BULLETIN NO. 15498

BULLETIN NO.
15498
CDEC Doc Log No.
08-1868-68
Log Category of Documents:
Directive #02/TM6, dated 24 Jun 68, prepared for the signature of Tu Chiêu, Cofs of HQ, Sub-Region 3, instructs various subordinate units to conduct a training program from 1 Jul to 30 Sep 68. This training would be carried out along with combat and other daily activities. It is designed to improve combat skills of the troops in various units and also to acquaint them with the upcoming military missions of the Sub-Region. Specifically, Inf units would be trained to gain maximum mobility in combat. Specialized units would receive drills on coordinated actions between Inf and supporting units. Furthermore, all "spearhead" Bn should undergo five-days of training on street fighting tactics. Main force units of the Sub-Region should use 16 days for training each month during the cited period whereas local & guerilla units should receive six
Coordinate
N/A
Keywords People
Tu Chiêu, Tam Ha, Hai Thang, Nam Den, Bay Van, Chin-Dau, Chin Can
Keywords Location
Hưng Phú, Rạch Ông, Chanh Hưng, Xom Chiêu, Chợ Quản, "RO", Precincts in Saigon, "Y Bridge" on Ben Nghe River, Binh An
Keywords Objects
Six AK assault rifles, one K54 pistol, 36 assorted weapons, three AR, three B40 w/15 rd, 84 AK assault rifles, 45 cases of AK ammo, 40 anti-tank hand grenades, ten pistols
Summarize
Summary of various directives and details about arms and training directives for units in Sub-Region 3 of COSVN captured by 9th US Infantry Division on 5 Aug 68.
Log Category of Documents:
Directive
PAVN Unit
N/A
PAVN MR.
COSVN
Log Capture Date
5 Aug 68
Log Capture Coordinates
Log Capture Coordinates
9th US Inf Div
ARVN CTZ
III CTZ
CDEC Receive Date
8/12/1968
Capture Location
N/A