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Hoa, BP962768, continues uitfc tft» raifsion cf gsneral support-reinforcing the fires of the» Einth Republic or A-»«* Infantry Division Artillery.

(6) Battery C, 6th Battalion, 32d Artillery, was located at tforth Airfield, Tuy Hoa, CQ152482, with tiie mission of general support Free World Military Forces in the Tuy Hoa area. On 21 iiarch 1963, tho battery displaced inland to a permanent position and collocated at a Republic of Korean Asaj fire support base in vicinity of Phuoc *fy, CQ118383 to aore effectively use the full 6400 mil capability.

(7) During the reporting period, the firing batteries participated in long »cd short duration artillery raids which provided rapid artillery support in areas not covered fron their fire bases. These operations proved very effective, and were often used by the maneuver/reinforced com- nwniars tc obtain mass, aod achieve surprise on targets of oppjrtu-iity and acquired target*.

(3) Oa 8 April 1968. the battalion had a Comaand Inspection con- ductor] by I Field Force Vietnam Artillery, and received an overall satis- factory rating. On.ly satisfactory or unsatisfactory ratings are «warded.

b. (0) Intelligence, (l) During this reporting period this organi- zation, modified its categorizing of information for a 90 day evaluation. The bitiic aroa of interest remained tho same but the 100,000 motor grid zones are subdivided into 10 iviloaeter squares instead cf 20 ülomoter strips ruining from east to vest. This has resulted in a more soloctivo area with only the information pertaining to the specific area roenrdod. This has eliminated unnecessary processing of information not in tho zone of consideration. The old system is still being maintained for a compar- itivi analysis at the end of tho 90 day test period.

(2) Intelligence information is obtained from tho following sources* I Held Force Vietnam Artillery Int&lLigenco Summary, 26th Regiment, Capi- tal Republic of Korea Infantry Division, 9th Republic of Korea Infantry Division, 173d Airborne Brigade, 47th Regiment, 22d Army Vietnam Division, 31st Taotical Fighter Intolligenco Section, Combined Intelligence Center Vietnam studios, Military Assistance Ccravanl Vietnam Advit*ort>, United State« Special Forces units, 228th Aviation visual roconnaissanoc flights, and spo!i reports from all units. Reennne of tho largo volcano of input,- the information is separated into two major categories: immediato data and recorded data. Spot reports, agent reports not over 24 hours old, infra- rod photograph missions, Special Agent Reports and porsonnol detection "'. (Snoopy) readings, oonstituto the immediate data. Recorded data indudos all information obtained from IÜTS0MS, all agent reports over one* day ajd, and all hard targets. Both eatogorios of data, imaodiate and reoordod art ontorod into the modified coordinate register and the oard file.

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for Foriod Unding 30 April 1968 (RCS CSPOR-65) (U).

o. (0) Operations and Training Activities. During the reporting period, the battalion spent 67 days in operations, ono day in movement, and four days in training.

(1) PLms. The unit completed the relocation of its porimctor to improve the defense of its.new baso camp. The unit is presently repo- sitioning its alternate defensive positions to provide continuous inter- locking and grazing fields of fire from our alternate and primary defon» sivo positions. A mine fiold was cmployod to augment tho oxisting passive defonsos. Permission to employ a mine fiold was rocoived from Tuy Hoa Sub Area Command and charts of tho mine fiold have boon sent to appropri- ate aboncies. &ch defonsivo position and observation post has esimuth indicators which facilitate tho locating of any ground position by intor- seotion. Ibis headquarters continuously strives to improve the possivo dofonsivos both in tho baso camp and in its organic hattories.

(2) Operations, (a) On 1 February 1968, tho status of units organie, attached or under operational control (OPCON) of this headquarters wast

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6th Bn 32d .arty

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B/6/32 Arty

C/6/32 Arty

Mot Soc 6/32 Arty

A/4/60 Arty (-)(AW)

i/B/29 Arty (SL)

Hut Soc 6/26 Arty

Soc 210 A/4/60 .irty

Soc 220 A/4/60 Arty

Soo 230 A/4/60 Arty

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Attached IFFY Arty

Organic

Organic

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CQ25A342 GS us/4UUaF II Corps Tactical Zono.

