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From: Conmlanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific To: Conooandant of the Marine Corps (Code A03H)

Subj: COnlllander I s QuarterJ.y Combat Readiness Report (Report Symbol, MC 3100-4) for the Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 1967 (u)

Ref: (a) MOO 3000.2A

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(2)vCG 3rd MarDiv (Rein) Itr 3/LGA/pnc over 3000 Ser: 00288-66 of 31 August 1966

(3)~CG 1st MAW Itr 3:RGH:cpc over 3000 Ser: 03B24066 of 28 August 1966 /

(4)VCG 3rd MAW Itr 3:REH:rjs over 3100 Ser: 003B2256 of 16 August 1966

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(6),CG 9th MAE Itr 3:ABC:jta Ser: 00116-66 of 24 August 1966

('i)-CO 1st MarBrig Itr 3/rcr Ser: 0022-66 of 30 August 1966

(8)-CO 1st RadBn Itr 3:LME:jhg over 3100 Ser: 0094-66 of 31 August 1966

(9)· CO 1st Air and Naval Gunfire Liaison Co Itr OJM:rhw over 5213/3500 Ser: 0068-66 of 31 August 1966

(10)~CO H&S BnFMFPac 1tr 3/1nw over 5213 Ser: 017-66 of 16 August 1966

(ll)>'CO 1st ForServRegt Itr 8/BGM/eig Ser: 09-66 of 22 August 1966

(12)"-CO 3d ForServRegt 1tT' 3/KLA/mpf over 3500/2 Ser: 068-66 of 6 September 1966

1. (U) The Conunander's Combat Readiness Report for the Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 1967 is submitted in accordance with reference (a).

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a. The sucessful combat operations of FMFPAC, WESTPAC units in Vietnam and continuing provisions of combat support from Okinawa and Japan based elements is solid evidence of the readiness of these FMFPAC commands. On an individual basis, some of these units are experiencing a reduction in combat readiness as a result of personnel and equipment shortages. These fluctuations are proportional to combat operational losses and the in and out of country flow in the personnel and logistics pipelines.

b. FMFPAC units in MidPac and EastPac, not scheduled for immediate deployment, continue to experience a reduced combat readiness as combat ready elements in these commands are deployed to Vietnam, combat units are rotated from Vietnam for rehabilitation and newly activated units are assigned for training.

3. (U) The combat readiness, as reported by individual FMFPAC units, is described in detail in enclosures (1) through (12).

4. (8) WestPac Forces

a. III MAF

(1) WestPac Forces are fully operational and capable of executing their aSSigned combat missions •. Several infantry battalions of the 1st Division and 3rd Division are still reporting personnel deficiencies. This condition has been brought to the attention of CMC, and if recommendations to bring WestPac Ground Forces up to Manning Level are approved, this Situation will be alleviated.

(2) 1st MAW ----(a) The Wing has continued to provide highly

effective combat support during this reporting period. Because of the heavy commitments, some difficulties have been encountered in equipment shortages and within certain specialist occupational fields.

(b) The round-the-clock operations of communication-electronics equipment has contributed to a high deadline rate, but beca.use of the efficient "Red Ball" system, a steady decrease in this rate has been noted.

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(c) Generator deadlines are the source of a rna.jor problem; however, improvement in this situation will appear as new types of generators are phased in and military construction (MCON) power systems come on line.

(d) One of the more serious personnel shortages is in the aviation ordnance field.. This situation will be somewhat releived by the transfer of aviation ordnance personnel from MAG-15. In addition, a proposed change to the WestPac MIL, if approved, will resolve the problem.

(e) The personnel shortages reported by the LAAM Battalions are temporary in nature and will he alleviated by the transfer to Wing of the requi.red personnel with LAAM occupational specialties during the month of September.

(f) MASS-2 has been heavily committed, and has had a considerable strain placed on their assets. The planned deployment of MASS-3 (-) in-country will aid in alleviating some of the operational requirem.ents. Additionally, MASS-2 was provided a spare AN/TPQ-lO for back-up service.

