.- with "three infantry battalion», an artillery battalion, and other eupporting unit»,

c. To accomplish it» primary miooion, the Division is propared to occupy it» defensive position paralleling the JUlU River, with three brigade equivalent» occupying tha FibA, and one brigade in divieior. reserve. To iaplemont US re»pon»ibilltie» undor the Anistice Acrecxont of 1953, the Division is responsible for maintaining D>2 Markers, safe lanee, and ««cess roada within lh« Zone, in Addition thii comrand previdvi Mcurtt/ htu» tor Joint Obsarvef Teaae (JOT) whenever tn«y have occasion to enter the D»MZ. In implementing the Division's Cold War Plan, the Division sup- ports 13 orphanages, presents two hours of English language to US Arry (KATUSA} personnel weekly, provides regular cultural heritage tours of Korea for Division soldiers, and provides English language instruction to ten Ko.->ean Kiddle School» and five Korean High Schools. In addition, the Division participates in a cultural exchange program with Korean unive^- »itiea and presently ha» 33 active project» under the Armed Force» Assistance to Korea program.

d. The Division is deployed with two Brigade Headquarters and five Infantry Battalion» north of the IMJIN River, These units occupy guard posts, conduct patrol» on a 24 hour basis, and nan the barrier fence along the OKZ.

e. OPERATION YELLOW KNIFE.

(1) As a reouli, of North Korean hostilities against a 2d Infantry Division Military Domarcatlon Line (MDL) work party on 15 torch 1969, the 2d Infantry Division developed OPORD 4-69 (OrSiATICN XELLCW KNIFE). OPORD XELLOW KNIFS established the procedures to be taken by the 2d Infantry Division to support work parties conducting reconnaissance and emplacement of KDL Markers with graduated levels of fire support. The OPORD also directed the use of Strike Forces to cover and/or extricate the work parties if attacked by North Korean forces.

(2) The concept of OPCRD YELLCW KNIFE called for a timely counteraction to »how our determination. Duo to the timo lapse and the Intervening BC121 incident on April 15 1969, 2d Infantry Diviaion mtaage EAIOOO-0 3552 Kay 69

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.->icci.nu.;j;.', c«tnc«jIlatior. ol tho plan; it waa also roconnended that an •jcuajiation cf thu MDL Markörs In 2d Division sector b« made and a ».. f ...o i.t rv, «irj, a« required, will bo proposed for CG, ' ''SA approval.

t, kt, a result of the unprovoked North Korean attack ~» trie US Navy ■0131 «ircrdft over the Sea of Japan on 1$ April 1969, the following actions

.. o taken by units of tlte 2d Infantry Division in accordance with oub- seHu«nt directives from thla and higher headquarters!

(0 AU headquarters and units reviewed DEFCON 3« 2, and 1 oheck- laats to insure full underetanding and familiarity with the requireosnta of those D&KCOMS. Consideration was given to the fact that it might be nea«9^ary tc proceed directly fro.-n DEFCON 4 to DEFCON 2 or f.

(2) All line battalions south of the IMJIN River moved to Main Battle Positions for a 3 day period of renovation and familiarisation. 2d Division battalions north of the IMJIN River oor.ducted reoonnaissanes of Kain Battle Positions south of the IMJIN River with key officers and NCOI«

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(4) Multi-channel VHF ehots from the Division Tactical Coranand Post to the major -ubordinate tactical command posts were checked.

(5) The defenso plan for the maximum security area (MSA) within the 2d Infantry Diviaion was reviewed for participating units and a rohoarcal conducted. The security fores at the MSA was augmented with one (1) Counter Agent platoon.

(6) Secure FM Radio Communicataons (KY-8) were established with I Corps (Gp) Headquarters.

(7) AH units ware directed to reduce their inventory of unnecessary classiTied files and review emergency destruction procedures for the re« maining classified files.

