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Message 41, dated 17 Feb ((possibly 71)), signed by Thanh of the Forward Command of ((VC)) Military Region ((5 HQ)), addressed to E21, notifies the addressee of its combat plan. The 23rd and 6th Co's ((possibly the 23rd Specialized Co and the 6th Co, 5th Bn, 21st Main Force Regt)) and the 20th Battalion ((no further information)) were to attack their objectives on "N" ((night, unspecified)). The 23rd and 6th Co's were to maintain close coordination and take full advantage of the surprise factor to overrun their objectives, utilizing their B-40 and B-4 fire power. The success of these two units will provide great support for the 20th Bn. ((VC)) Military Region ((5 HQ)) also ordered the addressee to deploy one of its subordinate battalions in Hanh Duc and Hanh Phuọc ((Villages)) and the two remaining battalions to Hanh Tin and Hanh Thiên ((Villages)) to conduct countersweep operations.