Friendly Situation of Ly Tin are

22-23 June 1965

1. One Plt of PF were located on Hill 69 along with one Plt of Co ‘C’ (22 June).

2. Two PF Plt left Ly Tin Dist Hqs. At 1500 to set in the defense of bridge at Ky Chanh.

3. The 2 Plts of PF are to be relieved of the defense of the bridge at Ky Chanh by one PF Co 221st on the evening of 23 June.

4. At approx 2000 PF fired at suspected VC outside Ly Tin Dist. Headquarters. About 30 rds of carbine ammo was expended and 6 rds of 60mm mortar rds were fired. It was later noted that none in the compound was authorized to fire the mortar nor was anyone qualified to fire the mortar. The rds were fired with complete disregard for the safety of the civilian populace.

5. The PF set up 4 ambush sites surrounding Hill 69. These were set up on good relation to avenues of approach but were secured about 0300 which left something to be desired.

6. The Junk Fleet was located on the South and West flank of Ky Xuan Island and were heard firing their 50 cal MG’s about 230900 June. No report was received as to what the target was. It was disclosed that the Junk Fleet is made up of all fisherman and the VC have much respect for their fighting ability.

Enemy Situation

1. Ky Hoa Village Chief reported two VC Co’s located at GC 445145 – 445150 and 445140, their units were not known. We requested Arty fire to be adjusted by AO but the weather prevented Helos from flying, so no missions were called at that time.

2. Suspected small group of VC observing Ly Tin Hqs. From weed line at 222000H June, PF fired at them.

3. 0600 on 22 June reported six VC entered Village North of bridge at An Ton. They killed one Popular Force and one Police Agent in their sleep. This was in retaliation of one VC killed by the PF on the morning of 22 June, who was caught passing out VC propaganda in the same village.

4. A VC Platoon was spotted digging position in vic GC 430110. The two PP Platoons in that area didn’t take any action at the time it was reported. No information was available before I departed.

General Information

1. Coordination of supporting fires had much to be desired, as long delays were noted after mission requests.

2. Little action can be taken on requests submitted for Di Wi Ticks approval between the hours of 1200 and 1500 as this is his rest period.

3. If Marines continue to occupy Hill 69, it suggested that Land Line be laid to Dist. Headquarters to Maj Perrin. The PF now have one, but it is inadequate.