BQ9Ö570A GS US/FWiLiF

BP962768 GSR 9th BOS Div irty

GS US/Fin-iAF CQ118383

BP962768

BP962768

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GS US/FifiiAF Arty in ittnh Boa aroa

G£ 6/32 Arty

GS C/& Ai-ty

B4905704 GS US/F.SiiF Arty in Tuy Hoa aroa

BP962768 OS B/b/32 Arty

B#0570A DS A/6/32 Arty

BJ905704 08 A/6/32 Arty

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soo 240 A/4/6O *'Ttar

Soo 861 3/D/29 Arty

Soc 871 3/V29 Arty

SOG 860 S/ü/?9 *rty

Soc S62 3/B/29 Arty

Sec 870 3/3/29 Arty

Sec So9 3/3/29 Arty

flPCCU CQ1Ü8383 DS C/6/32 iirty

Social Attachment BQ305704 GS 9th ROiC Div

Spocial Attachment Cqi 18383 GS 9th &0K Div

SpocUL Atti-.y'^ent IW1Ö53 GS 9th IlOiv Div

Spocial Attactiwiat nq2l6327 GS 9th KK Div

Special Attachment CQ078345 GS 9th ToSS, piv

Special Attachment BP9S276S GS 9th ROiC Div

(b) 'i'Jio following operational activities woro conducted during tho reporting periods

X Oil 5 February 1968, Battery B displaced the 6 inch pla- toon to vicinity LP999856 to fire in support of the 9th Republic of loroa Division «artillery on known and suspect enemy locations dovelopod by Re- public of Aoroon intelligence sources. Tho platoon roturnod to flro base tho some day.

2 On 8 February 1968, Metro Section 1, 6th Battalion, 26th Artillery under operational control of this headquarters, was diverted to displace to vicinity of BQ905704- in order to provide more favorablo notro cover ago. llhilc onrouto, one of tho 2{- ton trade carrying a COi-ÜC con- tainer loaded with section equipaont struck a prossuro type mine destroying the vohicle. Ho casualties or other equipment damage resulted. The C0&5& was heliliftod to tho now position area. The met section established oper- ations and published their first massage at 0902G0 February 1968.

2 On 11 February 1968, two additional searchlight sections fron Battery 3, 29th artillery wcro placed under operational control of this headquarters, and were given tho mission of seneral-support to Bat- teries A and C of this organisation. Both batteries have tho searchlights employed through their tiro direction centers enabling their at'ached li42's (dusters) to BOOS on targets located by searchlight. Both Battories have incorporated tho searchlights into an cxtonsivo pcrimotor interdiction program. -

A CaU February 1968, Battery A, this organisation, was directed to rotubo two pieces to 175mm guns in order to provide increased covorago in their area of responsibility.

5. On 14 February 1968, Battery C, this orgenisation, was

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for* Period Ending 30 April 1968 (RCS CSFDR-65) (U).

givon tho mission of firing a preparation for maneuver olomonts of too 28th Regiment, 9th Ropublio of Xorca Division. Tho 8 inch platoon displaced to vicinity C £57345 and the 175mm gun platoon remained in placo in support of tho assault,

£ On 17 February 1963, ifattory a, this organisation dis- placed tho 175am platoon to a position vicinity BPS29870 to support & road opening and convoy movement operation on highway 21. Tho platoon closed back into its fire base the same day.

2 On 18 February 1968, Battery C, this organisation, par- ticipated in a preparation by massing fires with two Republic of ICorea artillery units in support of maneuver elements from tho 20th Republic of Korea Infantry Regiment. Tho preparation terminated at 1155 hours with tho insortion of helicopter assault units on tho objectives. Tho versiti- lity of tho 3 inch/l75mm composite battory was again demonstrated by tho simultaneous engaging both noar and far targets in support of tho air as- sault without having to displace from the firo base.

2 On 20 February 1968, the battalion assumed fire support coordination responsibilities in the Boiling area of operation. This acded task entailed establishing a firo support clement at Headquarters, 173d airborne Brigade equipped and manned from organic resources end pro- viding a Fire Direction Center to control fires of the two 105BB Batteries supporting the brigade.

2 On 23 February 1968, Battery B, this organization dis- placed tho 8 inch platoon to a firing position in vicinity 3P9865o8 to mass fires with tho organic 175cm gun platoon and battory D, 5th Battalion, 27th Artillory on targets developed by I Fiold Force Vietnam Firo Support iilwaent. Two 155am howitzers from Battory B, 966th ^irtillory, Ropublio of Korea firod covering fires for tho 8 inch platoon during displacement. Tho platoon rotumed to fire base the same day.

