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HAK
HAIG
nowe
NMCC
HOLDRIDGE
THE NATIONAL MILITARY COMMAND CENTER
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20301
16 February @
KENNETSY
0600
THE JOINT STAFF
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Subject: Military Situation Report on Operations in
Laos and Cambodia
Attached are situation reports on operations in Laos
and Cambodia and the weather forecast for the areas.
E.O. martin
E. O. MARTIN
Brigadier General, USAF
Deputy Director for
Operations (NMCC)
3 Enclosures
a/s
DISTRIBUTION:
WHSR
SECDEF
DEPSECDEF
ASD/PA (Mr. Henkin)
ASD/ISA
CJCS (5)
DJS (2)
J- 3 (3)
SITUATION ROOM
WHITE HOUSE
J- 32
'71 FEB 16 AM 5:49 49
J- 33
J- 34
J-35
J-36 (DDO)
DIA
CSA
CSAF
CNO
CMC
SECSTATE (For Mr. Eliot or Mr. Curran EYES ONLY)
VADM Gayler
PAC DIV
P&A DIV
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16 February 1971
Subject: Operation LAMSON 719
1. General: This report covers the period 150800-152200
GMT (151600-160600 Saigon time, 150300-151700 EST) February
1971. The information herein is based on available combat
reports and will be revised upon receipt of more complete
information.
2. Summary of Current Operations:
a. General Situation: US and RVNAF forces are reporting
no major actions, RVNAF forces in Laos continue to locate
sizeable stores of material and equipment.
b. Significant Combat Actions Reported:
(1) At point 1, elements of US Task Force 4/3 In-
fantry engaged 24 enemy, killing 15, and seizing four
individual weapons and two radios.
(2) At point 2, a US Army CH - 47 helicopter was hit
by fire and exploded in mid-air. Five US personnel
were killed and one is missing.
(3) At point 3, elements of the 8th ARVN Airborne
Battalion made contact with an enemy force. Twelve
ARVN soldiers were wounded. Enemy losses are unknown.
Later, in the same area, elements of the 17th ARVN
Armored Cavalry Squadron seized two Russian trucks
and destroyed six tons of rice.
(4) At point 4, the 2d Battalion, 1st ARVN Infantry
Regiment discovered the bodies of 43 enemy soldiers
believed to have been killed by air. In the same area,
45 bags of rice were discovered.
(5) At point 5, the 1st ARVN Infantry Regiment re-
ceived 80 rounds of 82-mm mortar fire followed by
a ground attack, resulting in two ARVN soldiers killed
and eight wounded. Three enemy soldiers were killed
and two individual weapons seized.
(6) Other actions in the LAMSON 719 area and northern
South Vietnam resulted in four friendly soldiers killed
(two US) and 17 friendly soldiers wounded (three US).
Enemy losses were 11 killed.
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C. Progress of Friendly Force's in Achieving Objectives:
(1) All planned objectives were accomplished during
the reporting period.
(2) US engineers are continuing efforts to upgrade
Highway 9 east of the Laotian border. Reconstruction
of the old landing strip at Khe Sanh is 25 percent
complete.
3. Remarks:
a. The total number of RVNAF troops in Laos is 10,321.
b. The total of friendly battalions in Laos by type is:
(1) Infantry (including airborne)
13
(2) Artillery
3 (equivalent)
(3) Armored Cavalry Squadrons
2
(4) Engineer
1
(5) Ranger
2
C. Results of B-52/tactical airstrikes:
B-52
TACTICAL AIR
No results reported
39 vehicles destroyed
2 gun sites destroyed
1 vehicle .damaged
11 secondary fires
13 secondary explosions
30 bunkers destroyed
d. Statistical data for the operations are shown in the
attachments.
Attachments:
1. Map
2. Casualties
3. Equipment/Material Seized/Destroyed
4. Air Support
5. Aircraft Losses/Casualties
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RT 92
92
23
TF 4/3
POINT I
3
2 ABN BN
Rock Pile
0
RT 9
3 ABN BN
POINT 3
$
S
Tchepone
ARMD TF
Ca Lu
POINT 2
Khe Sanh
LZ ALOUI
9
II ARMD CAV. SQDN
8 ABN BN
e
POINT 4
Lang Vei
RVN
POINT 5
0
23
LZ HOTEL
LAOS
OPERATION LAMSON 719
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LAMSON 719
CASUALTIES
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
KIA
WIA
MIA
KIA
WIA
MIA
FRIENDLY
2
:
US
1.
7
9
25
126
11
RVNAF
9
:
42
0
85
292
1
ENEMY
KIA*
KBA
DET
KIA*
KBA
DET
86
:
57
1
622
265
6
"The KIA figure includes the KBA figure.
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LAMSON 719
...
EQUIPMENT/MATERIEL/DESTROYED
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
SEIZED
DESTROYED
SEIZED
DESTROYED
Individual Weapons
45
0
991
13
Crew-Scrved Weapons
5
1
97
13
Ammunition
(1) Small-Arms (Rounds) - - -
0
0 34,040
0
(2) Miscellaneous (Pounds)
0
2,000
63,180*
7,800
Vehicles
2
1
21
43
Communication
Equipment (Radios)
0
2
3
2
Medical Supplics
(Pounds)
0
0
8,260
0
POL (1,000 Gals.)
0
1.48
15.45
101.48
Documents (Pouids)
1
0
2
0
Rice/Food (Pounds)
11,200
12,000.
72,800**
26,000
Structures
.0.
0
400
200
Bunkers
0
0
0
151
Miscellaneous
Equipment/Supplies (Pounds)
0
0 69,600
4,000
*Includes:
9,000 rounds of 37-mm ammunition
5 antitank grenades
6 satchel charges
**Corrected Data
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TR SUPPORT- LAMSON 719
COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
RVN
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
A-4 (USMC)
0
62
F-4 (USAF)
0
127
A-6 (USMC)
0
17
A-7 (USN)
0
4
F- 100
0
2
B- 52
0
21
AC-130 Gunships
0
0
llelo Gunships
375
3,176
Air Cavalry
163
2,196
Helo Troop Lift
694
8,707
Helo Med Evac
8
159
C-130
8
350
Helo Logistics
904
11,009
LAOS
A-4 (USMC-USN)
24
196
F-4 (USAF-USMC)
40
452
A-6 (USMC)
4
9
A-7 (USN)
11
52
F - 100
0
4
B-52
6
161
B-57 (USAF)
1
3
AC 130 Gunships
3
24
Helo Gunships
447
2,057
Air Cavalry
361
1,374
Helo Troop Lift
194
2,310
Helo Med Evac
8
45
AC- 119
1
3
128
747
Helo Logistics
VNAF/RAAF COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
RVN
A-37
0
4
B-57 (RAAF)
4
20
Helo Gunships
0
0
Helo Troop Lift
0
77
Helo Med Evac
0
0
Helo Logistics
0
6
LAOS
B-57 (RAAF)
0
0
Helo Gunships
4
48
Helo Troop Lift
8
128
Mclo Med Evac
0
4
Holo Logistics
23
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AIRCRAFT LOSSES
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
US
TYPE
RVN/LAOS
RVN/LAOS
AH- 1G
0/0
3/4*
UH- 1H
0/0
1/4
OH- 6A
0/0
1/1
OH- 58A
0/0
1/0
CH- 47
0/1
0/1
F - 4
0/0
1/0
VNAF
TYPE
UH- 1H
0/0
1/1
PERSONNEL CASUALTIES
TYRE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
US
TYPE
KIA
WIA
MIA
KIA WIA MIA
AH- 1G
0/0 0/0 0/0
2/2 0/5 0/0
UH- 1H
0/0 0/0 ***0/0
2/4 3/7 **0/2
OH- 6A
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
2/1
0/0
OH- 58A
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
3/0
0/0
CH- 47
0/5
0/0
0/1
0/5 0/0 0/1
F-4
0/0
0/0
0/0
1/0 0/0 0/0
VNAF
TYPE
UH- 1H
0/0
0/0
0/0
***9/9
0/0
0/0
"Includes two operational losses.
