12 July 1969

From:  Commanding Officer

To:       Commanding General, 3^rd Marine Division (Rein), FMF

Via:     Commanding Officer, 4^th Marine Regiment

Subj:   After Action Report of MedCap

1. The below listed After Action Report is hereby submitted.
2.  Code Name:        N/A
3. Date of MedCap:  071000H to 071330H
4. Location:  Village of Dinh Dien Phu Thanh vicinity coordinates YD 033450
5. Task Organization:

(1)               1^st Platoon Co K, 3^rd Bn 4^th Mar

(2)               S-2 and Interpreter, 1^st Bn 4^th Mar

(3)               One (1) Loudspeaker PSYOP Team provided by G-5

(4)               One (1) ITT Team provided by 4^th Mar

(5)               One (1) Doctor and 4 Corpsman from 1^st Bn 4^th Mar

1. Supporting Forces: None
2. Intelligence:  It was believed by Intelligence sources that the people of this village were and still are under the influence of the Communist; however, no hostile action was initiated against this MedCap Team.
3. Mission:  To administer medical attention for the inhabitants of the village.
4. Concept of Operation:  The 1^st Platoon of Company K deployed and secured LZ vicinity coordinates 032452 at O70900H:  At 071000H the MedCap Team arrived and began the MedCap.  At 071330H the MedCap Team withdrawal was accomplished.
5. Execution:  At 0900H, 4 July 1969, this Battalion was instructed to initiate a MedCap program to villagers located vicinity coordinates 033450.  A Psyop team, and an ITT team were requested and received.  At 1000H on 7 July 1969, the MedCap was initiated and lasted until 1330H 7 July 1969.
6. Results:  There were 100 people treated for various ailments.  Thirty people were found to be suffering from ailments which required definitive medical treatment.  The 10 most seriously ill were med-evaced to Dong Ha medical facilities.

(1)               Treated 100

(2)               Medevac 10

1. Administrative Matters:  None
2. Special Equipment and Techniques:  The loudspeaker Psyop Team proved to be a valuable assist in announcing the MedCap and insuring the people that they would be humanly treated and not harmed.
3. Commander’s Analysis:  The MedCap was successful.  Our interest in helping the indigenous population was reaffirmed.
4. Recommendation:  It is recommended that a follow up program be established on a regular basis.  The most recent MedCap held in this village was February 1969.
5. Marine Corps Matter:  None

M.E. Mackie, Sr.

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