J£ On 27 February 1968, a coordination mooting was hold with tho Kaval Gun Firo Liaison team of Fhu Ten Provinco, from Sub unit 1, 1st 4ir and Naval Gun Firo Liaison section, Saigon. The utilisation, lialta- tions end capabilities of naval weapon systems wero discussed end nocos- sary operational codes wero exchanged to facilitato rapid delivery of na- val gun fires against onomy targets in the Boiling itroa of Oporation.

XI On 1 larch 1960, Battery 3, this organisation displaced tho 8 inch platoon to vicinity CP04&678 to BOSS fires with a 155» howl- tsar Ropublio of Korea battory on suapoctod infiltration routes end bacon sitos in vicinity CP1780. «Jtcr firing acquired targets in support of tho oporation, tho platoon roturnod to its firo base tho SSJBO day.

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the ß inch platoon to a firing position vest of Hha Trang vicinity 2P898562 to fira on targets developed ty I Faild Foroe Fire Support Slement. The pla- toon departed at 180800H Apr 68, and closed back into fire support base the some day.

20 On 19 April 1968 a visual matro team was dispatched to LZ Pony, vicinity BQ962768 to provide cetro support to US artillery units in that area. The team was placed under operational control of the 7th Battalion, 15th Artillery.

21 On 27 April 1968, Battery C, this organisation displaced the 8 inch platoon to CQD76345 in support of the 28th Republic of Korea Regiment combat assault operation. The platoon returned to its parent fire support base the same day.

(o) The battalion participated in the following operations}

CHLSHAH

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BAXJI VIII

BAICJI X

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6 Jon 68 - 12 Jen 68

8 Jan 68

19 Jen 68

21 Jan 68

30 Jan 68 - 31 Jan 68

1 Feb 68-29 Feb 68

5 Feb 68 - 6 Feb 68

11 Fob 68 - 13 Feb 68

11 Feb 68 - U Feb 68

17 Feb 68 - U Fob 68

19 Feb 68 - 24 Mb 68

20 Mb 68 - 22 Mb 68

22 Feb 68 - U Feb 68

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computation of registrations and meteorological fcta, and establishment of on off ic+.ivfl system of check*.

e Survey assistance as required, or instruction.

d Aerial observation support for registrations.

e, «ire direction equipment, and expendables.

£ Instruction on proper storage and protection of am- munition.

g Barrier and building material and technical assis- tance in constructing bunkers with ovorheod cover.

h Maintenance assistance to include spare parts, on and off carriage fire control equipment tests, bore sighting, and cleaning materials.

(b) iTewly assigned lieutenants continuo to attend tho I Held Force Vietnam Arti.'-l.ery forward Observer, and Fire Direction Officer courses conductod at An Kho and Pleiku respectively. To date theso ■ courses have proven beneficial and helpful in assisting the newly assigned officers to readily assume their duties and responsibilities.

U) Chemical. None.

(5) PSYWAR. Mono.

(6) Other. During the reporting period, the battalion received aviation support from non-organic resources. Total aircraft utilisation for the period was as follows:

Typo Afr9T«Hf

ÜH1D 01 CB47

d. Logistics.

65 103 89

Hours Flown

356 351 133

(1) During the reporting period, the battalion continued to provide logistical and maintenance support to the organic and attached elements.

(2) Tho battalion operates a Central Issue Facility, and maintains a consolidated proscribed load list (PLL). A battalion maintenance '.

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inapoctio.1 toam assisted and inspected the batteries. A contact tcau fron tho 12$ bh Ll£,ht Kai;J/C>nnn

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. for PaviM SfrUrj W a-.-;.«.!.' 19CS (.-If*: iYflKß-^3)- (U).

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(Ö») Battery A (175) Battery B (8») Battery B (175) Lattery C (8») Battery C (175)

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Mass* Cthgr

38/427 47/310 c/o 0/0 603/1291 6/30 0/0

7/56 20/195 o/o 0/0 70/213 10/61 0/0

1/9 252/592 o/o 17/81 1251/1382 12/68 3/29

2/22 150/302 2/12 56/74 862/862 6/49 3/26

22/291 146/698 0/0 7/96 137/270 19/82 0/0

6/52 96/772 0/0 0/0 181/220 15/104 0/0

?otal 76/857 121/2869 2/12 80/251 3104/4243 68/394 6/55

(3) Ammunition Expenditures for Period 1 April - 30 Unit, Caliber, and Type Ilission: (nr of missions/ nr of

Battery A (8«) Battery A (175) Battery B (8«) Battery B (175) Battery C (8") Battery C (175)