(8) To improve the strength structure of tho Division» and under instructions issued by CG, EUSA, it was necessaty to involuntarily extend II officers and 64 enlisted pe—«""-i •fhmAulmd for deoarture during

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IAIDOO-0 SUBJECT« jJMflHWll Report of 2d Lu'antry Division for Pt-riol

EnJuv; 30 *pril 1969, RCS BtfOU^j (HI) (U)

dfii^f 0ffiC•^• *nd 295 •"li'^d perBo.m«! scheduled for departui-e

in HÜL tJ1 Uldr co™dur8 w^« diwctc-d to rovlew current shortayea JLTti/ 0f glPi"1! auPPÜ". and pjpair part,, vxltical »hortaiee w«re reported to higher headquarters.

(10) Organization and direct Buprx>rt maintenance fadliti-« wor>.H on a contmuou, »hift baal. in onler to «ffect SK-JSS^rfS? ••ntial weapons and equipment. »"H»*!-» OI e«.

5?.^° action» ^ ß"atly onhancod UW 2d Infantry HviÜflMl

?1?og^ !0'IB Pi0f ^BrillG! Rome Plow clearly to date has totalei fJSÜrZZä l00 0atar Strip ha8 been cleared 0" ^th eidcs of the iol^owing guard post access roads: Katie. Decsart, Jane, Beryl Shr on

AS of So TPS?^,.! StfÄÄJ T*(2d Inf Div •*« rt^ 2ÄI- t!i«Lt?« P '. r/^1*1' P«101,1^ ' »re* has been ca-aoleted. The relocation consisted of concurrent erection of a MM barrier fence and construction of defensive positions to man the fence SKT

A^aJfH C^rinZL ?! D0ng Nao Kae Bal Sa MPV «»^»d -nine f AprSg,s^ratTiho;8cr

ler ^■'Lr?'1*of 2d ■B-" ESiS 0n an ^HI 5 ; 9 "MT Vitiated a working agreement with the Uth SSS^J&^n W

10r;ln« in b?th brte*d« '"•eas north of the IMJIN Riv.r.

cli^up" ,ain0 cloarinß' drainage worlc. and scrap Beta!

j. Rehabilitation of Guard Poats: The rehabilitation of ruard costs was oecun with C?s Kartir. and Turner (formorly Anne and Barbara „e Pari it^tion0100^/!?3: ürrinß thi9 period GP» "ondrix ]* De^strt con! f ^nS !" 5Ur^e^ AU 0f theso GP8 a" to ^ cor.pletly hardened Ä^^^^rtrenche8 connectins the «^ -e te s —t- l^trlii f^ntni"' The hjrdonl,,C f^ construction of sleeping bunkers, latrln. facilities, ooonand post, firing positions and fighting positions 4

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i» coapiated. Th« ovarall giurd poat is 97>f completed »Ath only major taskt left are sodding of th« area to prevent erosion anl constrviction of aachind gun tabl«e, and eaint-nane« ef bunker» and trencher 4urin£ period* of rain.

(2) CP Turner: CP Turner it a^ BO 97* oomploUd. All tranche», firing and fighting pooitlone, latrine and aleeping fadlitiee and the oomrAnd post are complete. Remaining tasks Include placement of machine gun laol«», sodding th* are« around the CP, and maintenance of bunkers and trenches during periods of rain.

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loxo^n CP H•nd^lx, Th* bunker complex en GP Hendrlx was started 1 April 1969. During th* month that construction has been underway, "A" Company. 2d Engineer flattalion ha* been prefabricating bunker forms and sxeavatieg th* trench lines and bunker position*. Henlrlx is approadaatsly 5l compleUd

(4) GP uessart: GP Oessart Is also 5% completed with work progressli« on excavation of trench lines and binker positions. Prefabricated for» sre also going to be used on thi» G? «nd *r* under construction at this tim*. Work was begun on 1 April 196«,

k. Guard Po»t Ann* (BS 98597f) and Guard Post Barbar» (CT 012015) have bcon renamed in honor of 2d Infantry Dlyision personnel killed during t..ö contiauli« conflict between th* Worth Korean* and UN Command Force». Gaard Post Anne was redeslgnated Guard Post -Martin" in honor of Sergeent Paul *. Martin, US 54378275. Sergeant Martin was killed 2U January 1S68 as a result of hostile action talon by Korth Korean intruders attempting to exfiltrate to the North of the Korean Deailitari»ed Zone through a blocking poeition manned by Sergeant Martin and other United States fflilitary personnel. Guard Post Barbara was redesignated Guard Post "Turner" in honor of Private First Class David L. Turner, RA 16907126 who was killed, 23 October 1968 when his patrol was taken under fir» by an enemy force while Marching an area of th» DMZ to seek out enemy agent*.

