combat operations after-action report information
for 1 BDE 25 INF

From date 660831 to 660912


1 BDE 25 INF was a US Army unit
Primary service involved, US Army
Operation KIPAPA
Hau Nghia Province, III Corps, South Vietnam
Location, Filhol, Liocara, Balancie Plan
Description: HEADQUARTERS, 1st BRIGADE, 25th INFANTRY DIVISION, APO SAN FRANCISCO 96225 AVDCFB-A 6 November 1966 SUBJECT: Combat Operations After Action Report TO: Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division, ATTN: AVDCOP, APO 96225 1. Name: Operation KIPAPA 2. Dates: 310930 August - 121600 September 1966 3. Location: Filhol Plantation 4. Control HQ: 25th Infantry Division 5. Reporting Officer: Colonel William B. Sandlin, Jr. 6. Task Organization: a. Brigade Control: HHC, 1st Bde (-) 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf (-) 3 Plat, B Trp, 3d Sqdn, 4th Cav Plat, A Co, 65th Engr (-) b. 4th Bn, 9th Inf (-) Sqd, A Co. 65th Engrs c. 4th Bn, 23d Inf (-) Sqd, A Co, 65th Engrs 7. Support Forces: a. 7th Bn, 11th Arty was placed in direct support of the 1st Brigade for Operation KIPAPA. Unit remained at Cu Chi in support of the operation. During Operation KIAPA 63 fire support missions were fired for a total of 1,432 rounds. 302 H&I missions were fired for a total of 854 rounds b. Tactical Air: 46 missions consisting of 134 sorties were flown in support of the 1st Brigade with the following results: (1) Structures destroyed: 46 (2) Structures damaged: 32 (3) Bunkers destroyed: 8 (4) Foxholes uncovered: 2 (5) Tunnels uncovered: 3 (6) Storage pits destroyed: 2 (7) Trench line uncovered: 648 meters (8) KBA: 1 (9) KBA (POSS): 3 (10) Secondary fires: 2 c. Army Aviation: (1) Sorties - UH-1D Aircraft: (a) Gunships: 21 (b) Tactical troop lift: 140 (c) Resupply:; 274 (d)Air evac, C&C, recon and misc: 51 (2) Sorties - CH47 Aircraft: None (3) Sorties - CH23G Aircraft: (a) Tactical: 52 (b) Air evac, C&C. recon and misc.: 47 (4) Ammunition expended (approx): (a) Machine gun,. 7.62mm: 18,000 rounds (b) Rockets, 2.75: 221 (c ) Link, 40mm: 191 8. Intelligence: A. Intelligence produced prior to Operation KIPAPA, indicated that elements of the 7th Bn, 165A Regt were operating in the confines of the Filhol Plantation (XT6720). At the time the operation was undertaken, the last reported location of the 7th Bn, 165A Regt was XT685219. Based on reports from ralliers, the operational area of the 7th Bn was reported as follows: Bau Lach (XT650212), Bau Tran (XT630196), Bao Cap (XT643178), Bao Chien (XT625176), and Bau Trang (XT635217). One rallier reported the headquarters of the 7th Bn in the Bau Lack area where many tunnels are located. The operational area was known to contain guerrilla elements that operated in 1-2 men groups to platoon size units. Intelligence gained from ralliers and experience from past operations indicated that numerous tunnels, bunkers, trenches and other enemy fortifications were located in the area of operations. B. Contact with VC forces during the operation was with groups of 1 or 2 VC to squad size forces. Engagements usually consisted of sniper fire, however the VC did employ mines, booby traps, rifle grenades, and automatic weapons fire. C. Captured documents indicated that the brigade had contacted elements of the 2d Company, 7th Bn, 165A Regt and the Cu Chi district "Quyet Chien II" Local Force Platoon. Since the documents were captured in widely scattered and separated areas of the plantation, indications were that the C2 Company and Quyet Chien II Platoon had been deployed in cells and squad size forces to harass and monitor movement of friendly units. D. Terrain in the AO is flat with no significant high ground. The soil is sandy and provides good trafficability except in low areas. Vegetation ranges from marshy areas to dense jungle and/or heavy undergrowth, rubber trees, bamboo and secondary hedgerows. E. Overall evaluation and accuracy of intelligence was rated C/2 (fairly reliable and probably true). The overall security of Operation KIPAPA was considered excellent. 