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

Chu Lai, Viet Nam

161200H 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 #44  (161200H to 171200H)

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)  ARVN survey team will be in 1^st Bn TAOR.

2.            Mission.  No change.

3.            Execution.

A.                Company A (rein).  Conduct 3 squad size daylight patrols.  Check for ambush sites.

B.                Company B (rein).  Conduct 3 squad size daylight patrols.  Check for ambush sites.

C.                Company C (rein).  Provide one squad security for survey team 160830H.  Be prepared to establish platoon (rein) outpost Hill 69.

D.                Company D (rein).  Be prepared for sweep on 17 June in conjunction with 2d Bn, 4^th Marines and Popular Forces.  Patrol assigned sector of restricted land.  Keep civilians out of purchased area.

E.                Attached Units.

1.                  1^st Plt, Co B, 3d Recon Bn.  Displace to Bn CP.  Coordinate with Hdqtrs Cmdt.

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

3.                  1^st Plt, Co C, 3d TK Bn.  Direct support of Company A and Company D.  Displace tank plt CP to PP CP location.  Coordinate with Hqtrs Cmdt.

F.                 Coordinating Instructions.

1.                  Do not patrol through villages in area authorized for use.

2.                  Establish LP’s in likely avenues of approach.

3.                  Recon area forward of FEBA for OP location.

4.                  Submit overlays of likely ambush sites and patrol routes by 161500H.

5.                  Change emphasis of work to 60% FEBA preparation and 40% patrolling activities.

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

7.                  Only T/O and T/E uniforms/equipment will be worn.

4.            Administration and Logistics.  No change.

5.            Command and Communications/Electronics.  No change.

ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT.

R. J. PERRICH

Lt/Col, U.S. Marine Corps

Commanding