1. ft» 22 March 1969, a survey of all numbered helipads in the 2C Infantry Division TACRwa* initiated. The detailed survey emphasized safety aspect* of «acn halipad, and th* document include« * narrativ* daseription of hell- port facilities and photograph* of each one depicting hazards. Th* survey is subdivided into fir* studies, one for each Infantry Brigade and on* for Support ^ocmand ar*a. On I May 1969, th* first s*gs»nt, (H*llpade in 1*t Brigade Area), wa* forwarded ta the Cocaandlng General.

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m. On 1 April 1969, th» 2d Avriatior. büttailon institutti a e/iiü.et.ic flight training program to provide assign..-d aviator» wit/i a cfc'Jiod of d«v«L> opin^ and niaintain-Jig proficiency in inctrun-ent flying prr^-durcs. rurtri-r, thm ut>9 of a flight uioalator facility w^a offered to all -^LA aviation units to aid them in meeting their aviator xnotruaent tri r.ir^ oOje^tivtiB and annual instrument ■"•i"1"""" requiretiunts.

n. On 15 April 1969, * study of air traffie control responsibilities within 2d Infantry Division TACK was it.itiuW. Ine study includes status of current operating procedures, and rnakoo recommendations for the positive control of all aircraft entering the Surveillance Zone within the Division IAQB.

o. On 29 April 1969, * request for waivor of annual instrument flying minicums was submitted for all rotary-wins rated only aviators assicr.ed to 2d «viation Battalion. The waiver was requested as suitable rotary-v>lng aircraft are not available in which to conduct instrument or hooded flight. Through the implementation of the flight simulator training program, aviators will be able to maintain proficiency in inatrument flying procedures without using actual holicoptcr flying timo.

p. Camp Melntyre Manual Telephone Exchange became operational in late March. The six hundred (600) line board serves the ist Brigade, 2d Infantry Division. I Corps has responsibility for operating the exchange; 122d Signal Battalion maintains an NCO at the exchange for liaison purposes.

q. Spot fteports. Increased emphasis has been placed on obtaining intel- ligence spot reports from friendly CP/OPs. This ctr.phasis has resulted in more reports and subsequently a better portrayal of activity trends.

r. Arbor Day. Arbor Day activities centered around a ceremony at Paju Gun on 5 April 1969 and the planting of 70,000 seedlings north of the IKJIN River. The Division provided assistance in the ROK Arbor Day program mainly in the form of transportation of fertiliser, irrigation pipe, and tree seedlings. There were no significant changes from Arbor Day 1963.

s. Tae Song Dong (Freedom Village). During the month of February, new identification passes were issued to all residents of Tae Song Dorg ages 15 years or older. In addition, identification folders were issued to 4th Brigade with the pictures sod identification card numbers included.

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t. UpcUt* Li»tinG of Combat Vehicles: In late March, Dlyiglojal units whith combat vehicles were requeeted to provide a lletix« ct all combat vehicles by USA number, serial number and mileag«. Tha last of these lists was received on 2U April. • "**

u. Personnel; The following are changes of Command and the General Staff which occured within the 2d Infantry Division between 1 Pebruarr I960 and 30 Aja-il 1969s

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(a) LTC Prysock assumed duties as ACofS, C2 from ISC Canon Keith,

(b) LTC Qgdeo Jones assumed duties as ACofS, C3 from LTC Robert äpiller, 19 Pebruary 1969.

(c) LTC John Pahy assumsd duties as ACofS, G4 from LTC Unkei Udiima. 17 'ebruary 1969- ^^

(2) 1st Brigade: MAJ Alfred Äobere assumed command of 2-72 Armor fron LTC Ogden Jones, 19 Pebruary 1969«

[|J 2d Brigade: LTC Robert Spillor assumed ■—i of tits 1-9 Infantry fron MAJ Charles Mclntosh, 23 Pebruaxy 1969.