(g) MACS-7 has experienced some difficulty maintaining their two new radars in service. Presently, both are in operation.

(h) Although there is still a shortage of spare parts for the new and complex radars in the Wing, an easing of this situation is anticipated through the process of direct requisitioning of spare parts from Barstow and the diversion of parts from MAcs-6 to MACS-7.

b. Ninth MAB

(1) The Brigade wi.ll be able to function as an air ground team fully combat ready with the capability to perform its mission in any environment. The combat potential of the Brigade will be increased by the rotation of combat experienced battalions from Vietnam to Okinawa.

c. Third Force Service Regiment

(1) The Third Force Serv1.ce Regiment will continue to provide sustained logistic support from Okinawa to all FMFPac WestPac Forces. Some recognized shortages in the MOS of 3050 (Warehouse Officer) and E-5 and above 305l's (Warehouseman) exist.

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5. (S) MidPac Forces

B.. First Marine Brigade

(1) The First Marine Briga,de could conduct limited operations as an integrated air-ground task force with currently assigned units during this reporting period.

(8.) VMF(AW) 212, the only remaining tactical squadron in the 1st Brigade, is marginally combat ready due to shortages of enlisted personnel in the occupational field 6400. Enlisted strength is pres'9ntly 79% of manning level and there is a continuing loss of combat ready pilots. These personnel deficiencies have also created an extremely limited intermediate level of maintenance support, a situation w'hich is not expected to show marked improvement during the next quarter.

(b) MACS-2 and MATCU-62 are both in a reduced readiness category due to personnel shortages in critical Masts and an influx of untrained personnel into the squadrons.

(c) The 1st Battalion, 2'(th Marines is programed to attain personnel and material readiness by 1 November 1966 and training readiness by 15 December 1966.

(d) H&MS is still in the process of receiving its initial. outfitting of materi9.l. In view of the fact that this squadron does not have a requirement to deploy, it will continue to perform its mission as assigned in T/o M-eelO.

b. First Anglico

(1) The deployment of Sub-Unit one, F.1rst Anglico to RVN leaves the remaining elements of the company at Kaneohe with a capability of providing the control and liaison agencies to support one Brigade.

c. First Radio Battalion

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problem with this generator is to be demonstrated by the contractor during the week of 12 September 1966. The contractor estimated delivery schedule to commence 30 November 1966 and to be completed by 30 December 1966. This problem should be resolved during the next reporting period.

d. Headquarters and Service~attalion

(1) This battalion has sufficient personnel and is prepared to provide the basic combat service support to ei thE~r a MAF or MAC Headquarters as directed.

6. (S) EastPac Forces

a. Third Marine Aircraft Wir!.-g,

(1) The loss of all VMA training capability, the neglj.gible tactical helicopter capability, the constant drain of key personnel and equipnent from this unit, and individual replacements to WestPc~c will keep the Wing in a reduced state of combat readiness until the latter part of the Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 67.

b. Force Troops, FMFPac

(1) Force Troops will be capable of performing its assigned mission during the report,ing period. Emphasis w'ill be placed on preparing for deploy,ment the newly activated units of the Fifth Marine Division assigned to Force Troops.

c. First Force Service Reginwnt

(1) Although operating on an austere manning level, the regiment maintains its capabllity of providing garrison type support to the FMFPac units at Camp Pendleton.

7. (S) During the forthcoming quarter, particular command empha.sis will be directed towardE::

a. Maintaining a high degree of combat readiness for all FMFPac WestPac units by cl;)se and continuous supervision of supply, personnel, and training problems affecting these units.

b. Providing close and continuous supervision of newly activated units to insure that these units attain a fully combat ready posture prior to deployment to WestPac.

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c. Insuring that training efforts in all commands are direc.ted tow'ard preparing all Marines mentally and physically for arduous combat operations in HVN.

d. Refurbishing and re-training the combat units rotated from Vietnam to Okinawa in a min:tmum of time.

e. The development of a prof:Lcient capability to conduct riverine operations.