**Includes one ARVN:
***Includes four US Newsmen.
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16 February 1971
Subject: Operation TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
1. General: This report covers the period 150800-152200
GMT (151600-160600 Saigon time, 150300-151700 EST) February
1971. The information herein is based on available combat
reports and will be revised upon receipt of more complete
information.
2. Summary of Current Operations:
a. General Situation: Position of RVNAF task force
elements are shown at attachment 1. Sweep operations in
the Chup Plantation area continue to produce scattered
contacts. One major action was reported near Snuol.
b. Significant Combat Actions Reported:
(1) At point 1, elements of the 1st ARVN Armored
Cavalry Squadron and 4th Battalion, 8th ARVN Infantry
Regiment en route to reinforce another ARVN unit made
contact with an enemy force, killing 17 and seizing
two individual weapons. ARVN casualties were one killed
and six wounded.
(2) At point 2, updated information of an enemy
attack on the 1st Battalion, 7th ARVN Infantry Regiment
previously reported in NMCC MFR, same subject, dated
151500 EST February 1971, indicates that the action
lasted approximately 23 hours and resulted. in 203 enemy
soldiers killed. ARVN losses were 10 killed, 50 wounded,
and five missing. Friendly forces lost 10 individual
weapons and one radio. Enemy material seized included
17 individual weapons and 3 antitank grenade launchers.
(3) At point 3, elements of the 18th ARVN Armored
Cavalry Squadron and 1st Battalion, 52d ARVN Regiment
discovered and destroyed an 11-ton rice cache.
C, Progress of Friendly Forces in Achieving Objectives:
Friendly activities continued according to plan.
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3. Remarks:
a. Results of Tactical Airstrikes:
58 Bunkers destroyed.
12 Structures destroyed.
7 Secondary fires.
b. The total number of RVNAF troops in Cambodia is
17,917.
C. The total number of RVNAF battalions in Cambodia by
type is:
(1) Infantry - 18
(2) Armored Cavalry Squadrons - 5
(3) Ranger - 7
d. Statistical data for the operation are shown in the
attachments.
Attachments:
1. Map
2. Casualties
3. Equipment/Materiel. Seized/Destroyed
4. Air Support
5. Aircraft Losses
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OPERATION TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
Chup
RT 13
Kampong
Plantation
Cham
TF 333
CHHLONG
RT
POINT I
TF 9
75
TF 5
SKOUN
*
SNOUL
DAMBE
T
POINT 2
RT 7
POINT 3
RT
TF 3
TF 48
LOC NINH
TONLE BET
TF 43
KREK
MEMUT
TF 52
AN LOC
RT115
DOGS
PHNOM PENH
HEAD
#
PREY VENG
RT 22
RT 13
KOMPONG TRACH
RT
TF 225
TAY NINH
NEAK LUONG
ATTACHMENT -
SVAY RIENG
RT 1
CHIPHU
ANGELS WING
NAUTICAL MILES
5
0
25
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TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
CASUALTIES
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
KIA
WIA
MIA
KIA
WIA
MIA
FRIENDLY
US
0
0
0
0
1
0
RVNAF
9
31
5
132
504
5
ENEMY
KIA
KBA
DET
KIA
KBA
DET
156
0
2
1,125
0
53
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TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
EQUIPMENT/MATERIEL/DESTROYED
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
SPIZED
DESTROYED
SBIZED
DESTROYED
Individual Weapons
5
0
247
21
Crew-Served Weapons
3
0
53
0
Ammunition (Rounds)
(1) Small-Arms
0
0
2,800
0
(2) Miscellaneous
0
0
*
0
Vehicles
0
0
0
0
Communication
Equipment
0
0
2
0
Medical Supplies
(Pounds)
0
0
40 boxes
0
POL (1,000 Gals.)
0
0
0
0
Documents (Pounds)
.25
0
3.50
0
Food (Pounds)
12,000
22,000
25,000
38,600
Structures
0
0
0
10
Bunkers
0
0
0
32
Miscellancous
Equipment/Supplies
0
0
0
0
*189 B-40 Rounds
25 75-mm Rounds
16 Mines
4 61-mm Mortar Rounds
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AIR SUPPORT - TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
US COMBAT SUPPORT SQRTIES
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
A- 37
14
136
F- 100
0
121
B- 52
0
9
AC-119 Gunships
0
3
Helo Gunships
16
102
Helo Troop Lift
0
36
Helo Med Evac
4
22
C- 130 Logistics
0
0
Helo Logistics
0
0
VNAF COMPAT SUPPORT SORTIES
A-
1
20
285
A- 37
0
7
F- 5
9
149
AC- 47
3
19
Helo Gunships
29
102
Helo Troop Lift
7
63
Helo Med Evac
15
110
Helo Logistics
36
154
14
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TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
AIRCRAFT LOSSES
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
US
TYPE
AH- IG
0
0
UH - 1H
0
0
OH-6A
0
0
VNAF
TYPE
UH - 1H
0
0
PERSONNEL CASUALTIES
NONE
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CONFIDENTIAL
WEATHER FORECAST
FORECAST:
16/2000 - 17/2000 Saigon time.
OUTLOOK:
17/2000 - 18/2000 Saigon time.
NVN PANHANDLE - AREA 1:
COASTAL
Cloudy with occasional light rain, ceiling 3500
feet, visibility 7. miles occasionally 3 to 5
miles in rain.
MOUNTAINS
Cloudy, ceiling 4000 feet, visibility 7 miles.
Between 0500 and 1100 Saigon time, patchy stratus
surface to 1500 AGL and fog, visibility 1/2 to
2 miles.
OUTLOOK
Decreasing clouds.
NORTHERN
S.
VIETNAM - AREA 2 : :
COASTAL
Cloudy, ceiling 4000 feet occasionally 10,000
feet, visibility 7 miles.
MOUNTAINS
Cloudy with light haze, ceiling 4000 feet
occasionally 10,000 feet, visibility 5 - 7 miles
in haze. Between 0500 and 1100 Saigon time,
patchy in valleys, stratus surface to 1500 feet
and fog/drizzle, visibility 1/4 to 3 miles.
OUTLOOK
-
Decreasing clouds.
KHE SANH - AREA 3:
Partly cloudy, ceiling unlimited, visibility
unrostricted. Between 0000 and 1100 Saigon time,
overcast with fog, ceiling 400 to 1200 feet AGL,
visibility 1/2 - 5 miles.
OUTLOOK
- Decreasing clouds,
TCHEPONE - AREA 4:
Partly cloudy occasionally cloudy with light haze,
ceiling 10,000 feet, visibility 4 to 7 miles in
haze. Between 0500 and 1100 Saigon time, in
valleys, stratus surface to 1000 feet and fog,
visibility 1/2 to 2 miles.
OUTLOOK - Decreasing clouds.
CHUP PLANTATION - AREA 5:
Mostly clear with light haze, ceiling unlimited,
visibility 5-7 miles in haze. Between 0500 and
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Level, except those indicating AGL (Above Ground Level).
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THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20301
'71 FED 16 PM 4: 13
WRITE HOUSE
16 February 1971
SITUATION ROOM
MEMORANDUM FOR DR. KISSINGER
Subject:
Status Report on Operations in Laos and Cambodia
1. (c) Reference is made to your memorandum, dated 11 February
1971, subject as above.
2. (c) In accordance with your request, the 1600 hour daily
reports are attached as enclosures 1 and 2.
Enclosures - 2
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this document becomes
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16 February 1971
Subject: Operation LAMSON 719
1. General: This report covers the period 152200-160800
GMT (160600-161600 Saigon time, 151700-160300 EST) February
1971. The information herein is based on available combat
reports and will be revised upon receipt of more complete
information.
