Operations
1. Operations. The activities of the Battalion for the most of the month were part of the Fourth Marines operation 'Georgia Tar'. Operation 'Georgia Tar' was terminated at 250600H September 1969. The Fourth Marines assumed the 'Idaho Canyon' AO, within which this Battalion participated in the defense of VCB, Signal Hill, and the security of Route 9 from VCB North to the 53 Grid Line.
2. Results of Operations.
a. Enemy Equipment Captured or Destroyed
(1) Mines, Ammunition, Demolition and Explosives
82mm Mortar Rounds 174
82mm Mortar Fuses 130 plus two boxes
82mm Mortar Increments 7
60mm Mortar Rounds 67
60mm Mortar Increments 5
cans50 Caliber Rounds 550
7.62mm Rounds 20
AP Mines (Claymore) 2
Gas Grenades (NVA) 1
WP Grenades (U.S.) 1
Plastic Explosives (1/4 lbs. blocks) 201
(b) Miscellaneous
Bunkers 68
Fighting Holes 7
Caves 1
Rocket Sites 1
Mortar Positions 2
.50 Cal positions 3
Poncho 1
Helmets 5
Stoves 2
Shoes 4
Water Tank 1
Cartridge Belts 2
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