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AGDA (M) (13 Aug 70) FOR OT UT 702127 20 August 1970

SUBJECT: Operational Report -Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 45Lh

General Support Group for Period Ending 30 April 1970 (U)

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DEPA"tdMT OF TAE -RMYAEAJ)VAArMRS, 45TH G&ERAL SUPPORT GROUP

ANe San Francisco 96318

AV6A-*4N-?K-GO 14 Mey 197o

SU3JECTi Operational Aeport of Heaiquarters, 45th General Support Gr upfor Period Ending 30 April 1970, aCS CSFCR-65 (R-2) (U)

THRIJi Commanding General, United States Army Support Command, Qui Nhon,AM& AVCA-4N-G-H, APO 96238

Conmanding General, lot Logistical Command, ATINI AVCA-GP-OAFO 96348

Commanding General, nited States Army Vietnam, ATTN, AVAGC-DSTAO 96376

TO Command-In-Chlef, Vnited States Army Pacific, ATTNt GPOP-DT,APO 96558

1. (C) Section ., Operations Significant Activites.

a. Personnel

(1) 30L Robert A. Reade assumed duties of Commanding Officer, 45thGeneral Support Group, on 24 April 1970, replacing COL Jilliam T. Drumxightwho departed for CONUS.

(2) LTC Herman L. Brooks assumed duties an Logistics Officer, 45thGeneral Support Group, on 10 February 1970, replacing LTC Norman L. Bandawko departed for OONUS.

(3) CP4 James i. LaBounty assumed duties as Commanding Officer, Head-quarters and Headquarters Company, 45th General Support Group, on 18 Feb-ruary 1970, replacing CPT Austin E. Grishaw who departed for CONUS.

(4) CPT Robert W. Schmidt assumed duties as Adjutant, 45th GeneralSupport Group, on 18 February 1970, replacing OPT James W. LaBounty.

b. Intelligense

(1) inemy astivity in the Pleiku area increased signifleantly duringtne reporting period. Small seals ground attacks were conducted againstunsecured villages and haalets. The majority of the activity consisted ofmortar and rocket attacks against US installations.

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CONFIDENTIALAVCA-4-PK--GO 14 May 1970SJ3JZCTi Cprational Report of Headquarters, 45th General Support Group

for Period Ending 30 April 1970, RCS CSF R-65 (H-2) (U)

(2) Summary of Significant enemy attaoka and contaets.

(a) At 010105 February 1970, the fleiku Logistics Center (ZA2153)re"ived five (5) rounds of 60m mortar fire. The bogistics Center executeda RED alert. There were negative friendly casualties and damage, Friendlyartillery supported and there were negative enemy casualties and damage.

(b)" At 242200 February 1970, LZ Ruth (ZA1652) fire base for the 141stRF lompany reeeived ten (10) rounds of 82mm mortar fire and small arms firefrom an enemy location to the north. The 141st HF Company employed 81mmmortar and friendly artillery supported. One (i) AF was WIA and there wasnegative friendly damages There were negative enemy casualties and damage.A sweep of the estimated enemy location was made at first light by the 141stRF Company with negative results.

(e) At 252 03 February 1970, the Pleiku Logistis Center (ZA2l53) re-ceived one (1) round of 122mm roeket fire. The Logistics Center exeeuteda RED alert. There were negative friendly casualties and damage. Friendlyartillery supported. A sweep of the estimated enemy location was conductedat first light with negative results.

(d) At 021935 March 1970, a platoon from the 958th AF Company (ZA2153)received one (1) round Of 122ma rocket fire and made eontact with an est-imated VC platoon. Xnemy employed small arms fire. Friendly artillery support-ed. There were negative friendly casualties and damage. The 958th AF Companymade a sweep of the area at first light with negative results,

(c) At 061800 March 1970, a HADIHUNTS" (ZA1958) sighted seventy-five(75) individuals dressed in fatigues and khaki uniforms. The 3rd J±VN Cavand elements from the 2d Ranger Group swept the area with negative results.

(f) At 062100 March 1970, a traek vehicle (APC) from the 3rd AR7N Caywas investigating a suspected enemy location (ZA1745) when it hit a dud135mm round. Nine (9) ARVN were d.A and one (1) ARC was destroyed.