U) 3d Brigade:

(a) LTC John Pate __ Dougherty, 15 April 1969.

of 2-38 Infantry from ITC Charles

(b) LTC Charlee Dougherty assumed oommand of 2-38 Infantrr from LTC John Pats, 19 April 1969. ««««y ««n i*.

(e) LTC Scott Miller Earl Kale, 9.April 1969.

command of the 2-9 Infantry from US

(5) Division ArtilleryJ LTC Thomas Walters assumed conmand of 1-12 Artillery fna LTC Andy Byers, 27 Peburary 1969.

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2. (C) Lessons Learned: Cotnraar.dera Obsürvation, Evaluations, and Recocusendations.

a. Personnel: officers.

Shortage of middle grade officers and noncc-missioned

(1) The division is still hampered by the shortac^ of middle gradp officers and key noncomraissioned officers. During the last reportir^ period, 2d Division reported a shortage of 53 majors and 206 captains. Currently 2d Division is short 55 majors and 197 «ptains of that authorised by KTCa. Also during the last reporting period, 2Q Division reported a critical shortage of key noncommissioned officers. At the present tine, 2d Division is short 4 E9s, 68 ESs, %,E7s, 237 E6s, and 909 E5s of that authorized by MTOS,

(2) livaluation: During this tlm of increaood alortnoss, tho rocpon- sibilitieo of the middle grade officers and key noncommissioned officers have beoons more numerous and demanding. Due to the Division's present personnel situation, many of the middle grade officer positions are being filled by Junior officers. To correct this problem, many intradivisional transfers have been made, however, lack of experience still limits the effectiveness of the Junior officer.

(3) Recommendation: That the ad Division be given special consideration in the assigaients of middle grade officers and key noncommissioned officsre.

b. Operations.

(1) Waiver of Aviator Annual Instrumsnt Flyinc Minimums.

(a) Observations: Army regulations require that all Army aviators fly at least 20 hours of instrument or hooded flight annually, unless the requirenent is waived. Second Aviation Battalion currently has no suitable assigned rotary-wing aircraft in which to conduct instrunent or hooded flight. In addition, no appropriate navigational facilities exist in the local flying area to support instrument training.

(b) Evaluation: Correspondence has been forwarded to Eighth US Amy requesting waiver of annual instrument flying minimums for assigned rotary-wing rated only aviator«. To maintain proficiency in instrument flying procedures, a simulated flight training program has been initiated for all assigned aviators.

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(c) Reconmendations: Incroa&o in rotary-wing aircraft in Zi Infantry Division vd.ll inciudo typjs of holicoptera auitable for instrument flight. Ground facilities, including navigation radio bes' ^s, approrrlate lighting equipaont, and tactical air traffic control radar oquipnu-nt should bo obtuinod lo uxluad 2d Inl'uuti-y Uiviaion'o capability U conduct flight« under instrument flight conditions.

(2) Air Traffic Control Requirements.

(a) Observations: Second Infantry Division dees not currently ( have positive control or identification of all aircraft flying within the surveillance zone in the Division TAQR. The close proximity of these flights to the DMZ, and the current tactical environoent requires strict control procedures.

(b) Evaluation: Current Eighth US Army and I Corps (Gp) regulation» provide for positive control of only a portion of the aircraft entering the surveillance zone. Positive control of all aircraft would require changes to existing regulations, and increase in organic personnel and equipnent to operate an air traffic control facility. Second Infantry Division should exercise positive control of all aircraft flying within its portion of the surveillance sons. In conjunction with air traffic crntrol« a request has been made for an organic Flight Coordination Center.

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(a) Observations: Current programmed increase in organic rotary-wing aircraft will require corresponding increase in support personnel and equipment and improvement in current aviation-related facilities.

(b) Evaluation: Detailed planning has been initiated to facilitate receipt of Increased aviation assets. Considerations include stationing plan, storage of fuel and lubricants, and requisition of repair parts and tools. In addition, appropriately trained personnel must be on hand to insure timely operational employment of increassd aircraft. Actions will be taken to anticipate and prepare for the ramifications of major increase in rotary wing-aircraft.

