Submitted by Steven Sherman
Transcription by Robert L. Noe
IT IS HOPED THAT THESE FEW REPORTS WILL
PROPERLY REPRESENT THE MANY HUNDREDS THAT WERE ACTUALLY SUBMITTED DURING SOG
OPERATIONS.
(Note: Due to the poor quality of some
of the original copies of the reports obtained, there are some area not
legible, thus represented by a doted notation--the cover sheet is reproduced
herewith).
MACSOG 3264
DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 29 Jul-4Aug 67
(U)
1. (TS)
HIGHLIGHTS:
a. Two teams
were launched during this reporting period. One of these teams remained in
the vicinity of the target area. The launch of three teams scheduled during
this reporting period was postponed due to weather.
b. This report
contains the final summary of one RT mission conducted during the period 22-28
Jul 67.
2. (TS)
OPERATION SUMMARY:
a. The launch of
reconnaissance teams on targets LIMA-50, MIKE-50, and OSCAR-50 was postponed
due to weather.
B. RT LEVEL
landed in the vicinity of target ROMEO-50 in SVN on 300719Z Jul 67 at
YA556638. On 31 Jul the RT found three bivouac areas under construction at
YA553646, YA549643, and YA547464. Two Vietnamese team members became sick and
the RT was extracted from RVN on 310936Z at YA556638. RT LEVEL did not enter
Cambodia during this operation.
c. RT PICK was
landed in the vicinity of target HOTEL-50 in RVN on 040833Z Aug 67 at
YA615084. The RT remains in the vicinity of the target. A summary of the
mission will be included in a subsequent report.
3. (TS) RT
SQUARE was landed in the vicinity of SIERRA-50 in RVN on 240725Z Jul 67 at
YA575525. The RT found an abandoned way station at YA553535. A recently used
anti-aircraft gun position was found at YA557556. The RT observed an enemy
platoon moving across an open field at YA547537. No enemy contact was made
with the enemy. The RT was extracted from RVN at YA562556 on 181005Z Jul 67.
4. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
a. DANIEL BOONE
Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly
Overall
(1) Missions
2 19
(2) Enemy Killed
0 13
(3) Enemy Captured 0
1
(4) Helicopter gunship sorties 0
14
(5) TAC Air sorties Laos/RVN 0/0 6/0
5. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED
OPNS TNG FILLING
RECON Teams 12
4 2 6
6. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0010 67
dtd 31 Jul 67, TANGO-50
IR 6 798 0011 67
dtd 31 Jul 67, QUBEC -50
IR 6 798 0012 67
dtd 2 Aug 67, NOVEMBER-50
IR 6 798 0013 67
dtd 3 Aug 67, KILO-50
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Report 12 Aug -18 Aug 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
Three RT
missions were conducted during the reporting period only one RT entered
Cambodia. One RT was extracted under fire during the reporting period.
2. (TS) Operation Summary:
a. RT SQUARE
was landed in RVN in the vicinity of target FORM-50 at YB739132 on 100725Z Aug
67. As the RT exited the helicopter they received automatic weapons fire from
approximately ...meters north of the Landing Zone (LZ). Armed helicopter
placed suppressive fire on the enemy position and the RT moved approximately
25 meters to the south of the LZ to take cover. The RT was receiving fire
from the north and heard movement west of their position. Pick-up was
requested and during the extraction, the helicopter was fired on but no hits
were sustained. The RT was extracted from YB739132 in RVN on 130804Z Aug 67.
There were two TAC air sorties and four helicopter gunship sorties in support
of this operation with unknown results.
b. RT LEVEL
was landed in RVN in the vicinity of target YANKEE-50 at YA585489 on 140445Z
Aug 67. The RT members hear rifle shots 800 meters SW from YA572491. The RT
found several (10-15) empty old tarnished 20mm shell casings at YA564477.
Those shell casings had a double primer cap similar to home-loaded rounds.
The following day three team members developed flu symptoms. As a result the
team was extracted from RVN at YA574493 on 150923Z Aug 7. There were two TAC
air sorties in support of this operation with unknown results.
c. RT HAMMER
landed in RVN in the vicinity of target X-RAY-50 at YA632494 on 160740Z Aug
67. The RT moved southwest to YA6356486. On 17 Aug the RT attempted to cross
a small river along the RFG/RVN border but was unsuccessful in finding a
suitable crossing site. The RT failed to reach the target area and was
extracted from YA635487 in RVN on 180543Z Aug 67.
d. Correction
to DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 5-11 Aug 67.
(1) Ref para
3b. Should read: There were two TAC air sorties in support of this mission
with unknown results.
(2) Ref para
3c. Should read: There were two TAC air sorties in support of this mission.
4. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
A. DANIEL
BOONE MISSIONS
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions
3 23
(2) Enemy
Killed 0
13
(3) Enemy
Captured 0
1
(4) Helicopter gunship
sorties 4 18
(5) TAC Air Sorties LAOS/RVN
0/4 8/6
5. STATUS OF FORCES
ATTACHED
OPNL TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams
12 4 5 3
6. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0018
67 dtd 15 Aug 67, HOTEL-50
IR 6 798 0019
67 dtd 16 Aug 67, HOTEL-50
IR 6 798 0020
67 dtd 17 Aug 67, BRAVO-51
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(NOTE: Paragraph numbering error. #3
omitted)
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DANIEL BOONE
Weekly Report 19 Aug - 25 Aug 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
One RT mission was conducted
during the reporting period; however, it did not enter Cambodia. The launch
of one RT was postponed indefinitely because of a reported ICC visit near the
target in the Se San are of Cambodia.
2. (TS) Operation Summary:
a. RT MANE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target ZULU- ?? at YA599491 on 2309..Z Aug 67. The following
morning the RT moved to YA594489 where they ... .... nine bunkers. On 230300Z
Aug 67, the RT observed an abandoned camp site at YA597... This camp site was
four to six months old and could accommodate approximately 50 people. On
230900Z Aug 67, at YA588482, voices of approximately seven personnel were
heard. The language spoken could not be identified, however, several
Montagnards were talking in a separate conversation within the same group.
This group, estimated to be a total of 15 personnel, moved to within 20 meters
of the RT..at the same time two VC/NVA were armed with AK-47 rifles and
dressed in light blue uniforms. Shortly after spotting the VC/NVA, three
single rifle shots were heard followed by single shots heard from four
different locations. Yelling could be heard from the direction of the four
shots. The US RT leader directed an air strike on the enemy locations,
withdrew to the north and was extracted from RVN at YA588485 on 231222Z Aug
67. There were two TAC air sorties flown in support of this operation with
unknown results.
b. The launch of RT LEVEL on
target WHISKEY-50 was postponed indefinitely. Notification was
received...that the ICC planned to visit the Se San area in the vicinity of
the target in Cambodia. The purpose of their visit was to conduct an
investigation of alleged rocket sites in the southern portion of Se San area.
Since target WHISKY-50 is within four kilometers of the northern edge of the
Se San area, launch of an RT was postponed to preclude detection of DANIEL
BOONE operations by the ICC.
3. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
a. DANIEL
BOONE MISSIONS
Recon Teams
Weekly
Overall
(1)
Missions
1 24
(2) Enemy
Killed
0 13
(3) Enemy
captured
0 1
(4)
Helicopter gunship sorties
0 18
(5) TAC Air
Sorties LAOS/RVN 0/2 8/8
4. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNL
TNG FILLING
RECON
Team 12 6
4 2
5. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORTS:
IR 6 798 0021 dtd 20 Aug 67
BRAVO-51
IR 6 798 0022 dtd 22 Aug 67
YANKEE-50
IR 6 798 0023 dtd 22 Aug 67
YANKEE-50
IR 6 798 0024 dtd 24 Aug 67
X-RAY-50
IR 6 798 0025 dtd 25 Aug 67
X-RAY-50
IR 6 798 0026 dtd 26 Aug 67
UNIFORM-50
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DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 26 Aug-1 Sep 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
Two RT missions were conducted
during the reporting period. One RT did not enter Cambodia, the other landed
in RVN and remains in the target area. The launches of three RT?s were
delayed by weather. One RT mission was initially delayed and later postponed
indefinitely because of a reported ICC visit near the target in the Se San
Area of Cambodia.
2. (TS) Operations Summary:
a. RT SAM landed in the
vicinity of target .........-50 at YB-23143 in Laos on 270940Z Aug 67, Two
personnel....... from the RT during....................the RT.........the RT
until the next day. RT members developed flu symptoms that prevented them
from continuing the mission. The RT was extracted from insert LZ on 290845Z
Aug 67.
b. RT .......(?) Was landed
in the vicinity of target C-51 in RVN on 010837Z Sep 67 at YA610800 and
remained in the target area.
3. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
a. DANIEL BOONE Missions>
Recon Teams
Weekly
Overall
(1)
Missions
2 26
(2) Enemy
Killed
0 13
(3) Enemy
Captured
0 1
(4)
Helicopter Gunship sorties
0 18
(5) TAC Air
sorties Laos/RVN 0/0
8/8
4. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNL
TNG FILLING
RECON
Team 18 5 5
4
5. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0027 67 31 Aug
67 ZULU-50
IR 6 798 0028 67 31 Aug
67 ZULU-50
IR 6 798 0029 67 31 Aug
67 CHARLIE-50
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DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 9 Sep -15 Sep 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
Two RT missions were conducted
during the reporting period. Two RT?s were extracted prior to reaching the
objective and prior to entering Cambodia due to illness/injury of RT members.
The launch of one RT was delayed because of weather. This report includes
information on one RT that was launched but not extracted during the previous
reporting period.
