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1ST BATTALION, 92D ARTILLERY

1 Nov '69 to 31 Jan '70

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
HEADQUARTERS, 1ST BATTALION, 92D ARTILLERY
APO 96318

AVGG-BJ-OP                                9 February 1970

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

SUBJECT: Operational Report of the 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery for Period Ending 31 January 1970, RCS CSFOR-65 (R2) (U)

1. (C) Section 1, Operations: Significant Activities.

a. General:

(1) The 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery remains attached to the 52d Artillery Group, I Field Force Vietnam Artillery, with its headquarters at Pleiku, Republic of Vietnam and its Forward Command Post in Tan Canh, Republic of Vietnam. The Battalion has as its mission that of General Support of US/RVNAF and FWMAF. The 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery has been continuously engaged in action against hostile forces in the Area of Operations of the 24th Special Tactical Zone, II Corps TAOR, Republic of Vietnam.

(2) Location, status, and mission of each unit organic to or OPCON to this battalion are as follows:

(a) Forward Command Post: Grid ZB053217 (42nd ARVN Regiment, separate compound), Organic; coordinates all fire support for Dak To and Dak Sut Districts, tactically controls organic and OPCON units and tactically directs fires.

(b) Battalion Headquarters: Grid ZA226535 (Artillery Hill, Pleiku); organic; General Support.

(c) Battery A(-): Grid ZA114671 (Plei Mrong) OPCON to 3rd Battalion, 6th Artillery; General Support.

(d) Battery A Platoon: Grid ZA225536 (Arty Hill) OPCON to 3rd Battalion, 6th Artillery; General Support.

(e) Battery B(-): Grid YB934187 (Fire Support Base 6, 12.5 KM west of Tan Canh) Organic; General Support.

(f) Battery B Platoon: Grid YB869256 (Fire Support Base 12, Ben Het, 18.5 KM west of Tan Canh) Organic; General Support.

(g) Battery C (-): Grid BR420465 (Blackhawk) OPCON to 3d Battalion, 6th Artillery; General Support.

(h) Service Battery: Grid ZA226535 (Artillery Hill, Pleiku) Organic: General Support.

(i) Battery B, 6th Battalion, 14th Artillery: Grid YB869256 (Fire Support Base 12, Ben Het), OPCON 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery; General Support.

(j) Two (2) M-42's, Battery B, 4th Battalion, 60th Artillery (AW): Grid ZB053217 (42nd ARVN Regiment, separate compound, Tan Canh), Direct Support of 1st Battalion, 92nd Artillery Forward Command Post.

(k) Two (2) M-42's, Battery B, 4th Battalion, 60th Artillery (AW): Grid YB869256 (Fire Support Base 12, Ben Het), Direct Support Battery B, 6th Battalion, 14th Artillery.

(l) Metro Section: Grid ZB159055 (LZ Plantation, 19 KM northwest of Kontum City) Organic; Supports Artillery and weather service in Kontum, Tan Canh area.

(m) 254th Radar Detachment: Grid ZB053217 (42nd ARVN Regiment Compound, Tan Canh) OPCON to 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery; Provide countermortar surveillance in the Dak To area.

(n) 4th Radar Section, 8th Battalion, 26th Artillery (FATAB): Grid YB869256 (Fire Support Base 12, Ben Het) OPCON 1st Battalion, 92nd Artillery, provide countermortar surveillance for Ben Het area.

(3) The battalion is organized under TO&E 6-425G, dated 31 October 1966, as modified by MTO&E 6-425G dated 13 November 1968.

                  OFF     WO     EM      TOTAL
(a) Authorized    37      6      555      598

(b) Assigned      30      4      510      544

(4) A total of 14 personnel were wounded during this reporting period.

b. Intelligence:

(1) Ground observations: Ground observation was performed by the following forward observer teams deployed with maneuver elements:

(a) One forward observer team was deployed on 21 October 1969 and returned on 4 November 1969, Team was with the 4th Mike Strike Bn, Ben Het.

(b) Three FO Teams were deployed on 1 Nov 69 with the 2d MSF, Ben Het.

