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The President Washington, D.C. 30 November 1950 JOINT DAILY SITREP NO. 145 (maps attached) From 0700/29 (EST) to 0700/30 (EST) 1 From 2100/29 (Korea) to 2100/30 (Korea) 1. Situation in Brief: The U.S. Eighth Army continued to withdraw southward toward the general line: Nonsan-Wolbang-Sang-Sunghwa-Maehwasan-Chupyong. On the west flank, the 5th U.S. Infantry RCT maintained blocking positions north of Anju to cover the withdrawal of the 1st ROK Division, while the remainder of the 24th U.S. Infantry Division was enroute to Kangdong where it is to revert to Army reserve. In the 25th U.S. Infantry Division sector, enemy pressure decreased after daylight on 29 November. The enemy made several limited attacks during the day, but pressure leased at night fall. The 7th U.S. Cavalry RCT, holding a blocking position, was under attack in the vicinity of Kujong at 0130/30 (KT). In the U.S. X Corps area reports indicate an enemy buildup in the Koto-Changjin-Yudam area, with 4 to 5 CCF Divisions now employed. The 5th and 7th U.S. Marine Regiments remained heavily engaged with the enemy in the Yudam=Changjin area. As of 1120/30 (KT), the 5th U.S. Marine Regiment, located 1 mile northwest of Yudam, had been under continuous attack by an estimated enemy regi- ment since 0400. To the east of the Changjin Reservoir, an estimated 4 enemy regiments continued attacks against the 31st U.S. RCT despite heavy enemy losses. At last report, enemy pressure east of the Reservoir has decreased, and the 31st U.S. RCT has made contact between battalions. Along the east coast, enemy resistance had decreased in front of the Capi- tol ROK Division. Elements of the Capitol ROK Division are engaged with an estimated enemy battalion in the vicinity of Yonjin. Elements of the 22₫ ROK Regiment made contact with the 17th U.S. RCT at Simpo. Adverse weather on both coasts held Naval air operations to a minimum. A total of 181 sorties were flown on 29 November, and U.N. aircraft under FEAF control flew 563 sorties, including 368 combat. FEAF Bomber Command flew 22 sorties with results reported as excellent. (FECOM)(SECRET) 2. Weather: Overcast middle clouds in south Korea with mostly clear conditions in northwest Korea. Overcast low clouds appeared throughout period along the northeast coast. Forecast: Upper cold front passing thru Korea to be located in the operational area at 1200/01 (KT). Visibility will be generally poor in fog, haze, smoke, and dust until 1500/01 (KT). (FEAF)(SECRE DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12065, Sec. 3-402 DOD Directive 5100.30, June 18, 1979 By NLT- NARS, Date 2117181