Battalion Order #2 – February 1966

Special Orders for the Sergeant of the Waterborne Patrol

1,         The Sergeant of the patrol is responsible for the performance and discipline of all members of this patrol.  He will insure compliance with the details set forth in the basic order.

  1. During patrol operations, at no time will any member go ashore without specific approval from this Headquarters.
  2. Uniform and Equipment
  3. Members of the waterborne patrol wear life jackets at all times.  Flak jackets and steel helmets must be available for instant donning in case of attack.  Each member carry a whistle and flashlight for signaling purposes in the event he falls overboard.
  4. Arms: Members of the patrol armed with an M-14 (AR) rifle.
  5. One AN/PRC-10/25 with spare batteries.
  6. Three life jackets, per boat.
  7. Electric megaphone.
  8. Three red parachute flares, hand held, per boat.
  9. One battle lantern, per boat.
  10. 30 foot towing line.
  11. Grappling hook.

In sure equipment is maintained in working order, aboard the boat during patrols.  Report discrepancies immediately to S-3.

  1. Muster all members of the waterborne patrol with their equipment listed in paragraph 3 and report to the S-3 Watch Officer at 1900 daily for briefing and any special intelligence from the S-2 Officer.
  2. Upon securing from patrol recover all equipment in paragraph 3 above and return same to Battalion CP.
  3. Reports:
  4. Report to S-3 Watch Officer at 1900 daily for briefing.
  5. Report to S-3 Watch officer at 0700 daily for debriefing.
  6. Submit situation report every hour to include location.
  7. Submit immediate report on any unusual movements.