Logistics

1. Significant Events.

This Battalion plus attached and/or supporting units averaged a monthly strength of 1200.  The Battalions TAOR includes 2^nd Battalion, 4^th Marines TAOR which was assumed on 26 January 1966. Company ‘I’, 3^rd Battalion, 7^th Marines is presently attached to the Battalion.  One rifle company is positioned on two outlying islands forward of the MLR.  All logistical support for this company and the two rifle companies on Ky Hoa peninsula are supported from the rear echelon while all units in 2^nd Battalion TAOR are supported from the forward echelons position.  The furthest unit supported is 15 road miles.

An increase in the amount of material, spare parts and equipment is still continuing this month.  The receipt of many needed items has helped alleviate several problem areas.  ‘CRITIPAK’ was not received ————–.

During February, no strong backs for tentage were allocated to this Battalion. Five strong backs were moved to the rear Battalion CP to establish an administrative rear.  Eight native shelters were completed on 5 February and are being used for troop billeting.

A Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) for Logistic was published on 1 February.

1. Supply
2. Supply Requirement

(a)               Class I – 8000 gallons water per day

                                                    1200 rations per day

(b)               Class II – Office supplies, housekeeping supplies, rifle oil, administrative forms, lightweight utilities and common size jungle boots are still in short supply.

(c)               Class III – 195 gallons MOGAS, 100 gallons diesel, 15 gallons kerosene and limited quantities of all types of oil are required daily.

(d)               Class IV – Exact requirement of class IV cannot be determined due to the highly fluid situation.

(e)               Class V – A Basic Allowance is maintained by all units with —- outpost unit having an additional Basic Allowance.

2. Procurement Problems

(a)               The time lag still exists from the document draft date and receipt of advice cards on priority 02 requisitions.  Some priority 02 requisitions are still being downgraded without notifying this unit.

1. Transportation.
2. Motor Transportation support has been good during February considering the tactical commitments.
3. Actual availability of cargo vehicles is limited due to breakdowns on the job.  Organic transportation is becoming critical.  Only xxx 20 M422 trucks are available with only half of these usually dead lined. Truck, platforms M274 are even more critical with only 14 of 50 available.
4. Helicopters for tactical and logistic support are not being requested due to the erratic availability and last-minute flight cancellations
5. Maintenance
6. Second echelon maintenance is still fluctuating from good to bad depending on the number of spare parts received.
7. Third echelon maintenance support has been excellent considering FLSU #1 is also hampered by lack of spare parts.  Most vehicles are ‘X’ Coded and evacuated.
8. Sanitation
9. Limited amounts of rat poison, soap, DDT and other items have been received but not enough to completely alleviate the problems encountered.  No line had been received.
10. Dead lined Combat Essential Equipment by Type.  Items deadline for the month of February are attached as supporting documents.
11. Employment of Local Civilians.  Local civilians are employed to work in the mess hall, barbershops and laundries.

  This page last updated 21 August 2011