(c) One liaison team was deployed to the 42d ARVN Regiment (Separate) on 3 Nov 69.

(d) One forward observer team was deployed on 3 Nov 69 with the 1st Bn, 42d ARVN Regiment.

(e) Three forward observer teamw were deployed on 3 Nov 69 with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd CIDG Companies from Dak Pek, Dak Seang, and Mang Buk which were OPCON to 42d ARVN Regiment.

(f) One liaison team was deployed on 4 Dec 69 with 42d ARVN Regiment (Operation Sure Win).

(g) One forward observer team was deployed on 4 Dec 69 with the 1st Bn, 42d ARVN Regiment (Operation Sure Win).

(h) One forward observer team was deployed on 4 Dec 69 with CIDG Company, Dak Seang which was OPCON to 42d ARVN Regiment (Operation Sure Win).

(i) Three forward observer teams were deployed on 14 Jan 70 with 1st Mobile Strike Force Battalion.

(2) Aerial observation: Observation was accomplished throughout the reporting period, supporting the Bn Intelligence Section (VR) and fire support by adjusting fire upon targets of opportunity and conducting registrations.

(3) Radar: Radar was employed to assist the battalion in its operations. A PPS-4, PPS-5, AN/MPQ-4 and MPQ-10 were employed and gave the battalion counter mortar and personnel detection capabilities. In addition the Q-4 and Q-10 aided greatly by increasing the battalion's registration capabilities.

c. (C) Operations and Training Activities:

(1) Operations

(a) At the beginning of the reporting period, Battery A (Plt), 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery, was located at New Plei Djereng (YA876456) with the mission of general support FWMAF. Battery A (-) was at Bison II (YA898357) in G.S. FWMAF. On 3 Dec 69, Btry A (-) moved by air to Nhon Co (YU804251) mission of G.S. FWMAF. On 16 Dec 69 Btry A (plt) moved by road from Bison II (YA898357) to Arty Hill (ZA225536). On 21 Dec 69, Btry A (-) moved by air from Nhon Co (YU804251) to Arty Hill (ZA225536) and rejoined the platoon. On 24 Dec 69, Btry A (-) moved by road from Arty Hill (ZA225536) to Plei Mrong (ZA114671). Btry A (Plt) remained at Arty Hill (ZA225536).

(b) At the beginning of the reporting period Battery B (-) 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery was located at FSB 6 (YB934187) with Btry B (Plt) at FSB 12, Ben Het (YB875256). Battery B (-) and B (Plt) remained at above locations throughout the reporting period.

(c) At the beginning of the reporting period, Battery C (-) was at Bu Prang (YU495558) and Btry C (Plt) was at LZ Kate (YU581548) on 2 Nov 69, Btry C (Plt) moved by foot from LZ Kate to Bu Prang (YU495558). Both 155mm Howitzers were destroyed at LZ Kate so moved involved only personnel. On 3 Nov 69, Btry C (Plt) moved from Bu Prang (YU495558) to Ban Me Thuot East (AQ882018) by air and received two (2) now 155mm Howitzers, also on 3 Nov 69, Btry C (-) moved from LZ Susan (YU514432) to BMT East (AQ882018). On 6 Nov 69, Btry C (Plt) moved by air from BMT East (AQ882018) to LZ Mike Smith (YU883768). On 27 Dec 69, Btry C (Plt) moved by air from LZ Dorrie to BMT East (AQ882018) on 27 Dec 69. On 1 Jan 70, Btry C (Plt) moved by air from BMT East (AQ882018) to Arty Hill (ZA225536). On 3 Jan 70, Btry C (Plt) moved by air from BMT East (AQ882018) to Arty Hill (ZA225536) to bring the battery together again. On 5 Jan 70, Btry C (Plt) departed Arty Hill (ZA225536) for an operation in the An Khe area by road. The Btry (-) was detained at LZ Blackhawk (BR035535) for bridge repair. On 8 Jan 70, Btry C (Plt) moved road from LZ Blackhawk (BR035535) to Camp Radcliff (BR465467). On 11 Jan 70, Btry C (plt) moved by road from Arty Hill (ZA225536) to LZ Blackhawk (BR035535). On 12 Jan 70, Btry C (Plt) moved by road from Camp Radcliff (BR465467) to LZ Emilia (BR476595). On 16 Jan 70, Btry C (Plt) moved by air from LZ Emilia (BR476595) to Camp Radcliff (BR465467). On 20 Jan 70, Btry C (Plt) moved by road from Camp Radcliff (BR465467) to LZ Emilia (BR476595). On 24 Jan 70, Btry C (Plt) moved by air from LZ Emilia (BR476595) to LZ Armageddon (BR420465) with a G. S. mission to B 2/9 Arty. On 30 Jan 70, Btry C (Plt) moved from LZ Armageddon (BR420465) by air to Camp Radcliff (BR465467) with mission of G.S. On 31 Jan 70, Btry C (Plt) moved from Camp Radliff (BR465467) to LZ Blackhawk (BR035535) by road.

