Summarize
Circular, unnumbered, dated 2 Jan 68, classified [VC] Secret, signed by Lê Van Thu for the CO of Doan 80C [prob a Bn of Training and Replacement Regt, HQ, SVNLA], informs subordinate units that, according to information obtained from higher headquarters, the enemy [PWMAF/RVNAF) planned to conduct a large scale (Corps level) sweep operation in our [VC] base area during the first ten days of Jan 68 with the following purposes: "Stabilize" the morale and political situation of both the US and "puppet" [RVNAF). Build up pressure on Cambodia. Destroy our [VC] communication and supply routes. Establish a number of posts in [VC] base areas. Subordinate units are instructed to comply with military resolutions adopted by conferences held on 10 Dec 67 and 1 Jan 68 and carefully implement their counter sweep plans. Units which are in "alert state 1", should, upon receipt of this circular be ready to fight or evacuate in case the enemy comes to their positions. Document ends with a statement that the situation at the [(poss Cambodian] border has become more difficult. Subordinate units are consequently requested to strictly comply with "border regulations when they evacuate to "2" in order to win long term support from Friend" [poss meaning Cambodia].