2. Summary of Current Operations:
a. General Situation: US and RVNAF forces are reporting
no major actions. RVNAF forces in Laos continue to locate
stores of enemy materiel and equipment.
b. Significant Combat Actions Reported:
(1) At Point 1, an element of the 39th Ranger Battalion
engaged an enemy force. Two ARVN rangers were wounded
and five enemy soldiers were killed.
(2) At Point 2, the Reconnaissance Company, 1st Infantry
Division found an enemy facility including eight bunkers
which were destroyed. Seized in the area were 27 indivi-
dual weapons, two trucks, one 37-mm antiaircraft gun, and
1 ton of assorted 82-mm mortar and small-arms ammunition.
(3) At Point 3, the 2d Battalion, 3d Infantry Regiment
engaged an enemy force killing six enemy soldiers and
seizing one individual weapon and one antitank grenade.
(4) Other actions in the LAMSON 719 area resulted in
five friendly soldiers killed (oné US) and 17 friendly
soldiers wounded (three US). Enemy losses were seven
killed.
C. Progress of Friendly Forces in Achreving Objectives:
(1) All planned objectives were accomplished during
the reporting period.
(2) US engineers are continuing efforts to upgrade
Highway 9 east of the Laotian border. Reconstruction
of the old landing strip at Kho Sanh is 25 percent
complete. The assault strip is operational with C-130
aircraft delivering ground handling equipment in prepar-
ation for volume traffic to begin on. 17 February.
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(3) Elements of the 4th Battalion, 3d Infantry Regiment
were initially delayed on the combat assault onto Landing
Zone GREEN because of weather and was later diverted to
1
Landing Zone GRASS because of heavy enemy ground fire
around Landing Zone GREEN.
3. Remarks:
a. The total number of RVNAF troops in Laos is 10,289.
b. The total of friendly battalions in Laos by type is:
(1) Infantry (including airborne)
13
(2) Artillery
3 (equivalent)
(3) Armored Cavalry Squadrons
2
(4) Engineer
1
(15) Ranger
2
C. Results of B-52/tactical airstrikes:
B-52
TACTICAL AIR
No results reported
150 rounds 37-mm ammunition
destroyed
3 gun sites destroyed
1 gun site damaged
d. Statistical data for the operation are shown in the
attachments.
Attachments:
1. Map
2. Casualties
3. Equipment/Materiel Seized/Destroyed
4. Air Support
5. Aircraft Losses/Casualties
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POINT I
§
21 RGR BN
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LAMSON 7.19
CASUALTIES
(PERIOD 151700-160300 EST FEB7D
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
KIA
WIA
MIA
KIA
WIA
MIA
FRIENDLY
US
3
2
0
28
128
11
RVNAF
2.
13
0
87
305
1
ENEMY
KIA*
KBA
DET
KIA*
KBA
DET
72
0
0
694
265
6
"The KIA figure includes the KBA figure.
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LAMSON 719
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIEL SEIZED/DESTROYED
(PERIOD 151700-160300 EST FEB71)
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
SEIZED
DESTROYED
SEIZED
DESTROYED
Individual Weapons
4
0
997 &
13
Crow-served Weapons
3
0
100
13
Ammunition:
(1) Small-arms
(Rounds)
0
0
34,040
0
(2) Miscellaneous
(Pounds)
0
0
63,180
7,800
Vehicles
2
0
23
43
Communication
Equipment (Radios)
0
0
3
2
Medical Supplies
(Pounds)
0
0
8,260
0
POL (1,000 Gals.
)
0
0
15,45
101.48
Documents (Pounds)
0
0
2
0
Rice/Food (Pounds)
0
:
0
72,800
26,000
Structures
0
0
400
200
lankers
0
8
0
159
liscellaneous Equip-
tent/Supplies (Pounds)
0
0
69,600
4,000
Corrected Data
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LAMSON 719
AIR SUPPORT
US COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
(PERIOD 151700-160300 EST FEB71)
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
RVN
A-4 (USMC)
0
62
F-4 (USAF)
0
127
A-6 (USMC)
0
17
A-7 (USN)
0
4
F-100
0
2
B-52
0
21
AC-130 Gunships
0
0
Helo Gunships
0
3,176
Air Cavalry
0
2,196
Helo Troop Lift
0
8,707
Helo Med Evac
0
159
C - 130
0
350
Helo Logistics
0
11,009
LAOS
A-4 (USMC-USN)
6
202
F-4 (USAF-USMC)
20
472
A-6 (USMC)
0
9
A-7 (USN)
0
52
F- 100
0
4
B-52
3
164
B-57 (USAF)
0
3
AC-130 Gunships
0
24
Nelo Gunships
0
2,057
Air Cavalry
0
1,374
Helo Troop Lift
0
2,310
Helo Med Evac
0
45
AC- - 119
0
3
Helo Logistics
0
747
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LAMSON 719
AIR SUPPORT
(Continued)
(PERIOD 151700-160300 EST FEB 71
)
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
RVN
A- 37
0
4
B-57 B- (RAAF)
0
20
Helo Gunships
0
0
Helo Troop Lift
0
77
Helo Med Evac
0
0
Helo Logistics
0
6
LAOS
B-57 (RAAF)
0
0
Helo Gunships
0
48
Helo Troop Lift
0
128
Helo Med Evac
0
4
Helo Logistics
0
38
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LAMSON 719
AIRCRAFT LOSSES
(PERIOD 151700-160300 EST FEB 71
)
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
US
RVN/LAOS
RVN/LAOS
AH-1G
0/0
3/4*
UH-1H
0/0
1/4
OH- 6A
0/0
1/1
OH-58A
0/0
1/0
CH-47
0/0
0/1
F-4
0/0
1/0
VNAF
UH-1H
0/0
0/2+
PERSONNEL CASUALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH AIRCRAFT LOSSES
(PERIOD 151700-160300 EST FEB 71
)
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD (RVN/LAOS)
CUMULATIVE (RVN/LAOS)
US
KIA WIA MIA
KIA WIA MIA
AH-1G
0/0
0/0
0/0
2/2
0/5
0/0
UH 1H
0/0 0/0 0/0
2/4 3/7** 0/2
OH-6A
0/0 0/0 0/0
0/0 2/1 0/0
OH- 58A
0/0 0/0 0/0
0/0
3/0
0/0
CH- 47
0/0 0/0 0/0
0/0 0/0 0/6
F-4
0/0 0/0 0/0
1/0
0/0
0/0
VNAF
UH-1H
0/0 0/0 0/0
***9/9
0/0
0/0
"Includes two operational losses,
**Includes one ARVN.
***Includes four US Newsmen.
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16 February 1971
Subject: Operation TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
1. General: This report covers the period 152200-160800
GMT (160600-161600 Saigon time, 151700-160300 EST) February
1971. The information herein is based on available combat
reports and will be revised upon receipt of more complete
information.
2. Summary of Current Operations:
a. General Situation: Position of RVNAF task force ele-
ments are shown at Attachment 1. There was no significant
change in task force locations or composition during the
reporting period.
b. Significant Combat Actions Reported:
(1) At Point 1 on 15 February, the 52d ARVN Ranger
Battalion discovered a cache containing 8, 2 tons of
polished rice. The rice was destroyed in plače. There
was no contact with the enemy.
(2) At Point 2, the 15th ARVN Armored Cavalry Squad-
ron and the 30th Ranger Battalion in a night defensive
position received small-arms and antitank grenade fire.
Friendly units returned fire. The Commanding Officer,
30th Ranger Battalion was killed and two ARVN soldiers
were wounded. Approximately 14 hours later at 160120
EST, the same two units engaged an enemy force. Thirty-
three enemy soldiers were killed and eight (six indi-
vidual, two crew-served) weapons were seized. Five
ARVN soldiers were killed and 10 wounded in this en-
counter.
(3) In addition to the significant combat activities
described above, two other enemy contacts were reported
which resulted in three enemy soldiers killed, while
ARVN casualties were. 10 soldiers wounded.