(d) At the beginning of the reporting period the enemy activity was at a low level. The tempo of the activity remained the same throughout the reporting period with the only enemy activity in the area being minor attempts to disrupt pacification, and several incidents of stand off harrassing attacks directed at Tan Canh (ZB053217) and Phong Hoa ZB009216).

(e) The Fire Support Coordination Center, 1st Battalion, 92nd Artillery Tan Canh, RVN, (ZB053217) continued to give the most effective and timely engagements of fire on ground targets by coordinating all the fire support means available. Within the forward command post, 1st Battalion, 92nd Artillery representatives from Dak To District, 42d Rgt (Separate) and from the ARVN Artillery in the district, (1-Btry 105mm and 1-Btry 155mm), are co-located to expedite clearance procedures both political, through District Representative, and military, through District for RF/PF forces and 42d Rgt ARVN. This procedure worked well and average clearance time is less than 5 minutes.

(f) At the close of the last of the last reporting period, the forward command post of 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery was located in Building 5-D, 42d Rgt ARVN compound Tan Canh, RVN. On 23 November 1969, the 20th Engineer Battalion completed construction on all bunkers and the foward operations section moved into the new bunkers. This move was accomplished in approximately 4 hours. Since 23 Dec 69, the forward operations center has been continually improving its operations and organization to the point that all (?????) run smoothly without duplication of effort.

(g) The following assistance was provided during the reporting period in conjunction with the ARVN Assistance Programs.

(1) A Fire Direction Center Assistance Team was sent to Dak Pek.

(2) One RF/PF offensive operation was supported by US Artillery under control of 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery.

(3) New Survey Data was provided to the ARVN Artillery and CIDG Artillery in Dak To and Dak To District. The two firing positions in Tan Canh were resurveyed as were the two positions at Phoung Hop. Survey was also brought into FSB 7 (Dak To). The CIDG Arty Platoons at Ben Het, Dak Seang, and Dak Pek were surveyed in. (Dak Seang and Dak Pek, Direction onl with map spot coordinates).

(4) Metro support was provided to the 63d and 37th ARVN Artillery at Tan Canh and Phoung Hop.

(5) Artillery support has been provided to the 42d REGT ARVN located in Tan Canh and to other elements OPCON to 24th Special Tactical Zone in the Dak To/Ben Het area.

(6) FO/LNO Parties have been provided ARVN maneuver elements on two operations, Mike Strike Force (MSF) on 5 operations and two CIDG Forces on one operation.

(7) Combined Artillery operations were planned and conducted during the reporting period.

(8) The District Fire Plan (for Dak To District) was written by 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery and presented to the the District Senior Advisor.

(2) Training

(a) The Battalion Firing Battery Evaluaton Team continues to check each fire base and to assist the Fire Direction Centers and Firing Batteries.

(b) The battalion had 6 Officers and 10 EM who attended Forward Observer School the reporting period.

(c) The Battalion had 6 Officers who attended Fire Direction School this reporting period.

(d) On the job (OJT) training continued for personnel on all Batteries during the reporting period, with emphasis on Maintenance, Fire Direction Center, Howitzer Crew Drill and Communications.