(g) At 102,5 March 1970, the 446th and 950th RF Companies (ZA1956)were attacked by an estimated enemy platoon, Enemy employed B-40 rocketsand 60wa mortar fire. Friendly artillery supported. One (1) RF was diAand there was negative friendly damage. A sweep of the suspected enemy areawas conductad at first light by elements of the 958th RF Company with neg-ative results.

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AVCA-N-PK-GO 14 May 1970SUBJECTs Operational Report cf ieadquarterst 45th General Support Group

for Period £nding 30 April 1970, HCS CSFOR-65 (R-2) (U)

(h) ,t 160210 Marsh 1970, the 141st RF Company located at LZ Ruth(ZA1632) received small arms fire from tae' south from an estimated VCCompany. The 141st AF Company returned the small arms fire and friendlyartillery supported. Three (3) RFs were dIA and one (1) AF was KIA. Asweep of the suspected enemy area -was conducted at first light by elementsof the 141st RF Company with negative results.

(i) At 032222 April 1970, the 141st RF Company located at LZ Ruth(ZA1652) reseived six (6) to eight (8) rounds of 60mm mortar fire, allrounds landed outside of the perimeter. There were negative friendly cas-ualties and damage.

(J) At 010145 April 1970, Camp Schmidt (ZA2351) reselved three (3)rounds of 122mm rocket fire, Two (2) rounds landed outside of the perimeterand one (1) round hit the Pleiku Sub-Area Open Mess Warehouse. There werenegative friendly casualties aMd tae warehouse was 50% destroyed. Friendlyartillery supported with negative results.

(k) At 100718 April 1970, Camp Schmidt/ACV Compound (ZA231) reeevedfour (4) to five (5) rounds of 122mm rocket fire. One (1) round hit a guardtower, one (1) round hit in the vicinity of a mess hall and one (1) roundhit in the vicinity of a BOQ. All were located at the MACV Compound. USartillery supported with negative results, One (1) guard tower was completelydestrcyd," one (1) messhall was 30 % damaged and the BOq received 75% damage.

(1) At 220003 April 1970, the 43rd Signal Battalion/Tropo Hill (ZA7651)received two (2) to three (3) rounds of suspected 122mm rocket fire. Friend-ly artillery supported with negative results. One (1) US was IA.

(m) At 010215 April 1970, Camp ;llson (Z432) received two (2) roundsof unknown type mortar fire outside of the perimeter. Friendly artillerysupported with negative results. There were negative friendly casualtiesand damage.

c. Operations

(1) The 45th General Support Group engaged in mission operations foreighty nine days of the reporting period*

(2) On 17 February 1970, the 510th Engineer Company was relosated fromthe 62d Maintenance Battalion to United States army Support Command, Saigon.The direct support maintenanes mission of t.e 510th 3ngineer Company includesheavy quartermaster and engineer equipment, generators and refrigerationeThis mission was absorbed by the ?94th Maintenance Company, 62d MaintenanceBattalion. Afi extensive cross training program was Insttut hich resultedin no loss of continuity.

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AVCA-0N-PK-GO 14 May 1970SUBIECTs Operational deport of Headquarters, 45th General Support Group

for Period Onding 30 April 1970, ACS CSFOR (JR-2) (U)

(3) On 6 Marah 1970, the 294th CS Heavy Material Storage Detachmentwas assigned to the 62d Maintenanoe Battalion- by General Order #243, Head-quarters, United States Army Support Command, Qui Nhon, with an authorizedstrength of one (1) warrant officer and ten (i) enlisted personnel. Thedetachment will be responsible for the hand receipting, maintenance andPrescribed Load List repair parts for 287 items of Airmobile Engineer Equip-ment, There is presently one (1) warrent officer assigned to the detachment.The enlisted strength is presently being provided from the assets of the62d Maintenance Battalion.

(4) On 12 March 1970, the '79th Quartermaster Petroleum Terminal Platoonwas attached to the 573rd Supply and Service Company for operation of thePleika POL Tank Farm.

(5) On 17 March 1970, the packaged petroleum products were reloeatedfrom Camp Holloway CLASS III Supply Point to the Pleiku Logistics Center.Approximately 1,500 tons of packaged petroleum products ware either re-located to the Logistics Center or retrograded to Qui Nhon.

