Logistics – July 1968

Logistics

  1. Supply
  2. Class I.  All Class I was drawn at LZ Stud in support of operations.  The Battalion Mess served ‘R’ rations three times daily at Stud.  Sandwiches, ice cream, fruit, Class VI, and supplemental rations were delivered by helicopter when tactical situations permitted in the field.
  3. Class II.  Battalion Supply remained at Dong Ha with FLSG/B as the source of supply.  Class II supply tents were set up at LZ Stud to cut the time lost in transfer of cargo from Dong Ha to LZ Stud.  Shortages in the following items were experienced during this period:
  4. Mask, protective (medium)
  5. Socks
  6. Entrenching tools
  7. Five-gallon water cans and three-gallon plastic water containers were utilized very satisfactorily.  During this period there were no significant problem areas in water resupply.
  8. Class III.  Class III was adequate at LZ Stud
  9. Class IV.  Class IV was adequate at LZ Stud
  10. Class V.  Class V was adequate at LZ Stud
  11. Transportation
  12. Organic.  During this month the M151A1 and M274A2 were used for resupply and administrative runs at LZ Stud and Dong Ha.  A heavier burden was placed on the above vehicles due to all M37B1’s being deadlined to higher echelons of maintenance.
  13. Support.  Division Motor Transport arranged transportation of Class II supplies and personnel from Dong Ha to LZ Stud.  Support was received from 9th Motor Transport Battalion.
  14. Engineer Support.  Engineer support teams provided the Battalion with demolitions capabilities.

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