Report, Joint Morning Situation Report Number 7

The President Washington, D.C. 5 July 1950 JOINT MORNING SITREP NO. 7 I (map attached) From 1000/04(EDT) to 0800/05(EDT) From 0001/05(KT) to 2200/05(KT) 1. Weather: Low stratus ceilings and low visibilities in fog pre- cluded the possibility of successful low level attacks over most of western Korea during the early morning. After mid-morning, excellent weather prevailed over the entire area making possible visual bombing from all altitudes and low level operations. 2. Soviet participation: According to FEAF, reports of interrogation of troops and civilians in active combat zones generally agree as to the presence of some Soviet personnel among North Korean forces, particu- larly in tank operations. (SECRET) 3. Operations: a. Suwon appears to have been evacuated by the South Koreans. CIA reports: (1) Suwon has been evacuated for Pyongtaek where "General Headquarters' is located about 3 miles behind the main lines; and (2) two highway bridges on the road leading south from Suwon were blown up by the South Koreans. (SECRET) b. South Korean forces on 3 July(KT) reportedly engaged a column of 500-700 enemy troops, supported by artillery and antitank weapons near Kumjangjang. According to U.S. Ambassador Muccio, reports received the morning of 3 July (KT) from "U.S. Military Advisors" tend to confirm that the enemy occupies Yongin and an enemy column also reached Songjongui, about 8 miles west of Osan. (U.S. Amb. Korea) (SECRET) C. Companies B and C of 21st U.S. Infantry Regiment have been committed in the vicinity of the Pyongtaek and Ansong areas for the defense of vital bridges. At 0818/05(KT) elements of the 24th Division, according to CINCFE, made initial contact with enemy troops. Initial report indicates 6 enemy tanks and an undetermined number of North Korean infantry were involved. The U.S. forces were reported as holding. (FECOM) (SECRET) d. The South Korean Navy reports "seaport of Inchon's now in enemy hands. (FEAF) Fighting between South and North Koreans at Inchon was reported the afternoon of 3 July (KT). (FECOM) (SECRET) TRUMAN NATIONAL AND SECRET DECLASSIFIED U.S. ARCHIVES RECORDS SERVICE" O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or 11-1.78 OFECT NLT 780.44 OSD letter, ALT. He 9 NARS D-2-5-7-