(e) A Fire Direction Assistance Team was provided to Dak Pek CIDG Camp during the reporting period. The team reported outstanding progress in Fire Direction Procedure.

(f) During this reporting period, newly arrived personnel attended the Orientation Program taught by members of each Battalion and 52d Artillery Group. This consists of a four day block of instruction designed to familiarize personnel with items peculiar to II Corps Area of Operations, specifically the Central Highlands.

(3) Chemical: a continuous training program is in effect on proper use of the Mask, Protective Field M-17.

(4) Psy War: as a result of two terrorist attacks in Dak To District the Arty LNO to district requested ARVN S-5 from 42d Regt (Separate) to exploit the attack. The S-5 did so with unknown results.

(5) Other: During the reporting period, the 20th TASE Pleiku AFB,Coordinated the use of the 175mm guns at Ben Het to interdict highway networks. This proved to be a good tactic as it resulted in the highway being closed for a period of 6 days. Progress is continuing.

d. (C) Logistics:

(1) Helicopter movement of supplies for "A" and "B" batteries is as indicated on the following chart:

Type A/C November December January
Btry A CH-47 48 Tons 12 Tons 30 Tons
CH-54 180 Tons 48 Tons 96 Tons
Btry B CH-47 72 Tons 69 Tons 108 Tons
CH-54 144 Tons 48 Tons 174 Tons

(2) As explained in operations section, "C" Battery has not been under operational control of the the battalion for any length of time and therefore no accurate record of helicopter resupply is available.

(3) Battery A (-) at Plei Mrong is resupplied primarily using organic vehicles, however, with relocation of 4th Division forces, the resupply effort is being diverted to helicopter to offset shortage of security and road clearance problems on the road to Plei Mrong. Battery A Platoon on Artillery Hill is resupplied totally by road since moving to the hill from Bison II.

(4) Battery B (-) on FSB 6 is resupplied entirely by air from Artillery Hill. The decrease in tonnage in December reflects the reduced firing for the holiday truces. The increase in tonnage for January resulted from the amount of barrier material needed to refurbish the (powder bunker on?) FSB 6. Battery B Platoon at Ben Het is resupplied primarily using (??????) trucks of the 124th Transportation Battalion.

(5) Batteru C (-) on FSB 6 is resupplied using all means available depending on their disposition on a particular day. The platoon at LZ Blackhawk since 11 January 1970, has been resuplied by road.

(6) The shortage of Transportation Corps assets for Qui Nhon - Pleiku line haul has adversely affected the battalion. A current 20% fill of requests for the past quarter on all Self Service Supply exendables has seriously impaired the operation of the unit. For example, all units in the battalion have a critical need for 32 fallon garbage cans, a serious shortage of manifold paper for reports, duplicating paper for order, and dishwashing detergent for cleaning mess hall equipment.

(7) Projects

(a) The tan Canh construction project was almost completed when the unit was alerted to relocate on Artillery Hill, and all construction terminated.

(b) The Meteorological Section construction at LZ Plantation will be terminated due to its relocation to Artillery Hill.

(c) A combination bunker/observation tower has been constructed by Service Battery on Artillery Hill to replace the old one which was unsafe.

(d) Battery A (-) has completed a new fire base at Plei Mrong. Work remaining consists of finishing the back haul of dirt onto bunkers sides, leveling the area to provide proper drainage, water-proofing the bunkers, placing pentaprime on the entire area to reduce a severe dust problem and erection of a seahut mess hall when received.

(e) Battery A Platoon on Artillery Hill has assumed responsibility for construction to two 155mm howitzer positions at their location. The 937th Engineer Group is currently preparing a Bill of Materials needed to complete the project.

(f) The perimeter of Battery B (-) at FSB 6 is being refurbished to include replacing wire, removing old wire, debris and foliage.

(g) Engineer support will be requested to build an adequate fire base for Battery C at Artillery Hill.

(8) Maintenance

(a) A program of resurfacing the Battalion Motor Pool has been partially completed. This project will be completed as soon as pentaprime is available. The state of maintenance has been greatly improved by this project.

