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The President SEC. 3407 June 18, Date, and Washington, D.C. 6 March 1951 JOINT DAILY SITREP NO. 210 (maps attached) NC From 0700/05 (EST) to 0700/06 (EST) 1 DOD From 2100/05 (Korea) to 2100/06 (Korea) NET BY 1. Weather: Korean weather during the period consisted of overcast middle and low clouds with rain and snow showers. Battle area temperatures ranged between 32 and 39 degrees F. Forecast for 7 March: Clearing and clear, except along the east coast south of 40N where there will be overcast low clouds with occasional snow showers. Battle area tempera- tures will range between 30 and 40 degrees F. (FEAF) (SECRET) 2. Enemy Situation: An enemy force of division size was reported 7 miles north of Hoengsong. A heavy buildup is indicated 2 miles north of Hajinbu, with enemy forces moving into the area from the north and west. Friendly air attacked 5, 000 enemy troops in this vicinity. On the night of 4-5 March air sightings located 616 vehicles of which 355 were southbound. (FECOM)(SECRET) 3. United Nations Situation: GROUND a. General: The 7th U.S. Marine Regiment advanced 1 mile north of Hoengsong against light resistance. Right flank units of the U.S. X Corps advanced up to 3 miles. The 1st ROK Cavalry Regiment was dispersed by an enemy attack 9 miles north of Ami. (FECOM) (SECRET) b. U.S. I Corps: Corps units continued patrolling operations with light enemy contact. 3d U.S. Infantry Division: 7th U.S. Infantry Regiment relieved the 65th U.S. Infantry Regiment in place and now OC- cupies a 12-mile line running generally northwest from Yomgong. The 65th Infantry moved to positions 5 miles southeast of Yomgong. (FECOM) (SECRET) C. U.S. IX Corps: 24th U.S. Infantry Division: Elements of the 21st U.S. Infantry Regiment and the 19th ROK Regiment (attached to 24th Division) relieved the 8th U.S. Cavalry Regiment 4 miles northwest of Chipyong. Other elements of the 19th ROK Regiment relieved the 2d