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

Chu Lai, Viet Nam

191600H 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 #47  (202400H to 212400H)

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.  Popular Forces setting night ambushes along coast line in front of FEBA.

2.            Mission.  No change.

3.            Execution.

A.                Company A (rein).  Conduct three recon patrols:  One: TOD: 202000, TOR: 202200, Route: 528112-532114-529118-522116-527112.  Two:  TOD: 212000, TOR: 212230, Route: 527106-528108-524110-523116-520100.  Three: TOD: 210400, TOR: 210800, Route: 522105-520114-517112-518101-523104.

B.                Company B (rein).  Conduct four squad size security/recon patrols:  One: TOD: 210700H, TOR: 210900H, Route: 521095-523094-526095-528098-523097.  Two: TOD: 210900H, TOR: 211030H, Route: 525091-525094-522093-523088-525089.  Three: TOD: 210600H, TOR: 210900H, Route: 528087-525086-525084-521084-519082-529083.  Four: TOD: 212400H, TOR: 220900H, Route: POD/R: 523097-515096-514104-518104-520100-524100-POR.

C.                Company C (rein).  Be prepared to reman outpost on Hill 69 with one platoon.

D.                Company D (rein).  Conduct three squad size security patrols.  One:  TOD: 210900H, TOR: 211300H, Route: POD/R: 531078-521068-531-68-524078-525074-POR.  Two:  TOD: 211630H, TOR: 212030H, POD/R: 522073-525064-526059-523055-518060-521061-520065-522067-521069-POR.  Three:  TOD: 212330H, TOR: 220400H, Route: POD/R: 518061-525052-520066-POR.

E.                H&S Company (-) (rein).  Be prepared to consolidate Bn CP on order.

F.                 Attached Units.

1.                  1^st Plat, Co B, 3d Recon Bn. Send one team on Popular Force patrol/ambush.  Maintain radio silence on net.  Report time of departure, when ambush is set, and time of return.

2.                  1^st Plat, Co B, 3d AT Bn.  Light section in support of Company B.  Heavy section in support of Company A.

3.                  1^st Plat, Co C, 3d TK Bn.  Direct support of Company A (Light Section) and Company D (Light Section).  Conduct training from 1200 to 1800 in GS 5105.

G.                Coordinating Instructions.

1.                  Submit detailed after-patrol reports ASAP upon completion of patrol.

2.                  Submit patrol plans for period 220001H to 222400H by 201000H.

3.                  Pad or in some way mark metal tent stakes (safety hazard).

4.                  Rats are a problem.  Keep areas policed and eat in authorized areas only.

5.                  Weapons shall be inspected daily.

6.                  Burn Frag Orders 24 hours after use.

7.                  Continue to improve defensive positions.

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