Logistics – June 1968

Logistics

  1. Supply.
  2. Class I.  All Class I was drawn at LZ STUD in support of operations.  Hot sandwiches were prepared at Camp Carroll, brought to LZ STUD by vehicle, and sent to troops by helicopter.  On 26 June the Battalion Mess commenced operation at LZ STUD and ‘R’ rations were served three times daily.  One hot meal per day was prepared and sent to LZ MIKE from LZ STUD.
  3. Class II.  Battalion Supply remained at Dong Ha with FLSG/B as the source of supply.  Shortages in the following items were again experienced during this period:
  4. Mask, Protective, M-17 medium size
  5. Body Armor, upper torso, all sizes
  6. Utilities, shirt (jungle) and trousers (jungle)
  7. GP tents
  8. 5-gallon water cans were a constant problem due to combat loss and at times being taken by helicopters to the wrong LZ’s.
  9. Plastic water bags were used and proved very satisfactory in emergencies for a one-time resupply only.
  10. Class III.  Class III was adequate at LZ STUD.
  11. Class IV.  Class IV was adequate at LZ STUD.
  12. Class V.  Class V was adequate at LZ STUD with the exception of one day when the ammo dump was hit by enemy fire.  At the time there was a shortage of 81mm and 60mm mortar and pyrotechnics of all types.
  13. Transportation.
  14. Organic.  During this month the Battalion received its new M151A1’s.  Those vehicles were used for administrative runs to Dong Ha and for carrying cargo within LZ STUD.
  15. Support.
  16. Vehicular.  Support was received from 1st, 3rd and 9th Motor Transport Battalion at various times during the month.  At LZ STUD there were no Class II supplies/medical supplies available and transportation of these supplies to LZ STUD from Dong Ha along with mail and Class VI was difficult to accomplish.  Division Motor Transport provided transportation (when available) and the FLSG/B had to approve the vehicle’s joining its convoy.  On several occasions joining of the convoy from Dong Ha to LZ STUD  was disapproved due to the large size of each convoy.
  17. Engineer Support.  Engineer support teams provided the Battalion with demolitions capabilities.

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