2 (TS) OPERATION SUMMARY:
a. RT BRACE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target PAPA-50 at YA611823 on 080715Z Sep 67. The RT moved NW
from the LZ, crossed a stream then continued to YA604829 where they RON. One
US team member injured his ankle during the stream crossing. The RT requested
extraction because the injured US could not continue the mission. During the
time the RT remained in the target area no enemy activity was observed. The
RT was extracted from RVN at YA607825 on 100826Z Sep 67. The RT did not enter
Cambodia during this operation.
b. RT PLANE was landed in RVN
in the vicinity of target KILO-50 at YB721004 that had not been used for
several days. On 13 Sep 67, the RT assistant team leader became sick and the
RT requested a normal team extraction. The RT reported hearing warning shots
300 meters from their position. The RT was extracted from RVN at YB713008 on
141010Z Sep 67.
c. RT NAIL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target QUEBEC-50 at YA613742 on 111725Z Sep 67, and remained
in the target area. The RT entered Cambodia.
d. The launch of an RT on
target ROMEO-50 was rescheduled for 18 Sep due to weather.
3. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
a. DANIEL BOONE MISSIONS.
Recon Teams
Weekly
Overall
(1)
Missions
2 30
(2) Enemy
Killed 0
18
(3) Enemy
Captured 0
1
(4)
Helicopter Gunship sorties 0
20
(5) TAC Air sorties Laos/RVN
0/0 11/8
4. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNL
TNG FILLING
Recon
Teams
12 4 6 2
5. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT
IR 6 798 0030 67 13 Sep 67
C-50
IR 6 798 0031 67 14 Sep 67
P-50
IR 6 798 0032 67 14 Sep 67
C-51
IR 6 798 0033 67 15 Sep 67
C-51
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DANIEL BOONE WEEKLY REPORT 16-22 Sep 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
There was one RT mission
conducted during the reporting period. Five insertions planned were delayed
due to weather. This report includes information on one RT that was launched
but not extracted during the previous reporting period.
2. (TS) OPERATIONS SUMMARY:
a. RT NAIL landed in the
vicinity of target QUEBEC-50 at YA613742 on ...... Sep 67. The RT found a way
station vicinity YA571760. This way station contained 30 two man bunkers with
overhead cover...cooking huts with two burner cooking emplacements in each
hut, 10 to 12 sleeping platforms and a rice storage hut. This.........for two
to three months. The team heard talking and found the following items...
vicinity YA547753; one propaganda leaflet; one container for ointment; two
magnets; and 60 rounds of small arms ammunition. On 16 Sep 67 the RT found
three bunkers with overhead cover, five open foxholes, and one cooking hut at
YA572750. The team was extracted from SVN at YA603740 on 160900Z Sep 67. The
RT entered Cambodia.
b. RT LEVEL which landed in
RVN in the vicinity of target LIMA-50 at YA705953 on 220803Z Sep 67, remains
in the target area. The RT had not entered Cambodia at the close of this
reporting period.
3. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
a. DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 1 31
(2) Enemy
Killed 0 13*
(3) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(4)
Helicopter gunship sorties 0 20
(5) TAC Air
sorties Laos/RVN 0/0 11/8
*Correction of last two weekly reports.
4. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNS
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 12 5 1 6
5. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0033 67 dtd 22 Sep 67,
K-50
IR 6 798 0035 67 dtd 22 Sep 67,
K -50
IR 6 798 0036 67 dtd 22 Sep 67,
Q-50
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DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 23-29 Sep 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
There were five RT missions
conducted during the reporting period. Two RT?s remain in the vicinity of the
target area. Four of the RT?s launched have entered Cambodia. This report
includes information on one RT that was launched but not extracted during the
previous reporting period.
2. (TS) Operations Summary:
a. RT LEVEL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target LIMA-50 at YA705953 on 220800Z Sep 67. The RT moved
northwest 400 meters where it RON. The following day the RT continued NW
approximately 1000 meters to YA692959. The RT assistant team leader slipped,
injured his ankle, while crossing a stream. The RT continued to YA673952
where it RON. RT contacted the FAC to request medical evacuation for the
injured US RT member on 240000Z Sep 67. The injured man could not be
evacuated from Cambodia so the RT proceeded to YA667950 where it was extracted
from RVN by McGuire Rig on 240915Z Sep 67. The RT reconnoitered target
MIKE-50 when they returned to RVN for extraction. The RT did enter Cambodia.
b. RT MALLET was inserted in
the vicinity of target WHISKEY-50 in RVN at YA570510 on 240800Z Sep 67. The
team members observed an old way station at YA564513, five collapsed foxholes
at YA545507 and 20 collapsed foxholes at YA542506. The RT observed a village
located at YA544504 and determined that it has not been occupied for 10 to 12
months. The team then moved to YA565503 where they were extracted from RVN on
271010Z Sep 67. The RT did enter Cambodia during the conduct of this mission.
c. RT PICK landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target ROMEO-50 at YA557640 on 250400Z Sep 67. The RT
observed an abandoned way station at YA553646. The way station consisted of
12-14 buildings. Some of the structures had the capacity to accommodate 20
personnel. There were also 20-30 two man bunkers covered with bamboo and dirt
in the same area. The way station could accommodate approximately three
company size units. The US assistant RT leader injured his ankle during the
insertion of the RT and was unable to continue the mission. One indigenous
team member was suffering from heat exposure. A decision was made at this
time to extract the RT. The RT proceeded to YA557640 where it was extracted
from RVN on 261015Z Sep 67. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
d. RT MITER landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target BRAVO-51 at YA559590 on 270410Z Sep 67. The RT was
pursued shortly after landing but managed to break contact and move to
YA559579 where it RON. The following day, the RT moved to YA56a0580 then
continued to YA564584. The RT made enemy contact at YA570582 and was
extracted from that location on 280820Z Sep 67. The RT did enter Cambodia
during the conduct of this mission.
e. RT BENCH landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target KILO-50 at YB719049 ON 280925Z and remains in the
vicinity of the target area. The RT had entered Cambodia at the close of this
reporting period.
f. RT BRACE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target OSCAR-50 at YA6028668 on 290855Z Sep 67. The RT had
entered Cambodia at the close of this reporting period.
3. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
a. DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 5 36
(2) Enemy
Killed 0 13
(3) Enemy
KBA 0 *10
(4) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(5)
Helicopter gunship sorties 0 20
(6) TAC Air
sorties Laos/RVN 0/0 11/8
*Includes five from target Delta-50 on 3 Jun 67 and
five from target ZULU-50 on 22 Aug 67
4. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNS
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 12 4
1 7
5. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0037 67 dtd 29 Sep 67,
Q-50
IR 6 798 0038 67 dtd 29 Sep 67,
L-50
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DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 30 Sep - 6 Oct 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
There were two RT missions
during the reporting period. One of these RT?s entered Cambodia. This report
includes a summary of two teams that were launched but not extracted during
the previous reporting period.
2. (TS) OPERATION SUMMARY:
a. RT BEKON (SP ?) was landed
in RVN in the vicinity of target KILO-50 at YB719049 on 280900Z Sep 67. The
RT moved SW to YB715--5 where it observed a bamboo hut in fair condition. The
size of the hut was 10 feet by 20 feet. The RT continued to YB7144040 and
they observed a nut in very good condition. The site of this hut was six by
eight feet. The RT moved to YB702040 where one US team member became ill.
The RT moved east to YB713039 and found a company size way station. The RT
moved to YB714035 and was extracted from RVN, on 300745Z Sep 67. The RT
entered Cambodia.
b. RT BRACE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target OSCAR-50 at YA603868 on 290900Z Sep 67. The RT moved
east approximately 25 meters where it observed a 20-30 man way station in very
poor condition. The RT moved to YA 603870 and crossed a trail approximately
one meter wide. The trail was well used with reinforcing logs lying across
the trail in low areas. The RT moved to YA 603881 and was extracted from SVN
on 030845Z Oct 67. The RT entered Cambodia.
c. RT NAIL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of SIERRA-50 at YA559510 on 300720Z Sep 67. The RT was extracted
on 050720Z Oct 67 at YA564533. The RT was extracted prior to completion of
their mission due to several RT members becoming ill. Details will be
contained in the next report.
d. RT AWL was landed in RVN
in the vicinity of target LIMA-50 at YA724995 on 060315Z Oct 67. The RT made
contact on the LZ with an unknown size enemy force. A short firefight ensued
resulting in two enemy KIA. The RT was extracted under emergency conditions
on 060425Z Oct 67. There were six TAC air sorties flown in support of the
extraction YB724996 on 6 Oct 67 with unknown results. Details will be
contained in next week report.
3. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
a. DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 2 38
(2) Enemy
Killed 2 15
(3) Enemy
KBA 0 *10
(4) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(5)
Helicopter gunship sorties 3 23
(6) TAC Air
sorties Laos/RVN 0/*8 11/16
*Two TAC air sorties and three armed helicopter
sorties were flown in support of RT MITER (BRAVO-51) in SVN on 28 Sep 67 at
YA572582 resulting in secondary fires.
4. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNS
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 12 7
2 3
5. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0039 67 dtd 30 Sep 67,
ROMEO-50
IR 6 798 0040 67 dtd 30 Sep 67,
ROMEO-50
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5128
DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 7 Oct - 13 Oct 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
There were two RT missions
conducted during the reporting period. One of these RT?s entered Cambodia.