9. Mission: 1st Brigade conducts operations in the Filhol Plantation to locate and destroy VC forces, supplies and bases and interdict VC LOC. 10. Concept of Operation: 1st Brigade conducts S&D operations in the Filhol Plantation commencing 31 Aug 66 by employing 4th Bn, 23d Inf. On 3 Sep 66, 4th Bn, 9th Inf and 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf commence operations. Each battalion established separate bases, systematically searching and destroying VC facilities with emphasis on location and destruction of tunnels and fortifications. Artillery and air preparations wouldl be employed against located VC strong points. 11. Execution: OPORD 28-66, HQ 25th Inf Div received at 0900 hours on 30 August. OPORD 11-66, HQ 1st Bde issued at 1300 hours, 31 August. Operation commenced at 0930 hours 31 August with the following actions: 31 August 4th Bn, 23d Inf: A&B Cos with 3 platoons from B Trp, 3d Sqd, 4th Cav commenced Operation KIPAPA at 0930 hours. Battalion (-) moved from base camp Cu Chi , NE toward objective 1 (XT633190). While enroute a tank struck a mine vic XT628192. There were no casualties and slight damage to the tank which continued on with the battalion. 3d Sqd, 4th Cav platoon sustained 2 WIA from a booby trap, and at the same location XT628192, B Co sustained 5 WIA from an AT mine and approximately 10 hand grenades thrown from a trench. Fire was returned with negative results. All individuals were evacuated by dust off. A Co destroyed a small tunnel and one mortar position vic XT637194. Battalion base was established at XT633190. 3d Sqd, 4th Cav platoon was released at 1500 hours to return to Cu Chi base camp. At 1815 hours the battalion base camp forward received 3 rounds of 60mm mortars resulting in 5 WIA. Again 5 more rounds of 60mm mortar were received into the perimeter. No casualties. WIAs were evacuated by dust-off. Counter mortar artillery was fired into suspected location, results unknown. AT 2025 hours ambush patrol from B Co engaged 3 VC vic XT631188 with SA fire, negative results. 1 September 4th Bn, 23d Inf: At 0755 hours resupply chopper received sniper fire and 4-10 rounds of 60mm mortar as it landed in the battalion base for extraction. No damage was sustained. A FAC was placed airborne and called artillery over the possible mortar positions. Results unknown. At 0915 hours, B Co began S&D operations vic XT628193. Co located an extensive tunnel system, 4 old mortar positions and punji pits vic XT624180. All were destroyed. B Co received sniper fire from XT628188 resulting in 1 US KIA and 2 US WIA. Fire was returned resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). An air strike was called into the area from which the sniper fire came. Results unknown. Co returned to base camp at 1445 hours. Battalion base forward received 2-3 rounds of 60mm mortar at 1147 hours, no casualties. 2 September 4th Bn, 9th Inf: Battalion was introduced into Operation KIPAPA with A Co moving to vicXT686168 to conduct daylight patrols and ambushes. At 1425 hours a patrol from A Co received 30 rounds of sniper fire vic XT695185. Fire was returned with SA and 60mm mortars. Results unknown. No casualties sustained. Again at 1600 hours same location as previous sniper, the patrol received 5 rounds 60mm mortar fire. Fire was returned, results unknown. 1 US WIA was sustained. At 1700 hours vic XT700190 patrol located a structure containing the following: 2 Chicom grenades, 1 potato masher grenade, 3 clips BAR ammo, misc. clothing, 1 container of M16 ammo, 3 wallets with misc. pictures, all of which were evacuated. 4th Bn, 23d Inf: A Co with 1 platoon from 3d Sqd, 4th Cav attached conducted S&D operations to vic XT625188. Co destroyed 3 tunnels at XT628195. At XT627194, 1 VC was observed jumping into a tunnel, 1 tunnel was destroyed resulting in 1 VC KIA (Poss). At XT628191 a 2 man bunker, and a 3 level tunnel were destroyed. A Co sustained 2 slight WIA's from booby traps vic XT627190. A search was made of the area and 5 more booby traps were destroyed. A Co closed back to base camp at 1610 hours. At 1020 hours vic XT630188 an OP from B Co observed 2 VC. 4.2" mortar and artillery fire called in resulting in 2 VC KIA (Poss). A resupply ship received a burst of AW fire XT627194. Aircraft was able to return to Cu Chi base camp. One pilot was wounded from fragments. Speed of aircraft, 40 knots, altitude 200 feet. A Chieu Hoi loudspeaker mission conducted over 4th Bn, 23d Inf AO by 246th Psywar Co. 20,000 Chieu Hoi leaflets were dropped into the AO also. 