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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, QUEBEC -50 IR 6 798 0012 67 dtd 2 Aug 67, NOVEMBER-50 IR 6 798 0013 67 dtd 3 Aug 67, KILO-50 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 OPNS 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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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 atYA597... 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 Montagnard's 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 Gp1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Gp-1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Sep67. 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 Gp-1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Gp-1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 YA560580 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 Gp1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Gp1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MACSOG 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 air strikes and emergency extraction. The enemy fired automatic and semi-automatic weapons fire at aircraft during the air strike. 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 notation 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 Gp1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 entrenchment 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 Oct67. 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 Gp1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 in the 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 ex-filtrated 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/RVN 0 1/0 (7) Friendly WIA US/RVN 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 Gp1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Cambodia. 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 Cambodia. 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 Gp1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
Gp1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Cambodia. 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 YB687037. 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 on 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. TheRT entered Cambodia. k. RT TROWEL 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 |
