Report, Joint Daily Situation Report Number 206

The President Washington, D.C. 28 February 1951 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12065, Sec. 3-402 JOINT DAILY SITREP NO. 206 DOD Directive 5100 30 10 1079 2/17/81 (mays attached) 1 By NLT He From 0700/27 (EST) to 0700/28 (EST) From 2100/27 (Korea) to 2100/28 (Korea) 1. Weather: Korean weather 28 February consisted of overcast low clouds over the east half and southwest portion, with overcast middle clouds over all Korea. Battle area temperatures were between 46 and 37 de- grees F. Visibility was 5-8 miles in the north and restricted to 3-5 miles in rain in the south and along the entire east coast. Forecast for 1 March: A cold front is expected to pass through Korea during the hours of darkness. Scattered low clouds are expected over all Korea except along the east coast where overcast low clouds will prevail. Visi- bility will be 7-10 miles, restricted to 2-3 miles along the east coast in rain showers. Battle area temperatures will be 20-43 degrees F. (FEAF) (SECRET) 2. United Nations Situation: GROUND a. U.S. I Corps: 1st ROK and 3d U.S. Infantry Divisions pat- rolled from previously reported positions generally along the south bank of the Han River. No change in positions of the 25th U.S. Division, with activity limited to light contact and patrolling. (FECOM)(SECRET) b. U.S. IX Corps: The U.S. 24th Infantry Division and the 1st U.S. Cavalry Division patrolled from previously reported positions, encountering several enemy groups, the largest of which was in battalion strength 5 miles north of Chipyong. The other battalion-size enemy groups were also observed in this general area, making a possible total of three enemy battalions opposite the 1st Cavalry Division sector. On 28 February, the 5th U.S. Cavalry Regiment attacked and advanced ap- proximately 1 mile against light resistance to an area 6 miles northeast of Chipyong. The Australian Battalion of the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade seized the high ground 2 1/2 miles north of Songjong after heavy fighting against an enemy battalion. Another enemy battalion holds the high ground 1, 100 yards west of the position taken by the Australian Battalion. The 6th ROK Division slightly adjusted positions after dispers- ing 2 enemy companies 3 1/2 miles west of Hoengsong. 1st U.S. Marine Division: No significant activity reported due to readjustment and con- solidation of positions. (FECOM)(SECRET)