DANIEL BOONE WEEKLY REPORTS FROM 29 JULY - 29 DECEMBER 1967
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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MACSOG 3973
- DANIEL BOONE Weekly 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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MACSOG
4145
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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MACSOG
4266
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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MACSOG
4541
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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MACSOG
4711
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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MACSOG
4868
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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MACSOG
4988
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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MACSOG
5290
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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MACSOG
5455
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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MACSOG
5623
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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MACSOG
6054
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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MACSOG
6168
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
Gp1
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MACSOG
6325
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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