(6) On 21 March 1970, the 500-gallon collapsible drum s cvlcing,filling and distribution operations were relocated from Camp HollowayCLASS III Supply Point to the Plelku POL Tank Farm.

(7) On 28 March 1970, the Camp Enari, 4th Infantry Division, LaundryFacility closed operations. The Laundry and Renovation Platoon of the 243rdField Service Detachment #1 with one and one-half (11) laundry sertions andthe 385th Quartermaster Detachment were reassigned from the 88th Supply andService Battalion to the 593rd General Support Group, Qui Nhon.

(8) On 5 April 1970, the 79th Quartermaster Petroleum Platoon beganpicking up the POL pipe line from Pleiku to An lhe.

(9) On 10 ^ril 1970, the 573rd Supply and Service Company of the 88th

Sup y and Service Battalion established an aircraft refueling point (CLASSII at the Kontum airfield.

(I0) On 18 April 1970, t.,e Dak To GASS III activity added three (3)additional UH-1 helicopter refueling points and two (2) CH-47 dual refuel-ing points at the Dak To airfield.

(13) On 23 April 1970, the Camp Holloway GLASS III Supply Point wascompletely relocated to the Pleiku Logistics Center. Aesponsibility forthe continued operation of the taree (3) 3,000 barrel steel bolt tanksand the Camp Holloway aircraft refueling point was assumidby the 52d CombatAviation Battalion at Camp Holloway.

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CONFIDENTIALAVCA-.-.PK-GO 14 May 1970SUBJECTs Operational Report of Headquarters, 45th General Support Group

for Period ending 30 April 1970, CS CSFli-65 (a-2) (U)

(12) HHC, 45th General Support Group

(a) The total assigned strength of HHC, 45th General Support Groupas of 30 April 1970, was twenty-one (21) officers, two (2) warrent office's,and one hundred and twenty (120) enlisted personnel.

(b) All eighty-nine (89) days during the period were spent on missionperformance. The unit conducted mandatory training two (2) days each weekin accordanse with the master training schedule, In-Country OrientationTraining for all newly assigned personnel in the grale of Z-6 and below wascompleted in ooordination with tie Seurity, Plans and Operations Sectionof the 45th General Support Group. This training was conducted each Sundayafternoon at the Montagnard Training Center,

(c) On 17 March 1970, the company received a C41 from the let Log-istical Command CMMI Team. Thn unit received an UNSATISFACTORY rating forthis inspection and will be reiW pacted in the near future@

(13) 566th irmy Postal Unit (APU)_

(a) The total assigned strength of the 566th Army Postal Unit asof 30 ,pril 1970 was two (2) officers and twenty-seven (27) enlisted personnelwhich was one (i) enlisted man above the authorized MTOE strength.

(b) The arrival of personnel with no previous training in postaloperations necessitated an extensive accelerated on-the-job training (OJT)program in order to avoid a deterioration of services provided to the13,000 personnel ithin Pleiku and Kontum Provinces.

(o) Money order sicas for the quarter were $1,701,434@00 whichwas an incr_.-se of $173,995,00 from t'ne previous quarter. Stamp salesamounted to $30,795.67, a decrease of $15A86.33 over the previous quarter.The increase in money order sales is attributed to the fact that the AmericanExpress Banking Facilities at Camp Schmidt no longer provides a money orderconcession.

(11W 126th Finance Section (DISB)

(a) The total assigned strength of the 126th Finance Section (DISB)as of 30 .,Pril 1970 was four (4) officers, one (1) varrent Officer andeighty-eight (88) enlisted personnel, eight (8) of which are attached.

(b) During the reporting period the 126th Finance Section supported11,000 personnel.

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AVCL-QJI-PK-GO l4,Xay,. 1970SUWLCTo Operational' Heport of Heakuarters, 45th"Gdneral Support Group

for Period-Ending 30 April 1970 -CS CSoR-65 (R-2) (U)

(C) On 14 April 1970t the 126th Finance SWction was reorganizednder" USAPAC General Order4659 dated 2 March 1970. This reorganization

resulted in a reduction in strength of one (1) officer and thirty-nine (39)enlisted personnel,

d. Training

(1) Due to the increase in enemy attacks against logistical installa-tions within Defense Zone 3LACKI training designed specifically to protectinstallations against sappers was conducted for all personnel of unitsassigned and attached to the Group.