(b) A program of turning in all excess equipment and repair parts, together with a concentrated maintenance program has reduced the wheeled vehicle deadline rate from a high of 20% to 2% as of the closure of this reporting period.

(9) Realignment of the 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery Area of Operation during first part of next quarter will reduce the number of different locations for logistic support from 10 to 6.

e. Civil Affairs.

(1) Civic Action Projects and Programs by the 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery in Dak To District have been primarily directed in the areas of education and social welfare which were supported by the Battalion. The Battalion S-5 Captain Jacobs, has provided the Dak To District Chief with 50 bags of cement which are to be used for a Self-Help project by the people of Dak Wang by building three school houses. The most well received and rewarding Civic Action Program that the 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery has performed is that of giving medical assistance to the people of Dak To District. The Medical Aid Station at the 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery Forward Command Post, located at 42d ARVN Regiment Compound located near the hamlet of Tan Canh provided medical assistance to 527 people of the District. The Battalion Surgeon, Doctor Spencer and the Battalion S-5 Captain Jacobs visited and provided the civilian Catholic Hospital located at Old Dak To with needed medical supplies that are used the treatment of Montagnards and Vietnamese. The battalion has provided the patients of the hospital with food items to enhance patient nutrition furthering recovery from illness they might have. Items such as soap and candy were provided to the US Advisors at Old Dak To and given to the children of Dak To District for Christmas.

(2) One Economic Development Project was conducted this period. Ten pieces of PSP were provided to the people of Dan Hojao and Dak Chu for the purpose of constructing a dam across the Dak Sina stream. The backup water from this dam provides the people with water for their crops during the dry season.

(3) On the night of 10 January 1970, a dwelling in the hamlet of Kon Kotu Peng burned down and left 75 people homeless. The 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery and 52d Artillery Group provided food items, clothing and building materials.

(4) During this period, Phase two of the Defensive Targets for Dak To District has started with US Artillery Units thus far firing in a total of 63 and ARVN Artillery firing 7 defensive targets. Phase two US Artillery fire in all planned defensive targets will provide the district with a backup for the Vietnamese Defensive Targets.

f. Personnel: Key personnel changes which took place during the quarter.

(1) LTC Clarence L. Stearns, was reassigned (??????) Advisory Team upon his departure from the battalion.

(2) LTC Harvey D. Williams assumed command of the Battalion on 3 Jan 70.

(3) CPT Robert D. Southern assumed command of Battery A on 23 December 1969 upon reassignment of CPT Joseph Sasarak.

(4) CPT Joseph Sasarak assumed the duties of Battalion S-3 on 24 December 1969.

(5) CPT John A. Rollow III assumed command of Battery C on 13 January 70, from CPT Klaus M. Adam who was reassigned to 24th A.G. Admin Company, Ft. Riley, Kansas.

(6) 1LT Robert L. Edge, Battalion Adjutant departed the command on 12 Dec 69.

(7) CPT Thomas H. Eden assumed duties as Battalion Adjutant on 24 Dec 69.

(8) CPT Jon J. Allen, HHB Commander departed the command for an assignment at Ft Bliss, Texas, on 6 January 70.

(9) CPT Thomas E. Subjeck assumed duties as Battalion Motor Officer on the departure of CPT Thomas J. Gill. CPT Subjeck was formerly a member of Battery A.

(10) CPT Thomas J. Lubaczewski assumed command of HHB on 10 Jan 70.

(11) The Battalion lost 17 officers during the reporting period.

(12) The Battalion received 12 new officers during the reporting period.

(13) Personnel in the Battalion received 64 combat decorations. This included 1 Silver Star, 5 Bronze Stars for Valor, 20 Bronze Stars for Service, 1 Air Medal, 15 Army Commendation Medals for Valor, 14 Army Commendation Medals for Service, 9 Purple Hearts, 5 IFFV Certificates of Achievement.

g. Artillery:

(1) During the quarter, elements of this battalion made a total of 24 tactical moves; 11 by road, 13 by air. The battalion fired 33,471 rounds in support of tactical and pacification operations. In addition, the battalion in the Battalion Forward Command Post in the Dak To/Dak Sut District controlled batteries which fired 5,022 rounds of heavy artillery and 2,375 rounds of light artillery.

h. Other: Visits by General Officers and other VIP's.