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SECR~-Unolassif'ied on 1 Januar.y 1961

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1. In accordanoe with referencea (a)p (b) and (0), the aubjeot report is submitteds

PART I - Ivaluation of' the Command.

'lbe 1st Marine Division (Rein) 18 tully prepared to accompl1lh ita assigned missiono

PART II - A~uation of' Units

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Subj: Conmanderts Combat Readiness Report, Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 67 (0)

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1. In accordanoe 'With the provi,gions of references (a.) ani (b) _ the sub3ect report is submitted:

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a. The let Marinl3 Airorat''ttJlng is €,ngaged in combat operations :1.n the Republic of V~etnmn aM ia ~:~~ (~!' oontinuing these, ~,;:,,~~~pns t

b. The oOlllJlluru.eations-electronie:E: s,ttuation remains mare1.nal1y .a~~~~9.~pry" -&TheW'ing. -- ,--- -,--.-.. . .. ----. .-------.,. :, '

,,.} '.,', (1) The majority of the new fe.mUy of FM radio equipmeuts h, .. ) , been reol1vl'd by the udng organizatlonf:., After ~ni ti,~ "p~o~~~Jr.s of ~~y

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(2) Introduct1rm of new c~.!e.~. ~·~<1a.r_~,quipnent;s continue to be plagued by l_~~_k!"f.E.~p'~jr p.~ts. ~.'lJlP~Y ~mpport 0

(3) P.r;olonged r ound, .~he 9J:~_~.!'£ .. t?po~ati.~n is still causing a. t4.gh deadl~e rate~f communilt[\t.!on~l~~ronj(:s.equipnent. Long.lead tiJnes in o1%a1.nlne: rAQuired rapliir ~j;s continuo to oompound the lI1aintenance problem, h,~ve1.". o~~~tl1ued lrnpro,,~ent of the "mID~~,"._J3Y~t.~. if} pr:lJnsriJ.Y1.'.§\,.~p"onI!ff~le fo" a decHnl.ng deadlil')~e rate. T1H~ curreqt .deadline rete is the l~~~t e~er1enced s~n".:£}· i 5)snuary ~ 966,. . .. " -- '''.

(4) D,,-!dlip.ed;el1era.~~s oontinuo to be a major J)robl~JTl. t.r.:roughout the Uin(; iJ.;pa:iJ:li!H; operati ons of all tUl:Lta.

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o. The !1v:j.at.i_~~_0:t:'dnanc~ __ ,g~pabili ty :ts .~~ginal j.l1 relation to incressihg ordnance allocatioll eXpendlturl3 rates for the following reasons:

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. . (1) Introduction of SATS \.Ieapons loade:rs bas been plagued by the , 1~~~ __ ~~ repair parts supply support. .

(2) 1.fe,spons handling and loading '(lradles have not been. provided .. Cradles are required in oonjuPction with 'the SATS weapons loader in order to eXpeditiously rear.m taotical aircraft. "

(3) The our~ent T/o. and· .11)'I..Jor ~s~MI\W or4r1anoe .. p~sonnel is oOJllpletely ~nadequate £01" a ctQntinuo'llS .. ~. ho.~, se'Ven day '\treek attnbat

~, ope.ration in RVN. An :tt.lc.rea~e in the our:l"eil~ ,Mit hcis 'oe~p.requeBt,ed bY' separate correspondence. The shortage of ordnanoe persorplel impaots .

, unrlvo~ably on tho effioient utilization of' aircraft and safety of flight.

(4) The shortage pf HER/Tm bom'Q :racks greatly lI:!9reases the turn er DUnd time of' airoraft, there is BlfJO a shortage of repair parts to

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d. E,1;,.~"I)rlI!1ent~ ~obl.s encounter~:l during the previous quarter with the' 00-461 aircraft shoUld be appreo~~Q:Ll r,~gllOed . .during ,the .next quarter

. \11th -Ciompl"et:l.on of' A~ IS on rotor blades, ~\\iine oompr$ssors and :t'uel oontro~El, and the installati on of barrier f'il ters fox' engine intakes •.