Counter Prepa- Inter» SflttCtefifl AcQUired Battery ration diction

April 1968 by rounds)

Special Purpose .Other,

15/169

8/66

10/76

10/53

6/113

3/33

42/273

46/265

177/608

86/436

116/687

169/731

0/0

0/0

0/0

3/14

0/0

0/0

7/90 584/825

6/102 36/53

2/18 1217/1321

1/3 172/172

7/136 266/558

4/79 44/96

19/120

5/31

15/100

7/55

21/123

9/58

0/0

0/0

0/0

2/3

2/5

1/1

Total 52/510 636/3000 3/14 27/428 2419/3025 76/477 5/9

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(4) Total number of missions firod, and aaaanitiou expended during the reporting period 1st 10,196 missions fired, 23,854 rounds expended.

(5) Total number of rounds expended since arrival In country 1ft 108,811.

(U) Other. Hone. •

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\i548's bo inspectod whon issuod to ascortain that a minimum of two throads and a maximum of throe threads lo exposed whon the lock nut is tightened on tho inlot and outlot fittings on tho transxer oaso housing.

f. Organization. Assignment of Officers to Liaison duties.

(a) OBS^RVATIO«. Of floors assigned to Liaison duties aro ofton unfamiliar with established principles, routes of communications, amount of firo availablw and .lire planning as portains to tho Vietnam situation.

(b) J1VJLU.JIOH. Of floors assigned Liaison positions in Vietnam shortly aftor arrival in RVN aro at once placed in tho position' requiring comprohtnsivo !cnowlodgo of..the t otical situation, the toot to doal with other units, ofton other nationalities, and tho technical fioldt of gunnory, conaunication and firo planning. After being in country a short tirno, officers aro able to correlate tho training received, in sor- vieo schools to the situation as it exists in HVN.

(o) RacOütuSSDiVTIOK. That prior to assigning officers duties in Liaison positions thoy first bo given oxporlonoo at Battery lovel as 10»s and £D0's end/or oxporionco in Bottalion Opcratioüs/PDC

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for Period Ending 30 April 1963 (RCSJ CSPOR-65) U

DA, Headquarters, I Field Force Vietnam Artillery, APO 96350

TO: Cctnnanding Genoral, I Field Force Victnan, ATTNs AVFA-GC-OT, APO 96350

1. (C) Reference paragraph 2(b)(1)(c), section 2, page 15, Method of Road Mining Employed by the VC. Concur.

2. (C) Reforence paragraph 2(b)(2)(c), section 2, pane 15, Security for M3DEVAC Helicopters. Concur.

3. (C) Reference paragraph 2(d)(c), section 2, page 16, 32 Visits to Com- binod Intelligence Center Vieinan. Concur. Battalion S2s are being en- couraged to visit CICV for orientation.

A. (C) Reference piragraph 2(e)(1)(c), section 2, page 16, Failure of l/atcr Pumps on 3/A Ton Vehiclo Engines. Concur. Units within IFFV Artil- lery xd.ll be infomod of this nothod bj separate action.

5. (C) Reference para rar>h 2(e)(2)(c), section 2, page 16, M107 and 11110 Engine Asr.cmWy Housing Cracks. Concur,

6. (C) Refcronco paragraph 2(e)(3)(c), section 2, page 17, Transfer Case Failure on M5/.G Cargo Carrior. Concur,

7. (C) Reference paragraph 2(f)(e), section 2, page 17, Assignment of Officers to Liaison Duties. Concur.

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DA, Headquarters, I Field Force Vietnam, APO 96350 'aS MAI IS68

«0« Comicanding General, United States Army Vietnam, ATTN« AVHGC-DSI, APO 96375

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HEADQUARTERS, US AKff VIETNAM, AFO San Francisco 96375 2 JUN 1968

TO: Commander in Chief, United States Army, Pacific, ATTN: GPOP-DT, APO 96558

1. This headquarters has reviewed the Operational Report-Lessons Learned for the quarterly period ending 30 April 1968 from Headquarters, 6th Battalion, 32d Artillery as indorsed.

2. Concur with report as submitted.

FOR THE COMMANDER: ' -^

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Operational Report - Lessons Learned, Hqs, 6th Battalion, 32d Artillery (U)

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Experiences of unit engaged In counterinsurgencv operations. 1 Feb - 30 Apr 68 I ». AUTHOR!!» (Flretnemo, middle Mitel, laat naste)

CO, 6th Battalion, 32d Artillery

H. REPORT OATC

6 May 1968

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682228

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