(1) During the quarter the battalion received 7 visits by VIP's.

(2) 8 Nov 69, Major General Russ, IFFV visited Tan Canh, he was breifed by US and ARVN officials. After the briefing he toured the new TOC and living quarters. After his tour at Tan Canh, Major General Russ departed for Ben Het and FSB 6.

(3) 13 Nov 69, Battery C 1/92d Arty received a visit from Col Hall, CO IFFV Arty. Col Hall presented awards for heroism at FSB Kate. After awards he visited Btry B (-) (FSB 6) and Btry B (Plt) (Ben Het).

{4) 14 Nov 69, Col Hall, CO IFFV Arty, visited Btry A (-), 1/92d Arty, Bison II.

(5) 9 Dec 69, Lt Gen Corcoran, CG, IFFV visited Btry A (-), 1/92d Arty at Nhon Co, to discuss contingency planning and inspect the location.

(6) 1 Jan 70, Lt Gen Corcoran, CG, IFFV visited Tan Canh and Ben Het where he inspected the perimeter and talked with the Battery Commander.

(7) 6 Jan 70, Col Hall, CO, IFFV Arty visited Btry A (-) at Plei Mrong, Btry B (Plt) at Ben Het and Btry B (-) at FSB 6.

(8) 18 Jan 70, BG Duquemin visited the base camp of 1/92d Arty where he was briefed on the perimeter defense commitments of the battalion.

2. (C) Section 2, Lessons Learned: Commander's observations, Evaluations and Recommendations.

a. Personnel: None

b. Intelligence: None

c. Operations: None

(1) Computations for Ground Winds.

(a) Observation; Firing elements are sometimes positioned in remote areas which have no Metro facility.

(b) Evaluation; Firing of firecracker ammunition was found to be ineffective without the 01 line of a current met message. In order to obtain effective 1st round data, ground winds must be taken into consideration.

(c) Recommendation; That consideration be given to add an anemometer to current authorization of each firing battery TOE.

d. Organization: None (See Incl 2)

e. Training: None

f. Logistics: None

g. Communications: None

h. Material: None

i. Other: None

 

                                  HARVEY D. WILLIAMS
                                  LTC, FA
2 Incl                            Commanding
1. Metro Station Field Expedient
2.
Organization


INCLOSURE 1

AVGG-BJ-OP                                9 February 1970       

SUBJECT: Operational Report of the 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery for Period Ending 31 January 1970, RCS CSFOR-65 (R2) (U)

At times a battery is located far from a met station within its area of operation. When this occurs, data has to be worked manually for all projectiles, including firecracker rounds. The 01 line of the current met is needed for the computation of firing data for the firecracker round.

An accurate field expedient to solve this problem is the construction of a met station. Such a station was constructed by Brty A (-), 1/92d Arty at Nhon Co. The situation there consisted of high prevailing ground winds with fluctuations in direction of 200 mils. The unit used the most common materieals available in building their station.

Materials: "C" ration cans, cardboard, ground wire from generator, ball bearings from old speedometer, and a target grid.

Construction: The station consists of a set of windcups for the determination of wind speed (in knots/hr) and a weather vane for the determination of wind direction. A set of (4) four "C" ration cups with paper cones were constructed on a four position shaft oriented in a counter-clockwise rotation plane.

Weather Vane: The shaft of the windcups is approximately 8" in radius. The vertical shaft from the windcups to the ballbearings should not be longer than 12". The target grid was fastened to the shaft of the weathervane to facilitate calculation of wind direction in mils. The aiming circle was used to orient the target grid to north.

Calculations: The circumference of the outside of the four windcups was calculated. An indicator was attached to the vertical shaft to determine the number of revolutions per minute. This figure is then calculated to the distance traveled/minute. Further calculation will change this figure to miles per hour. Multiplying the miles per hour by the conversion factor to change miles/hr to knots/hr will result in wind speed in knots/hr.