This report includes a summary of two teams that were launched but not
extracted during the previous reporting period.
a. RT NAIL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of SIERRA-50 at YA559510 on 030730Z Oct 67. The RT observed 20
large emplacements at YA5611514. This area is large enough to accommodate a
company size unit. AT YA557524 the RT heard 12 to 15 personnel moving along a
trail at YA556535. The personnel were speaking an unidentified language that
one of the Vietnamese team members believed to be French. The following day
the RT observed three VC/NVA personnel moving down the same trail, wearing
fatigues, low crown pith helmets, packs and armed with AK-47 rifles. All of
their clothing appeared to be new including their web gear. They spoke the
same language as the personnel heard the previous day. One of the US RT
members became ill so the RT moved to YA565532 and was extracted from that
location, in RVN, on 050720Z Oct 67. The RT did enter Cambodia but failed to
reach the target area. This target will be rescheduled at a later date.
b. RT AWL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target LIMA-50 at YA723995 on 060315Z Oct 67. Within twenty
meters of the LZ the RT made contact with VC/NVA soldiers. They immediately
opened fire, killing one soldier and wounding another. There was estimated to
be a 15 man force in the immediate area. The RT requested airstrikes and
emergency extraction. The enemy fired automatic and semi-automatic weapons
fire at aircraft during the airstrike. The RT recovered an AK-47 rifle and a
rucksack of the dead enemy. The RT was extracted at YA723995 in RVN on
060430Z Oct 67. Their were six TAC Air sorties and four helicopter gunship
sorties flown in RVN in the vicinity of YA723995 with seven enemy KBA. The RT
did not enter Cambodia. An attempt will be made to recon target LIMA-50 at a
later date. (Note: There is a hand written notatioon by this summary:
?Team report does not support this summary.?
c. RT PLANE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target UNIFORM-50 at YB730140 on 070655Z Oct 67. The RT
observed fresh footprints made by one man traveling from northwest to
southeast. As the RT moved away from the LZ they heard the sounds of bamboo
being broken and underbrush being disturbed by someone moving. The RT moved
northwest during which time the sounds of bamboo being broken and sound of
movement continued. The RT felt the team had been compromised and was being
followed. Therefore he requested extraction. The RT moved back to the LZ
which it was extracted from RVN at YA730140 on 071120Z Oct 67. As the last RT
member boarded the aircraft 14-20 rounds of semi-automatic weapons fire were
directed at the RT members and the extraction helicopter. There were two
helicopter gunship sorties flown in support of this operation with unknown
results. The RT did not enter Cambodia. This target will be rescheduled at a
later date.
d. RT MITER landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target CHARLIE-52 at YA553592 on Oct 67. The RT entered
Cambodia and successfully reconnoitered the target area. The RT remains in
the target area at the close of the reporting period.
2. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 2 40
(2) Enemy
Killed 0 *14
(3) Enemy
KBA 0 *17
(4) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(5)
Helicopter gunship sorties 2 **29
(6) TAC Air
sorties Laos/RVN 0/0 11/16
*-----ore was one enemy killed by RT AWL (LIMA-50)
and seven enemy KBA in RVN. Also correction is reflected in the overall
totals above.
**Not reported previous week.
3. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNS
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 12 7
2 3
4. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0041 67 dtd 7 Oct 67,
WHISKY-50
IR 6 798 0042 67 dtd 7 Oct 67,
WHISKY-50
IR 6 798 0043 67 dtd 7 Oct 67,
BRAVO-51
IR 6 798 0044 67 dtd 7 Oct 67,
BRAVO-51
IR 6 798 0045 67 dtd 7 Oct 67,
KILO-50
IR 6 798 0046 67 dtd 7 Oct 67,
KILO-50
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DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 14 Oct 67 - 20 Oct 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
There were two RT missions
conducted during the reporting period. Both of the RTs entered Cambodia.
This report includes a summary of one team that was launched but not extracted
during the previous reporting period.
a. RT MITER landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target CHARLIE=52 at YA553593 on 110730Z Oct 67. The RT
located a deserted hut at YA55----. An animal cage surrounded by punji stakes
is built--------hut. Both structures are in poor state of repair and
have------- used for approximately four months. At YA540589, the RT ------ -
platoon size bivouac site. The bivouac site was decaying ------ --- RT found
20 sleeping platforms, four mess ------and 15 protective bunkers. All of the
structures had not been used for three to four months. At YA532589 a
deteriorated bunker was found. The RT found a small camp site consisting of
six lean-to frames at YA542601. On 120730Z Oct 67 two single rifle shots were
heard from YA542601. The RT moved SW to YA548598 where it was extracted on
131030Z Oct 67. The pilots of aircraft supporting the extraction observed
bunkers, and intrenchment in RVN at YA567584. There were two TAC air sorties
flown in RVN in support of this operation with unknown results.
b. RT AWL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of INDIA-50 at YB715051 on 160640Z Oct 67. The team reported
enemy locations at YA697037, YB691035, YB690034, YB687039, YB681042, YB683036,
and YB680030. Complete information on the enemy sightings to be include
strength is unavailable as of the close of this reporting period. Detailed
information will be included in the next weekly report. The team is awaiting
extraction in SVN at the close of the reporting period.
c. RT PLANE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target SIERRA-50 on 19--20Z Oct 67. The team sighted a well
used trail at YA557552. The team had entered Cambodia and remains in the
vicinity of the target area at the close of the reporting period.
2. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 2 42
(2) Enemy
Killed 0 14
(3) Enemy KBA
0 17
(4) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(5) Friendly
KIA US/VN 0 *1/0
(6) Friendly
WIA US/VN 0 *0/1
(7) Wire
Tap Mission 0 **1
(8)
Helicopter gunship sorties 2 **29
(9) TAC
Air sorties Laos/RVN 0/2 11/20**
*TGT JULIETT-50 15 Jun 67
*TGT CGARKUE-50 5-7 Sep 67
**Two TAC Air Sorties flown in RVN in support of
exfiltration of RT MITER on target CHARLIE-52 16 Oct 67..
3. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNS
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 12 7
1 4
4. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0047 67 dtd 14 Oct 67,
OSCAR-50
IR 6 798 0048 67 dtd 14 Oct 67,
OSCAR-50
IR 6 798 0049 67 dtd 14 Oct 67,
SIERRA-50
IR 6 798 0050 67 dtd 20 Oct 67,
SIERRA-50
IR 6 798 0051 67 dtd 20 Oct 67,
LIMA-50
IR 6 798 0052 67 dtd 20 Oct 67,
LIMA-50
IR 6 798 0053 67 dtd 20 Oct 67,
CHARLIE-52
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DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 21 Oct 67- 27 Oct 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
a. There were four RT
missions conducted during the reporting period. Three of these RT?s entered
Cambodia. One was extracted prior to entering Cambodia due to injury of two
team members. This report includes a summary of two teams that were launched
but not extracted during the previous reporting period.
b. RT AWL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target INDIA-50 at YB7210449 on 160600Z Oct 67. During the
time the RT was in the area they observed numerous locations. Six enemy
outposts consisting of squad and platoon size units were positioned along the
border from YB710053 to YB704028. In the vicinity of YB685037 the RT observed
seven different enemy locations estimated to be battalion or larger size
unit. The RT was able to move freely in the area without being observed.
They were extracted from SVN at YB721049 on 220425Z Oct 67. The RT entered
Cambodia.
c. RT PLANE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of SIRRA-50 at YA574556 on 190120Z Oct 67. The RT observed two
old camp sites near the LZ. The RT crossed into Cambodia on 20 Oct 67,
reconnoitered the target and was returning to SVN when it made contact in RVN
with an estimated enemy company size unit just prior to reaching the
extraction LZ. The RT was extracted from SVN on 230816Z Oct 67 in the
vicinity YA560543. Tactical air strikes supported the extraction. There were
three enemy KIA by ground fire, and twelve enemy estimated KIA. There were 15
enemy estimated KBA.
d. RT BRACE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target X_RAY-50 at YB623488 on 220708Z Oct 67. On 23 Oct 67
the RT crossed into Cambodia then moved to YB634485 where an abandoned company
size bivouac site was found. The RT heard sounds of enemy movement around its
position at YB636478. The enemy pursued the team from the north forcing the
team to move deeper into Cambodia to avoid contact. The team was forced to
YB633462 where it was extracted from Cambodia under emergency conditions on
230210Z Oct 67. There were four armed helicopter sorties flown in support of
the exfiltration with unknown results.
e. RT SQUARE landed in Laos
int he vicinity of target JULIETT-52 at YB427033 on 240635Z Oct 67. The team
moved through the target area without observing any significant enemy
activity. The team was exfilterated from Laos at YB426065 on 270655Z Oct 67.
The RT entered Cambodia. Complete information on this mission is not
available as of the close of the reporting period and will be included in the
next weekly report.
f. RT HAMMER landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target INDIA-52 ON 250610Z Oct 67 at YB435077. On 26 Oct
67 two team members were injured during movement which required extraction of
the entire team from Laos at YB429069 on 260513Z Oct 67. The team did not
make contact with the enemy and did not enter Cambodia.
g. RT LEVEL landed in Laos in
the vicinity of target HOTEL-52 on 270630Z Oct 67 at YB449098. The RT had
entered and remains in Cambodia at the close of the reporting period.
2. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 4 46
(2) Enemy
Killed 3 17
(3) Enemy killed
(estimated) 12 12
(4) Enemy
KBA 15 32
(5) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(6)
Friendly KIA US/VN 0 1/0
(7) Friendly
WIA US/VN 0 0/1
(8) Wire
Tap Mission 0 1
(9)
Helicopter gunship sorties 8 37
(10) TAC Air
sorties Laos/RVN 0/4 11/24
3. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNS
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 12 6
0 6
4. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0054 67 dtd 25 Oct 67
CHARLIE-52
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DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 28 Oct 67 - 3 Nov 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
a. There were two RT missions
conducted during the reporting period. Both of the RTs entered Camboida.
