1^st Bn (rein), 4^th Marines

Chu Lai, Viet Nam

150800H June 1965

Fm:     CO, 1^st Bn (rein), 4^th Marines

To:       1^st Bn, (rein), 4^th Marines

Info:     CO, 4^th Marines

            CO, 2^nd Bn (rein), 4^th Marines

            CO, 3^rd Bn (rein), 3^rd Marines

CONFIDENTIAL

Frag Order #43  (151200H to 161200H)

Ref:     (a)            Map:            Viet Nam 1:50,000 AMS L701 Sheet 6757 III

Time Zone:            H

1.            Situation.

A.                Enemy Forces.  (See Current Isums)

B.                Friendly Forces.  (Remains the same)

1.                  ARVN survey team will be in 1^st Bn TAOR for next 45 days.

2.            Mission.  No change.

3.            Execution.

A.                Company A (rein).  Conduct one squad size patrol at 152100H to depart center of your positions, proceed around the base of the hill, then North around tip of peninsula and return.  Continue to improve defensive position.

B.                Company B, C, and D (rein).  Continue to improve defensive positions.   Conduct squad size patrol nightly.  Establish listening posts after sunset.

C.                H&S Company.  Continue to improve defensive positions.  81mm Mortar platoon displace two sections to Company D defensive sector and two sections to vicinity of GC 528096.

D.                Attached Units.

1.                  1^st Plat, Co B, 3d Recon Bn. Complete trail recon.  Displace to PP CP.  Coordinate with Hqtrs Cmdt.

2.                  1^st Plat, Co B, 3d AT Bn. Direct support of Company A and Company B.

3.                  1^st Plat, Co C, 3d TK Bn. Direct support of Company A and Company D.

E.                Coordinating and Instructions.

1.                  No explosive ordnance will be taken from the Company defensive positions.

2.                  Insure equipment, ammo, grenades, etc. are properly secured when carried.

3.                  Only T/O and T/E uniforms/Equipment will be worn or utilized.

4.                  Submit patrol plans and OP locations by 1700 daily for following day.

5.                  Clear and mark helo landing zone in defensive sector.  Submit GC of selected zone to this headquarters at 151600H.

4.            Administration and Logistics.  No change.

5.            Command and Communications/Electronics.

1.                 CP locations:

a.            4^th Marines (-) (rein)                        532088

b.            1^st Bn (rein), 4^th Marines             524089

c.            Company A                                    528110

d.            Company B                                    527090

e.            Company C                                    531084

f.            Company D                                    532079

ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.      Burn within twenty-four hours.  (Companies A, B, C, D).

R. J. PERRICH

Lt/Col, U.S. Marine Corps

Commanding