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loIn compliance with reference::> (a) and (b) I the following report is suh~itted:

a. PART I

(1) The combat readiness of this Command is estimated to be 50%. This low state of rea.diness is attributed to the loss of all V~'>iA t:rair.:ing capability; the negligible tactical helicopter capability available; a constant drain of key personnel and equipment for unit and individual replacements to WESTPAC; anticipated sli?page in receiving CH-S3A aircraft from July to September in additi()n to spreading the limited assets oi this Wing into newly fanned units. Anticipate no Significant increase in overall ~ving Combat readiness until later part of 'rhird Quarter FY 67.

b. PART II

(1) M.ASS-S: Phase I tra:Lning until February 1967.

(2) l2..'tBX.A (5th LAAM B~.l.:: Phase I training until about January 1967. Phase training cycle dep~ndent on influx of personnel and equipment.

(3) K~~-364: Programmed to reform in 3d ~AW during September 1966 from Wing assets. This unit will remain in Phase I training during this reporting period,

(4) BTRY USth LA..A..M B&:: Forms on 1 October 1966. ?hase I training remainder of thE~ reporting period.

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aircraft program from July to September 1966 land the shortage of first tour pilots available precludes sett:ing a definite training phase time frame at this time. In a:ddition to slippage of aircraft prograrnrning I this unit i:s program.-ned to deploy four (4) aircraft with qualified crews' to WESTPAC during November 1966.

(6) Hl'1H-462: D'..le to anticipated slip;t?age in CH-53A aircraf't progranuning and limited pers onnel available, this unit will remain in a cadre status with no capability of performing its assigned mission during this reporting period.

(7) Vl1CJ-3: Deploys cadre to WESTPAC during October 1966 leaving remainder of unit to refonn and conunence phase I training.

(8) Hiy1'1T-302; Forms 1 November 1966 from within limited assets of the 3d MAW.

(9) VMO-3: Deploys detach:rnent of twelve (12) aircraft and qualified crews to WES'rPAC during December 1966.

(10) VMA-225 and VMA-332: Chops from 2d MAW to this Ca~-nand in name only about 1 December 1966. These units will be formed from within Wing personnel assets and remain in a forming phase for the remainder of the reporting period.

c. PART III

(1) CINCPACFLT OPLAN 71-YR.

Capability to suppor·t this plan w;ill continue to be limited due to KC-130F support to 9th MAB for an indefinite period.

(2) CINCPACFLT OPLAN 2S-YR Fl~Pac OPLAN 27-YR FMFPac OP~~ 32-YR SFF OPLAN 6-YR CRSFF OPLAN 4-YR

Overall 3d MAW capability has been reduced by the deployment of an entire Helo MAG, MAG-1S (H&MS-1S, MABS-1S and V,MA-12l), 4 VF/VA units, 1 ~~O, and HMM-l65, leaving this CO::Th-nand with no VMA capability and marginal helicopter capability until 3d Qu.arter F':l 67.

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PART I - EVALUATION OF THE COMMAND

1. During the Second QUart;er~ Fy67 the Ninth Marine Amphib',. ious Brigade~ as a whole~ wlll be combat ready.

2. The command will be composed of the Brigade Headquarters, a Regimental Landing Team (less one Battalion Landing-Team

" from 29 November to 10 December), a Logistic SUpport "ttr'oup, a composite Marine Air Group (Two Medium aelicopte~ Sqoadrons, a Marine ,Air Control Squadron, Aerial Reflfeler sqaadl"Ol1, .. two

',Fighter ~quadrons from 1 October to 15 October," r-ecp:eed"'to one lighter Squadron from 16 October to 31 December and two Attack squadrons from 1 October to 1 December, redueed·to one Attack Squadron from 2 December to 31 December) i-rand , necessary combat support for both. ground and aviation. Tfiis will enable this command to function as an air ground team with the capability to perform its mission in aoy· env~!'oomeoto The rotation of Battalion Landing Teams and squadrons ",out of