This report includes a summary of two teams that were launched but not
extracted during the previous period.
b. RT SQUARE landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target JULIETT-52 at YB427033 on 240635Z Oct 67. The team
heard two explosions from the vicinity of YB446027. In the vicinity of
YB427062 the team observed three bamboo and log huts approximately eight feet
wide, 12 feet long and 12 feet high. Three armed enemy personnel were
observed in the area. The RT was extracted from Laos at YB426025 ON 270655Z
Oct 67. The RT entered Camboida.
c. RT LEVEL landed in Laos in
the vicinity of target HOTEL-52 ON 270639Z Oct 67 at YB449098. The team moved
to YB483128. Shortly after arriving at this location, it was again attacked
by 15 to 20 enemy. The RT could not break contact and was pursued by the
enemy deeper into Cambodia. The RT was extracted from Cambodia under
emergency conditions at YB488124 on 300200Z October 67.
d. RT SAW landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target LIMA-50 at YA707993 on 280130Z October 1967. The RT
moved into Cambodia, accomplished its mission then returned to RVN. The RT
was extracted at YA705982 on 300435Z October 1967.
e. RT NAIL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target GOLF-52 at YB762189 on 300910Z October 67. At YB730189
the RT found a platoon size bivouac site containing two small earth cooking
pits and 12 supports for hasty shelters. The team then returned to the insert
LZ in RVN at YB762189 and was extracted on 310308Z Oct 67.
2. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 2 48
(2) Enemy
Killed 0 17
(3) Enemy
killed (estimated) 0 12
(4) Enemy
KBA 0 32
(5) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(6)
Friendly KIA US/VN 0 1/0
(7) Friendly
WIA US/VN 0 0/1
(8) Wire
Tap Mission 0 1
(9)
Helicopter gunship sorties 4 41
(10) TAC Air
sorties Laos/RVN 0/0 11/24
3. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNS
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 16 14
0 2
4. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 005567 dtd 31 Oct 67,
SIERRA-50
IR 6 798 0056 67 dtd 31 Oct 67,
INDIA-50
IR 6 798 0057 67 dtd 31 Oct 67,
INDIA-50
IR 6 798 0058 67 dtd 31 Oct 67,
X-RAY-50
IR 6 798 0059 67 dtd 31 Oct 67,
X-RAY-50
IR 6 798 0060 67 dtd 31 Oct 67,
SIERRA-50
IR 6 798 0061 67 dtd 1 Nov 67,
INDIA-52
IR 6 798 0061 67 dtd 1 Nov 67,
INDIA-52
IR 6 798 0062 67 dtd 1 Nov 67,
JULIETT-52
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MACSOG 5922
DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 11-17 Nov 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
a. There were no RT missions
conducted during the period 03-10 Nov 67, therefore no weekly report was
submitted.
b. There were five RT
missions conducted during this reporting period. Two of these RT?s remain in
the target area.
c. RT LEVEL was landed in
Cambodia in the vicinity of target ALPHA-51, at YA657314 on 120110Z Nov 67.
The RT moved to YA658313 and observed a way station consisting of 15 huts with
tunnels and foxholes throughout the area. The tunnels were not explored. The
RT moved to YA657312 and on 120400Z Nov 67 the RT heard radio music and
announcements. Voices were also heard in the vicinity of the radio. The RT
observed one enemy soldier climb a tree with tree climbers. The enemy was
dressed in black pajamas and had a radio on his back. The RT was discovered
by the enemy. The armed helicopters supporting the extraction received light
automatic weapons fire. Four UH1B armed helicopter missions were flown in
support of this mission with unknown results. The RT did enter Cambodia.
d. RT PICK landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target ROMEO-50 at YA551620 on 120900Z Nov 67. The RT
observed bivouac sites at YA550620, YA550622, and YA551621. These bivouac
sites contained numerous huts, bunkers, and sleeping platforms, Two enemy
soldiers armed with AK-47's and wearing light green uniforms, bush hats and
web gear were observed at YA550619. The RT killed one enemy armed with a
MAS-36 and dressed in black pajamas at YA549624. Throughout the entire area
the RT detected movement by an estimated platoon size enemy force. The RT was
extracted from RVN under emergency conditions at YA551620 on 120328Z Nov 67.
Two TAC air sorties and four armed helicopter sorties were flown in RVN in
support of the extraction with unknown results. The RT did not enter
Cambodia.
e. RT MALLET landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target TANGO-50 at YB630482 on 130755Z Nov 67. The RT entered
Cambodia, reconnoitered the target area, and was extracted from RVN at
YB615464 on 160800Z Nov 67. Complete information on this mission is not
available as of the close of the reporting period and will be included in next
week?s report.
f. RT AWL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target INDIA-50 at YB722048 on 170132Z Nov 67. The RT remains
in Cambodia at the close of the reporting period. The RT will conduct a
wiretap mission.
g. RT HAMMER landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target FOX TROT-52 at YB735257 on 170820Z Nov 67. The RT
remains in Laos at the close of the reporting period.
2. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 5 53
(2) Enemy
Killed 1 18
(3) Enemy killed
(estimated) 0 12
(4) Enemy
KBA 0 32
(5) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(6)
Friendly KIA US/VN 0 1/0
(7) Friendly
WIA US/VN 0 0/1
(8) Wire
Tap Mission 1 2
(9)
Helicopter gunship sorties 8 45
(10) TAC Air
sorties Laos/RVN 0/2 11/26
3. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNS
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams *16 10
2 4
Exploitation
Platoon *16 0 0 0
*The remainder of the DANIEL BOONE force which includes 4
reaction companies was placed under OPCON of MACSOG on 1 Nov 67. Forces
currently being re-located and no estimate of operational capability can be
made at this time.
4. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0064 67 dtd 5 Nov 67,
J-52
IR 6 798 0065 67 dtd 5 Nov 67,
L-50
IR 6 798 0066 67 dtd 5 Nov 67,
L-50
IR 6 798 0067 67 dtd 5 Nov 67,
G-52
IR 6 798 0068 67 dtd 5 Nov 67,
G-52
IR 6 798 0069 67 dtd 5 Nov 67,
H-52
IR 6 798 0070 67 dtd 10 Nov 67,
H-52
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DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 18-24 Nov 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
a. There were eight RT
missions conducted during this reporting period. One of these RT?s remains in
the target area. This report includes a summary of three teams that were
launched but not extracted during the previous reporting period.
b. RT MALLET landed in RVN in
the vicinity of TANGO-50 at YB630482 on 130755Z Nov 67. The RT located a
large abandoned bivouac area at YA620467, and a rice field at YA620457. The
team observed a lone man near this rice field. This man observed the team,
gave a warning, and then voices of a large number of personnel were heard.
The enemy appeared to be attempting to block the team?s movement. The team
then moved to YA616464 where it was extracted on 161015Z Nov 67. The RT
entered Camboida.
c. RT AWL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target INDIA-50 at YB722048 on 170132Z Nov 67. The RT
observed a Battalion size bivouac site at YA697037 and company size bivouac
sites at YB699035, YB695035, YB681034 and YB 687037. The last company size
bivouac site was occupied. The RT observed a cooking party in this area and
one enemy soldier who also observed the RT. This soldier ran off shouting a
warning. The RT moved 50 meters south and made contact with six NVA soldiers
carrying rice. These soldiers were armed with AK-47s and wore yellow green
uniforms. The RT killed two enemy then broke contact. The RT moved to
YB735041 where they extracted on 210946Z Nov 67. The RT entered Cambodia.
This was a wiretap mission but no wire was found.
d. RT HAMMER landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target FOXTROT-52 at YB735257 Nov 67. The RT observed a
squad size bivouac site at YB732449. The RT was extracted from RVN on 210910Z
Nov 67 at YB784253. The RT entered Cambodia.
e. RT PLANE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target UNIFORM-50 at YB726142 on 190217Z Nov 67. Immediately
after insertion the RT heard AW fire 300 meters SW of their position. The
team moved toward the target area and detected constant enemy movement around
their position. The team attempted to evade the enemy, but they were finally
surrounded. The RT was emergency extracted at YB717132 on 220045Z Nov 67.
The RT entered Cambodia.
f. RT SAW landed in Laos in
the vicinity of target HOTEL-50 at YB623087 ib 200145Z Nov 67. The RT was
emergency extracted from Laos at YB6145084 on 210400Z Nov 67. The RT did not
enter Cambodia. This was a wiretap mission, but no wire was found. Complete
information on this mission is not available as of the close of the reporting
period.
g. RT NAIL landed in Laos in
the vicinity of target DELTA-52 at YB510155 on 200815Z Nov 67. The RT
observed two huts at YB511149, and five enemy personnel dressed in mustard
green uniforms and armed with AK-47s at YB513141. The team killed three of
the enemy, broke contact and called in TAC air strikes. The RT moved to
YB518145 where they were emergency extracted from Laos at YB517145 on 210758Z
Nov 67. There were two TAC air sorties flown in support of this mission with
unknown results. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
h. RT AUGER landed in
Cambodia in the vicinity of target ECHO-51 at YB494032 ON 210127Z Nov 67. Two
team members were injured during the insertion and the entire team was
immediately extracted. The team did not make enemy contact.
i. RT MITER landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target GOLF-52 at YB753211 on 220305Z Nov 67. The team made
enemy contact and were emergency extracted from Cambodia at YB738217 on
220930Z Nov 67. The team entered Cambodia. Complete information on this
mission is not available as of the close of the reporting period.
j. RT NAIL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target SIERRA-50 at ------------ on 221600Z Nov 67. The RT
moved through the target area, reconnoitered the target, and was extracted
from RVN at YV846938 on 240735Z Nov 67. Complete information on this mission
is not available as of the close of the reporting period. The RT entered
Cambodia.
k. RT TROWELL landed in
Cambodia in the vicinity of target MIKE-50 at YA651398 ON 230200Z Nov 67. The
RT was emergency extracted from Cambodia in the vicinity of YA637400Z Nov 67.