(2) Increased emphasis was placed on OJT by Project SKILLS 1. initiatedby 1st Logistical Command to enhance tie proficiency in all MOSs., OJTduring the quarter was on an informal basis.

(3) Training in subjects to enhance security was conducted during theperiod* This included classes in target Detection and Reporting Proc3duras,Adjustment of Artillery (to include live fire exercises), and EmergancyGenerator Operations aD1 BfD Reconnaissance.

(4) Thirty-one (31) hours of mandatory subjects as outlined .by 45thGeneral Support Group Regulation 350-1 were scheduled for all personnelwithin the Group.

(5) Driver's daily preventive maintenance and motor vehicle mainten-ance were stressed during this reporting period. Primary emphasis was plcedon the proper method of conducting inspections on vehicles for safety andmechanical defects.

(6) Reaction Forces within Defense Zone BLACK conducted frequent drillson. deployment and defensive actions. These exercises were conducted onceevery nineteen (19) dayse

e. Omnization

See Inclosure 1

f. Loxisticss None

g. Communications i None

h. Katerielo None

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AVCA-QF-PK-GO 14 May 1970SUBJECTs Operational Report of Headquarterss 45th General Support Group

for Period Ending 30 ,ipril 1970, RCS CSbR-65 (R-2) (U)

i. Other

(1) Chaplain ,ictivities

(a) Visits to the 45th General Support Group were made in March andApril by Chaplain (LTC) Herbert R, Arms, USASUPOOM, QNH Chaplain and Chaplain(LTC) James B. Renan, Deputy USASUPCOM, QYH, Chaplain.

(b) 45th General Support Group Chaplains attended training conferencesat USASUPCOM, QNH, and the 4th Infantry Division@ In addition, they attendedone-half (j) day per month religious retreats,

(c) During the reporting period there was stability in attendance atreligious services although a sizeable reduction in troop strength was notedat the Logistics Center. The number of services that was conducted and attend-ance are 80/ above that as reported for the same period of time last year,

(d) Three (3) Chaplains are presently assigned to the Group. RegularSunday services and additional weekly services were conducted by all Chaplainswithin the Group.

(e) During the reporting period, 186 visits were made to the 71st Evac-uation Hospital with approximately 2,500 patients being visited, The lastrites were' administered thirteen (13) times during the reporting period.

(f) Attendance at Character Guidance Lectures was 3,705 personnel,which is the 90% established goal of present for duty strength.

(g) Statistics of monies received and disbursed through the ConsolidatedChaplain's Fund for Civic Action are as follows

For Churches 23,020 VN$For Schools and Orphanages 214,878 VN$Miscellaneous (Charitable Causes) 344 ,413 VN$

(2) Education Activities

(a) The Camp Sehmidt Zdueation Center, 45th General Support Group,has the primary mission of offering military personnel the opportunity toremedy educational deficiencies and of promoting educational services inmany creas. Students may pursue an educational program leading to a highschool certificate or a college degree. Guidance and counseling are offeredto those who need help in deciding whieh particular school they may wish toattende, what career they would ike to follow# and to individuals who haveexpressed a desire to stay in the Army and *ke advantage of the bacoalaureatedegree pro Tam.

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AVCA-QN-PK-GO 14 May 1970SUBJECT& Operational Report of Headquartersp 45th General Support Group

for Period Ending 30 ipril 1970, RCS CSFDR-65 (R-2) (U)

(b) The Center is an iaep&L unit consisting of an Edueation Officerand three (3) enlisted personnel# Each of these individuals are college grad-uate and we capable of working in all areaa of the CZD program,

(c) The Center I. presently vW fle (5) areas tesides Canp Sehmidtproper, These are the 20th engineer Battalion and 815th Engineer BattalionEngineer Hill); the 52d Artillery Group (Artillery Hill)l *he 62 Maintenanco

Battalion and tne 88th Supply and Service Battalion (Logistics Center); the52d Aviation Battalion (Camp Holloway) and t.,e 124th Transportation 3attalion(Camp *ilson). Due to the mission of each organization during the daytime andthe safety factor involved in troops loaving their compounds after 1800 hours,satellite testing centers are maintained at Camp Holloway, Engineer Hill,Artillery Hill and the Logistics Center.