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf: Battalion was attached to the 1st Brigade for OPCON control. A Co established a base XT691213 where they conducted daylight patrols and night ambushes to interdict traffic along the Saigon River. At 1940 hours A Co, 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf took a sampan under fire with SA and M79 vic XT694216. Results 1 VC KIA (Poss). Again at 0400 hours same location, unit fired on sampan, results unknown. 3 September 4th Bn, 9th Inf:l A Co remained overnight vic XT690173 conducting local patrols and ambushes. B Co departed to base camp established by A Co at 0755 hours, closing forward base at 1600 hours. A Co (-) moved to area XT69185 where documents and misc. equipment had been located the previous day. At 1300 hours, A Co received AW fire vic XT69185. Fire was returned, results unknown. No casualties sustained. 1 tunnel and bunker were located and destroyed vic XT696185. B Co had one man WIA from a booby trap vic XT695162, individual was evacuated by dust-off. A leaflet drop was conducted vic of 4th Bn, 9th Inf base camp. The leaflet was the #215, 25th Infantry Division. 4th Bn, 23d Inf: A Co departed at 0900 hours to conduct S&D operations to vic XT628188. Co had one individual wounded from a booby trap vic XT630190. Individual was evacuated by dust-off. Vic XT628188, A Co located and destroyed 3 tunnels and 2 bunkers which contained the following: 1 new LAW, 3 rounds 57RR, 3 60mm rounds, several booby trapped grenades, misc. equipment for rigging booby traps, 3 Chicom grenades, 3 rifle grenades, assorted clothing and documents. All items were evacuated back to base camp. A Co returned to base camp at 1700 hours. B Co remained in base camp as security for the battalion. C Co and B Co, 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf attached, departed base camp Cu Chi to link up with forward base. At XT634177 C Co received AW fire from a bunker, also rifle grenades, booby traps, and a command detonated minefield. B Co, 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf moved to assist and 2 tracks struck AT mines in the same area as the AW fire was received. Results 11 WIA and 2 APC's damaged. The results of C Co's encounter, 2 KIA and 9 WIA. All individuals were evacuated by dust-off. C Co continued on to forward base closing at 1830 hours. B Co, 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf returned back to base camp Cu Chi. There were 4 VC KIA (Poss). 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf: Recon and battalion headquarters (-) departed base camp Cu Chi for the forward base XT679211 which was established by A Co. Units closed new base at 1500 hours. A Co's ambush patrol received 2 hand grenades into their position vic XT694211. Fire was returned, results unknown. No casualties sustained. 4 September 4th Bn, 9th Inf: Battalion (-) conducted local S&D operations in vic of their base camp. At 0900 hours, B Co received approximately 6 rounds SA fire from vic XT693171. No casualties. Unit returned fire, results unknown. At 1400 hours, XT693183, A Co sustained 1 WIA from SA fire. Fire was returned with SA and artillery. Results unknown. Individual was evacuated back to base camp. A Co returned to base camp at 1732 hours. At 2035 hours an ambush patrol from A Co encountered 2 VC at XT690178. Patrol fired upon them with SA fire results unknown. No casualties. 10,000 leaflets were dropped in 4th Bn, 9th Inf AO. Leaflets were the rewards for weapons and mines. 4th Bn, 23d Inf: A Co conducted S&D operation vic XT6317. While enroute, company destroyed 1 structure, 2 bags cement, 1 trench, 1 bunker, 3 105 rounds, 1 75mm round. Continuing search in the area, the company discovered and destroyed 2 105 rounds, 1 tunnel, 2 AT mines, 1 250 lb bomb. Company returned back to base camp at 1827 hours. At 2220 hours a patrol from B Co engaged 3-4 VC XT630191 with SA fire and M79 resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC). 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf: A&B Co's conducted S&D operations to the SE vic XT709023 where a platoon from 1st Bn, 7th ARVN had established a blocking position . At 1019 hours an APC overturned vic XT699280 resulting in 5 WIAs who were evacuated by dust-off. B Co apprehended 3 VCs vic XT705202. Individuals were questioned and turned over to the ARVN. All elements closed the battalion base vic XT709203 at 1630 hours. At 2235 hours, battalion CP vic XT710202 received 3 rounds rifle grenades. 