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We then had to change from our normal fatigues into ones given to us with no insignias and no identification of any kind as this was a top secret mission. The next day we boaded a C130 plane for the seven hour flight to South Korea. We sat in very uncomfortable harness seats and for pit stops we had a latrine visible to all at the front of the plane. After landing we were transported to the Army Air Base just outside the DMZ. For the next few days Major Foust who had arrived before us, presented our orientation. Finallly we entered the DMZ and one by one we would take turns walking at a measured pace from a small building approximateley 25 paces to the dummy warhead. We would assemble the dummy warhead and walk (not run as we could be blown up if we tripped or fell) back to the starting point. as the dummy emitted a slight noise, emulating an actual explosion. That being done in a five day period of practice, we exited the DMZ via jeeps and returned to the nearby Army Base and spent 2 or 3 days with the troops there. The best part of that experience was a Farewell dinner in our honor being able to dance with "Round Eyes" - nurses, etc. Then Home Sweet Home back to Pleiku with many tales to share. |