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The President Washington, D.C. 6 October 1950 1 JOINT DAILY SITREP NO. 101 (maps attached) From 0700/05 (EST) to 0700/06 (EST) From 2100/05 (Korea) to 2100/06 (Korea) 1. Situation in Brief: GROUND Elements of the 1st U.S. Cavalry Division threw two bridgeheads across the Imjin River, 10 miles southeast of Kaesong. The 6th ROK Division attacked north toward Hwachon. Stubborn opposition was en- countered by the 3d ROK Division north of Changjon. PW's indicate a sus- tained defense of the Wonsan area. The ROK Capitol Division is striking southwest from Hwangpo toward Yanggu. The 8th ROK Division is assem- bling in Uijongbu preparatory to an attack north. The 2d U.S. Infantry Division estimates more than 5,400 enemy troops concentrated in five pockets within its zone. (FECOM) (SECRET) NAVY Patrols off the east and west coasts met no enemy land or sea activity. A special anti-mine air search area was established between 37-35N and 39-00N on the west coast A new task element of a minesweeper destroyer, and helicopter was established to support the ROK advance toward Wonsan. (COMNAVFE) (SECRET) AIR On 5 October, FEAF flew 484 sorties, including 256 combat. Combat Cargo Command lifted 993 tons. On 6 October, 42 B-29's were dispatched to attack Kan arsenal, bridges north of the 39th parallel, and marshaling yards at Susong. (FEAF) (SECRET) 2. Weather: Scattered low clouds, visibility 10 miles except 2-4 miles in ground fog and haze, (FEAF) (SECRET) 3. Soviet Participation: DECLASS Negative. E.O. 12065, Sec. DOD Directive 5100.30, Jun By NLT- H2 2/18/81