C. Progress of Friendly Forces in Achieving Objectives:
Friendly activities continued according to plan.
3. Remarks:
a. No significant problems were encountered during the
reporting period
b. Statistical data for the operation are shown in the
attachments.
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Attachments:
1. Map
2. Casualties
3. Equipment/Materiel Seized/Destroyed
4. Air Support
5. Aircraft Losses
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TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
CASUALTIES
(PERIOD 151700-160300 EST FEB 71)
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
KIA
WIA
MIA
KIA
WIA
MIA
FRIENDLY:
US
0
1
0
0
2
0
RVNAF
6
24
0
138
528
5
KIA
KBA
DET
KIA
KBA
DET
ENEMY
:
44
0
2
1,169
0
55
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TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIEL SEIZED/DESTROYED
(PERIOD 151700-160300 EST FEB 71)
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
SEIZED
DESTROYED
SEIZED
DESTROYED
Individual Weapons
11
0
258
21
Crew-served Weapons
2
0
55
0
Ammunition:
(1) Small-arms
0
0
2,800
0
(Rounds)
(2) Miscellaneous
0
0
*
0
(Pounds)
Vehicles
0
0
0
0
Communication
0
0
2
0
Equipment (Radios)
Medical Supplies
0
0
40 boxes
0
(Pounds)
POL (1,000 Gals.)
0
0
0
0
Documents (Pounds)
0
0
3.50
0
Rice/Food (Pounds)
0
16,400
25,000
55,000
Structures
0
0
0
10
Bunkers
0
0
0
32
Miscellaneous Equip-
ment/Supplies (Pounds)
0
0
0
0
*189 B-40 Rounds
25 75-mm Rounds
16 Mines
4 61-mm Mortar Rounds
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TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
AIR SUPPORT
(PERIOD 151700-160300 EST FEBRUARY 1971 )
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD CUMULATIVE
US COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
A- 37
4
140
F- 100
0
121
B-52
0
9
AC-119 Gunships
0
3
Helo Gunships
0
102
Helo Troop Lift
0
36
Helo Med Evac
0
22
C-130 Logistics
0*
0
Helo Logistics
0 ˢᵗ
0
#: None reported.
VNAF COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
A-1
0
285
A- - 37
0
7
A- 5
0
149
AC - 47
0
19
Helo Gunships
0
102
Helo Troop Lift
0
63
Helo Med Evac
0
110
Helo Logistics
0*
154
* None reported.
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TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
AIRCRAFT LOSSES
(PERIOD 151700-160300 EST FEBRUARY 1971
)
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
US
AH-1G
0
0
UH- 1H
1
1
OH- 6A
0
0
VNAF
UH- 18
0
0
PERSONNEL CASUALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH AIRCRAFT LOSSES
(PERIOD 151700-160300 EST FEBRUARY 1971 )
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
US
KIA WIA MIA
KIA WIA MIA
AH-1C
0
0
0
0
0
0
UH- 1H
0
1
0
0
1
0
OH - 6A
0
0
0
0
0
0
VNAF
UH-1H
0
0
Q
0
0
0
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HAK
HALE
HOWE
NMCC
HOLDRIDGE
THE NATIONAL MILITARY COMMAND CENTER
Kennerry
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301
15 February 1971
0600 EST
THEJOINT STAFF
MENORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Subject: Military Situation Report on Operations in
Laos and Cambodia
Attached are situation reports on operations in Laos
and Cambodia and the weather forecast for the areas.
Eoluartin
E. O. MARTIN
Brigadier General, USAF
Deputy Director for
Operations (NMCC)
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15 February 1971
Subject: Operation LAMSON 719
1. General: This report covers the period 140800-142200
GMT (141600-150600 Saigon time, 140300-141700 EST) February
1971. The information herein is based on available combat
reports and will be revised upon receipt of more complete
information.
2. Summary of Current Operations:
a. General Situation: US and RVNAF forces continued
their efforts in the LAMSON 719 area, meeting resistance
of varying intensities. Visual sightings of enemy person-
nel and indications of enemy activity continue to be
numerous. ARVN forces in Laos continue to locate sizeable
caches of enemy materiel/equipment.
b. Significant Combat Actions Reported:
(1) At Point 1, elements of US Task Force 4/3
Infantry engaged the enemy on two occasions, killing
eight and seizing four individual weapons and one
radio. Two US soldiers were wounded.
(2) At Point 2, US air cavalry elements attacked
and destroyed two trucks. Six 55-gal. POL drums were
observed burning in the area. In addition, 18 sec-
ondary explosions were observed.
(3) At Point 3, a US Army UH - 1H helicopter on
final approach to a landing zone was hit by an in-
coming mortar round and crashed, destroying the air-
craft. Casualties were three US and one ARVN wounded,
all of whom were extracted.
(4) At Paint 4, an enemy attack by fire on the 3d
ARVN Airborne Battalion resulted in six ARVN soldiers
killed, three wounded, and one bulldozer destroyed.
(5) At Point 5, an enemy attack by fire on the ARVN
Armored Task Force and the 8th ARVN Airborne Battalion
killed three ARVN soldiers and wounded 31.
(6) At Point 6, the 8th ARVN Airborne Battalion
located a cache containing 300 bicycles, 300 bicycle
tires and assorted spare parts.
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(7) At Point 7, the 2d Battalion, 1st ARVN Infantry
Regiment seized three Russian trucks.
(8) At Point 8, the 2d Battalion, 1st ARVN Infantry
Regiment located and destroyed the following items:
1,100 gallons POL in drums
1,000 meters telephone wire
700 hoes and shovels
2 tons 122 mm rockets
In addition, 3 tons of medical supplies were seized.
C. Progress of Friendly Forces in Achieving Objectives:
(1) All planned objectives were accomplished during
the reporting period.
(2) Highway 9 is in good condition up to Khe Sanh.
Some sections have been peneprimed to reduce dust.
Highway 9 from Khe Sanh to the border is open but is
single lane west of Lang Vei. Widening and improving
continues.
(3) Mat replacement is essentially complete on the
assault strip at Khe Sanh. The first C-130 was
scheduled to land at 150200 EST February 1971.
3. Remarks:
a. The total number of RVNAP troops in Laos is 10,021.
b. The total of friendly battalions in Laos by type is:
(1) Infantry (including airbornc)
13
(2) Artillery
3 (equivalent)
(3) Armored Cavalry Squadrons
2
(4) Engineer
1
(5) Ranger
2
C. Statistical data for the operations are shown in the
attachments.
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d. Results of B-52/tactical airstrikes:
B-52
TACTICAL AIR
17 secondary explosions
12 vehicles destroyed
1. gun site destroyed
2 vehicles damaged
41 secondary fires
4 secondary explosions
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1. Map
2. Casualties
3. Equipment/Materiel Scized/Destroyed
4. Air Support
5. Aircraft Losses/Casualties
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CASUALTIES
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
KIA
WIA
MIA
KIA
WIA
MIA
FRIENDLY
US
2
8
0
22
110*
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LAMSUN 719
EQUIPMENT/MATERIEL/DESTROYED
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
SEIZED
DESTROYED
SHIZED
DESTROYED
Individual Weapons
8
0
771
13
Crew-Served Weapons
0
0
85
10
Ammunition (Rounds)
(1) Small-Arms
0
0 23,040
0
(Rounds)
(2) Miscellaneous
0
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46,180
5,800
(Pounds)
Vehicles
3
2
12
41
Communication
Equipment (Radios)
1
0
3
0
Medical Supplies
6,000
0
8,260
0
(Pounds)
POL (1,000 Gals.)