(d) Educational activities for the quarter ending 30 April 1970 were asfollows t

1 Correspondance Registration.

College Level 101High School Level 27Technical and Vocational 51

Total 179

2 Testing Services

USAFI (includes both college and high school) 1323

3 Changes in Education Level

College (1 year) completions 9High School Completions T l

Total 104

(e) Camp Schmidt is now a Test Center for administering the followingGraduate and College examinationsl Law School ,dimission Tests Graduate Bus-iness Exam and the College Scholastic aptitude Test,

(3) Special Services

(a) During the last reporting period a total of six (6) USO shows performedin the Pleiku area. Increased security requirements caused the cancellation ofsome shows in tde Pleiku areas

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CONFIDENTIALAVCA-Q4N-PK-CO 14 May 1970SUBJECTs Operational Report of Headquarters, 45th General Support Group

for Period &nding 30 April 1970, RCS CSFOR (H-2) (U)

(b) The Special Services FilmL cahWhad 65 film accounts and servedall non-divisional units in the Pleiku area.

(4) Security

(a) The 45th General Support Group during the period 17-20 February1970 received its semi-annual security survey from IFORCEVO Overall theGroup received a STISFACTORY rating with an overall comment that the de-fenses within Defense Zone BLACK had greatly improved since te last IFFOHCEVinspection back in October.

(b) Project DUFF2BAG is a Department of Defense program which employselectronic devices to detect enemy ground activities. These devices, commonlycalled "sensors" are employed along likely avenues of approach and withinsuspected or known enemy base *amps. Signals from sensors are quickly trans-lated into data for timely and effective artillery fire, air strikes andother means of target destruction* During the reporting period, the Groupreceived and emplaced sensors to update the security of the Pleiku AmmunitionSupply Point.

(5) Civil Affairs

(a) During the period of 1 February to 30 April 1970, the 45th GeneralSupport Group continued its active participation in civil affairs, The follow-ing commodities were distributed by the Groups potable water# two truck loadsof wood dunnage, foodstuffs, clot~iing and school supplies.

(b) MEDC.,PS were reduced substantially due to the tactical situationand increased workloads placed upon the medical facilities in the areao Itis anticipated that the MEDCAPS program will resume on a larger scale duringthe next quarter.

2. Section II, Lessons Learned: Commanders Observation. -valuations and

Recommendations

a. Personnel, None

b. Intelligencei None

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SUBJECT, Operational deport cf Headquarters, 45th General Support Groupfor Period Ending 30 ,,pril 1970, ACS CSFOR-65 (R-2) (U)

c. Operations

(1) idequ,-.cy of authorized equipment.

(a) OBSV.%TIONs TO&E 29-102F, under which HH0, 45th General SupportGroup is organized, does not provide adequate equipment for this organizationto effectively and efficiently perform all of its assigned and inherent missions.

(b) EVALUJIONs

1 The Group is stationed in Pleiku, KRVN, and assigned the missicnsof providing logistical support to US divisional and non-divisional forcesin Pleiku and Kontum Provinces, to perform installation coordinator functionsfor the Pleiku area and to coordinate US and ARVN units in an assigned defensezone.

2 The current concept for supporting widely dispersed combat and combatsupport elements requires employment of Forward Support ,ctivities (FSA),Logistical Support Atreas (LSA), maintenance contact teams and attachment ofsmall operating units, i.e., Graves Registration, Bath and Laundry, to supportactivities of units, in remote areas. Lack of air transportation creates severeproblems in command and control of these activities and/or elements. Currently,minimum support is obtained by coordinating with local aviation units or unitshaving organic aircraft. This has proven unreliable since combat missions orowning unit requirements often preempt logistic support missions. In supportof non-divisional units, elements of the Group are, have been, or are subjectto be located in such areas as Ben Het, 64 miles! Dak To, 48 miles; Oasis, 15miles and Kcntum, 26 miles. ,idditionally, maintenance contact teams travel tofire bases throughout both provinces on almost a daily basis. The distance tothe nortiern boundry of Kontum, 82 miles, is traveled almost daily. Most ofthe roads are not secure and security forces and convoys are required.