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(c) Recomaendations: None.

(4) M-14 Hlnerield Cioaring:

M IS: ^•rvation8! sinca mine clearing operations wor. begun in wovember 1968, there have been nuaerous injuries inflicted on friendly personnel by the M-14 mine. ira.Bnu.Ly

(b) Evaluation: The fact that the H-14 mine is light (3 l/3 oz)

oSLnt63 S the 1Pr0bleO 0f aS3Urinß that *» reraain8 at tha Potion of placement. Steep elopes or areas that are effected by high water table or

moving water (during the monsoons) contribute, to a high degree, to ehinlng KLHI SK and.th9 ^*bility t0 *«*• these ndnos and consequent!^ a high casualty rate. Another factor which has increased the hazanl of the clearing operation is incorrect placing of the minefield. Clusters of mines have been found at a turning point and discrepancies in the mine- rieid record have also bean founl.

(c) Recommendations: In order to establish proper minefield pro- IM^IL iSfZSSt**^ be <!'">■■>■< into every minefield «^ration 2SLÜ t ^tiation. Correct probing procedures and mine detecting doctrine should be emphasized along with extensive safety instruction. Officers am NCO, should be made aware of their exact responsibilitie; as to recording, alyout azimuths and dispersion of personnel. Instruction of emergency procedurea in the case of a casuality and the necessary first TZJES! be,enPhasi"d- All personnel should be mace aware of the Ü^^y lL*iJ*SS£* in 5? the mines shift due to ra^n and moving SÄ' ^ ^ t11 ?**!* Preoaution8 should be taken and any clothing which offers protection to the individual soldier should be worn. The M Infantry Division is awaiting arrival of 128 pairs of boots with tempered

sriiÄstr^ into the "^ The9e boot,, ar8 de8i«ned to AT (d) Training: None.

(e) Intelligence: None.

(f) Logistics: Listing of üorab^t Vehicles.

^ Ml Observation: This listing shows the accrued mileages for the M5^2 iJHÄSÜ1!! a9 0r ,5 Aprl1 ,969- There *« q^t. a few wliori lU] V9hl0lea approaching the 4,000 rail« mark; however, the «48X20 tanks are generally well under 3,000 miles.

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(2) Ev«lu«Uon: Th« iiiting now provld«« « comprehenaiv« liat of v«hicl«« within th« Division by owning org*nii«Uon, USA number, 5«rl«l nunib«r and ndieag«. Thi« will enable th« Division to d«ter-«lns wh«re th« highest mileage vehicles are located and will also alle, rapid reaction to requireoents fro« Eighth Aj^y, ..^1. _ -

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DA, Heaaquarters, I Corps (Gp), APü W*

TO» ComaiandinK General, iughCh bJ Army, AiTN: KAWJ-ttii, APO 9^301

1, (U) This headquarters ha.; reviewed und concurs with the Operational Report of 2d InT Div, The following are coaments pertaining to the report«

2, (U) Reference page B, par^ ?.&, üoneur, Dhortacea in the supervisory and skill structure tmllitary personjiel) are being addressed by other means,

3, (C) Reference item concerniiy. Air Traffic Control Requirements, page 9, par^ 2b(2); concur with evaluation. However, recources now in-country or anticipated cannot support air traffic control beyond Amy level,

a. Air traffic control is an increasingly necessary adjunct to safe aviation operations, especially in view of the increase in aircraft assents now taking place in Korea,

b, A request has been made to Eighth US Army, by Headquarters, I Corps (Cp) to provide the necessary personnel and equipment from the Army Air Traffic Control Company to establish a Flight Operations Center at I Corp« (Gp) and Flight Coordination Centers in the US Divisions' sectors,

4, (0) Reference item concerning Waiver of Aviator Annual Instrument x^jing Minimums, page 8, para 2b(l); concur with recommendation. Action is being taken by Headquarters, I Corps (Gp) to establish a Proficiency Instrument Certification Upgradinc Course in UH1 aircraft currently on hand, AH roU.-y wing aviators in I Corps (Gp) units will receive this training,

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tAÜO-MH {Ik May 6^) 2d Ind SUBJECT! Operational .teport of 2d Inl'anlry Üivlsion for Period Ending

30 April l^ö9, HOS CSroit-öb' (HI) (f)

Headquarters, Eighth United States Army, APU 96301 lb SEP M

TOt Com-nander in Chief, United States Army, Pacific, AfTNi ÜPOP-DT, APO 96558

1. (U) This headquarters has reviewed subject report and forwarding indorsement. The following comrarnts supplement the report.

