Missions for the Royal Thai Army Volunteer Force (RTAVF)
during the quarter consisted of security operations near Bearcat, Long Thanh,
Binh Son, and along Highway 15. The RTAVF also conducted reconnaissance
operations throughout its area. On 12 May at 0043 hours approximately ten
kilometers southeast of Bearcat (YS239918), the 3-31st Infantry received
mortar, rocket, and small arms fire. Return fire with organic weapons,
supported by artillery and Spooky, resulted in 41 enemy killed and 17 small
arms, 15 crew served weapons, and 452 rounds of small arms ammunition captured.
Friendly casualties were 1 Thai killed and 11 wounded. On 13 May at 0020 hours
southeast of Bearcat (YS239918) the 3-31st Infantry received an attack by an
estimated enemy battalion, consisting of mortar and rocket fire. Return fire with
organic weapons, supported by artillery, light fire teams, and Spooky resulted in
87 enemy killed and 3 small arms, 2 grenades, 1 mine, 24 HE rounds, and 540
round. of small arms ammunition captured. There were no friendly casualties. On
16 June at 0045 hours, an enemy attack against the 2-1st Infantry resulted in
212 enemy killed and I prisoner, 16 small arms, 25 crew served weapons, 823 grenades,
and 6 mines captured. Friendly losses were 6 Thais killed and 34 wounded. [264]
Source: Operational Report - Lessons Learned, Headquarters, II Field
L, Force Vietnam, Period Ending 31 July 1969 https://tinyurl.com/yc749rq8
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