-the Republic of Vietnam will increase the combat potential of the Brigade by adding a measure clf ,combat experienc'e and know' how. Current plans provide that BLTs will be refurbished in personnel and equipment as required within thirty (30) days after arrival on Okinawa? While BLTs will maintain an emergency capability to mount out within a ten day period after arrival on Okinawa~ such an emergency move will require mount out at reduced personnel and equi,pment strength with aresul-" tant reduc~ combat potentlalo . I

3,0 During the entire quarter, the Special Landing Force, .. ( Composed of one Battalion Landing Team and one HMM Squadron, from the Regimental Landing Team and Marine Air Group) will be deployed in the western Pacif1,c fully combat readyo

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PAR:r II - BVALUA.~II).N 'OF UNITS

1., The following units are expected to Join this- organ1zation during the period crovered by this report. WheTeas the combat potential and eftectivenes:~ of these units are"unknown at this time, the inherent capacity for them to perfOT'm their mission is assumed. The specific degree of combat-read:1ness of the,se units cannot be accurately forecast at this time.

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3/26 CONUS BLT 1/4 III MAF 2/4 III MAP 1/9 III MAF

*VMF(AW) 235' III MAP *VMF(AW) 243 III MAF

HMM 362 HMM 161

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APPROXIMATE DATE

26 iseptember 1966 02 October 1966 06 ltiovembe:r 1966 10 :December 1966 15 ltiovember 1966 01 December 1966 26 ,September 1966 . 01 October 1966

2. The following un1 ts will be dlstached from this organ1za t10n during the period oovered by this reporto

UNIT

BLT 3/3 BLT 3/26

* VMA 211 * VMF( AW) 232

HMM 362 HMM 161

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27 october 1966 07 .December 1966 01 :November 'l.966 15' :November 1966 26 September 1966 01 December 1966

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PART III - EVAL.UATION OF OPERATIONAL COMMITMENTS)

1. The following is a list of cu:rrent contingency plans' for which the 9th Marine Amphibious B:r1gade provides fOI"'ce-s, along with a narrative statement on each plan, evaluating -Erbl1ity to provide the required forces.

PLAN lORCE REQUIREMmNT AND NARRATIYJ STATEMENT

COMSEVENTHFLT Force Requirement: Special Landing Force plus OPLAN 23-63 2 tactical Air Control parties and I !t1jor

(Asst Air opns 0)0 Narrative stateme.ot: Special Landing Force will be availahleiWnless previously committed to other contingencies. Assistant Air'Operations Officer is ,availableo

COMSEVENTHFLT Force Requirement: Initial requirement is for OPLAN' 25'-66 a Marine Fighter (,roup and supporting ~lements

including a Marine Air Control Squadron with the remainder of :~MF SEVENTH Fleet held in reserveo

COMSEVENTHFLT OPLAN' 27-64

Narrative statement: A combat ready MAG Hq and supporting elements will be immediately available, however only two fighter squadrons will be available IOct-I5'Oct and only one fighter squadron will be available during l5'Oct-2lDeoo Reserve forces would be the Special Landing Force initially with the remaind~ of ~he 9th MAE deployIng as required.

Force Reguirement~ Immediate de~loyment of up MAG (3 VMF(AW) with a MAE (RLT MAG) initially held in general reserve. First elements of " the MAE (ELT) to arrive in area within 7 days; the remainder of MAE (RLT(-) MAG(-» a?r1ving 17-19 days. Narrative stateme~: AbIlity to provide MAG is as described under Oplan 25-65 above. One BLT CSLF BLT) will be available unless engaged in SpecOpso Other force requirements can be met from 9th MAE resources except for period 29NovIODec when only two BLTs (includfhg 8Ll' BLT) will be available.

COMSEVENTHFLT Force Re~UIremept: VMGR aircraft _ (number not OPLAN' 27~-64 specifie) and VMA and VMF aircraft (numbers

not specified) operate from IWAKUNI or KOREAN airfieldso

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Narrative sta.tement: A minimum of oneVMGR, I VMA and i VMF sqUliOrons will be in combat- r-eady status during the period. .