2. (C-NH") Reference item concerninR shortage of middle grade officers and noncomnussioned officers, pace d, para 2a; and 1st Ind, para 2.

a. This headquarters is not able to assign officers in the correct MTOE authorized grades or branches becauso of the severe shortage of captains and majors throughout the Army. Lieutenants are being used to satisfy these shortages numerically. The Projected itequisitioning Authority (PKA) is used to equitably distribute these middle grade shortages and lieutenant overages.

b. Middle grade key noncommissioned officers are a problem throughout the command. Distribution is being made as equitably as possible. I.'o unit priority can be given because of the limited amount of personnel assets. The Personnel Line Item rtequisitioning System (PLIRS) places the respon- sibility to requisition personnel with the major subordinate commands. Eighth Army annotates these requisitions as they come forward in route to DA. Under this system. Department of the Army nakes a direct assign- ment to the major subordinate command that submitted the requisition. In some cases the requisitions are being filled vith personnel in a lower grade. However, these EM are usually eligible for promotion to the requisitioned grade. This is one reliable means of filling shortages in supervisory positions and skill level.

3. (C) Reference item concerning Waiver of Aviator Annual Instrument Flying Minimums, page 8, para 2b(l); and Ist Ind, para h. Concur. Programmed increase of UH-1 assets will enable subject training program to be accomplished.

Ii. (C) Reference item concerning Air Traffic Control Requirements, page 9, para 2b(2)j and 1st Ind, para 3. To assist in alleviating the problem. Eighth Army has submitted a Request for Snergency Authorization for five TSQ-70A Mobile Control Towers, and three TSC-61A Flight Coordination Centrals. All of the control towers will be for use in the I Corps (Gp) area; two of these will bo used to regulate air traffic in the 2d Infantry Division area. The Flight Coordination Centrals will be utilized by Eighth

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EAOO-MH (U Mv 69) 2d Ind SUBJSCTi Oporatdon.1 Keport of 2d Infantry Diyi.ion for P«riod Endina

30 April 1965», rtCS Cd*t)K-65 (Kl) (U) -»^ng

&9JW* Operation« Center to easlat in fllßht following. In addition. Mghth Army Hegul.Uon 95-L it being revised to include .pi« whereby 2d Infantry division will be reaponaible for exerciaing poaiUve control of all aircraft flying within ita portion of the Surveillance Zone.

^ ^/.?eference it*" concerning M-lU Minefield Clearing, paae 10. a£L?!ri: CSnCUr, tPti «»P^818 i8 ***§ Pi*** on propir«inefield 3 S^-lJ^nS"lJ? P*'80""«! «•• b«ing informed of the inatahllity

6* (2J/*?•f•«enC• lt8B conc«rnlng Hating of combat rehlclea. page 10. para 2b(f). Concur. ' r^ '

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1. (0) Thla haadqaarcara coacan is aukjaet report, at ladaraad, axcape aa follavi.

2. (FOOD) lafaraaca paragraph 2b2, paga 9; 1st XnderaaaaBC, paragraph 3; 24 Xaderaaaaat, paragraph 4. Dapartaant of Anqr haa approval tha raqulra- ■aat far 5 aach AI/T8Q-70 AlrflaW Control Cantrala and 3 aach AM/ISC-61A Plight Coordination Cantrala. Utaat laforaation indicataa only oaa aach 4I/TSQ-70 and AM/TSC-OU ara avallabla for iMaadiata ahlpaaat. Tha ranaiaiag apaeaM raqaira rahabilitatioa hafara Chap can ha ralaasad Co fill lighth Vt Anqr raqairaaaata.

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