INCLOSURE 2

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
1st Battalion, 92d Artillery


AVGC-OP (9 Feb 70) 1st Ind

SUBJECT: Operational Report of the 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery for Period Ending 31 January 1970, RCS CSFOR-65 (R2) (U)

DA, HQ 52nd Artillery Group, APO 96318 14 Feb 70

To: Commanding Officer, IFFORCEV Artillery, APO 96350

1. (U) Concur in contents of basic report and recommendations.

2. (U) This indorsement is unclassified when separated from basic correspondence.

R. E. DINGEMAN
Colonel, Field Artillery
Commanding

2 Incl
nc


AVGC-OP (? Feb 70) 2nd Ind

SUBJECT: Operational Report of the 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery for Period Ending 31 January 1970, RCS CSFOR-65 (R2) (U)

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AVGC-OP (9 Feb 70) 3rd Ind

SUBJECT: Operational Report of the 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery for Period Ending 31 January 1970, RCS CSFOR-65 (R2) (U)

DA, Headquarters, I Field Forces Vietnam, APO 96350

To: Commanding General, United States Army, Vietnam, ATTN: AVHGC-DST, APO 96375

1. This headquarters has reviewed and evaluated subject Operational Reort-Lessons Learned and forwarding indorsements and concurs.

2. Reference shortage of Transportation Corps assests, paragraph 1d (6), concur. This Headquarters and Headquarters, 1st Logistical Command are aware of this problem and are making efforts to assist the Qui Nhon Support Command inimproving the situation, including the provision of C7A aircraft for transporting Self Service Supply items from Qui Nhon to Pleiku.

PAUL D??EUKELAERE
1LT, AGC
ASST AG

2 Incl
nc

CF:
1 - CG, IFFORCEV ARTY
1 - CO, 52d ARTY GP
1 - CO, 1st BN, 92 ARTY


AVGC-OP (9 Feb 70) 4th Ind

SUBJECT: Operational Report of the 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery for Period Ending 31 January 1970, RCS CSFOR-65 (R2) (U)

Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam, APO San Francisco 96375

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

1. This headquarters has reviewed the Operational Reort-Lessons Learned for the quarterly period ending 31 January 1970 from Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery and concurs with the comments of indorsing headquarters.

2. Reference item concerning "Computation for Ground Winds", page 10, paragraph 2c(1): nonconcur. The lack of a metro facility at the remote location does not preclude firing Improved Conventional Munitions (ICM) effectively. FM 6-141-1 prescribes methods when surface wind data is unavailable to estimate surface wind direction and speed. This can be accomplished with inexpensive devices which are easily constructed. No acton by USARPAC or DA is recommended.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

L. D. MURRAY
CPT, AGC
Assistant Adjutant General

2 Incl
nc

Cy furn:
1st Bn, 92d Arty
HQ, IFFORCEV

MFR: ORLL was staffed through
OPNS: Major Dinges/6434

ACTION OFFICER: MAJ SAIN/Nam/4433

CONCURRENCE/NONCONCURRENCE: None Required.

Suitable for Commander's Notes: Yes/No


AVHGC-OC

SUBJECT: Analysis and Evaluation of Operational Report-Lessons Learned for 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery

To: Ch, DST Div, G3    FROM: Ch, Opns Div, G3   DATE:       CMT2
                                              MAJ Dinges/dwc/6434

(U) Reference item concerning "Computation for Ground Winds, page 10, paragraph 2c(1). Nonconcur. The lack of a metro facility at the remote location does not preclude firing firecracker ammuntion effectively. One of the prescribed methods when surface wind data is unavailable to estimate surface wind direction and speed. This can be accomplished with inexpensive devices which are easily constructed. Care must be taken to calibrate any anemometer to insure accurate readings. No acton by USARPAC or DA is recommended.

DOUGLAS A. HUFF
COL GS
Ch, Opns Div
ACofS, G3



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