Force Reguirement: Initial requirement is for MAE, composed of Ii Hq, an RLT, a componte MAG, a Logi.stical Support Group, and Engineer Group with the rema;1nder of a MAe afloat •. Narrative statement: 9th NAB will possess the inItial requiremeJ1t except for the Engineer Group (the source of which is not determined). The source of the remaining ground and air units is undeter~lnedo

Force Reguirement~ MEr/MEC, plus NCC and staff and personnel for COC.~ Narrative statement; Narrative statement under Qplan 32-65 (Phasl~ II) above applies. Source of NCC staff and (~OC personnel ndt determined and are beyond thl~ resources of 9th MAE.

Force He u rement: Div/Wg Team ta DANAKG. MEB B ini t a inc:t'ement of this ~am. Recon

stitute SLF (for lllmphibious raids) and provide unspecified amounts of airlift for personnel, equipment and ordnance in WestPac. Narrative Statement: That portion of the plan dealing with deployments and reconstitfttion of the SLF has been accomplished. SLF will have capabili ty to exeeute ampbi'bious raids during this period. VMGH aircraft are continuously providing lift in support of this plan, as required 0

Force Reduirement~ 2 Div (6 RLT), 2 LAAM Bn, 5 VMF Squa rons~ 4 VMFA Squadrons, 6 VMA-Squadrons, 2 VMGR Squadrons, 2 VM:;J Squadrons, 10 HMMlHMH Squadrons. Narrative statement: Bulk of deployments accomplished by deployments to RVNo

Force Re~rement: SLF (BLT HMM size) up to MAE of RL MAG""' si;z;e. Narrative StatemeJ~t~ SLF combat ready during entire period '. M.AB combat ready except as discussed Qplan 25 and Oplan 27.

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Force Requirement: MAP' (1 Div/l Wg),with reiril'orced MarDiv' (follow up). ' Narrative statement: Sources of forces beyond capabilities of 9tn MAE not determinedo

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HEA~UARTF1~ let Marine Brigade, F11!!et Marine Force

c/o FPO, San Franc:i8co 96602

SECRET From: Commanding Officer

3/rcr Ser: 0022-66 30 Aug 1966

To: CODllll&llding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific

Subj: Conmanders Quarterlr Report of C4)mbat Readiness, 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 1967 (U) .

Ret: (a) MCO 3000.3A (b) FMFPacO 3000.41

1. (U) In accordance with references (,a.) and (b) the following report is submitted tor second quarter, Fiscal Year 1967.

(s) Part I - Evaluation of Command. Due to the nature of the contingency plans which the First }Otarine Brigade would be called upon to support, individual unit combat readiness should be examined rather than the Brigade as an ~ntirety.

Part II - Evaluation of Units

(a) (C) VMF(AW)-212. This squadron has not yet reached marginal combat readiness due to the following: shortages of enlisted personnel in occupational fields 6400 and 6600; continuing 108s of combat ready pilots being replaoed by pilots not qua.lified in assigned aircraft; extremely limited intermediate level ma,intenance support, and the present enlisted strength of 79% of manning lev'el. A build up of enlisted personnel is essential it this squadron is to increase its training capability and to achieve marginal combat readines:s during this quarter.

(b) (C) MACS-2. Even though this squadron has over 90% of Tlo and M/L on hand the critical shortages of }oDS's 1341, 5941, and 5943 necessitates a combat readiness of C-2 persor.~el. It is not possible to estimate when the on hand strength in the 2Lbove MOS's will permit C-l personnel. A high degree of training has cor.ltinued especial~y with ECCM training. It is contemplated that Squadron proficiency will continually improve due to the future scheduled ECM/ECCM e}~ercises. Lack of adequate supply support prevents the AN/TP5-34 radar from maintaining a continuous operational status. The squadron is expectod to remain "Combat Ready C-21t during this quarter.