0
1.48
9.95
101.48
Documents (Pounds)
0
0
1
0
Rice/Food (Pounds)
0
0 47,400
14,000
Structures
0
3
0
200
Bunkers
0
6
0
151
Miscellaneous
Equipment/Supplies
8,000
4,000
61,600
:
4,000
(Pounds)
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AIR SUPPORTALAMSON 710
US COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
RVN
YPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
A-1 (USNC)
0
62
F-4 (USAF)
6
127
A-6 (USNC)
5
16
A-7 (USN)
0
4
100
0
2
B-52
0
21
AC 130 Gunships
0
0
llclo Gunships
158
2,801
Air Cavalry
313
2,033
Helo Troop Lift
504
8,013
23
151
[Iclo Med Evac
5
342
C-130
Telo Logistics
?
868
10,105
LAOS
A-1 (USMC)
17
164
F-4 (USAF)
42
398
A-6 (USNC)
0
5
A-7 (USN)
3
41
0
4.
F- 100
9
146
B-52
0
2
B-57 (USAF)
1
21
AC-130 Gunships
177
1,610
11010 Gunships
234
1,013
Air Cavalry
280
2,116
llclo Troop Lift
8
37
Helo Med Evac
0
2
AC-119
146
619
Helo Logistics
VNAF/RAAF COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
RVN
A-37
0
4
B-57 - (RAAF)
5
16
Helo Gunships
0
0
Helo Troop Lift
8
77
Helo Med Evac
0
0
Hclo Logistics
6
6
LAOS
B-57 (RAAF)
0
0
Helo Gunships
6
44
Helo Troop Lift
8
120
0
4
Helo Med livad
10
15
Hele Logistics
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C. The total number of RVNAF battalions in Cambodia by
type is:
(1) Infantry " 18
(2) Armored Cavalry Squadrons - 5
(3) Ranger - 7
d. Statistical data for the operation are shown in the
attachments.
Attachments
1, Map
2. Casualties
3. Equipment/Material Seized/Dcstroyed
4. Air Support
5. Aircraft Losses
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CASUALTIES
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
KIA
WIA
MIA
KIA
WIA
MIA
FRIENDLY
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EQUIPMENT/MATERIEL/DESTROYED
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
SBIZED
DESTROYED SEIZED
DESTROYED
Individual Weapons
6
0
216*
21
Crew-Served Weapons
3
0
46
0
Ammunition (Rounds)
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0
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2,800
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(2) Miscellaneous
0
0
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0
Vehicles
0
0
0
0
Communication
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0
0
2
0
Medical Supplies
(Pounds)
0
0
40 Boxes
0
POL (1,000 Gals.)
0
0
0
0
Documents (Pounds)
0
0
3.25
0
Food (Pounds)
10,000
0
13,000
16,600
Structures
0
0
0
10
Bunkers
0
0
0
32
Miscellaneous
Equipment/Supplies
0
0
0
0
*Corrected Data
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25 75-mm Rounds
16 Mines
4 61-mm Mortar Rounds
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US COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
A- 37
2
120
0
109
F - 100
0
9
B- 52
AC-119 Gunships
0
3
Helo Gunships
2
86
0
36
Helo Troop Lift
Helo Med Bvac
2
18
C-130 Logistics
0
0
0
0
Helo Logistics
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A- 1
28
265
A-37
0
7
F - 5
14
140
3
16
AC 47
3
73
Helo Gunships
8
56
Helo Troop Lift
Helo Med Evac
3
95
30
118
Helo Logistics
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US
TYPE
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0
0
0
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0
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FORECAST: 15/2000 - 16/2000 Saigon time.
OUTLOOK: 16/2000 - 17/2000 Saigon time.
NVN PANHANDLE - AREA 1:
COASTAL - Overcast with rain/drizzle and fog, ceiling patchy
1000 fect, 2500 feet, visibility 2-5 miles.
MOUNTAINS - Overcast with rain/drizzle and fog, ceiling 3500
feet, visibility 1-4 miles.
OUTLOOK - Slight decrease in clouds and precipitation.
NORTHERN S. VIETNAM - AREA 2:
COASTAL - Overcast with drizzle and fog, ceiling 1000 feet,
visibility 2-5 miles.
MOUNTAINS - Cloudy with rain/drizzle and fog, ceiling 3000
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OUTLOOK - Slight decrease in clouds.
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OUTLOOK - Slight decrease in stratus and fog.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 14, 1971
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
HENRY A. KISSINGER
HK
SUBJECT:
General Abrams' Report
on Laos Operation
We asked General Abrams for his assessment to get a feel for how the
operation was going and what difficulties there might be. General Abrams
has given us a detailed reply (Tab A). The specific items on which we
asked Abrams¹ views and a summary of his reply follows.
1. Comparison of actual ARVN troop movements and time phasing
with the original plan. Execution has been more deliberate than envisioned
because:
a)
General Lam is insuring adequate flank security for establishing
fire support bases
b)
Roads in Laos were in worse condition than expected
c) General Lam was assuring protection of his lines of communica-
tion against contingencies of bad weather and enemy interdiction.
2. Any changes in objectives. Time phasing has been extended for
reasons noted above and President Thieu has directed additional effort on
Routes intersecting Route 9 to destroy enemy supplies in these areas. The
principal objective remains the disruption of base area 604 and cutting of
the enemy line of communication. The ARVN control of Route 92 achieved
this objective in part.
3. ARVN performance to date. General Abrams considers it very
good and professional.
4. Intensity and effect of enemy resistance. It has been continuous
and about as expected. Early contact with two enemy regiments, however,
led to General Lam's decision to bolster his flank security. Five enemy
regiments are in the area and one more could reinforce in 48 hours.
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5. Estimate of when ARVN will establish blocking position across
enemy supply lines. Route 92 is already blocked; routes through and west
of Tchepone will be blocked in about eight to ten days.
6. The enemy supply situation and effect on enemy strategy.
Supply reserves south of Tchepone are limited. Occupation of Tchepone
will disrupt the entire logistical structure. LOCs farther west are sub-
ject to interdiction.
7. Effects of enemy anti-aircraft on U.S. helo operations. Losses
have been less than anticipated given the total number of sorties flown.
8. Effects of weather. Operations were slowed by bad weather for
the first two days. Since then the weather has been good. Increasing
cloudiness may have some effect on helo operations over the next few days.
General Abrams also notes:
- - Primary objective remains to cut and disrupt the trail system.
Exploitation of enemy caches is secondary.
-- The operation will continue as planned butat a slower pace than
visualized because of the need for flank security. Our support is fully avail-
able for continued ARVN movement.
-- The operation has gone well despite the delays caused by weather
and bad road conditions. General Abrams believes that the operation will
move west at the earliest possible time and is satisfied with the way it is
going.
Neither Secretary Rogers nor Secretary Laird is aware that we asked
General Abrams for these views. It is important that we maintain the
security of this exchange particularly as concerns Secretary Laird in
order to protect General Abrams.
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1. (TS) Reference requested my personal appraisal of progress to date
of Lamson 719 and forecast for the immediate future.
2. (TS) A comparison of the actual ARVN troop movements and time
phasing with those originally planned reveals that the execution to date
has been somewhat more deliberate than originally envisioned. Three
reasons appear paramount: First, General Lam considered it prudent
to insure adequate flank security including establishment of fire support
bases along Highway 9. Second, the roads on the Laotian side of the border
were in far worse condition than expected with many erosion cuts twenty
feet deep. Third, General Lam is determined to secure his lines of com-
munication of the ground against the contingencies of prolonged bad weathe r
and enemy interdiction.
3. (TS) There have been modifications to the plan from that presented in
Washington. Phase II of Lamson 719 (assault by RVNAF along Route 9)
was originally estimated as being of approximately 3 days duration. The
time phasing has been extended for reasons outlined herein: to achieve
maximum destruction of the enemy system, President Thieu has also
directed that additional battalions be deployed along Route Segments 1032B
and 92C with the mission of destroying all supplies in these areas. Even so,
the objective of the operation remains to achieve maximum disruption of
the enemy system within base area 604. A prime purpose of the operation
was to sever the enemy LOC, and by cutting and controlling Route 92, this
has to a certain degree been accomplished, as evidenced by the equipment
and supplies already uncovered.
