Released by:          R. J. Perrich

Drafted by:            G. T. Beauchamp

Date:   11 June 1965

 

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

To:      CO, 4th Marines (Attn: S-3)

CONFIDENTIAL

OPSUM #27            Period Covered 101100H to 111100H June 1965

 

1.         General Summary of Significant Events.  The 1st Battalion moved to TAOR #2 and occupied new locations generally along the northern purchased land boundary line.  The battalion positions generally extend from Company B’s right flank at 525100 to Company D’s left flank at 510057.  Hill at 468067 and Bridge at 497067 out posted.  Company A preparing to displace from 540022 to position extending from Company B’s right flank to 520115.  Medcap team presently visiting An Tay (1) at 520092.

2.         Operational Summary.

A.                No friendly or enemy casualties.

B.                No weapons captured.

C.                No material destroyed.

D.                General Summary.

1.                  Company A (rein).  Located in defensive perimeter at old CP location 540022.  Preparing to move to new TAOR location.

2.                  Company B (rein).  Company B (-) moved to and took up new positions.  Tied in with their 1st platoon which was in position.  Lines from 525100 to 528084.

3.                  Company C (rein).  Displaced to and preparing positions from 523073 to 529072.  Squad outpost at ARVN position at 468068 and platoon (-) outpost at 498068.

4.                  Company D (rein).  Displaced to and preparing positions from 523074 to 510055.

5.                  1st Plat, B Recon.  Moved to and assumed defense of new CP location 523092.

6.                  Company H&S (rein).  Displaced to new location.  Prepared defensive positions and started to set up camp.  Presently preparing to shift to new location.

7.                  No artillery or 81 illumination fired.