The area defense responsibility, as assigned by the InstallationDefense Coordinator, requires coordination of security and defense effortsof five (5) US Compounds, which includes a POL Tank Farm and an AmmunitionSupply Point, in a zone of ten (10) square miles. This includes requirementsof patrolling. Tracked vehicles are required for off-road mobility for reacticnforces to reinforce or extract patrols or to rapidly respond to enemy threatin zone. Cross country travel by wheeled vehicles is not possible during thesix month monsoon season, Starlite Scopes, 81mm mortars or armored vehiclesorganic to supply and maintenance units are not adequate to properly defend tho

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AVCA-(.y-Px-c 14 May 1970SUBJECTs Operational Report of Herdquarters, 45th General Sup rt Group

for Period Ending 30 April 1970, I1CS 0SoR R-65 -2)(U)

compounds of the zone. The summary of enemy activity contained in para Iindicates the threat encountered. Sapper attacks continue to be the prin-cipal threat to logistics installations. Since t!is type of attack is vio-lently executed and generally short in duration, usually 10 to 30 minutes,fire power to respond immediately is a necessity since reaction forces can

seldom reach the area in time to prevent damage. Mortars are needed primarilyto provide rapid, close-in illumination, and armored personnel ,arriers areneeded to provide the reaction forces with rapid cross country mobility any-where in the defense zone. Immediately available aircraft are needed tocoordinate security, conduct visual reconnaissance and to respond t6 intelli-gence reports in zone.

(c) IEC0MMENDTIONS

- That an aircraft section consisting of one (1) helicopter, utility,UH-I plus operating and maintenance personnel be assigned to this and similar-ly employed groups in Vietnam to provide means to adequately command and con- .trol the organization and coordinate logistic support and security activities.

2 That the TO.E under which General Support Groups in Vietnam arecurrently organized be evaluated in light of present employment and sufficient

M79 GIs, 81mm mortars and starlite scopes be authorized to conduct staticdefense.

d, Organization. None

et Trainings None

f. Logistics: None

g. Communications : None

h. Materials None

i, Others

(1) Perimeter Lighting

(a) OBSEAVATIONt On each security survey conducted of installationsin this area by IFFOAC0V Security Survey Teams, it has been noted that theperimeter lighting at. Camp Schmidt, occupied by the Group Headquarters andmiscellaneous units was inadequate. Recommendations were made that the lightingbe improved to allow adequate surveillance of the perimeter at night,

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AVCA-QN-PK-G0 14 May 1970SUBJECTs Operational Report of Herdqu,.rters, 45th General Support Group

for Period Ending 30 ,.pril 19700 RCS CSFOR-65 (A-2) (U)

(b) EVWaLATION: Installation of perimeter lighting currently holdsa low position on the USCACV list of ?riorities for construction. Thesame is true of committing generators to supply power for perimeter light-ing. At t.ie present time power sources at Camp Schmidt are operating atmaximum capacity and any added load could not be supported. Continuingefforts have been made to obtain lighting for Camp Schmidt but to no avil.

(c) RLCOM4NDITIONi That essential perimeter lighting be accorded ahigher priority than it has been in the past,

TELs PKU1 2528/2595 3Z~~~COL, ,,1C

1 Incl Commandingas

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AVC--GO-H (14 ,Ay 70) let IndSUBJECT: Uperatioe&a Report (f Headquarters, 45th General Support

CGump for iaod UEMig 30 Apg l 1970, RCS CSM-45 (R-2) ()

DA, Headquarters, US ArW Support Cctaimd, ai; Nhon, APC 96238 M.1" 7

TO: Commanding General, Ist Logistical Caumand, kTTN: AVG-GC-0,

APO 96384

1. The ULreraticnal Report - lsson* Learned submitted by Headquarters,45th General Support Group for the quarterly period ending 30 April 1970is forwarded.

