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Two operations of the 5th Mech out
of the AA's; with information in regards to A Troop 4/12 Cav activities.
1/C/1-11, 1/5 Infantry Division
(Mech)--Quang Tri Province
3/A/2-506th Infantry (Ambl),
3/101st Airborne Division (Ambl)--Thua Thien
Province
Lam Son 719 Significant Events
entries in the Combat After Action Report of
the 1/5 Mech. According to the AA,
A/4-12 Cav had 25 WIA'S and no KIA'S during this
operation.
28 JAN 71
1/A/4-12, 282217H, YD107694 (4km
SW S-4).
The unit reported that a trip
flare was detonated approximately 75 meters
north of the NDP. They also
received 3-4x rounds of AK-47 fire from the
north. Organic weapons fire
was placed on the area, and pink light and
radar were employed, but with
negative sightings. The area was swept at
first light with negative results.
29 JAN 71
2/A/4-12, 291200H, YD157687 (4km
ESE A-4).
An M551 Sheridan detonated a PM60
mine buried near a tank trail. There was
1x US WIA; the vehicle sustained
moderate damage. The unit then received
approximately 10x rounds of AK-47
fire from 100 meters west of their
location. The area was
engaged with organic weapons fire and was swept
with negative results. There
were negative further friendly casualties.
The resulting crater was 5'x3'x7'.
2/A/4-12, 291430H, YD163700 (5km east A-4)
An M551 Sheridan detonated a PM60
mine buried in a tank trail. There was
1x US WIA; the vehicle sustained
moderate damage. The crater was 7'x7'x'5.
12 FEB 71
A/4-12, 121145, YD158698 (3km E
A-4).
A M551 hit a PM60 pressure
activated mine which was buried in an open field
resulting in a crater which was 4'
by 4'. There were negative friendly
casualties, the vehicle was a
combat loss.
3 APR 71
1-77, 032310H, XD820418 (2km N Khe
Sanh).
Team received AK-47 fire and
grenades from an estimated 6x NVA. Small arms
fire and grenades were
returned. A/4-12 reinforced team. Results: 1x US
KIA, 1x US WIA, 2x NVA KIA.
Sniper team at 040800H, made a sweep of area
where there was contact resulting
in the following items captured: 2x RPG
rounds, 1x RPG cleaning kit, 1x
estimated one pound type of explosive, 1x
homemade bangalore torpedo, 1x
hunting knife with scabbard, 1x first-aid
packet, 1x NVA pistol belt with
fish cakes. There were heavy blood trails
and drag marks throughout the
area.
Montana Mustang Significant Events
entries in the Combat After Action
Report of the 1/5 Mech.
According to the AA, A/4-12 Cav
had 19 WIA's and 2 KIA's during this
operation. They were
attached to Task Force 1-77 Armor with the 1-77 Armor
(-).
20 APR 1971
201025H, YD238460.
2/A/4-12. Track detonated an unknown type
boobytrap--negative casualties or
damage. Area was checked with negative
results. No recent area
activity.
201230H, YD331445.
3/A/4-12. M551 detonated a 20 pound plastic pressure
activated mine--negative
casualties. No recent area activity. 2 vehicles
had passed over mine previously.
1 MAY 1971
011340H, YD290458.
2/A/4-12. M113 hit Arty shell having claymore type
clacker detonator--negative
casualties. One roadwheel was blown off.
5 May 1971
051000H, YD249484.
2/A/4-12. M551 hit aluminum type rocket mine blowing
off 2 roadwheels--1 US WIA.
051145H, YD258486. 2/A/4-12
discovered mine made up of 1 RPG and 1 82mm
round. Mine was blown in
place.
18 MAY 1971
182040H, YD112719. 2/A/4-12
spotted 3 personnel 50 meters from their
position while on an 8-man ambush
and engaged with M16 and M79 fire, the
enemy were engaged with M16 and
M79 fire to the South. 4.2" blocking fire
was used to the West.
19 MAY 1971
192115H, YD131684. CP/A/4-12
took 3 unknown rounds of incoming--1 US WIA.
No counterbattery fire.
23 MAY 1971
230900H, YD100642. A/4-12
took 4x 82mm rounds--negative casualties or
damage. Counterbattery and
81mm fire employed. Scts/1-61 swept area with
negative results.
30 MAY
301440H, YD263485.
A/4-12. M113 set off a TM-41 mine with 4.2" round on
top of it blowing off 2 roadwheels
and damaging hull around sprocket. 4 US
WIA.
31 MAY
031000H, YD355453.
A/4-12. Individual set off anti-personnel mine--1 US
WIA. No recent area
activity. Area swept with negative results.
4 JUN
040835H, YD304409. With mine
detector, 1/A/4-12 detected boobytrapped
155mm round which was blown in
place.
041255H, YD361477.
2/A/4-12. Individual set off pressure activated mine
(anti-personnel)--3 US WIA.
No recent activity.
7 JUN 1971
070908H, YD232435.
3/A/4-12. M551 set off suspected 155mm/4.2" round
blowing off 1 roadwheel arm and 2
pads--negative casualties. Area swept
with negative results. No
recent area activity.
8 JUN 1971
081400H, YD222456,
2/A/4-12. M113 set off anti-personnel mine wounding
individual on next track--no
vehicle damage.
081742H, YD262487.
A/4-12. M551 hit unknown type mine which tipped
vehicle on its side with one man
trapped inside--2 US WIA.
2 JUL7 1971
021850H, YD137632. A/4-12
took AK-47 and 2 RPGs from unknown size enemy
force and returned organic weapons
fire. Negative casualties or damage.
Area swept with negative results.
7 July 1971
071200H, YD095683. A/4-12
found 1 mortar site which they destroyed.
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