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    "ocrText": "SECRET\ne. No aerial opposition was encountered on 6 July. In light of\nthe strafing attack on Osan by four Yak-type aircraft with South Korean\nmarkings, FEAF believes it may be assumed that the North Korean Air\nForce is using South Korean markings on its aircraft to create confusion\nand spread rumors of friendly aircraft attacking friendly troops. An es-\ntimated total of 126 enemy aircraft are based at Pyongyang, Yonpo, Sinmak,\nPyonggang, and Vonsan. FEAF reports no evidence of aircraft buildup or\nsupply, and no evidence of jet activity. (D/I-USAF) (SECRET)\nU.S. ARMY\nf. As of 1200/05(KT), the 34th U.S. Infantry Regiment Headquarters\nCP was at Songhwan; the 1st Battalion was in contact with the enemy in the\nvicinity of Pyongtaek; the 3d Battalion, minus half Company M, was staged\nforward to defensive position in the vicinity of Ansong; and the rear echelon\nof the regiment was en route from Taejon to operational area by rail. At\nthe same time, the 52d Field Artillery Battalion, less Battery A, was at\nSonghwan. (FECOM) (SECRET)\ng. The 25th Infantry Division, minus 35th RCT, will move as soon\nas possible by rail to Sasebo and water to Pusan, the 25th Division will be\nunder the operational control of USAFIK. (FECOM) (SECRET)\nh. North Korean prisoners taken by USAFIK are not to be turned\nover to the South Korean government or any agency thereof, nor guarded\nby South Korean personnel, even under direct U.S. supervision. (FECOM)\n(SECRET)\ni. CG, USAFIK has informed CINCFE that the launcher rocket\n2.36 (bazooka) is not effective except in rear and then tanks must be in\nfile. Officer fired 20 rounds at ranges 30 yards to 10 feet before disabling\ntank\".\nSOUTH KOREAN ARMY\nj. FECOM reports the fighting effectiveness of the South Koreans\nunits in the Suwon-Osan corridor as nil. (SECRET)\nNAVY\nk. Two escort carriers and one ammunition ship are being re-\nactivated on the west coast for aircraft transport, general passenger and\ncargo duty, and will be operated by Military Sea Transportation Service.\n(ONI) (CONFIDENTIAL)\n2\nSECRIT"
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