(c) (C) ~~Tcu-62. This unit is currently' "Combat Ready C-2 Personnel,n There has boen an influx of untrained personnel which has kept "CRTNG at C-3" It is estimated that six months traininp, is required to bring the tI'ainin~ to lie-lit, .The unit, i.s expect-ed to reaeh ·.'Co;;:~at :i.ea:iy C-2" dllri:1S the cid-dle of thi s quarter. . •

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(d) 1st Battalion, 27th Marines. TQis organization is progrwed to reach personnel and material readiness from cadre status during this period. In light of recently received i:nformation, however, it is apparrent that the previously established target dates will require re-evaluation. The. command will not be combat ready during this quarter.

(e) ~. This organization was cOl:runissioned during the last quarter of FY-66 and is still in the process of receiving its initial outfitting of material and equipment. As the only H&MS in the Marine Corps that is not part of a Marine Air Group, it does :not have capability or requirement tor mount out or deplo~ent. This unit :is capable of and is performing the mission assigned in Tlo M-88l0.

Part III - Evaluation of Operational Commitments.

(a) (C) The forces required by refe~nce (a) can be provided in so tar as they do not exceed one Vf~(AW) Squadron and one Marine Air Control Squadron, subject to the limitations described in Part II.

(b) (S) JTF-119 OPLAN 1-61

(1) Description. This CINCPAC (JTF) Plan provides tor all Navy! Marine Units with an air defense capability to assist in the defense o! Hawaii. This assistance would include t.ighter aircraft trom one VMF(AW) Squadron and radar surveilance and weapons control by the Marine Air Control Squadron.

(2) Capability. MACS-2 and VMF(AW)-212 are capable of carrying out their combat assignments in support I~f this OPLAN on a limited basia. MACS-2 would not be able to maintain sustained 24 hour operations. VMF (AW)-212 could give limited support· comp'!l.tib1e with training level of pilots.

(c) (S) 326th Air Division OPLAN 1-M.

(1) Description. This OPLAN supports PACAFOPLAN 1-65 and covers the air defense or Hawaii. When request·ed by the Commander, J26th Air Division, the Commander, Hawaiian Sea Front:ier will coordinate with appropriate Naval and Marine ASW and interceptor air·craft.

(2) p~pabi1itl" (Same as (b)(2) abQve).

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·66 -8223

FPO, San Francisco, 96602

SECRET From: Commanding Officer To: Commanding General, Fleet Marine Foree, Pacific

Subj: Quarterly Combat Readiness Report, 2nd Quarter, FY 67

Ref: (a) HCO 3000.2A (b) Io'MFPACO .3000.4A (c) Tlo 4852 w/pAC 543-64 and 207-65 (d) eG FMFPac msg 130516Z/Aug66 (5)

Enel: (1) Current Contingency Plan Commitments

OJM:rhw 521.3/.3500 Ser: 0068-66 31 Aug 1966

1. In accordance with references (a) and (b), the follOwing Quarterly Combat Readiness Report is submitted.

2. Part I - Evaluation of the command.

a. This section of the report reflects the personnel strength of First ANGLICO and Sub-Unit bne, First ANGLICO. Percentages are the results of comparing on board strengths to T/o strengths as shawn in reference (c).

(1) Naval Aviators - 19 of 23 for 82.6%.

(a) rUne Naval Aviators on PCS orders to RVNj one presently . as OIC SU #1, First ANGLICO, four to the Sub-Unit from 3rd Marine Division and four to the SubooUnit from First ANGLICO in accordance with rereren.c~ (d) during September 1966.

(2) Marine Ground (MOS 0840) - 6 of 7 for 85.7%.

(a) Four Harine0840' s are presently assigned to Sub-Unit One, First ANGLICO.

(b) Two Staff Sergeants, OE:49 t s, seleeted for temporary officer status, are being deployed to the Sub*Unit in September 1966.. '

(3) Marine Officer (other I'IdS)- 6 of 4 for 150%.

(a) Presently assigned toF'jrst ANGLICO, HCAS, Kaneohe, Hawaii.

(b) Orders have been received to PCS one officer in September and one in November.