81mm mortar fire and SA were returned, results unknown. No friendly casualties. 5 September 4th Bn, 9th Inf: A Co conducted S&D operations north of base camp and back. Unit received SA fire from XT695185. Fire was returned, results unknown. No friendly casualties sustained. B Co conducted S&D operations south of base camp. At 0855 hours 2 booby traps injured 7 US vic XT691176 and at 0920 hours a second booby trap was tripped resulting in 3 WIA's vic XT691176. All individuals were evacuated by dust-off. Negative contact during the day. At 2035 hours one rifle grenade was received into the battalion base, negative casualties. 4th Bn, 23d Inf: A Co secured battalion base forward. B Co conducted S&D operations to XT622190 with negative contact during the day. C Co conducted S&D to XT623180 with negative contact during the day. At 2130 hours vic XT629188 an ambush patrol from B Co detected unknown number of VC attempting to encircle their position. Patrol engaged them with SA and M79 fire. Patrol then withdrew back to base camp. Results of fire unknown. No friendly casualties. One loudspeaker mission was flown over the 4th Bn, 23d Inf AO. Tapes used were the special family tape and the second directed at the 165th Regt. 20,000 special leaflets for the Filhol Plantation and 25,000 Chieu Hoi and 5,000 safe conduct passes were dropped. 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf: A Co conducted S&D operations vic XT715208. During the day the company located and destroyed 2 grenades and 3 tunnel complexes vic XT7-52-3. 1 VCS was captured at XT709201 and 1 VCS XT705207. Individuals were returned to base camp and then turned over to ARVN. One loudspeaker mission was flown over 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf AO. 6 September 4th Bn, 9th Inf: Battalion conducted local S&D operations vic of the battalion base camp with A Co moving to vic XT696179 and B Co to XT695173. Both units had negative contact during the day. B Co did destroy 15 booby traps, 9 spider holes, and 1 105 round all in vic XT695173. 4th Bn, 23d Inf: A Co conducted S&D operations to vic XT633209. Unit destroyed the following vic XT633209: 3 tunnels, 1 structure, 900 lbs of rice (loose). Negative contact during the day. C Co conducted S&D operations south to vic XT633178. At 1250 hours, XT625180, unit received 6 WIAs from 2 booby traps. All individuals were evacuated by battalion C&C ship. At 1555 hours, XT624178, 10 WIAs were sustained from a booby trapped 81mm round. Individuals were evacuated by dust-off. The following were destroyed during the day: 1 105 round, 1 hand grenade, 2 bunkers, 500 lbs rice, 2 tunnels, and 1 AT mine. 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf: Battalion conducted S&D operations vic XT710200 with A Co moving to vic XT714203. At 0842 hours, XT704205, an APC struck a mine. No casualties, but extensive damage to the track vehicle. Unit destroyed 10 bunkers, 1 105 round, 2 250 lb bombs and 1 trench all in the vic XT714203. 9 VCSs were apprehended during the day and returned to Div PW compound. B Co conducted S&D operations vic XT715192. At 0800 hours Co received SA fire and 2 rifle grenades vic XT708201. Unit returned fire. Results unknown. Negative friendly casualties. 6 VCS were apprehended during the day and returned to the Div PW compound. 5000 Chieu Hoi leaflets were distributed in Phuo Hoa Dong. 10,000 terror leaflets #153-66 were dropped in the area of 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf AO. 7 September 4th Bn, 9th Inf: Battalion conducted combined operations with elements of the 1st and 4th Bn, 7th Regt ARVN. C Co was airlifted into LZ Charlie, XT714188 where they linked up with one platoon of 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf. Both units conducted S&D operations north to vic XT713187 to XT694177. ARVN units blocked to the south of LZ Charlie. A&B Cos blocking position A, XT690179 and B, XT693174 respectively. At 0935 hours C Co received 2-3 sniper rounds from vic XT703178. Fire was returned, results unknown. No friendly casualties. At this same location 15 70-80 lb bags of rice were discovered. Rice was evacuated back to base camp At 1015 hours, 2 VCC were captured XT704174 by the 7th Regt ARVN. At 1150 hours XT699177 unit sustained 1 slight WIA from sniper fire. Fire was returned, results unknown. Individual was evacuated back by track vehicle. At 2200 hours, battalion CP received 5 rifle grenades resulting in 1 US WIA. Fire was returned with artillery. Results unknown. Medcap was conducted at Phu Hoa Dong vic XT7118 for 225 patients. 