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The President I CAN I Washington, D.C. Directive E.O. DECLASSIFIED 12065, 5100.30, NARS, 3-402 June Date 18, 2/21/81 is April 1951 JOINT DAILY SITREP NO. 234 DOD NC (maps attached) By NLT. 1 From 0700/06(EST) to 0700/09(EST) From 2100/06(Korea) to 2100/09(Korea) 1 Weather: Generally good throughout the period except during 6 April when low ceilings and restricted visibility seriously hampered air operations. Temperatures ranged from 35-60 degrees. Forecast: Clear during early part of 10 April followed by broken high and middle clouds. Visibility 8 miles reduced to 3-5 miles in light haze. Temperatures will range from 38-63 degrees F. (FEAF) (SECRET) 2. Enemy Situation: Determined enemy resistance from strong defensive positions, supplemented by extensive minefields and booby-trapped weapons, encountered in IX Corps Sector. Moderate opposition noted in I and X Corps Zones of operations. Both flanks remain quiet. Vehicle count during night 7-8 April totaled 2246 for a new high, of which 1413 were moving south. (FECOM) (SECRET) 3. United Nations Situation: GROUND a. General: All UN units from Sochon east to the Hwachon Re- servoir have crossed the 38th parallel in force. The Eighth Army offensive continues, with the main effort being carried by IX and X Corps. (FECOM) (SECRET) b. I US Corps: The 1st ROK Division maintained positions on the south and east bank of the Imjin River. ROK combat patrols success- fully crossed the Imjin at several points but were repulsed by enemy groups ranging up to company size. 3d US Infantry Division units patrolled from previous positions. A tank-infantry Task Force engaged an enemy group 2 miles north of the 38th parallel, capturing 38 PWs and killing 150. Three separate hostile aircraft flew over Division positions during the night of 7-8 April. No bombs were dropped. The 25th U.S. Infantry Division maintained positions and completed the rotation of units in the line. Air observed an