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Subj: Quarterly Combat Readiness Rel'Ort, 2nd Quarter, FY 67

(4) Navy Line Offioers - 9 of 1.0 for 90%.

(a) Five Navy Line officere: are presently in Sub-Unit One.

(b) Two are being deployed to the Sub-Unit in September.

(0) Two presently with First ANGLICO, MCAS~ Kaneohe, Hawaii.

(~\ Ma.rine Enlisted - 271 of 31.3 for 86.5%.

(a) Forty-tt.,ree enlisted presently assigned to Sub-Unit One.

(b) Twenty-four transferred from 3rd Marine Division to Sub-Unit One in September 1966.

(c) Seventy being transferred from First AlJGLICO to Sub-Unit in September 1966.

b. The cOmbined strengths of First ANGLICO and Sub-Unit One, First ANGLICO are capable of providing contre,l a.nd liaison agepcies for an Arrrr:/ Division Headquarters, two Brigade!s, and one Batt£llion TACP and one Battalion Shore Fire Control Party.

(1) However, in view of the gec)graphical sepa.re.tion between First ANGLICO at Kaneohe and Sub-Unit in RVN the ca,pability ~s as follows:

(a) First ANGLICO at Kaneohe can provide the control and liaison agencies to support one Brigadel less one Naval Gunfire Spotter (Lt 0840).

(b) Sub-Unit One in RVN will have the ca.pability of providing the control and liaison a.gencies to support a.n 1.rmy Division Headquarters less the Division Headquarters NGFO and Asc~:' dant [,ir Officer, one Brigade, and one additional Ba,ttalion 1:1.C:' '.-- SFCP.

(c) There are Bufficient pElrachute qualified personnel to provide three battalion TACpl s and one Brtttalion SFCP.

3. Part II - Evaluation of Units.

,;a; Personnel durrently assigned are sufficientll :'rc=lined for inunediate combat operations. '

(1) Several officers recently assilSned to this cOllllMnd have completed tours with III MAF units durj~g the last six months •

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4. Part III - Evaluation of Operationul Conunitments.

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a. Enclosure (1) lists those operational plans currently showing this command as a partici~,ting unit.

b. This command is capable of supporting the required contingency plans listed in enclosure (1) based on the assumption thAt we will be reconstructed to T/O strength for perscmnel and T/E for equipment.

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CINCPACFLT General War Plan 1-64 CG FMFPAC General War Plan 1-64

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1ST PORCE SERVICE REGIMENT, FMP Camp Pendlct~>n, C~Hf('lrnia 92055

1ST FSR 4"lt CONTROL NO.

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Prom: Commanding Officer To: Commanding General, Pleet Marin«~ Force, Pacific:

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Via: Commanding General, Marine Corpn BaRe, Camp Pendleton, California

Subj: Quarterly Combat Readiness RepolC't, 2nd Quarter, Py 1967

Ref: (a) MOO 3000.21\ (b) FMFPacO 3000.4 (e) CG FMFPac ltr l/gff Ser oo9296S of 24 Nov 1965 (d) CG Ff11FPac msg 260127Z Feb 65 (e) My Conf ltr 8JlJGlVelg Ser 07·-66 of 24 May 1966

1. The following report is submitted .in accordance with the provisions of references (a) an4 (b). References (c) and (d) established the mission for the 1st Force Service R.egiment and provided a manning le\lel for its accomplishment.

2. The condition of rea.diness since submission of the last report in reference (e) remains eesentia1ly unchanged.

a. PART I. Evaluation of Command

first force Service Regiment is severely limited in support that can be provided with less than Reduced Strength TIO personnel and TIE equipment available. Personnel and equipment were deployed to WestPac in 1965 in support of units. FSR is currently operating on a.n austere manning level with the mission to support only garrison type operations.

b. PART II. Eva.luation of Units . The units of 1st Force Service Regiment are limited within the

present manning level to the accomplishment of the mission assigned by references (e) and (d).

c. PART III. Evaluation of Operational Commitments

Operational commitments assigned by references (e) and (d) are being fulfilled.

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