4. (TS) I would assess the ARVN performance to date as a very good and
professional one. Their kill ratio is on the order of ten to one and the
number of captured or destroyed items is beginning to rise significantly.
Details have been provided in operational summaries.
5. (TS) Contact with the enemy has been continuous, characterized by
numerous company-size and smaller ground attacks. Although enemy
reaction to date has generally followed the assessment made in the planning
phase, the early contact with the 64th and 88th regiments had not been
anticipated by Gen. Lam and is an element in his decision to bolster his
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flank security. Enemy forces within the AO now number five enemy
regiments with one additional regiment capable of reinforcing within
forty-eight hours.
6. (TS) As for an estimate as to when the ARVN will establish a blocking
position across the main enemy supply lines, although an important
segment has already been blocked at Route 92, I anticipate that the block
on the routes through and west of Tchepone will not be in place for another
8 to 10 days.
7. (TS) The enemy currently has limited supply reserves south of the
objective area which will allow continuation of protracted warfare at an
ever decreasing rate, occupation of the Tchpone area and interdiction of
the LOC's therein will serve to disrupt his entire logistical structure, The
only early alternative to continuation of a viable logistic plan will be to
establish his main LOC farther to the west where his supply movements
become increasingly vulnerable to interdiction.
8. (TS) The relatively high AAA threat in the AO resulted in certain heli-
copter losses. However, these losses have been less than anticipated con-
sidering the total helicopter sorties flown to date. The Air Cav and Tacair
effort is targetted on a concentrated AAA suppression campaign and is
achieving good results.
9. (TS) Weather had some adverse effect on operations during the first
two days of Lamson 719 resulting in cancellations of combat assaults.
Since 10 February, however, the weather has generally been favorable
for both aid and ground operations and has had minimal impact on RVNAF
activities. As for the future, we expect an increase in cloudiness in
Khe Sanh and the area west of the border starting tomorrow and continuing
for the next four to five days. This should allow heliborne operations from
approximately 1100H to 1900H daily. Obviously, any further deterioration
of weather will hamper heliborne operations and may reduce road
trafficability.
10. (TS) The primary objective of the operation remains to cut and disrupt,
to the extent possible, the trail system. Although General Lam does not
intend to ignore enemy caches and will search for and capture or destroy
enemy supplies in the area as they are uncovered, this remains secondary
to the objective of blocking the major trail system.
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11. (TS) Barring an unexpected development in the enemy situation or
weather, Gen. Lam is planning on continuing the movement of his armor
west along Rte. 9 but it is going to be slower than originally planned because
of the difficulty in moving off of the route with flank security. The deeper
heliborne thrusts will be resumed when the ARVN leaders are convinced
that their flanks, rear and LOC are secure and that their forward supply
posture is adequate. Our support of this operation is proceeding at full
availability of resources to expedite this development.
12. (TS) On balance, the operation has gone well to date. Some delay
has been caused by a combination of factors: weather restrictions on heli-
copters lift initially, the poor condition on Route 9 between RVN/Laotian
border and the road juction of 9 and 92 requiring major engineer effort,
and a somewhat more deliberate approach to the attack by ARVN than was
visualized in our initial concept. We leaned toward expeditious but prudent
attainment of final objective areas prior to commencing search and spoil
operations; however, it is difficult to argue the Thieu/Lam point that it
is prudent to secure and develop the primary line of communication for supply
line assurance in the event of sustained bad weather or enemy intervention.
In my discussions with Gen. Vien yesterday, I pointed out that we should
move on to the west at the earliest time that Gen. Lam felt satisfied he could
do so and I am confident that this will be done. In my visit to Quang Tri
on the 12th, I was satisfied with what I saw. That opinion has not changed
as a result of the meeting I had with Gen. Vien.
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FOR:
HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
GENERAL HAIG @
Attached is the 2:00 p.m. CIA estimate of the Lam Son 719
operation. Paragraphs 6 through 8 deal specifically with the effects
of the operation on enemy supply efforts. In addition to this analysis
CIA is preparing now a detailed analysis which focuses on the enemy's
current supply efforts in the light of Lam Son 719.
One of the key elements of this document is the fact that the
enemy has continued to move supplies in spite of increasing difficulties
and has obviously expressed the intention of doing so throughout the
month of February. This would tend to confirm that the rock is still
north of the Tchepone.
A separate wrap up of today's activities will be dispatched shortly.
Admiral Moorer has asked for an overall appraisal along the lines we
discussed from General Abrams for the President. The reply which will
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Based on his response I believe we can make a timely decision
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on further steps. I have gone over all of the questions with Admiral
Robinson and am confident that General Abrams will provide us with the
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REACTIONS TO SPECIAL ALLIED OPERATIONS
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Reactions in South Vietnam
9. South Vietnamese reaction to the Laotian
operation remains generally favorable. Minor
reservations have been expressed by several political
figures and some newspapers, but outright opposition
has been voiced only by a few leftists and militant
students. Military leaders, Catholics, and northern
refugees predictably have given the most unequivocal
support. Some legislators have complained about
President Thieu's failure to consult with the National
Assembly, but they still generally express approval of
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incursions into Cambodia last spring and has been
absent from Chinese propaganda for several years.
Nevertheless, the government statement and other
authoritive comment on the situation in Indochina
since the beginning of the month has generally placed
Chinese "assistance" in terms of rear base support,
and there is nothing in Peking's public or private
comments on the situation to suggest any change in its
effort to avoid direct military involvement in the
war--so long as the present ground rules remain in
effect.
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South Vietnamese Operations in Cambodia
18. South Vietnamese forces continue to skirmish
with the enemy as they move deeper into Communist-
controlled areas of eastern Cambodia, but no major
fighting has been reported during the past twenty-four
hours. In the Chup plantation area, South Vietnamese
rangers with armored support are continuing to move
north and east of the plantation, but only light
contact with the enemy has been reported.
19. There is some evidence, however, that a
major fight may be shaping up a few miles east of
the plantation. The Communist 950 regiment has moved
about 15 miles eastward from within the plantation
and is now located in close proximity to the
Headquarters, 7th Division, and its subordinate
165th and 209th regiments. Still another enemy
regiment, subordinate to the Communist 5th Division,
has been identified in this vicinity. This means
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the operation. Ky's warning about the danger of
getting "bogged down" in foreign ventures has been
echoed in some quarters, and has prompted public
reassurance from Thieu that the Laotian campaign would
be successful and that South Vietnamese forces would
not become bogged down. Many Vietnamese have emphasized
the need for at least tacit support of the Laotian
Government, as well as full support from the United
States, for a successful outcome to the operation.
10. Some South Vietnamese military figures also
are taking a cautious approach to the operation in Laos.
some members
of the South Vietnamese Joint General Staff (JGS)
believe their military forces are stretched thin because
of cross-border operations in Laos and Cambodia, and
that they could be hard pressed if the Communists attacked
in other parts of South Vietnam. The JGS reportedly would
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consider terminating the cross-border operation into Laos
if this happened.
Laotian Reactions
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in
Vientiane reports that the state of emergency declared
on 12 February by Souvanna has so far had little
visible effect. According to a senior Lao official,
the declaration is only intended as a sop to the
military. The Embassy believes the move will facilitate
conscription and add a note of austerity to the Lao scene.
Cambodian Reactions
12. Lon Nol is said to be heartened by the South
Vietnamese push into southern Laos. His brother,
Colonel Lon Non,
that the ARVN operation had helped
considerably to relieve the prime minister of his
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worries over the flow of Vietnamese Communist supplies
and troops from Laos into Cambodia. Non also said that
that ARVN's ability to undertake such an offensive will
give Cambodian military leaders increased confidence
and determination in their own fight against the
Communists
Thai Reaction
13. In the first public comment by the Thai
leadership, Prime Minister Thanom told the press in
Bangkok on 11 February that the allied operation in
southern Laos was being conducted to reduce the threat
posed to South Vietnam by the movement of North
Vietnamese troops and supplies through Laos. Thanom
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conference to restore peace / in Indochina, but he
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added that Thailand would not formally propose such a
conference at this time.