Complete information on this mission is not available as of the close of the
reporting period.
l. RT SQUARE landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target FOXTROT-52 at YB714216 on 240250Z Nov 67. The RT
has entered Cambodia and remains in the target area at the close of the
reporting period.
2. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 8 61
(2) Enemy
Killed 5 23
(3) Enemy
killed (estimated) 0 12
(4) Enemy
KBA 0 32
(5) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(6)
Friendly KIA US/VN 0 1/0
(7) Friendly
WIA US/VN 0 0/1
(8) Wire
Tap Mission 2 4
(9)
Helicopter gunship sorties 0 45
(10) TAC
Air sorties Laos/RVN 2/0 13/26
3. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNS
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams
16 10 3 3
Exploitation Platoon *16
0 0 0
*DANIEL BOONE Exploitation force are being re-located and
no estimate of operational capability can be made at this time.
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DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 25 Nov 67 - 1 Dec 7 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHTLIGHTS:
a. There were eight RT
missions conducted during this reporting period. Two of these RT?s remain in
the target area at this time. This report includes summaries of
reconnaissance teams which have been previously reported with incomplete
information.
b. RT SAW landed in Laos in
the vicinity of target HOTEL-50 at YB623087 on 200145Z Nov 67 it heard noises
which sounded like a company preparing to RON in the vicinity of YB618081. At
the same location the RT observed four enemy soldiers. The RT was compromised
and extracted from Laos at YB614084 on 210410Z Nov 67. The RT entered
Cambodia.
c. RT MITER landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target GOLF-52 at YB753211 on 220305Z Nov 67. The RT observed
a road at YB732213 which had numerous boot prints indicating a battalion size
unit had passed earlier that day. Three enemy soldiers, wearing khaki
uniforms and armed with SKS, AK-47, and K-50 weapons, were observed at
YB736212 guarding a bridge. The RT was compromised, pursued and extracted
under emergency conditions from Cambodia at YB738216 on 220930Z Nov 67. There
were two armed helicopter sorties flown in support of this mission with
unknown results. The RT entered Cambodia.
d. RT NAIL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target SIERRA-50 at YV846962 on 220755Z Nov 67. The RT moved
through the target area and was extracted from RVN at YV846939 on 240730Z Nov
67. No significant enemy activity was observed. The RT entered Cambodia.
e. RT TROWEL landed in
Cambodia in the vicinity of target MIKE-51 at YA651398 on 230200Z Nov 67. The
RT observed three huts and one unarmed individual, wearing black pajamas at
YA636405. The individual observed the RT, gave a warning signal, then fled
into the jungle. Three additional huts were observed at YA634404. The RT
observed seven occupied huts, with food stuffs, baskets and sleeping plats at
YA632403. Two men dressed in OD fatigues, were seen at YA631-02. The RT
located a hut at YA631402 which was occupied by two men, wearing black shorts
and OD fatigues. One of the men observed the RT then fled into the jungle.
The RT was then extracted from Cambodia at YA634404 on 240225Z Nov 67 after
completing its area reconnaissance mission.
f. RT SQUARE landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target FOXTROT-52 at YB714216 on 240250Z Nov 67. The RT
moved to YB736208 where it observed a road 16 feet wide. The road appeared to
have been repaired by heavy equipment within the last 30 days. After
completing its area reconnaissance mission the RT was extracted from RVN at
YB751215 on 270230Z Nov 67. The RT entered Cambodia.
g. RT PLANE landed in
Cambodia in the vicinity of target FOXTROT-51 at YA510905 on 260155Z Nov 67.
A six man camp site was observed on the edge of the LZ. The RT observed one
individual dressed in dark colored clothing running away from the LZ. The RT
was compromised, pursued and extracted under emergency conditions from
Cambodia at YA510905 on 260412Z Nov 67.
h. RT AUGER landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target GOLF=50 at YB728124 on 260715Z Nov 67. The RT heard
loud talking and yelling by an estimated two enemy platoons at YB731119 on
271430Z Nov 67. The RT heard four men talking at YB723118 on 171030Z Nov 67.
The RT was compromised, pursued and extracted under emergency conditions from
RVN at YB724124 on 280210Z Nov 67. The RT entered Cambodia. There were two
sorties flown in support of this mission with unknown results.
i. RT TROWEL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target OSCAR-60 at YA808063 on 270218Z. The RT heard eight
rounds of 120mm artillery or mortar fired from YA788072 and YA786076 on
300110Z Nov 67. The RT completed its area reconnaissance mission then was
extracted from RVN at YA794075 ON 300345Z Nov 67. The RT entered Cambodia.
j. RT PICK landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target PAPA-60, at YB812042 on 280245Z Nov 67. The RT moved
through the target area, completed its area reconnaissance mission then was
extracted from RVN at YA798054 on 010405Z Nov 67. No significant enemy
activity was observed. The RT entered Cambodia.
k. RT FORK landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target TANGO-60 at YA828020 on 290603Z Nov 67. The RT was
compromised, pursued and extracted under emergency conditions at YA827008 on
292340Z Nov 67. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
l. RT BENCH landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target BRAVO-80 at XT522906 on 300900Z Nov 67. The RT remains
in the target area at the close of this reporting period. The RT has entered
Cambodia.
m. RT AWL landed in RVN in the
vicinity of target ROMEO-60 at YV851993 on 010445Z Dec 67. The RT remains in
the area at the close of this reporting period.
n. RT AX landed in RVN in the
vicinity of target ROMEO-70 at XU848217 on 010803Z Dec 67. The RT was
compromised, pursued and extracted under emergency conditions from RVN at
XU848217 on 011030Z Dec 67. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
2. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 8 69
(2) Enemy
Killed 0 23
(3) Enemy
killed (estimated) 0 12
(4) Enemy
KBA 0 32
(5) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(6) Friendly
KIA US/VN 0/0 1/0
(7) Friendly
WIA US/VN 0/0 0/1
(8) Wire
Tap Mission 0 4
(9)
Helicopter gunship sorties 2 47
(10) TAC
Air sorties Laos/RVN 0/2 13/28
3. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNL
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 16 16
0 0
Exploitation
Companies *4 3 0
Security
Company 1 1
*DANIEL BOONE Exploitation force are being re-located and
the complete estimate of operational capability can be made at this time.
4. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0071 67 dtd 26 Nov
67, A-51
IR 6 798 0072 67 dtd 26 Nov 67,
T-50
IR 6 798 0073 67 dtd 26 Nov 67,
T-50
IR 6 798 0074 67 dtd 26 Nov 67,
R-50
IR 6 798 0075 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
A-51
IR 6 798 0076 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
R-50
IR 6 798 0077 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
I-50
IR 6 798 0078 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
F-52
IR 6 798 0079 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
I-50
IR 6 798 0080 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
D-52
IR 6 798 0081 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
F-52
IR 6 798 0082 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
U-50
IR 6 798 0083 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
G-52
IR 6 798 0084 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
U-50
IR 6 798 0085 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
G-52
IR 6 798 0086 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
D-52
IR 6 798 0087 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
H-50
IR 6 798 0088 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
S-60
IR 6 798 0089 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
M-51
IR 6 798 0090 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
H-50
IR 6 798 0091 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
S-60
IR 6 798 0092 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
F-51
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DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 2-8 Dec 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
a. There were twelve
Reconnaissance Team (RT) missions conducted during this reporting period. Two
RTs remain in the target area at this time. This report includes summaries of
three RTs which were previously reported with incomplete information, and
summaries of two teams that were in the target area at the close of last weeks
reports.
b. RT PICK landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target PAPA-60 at YA812041 on 280250Z Nov 67. The RT observed
eight, two man foxholes at YA810040 on 280250Z Nov 67. A company size bivouac
site was observed at YA791042. Two unarmed personnel were also observed in
this area. The RT heard an aircraft, similar to a C-47, approach and circle
over the team at YA768042 between 291730Z Nov 67 and 291750Z Nov 67. The
aircraft flew to the west upon departure. Battalion size bivouac sites were
found at YA770040 and YA737036. These sites were both in a deteriorated
condition. A hospital site was observed by the team at YA752041. The RT was
extracted from RVN at YA799053 on 010400Z Dec 67. The RT entered Cambodia.
c. RT FORK landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target TANGO-60 at YA828020 on 290603Z Nov 67. The RT
observed one man wearing a black hat and black pajamas descending a tree at
YA824018. The RT heard bamboo drums, a generator, voices, and enemy movement
around the teams location vicinity YA829015. The team was then extracted from
RVN at YA829019 on 291025Z. During the extraction the helicopter lost power
and two team members jumped from the helicopter, RON, and were extracted from
RVN at YA827020 on 292400Z Nov 67. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
d. RT BENCH landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target BRAVO-50 at XT522906 on 300705Z Nov 67. The RT moved
to XT523914 where a light fixed-wing aircraft circled over the RTs location
for 30 minutes at 291600Z Nov 67. An insulated black wire was observed at
XT528918 laid parallel to a trail. A hut ten by nine by nine feet containing
twenty four 100 kilo bags of rice was observed at XT530922. Voices of four
women and chopping of wood were heard in the area. The voices of a large
group (50 or more) of people and sound of wood chopping were heard at
XT525935. The voices of two people speaking Chinese were heard at this
location. On 020001Z Dec 67, at this same location the RT observed a twin
engine aircraft circle over the area for ten minutes. The RT would not
identify the aircraft. Bamboo clicking sounds were heard 300 meters south of
this location.
e. RT AWL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target ROMEO-60 at YV851993 on 010445Z Dec 67. The RT
observed two large aircraft flying NW to SE over its location at YV806995 ON
032320Z Nov 67. The aircraft, which were flying at an estimated altitude of
3,000 feet, appeared to be either C-46s or C-47s. The RT was extracted from
RVN at YV820020 on 040940Z Dec 67 after completing its mission.
f. RT AX landed in RVN in the
vicinity of target ROMEO-70 at XU848217 ON 010805Z Dec 67. An occupied
observation post was observed at XU848219. The RT observed an armed
individual at XU849219 running away from its position. Ten minutes later
movement was heard 100 meters north, NE and NW of its location. The RT
started moving back to the LZ. While moving back an unarmed man wearing black
pajamas was observed running away from the RT. During the extraction from RVN
at XU848217 on 011030Z Dec 67, the RT received small arms fire from the north,
NE, and NW. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
g. RT LEVEL landed in
Cambodia in the vicinity of target QUEBEC-51 at YB571015 on 020300Z Dec 67.
