Communications
- Message Center. This provides the shackle sheets and brevity Codes for the Command and attachments. Classified and Non-Classified message handling was exercised. The Message Center at Dong Ha moved to Quang Tri in late September.
- Radio. The radio section continued its mission of supplying batteries and spare parts in support of the battalion. Relay stations were utilized during the conduct of all field operations.
- Covered Circuit. The KY-8 circuit was operating prior to Operation SCOTLAND TROUSDALE NORTH, however, during the conduct of the operation the covered circuit was inoperable.
- Wire. Wire sections continued its mission of providing telephone communications in both the forward and rear positions. Presently the switchboard is being installed at Quang Tri.
- Electronics Repair. The electronics repair section continued to provide 2nd Echelon repair in support of the command.
- Radio Relay. No requirement at the present time.
- Critical Shortage. A shortage of spare parts exists for the AN/PRC-25. A-10 modules are most critical.
- Equipment Repairs. During the month of September, the following equipment was repaired (first and second echelon):
- RT-505 receiver transmitter – 7
- EE-8 telephone – 4
- TA-312 telephone – 1
- TA-1/PT – 4
- H-138 radio handset – 4
This page last corrected 3 September 2011