Chinese Communist Reactions
14. The Chinese Communists yesterday concluded an
agreement for economic and military aid to North Vietnam
over and above that provided for by an annual aid pact
signed last fall. At a banquet in honor of a visiting
North Vietnamese economic delegation, Vice-Premier
Li Hsien-Nien stuck to the now standard Chinese line of
concern about US intentions and expressions of undefined
support for the Indochinese nations' fight.
15. The same day the Chinese issued a new govern-
ment statement pledging to take "all effective measures"
to aid their Indochinese allies. This contained similar
references to rear-base support for North Vietnam.
It referred to the Laos operation in terms of a
"menace to China" and warned that the Chinese "will
not remain indifferent to it."
16. The suggestion that the allied operations
pose a threat to China itself is clear escalation
of Chinese rhetoric regarding the war. This formula-
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that elements of some four Communist regiments and at
least one division headquarters are concentrated
within a radius of about 10 miles. The region to the
north of both the plantation and the area of enemy
build-up reportedly holds large stocks of Communist
supplies. The enemy may well consider this area of
sufficient importance to require a strong stand in its.
defense.
20. In the meantime,
South Vietnamese General Do Cao Tri plans to insert
two battalions of rangers by helicopter behind enemy
lines in the Chhlong area, in southern Kratie Province,
on 14 February. The objective of this operation will
be to cut off Vietnamese Communist troops and COSVN
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from the Chup area toward Chhlong. At the same time,
a South Vietnamese armored task force will sweep along
Route 75 behind the enemy forces in order to capture or
destroy supplies. It is possible that this operation
may be delayed for several days, however, until the two
ranger battalions can be withdrawn from their current
operations on the eastern edge of the camp plantation.
21. Elsewhere a South Vietnamese armor and
infantry task force moving north from the Parrot's
Beak region fought a four-hour battle with the
Communists on 12 February. The South Vietnamese claim
to have killed 28 enemy troops while suffering only
minor casualties.
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HAK
NMCC
HAIG
THE NATIONAL MILITARY COMMAND CENTER
HOWE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301
13 February HOTORIDER
0600 EST
THE JOINT STAPF
KENNARY
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Subject: Military Situation Report on Operations in
Laos and Cambodia
Attached are situation reports on operations
Riasa
in
Laos
and Cambodia and the weather forecast for the areas
Eoluantin tim
B. O. MARTIN
Brigadier General, USAF
Deputy Director for
Operations (NMCC)
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DISTRIBUTION:
WHSR
SECDEF
DEPSECDEF
ASD/PA (Mr. Henkin)
ASD/ISA
CJCS (5)
DJS (2)
J-3 (3)
J-32
J-33
J-34
J-35
J-36 (DDO)
DIA
CSA
CSAF
CNO
CMC
SECSTATE (For Mr. Eliot or Mr. Curran EYES ONLY)
VADM Gayler
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13 February 1971
Subject: Operation LAMSON 719
1. General: This report covers the period 120800-122200
GMT (121600-130600 Saigon time, 120300-121700 EST) February
1971. The information herein is based on available combat
reports and will be revised upon receipt of more complete infor-
mation.
2. Summary of Current Operations:
a. General Situation: US and RVNAF forces continued their
efforts in the LAMSON 719 area, meeting resistance of varying
intensities. Search operations in the 1st ARVN Infantry
Division area of operations continue to produce sizeable
quantities of materiel.
b. Significant Combat Actions Reported:
(1) At Point 1, a USAF AC-130 gunship supporting a
21st ARVN Ranger Battalion action killed 15 enemy soldiers.
(2) The 37th ARVN Ranger Battalion killed 13 enemy
soldiers, detained one person and seized 10 individual
weapons at Point 2. ARVN casualties were four killed and
six wounded.
(3) At Point 3, the 3rd Battalion, Ist ARVN Infantry
Regiment discovered a cache containing the following
items:
1,000 - Picks and Shovels
500 - Boxes containing blankets, hammocks, and
mosquito nets
82 - 55-gal drums POL
53 - bags salt (13,000 lbs total)
30 - 75-mm Recoilless Rifles
2 - Individual Weapons
(4) At Point 4, the 1st Battalion, 1st ARVN Infantry
Regiment found 80 houses containing three tons of
miscellaneous supplies.
C. Progress of Friendly Forces in Achieving Objectives:
Allied forces continue successful saturation patrolling
operations. Combat assualts by the 2d Battalion, 1st ARVN
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Infantry Regiment and 7th VNMC Battalion scheduled for
12 February were completed without contact. US engineers
continue work on airstrips at Khe Sanh and improvements to
Highway 9, ARVN engineors continue work to clear an assault
landing strip south on Highway 9 east of the Laotian boder.
3. Remarks:
a. The total number of RVNAF troops in Laos is 9,502.
b. The total of Friendly battalions in Laos by type is:
(1) Infantry (including airborne)
12
(2) Artillery
2
(3) Armored Cavalry Squadrons
2
(4) Engineer
1
(5) Ranger
2
C. Statistical data for the operations is shown in the
attachments.
Attachments:
1. Map
2. Casualties
3. Equipment/Materiel/Facilities Seized/Destroyed
4. Air Support
5. Aircraft Losses/Casualties
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TF 4/3 INFL
POINT I
$
21 RGR BN
POINT 2 Rock Pile 0
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1/3 INF BN
RT 9
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HQ 3 ABN BDE
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CASUALTIES
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
KIA
WIA
MIA
KIA
WIA
MIA
FRIENDLY
US
0
0
0
18
91
4
RVNAF
3
2
0
44
130
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ENEMY
KIA"
KBA
DET
KIA*
KBA
DET
21
17
1
360
156
3
"The KIA figure includes the KBA figure.
* *Corrected figure.
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EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/FACILITIES SEIZED/DESTROYED
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
SEIZED
DESTROYED SEIZED
DESTROYE
Individual Weapons
0
0
739
0
Crew-Served Weapons
30
2
64
7
Ammunition (Rounds)
(1) Small-Arms
1,530
0
15,450
0
(Rounds)
(2) Miscellaneous
(Tons)
.02
0
16.03
0.90
Vehicles
0
3
6
21
Communication
Equipment
0
0
2**
0
Medical Supplies
(Pounds)
0
0
10
0
POL (1,000 Gal.)
5.9
0
5.9
100
Documents (Pounds)
0
0
2*
0
Rice (Tons)
5.2
0
16.7
0
...
Facilities
0
0
0
0
Miscellaneous
Equipment/Supplics
(Tons)
16
0
18.3
0
Structures
0
80
0
124
Bunkers
0
60
0
77
*Letters
**Corrected Data.
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AIR SUPPORT-1 LAMSON 719
US COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
In Country
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
A-4 (USMC)
12
62
F- 4. (USAF)
8
113
A- 6 (USMC)
0
2
^- 7 (USN)
0
4
F- 100
2
2
B- 52
0
21
AC - 130 Gunships
0
0
Helo Gunships
386
2,412
Air Cavalry
209
1,498
Helo Troop Lift
530
6,740
Helo Med Evac
13
106
C- 130
0
329
Helo Logistics
865
8,121
Out Country
A-4 (USMC)
15
116
F - - 4 (USAF)
36
269
A- 6 (USMC)
0
2
A- 7 (USN)
7
28
F - 100
2
2
B- 52
8
119
B- - 57 (USAF)
0
1*
AC - 130 Gunships
2
17*
Helo Gunships
480
1,163*
Air Cavalry
375
591*
Helo Troop Lift
249
1,596*
Helo Med Evac
3
19*
C-130 Logistics
0
0
Hclo Logistics
58
281*
VNAF/RAAF COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
In Country
A- 37
4
4
B-57 (RAAF)
2
6
Helo Gunships
0
0
Helo Troop Lift
8
59
Helo Med Evac
0
0
Helo Logistics
0
0
Out Country
B-57 (RAAF)
0
0
Helo Gunships
8
32
Helo Troop Lift
22
91
Helo Med Bvac
0
4
Helo Logistics
0
0
*Corrected Data
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AIRCRAFT LOSSES
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
US
TYPE
AH- 1G
0
8
0
4
UH- IH
OH- 6A
0
1
OH- 58A
0
2
F-4 (11 Feb)
0
1
VNAF
TYPE
0.