The RT conducted an area reconnaissance of the target area and located one old
structure at YB555004. There were no indications of any enemy activity in
this area. The RT was extracted from Cambodia at YB518003 on 040948Z Dec 67.
h. RT SQUARE landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target ECHO-50 at YB688208 on 020015Z Dec 67. The RT
observed one deserted company size camp site at YB690203 and a well-used major
trail at YB699196. On 3 Dec 67 the RT observed a camp site under construction
at YB707196 and heard many sounds of activity and talking. The RT was
compromised and tracked from the camp site to YB707187 where it was emergency
extracted from Cambodia on 030705Z Dec 67.
i. RT SAW landed in Laos in
the vicinity of target CHARLIE-50 at YB638072 on 030055Z Dec 67. The RT moved
from the LZ and observed a well used trail at YB638072. The RT moved to
YB638072 where it was observed by one enemy wearing a black uniform and armed
with an AK-47. The RT moved to YB638072 and made contact with 15 enemy
soldiers. A firefight ensued, resulting in two enemy KIA. The RT, then broke
contact and moved to YB638069 with unknown results. These armed helicopters
received automatic weapons fire during these sorties. The RT entered
Cambodia.
j. RT MALLET landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target ECHO-52 at YB567111 on 040805 Dec 67. The RT moved
15 meters north where it received one round of small arms fire. The RT leader
was wounded in the foot. The RT heard signal shots south and north of its
position, and was emergency exfiltrated from Laos at YB567111 on 040845Z Dec
67. There were two armed helicopter sorties flown in support of the
extraction with unknown results. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
k. RT MITER landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target FOXTROT-50 at YB735109 on 040255Z Dec 67. The RT was
compromised, pursued and emergency extracted from Cambodia at YB728123 on
051015Z Dec 67. There were two TAC air and four armed helicopter sorties
flown in RVN in support of the extraction resulting in one machine gun bunker
destroyed. The RT entered Cambodia.
l. RT MATTOCK landed in RVN
in the vicinity of target OSCAR-70 at YU150355 on 040730Z Dec 67. Immediately
after being inserted the RT was compromised, TAC air and helicopter received
heavy ground fire 100-150 meters north of the LZ. An estimated 20 enemy were
KBA in RVN. The RT was then reinserted at YU154356 on 040920Z Dec 67. Five
individuals were observed walking west to east at YU163377 during the night of
4 Dec 67. A description could not be made. On 041899Z Dec 67, two
individuals searching the area with flashlights were observed 15-25 meters
from the RT. The following morning the RT moved to YU163385. During the move
the RT heard constant movement from its rear. After arriving at this location
the RT heard bamboo clicking sounds, voices, coughing and movement around its
position. The RT was extracted at 050245Z Dec 67. During the extraction,
automatic weapons fire was received from 50-60 meters west of the LZ. There
were eight armed helicopter and two TAC air sorties flown in support of the
two exflitrations resulting in 20 enemy KBA. The RT entered Cambodia.
m. RT PLANE landed in Laos in
the vicinity of target DELTA-51 at YB455086 on 050130Z Dec 67. The RT made
enemy contact and was emergency extracted from Cambodia at YB470054 on 070800Z
Dec 67. The RT entered Cambodia.
n. RT TROWEL landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target ALPHA-50 at YB703199 on 060102Z Dec 67. The RT has
entered Cambodia and remains in the target area at the close of the reporting
period.
o. RT PICK landed in Cambodia
in the vicinity of target LIMA-50 at YA640949 on 070100Z Dec 67. The RT made
enemy contact on the LZ and was emergency extracted from Cambodia at YA640949
on 070150Z Dec 67.
p. RT WEDGE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target CHARLIE-71 at XU639217 on 070157Z Dec 67. The RT was
compromised and extracted from RVN at XU644234 on 080122Z Dec 67. The RT did
not enter Cambodia.
q. RT HAMMER landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target ROMEO-51 at YB426037 on 080112Z Dec 67. The RT
remains in Laos at the close of this reporting period.
r. RT BRACE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target PAPA-51 at YA609803 on 080330Z Dec 67. The RT made
enemy contact on the LZ and was emergency extracted from RVN at YA609803 on
080400Z Dec 67.
2. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 12 81
(2) Enemy
Killed 2 25
(3) Enemy
killed (estimated) 0 12
(4) Enemy
KBA 20 52
(5) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(6) Friendly
KIA US/VN 0/0 1/0
(7)
Friendly WIA/US/VN 1/0 1/1
(8) Wire
Tap Mission 0 4
(9)
Helicopter gunship sorties 18 65
(10) TAC Air
sorties Laos/RVN 0/4 13/32
3. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNL
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 16 16
0 0
Exploitation
Companies *4 3 0 0
Security
Company 1 1 0 0
4. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0092 67 dtd 7 Dec 67,
M-51
IR 6 798 0094 67 dtd 7 Dec
67, F-52
IR 6 798 0095 67 dtd 7 Dec 67,
F-52
IR 6 798 0096 67 dtd 7 Dec 67,
G-50
IR 6 798 0097 67 dtd 7 Dec 67,
G-50
IR 6 798 0098 67 dtd 7 Dec 67,
T-60
IR 6 798 0099 67 dtd 7 Dec 67,
T-60
IR 6 798 0100 67 dtd 7 Dec 67,
P-60
IR 6 798 0101 67 dtd 7 Dec 67,
P-60
IR 6 798 0102 67 dtd 8 Dec 67,
0-60
IR 6 798 0103 67 dtd 8 Dec 67,
0-50
IR 6 798 0104 67 dtd 8 Dec 67,
E-50
IR 6 798 0105 67 dtd 8 Dec 67,
B-80
IR 6 798 0106 67 dtd 8 Dec 67,
R-70
IR 6 798 0107 67 dtd 8 Dec 67,
0-60
IR 6 798 0086 67 dtd 30 Nov 67,
D-52
Gp1
MACSOG 6483
DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 9-15 Dec 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
a. There were six
Reconnaissance Team (RT) missions conducted during this reporting period.
This report includes a summary of one RT which was previously reported with
incomplete information, and summaries of two teams that were in the target
area at the close of the last reporting period.
b. RT WEDGE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target CHARLIE-71 at XU639217 ON 070150Z Dec 67. Four enemy
soldiers were observed dressed in black pajamas and olive green fatigues,
armed with AK-47s at XU640233. On 8 Dec 67, the RT heard movement around its
entire position and was emergency extracted from RVN at XU645234 on 080122Z
Dec 67. There were four armed helicopter sorties flown in support of this
mission with unknown results. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
c. RT TROWEL landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target ALPHA-50 at YB703199 on 060102Z Dec 67. The RT
observed three bunkers twenty by six feet with three feet overhead cover at
YB727192. The RT also observed one enemy armed with an AK-47 at this
location. One bunker was observed at YB724190 similar to the three described
above. A hard packed 15 foot wide road was observed at YB735202. A truck was
heard 300 meters NE of YB735200 moving east on 072215Z Dec 67. Thirty
foxholes were observed at YB234214 with the same characteristics as the road
described above. The RT made contact with an estimated NVA platoon armed with
AK-47s wearing khaki uniforms and black wide brim hats at YB736221. Four NVA
were killed in the ensuing fir fight. The RT was emergency extracted from
Cambodia at YB738220 on 090945Z Dec 67. During the extraction, small arms
fire was received.
d. RT HAMMER landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target ROMEO-51 at YB426037 on 080112Z Dec 67. The RT was
observed by two enemy armed with AK-47s dressed in green uniforms. Contact
was initiated resulting in one enemy KIA. The RT moved 300 meters SE where it
heard movement 100 meters north and rifle fire 100 meters east, west and north
of its location. A large group of enemy was heard approaching the RTs
position from YB420022. Armed helicopters and TAC air engaging this target
received heavy ground fire. The RT moved to YB415020 where it was emergency
extracted from Laos on 090600Z Dec 67. There were two TAC air and four armed
helicopter sorties flown in support of this mission resulting in effectively
halting the enemy fire on the RT position. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
e. RT HATCHET landed in RVN
in the vicinity of target TAGO-70 at XU8011245 on 090054Z Dec 67. The RT
moved 50 meters off the LZ where it was observed by three enemy soldiers
dressed in black pajamas armed with AK-47s. Shortly afterward movement of an
estimated 30 enemy was heard approaching the RT. The RT then moved back to
the LZ where it received automatic weapons and small arms fire from the NE and
NW. The RT was emergency extracted from RVN at XU801245 on 090201Z Dec 67.
