Logistics
- Logistical situation. During the period 1-3 March 1967 the final stages of Deckhouse VI was completed. Back loading aboard assigned shipping was completed at 1630 on 3 March and the Operation was formally completed at 1800 on 3 March 1967.
- Supply. 130 tons of resupply was delivered by helicopter and landing craft during the reporting period.
- Class I. 15,444 Meals, combat individual and 2,210 gallons of water were distributed during the period of operations. The rations were supplemented by at least one hot meal of ‘Alpha’ rations daily to all units deployed in the field.
- Class II. Class II supplies were issued as appropriate. This mainly consisted of insect repellent, batteries and communication wire.
- Class III. Class III supplies were issued as appropriate.
- Class IV. Class IV supplies were issued as appropriate.
- Class V. During the reporting period, Class V was issued in the amounts listed below:
DOAC Nomenclature Amount
A-011 Ctg, 12 gauge ‘00’ Buckshot 200 rd
A-127 Ctg, 7.62mm, link 11 case
A-130 Ctg, 7.62mm, ball 17 case
A-209 Ctg, .30 cal. link 23 case
A-475 Ctg, .45 cal. ball 100 rd
A-574 Ctg, .50 cal. spot-trac 17 case
B-568 Ctg, 40mm, HE 5½ case
B-626 Ctg, 60mm, HE 18 cases
B-627 Ctg, 60mm, Illum 3 case
C-222 Ctg, 81mm, HE 260 case
C-226 Ctg, 81mm, Illum 82 case
C-234 Ctg, 81mm, WP 47 case
C-444 Ctg, 105mm, HE 275 case
C-452 Ctg, 105mm, HC 5 case
C-454 Ctg, 105mm, WP 50 case
C-650 Ctg, 106mm, HE 15 case
C-651 Ctg, 106mm, HEP-T 15 case
C-704 Ctg, 4.2’ Mortar, HE 240 case
C-706 Ctg, 4.” Mortar, Illum 50 case
C-708 Ctg, 4.2” Mortar, WP 155 case
G-939 Ctg, 7.62 M64 1 case
G-890 Grenade, hand, frag 13 case
G-895 Grenade, hand, Illum 2 case
G-935 Grenade, hand, smoke, WP 6 case
G-940 Grenade, smoke, green 6 case
G-945 Grenade, smoke, yellow 9 case
G-950 Grenade, smoke, red 2 case
H-030 Grenade, rifle, WP 6 each
H-555 Rocket, 66mm (LAAW) 7 case
H-602 Rocket, 3.5” WP 3 case
K-143 Mine, AP, M18A1 11 case
L-311 Signal, Illum, RSP 4 case
L-312 Signal, Illum, WSP 4 case
L-314 Signal, Illum, GSC 2 case
L-495 Flare, surface, trip 2 case
M-037 Charge, demo, C-2/3/4 13 case
M-131 Blasting cap, non-elec 4 cans
M-455 Cord, det, prima 200 feet
M-624 Firing device demo, M1A1 1 case
M-670 Fuse, blasting, time 600 feet
N-412 Fuse, proximity, M513 6 case
(1) The above listed expenditures are resupply figures, which were issued in addition to the Basic Allowances (B/A).
(2) Upon completion of the operation all 105mm ammunition was returned by helicopter to the LSA located at Duc Pho.
(3) Reconstitution of the B/A upon completion of the operations was minimal.
- Hospitalization and Evacuation. See Section IX.
- Transportation. During the reporting period, troops were transported ashore by means of both helicopter and landing craft. After the initial landing the majority of the transportation required for resupply was handled by helicopter. LIWC’s (mules) were used at the beach area for transporting supplies and equipment to units deployed nearby.
- Miscellaneous. N/A.\
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