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

Chu Lai, Viet Nam

280830H June 1965

Frag Order #55  (290001H to 292400H)

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.  No change.

2.            Mission.  No change.

3.            Execution.

A.                Company A (rein).

1.                  Conduct patrols as assigned.  (Patrol overlay).

2.                  Confirm plans for operation on 30 June.

3.                  Be prepared to conduct joint operation with Company B on peninsula GC 445110 on 3 July.  Report to S-3 at 291400H with recommended plans and briefing.

B.                Company B (rein).

1.                  Conduct patrols as assigned.  (Patrol overlay).

2.                  Be prepared to conduct joint operation with Company A on peninsula GC 445110 on 3 July.  Report to S-3 at 291400H with recommended plans and briefing.

C.                Company C (rein).

1.                  Conduct patrols as assigned.  (Patrol overlay).

2.                  Be prepared to conduct island sweep centered on GC 498140 to 471137 on 1 July. Report to S-3 at 281800H for details and planning.

D.                Company D (rein).

1.                  Conduct patrols as assigned.  (Patrol overlay).

2.                  Be prepared to conduct sweep and clear operation with Popular Forces in village of Long Binh GC 505071 on 2 July.  Report to S-3 at 281500H for details and planning.

E.                H&S Company.  No change.

F.                 Attached Units.

1.                  1^st Plat, co c, 3d Tnk Bn.  Be prepared to assist Company D in village sweep on 2 July.  Coordinate with Company D.

2.                  Other Attached Units.  No change.

G.                Coordinating Instructions.

1.                  Continue improvement of defensive positions.

2.                  insure timely submission of all reports required.

3.                  Conduct one daylight and one night patrol daily.

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