The RT was then reinserted in RVN at XU776234 on 090400Z Dec 67. Automatic
weapons and small arms fire was heard SE of the LZ during the insertion. The
RT moved to XU775234 where sounds of movement were heard 20 meters south which
progressed west and NW circling the RT. Four enemy were observed wearing
black pajamas armed with AK-47s. Two of these were 50 meters north and two
were 10 meters west of the RT. The RT engaged the enemy with unknown results
then moved back to the LZ. Automatic weapons and small arms fire was received
from the west, north, and NE prior to and during the extraction. The RT was
emergency extracted from RVN at XU776234 on 090555Z Dec 67. There were four
armed helicopter sorties flown in support of this mission with unknown
results. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
f. RT SAW landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target QUEBEC-50 at YA603723 on 090815Z Dec 67. The RT
observed two enemy companies moving west at YA572750 on 110400Z Dec 67. The
team continued toward the target area but made contact with an unknown size
enemy force at YA563733. The RT was emergency extracted from Cambodia at
YA563737 on 131120Z Dec 67. One indigenous was WIA during the extraction.
g. RT NAIL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target OSCAR-51 at YA583673 on 100240Z Dec 67. The RT
observed two enemy soldiers wearing indigenous fatigues and fatigue caps near
the LZ. These enemy fired on the RT, a fire fight ensued, and one enemy was
WIA. The RT then received additional fire from the south, and was emergency
extracted from RVN at YA583673 on 100315Z Dec 67. During the extraction the
helicopters received automatic weapons and small arms fire. There were two
TAC air and four armed helicopter sorties flown in support of this mission
with unknown results. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
h. RT CHISEL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target ALPHA-71 at XU879211 at 130001Z Dec 67. The team
observed two VC climbing down a tree five meters north of its location. One
VC was wearing black pajamas and the other olive green fatigues. They were
both armed with unidentified weapons. The RT heard bamboo clicking sounds 25
meters to the NE and a tin can banging 25 meters to the east. The RT then
observed two more VC in another trce (sp?) 35 meters to the NE. They were
both wearing black pajamas and carrying unidentified weapons. The RT was then
extracted under fire at 130047Z Dec 67. There were two TAC air and four armed
helicopter sorties flown in support of this extraction resulting in four VC
KBA. The RT was reinserted on its alternate LZ at XU889251 on 130415Z Dec
67. The team immediately heard movement to its NE and on 130415Z Dec 67. The
team immediately heard movement to its NE and NW. The RT then was fired upon
by two VC wearing black pajamas and armed with AK-47s. The RT returned the
fire, killing both VC. The RT then received a heavy volume of automatic
weapon and small arms fire from the NE, north and NW. Tac Air fired
suppressive fire and the RT was emergency extracted under heavy fire at
XU889251 on 130425Z Dec 67. There were two TAC air and four armed helicopter
sorties flown in support of this second extraction resulting in five enemy KBA.
The RT did not enter Cambodia.
i. RT AX landed in RVN in the
vicinity of target QUEBEC-70 at YU106313 on 110300Z Dec 67. The RT observed
two enemy soldiers moving south along the west edge of the LZ. The enemy
soldiers were dressed in short sleeve khaki shirts and were armed with
unidentified weapons. The RT the heard movement 100 meters to the south, and
sounds of a tree falling 300 meters to the NE. The RT also heard movement of
two squads approaching from the NE. The RT then observed the legs of one VC
wearing khaki trousers rolled up to his knees and barefoot. The VC soldier
was armed with an AK-47. The RT then returned to the LZ where it immediately
received automatic small arms fire from the south. Four VC were observed at
that location moving toward the RT. They wore khaki uniforms and were armed
with AK-47s. The RT was extracted under heavy fire from RVN at YU106313 on
110517Z Dec 67. There was one friendly VN KIA during the firefight. There
were two TAC air and four armed helicopter sorties flown in RVN in support of
the extraction with unknown result. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
j. RT SCREWDRIVER landed in
RVN in the vicinity of target CHARLIE-50 at YB723056 on 150030Z Dec 67. The
RT made contact with two unknown size enemy forces in the vicinity of the LZ
resulting in one US KIA. The RT was extracted under emergency conditions from
RVN at YB723016 on 150741Z Dec 67.
2. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 6 87
(2) Enemy
Killed 5 30
(3) Enemy
killed (estimated) 0 12
(4) Enemy
KBA 9 61
(5) Enemy
Captured 0 1
(6)
Friendly KIA US/VN 1/1 2/1
(7)
Friendly WIA US/VN 0/1 1/21
(8) Wire
Tap Mission 0 4
(9)
Helicopter gunship sorties 28 93
(10) TAC Air sorties Laos/RVN
4/6 17/38
3. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNL
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 16 16 0 0
Exploitation
Companies 4 3 1 0
Security
Company 1 1
4. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0108 67 dtd 12 Dec
67, C-50
IR 6 798 0109 67 dtd 9 Dec
67, E-50
IR 6 798 0110 67 dtd 14 Dec 67,
R-70
IR 6 798 0111 67 dtd 14 Dec 67,
O-70
IR 6 798 0112 67 dtd 14 Dec 67,
B-80
IR 6 798 0113 67 dtd 14 Dec 67,
O-70
IR 6 798 0115 67 dtd 14 Dec 67,
G-52
IR 6 798 0116 67 dtd 14 Dec 67,
Q-51
IR 6 798 0118 67 dtd 14 Dec 67,
C-71
IR 6 798 0119 67 dtd 14 Dec 67,
P-51
IR 6 798 0120 67 dtd 14 Dec 67,
R-51
Gp1
MACSOG 6631
DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 16-22 Dec 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
a. There were thirteen
Reconnaissance Team (RT) missions conducted during this reporting period. Two
RT?s remain in the target area. This report includes a summary of one RT
which was previously reported with incomplete information.
b. RT SCREWDRIVER landed in
RVN in the vicinity of target CHARLIE-50 at YB723056 on 150030Z Dec 67. The
team located an empty rice storage hut at YB718056 and heard movement around
its position at YB719057. The enemy soldiers were wearing khaki colored
uniforms, carrying packs, and armed with AK-47 rifles. The team heard
movement to the front and rear of the seven enemy soldiers, and estimated at
least a company size unit was moving on the trail. The team then moved 50
meters and detected movement around its entire position. The team continued
to YB719056 where a Battalion size bivouac site was found. The RT continued
to hear movement around its position, and returned to its insert LZ. The team
was then extracted under heavy fire from YB723056 on 150745Z Dec 67. There
was one US KIA during movement to the extraction helicopters. There were four
armed helicopter sorties flown in support of the extraction resulting in
secondary explosions at YB714053 and YB723055. The team did not enter
Cambodia.
c. SPOT REPORT: RT SQUARE
landed in RVN in the vicinity of target KILO-60 at YV729424 on 160200Z Dec
67. The RT observed four enemy soldiers and five elephants moving SE
vicinity YV704418. The four enemy soldiers were riding on the elephants.
They were dressed in black pajamas with short trousers, green wide brimmed
hats, wore green packs and pistol belts with ammo pouches and canteens, and
were armed with AK-47 rifles. The RT observed the Song Srepok river while in
the area, noting negative enemy activity. The RT was extracted from RVN at
YV714403 on 190108Z Dec 67 after completing its mission. The RT entered
Cambodia.
d. RT SAW landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target X-RAY-70 at YV790770 on 170100Z Dec 67. The US team
leader was injured upon leaving the aircraft, and the RT was extracted on
170105Z Dec 67. The RT did not note any activity in the area, and did not
enter Cambodia.
e. RT SAW landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target WHISKEY-70 at YU782732 on 180425Z Dec 67. The RT moved
to YU777727 where it heard movement and rifle shots from the north and NW.
The RT continued to YU774733 where it heard distant hammering and chopping
from the SW. The RT then heard movement 40 meters west of its position. The
RT observed three enemy soldiers wearing black pajamas where were armed with
AK-47 RIFLES. The three enemy soldiers observed the RT, then withdrew to the
NE. The RT moved to YU774733 where it heard movement 175 meters to the west
and rifle shots around its entire position. The RT team leader believed that
a large size enemy unit was closing in on the RT. The RT was extracted from
RVN at YU778733 on 180925Z Dec 67. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
f. RT PAIL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target KILO-50 at YA740983 on 180705Z Dec 67. The RT entered
Cambodia and made contact with an unknown size enemy unit vicinity YB701020.
The RT was pursued to YB726988 where it was extracted from RVN on 210900Z Dec
67.
g. RT WEDGE landed in SVN in
the vicinity of target ECHO-70 at YV802066 on 180700Z Dec 67. The RT heard
talking and movement from 50 meters SW of the LZ. The RT also heard sounds of
bamboo clicking to the north and east. The(y) moved to YV801066 where
they observed numerous trails that had recently been used by a company size
unit moving SW. The footprints appeared to be made by worn boots. The RT
heard movement from the south and SW, estimated to be a squad size unit at
each location. The RT again heard bamboo clicking 50 meters to the north and
east, and whistling which sounded similar to a flute 75 meters to the north.