2. Pertinent comments follow:

a. Reference item concerning adequac of authorized equipmentpage 10, para 2c(1). Non-concur. Due to the availability of aircraftand maintenance factors, the need for maximam utilization of aircrafton critical missions precludes the possibility of assignment of a heli-copter to a general support group. It is recommended that negotiationsbe initiated with IFF Transportation with the aim of establishing adirect line of communication between 454h GS Cps SP& and IPFV Aviationfor requests for aviation support missions. Concur in recommendatienconcerning TOE. Organic and individual weapons are not sufficient ineither quantity or effectiveness for defense against sapper or stand offattacks. The unit should submit appropriate ffTC documentation.

b. Reference item concern~ing perimeter lighting page 11, pars 2i(1).Consolidation plans are now being developed for the Pleiku area. Shouldthese plans include the utilization of Camp Schmidt as a transitional

installation, the required $41,000 will be programied for perimeterlighting.

3. The report is considered adequate as modified by the aoove comments.

FOR THE CWAME.R:

CPT, ACOset Adjutant General

CF:45th GS GpACSFOR, DA w incl

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Period Ending 30 April 1970, RCS CSFOR-65 (R2) (U)

DA, Headquarters, let Logistical .Command, APO 96384

TOt Commanding General, United States Army, Vietnam, ATTN AVHGC-DST,APO 96375

1. The Operational Report - Lessons Learned submitted by Headquarters, 45thGeneral Support Group for the quarterly period ending 30 April 1970 is forwarded.

2. Due to closing of this headquarters, comments can not be staffed. Normalstaffing will be done by Headquarters, USARV.

"HN B. RITTERnc CPT, OrdC

CO, 15th NID

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,Iroup for I triod Jhding 30 April 1970, RCS CSYOR-65 (R-2)(U)

Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam, APO San Francisco 96375 0 Jut

TO, Commander in Chief, United States Army, Pacific, ATMI (WPP-DT,APO 96558

i. (U) This headquarters has reviewed the Operational Report-lessonsLearned for the quarterly period ending 30 April 1970 from Headquarters,45th General Support Group and the comments of indorsing headquarters.

2. (C) Comments follows

a. Reference item concerning "Adequacy of Authorized Equipment",page 10, paragraph Zc(1). The problem of providing en organic aviationsection to the 45th General Support Group appears to have mer t. However,no personnel spaces are available at HQ, USARV to finance the proposedaviation section. If the unit believes that the aviation section Isnecessary to the accomplishment of Its mission, it should initiate MTOEaction but the unit must provide appropriate trade-off spa(:es to financesuch a reorganization. Unit has been so advised.

b. Reference item concerning "Adequacy of Authorized Equipment",page 10, paragraph 2o(1). The problem of providing additional M79 grenadelaunchers, 81mm mortars, and starlite scopes has been considered.Paragraph 4-5a of AR 310-49, dated March 1970, specifies that oquipmentrequired in addition to TOE authorization to perform a non-TOR missionpeculiar to a specific Installation or location should be documented onappropriate TDA. Force Development Division has submitted seven basecamp TDA's in the past six months to DA for approval and on all sevenTDA's the type of equipment requested by the 45th GS Group was deletedfrom the TDA's by HQ, DA. As an alternate solution the 45th may submit arequest for temporary loan UP USARV Regulation 700-20 for the equipmentneeded for base camp defense. Unit has been so advised.

c. Reference item concerning "Perimeter Lighting", page 11, paragraphi(i) let Ind, paragraph 2b, Nonnceur. MACV Directive 415-a establishesconstruction priorities based on future assets, funds and long rangeplanning of LOC requirements and facilities. Perimeter lighting is inthe category of base construction which has a priority of six. Perimeterlighting would have to be Justified as operational support or a minimum

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essential requirement In order to raise the priority. Where the tacticalsituation warrants a higher priority for perimeter lighting, justificationshould be included In the request. Unit has been so advised.

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GrCP-L.- ".14 May 70) 4th Ind (U)SUBJECT: Operational Report of HQ, 45th General Support Group for Period

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HQ, US Army, Pacific, APO San Frbncisco 96558 1 4 JUL 70

TO: Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, Department of theArmy, Washington, D. C. 20310

This headquarters concurs in subject report as indorsed.

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