271900H September 1967

Operation Order 8-67

Ref:     (a)       Map: Viet Nam, 1:50,000, AMS L7014, Sheets 6442 II and III

(b)              DivOrd P2000.2P (Div COI)

(c)               DivOrd P2000.4C (DivComm SOP)

(d)              Div LOI 1-67

(e)               4^th Mar Operation Order 100-67

(f)                4^th Mar Frag Order 46-67

(g)              1^st Bn 4^th Mar COI

Time Zone:            H

Task Organization.

            1^st Bn (-)(rein) 4^th Marines                                              Lt Col              Deptula

            Co C (rein)                                                                                Capt                Edwards

                        Det, Comm Plt (Comm & FAC)

                        Det, Med Plat

                        4^th Sec, 81mm Mort Plt w/FO

            Det, 3^rd Bn 12^th Mar (FO Team)

Det, Hq Co, 4^th Mar (sniper Team)

            Det, Plt, Co B, 3^rd Engr Bn

            Co I (rein)                                                                           Lt.                    Bailey

                        Det, H&S Co

                                    Det, Comm Plt (Comm & FAC)

                                    Det, Med Plt

                                    Sec, 81mm Mort Plt w/FO

                        Det, 3^rd Bn 12^th Mar (FO Team)

                        Det, HQ Co, 4^th Mar (Sniper Team)

                        Det, Plt, Co B, 3^rd Engr Bn

1. Situation.
2. Enemy forces.  See current Intsums.
3. Friendly forces.

(1)               4^th Marines conducts operations outside assigned OA in coordination with 1^st ARVN Division while continuing to conduct normally assigned mission.

(2)               3^rd Bn 12^th Mar direct support to 4^th Marines.

(3)               1^st MAW provides fixed wing and help support as required.

1. Attachment and Detachment.  Task Organization
2. Mission.  1^st Plt (-)(rein) establishes blocking positions X-ray and Zulu in the western sector of 1^st ARVN Division OA Vic My Chanh (4640).
3. Execution.
4. Concept of operation.
5. Co C (rein), 1^st Bn 4^th Mar.

(1)               At 290830H Sept 67 commence tactical motor march north from Camp Evans.  Establish blocking position Zulu.  Be prepared for further operations as directed.

1. Co I (rein), 3^rd Bn 26^th mar.

(1)               On order 29 Sept 67 commence tactical motor march north from Camp Evans.  Establish blocking position X-ray.  Be prepared for further operations as directed.

1. Battalion Reserve.

Co D (rein) 1^st Bn 4^th Mar.

(1)               By 301400H Sept assume 30-minute alert status.

(2)               Be prepared to reinforce blocking position X-ray and Zulu as directed.

1. Coordinating Instructions.

(1)               Adhere strictly to the rules of engagement.

(2)               Report by fastest means available indications of enemy activity.

(3)               Caution friendly forces on mines and booby traps.

(4)               Report when in position to this HQ.

(5)               4^th Mar FSCC will coordinate all fires.

(6)               Thrust points:  Mike               5628          Quebec             4536

                                                     November      5022         Romero           3734

                                                     Cigar*              4831          Sierra               4341

                                                     Papa                 4026          Tango              5042

(7)               Operation terminates on order of this HQ.

(8)               Employ proper convoy security.

(9)               Company Commander Co C designated local Tactical Commander of USMC units.

(10)          Attachments effective 290730H Sept 67.

4. Administration and Logistics.
5. Prescribed load.  As prescribed by unit commanders, to include — plus 1 DOA, 3 MCI/individual and two full canteens of water.
6. Resupply.  Submit request by 0900 the day before resupply required.
7. Uniform and equipment.  Normal arms and equipment, to include armored vest, ID tags, entrenching tool, at least one pair socks and cleaning equipment for weapons.
8. Medical.  Helo evacuation in accordance with standard procedures.  Each man carries sufficient quantity of salt and halazone tablets.
9. Command, Communications/Electronics.
10. Command Posts.

(1)        Report CP locations when established.

1. Visual.

(1)               Carry air panels and colored smoke.

1. Communication/Electronics.

(1)               Guard 60.35 upon departure Camp Evans.

(2)               Alternate frequency 45.10.

(3)               Med Evac frequency 45.70

(4)               Companies bring 292’s.

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