This whistling was heard twice at five minute intervals from the same
location. This flute type signal coincided with the FAC flying overhead. The
team then heard heavy footsteps and voices 75 meters to the south. One vice
called ?Minh? three times. The RT then observed birds suddenly rise and fly
away as if frightened from the south and NE. The RT leader believed his team
was surrounded by an enemy company. The RT was emergency extracted from RVN
at YV801066 on 180905Z Dec 67. The RT did not enter Cambodia.
h. RT NAIL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target YANKEE-60 at YV77456 on 190257Z Dec 67. The RT entered
Cambodia conducted a reconnaissance of the target area, and returned to RVN
where it was extracted at YV783605 on 200841Z Dec 67.
i. RT CHISEL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target DELTA-71 at YB729319 on 190700Z Dec 67. The RT entered
Cambodia and made contact with an unknown size enemy unit. The RT moved to
YV698339 where it was emergency extracted from Cambodia on 210440Z Dec 67.
j. RT BUCKET landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target HOTEL-50 at YB819073 on 190815Z Dec 67. The RT
entered Cambodia and remains in the target area at the close of this report.
k. RT WEDGE landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target VICTOR-70 at YU820875 on
2002159Z Dec 67. The team was compromised prior to
entering Cambodia and was extracted from RVN at YU814874 on 200750Z Dec 67.
The RT entered Cambodia, and observed 12 enemy soldiers at YU780839. The RT
was compromised and pursued on 22 Dec 67, toward the RKG/RVN border. The RT
was extracted from Cambodia at YU782856 on 221115Z Dec 67.
l. RT FILE landed in Laos in
the vicinity of target HOTEL-52, at YB460102 on 200300Z Dec 67. The RT
entered Cambodia and made contact with an unknown size enemy force. In the
ensuing fire fight two US were WIA. The helicopters attempting to extract the
RT received a heavy volume of fire, and succeeded in extracting one US WIA on
the first attempt. On the second attempt the indigenous were extracted. The
one US WIA remains in the target area, and a second reconnaissance team
attempting to perform a recovery mission was unsuccessful.
m. RT AWL landed in Cambodia
in the vicinity of target ECHO-60, at YV725697 on 200602Z Dec 67. The RT was
surrounded by 120 NVA soldiers on 21 Dec 67, and captured one NVA soldier.
The RT leader elected to extract the prisoner with the team in lieu of
releasing him. The RT was extracted under emergency conditions from Cambodia
in the vicinity of YV719695, on 210127Z Dec 67. Initial interrogation of the
prisoner revealed he is a PFC assigned to a supply and transport company.
Interrogation continues within POW interrogation channels.
n. RT RASP landed in Laos in
the vicinity of target BRAVO-50 at YB667177 on 210155Z Dec 67. The team made
enemy contact on the LZ and was emergency extracted at 210204Z Dec 67.
o. RT LEVEL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target WHISKEY-60 at YV849845 on 220058Z Dec 67. The RT
remains in the target area at the close of the reporting period.
2. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 13 100
(2) Enemy
Killed 5 30
(3) Enemy
killed (estimated) 0 12
(4) Enemy
KBA 9 61
(5) Enemy
Captured 1 2
(6)
Friendly KIA US/VN 0/0 2/1
(7)
Friendly WIA US/VN 1/0 2/2
(8)
Friendly MIA/US/VN 1/0 1/0
(9) Wire
Tap Mission 0 4
(10)
Helicopter gunship sorties 4 97
(11) TAC
Air sorties Laos/RVN 0/0 17/38
(12) Secondary explosions
2 2
3. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNL
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 16 16
Exploitation
Companies 4 3 1
Security
Company 1 1
4. (TS) INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT:
IR 6 798 0114 17 Dec 67, D-51
IR 6 798 0117 17 Dec 67, R-60
IR 6 798 0121 17 Dec 67, R-51
IR 6 798 0122 17 Dec 67, C-71
IR 6 798 0123 17 Dec 67, F-50
IR 6 798 0124 17 Dec 67, L-50
IR 6 798 0125 17 Dec 67, P-51
IR 6 798 0126 17 Dec 67, R-60
IR 6 798 0127 17 Dec 67, A-50
IR 6 798 0128 17 Dec 67, L-59
IR 6 798 0129 22 Dec 67, D-51
IR 6 798 0130 22 Dec 67, A-50
IR 6 798 0131 22 Dec 67, F-50
IR 6 798 0132 22 Dec 67, T-70
IR 6 798 0133 22 Dec 67, T-70
IR 6 798 0134 22 Dec 67, Q-70
IR 6 798 0136 22 Dec 67, Q-50
Gp-1
MACSOG 6779
DANIEL BOONE Weekly Report 23-29 Dec 67 (U)
1. (TS) HIGHLIGHTS:
a. There were eight
Reconnaissance Team (RT) missions conducted during this reporting period.
This report includes summaries of two RT missions that were not completed at
the close of last weeks report, and summaries of three RT missions which were
previously reported with incomplete information.
b. RT CHISEL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target DELTA-71 at YV729319 on YV190700Z Dec 67. The RT
observed 30 water buffalo moving NW at YV718524, located a ford on the Prek
Dak Plai river at YV707351. The team found a well used trail at YV684338. On
21 Dec 67 the RT heard movement, coughing and signal shots
from.................and west of its position. The team leader believed the
enemy was attempting to surround the RT so an emergency extraction was
requested. The RT was extracted from Cambodia at YV695334 on 210833Z Dec 67.
The RT entered Cambodia.
c. RT NAIL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target YANKEE-60 at YV774568 on 190257Z Dec 67. The RT
conducted a through reconnaissance of the target area and noted no significant
military activity. The RT was extracted from RVN at YV783605 on 200841Z Dec
67. The RT entered Cambodia.
d. RT BUCKET landed in Laos
in the vicinity of target HOTEL-50 at YB619073 on 190815Z Dec 67. While in
the target area the RT observed numerous well used trails that had been
recently used. The RT observed a junction of two trails at YB623040. Near
this junction the word ?gang? was marked on a tree. At YB625047 the RT
observed five pair of socks with blood on them. The RT observed three enemy
soldiers dressed in black uniforms at YB612029. No further description could
be made. The RT entered Cambodia.
e. SPOT REPORT: RT RASP
landed in Laos in the vicinity of target BRAVO-50 at YB667177 on 210155Z Dec
67. The team made enemy contact on the L and was extracted from Laos on
210204Z Dec 67. The RT did not enter Cambodia, therefore a final mission
report will not be submitted.
f. RT LEVEL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target WHISKEY-60 at YV849845 on 220058Z Dec 67. The RT
conducted a thorough reconnaissance of the target area noting an abandoned
camp site at YV804858 and an old bivouac site at YV791840. The RT was
extracted from RVN at YV850799 on 230820Z Dec 67. The RT entered Cambodia.
g. SPOT REPORT: RT MIDER
landed in RVN in the vicinity of target VICTOR-60 at YA777139 on 230742Z Dec
67. The RT made contact with an unknown size enemy force in RVN and was
extracted at YA777138 on 230917Z Dec 67. The RT did not enter Cambodia,
therefore a final mission report will not be submitted.
h. RT SHOVEL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target CHARLIE-60 at YV842291 on 240315Z Dec 67. The RT
conducted a through reconnaissance of the target area and returned to RVN
where it was extracted at YV950850 on 280950Z Dec 67. There was no
significant enemy activity. The RT entered Cambodia.
i. RT PICK landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target HOTEL-60 at YA766177 on 250200Z Dec 67. The RT entered
Cambodia, thoroughly reconnoitered the target area, and returned to RVN where
it was extracted at YA784152 on 280320Z Dec 67.
j. SPOT REPORT: RT PLANE
landed in RVN in the vicinity of target JULIETT-60 at YV752472 on 250705Z Dec
67. The RT was compromised and extracted from RVN at YV737475 on 260850Z Dec
67. The RT did not enter Cambodia, therefore a final mission report will not
be submitted.
k. RT HAMMER landed in
Cambodia in the vicinity of target VICTOR-50 at YA653347 on 260101Z Dec 67.
The team made contact with an unknown size enemy force and was extracted under
emergency conditions at YA653347 on 260357Z Dec 67. The RT entered Cambodia.
l. RT TROWEL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target WHISKY-50 at YA563507 on 270212Z Dec 67. The RT
entered Cambodia, conducted a reconnaissance of the target area, and returned
to RVN where it was extracted at YA565496Z on 290635Z Dec 67.
m. SPOT REPORT: RT DRILL
landed in RVN in the vicinity of target XRAY-60 at YV849761 on 270705Z Dec
67. One US was injured upon leaving the helicopter and the team was extracted
on 270710Z Dec 67. The RT did not enter Cambodia, therefore a final mission
report will not be submitted.
n. RT NAIL landed in RVN in
the vicinity of target SIERRA-50 at YA568554 on 280158Z Dec 67. The RT
entered Cambodia, made contact with an unknown size enemy force and was
extracted from Cambodia at YA5555533 on 290845Z Dec 67.
2. (TS) STATISTICAL SUMMARY:
DANIEL BOONE Missions
RECON Teams
Weekly Overall
(1)
Missions 8 108
(2) Enemy
Killed 0 30
(3) Enemy
killed (estimated) 0 12
(4) Enemy
KBA 0 61
(5) Enemy
Captured 0 2
(6)
Friendly KIA US/VN 0/0 2/1
(7)
Friendly WIA US/VN 0/0 2/2
(8)
Friendly MIA/US/VN 0/0 1/0
(9) Wire
Tap Mission 0 4
(10) Helicopter
gunship sorties *12 109
(11) TAC Air
sorties Laos/RVN *4/0 21/38
(12) Secondary explosions
0 2
3. (TS) STATUS OF FORCES:
ATTACHED OPNL
TNG FILLING
RECON
Teams 16 16 0 0
Exploitation
Companies 4 3 1 0
Security Company
1 1 0 0
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