4th Bn, 23d Inf: Battalion conducted two separate company size operations with A Co airlifted into LZ vic XT623214. At 0930 hours vic XT628218 A Co received 5 rounds SA fire. Artillery and mortar fire was called on suspected location. Results unknown. During the day A Co destroyed 8,000 lbs of rice, 2 concrete bunkers, and 1 mortar position. C Co moved to vic Bao Cap, XT633177 and back. Negative contact during the day. 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf: B Co conducted S&D operations southeast into the village of Phu Thuan, XT7218 and back to base camp. During their operation, B Co captured 3 VCSs, 4000 lbs of rice, 1,200 lbs rice evacuated, remainder was distributed to local population. VCSs were turned over to local ARVN authorities. A Co provided 1 platoon for attachment to 4th Bn, 9th Inf on their operation . C Co joined the battalion in the forward area at 1430 hours. 5,000 JUSPAO and Chieu Hoi leaflets #146 were distributed in the 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf AO. 8 September 4th Bn, 9th Inf: A 2 company S&D operation was conducted with A&B Cos moving to vic XT699178. A Co received AW fire from XT698180 resulting in 3 WIAs. Artillery fire was called in, results unknown. Individuals were evacuated by dust-off. B Co conducted S&D operations in a combined operation with A Co to XT699178. At 0925 hours, vic XT698174 unit had 5 KIAs and 5 WIAs from a command detonated mine. During the day the unit destroyed the following: 3 105 rounds, 2 tunnels, and 2 105 rounds booby trapped. 4th Bn, 23d Inf: Battalion conducted 2 separate company size operations with A Co searching north of base camp vic XT638214. Negative contact during the day. A Co destroyed the following: 3 AT mines, 1 105 round, 2 rifle grenades and 1 250 lb bomb. B Co conducted S&D operations vic XT648199 with negative contact during the day. Leaflet drop 10,000 #941, #092, #153-66 was conducted over 4th Bn, 23d Inf AO. 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf: 3 separate company operations were conducted in vic Ben Co XT710198. A Co moved to vic XT702203. The following items were located during the day: 1 US BAR rifle, 17 Chicom grenades, 1 AT mine, assorted documents, and 8,500 lbs of loose rice. Rifle and documents evacuated, remainder destroyed. B Co conducted combined S&D operations with 1st Co, 1st Bn, 7th Regt ARVN vic XT715204 and XT764197. Negative contact during the day. C Co conducted S&D operations with 3 Co, 1st Bn, 7th Reg ARVN to vic XT711196 and XT707190. Negative contact during the day. 4,960 lbs of rice was turned over to district chief after it was located vic XT711194. 9 September 4th Bn, 9th Inf: Battalion conducted 2 separate S&D operations, company size. A Co moved to XT673187 where the company established a base and dispatched platoon size patrols throughout the day. Negative enemy contact. B Co conducted S&D operations to vic XT678167 and back to base camp. At 1500 hours, XT689168, unit received SA fire. Fire was returned, results unknown. 1 US WIA resulted from this fire. B Co destroyed the following during the day: 2 AT mines, 2 81mm rounds, 1 4.2" round and 1 20lb frag bomb. 4th Bn, 23d Inf: C Co conducted S&D operations to XT648199 where a company base vic XT648199 was established and patrols were dispatched during the day. Negative enemy contact during the day. A Co remained at base camp forward. 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf: Battalion re-established their base camp to XT680211 with A Co moving with battalion (-) to that location. B Co conducted S&D to the new CP. At 1325 hours, XT692203, one APC struck an AT mine resulting in minor damage to the track. Again at 1503 hours, XT692203, another APC struck a mine resulting in slight damage to the vehicle. 11 VCSs were detained during the day and were evacuated back to ARVN district. 