2
UH- 1H
PERSONNEL CASUALTIES
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
US
TYPE
KIA
WIA
MIA
KIA
WIA
MIA
AH- 1G
0
0
4
3
0
0
UH- 1H
0
0
0
6
S
2
OH- 6A
0
0
0
0
0
0
OH- 58A
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
F - 4
VNAP
TYPE
0
0
0
18*
0
0
UH- 1H
US casualty figures reflect data for 11 helicopters only,
Casualty data for four US helicopters is not available.
*Includes four US newsmen.
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13 February 1971
Subject: Operation TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
1. General: This report covers the period 120800-122200
GMT (121600-130600 Saigon time, 120300-121700 EST) February
1971. The information herein is based on available combat
reports and will be revised upon receipt of more complete
information.
2. Summary of Current Operations:
a. General Situation: Positions of RVNAF task force
elements are shown at Attachment 1. There have been no
significant changes in task organization or troop strength
since the last report.
b. Significant Combat Actions Reported:
(1) The 15th ARVN Armored Cavalry Squadron killed
10 enemy soldiers in an action at Point 1 in which two ARVN
soldiers were killed, four wounded, and one APC destroyed.
(2) At Point 2, elements of the 5th ARVN Armored
Cavalry Squadron and the 33rd ARVN Ranger Battalion engaged
an enemy force, killing 11 and seizing one individual weapon.
ARVN casualties were one killed and seven wounded.
(3) At Point 3, the 3rd Battalion, 50th ARVN
Infantry Regiment and one troop of the 10th ARVN Armored
Cavalry Squadron fought a 3-hour battle, killing 28 enemy
soldiers, capturing three, and seizing the following items:
30 antipersonnel mines
6 individual weapons
1 flame thrower
1 antitank grenade launcher
1 radio
ARVN casualties were two killed and 14 wounded.
C. Progress of Friendly Forces in Achieving Objectives:
Operations during the reporting period continued according
to schedule.
3. Remarks: Statistical data for the operation are shown
in the attachments.
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2. Casualties
3. Equipment/Materiel/Facilities Seized/Destroyed
4. Air Support
5. Aircraft Losses/Casualties
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PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
KIA
WIA
MIA
KIA
WIA
MIA
FRIENDLY
US
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0
0
0
1
0
RVNAF 22
46
0
108**
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ENEMY
KIA*
KBA
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KIA*
KBA
DET
54
0
3
737**
0
23**
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PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
SEIZED
DESTROYED SEIZED
DESTROY
Individual Weapons
41
0
214*
21
Crew-Served Weapons
4
0
40*
0
Ammunition (Rounds)
(1) Small-Arms
0
0
2,800
0
(2) Miscellaneous
0
0
**
0
Vehicles
0
0
0
0
Communication
1
0
2
0
Equipment
Modical Supplies
40
0
40
0
(Boxes)
POL (1,000 Gal.)
0
0
0
0
Documents (Pounds)
2,25
0
3,25
0
Food (Tons)
0
0
1.5
8.3
Facilities
Miscellanoous
0
0
0
0
Equipment/Supplies
(Tons)
Bunkers
0
0
0
32
Structures
0
0
0
10
*Corrected data
**189 B-40 - Rounds
25 75-min Rounds
4 61-mm Mortar Rounds
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AIR SUPPORT - TOAN THANG 01/71 NB
US COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
TYPE AIRCRAFT
0
108
A- 37
0
97
F- 100
0
9
B- 52
AC- 119 Gunships
0
2
10
84
Helo Gunships
0
36
Helo Troop Lift
3
16
Helo Med Evac
0
0
C-130 Logistics
0
0
Helo Logistics
VNAF COMBAT SUPPORT SORTIES
24
208
A-1
0
7
A- 37
13
114
F - 5
2
10
AC- 47
6
70
Helo Gunships
0
34
Helo Troop Lift
6
85
Helo Med Evac
20
73
Helo Logistics
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AIRCRAFT LOSSES
TYPE AIRCRAFT
PERIOD
CUMULATIVE
US
TYPE
AH- 1G
0
0
UH- - 1H
0
0
OH for 6A
0
0
VNAP
TYPE
UH- 1H
0
0
PERSONNEL CASUALTIES
None
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WEATHER FORECAST
FORECAST VALID: 13/2000-14/2000 Saigon time,
OUTLOOK VALID: 14/2000-15/2000 Saigon time.
NVN PANHANDLE. ARBA 1:
COASTAL - Cloudy, occasionally partly cloudy, ceiling 4500
feet occasionally unlimited, visibility 7 miles.
Between 0200 and 1100 Saigon time, patchy stratus,
broken, 1000 feet, and fog, visibility 3 to 4 miles.
MOUNTAINS - Cloudy, occasionally partly cloudy between 1200 and
1700 Saigon time, ceiling 4000 feet occasionally
unlimited, visibility 7 miles. Between 0500 and
1100 Saigon time, in valleys, patchy stratus, bro-
ken 5:00 feet, and fog/drizzle, visibility 1-4 miles.
OUTLOOK - Little change.
NORTHERN S. VIETNAM. AREA 2:
COASTAL - Cloudy, occasionally partly cloudy, ceiling 2500
feet occasionally unlimited, visibility 7 miles.
Between 0500 and 1100 Saigon time, patchy stratus,
broken, 500 feet, and fog, visibility 2-4 miles.
MOUNTAINS - Cloudy, ceiling 500 feet AGL (above ground level)
occasionally 4000 feet, visibility 1-6 miles in fog.
minimum cloudiness between 1100 and 2000 Saigon time.
OUTLOOK - Little change.
KIII: SANH. AREA 3:
Cloudy to overcast during night-time and morning
hours, becoming partly cloudy by 1000 Saigon time,
ceiling 300 to 1200 feet becoming by 1000 unlimited
occasionally 1200 feet, visibility 1/2 to 4 miles in
fog beçoming 7 miles after 1000.
OUTLOOK - Little change.
TCHEPONE. AREA 4:
Partly cloudy, occasionally cloudy, coiling unlimited
occasionally 4000 feet, visibility 4 to 7 miles in
haze. Between 0500 and 1100 Saigon time, in valleys,
patchy stratus, broken, 1000 fect, and fog/haze,
visibility 1/2 to 2 miles.
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OUTLOOK Little change,
CHUP PLANTATION. AREA 5:
Partly cloudy, ceiling unlimited, visibility S to 7
miles in haze. Between 0500 and 0900 Saigon time,
patchy stratus, broken, 1000 feet, and fog, visibility
1/4 ve 4 miles.
OUTLOOK - Little change.
Note: A11 heights in feet are given above mean sea level except Khe
Sanh which is given above ground level.
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 11, 1971
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT:
Status Reports on Operations in
Laos and Cambodia
My memorandum of February 9, 1971 requested two daily
reports for the President on the major operations being conducted
by South Vietnamese forces in Laos and Cambodia. It has been
determined that a single report which reaches the White House
Situation Room by 4:00 p.m. daily, including Saturdays and
Sundays, will satisfy the President's requirements. The
submission from Defense need not duplicate routine NMCC
reports.
This new reporting procedure is effective as of February 12, 1971.
Henry A. Kissinger
CC: Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Director, United States Information Agency
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