10 September 4th Bn, 9th Inf: Battalion moved back to base camp Cu Chi closing at 1305 hours. 2 stay behind patrols were left vic XT680168 and XT678169. At 0030 hours, ambush patrol vic XT678169 made contact with an undetermined number of VC. Results, 2 VC KIA (Poss). Patrol returned to base camp at 1635 hours. B Co patrol observed 3-4 VC vic XT687169. Unit detonated a claymore and fired SA resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC) and 1 VC KIA (Poss). 4th Bn, 23d Inf: A 2 company separate operation was conducted during the day with A Co moving to vic XT644188. Negative contact during the day. C Co moved to vic XT621193. Negative contact during the day. 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf: Battalion conducted a 2 company operation with A Co moving to objective area vic XT673232 and B Co moving to objective area vic XT665237. During the day, A Co captured one VC with 1 M-1 rifle vic XT653237. Both units destroyed the following: 3 AT mines, 5 bunkers at XT678224, and 1 classroom at XT675229. 11 September 4th Bn, 23d Inf: Battalion remained in their base camp forward as reaction force for the brigade. 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf: 2 separate company operations were conducted during the day with A Co moving to XT647227. At 1135 hours vic XT646229 unit received SA fire. No friendly casualties. Fire was returned, results unknown. At 1208 hours, XT654230, 1 APC was hit with a 50 cal AP round which resulted in 2 US WIA. Individuals were evacuated by dust-off. At 1222 hours, XT646229 1 APC struck an AT mine resulting in 2 WIAs. Individuals were picked up by battalion C&C ship. B Co conducted S&D operations to XT640225. At 1320 hours vic XT643224, 2 APCs were damaged by AT mines. No casualties, minor damage to tracks. At 1645 hours, vic XT641225, company received 9 rifle grenades. Indirect fire was called into suspected VC position, results unknown. During the day the unit destroyed the following: 3 AT mines, 5 105 rounds, 5 structures, and 4 60mm rounds. At 1900 hours, battalion perimeter received 4 rounds 60mm resulting in 1 US KIA. Artillery was called in on the suspected location. Results unknown. At 2005 hours B Co received 15 rounds of friendly artillery causing 1 KIA, and 3 WIAs. 12 September 4th Bn, 23d Inf: Battalion departed from their forward base camp XT644204 at 1100 hours and closed Cu Chi base at 1320 hours. A Co left a stay behind ambush vic XT649189. At 1335 hours, stay behind ambush engaged 4 VC resulting in 1 VC KIA (BC) and 2 VC KIA (Poss). One 45 cal pistol was taken from the VC. Patrol returned to Cu Chi at 0953 hours. UH1D aircraft received AW fire vic XT649181 causing moderate damage to the aircraft and 1 US KIA and 1 US WIA. 1st Bn (Mech), 5th Inf: Battalion departed their forward base camp XT681212 at 0857 hours enroute to Cu Chi base camp and closed at 1218 hours. 12 Results. A. Personnel. (1) Friendly: Unit; KIA; WIA; MIA; DOW 5th Bn, 9th Inf; 4; 32; 0; 1 4TH Bn, 23d Inf; 2; 33; 0; 0 Total; 6; 65; 0; 1 (2) Enemy Losses: VC KIA (BC): 8 VC KIA (POSS) 16 VCC 3 VCS 46 B. Equipment captured: (1) BAR: 1 (2) M-1 rifle: 2 (3) .45 pistol: 1 (4) 72 LAW: 1 (5) Bayonet: 1 (6) MG ammo: 2000 rounds (7) Chicom rifle grenades: 2 (8) 82mm mortar rds: 1 (9) 57mm RR rounds 3 (10) AT mine: 1 (11) ½ lb blocks TNT: 3 (12) VC gasmask: 1 (13) Pistol belts: 3 (p11) (page missing?) (12) 30 cal rounds (carbine): 60 (13) AT mines: 48 (14) AP mines: 7 (15) Booby traps: 35 (16) Rifle grenades: 4 (17) Hand grenades: 44 (18) Claymores: 8 (19) M1 ammo clips: 8 (20) BAR magazines: 9 (21) Punji pits: 5 (22) Rice: 12,180 lbs (23) Cement: 100 lbs (24) Pack: 1 (25) C4 blocks: 5 13. Administrative Matters: All administrative matters were handled routinely from the Division Base Camp and there were no problems involved due to the close proximity of the AO to the base camp. 14. Special Equipment and Techniques: There were none applicable to this operation. 15. Commander's Analysis: Operation KIPAPA was highly successful and served to deny the Filhol Plantation to the Viet Cong. It is extremely important that this area be continually operated in to deny its use to the enemy. Particularly as it is so close to the Cu Chi Base Camp. FOR THE COMMANDER: Donald A Hamlin, Major, Infantry, Adjutant

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